Rating: R
Movie Release Date: September 29, 2000
DVD Release Date: March 6, 2001
Plot 411: A group of gay friends face the trials and tribulations of love and loss together.
Review: On the surface, this may sound . . . well, gay. But this movie ended up being so much more than I expected. Dennis (Timothy Olyphant) is at a point in his life where he needs more than just the occassional hook up. When he meets Kevin (Andrew Keegan), he thinks that maybe he can help this newly out-of-the-closet guy avoid the bitter and cynical world that he and his friends live in. On the other hand, Dennis' friend Cole (Dean Cain) is just fine with a new boyfriend every few weeks. In fact, Kevin was one of his flings. At the center of their world is Jack (John Mahoney), a restaurant owner and boss who has been in a steady relationship for years. He serves as sort of a role model for all relationships. Dennis, Cole and their friends all work at Jack's and bring their laughter, tears and heartbreaks there. I don't want to really get into details as far as the story arc is concerned, but there are tons of issues and themes that you'll be able to relate to whether you're gay or straight. This movie is a rarity in that it portrays homosexual men as regular people. None are stricken with AIDS. None are struggling too much with their identity. They're all just regular people living and working in this world and trying to find love and happiness. The movie really is a rom com, just not one cut like all the rest. This is what makes this movie great. Also in this film are Zach Braff, Matt McGrath, Ben Weber, Billy Porter, Nia Long, Mary McCormack and Justin Theroux.
Movie Release Date: September 29, 2000
DVD Release Date: March 6, 2001
Plot 411: A group of gay friends face the trials and tribulations of love and loss together.
Review: On the surface, this may sound . . . well, gay. But this movie ended up being so much more than I expected. Dennis (Timothy Olyphant) is at a point in his life where he needs more than just the occassional hook up. When he meets Kevin (Andrew Keegan), he thinks that maybe he can help this newly out-of-the-closet guy avoid the bitter and cynical world that he and his friends live in. On the other hand, Dennis' friend Cole (Dean Cain) is just fine with a new boyfriend every few weeks. In fact, Kevin was one of his flings. At the center of their world is Jack (John Mahoney), a restaurant owner and boss who has been in a steady relationship for years. He serves as sort of a role model for all relationships. Dennis, Cole and their friends all work at Jack's and bring their laughter, tears and heartbreaks there. I don't want to really get into details as far as the story arc is concerned, but there are tons of issues and themes that you'll be able to relate to whether you're gay or straight. This movie is a rarity in that it portrays homosexual men as regular people. None are stricken with AIDS. None are struggling too much with their identity. They're all just regular people living and working in this world and trying to find love and happiness. The movie really is a rom com, just not one cut like all the rest. This is what makes this movie great. Also in this film are Zach Braff, Matt McGrath, Ben Weber, Billy Porter, Nia Long, Mary McCormack and Justin Theroux.
Watch It: Because it's a slice outta life with real characters and dialogue that you can relate to. Plus, the guys are hot even if they are playing gay characters.
Skip It: If you're uncomfortable about gay scenes in general. Although there aren't any nude scenes that I can remember, there's a bunch of dude-on-dude kissing and people do end up in bed together.
