The only reason I actually decided to watch this movie was because of the reviews – some good, most bad. I wasn't really expecting much from the movie… but something like a Gay version of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. And the movie doesn't disappoint. It's cute, funny, hilarious and probably one of the best movies I have seen in the past week. And I feel like I should defend the filmmakers.Most reviews centered on the leads not being gay enough or the lack of intimacy. But anyone who has actually been in a relationship for more than 10 years can vouch that though they did not hold hands and kiss, they had an amazing chemistry. They have merely crossed that hand-holding stage, which Jenny and Matthew still have, and have reached a stage where they are just comfortable in each others' presence. I have been with my partner for 13 years, and our relationship is quite similar. The fact that they risk their lives for each other every day can only vouch for that! The eyeing scenes, where they just need to look at each other to ascertain their feelings are actually the highlight of their relationship. Esp. "We are gonna grow old together". They even hold hands, if you closely, in the scene where Stephan's mother mistakes the singer for the Drag Queen and later, when Stephan realizes that only reason Danny works for the Mafia with Stephan, is because Stephan is too busy to spend time with him, otherwise. And not to mention the last scene: "So as not to offend the Gods!"There are lot of stereotypical jokes, esp. when the Mob enforcers are learning how to "become Gay" like learning the history of Cher and Sir. Elton John, but they are included only because the filmmakers are going for stereotypes. Because, unlike Danny and Stephan, who just happen to be two men in a relationship, the straight waiters actually have to convince everyone including Stephan and Matt's parents, that they are, in fact, stereotypical Gay waiters, so as not to blow Danny and Stephan's cover. Even Vito and the Don pitch in, pretending to be their workers - much to Stephan's discomfort – even going as far as arranging the drag show. This would probably be considered the greatest honour in the Mafia, at least in Hollywood. This is just the filmmakers' way of trying to say that in spite of being "Gay" (and prob. discharged from the army under the DADT, as they refer, "we asked… we told") they are greatly respected and honoured by the Don himself.As far as the cooking scene goes and the guys destroy everything they touch, it doesn't mean they are stupid or incompetent, it just means that just because they are gay, it doesn't necessarily mean they have to know how to cook. There are lots of people, men and women, gay and straight alike, who wouldn't know the first thing about making a goose-liver patte, or ricotta cheesecake, or even boil a proper egg or even make a proper tea for that matter and these two just happen to be them. But they are good at what they do… they are good killers and enforcers. How come no one complained when Angelina Jolie fed Brad Pitt "peas" in Mr. and Mrs. Smith, but when two Gay guys do not know how to cook, it's like law against nature? How many people can claim both expertise in guns and expertise in cooking at the same time? The guys' expertise is seen in the last fight, where they singlehandedly organize, fight and overturn the hostage situation.But the movie doesn't center on the guys or their sexuality, it centers more around their "coming out", as Mafia Hit men, to an FBI Agent father! And that is even more difficult than anticipated. The movie is out and out Jenny's flick. She is the catalyst that binds the movie together. Whether convincing her family to accept a non-Italian, non-Catholic son-in-law from the Heartland; to convincing Danny and Stephan to let her arrange a party for Stephan's father; or whether its convincing her father, the Don, to let his sons, the future "Padrone" be the cook and the decorator at Stephan father's party; to making sure that Danny and Stephan, should finally be able to lead the family by hiding the fact that her fiancé is actually a Sicilian – which backfires, when Matt accidentally tells Don; to actually going out of the way to convince the Mob enforcers to act as waiters. Jenny happens to be the true star of the movie.

Friends and Family is a very slight comedy about a couple of gay mobsters whose parents come to town (knowing about their relationship but not aware of their occupation).Despite being advertised as "from the creators of Gods and Monsters" - I'm not quite sure of any connection (after doing a quick search in IMDb) - maybe they had the same caterers.Friends and Family doesn't really have a whole lot going for it - it tries to make fun of fairly boring stereotypes (you got your mobsters, your really camp queens, drag queens, blah blah blah) and the humour is quite limp and soggy. It really feels a lot like "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" - another movie which (in my opinion) was quite sad.I thought the only slightly humorous idea was the hick mid-west family who were planning destruction to the "Federal Government Occupiers of the United States" - but I'm sure this was a pre-9/11 movie...Overall - if you think "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" was the funniest movie around - you might get a kick - otherwise for those who need a bit more omph with their comedy - don't bother!

It's a good movie, although not excellent, but I think I still enjoy it. Those two guys are just damn hot!!! The single one flaw is that they seem more like real close friends than lovers to me. Okay sure for whatever's sake I can understand the no sex act and even no kiss part, but I'm quite confused that I don't even see them do the touching like a real couple would do -- no hugs, no pats, not even hand casually put on each other's shoulder or small of the back -- that's just not feeling right. Okay so they don't do any of these in public, but that scene where they two are sitting at the couch? That's at their own home! And they're sitting half an arm's length to each other! It's just so totally off especially with the topic they're talking. Anyway you can maybe, *maybe* put it for the reason of that "internal homophobia" they're talking about, but I just really having a hard time to buy that.Anyhow, Steven and Danny are HOT. Period. Got cute little scenes too, if only that they could make the feeling of lovers better.

This movie is very, very lightweight. It's like cotton candy, really sweet going down and afterwords you realize you've just eaten, like nothing!I liked this movie because it was lively, charming and it showed how pretty New York City can be. I'm also a sucker for beautiful men, and boy, is Greg Lauren a real hottie! I watched the movie two times because of this extremely, extremely, handsome actor!I won't go into the plot, I think most of you viewers already know what the plot is. The plot is very funny and the actors are great! There is this one actor, who is a regular on the TV show "Frasier" who is such a standout here! He alone is worth renting and watching this movie! This guy was hilarious training all these mafia tough guys to act like gay waiters! The scenes where the mobsters are learning how to act gay are incredibly funny! The only thing I have to complain about the movie is that it does not show Steven and Danny being physical with each other. They never kiss in this movie and only hold hands once. But what does come across is Danny and Steven's obvious affection for each other. This is a couple who is very in love and very content with each other. Towards the end of the movie, there is a sweet little dialogue between Steven and Danny. I was so hoping they could at least have one final kiss before the movie was over, but that didn't happen.This movie is a really nice movie to rent if you are in the mood for comedy, sweetness and lightness!And definitely if you want to see two very sexy looking men in tuxedos!I give this movie a C+!