Men to Kiss

Here comes something unexpected. A German gay screwball comedy. The movie is a very enjoyable tale of friendship, relationships and the power of true love. It's a little movie with a bigger than life heart and very inspiring actors. I find myself falling in love with the lead Frank Christian Marx. An actor who I never heard before of but who's totally worth checking out. His portray of a clueless guy who has to choose between the love of his life and his female best friend is the real deal of the film. But the other performances are good as well, especially the villain is a very enjoyable woman you love to hate. A very big plus is the music which is something very different from other German movies, it sounds much more like a mix between Disney and danny elfman. I really liked it much more than I thought I would.

This Film manages to be entertaining and funny even for People who are not Gay. It has this seemingly "light" quality, which is hard to achieve. The characters are believable, the story is fast paced, but not too much. I really love whats going in in the faces: the little mimics. All actors are professional and loving to the very detail. The camera is amazing and the music underlines the scenes perfectly. The film deals with the ever present theme, but love is there in so many facets: Men, women, and the glorious City of Berlin. The film shows, that even with a low budget, one can create a little wonder, a fairy tale, something beautiful- it is a present we all need sometimes.

'Men to Kiss' is a heartfelt comedy with two main characters I could watch all day long. They both are quirky, relatable, and lovable in their own way. And I was impressed with how professional this movie was produced. As a German who watches German TV regularly, this film was far above what one would expect on German TV, and I can see how it won international awards.

Even though one might have been able to guess how the film ends - like in most romantic comedies - 'Men to Kiss' offered some astounding elements and scenes all throughout the film, which spiced up the whole story.

The orchestra music underlined the whole film in a very coherent way and made some scenes even more emotional. It also showed the dedication and passion the filmmakers put into the production.

Overall, I laughed, I cried, I fell in love with the main actors, and I would recommend this film to anyone who wants to have a heart filled with love after watching this charming comedy.

I just loved this little German movie. It's cute, funny and has one of the best villains I ever experienced in a movie. You will love to hate Uta, the woman who tries to destroy the relationship of Earnest. He and Uta have been best friends since childhood and Earnest's new boyfriend Tobias is in her way to get the man of her dreams. The movie has a really good and honest lead performance from Frank Christian Marx as Earnest but it's Alexandra Starnitzky who steals the show here. The character of Udo Lutz as Tobias is a little over the top. But in one scene (you will know) he's hilarious. And the chemistry between the three actors is pretty intensive.

The first vision most people will have when debating whether or not to see Männer zum knutschen (Men to Kiss) is that the film would be more aptly titled Men who Kiss. It is easy to understand why when one considers the fact this films focus is gay lovers. I suggest that any of you who have formed this preconceived notion evict this thought from your minds immediately. This production is not about men who make out and it is entirely free of gratuitous erotica. Men to Kiss is a light-hearted, albeit absurd, comedy starring Frank Christian Marx and Udo Lutz in the lead roles. It is a German production, filmed almost entirely in Berlin, with English subtitles.

I had the opportunity to view this film at the Calgary Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival 2012 which is runs from May 24 to June 2. Producer/Actor Frank Christian Marx is taking this film on a world tour and thus far it has received critical acclaim.

Men to Kiss is about the trials and tribulations of two gay lovers, banker type Ernst (Marx) and Tobias (Lutz), prone to histrionics, who are still unsure of the strength of their relationship only have the ultimate femme fatale, Ernst's sadistic childhood friend Uta (Alexandra Starnitzky), dropped within their midst, hell-bent on splitting this couple up.

What transpires is a refreshing comedy that jumps from genre to genre throughout the film, leaving the audience never bored. It borders on the absurd, takes a helping hand from slapstick and corn, and takes generous helpings of sarcasm and sardonic humour as side dishes. Lead Frank Christian Marx also wrote the script and it is obvious that his influences are diverse and well developed. Be it a Fellini like surrealism, a Monty Pythonesque absurdity, good old fashioned Carry On slapstick, or Marx Brothers style corn, Marx and director Robert Hasfogel morphed these genres into a dramatic comedy, surprisingly, that is uniquely their own.

Early in the film, the couple's friends become aware of Uta's mad desire to break Ernst and Tobias up. What transpires is a hilarious plot to save them from Uta's clutches. Business like Ernst and flamboyantly histrionic Tobias compliment each other well playing off of one another as the serious straight fall guy and the comic who never seems to take things seriously, that is until Uta arrived on their doorstep.

This is the first gay themed film that I have viewed that does not enter into the realm of gay politics and rights. It is strictly a comedy about two lovers that just happen to be gay. If you enjoyed La Cage aux Folles, the probability is high that you will enjoy Men to Kiss. It will appeal to both straight and gay audiences alike. According to Frank Christian Marx, in Germany it is getting better reception in front of non-gay audiences.