Breakfast with Scot (2007)

Strong and Moving!

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

At its heart, Breakfast With Scot is a story about acceptance and being true to who you are. This is one of those feel-good movies that I could watch again and again (and I do!). There were a couple moments where it fell a little short and I feel like they could have done more (in a couple of the speeches, etc.) but the point still gets across. Noah Bernett (Scot) does a great job portraying the campy, ambiguously gay tween who is struggling with the recent loss of his mother and navigating the confusing waters of what is and is not considered "acceptable" in society. Helping or hindering is one of his "temporary caregivers" (Eric) played by the charmingly adorable Tom Cavanagh. Cavanagh expertly plays the quick-witted, fast-talking, "straight"- laced, no-nonsense former NHL enforcer who believes that his private life is exactly that. Of course however, Scot comes along and turns life as Eric and his partner Sam (Ben Shenkman) knew it upside down and Scot ends up teaching the grown ups a life lesson or two. The "gayest" thing about this movie is Scot who happens to have a preference for wearing his mother's makeup and jewelry, but aside from that it's nothing for anyone to truly get uncomfortable over if that's a worry you might have about either watching it yourself or with someone else. There are a few curse words here and there, but aside from that, pretty clean fun. If you love a good Indie film or are just looking for something in the LGBT category to watch, I would definitely recommend Breakfast With Scot. It's sweet and endearing.

They're still hard to find, aren't they? Well, you've found one.When the adults are messed up, and the kid needs them to get their act together, and being gay/coming out isn't just about you... Um, it's almost like real life. Wow. The adults in this movie definitely make all the right mistakes.Aesthetically, the film is great, but if you're wanting to find (more) safe ways to talk about queer family issues with your child, that's not your primary concern. And, actually, you can watch this one with a child of almost any age, and if you're kid is like my eight-year-old, there will be plenty of things to discuss.Enjoy.

I had never heard of the movie at all before seeing it - saw it from my movie channel...As soon as I saw the Toronto Maple Leafs, I was set up to be disappointed, but am glad I perservered. Hate to say it as a Canadian myself, but Canadian-made movies do not inspire the best expectations.I am SO happy about having seen Breakfast with Scot. I just loved the whole idea that the gay couple was worried about the kid being "too gay".Just because I haven't seen a kid like Scot, doesn't mean they aren't out there, however, that was the only part that seemed a little far-fetched to me. Everything else seemed like that's the way it would happen given that circumstance... The acting was fantastic and the plot itself was just so unique and refreshing.And, of course, having watched it with zero information, I had no idea there was any kind of gay theme whatsoever until the plot revealed itself. This movie is not about being gay - it is about relationships. The 'gay' part of this movie should hold no bearing on whether to see it or not. I am not gay and I LOVED it. I bought a copy. In fact, I bought two copies and gave one to friends of mine that I felt might be not open-minded enough to see it on my simple recommendation. They enjoyed it too.Everyone should see this movie. You will laugh out loud!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: Best LGBT genre movie in the past few years..., Sep 21 2008 By Joe E. Mcparland "cojoeman" (Windsor, Canada) - See all my reviewsAs a long time collector of contemporary LGBT genre movies, I rate Breakfast With Scott at the top of my list. I have practically worn out my DVD copy! This movie was screened as a special selection in the 2007 Windsor International Film Festival. The sold out house gave the movie a deserving five minute standing ovation at its conclusion. Aside from the wonderful message of tolerance, acceptance and adaptability, this gem of a movie will have you - as it had me - in tears of laughter and tears of sorrow. Laurie Lynd's direction of Tom Cavanaugh, Ben Shenkman and,of course,show-stealer - Noah Bernett, is nothing less than magical. I could not agree more with the Globe and Mail's DVD cover endorsement of the movie,"Absolutely Fabulous!"