The Trip
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Movie Reviews of The Trip
Movie Review: The Trip
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm a big fan of gay love stories, but this one, although it starts off with great promise, is the victim of a low budget. The acting is pretty good--Larry Sullivan is particularly good. The movie is far too short to emcompass the scope of what the film sets out to accomplish, which is an epic of gay life and the way two men see themselves through the turbulent early 70's till the mid-80s. Movie Review: Romantic and funny, but save the Tissues
Summary: 3 Stars
In preparation for this movie, I was warned to have the Tissues ready. Boy, was I disappointed. As "tear jerkers" go, The Trip leaves a lot to be desired. That aside, the first half of the movie is a delightfully humorous look at gay life in the early 70's. Don't get too attached to the characters, as the ending is almost too predictable. Movie Review: Tender is the Telling . . .
Summary: 3 Stars
A wonderful story that could have been told much better with a more seasoned director and a budget commensurate with the calibre of this story not to mention a heavy handed editor.
Perhaps the best thing to come out of this film are it's two lead characters. Larry Sullivan (Defying Gravity, Rush Hour) brings forward a powerhouse performance compared to past works. He is able to bring the viewer into the 70s and 80s with a change in acting style, presence and overall appearance. His portrayals of Alan in various stages of life are believeable with facial expressions that, by themselves, are moving.
Steve Braun (The Skulls III, Harold & Kumar go to White Castle) brings life to the character Tommy that, after giving much thought to the role, no other actor could have pulled off. This is a missed and overlooked talent that is waiting for the big budget flick discovery that this young man deserves.
Jill St. John will make you wretch with her childish portrayal of a "hip" mother. She just doesn't cut it.
Sirena Irwin rocks! The saucy ever-changing chickling is the central character by which viewers can date the film as it progresses through time. Having seen disappointing Irwin performances in the past, the voice of Mrs. SquarePants) (SpongeBob), I was prepared for a disappointing performance but I have to give credit where it is due here - Sirena not only pulled off a very good performance, she pulled the film, which would have been lost without her, together. The "ditz" is all act!
Kudos to Miles Swain for an all out effort. Watch for good things in the future from this up and comming director.
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Movie Review: Emotional and Funny
Summary: 5 Stars
The Trip is, in some cases very antiquated as far as people dying as much as they used to in the 80's. But other than that, the movie is funny/sad and has a great love story that anyone can enjoy.Movie Review: Best yet!
Summary: 5 Stars
I must say, one of the best gay indy films I've seen in a long time. Wonderful acting, beautifully directed and produced. The love story is right on. I could have done without so much historical snipets, but worth while to peak the interest of our younger generation. I can't wait to spread the news about this films - where have I been hiding to just getting around to seeing this?
By the way, Larry Sullivan is a hottie - I'm now on the lookout for more films with him in them.
Highly recommended - I can't say enough about this film.