Well, what do I think of this movie? Frankly, I'm not quite sure. Some parts are really insightful and hit their respective targets with ease and precision. At other times, the script turns clumsy and obvious, no matter how hard the actors tries to convince us otherwise. Unfortunately, Kevin McKidd is a rather pale lead, who manages to arouse most of the men and women around him. Not very convincing since the people he attracts are more good-looking and also more interesting. But fortunately most of the others characters kept me watching and stay entertained. Tom Hollander and Simon Callow are stand-outs among the cast, throwing themselves into their respective parts with gusto. They also get the best lines in the picture and they know how to deliver them. Jennifer Ehle is charming, but her part is relatively under-developed, but she does what she can with a meager part. James Purefoy is the "not-so-straight" love interest here and manages create a flesh and blood character. Unlike the case with McKidd, you can really understand why others are attracted to him. The pace is swift all the way and there are some very funny scenes and lines. It is a rather lightweight, but pleasant romp. And I do like that the script really seems to care about the characters and their lives. So why complain?
Review of Bedrooms and Hallways
