Bedrooms And Hallways
"The playful sophistication of a Noel Coward romp, with a lot more sex!" -New York Times
Leo and Darren are two gay roommates living in London, each pursuing romantic happiness. While Darren strikes up a relationship with real estate agent and sex-fiend Jeremy, Leo joins a new-age men's therapy group and promptly develops a crush on fellow member Brendan -- who is recently separated from longtime girlfriend Sally.
Director Rose Troche (Go Fish) and a cast of talented actors including Kevin McKidd (Trainspotting), Simon Callow (Shakespeare In Love, Four Weddings and a Funeral), Jennifer Ehle (TV's Pride and Prejudice), and Hugo Weaving (The Matrix, Priscilla: Queen of the Desert) have created a refreshing and thoroughly charming film that examines the trials and tribulations of lust and love.
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consciouness-raising for idiots - 2commit
This is a curiously confusing film that, on the one hand, celebrates men pushing beyond their social and sexual boundaries, while at the same time viciously lampooning the “men’s movement.” The easy, almost guiltless sexual fluidity of the entire cast turns from intriguing to sitcomish when everyone is conveniently paired off and all futures look promising, if slightly muddled in an English sort of way.but puff pastry is nice sometimes! - tamarindball
This movie has what is possibly the ugliest package and poster design EVER; hell, even the main menu on the DVD is confusing and ugly!
But don't let that stop you from renting it. You'll be rewarded with a funny, odd, quirky little story about Leo (Kevin McKidd), a sweet bloke feeling down on himself until his friend drags him to a men's group and he meets (supposedly) straight Irishman Brendan (James Purefoy). Things get complicated when Sally (Jennifer Ehle) enters the mix, but not in the way that you'd expect.
While some people might feel this movie's eventual resolution muddies the waters, I really liked it for showing the fluidity of people's sexualities. Nobody's innate personality changes, no matter what gender they choose to hook up with, and I think that's important to consider. But even more than that, it's gently humorous and campy without being insulting or lame (even to the side characters!) and even though it's deservedly been called light and fluffy by the other reviewers, it's at least not irritating.
And if, like me, you are a big fan of HBO's Rome and are just excited by the idea of Lucius Vorenus and Marc Antony making out, you might really get a kick out of this charming little film.Light. Too light. - Sgangelus
This film is the puff pastry of gay romantic comedies. There is some gay content, but nothing that makes it stand-out. You've got the sensitive, introspective lead; the bitchy, slutty best friend; the campy fag hag; the ambiguously gay love interest. There is some romantic comedy elements, but again, nothing too romantic or comedic. There are flights of fancy in the film that show the touch of the writer and director and the dialogue is crisp in parts. However, the film is weighed down by clumsy plotting and painful coincidences.
The plot is as follows: The SIL is in love with the AGLI. But is the AGLI gay? The BSBF is dating a sex-addicted real estate agent (Agent Smith, himself!) and they shag everywhere. The CFH comes in to soothe bruised egos and land killer, catty one-liners. Everyone ends up with someone, but by the end, the relationships are so light, it doesn't really matter. The best part is going on IMDB afterwards to see where each actor has landed. Interestingly enough, the SIL and AGLI are both on the HBO show ROME. In interviews, they never mention this movie. Or them kissing. Hmm...
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consciouness-raising for idiots - 2commit
This is a curiously confusing film that, on the one hand, celebrates men pushing beyond their social and sexual boundaries, while at the same time viciously lampooning the “men’s movement.” The easy, almost guiltless sexual fluidity of the entire cast turns ...but puff pastry is nice sometimes! - tamarindball
This movie has what is possibly the ugliest package and poster design EVER; hell, even the main menu on the DVD is confusing and ugly!
But don't let that stop you from renting it. You'll be rewarded with a funny, odd, quirky little story about Leo (Kevin ...Light. Too light. - Sgangelus
This film is the puff pastry of gay romantic comedies. There is some gay content, but nothing that makes it stand-out. You've got the sensitive, introspective lead; the bitchy, slutty best friend; the campy fag hag; the ambiguously gay love interest. There ...