I honestly had no idea of the graphic nature of this "gay-themed film" and it really is 3 short films; First, it is in fact full-on pornography at the beginning (very much like "Short Bus"). Second, it quickly turns into a public-service message about HIV. Third, it becomes a romantic love story set against the backdrop of Paris. I would have to say, this was well-done for the budget and subject matter, but in ALL 3 parts the editing could have done away with more than half of each scene (which is a LOT of filler; the characters walking, running, cycling etc with no dialogue). I would say good effort, good script, good acting, good cinematography (some of the shots were pretty complex and very well blocked); but very long and poorly edited (one scene had a facial close-up of the Doctor for over a minute...just her moving her eyes and twitching her lips, as if someone guaranteed her a few minutes of face-time regardless of why or how).
Review of Paris 05:59: Théo & Hugo
