I absolutely love this movie. I accidentally tuned into it on HBO over the weekend, and I couldn't believe how much it moved me. As some other people have said, I don't quite understand why it received so much hostility in some reviews. It's so long overdue in Hollywood to portray people as more than just a caricature of their sexual orientation. And this movie runs rings around most of the romantic comedies I've ever seen. I just identified so much with the characters and their struggles. Richard Ruccolo really does a remarkable job in portraying the tortured Tom character. I don't understand why he doesn't get more parts because he's one of the few sitcom actors I've ever seen totally embody a part so entirely different from the one that made him well known. I just hope he gets more opportunities in the near future as he's utterly gorgeous as well as extremely talented. As for Dan Bucatinsky, I'm incredibly impressed with his dual role as writer and lead actor. Some people say they can't understand why hunky Tom would go for attractive but nerdy Eli, but I think it's clear they both seek the complementary qualities the other has (Tom's ability to be spontaneous and fun and Eli's intelligence and love) not to mention a mutual understanding of growing up with crazy parents.
Review of All Over the Guy
