I say that because it's unavoidable: this is white bread bland. But it's done fairly well for what it is.
It's honest and upfront about what we should expect: the main character talks to us, comments on his life, where it's going etc.
People are right to say this is like modern John Hughes movie. Which, I hasten to add, were pretty much considered s**t when they came out except for their target audience: pre-teens and young teens. This film is for that same demographic.
So I get why some people are really unhappy with it. No, of course it's not realistic. It's entertainment. And some of the entertainment is good, if stereotypical.
If you been observing gay cinema as it evolved post-Stonewall--as I have and yes, I'm that old-you're more likely to give this a pass because IT IS equivalent to a John Hughes movie. Which, I will say again, adults considered s**t at the time. I think these serve the same purpose for the gay community as Hughes' movies did for straight kids in the '80s. Why shouldn't our kids get white bread formulaic rom coms too?
We should. This is one, and for what it is, it's fine.
It's honest and upfront about what we should expect: the main character talks to us, comments on his life, where it's going etc.
People are right to say this is like modern John Hughes movie. Which, I hasten to add, were pretty much considered s**t when they came out except for their target audience: pre-teens and young teens. This film is for that same demographic.
So I get why some people are really unhappy with it. No, of course it's not realistic. It's entertainment. And some of the entertainment is good, if stereotypical.
If you been observing gay cinema as it evolved post-Stonewall--as I have and yes, I'm that old-you're more likely to give this a pass because IT IS equivalent to a John Hughes movie. Which, I will say again, adults considered s**t at the time. I think these serve the same purpose for the gay community as Hughes' movies did for straight kids in the '80s. Why shouldn't our kids get white bread formulaic rom coms too?
We should. This is one, and for what it is, it's fine.