paul-889-383775 By now, you've watched this film or had the opportunity to read through the other reviews that are here. The acting is sound, although not excellent, and the story itself is, while perhaps integrating a few too many clichés, still very good. In fact, it is the presence of some of those rom-com clichés that have been around for so long, provided with a gay twist, that makes this story interesting.Unfortunately, however, the casting and some of the dialogue in this movie destroy its entire purpose. The main goal for those watching is for us to believe that a reclusive, "unattractive" writer can pull himself out of his shell and find true love. Two big problems with that:1. Blaine isn't unattractive by any definition of the word that most gay men are so biased about. He's physically appealing, has a high-paying, publicity-providing job, an excellent living situation, lots of free time, and meaningful friendships with others. He's not someone that any gay man who is genuinely rejected by his peers - physically unattractive, overweight, unemployed, struggling with housing, etc. - would actually identify with; and2. Any sympathy I had for Blaine went out the window the moment he said "oh thank God" when he saw Xander's picture. Despite the screenwriter(s) wanting us to believe that Blaine is the "gay everyman," he proves himself just as vain as the rest of them.TL:DR version: None of the characters are identifiable enough for any gay man who gets rejected by his peers for this movie to have any meaning for them whatsoever. And that's sad.

Mary Blackwood This sweet, small indie movie was very well-received at a Midwest film fest. After seeing it, I chatted with a father who brought his teenage daughter, some elderly folks, as well as gay friends, and everyone loved the way it portrayed gay men seeking romance and love in the same way that straight characters would. It's not that the experience of being gay isn't different - it certainly can be - but in the end we're all human and we want mostly the same things, such as love, respect, the ability to take care of our families and live our lives openly and as we want to live them. The movie was charming, funny, and ultimately emotionally fulfilling. The lead character is played with empathetic charm by Nicholas Downs, and Bruce Gray is delightful as an over-the- top sentimentalist. This movie treats gay men as "ordinary people" - and that's a delight in and of itself. The twist is that it's a good old-fashioned rom-com... with two men falling in love instead of a woman and a man. Highly recommended.

drmacintosh After seeing only a few brief clips of this movie last month, I managed to obtain the DVD. Once I sat down, I found that I could not take a break even to use the bathroom. I was afraid I'd miss something in the dialogue. All three of the lead characters had his own positives and negatives (as we all do!). All of them were very handsome, articulate and each actor brought something different to the party depending on their filtered perspective on gay life. For the physique worshipers there is plenty of beefcake in various stages of being clothed (or unclothed). I was laughing out loud (and at one point almost fell out of my chair) at some of the lines that Ernie (Bruce Gray) delivered in his typical deadpan manner. He was so refreshing with his direct, yet politically correct honesty, such as his line: "the walk of shame". In some respects, he kind of "stole the scene" he was in at the moment. It was also an interesting twist that Blaine was confiding in a young female. Most gay men have a male buddy whom they confide in, but this added a feminine touch which tended to balance out all of that male testosterone. J. C. Calciano has come up with a very touching, sensitive and good "fuzzy feeling" movie. Nicely done!This film is most definitely on my short list of great gay movies! The "tear-jerk" ending made it all worth while.

Scott Adrian Brooks I just attended the Canadian premiere of this movie at "Inside Out" (the Toronto LBGT Film and Video Festival) and was quite surprised at how good it was. Normally, with gay romantic comedies I don't expect too much because they true too hard, but this film was endearing without being overbearing and (in some instances) it was downright charming.The actors were well-cast, with an especially good comedic performance by Canadian Bruce Gray, and the story is something that I think many gay guys can relate to --- trying to fall in love in sea of sexual conquests in the big city. Based on the overall reaction of the audience in attendance, I wasn't the only one who enjoyed it either.If you this film rolls through your local LGBT film-fest or when it eventually pops out on video, it really is worth seeing it....