Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999)

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Deuce Bigalow is a less than attractive, down on his luck aquarium cleaner. One day he wrecks the house of a gigolo and needs quick money to repair it. The only way he can make it is to become a gigolo himself, taking on an unusual mix of female clients. He encounters a couple of problems, though. He falls in love with one of his unusual clients, and a sleazy police officer is hot on his trail.

Film Introduction
"Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo" is a 1999 American funny film directed by Mike Mitchell. The movie features Rob Schneider as Deuce Bigalow, a hapless fishtank cleaner who turns into a gigolo in order to repair damages he unintentionally triggered to a house coming from a high-end male escort.

Main Plot
Deuce Bigalow, the main lead character, is a lowly fishtank cleaner with an easy life. However, his life takes an unanticipated turn when he is hired to take care of a high-end gigolo called Antoine Laconte's fishtank. In a series of unfortunate events, Deuce inadvertently ruins Antoine's glamorous apartment or condo and his $6,000 fish.

In desperate need of cash to fix the damage to Antoine's apartment or condo before he returns, Deuce decides to use Antoine's business as a short-lived endeavor. He becomes a male gigolo, using the pseudonym "Bionic Gigolo". Deuce is at initially uneasy with his brand-new kind of work however rapidly heats up to it as he finds he genuinely takes pleasure in making his clients pleased.

The Journey as a Gigolo and Love Interest
Throughout the movie, Deuce fulfills a wide variety of female customers, each with their distinct quirks and fetishes. He carefully browses through these awkward circumstances with humor, self-depreciation, and a strange kind of dignity. Despite how erotic or bizarre the requests get, Deuce prides himself in using companionship instead of sex, setting him apart from the traditional understanding of a gigolo.

In midst of his unusual adventures, Deuce meets Kate, a lovely woman with a leg prosthesis. An authentic bond and friendship quickly form, and he ultimately succumbs to her. Their relationship establishes, offering a soft-hearted subplot to Deuce's irritable professional life.

Conclusion and Resolution
When Antoine returns, he finds the damages to his house and Deuce's gigolo activities. Antoine now has Deuce's client list and means to utilize it to blackmail Deuce. The climax unfolds with a court scene where customers affirm against Deuce. However rather of exposing Deuce's profiteering, they each testify to how he made them feel excellent about themselves. After hearing the testaments, the judge dismisses the case.

In the end, Deuce admits his love for Kate and tells her he would do it all once again if it indicated he would meet her. They embrace, marking a sweet ending to Deuce's troubled journey as a male gigolo.

Vital Reception and Influence
"Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo" was an industrial success, generating over $92 million around the world; nevertheless, it got combined reviews from critics. Regardless of its normally crass humor and over-the-top comical scenarios, the film likewise heralds a message of self-acceptance and the significance of making others feel good about themselves.

The film's appeal resulted in the creation of a follow up, "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo", released in 2005. In spite of its dull vital reception, the initial movie has actually left a lasting mark in the American comedy category for its distinct take on the gigolo occupation and Rob Schneider's efficiency.

Top Cast

  • Rob Schneider (small)
    Rob Schneider
    Deuce Bigalow
  • William Forsythe (small)
    William Forsythe
    Det. Chuck Fowler
  • Eddie Griffin (small)
    Eddie Griffin
    Tiberius Jefferson "T.J." Hicks
  • Arija Bareikis (small)
    Arija Bareikis
    Kate
  • Oded Fehr (small)
    Oded Fehr
    Antoine Laconte
  • Gail O'Grady (small)
    Gail O'Grady
    Claire
  • Richard Riehle (small)
    Richard Riehle
    Bob Bigalow
  • Jacqueline Obradors (small)
    Jacqueline Obradors
    Elaine Fowler
  • Big Boy (small)
    Big Boy
    Fluisa
  • Amy Poehler (small)
    Amy Poehler
    Ruth
  • Dina Platias
    Bergita