Happy, Texas (1999)
9/10
Very funny and very emotional
20 August 2010
Warning: Spoilers
Normally I would not be a fan of movies that are romantic comedies about "gays" (hidden heterosexuals), and definitely not ones taking place in Texas.

Well, this movie is an exception. The plot has as much influence on this rating, as does playing their characters by William H. Macy, Ron Perlman, Steve Zahn, and Jeremy Northam.

Recall watching another "gay comedy" movie, "Birdcage"; situation was much different, yet no less entertaining.

I think "Happy, Texas" is at the same, highest quality movie level as "Birdcage" is, making you laugh, making you think, making you feel. Personally I am a heterosexual, but open-minded one, and I can put myself in shoes of most male-played characters and try to imagine what they feel. I deeply admire William H. Macy and Ron Perlman ("The Hellboy") for their willingness to extend their acting portfolio.

"There is an officer inside. What are we gonna do?" "Admire him, son. He's one big d*cked cop"

Not the kind of action you would expect in Texas. It's much more hilarious than watching ex-prez George Bush Jr fall down from a Segway. It takes a "special" talent to fall down from a Segway. It takes a genius to make a movie like this one.
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