The Tao of Steve (2000)
79%RT Audience Score: 69%
Awards & Nominations: 2 nominations
The Tao of Steve is a film that is both a romantic comedy and a character study, which is a rare combination. The film is a sweet and funny romantic comedy that is perfect for mature audiences. The film is about a man named Steve who is a master of seduction and has a philosophy that he calls “The Tao of Steve.” The film is a great example of how a romantic comedy can be both funny and intelligent. The film is well-written, well-acted, and well-directed. The film is a must-see for anyone who loves romantic comedies or character studies. The film is a great example of how a romantic comedy can be both funny and intelligent.
The Tao of Steve is a sweet and funny romantic comedy that’s perfect for mature audiences. It’s a movie that teaches you how to be cool and get the girl, but in a way that’s not too preachy or boring. The main character, Dex, is a lovable slacker who has a lot of wisdom to share about life and love. The movie is full of great one-liners and memorable scenes that will make you laugh out loud. It’s definitely worth watching if you’re in the mood for a feel-good movie that’s not too cheesy.
Production Company(ies)
Miramax, Be Gentlemen Limited Partnership, Lawrence Bender Productions,
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Parlor – 1841 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language and some drug use
Year of Release
2000
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 28m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 26, 2000 Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 20, 2001
Genre(s)
Comedy/Romance
Keyword(s)
starring Donal Logue, Greer Goodman, James “Kimo” Wills, Ayelet Kaznelson, David Aaron Baker, Nina Jaroslaw, directed by Jenniphr Goodman, written by Greer Goodman, Jenniphr Goodman, Duncan North, comedy, romance, R rating, box office gross $4.3M, budget unknown, reviewed by Lisa Schwarzbaum, Nell Minow, Peter Travers, Neil Smith, Susan Stark, Robert Denerstein, Michael Dequina, Jim Lane, Joe Lozito, Frank Swietek, Robin Clifford, Jeanne Aufmuth, 10 years after graduation, college reunion, overweight kindergarten teacher, former big man on campus, questioning belief in all things Steve, Sony Pictures Classics, Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Surround, Flat (1.85:1) aspect ratio
Worldwide gross: $4,406,030
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $7,641,888
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,048
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 833,357
US/Canada gross: $4,342,203
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $7,531,185
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,693
US/Canada opening weekend: $91,791
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $159,204
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,758
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Greer Goodman – Syd
James “Kimo” Wills – Dave
Ayelet Kaznelson – Beth
David Aaron Baker – Rick
Nina Jaroslaw – Maggie
Director(s)
Jenniphr Goodman
Writer(s)
Greer Goodman, Jenniphr Goodman, Duncan North
Producer(s)
Anthony Bregman
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (49) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (39) | Rotten (10)
September 7, 2011 | Rating: A-
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
TOP CRITIC
Sweet, funny romantic comedy for mature audiences.
December 29, 2010 | Rating: 4/5
Nell Minow
Common Sense Media
TOP CRITIC
May 10, 2001 | Rating: 5/5
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
April 17, 2001 | Rating: 3/5
Neil Smith
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3/4
Susan Stark
Detroit News
TOP CRITIC
January 1, 2000 | Rating: B
Robert Denerstein
Denver Rocky Mountain News
TOP CRITIC
Turns from interesting character study to wan romantic comedy.
January 8, 2010 | Rating: 2.5/4
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com
August 7, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review
July 14, 2007 | Rating: 2.5/4
Joe Lozito
Big Picture Big Sound
Though employing an utterly conventional romantic design, it tweaks the formula sufficiently…to come across as charmingly distinctive rather than tiredly imitative.
December 6, 2005 | Rating: B+
Frank Swietek
One Guy’s Opinion
April 9, 2005 | Rating: C+
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews
May 14, 2003 | Rating: 3/4
Jeanne Aufmuth
Palo Alto Weekly…
Plot
In his early 30s, the beer-bellied Dex has things figured out. He’s widely read in philosophy, he’s studied Steve McQueen the prototypical cool American hero, and he’s distilled Buddhism and Taoism into three laws that make him a hit with women: don’t express desire, do something heroic in front of her, then retreat. A part-time job with young children, beer, guys, Frisbee golf, pool, poker, his dog Astro, and sex: what could be missing? Then, at his ten-year college reunion, Dex meets Syd, and the “Tao of Steve” may not be enough to get him what he wants. Plus, Syd remembers something important that Dex has forgotten. Can a cool smart guy, 50 pounds overweight, find his bliss?
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Donal Logue delivers a likable central performance in The Tao of Steve.
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