Defying Gravity

Defying Gravity
by John Keitel

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Movie Review: Moving and Thought-Provoking Gay Love Story
Summary: 5 Stars

Daniel Chilson gives an effective performance as the struggling Griff. He's good at conveying the nervous energy of a closeted gay man. He goes from being the consummate frat jock to revealing the big heart underneath without altering his personality. Chilson is an actor who says a lot with his eyes (one scene, where the fraternity brothers are dissing Pete while watching the story of his gay-bashing on the news, is especially moving... you can see Griff's eyes burning with resentment towards his brothers, shame at his own closeted self, and anger and determination to make a change... all without Chilson saying a word). Nicklaus Lange's performance is a nice surprise as the fraternity brother who accepts Griff and sticks by him during his coming out process. And Don Handfield is appealing as Pete, and you wish he had more screen time. The scenes with Pete and Griff together are the sweetest moments in the film... too bad there couldn't have been a few more of those.

Speaking of the scenes with Griff and Pete... after the closing credits, keep watching... or else you'll miss the cutest and most romantic moment.

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