I didn't know that the time has come for a gay take on a detective story that has been a traditional straight domain. And it turned out good. Its about a self-styled investigative reporter (Wetherall from QAF) who outs high profile, closeted but practicing gays who use their positions to stifle gay rights. Naturally Wetherall attracted powerful enemies. When his life is on the line, Allen reluctantly took on his case despite the fact that he abhors Wetherall. My likes: the normalcy of the gay setting; the way the plot twists are paced so that you never expect the final turn (this being a book adaptation); Allen performing like a seasoned PI who has been there and done that but with a hint of a checkered past that hopefully will surface in the next installment (there are plans for a series). And the sexy song in the middle of the movie when Allen took his partner for a slow dance. Cant wait for the next one.
Review of Third Man Out
