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Movie Review: Incredible first film!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Trip is a romantic comedy that manages to show love at its best and worst, deepest and shallowest, most joyous and most tragic.It's an hour and a half in the dark after which you won't lament the price of admission. In this era of TV-show adaptations and There's Something About Mary rip-off's, this renders it just shy of a gem. The triumphs and tragedies of love, not to mention a host of uncomfortable social situations, transcend the era of the film and create scenarios with which most gay men can relate.
Seamless acting, a clever story and just the right pitch between comedy and drama mark this as a standout. The Trip is a surprising refreshing entry into
this very open arena. Jill St. John who appears as a showgirl turned conservative housefrau, who proves she has lost none of her edge or street smarts, is an unexpected surprise. She really does have a sense of humor
about herself. First time Director Miles Swain has a unique ability to tell a story without the story sounding dull or expected. The film is a seamless somewhat serious somewhat comedic piece of story telling that manages to
make points without hitting anyone over the head with a hammer. Mixing politics with passion, the many points made about coming out, political trends and the change of the American climate over the last few decades is handled skillfully. Unlike so many period pieces, or films that cover the passage of many years, this one keeps the focus on the subjects rather than making a big production about contrasts between things then and now. The Trip is a
superb first time effort from Director Miles Swain and he has ever reason to be proud. If you are looking for a polished well written well cast film about coming out, for now The Trip is as good as it possibly gets. You must see this movie. It is one of the best films I've seen in years, gay or straight. It is funny, touching and provocative all in the span of an hour and a half. It's romantic and political and funny. It's about honesty, parental allies and the costs of turning a blind eye. It's a history lesson for many and a trip down memory lane for others. When guys from 20 to 60 all laughed, cried and found something they were moved, you know you have a great film.
Movie Review: Best movie in a long time
Summary: 5 Stars
The Trip is a journey into gay pride. Written in a manner so that every issue in the gay liberation movement profoundly affects Tommy and Alan's relationship-and vice versa- "The Trip" is a diverting melodrama with campy interludes. The amusement quotient is boosted by the film's cavalcade of Brady Bunch hairstyles, Dynasty duds, and newsreels heroizing gay San Francisco Councilman Harvey Milk and vilifying antigay crusader Anita Bryant. Charismatic performances {by} Braun and Sullivan.An ambitious gay romance. As Tommy, Steve Braun is the wisecracking, fresh-faced boyfriend we all wish we'd had at least once in our lives, while watching Larry Sullivan's Alan come to terms with who he is and what he is meant to do with his life is bound to give viewers spontaneous pangs of empathy. Both bring great warmth and sex appeal to their roles. Writer-director Miles Swain hits a homerun on just about all levels in his first full-length effort. Likewise, strong supporting roles are extravagantly played adding to the film's endearing feel. Among them, Alexis Arquette is Tommy's stereotypically flamboyant roommate, and Jill St. John is Alan's ex-showgirl-turned-alcoholic mother. Perhaps most effective though, is Sirena Irwin as the trendy Beverly. Swain cleverly uses her to demonstrate the passage of time, first presenting her as a "dippy-hippy" flower child (in stark contrast to Alan's intense, button-down yuppie-in-training;) then re-defining her as a fitness obsessed disco-queen circa 1976, and finally a materialistic "Alexis Carrington" wannabe in the 80's. "The Trip" is the perfect film to take that special someone whom you'd like to start something meaningful with-or better yet, someone who you USED to have something meaningful with (and who knows where its pure magic will take you.) This film is deeply moving in a truly surprising way. That's the mark of a filmmaker of talent, from whom greater things should be seen in the very near future. This film was shot in 21 days with under a million dollars. I'm impressedMovie Review: LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
After seeing the usual generic and preachy gay themed "after school specials" that all revolve around "following your heart" and being "true to yourself" to find happiness, it's a delight to run across a film that doesn't insult your intelligence or rely strictly on cliché to gain a few knowing chuckles. Even The Trip's deliberately "campy" characters are enjoyable, not grating, like ditsy New Age candle-burning Buddhist turned Scientologist Beverly, who believes ménage á trois is French appetizers. The performances are enormously winning the script is smartly writtenand it provides a poignant and insightful and occasionally hilarious overview
of life during a crucial period of gay life and liberation in this country. With his skillful depiction of Tommy and Alan, Swain creates a powerful character driven tale that is the cinematic equals to works by Edmund White and Tony Kushner.
What might have been a disastrous premise -- Alan is a closeted Republican, Tommy out and politically active -- finds unexpected results thanks to the formidable imagination and crackling dialogue of director/writer Miles Swain, who conveys the palpable emotion between these two men in a way that is at once utterly charming and unflinchingly honest. The connection between these men is infectious; as Alan and Tommy fall in love with each other, it's hard not to fall for both of them yourself. Swain doesn't soapbox, focusing instead on a genuine love affair between two people who need each other. This is actually a movie
of evolution. Over a thirteen-year period, the main characters evolve into people they never thought they could be. Overtones of Midnight Cowboy,
Kissing Jessica Stein and even The Graduate. It's richly woven together and contains a soundtrack mirroring the time periods and the characters' lives. The Trip feels respectful, without resorting to Priscilla-Queen-of-the-Desert-style over-the-top gay stereotypes. The Trip is well worth the journey.
Movie Review: A Gay classic!
Summary: 5 Stars
It was funny, warm, provocative, well made, and "destined to become a modern gay classic".Alexis Arquette, as the couple's flamboyant friend Michael, has many of the movie's funniest lines, although he's rivaled by the couple's friend Beverly (Sirena Irwin), who may seem like just a bubblehead blonde (In the early scenes of the movie, she seems to have modeled her character from Goldie Hawn in "Laugh In".) but who actually has a heart of gold. Jill St. John is incandescent and VERY funny as Alan's redhead mother, a lady who's way ahead of her time. Jill St. John plays Mary, the ex Las Vegas Showgirl and hip mother, returns to her first role on the big screen since 1992 and nails an untouchable performance showing great comedic range and makes the audience glad to see her back on the screen. The film features classic tunes such as Missing Person's `Destination Unknown' and Bruce Springsteen's `Cover Me.' The Trip has been playing gay and lesbian film festivals throughout the United States, picking up tons of awards and to packed houses due in no small part to the universal appeal of the central love story, based on the conceit: `What if this was your first love? You messed up your relationship and here was your chance for redemption.' The lead actors (Sullivan and Braun) give outstanding performances and explode with chemistry on screen. Their talent shows them capable of not only drama but also comedy with great timing. Definitely leading men material and we will definitely see more of them on the big screen. It clearly shows in this film the actors performances are giving and supportive of each other. The Trip not only entertains but also provides a history lesson/refresher. Swain has combined some footage and dialogue that takes you back to one of the most turbulent times in gay history. Swain has delivered a great package of script, actors and direction for his debut.Movie Review: A beautiful trip worth taking.
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently rented "The Trip" and admit i'm on my third viewing. I loved it! I plan to buy the DVD. I highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to see a love story involving two fine actors, Braun and Sullivan.I had heard and read some many postive reviews about this movie, that I just had to see it for myself. Well, I was not disappointed. This is truly a wonderful film. Basically, it's about two gay lovers whose relationship is chronicaled over a period of time, starting in the seventies and ending in the eighties. The movie takes you on a roller coaster high of pure unadulterated love and affection between these two men, then a low which is simply heartbreaking.
The acting in the movie is A+, mainly from the two leads, Steve Braun (Tommy) and Larry Sullivan (Alan). The choice to have these two actors play lovers was 100% spot on. The chemistry between them was amazing. Not for one second did I doubt the sincerity of their relationship, because the acting was that good. The kissing scenes between the two men was real and passionate. This is so refreshing to see. I meantion this because so many gay movies just don't deliver in this area.
One of my favorite moments in the movie is when they first meet after many years of being apart. The sequence from Alan getting out of the taxi, with "Horse With No Name" playing in the back ground, and then both he and Tommy locking eyes after such a long time was heart melting. It was one of several times I had tears in my eyes.
There are other side characters that help to up the humor in the movie, such as Alexis Arquette and Jill St. John, who are both extreme but never overpower the main plot.
Both Steve Braun and Larry Sullivan are beautiful men. A treat for this straight girl to look at. I hope we see more of them in the future. They are both fine actors.