San Francisco's rave scene is exposed in this exciting independent drama from writer-director Greg Harrison. Colin Turner invites his brother David, a struggling writer, to a party named GROOVE, sending both brothers on an adventure they will never forget. After Colin shockingly proposes to his girlfriend and everyone's ecstasy begins to kick in, new relationships are formed while old ones are challenged. The resulting encounters teach everyone involved a valuable lesson about their place in the world.
GROOVE is Greg Harrison's feature-film directorial debut.
GROOVE is British DJ John Digweed's acting debut; he plays himself.
The film was financed primarily by under-30 investors from Internet businesses.
The film was shot in 24 days, then edited in two and a half weeks in order to submit it to Sundance in time, where it showed on opening night. Sony picked up the film 24 hours later.
IN THEATRES: JUNE 9, 2000 (LIMITED)
Review 1:
"...[GROOVE] has a driving energy that keeps us entertained throughout. The unknown young actors all have charm to burn..."
Source: Movieline's Hollywood Life
p.35 06/2000
Review 2:
"...The film's real barometer is Maggie, played by the willowy Elizabeth Sun. Whenever things are bumping, there she is, her twists shaking like it's all good..."
Source: New York Times
p.E8 06/12/2000
Review 3:
"...Energetic and entertaining....GROOVE throbs wall-to-wall..."
Source: Variety
p.55 2/7-13/2000
Review 4:
"...[GROOVE] nearly jumps off the screen..."
Source: Rolling Stone
p.138 6/08/2000
Review 5:
"...Engagingly scrappy..." -- Rating: B
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.106 06/30/2000
Review 6:
"...[GROOVE] never wears out its welcome." -- 3 out of 5 stars - A Satisfying Rental
Source: Premiere
pp.85-6 01/01/2001
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