Third Man Out
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Movie Reviews of Third Man Out
Movie Review: Taking time out, for "Third Man..."
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm not familiar with the book that this movie is based on, so I can't make a fair comparison of the two. This film, though not the same caliber as "Brokeback Mountain" and "Maurice", is still a decent addition into the genre of gay films and a fairly decent mystery film.
Much of the film's success certainly is due to the likeablity of Chad Allen as Donald Strachey, a private eye who is hired by a loathesome man who's life is spent outing politicians and celebrities on his website. When the man turns up murdered, Strachey is unwillingly drawn in to the mystery of his death.
QAF's Jack Wetherall does a fair job as the murdered man Strachey is originally hired to protect. Sean Young appears (barely) in a role that can't be considered more than a cameo role. And Sebastien Spence, as Donald's lover Tim, strives just a little too hard to prove that he's a friend of Dorothy---little white dog in tow each time he's in their apartment is just a little too much for me.
The director could have upped the suspense factor a little and, if needed, tinkered more with the storyline and characters. Overall, however, its a decent movie. Now that the second of an apparent series is out, it will be interesting to see it and compare the two. Let's hope the director strives to improve on what could be an entertaining franchise. Worth a look.
Movie Review: A little disappointing...other than Chad Allen...
Summary: 3 Stars
who is great and who almost (almost!) saves this film from the realm of not-quite-makin'-it.
I can't quite put my finger on it, except the plot, interesting and full at first, spins farther and farther out of control until it completely disintegrates at the end.
I was also annoyed at the brown-ish hues and fake-feeling nostalgic nods to the early 1930's, super-imposed on the present day. This film tries to be something it's not. It didn't work for me.
And it's too long with too many twists and unnecessary characters who behave in really strange and annoying ways.
I thoroughly enjoyed Chad Allen and his character and the scenes with his husband, which were clearly a joy for him to film. The featurette (on the DVD) with the director and primary actors is also noteworthy, and possibly more interesting than whole portions of the film.
So, don't throw the baby out with the bath water. This is a film worth seeing for the ambitious and, at times, successful moments and characters, and simply for Chad Allen. Plus, there will be another movie, and we'll hope it only gets better. My guess is it will.
Movie Review: Gay Detective Swings Wide
Summary: 3 Stars
Third Man Out is a low-budget flick on DVD about a gay private eye in Albany New York, who gets entangled in the murder of a gay activist who is outing well-known people in the community. The activist has made a number of enemies. The flick has a lot of clichés, phony-sounding dialogue, some frontal nudity, hackneyed situations, weak acting, and occasional stabs at humor. The detective is of the hard-boiled variety who bullies confessions out of witnesses. This movie may be a break-through for future gay crime dramas that have more artistic merit. It's a diverting piece of fluff for a rainy afternoon if you're short of good books to read.
Movie Review: Worth a look
Summary: 3 Stars
This film has been well reviewed by several others which led me to buy it in the first place. I found the cast to be very solid, but although the story line deserves praise for the credible--and very likable--characters and their relationships, over time, the plot fades and ultimately finishes without much credibility. Moral ambiguity is pretty much a staple in police dramas like "Law and Order" these days, but somehow the writer didn't pull it off in this film. Nevertheless, there is plenty to like here--especially the actors--and I would certainly give the next installment a try.Movie Review: Promising
Summary: 3 Stars
I was curious about Chad Allen's new movie and decided to buy the movie based on earlier reviews I had read. I liked the movie, but found a number of things disturbing. The plot had many twists and kept me guessing, but I found the movie to be a bit depressing, although not every movie has to be a feel good experience. This is quite a different kind of gay movie and a lot more realistic than most that I have seen.