Movie

The Tao of Steve

2000 · 87 min

A wry, low-key romantic comedy that ambles along with gentle humor and a likable slacker's gradual self-awareness.

Tagline: Why do women find this man irresistible?
Overview: In college, Dex was the big man on campus. Ten years later, now an overweight kindergarten teacher, Dex is immune to the shocked stares of the women who were once his conquests. While trying to pick up the bartender, he is struck by the gorgeous Syd. Through a series of circumstances, Syd and Dex are thrown together and he soon finds himself questioning his belief in all things Steve.
How it feels: Warm, light, earnest and romantic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, identity, coming-of-age, friendship
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
identity
coming-of-age
friendship
redemption
Places: small town
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild