Review of Dare (2009) by Jeremyp — 13 Nov 2013
It tries hard to be a "coming of age" movie, but in deciding to focus on sexuality as the sole issue for three teens it simplifies and degrades itself into a one trick pony i.e.message) short story.
Alan Cumming has a juicy, if self righteously preachy, role as the "messenger" but the message is rather sophomoric, as is the film. Zach is his usual persona: overtly complex, but basically angst ridden.
The character of Ben is ridiculously shallow; a gay teen not just coming out but spewing out. The parents are all shallow characters, as they always seem to be in these teen "who are we?" movies.
It's mostly pretentious drivel chock full of quasi intellectual writing.
This review of Dare (2009) was written by Jeremyp on 13 Nov 2013.
Dare has generally received mixed reviews.
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