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Three To Tango [DVD] [2000]
enlarge	Director: Damon Santostefano Actors: Neve Campbell, Matthew Perry, Dylan McDermott, Oliver Platt, Cylk Cozart Studio: Warner Home Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£13.99~~ Buy Used: £0.38 as of 22/11/2009 01:31 GMT details You Save: £13.61 (97%) New (25) Used (50) from £0.38 Seller: zoverstocks Rating: 16 reviews Sales Rank: 25507 Format: PAL, Widescreen Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 94 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 7321900169868 ASIN: B0000558S3 Theatrical Release Date: October 22, 1999 Release Date: January 8, 2001 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review A charming but problematic romantic comedy, IThree to Tango/I wobbles between sublime farce and ridiculous contrivance in its detailing of the romantic triangle between an architect (Matthew Perry), a rich businessman (Dylan McDermott), and the businessman's mistress (Neve Campbell). What's the catch? Well, after an absurd misunderstanding, McDermott believes Perry to be gay when in actuality it's Perry's architectural partner (Oliver Platt) who is. Thinking Perry is "safe" material, the jealous McDermott enlists him to watch over Campbell so she doesn't flirt with any other guys, the tacit understanding being that if Perry keeps her out of anyone's arms, a lucrative job will be his. Of course, Perry is instantly smitten, and Campbell takes to him immediately. Both are flummoxed when McDermott reveals Perry's orientation, in one of the film's many subtly rich and funny scenes; Campbell is confused but accommodating, and Perry freaks out inside when he understands that if he wants to keep his job and stay out of debt he has to pretend to have no romantic feelings whatsoever for the woman he loves--and be her constant companion and closest friend. When it sticks to farce-screwball mixed with drawing-room comedy, IThree to Tango/I closely resembles ITootsie/I, in which another man pretended to be something he wasn't in order to keep his job and his proximity to the woman he loves. However, it's the "gay issue"--and that's exactly how it's dealt with, quotation marks and all--that sadly sabotages the film. Where in ITootsie/I Dustin Hoffman's cross-dressing was taken in stride, the issue of Perry's supposed homosexuality is treated as an oppressive burden; it's not only borderline offensive, it badly bungles the film's delicate dynamics, weighing down a feather-light romance with excess baggage. It's too bad, because Perry and Campbell are better than you would ever have any reason to believe; their courtship is genuinely funny and touching, and after a while you will find emotional investment in these two ending up together. Despite the film's problems, they manage to pull it over the finish line. --IMark Englehart, Amazon.com/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 16 1 2 3 4 Next » The film was very romantic with a humourous twist. February 1, 2001 6 out of 7 found this review helpful It was very funny. Matthew Perry is an excellent actor. It was a romantic comedy with a common flavour, a triangle of people. At times it was kind of predictable but in the end i enjoyed it very much. Funny, romantic and wholly enjoyable. February 21, 2001 9 out of 11 found this review helpful Well I may be a little biased coz I LOVE Matthew Perry, and I have to admit that yes, this character is Chandler all over again. However my advice is just relax into this film without analysing it too much, and enjoy the hilarious comedy arising from what happens when Oscar's friends, family, and eventually whole city, falsely believe he is gay. This combined with the bitter-sweet romantic theme of unrequited love, followed by a totally Hollywood happy ending, make for one of my favourite films in years. I first watched it with a group of female friends and when it ended it got a huge spontaneous round of applause - which says it all. A chick-flick through and through! A Romance with a Twist March 22, 2003 2 out of 2 found this review helpful Architect, Oscar Novak (Matthew Perry) and his business partner, Peter Steinberg (Oliver Platt) are desperate to secure a high profile job working for tycoon, Charles Newman.pNewman is married and also has a mistress, who's an artist, called, Amy Post (Neve Campbell). pDue to a misconception early on, Newman thinks Oscar and Peter are partners in more than just the business sense and so, gets Oscar to spy on his mistress when he's not around as he jealously thinks that she may go off with another man.pTrying to keep Newman happy, Oscar agrees then meets Amy and falls for her.pNaturally, it comes out that they think he's gay and in order not to lose the possibility of the job, Oscar finds he has to play along.pOne of the great and funny things about the film is just how much his ruse escalates totally out of control until finally his friends of several years and even his parents believe he really is gay.pMatthew Perry is excellent in this role which also gives him the opportunity to play it 'real' where, personally, I think he's at his best. Very few actors get to me like he does when he's portraying hurt and inner struggle - really pulls on the heartstrings. Fantastic acting.pNeve Campbell as Amy was lively and fun and it's easy to see why Oscar would fall for her.pThe moment when Amy is about to kiss Oscar and then realises what she's doing and their following fight over Newman is one of the best in the film for both actors.pYou can really see the turmoil they're both having - she because she's falling for what she thinks is a 'gay' guy and he because he hates seeing her with Newman but can't tell her of his true feelings due to his loyalty to his friend, Steinberg who will go bankrupt if they lose the job.pAll in all a warm and touching film that is extremely funny in places. One to watch again and again. Matthew Perry and Neve Campbell are a dynamite combination! December 4, 2000 3 out of 4 found this review helpful This is the best film of the year by far! Neve Campbell is absolutely gorgeous and Matthew Perry is the funniest guy alive! I have been eagerly anticipating the sale of this DVD since I saw it at the cinema and the wait has seemed endless. This film is highly recommended to any Neve Campbell or Friends fans. Matthew Perry plays his 'Chandler' type character with his normal unbeatable wit and sarcasim and Neve Campbell can seem to do no wrong! The best on-screen combination possible by far! Matthew Perry at his best January 9, 2003 Colin Thomas 2 out of 3 found this review helpful Being a big Chandler fan, I was keen to see Perry away from his normal vocation - his performance as Chandler displays comic genius - having heard that his big screen performances don't match up to his sitcom presence.brDon't believe a word of it. This was for a long time my favourite film, and perhaps still is: I watched it three times in the first weekend I owned it.brAlthough many mannerisms are shared, it is easy to remember that Oscar Novak (Perry) isn't Chandler. Neve Campbell is beautiful and gives an excellent performance as a mistress, and Novak's (bad guy) boss is superbly played by a man last seen in Miracle on 42nd Street. Despite the fact that the film is based on the fact that Matthew Perry looks homosexual (he doesn't), and his apartment seemingly has no ceiling, it's a very good romantic comedy that I would recommend to any Friends fan who yearns for the hilarity of series 2. Showing reviews 1-5 of 16 1 2 3 4 Next »

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