Review of Boy Culture (2006) by Wellington F — 02 Jan 2010
A refreshingly real portrayal of modern gay life with all the excesses, temptations and complications there on screen but presented in a very human way. The characters have depth and the acting is convincing enough for us to empathise with their lives.
If it all sounds like Queer as Folk -yes-there are parallels but Boy Culture differs in that it has the confidence in its script and characters that there is not the need for explicit shock-value sex.
Another critic labelled this movie the gay "Jungle Fever" -this is a lazy comparison as the race of the roommates is almost insignificant in this movie. This story is about the emotional walls young gay men put up to protect themselves and how the modern lifestyle of gyms, facials and clubs reinforces those walls.
Despite a few jarring scenes, this is a witty, wistful and welcome addition to gay cinema.
This review of Boy Culture (2006) was written by Wellington F on 02 Jan 2010.
Boy Culture has generally received positive reviews.
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