Defying Gravity
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Movie Reviews of Defying Gravity
Movie Review: WOW - Terrific little movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
I puchased this about 6 months ago and am almost ashamed to admit how many times I've watched it (so I won't)! Suffice it to say that it ranks as one of my all time favorite gay themed movies - and I've seen plenty. It has a rather simple plot, and one we've seen many times: A young man coming to terms with his sexuality in a homophobic environment, and his struggle to come out in order to bring the thugs who bashed his lover to justice. It's slightly differant than most in that the main characters are college twenty-somethings rather than teenage highschoolers (the usual fare in "coming out/coming-of-age" stories.) I have read some criticism of the acting, but I find all of the characters extremely believable and I think the leads did an excellent job. SUCH a pity that Daniel Chilson ("Griff," the main character) never acted again. He conveyed so much in his facial expressions that the dialogue didn't really matter at times. And what a beautiful face he has. Seriously, watch it just for him if for no other reason. He really is one of the cutest guys you could ever hope to see!Movie Review: One of the greatest DVD's I have seen
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally rented this off of Netflix and then bought it as I fell in love with this movie. It deals with a frat brother named Griff who has this secret and is unable to come to terms with his sexuality and does his best to hide it until his frat brother who he has been having an affair with gets beaten so bad that they don't know if he will survive or not. Griff saw the truck involved but by coming forward his sexuality might come to the forefront so he lies at first but goes into a depression trying to deal with doing the right thing. Griff's best friend, Todd, knows there is something wrong and he takes Griff away from it all to talk to him to find out what is up. Griff finally spills it all to Todd while chatting up on a mountain top and finally admits he is in love with Pete and Todd more or less tells him that if he loves Pete like Todd loves his girl then Griff should do whatever it takes to be with Pete. A really nice coming to terms with yourself movie and since I have been there done that then it meant so much more to me and of course brought me to tears more then once.Movie Review: a must see for anyone coming out
Summary: 5 Stars
i really don't know what to say about this movie. i guess, first off, i thought it was really great. i think this is either the third of fourth gay movie where they could really act. i loved the song "Words unsaid" and still can't quite understand why all the audio cd's do not have it on them. doesn't make a lot of sense to me. i recommend listening very close to this song. it says a lot. i have seen a lot of coming out movies but this one is, hands down, the best of the bunch. this movie was also one of those kinds that makes you kind of wonder about the start. i watched it thru and then re-watched it just to understand a few things that didn't make much sense to me the first time thru. i gave it 5 stars only because that is as high as it goes in ratings. the music was wonderful, which is saying a lot for an old codger like me. this brings back some really great memories for me. i also had a very difficult time coming out, but there is much more to this movie than just that. watch it with someone you love. i highly recommend it.
gary in az.
Movie Review: WOW! Awesome gay drama!
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is most definately one of the best I've ever seen. The casting, acting, photography, plot is all top-notch. The story is about a young college student/frat brother "Griff" who's hiding his sexual preference from the world. Although he is in love, he denies his feelings from even himself until his boyfriend "Pete" is bashed for being at a gay hangout, and is rendered comatose and in critical condition. Griff is the only witness to the crime but in order to brings Pete's assailents to justice, must step forward and admit that he was with Pete at the gay coffee shop the night of the attack.
Griff must decide if his love for Pete is as important to him as his status, and reputation on campus. Can he possibly make things right with Pete while keeping his image together, or must he sacrifice his own lifestyle? An absolute INCREDIBLE performance in struggling to find himself in a most difficult situation. A very heart warming tale of love, true friendship with a straight peer, new friendships and the ultimate pursuit of happiness. I LOVE THIS FILM!
Movie Review: Thoughtful, touching, wonderful!
Summary: 5 Stars
This film was a pleasant surprise. It was made on a low budget (so you have to excuse the poor audio at times) but the acting and sheer honesty of the script make up for all that. Griff (Daniel Chilson) is a member of a rowdy group of frat boys who is secretly having an affair with another guy named Pete. Griff shuns any suggestions from Pete about having a true relationship until Pete is the victim of a brutal gay bashing. As Pete lies in a coma, Griff re-examines his feelings and slowly begins to come out. The film examines lots of issues including friendship and homophobia. But most of all, it is a touching gay love story. There are some extraordinary "quiet" moments in this film such as a night drive out into the wilderness between Griff and his best friend (who is not gay). These scenes convey strong emotions with very little dialog. Again, the audio does seem weak at times, but I found nothing wrong with the photography or the acting, and Daniel Chilson should have a bright acting future ahead of him.