The Masseur
by Brillante Mendoza
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Actor: Jaclyn Jos??; Alan Paule; Paolo Rivero; Katherine Luna; Kristoffer King; Coco Martin; Ru MirandaDirector: Brillante Mendoza
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 76 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-08-28
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: PICTURE THIS
Movie Reviews of The Masseur
Movie Review: Missing plot and ending
Summary: 2 Stars
So in The Masseur we have yet another story about male prostitution in Asia. One would start to suspect, from watching this film and such others as Macho Danceror No Regrets (Standard Edition) DVD, that the majority of gay Asian work as escorts. But, unlike the far superior No Regrets (Standard Edition) DVD, The Masseur fails to incorporate a story arc beyond that of the character's journey.
Our young masseur deals with the same issues we have seen in countless gay films - a youth of questionable sexuality is forced into a life serviving older men because of financial needs. Love is not portrayed. Familial duty is. American audiences may have difficulty with this.
While the back and forth movement of what passes for plot is inventive at time and showcases the local culture, it also fails to make a statement about the life of these masseurs. Yes, we know it's rough to be poor and to whore out your bodies. But no one else in the film but the main character has any story, any characterization, any depth.
The happy ending, as narrated, is ridiculous and comes out of left field and is not at all believeable based on what we have just watched.
This is the director's debut work. While it has some promising vision, he really needs to take new directions, tell new stories rather than rehash work we are all familiar with.
Summary of The Masseur
In Manila, 20-year-old Iliac (steamy newcomer Coco Martin) and his hot, young male co-workers give massage and a whole lot more to their gay clientele. When Iliac s philandering father passes away, the young man must reconcile his career as a sex worker with his role as son and brother to his grieving Mom and siblings. (Also stars Alan Paule of the classic MACHO DANCER).Drama DVD Video
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