The Big Gay Musical (2009)

100% of critics liked it
(7 reviews)
65% of users liked it
(511 ratings)

Paul and Eddie, two co-stars in the musical "Adam and Steve Just the Way God Made 'Em," are each pondering major life decisions: Paul wants to give up dating and have no-strings sex; Eddie's considering coming out to his super-religious parents. While at first these changes bring major disasters… More Paul and Eddie, two co-stars in the musical "Adam and Steve Just the Way God Made 'Em," are each pondering major life decisions: Paul wants to give up dating and have no-strings sex; Eddie's considering coming out to his super-religious parents. While at first these changes bring major disasters (Eddie's parents panic at the news, Paul ruins a one-night stand), a great night of satire, costumes, singing, and dancing gives everyone the confidence to just be themselves. ~ Carly Wray, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By: Casper Andreas, Fred M. Caruso
Written By: Fred M. Caruso
Genres: Musical & Performing Arts, Gay & Lesbian, Comedy

In Theaters: Sep 11, 2009 Limited
On DVD: Apr 6, 2010
Studio: Embrem Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Albert Williams, Chicago Reader
The film is by turns clever and cloying.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Clever anti-evangelical musical comedy.
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
A clever script and solid acting raises this colourful gay romantic comedy above most films in the genre
Sarah Boslaugh, Playback:stl
There's a certain boilerplate quality to The Big Gay Musical but it's also a lot of fun...
S. James Wegg, JWR
Happily, writer/lyricist Fred M. Caruso's "divine inspiration" found a largely-talented cast, crew and composer and crafted a show-within-a-show songfest that tackles nearly every pink-triangle issue known to queerdom.
Fr. Chris Carpenter, Movie Dearest
Thoroughly silly, occasionally overbearing but ultimately entertaining
Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru
Thoroughly engaging, funny, smart and heartfelt without any dull or contrived moments.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Thomas J

This is a great Gay 101 movie!! lol It gives a newbie and education while following other gays through typical gay scenarios. Campy and fun... I think even somewhat open-minded straight people would laugh a few times. But at the heart, I think most gay people can relate to at… More
This is a great Gay 101 movie!! lol It gives a newbie and education while following other gays through typical gay scenarios. Campy and fun... I think even somewhat open-minded straight people would laugh a few times. But at the heart, I think most gay people can relate to at least one character or a combination of several characters. Tongue-in-cheek fun!
Sylvester K

Touching plot, interesting songs and acting, however, some scenes are just plain silly