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Summary: ALIVE AND KICKING!
Review: Martin Sherman, author of the acclaimed play "Bent," wrote the screenplay for this thoughtful and moving drama of life in the era of AIDS! Directed by Nancy Meckler, this 1997 British film stars Jason Flemyng as the dancer who is too proud to let his HIV-positive status interfer with either his career or his love life! In addition to Flemyng's outstanding performance as Tonio, is the story line which has him finding comfort with an older man, a psychotherapist who is angry over the deaths of so many of his patients! "Alive and Kicking!" is one of those life affirming films in which it does not matter if you are gay or straight, sick or well, because it will touch everybody!
Rating:
Summary: ALIVE AND KICKING!
Review: Martin Sherman, author of the acclaimed play "Bent," wrote the screenplay for this thoughtful and moving drama of life in the era of AIDS! Directed by Nancy Meckler, this 1997 British film stars Jason Flemyng as the dancer who is too proud to let his HIV-positive status interfer with either his career or his love life! In addition to Flemyng's outstanding performance as Tonio, is the story line which has him finding comfort with an older man, a psychotherapist who is angry over the deaths of so many of his patients! "Alive and Kicking!" is one of those life affirming films in which it does not matter if you are gay or straight, sick or well, because it will touch everybody!
Rating:
Summary: ALIVE AND KICKING!
Review: Martin Sherman, author of the acclaimed play "Bent," wrote the screenplay for this thoughtful and moving drama of life in the era of AIDS! Directed by Nancy Meckler, this 1997 British film stars Jason Flemyng as the dancer who is too proud to let his HIV-positive status interfer with either his career or his love life! In addition to Flemyng's outstanding performance as Tonio, is the story line which has him finding comfort with an older man, a psychotherapist who is angry over the deaths of so many of his patients! "Alive and Kicking!" is one of those life affirming films in which it does not matter if you are gay or straight, sick or well, because it will touch everybody!
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Summary: THE ACTORS WERE REAL AND VIBRANT!
Review: One thing I look for in a gay based movie is whether the actors either gay or straight, can give a realistic performance. Jason Flemying and Antony Sher gave a convincing dialog, and romantic scene, after scene. All the actors were good and the dance sequences were outstanding, (and I don't like ballet) .The ending dance is very sexy and the cast really seemed caught-up in the dream-like-naked-torso-writhing and really enjoyed themselves. The fact that this was about aids and people dyeing could have smothered the whole movie, but, it didn't dwell on the morbid, rather it gave everyone hope to carry -on with their lives. Jack knew that if Tonio was not dying, he would not have given him a chance at the romance they have. And Tonio knows that there is a certain infatuation that Jack has for the fact that Tonio is dying. They have their spats and both men need extra room now an then. Jack from the everyday dealings with aids patients (he is a therapist) to Tonio's hurting, aching body and the pressure to perform one last show. I got wrapped-up in these characters and was able to have genuine feelings for them. I saw this on vhs and I understand it is available on DVD which I will add to my collection...
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Summary: I really liked it!
Review: The movie was great! The dancing was absolutely beautiful and the story was just great. It was really touching and like so many British films, it left you with no definite conclusion, which usually bothers me, but in this movie it was okay, because you get the sense that it will all be okay, even during trying times. I really recommend this movie.
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Summary: I really liked it!
Review: The movie was great! The dancing was absolutely beautiful and the story was just great. It was really touching and like so many British films, it left you with no definite conclusion, which usually bothers me, but in this movie it was okay, because you get the sense that it will all be okay, even during trying times. I really recommend this movie.
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Summary: Brilliant
Review: This is one of the most moving, beautiful, and brilliant films I have ever seen. A true lesson about life, love, and friendship that everyone should be taught. Jason Flemyng was extraordinary. You'll want to see it again and again.
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Summary: alive & kicking
Review: This is one of those movies you just take a chance on from the title alone. Fleminyg and Scher are absoulutely amazing as "life" crossed lovers. Rent it! Buy it! Love it!
Rating:
Summary: alive & kicking
Review: This is one of those movies you just take a chance on from the title alone. Fleminyg and Scher are absoulutely amazing as "life" crossed lovers. Rent it! Buy it! Love it!
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