Like any feel good romantic movie, Shelter leaves you smiling after the movie has ended. The problem is I'm not sure if it's a success in truly depicting the coming out process of Zach. As a story, I think it would have also been successful if it's a straight love story. Hence, the movie was successful in translating the formula that your usual straight romance movies use into a love story between two guys.
Is that a good thing? To some extent, yes but I actually find myself having a problem with it because the movie could have achieved greater heights if it was able to explore the coming out tale better if it was able to exploit the journey of the decision process and how hard it was for Zach to come out of the closet which I think is something more unique to gay movies.
In my opinion, the two most laudable things about the movie are: (1) Trevor Wright's sensitive performance and amazingly surprising acting ensemble (also notable is Tina Holmes playing Zach's sister). It's very rare for independent low budget movies to employ great actors. Most of the cast are familiar to me from various TV shows and it's refreshing to see them showcase what they're capable off. I truly wish I could see more of Trevor Wright and Tina Holmes in mainstream movies in the future. (2) The screenplay's successful translation of the formula that makes straight love story effective.
Is that a good thing? To some extent, yes but I actually find myself having a problem with it because the movie could have achieved greater heights if it was able to explore the coming out tale better if it was able to exploit the journey of the decision process and how hard it was for Zach to come out of the closet which I think is something more unique to gay movies.
In my opinion, the two most laudable things about the movie are: (1) Trevor Wright's sensitive performance and amazingly surprising acting ensemble (also notable is Tina Holmes playing Zach's sister). It's very rare for independent low budget movies to employ great actors. Most of the cast are familiar to me from various TV shows and it's refreshing to see them showcase what they're capable off. I truly wish I could see more of Trevor Wright and Tina Holmes in mainstream movies in the future. (2) The screenplay's successful translation of the formula that makes straight love story effective.