
Beginning with a funny mock commercial of 1950s B&W educational films (that insists "One not to be scared of homosexuals"), this hilarious comedy from director P.J. Castellaneta skewers sexual stereotypes, game-playing and relationships with a savage wit and a keen eye. A close-knit group of poly-sexual, multiracial West Hollywood friends include: Tara (Jennifer Tilly), who is desperate to have a turkey-baster child; her friends Vincey (Mitchell Anderson), a lovelorn gay play... (Full plot summary below)
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Beginning with a funny mock commercial of 1950s B&W educational films (that insists "One not to be scared of homosexuals"), this hilarious comedy from director P.J. Castellaneta skewers sexual stereotypes, game-playing and relationships with a savage wit and a keen eye. A close-knit group of poly-sexual, multiracial West Hollywood friends include: Tara (Jennifer Tilly), who is desperate to have a turkey-baster child; her friends Vincey (Mitchell Anderson), a lovelorn gay playwright; Robin (Lori Petty), who pines for the voluptuous Sarina (Cynda Williams), who in turn is ending a long-tern relationship with Megan (Serena Scott Thomas). Add in even more hook-ups and break-ups, and you've got quite a stew brewing. As love, lust and controversy swirl around this playful bunch, you won't be able to help but fall in love with these great friends.
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| Deseret News (Salt Lake City)Jeff ViceThe film quickly falls apart amid chaotic plotting and stiff acting. |
| TheMovieReport.comMichael DequinaThe more interesting and likable characters are overshadowed by the more annoying ones. |
| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyThis lifestyle comedy deserves credit for trying to blend together gays, lesbians, and heteros (rare sight in the 1990s), but the writing, direction, and execution are below mediocre. |
| User ReviewJocelyn YI love this film. Really heart-warming and heart-breaking at the same time. Funny but shocking. A must see. |
| User ReviewDavid GI love this film. Really heart-warming and heart-breaking at the same time. Funny but shocking. A must see. |
| User ReviewJ LSomebody please fund this guy for more movies. He's made two that have knocked it right out of the park. Castellaneta has a talent for telling stories that just work, with the depth and precision on screen like Alice Munro in print. His films are always engaging, and moving; they probe feelings and motives, while moving plots crisply along. We need to be seeing more of this guy's work. |
| User ReviewMark OThis is one of my all-time favourite movies. |
| User ReviewDarren FONE of my fav movies it was just touching the realness of each couple... |
| User ReviewAdrienne RGays, lesbians, bisexuals, straights, HIV, fear of infection, gay bashing, it's got a lot going on and it's done very well. |
| User ReviewBrian HA great movie.The group dynamic is amazing. |