Review of Dorian Blues (2005) by Mareen K — 21 Feb 2010
A quiky dramedy that features a series of well spaced laughs set to a rather dramatic coming out tale. Dorian is gay but that doesn't mean he has to accept it. Because he knows that his father will not take the news well, he entices his brother to "make him straight" but that doesn't work out as well as either boy would hope.
After a relevant reveal to his father, Dorian gets a rather swift start on his college life and deals with the trials and tribulations of being gay... set to a New York City landscape. Granted thios film is low budget but that hardly takes away from the impact of this films strongest asset: witty dialogue.
Dorian is a snarky fellow, critical of everyone he encounters... which leads to a rahter dramatic incident in a bar. His brother is much more mellow, most likely because he was always seen as the golden child in his father's eyes.
The relationship between the two is the film's primary focus. I honestly think this a beautiful film... sometimes campy, sometimes fun, and sometimes wrenching... it is a film worth seeing if only once.
This review of Dorian Blues (2005) was written by Mareen K on 21 Feb 2010.
Dorian Blues has generally received positive reviews.
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