Give or Take

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Give or Take

2022,

1h 38m,

Comedy/

Drama/

LGBTQ+

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11 Reviews

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11 Reviews

88%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

Martin's (Jamie Effros) a pragmatist who's checked the boxes of an acceptable life yet feels disconnected, especially from his father, Kenneth, a distant man Martin could never figure out. Their relationship got more complicated when Kenneth came out after his wife died. For the first time, he was able to live openly and honestly as a gay man. He found love with a younger man, his lawn guy, Ted (Norbert Leo Butz), and they'd been living together in Ken's house on Cape Cod ever since. When Kenneth dies, Martin goes home to sell the house while sharing it with Ted. Grieving, they circle each other, butt heads, and negotiate how to remember the different man they both loved, and the significance of what he left behind.

Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Mar 10, 2022

3/4

It’s a real find that celebrates caring people coming together rather than being torn apart by their differences.

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Feb 10, 2022

There are enough relatable dynamics and situations here, as well as a few decent chuckles, to keep us invested in the film’s at times familiar if not always predictable journey.

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Steve Davis

Austin Chronicle

Oct 3, 2020

The denouement is predictably optimistic, involving a canoe and a box of ashes, but there are just enough authentic moments of one-on-one connections and provincial preciousness in Give or Take to appreciate its unassuming generosity.

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David Reddish

Queerty

Mar 13, 2022

3/4

Give or Take offers some big laughs and touching moments thanks in large part to a thoughtful script by Efros and Riccio, and to a terrific supporting performance from Butz. Its a delightful character drama and showcase for the cast.

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Feb 17, 2022

3.5/5

Director Paul Riccio keeps the tone sunny and light while allowing the depth of meaning to emerge organically.

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Feb 11, 2022

8.5834825061/10

A warm, wise and genuinely heartfelt emotional journey.

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Synopsis

Martin's (Jamie Effros) a pragmatist who's checked the boxes of an acceptable life yet feels disconnected, especially from his father, Kenneth, a distant man Martin could never figure out. Their relationship got more complicated when Kenneth came out after his wife died. For the first time, he was able to live openly and honestly as a gay man. He found love with a younger man, his lawn guy, Ted (Norbert Leo Butz), and they'd been living together in Ken's house on Cape Cod ever since. When Kenneth dies, Martin goes home to sell the house while sharing it with Ted. Grieving, they circle each other, butt heads, and negotiate how to remember the different man they both loved, and the significance of what he left behind.

Director: Paul Riccio
Producer: Jamie Effros, David Kuhn, Angela Malley, Kevin Matusow, Paul Riccio
Screenwriter: Paul Riccio, Jamie Effros
Distributor: Breaking Glass Pictures
Production Co: Give or Take Film, Two Hands Entertainment, Fligsnap Films, Traveling Picture Show Company (TPSC), None Trick Pony
Genre: Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 11, 2022, Limited
Runtime: 1h 38m

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