Review of Get Real (1998) by Stephen M — 27 Jun 2007

Wonderful coming of age movie for a gay boy.

This review of Get Real (1998) was written by Stephen M on 27 Jun 2007.

Get Real has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jonathan B (2,317) on 11 Jul 2012

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By Sage D (65) on 19 May 2011

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By Noah S (313) on 03 Oct 2008

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By Ws W (1,791) on 24 Jan 2011

A very tender and beautifuly acted love story. This one definitely goes on my top favorite Gay movies list…

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By Brian M (1,664) on 06 Oct 2010

Here is yet another gay themed movie that falls flat by playing out obvious homosexual sterotypes…

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By Marija D (78) on 01 Jan 2010

It easily became one of my favorite films ever and probably the best coming of age gay flick i've ever seen (i'm still up to see Beautiful…

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By Benjamin S (705) on 26 Aug 2009

It's an ok entry into Queer Cinema, but sadly it is hard to watch. I prefer Beautiful Thing…

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By Ian M (1,478) on 14 Mar 2012

Shows the real feelings of becoming gay from both sides. Shows just how difficult in can be. Well acted and sweet…

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By Kerry M (319) on 29 Mar 2009

This is an interesting perpective of teenage boys investigating their sexuality…

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By Terri H (1,064) on 15 Oct 2008

Am I the only person who thought this was a bit slow and implausible…

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