Friday, January 18, 2013
MENAGE
Today's film was a film version of a stage play
Highly stylized, two men meet, one gay one straight (more or less) and connect with each other.
One thing leads to another and, in the process, we explore the idea of platonic love and carnal love.
Not as stiff and formal as a lecture about the same subject of course, as the men fall in love.
The play/film is short and sweet and has a number of nice moments. Gorgeous idyllic sex.
The end is a bit contrived and the transition of the straight man a little pat but what the hell.
It is an enduring fantasy for gay men to believe that in every straight man there is a gay side wanting to come out. This is probably not too far from the truth for some men passing as straight but in general, a fantasy held in vain.
This film starts in that position but goes in a different direction entirely. This is a refreshing and interesting change.
"Just say love" is a line from Plato and is used extensively and with different meanings throughout.
The guys are pretty good actors and nice to look at.
I am glad that I saw it and wouldn't mind seeing it again. Maybe I will include it in our collection. Maybe as I "think" about it. I guess I am playing hard to get like one of the guys. Or both.
A 4 out of Netflix5.
Labels: films
