How to Go Out on a Date in Queens (2006)

This is a wonderful movie to watch on a date! Directed and produced by Michelle Danner (the renowned acting coach at Edgemar who also stars in this as a sex-crazed eccentric), How to Go out on a Date in Queens perfectly blends comedy, romance, drama and features an interesting ensemble of character actors. Interestingly, Jason Alexander has the least comedic role out of the cast as a gambler in trouble for owing money. He is always great though in everything he does. Christine Dunford is hilarious as his lover who will do anything to help him out and be with him. Ron Perlman has a small role as the gambler hunting down Jason Alexander's character. Stan (played by Brian Drillinger) narrates the beginning of the film and sets the tone with his New Yorker accent as the dating expert with very specific rules. Right after the narration, he is seen advising his widowed friend, Artie (played by the handsome Rob Estes), on what to do on a date since he hasn't dated for many years. Artie is a nice blue collar worker who is broken-hearted over his dead wife. He isn't familiar with the game playing and bullshitting of the dating world that Stan encourages. Stan sets him up on a date with Laura (Michelle Danner) while on a double-date with his girlfriend (played by the adorable Kimberly Williams-Paisley). Hilarity then ensues on this "worst date ever" while other side stories are interspersed throughout. Michelle Danner is a riot in this! I couldn't stop laughing when she hits on Artie! I loved the music, the story and the acting. How to Go out on a Date in Queens is quite a charming little film.

What a delightful movie. I laughed, I cried, and I recommended it to all of my friends. It reminded me of MOONSTRUCK. The directing was spot on, and Michelle Danner did an excellent job weaving an emotionally enticing story that really focused on the relationships between the characters. I was equally impressed with the acting and thought that this was a great role for Jason Alexander. Rob Estes and Brian Drillinger were also great additions to the cast and I found them both really entertaining. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone out there looking for a great film to discover.

Wow! I'm kicking myself for just now seeing this film. It was delightful! I just watched it with my boyfriend. We couldn't stop laughing. The acting was superb! I ADORE Jason Alexander and all of the characters he brings to life on screen. This film is another great credit to add to him resume.It is a breath of fresh air to see a movie of this caliber. It is well written and dynamically directed. Kudos to Michelle Dannon for being a triple threat. As a producer, directer, and actor she proves that women can take over Hollywood. I tip my to her. This is sure to be a classic. I highly recommend you see it.

I am also one of those who bought the movie because of Jason Alexander, as I was curious how he would develop his career.I found the movie full of clichés, the man crying about his lost wife etc., not very realistic.I was not able to see the connection between the former man with Alexander's story about money. What was the connection? And besides, I wasn't sure why Jason had to gain so much weight and grow a beard for this role. Do you know? I have to write another two lines to submit this comment.Well, I have done this by now.