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| Plot Synopsis Director Phillip J. Bartell steps behind the camera for this sequel to the popular 2004 gay comedy that finds smitten homosexual Kyle (Jim Verraros) posing as a heterosexual in hopes of attracting the attention of newly arrived gay model Troy (Marco Dapper). With a little help from his best friends, Gwen (Emily Brooke Hands) and Tiffany (Rebekah Kochan), Kyle may be able to pass for straight after all. Despite his best efforts, Kyle's bid to convince others of his burgeoning heterosexual status soon threatens to backfire when he not only lands a girlfriend at a campus ex-gay support group, but encourages his ex-boyfriend Marc (Brett Chukerman) to come blasting out of the closet more flamboyant than ever. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide Reviews Phil Hall FilmThreat.com (2006-11-26) One film that was not crying out for a sequel was "Eating Out," the 2005 indie stinker about a straight dude pretending to be gay so he could score with a fag hag chick. But in a huge surprise, "Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds" is the ultimate rarity: a sequel that is miles ahead of its predecessor in every imaginable department. This go-around, gay college kid Kyle (Jim Verraros) has just broken up with his boyfriend Marc (Brett Chukerman). Kyle wants to land the new hottie on campus, Troy (Marco Dapper), and this new slab of beefcake has also caught the eye of Kyle's pals Gwen (Emily Brooke Hands) and Tiffani (Rebekah Kochan). But is Troy gay or straight? He confesses to be sexually confused, which somehow winds up with Kyle pretending to be Tiffani's boyfriend and taking Troy to a campus ex-gay support group as a means of getting closer to him. This gets Marc upset, so he tries to make his move on Troy as a means of getting back at Kyle. Confused? Yeah, the film makes zero sense. But if logic is absent, it has more than enough laughs and charm to keep things humming along. Even when the movie gets stuck two-thirds of the way through in sitcom-worthy shtick, there is still plenty of cheerful vulgarities and lethal double entendres to stretch the lips from smirks into genuine laughs. Barbs are aimed at both the homo crowd and the hetero set (I especially love Tiffani's proclamation "From the waist down, it's all clit!"). The film also takes to task (albeit in a warped manner) the genuine trauma of young people coming to terms with their sexuality and coming out to those they love. And this is also the rare gay-themed film that actually gives a thumb up to bisexuality (which gets a big laugh when both gays and straights initially declare in shock: "There's no such thing!"). The ensemble is in top form, diving into their material with a full-throttle abandon reminiscent of the old "Carry On" comedies from England. The aforementioned actors are all fine, and special kudos are in order for Michael Serrato as a suspiciously non-hetero art teacher (his repeated mentions of a wife never quite hold value), Adrian Quinonez as Octavio, the love-struck Latino who repeatedly has to explain the correct pronunciation of his name, and John Waters' regular Mink Stole as Kyle's excessively supportive mother. Special praise is also in order for Phillip J. Bartel, who makes his directing debut here. If this is any indication, he has a bright comedy film future ahead of him. Tom Keogh Special to The Seattle Times Several major characters from Q. Allan Brocka's 2004 comedy of errors, "Eating Out," return for another snappy romantic farce that would suit must-see television if it weren't for the, well, full frontal nudity. Kyle (Jim Verraros) and Gwen (Emily Brooke Hands), leftover pals from the first movie, are joined by Tiffani (Rebekah Kochan) in their appreciation of hunky Troy (Marco Dapper), a model from their art class. Sexually ambiguous, Troy doesn't give a clear signal about his preferences. Gwen and Tiffani are definitely interested in him but feel Kyle has the best chance of landing Troy as a lover. They conspire to get the boys together without scaring off Troy and come up with a novel plan. Gwen convinces Troy that Kyle is actually her boyfriend, a "recovered" gay guy who found his way to a straight cure by joining a group called Coming In, whose motto is "Homo no more." Intrigued, Troy asks Kyle to sponsor him in the support group, and the film's funniest scene takes place at a Coming In meeting, where restless members struggle to convince one another (and themselves) that all they're really interested in now is straight seduction. Double entendres fly and repressed desires threaten to become unhinged. The sequence is well-directed by Phillip J. Bartell, who sustains a crisp, comic energy and keeps it going through the rest of the film. "Eating Out 2," written by Bartell and Seattle native Brocka, is the kind of sex comedy that can get pretty raw, but it remains playful and smart enough to keep one interested. Performances count for a lot. Verraros, an "American Idol" finalist from 2002, especially deserves to be seen more, but the entire cast is fairly sharp. Mink Stole, a regular in John Waters' films, is a nice addition as Kyle's mom, who finds temporary happiness thinking Kyle has turned straight. Rob Nelson The Villgae Voice November 21st, 2006 2:41 PM If American Pie could spawn a sequel, so can Eating Out, Q. Allan Brocka's queen-teen sex farce from '05. As its subtitle suggests, this quickie follow-up pretty much makes the most of filling the same Q-cinema void: Once again yummy American Idol alum Jim Verraros plays along with the notion of swinging both ways. The catch in this case is farm boy Troy from Troy, Illinois, though jock-supporting players include, as end credits have it, Very Hot Guy, Hot Shirtless Guy, Hot Clothed Guy, and Hot Surfer Guy. Well, are you in or out? As before, the fun is somewhat capped by absurdly stilted acting and daytime-soap-quality DV, but the nonstop sub-Araki glibbage (e.g., "I'm so Googling you," "Why are you being all Fiona Apple?") is plenty peppy and so is Rebekah Kochan's ding-a-ling Tiffani, a dead ringer for 90210's Tori Spelling. As Troy, Marco Dapper has a full-frontal scene of impressive length, and while the climax of this 78-minute comedy isn't perhaps as porno-orgiastic as one would hope, it comes, let's say, not a moment too soon. |
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| Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds 2006 - USA - 85 min. - Feature - Color AKA - Eating Out 2: Different Rocks [2007] (U.S. DVD title) Director - Phillip J. Bartell |
| Genre / Type - Comedy, Sex Comedy, Gay & Lesbian Films Flags - Strong Sexual Content, Nudity, Profanity, Not For Children, Adult Situations, Adult Humor Themes - Playing the Field, Mistaken Identities, Faltering Friendships, Sexual Awakening Tones - Sexy, Light, Irreverent, Goofy Release - Nov 24, 2006 (USA - Limited) Released by - Ariztical Entertainment DVD Street Date - May 29, 2007 Languages - English Screen Format - Widescreen Sound - DD2 Aspect Ratio - 1.78:1 (DVD) Studio - Ariztical Cast Jim Verraros -- Kyle Emily Brooke Hands -- Gwen Rebekah Kochan -- Tiffani Marco Dapper -- Troy Brett Chukerman - Marc |
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