The film is a true romance but finds its strength in Eichner’s fresh sense of wit and play. And, as the rom-com title declares, the two relentlessly fall in and out of love in whims of comedy. As Bobby mounts preparations to open the first LGBTQ museum in New York, he meets and falls in love with the more masculine, muscly estate attorney Aaron, played by Luke Macfarlane. The film centers around Bobby Lieber, a queer history podcast host played by screenwriter Billy Eichner. Pundits and commentators alike have theorized on the shortcomings of the film, with creator Billy Eichner himself blaming that proverbial “homophobic weirdo.” So who’s to blame for this tragedy of queer media? The answer may be just about everyone.įor those of you asking why a mainstream gay rom-com would be titled “Bros,” some context may be helpful. “Bros” (2022) opened to a deeply underwhelming $4.8 million at the box office, cementing its fate as a failure in the public eye. It’s a crushing sight to see the first major-studio gay rom-com flop so publicly.

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