Love! Valour! Compassion!
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Movie Reviews of Love! Valour! Compassion!
Movie Review: Complex, lovely, and memorable
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a story of differences. Differences of opinions. Differences of lifestyles. Differences of life paths. I could tell that this film was based off of a play when I saw it because of its rich character driven plot and its character development. The standout performance would have to go to John Glover pulling double duty as brothers, one sick with HIV and the other cynical and a dark cloud over his friends happiness. A particularly memorable scene pits Glover with everyone else during a dinning room conversation and everyone tells him what he can do about his opinions to which he snappily, and rather coldly, put every last one of them down. Randy Becker was the films sexual draw because his character exuded sexual desire and hinted at sexual decadance. There is a scene early on that foreshadows his crossing of boundries in a relationship that was decent before he came along. Even after the damage is done, he seems so self centered to really care about who he hurt and who he royally pissed off. Of course, he gets a moment of enlightenment as Greg shows him the other uses a blender has. Justin Kirk does a particularly good job playing the blind Bobby, the unattainable object of Ramon's (Becker) lust. The moment he is introduced, he is feeling the trees in the yard, visualising them with his hand. The moment has a odd erotic feel to it and yet, it is also a picturesque moment of one mans love for the very things others take for granted. Jason Alexander (Buzz) is the signature over the top, flamboyant character. He has some funny bits about music and its downward spiral in the face of diminishing musicals. He comes off a bit depressing until he he meets James (Glover as the better half) and the two fall in love. Both man are infected with HIV and both men are toying with the thoughts of life ending soon. The moments they share on screen are pretty but they are also tinged with a dark, depressing state of hopelessness. Arthur and Perry offer up the role of bickering couple and they flesh out the friends with their bantering about every little thing. In a moment where John spits in Perry's face, the proceeding moment between the lovers is full of anger and yet, as Perry is comforted by Arthur, love. Overall, this is a well done movie. The scenes at the lake are fun and full of eye candy moments. The moment where Buzz sparks a naked chain of events is actually hilarious and a near conclusion dance number (Swan Lake) is lovely and sad as each charater indicates when they die. This is a movie with it all... and all three attributes of the title are clearly displayed. This is definatly a movie worth watching... and it maintains its sense of fun and sadness through the actors amazing performances.Movie Review: This Movie Toyed with me teh made me love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I started out thinking e-Gad is this movie ever so slow. Then I said jeepers the gay guys in this movie are so totally queenie! I was right on the verge of shutting down the DVD player a few times but just as I was tired the Movie to shift on me and get really good.
Its not the movies fault, this time the flaw was in the viewer not the subject matter being seen. I am spoiled by most of todays movies that unfold quickly and take little or no time for real character development. I was filled with pre-concieved idea on where I felt the plot would zig and at every turn it zagged.
This movie defied me. The characters were queenie, witty and rich with layers of personality slathered on to the point where they felt real something else I am not used to in most movies. At first I did not honestly care about any of the characters and worse I could not even imagine myself liking any of them. As time passed I did however find myself loving the characters or at least identifying with each of them in different ways.
Love! Valour! Compassion! is the first movie I have ever seen with a sad ending that is not really totally sad. My word for this movie is real. This movie was bold in that it did not end with a warm and fuzzy text book ending and neither did it end in utter tradegy. The movie just left you thinking about how valuable friends are. This movie forces you to realise how important every moment of your life is.
I guess this movie won me over because it shows the real complexity of friendships the good the bad the warts and all. Love! Valour! Compassion! made me think but more it made me appriciate my life and friends even more. Love! Valour! Compassion! did not leave me sad it just left me changed for the better in what exact ways I have not figured out yet. Love! Valour! Compassion! taught me more than a few valuable lessons most of which are still swirling around in my head. I highly recommend buying Love! Valour! Compassion! because it is fun and an awesome tool to make you think.
best wishes to all From: WOLF
Movie Review: Get this film! It's terrific.
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this film. Extremely good, touching, and accessible to all audiences.
I usually steer clear of any one film, which focuses too much - specifically on any one single demographic (e.g. black women, gay men, white republicans, etc.) Personally I like life to be more "mixed up"; a rich soup of all types of different combinations & flavors. So I had reservations about this movie going in.
"Love! Valour! Compassion!" surprised me. It really did. What a terrific film this is!
Production was SOLID. Good camera, good lighting, good sound, good scenery, nicely written script - the story keeps moving, never dull. The characters are meaningful, engaging & realistic. Most were good people; but occasionally imperfect; just like real-life. I love this quality in a film!
But this film is not just exclusively intended for gay men only. This movie should be seen by everyone. Male, female, gay, straight, or side-ways - and all points in between - anyone who appreciates such humane & grounded concepts as love, valour & compassion.
Movie Review: Absolutely DIVINE movie to watch!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie was great! I read the reviews on the site and a few were not so good...thus, I was a little leary on whether I should buy the movie vs. rent. To my surprise... the movie came on that same night on a movie channel. I couldn't turn away from the tv. The movie was very touching. The cast of charachters couldn't have been any better. Jason Alexander, was the biggest surprise of the film. He did an amazing job. I will admit at first, I too was a lil leary about the flim within the first 15 minutes or so...b/c it wasn't as clear as it should have been. However, after the plot thickened so did the movie. This movie is a totally divine movie and a must watch for all alike. Absolutely, I will buy this one for sure and can't to watch again and again. BUY THIS FILM! You won't be disapointed and if you are ...share it with a friend and they might appreciate it more and thank you for giving it as a gift.Movie Review: NOT YOUR STEREOTYPICAL GAY FILM-THANK GOODNESS!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very touching and meanigful film about friendship and love. One of the most important facts I like about this film is NO STEREOTYPES. It's not the club scene or drugs,sex and not everyone is a queen. It is a group of adult men who get together and share their lives. Think of it as the gay "BIG CHILL". One deals with loneliness and aids, two committed relationships go through infidelity and the stuggles of forgiveness. Two gay brothers come to terms with their relationship. The acting is well done especially John Glover who plays both brothers. I highly recommend this. Another film I recommend is "Broken Hearts Club" about a group of younger men going through their journey..