Beautiful Thing
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Movie Reviews of Beautiful Thing
Movie Review: Needs subtitles for Americans
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent story of gay "first love." The selection of the song "Make Your Own Kind of Music" by Cass Elliot (Mama Cass) for the film was brilliant. This is a sweet gay romantic film well worth many viewings. There is always something new I see with each viewing.
I purchased the video tape many years ago and I have watched it several times. I recently purchased the DVD to make sure I would always have a copy I could watch. However, for an American audience, the lack of subtitles is a deficiency. The characters use a great deal of British slang and, to an American, the dialog is often unclear. The film *is* closed captioned but before purchasing the DVD you should make sure your DVD/TV setup supports closed captioning.
Movie Review: The best Gay themed movie I have ever seen.
Summary: 5 Stars
I just finished watching the "Beautiful Thing" DVD that I rented. I must say that going into this movie I was not expecting much, so I am completely surprized how much I fell in love with this movie. It is a sweet, romantic and realistic look at what adolescence can be like for a gay kid. This movie reminded me of what being young and in love is all about. It was also the first gay film that I have seen in years that is not full of self-loathing, tragic characters. Don't get me wrong these characters still have their share of problems, but they are not jaded and this is not about "the scene". It is much more about being true to yourself and just loving in spite of problems. I really loved it. I am buying it right now!Movie Review: Simply one of the best coming of age movies!
Summary: 5 Stars
I would recommend it to all my gay friends! It's a film about teen gay love, beautifully acted by the main characters, and all believable and true. I felt engaged in their lives/story. Late bloomer, 19, and coming of age, it's exactly what i want my first love/relationship to be like, the deep felt emotion between the two main characters and the support of Jamie's mother when she found out. A brilliant film a defiante must see. Now i'm gonna get "Get Real" after recording it on VHS; Different story, same jist and yet also deeply emotional! Two of my Top 3 favourite love movies, the thrid being "Devdas" a Boolywood movie starring Aishwarya Rai(not an English gay movie, but equally passion filled).Movie Review: Quirky characters in dismal housing find love at last
Summary: 5 Stars
Jamie and Ste, neighbors in some very dismal housing in England, are teenagers with issues: Jamie's mom is a chain smoking bartender with a bad temper albeit a real love for her son; while Ste's dad and brother pound on him and leave him in tears. There's also an irritating neighbor who plays Mama Cass at full volume and sticks her nose into others' business. Jamie and Ste are drawn to each other at first for comfort and then for more, though there is nothing graphic shown, and no exploitation.
It's a beautiful thing when they finally come out about it to everyone in public, supported by Jamie's mother and even the wacky neighbor, who dance with them in a show of support.
Movie Review: Beautiful Thing is just that.
Summary: 5 Stars
I know: why would anyone consider writing another review after more than 240 of them already? Well, it's simple: BEAUTIFUL THING is worth the praise. Beautiful Thing has been on my wish-list to see for several years and, finally, just the other night I found the opportunity to see it. I will not bore you with any details as it has all been said elsewhere. I just want you to know how much I LOVE this movie.
Needless to say, I was not disappointed. I simply could not help myself from falling in love with Jamie and Ste as they fell in love with each other. Several moments found me in tears. BEAUTIFUL THING is just that: a beautiful thing.