In 1967 Cleveland, Bobby Morrow idolizes his older brother but he dies in a freak accident. In high school, he gets into a secret gay relationship with Jonathan Glover. Jonathan's mother Alice (Sissy Spacek) teaches him how to bake. At 24, Bobby (Colin Farrell) moves to NYC and reunites with Jonathan (Dallas Roberts). Clare (Robin Wright Penn) is their bohemian roommate. They form an unconventional threesome family.As a biopic, it's OK. As a relationship movie, it's meandering. As a historical drama, they're in period gear. The acting is nothing special. Colin Farrell is good. Director Michael Mayer does nothing but a straight line job. It's an unimpressive movie derived from better material with good actors in the mix.

Unconventional families, search for love/happiness, homosexuality are the topics attracting lots of attention as well as different opinions. It is the approach and fresh angle that matter - as there is plenty of space between mawkishness and platitude. The movie in question is a warmhearted narration with sad undertones, but not all parts are of equal importance or intriguing, some scenes remain a bit incomprehensible (I had to read Wikipedia afterward). But the movie is around 1,5 hours long only and includes many things to ponder on and over.And the performances are distinct, particularly Colin Farrell as Bobby since 1982, Robin Wright Penn as Clare and Sissy Spacek as Alice Glover; Dallas Roberts as Jonathan since 1982 was not much inviting to me.All in all, a good movie for those not afraid of thinking out-of-the-box, and admirers of the actors above.

this movie is so pure. bobby loves who he loves and makes no conditions or boundaries. i just adore all of these characters. there are no agendas, some jealousies, and some leaving. nothing is forever, but what works for now is oftentime enough.robin wright is so right, a little older and wiser than the boys. she knows what she wants and she gets it.this is the beginning of the AIDS epidemic.the movie covers the whole gamut of the '70's. the highs and the lows.it also embraces every emotion.if it doesn't make you tearful and happy you are not human.happy, sad, longing, desire, despair, ENJOY! and the music is amazing.

I ask myself if I really have the right to review a film that I have already given full marks. However, I think a few words won't harm, especially to those who have yet to see it. It is not really a prerequisite to have read the book bearing the same title. In fact I recommend that future readers and viewers see the film first. There are differences that can be a little disconcerting if the book is taken a bit too literally. I will not go into details though. That would be unfair to those of you who are at least mildly interested. I do, however, want to state categorically that the cast is excellent, and the twists and turns of the plot positively delightful. Having read the book first, myself, I was in for a few surprises. But those were pleasant ones. Mr. Cunningham has made a few changes from the book I wager will appeal to a wider audience. I feel it unnecessary to describe the plot in any detail. All I want to add is that the film is destined to be liked by all who think you can dance to anything - even Mozart.