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The Big Gay Musical [Blu-ray]

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

The Big Gay Musical.

The BFI Theatre on the South Bank in London was packed on the afternoon I went to see The Big Gay Musical.

As with all movies associated with Casper Andreas I expected it to be entertaining, witty, comical with just a hint of sadness attached to it. I was not disappointed at all. He had co-directed this along with Fred M. Caruso. This joint venture proved they were a formidable duo.

Casper had introduced the movie on other showings but had had to fly back to the US so Brian Robinson - the Press Officer at the BFI Theatre - stepped up on stage to do the honours.

He told the packed house that The Big Gay Musical had been the favourite of the whole group of gay themed movies that had been shown at the festival over the past few days.

The lights dimmed and the movie started. Black and white to start with which gave it a 1930s feel and I just knew it was going to be an enjoyable ride from start to finish when Casper playing a small but important part asks columnist Michael Musto as he dashes out from an extremely bad show if there is anything he would like. Screaming hysterically "I need a big gay musical" as he rushes on his way the screen bursts into colour and a most wonderful production number with handsome near naked men wearing angels' wings and boots tap dance across the screen .

The theatre audience, clapped, laughed and cheered throughout the movie.

Yes, it's campy, even a bit cheesy but its dramatic and it's filled to the brim with muscular bodies and show tunes that get your feet tapping along with them and then when a very limp wristed God appears played to the hilt by Steve Hayes and he creates Adam and Steve to live in the Garden of Eden after chasing Adam and Eve out well.......

The plot has been described in many reviews so it is suffice to say that it is a movie that one must see too appreciate to the full. Words just do not do it justice. The talent is outstanding and all can dance, sing and act. A powerful combination. Many are from the Broadway stage and to name just a few - Daniel Robinson was in Hairspray, Joey Dudding did Gypsy, La Cage Aux Folles and Chorus Line and others appeared in Tricks, Wicked and even South Pacific.

Sheer entertainment from start to finish.

Before I start I will clear one thing: I'm NOT a fan of musicals.

And maybe because of that and few other things I cannot find the reason why this movie should get more than 3 stars.

The plot seems to be a bit thin (two gay actors Eddie and Paul try to deal with their lifes, while preparing the big opening nite for a musical they both star in). Since this piece is called "a musical" we (must) listen to songs which are used in the show.

The problem here is that some of the plots appear out of blue and disappear without any explanation. Check the one with a boyfriend, who runs away because of an anonymous message about Paul being HIV positive.

WHo told him?

Why he/she did it?

Why he (the boyfriend) doesn't want to talk to our singing hero...

And the questions keep coming.

Acting/singing. Acting is typical for this kind of independent movies - just o.k.

Somebody wrote in his review that even the quality of singing isn't good. Well, I will disagree. It is not the top of the world, but it isn't bad too. And because of that I am giving it the 3rd star.

My advice? Rent before you buy it.

I have to say first that I was kind of skeptical about this film before I watch it. I was afraid that could be another waste of my time to watch an empty and meaningless gay comedy like "Eating Out 3" or "Another Gay Movie 2" but thankfully I was totally wrong.

In fact it's just the opposite of that. A great comedy, filled with hilarious stage moments, but also a very human and touching movie about mankind (in all its diversity) A little unreal at the end but that's OK! I'm kind of sick of watching too many sad endings in gay themed films. We need a lot more positivity in the portrait of gay lifestyle. So... it's great to have a mushy but happy ending FOR A CHANGE! That way... later you could turn off your tv with a happy smile on your face for a change. Great script, good acting, good music, beautiful guys... what more can we ask?

First of all I probably need to warn people who usually don't like musicals: The Big Gay Musical is yes a musical and so you will have also plenty of songs and ballets, but it's also a drama/comedy, and so Adam and Steve on the stage, go back to be Paul and Eddie in their everyday life and the movie follows them in their pursuit of true love. And maybe it's necessary also another warning: this is not the love story between Paul and Eddie, they are too different and in too different stage of their life, and so what they are searching in a relationship is not the same thing. Paul is experienced and tired of a never ending string of one night stands; he wants to find Mr Right and he is willing to lower his standard to find him. Paul's story is probably the most interesting, and the little scene with Brent Corrigan who plays an hustler, is really nice. I have to make a remark to Paul thought, he is quite blind: he spends most of the movie with the wrong men when the right one was right there for him to catch.

Then there is Eddie's story; at the beginning of the movie Eddie is a virgin, but he will soon loose that "characteristic". Eddie's story is not of a guy searching true love, but more og a guy searching himself. In doing so, he does a lot of mistakes, but sincerely he is lucky.

I recommend The Big Gay Musical to two different target: if you like musicals, some of the songs in it are really good, and funny; if you like comedy and romance, again, this movie has both. Plus, even if low budget, the setting, the sound and all related things, are above the average you usually find in the indie productions.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I was in the process of renting this, but I was pleasantly surprised! I thought it had some good humor, and the guys were nice looking. For the most part, the songs in the musical were good, but there were a couple that weren't real great. I do have to be honest and say that many of the actors kind of looked alike. They were all athletic looking guys with the dark hair. And this made it hard for me to differentiate who was who in some portions of the shows. In fact, the one guy (I forget his name) who wanted a relationship and just wanted to cuddle with guys he met, had his hair styled one way when he went to the steam room. But on state, his hair was different. I actually liked his hairstyle when he was in the steam room better. Anyway, I think it would have been better if the actors didn't look so much alike.

this is fantastic!!i bought this [shamed to say]for the cover..but inside is a world of every gay man's world:coming out;experimenting with multiple partners;finding your own place and most important,finding love,both from one's family and peers...and the finaly the reality of AIDS .BUT WAIT!this is also a "play within a play".while our main character steve is trying to come to terms with his new gay-awarness and helped by his buddy paul he must go through fire to get to the "other"side.all these themes are played out through steve's eyes and also through paul quesioning is own travel to find LOVE.while all of this is going on paul and steve are appearing in an off broadway play:"ADAM AND STEVE..JUST THE WAY GOD MADE THEM"which a history of god's love for the gay people he created because adam and eve failed him.thus the power of this "musical"is the homophopia that religion plays in it's condemnation of gay people.some of this is great fun and some is insightful,and at times tearful..as all good stories are.there is "R" sex but that should'nt put viewers off.AND AFTER ALL:GOD IS FUN!

I enjoyed it. it was cute funny. the cast were cute. Only thing i didn't like was it seemed to short. Also it was a tad confusing. Other then that its a good type of movie when you have nuthin else to watch but you will still enjoying watching it. sooo yes was good but not fantastic =]

I have now watched this movie several times and still look forward to seeing it again. Dan and Joey are fantastic in the roles of Adam and Steve /Paul and Eddie. I was impressed witht the professionalism as so many gay movies lack "good acting". I still get tears when I hear "Patti-Mae" sing 'As I Am'. I can't say enough good things about this movie. Get it! You'll love it.

I have seen the movie four times and love it! It is a funny, sad, infomative movie. It is great for gays and friends and families of gays.

A great film with handsome guys with a great story very romantic and lot of fun. I love the 2 main characters. Buy this film with no regret if you like clever and romantic gay film. Sorry for my english but i'm french. The blu ray disc is hd and more better than DVD. The songs are great like in musicals.