Movie Reviews for When Boys Fly

When Boys Fly

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Movie Reviews of When Boys Fly

Movie Review: Great documentary!
Summary: 4 Stars

What a great look into the dark side of pleasureland for grown up boys who get caught up in the drama of the circuit world. Though not all agree that its always a true case with everyone that loves to go to the dance parties for the love of the music and the scenery. It can be said that for a few that get caught up of the mystery of addiction, drugs, and sex when all get mixed up in one setting, that it can take a toll of friendships, relationships and the human body. I loved the followup of the main characters and hope they can make a continuation of how they have changed since the making of the movie.

Movie Review: Not Afraid to Show Both Sides
Summary: 5 Stars

I was quite suprised with this documentary. For someone who has never been to a circuit party, I was quite impressed to see why different people choose to go, to see the different guys who attend and to show a glimpse into some of the things that happen at a circuit party. While there are some sexy parts, well-defined shirtless guys make up about half of the film. They also did a great job with the follow-up. Overall, if you're looking to find out a little more about the circuit life and find out what GHB is, then you'll most certainly like this documentary.

Movie Review: LIVING THE CIRCUIT
Summary: 2 Stars

"WHEN BOYS FLY"

Living the Circuit

Amos Lassen and Cinema Pride

Some gays live via the circuit. In other words, they exist from circuit party to circuit party and what happens in between parties is of not much importance. "When Boys Fly" (TLA Releasing) is a documentary which examines the circuit and the guys who are a part of it. This documentary is set against the backdrop of Palm Springs and the annual White Party, perhaps the most famous of the circuit offerings. We follow three guys, Brandon, a 23 year old virgin to the circuit scene, Tone, a 21 year old party boy with a drug problem and Jon, a sensitive but very strong willed nineteen year old. Also along for the ride are Jon's "soul mate", 35 year old Todd, a businessman reliving his adolescence and other circuit habitu?s. This is a documentary exposure of the circuit world with nothing barred, an in depth look at risky sex, drug usage, wild behavior and a sense of community seldom found anywhere but on the circuit.
Having been to a few circuit parties in my day, I have to say that most of what is seen in "When Boys Fly" is what really goes on at these parties and it is a very sad commentary on our community that we have to engage in such activities. They limit diversity and tolerance and it seems to me that it is an escape from the reality of life. While the film shows the down side of circuit life, it also tends to glorify it by saying that this is our community and if that is so, I can only be happy that circuit parties have not come to Arkansas. The documentary shows the truth but it only shows the truth concerning a very small aspect of gay life and it is unfortunate that the group that they show is elitist, exclusive, excursionary, youth obsessed, Caucasian, male with a preoccupation for good looks, chiseled bodies, vanity, drugs and instant gratification--a group that I do not want membership in.
Let me say this--the documentary is enjoyable for what it is--which isn't much; it is a disheartening and unflattering picture of gay men but it does expose life in the circuit. The people shown in the movie are shallow and as close to white trash as a person can get. They have no class, low intellect, and very little of importance to say. When will we understand that toned and buff bodies do not make the man? These guys have vacant eyes and minds; they wear moronic expressions and behave as idiots. The movie may show the circuit but without insight. It shows a seedy side of gay life which exists among beautiful bodies and costumes, glitter, loud music, tons of drugs and empty minds.
Everyone has an opinion about the whole circuit business. What I find so sad is that the guys in this film actually are able to find a sense of community in the drugged out world of circuit parties but it is a community that is based on the unrealistic values of drugs and sex. The film does have some power, however, but it is a harrowing kind of power. To live to search for the ultimate high, to me, seems to be a waste of a life, especially when that high is a non-stop of marathon music, dancing, drugs and sex. Do these guys consider when the music stops? There is a real world that we must live and function in and believe me, it is no circuit party.
I will say that this is an interesting movie to watch especially if you need a boost of self-esteem. No matter how bad things may seem for you, be thankful you are not a circuit boy.

Movie Review: Confusing. Film wants to warn and arouse.
Summary: 3 Stars

Some pretty blatant manipulation and staging of events (roommate Scott's kitchen confrontation with Tone) in the film lead me to be more than a bit cynical after viewing When Boys Fly last night. On one hand, it does a very good job in capturing the intense and sometimes overwhelming atmosphere of the circuit scene - pretty, buff, often very high boys everywhere you look. I know from experience just how seductive that can be. I also applaud the fact that the film does not shy away from showing how the initial excitement almost always devolves into sad, desperate, strung-out souls searching for something more. It's definitely a cautionary tale BUT at the same time it blatantly fetishizes the scene and the men who attend the parties. Is the nudity in the film truly serving any other purpose than to excite the viewer? Do we absolutely need scenes of naked men together in the shower or rolling around on the bed post-party? C'mon. I don't believe for a moment that footage is there for any other reason than to arouse. Arousal is awesome. I'm all for it. But in this film I feel it screams hypocrisy. Take a look at these sad, drug-addled souls living this empty experience. Hey! Aren't they hot?!!