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Baisers cachés (2016)
Terrific, realistic, heartwarming, and the like
Simply put...this is one in a number of really, really good gay coming-of-age movies that have come out in 2016.
In a realistic way, they've tossed aside a number of the clichés, while focusing on the bare-bones issues that 2 young gay boys share in their completely separate life backgrounds and circumstances -- the fear, the bullying, the isolation, the loneliness, and of course, the love.
And this was a well-done love story, top to bottom, with a solid group of actors who all fit their roles perfectly.
Great chemistry all around, a plot that matters, and a script that makes you feel like you're there. Were there some things plot-wise that are unresolved or questionable? Sure, no doubt about it. This isn't a flawless film. But, what matters in the film comes full circle.
For those reasons, this is a terrific, must watch for those interested in the genre. Hats off.
Fair Haven (2016)
Not perfect, but well-acted and very uplifting
Like the title says, this movie isn't perfect because there's a lot of "stuff" going on that can't all be tackled in 90 minutes. Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean that the film needed to be longer.
Viewer may be left asking for some more backstory on a couple of things, and one of the most critical plot-lines of the movie isn't really referenced or confronted very much outside of flashbacks. I understand that may have been intentional, however I don't think it was successful.
With that said, the positive outweighs the negatives big time with this film. It really is a genuine love story with great chemistry between Michael Grant, who plays James; and Josh Green, who plays Charlie. There are moments in the film that captivate you a bit, because of how genuinely you can tell that one cares for the other despite rough times.
The personal struggles of the father are also well-acted, with a number of subtleties that come through really well for a middle-aged, depressed man dealing with the crumbling of everything he knows.
This movie is one of those gay coming-of-age films that really will warm your heart because of the acting. Definitely worth your time.