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Information
- A.k.a.
- Loose Cannons
- Year
- 2010
- Runtime
- 110 min.
- Director
- Ferzan Ozpetek
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
- Rating *
- 7.3
- Votes *
- 8,484
- Checks
- 646
- Favs
- 51
- Dislikes
- 8
- Favs/checks
- 7.9% (1:13)
- Favs/dislikes
- 6:1
Top comments
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TheodorIDontKnow
There is a German word called "verniedlichen". It translates as 'to trivialize' or 'to play s.th. down'. Not quite fitting in the context of Loose Cannons which deals with familial homophobia in a way that it attempts to 'cutify' (or 'cute-ify') the reactions of the ultra-conservative parents. Those characters are not neurotic, they are hateful and one-dimensionally written. And the story doesn't take place in Italy in the 1960s but in postmodern times!
It is baffling how an openly gay director can justify such a tone-deaf, stereotype-obsessed and overlong mess of a comedic film. It's not even a funny one. Sure, the two queer brothers and the boyfriend are far from being walking and talking clichés but almost every other character (especially the straight roles) in this movie is.
The German title of this movie is "Männer al dente", or 'Men al dente'. Sure, it references the pasta company, but it's also so effing cringey. And not in a very cute way. 3 years ago -
IreneAdler
A real Italian gem and among my favorites now! It was recommended to me by a friend who in turn had received the DVD as a gift... maybe otherwise I'd never have seen it.
It's a story of a young man who studied in Rome and wants to live his life with his boyfriend in Rome and be a writer - instead of working in the family pasta business. At a family reunion he wants to reveal to everybody that he is gay - but his brother beats him to it and reveals his own homosexuality...
It's a real tragicomedy. There are so many really emotional moments but also hilarious ones.
The conservative father and the more open-minded grandmother create interesting circumstances, the gay friends from Rome who come to visit are just so sweet and adorable, there are lovely conversations and sometimes just looks and great acting without words.
The actors really deserve a lot of credit; I'm not too familiar with Italian cinema and did not know any of them before, but I think they're absolutely amazing.
The story itself is beautifully told, it's both emotional and funny and it's a plea for tolerance as well as a wake-up call to all who keep their dreams and desires hidden because they are afraid. I also loved the way a past story was woven into the present plot and the way they connected during the ending... very artistic and beautiful.
Watch it if you get the chance! 10 years ago -
nicolaskrizan
brotherhood, sacrifice, fulfilment – a neat and nice comedy but not in the book
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