Say Uncle (2005)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

Director:

Peter Paige

Writer:

Peter Paige (writer)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

The suburbs are about to get hysterical

Plot:

A young artist (Peter Paige), desperate to replace the relationship he had with his recently relocated godson, is targeted by a neighborhood mom (Kathy Najimy) as a potential threat to the community. |

Plot Keywords:

Gay Lead Character | Godparent | Gay Interest | False Accusation | Lynch Mob

Cast

Peter Paige	...	Paul Johnson
Kathy Najimy	...	Maggie Butler
Anthony Clark	...	Russell Trotter
Melanie Lynskey	...	Susan
Gabrielle Union	...	Elise Carter
Lisa Edelstein	...	Sarah Faber
Jim Ortlieb	...	David Berman
Katie O'Grady	...	Mother #1
Ayanna Berkshire	...	Mother #2
Don Adler	...	Grant Sweet
Robert Blanche	...	Phil
Betty Moyer	...	Clothing Store Lady
Patrick Dizney	...	Jim Faber
Heidi Herschbach	...	Perky Receptionist
Beth Harper	...	Adoption Agency Lady

Also Known As:

Donut Hole (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for some language.

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | USA:R (MPAA rating)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Best Little Boy Productions

Trivia:

Kathy Najimy's daughter appears in the movie. When the adults have given up chasing Paul down the street and return to their kids at the park, she is the redheaded girl in a denim-blue shirt next to Susan.

Movie Connections:

References "The Magic School Bus" (1994)

Big naive kid misunderstood

I just saw the the world premiere of "Say Uncle" last night at LA's Outfest. Peter Paige, Kathy Najimy, and other cast members were there. A couple of QAF cast were also present to support Peter, including Scott Lowell and Robert Gant.

The response by the audience seemed very positive. The movie was well done. Paige demonstrates his chops not only as an actor, but as a writer/director. "Say Uncle" is a smart movie that explores the idea of alienation on a number of levels in our society. Paige effectively blends humor with the contemplation of serious issues (as exhibited by both laughter and tears of the audience).

Paige's character (Paul) functions with the naive perceptions of a child among adults. Najimy's character shows her own naivity when she forms different assumptions about Paul during the course of the movie and subsequently targets him. Najimy portrays an sympathetic antagonist. It was easy to laugh at her character, become disgusted, and yet feel sorry for her, because she embodied what we often see in society.

This is one of those movies that had me thinking about it long after I left the theater. I found myself contemplating my own thoughts and feelings regarding the issues presented and societal expectations. I do hope that Paige is able to find a distributor for this film so that it may be seen and recognized by a larger audience.