That's right: I'm seven minutes and forty-five seconds into this movie, and I'm already declaring it a 10/10.Why? Because these kinds of gay movies are joyous, a breath of much-needed fresh air, and---I daresay---IMPORTANT.Currently---and despite our much-lauded progressive attitudes---watching a "gay romance" is a bit like walking a Vietnam-era minefield: You're never quite sure if the characters and relationships you're rooting for are going to catch AIDS, be lynched, and/or commit suicide by the end... because they usually do. (Consider: The most mainstream "gay romance" at the time of this writing ends with one of our heroes being tire-ironed to death on the side of a freeway.)So: "Living happily ever after" is one hell of a risky bet.Admittedly, there's an undeniable place for such poignant, melancholy fare... but sometimes... sometimes... I just want to watch a cheesy, happy movie! Does that make me a bad person?! That was a rhetorical question: NO! No, it does not!Dammit, I want to watch a movie where I know, going in, that the muffin I'm smiling for isn't going to suffer horribly and then die alone! No one likes minefields! And seven minutes and forty-fives seconds in, this movie told me I wasn't in a minefield. That is one HELL of a rare treat in the desolate, self-immolating landscape of despair to which we're so-often subjected.
... View MoreThis could contain spoilers: Okay so this is an amazing film. I absolutely loved every minute of it and I have watched it more than 3 times. It has to be my favorite coming of age films! The character of Russell is amazing. The chemistry between the character Russell and Kevin is just absolutely great. The struggles in high school bullying and trying to have the strength of coming out and defending others. It just touched me. Personally, I am not out but I have a similar story on the Russell end of things and to be honest it has to be one my favorites because it does touch the heart. I do wish that the ending was slightly different but I just hope that this goes into a sequel. It's a great film! Everyone should watch it!
... View MoreThis film tells the story of a young man in high school, who is coming to terms with his sexuality with help with his new friends in the Geography Club."Geography Club" shows that a low budget and no frills film can be heartwarming and fun to watch. The plot follows a 16 years old man called Russell, who meets a football jock. He is terrified of coming out, but with the right support he lives happily. It is a great coming of age story, with emphasis on self acceptance; and living your own life for yourself and not anyone else. It is a powerful film, especially the scene where the bullied boy invites Russell to sit down. "Geography Club" is a powerful and touching film, and it breathes of positivity. I really enjoyed watching "Geography Club".
... View MoreI have to first just say that they spent a lot of time filming the tree that George McFly falls out of, but I think I was already hooked by then(even though that would have been it for me, this movie would already have my approval). This is so well acted, and real. There are great performances by every single stereotype portrayed in this movie, and this movie is all stereotypes, but they all work. There is a great build up in the structure of the story, and the strength of the friendship between the two lead buddies is easily believable. But common how does Andrew Caldwell never age? Basically this is a more out of the closet, and less in the sound booth Glee without the need for all the singing. I Enjoyed the story, and really liked the characters (Meaghan Martin and Scott Bakula are just a bonus) I would recommend this for a good heartwarmer with no real surprises, but good none the less.
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