It's as if Fassbinder never happened: This altogether despicable, purportedly "gay" farce from Germany -- where it's the highest grossing domestic film to date -- is a refresher course in stereotypes, portraying gay life in terms even Hollywood hasn't dared touch
since the '70s. After his girlfriend kicks him out, handsome Axel (Til Schweiger) begrudgingly moves in with Norbert (Joachim Krol), a lonely gay man who, along with his equally miserable friends, has little better to do with his life than dress up as a milkmaid, get drunk and watch DEATH IN
VENICE for the umpteenth time. Smitten by Axel's good looks (it seems gay men can't help themselves when it comes to...
Released:
1994
Rated:
R
Length:
93 mins