Bedrooms & Hallways
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Actor: Simon CallowBrand: First Run Features
Primary Contributor: Kevin McKidd
Primary Contributor: Hugo Weaving
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: First Run Features
Movie Reviews of Bedrooms & Hallways
Movie Review: A Very Funny Film
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not sure how this charming little comedy escaped me for so long but I'm certainly glad I finally saw it. This 1998 film is directed by Rose Troche ("Go Fish") and stars Kevin McKidd as Leo (Lucius Vorenus in the HBO series "Rome"), James Purefoy as Brendan (Mark Antony in the same series), Simon Callow as Keith, whom I remembered from "Four Weddings and a Funeral", Hugo Weaving as Jeremy ("The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"), Tom Hollander as Darren ("Gosford Park") and Jennifer Ehle as Sarah ("Pride and Prejudice").
The plot is a hoot. Leo, who plays a young gay man having difficulty with relationships joins one of these men's groups made famous in the U. S. by the likes of the poet Robert Bly where its members get in touch with their manhood by camping out, beating on drums, handling "honesty" stones, et cetera. When Leo confesses that he has feelings for Brendan, who is supposedly straight, you know you are in for a hilarious ride or drumming, in this case.
One of my favorite scenes among many occurs when Leo is recommended a book that will take his mind off of sex. He has already read the first recommendation, an autobiography of Margaret Thatcher so he settles for the second suggestion PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. He then has a highly erotic dream where he is a servant who enjoys being whipped by Mr. Darcy. Just as funny is the episode when Leo's roommate Darren lets Jeremy blindfold him and tie him up spread-eagled on the bed and then proceeds to cut off his "Calvins."
Writing comedy is always a dicey undertaking since what amuses one viewer may not affect another. This little film, however, reminds us just how good British comedy can be-- if that is what this film is since the director is I believe Puerto Rican-- and is one not to be missed.
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