Three to Tango

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Plot: A charming but problematic romantic comedy, Three to Tango wobbles between sublime farce and ridiculous contrivance in its detailing of the romantic triangle between an architect (Matthew Perry...( read more  )), a rich businessman (Dylan McDermott), and the businessman's mistress (Neve Campbell). What's the catch? Well, after an absurd misunderstanding, McDermott believes Perry to be gay when in actuality it's Perry's architectural partner (Oliver Platt) who is. Thinking Perry is "safe" material, the jealous McDermott enlists him to watch over Campbell so she doesn't flirt with any other guys, the tacit understanding being that if Perry keeps her out of anyone's arms, a lucrative job will be his. Of course, Perry's instantly smitten, and Campbell takes to him immediately. Both are flummoxed when McDermott reveals Perry's orientation, in one of the film's many subtly rich and funny scenes; Campbell's confused but accommodating, and Perry freaks out inside when he understands that if he wants to keep his job and stay out of debt he has to pretend to have no romantic feelings whatsoever for the woman he loves--and be her constant companion and closest friend. When it sticks to farce-screwball mixed with drawing-room comedy, Three to Tango closely resembles Tootsie, in which another man pretended to be something he wasn't in order to keep his job and his proximity to the woman he loves. However, it's the "gay issue"--and that's exactly how it's dealt with, quotation marks and all--that sadly sabotages the film. Whereas in Tootsie Dustin Hoffman's cross-dressing was taken in stride, the issue of Perry's supposed homosexuality is treated as an oppressive burden; it's not only borderline offensive, it badly bungles the film's delicate dynamics, weighing down a feather-light romance with excess baggage. It's too bad, because Perry and Campbell are better than you'd ever have any reason to believe; their courtship is genuinely funny and touching, and after a while you'll find emotional investment in these two ending up together. Despite the film's problems, they manage to pull it over the finish line. --Mark Englehart

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  June 4, 2008

  This is one of those movies from the bizarre "a straight, white, middle-class, Christian male learns something important by pretending to not be one of those" genre (other examples include A Gentleman's Agreement, Black Like Me, and Trading Places). At best, these movies are careful, delightful, and effective at spreading a message (Like A Gentleman's Agreement). At worst, they're rather offensive and propagate the myth that white men have it hard. This movie was a cute romantic comedy, and I wish that was all it was. The gay part REALLY detracted from this movie, and it was one of the main plot points. When this movie wasn't addressing gay issues in its own ham-handed way, it was delightful and charming. When it was addressing gay issues... I just wanted to stop watching.

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  April 14, 2008

  brilliant love it nnd matthew perry is still hilarious lol maybe not as much in this movie but he is in others nnd even wthout his sarcasm i love him still lol friends rules lol

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  April 6, 2008

  Hilarious, sweet, great film.gotta love matt perry and neve campbell, just avoid the tuna pasta bake.

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  March 9, 2008

  Not the best romantic comedy in the world, but I just can't help loving it for what it is. It's too bad Matthew Perry isn't so funny anymore...

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  February 17, 2008

  I loved this one. Neve is very sexy and friendly - I would like to have such a friend. But Matthew - looks like real gay in this movie.

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• Rated: (PG-13)
• Directed by: Damon Santostefano
• Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
• Released: October 22, 1999
• DVD Released: October 2, 2001

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