Claire of the Moon

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Summary: I adore this film
Review: I adore this film, why? Itis so sensual; the visuals areincredible;beautiful sweeping landscapes, and the most subtle and touching musical score I have ever heard. Worth buying on dvd because of the increased clarity. The two lead performances are the most notable, both are easy to empathise with but able to bring comic and easy moents to a film that explores deep and tense issues. This may not be the most profound film about exploring alternative sexuality but nevertheless in some aspects it is impeccably made. Yes there are lots of bad reviews about it, and yes, there are a few moments that are awkward and seem to be unintetionally humourous, but this film invites repeated viewings in the way that it evokes peace in its themes of 'retreat' (introspection)necessary for self-honesty. A memorable and exquisite surprise, is Claire of the Moon.

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Summary: Gone with the angst, or can we just fast forward tothe end?
Review: In the morning, in the evening, angst we got fun? I have to say, I was unable to tear myself away from this movie, mainly because I couldn't believe it could continue to move at such an agonizingly slow pace. I was afraid if I ran to the fridge, something interesting might actually have happened while I was gone, and I would have missed it. Having been in the "scene" for some time now, I am not enamored of the "Oh my God, am I gay or not, I'm so confused" personality. Been with them, done with them.

Trisha Todd gave a very believable performance of this type of torn individual. Unfortunately, the rest of the cast's screen time could have been cut - dramatically. I could never really understand what the "hostess" was trying to achieve. The living room chats were so vague as to be annoying, but I got the distinct impression that the entire purpose of the "workshop" was to convert the homophobic straight women, and get the two leads together. I don't recall a lot of discussion about writing. The endless, banal dialog of the group sessions dragged like a car without wheels. I kept saying to the 'actors,' Hellooo...you have an audience out here! Please try to communicate with us! I was starting to root for the male love interest. "Claire, run for your life or you'll be stuck in this psuedo-philosophical babble world for what will seem like an eternity!"

The bottom line is that this film was the victim of a done to death story line, with not much else (read: anything) going on to give it a unique perspective. The fantasy love scenes were sensual, and the two actresses flowed together during these moments. They had much better chemistry in bed than out. But I was so worn out by the preceding, and continuing, angst, I couldn't "be there" with them, because they weren't really there either! Heavens, it was all so exhausting. I suppose a character study could be done on the rest of the cast while waiting for any credible interaction between the leads, but why? There wasn't enough depth to study.

Fair attempt at a first time lesbian identity crisis film, but not enough diminsion or definition of the main characters above the obvious. The dialog and the direction were just a notch below basic beginner. I'd watch it again, but only because of Trisha. And I'd probably fast forward to the end. --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition.

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Summary: O my god
Review: Oh, my god this movie was boring! The only reason i even gave it one star was for the smiget of erotica included in this never-ending-story of uncombatibility and boring mind-numbing analyzations. I felt like i was attending a national psychiatrics convention, with all the analyzations of every detail between confused claire (..of the what?..)and nicole, who seemed to need a shrink, not be one. The acting was horrible, and the story was just so fake in every way...PEOPLE JUST DON'T INTERACT THIS WAY IN REAL LIFE! And i don't know what the moon has to do with anything, but this movie was definitely not of this planet. It's almost as if the movie wasn't even made by a woman, or if it was, a straight woman who has no conception of what lesbianism, or even bisexuality, is like. And even the smigets of erotica seen in the film (at the end of the movie, and during nicole's 'fantasy'(*cough,cough*))are so fake they are laughable; they failed horribly in content and in the ability to hold the viewer's interest. My advice: if you're looking for a comedy, get this movie. But if you're looking for an atleast somewhat believeable story of lesbian/bisexual interactions, then run away from this now, run far, far away....

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Summary: It's a nice movie
Review: The movie thells about a woman ho has discover herself and it's happend to her but not wat she has expected.

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Summary: Nicole
Review: We have lookt the movie and it is a 5 to us.
Nicole it is OK.

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Summary: O.K
Review: The movie has told me that you can try for a love story with straide girls.

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Summary: comedy
Review: This film is so bad it's funny....I give anyone who can make a feature some credit...but this one is soooo terrible it ranks there with Showgirls as almost good because it's sooo bad.

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Summary: Good
Review: The movie was very good. I have leaned something about it. But i have to find myself anyway.

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Summary: Die Claire Die!!!
Review: Anyone who gave this movie more than 1 star must have had something to do with it's production. Its better than a fork in the eye, barely. I rented it, because I felt I had to, being one of the first lesbian films made with a wide audience. HEAR THIS: I HAVE NOW PAID MY DUES IN FULL!!!. I don't know but while I wasnt laughing at the HORRIBLE acting, I was scared silly by the "hostess" Sorry, but that had to be said. If you do see it, dont blame me, I tried to warn you.

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Summary: I'd Go To The Moon For Claire
Review: Alright, first of all this movie WAS good. And being myself a lesbian, I did find it "titilating". The silent acting in this movie, acompanied by the the classical music set a mood to the story that really draws you in. The intensity of the situation kept me on edge, and I do believe this is one of the best lesbian movies out there. Unlike many other films, it portrayed that seductive allure of a love that could be right infront of you, but you're not sure if you should reach out and grab it. I'm adding Claire Of The Moon to my collection... right next to Bound and Relax It's Just Sex!