Laced with homophobia

Rating: 1/10 (25 July 2005)

There is so much wrong with this movie, I could be here a week typing this. But one of the most glaring missteps (for lack of a stronger word) is the homophobic element surrounding the character of Todd. Portrayed as "crazy," "weird" and "scary" the film takes the gay stereotype of over 30 years ago and resurrects it. It also makes sure to add, to comedic effect, the "horror" of a gay man trying to seduce a straight man. Then, add in a dash of the "looney grandmother" who spouts homophobic slurs for laughs. What this film does to fuel ignorance and intolerance towards gays and lesbians is no laughing matter.