All Over the Guy

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Actor and playwright Dan Bucatinsky wrote the screenplay for this adaptation of his play I Know You Are, But What Am I?, though for the big-screen version, his slightly fractured love story was given a same-sex twist. Eli (Dan Bucatinsky) is a journalist working with a major L.A. newspaper who is single and not loving it. Eli is also gay, and makes no secret of the fact that he's looking for a nice guy that he can settle down with. Eli's best friend Brett (Adam Goldberg) knows a woman named Jackie (Sasha Alexander), who says she has a friend who would be perfect for Eli. Thus Eli is introduced to Tom (Richard Ruccolo), a special education instructor and devoted nightlife enthusiast. Eli and Tom's first date turns out to be just short of a disaster; Tom indulges in his overweening enthusiasm for alcohol and tobacco, and Eli is disgusted to learn Tom has never seen Gone With the Wind. Things appear to be over for Eli and Tom before they even started, until they meet by chance while shopping a few days later; this time, a conversation rather than an argument develops, and the two end up spending the night together. Eli begins to think love may have finally found him, until Tom dashes off the next morning, leaving Eli to wonder if Tom has any interest at all in a long-term commitment. All Over the Guy also features small cameo roles by Lisa Kudrow, as an actress not skilled in voice-over work, and Christina Ricci as Eli's cynical sister.

Cast

Dan Bucatinsky
as Eli, Rayna's Brother
Richard R. Ruccolo
as Tom
Doris Roberts
as Esther
Michael Harris
as Gary
Sasha Alexander
as Jackie Samantha Gold
Adam Goldberg
as Brett
Matthew Poage
as Bartender
Blaise Garza
as Young Tom
Joanna Kerns
as Lydia, Tom's Mother
Nicolas Surovy
as Jim, Tom's Father
Andrea Martin
as Ellen, Eli's Mother
Tony Abatemarco
as David, Eli's Father
Christina Ricci
as Rayna
Lisa Kudrow
as Marie
Bev Land
as Mitch
Julie Claire
as Lizz
Thea Mann
as Donna
Nicole Tocantins
as Rachael
Christian Gann
as Stripper
Ben Foreman
as Young Eli
Sydney Foreman
as Young Rayna
Caroline Williams
as Waitress
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  • 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
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