Review of The Sum of Us (1994) by Ruhan R — 30 Jan 2012
Homosexuality was a pretty hot button topic even back in '94, so I gotta give props to David Stevens for having a gay protagonist. I really liked how this movie incorporated gay romance and middle-aged romance, two themes that are uncommon in film.
All of the performers did stupendous jobs in their respective roles, but some more intricate dialogue would have helped out. I thought that the flashbacks were pretty well used, particularly the ones about the lesbian grandmother and her lover.
The one where they were separated was the most powerful. At first I wasn't too confident in the breaking of the fourth wall, but it proved to be a good way for the characters to voice their thoughts and concerns, it was especially helpful for Harry after he had his stroke.
Out of all of the various relationships in this movie, the most heart-warming was the undying loyalty between Jeff and Harry. It was a good way to contrast tolerance and intolerance by comparing it to Greg's father.
I'm usually not amazed by films that revolve solely around human relationships and this was no exception, but I really respect the themes behind this movie and it did a decent job of entertaining me.
This review of The Sum of Us (1994) was written by Ruhan R on 30 Jan 2012.
The Sum of Us has generally received positive reviews.
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