Francois Thurston
OK so if you are up for a film showing how to deal with getting someone back that you have just broken up with, this film is for you. Otherwise don't even bother.Marshall has a loving relationship of 7 years with his partner Gabe and even though things are looking good, Gabe doesn't seem to want to have sex as much as his boyfriend. So what does his boyfriend do? He clicks on an app called ecupid answering questions that he is not happy in his relationship and looking for something new.Well, stupidly the app sends his boyfriend a text effectively breaking up the relationship and we spent the rest of the time watching Marshall regret this and try to win him back whilst constantly being bombarded with text-suggestions from the app that he, for whatever reason, simply can not ignore.Even for a gay film, this film sucks (and I love my gay films so thats saying something).The only saving grace is the final 2 scenes where Morgan Fairchild comes in and we are 'lead to believe' (and believe me even thats a stretch) that shes behind the app and so-to-say helps Marshall say everything he needed to say after he 'somehow' ass-dials Gabe, who hears it and comes in to the cafe (where he is with her) and they end up back together.OK so the big hole here is that Venus (Fairchild) never actually comes out and says "Im ecupid". we just have to assume that the more she talks with Marshall.All in all a crap film, however the 2nd last scene (cafe- Marshall & Venus, then Marshall & Gabe) and the last scene (Marshall & Gabe coffee shop) were actually good.As with other films, this one disappointed because it again has the potential to be great, but didn't go there. If Marshall had cheated or something. Or gone out on several dates and then realized they weren't the right guys for him then OK. But this is simply a sad/depressing film that makes you want to jump into the screen when he's trying to push the 'college guy' off him and say "Why not? Enjoy yourself for once!"In saying that Housten Rhines (Marshall) and Noah Schuffman (Gabe) and even Matt Lewis (Keith) are all good actors and I'm sure in another film they'd be awesome to watch. It's not the actors fault they had such a lame storyline to deal with.2/10 for the final 2 scenes. But seriously... don't bother.
avatar2005
I work in the film business
and I got dragged to see this film at a film festival. I had zero expectations of liking it...but by the end of the film I simply loved it! In general
romantic comedies are almost impossible to get right. Between having a script that works
chemistry between the actors
and a strong enough director with a clear vision
it is easy to see why most studio romantic comedies just don't work! It is by far the hardest of any film genre. Like Edward Norton said during the last Oscars broadcast (I'm going on memory here folks so give me a break): I am always amazed when the lights come up at the end of a movie that actually works
I'm always wondering... just how did they manage to do that? Well believe it or not
that is exactly how I felt after seeing eCupid! Congratulations Mr. Calciano
you manage somehow... despite an obviously low budget
to make a movie with characters I cared about and a story I liked! I'm looking forward to your next movie just to see if this was beginners luck!
dude32446
I absolutely LOVED this movie! This was one of the best romantic comedies I've seen in years and I'm pretty critical of them. Not Corny. Solid Acting. Fun cultural references. It's entertaining and funny and very relatable in a day and age where technology is everywhere. The details are well-defined, well-written, interesting, and delivered with conviction and credibility by a top notch cast. I was completely engaged from start to finish. I even teared up right on cue. Damn them for manipulating my emotions so well. Excellent cast . Highly recommended. If you enjoy romantic comedies, but have high standards for them, this won't disappoint you.
RootieK
Writer/Director JC Calciano's previous film, Is It Just Me, is one of my favorites, so this film had a high bar to meet. I'm happy to say that it does. eCupid is a romantic fantasy in the style of 80s flicks like Splash and Big. It's a breezy and charming story brought to life by a talented and good-looking cast. The fantastical element that runs through eCupid is clever and smart. I really like the way the film explores the evolving role that technology plays in our lives...as a force for both good and bad. Blaine (adorable Houston Rhines) is turning 30 and his life is stuck in a rut. He's in a stale relationship and a dead-end job (soap star John Callahan plays his boss). Looking for help, Blaine downloads an app to help him find love...and it turns his life completely upside down. Morgan Fairchild makes a great cameo as a mysterious and wise waitress. High marks across the board for this funny, sweet comedy. A must see!