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Summary: Nice attitude
Review: QAF IS groundbreaking- this is true. sometimes the scripts are weak, but it is an attempt at showing gay life without apologies.
However, a 29 year old man does not RAPE a 16 year old boy. a 17 yr. old boy follows a 29 yr old man home, and has sex with him- he is never forced. Is it his first time? --YES. Is it with an older (but still young) man? YES. But no where in the show does it say, state or imply that Justin is forced to do anything he isn't willing to do. Perhaps u forget what it is like to be 17 yrs old and a raging hormone. And perhaps u should learn to review things based upon what really happens in the material u r reviewing, and not base ur review on your one-sided obviously homophobic view of the world.
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Summary: Comes on Strong-- But That's the Point!
Review: I have been watching "Queer As Folk" since it's premier night on Showtime. On one of the trailers for the show, the question was asked "Is America ready for this?" My answer, after seeing the first episode was "Absolutely not. So let the fun begin!" Truthfully, the first episode was a little much to swallow; it moved too quickly, and too many issues were thrown all at once at the audience. But don't let that one episode dissuade you: QAF only gets BETTER with each successive episode! The show is all at once dramatic, thought-provoking, wildly romantic and hilariously funny. The love scenes can be quite strong, perhaps even stronger than hetero love scenes in "straight" shows, but I'd like to think this isn't simply for "in your face" purposes: The QAF gang is expressing the same levels of sensuality (be it romantic or purely carnal) that straight people feel. The best way to watch the show is with an open mind and no political agenda. You will be pleasantly surprised, and absolutely entertained!
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Summary: Excellent show
Review: The acting is outstanding, the writing is superb, the quality of the DVD set and the clarity of the image is magnificent. The show is just the best show I have ever watched. I recommend it, it is a show about gay people but the story lines are for everyone, no matter who you are.
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Summary: A Truely Honest And Breakthrough Series
Review: I love this show! I am completely addicted to it. The cast is wonderful, the writing and direction is captivating. You can watch each episode a few times and catch new things each one. Queer As Folk is just so honest and having the first season released is so great!
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Summary: Exhale Slowly
Review: With 6 dvds of material - 22 episodes, special commentary episodes, outtakes, deleted scenes and more - it's impossible to digest this compilation in a single sitting much less a few days.It is something to be savored and resampled as time and inclination moves you. I am ecstatic that this was released to the many fans of the show and have not regretted a single penny spent on it. ......
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Summary: Best Series since Melrose Place
Review: I am hooked! Those that are close minded or stuck on a homophobic high horse would probably not agree with this show, but for those of you that are open minded and tolerant of alternative lifestyles then this is a series to get into. Funny thing is, that the majority of the population that watches this is straight women. We love the drama.
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Summary: Engaging, fun, and often moving
Review: Queer as Folk has quickly become my favorite TV show, and it's great first season is wonderfully preserved here. Some are quick to dismiss it as a mere gay soap opera, but one would be hard pressed to find a more intense, innovative, and engaging show on television. It can indeed be fun and campy sometimes, but it's the drama that really sets it on fire..such a talented ensemble! This is one for the collection.
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Summary: fantastic show
Review: I first bought the British version and enjoyed it. Then I bought this version - and I absolutely love it! The characters are better developed, they're better looking, the scenes are much more explicit, it's just better all the way around. The stories are almost identical, but you'll like this one. We need to appreciate Showtime's commitment to bring entertaining shows like this to TV and the DVD market in spite of the prejudices and fears of many people.
I can't remember ever being impacted by a show or movie as I have been by this one. "I laughted, I cried, I kissed 90 bucks good-bye." And I don't regret one single penny of that money - it's the best investment I've ever made. I started watching it on Thursday evening, and had to finish the entire 22 episodes by Sunday - I couldn't think of anything else. And it did have me laughing (at Emmett and his "dream lover") and crying at the ups and downs of Michael's and David's relationship.
It really saddens me that so many people are unable to appreciate this show because of their preconceptions of people who are different than they are. It's one of the best you'll ever see.
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Summary: Not Your Typical T.V. Fare
Review: This is a wonderful departure from the usual portrayal
of gays on television. This has it all, a great ensemble cast,
convincing acting and superb writing. It really portrays what it is to be young and gay in the "real" world.
It's presentation of passion, angst and turmoil which every gay person I know has experienced, is unparalleled.
I f you are straight, open minded and curious about what life is like for gay people, this is a revelation.
If you are gay, you will, no doubt recognize in each character
someone you have known and perhaps, loved.
I have very strong, poitive feelings about "Queer as Folk".
I am both amazed and ecstatic that this series even exists.
The fact that it is available on DVD is very satisfying to me. All that remains for me to say is if you can take a dose of reality, check out the series,
then buy the DVDs or just buy the DVDs.
This is provocative and powerful stuff and in my experience
a very real portrayal of gay life.
This just may be the most honest series I have ever seen.
I know it is most certainly the greatest!
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Summary: My story told on TV
Review: As a loyal fan and an openly Gay man, I simply had to write this review. Queer as Folk is like watching my story told on television. From the internal conflicts to the passion, turmoil, love and pleasure that comes from being a gay person in a largely homophobic world. The writers, actors, and directors associated with this story are doing the gay community a great service. Hopefully this will help increase understanding and tolerance for all alternative lifestyles. This is definately a must own if your homosexual and should be required viewing if your not...
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