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In And Out (1997)
Released By: Paramount Home Video   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Paramount Home Video
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Frank Oz
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Debbie Reynolds, Joan Cusack, Kevin Kline, Matt Dillon, Tom Selleck, Wilford Brimley
Published ID: 7201
UPC: 097363298779, 032429059260,
Plot: Life is sweet for high-school English teacher and sports coach Howard Brackett (Kevin Kline); he's still living where he grew up, he has a good relationship with his father (Wilford Brimley) and mother (Debbie Reynolds), he's respected by his community, and he's about to marry Emily (Joan Cusack), his fiancée of three years. Fearing she was about to become an old maid, Emily has shed 75 pounds for the upcoming nuptials. But first, the entire town of Greenleaf, IN, settles in to watch the Academy Award telecast, because young stud star Cameron Drake (Matt Dillon), who attended Greenleaf High, has been nominated for an Oscar. What's more, he wins, and in his acceptance speech, singles out Howard -- and announces his favorite teacher is gay. Everyone in town is thunderstruck, including Howard himself. The media descend on the town, particularly Peter Malloy (Tom Selleck), whose job is hanging by a thread. Even worse, Howard's principal Tom Halliwell (Bob Newhart) is shaken by the news, and is toying with firing Howard. The beleaguered teacher tries to convince everyone (and himself) that he's as straight and macho as the next guy; he even tries to follow the rules on a motivational tape, Be a Man. But his fondness for Barbra Streisand, his theatrical mannerisms, and the fact that he and Emily have yet to make love make everyone's eyebrows stay permanently raised. Meanwhile, out in Hollywood, Cameron, who's really a decent guy, learns about the problems his impulsive comment has caused, and heads back to Greenleaf to see what he can do to help. Howard's mother is fiercely determined to see at least one of her two sons wed -- Walter (Gregory Jbara), the other, is a doofus -- and as the wedding date draws nearer and nearer, poor Howard's life flies even farther out of control. ~ Bill Warren, All Movie Guide
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loved the movie
Added 9/25/2009

This movie was so funny and the scenes in the movie just took my breathe away.
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In and Out is Out and Out funny
Added 9/22/2009

If any comedies with Kevin Kline have gone wrong, this Frank Oz (!) vehicle isn't one of them. With a plot that could have gone to absurdity, this is a charmer that actually is a heart-warmer as well. Kevin veers between calm and nervous breakdown as the news spreads, Joan Cusack delivers a character in Emily that's fun to watch ("IS EVERYBODY GAY!!!???") and even Bob Newhart delivers some deadpan laughs. Oh, did I mention the only really steamy kiss in the film belongs to Kline and Tom Selleck? (whoa)And Kevin's dance number to "I Will Survive" is priceless. This is a good way to spend 90 minutes.
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2.5 stars out of 4
Added 2/5/2009

The Bottom Line:

In and Out is humming along merrily before a gut-wrenchingly awful scene in the school's auditorium grinds the pleasantly-amusing comedy to a screeching halt; if I think a little I can remember the scenes in the film that made me laugh, but the first thing that comes to mind is that shamelessly terrible and agonizingly long sequence near the end.

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Great cast
Added 10/21/2008

An amusing and tender-hearted take on self-discovery and acceptance of differences. Every cast member is terrific: Kline at his best, Cusack incredibly funny, Reynolds seniorly sparkling, and Newhart -- well, Newhart.
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Average.
Added 10/18/2008

In & Out starring Kevin Kline is a pretty tame and predictable film. Kline is a talented actor so his performance is clever and memorable but the plot and jokes fall flat, everyone raved about this film when it was released in 1997, but I found this "coming out" story completely shallow and lifeless. Matt Dillion is also good in this, wish his character was in the film more. So-so comedy that left me bored, decide for yourself.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
loved the movie
Added 9/25/2009

This movie was so funny and the scenes in the movie just took my breathe away.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
In and Out is Out and Out funny
Added 9/22/2009

If any comedies with Kevin Kline have gone wrong, this Frank Oz (!) vehicle isn't one of them. With a plot that could have gone to absurdity, this is a charmer that actually is a heart-warmer as well. Kevin veers between calm and nervous breakdown as the news spreads, Joan Cusack delivers a character in Emily that's fun to watch ("IS EVERYBODY GAY!!!???") and even Bob Newhart delivers some deadpan laughs. Oh, did I mention the only really steamy kiss in the film belongs to Kline and Tom Selleck? (whoa)And Kevin's dance number to "I Will Survive" is priceless. This is a good way to spend 90 minutes.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
2.5 stars out of 4
Added 2/5/2009

The Bottom Line:

In and Out is humming along merrily before a gut-wrenchingly awful scene in the school's auditorium grinds the pleasantly-amusing comedy to a screeching halt; if I think a little I can remember the scenes in the film that made me laugh, but the first thing that comes to mind is that shamelessly terrible and agonizingly long sequence near the end.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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