Soldier's Girl
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Movie Reviews of Soldier's Girl
Movie Review: It'll make you laugh, cry and think..
Summary: 5 Stars
Showtime has come up with an absolute winner with this stunning film based on a true story. As wonderful as it is, expect it to get under your skin and stay there. It's so hard to except what happened to the lives of these two beautiful people. Calpernia & Barry could have had a great future until their relationship came to an abrupt and heartbreaking end. There are many things that stood in their way. Jealously.. Barry's roommate was overwelmingly envious of what Barry had, or perhaps he wanted Barry himself. Sexual repression.. Barry's roommate was obviously a life long closet-case. (&) Ignorance.. How can someone be so stupid to do what that seventeen year old did, just because it was suggested by another. I think this film should become a requirement for all high school students to see. Something strong and knowledgeable like this film could only do good. As far as the filmmakers, they did a wonderful job bringing the story to life in a most realistic way. The actors were in top form as well, Troy Garity (Barry) & Lee Pace (Calpernia) had some of the best on screen chemistry that I've seen in a while. A Soldier's Girl is one of the best original films from any cable network period. 5 stars respectfully!Movie Review: Simply Amazing And Very Touching
Summary: 5 Stars
If you do not feel tremendous emotion watching this movie and have it stay with you for days afterwards..then you're not human! I turned on Showtime and saw this just starting so I decided to watch it..WOW!! What performances...this people did the story the justice it deserves..If this had been a theatrical release, Lee Pace would be up for best actor..Incredible performance as the transgendered lover of Winchell. The movie shows that just because someone may be "different" doesn't mean they cannot be loved. As a matter of fact I thought the love between the two was one of the best love stories ever told..I have to admit, I cried my eyes out when we see Lee's reaction to hearing about Winchell's death. That scene broke my heart and the emotion Lee exhibits is very raw and real...Sadly, stuff like this happens everyday somewhere. When oh when will we finally wake up and realize that love is universal, it's for everyone...not just for "normal" people, as some closed minded peopele would have you believe...Movies like this should be mandatory viewing for high school students and politicians.Movie Review: First Class Edutainment, whatever your reason for watching
Summary: 5 Stars
It's a complete tragedy that this DVD is not being sold in region 2 format in Europe as it would undoubtedly have a massive buying public. I first watched it on Showtime whilst I was visiting friends in New Jersey and was completely blown away by the sensitivity that was given to the subject matter. The characters where 100% believable which is testament to the flawless performance of all those who took part. Someone mentioned that Lee Pace didn't get the voice "right" in another review but this, for me, only hightened the characters believability. Made for Television movies don't always work out because they are low budget and it shows. This movie is worthy of "Blockbuster" status. Not for it's thrills and spills physically, but it's highs and lows psychologically. The soundtrack HAS to be released. I still cry whenever I hear the track that is used to reinforce the final act. This is without doubt a "must see" movie. Showtime - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE release this in Europe on Region 2.Movie Review: Heart-wrenching Love Story
Summary: 5 Stars
Despite all the hype and media-play up about this story, there's one thing that will touch upon almost every human (and even some non-humans) who view it: when it comes down to it, it's a story about love. The actors, directors, and producers didn't (IMHO, despite what other reviewers say) focus on any single character in this movie. Rather, they focussed on the feelings and emotions of the characters, and that's something that any person with a heart (be it made of stone or lie bleeding in their outreached hands) can relate to.
The plot has pretty much been covered by the other reviews. This movie is definitely an emotional rollercoaster; it will have you in tears from laughter, joy, sadness, anger, despaire, and outrage. Be sure to have a box of Kleenex handy.
I first saw this movie when it debuted on Showtime -- hats off to them for having the courage to make such an important, and impressive movie!
Movie Review: Truthful Oversight on Homosexuals in the Military
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is an eyeopener for all people gay or straight. The contents of the movie lets people understand the difficulties homoxesual people go through in life, not only with possibly denying who they really are, but also with the worries of being accepted by their peers. It shows that ignorance is amongst all people rather it be in the military or not. As a homosexual in the military this film helped me realize that being open can cause a lot of emotional and physical pain, however nobody should be scared to live a life that they feel is right. My mother has watched this film with me and agrees that it is difficult to understand why people can be so hateful to others just because they don't like the same things that we do.
This film will open the eyes of anybody straight or gay that has any questions about the difficulties of being a homosexual in the military. The possibilities are hard, but the truth can be even harder.