This is an absorbing story that addresses the huge gap between Israeli's and Palestinian's attitude towards homosexuality. The whole cast is spot on but Michael Aloni's performance with his effortless charm is particularly brilliant. In my opinion, the director presents a balanced view of the Israelis and the Palestians regarding this kind of situations. The Palestinians are shown as a cruel homophobic bunch while the Israeli security forces are manipulative and forceful. Sounds about right... The relationship between Nimr and Roy is totally believable and you really feel for both of them. The movie manages to immerse you in the anxiety of Nimr getting caught and the hope there is a happy ending. France is chosen as the escape route, an accolade as a land of hope and human rights. Clever ending, with enough question marks to make you wonder if the two protagonists are ever going to meet again. An excellent movie, fast paced, well acted, interesting and moving.

"Out in the Dark" tells the extraordinary love story of a Palestinian student and an Israeli lawyer. They fight against all odds , crossing all boundaries and societal rules just for love. Words cannot describe how dramatic and emotional the film really is.The film starts off light hearted, with the two guys meeting and hitting it off. They enjoy a good time until the painful reality starts to strike. How are they going to maintain a relationship that is separated by societal, cultural and geographical barriers? The development of the story is very well done. I feel for all the characters. I feel their pain and their sorrows. It is unusual for a gay film to touch on tough topics such as prosecution, espionage and the constant threat of death, and "Out in the Dark" does it in outstanding style. The second half of the film maintains constant thrill and urgency. I could hardly catch my breath most of the time.The prosecution, blackmailing and surveillance portrayed in "Out in the Dark" would be unbelievably contrived in other films, but it is so believable in this context. It is because of these very harsh conditions that make Nimr and Roy's love even more precious. It is the type of love to die for. I was in synchrony and resonance with the Nimr and Roy. I was so touched by their love and dedication for each other. Just by typing these, my eyes well up again."Out in the Dark" is an outstanding film. I think it is a must watch, and I will check out more Israeli films when I have the chance.

I thought this was a powerful and heartbreaking film. Powerful because of the dramatic storyline and the performances of all the leads and heartbreaking because of the tragic situations which exist in the Middle East where for some just existing is a struggle and being gay is life threatening. And once again government abuse is rife through the Israeli security service behaviour or through the behaviour of the self appointed thugs on the Palestinian side. The script was strong with believable dialogue. And the film interestingly doesn't take sides. The ending left the possibility of a sequel which I gather is a real possibility.

"Out in the Dark" left me astounded that the director could have thought that in this he treated his theme thoroughly. The script is replete with clichés, the plot is vapid, the dialogue is shallow and anything but believable, and worst of all - the actors seemed to have been meticulously guided to portray their characters in the most detached and mechanical manner possible. Not one utterance, smile, tear, or touch got through to my heart. Even the physically intimate scenes between the protagonists, who have supposedly fallen in love against very strong odds, a love that must tackle the extreme taboos, left me cold. The subject matter - love across social and political borders - was left as the trailer's unfulfilled promise, as though it is possible to represent matters of the heart by just going through the moves, while forgetting to bring your soul along. The only thing done write in this film is the atmospheric photography, especially in urban landscape takes.