Review of Head On (1998) by Ceph J — 23 Jul 2011
An uncompromising character study of a young Greek Australian who's determined to live his life as a SOB. No one can relate to him except when he feels like it and neither will the audience while watching the bleak events. Alex Dimitriades deserves credit for making his character unlikeable despite his good looks.
I can't say that I liked it but it was fascinating to watch. It's not strictly a gay movie since the theme is one of isolation. The scenes of the family dancing the Greek dance is the closest it comes to entertainment but even those scenes are tinged with sadness because you know Dimitriades is just filling out family obligations. I do respect the movie even if I don't rate it high.
This review of Head On (1998) was written by Ceph J on 23 Jul 2011.
Head On has generally received positive reviews.
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