In Out | | Cast : | Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack | | Director : | Frank Oz | | Studio : | Paramount Studio | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen | | Released Date : | September 19, 1997 | | DVD Released Date : | August 09, 2005 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language) | | Audience Rating : | PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | May 22, 2005 | | Summary | good film | Content
 | I think it's so absolutely stupid that people think this movie is too preachy! I personally don't see where it gets preachy, but, then again it is a very touchy, personal subject that will almost always have to be taken seriously. I'm disgusted at the right-wing nut bags who think this film was stupid propaganda. It's simply a light hearted, funny movie that gave a really good message. I meand, come on, I watched this with my dad, who is by the way, the straightest guy I know, and he really enjoyed it, which is very rare for him. So just give the movie a chance. The actors were great, the story line was great, and I highly recomend this film to those who are open- minded and decent enough people to handle it! |
| Rating | | | Date | March 31, 2005 | | Summary | "What a fabulous window treatment!" | Content
| This is the only movie in history, at least that I know of, based on an Oscar acceptance speech. The funny thing about it is I remember watching Hanks' speech, and saying to myself "Wow, I hope he didn't just out his teacher." He didn't, but poor Howard isn't so lucky! He does get "outed", when he didn't even know he was "in." This movie is hilarious, and filled with great performances. The two that are most overlooked are Howard's parents played by Debbie Reynolds and Wilford Brimley. "It's like heroin!" Watch this movie, laugh, and turn up the Village People! |
| Rating | | | Date | March 23, 2005 | | Summary | In & Out of the Closet | Content
| From the director of 1988's DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS,1991's WHAT ABOUT BOB? and 1992's HOUSESITTER is this film about a bi-sexual engaged college professor whose wedding ends up not happening. The professor,Howard Brackett(Kevin Kline) was engaged to another professor(Joan Cusack). Howard falls for a male news reporter(Tom Selleck). Howard just "came out of the closet"! I'm sure Ellen DeGeneres,Anne Heche,Melissa Etheridge and Amanda Bearse saw this film. Again,Selleck's moustache is missing. Kline has had moustaches on and off as well. Previously,Selleck,minus his moustache was seen in 1992's FOLKS! Kline,minus his,was also seen in DAVE and GRAND CANYON. In addition,Selleck's film credits include THREE MEN AND A BABY,THREE MEN AND A LITTLE LADY,MR. BASEBALL and HER ALIBI. Kline also appeared in A FISH CALLED WANDA,FIERCE CREATURES,SOAPDISH,CONSENTING ADULTS,THE JANUARY MAN and SILVERADO. Cusack also appeared in MY BLUE HEAVEN and SCHOOL OF ROCK. |
| Rating | | | Date | November 04, 2004 | | Summary | Out and Out Funny | Content
| Kevin Kline demonstrates great comic skill sa a teacher who is "outted" by a former student during an acceptance speech at the oscars. He lives in a small town, who share the same small mind. Kline is in denial at first, He is scheduled to get married in 3 days, after a 3 year engagement. Tom Selleck, cast completely against type, is a reporter who wants to get 'out' the truth. His character kisses Kline's right smack on the lips, and the truth finally comes to light. This film features great performances. Joan Cusak is great as the gilted bride, and Bob Newhart is sooo funny as Klines boss. Light fare, not to be taken seriously. |
| Rating | | | Date | October 24, 2004 | | Summary | Cultural Awareness Through Stereotypes | Content
| Almost everyone in "In & Out" is an extreme stereotype. Kline's scholarly and fastidious Mr. Brackett, Matt Dillon as the extremely air headed and self-obsessed actor, and Shalom Harlow as (no stretch here) the super model. All together, the characters in "In & Out" are a bit two-dimensional, which makes the story of the film work extremely well.
This is not a brainy movie, rather it is one you can share with your friends. It's a good laugh (the script being very well written) and it doesn't try to be something that it's not.
Does the film have a message? Of course it does, and it's exactly the one you'd assume it is. The message isn't the movie, however. Fans of good humor will love this movie, regardless of the point. Five minutes of Joan Cusack alone is worth the price of the DVD.
Seriously.
"In & Out" is warm, inoffensive and loveable. You'll recognize someone you know in almost every single character. Definitely a feel good movie. |
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