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All Over the Guy
All Over the Guy

All Over the Guy

August 10, 2001· 1h 35m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score5.9

A contemporary romantic comedy exploring the unlikely pairing of two 20-somethings thrown together by their respective best friends in hopes of igniting their own romance.

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16 reviews·Last updated 28d ago
Peak Moment

Tom and Eli push past pettiness and make love

7.8at 53m
Lowest Moment

Eli confesses love and Tom lashes out in fear

4.9at 60m
Biggest Swing

The film's most dramatic shift occurs when Tom and Eli finally connect intimately, only to have Tom immediately retreat in terror when Eli confesses his love.

Critics found All Over the Guy to be a pleasant but unremarkable romantic comedy that succeeded in avoiding gay stereotypes while delivering familiar relationship beats. While the supporting cast, particularly the women, consistently charmed reviewers, the central romance divided audiences with some finding the leads' chemistry unconvincing and their constant bickering tiresome. The film earned praise for its refreshingly normal portrayal of gay relationships but criticism for its predictable structure and manufactured feel.

16 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb, Tmdb
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Eli and Tom tell their stories in flashback
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Tom and Eli's first blind date goes poorly
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Tom spends night at Eli's then calls it mistake
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Tom and Eli bicker over grammar and pronunciation details
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Tom and Eli push past pettiness and make love⬆ Peak moment
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Eli confesses love and Tom lashes out in fear⬇ Lowest moment
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AA member tries to sexually assault Tom at meeting
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Tom and Eli realize they must overcome their fears
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