Really enjoyable, fun movie.
Yes, it was obviously done on a budget, but that didn't detract from the production.
Yes, it was somewhat heavy-handed with the stereotypes, whether the clueless but well-intentioned mother & aunt, the over-the-top drag queens or the flawed but close-minded religious bigots, but the exaggerated characteristics were obviously meant to be caricatures of those types. And they were nicely balanced by the very down-to-earth Brian, Chase et al.
The boy from next door, Greg, was hilarious in his interactions with Brian's mother and aunt. Chris Nolan did a great job in the role.
Why exactly Brian would suddenly decide to marry the air-head Jennie Sue, especially considering her suffocating parents is a bit of a mystery, but I guess it was meant to drive home the message ... and yes there was a genuine message buried in the mayhem ... that everyone should exit whatever closet they've buried themselves in and just accept who they really are and enjoy it to the fullest.
Definitely a feel-good movie. I've watched it three times over time and expect to see it again from time to time.
Yes, it was obviously done on a budget, but that didn't detract from the production.
Yes, it was somewhat heavy-handed with the stereotypes, whether the clueless but well-intentioned mother & aunt, the over-the-top drag queens or the flawed but close-minded religious bigots, but the exaggerated characteristics were obviously meant to be caricatures of those types. And they were nicely balanced by the very down-to-earth Brian, Chase et al.
The boy from next door, Greg, was hilarious in his interactions with Brian's mother and aunt. Chris Nolan did a great job in the role.
Why exactly Brian would suddenly decide to marry the air-head Jennie Sue, especially considering her suffocating parents is a bit of a mystery, but I guess it was meant to drive home the message ... and yes there was a genuine message buried in the mayhem ... that everyone should exit whatever closet they've buried themselves in and just accept who they really are and enjoy it to the fullest.
Definitely a feel-good movie. I've watched it three times over time and expect to see it again from time to time.