Summer Storm
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Movie Reviews of Summer Storm
Movie Review: Moving and Enchanting
Summary: 4 Stars
I found this film both moving in its humor and in the way the actors conveyed the emotions of the teenagers, and enchanting in the way the story was told. The acting was very good; I found all the characters believable and the touch of humor at the end with the "homophobe" was very funny; the coach was obviously smarter than his kids thought (which is typically the case). Not living in Germany, I can't say how accurate the cultural items were, but they were beievable, and the way the actors sensitively portrayed the individuals was very well done. The lead and his best friend, Achim, and the girlfriend were portrayed well. And, for those of us who've been there, the scene on the boat dock was lovely (the entire scene, not just two boys). I rate the film very highly; it was very enjoyable, touching, and hopeful. The ending, as I said was humorous but also filled with promise. I would have give it 4.5 stars but that wasn't a possibility.Movie Review: Charming.
Summary: 4 Stars
I can't understand German and English so much. Because I'm Japanese girl. However,I like gay movie. The scene in the lake side was the most beautiful sex scene that I had seen so far. I decided purchase because I had seen the scene with YouTube. Especially Marlon Kittel is so cute!!!!!Actually, the music and the image are very beautiful overall.
Tobi loves Achim, but Achim is a straight and has a girlfriend.Tobi must behave as a straight, and suffers. I was painful when I consider his feelings. Openly gay boat team "Queerstroker" came to the same campground.By their appearance,various problems occur between Tobi and his friends.I have not understood details.But finally, I thought he had decided it to living as a gay. It's wonderful that he accepts it.And It seems like "Queerstroker" was very honest and lovely. It's not possible to write any further well. sorry...
Movie Review: Another gay sports movie (not about sports)
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a charming coming-of-age gay-boy-has-a-crush-on-straight boy story which primarily takes place in a practice "camp" where a gay team unexpectedly shows up as a formidable competitor, and all heck breaks loose.
The gay team is refreshingly composed of a variety of characters, and the gay boy on the straight team sort of has to decide where his allegiances lie (as his straight crush moves ever farther away from his grasp.)
This film positively cracks with hormones, and it has just enough humor and compassion to carry it off and make it all work. As with "Guys and Balls," the German flair for film-making and culture add something relevant and interesting that makes this film worth a first (and second) look. Recommended.
Movie Review: Jugendheit is not for children
Summary: 4 Stars
Summer Storm is another coming (out) of age story with a background in sports competition, this time crew racing. It has all the elements that we have come to expect in this genre, the best friend, the fake girl friend, the first encounter, the betrayal, and then the resolution. While parts of the story line feel forced, the overall sunny tone of the film, and the compelling characters help move it along nicely. It would be nice, someday, if the subtitles reflected not only the translation, but also the meaning of the german words. You lose a great deal of the teen age patoise in the translation. It sterilizes some of the funnier interactions.Movie Review: Enjoyable and honest
Summary: 4 Stars
Summer Storm is certainly one of the finer coming out films. The cast is excellent and the portayals have an emotional honesty that is often lacking in gay cinema. However, there are flaws that keep this from being a 5-star film. Some times the director chooses to avoid conversation and confrontation that would have added to the story. Some shots are heavy-handed with symbolism. Finally, the lead character is a selfish one and never apologizes for the emotional and physical pain he causes. This, though, is much like real life and so is a sad element that was probably intended. Otherwise, a film worthy of being on any gay man's shelf.