As several reviewers have already written a synopsis, I'll skip right to the review. "Lazy Eye" is probably one of the highest caliber "queer cinema" films made this decade. The first reason would be the cinematography; granted it's a lot easier to make a high-quality digital film these days, but it still requires a LOT of work, as well as an artistic eye. But most astounding is the overall theme of this work, which touches on many subjects gay men must confront if they ever live past 30; relationship status, physical aging (i.e. loss of youth), overall life goals and what it means to be happy. The writer/director deals with all of these masterfully with the initial set-up of life scene through the eyes of Dean. Outwardly, we see a man who is unhappy with his job, his body, his life's overall direction and the fact that he has to deal with it all alone, save his female best-friend. When contacted by Ales, a lover from his past, we see the raw emotion of bitterness and betrayal in his initial responses to him...which of course shallowly mask his true emotions of unrequited love for "the one who got away". When the two actually decide to meet again in person, we see an expected sexual tension and indeed a fulfillment of their youthful desires. Yet the sex in this film is absolutely NOT gratuitous or even salacious (neither are guys I'd want to see having sex); it's just a slice of life that brings us further into the story.
Then comes the brilliant twist: after some clues here and there (for Alex AND us) we see Dean has a boyfriend...and that he actually loves him/is in a happy, stable relationship. So, all the previous "issues" with his life really come down to his own choosing; he has absolutely nothing to complain about unless he wishes to. Overall, this was extremely well done. My only issue would be with the dialogue and extra filler shots of the 2nd half (I think a good 20 mins could have been shaved off to make it much tighter). I highly recommend this to gay men of ALL ages; the moral being it is never too late to change your life/make new decisions...but sometimes you absolutely shouldn't.
Then comes the brilliant twist: after some clues here and there (for Alex AND us) we see Dean has a boyfriend...and that he actually loves him/is in a happy, stable relationship. So, all the previous "issues" with his life really come down to his own choosing; he has absolutely nothing to complain about unless he wishes to. Overall, this was extremely well done. My only issue would be with the dialogue and extra filler shots of the 2nd half (I think a good 20 mins could have been shaved off to make it much tighter). I highly recommend this to gay men of ALL ages; the moral being it is never too late to change your life/make new decisions...but sometimes you absolutely shouldn't.