Review of Get Real (1998) by Scott T — 22 Jun 2007

One of the best gay coming of age movies that I've seen.

This review of Get Real (1998) was written by Scott T on 22 Jun 2007.

Get Real has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Gary T (2,283) on 12 Oct 2008

Wow just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a great movie 2 watch...this has got a really good cast of actors/actressess throguhout…

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By Jdizzle R (2) on 15 Jul 2011

Such a great story!! Loved it! Sad but good :)…

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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 Thomas J (458) on 27 Feb 2011

This is a coming of age and coming out story, even though it is set in the U.K., is still close to something I relate to…

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By Guri D (5) on 08 Jul 2012

Buena pelicula. Aborda con mucho respeto el tema de la homosexualidad…

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By Nikki M (465) on 20 Dec 2008

I enjoyed it; it was a well-written and occasionally funny high school love story…

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By Lorna C (16) on 14 Feb 2009

I saw this years ago after Beautiful Thing. It's not quite up there with Beautiful Thing but still a good watch…

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By Clinton F (10) on 29 May 2010

This is one of the first movies that focuses on the relationship in a gay movie no sex ploy to get people looking…

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By Martin F (211) on 26 Aug 2011

I have seen this several times...its got loads of charm from the characters. shazz I want to watch it with you so we can laugh & cry…

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By Luke D (217) on 15 May 2012

Thanks to great performances by the cast, Get Real is a romantic, funny, and realistic movie about homosexuality…

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