Review of Shelter (2008) by Davids. — 28 Mar 2008

A realistic and moving portrayal of coming out for today's teens.

This review of Shelter (2008) was written by Davids. on 28 Mar 2008.

Shelter has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chuck Wilson (418) for L.A. Weekly (3,142) on 25 Mar 2011

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By Samt (5) on 28 Jan 2009

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By Johnh. (67) on 29 Apr 2008

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By Wesley Morris (1,967) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 09 Apr 2015

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By Paulk. (80) on 21 May 2008

This is more like a 6.5, but because I was completely taken with Shaun, Brad Rowe's character (even though the premise of his relationship…

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Markowitz 's low key coming of age/coming out story isn't particularly original, but features subtle performances and a vivid sense of place…

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