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Summary: Okay adaptation of Broadway Hit
Review: This film adaptation of McNally's play loses much of the poignancy it had in its Broadway incarnation. It also dispenses with most of the narration, which is a shame as much of the "framing" information about the characters was contained in the play's narration. The performances are adequate, if uninspired. Another case where casting a film with the stage actors was perhaps not the best idea. A similar theme was explored in the dated but still dynamic "The Boys In The Band". And a more exciting, offbeat variation on the same idea can be found in the British film "Boyfriends". But when, oh when, will "gay cinema" move beyond these cliche-ridden characters and explore the vast range of gay life experiences?
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Summary: Cliches from the word go
Review: This film adaptation of Terrance McNally's play is full of stereotypes and cliches. Following the gatherings of 8 gay men and their vacations together at a lake house, the film claims to examine how they struggle with such issues as AIDS and loss. Instead we get Buzz, a stereotyped gay man with a limp wrist and a fixation for show tunes - his camp act clearly aimed at getting laughs from a straight audience.Then there is a completely insipid sub plot about two twins that is so contrived it is painful to watch. Such a pity when gay themed movies end up perpetuating gay stereotypes and cliches.
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Summary: Complex, lovely, and memorable
Review: This is a story of differences. Differences of opinions. Differences of lifestyles. Differences of life paths. I could tell that this film was based off of a play when I saw it because of its rich character driven plot and its character development. The standout performance would have to go to John Glover pulling double duty as brothers, one sick with HIV and the other cynical and a dark cloud over his friends happiness. A particularly memorable scene pits Glover with everyone else during a dinning room conversation and everyone tells him what he can do about his opinions to which he snappily, and rather coldly, put every last one of them down. Randy Becker was the films sexual draw because his character exuded sexual desire and hinted at sexual decadance. There is a scene early on that foreshadows his crossing of boundries in a relationship that was decent before he came along. Even after the damage is done, he seems so self centered to really care about who he hurt and who he royally pissed off. Of course, he gets a moment of enlightenment as Greg shows him the other uses a blender has. Justin Kirk does a particularly good job playing the blind Bobby, the unattainable object of Ramon's (Becker) lust. The moment he is introduced, he is feeling the trees in the yard, visualising them with his hand. The moment has a odd erotic feel to it and yet, it is also a picturesque moment of one mans love for the very things others take for granted. Jason Alexander (Buzz) is the signature over the top, flamboyant character. He has some funny bits about music and its downward spiral in the face of diminishing musicals. He comes off a bit depressing until he he meets James (Glover as the better half) and the two fall in love. Both man are infected with HIV and both men are toying with the thoughts of life ending soon. The moments they share on screen are pretty but they are also tinged with a dark, depressing state of hopelessness. Arthur and Perry offer up the role of bickering couple and they flesh out the friends with their bantering about every little thing. In a moment where John spits in Perry's face, the proceeding moment between the lovers is full of anger and yet, as Perry is comforted by Arthur, love. Overall, this is a well done movie. The scenes at the lake are fun and full of eye candy moments. The moment where Buzz sparks a naked chain of events is actually hilarious and a near conclusion dance number (Swan Lake) is lovely and sad as each charater indicates when they die. This is a movie with it all... and all three attributes of the title are clearly displayed. This is definatly a movie worth watching... and it maintains its sense of fun and sadness through the actors amazing performances.
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Summary: NOT YOUR STEREOTYPICAL GAY FILM-THANK GOODNESS!!!
Review: This is a very touching and meanigful film about friendship and love. One of the most important facts I like about this film is NO STEREOTYPES. It's not the club scene or drugs,sex and not everyone is a queen. It is a group of adult men who get together and share their lives. Think of it as the gay "BIG CHILL". One deals with loneliness and aids, two committed relationships go through infidelity and the stuggles of forgiveness. Two gay brothers come to terms with their relationship. The acting is well done especially John Glover who plays both brothers. I highly recommend this. Another film I recommend is "Broken Hearts Club" about a group of younger men going through their journey..
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Summary: NOT YOUR STEREOTYPICAL GAY FILM-THANK GOODNESS!!!
Review: This is a very touching and meanigful film about friendship and love. One of the most important facts I like about this film is NO STEREOTYPES. It's not the club scene or drugs,sex and not everyone is a queen. It is a group of adult men who get together and share their lives. Think of it as the gay "BIG CHILL". One deals with loneliness and aids, two committed relationships go through infidelity and the stuggles of forgiveness. Two gay brothers come to terms with their relationship. The acting is well done especially John Glover who plays both brothers. I highly recommend this. Another film I recommend is "Broken Hearts Club" about a group of younger men going through their journey..
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Summary: This movie shows people the inner workings of a gay couple.
Review: This movie is EXCELLENT. That is the only word that I could use to discribe the movies writting, direction, and performances. This movie displays the power of gay relationships in it's finest forms. The power of gay love is displayed through illness, love and anger.
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Summary: A good Drama
Review: This was a good drama with comic scenes. The acting is exceptional and the films quality was great. It's a bit heavy and addresses the HIV issue however the main story is about the relationships these friends have and how they deal with life's challenges. It's a good film and deserves a look. Not a movie I would take a date to see but more a rainy day stay in and mellow out in front of the T.V. type film. Give it a look.
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Summary: Disturbing and Over-wrought, but Effective
Review: Though I'm without the benefit of having seen McNally's original play, it doesn't take a sleuth to figure out this story was meant for the stage. That kind of live performance would certainly help viewers to accept the 'over the top' drama that unfolds in L!V!C!, often with the subtlety of road rage. The men in this film all seem to be railing against the destruction of their lives and/or their relationships. Though this film is packed with PC moralizing and good-intentioned monologues, the witty script does a fair job of alleviating much of the emotional gloom and doom. The film's climax is (unfortunately) treated in arty seriousness, and plays like a gimmick to wring-out a few more tears after so much breast-beating. The dialogues and emotional exchanges in L!V!C! are, for the most part, sincere and not affected. Jason Alexander is a marvel as "the little horror under the stairs," a far-cry from (Seinfeld's) George Costanza. Critics who belittle this part as "stereotypical" are overlooking the obvious: even depressed Opera Queens have stories to share. John Glover reprises his Tony winning dual role and provides this film's standout performance. The supporting cast is visually appealing, if not entirely memorable. The structure of the story (as told over the course of several Summer weekends) is a slight detriment, in that it prevents viewers from seeing the characters in their respective haunts. That means that each of them winds up having to face his inner demons/turmoil because someone else in the group effects a challenge. No alliance is "safe" from harm or change, which makes the interplay fascinating to watch. I guess whether or not you enjoy this film depends on your personal tolerance level for high drama. There is no linear storyline per se, but rather a sense of evolution, toward resignation or acceptance depending on the character. Despite the insular nature of the subject matter, there are plenty of humorous and genuinely moving moments to make the film accessible to a variety of viewers. Incidentally, a DVD release of this film is overdue. -Mic
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Summary: it was a wonderful movie and I liked it alot.
Review: well I thought that it was very well done and all of the people in it did a nice job of being like real gay people and if I did not know any different I would have thought that they was all gay from their acting. from one gay man out in the world I would not change a thing. I would like to own it!!!
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Summary: Reality on the silver screen!
Review: Who are we kidding? These characters are as close to real gay men in all their arrogance, vanity, and promiscuity as I've ever seen in a film. Yes, the stereotypes and cliches exist in the film. But what gay man doesn't display at least a couple of them? The romance between Jason Alexander and John Glover highlights how hard it is to find true and honest love in the gay world. It takes a man dying from AIDS complications to see that a lovable and worthwhile man exists inside of someone without a washboard stomach. It takes a a fat gay man to see the same in a man dying of AIDS complications. Who can honestly tell me that any of the other cuties in the film would've given either of the already mentioned characters a chance for romance? C'mon on guys, lets look in the mirror that this film is and ask, "If we don't like ourselves behaving this way, how can we change that?"
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