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Chirpily likeable rather than profound, The Broken Hearts Club covers a few months in the lives of a group of young gay men on the West Hollywood scene and their pursuit of love and happiness. They admire the long-term domestic bliss of Jack (John Mahoney) in whose restaurant some of them work, but have no real sense of how to get there, of how to grow out of shallow dating relationships and the perpetual chase of the next cute body. Patrick Ben Weber is average-looking in a world of beautiful men like Cole (Dean Cain) and has developed a nasty tongue to go with the insecurity; Howie (Matt McGrath) over-intellectualises his relationships and their breakup; Dennis (Timothy Olyphant) is not even sure he should be hanging out with these people when he should be working on his photography. A little too much of this charming film is devoted to winding these characters up and letting them bitch at each other in a variety of locations and emotional messes, and yet there is real wit here and some moments of fine perceptiveness about being young and in a hurry to find what you need. --Roz Kaveney
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Touching coming-of-age drama about the trials and tribulations of a group of young gay friends. Kevin (Andrew Keegan) is new to the group, who all meet to discuss their relationships in Jack's (John Mahoney) restaurant. Then there's Howie (Matt McGrath) whose tendency to overanalyse winds everyone up; whilst Cole is a young thespian whose good looks keep the guys queuing at his door, and Patrick (Ben Weber) feels out of the loop, becoming bitter in his exclusion.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
This is an entertaining and moving romantic comedy. The cast are excellent, especially Timothy Olyphant, Dean Cain and John Mahoney (aka Frasier's Dad). Initially, my impression was that the film was going to be about a bunch of cliched, stereo-typical scene queens but as it progresses the central characters develop into complex and fully rounded human beings. The film contains some perceptive, intelligent dialogue and genuinely moving moments. The intelligence and emotional honesty of the screen-play save the film from mere romantic fluffiness into which it could easily have descended, especially in view of the eye-candy actors (the previous reviewers are entirely right in this regard). I don't think anyone would claim The Broken Hearts Club is great art - but it's certainly well worth watching.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By JW Coldwell
Format:DVD
The idea of a gay 'Steel Magnolias' like film was somewhat off putting, because like nearly every film covering the topic of sexuality, the characters are typically betrayed as vain, bed-hoping camp queens, but this film is not only an awakening for those people out there, but it sends out a message about love and true friendship. The characters in the film, who all create a very real chemistry, are those we in real life would cherish to have in our lives even for just one moment. I thought that not only was the acting flawless and the script witty and heartfelt, but the actual feel of the film was honest and had a genuine heart - be it straight or gay. If you're looking for a film that demeans homosexuality and makes hetrosexuals out to be the greater sexuality, then this film isn't for you. Go rent the American version of 'Queer as Folk', but if you're looking for a film, where without sexuality, remains a truely touching film, that'll make you cry, laugh and smile, then this is the film for you. I'd have to say that this is one of the best films I've ever seen.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By "reece1605"
Format:DVD
A film about a group of gay guys and their 'gay' lives.
An insight into their friendships with each other, their love lives, with some stereotypical inclusion thrown in for familiarity. It has some funny moments, and some sad moments.
An insight into their friendships with each other, their love lives, with some stereotypical inclusion thrown in for familiarity. It has some funny moments, and some sad moments.
This is a good film that although its 'nothing special', I have found myself watching it a couple of times now, so it cant be that bad at all.
Friends have borrowed it and enjoyed it, so I would reccomend this film for anyone who can think a bit deeper than needing to see extreme violence or non-reality story lines to keep them interested and awake.
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Pretty awful
I'm a big fan of Timothy Olyphant but this film was pretty lousy and I can't help wondering why he did it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ariah
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Entertaining and moving
The club consists of mainly young men with different interests and characteristics. It seems as if the only thing they have in common is that they play in the same team. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A de G
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"Boys in the Band" - updated!
This is to some extent an updated version of the gay classic "Boys in the Band" but with a much happier outlook. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2011 by Gay Londoner
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The Broken Hearts Club
This is not a new film and not usually what I would choose. However after reading the write up on it, I thought I'd give it a go. I found it to be very witty, funny and sad. Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2009 by G. Crowle
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Broken Hearts Club
Dean Cain made 3 movies in wghich he played gay characters, this being one of them. But was it worth it?
Not really!
Not really!
Published on 13 May 2009 by J. C. Russell
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Not as soppy as you'd think
Loved this film - watch it a couple of times now and found it nowhere near as dull as most films on this subject. Read more
Published on 23 July 2006 by J. Hutchings
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Exceptional Film
Another film that gets a thumbs up! and a five star rating!
To see Dean Cain in such a role, is pleasing, but never mind the eye candy. Read more
To see Dean Cain in such a role, is pleasing, but never mind the eye candy. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2004 by David John Asplin
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not up to Expectations
I purchased and watched this fim on the strength of the reviews I'd read. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2003 by Mr I THOMSON
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wow - what a cast for the girls!!!
In brief;
"A group of young(ish) gay men in Hollywood struggling to come to terms with relationships. A chick flick without the chicks! Read more
"A group of young(ish) gay men in Hollywood struggling to come to terms with relationships. A chick flick without the chicks! Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2003 by Ms. Lr Burrell
3.0 out of 5 stars
Another tradgic gay film
This film is tacky, corney and cheesy. But it will make you cry. It is about a group of 20 something gay men who frequent a restaruant and have their own phrases to discuss nice... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2003 by Andrew london
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