You'll Get Over It
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Movie Reviews of You'll Get Over It
Movie Review: Everyone Adapts In His Or Her Own Way
Summary: 4 Stars
"You'll Get Over It" is a fine French made-for-TV movie showing how coming out affects an individual and those closest to him. Vincent Molina (played by Julien Baumgartner) is the 17-year old anchor of the school swimming relay team, is about to graduate, and is a closeted gay. He has a long-time, virgin girlfriend, Noemie (played by Julia Maraval), and a non-virgin 'buddy', Bruno (played by Nils Ohlund). This works out until Vincent hooks up with a new student, Benjamin (played by Jeremie Elkaim of "Come Undone"). People know Benjamin is gay and make the link to Vincent, who has had a compartmented life. The movie shows how Vincent and those closest to him deal with their emotions as the situation plays out.
Vincent's initial withdrawal and distrustfulness are very realistically shown. The uncertainty and bargaining of his friends and family come through well. The acting is good thoughout.
There is considerable skin shown, from all of Vincent to Noemie to the swimmers and locker-room denizens.
While the movie centers on Vincent and his long-time network, I would have liked a stronger sense of how Bruno fit into Vincent's worldview and on why Benjamin and Vincent make a good fit. Jeremie Elkaim does not get much time on screen, despite his top billing and a good performance. The bonus features are just a picture gallery and some trailers.
I have noticed that recent French movies on a gay theme have been substantially better than their American counterparts. "You'll Get over It", "Close to Leo", "The Man I Love", "Confusion of Genders", "My Life on Ice", "Come Undone", and other movies all seem to have more depth of characterization and more willingness to reveal emotions, sexuality, and the human body than, say, "A Home at the End of the World".
You'll enjoy watching "You'll Get Over It".
Movie Review: Very Satisfying Film
Summary: 4 Stars
I have little to add to the many insightful reviews of this charming and very well acted addition to the canon of French-language "coming out" films...
...Except for one aspect of the DVD presentation that I think may be worth mentioning and which is the only reason that I can't give it five stars: the often even-more-ghastly-than-usual subtitles. I've seldom seen such a succession of stilted (and sometimes downright grotesque) "translations" of French dialogue. (Unfortunately, there seems to be no way to turn the little devils off, should one be so inclined...a polite suggestion perhaps that such an option might be much appreciated even by purchasers in Region 1?) Viewers of this film who understand spoken French will, in my opinion, find it *far* more rewarding and enjoyable than those who have to rely on the often jarring "interpretations" of the dialogue suggested by the subtitles.
But, fortunately, even the (imo) most tortured of the subtitles can't derail the excellent performances or the satisfying evolution of Vincent's "dilemma." So, with that one negative criticism, I heartily recommend this film, as have most of the reviewers here. It offers innocence and the blush of young romance, but is powerful and intelligent; it presents a sympathetic and rational perspective on coming out, but doesn't shy away from some of the harsh and irrational realities that can and do confront a young Gay man and his friends during the process. Individuals who enjoy a European approach to Gay films will, I believe, definitely appreciate this one and be very satisfied in adding it to their collection. And perhaps, like me, smile as they wonder what Vincent and his new copain might be planning as the final credits roll.
Movie Review: Life In and Out of the Closet
Summary: 4 Stars
YOU'LL GET OVER IT is a very French film: the moods of sensitivity, fresh teenage sexuality, and mature adult perspectives make it so much different than the usual film about gender identification. Fabrice Cazeneuve directs a strong cast with just the right amount of balance within the high school age sexual duplicity and in doing so makes this otherwise somewhat overexposed story idea special.
Vincent (Julien Baumgartner making an impressive debut) is a 17 year old role model: he is handsome, intelligent, popular, the champion of the swimming team, and a good son. Problem: Vincent is gay, but hiding in the closet, having trysts in private while still participating in a near menage a trois with his close friends Noemie (Julia Maraval) and Stephane (Francoise Comar). Vincent manages to walk the tightrope until new student Benjamin (Jeramie Elkaim) enrolls, a boy everyone knows is gay and whose budding friendship with Vincent alerts the world that Vincent must also be gay. Vincent is mocked, has difficulty with the swim team, has his first heterosexual affair with Noemie, is first exposure to the seamier side of gay bars, and eventually is forced to reveal his identity. How his parents Patrick Bonel and Christiane Millet) slowly become supportive with the help of swim coach (Bernard Blancon), teacher (Eric Bonicatto), and straight friend Bruno (Nils Ohlund) and all play significant parts in Vincent's sexual dilemma.
The film is light but addresses issues of prejudice that are worldwide in a manner both tender and mature. This is an excellent film for the general public who want insights into the gay question. In French with English subtitles. Grady Harp, November 2004
Movie Review: Realistic coming-out drama
Summary: 4 Stars
In 2002's "À cause d'un garçon" ("You'll Get Over It"), 17 year old Vincent (Julien Baumgartner) deals with the aftermath of being "outed" at his high school, following an aborted tryst with Benjamin (Jérémie "Come Undone" Elkaïm), the new guy in town. The graffiti painted near his locker, the taunting from his classmates, the stunned reaction from his parents, even the open hostility from his brother are easier to deal with than being ostracized by the others on the swim team, possibly jeopardizing his getting a college scholarship. Only one team member remains on his side, while even a teacher believed by students to be gay refuses to help him deal with the reactions. Vincent explores the local gay scene, and is repulsed by the "meat market" atmosphere. His former girlfriend, Noémie, tries to be supportive, but eventually decides that she needs to put her own needs first. In time, his parents rally to let Vincent know he is loved "as is," and enlist the help of his swim coach to overcome the problems with the team.
A beautifully photographed and nuanced film made for French TV, depicting a coming out experience that teens can relate to, handled in a realistic and balanced way. Rated R, with male and female frontal nudity and similated sex. In French with English subtitles. No DVD extras besides the usual trailers and scene selection utility.
Movie Review: Pretty Basic.
Summary: 4 Stars
Although the movie was pretty basic it was still a good movie. Coming out was the only topic throughout the entire movie, it didn't include sub-plots like other gay movies it was just one story and that might have bored the movie down. Overall, I figured the movie to be lacking the intensity that other gay coming out stories involve but this one was just bleh. Everything was presented as if the main actor lived in Disneyland- he was outed, everyone believed the rumor, his parents found out, his girlfriend accepted and they all went about their life as if noting happened. He was accepted by his parents, his girlfriend still loved him, his best male friend still wanted to be his pal (which was a good point) the coach still treated him the same it was as if this story could be taking place in 2100 when being gay is just like global warming- everyone will eventually forget it's a problem and accept it. In the end all the stories concluded themselves, no one got shot, no one died and no one got hurt pretty good feel good movie if you want to come out and need some help.