Friday, April 12, 2013
HOW OLD ARE YOU?
Today's film was a gay entry. From the straight (oops) to DVD variety.
A romantic comedy.
It is funny and then gets serious.
The hero meets the two men next door, a father and son duo, one person at a time and doesn't draw the connection until he has formed a romantic relationship with each.
He is 40, the dad is 50 and the kid is 30. Symmetry. And a little too pat but what the hell.
When the nickel drops, there are some hurt feelings, some complications, and eventually a decision.
Very tightly scripted and fast moving. Has great sex scenes. Further than is normal for this type of R Rated film. But what the hell. There are no kids who are going to see this.
The hero's friends are not too annoying. He has a non-identical twin who is good for straight advice.
There are a lot of angles. Some are not smoothed off. We do go from comedy to serious business. Who will end up with each other?
I liked it. I probably will not buy it. It is a good solid 3 out of Netflix5 and, just for the record, he did not go with the one I wanted him to.
*We are not done with François Ozon but Netflix let me down and I will get the last of the series today or Monday.
No problem. That is why I have the 6 disc package.
