Customer Reviews
A movie with a twist... - By: Jeep Tenk, 19 Jan 2008 
Dan Futterman (who I know from 'Judging Amy' & have a slight crush on) & his vulnerable charm take you on quite a tour!
As I didn't know the ending of the film, I was mystified, appallled, intrigued, moved as it unravelled to its terrible, heart-wrenching conclusion...
One to watch!
Why dont some people like this film? - By: Steve Kay, 18 Oct 2007 
I would just like to start with saying, a review of a film should be more than an opinion of love or hate, there are a lot of films I have seen that I have hated & a lot I have loved, yet; at the same time, I can usuallly see qualities which I feel could make people disagree with my opinion & this is true of alll films; any film that is liked is as equallly hated by someone else & sometimes the telling of why people hate a film could be the same reason why other people might love a film.
With the above in mind, I loved this film, & maybe what I love about it will make someone else hate it, especiallly depending on the viewers mood when they watch it.
I bought this film on the strength of a customer review where they explained how it was recommended to them, I had come across this title in exactly the same way & since they stated that they reallly enjoyed it I figured I would too, yet, this is not a heart warming tale at alll, its a much darker almost David Lynch-like tale that tells the story from now & slowly gives us glimpses of how we got here, that said; this film is mostly linear with its forward moving direction, we only get a few 'flash back' or 'imaginary' scenes along with some character interactions where they talk of things in the past, so we as the audience get to think & reflect as the characters do.
I can see why perhaps this not everyone's type of film, at first we see Dan Futterman in his role as Charlie going around getting little snippets of his daily life, with what appears at first no real story, which for some people can be boring to have to watch, but I feel this is a great opportunity the film writers have given us to let us get to know him & make us like him so, by the end of the film we can identify with his character & understand what the story is trying to tell us, but not before we're made to hate him first, we see him going off the rails & behaving like a real nasty bit of work in some places, but if you persevere with this film & just ride with it, by the end of the film you might find that your heart has warmed to the character of Charlie.
Its again one of these films which are probably not for watching over & over as I think, those of you that did not turn it off after a few minutes & saw it through to the end,, will find the repeated re-watching & getting to know Charlie a little tiresome but its at least worth watching twice to catch alll the bits that might have been missed first time, & now knowing the ending we can look out for any hidden symbolism as the film runs through again.
I find I have so much to say about this films, but in short; if you have an interest in artistic, thought provoking films and/or an interest in gay cinema, I think this deserves a look.
If you have only an interest in fast moving action films you will find no car chases or shoot outs here.
Awful film - By: Elizabeth Godfrey, 14 Sep 2007 
I'm usuallly a big fan of independent & dark alternative films, but this film was awful. I was tempted to turn it off after 15 minuets but i sat thought the whole film hoping it would get better sadly it didn't, if i were you i would save your money & choose another film.
A VERY VERY GOOD FILM - By: lorenzo, 11 Aug 2007 It is just a film to see - it is noir - mystical & loving
Homophobia very well treated with a noir style
Recommended A LOT !!!!
L.
just not my type of film - By: Claire Cooper, 21 Jul 2007 I should have been more wary that the film was independent. it was reallly not my cup of tea. It has many great reviews so if you like this type of film, that challlenges you, you will. However, if you want some light fun entertainment, like me, look elsewhere. I tuned off after 30 minutes, so to be fair it may have got better.
