Bros
Bros

Bros

2022Movie115 minEnglish

Two gay men are possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe. They're both very busy.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic76
Google Users87%
Director: Nicholas StollerGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Bros is a romantic comedy that follows the lives of Bobby and Aaron, two gay men with commitment issues who find themselves unexpectedly falling for each other. As they navigate their budding relationship, they must confront their own baggage and societal expectations. The film offers a fresh and hilarious look at modern queer love and the challenges of finding connection in a complex world.

Critical Reception

Bros was widely praised by critics for its humor, heart, and groundbreaking representation. It was lauded as a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ cinema, with many highlighting its witty script and strong performances. Audiences generally responded positively, appreciating its blend of comedy and genuine emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, witty, and laugh-out-loud humor.
  • Applauded for its authentic and heartfelt portrayal of modern gay relationships.
  • Celebrated as a landmark achievement in LGBTQ+ romantic comedy storytelling.

Google audience: Google users found Bros to be a refreshing and hilarious take on romantic comedies, particularly appreciating its representation and smart writing. Many enjoyed the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's ability to balance humor with genuine emotion.

Fun Fact

Bros was notably one of the first gay romantic comedies produced by a major Hollywood studio to feature an entirely LGBTQ+ main cast.

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EvilWayz

EvilWayz

This would have been a terrible movie even if it was about straight people. Billy Eichner is just not likeable in or out of character and the story was utterly predictable. Plus the claim that it's the first gay rom com is ridiculou...
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

**By: Louisa Moore / www.ScreenZealots.com** I didn’t expect much out of co-writer and director Nicholas Stoller‘s “Bros,” a film billed as the first mainstream gay romantic comedy. In the wrong hands, a film with such lofty ambitions co...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

I'll be honest, I'm not Gay and I did not watch this movie. But, it's not because I'm straight that I didn't watch it, it's not because Rom-Coms aren't something that appeals to be to start with and Gay Rom-Coms appeal even less to me than...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

As a man who really struggles with romcoms at the best of times, I was rather nervous about this. Actually, though, it steers clear of some (though not all) of the gay stereotypes and presents us with a genuinely quite funny love story abou...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/bros-spoiler-free-review-lff-2022 "Bros is a genuine, authentic, insanely hilarious breath of fresh air. Clever satirical comedy rips out loud back-to-back laughs throug...