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The relationship between two career-minded men is put to the test by the surprise arrival of a unique child in the adaptation of Michael Downing's best-selling novel, Breakfast With Scot.
Eric, a former hockey star, now a closeted sports announcer, is initially freaked out when his partner Sam ends up with custody of 11-year old Scot. It turns out Scot isn't your average child - seemingly 'gayer' than not only Eric and Sam, but perhaps even Liberace, he poses a very distinct challenge to the otherwise reserved homo household! Recognising all the high and lows that come with being a parent, whilst also re-affirming that true love really does transcend all sexuality, Breakfast With Scot is a crowd-pleasing winner!
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FOUR STARS - A lively, realistic tone helps make this Toronto-set comedy much more than we expect, stirring in some thoughtful themes and honest emotion... the filmmakers take a refreshingly layered route through the story, breathing new life into the fish-out-of-water foster child genre in the process. It's the well-rounded characters that make this work, as they never settle into the stereotypes they could so easily have become. And the cast is likeable and engaging --Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
warmhearted humor --New York TImes
engaging, Thoughtful --Los Angeles Times
warmhearted humor --New York TImes
engaging, Thoughtful --Los Angeles Times
warmhearted humor --New York TImes
engaging, Thoughtful --Los Angeles Times
warmhearted humor --New York TImes
engaging, Thoughtful --Los Angeles Times
warmhearted humor --New York TImes
engaging, Thoughtful --Los Angeles Times
warmhearted humor --New York TImes
engaging, Thoughtful --Los Angeles Times
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Based on the novel of the same name by Michael Downing, 'Breakfast With Scot' is another excellent film from the Canadian film industry (hot on the heels of a film of similar genre, 'Whole New Thing').
Eric (a former ice-hockey star, now a TV sportscaster) and Sam (a lawyer) are the epitome of the insidious, assimilated urban-professional homophile couple, concerned with their stock portfolio, a pristine apartment, and maintaining hetero-orthodoxy. Their magazine coffee-table lives are overturned when 11 year old Scot (captivatingly portrayed by Noah Bernett) is deposited on them after his mother dies of an overdose. Scot is unburdened by cultural gender-role dogma, and much prefers cosmetics, costume jewellery and musicals to ice hockey and rough-housing.
The anticipated story arcs ensue, as Eric and Sam attempt to adapt to the role of parents - Scot wearing make-up to school, being bulled for being a 'sissy', and wanting to kiss neighbourhood boys - forcing the couple to confront their own prejudices. Although the overall trajectory is predictable in this sense, the real achievement (and indeed, the studied focus) of the film is the superb depiction of the transformation in the character of Eric (a penetrating performance by Tom Cavanagh), as he struggles with his internalized homophobia and fear of anything that transgresses static gender boundaries.
Inevitably, some of the finer layers of the novel had to be jettisoned, but director Laurie Lynd has done a most commendable job in the difficult task of translating the dry humour and pathos of the novel to the screen. In addition to being both tremendously funny and intensely moving, 'Breakfast With Scot' raises pertinent questions about the betrayal of young people in the post-1970s LGBT "liberation" movement. Highly recommended.
Eric (a former ice-hockey star, now a TV sportscaster) and Sam (a lawyer) are the epitome of the insidious, assimilated urban-professional homophile couple, concerned with their stock portfolio, a pristine apartment, and maintaining hetero-orthodoxy. Their magazine coffee-table lives are overturned when 11 year old Scot (captivatingly portrayed by Noah Bernett) is deposited on them after his mother dies of an overdose. Scot is unburdened by cultural gender-role dogma, and much prefers cosmetics, costume jewellery and musicals to ice hockey and rough-housing.
The anticipated story arcs ensue, as Eric and Sam attempt to adapt to the role of parents - Scot wearing make-up to school, being bulled for being a 'sissy', and wanting to kiss neighbourhood boys - forcing the couple to confront their own prejudices. Although the overall trajectory is predictable in this sense, the real achievement (and indeed, the studied focus) of the film is the superb depiction of the transformation in the character of Eric (a penetrating performance by Tom Cavanagh), as he struggles with his internalized homophobia and fear of anything that transgresses static gender boundaries.
Inevitably, some of the finer layers of the novel had to be jettisoned, but director Laurie Lynd has done a most commendable job in the difficult task of translating the dry humour and pathos of the novel to the screen. In addition to being both tremendously funny and intensely moving, 'Breakfast With Scot' raises pertinent questions about the betrayal of young people in the post-1970s LGBT "liberation" movement. Highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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... way to spend 90 mins or so. This "small film" has a big heart and made me laugh & cry & cheer!
Very closeted Eric & Sam unexpectedly have flamboyant & uninhibited child Scot thrust upon them & their lives are never the same again.
Scot's only 11yrs old - whether he really is gay or not is besides the point. What causes the friction is that he's the complete opposite of his two new "dads" - he's not learned to change his behaviour to suit the opinions of others. Will his time with the adults change their lives - you betcha!
The actors playing Eric & Scot give perfect performances and nail their respective characters. The role of Sam is a bit grey I thought, he was supposed to be the more sensitive of the two but he actually often seemed the colder more aloof character. Eric may have disliked the kid at first sight but at least it was some response, whereas Sam seemed just blank.
Another reviewer also noted the lack of chemistry between Eric & Sam and I would have to agree... unless the director was trying to show how the "keep your distance" attitude the two adopted in public all the time had spilled over into their private time as well? Not sure - but Sam's pale performance in what should have been an important 3-way relationship, is the only thing that stops me giving this 5 stars.
As long as you're not expecting a strong romance angle between the 2 male leads, you should thoroughly enjoy this film.
Very closeted Eric & Sam unexpectedly have flamboyant & uninhibited child Scot thrust upon them & their lives are never the same again.
Scot's only 11yrs old - whether he really is gay or not is besides the point. What causes the friction is that he's the complete opposite of his two new "dads" - he's not learned to change his behaviour to suit the opinions of others. Will his time with the adults change their lives - you betcha!
The actors playing Eric & Scot give perfect performances and nail their respective characters. The role of Sam is a bit grey I thought, he was supposed to be the more sensitive of the two but he actually often seemed the colder more aloof character. Eric may have disliked the kid at first sight but at least it was some response, whereas Sam seemed just blank.
Another reviewer also noted the lack of chemistry between Eric & Sam and I would have to agree... unless the director was trying to show how the "keep your distance" attitude the two adopted in public all the time had spilled over into their private time as well? Not sure - but Sam's pale performance in what should have been an important 3-way relationship, is the only thing that stops me giving this 5 stars.
As long as you're not expecting a strong romance angle between the 2 male leads, you should thoroughly enjoy this film.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is an excellent story about being pushed to conform to society, and coming out of the closet. I thoroughly enjoyed the acting, especially the boy who played Scot. It's a movie that makes you feel good, and glad you watched it. I had already seen the movie and wanted to own it, I enjoyed it that much!
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Not much to add to the earlier reviews. I enjoyed the film - I do like happy endings - but my partner was less enthusiastic. The rating is therefore mine.
Published 17 months ago by Gay Londoner
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The final impression I got was that this movie had been edited so badly that critical connections were missing. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by J. C. Russell
A nice, funny and touching story
Two fathers and one boy, it is an interesting story how a young boy helps to come out an earlier sportsman. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2010 by Heiko Paabo
Brilliant all over
After recieving somewhat mixed reviews of this I was somewhat spectacle of what to expect. The film itself was sometimes touching, sometimes sad but all the way through it it was... Read more
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Nice.
Not the best gay flick I've seen, but still a worthwhile viewing. It's a nice film and a slightly different situation with the child being effiminate instead of the adults. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2009 by Don Duncan
Delightful film
Breakfast with Scot lived up to its promise completely. It is a delightful story, beautifully told. Excellent acting and direction. Thoroughly recommended.
Published on 21 Aug 2009 by Geoff Flint
a crowd pleasing hit!
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