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After years of relying on the "it's not you, it's me" excuse, a gay man in his late twenties begins to realize that he might really be the one to blame for his failed relationships in this broad comed... read more read more...y. Based on a serialized comic strip of the same name, The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green stars Daniel Letterle as the title character, a flighty serial monogamist for whom no boyfriend is quite "the one." When he dumps his current near-perfect squeeze, the recently out baseball player Kyle (Diego Serrano), his friends begin to worry -- even more so when he takes up with a rebound boyfriend, the moronic party boy Punch (Dean Shelton). But when one of Ethan's exes, Leo (David Monahan), announces his plans for a commitment ceremony, Ethan has to face his unrequited feelings and figure out what he really wants. Family Ties matriarch Meredith Baxter co-stars as Ethan's mince-no-words wedding-planner mom. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 28 min.

Directed by: George Bamber

Release Date: June 16, 2006

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DVD Release Date: October 10, 2006

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  • October 20, 2006
    Started off great and than unfortunately drifted into slapstick comedy with few truly good moments. I was entertained throughout most of it, therefore I reluctantly give it 3 stars. BUT don't expect much: the plot is predictable, the acting mediocre at best, the comedy is mostly ... read moreslapstick - entertainment, not great cinema.
  • April 13, 2010
    This film was pretty fast paced, funny, and still managed to be warm hearted. The protagonist was played by Daniel Letterle, a very cute, talented young actor. It was great to see Meredith Baxter, Richard Riehle, and Joel Brooks do a fun, light hearted comedy. The real star, i... read moren my mind, was the super cute Dean Shelton as Punch, the fast talking "popular" smartass. It's worth the rental, and it made me smile.
  • March 8, 2009
    "Based on a comic strip" hints that there might not be an "ending", but it is a fun look at trying to find the right relationship. Entertaining.
  • November 15, 2008
    Fun movie. Can't say that there is much substance and sometimes that is ok if the story holds up and it does in this film. I did enjoy the interaction between Ethan and Punch (haven't we all met a Punch at the clubs?). Diego Serrano is absolutely delicious. Yeah, lets play ball!
  • January 13, 2008
    There was a time that my social life seemed to resemble Ethan Green's so the movie definitely struck a cord in me. It was hilariously romantic.
  • September 4, 2007
    This movie is great! I've never seen the comic strip, but I would love to start reading them now. I really felt like I could relate to the character of Ethan b/c his love life is so like mine.
  • July 17, 2007
    I was very surprised at how good this movie was. Atypical of many other gay movies out there. I thought it was refreshing and very entertaining. The Hat Sisters however steal every scene they are in.
  • June 4, 2007
    This was one of those B movies that could have been exceptional if they aimed higher. A cute story, decent acting, but shoddy production values brought the whole thing down...
  • May 22, 2007
    Ethan's social life might be un-fabulous, but he eventually learns to find someone special. Many of the characters are totally relatable, making this movie my personal favorite.
  • April 24, 2007
    Not that great. Since it's a "gay" movie, I was really hoping for the best but this was a let down. Maybe if you already know about the comic strip it's based off of, it would be better. I would not recommend buying this (as I did). If you can rent it, then maybe check it out for... read more yourself. One thing I liked was in the Special Features, if you watch the "Alternate Opening" you will see a scene that wasn't in the movie with Reichen (from The Amazing Race) and his boyfriend at that time (not Lance Bass).

Critic Reviews


Desson Thomson
August 10, 2006
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green can't be accused of false advertising. This adaptation of the underground comic strip is mostly unfabulous. Full Review

Colin Covert
July 27, 2006
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

There's no visual life to it, the humor is lazy and broad, and the players are as two-dimensional as their cartoon origins suggest.

Wesley Morris
July 21, 2006
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe

This feels like a school play that someone has dragged to film school and turned into a final project. Full Review

Bill Stamets
July 14, 2006
Bill Stamets, Chicago Sun-Times

In his directing debut, David Vernon, formerly a first assistant and second assistant director, opts for the look of a cable TV pilot. Full Review

Michael Phillips
July 13, 2006
Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

The film's tone veers from misjudged sincerity to shrill sketch comedy of the broadest stripe. Full Review

Ruthe Stein
June 30, 2006
Ruthe Stein, San Francisco Chronicle

With words streaming out of their mouths instead of into bubbles, Ethan and his gang of past, present and future lovers sound laughingly unbelievable. Full Review

Stephen Williams
June 16, 2006
Stephen Williams, Newsday

There's so much ill-conceived fluff floating about the 'elusive true love' themes that by the finish, Ethan Green hasn't as much substance as a good Looney Tunes. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
June 16, 2006
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

Not un-entertaining, but director George Bamer's debut feature may play better on video.

Mark Olsen
June 16, 2006
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times

Ethan Green may not exactly be fabulous, but it is pleasantly diverting. Full Review

Laura Kern
June 15, 2006
Laura Kern, New York Times

The mostly unfunny -- and unfabulous -- trifle never rises above sitcom level.

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