“Bros” brings the romantic comedy back to theaters with a solid same-sex twist, which is entirely the point.

In the age of at-home streaming services, both regular comedies and romantic comedies simply don’t play in traditional movie theaters anymore, at least not very often. So the new romcom “Bros” is unique in that regard already. It’s also the first same-sex romantic comedy from a major motion picture studio, and that works in its favor as well.

“Bros” works as a traditional romantic comedy, and then adds another layer to the production by having a lot to say about the uniqueness of gay relationships between two men.

Comedian Billy Eichner co-wrote “Bros” and stars as acerbic single man Bobby, who is openly gay and has confidently resigned himself to never finding or believing in love — until he meets the musclebound Aaron at a club, who plays his gayness close to the vest. The two seem pretty mismatched, but that’s usually how romcoms work.

First of all, “Bros” is a really funny movie that works as a straight-forward romantic comedy. It hits all the right beats, follows all the right notes, and comes together nicely in the end. If you’re a fan of romcoms, then “Bros” delivers exactly what you’d want.

I’m a longtime fan of Eichner, and he does a great job stepping into the role of romantic leading man. He and actor Luke Macfarlane, who has a long resume filled with Hallmark movies, have great chemistry as the leading couple and play off each other nicely. You understand when they’re upset, when they’re head-over-heels and why they make the decisions they make.

This is a solid, funny romance story about two likable leads who work well together. That’s a good romcom, right there.

Second of all, “Bros” also has the added element of being a same-sex romcom, which is not something audiences see a lot of in theaters. Usually, same-sex romances are tragedies or dramas, and they rarely star two men in love.

So “Bros” works as an exploration of the uniqueness of gay relationships, how they have their own foibles and back-and-forth nature. The movie also explores the history of gay relationships and stresses the importance of making movies like “Bros.” It’s clear that Eichner knew this was his time to make his point, and he does a great job with it.

“Bros” is an entertaining film on every level it tries to hit. It’s an entertaining, funny and love-filled romantic comedy, and it also does a good job of exploring gay relationships in the modern day. It’s a good film, and I hope people actually watch it.

“Bros” is only available to watch in theaters and is not yet streaming at home.

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