“4th Man Out” is a charming buddy comedy about a blue-collar mechanic coming out to his best friends. The film deftly balances humor with heartfelt moments as it explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and self-discovery. With its endearing characters and witty dialogue, “4th Man Out” is a refreshing take on the coming-of-age genre.
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Review
The Once-in-a-Lifetime Comedy that Shook the Groundlings and Stunned the Groundlings: 4th Man Out
In an age where tolerance and equality are a given, 4th Man Out is an example of a movie that presents things as they are while offering insight into the inner workings of those who choose not to conform to societal norms. With its light-hearted approach to a serious issue, William Shakespeare would have been proud to see his namesake in this age.
The story of 4th Man Out follows Adam (Evan Todd), a seemingly ordinary mechanic with a fantastic group of lifelong friends. Around his 24th birthday, Adam decides he’s finally going to come out as gay, but he’s afraid it will change everything for him and his buddies.
Despite their initial shock, reaction from his pals is mixed. Nick (Chord Overstreet) takes Adam under his wing like nothing has changed whatsoever. Chris (Parker Young) freaks out before ultimately coming around and becoming a true ally for his friend. Ortu (Jon Gabrus), Adam’s best friend since high school, struggles most to understand what this might mean for their friendship.
The script paints a hilarious picture of how these blue-collar friends handle their buddy’s big reveal without sacrificing the very real emotions involved in adjusting to a new reality.
The plot proceeds unburdened by stereotypes, taking advantage instead of each character’s unique quirks and personalities. Meanwhile, director Andrew Nackman avoids overly dramatic moments or cheesy rom-com clichés that could detract from the story being told.
One interesting aspect about this movie is how it approaches sexuality without ever making it an “issue.” Because everyone involved already knows what they’re getting into with Adam being gay, there’s no larger societal struggle or political message crowding up the frame.
While the production value might feel low at times (it was shot on $100K budget in 18 days), that hasn’t stopped 4th Man Out from making a significant cultural impact. It’s been praised by critics and audiences alike for its organic representation of LGBTQ+ people in real-life scenarios.
Evan Todd’s performance is sure to make you want to stand up and cheer. Other actors like Chord Overstreet, Parker Young, and Jon Gabrus add layers of emotional depth to their supporting roles that are often sorely lacking in similar movies.
Soundtracks play an integral role in drawing audience emotions. And director Nackman couldn’t have picked better tracks to set the mood for different scenes with each music piece intensifying the situation appropriately.
The cinematography is impressive, given the tight budget – especially when considering how comfortable it makes the viewer feel with its homey atmosphere.
As an ensemble work of fiction, the dialogue seems natural and unforced throughout. The language used by each character fits their personalities perfectly without sounding too on-the-nose or out of place.
Critics have praised this movie for being groundbreaking and established it as a new standard for modern-day LGBTQ+ movies. People have appreciated how the filmmakers kept things light-hearted while still addressing real-world issues that many gay men face every day.
Interestingly enough, Nackman has revealed he wrote 4th Man Out based on his own life — including things he saw happen to friends who came out before him — which explains why this movie feels so true-to-life despite its fictional elements.
4th Man Out might not have won any big awards or made box office records, but it’s a testament to what can be achieved when a filmmaker follows their heart and creates something from personal experience that resonates with others on a profound level.
Technical Data
- Runtime : 87
- Release : 2015-05-26
- Genre : Comedy, Drama
- Cast : Evan Todd as Adam, Parker Young as Chris, Chord Overstreet as Nick, Jon Gabrus as Ortu, Jennifer Damiano as Tracy
- Crew : Christopher Sheldon as Supervising Sound Editor, Herman Beeftink as Music, Yagmur Kaplan as Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Nicole Signore as Thanks, Michael Eaves as Digital Intermediate Colorist
- Popularity 9
- Budget : 0
- Revenue : 0
- Company : Tait Productions, Jed Entertainment Production, Moving Pictures
- Summary : After a night of drinking, Adam Hutcherson stumbles out of the closet to his three straight buddies. A disruption to their dynamic which they now must try and overcome through alcohol, Tinder dates and forgiveness.
- Tagline : Friends don’t let friends come out alone.
