Third Man Out
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Movie Reviews of Third Man Out
Movie Review: AN ENTERTAINING WHO DONE IT, WITH A WONDERFUL GAY COUPLE !
Summary: 5 Stars
I normally review books exclusively, but I'm making an exception for this fine film. Not having read the book this film is based on, I can't compare the two, but on its own this movie certainly entertains.
This is the first in a planned series of films, about out detective Donald Strachey, and his loving partner Tim. Donald is hired by a gay muck-raker, John Rutka, after he's been shot in the leg. Rutka fears someone he has publicly outed is responsible, and wants them stoped before it's too late.
The production values, so lacking in most gay films, are top-notch, and the script is well paced, never allowing the story to drag. The direction is crisp and the performances are well rounded and three dimensional.
It is so refreshing to see a truly loving and strong gay relationship portrayed on screen, and the relationship here is the real foundation of the film. Chad Allen as Donald and Sebastian Spence as Tim are to be commended for their fine work. They make a very impressive and heartwarming team. I'm ordering the second installment, SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM, now !
Movie Review: wonderful surprise
Summary: 5 Stars
This novel turned out to be a wonderful surprise. From page one it was obvious that Richard Stevenson has an excellent command of the English language. I'd given up reading much fiction lately because the level of capability of the storyteller (not to mention the careless editing) to write simple, clear sentences along with a good plot was obviously too much to expect.
Even better, further reading revealed a plot well plotted, text well and truly stripped of excess verbiage, great characters, humour in unexpected places, and a very interesting storyline that was not clichéd. What more could one ask?
Movie Review: AN ENGAGING DETECTIVE STORY
Summary: 5 Stars
"Third Man Out" is an engaging detective story, the first DVD of a Richard Stevenson story about Donald Strachey, a partnered gay detective operating in Albany, New York. There's much engaging humor in the tale, including the incident where the ceiling literally falls in on a character who'd prefer to his gay escapades private. The acting is good, although Jack Wetherall'sharacter is a bit screechy. It's pleasing to know that the second DVD, "Shock to the System," is even better and that a third DVD in the series is on its way. Well worth a watch.Movie Review: Watch all three Donald Strachey Mysterys on DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
These are not low budget bad actor maudlin movies, they are mainstream murder mysteries with good dialogue, good acting and bang up plots that do not leave you wincing at being preached at but plots that interest, engage and leave you wishing for another in the series! Maybe similar to a "Jesse Stone" mystery series? (but NOT with a one note main character like the Jesse Stone series has) Anyway, as a mystery fan, I hope for more (and hope they will be region 1 so I can buy them too!)Movie Review: Donald Strachey
Summary: 5 Stars
The first of the Donald Strachey series and I have to say, really great movie. Third Man Out introduces us to the First Gay Private Investigator Donald Strachey played by Chad Allen. A very moving and indepth story with many subplots all connecting to the major theme of this story. The cast was well picked with nice surprises. Enjoy this film and then check out Shock to The System.