douglasnelsondn The movie started out slow with a horrible score through the entire movie. Not much dialogue and it was difficult to get the writers message of what the movie was about. Very slow. I can't believe I sat and wasted the time waiting for it to get good. Don't waste your time watching it!

larapha Poesy or pure boredom? I confess that, by the middle of the film, I was in doubt. It's certainly an experimental film, far away from Hollywood or even most European movies.Far from anything, as long as my experience in watching films is concerned. Maybe Andy Warhol is something near, or some eastern movies. But yet so simple it may make us cry. Why is the American experience so harsh? Why there comes a moment when separation, for those 'lucky' ones that enter college, comes as inevitable as the moment of coming of age? Two kids, happy together and boyfriends since they were four, are seen this moment approaches. One copes well with mathematics and college requirements. The other can't solve simple algebra problems. We know he could enter through the door of physical abilities, but he doesn't want. He can also easily understand musical notes, as we see in his ability to play poignant, sad music. By the way, all is very sad in the movie. 'Don't you want me to go? Say it, and I won't go'. But he won't say it. The experience of someone is a particular one, one shouldn't deny the person the chance to try. Or so does America thinks. All I can say is, had I had a love like this, I would have already entered Eden. I wouldn't leave it. Certainly a movie I'll see again. Poetry, pure poetry.

JackTy8655 This is an unusual and hypnotic short film about the relationship between two 18 year old boys in small-town Arkansas. There are few characters and very little dialogue, most of the explanations come from narration by the 2 boys, one of whom is about to leave for college. There is no angst about sexuality, or bullying from other kids. When a teacher asks how long they have been together, Luke simply replies "Forever. We've known each other since we were 4". These are two 'old souls' with a profound, calm and absolute love for each other.The film is primarily narrated by Luke, who describes himself as a slow learner. He is devoted to the brighter Jonah, and superficially sanguine about his inevitable departure for college. However, in one brief scene we see Luke alone in bed, faced away from the camera, apparently crying.In a rare piece of narration by Jonah he tells us how he idolises his boyfriend, "I think he's perfect, I would give up everything for him". He describes how some people feel comfortable in one place, while others feel trapped. Superficially this backs up Luke's belief that Jonah will move on to a better life, and outgrow him. But I wonder if the gifted Jonah isn't actually making an oblique reference to a person, and not a place. He tells us, "The grass is always greener, but not for everyone". Is he describing his relationship, and how he could never abandon Luke?The ending is ambiguous, leaving you to imagine your own conclusion. But I think Jonah has already told us what he will do.

michaelmouse1 Mark Thiedeman's stunning movie is a breathtaking work of art. This moody, nuanced film is something quite special to experience. Far from the madding crowd of commercial 'Gay' themed movies, this sumptuously photographed and delicately under-written work indicates clearly this Director is one to watch. It is essentially a love story that portrays the two lead character's relationship in a filmic essay of great beauty.Thiedeman's structural choices in setting up scenes is reminiscent of perhaps a more European sensibility than the more common obvious American Studio system's insistence on the dumbing down of everything. Here we definitely have a case of 'less is more'...the camera tells much of the story. And with great beauty. Like a fine wine, this movie is one to savor and relish. A comparison to James Bolton's 2008 "Dream Boy" could be made, but that would be unfair to both Directors, as each is unique in style. But if you enjoyed 'Dream Boy' you are likely to absolutely love this film. The two extremely handsome leads beautifully interpret the script and provide the viewer with intelligent and mature performances. If you need fast paced action or voluminous amounts of dialogue to tell you a story, this film is not necessarily for you. It gently meanders, but always meaningfully and with an end-point in mind. Distributors of exceptional films need to sit up and take notice- It's criminal this one didn't get a major cinema release. It's every bit as marketable as any 'Brokeback Mountain'. Stunning!