It’s Pat: The Movie Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A person annoys everyone by not revealing their gender, and someone gets way too invested in finding out.

🍿 It’s Pat: The Movie: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Pat’s Introduction and Lifestyle

Pat Riley, portrayed as an androgynous and somewhat abrasive character, navigates daily life, engaging in various activities and interactions while consistently evading direct questions about their gender. Pat’s ambiguous presentation becomes a source of both humor and frustration for those around them. This sets the stage for the comedic conflicts and situations that define the movie’s plot. The humor derives from Pat’s obliviousness to the chaos they create, and the reactions of others trying to categorize them.

Romance with Chris

Pat meets and falls in love with Chris, another individual of indeterminate gender. Their relationship becomes central to the story, highlighting the challenges and absurdities that arise from two people with similarly ambiguous identities trying to navigate a romantic connection. The film explores themes of identity and acceptance through their unique relationship dynamic. The comedy is derived not only from the gender ambiguity but also from Pat’s general inability to be a good partner.

Kyle’s Obsession

Kyle, Pat’s neighbor, develops an obsessive fascination with Pat, driven by his desperate desire to uncover Pat’s true gender. He resorts to increasingly outlandish schemes and covert operations to try and solve the mystery, adding a layer of farcical suspense to the narrative. Kyle’s antics serve as a satirical commentary on societal fixations with gender identity and the lengths people will go to in order to categorize others. His descent into madness over the question of Pat’s gender provides much of the film’s humor.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Pat (Julia Sweeney): An obnoxious androgynous busybody whose gender is the subject of constant speculation and humor.
• Chris (Dave Foley): Pat’s equally androgynous and sensitive love interest, whose gender is also never explicitly revealed.
• Kyle (Charles Rocket): Pat’s neighbor who becomes increasingly obsessed with discovering Pat’s true gender.
• Kathy (Kathy Griffin): A radio show host who provides commentary on Pat’s life and the mystery surrounding them.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Pat: “You know what I really hate? Senseless evil.” – Pat’s often-repeated catchphrase, used in various inappropriate situations.
• Kyle: “I just want to know! What are you?!” – Kyle’s obsessive question, driven by his desperate need to determine Pat’s gender.
• Kathy: “Pat’s got a very unique look. Androgynous, yet strangely attractive.” – Kathy’s observation on Pat’s ambiguous appearance.

💰Box Office

• Budget: £8,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $60,822
• Worldwide Gross: $60,822

💥 It’s Pat: The Movie Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, so ‘It’s Pat’ is… something. I remember seeing the SNL sketches and finding them mildly amusing. But a whole movie? It just didn’t work for me. Pat is so relentlessly annoying and the joke gets old fast. I felt bad for Dave Foley being stuck in that wig.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of Julia Sweeney and the original ‘It’s Pat’ sketches from Saturday Night Live.”
  • “Viewers interested in cult classic films known for their campy or bizarre humor.”
  • “Those interested in films that explore themes of gender ambiguity and identity, even if in a satirical manner.”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Crude humor and suggestive content related to gender ambiguity.”
  • “Some scenes may be considered offensive due to outdated stereotypes.”
  • “Obsessive behavior and stalking themes might be unsettling for some viewers.”

Professional Reviews

• Rotten Tomatoes: “A one-joke premise stretched thin and ultimately unfunny, ‘It’s Pat: The Movie’ fails to translate the sketch’s brief appeal to the big screen. The jokes are repetitive, and the characters are annoying. The movie feels like a waste of talent and time.
• IndieWire: “‘Saturday Night Live’ Has a Rough Track Record of Turning Sketches Into Movies. The Pat character is immediately portrayed as boorish, intrusive, insensitive, and a host of other undesirable characteristics.

Audience Reactions

Some find the film a misunderstood satire.: A few viewers appreciate the movie’s attempt to tackle gender ambiguity and challenge societal norms.

There is some appreciation for Charles Rocket’s performance as Kyle.: Charles Rocket is memorable as the obsessed neighbor

Overall Consensus: Largely considered a terrible film that fails to translate the original SNL sketch’s premise into a satisfying movie experience.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Quentin Tarantino, a friend of Julia Sweeney, provided uncredited script doctoring, adding some of the film’s darker and more absurd elements.”
• “The movie’s failure at the box office led to a period where Julia Sweeney struggled to find acting roles, as she became somewhat associated with the film’s negative reception.”
• “The film was conceived as a satire of societal fixations on gender and sexuality, but some critics felt it fell short of its intended message.”

🖥️ How to Watch It’s Pat: The Movie?

It’s Pat: The Movie is available for purchase or rental on various platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Check these streaming services for current availability as part of their subscription offerings. DVD copies may also be available through online retailers like Amazon.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed It’s Pat: The Movie, you might like these similar films:

• Coneheads (1993): Another SNL skit adaptation that struggled to translate to a full-length movie, with similar reliance on a single joke.
• Wayne’s World (1992): A more successful example of an SNL skit turned into a movie, but with a very different style of humor and characters.
• To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995): Explores themes of gender identity and acceptance, though in a more celebratory and less ambiguous manner.

🛒 It’s Pat: The Movie Related Products

• Saturday Night Live: The Best of Pat: A collection of the best ‘It’s Pat’ sketches from Saturday Night Live, offering a concentrated dose of the character’s original appeal. Great for those who want a quick laugh without the full movie commitment.
• Julia Sweeney: God Said Ha!: Julia Sweeney’s autobiographical one-woman show. ‘God Said Ha!’ is a hilarious and moving account of Julia Sweeney’s experiences.
• Kids in the Hall: Complete Series: All the episodes of the Kids in the Hall show
• SNL The Best of Phil Hartman: A tribute to Phil Hartman and his amazing characters.

🎧 Soundtrack

It’s Pat: The Movie features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “It’s Pat Theme” – performed by Christine Zander, Julia Sweeney, and Cheryl Hardwick
• “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)” – performed by Aerosmith

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

Pat at the Barbershop – Saturday Night Live

Ever wonder where ‘It’s Pat’ came from? This hilarious SNL sketch is the OG, and honestly, it’s way funnier than the movie. Check it out and see the character in its purest, most awkward form!

Top 10 Worst Comedy Movies

So, ‘It’s Pat: The Movie’ isn’t exactly a cinematic masterpiece… or is it? Watch this video and see if you agree with WatchMojo’s ranking of it among the worst comedies ever made. Prepare for some serious laughs (or maybe just facepalms)!

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