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Plainclothes

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A promising undercover agent assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies professional orders when he falls in love with a target.

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Liz Shannon Miller Consequence Plainclothes has its moments, especially in its frank depiction of the awkward position of not-quite-acceptance faced by gay people in the 1990s. Yet it falls just short of greatness. Rated: B- Feb 1, 2025 Full Review Christian Zilko indieWire The kind of experimentation that “Plainclothes” attempts only works when the narrative fundamentals are already firmly in place, and Emmi’s film gets too far ahead of itself in that regard. Rated: C Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Jacob Oller AV Club A cruising tragedy brought to its knees by writer-director Carmen Emmi’s unrelenting stylistic futzing. Rated: C Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Brandon Lewis Geek Vibes Nation Even though it centers on anxiety, Plainclothes is an exceptionally assured film. Carmen Emmi treats his vulnerable characters and their circumstances with the inventive care they deserve while cracking open the complexities of being closeted in the 90s. Rated: 8.5/10 Feb 2, 2025 Full Review Joseph Robinson Fish Jelly Films (YouTube) Blyth and Tovey give heartful performances in this impressive directorial debut. Rated: 4/5 Feb 2, 2025 Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Awards Buzz This is a film full of trauma that also includes heartwarming moments whenever its two superb leads are together. Rated: 8/10 Jan 31, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis A promising undercover agent assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies professional orders when he falls in love with a target.
Director
Carmen Emmi
Producer
Colby Cote, Arthur Landon, Eric Podwall, Vanessa Pantley
Screenwriter
Carmen Emmi
Genre
Crime, Drama, LGBTQ+, Mystery & Thriller, Romance
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 35m