We’ve become so accustomed to Big Statements from gay-themed films that when a quieter movie with more subtle themes comes along it gets dismissed as lightweight and something more appropriate for Lifetime TV. And that’s a shame especially in the case of Breakfast With Scott. I thought this movie was thoroughly charming, amusing and very plausible. It does address some important issues, notably the dichotomy between “straight-acting” and effeminate gay men. Eric’s definition of what it means to be gay is challenged by the swishy boy placed in their care. I though Tom Cavanaugh’s halting, hesitant performance was funny and honest. I love the dialog. At one point, Eric describes to Sam what happened when he went to pick Scot up from school. It was not a good time. Eric says, “It was so humiliating.” Same responds, “For him or for you?” Bingo. Many commenters have made a huge issue of the fact that Eric and Sam don’t show each other much affection. Look, not all couples have to hang on each other constantly to show commitment. Yes, the ending is totally predictable, but so what? The journey there is so much fun. I laughed out loud and I loved this movie. Breakfast With Scot is the type of movie that doesn’t club you over the head with its messages, and that’s just fine with me.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Breakfast With Scot
We’ve become so accustomed to Big Statements from gay-themed films that when a quieter movie with more subtle themes comes along it gets dismissed as lightweight and something more appropriate for Lifetime TV. And that’s a shame especially in the case of Breakfast With Scott. I thought this movie was thoroughly charming, amusing and very plausible. It does address some important issues, notably the dichotomy between “straight-acting” and effeminate gay men. Eric’s definition of what it means to be gay is challenged by the swishy boy placed in their care. I though Tom Cavanaugh’s halting, hesitant performance was funny and honest. I love the dialog. At one point, Eric describes to Sam what happened when he went to pick Scot up from school. It was not a good time. Eric says, “It was so humiliating.” Same responds, “For him or for you?” Bingo. Many commenters have made a huge issue of the fact that Eric and Sam don’t show each other much affection. Look, not all couples have to hang on each other constantly to show commitment. Yes, the ending is totally predictable, but so what? The journey there is so much fun. I laughed out loud and I loved this movie. Breakfast With Scot is the type of movie that doesn’t club you over the head with its messages, and that’s just fine with me.
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