The 24th Day
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Movie Reviews of The 24th Day
Movie Review: One of the Best Films No One Has Seen...Yet
Summary: 4 Stars
Wow - this is an intense film! Overall, an excellent film, well acted, well directed and emotionally charged.
The storyline is quite straight-forward: 2 guys Tom (Speedman) and Dan (Marsden) who had an sexual encounter 5 years earlier meet again - unbeknowsnt to one of them. Watch the first 25 minutes carefully - you'll find it hard not to.
The film centers around Toms discovery that he is HIV positive, and is certain Dan gave him the disease. Unlike many gay-themed film of recent years, this one pulls all the punches. It puts the topic of sex, unsafe sex, multiple partners, trust and honesty all on the table, no holds barred.
On a personal level, if you are not in a relationship, this film will certainly challenge your own ability to ever believe anyone again.
I liked this film because it dealt with a topic our society seems to be struggling with again - people having unsafe sex, and being afraid of getting tested for HIV.
In addition, it is an erotic thriller, full of suspense, unexpected turns and twists, and emotion. It was near impossible to guess the next scene, and the ending is true to the storyline and directing.
What I didn't like: there is one scene where the directing appears to have come from some "Halloween" thriller type movie. It takes away from the appeal to that point. The film does recover, but some viewers may find the middle of the film at times slow.
Overall, this is an excellent movie, filmed on location in Philadelphia. I discovered it through an Amazon.com "you might also like" link. I am glad I did. The DVD movie runs about 95 minutes, and there are virtually no extras, with the exception of a TV/filmography for the 2 actors, and Spanish subtitles.
Movie Review: GRIPPING STORYLINE
Summary: 4 Stars
Actors are perfectly cast and you feel you are watching something really happening. I started to watch with some skepticism. I soon was caught up and watched through without a pause. Sexual subtext will be of interest to straight gay and bi viewers. NOT exploitation - well worth a try.Movie Review: Is it real of is it fake
Summary: 1 Stars
I can't believe this could happen in real life. Perhaps there should be a part 2: 24 days after, joy and pleasure, no hate and painMovie Review: What a waste of money
Summary: 1 Stars
It certaintly demonized sex and people living with AIDS. The most horrible trash I've seen in years. Don't they both have some personal responsibility? Movie Review: Been there.......done that............kinda...
Summary: 4 Stars
Director, P.J. Castellaneta, did close to the same thing (minus the death threats) 13 years earlier in his 1991 release, "Together Alone." Here's how the two films line up:
----2 hunky guys (one married / one not---in both "24th" and "TA"),
----A night of lovemaking (remembered+talked about in "24th" / actually in bed in "TA"),
----AIDS as a factor (does he have it / does he not---in both films),
----A night of philosophizing (what if this / what if not this---in both films).
Apparently 1991's "Together Alone" garnered even lesser acclaim than did "24th" (but Castellaneta did go on 7 years later to make a somewhat more successful 'number' you've probably heard of titled, "Relax......It's Just Sex"). Actually, "TA" has never made it to DVD's ranks from its original VHS video release (and even that is shown by Amazon to be available only as used and, then, in a mere 4 copies)(Wolfe Video, it's original releaser, states it's no longer available from them).
Scott Speedman? While still somewhat newer and 'a-learning' as an actor, it takes only moments to see the shock waves of guilt, sorrow, and anger this man throws off in his role as Tom. Wow!
James Marsden? Dear gods, don't be jealous........for this man is so beautiful. (Just an aside: at times I find it almost difficult to look at him. While everyone's perception of beauty differs, to me this man is just plain arresting---watching him here and in "Heights" is almost too much). Nonetheless, his physical attributes are far surpassed by a freshness and depth of feeling, rare in such a young performer, which he brings to his dramatic roles, that of Dan being no exception.
Since I can add nothing more concerning performances and plot points than is contained in the several quite good 4- and 5-Star reviews already here, I will mention only one character detail: Tom is, at his most basic and essential, a good and honest human being. That is never lost sight of in this film, and, I think, is meant to clue us in on the real way in which the film is intended to end.