This isn't as captivating as "Beautiful Thing", but it provides a lovely look into a summer camp coming of age story that deals with the heartache of being a teenager gay or straight, and the complexities that exist among heart, mind and societal pressure.
The music and cinematography are excellent. The acting is fine. The 98 minute story seems to drag a bit here and there, but generally is enjoyable. The editing jumps joltingly from scene to scene with no apparent attempt to avoid the resulting whiplash experienced by the viewer.
This film provides wonderful insight into growing pains as young Tobi attempts to deny who he is and deals with rejection from his best friend and love interest Achim. Ultimately honest self evaluation and self acceptance win out. As is the case for many of us (gay or straight), acceptance by others comes only when we finally accept ourselves. While this film is a bit cliché perhaps, it still merits a look.
The music and cinematography are excellent. The acting is fine. The 98 minute story seems to drag a bit here and there, but generally is enjoyable. The editing jumps joltingly from scene to scene with no apparent attempt to avoid the resulting whiplash experienced by the viewer.
This film provides wonderful insight into growing pains as young Tobi attempts to deny who he is and deals with rejection from his best friend and love interest Achim. Ultimately honest self evaluation and self acceptance win out. As is the case for many of us (gay or straight), acceptance by others comes only when we finally accept ourselves. While this film is a bit cliché perhaps, it still merits a look.