I thought this was a good coming of age movie for a gay audience. It doesn't feel like typical gay movies do, and manages to have some actually decent acting, writing, and scenery in it.
The movie is kinda dark. It has some really dark elements to it, and in a way that actually helps you to feel a bit more for the protagonist. Without the dark bits, he would be kind of a boring gay youth, and not a great coming of age tale. The dark elements make the movie a little more exciting, and give you a reason to care about the boy.
I did like his reaction in the boat scene. He really acted that quite well. It felt very genuine, and shows what a good actor he is. In fact, I liked him in that Netflix series he was in. The other gay movie he did about James Saint James was pretty good too, even though I don't actually care for that personality.
So, I think he did an excellent job in this movie. I've rarely seen a gay reaction like that, and felt like I could totally relate to it. The whole thing feels like what being a gay teenager often feels like. Dark is appropriate.
I've wanted to watch it again, which is rare for me to want to see any movie more than once, and so that speaks pretty highly of it. I'd very much recommend it, but it's not the sort of movie which is a real joy to watch. More of a nostalgia piece which is slightly more exciting than real life was. I doubt it would appeal much to a younger audience, though.
The movie is kinda dark. It has some really dark elements to it, and in a way that actually helps you to feel a bit more for the protagonist. Without the dark bits, he would be kind of a boring gay youth, and not a great coming of age tale. The dark elements make the movie a little more exciting, and give you a reason to care about the boy.
I did like his reaction in the boat scene. He really acted that quite well. It felt very genuine, and shows what a good actor he is. In fact, I liked him in that Netflix series he was in. The other gay movie he did about James Saint James was pretty good too, even though I don't actually care for that personality.
So, I think he did an excellent job in this movie. I've rarely seen a gay reaction like that, and felt like I could totally relate to it. The whole thing feels like what being a gay teenager often feels like. Dark is appropriate.
I've wanted to watch it again, which is rare for me to want to see any movie more than once, and so that speaks pretty highly of it. I'd very much recommend it, but it's not the sort of movie which is a real joy to watch. More of a nostalgia piece which is slightly more exciting than real life was. I doubt it would appeal much to a younger audience, though.