Ultimately disappointing treatment of celebrity trying to come out as gay to family and public. It gets so lost along the way but manages to treat some issues like the obligations of friendship and the pain of relationship endings. But it does present a loving lesbian couple as a positive and even Cory is ultimately a realistic portrayal of a douchebag. And it has a LOT to say about LA! Dustin Mulligan and Emily Mead do great jobs playing their unlikeable characters. But unfortunately the issue of a gay actor coming out gets quietly lost amongst it all. (Stay until end credits finish though!)
10 Reviews
Quirky, funny, LA-ish, but something missing
siderite30 April 2016
In the film you are warned beforehand that in LA the line between dreams and reality is thinner, but once you take the quirkiness away, the script is a classic boy meets girl. I love Max Landis and I think he is a brilliant writer, but this movie didn't feel quite right.
I was laughing (which is grand in itself), but I predicted every joke before it happened. I wasn't surprised by the weirdness, therefore it felt superfluous.
Without actually disliking the film - I had quite a bit of fun - I can't call it a success either. The sense of being off is quite strong. The actors did great, as well. Perhaps it was all too quirky without needing to. I don't know. I really think Landis can do a lot better.
I was laughing (which is grand in itself), but I predicted every joke before it happened. I wasn't surprised by the weirdness, therefore it felt superfluous.
Without actually disliking the film - I had quite a bit of fun - I can't call it a success either. The sense of being off is quite strong. The actors did great, as well. Perhaps it was all too quirky without needing to. I don't know. I really think Landis can do a lot better.
Cute romantic movie - thx Nicole Bosworth
gacsogergely14 March 2023
I was just running through the films of the best shaped bodybuilder of all time, just trying to spot her, but this movie got me.
I'm not the first one to get hooked by romantic movies, but I'm fond of a good lighthearted comedic romantic movie, those are always special.
This somehow catched me, and I love when that happens.
And as the film pointed it out in the very end, the fact that like all the characters were gay in this one, didn't matter at all. These were just people trying to figure out life, themselves, everything, to the point the two main character boggled into a semi-hetero relationship with each other, and it was about figruing out what this is, where their carreer is, and the big questions of life in general.
This was funny without telling jokes, it was just heartwarming.
Very good structure, great acting, good atmosphere.
Classic cinema.
I'm not the first one to get hooked by romantic movies, but I'm fond of a good lighthearted comedic romantic movie, those are always special.
This somehow catched me, and I love when that happens.
And as the film pointed it out in the very end, the fact that like all the characters were gay in this one, didn't matter at all. These were just people trying to figure out life, themselves, everything, to the point the two main character boggled into a semi-hetero relationship with each other, and it was about figruing out what this is, where their carreer is, and the big questions of life in general.
This was funny without telling jokes, it was just heartwarming.
Very good structure, great acting, good atmosphere.
Classic cinema.
Cancerous
socialnetworkman1 June 2016
Sappy, artificial drama that'll make you squirm in your seat out of sheer discomfort. Max Landis lacks restraint when it comes to comedy, beating a joke over the audience with wild abandon. There are some genuinely funny moments (like Haley Joel Osment's cameo, and...), but they don't make up for petty, inconsequential drama. The characters almost seem to be a modern take on 90's sitcom caricatures; they overreact to everything--to which it seems we're suppose to find amusing...but it isn't--and they are as self-absorbed as humanly possible. With three unlikable leads and a jarring sense of humor... Me Him Her really could of used more of Haley Joel Osment and Scott Bakula.
Like a bad 'Chasing Amy'
diablojones-8845814 June 2016
Max Landis clearly had an idea that is presented well at some moments but completely missed at others. While it's far from bad, it's also just as far from good. The performances are spot on, Haley Osment feels like Michael Cera in 'This Is The End'. The general plot does give a borderline 'Chasing Amy' feel, but Max does manage to bring a much more surreal and intimate take on it. As I said, this works well in some scenes more than others. Not a perfect film, but exactly what I was expecting from such a creative and surreal writer. The indie atmosphere is certainly an acquired taste, but if you have a certain appreciation for the film industry, then you won't feel like you're wasting time watching this film.
Piece of garbage to be avoided at all costs
aharon-izraeli20 September 2018
Addicticve, super entertaining Story, although restricted by monogamy-mindset
OneSentenceReview23 April 2021
Brilliant Max Landis adoption of a story about the mental torments of members of the LA gay/lesbian citizens restricted by their monogamous family culture /upbringing.
Seriously entertaining, apart from that in times of Polyamory being widespread the story is hard to relate to, except you're at the same mindset as the protagonists.
Nevertheless no lame minute thanks ro Max Landis. Bring it on! (..nothing lately..whats up?)
Seriously entertaining, apart from that in times of Polyamory being widespread the story is hard to relate to, except you're at the same mindset as the protagonists.
Nevertheless no lame minute thanks ro Max Landis. Bring it on! (..nothing lately..whats up?)
Hilarious and Eccentric
rachellemckellop10 September 2016
Honestly, I loved this movie. It was comedic and touching without taking the viewer on an emotional roller-coaster. Having grown up in Los Angeles, I could really relate to the jokes regarding the city itself. It is by no means a movie that can be taken 100% seriously, as there are plenty of things that don't make sense and would never happen in real life. It has trippy elements to it that make it seem like the characters are sometimes high out of their minds. For some this might take away from the plot and make it seem insincere, but for me it just made me laugh even more. If you're looking for a lighthearted movie with major gay characters, some drama, and a silly adventure, you've hit the jackpot.
Under-appreciated (so far its rating is way low!)
imdb-1984919 September 2016
This show is so Max. I love it!
This is full of great writing with so many funny lines and bits that I only finish laughing from the last one to hear/see the next one! As always, Max is making his own decisions against the tonic of the tropes with full understanding of what he is breaking.
This is a love story for the characters, including the character of Los Angeles. "L.A. Story" is another favorite ode to the neurotic, crazy, loveliness of that bunch of cities posing as one. This its new generational piece by one of its great, young, creative L.A. characters, Max Landis.
When shows like this are the norm, never forget who got us here first.
If you want to see his CV, look online and at "Chronicle" and "American Ultra," his other features.
Don't hesitate, see this if you haven't and show your friends!
This is full of great writing with so many funny lines and bits that I only finish laughing from the last one to hear/see the next one! As always, Max is making his own decisions against the tonic of the tropes with full understanding of what he is breaking.
This is a love story for the characters, including the character of Los Angeles. "L.A. Story" is another favorite ode to the neurotic, crazy, loveliness of that bunch of cities posing as one. This its new generational piece by one of its great, young, creative L.A. characters, Max Landis.
When shows like this are the norm, never forget who got us here first.
If you want to see his CV, look online and at "Chronicle" and "American Ultra," his other features.
Don't hesitate, see this if you haven't and show your friends!
A Delightful Surprise!
kcrisenphoenix11 August 2016
Warning: Spoilers
What a delight! I had a wonderful time watching this movie. And there were more than a few twists.
Good acting. Even excellent acting. And jokes that build. Including one about rum and coke with jaeger. You have to watch to get it.
I wasn't sure at first. Seemed pretty low budget. But I kept watching and oh am I glad that I did! I laughed and got more and more drawn into the story. And impressed over and over with what they managed to do.
And they threw me off! Because who I expected the story to be about wasn't really who the movie was about. Was that a spoiler?
Dustin Milligan was so much fun as the straight best friend. And pretty hot too. Luke Bracey was pretty good as the star, a man who is a huge hit on an action television show and must figure out what to do when he realizes he is gay. Emily Meade is wonderful as the lesbian who realizes she might be bisexual. Geena Davis and Scott Bakula are in this movie! And small as the parts were, the two of them were awesome! Angela Sarafyan was truly scary fun as the psychotic lesbian ex-girlfriend. Jake McDorman, although he didn't get much to do, really was a delight when we finally meet him (he's the guy who kisses Luke and makes him realize that he's gay—this happens before the movie and is not a spoiler). I loved love loved Rebecca Drysdale as the lesbian friend.
Don't miss this movie. In a world of crappy "gay movies," don't miss this one.
And wonder at the end if it was a gay movie!
I am saying no more!
Good acting. Even excellent acting. And jokes that build. Including one about rum and coke with jaeger. You have to watch to get it.
I wasn't sure at first. Seemed pretty low budget. But I kept watching and oh am I glad that I did! I laughed and got more and more drawn into the story. And impressed over and over with what they managed to do.
And they threw me off! Because who I expected the story to be about wasn't really who the movie was about. Was that a spoiler?
Dustin Milligan was so much fun as the straight best friend. And pretty hot too. Luke Bracey was pretty good as the star, a man who is a huge hit on an action television show and must figure out what to do when he realizes he is gay. Emily Meade is wonderful as the lesbian who realizes she might be bisexual. Geena Davis and Scott Bakula are in this movie! And small as the parts were, the two of them were awesome! Angela Sarafyan was truly scary fun as the psychotic lesbian ex-girlfriend. Jake McDorman, although he didn't get much to do, really was a delight when we finally meet him (he's the guy who kisses Luke and makes him realize that he's gay—this happens before the movie and is not a spoiler). I loved love loved Rebecca Drysdale as the lesbian friend.
Don't miss this movie. In a world of crappy "gay movies," don't miss this one.
And wonder at the end if it was a gay movie!
I am saying no more!
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