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Writers:
Jaffe Cohen (written by) &
Christopher Livingston (written by)
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Plot:
Alex and Elliot an unlikely pair connect to write a film about a New York cop working undercover as a fashion model. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 1 nomination more
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A relationship comedy for the new millennium? more (19 total)

Cast

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Michael Parducci ... Alex Andero
Peter Jacobson ... Elliot Springer

Judy Prescott ... Gwen Colton

Kerr Smith ... Joey Worciuekowski

Hoyt Richards ... Jagger Stevens

John Fiore ... Frank Anderro

J.K. Simmons ... Ray Tilman

Teresa DePriest ... Lana
Jonathan Hogan ... Bob
Bill Cohen ... Norman Rizzoli
Rosemary De Angelis ... Marie Andero
Marisa Redanty ... Barbara
John DiResta ... Bruno
Marian Quinn ... Eileen

Stephen Singer ... Rabbi Pinchas
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MPAA:
Rated R for language, sexual content and some violent images.
Runtime:
108 min
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Quotes:
Bob: Alex, your hero? Does he have a name?
Alex: He's... you know... an undercover cop... typical...
Bob: No, no. There is no such thing as a typical cop. In the original "Diehard," the cop is defined by an urgent need to reconcile with his wife. In, in "Dirty Harry," you have a bitter vigilante who has to find redemption in an Orwellian nightmare of thwarted individualism.
Alex (puzzled): Tony. His name is Tony.
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Referenced in Eating Out (2004/I) more

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A relationship comedy for the new millennium?, 14 July 2002
8/10
Author: Havan_IronOak from NYC

This movie is a wonderful variant on a traditional movie theme, the romantic comedy. Only in this variation it would be best to call it a relationship comedy. The two protagonists meet and although they are initially uncomfortable around each other, they are forced to work toward a common goal. In doing so they form a relationship. When that relationship ends, we see a parting scene that recalls many great parting scenes of the past.

Now for the twist, it is not a romantic relationship that ends but a friendship between a straight man and a gay man. This movie has been compared to `Kiss Me Guido' but folks that feel that way are missing the point. This story is about the development of an accepting friendship between a gay man and a straight man without the issue of sexuality. Yes, the straight man starts with the stereotypical panic that the gay man will somehow take advantage of him carnally. But he needs the gay man to help him write a screenplay and as they work together they form a bond as friends. As they collaborate on the screenplay they talk and learn important life lessons from each other. The gay man helps the straight man becomes a more insightful person and with the straight man's encouragement the gay man begins to develop some self-assurance.

At one point they are so comfortable with each other that they both get drunk and end up clinging to each other for stability as they walk through the writer's apartment. They end up passed out in the same bed and in the morning the straight man has an anxiety attack that shows he's not completely over his stereotypes.

Overall I found this to be a well-crafted and engaging film. I only wish that the relationship could have turned out differently in the end. And who knows, it might.

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