The Broken Hearts Club (2000)

63% of critics liked it
(27 reviews)
69% of users liked it
(8,050 ratings)

Greg Berlanti directs this comedic romp about a quartet of gay yuppies looking for love in all the wrong places. Though photographer Dennis (Timothy Olyphant) longs for a long-term relationship, he continues his routine of one-night-stands until he meets neophyte queer Kevin (Andrew Keegan) at a… More Greg Berlanti directs this comedic romp about a quartet of gay yuppies looking for love in all the wrong places. Though photographer Dennis (Timothy Olyphant) longs for a long-term relationship, he continues his routine of one-night-stands until he meets neophyte queer Kevin (Andrew Keegan) at a birthday party. Dennis' associates aren't faring much better. Apartment mate and hunky actor Cole (Dean Cain) goes through boys like Kleenex, that is until he is courted by a closeted movie star. Taylor (Billy Porter) is ditched by his longtime boyfriend during a long distance phone call. And Patrick (Ben Weber) generally whines about how ugly he is. Romantic misunderstandings, drug dalliances, and hugs follow. This film was screened at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By: Greg Berlanti
Written By: Greg Berlanti
Genres: Drama, Gay & Lesbian, Comedy

In Theaters: Sep 29, 2000 Wide
On DVD: Mar 6, 2001
Studio: Sony Pictures Classics

Critic Reviews

John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews
may actually show its strength by being average
David Noh, Film Journal International
This gay heart-warmer may have a fuzzy, sitcom-ish appeal for some.
Dan Lybarger, Lawrence Journal-World
Light but consistently entertaining ensemble comedy. Dean Cain is a riot.
Nathaniel Rogers, Film Experience
What we have here is no less than the 30th anniversary rerelease of the infamous 70s gay-angst drama, Boys in the Band.

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Robert C

A very interesting cast for a mostly average film. Nothing ground breaking here, but it was an enjoyable little journey. Seemed to enforce stereotypes (there is always at least a little truth in them) while giving a fairly realistic look at some of the (internal) issues that the gay… More
A very interesting cast for a mostly average film. Nothing ground breaking here, but it was an enjoyable little journey. Seemed to enforce stereotypes (there is always at least a little truth in them) while giving a fairly realistic look at some of the (internal) issues that the gay community has to deal with. A bit like a gay version of one of those "Lifetime" movies.
Sunil J

I had never seen this before, just heard a lot about it. I kinda loved it. The cast is great and filled with some popular actors I'd only seen in one or two big roles so this was interesting. Fairly light-hearted but a lot of witty dialogue and loveable characters. It also… More
I had never seen this before, just heard a lot about it. I kinda loved it. The cast is great and filled with some popular actors I'd only seen in one or two big roles so this was interesting. Fairly light-hearted but a lot of witty dialogue and loveable characters. It also rekindled a crush I have on Andrew Keegan.
Remi L

For romantic comedy, this film was pretty flat
Leo L

Love this movie. A great movie!