60
The Hollywood Reporter by Frank Scheck
A giddy romp that never takes itself seriously in the slightest, and that makes Taipei look like the center of the gay universe.
Formula 17 (17歲的天空)
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- Taiwan
- 2004
- · 93m
Director
Yin-jung Chen
Cast
Tony Yang,
Duncan Lai,
King Chin,
Dada Ji,
Jimmy Yang,
Jason Chang
Genre
Comedy,
Romance
More interested in romance than sex, "Formula 17" swoons with youthful innocence. Naive country-boy Tien-Tsai travels to Taipei, where his quest to lose his virginity is impeded by his insistence on finding true love first. The film's Chinese title translates as "17-Year-Old's World" which accurately describes its niche.
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60
The New York Times
More interested in romance than sex, Formula 17 swoons with youthful innocence.
50
New York Daily News by Elizabeth Weitzman
At least it's as sweet as it is superficial.
50
New York Post by V.A. Musetto
There are no women or straight men left in Taipei. At least that's the impression left by Formula 17, in which every single person (except for one child) is a gay cutie.
50
Village Voice by Akiva Gottlieb
It might be, empirically speaking, the gayest movie ever released.
50
Variety by David Rooney
While it has about as much depth and nuance as the bubblegum Sino-pop tunes that pepper its soundtrack, Formula 17 is a fresh, sweet-natured affair with an attractive young cast that should play to the gay-teen niche.
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