In & Out (1997)

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• ♥˩ƳИИ &

  
  Cast: Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Tom Selleck, Matt Dillon, Debbie Reynolds, Wilford Brimley, Bob Newhart, Deborah Rush, Lewis J. Stadlen, Gregory Jbara, Shalom Harlow, Shawn Hatosy, Zak Orth, Lauren Ambrose, Alexandra Holden, Selma Blair, Glenn Close, Whoopi Goldberg, Jay Leno… More
  Cast: Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Tom Selleck, Matt Dillon, Debbie Reynolds, Wilford Brimley, Bob Newhart, Deborah Rush, Lewis J. Stadlen, Gregory Jbara, Shalom Harlow, Shawn Hatosy, Zak Orth, Lauren Ambrose, Alexandra Holden, Selma Blair, Glenn Close, Whoopi Goldberg, Jay Leno Director: Frank Oz Summary: When dim-bulb actor Cameron Drake (Matt Dillon) wins an Oscar for playing a gay Marine, he outs his high school drama teacher, Howard Brackett (Kevin Kline), in his acceptance speech. It all comes as a surprise to Howard -- not to mention to his long-suffering fiancée, Emily (Joan Cusack). With his wedding just days away and national media descending on his town, Howard's under the gun to prove just how much of a man he is. My Thoughts: "Although the film is funny and even silly at times, it really shows how very small minded some are about Gay people. That being said, the film was fun. Kevin Kline was great as Howard. I personally enjoyed the scene where Howard is listening to a Masculine tape. Stereotypical, yes, but funny none the less."

• Fernando Rafael Q

  
  Stereotypical and sometimes plain absurd, IN & OUT does manage to cause a few laughs, mostly due to Kevin Kline and Joan Cusack's performances. Debbie Reynolds and Matt Dillon have their moments as well. For its climactic scene, the film demands a suspension of disbelief… More
  Stereotypical and sometimes plain absurd, IN & OUT does manage to cause a few laughs, mostly due to Kevin Kline and Joan Cusack's performances. Debbie Reynolds and Matt Dillon have their moments as well. For its climactic scene, the film demands a suspension of disbelief and, if you do just that, you will certainly enjoy an inspiring (but utterly implausible) sequence.

• Spencer S

  
  Kevin Kline is one of my favorite actors, so I may sound biased when I say his performance was spot on, and it was. It was great, hilarious, and unexpected. Still, the plot had something to be desired, and mostly it was downright depressing at certain times. Still, good film.

• Jason O

  
  Sat through the whole thing but never really got into it. I didn't think it was fun or funny, except for funny queer. The ending is nothing but gay acceptance crap.

• Anthony L

  
  If people want to watch these kinds of films in the privacy of their own homes then fine, I just don't want this kind of rubbish on my TV and shoved in my face! ;o) Directed by Miss Piggy.

• Cassandra M

  
  Howard Brackett (Kevin Kline) is a teacher who is about to get married. Then, one of his former students wins an Oscar for a film in which he plays a gay soldier and thanks Howard in his acceptance speech, outing him as being gay too! This film follows the aftermath as reporters… More
  Howard Brackett (Kevin Kline) is a teacher who is about to get married. Then, one of his former students wins an Oscar for a film in which he plays a gay soldier and thanks Howard in his acceptance speech, outing him as being gay too! This film follows the aftermath as reporters descend on Howard's village and he tries to convince everyone that he is straight. I love this movie! Kevin Kline is wonderful, it has some really hilarious moments and it always leaves me feeling great with an enormous grin on my face. Consequently, it's one film that I enjoy watching as often as possible. If you haven't seen it, you're missing out!

• Bruce B

  
  This movie comes from a list of movie that were shown at the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival. It starts off a little slow, but found myself caught up before it was all over. We are in small town America, and Kevin Kline plays Mr. Brackett who is a English teacher at a local… More
  This movie comes from a list of movie that were shown at the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival. It starts off a little slow, but found myself caught up before it was all over. We are in small town America, and Kevin Kline plays Mr. Brackett who is a English teacher at a local high school, Matt Dillion plays a movie start getting a award for his role in a movie about a gay solider, in his acceptance speech he thanks Mr. Brackett and also notes that he (Mr. Brackett) is gay. Trouble is Mr. Brackett is getting Married in 3 days and trouble is Mr. Brackett realizes he is gay. which makes for a very comical movie. Having lived in small town America (TAYLOR CO. Georgia) what happens and the reaction of the local band of residents is a true to fact happening. If I wanted to know anything about myself I would just ask the town's post mistress. The film is loaded with stars the ever beautiful Debbie Reynolds (Mind and Sprit). Bob Newhart, Tom Selleck, Wilford Brimley, Matt Dillon, and Lauren Ambrose (who can knock on my door anytime. Have to give it four stars. Don't hate, just enjoy.

• Morgan G

  
  A touching and funny film, dealing with ostracising nature of small-town America against gays and anyone else thought of as ?different? and not in the community's interests. Kline is hilarious and demonstrated to be a brilliant dancer/mover ? the scene with the self-help tape is… More
  A touching and funny film, dealing with ostracising nature of small-town America against gays and anyone else thought of as ?different? and not in the community's interests. Kline is hilarious and demonstrated to be a brilliant dancer/mover ? the scene with the self-help tape is a classic cinematic moment.

• Red L

  
  Comedy about a teacher (Kevin Kline) who is "outed" by a former student. The problem is, he doesn't even know himself that he might be gay. One of the funniest scenes in the movie is when he is listening to a cassette tape which will help him become more masculine.… More
  Comedy about a teacher (Kevin Kline) who is "outed" by a former student. The problem is, he doesn't even know himself that he might be gay. One of the funniest scenes in the movie is when he is listening to a cassette tape which will help him become more masculine. The tape tells him that men don't dance and of course Kevin can't stop from dancing that beat.

• Jason S

  
  Not a bad movie but not one I was into all that much.

• Candy R

  
  Comedy about a teacher who is outted by his ex-pupil. Good cast. Funny scene where the girlfriend can't use the old fashioned phone.

• Megan S

  
  I tried to watch this movie but I just couldn't get into it.

• Michael G

  
  I remember liking it, but I haven't seen it in a while.

• Christopher O

  
  The idea for this film is loosely based on Tom Hanks's Oscar speech for Philadelphia where he thanked his gay High school Drama teacher. Paul Rudnick and Frank Oz delightfully use this idea to great comic effect by putting it into the more than able hands of Kevin Kline who plays… More
  The idea for this film is loosely based on Tom Hanks's Oscar speech for Philadelphia where he thanked his gay High school Drama teacher. Paul Rudnick and Frank Oz delightfully use this idea to great comic effect by putting it into the more than able hands of Kevin Kline who plays a small town teacher outed by a former student turned Oscar winner but even Kline's character Howard isn't sure if he is gay or not. Joan Cusack is fantastic as his long suffering fiance and earned a Oscar nomination for her work. Tom Selleck is also very good as a reporter who arrives to report on the story. THe film is played for laughs and is not a vehicle for preaching advocay of gay rights, it is to entertain us and in that vein it does.

• Alec B

  
  Its definately satire lite, but there are a few very funny moments and Kevin Kline is perfect. Plus Bob Newhart always manages to put me into hysterics no matter how big or small his part is.

• William G

  
  Kline is better than safe romp about his sexuality. Props to Selleck.

• Marion R

  
  If you like stereotypes then this is for you.

• nefnie l

  
  Kevin Kline had me rolling with laughter. Great movie to see when you feel like laughing yourself silly.

• Sunil J

  
  SO funny. Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, and Debbie Reynolds do an amazing job.

• Dimitris S

  
  So it's a clinical account of the times of an afraid-to-come-out-of-the-closet "educated man".Nevertheless,the humor is not dry at all,Kevin Kline is pumping up the volume,thus Frank Oz marks one of his greatest moments,guiding an impressive supporting cast from Joan… More
  So it's a clinical account of the times of an afraid-to-come-out-of-the-closet "educated man".Nevertheless,the humor is not dry at all,Kevin Kline is pumping up the volume,thus Frank Oz marks one of his greatest moments,guiding an impressive supporting cast from Joan Cusack to Matt Dillon!

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