The sexual misadventures of others have never been as fun to watch as they are in this comedy from the director of Go Fish. Emphasizing stylish visuals along with snappy dialogue and riotous parody, Troche presents a slick product that challenges the boundaries of sexual orientation.

Leo (a marvelously earnest McKidd) wants commitment in a relationship, and at almost-thirty years old, even envies the heterosexual bonds of marriage and kids for the hope of stability they hold out. When he is dragged along to a men's support group by a friend, he finds himself drawn to the apparently straight Brendan (Purefoy), who is breaking up with his girlfriend, Sally (Ehle). People are never quite what they seem, however, and unusual pairings-off become the mainstay of the film.

Troche keeps the story moving along at a brisk pace as we jump between the racy escapades of Leo's party-loving flatmate Darren (Hollander) and Leo's involvement with Brendan, Sally and the New Age men's group. Here the film is at its parodic best, with well-to-do Keith (Callow) encouraging his group to re-birth themselves through honesty sessions and a back-to-the-primitive camping trip.

A funny, stylish film about young Londoners and their romantic woes.

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