Big Eden

Rating:
Summary: Great Fun Overall
Review: Not every movie is for everyone. I understand some of the criticism of this movie, but its faults are minor and its understated points ring true for me.

The story is interesting, has some twists and turns which I didn't expect, the characters are wonderfully expressed and realized, the tension is real, and there are no happily-ever- afters guaranteed at the end. Just like life.

The characters are fun to watch and the scenery is unbelievable. Everyone seems to have enjoyed making this movie, and put their best into the project. It has made for a little gem that will seem familiar (if a little exaggerated) to anyone from a small town. Sure, it's a little idyllic, but it's a fictional movie, after all.

Not every point or issue is as fully-verbalized as some would like, but not everything has to be thoroughly verbalized to be understood. And some of the points and issues are left to the viewer to interpret. It's not a bad thing.

Wonderful entertainment. Highly recommended.


Rating:
Summary: Best Gay movie I've ever seen.
Review: If people had taken the time to watch the extras, the writer/director explains the point of the film...for those who didn't get it...basically, the point is that even when you take away the rejection and social stresses of being a gay men, we still have all the same problems everyone else has when those issues are removed when it comes to love.

What a great story. I wish the world was really this loving, caring and supportive as portrayed in this small community in this movie.

Rating:
Summary: Home Sweet Home
Review: If only home were like this, no one would ever leave. This is a beautifully shot film with lots of warm likeable yet quirky characters very similar to Cicely, Alaska from the TV series Northern Exposure. Some people don't like this film because all of the characters are so supportive of the lead character who happens to be gay. However, people need to understand that this is a story about how life should be. Isn't that why we watch movies? To dream about a better world. In my opinion, this is a wonderful, feel-good film. The scenery is spectacular, and the acting is top notch. It makes you laugh and then makes you cry. What more can you ask of a film?

Rating:
Summary: Love this movie
Review: I had a movie night at my house, and all my friends were there, and everyone loved this movie. I had one friend that borrowed Big Eden and watched it over, and over. I just wish the "real world" was like Big Eden, maybe someday it will be. Great acting, great music, and a great feel good movie.