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All Over The Guy

All Over The Guy

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A Relationship Movie that appeals to both.....
Review: gay and straight individuals because the inherent problems in the building of any relationship are identical no matter the gender mix.

This film obviously has added interest to the gay community because finally here is a down-to-earth romance/relationship story applicable to their own personal experiences, because the relationship at the forefront of the tale happens to involve two men. Interactions, routine love story trimmings, all the things we heterosexuals find familiar in the majority of motion pictures are here in very everyday, ordinary, and realistic events occuring between two people in their search for a partner who happens to be of the same gender.

A large portion of viewers of either sex and any sexual orientation will be able to identify with a first meeting that comes off less than perfect, but germinates a spark of interest that continues to grow despite problems that insinuate themselves between two good people who may or may not be good for one another. Just such an evolving emotional roller-coaster is encountered by the two nice, but very different, men in this really enjoyable film.

Some of the deepest loves flourish between two people who are so busy convincing themselves and each other that they are not 'right' for one another that they totally miss the obvious until it smacks them on the lips.

Eli and Tom (Dan Bucatinsky and Richard Ruccolo) allow themselves to be distracted by the baggage they have been busily packing since early childhood while their love grows up, around, and through their hang-ups and flowers despite their best efforts to thwart any possible positive romantic conclusion.

Both male leads are believable in their sharply drawn characters. The fact that one is a hunk and one a more a plain-joe makes the story more realistic. Look around at the couples you know, both hetero- and homosexual. Rarely are both partners eye-candy, perfect specimen, movie-star-type individuals. Too much ego to squeeze into one relationship.

That both these men had childhoods that were more than a little dysfunctional was also quite believable. We are each products of our upbringing, some of us just take a little longer to become our own person. For these characters, their past and parents definitely formed the individuals they were and obviously who they were was the very reason they fell in love. Who each ultimately became was due mainly to what they offered each other in addition to their love.

The straight-couple (Sasha Alexander and Adam Goldberg) and the cameos and supporting cast (including Doris Roberts) were interesting and brought some diversity to the film, but I found I focused on the ups-and-downs and humor surrounding the main characters.

This film has a lot to say, but entertains us thoroughly while reminding us of the less-than-perfect path that leads to perfect love. Gay or straight, this funny and touching movie about the pitfalls of falling is definitely worth watching.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Not only entertaining, it is also touching !!!
Review: If only amazon had 10 star-ratings, I would have easily stamped it all over this movie! "All Over The Guy" not only ia very entertaining, the movie also provides us with vivid realities about relationships. For whomever who is in the hunt for 'the special one' in their life; whom always looking for that 'perfect one'........ this movie will hit you close at home. I can't recommend it high enough. You just have to have this movie in your colllection racks. It's 'A_MUST' !!! Trust me !!! Peace !!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: ALL OVER THE GUY A FEEL GOOD MOVIE
Review: All over the Guy was a funny, feel good movie. It was a blind date or fix-up, that at first didn't work out, but then a chance meeting and it developed into a relationship which had its ups and downs but inspite their insecurities the inner need to love and be loved won out. It really makes this movie a must see for all gays, men and women. Both guys are likable and their close friends are a blast. The ending leaves you wanting to see more.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Ok movie if there's nothing better available
Review: This movie didn't break any new ground for gay flicks, in fact, I kept mistaking it for other gay flicks. While it wasn't bad, it doesn't ever seem to end - in other words, there's probably 3 times you'll be waiting for the credits to roll. It's not bad for something to get at the video store - but look harder for something better before you do.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Very Funny
Review: I found this movie to be extremely funny and "true to life". It is a real sleeper.

The characters are believeable and human. They are involved in each other's lives but scared to commit.

I found this movie to be an unexpected treat!

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: All Over The Guy,Story,Plotline,Predictableness,Etc.Etc.
Review: I went to see "All Over The Guy" when it was playing at the art house theatre it was screened at and my overall opinion? If the two main characters were more structured I'd up my star rating up one. Ruccolo was indeed great but Bucatinsky often played games at times and made himself look like a a-hole at times. Sasha Alexander and Adam Goldberg were grrreat in their repsective supporting roles. It was nice to see Andrea Martin (I rarely see her in films nowdays) playing Ruccolo's Mom and cameos by Lisa Kudrow and Christina Ricci still kept my hopes up afloat on this movie.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Disappointing: Doesn't live up to the hype
Review: I had high hopes for this film, especially given the support it received from Christina Ricci and Lisa Kudrow (in blink-and-you-miss-it cameos) and a couple of sitcom actors whose faces look familiar but whose names escape me. Basically, the two lead actors get together, break up, get together, break up, get together -- well, you get the idea. One of the actors is a gorgeous hunk who's into one-night-stands, and given his appearance there's no logical reason why he'd give up all that free sex for a geeky malcontent. There were some humorous moments, no doubt, but no real chemistry between any of the actors and the film went on for too damn long -- 95 minutes feels like 95 hours.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great d.v.d.
Review: ... It portrays a gay relationship quite honestly. The stars make it really believable.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Terrible!! It made me cry and laugh at the same time!!
Review: This is a rare film that made me not only laughed aloud, but cried (years since I cried at movies). It's a flawless gay romantic comedy and the cast is simply fantastic!I wouldn't want to repeat similar description as being shared by other reviewers but if you are looking for a good laugh and a tear or two in a movie, this is it!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: delightful and at times touching...
Review: This flick surely is entertaining and at times touching. the script came across as a bit flat and plastic, in light of a few hilarious punchlines and witty dry humour... it is the talent and improvisation of the actors that has made this movie so delightful and enjoyable. to name a few, richard ruccolo, adam goldberg, doris roberts and the superb andrea martin! in particular, hunk-candy richard ruccolo has delivered a stellar and convincing performance as Tom. his interpretation brought out the depth of the character and made his struggles believable. of course, he himself has also kept our attention focused all the way through...


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