Product Description In this comedy-action-thriller, an actor taking a night class for aspiring private detectives - to help him win a part in a TV show - bumbles into a real life crime investigation with his ex-boyfriend in this hilarious film from Doug Spearman (Noah's Arc). Danny Lohman (Marc Samuel) is an actor on a quest to win a part on a crime drama. Being the good method actor that he is, Danny will do whatever it takes to prepare for his big break, including taking a night class at Santa Monica Junior College in becoming a private investigator. The funny thing is, Danny's actually good at it. His teacher, Jimmy Peppicelli (Alan Blumenfeld), a former PI, is deeply disappointed that his best student is working hard merely to make it on the small screen. Danny's PI homework includes spying on his recently ex-boyfriend, Pip Armstrong (Brian McArdle). Pip is a beautiful, popular party boy born and reared in Beverly Hills. Pip and Danny stumble quite literally into an opportunity to show off Danny's detective skills when Pip finds himself the victim of a robbery that he nor any of the other victims can report. Someone's come up with an ingenious plan to rip off A-list sex parties in and around Hollywood. Careers, marriages, contracts, and reputations would be ruined if any one opened their mouths. Danny reluctantly agrees to team up with Pip and try to find the robbers. Under Jimmy's tutelage in the finer points of pointing a gun, talking to informers, and out-running the cops and the bad guys, Danny and Pip actually come out on top. Review Two Hot Guys, Two Smoking Guns, One Hell of a Ride. --Wolfe
L**S
NICK AND NICK CHARLES MINUS THE DOG
MOVIE IS JUST OUT AND OUT FUN. The actors are all pretty terrific, the writing is cleaver as is the direction. The relationship of the two lead characters is complicated and, while not leading to any kind of predictable ending, it is deliciously enjoyable. I have to say, that the plot is a bit disjointed, in the end, but there is so much great stuff in this movie that I have no trouble giving it high recommendation. The director takes some great cutaways that remind me of some of the best of, ""Family Guy," and the occasional nudity (there is plenty as we get toward the end) is done with a slapstick, continued sense of a good time had by all. To begin, have an actor who, in studying for a part as a detective, finds himself curious about a real life murder and ends up doing some genuine detective work. He is joined by his, can't-keep-his-pants-on..."boyfriend (?)". Part of the joy of this movie is how we are kept wondering as to what really is the nature of their relationship, and , it seems, that the nature of their connection keeps them confused right along with the audience.. The leads are both handsome and atypical of the kind of men we are accustomed to seeing in gay cinema; they are just, "guys," There is a third character here who is worth talking about:: the actor's gun-shooting coach, an older, tough-as-nails crank who gets drawn into the case even as he is comically confused and mystified by the behavior of gay men. I love this movie and would watch it again any time. I hope you enjoy it too. I wish this movie would turn into a regular series
K**K
original mystery action fun film!
It was really fun and well done. I'm glad I finally got to watch it. Doug Spearman's story is original, smart and different that what other lgbt films have brought to the table. I finally feel like Doug captured a real relationship between the two lead guys even if they were ex bf's. It was very relatable and complicated which is why it worked! The comedy in the film worked. It cracks me up that when someone tries to do something different and original, most people just complain and leave negative comments. Yet if the film was the same as everything else those same people would bitch. (some people will just never be happy). Marc Anthony Samuel was amazing in the film, all eyes were on him. I loved all of the cast but Marc def stole the show and he's a very talented actor. I would say give it watch, have fun and be entertained!
P**Y
Predictable, but lots of fun
I give it 4 stars because it is very well done; all 4 parts are well executed: Acting, Directing, Filming and location scenery. The 5th part, the story, is pretty predictable, but altogether the movie is lots of fun, and very entertaining.
G**Y
Not a comedy and too many stereotypes
Gay murder mystery romantic comedy; heavy on the romance (not so good), no real comedy. The acting was good and believable, but there were too many gay stereotypes for me. The part of the mother was supposed to be comic relief, but she just came off as cartoon. There just wasn't enough funny/comedy for me. The stereotypical falling apart when things got difficult was neither necessary or funny. The PI instructor was a good plot device, but wasn't developed enough. The PI should have been the much needed comedy. His bitching at the end should have come earlier and been funnier instead of annoying. It seems obvious that this was supposed to be the first of a series of movies, but I don't think it will happen. That's a shame because this was a good (not great) movie compared to the other gay themed stuff being released.
J**D
The Protagonist is a Narcissist?
The lead black actor is the only reason I kept watching this movie, hoping he would see the light or find some resolution in the end. The entire movie was the black actor, being the one good guy in the film, while his costar, who's his ex which he still has feelings for, is a huge incredibly insensitive sex hungry narcissist. Not only that, with exception of the black actor, everyone in the movie is an A-hole. No joke. Yes, it's based in LA, and there sure are shallow and rude gays running around this town. But after watching this, I couldn't figure what was the point. As a gay black man, I hated this movie. It's got sex and skin, and it tries to be funny, and that's all good. But if you know you're making a movie with little substance, at least present some kind of resolution to the protagonist's emotional agony, which you made sure to include throughout the film. The essence of this film was the lead white actor, being a selfish narcissist, doing whatever he wanted, including being racially insensitive at times for what seems to be a laugh for the audience (I guess we know what audience), and never seeing a consequence nor ever having any kind of enlightening moment. It's sad we have to watch foreign films with subtitles to watch hot guys have real meaningful connections.
J**.
Quality look and feel...
At first, the film seems to have trouble finding its tone/genre - the opening credits scream James Bond, a couple of scenes in, it goes noir. In the scheme of things, it is a small complaint.Production values are great - what a nice change for an indie film.How often does a gay film have an African American leading man? Not often enough. Even better, the film does not ignore his being Black, but also does not make it a theme.Biggest challenge plot wise is that we never get to see what our 'detective' sees in his ex - he is shallow, self-centered, hedonistic. Cute, yes, but not worth pining over.Overall, enjoyable flick.
K**T
Loved it, it was very funning and very enjoyable
Loved it, it was very funning and very enjoyable. All the actors were very good, even the mother grew on me.
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