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Say Uncle (2005)

Say Uncle (2005)
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A gay artist and telemarketer with a special knack for getting along well with children discovers just how closed-minded the suburbs can be when he attempts to find happiness after losing his godson in writer/director Peter Paige's affectionate, not-so-black comedy. Paul Johnson (Paige) is a Portland-based artist and telemarketer who loves nothing more in life than the time spent with his two-year-old godson, Morgan. Upon learning that his best friends the Fabers are moving to Japan and taking their son Morgan with them, Paul wallows in a state of deep denial that ultimately results in him missing the Fabers' departing flight. Encouraged by his good friend Russell (Anthony Clark) to get out of his house and spend more time with others, Paul soon ventures out to a local playground, where he finds comfort and joy in the youthful exuberance that surrounds him. When it comes to the concept of a grown homosexual spending time with young children, not everyone in the suburbs can be so accepting, though, and as Paul attempts to find ways of keeping himself surrounded by his pint-sized pals, nosy neighbor and disapproving mother Maggie Butler (Kathy Najimy) rallies a ready army of angry soccer moms to take action and keep Paul away from the local children. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Peter PaigeKathy Najimy, (more)
Director(s):
Peter Paige
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Say Uncle

A gay artist and telemarketer with a special knack for getting along well with children discovers just how closed-minded the suburbs can be when he attempts to find happiness after losing his godson in writer/director Peter Paige's affectionate, not-so-black comedy. Paul Johnson (Paige) is a Portland-based artist and telemarketer who loves nothing more in life than the time spent with his two-year-old godson, Morgan. Upon learning that his best friends the Fabers are moving to Japan and taking their son Morgan with them, Paul wallows in a state of deep denial that ultimately results in him missing the Fabers' departing flight. Encouraged by his good friend Russell (Anthony Clark) to get out of his house and spend more time with others, Paul soon ventures out to a local playground, where he finds comfort and joy in the youthful exuberance that surrounds him. When it comes to the concept of a grown homosexual spending time with young children, not everyone in the suburbs can be so accepting, though, and as Paul attempts to find ways of keeping himself surrounded by his pint-sized pals, nosy neighbor and disapproving mother Maggie Butler (Kathy Najimy) rallies a ready army of angry soccer moms to take action and keep Paul away from the local children. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
91 mins

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Director(s):
Peter Paige
Writer(s):
Peter Paige
Producer(s):
Peter PaigeChristopher Racster
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Sexual Situations, Not For Children, Adult Situations, Adult Humor)
Categories:
Comedy
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    James V.

    The space between naïve & certifiable ought to measure a mile or more, not the infinitesimal point that it occupies in Peter Paige's horrific (and it ain't a horror movie) SAY UNCLE. This is particularly depressing because Paige (he wrote, directed & stars) actually tries to address a sad, sore point among some gay men: the desire/need for children in their lives. But--oh, boy--the manner in which he chooses to do it will probably drive audiences up the wall & surely manage to sink his good intentions. Why in the world make your leading character such a bizarre nincompoop? Peter, Peter! I stuck it out to the bitter end (something I haven't always done, even with better films) just to see how he managed the finale and found myself moved a bit during the actor/character's speech to the crowd. But the whole thing simply doesn't wash because no half-way intelligent gay man who keeps vaguely abreast of the time & mores would begin to act like this. Unless he's just plain feeble-minded.

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    Craig D.

    I will give the movie credit for good acting and good production values for an independent movie. The theme is ostensibly about parents over-reacting to a disturbed--but not perverted--man and his inappropriate behavior with children. First of all, this movie is not a comedy. This movie was painful to watch. Peter Paige's character's behavior with children was totally inappropriate, even if it was due to mental illness rather than to deviancy. Any responsible parent would react to protect his children from such behavior. One might argue over exactly which steps a parent should take in such a situation, but not over whether action was needed or not. Instead, the message seemed to be that one need not confront someone who acts inappropriately with children unless he's a registered six offender. I'm an open-minded guy. But this movie gave me the creeps. It's not a gay movie either--except in the incidental fact that the lead character/actor is gay.

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    Bradon A.

    this movie is preying on the evil stereotype that gay men are pedophiles. The stereotype is outlandish and this movie is trying to show that, but were unsuccessful on so many different levels. The movie puts the main character in situations that would be construed as pedophile-ish to finally make everyone open their eyes. He invites a young boy into his home innocently and we are supposed to believe that this (and other similar acts) is common behavior among adults. This movie only reinforces the stereotype by trying to change it. Bad Bad Bad... it is an insult to gay movement

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