Tuesday, January 17, 2012
FAVORITE
Today's film was a favorite of all "the gays" but it is also one of my most favorite films. I have seen it several times and I read the book it is based on many times.
I am not sure why this film fascinates me so as it is diluted from the book but it captures the spirit and force of the original thoughts behind it.
It is character driven using the device of the main character's profession, a hustler. A very smart one. High price.
He has two roommates to cover his ass with the IRS and, as it happens, all three are in love with one another.
Powerful chemistry but not unrealistic at all.
Surprisingly or not, the main motif is a moral one. Many questions are raised and answered brightly. In fact, while it is a serious film about gay lives it is also very very funny. And sad as well.
This film earned a NYTimes Critics' Pick which is rare for a gay indie film. They made it in 18 days.
Young actors who are in the cream at the top of actors in the gay niche of film making. VERY GOOD!
An obvious five from the get go. Of the standard Netflixfive of course.
