Four Letter Words
| Four Letter Words | |
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Film poster | |
| Directed by | Sean Baker |
| Written by | Sean Baker |
| Produced by | Koorosh Yaraghi |
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| Cinematography | Sam Selva |
| Edited by | Sean Baker Lannie Lorence |
Production company | Littlefilms |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $80,000[1] |
Four Letter Words (also known as Climax) is a 2000 American comedy film written and directed by Sean Baker in his directorial debut.[2][3]
Plot
A study of the post-adolescent male psyche, the film gives an often humorous but raw unadulterated look at the views, attitudes, and language of young men in the suburban U.S.
Production
Some scenes were filmed in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.[4]
Critical reception
DVD Talk stated "Although Baker shows a pretty good ear for dialog and a willingness to keep things lively in the editing room, and despite the best efforts of a quality cast, the movie never quite inspires. A bunch of guys standing around a garage talking about porn stars or bong hits may feel important to the filmmaker and might find a cult audience but the filmmaker would be better served finding a more original outlet for his storytelling talents. Still, fans of ultra-indie films might want to give this one a shot. It's got some good qualities and some nice performances."[2]
References
- ^ Broderick, Peter (July 10, 2015). "How To Be Unstoppable: Sean Baker and the Digital Filmmaking Revolution". IndieWire. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ a b Jawetz, Gil (July 30, 2003). "Four Letter Words". DVD Talk.
- ^ "Tangerine Director Sean Baker Talks Monster Flicks". Pasunature.com. July 16, 2015. Archived from the original on October 3, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- ^ Mroz, Jacqueline (November 1, 2024). "'Anora' Director Sean Baker Says Jersey Upbringing Influenced His Filmmaking". New Jersey Monthly. Retrieved February 14, 2025.