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The Big Gay Musical

This film may not be very original but you cannot deny that the film and narrative is extremely likable and also relatable to a certain extent. Its like a show within a show. We see a film which is a musical where members are partaking in a musical called 'Adan and Steve'.

Paul and Eddie are the leads of the gay musical 'Adam & Steve' but they are full of offstage drama in their personal life as well. Paul like monogamy and cuddling, something that most of his potential suitors don't get. And Eddie hasn't come out o his very staunch Christian parents yet. To top this he has never had sex yet and now they are supposed to visit his play, his debut on off-broadway on the premier night. Paul becomes disenchanted about monogamy and tries being promiscuous, but he finds this lifestyle unsatisfying. He constantly bumps into Charles, a fan that has developed a crush for him. Eddie comes out to his parents over the phone on Paul's recommendation. Despite feeling conflicted about Eddie's sexual orientation and the theme of the show, they decide to attend anyway. Watching the show they have a change of heart and come to accept the fact that Eddie is gay. At the end of the opening show, Charles presents Paul with flowers and they kiss, starting a relationship, and Eddie's parents make amends with him.

Since theses a musical, lets start with songs. The lyrics are outright funny, especially for the ones in the stage musical. But even other songs, as part of this film, add something important to the storyline and the character arc. The musical numbers are colorful and fun but sadly most things surrounding it is a little bit wishy-washy. A stable monogamous guy suddenly becomes a slut, a virgin all this while decides to get his cherry popped after a drunk night at a bar with stranger. On a positive note, and for which I am very thankful , is that the makers did not create any romantic angle between Paul and Eddie despite them being a couple in the musical. They are close friends and it was nice to see the boundaries. The musical within the film is very cleverly used using it as a means to underscore the film's greater story of acceptance-of-self. The movie is unapologetically gay and it was fun to see something like this after a long time. 

Good looking actors who are really good dancers, no over the top drama, funny and colorful songs and just the right amount of film length; I would recommend this film just to have a good old fun time. (6.5/10)

Comments

Sailor Maan said…
I remember liking this one, with very cute loveable leads. Just a bit too many songs for me (but I think it's mostly because my english wasn't good enough to understand everything that was sung). There is one scene that I still remember vividly: when Eddie went to the club and danced like wow. I was such in awe to see him dance like this! Making his coming out by inviting his parents to such a show was like the worst idea ever though and quite unreal. The love story was very cute too.
Golu said…
"Making his coming out by inviting his parents to such a show was like the worst idea ever though and quite unreal"
ABSOLUTELY !!
luigi43 said…
Many yrs ago someone told me :"You have to love Musicals , You are that kind of person" He's still running away.
Golu said…
actually lam not a musical guy at al. I do not enjoy or watch musicals at all, despite living in New York; but this one was kinda cute

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