3 garçons, 1 fille, 2 mariages (2004 TV Movie) User Reviews

A serious case of 'will he-- / won't he--itis.........

[arizona-philm-phan · 20 February 2006]

{Please note, about five months after my initial review, I have rewatched this film, and while I really don't feel the need to add or subtract stars awarded, I would like to throw in an additional observation. It can be identified by it's inclusion in the following parenthetical symbols: (((***))) below.}

Admittedly the acting in this romantic comedy (well, maybe also just a little bit 'serio-comedy') is quite high level.......the two male leads do seem to throw their hearts into it (same goes for the two female characters, for that matter). But what bothers most, in this reviewer's opinion, is that, while the production is cute and fun for the most part, it nevertheless seems to be afflicted by a too serious case of 'will he-- / won't he--itis'. When seemingly for the 1000th time we're brought to the brink of: will our 'Hetero Hero' finally realize he is, in fact, in love with our 'Gay Guy' and will our 'Gay Guy' finally be able to tell our 'Hetero Hero' of his love for him, things begin to pass the stage of ho-hum on this particular plot point (while our 'HH' is a real doll, he's got to be the dumbest guy on the planet....not to pick up on the feelings flying at him).

But speaking of the word, point, there do have to be some given for 'Hetero Hero' finally being able to reach the (dare I use the word again) point of giving 'Gay Guy' that long anticipated lip lock.........even if it is only one of those 'grab quick and push your lips through his face' kind of things. Aw, shoot!

(((***And, perhaps some significant "no-no points" would have to go to the director and scriptwriter for giving us a major turn at movie's end, for which absolutely no foundation was laid. When a declaration of love is made and proposal of marriage proffered, one might expect to have seen at a prior point in the proceedings even some slight interest between the 'proposer' and the 'proposee'. But, alas, no.)))

Finally, points also given for high production values, which help to make this video a fun (but not very great) addition to my collection.

PS: Whatever else you may decide to do regarding viewing/purchasing this video, make sure that you let nothing stand between your purchase and viewing of the 'Picture This' video company's truly great release: "Just A Question Of Love" ("Juste Une Question D'Amour"). Failure to do so will be a lot more serious, even, than shooting yourself in the foot. (Happy viewing)

A disgusting anti-gay movie

[derekph-1 · 1/10 · 13 February 2009]

A disgusting movie, in which the main character - SPOILER ALERT - a stalker and predator, rapes his best friend. He gets him drunk, blindfolds him and ties him to a bed, and then has his way with him. It's disguised and made to seem like a joke, but it's still rape. His friends help. Seriously. Who made this piece of garbage, some anti-gay fascist trying to make gays look like monsters? Tricking someone into having sex with you is not a joke, it's not fun, it's illegal, immoral, and completely abhorrent. A lesbian character in the film uses equally disgusting tactics to break up the marriage of a co-worker, "because she's so cute." Really, if this movie represents the attitude of French gays and lesbians, they are all beneath contempt. Why isn't the gay community protesting such a slanderous depiction of its standards?

Politics and Romance, with a French Twist

[gradyharp · 8/10 · 22 April 2006]

Stephane Clavier is a fine director who makes his major film debut with this French romantic comedy that embraces the sparks flying around today about gay relationships and gay marriages and in doing so finds a romantic comedy that has serious overtones but remains entertaining to the end.

Dan (Olivier Sitruk), a lovable lothario in the Don Juan tradition who runs a sex talk show, rooms with physical therapist Laurent (Arnaud Giovaninetti), a gay activist who with his friends is fighting for gay marriage rights in France. Laurent is secretly in love with Dan, and when Dan finally meets the girl of his dreams Camille (Julie Gayet), Laurent's hopes of a relationship beyond best friends with Dan are threatened. Laurent tries every trick to derail Dan's relationship and when Dan plans marriage and moves out, Laurent takes on lesbian roommate Sam (Anne Azoulay) who is supportive in more ways than one! Dan asks Laurent to be his best man but Camille knows of Laurent's passion for Dan and encourages Dan to try a gay episode (Camille has tried that in the past) just to reassure himself that he is making the right choice: the results are less than noteworthy! The twists and turns make the story funny and touching and the ending includes two weddings instead of one but revealing the significance of the title of the film would deprive the audience of the punchline! The production values are superb with deft camera work, excellent editing techniques, and keen pacing. The story does waver into stereotypes but not as unsuccessfully as most bi/gay/straight films do. In the end the fact that the film works so well is due to the excellent acting of the main cast and a superb supporting cast (Dan's 'Madame' mother, Camille's wealthy but weird parents, Laurent's campy friends). The result is a bit of light French comedy with some examination of political issues that are poignant. It is a bit of French pastry! Grady Harp