Irishchatter I honestly thought this was going to be one of the worst gay films I've ever seen out there because of the comedy sacastic jolly theme to it but it however did prove me wrong. I really liked how there was some scenes that made you laugh, cry and dance to the "macho man". Seriously Kevin Kline has got some moves because honestly, that scene where he dances made you dance.Add to that, they did get good well-known stars to appear into this such as Joan Cusack, Tom Selleck, Matt Dillon, Glenn Close, Jay Leno, Whoopi Goldberg and the late Debbie Reynolds. I really didn't think Cusacks and Dillions characters were going to end up together, I really thought Dillions and Klines characters were going to be happily ever after. Ah well, sure it's best to have Dillions character with someone else lol!Tom Selleck and Kevin Klines characters made a great couple on this even if they are straight married men in real life. I thought either Kline and Selleck were gay but it was such a surprise that they aren't with guys for real! Anyways sure they are great actors anyhow!This movie would be good if you're bored by doing nothing because it's one heck of romance ride! I give this 8/10!

bbewnylorac Joan Cusack is superb in this funny farce about a teacher called Howard, engaged to be married, who discovers he is gay. It uses humour to explore some serious issues about small town bigotry, self-delusion, and the consequences of self-denial. Tom Selleck plays his best ever role as a witty, sly television reporter who takes it as a personal quest to push Howard to come out. The worst thing about the movie is the soundtrack, which is over the top and overly intrusive. And the script occasionally gets too flowery and cheesy. And sometimes the acting is too exaggerated. Everything is tied up in a neat knot. And Howard really doesn't suffer too much -- there's too much schmaltz. But it's a worthwhile film, made at the start of the era of accepting gays.

slightlymad22 Inspired by Tom Hanks's tearful speech when he accepted his 1994 Oscar (for his role in Philadelphia), in which he mentioned his high-school drama coach Rawley Farnsworth, and his former classmate John Gilkerson, "two of the finest gay Americans, two wonderful men that I had the good fortune to be associated with." Comes on of Hollywood's first mainstream "Gay" comedies. Plot In A Paragraph: Howard Brackett (Kevin Kline) is a high school teacher with an attractive fiancé named Emily and respect from everyone. Everything changes in one night when a former high school student of his, named Cameron Drake (Matt Dillon), now a famous Hollywood actor wins an Academy Award for his portrayal of a homosexual army soldier and 'outs' Howard Brackett as his inspiration for his role. The media circus immediately begins as Howard desperately keeps protesting that he is not gay and that the whole thing is a simple misunderstanding. All the cast do a great job, with the stand outs being Kevin Kline and Joan Cusack. Matt Dillon, Tom Selleck, Debbie Reynolds, Bob Newhart, and Wilford Brimley all give great support, and are a lot of fun. Joan Cusack (Whom I have loved since I first saw "Working Girl") was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance, and can consider herself unlucky to lose to Kim Basinger for "L.A Confidential". The end is a bit weak, but that is only nit picking!! And it does not spoil the enjoyment of this movie.

Beam Me Up There's nothing wrong with being gay. But this movie shamefully plays on the worn-out stereotype that if a guy likes fashion or musicals or some other activity that's the antithesis of being Mr. Macho, then he must be gay.Most of these myths seem to be spread by guys obsessed with their machoism. They're quick to ridicule any guy who's not a regular beer drinker and always bragging about his sex-capades, and especially any guy who enjoys something only women should like. Unfortunately, too many people buy into this mindset. Beneath it all though, those guys probably have a group-think mindset, and are a bit insecure if some guy isn't part of the herd.If a person is attracted to someone of the opposite sex, they're straight. If they're attracted to someone of the same sex, they're gay. If they're attracted to both, they're bisexual. And it's this sole fact that determines their sexual orientation. Too often, people lose sight of this simple fact.