Rating: 
Summary: A campy hoot
Review: Those who enjoy "high camp" may be a tad disappointed by this unusually tender film. Kevin Kline manages to keep a "straight" face throughout his coming out ordeal as Howard Brackett, outed by a former student-come-movie star. Don't miss Joan Cusack as the hapless bride and Debbie Reynolds as the "marriage addicted" mother. Get some popcorn, sit back and enjoy! And above all, don't take it too seriously...
Rating: 
Summary: Hilarious! Kevin Kline at His Best!
Review: I caught "In & Out" on HBO a few weeks ago, and I thought that it was a hilarious comedy. Finding out that it was written by Paul Rudnick, the writer of "Marci X" and "The Stepford Wives", and directed by Frank Oz. the director of "The Stepford Wives." They work so well together. The only reason why I could only give this movie four stars is because of the last scene. It was too long, and I have seen that kind of scene before. They could have changed that part a little. The best scenes of the movie come from the middle, while Kevin Kline character is becoming confused about his life.Kline plays Howard Brackett, a high school teacher that loves his job. "It's my life," he replies sometime during the movie. He is just days away from marrying another teacher Emily Montgomery, and he just found out that a former student of his named Cameron Drake was nominated for an Oscar for his preformance in "To Serve and Protect" in which he playsa gay solider. On the night where he wins, during his acceptance speech, he says that he was influenced by Howard because he's gay. That leaves Howard, Emily, and his parents Berniece and Frank, at a halt. None of them knew that Howard was gay, and Howard continues to deny it. The press gets involved when Peter Malloy, a gay newsreporter, decides to find out the truth about Howard. As his wedding day comes closer, and Howard continues to be a manly man, and prove to himself and everybody else that he's not gay, while also getting confused about his life. I like how the filmmakers handle being gay. There are some sterotypes throughout the movie, such as the gay characters moving their hands in a certain way while they talk, or just some of the dialog. Kevin Kline handles the physical comedy well, and the entire movie works because of him. Joan Cusack is hilarious as usual, but she can overact at times. Matt Dillon had a nice small part as Cameron Drake, and it is good that he is playing an actor who is not conceited, and always thinking about himself. "In & Out" is a very funny movie that I recommend to all. ENJOY! Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some strong language.
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Summary: Out and Out Funny
Review: Kevin Kline demonstrates great comic skill sa a teacher who is "outted" by a former student during an acceptance speech at the oscars. He lives in a small town, who share the same small mind. Kline is in denial at first, He is scheduled to get married in 3 days, after a 3 year engagement. Tom Selleck, cast completely against type, is a reporter who wants to get 'out' the truth. His character kisses Kline's right smack on the lips, and the truth finally comes to light. This film features great performances. Joan Cusak is great as the gilted bride, and Bob Newhart is sooo funny as Klines boss. Light fare, not to be taken seriously.
Rating:
Summary: OUT AND IN FUN
Review: A good, very funny movie, with fine performances from a stellar cast including Kevin Kline, Tom Selleck, and Debbie Reynolds, and cameos from Matt Dillion, Whoopi Goldberg, and Glenn Close.
Tongue-in-cheek fun, with many knowing and outrageous in-joke references, the film is a little too silly for its own good but does manage to deliver what it sets out to do: a fun time.
Very entertaining. Recommended.
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Summary: Cultural Awareness Through Stereotypes
Review: Almost everyone in "In & Out" is an extreme stereotype. Kline's scholarly and fastidious Mr. Brackett, Matt Dillon as the extremely air headed and self-obsessed actor, and Shalom Harlow as (no stretch here) the super model. All together, the characters in "In & Out" are a bit two-dimensional, which makes the story of the film work extremely well.
This is not a brainy movie, rather it is one you can share with your friends. It's a good laugh (the script being very well written) and it doesn't try to be something that it's not.
Does the film have a message? Of course it does, and it's exactly the one you'd assume it is. The message isn't the movie, however. Fans of good humor will love this movie, regardless of the point. Five minutes of Joan Cusack alone is worth the price of the DVD.
Seriously.
"In & Out" is warm, inoffensive and loveable. You'll recognize someone you know in almost every single character. Definitely a feel good movie.
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Summary: Indiana Can Be Fun.
Review: A nice look at man accused of being Gay! It shows how many people of the midwest can be. I admit there is a nicety about the midwest. All acting is in true to storyline character. This is a great rip-roarious good time. This is a good snuggle up with your significant other couch flick!
Rating:
Summary: One of the funniest I've seen
Review:
Director: Frank Oz
Format: Color
Studio: Paramount Studio
Video Release Date: June 6, 2000
Cast :
Kevin Kline ... Howard Brackett
Joan Cusack ... Emily Montgomery
Tom Selleck ... Peter Malloy
Matt Dillon ... Cameron Drake
Debbie Reynolds ... Berniece Brackett
Wilford Brimley ... Frank Brackett
Bob Newhart ... Tom Halliwell
Gregory Jbara ... Walter Brackett
Shalom Harlow ... Sonya
Shawn Hatosy ... Jack
Zak Orth ... Mike
J. Smith-Cameron ... Trina Paxton
Lauren Ambrose ... Vicky
Alexandra Holden ... Meredith
Kate McGregor-Stewart ... Aunt Becky
Lewis J. Stadlen ... Edward 'Ed' Kenrow
Deborah Rush ... Ava Blazer
Debra Monk ... Mrs. Lester
Ernie Sabella ... Aldo Hooper
John Cunningham ... Voice on 'Be a Man' Tape
Gus Rogerson ... Danny, Wounded Soldier in Film
Dan Hedaya ... Military Attorney, in Film
Joseph Maher ... Father Tim
William Parry ... Fred Mooney
William Duell ... Emmett Wilson
Richard Woods ... Reverend Morgan
Kevin Chamberlin ... Carl Mickley
Wally Dunn ... Cousin Lenny
Larry Clarke ... Cousin Ernie
June Squibb ... Cousin Gretchen
Alice Drummond ... Aunt Susan
Mary Diveny ... Cousin Ellen
Anne Russell ... Aunt Marge
Patrick Garner ... Stan Forrest
Adam LeFevre ... Bachelor Party Guest
Bill Camp ... Bachelor Party Guest
Scott Robertson ... Bachelor Party Guest
John Christopher Jones ... Bachelor Party Guest
MacIntyre Dixon ... Bachelor Party Guest
Joanna Wolff ... Jennifer the Flower Girl
Chris McKenna ... Locker Room Guy
Mark Ballou ... Locker Room Guy
Charles Newmark ... Locker Room Guy
Andrew Levitas ... Locker Room Guy
Jon Hershfield ... Locker Room Guy
Daniel Joseph ... Locker Room Guy
Seth Ullian ... Locker Room Guy
Greg Siff ... Locker Room Guy
Ryan Janis ... Locker Room Guy
Jane Hoffman ... Mrs. Baxter
Becky Ann Baker ... Darlene
Bill Hoag ... Bartender
Danny Canton ... Cameraman
Selma Blair ... Cousin Linda
Patricia Guinan ... Billy's Mom
Nesbitt Blaisdell ... Billy's Dad
Samantha Buck ... Classroom Student
Lauren Fox ... Classroom Student
Lizzy Mahon ... Classroom Student
Simone Marean ... Classroom Student
Michael McGruther ... Classroom Student
Niki Roma ... Classroom Student
Jacqueline Maloney ... Classroom Student
Patrick Mylod ... Classroom Student
Ginger R. Williams ... Classroom Student
Joshua Wade Miller ... Student
Jill Horner ... Student
Lauren Ward ... Student
Julie Entwisle ... Student
Clare Kramer ... Student
Miranda Kent ... Student
Tara Carnes ... Student
Arden Myrin ... Student
Ian Sherwood ... Student
Kevin Keating ... Student
Kathy Lyn Cavanaugh ... Student
Jo-Jo Lowe ... Awards Event Model
Lisa Emery ... Classroom Reporter
Gary DeWitt Marshall ... Classroom Reporter
Marla Sucharetza ... School Reporter
Ronald Rand ... School Reporter
Ross de Marco ... School Reporter
Joanne DiMauro ... School Reporter
Tony Jones ... School Reporter
Grace DeSena ... School Reporter
Bruce Bennetts ... School Reporter
Tracy Appleton ... School Reporter
Jim Taylor McNickle ... School Reporter
Laura Caulfield ... School Reporter
Mimi Stuart ... School Reporter
Dinah Gravel ... School Reporter
Peter Barmonde ... Wedding Photographer
Charles Dumas ... Military court panelist
Jay Leno ... Himself
Anthony Ruivivar
Todd Stockman ... Audience Member
Whoopi Goldberg ... Herself
Glenn Close ... Herself
Although this is a typical "Hollywood agenda" movie, it is one of the funniest I've ever watched. A teacher, Howard Brackett (Kevin Klein), who teaches English literature in a high school, likes poetry and dancing, is very well liked in the community and is due to be married soon to a lady, Emily Montgomery (Joan Cusack), also a teacher, whom he's been dating for eight years, has his life ruined by a remark made by one of his former students, Cameron Drake (Matt Dillon), who has just won an Oscar in Hollywood. He is "outed," which is news to him! The only "evidence", as it turns out, is his vocation, preferences (he likes Barbra Streisand movies! a real indictment) and he's been engaged so long to the same girl without marrying.
The national press descends on him, in the person of Peter Malloy (Tom Selleck!), who proudly admits to the same alternate life style quirk.
I was amazed and somewhat chagrined to see Selleck in the role ("I'm the NRA!"), which was so far outside of his normal casting, but he played it well, of course.
This was an entertaining film because of the superb acting by the cast, and the subject matter is, of course, dear to the heart of the ultra-liberal Hollywood crowd.
Joseph (Joe) Pierre
Rating: 
Summary: An Actual Review
Review: I bought this movie because so many people reviewed it and said it was funny. And I like Kevin Kline and Tom Selleck. Well, save your money, I laughed once. This movie was totally predicatable and disappointingly unfunny. Could it be that all the people raving about this movie are raving about it because they are either gay themselves or gay-friendly, and would give ANY movie 5 stars for showing the gay lifestyle in a positive light? If you do not want to watch a politically correct propaganda piece from ACT-UP, then skip this movie.
Rating:
Summary: Dumb slapstick humor that is darn enjoyable!
Review: I've seen this film about 5 billion times just because its light and fluffy and funny in that dumb sort of way that it can be watched over and over again because all it does is make you feel warm and fuzzy inside.And isn't that what you need sometimes?
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