Ein Lehrer aus dem Mittleren Westen stellt seine Sexualität in Frage, nachdem ein ehemaliger Schüler bei der Oscar-Verleihung eine Bemerkung über ihn gemacht hat.Ein Lehrer aus dem Mittleren Westen stellt seine Sexualität in Frage, nachdem ein ehemaliger Schüler bei der Oscar-Verleihung eine Bemerkung über ihn gemacht hat.Ein Lehrer aus dem Mittleren Westen stellt seine Sexualität in Frage, nachdem ein ehemaliger Schüler bei der Oscar-Verleihung eine Bemerkung über ihn gemacht hat.
- Für 1 Oscar nominiert
- 7 Gewinne & 18 Nominierungen insgesamt
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The comedy in this film ranges from the ridiculous to the sublime, physical comedy exists alongside dry humor, with a nice veteran turn by Bob Newhart. Kevin Kline is predictably in excellent form in this film, alongside Tom Selleck not playing to his expected "square jawed" leading man type. Mr. Selleck plays his humor well and displays a nice sense of comedic timing. The cast makes this film successful.
Not all films with homosexual themes are made to advance some sort of sinister, hidden Hollywood liberal agenda, in point of fact this film was simply made to entertain, and if any part of this films makes the viewer think, then it was a byproduct of the well-acted work by a terrific cast of professionals. Frequently tongue-in-cheek, I found myself laughing at the right moments. A solid "B."
my rate 7/10
This film was still quite amusing in some parts, but it seemed to indulge in a few too many stereotypes.
Overall, I think the actors did the best they could with what they were given, and while it wasn't *quite* what I had hoped for, it was still good entertainment for an afternoon... if you're not too sensitive about the Heterosexual vs. Homosexual issue, then you'll probably get quite a few good laughs out of this one.
Kline is excellent as the teacher who has a hard time coming out and being truthfull to his soon-to-be wife Cusack. Selleck gives a good performance as the TV-reporter who tries to make Kline come out about his homosexuality, being gay himself knowing that denial isn't the right answer.... What's so funny about the movie is some of the prejudices the people from Greenleaf cherish.....apparently you're gay if you own a Barbara Streisand collection (and no! She was not too old to do Yentl!) and you're apparently also gay if you ride a bicylce!
The movie is a wonderful example of taking on prejudice and doing it in an extremely funny way....hilarious! The end where Kline is finally true to himself and afterwards rewarded by the town and his students is predictable but nevertheless compliments a good movie...
'In & Out' tells the story of a teacher, played superbly by Kevin Kline, who, begins to question his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.
Paul Rudnick's Screenplay is funnily, inspired by Tom Hanks's speech when he accepted his 1994 Oscar for 'Philadelphia', in which he mentioned his high-school drama coach, and his former classmate, to be, two of the finest gay Americans, he knew. The Writing in the first hour, especially, is hilarious. The climax is absurd, but is mentionable nonetheless. Frank Oz has directed this comedy with ease. Cinematography is perfect.
Now to the performances! Kevin Kline is superb, as always. It's indeed time people start calling Kline as a Hollywood Icon! Joan Cusack is fantastic! Matt Dillon as the over-the-top Oscar-winning actor, is extremely amusing. Tom Selleck is lively. Debbie Reynolds is absolutely lovable. Others are perfect.
On the whole, A Well-Done Comedy, that truly deserves a watch. Thumbs Up!
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- WissenswertesThe Oscar statuette used in the film is Kevin Kline's. He won it in 1989 for his performance in Ein Fisch namens Wanda (1988).
- PatzerThe timing referred to in the film is way off. The celebration dinner before the wedding is held in the daytime before the Oscars. At the dinner, Howard states that he is getting married on Sunday, in three days. The Oscars are never held on Thursday, they have been held either Sunday or Monday. Meanwhile, this is a short time before high school graduation, which is in late May or early June. The Oscars are now being held in January or February.
- Zitate
[while listening to the "How to Be a Man" tape]
Voice on tape: Repeat after me: Yo!
Howard Brackett: Yo!
Voice on tape: Hot damn!
Howard Brackett: Hot damn!
Voice on tape: What a fabulous window treatment!
Howard Brackett: What a fabu...
Voice on tape: That was a trick!
- Crazy CreditsDuring the end credits, the cast is dancing to "Macho Man" and goofing off at Berniece and Frank's wedding reception.
- SoundtracksEverything's Coming Up Roses
Written by Stephen Sondheim and Jule Styne
Performed by Ethel Merman
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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- Erscheinungsdatum
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- Drehorte
- Sparta, New Jersey, USA(exterior bar scenes)
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- Budget
- 35.000.000 $ (geschätzt)
- Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
- 63.856.929 $
- Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
- 15.019.821 $
- 21. Sept. 1997
- Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
- 63.856.929 $
- Laufzeit1 Stunde 30 Minuten
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- Seitenverhältnis
- 1.85 : 1