When I found out what this was going to be about, I decided to give it a chance, since it was on television. This deals with a gay man who doesn't think his Muslim mother will approve of his... lifestyle. This is a great idea for a subject to explore, something that definitely has not been done to death. However, with how flat the material is, and how lackluster the delivery is, you'd think that it had. The main problem here, plain and simple, is that this is not funny. With one or two exceptions that are certainly not worth sitting through 90 minutes of poor attempts at humor, every joke and gag fails utterly and embarrassingly. My exposure to Cary Grant is quite limited, but I would say that MacLachlan's impression of him is a tad over the top, if largely accurate. I like him, and he is enjoyable to watch. Trust me, I have no agenda against this, or anything in it. I merely did not laugh at any point of this, and only a few things came off as clever, and I consider myself to be open to most forms of comedy. This is well-made, and the cinematography and editing aren't bad. The plot is fine, though the progression is entirely standard. Acting is nice enough. There is a bit of sexuality and brief strong language in this. I recommend this to those who are interested in the concept of it. 6/10
Review of Touch of Pink
