Defying Gravity
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Movie Reviews of Defying Gravity
Movie Review: Enjoyable ...
Summary: 5 Stars
First off ... I need to tell all that the sound transfer quality of the DVD wasn't all that great. There were scenes that were hardly audible and some had overwhelming background noise. Thankfully, it was better on Virtual Dolby setting than Cinema Studio on my Sony amp. So if you can, make sure you watch it on V Dolby :)As for the story, I found it to be a fairly enjoyable movie to watch. It reminded me of the pains of growing up among people who might not have the same viewpoint as you. Having to hide yourself in a crowd really touched a chord in me as I sat through the viewing.
Acting-wise, I would rate it as commendable. I means since the actors are mostly unknowns (I've this feeling that I've seen them before), they manage to bring out the subtle complexities of being that age and convey them convincingly to the audience. Their delivery should have been better as some of the mistakes come out in the most ackward moments and that really irritated me. All in all I would say that they all have potential and special note should be given to Chilson who IMHO sucessfully carried his character throughout the movie.
I wished that some of the subplots in the movie were developed better. I especially wanted to see more of the relationship between Griff and Todd as I felt that it was too superficial for me to explain how he readily accepted Griff for who he really was. Well one can't get everything in with a low budget :)
All in all it was an enjoyable movie to watch. Not perfect but comes close to it.
Movie Review: When worlds collide...
Summary: 5 Stars
It takes a lot to press a man into action. In this case, it takes the brutal beating of your secret boyfriend as young college frat guy Grif finds out. What's a guy to do? He's at the risk of ruining his lifestyle and losing his friends yet, the most important person in his life is lying in a coma and his attackers are still at large. The only clue is the black vehicle with the blasting tunes he saw cruising up the same alley Pete was walking. Still, as new friend Denetra persuades him, he gradually gets the courage to face the police, Pete's parents and his friends by giving the cops some vital info on who nearly killed Pete. This terrific independent film has a lot going for it: attractive cast, good acting from the leads (Don Handfield, in particular, is smart and confident as Pete and Daniel Chilson - kind of like a cross between Richard Gere and Maxwell Caulfield - has a believable innocence), good music score - in fact, it's got more than most Hollywood romantic offerings (Here on Earth, for example). What struck me most, however, were the quiet moments in the film - There's a feeling of content between Pete and Grif as they sit in a tree staring into each others' eyes...out of sight from the maddening college crowds. Last year, this was one of a handful of films (like Edge of Seventeen, Get Real, Trick, Broadway Damage) aimed toward gay audiences that really had a positive impact. Let's hope there's more to come and, meanwhile, enjoy Defying Gravity.Movie Review: Great Gay Film That Even Straight Audiences Will Love!
Summary: 5 Stars
WOW! This is one of the Best Gay Films That I have ever seen. Very thougthful and subtle film that doesnt beat you over the head like alot of Gay Themed Movies! Doesnt have any of the Stereotypical "Swishy" characters that you usually see in gay films! Story is about two guys from a college frat who fall for each other! When the one is gay bashed, the other doesnt want to come forward with information for fear of being outed! The Lead Actors in this film all all unknowns but that wont last for long because the acting is top notch and you can really feel the various emotions that the characters are going through! This Film really sets itself apart from other gay films in so many ways but the most surpising way is that there is only one brief tastefully done sex scene and even that scene doesnt show anything. Dont let that description turn you off though because this one scene proves that you dont have to show various body parts in order to get an eroticly charged scene! This is such a well made film that after I viewed the video, I went straight(no pun intended)to amazon and order the DVD. This is a film that I believe cna actually cross over to the straight audience being that all the characters act straight! Very Touching Film about Love, Friendship, Acceptance and most of all, getting ones priorities in order! Do yourself a favor and watch this Gem!Movie Review: Loved It
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought this movie, rather than being a typical boring stereo type filled PC grab bag was a sweet, well done film that left me feeling good after watching. Griff, is your typical fraternity guy, the social chair of the house and your all around baseball cap wearing "dude" little do we or his brothers know at first that he has been having an affair with one of his fraternity brothers. There is some conflict as the other boy wants to take things further but Griff is still in the closet and too scared. Things come to a head when, after an argument, Griffs boyfriend is gaybashed walking home. Griff finds out and later remembers a car he saw driving by as his boyfriend was walking away yet is scared to go to the police or to tell any of his friends that he was with the guy right before it happened. I thought the movie was interesting and ultimately rewarding and a pleasure to watch. Events change Griffs thinking and there is a very satifying ending. There is a fun sub-plot about a developing friendship between the all american frat guy and the just coming out of the closet African American Lesbian also. Great movie to watch cuddled on the couch.
Movie Review: Nice film :)
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a frat boy movie. Griff and Pete are having sex--secretly of course because the frat brothers must never know. Griff would like everyone to think he isn't sure about his feelings for Pete, or whether he is actually gay or not. Griff flirts with girl to cover his tracks.
But the real questions don't really concern whether he is gay (HE IS GAY) or his feelings for Pete (HE IS IN LOVE WITH PETE.) The real questions in this film concern how to handle being gay in a house of frat brothers. Another question is how strong is the love Griff feels for Pete? In the end the love outweighs all of Griff's fears and Griff does the right things.
The movie isn't so much about Griff's struggle to figure out what to do about the information he knows about the gay bashing...the movie is about love conquering all. Griff struggled with the idea of having a man love him. But it was the near loss of that love that changed everything.
Yes, there were some lack of editing finess and other little problems, but nothing about the production values of this film outshadowed the basic goodness of the story and its message.