Some of My Best Friends Are...
Some of My Best Friends Are...

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Some of My Best Friends Are...

1971
Movie
110 min
English

Regulars gather at The Blue Jay, a gay bar in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, to celebrate Christmas Eve 1971 with people they consider family.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Paul BogartGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A woman, who is a successful advertising executive, is pressured by her husband to have an affair with another man to spice up their marriage. She finds herself attracted to a struggling actor, and their relationship leads to a series of comedic and dramatic situations as they navigate societal expectations and their own desires.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its premise dated and its execution uninspired. While some performances were noted, the overall narrative was considered predictable and lacking in depth. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critiques often pointed to a flimsy and dated premise.

  • The film was generally seen as a missed opportunity, failing to deliver on its comedic or dramatic potential.

  • Performances were sometimes highlighted, but not enough to salvage the overall production.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but the limited available feedback suggests it was perceived as a rather unremarkable comedy-drama that hasn't aged particularly well.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the novel "A Wife" by Walter S. Ross.

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