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Summary: a very nice "coming out" film by Simon Shore
Review: This small, but lovely, little film is well above average in its telling. It avoids cliche and compels one to really care what happens to these characters. The performances are nothing short of beautiful - particularly the one turned in by Ben Silverstone as Steve. All of the actors in this film exhibit such a quiet elegance and skill that it would be worth a watch on that issue alone. There's a lot more to it than that, though, and I'm looking forward to seeing more work from this talented director, Simon Shore, who obviously has a gift for cinema story telling. This is a wonderfully dignified little film!
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Summary: The very best!
Review: For connoisseurs of gay themed cinema,GET REAL is one of the best achievements of this particular genre to come along for quite some time. Alternately funny and sad,this bittersweet tale of a gay male teenager coming to terms with his own sexuality and all the potential minefields that he must tread through along the way is both heartwarming and thought provoking. Most of us,gay or straight,can identify with the perils that we all faced in our own adolescent years;peer pressure,being popular or trying to be,secret crushes and sexual awakening. Ben Silverstone catches all of the intricacy and insecurities,ambivalence and trepidation perfectly. We find ourselves caught up in his quest for love and acceptance and alternately cry and cheer him onward as he finally comes to realize that love is a complicated and precarious undertaking. At the end though,the character that he plays,Steven Carter,has become stronger and more secure by publicly proclaiming to one and all who is and no longer putting up the facade that has become tiresome. This film is well written,directed and performed by a cast that from the largest part to the most minute goes together like the pieces of a puzzle that when fitted all together make a beautiful and memorable story. Truly a film not to be missed.
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Summary: A Love Story . Defintely something more, but no less
Review: This film is a love story. It doesn't matter if its main characters are gay, straight, or something in the matter - it's still a love story. And a very good one at that :) There is such a shortage of truly well done love stories today - this one redeems the genre. It was so refreshing to see a teen romance handled so wittily and so lovingly. The feelings this film evoked in me are similar to the ones I felt while watching another great romance - "Shakespeare in Love." Recommended to anyone who wants to watch a good love story.
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Summary: OUTSTANDING!
Review: This movie is by far on of the most touching, realilstic films I have ever had the privilge to watch. I only wish I had seen it earlier in life. As an extrememly closeted All-American guy with all of the advantages of life at my finger tips, I completely related to John Dixon's character. For any guy who has ever struggled with the complications of being gay and coming out, this movie is a must see. The scenes are accurately portrayed, the humor is witty, and the characters are real. I laughed, cried, hurt, and cheered throughtout the movie. After watching it twice last night, I came here today and purchased it! I have never seen a movie that more accurately portrays one of the most difficult, painful, exciting, and - as I hope to one day be able say - wonderful aspects of my life. I think Steve says it best in one of the final scenes, "Be Happy!" - how right he is...
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Summary: Heart warming love story
Review: I was delighted with this upbeat look at life for an English boy coming to terms with his sexuality and libido. There are some true comic moments and almost all the performances are refreshing and energetic.Fans of "Beautiful Thing" may like this film. However, I felt the sexual tension between the young geek and the school jock were a bit too campy and their relationship lacked a certain chemistry.
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Summary: Touching and Inspiring
Review: Watching this movie, as a homosexual, was a profound experience. I honestly cannot describe how much it touched my heart. I think that it's greatest strength as a film was to deal with such a prevelant issue in such a format. Coming out of the closet is a deeply moving and scary thing. I think people who haven't gone through it can't appreciate how hard it is, and they then cast it aside as less than important. I found this film to deal with a real life situation in a way that a lot of closet-cases would love to have it. Two boys meet, they fall in love, what could be more perfect? And then the tragedy as something so nebulous as life comes between them... I loved it.
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Summary: The best movie I have EVER seen!
Review: I was finally able to rent this when my parents went out of town for the weekend, and I was expecting it to be stupid, but I was wrong. This is the greatest movie I have ever seen. It's realistic, touching, gripping, and sad. It made me laugh, cry, scream, and consider my own life. I'll be coming out to my parents soon cause they need to know no matter the outcome. I have never related with a movie before at such a high level. If I were British, had come out in front of the entire school (though I did quite a few without meaning), and had such initial luck with a guy, this would be my life. Even the *ahem* public restroom stuff *ahem*. All the actors bring this screenplay to life perfectly and I believe the direction is just as great. Definately a movie to see if you are a gay teen or a gay person and probably a good/great movie for anyone to see. This is a great way to show people how rough the life of homosexual is. Go rent it, buy it or whatever. I rented and immediately came on here to get it. Go!
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Summary: Wow
Review: Me and my mate picked up this film for no real reson and took it back to her place to watch. Never have i seen a film that has gripped me so much i never wanted it to end. Some of the lines and scenes in it were just soo sweet that I had to watch it again the next day. The scene in the ballroom at their school and when they were at John's house in the swimming pool were really lovely and i think both of the stars, Ben Silverstone and Brad Gorton, should get an award for their wonderful acting. And for an English film it is suprisingly good. I would recomend this to anyone at all...as I'm straight and I absolutly loved it. So go and rent it out or something cos it's brilliant.
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Summary: Riviting
Review: What a breath of fresh air. Wonderfull performance by Ben Silverstone. By far one of the finest gay movies I have ever watched. Certainly a movie to keep and replay over and over. This is the first time I have ever given a gay movie 5 stars. This movie is as good as Beautiful Thing.
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Summary: Get Real, Hits Home
Review: What a great buddy film. Because the story line follows so closely to so many peoples experiences of their first same sex experiences, it may bring a tear to your eye. However the movie is really funny and witty. Highly reccomended!
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