Review of Tan Lines (2005) by Rick M — 21 Oct 2007
This is an excellent coming-of-age film, and anyone would enjoy it, especially of course, a gay audience. The erotic scenes are tasteful and exciting, and the naturalism and grittiness of the directing is first-rate.
The acting from the young cast is moving as well. As for the writing, these characters are well drawn and real, especially the protagonist, Midget. Also, the surfer lifestyle in a low-class seaside community is convincingly portrayed.
There is romance, betrayal, yearning, despair, self-hatred, aspiration, and camaradarie all revealed in a bittersweet and moving story. You root for the characters, especially Midget, but deep inside, you ache for their plight, their lack of social support, and above all, the utter lovelessness of their lives.
These are people longing to be larger than life, as big as the waves they conquer daily, yet seemingly doomed to remain small, like their truly small-minded families and community.
This review of Tan Lines (2005) was written by Rick M on 21 Oct 2007.
Tan Lines has generally received mixed reviews.
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