Gabe was unlikeable and self-centered
I finally got around to renting "Trick". I couldn't root for the protagonist Gabe because he was incredibly self-centered and unlikeable, although he did change throughout the course of the night, it wasn't enough for me to see WHY Mark was hellbent on following him.
Since the film implies Mark could have his pick of the litter, I'm baffled what he saw in Gabe who never once asked what Mark wanted, showed interest in learning more about him, and to top it off, didn't have a place for them to screw! It's one thing to be insecure and charming, but to be insecure and conceited is another thing.
At Gabe's apartment and then later, when they are kicked out and sitting on the step, Gabe managed to make the conversation all about him and showed how superficial he was.
I guess since Gabe is the protagonist we're supposed to like and root for him, but I found it difficult. Sure he's cute, and I would've been fine if Mark just wanted him for a one night stand, but when he started saying how he felt something more with Gabe seemed so forced.