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Summary: What you see isn't always what you get
Review: I had seen the British version before hand and thought how could an American version be any better. Let me tell you how, the American version takes a deeper look into the relationships between the chatacters and lets you decide for yourself why you should care about them. And let me tell you something at times you do wonder why you care, but that's because each charater is made so wonderfully human. You get the feeling that you've at one time or another met at least one of these people, or at times have done things similar to them. What drew me in and hooked me wasn't the sex, but the center realtionsip of Michael and Brian. I found myself understanding why Michael puts up with some of the things he does concerning his best friend, and you're given glimpses into why Brian acts the way he does. Some of the secondary story lines didn't work out that well but you forgive it because what does work, works fantastically, and wonderously well. If you come to this looking for a comemtary on all gay life you won't get it. This is about a specific gruop of gay friends and how they live their lives and how they deal with the situations that come up in everyday life. It's about love, respect, friendship and the power these things have. It's about how someone can say one thing and mean another, its about how who we think we are is sometimes not who we really are. Its about how your life keeps moving while you're still making plans. Its about the subtle and not so subtle adjustments we make in order to live our lives. Its about compramise and standing firm, its about holding on and letting go. And in the end its basically about when the world is crumbling around you who you call to stop the madness.
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Summary: More is not better
Review: I was very disappointed after viewing the first episodes of this serie. I originally bought it because I just LOVED the British serie, and as that one was quite short (only 3 CDs), I was thinking "Wow, the US one has about 20 hours of it..."Well...
The characters of the US version are but caricatures of the British caracters, they are flat, shallow, and unattractive, their relationships are very simple, and in case you wouldn't understand who likes whom and why, other caracters state it for you; the storyline seems to have been seriously simplified. The whole thing is done to make sure that even the dumbest audience can follow the plot. Any subtle humour has been removed or heavily higlighted, to the point that, after the first two episode, I though it was actually one of these caricatural remakes of the original serie. The only "non-negative" addition, although it was not necessary : the lesbian side of this little community has been re-inforced (in number and in intensity), probably to keep the whole thing more "politically correct". And for nudity (which was one of the reasons why the original TV serie was so controversial at the time) : don't hold your breath... "Very disappointed" summarises it quite well...
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Summary: Puh Leeze! An Insult to the gay and lesbian community !
Review: One word review CONDESCENDING!I was trying to give it ZERO star!
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Summary: Mindblowing!!!
Review: Without a doubt in my mind this is the most incredible series I have ever seen and I've watched ALOT of tv in my time!
The characters are striking and full of warmth and humour, not to mention being VERY easy on the eyes. The scripts are incredibly witty and poignant, and production values are the highest I have ever seen on television. I find it hard to stop myself from gushing about this program, but it really is just that good!
Don't think about it anymore, just watch it and find out for yourself how one program can change the way you look at the world - whilst putting a huge grin on your face at the same time...
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Summary: Despicable
Review: I am gay and I found this appalling. The characters are nothing but embodied testosterone containers passing themselves off as human beings. This isn't a series about gay men. It is a series about sexual addiction and decadence. ... The complete spiritual bankruptcy of the characters is absolutely stunning. The dialogue is absurd. I do not know anyone who lives like this and I do not know anyone who doesn't condemn gay men who still live like this but here they are in all their infamy: selfish, self absorbed, promiscuous, materialistic, dishonorable, drug abusing, shallow, amoral, piggishly sexual. One doesn't have to wish them an untimely, ignoble end as it is inevitable. It is more the disgrace that this is watched by young gays as some kind of primer to gay life (yes, it is). Guys, it isn't. It is a primer for how to end up in rehab, therapy, bankruptcy, and a clinic.
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Summary: breath taking.......from start to finish
Review: After finally getting the chance to watch the first episode on Free to air TV in Australia 3 weeks ago, I bought it on DVD and have now watched all 22 episodes....back to back....in one weekend. What a run!!!
I have enjoyed watching the actors characters evolve from humble beginings through to thought provoking people that have, at times, left me speechless and unprepeared for what happens next. There is a charachter in "Queer as Folk" that we can all relate to gay or straight and I believe that it is about time that America, which, tends to be technically very conservative has surprised me with the running of this series (which was made in Canada). Gale Harold has bought life to his "Brian" and his relationship with a young Randy Harrison was thrilling to see portrayed. Hal Sparks was amazing as the carer of the group and it was good to see someone as talanted as Sharon Gless come on board and portray her sense of warmth that no other actor would of be able carry for the length of the series and in to a second and maybe third. The question remains for me, now that the the tears from the first series have dried, when and where will I be able to buy the second series on DVD as we are only upto episode three on TV here and I no it will be along wait between series.
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Summary: Yeah... it's got cute guys, BUT.....
Review: OK, it's fine if you want to see gay sex but are too chicken (or prudish) to buy porn, but anyone who thinks this is an accurate portrayal of gay life in America is only seeing a VERY small cross-section of our society. Sure, I know guys who live like this, but I also know a lot more guys that don't. Then again, Showtime would go broke if they showed my life. =:^) Yes, lots of cute guys having sex.
No, not an accurate portrayal of what the real average gay man's life is like.
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Summary: AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!
Review: I love this series. It is so engaging. I bought it months ago and I watch it over and over again. I still remember when I first bought it and popped it in and simply could not stop watching. I watched the whole season in the space of three days.
The best thing about this show is that it deals with such a variety of issues and gives the viewer such a diverse look at homosexual life. I recommend this A LOT, to the GLBT community to see yourself in it, and to the straight community to help you let go of some of your misconceptions. Buy it!
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Summary: Queer As Folk- What's the Big Deal?
Review: That's exactly the point of this groundbreaking achievement in television- to convey the idea that being queer is no big deal! It makes homosexual sex part of mainstream viewing and serves to break down barriers that face homosexuals in society. As the series opens, the sex is 'in your face,' but viewers are quick to realize that sex is secondary here; it is merely an aspect of the lives of these characters, which are extremely well-written, developed, and acted. Sexy Gale Harold plays Brian Kinney, the object of everyone's affection and desire. Harold's talent and sex appeal have solidified the show's success. Hal Sparks plays Michael, the cute, "boy next door" type who has an overly-supportive mother. The role of Justin, the 17 year old man in a boy's body, is played by Randy Harris. Scott Lowell (Ted) and the beautiful Peter Paige, who plays Emmett, the "Queen" of the group, rounds out the cast of friends. Thea Gill and Michelle Clunie also join the cast as a lesbian couple finding their way through commitment and parenthood. The relationships created in this series are a welcomed dose of reality and emotion. Audiences of all types can find themselves enjoying the drama and comedy that combine as a perfect recipe for brilliant television. My only hope is that the success of this series pushes writers, directors, and actors to demand more of this type of material to work with. And homophobes BEWARE! Gale Harold can put even the straightest men in touch with their gay side.
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Summary: Surprisingly Heartwarming
Review: My first impression of the show was that it was nothing more that soft-core porn unintentionally labeling everyone in the society it depicts. Then, the more avid of a watcher I became, I noticed the heart of the show. Jennifer's struggle to accept her son is beautiful, and Justin's unbreakable devotion to Brian is so moving that it will leave you with a feeling of utter shock. Watching the show is a truely breathtaking adventure you will want to experiance over and over again
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