Monday, June 13, 2011
NEW FAMILY
Today's film was the Swedish
A NYTimes Critics' Pick.
The deal is that two gay men want to adopt a baby and get to the bottom of the social services hopper to find that instead of a 1.5 year old boy, all that is left is a 15 year old boy and a misprint in the notification.
The fifteen year old is a thug with a heart of gold. The couple is not entirely ready for any adoption let alone this one.
Confusion ensues.
This is a very kind hearted film. There is a bit of homophobia and a bit of support, a bit of resistance and some letting go. Before the film is done, we might not be surprised at the outcome but we will be deeply moved.
I will see this again when I do the d-Listed Fifty Best Gay Films later in the year.
It will get a 5 out of Netflix5.
Labels: films
