Compelling Love Story

Rating: 10/10 (26 January 2006)

One of the best gay themed movies I have seen in a long time. Okay so now I've gone and done it. I've invoked the G word but don't let that scare you. Sure this movies deals with a theme that in many parts of the world is still seen as controversial but it is so much more than that. This is a story about a love that is so impossible but still manages to become such an important part of live. It shows you a glimmer of what real love is and how important it is in life. It also shows what happens when you decide to let the world tell you how to live your life. So far the story.
The locations and sets in this movie are super as are the shots that serve to show you how beautiful the surroundings are. The use of color and aerial shots are just spot on. Although there were some small hiccups with the camera work (guess they forgot the steady cam) the overall result came together very nicely.
Jake as well as Heath have to be commended for their stellar performances; they managed to portray a deep and undying but painful love with such intensity and realism you rarely ever see from such young actors. The fact that the 2 straight actors agreed to play such a controversial role and pull it of this perfectly gave the movie that extra dimension. Acting for the love of acting (or an Oscar :-)) All I can wonder now is what happens next? Will they continue doing great movies that might not always be the big blockbuster kind or are they going for the money? I hope it's the former.
Now who did the better acting? It would have to be Heath although given everything Jake does come very close. I guess this was just a winning combo. One thing is for sure, I'll be keeping a close eye on both of them and if you want a tip; see October Sky where Jake gives another great performance.