Bros - SPOILER-FREE Review | LFF 2022
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Directed by: Nicholas Stoller
Written by: Nicholas Stoller, Billy Eichner
Starring: Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Ts Madison, Monica Raymund, Guillermo Díaz, Guy Branum, Amanda Bearse
Runtime: 115 min
Synopsis: Career-wise, Bobby Lieber (Billy Eichner) has it sussed. Not only has the lovably misanthropic podcaster scooped the prestigious Cis White Gay Man of the Year Award, he is also a board member for a museum of queer culture. But when it comes to matters of the heart, Bobby doesn’t have a clue. Always the groomsman, never the groom, Bobby sidesteps emotional introspection with self-deprecating humor, proudly wearing his singledom like a badge of honor. But then he meets all-American dreamboat Aaron (Luke Macfarlane), and the unthinkable happens – there’s a spark.
Editor's Note: Original review was written for Firstshowing. Full article can be found below.
REVIEW SUMMARY
Bros is a genuine, authentic, insanely hilarious breath of fresh air. Clever satirical comedy rips out loud back-to-back laughs throughout the entire runtime without ever causing viewers to lose their ear-to-ear smile. Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane share more chemistry than hundreds of leads in as many rom-coms. It doesn't shy away from the familiar formulas and cliches of the genre, but it contains a compelling romance and a truly interesting story, paying homage to the LGTBQ+ community along the way. One of the best films of the year!
