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Summary: Great movie to watch with somebody special!
Review: I rented this movie to see if I wanted to buy it. I came to the conclusion that is is a must see for everybody who has loved, and lost. There were a lot of great scenes showing the early gay rights movement, that were very nostalgic and fun to watch. I enjoyed the progression of the movie, less the bad wigs.The only thing I did not enjoy about the movie was the lack of detail about the actual trip. They spent more time on the back story than they did the trip, for which the movie was named. However, there is a very funny striptease scene to watch for. If you enjoyed this movie I wold also recommend a film called "Get Real," same theme different settings and plot. If you enjoy movies with this theme, I recommend both movies to you.
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Summary: Are we this desperate?????
Review: My partner and I just finished watching the last 30 minutes of this horrible movie in FFW. We enjoyed the first 30/45 minutes as much as watching a made for TV movie. There are very few gay movies that are really worth watching, that when you come across something this mediocre you decide to sit back and try to enjoy the remaining minutes in the hopes that the writing and acting will improve. After the big break-up, however, this one just fell apart. It seemed that the writer and director did not know what they were trying to accomplish: was this a tender love story or a pilot for a wild and crazy sitcom told in very broad brush strokes? Unfortunately, it turned out to be the latter. And of course they had to tack on the requisite predictable ending. Are gay men (and other fans of gay movies) this desperate that drivle like this has to be tolerated? I think there are much better movies worth spending your time on. Don't even bother renting, much less buying, this mistake. And please, don't even try comparing this to Thelma and Louise.
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Summary: BEST HOMOSEXUAL FILM OF 2003
Review: The lead actors (Sullivan and Braun) give outstanding performances and explode with chemistry on screen. Their talent shows them capable of not only drama but also comedy with great timing. Definitely leading men material and we will definitely see more of them on the big screen. The great performances do not stop with these two alone. Jill St. John who plays Mary, the ex Las Vegas Showgirl and hip mother, returns to her first role on the big screen since 1992 and nails an untouchable performance showing great comedic range and makes the audience glad to see her back on the screen. Sirena Irwin and Alexis Arquette also give memorable performances. I love it when a cast not only works hard to achieve a great performance but work together as an ensemble to help each other's performance. It clearly shows in this film the actors performances are giving and supportive of each other. The Trip not only entertains but also provides a history lesson/refresher. Swain has combined some footage and dialogue that takes you back to one of the most turbulent times in homosexual history. Swain has delivered a great package of script, actors and direction for his debut.At the start of this winning indie drama set in '73, budding journalist Alan Oakley (Larry Sullivan) is still clinging to his het-Republican identity by penning The Straight Truth, an indictment of homosexuality--although Tommy Ballenger (Steve Braun) eventually helps him realize the folly of such denial. First-time writer-director Miles Swain demonstrates a keen sensitivity to the subtleties of developing relationships, and his pacing is lively.
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Summary: The Trip
Review: One of the most outstanding movies I saw this year. It is real and it is touching. It is the real hypocritical world today.
Another good movie is The Man I Love. Similar in characters
also entertaining and touching.
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Summary: Don't Bother
Review: I have no clue what kind of acid trip the previous reviewers were on, but this is anything but a good movie. Bad acting, terrible wigs & costumes & a totally unbelieveable plot all point to a very bad movie. Don't waste your money.
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Summary: A gay "Thelma & Louise" / "Love Story"
Review: 19 year old Tommy meets 24 year old writer Alan at a party in 1973. There is a definite "spark" of interest between the two, and Tommy gives Alan his number so he can "interview" him for an upcoming book. When Alan calls and invites him for dinner, Tommy is surprised to meet Alan's lover Beverly, a ditzy hippie, and to find out that Alan is a Republican and staunch Nixon supporter. Tommy wisecracks his way through what would otherwise be a really tedious evening. (Tommy: "So what do you two have planned on the menu, a menage-a-trois?" Beverly: "No, Alan hates French food.") In time, Beverly breaks up with Alan. and the spark between him and Tommy eventually ignites (after some funny false starts) and they become a couple. Fast forward to four years later, as Anita Bryant launches her anti-gay campaign, and the couple is still going strong, until a rich older man, Peter, who was attracted to Alan, tries to drive a wedge between them by resurrecting an anti-gay book which Alan had written in his closeted Republican days. Alan is afraid to tell Tommy about it, but it eventually is revealed, and results in Tommy moving out. The film moves ahead again to 1985, when Alan has turned into a prominent gay activist in the Los Angeles area, and living with Peter, who was conveniently nearby to console him after the breakup (Alan remains in the dark about how Peter orchestrated it). Beverly (Alan's ex) reappears to convince Alan to going back to Tommy, who is living in Mexico, but Alan fights his urge to do so. When they finally do reunite, 12 years after they first got together, they have a rather eventful "road trip" driving back to the US. This independent film is a low budget masterpiece. The cinematography, writing/direction (Miles Swain, who says he based it on an "urban legend"), makeup (the characters actually seem to age over the 12 years), music (lots of period music from the 70's and '80s will have you singing along, with news photos of gay demonstrations added), and the acting is all first rate. Special kudos to Jill St John as Alan's mother, who steals the show (and other things), Sirena Irwin as Beverly, and the two leads, Larry Sullivan (Alan) and Steve Braun (Tommy). Alexis Arguette plays the stereotypical queeny...friend, and Julie Brown ("Earth Girls Are Easy") as a [sleazy] lesbian receptionist. David Mixner, a gay activist, appears as himself. Only negative I can bring up is some contrived dialogue toward the end. The film covers serious subject matter in a realistic and emotional way, but never loses the good humor that is part of life, including under adversity. The film is a "keeper" for my personal library, and I believe you'll agree. Nominated for several awards at GLBT film festivals nationwide. Get the DVD if you can, as it has deleted scenes and bloopers which are interesting. The film's website (very impressive, but requires FLASH): http://thetrip-themovie.com/
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Summary: Excellent love story that's moving and loads of fun
Review: The film, "The Trip", is a wonderfully told love story with a sense of humor, that just about anyone who has ever been in love can relate to. The story itself is fairly basic; the struggle with coming to terms with ones sexuality, first love, and how life can change us. However, it is how the story is presented with a balance of diverse characters, entertaining dialogue and timeless themes of love and emotion that make the film extremely entertaining. The characters are well written for their roles in the story, nicely developed and represented. Gay or straight, just about everyone can relate to this film on one level or another. The witty dialogue keeps the films' pace brisk and fun to follow. But, the gem of this film is its comedic presentation of the period in which the story takes place (70's and 80's). From the clothes to the hairstyles, the film gives us a hilarious reminder of the way we were. Everything about this film is just the way it should be; an intriguing story woven together with outstanding acting and masterful direction. Jill ST. John, who plays "Mary" has never been better. She plays a great character and it's obvious she's having a good time. This film will be a part of my DVD library for years to come and I anxiously await Miles Swain's next film!
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Summary: EXCELLENT MOVIE-FUN AND ENTERTAINING
Review: I don't usually enjoy films of this genre but I was deeply moved and entertained by "The Trip" Well written, well acted, funny and moving.This is a love story between opposites who meet in the early 70's. Flash forward to the late 70's and this once happy couple are in a crisis when someone's past comes back to haunt them. Flash forward to the mid 80's and the couple are reunited on a road trip where they find the time to reconcile and heal old wounds. The cast features 70's icon and former Bond girl Jill ST. John (in her best role ever)Julie Brown, Alexis Arquette, and a cast of familar faces from movies and TV. The film brilliantly balances historical elements from the 70's/80's with comedy/drama/action/adventure in a 90 min. movie. This is truly a classic film and everyone should see it. FUN BONUS IN THE FILM: Clip of Anita Bryant getting a pie in the face from an activist, a very sexy and funny strip-tease in the middle of the road, and news clips of important events from the time period.
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Summary: Hilarious and Tragic - A True Gem Of A Film!
Review: There is nothing like accidentally discovering a film and falling in love with it. "The Trip" is a typical coming of age story of two young men (one gay - one on the edge) that follows their journey over two decades. Starting in the early 1970's, every scene is true to the period and the dialogue is clever and witty without ever being pretentious or contrived. The acting is excellent and the main characters are all likable - even when they screw up. Director Miles Swain keeps the story tight with constant flashes of news clips as footnotes to the development of the two buddies relationship. The latter half in the 1980's is also dead-on in its' portrayal of gay life and we see the two main characters grow with each passing world event. At times hilariously funny and others, painfully heartbreaking, "The Trip" is a true balance of hilarity and tragedy that will move anyone.
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Summary: The Trip
Review: I did not like this movie because there were no love scenes (sex) between the the two main chracters.
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