Beautiful Thing
starring: Glen Berry, Linda Henry, Meera Syal, Martin Walsh, Steven M. Martin
directed by: Hettie Macdonald
directed by: Hettie Macdonald
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home EntRelease Date: 06/24/2008Run time: 91 minutesRating: R
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This absolute winner, based on a stage play by Jonathan Harvey and adapted by him, is a kind of enchanted, urban slice-of-life tale about a gay teen, Jamie (Glen Berry), who is in love with the boy next door, Ste (Scott Neal). Hampering Jamie's progress on the romantic front is his fear that his mother (Linda Henry) will find out, as well as concern over complicating Ste's existing problems. Beautiful Thing is a relationship movie, to be sure, but that description doesn't really describe the buoyant tone of this British television production. Democratic in its inclusive regard for each character (whether camera-pretty or not), the film--well-directed by Hettie Macdonald--is full of surprises. Chief among them is the terrific personality of Jamie's mum, a strong and independent woman who truly worries over and adores her son. But this is a movie involved in a kind of happy dialogue with itself: the tunes of Mama Cass, forinstance, play a part in both the story and overall ambience, while a strategic placement of the Rodgers and Hammerstein chestnut "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" during an act of love is fun and exciting. --Tom Keogh
Studio: Sony Pictures Home EntRelease Date: 06/24/2008Run time: 91 minutesRating: R
Amazon.com essential video:
This absolute winner, based on a stage play by Jonathan Harvey and adapted by him, is a kind of enchanted, urban slice-of-life tale about a gay teen, Jamie (Glen Berry), who is in love with the boy next door, Ste (Scott Neal). Hampering Jamie's progress on the romantic front is his fear that his mother (Linda Henry) will find out, as well as concern over complicating Ste's existing problems. Beautiful Thing is a relationship movie, to be sure, but that description doesn't really describe the buoyant tone of this British television production. Democratic in its inclusive regard for each character (whether camera-pretty or not), the film--well-directed by Hettie Macdonald--is full of surprises. Chief among them is the terrific personality of Jamie's mum, a strong and independent woman who truly worries over and adores her son. But this is a movie involved in a kind of happy dialogue with itself: the tunes of Mama Cass, forinstance, play a part in both the story and overall ambience, while a strategic placement of the Rodgers and Hammerstein chestnut "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" during an act of love is fun and exciting. --Tom Keogh
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- Sweet And Very Touching.
Some friends and I, stumbled upon this little gem of a movie, when it was making it's theatre run. I was so moved at the time, and even now. Everyone involved did a wonderful job. Using Cass Elliot a big plus. I never tire of watching this touching little movie. Would love to see an extened mix in the future.
Rating: - What a lovely movie!
This is a very sweet, very deeply satisfying fairy tale of a movie about young men falling in love in a London housing project in the 1990s. It's essentially the Cinderella story, with a cruel father and older brother, the Fairy Godmother and her son Prince Charming living next door, and assorted colorful neighbors. The ball comes at the end of the movie instead of the middle, but that's fine.
Life, of course, is nothing like this, but it's very nice to watch anyway. Especially the truly ... Read More
Rating: - Must See!!!
I saw this movie by chance, and I'm so glad that I did. I'm glad each time I watch it.It's truth, sometimes raw, sometimes hilarious.I feel that it's a must-see for anyone who is gay, or is open-minded enough to want to understand what it is to be young, gay, and in love.I wish this had been available 25 years ago.
Enjoy!!
Rating: - A Beautiful Movie
I ordered this by accident, thinking it was "A Beautiful Life."I liked this movie very much.I am not gay but am sympathetic.I think the movie captures an awakening love that neither character was suspecting.I liked all the characters and especially the music.I was not familiar with Mama Cass (I am a classical music lover) but I thought it was very appropriate for this movie.The ending was beautiful.
Rating: - Quirky characters in dismal housing find love at last
Jamie and Ste, neighbors in some very dismal housing in England, are teenagers with issues:Jamie's mom is a chain smoking bartender with a bad temper albeit a real love for her son; while Ste's dad and brother pound on him and leave him in tears.There's also an irritating neighbor who plays Mama Cass at full volume and sticks her nose into others' business.Jamie and Ste are drawn to each other at first for comfort and then for more, though there is nothing graphic shown, and no exploitation.
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- Sweet And Very Touching.Some friends and I, stumbled upon this little gem of a movie, when it was making it's theatre run. I was so moved at the time, and even now. Everyone involved did a wonderful job. Using Cass Elliot a big plus. I never tire of watching this touching little movie. Would love to see an extened mix in the future.
- What a lovely movie!This is a very sweet, very deeply satisfying fairy tale of a movie about young men falling in love in a London housing project in the 1990s. It's essentially the Cinderella story, with a cruel father and older brother, the Fairy Godmother and her son Prince Charming living next door, and assorted colorful neighbors. The ball comes at the end of the movie instead of the middle, but that's fine.
Life, of course, is nothing like this, but it's very nice to watch anyway. Especially the truly ... Read More
- Must See!!!I saw this movie by chance, and I'm so glad that I did. I'm glad each time I watch it.It's truth, sometimes raw, sometimes hilarious.I feel that it's a must-see for anyone who is gay, or is open-minded enough to want to understand what it is to be young, gay, and in love.I wish this had been available 25 years ago.
Enjoy!!
- A Beautiful MovieI ordered this by accident, thinking it was "A Beautiful Life."I liked this movie very much.I am not gay but am sympathetic.I think the movie captures an awakening love that neither character was suspecting.I liked all the characters and especially the music.I was not familiar with Mama Cass (I am a classical music lover) but I thought it was very appropriate for this movie.The ending was beautiful.
- Quirky characters in dismal housing find love at lastJamie and Ste, neighbors in some very dismal housing in England, are teenagers with issues:Jamie's mom is a chain smoking bartender with a bad temper albeit a real love for her son; while Ste's dad and brother pound on him and leave him in tears.There's also an irritating neighbor who plays Mama Cass at full volume and sticks her nose into others' business.Jamie and Ste are drawn to each other at first for comfort and then for more, though there is nothing graphic shown, and no exploitation.
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