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Saw this last night and thought it was just okay. I was expecting it to be better, honestly.

Not a particularly memorable film, and definitely not something I'll watch again. I didn't dislike it, but I wasn't that keen either. I was surprised at Empire's 4-star rating.
 
See, I thought Ewan McGregor's character was by far the most stereotypical, and that Jim Carrey did a good job of someone who was outrageous, yes, but not because he was gay.
 
My perception of Carrey's portrayal was simply a loose set of known "gay characteristics" - I don't think it was realistic, otherwise.

McGregor's portrayal was, I think, closer to a more standard straight actor's portrayal of a gay man. At times it worked, at times it didn't.

As I've tried to explain, my objections were not even fatal to my enjoyment of the film. It's more of an observation that homosexuality is now seen as a fit subject for parody, where a few years ago, race would have been treated similarly.

And when I said above that there were no easy answers, what I meant was that I have no objection to films being based around the lives of gay characters. However, I think a more mature view would be that the character is a person in their own right, and their sexuality is a facet of that.

I'd cite Colin Firth's performance in A Single Man as an excellent example of someone (known for very heterosexual performances) getting completely inside a role, and bringing it to life in a genuine and moving way.
 
The characteristics, though, were much the same as Carrey has brought to many heterosexual roles. So I didn't see them as being present because the character was gay.



I sometimes felt that McGregor was almost trying to play a woman, in a strange way. The softly spoken, almost high pitched voice, the submissive manner ... it was all quite cliched.

The film itself was pretty zany, so I think it's difficult to look at whether the characters were altogether realistic and complete. However, what I would say is that being gay was not, for me at least, the defining characteristic of Carrey's character.
 
Indeed - it wasn't representative of a gay person, and although we don't know much about the real life Russell in this country, I think we can be sure it wasn't a realistic portrayal of him.


I think that's right. If that's the case, then I question the comedic appropriateness of the sexual and characterised behaviors portrayed.
 
Beware....all the jokes are in the trailer. So it follows that if you've seen the trailer then there's nothing else to laugh at.

This movie felt a lot like Cable Guy. Can't say I really enjoyed either.
 
I posted my comments about this film before reading reactions from other posters. I agree with you, it was awful, it was depressing and I couldn't wait for it to end. However, I got in for nothing so no money wasted this time.
 
I don't think we're in agreement. What do you mean when you say he wasn't representative of a gay person? I mean, do you want gay characters to be broad stereotypes or not? I would definitely prefer not, and I don't see why, other than their sexuality, characters should be portrayed as completely different to their heterosexual counterparts.

For me, Carrey was zany, extravagant, and quite camp. But he's often like that in his films, even when he isn't playing a gay character. So what I mean is that, I didn't get the impression that he was acting in such a way because the character was gay. So for me, his portrayal was fine.
 
thought the film was dull and voidant of some key element to be honest. i was tempted to walk out to go and see Shutter Island at one point - but i dont like to do that with cinema movies - even though i have a cineworld card.

it did get a little better later on. but i thought it was one of Jim Carrey's worst films.

and McGreggor just seemed...lost. 4/10
 
agreed. saw it today and thought is was terrible. had lost the will to live when i left the cinema.

love the rest of the audience's reaction as i past them whilst walking out..

"what the ****...."

not sure which film was worst to be honest.
 
I couldn't call that either!

Been a week for crap films, watched Shank last night. Pretty good idea but the way the film is made with the jumpy cameras loud music wasn't for me.
 
I saw this last night and really enjoyed it. I thought it was funnier than some people are saying, a number of scenes raised quite a few laughs in the cinema. Although towarRAB the end i was thinking 'this is going to be the most depressing end to a film ever!' :p

I normally hate Jim Carrey but i really liked him in this. He has aged quite a bit too :eek:



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I honestly don't know what people are complaining about. I loved it! It was one of the best films of the year so far for me, and it was absolutely hilarious at times! :D Whilst at the same time being very touching indeed esp. towarRAB the end.

Jim Carrey was brilliant in this film and it's probably one of his best performances ever, Ewan McGregor was good too i thought. It was nice to see Leslie Mann not in a Judd Apotow film for a change lol.

As a straight open minded bloke i didn't have a problem with any of the sexual content, it is a 15 certificate after all and not a hardcore porno although i'm not surprised it's not getting a proper release in America.

Based on a true story i can't believe the guy got away wth so much!!! It fully deserved Empire's 4 star review and i'd happily watch it again. Pllenty of people were laughing during the film and honestly it's rather brilliant and makes a change from the usual Hollywood trash.
 
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