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All Over the Guy Photos

Brett (ADAM GOLDBERG) and Eli (DAN BUCATINSKY).

Tom (RICHARD RUCCOLO) and Eli (DAN BUCATINSKY).

Rayna (CHRISTINA RICCI) and Eli (DAN BUCATINSKY).

Jackie (SASHA ALEXANDER) and Brett (ADAM GOLDBERG).

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Movie Info

A contemporary romantic comedy about the quest to find the "one" when the "one" doesn't know he's the "one." "All Over the Guy" explores the unlikely pairing of Eli (Dan Bucatinsky) and Tom (Richard Ruccolo), two twentysomethings thrown together by their respective best friends, Jackie (Sasha Alexander) and Brett (Adam Goldberg), in an attempt to ignite their own romance. While Jackie and Brett are falling in love, Eli and Tom are stumbling away from it.

Rating:

R (Strong Sexual Content|Language)
Genre:

romance, gay and lesbian
Original Language:

English
Director:

Julie Davis
Producer:

Susan Dietz, Donnie Land, Juan A. Mas, Dan Bucatinsky
Writer:

Dan Bucatinsky
Release Date (Theaters):

Aug 10, 2001 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA):

$1.0M
Runtime:

1h 35m
Production Co:

Paramount
Sound Mix:

Surround

Cast & Crew

Dan Bucatinsky
Eli Wyckoff

Richard Ruccolo
Tom Vecchione

Adam Goldberg
Brett Miles Sanford

Christina Ricci
Rayna Wyckoff

Lisa Kudrow
Marie

Joanna Kerns
Lydia Vecchione

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Critic Reviews for All Over the Guy

All Critics (47) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (20) | Rotten (27)

It is not a surprise to learn that Bucatinsky is developing a sitcom based on this film, because it plays like an overly long pilot.

September 21, 2001

Terry Lawson
Detroit Free Press
It may not be totally fresh and original, but All Over the Guy is nearly void of gay stereotypes.

September 13, 2001

Jane Sumner
Dallas Morning News
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September 10, 2001 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…

Steve Davis
Austin Chronicle
Sweet but often tedious.

September 7, 2001

Jay Carr
Boston Globe
Probably plays better on the stage. On film, the dialogue sometimes seems too writerly, too cute.

September 6, 2001

Eric Harrison
Houston Chronicle
A nicely turned and witty screenplay from Bucatinsky.

September 6, 2001 | Rating: 3/4

Desmond Ryan
Philadelphia Inquirer
This isn't another one of those annoying gay rights movies -- it just wants to have fun.

August 10, 2009 | Rating: 4/5

Blake French
Filmcritic.com
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August 7, 2008 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review
Better than "The Opposite of Sex", all-round good fun!

March 11, 2006 | Rating: 3/5

Caffeinated Clint
Moviehole
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July 21, 2005 | Rating: 3/5

Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
A funny and warm little film that really deserved more attention than it got.

August 2, 2004 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Sitcom humor substitutes for wit, and tedious angst supplies the drama.

October 3, 2002

Ernest Hardy
L.A. Weekly

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Audience Reviews for All Over the Guy

Jan 03, 2013

I think what bothered me most about this movie was that none of the characters were especially likable. I didn't care about any of them and truly didn't care what happened. It also was really surface level. There'd be a small hint of/opportunity for depth but then they would quickly just pass it over and move on. All in all, it was boring, not believable, and overall quite a let down. What did this movie teach me? When you've loved someone for a long, long time you can call them an asshole even when they're sick.

Sarah . Super Reviewer
Apr 28, 2008

I really liked this movie. Its characters are quirky but believably so, which is rare. Really funny.

Sunil J Super Reviewer
Dec 25, 2007

This is one of my absolute favorite movies! Love the track "Please Forgive Me" by David Gray.

Leo L Super Reviewer
Jul 17, 2007

This film really was not trying to make a statement about homosexuality. It was more about disfunctional upbringings adversely impacting the way we relate to others. I think this is one of the reasons I enjoyed it. In not beating you over the head with "accept me because I am gay" messages and simply seeing the main characters (Eli and Tom) as people trying to work through their own baggage and make life work for themselves it may make it more accessible to some. Why else did I enjoy the movie? It was funny. It had some really funny moments in it. PS, if you are looking for a movie starring Lisa Kudrow and Christina Ricci look elsewhere...their cameo's are brief (and though I love them both Kudrow's performance was great). The acting ranges from good to...well...not so good, but for a decent semi-romantic comedy you have found your evening ticket. Enjoy.

Dean L Super Reviewer