Jeffrey

Directed by Christopher Ashley

A touching romantic comedy about a thirty-something gay actor/waiter, who decides to become celibate as the AIDS crisis makes intimacy seem too risky. He searches for love in a new way.
Jeffrey turns fear of AIDS into a romantic comedy without pretending that fear is trivial. The tone occasionally lurches between farce and sincerity, but Steven Weber makes an engaging lead and Patrick Stewart is terrific in support. Beneath the broad jokes is a warm argument for choosing love even when love feels frightening.

Jeffrey

Directed by Christopher Ashley

A touching romantic comedy about a thirty-something gay actor/waiter, who decides to become celibate as the AIDS crisis makes intimacy seem too risky. He searches for love in a new way.

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Jeffrey turns fear of AIDS into a romantic comedy without pretending that fear is trivial. The tone occasionally lurches between farce and sincerity, but Steven Weber makes an engaging lead and Patrick Stewart is terrific in support. Beneath the broad jokes is a warm argument for choosing love even when love feels frightening.