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Summary: 5 stars is not enough
Review: Ben siverstone gives a superb performance.In fact all the actors were wonderful.Don't rent.Buy it.It already a classic.I hope he does another movie.
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Summary: Good story
Review: Now this is a coming out story about a kid with a backbone. It has a good amount of fun and silliness to keep it light but when it comes down to it, shows how difficult it can be to be different. I watched it in the theater, rented it, and then bought it. I thought it was that good.
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Summary: A funny, moving gay coming-of-age story
Review: "Get Real" is a great gay coming-of-age story. This British film has a screenplay by Patrick Wilde and is directed by Simon Shore. It stars Ben Silverstone as Steven Carter, a teenage schoolboy who's looking for gay love and sex. He's only out of the closet to his friend Linda (played by Charlotte Brittain), who feels like an outsider herself because of her large weight. The film follows Steven as he deals with the joys, pain, and frustration of being a gay youth."Get Real" certainly touches on some controversial issues, such as teenage sexual activity and public "cruising" for sex. But I believe the filmmakers handle these and other issues with intelligence and sensitivity. Stephen is a writer, so the role of the student press is also a factor in the story. Wilde's script has some really engrossing dialogue, and Shore directs his scenes with grace and skill. Classic songs are cleverly used throughout the film to underscore the characters' emotional states. It's the outstanding performances of "Get Real" that really make this film excellent. Silverstone shines in the title role; he brings a rich blend of strength, vulnerability, impishness, and sexual energy to his character. Much of the film rests on his shoulders, and he succeeds totally. Silverstone has great onscreen chemistry with gal pal Brittain, who brings a nice dash of spice to her character. Other strong performances are turned in by Brad Gorton (as the school jock who is the object of Steve's affection) and Jacquetta May (as Steve's mother). "Get Real" is a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining film, but it is also a film which deals with serious sociological issues in a compelling and compassionate way. The film vividly explores the burdens faced by gay youth: homophobic harrassment from classmates, internalized homophobia, etc. But ultimately I found this to be an uplifting and hopeful film. Highly recommended, especially for high school teachers and counselors.
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Summary: Jeez
Review: I reallllllyyyy liked this movie, but damn what a sad ending, I really wish that they would have made it so they could have been together. Even though that isn't such a great representation of real life, It would have made me soooo happy!! Anyway, other than that devastating ending, it was a great movie!
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Summary: Great for the Whole Family
Review: I have just finished watching this film with some friends. I must say this was an impressive and well done film. I agree with the other reviewers; acting was great, writing is excellent, everything is well timed, and it touches on many important gay issues. Let me add that the romantic scenes bewtween the leads were tastefully done and won't embarrass mom and dad. Best friend Linda is hilarious and fits right in the film. Through this film, everyone can see that it's normal to be gay, and that there's a reason those men meet in parks. It's not because they are perverted and sick. As a gay person, I could identify with pretty much every scene, the discomfort dealing with the parents, the longing for a relationship, the need to hide absolutely everything about this part of myself from the world for fear of reprisal. It's all in this wonderfully complete and well organized film. I encourage everyone, regardless of sexual orientation to see this film!
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Summary: Not your everyday teen movie thank God
Review: If your tired of teen movies that make little sense and leave a bad taste in your mouth, then you will love this movie. Get Real is a love story at its core. Steve is just like every other boy his age he wants to get laid, he wants to have fun, and he wants to find someone who understands who he is. He goes looking for love in all the wrong places that is until he meets and falls for the big man on campus and surprise of surprises the big man on campus wants him too. Only there's a catch and you can just imagine what that is. I love this movie because while I was watching it I felt like a fly on the wall. Seeing things I wasn't supposed to see, and listenng to conversations I wasn't meant to hear. Its a delightfull into the hearts and minds of two people who if they'd met maybe five or six years in the future might have had a shot at living happlily ever after. But as it is all they get is this one moment in time, and learn that even though love is powerful and can move moutains, sometimes its not enough.
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Summary: Get Real and Get a Clue
Review: I love this movie. The relationship between Steve and Linda is almost indentical to the one between myself and my best friend. No pun intended, but this movie is very REAL.It is witty,funny, and light--while at the same time being serious and brutally honest. My best friend is much like Steve and this movie helped me to see things from his perspective. If you or someone you know is in a similar situation, watch this movie. You'll get a clue.
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Summary: A must have
Review: This movie is for anyone and everyone who is struggling to come out of the closet and who desires to fell good about themselves. This movie will tug at everyheart string and give you the courage to be who God has made you to be. The most amazing thing about the movie is that you can put yourself in his shoes.
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Summary: I give this movie 5 stars because....
Review: It is one of the FEW coming of age movies about gays that does not make gay people look like [fools].... (That is, no more so than any straight boy who is in the process of coming of age!) Please pardon the pun, but it is REAL. It is much closer to the real life and times and tribulations of growing up gay than any other movie I have ever seen. I can't say it any better than "Steven" did during his award acceptance speech in the movie... It's only LOVE, what is everyone so afraid of?" Touching, witty, tender, sensitive, intelligent, REAL!
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Summary: As real as a movie can get.
Review: This was an excellent and pleasant film to watch. I really enjoyed watching this film because it deals with homosexuality between two young men in which is something that I can relate to.
When you can relate to a film and feel and understand the concepts being dealt with, you know that you have a good film running in front of you. That is how I felt as I watched this movie and I could relate to both the lead characters in the film.
Ben Silverstone as Steven Carter does a fantastic job in delivering his role. The entire film was directed and presented very well. This movie is pleasnt and deals with the subject at hand in a very clean and educated manner. I just wish that Hollywood could make such films as Get Real. A very beautiful movie.
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