At the beginning of the film, I really liked how the music was so eerie and had a feeling of fear because its telling us as an audience that its a proper gay crime film. We then see a little pug dog running away from danger. It also looked very sad to watch as if the dog was abandoned .We are then introduced by a gay couple of 6 years who are Robbie Levinson & Trey McCoy. Their life is wonderful because they are planning a wedding and planning a family together for the future. However, their lives have turned upside down when their new neighbor Chris Boyd starts threatening them with homophobic rants along with his evil ruthless father Pastor Boyd. We then hear the sad news that Trey has passed away by been beat to death, that was why the Pug dog ran away to get help as we could see from the beginning of the film. In the end, we discover Pastor Boyd killed Trey just because he was gay.I really enjoyed this movie because it sends out a message of what gay hate is about and it gives us the reality of how gay crime affects love ones and society. This is such a brilliant film, I recommend everyone to see this film. :)

I personally enjoyed this flick, since gay in society are targeted everyday and in some Islamic ones executed. The world and humanity in general have far to go in live and let live.Now, as for the flick the two young gay men were not the bigot's stereotype, a half male half female person dressing in feather.The two young professionals appear to love each other, but the script and theme of the flick don't really allow very much character development. Maybe this is comparing grapes with bananas, but this is not Brokeback Mountain.The twist in the end may leave some persons such as myself wondering if justice was really done. It amounted to a slick vigilantism, but gave the story a satirical irony all its own.You more than likely will find this an OK movie, not a great one. See it anyway on DVD.

A gripping and at times brutally violent film Hate Crime explores the devastation wreaked on the lives of those closest to the victim The difficulty of understanding the senseless killing and coping with the grief becomes chilling when justice appears to be a dicey commodity Overall the acting and direction is gripping.I was profoundly moved at this deepening tragic tale. Stereotypes for sure,but the characters' torment and pain is at times harrowing. A great film handling social and personal issues. Christianity as portrayed by the insanely righteous hellfire and damnation evangelical type or the more sedate god is love variety, the justice system choking with pessimism and poor PR The movie says a lot, and says it well.

I saw "Hate Crime" on Netflix's Watch Now feature.It's under the Gay/Lesbian movies section.Loved the film.I love when a film about a gay couple feels like the couple really loves each other.Some films think holding hands is enough. I could see that Trey and Robbie loved each other.Great cast. Even the less experienced actors held their own.Tight directing and good cinematography for a first timer. You could see that they had a small budget but it didn't affect the look or performances.I grew up in Plano, TX so I identified with the whole script.