Keno Forest
I become a fan of this kind of movies after I watched "The Way He Looks" and so far, the two are pure masterpiece.The story was just about a gay guy named Steven who is looking for love and accidentally found it on John, the guy in school who still confused about his sexuality.SPOILERS!Although the two didn't end happily ever after and I can understand the reason. Steven knows he is gay since he was 11 years old. he accept it to himself that's why he is looking for a guy to get along with. On the other hand, John is confused. He had almost experienced with gay when he was a kid yet he still declining because he can't accept it.In the end, he still chose to be with her girlfriend but told Steven that he is the only person he loved and he is the perfect guy for him. Steven understand the situation and just moved on to face his problem dealing on how his Dad will react about it. though his Mom understand it.It ended just like that and I was hoping for more explanation. The best scene of all would be his speech when he come out to everyone in school. He is right about gay thing. Its just love between two person. He still a person who needs to be accepted and loved by their family and friends which people nowadays should be open about this situation.
jandesimpson
It would be so easy to write a tepid or even downright bad review of "Get Real", but, for all its faults - poor acting overall and a script full of clichés including a speech that seems to spring from a desire to give the film an upbeat ending rather than one the character would probably have made, I am not going to. For this is rather a sweet little film with such a likable central character, Stephen, a most appealing youth caught up in the problems of "coming out" in a mainly homophobic society, that you somehow just go along with the journeys he makes toward understanding himself and the understanding of others. Indeed the fact that he finds the former journey the easier is in many ways a measure of the film's basic honesty. So sit back and enjoy a 90's message film ( I imagine attitudes are a shade more enlightened now), strangely couched in the comfy British style of "Gregory's Girl" and occasionally just as funny. For this is a feel-good treat, all the more worthy for trying to say something vital about understanding our fellow human beings and doing it rather well.
blue-lagoon
I rented this movie by chance without expecting much. But after watching it, I am inspired to write my first review ever! The movie revolves around Steve's journey from knowing that he is gay to coming out in the open. This is conveyed beautifully through his on-off relationship with the school jock, Johnny. The importance of family and friend's support in such situations is also highlighted.The acting is first class. Especially, the tension between Steve and Johnny when they bump into each other in a public toilet is so real.But what sets this movie apart from similar movies is its unique take on the subject. Movies like "Beautiful Thing" portray that society is prejudiced against all gays. But this movie shows that the society treats "elite" people differently proving that it is just another form of discrimination. Despite Johnny's friends knowing about his gay relationship with Steve, they conveniently ignore the fact and instead blame Steve for it. In the end, this only results in Steve becoming free and Johnny remaining closeted.Must watch for all!!
Scottiiieeee
What a surprise! I just turned 43 although it doesn't seem like it. I watched the movie and it transported me back to when I was 17.The feelings that the young men felt were so real. I was really impressed with the accuracy in the way they portrayed those experiences.I almost never watch a movie more than once. I watched this movie 4 times in the last 2 weeks.The ending really sucked though. True, it was realistic I suppose in some ways, but it hurt. Thats why I watched it so many times. I can't understand why I have such a strong feeling of hurt in the ending. It was, after all, just a movie and I don't ever have a lingering reaction such as this.It really touched me on some deep levels that frankly kind of confuse me. It would be nice to see a sequel. Even if they don't get back together as i am sure in real life the wouldn't. It would still be nice to see some closure to their sweet dating experience and a positive outlook on their individual futures. Wow, I can't believe I am actually writing this as it is so out of character for me to do. This movie just really touched me in a way that truly surprised me and is now one of my favorites. I would highly recommend seeing "Get Real".