The awkwardness in this film really stems from the fact that it almost seems like the characters should have been played by younger actors. For example, asking a 30- or 40-something year old guy things like, "Have you ever had a boyfriend?" or "Have you ever danced with a boy?" comes across as juvenile and laughable, when this was likely not the intention. Dialogue like that would have made more sense and been less silly if the characters were teenagers or maybe in their early 20s. Wyatt obviously likes Heath and he stares at Heath in doe-eyed wonder, as though he's never been in love or in like before, yet the story mentions that Wyatt has had several previous relationships. Also, unlike other reviewers, I didn't find Wyatt's character to be overly mean or unlikeable. In fact, when you realize that he is financially carrying everyone else, you realize that his position is not unreasonable. Thus, I didn't feel like his character needed this deep redemption--I actually found Heath to be very catty and unlikeable (or maybe Porte is simply a better actor than Di Pace). Finally, the falling in love aspect felt way too rushed--there was no slow burn, no real tension. This was clearly a rushed, slapped-together project, and it comes across as overly formulaic and silly.
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