Les homos préfèrent les blondes
Les homos préfèrent les blondes

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Les homos préfèrent les blondes

2007
Movie
103 min
French

A blonde who prefers homos, two homos who love each other, a homo who would like to be loved, and a straight guy who prefers the blonde ... who prefers homos! Through a modern marivaudage, the authors highlight the upheavals of sexual identity and couple relationships. Because in the end, there is no question here of being straight or being gay, but of loving and being loved! Misunderstandings, ambiguous reports, revelations and twists follow one another in this very current comedy of manners with a frantic pace!

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Pascal RebetezGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

This French comedy follows the romantic misadventures of Alex, a stylish gay man who, despite his friends' advice, finds himself inexplicably attracted to women, specifically the blonde and conventional Sophie. As he navigates this unexpected attraction, he also contends with his more traditional family's expectations and the confusion it causes within his social circle.

Critical Reception

The film was generally met with a mixed reception, often described as a lighthearted romantic comedy with a premise that aimed for humor and relatable dating struggles. While some critics appreciated its attempts to subvert typical romantic comedy tropes with its central character's identity, others found the execution to be somewhat formulaic and lacking in depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted approach to a complex theme.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Found to be charming by some, but ultimately unremarkable.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this film on Google is not readily available. General audience comments often highlight its comedic elements and the unique romantic dilemma presented, though some viewers found the storyline to be too simplistic.

Fun Fact

The film's title is a direct play on the iconic Marilyn Monroe film 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes', hinting at the unexpected romantic inclinations of the protagonist.

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