mickyalexandru Reviews

Mario (I) (2018)

One of the VERY BEST gay movies

[10/10 · 10 June 2019]

I saw this movie on TV, a year later after its production, through the the LGBT month here. Well, I watched it by chance. I am not a sportsman or football (soccer in Europe) fan. But, even though it moves slowly, the movie captivates from the beginning, thanks to very good acting. That's true that there are two main characters - protagonists, but all the artists LIVE their parts, not just playing. One has the feeling of being there and not just outside watching. Just touching ! Now, about the ending. For many, me included, it is not satisfying. We always want a Cinderella - style Happy Ending. BUT, is real life like this ? NO ! The subject, main subject, is the possible (or impossible) love between two football players and the reactions around them. Football is one of the most masculine sport around that attracts many women towards the players. So, why a homosexual love-affair ? And here is, the importance of this movie ! Everything is possible under the sun. The subject is attacked in the most realistic way. This IS life ! The players are very young men. Their mutual feelings are very strong. As long as there is no obstacle or danger. And here we have a real character development of both guys. This is the reality as it is and not as we want it to be. Leon - more romantic, Mario - more sportive and a bit more realistic. At their age, a lot can happen and this is the age that everything seems ....pink, but later it becomes more somber in shades. Both are in love with each other, but both of them are not ready to pay the same price for their "illicit" love in the eyes of the straight / sportive / competitive society. That's why it ends as it ends. Bitter-sweet? Sour? Disappointing ? Take it as you like, but this is LIFE and REALITY ! Not always sweet ! We, all, have Great Expectations, but life is not always supplying them ! Watch the movie, it's GREAT ! Don't let the EXPECTATIONS to defy you !

Ready to Wear (1994)

All of THEM in one place

[10/10 · 9 June 2019]

Altman IS Altman ! What a movie. A real comedy with the best of artists and the big guns of the fashion world. They all play very well their roles. Nothing is taken seriously, because this is a comedy of situations. The actresses courage to appear nude, including the great Ute Lemper, is to be applauded. Sophia Loren and Mastroiani, repeat their scene from another Italian movie, but with a twist. It's a delicious comedy that is played and photographed to perfection.