A Moment for Love

A Moment For Love is more than just a rom-com-it's an immersive, fairy-tale-like journey that blends fashion, fantasy, and deep emotional storytelling. Directed by Joseph and Phillip Matarrese, and co-written by the film's star, Bobby Love, this semi-autobiographical film is both visually striking and profoundly moving.

At its heart, the film follows Trevor (Adam Huss), a singer-songwriter burdened by a painful secret, who stumbles into the magical and flamboyant world of Bobby Love, an out-and-proud fashion designer. As their friendship grows, Trevor learns to release his past and embrace the love and acceptance that Bobby and his chosen family offer. Filmed against the stunning backdrops of Los Angeles and Venice during Carnivale, the film's aesthetic is as extravagant as its themes, featuring actual footage from Bobby Love's bold and avant-garde runway shows.

What makes A Moment For Love truly special is its unapologetic celebration of self-expression. The fashion in the film is breath-taking, with each piece serving as a testament to Bobby Love's artistry-think the grandeur of Mardi Gras meets the elegance of Venetian masquerades. But beyond the spectacle, the film carries an emotional weight, tackling themes of love, loss, self-discovery, and the power of chosen family.

Adam Huss delivers a layered and heartfelt performance, while Bobby Love shines as both an actor and creative force behind the film. Their chemistry is undeniable, making their journey of friendship and healing all the more compelling. The film's balance of humour, romance, and poignant moments ensures that it remains both entertaining and deeply resonant.

"A Moment for Love" is a whimsical and heartfelt fairytale rom-com that blends music, fashion, and personal transformation into a dazzling cinematic experience. With Adam Huss delivering a touching performance as Trevor, the film explores themes of identity, healing, and found family, all set against the vibrant backdrop of Bobby Love's magical world. Featuring real footage from Bobby's legendary runway shows and filmed in breathtaking locations, this award-winning story is as visually stunning as it is emotionally resonant, earning a well-deserved 9/10. Definitely worth the watch if you're into LGBT+ cinema.

As someone who grew up in the rural south, I don't have much background in high fashion, "Haute Couture." A Moment for Love gave me an insight into this world, the sometimes petty jealousies, the runway pressures, and the artistic friendships. Most of all, the friendships, which triumph over the jealousies. This movie must have been very fun to make. It is visually stunning, not only the wardrobe, but the locations, with a magically castle overlooking LA and locations that include Venice. Bobby is the anchor but the friends that surround him give the movie its heart. I particularly loved the woman who played the contortionist as she brought an infectious joy to ever scene.

The visuals of this film are outstanding. The costumes are grand and larger than life but are also intricate in their design. Freezing the action is the only way to truly appreciate the vast panoramic eye-candy in this production. Then, there are the locales from LA to Venice, Italy! Just wonderful locations, wonderful set design. A quirky fantasy about being true to yourself and following your bliss, whether it's Bobby staying true to his art, an amazingly photogenic Bobby Love, or Trevor not giving up on his dream of music no matter what life throws at him, sung and played beautifully by Adam Huss. The song in the bar was especially haunting. Not to forget Bonnie Morgan who plays Suzy and Jenny. Aside from the welcome physicality,, she creates excellent characters. The visuals of the film alone make it worth a look.

Gorgeous cinematography and a lovely, immersive sound mix are the gateways into this indie gem, with stunning costume design and a lush look. It's a campy delight with a sincerity and sweetness at its core, driven by some really nice performances all round. There's a message in here too, in amongst the silly jokes and spectacular wardrobe choices, about following your dreams and staying true to your path despite the obstacles that you might encounter. There's even the odd creepy moment thrown in, meaning there's really something for everyone here. Some beautiful framing choices add to the sense of this being a self-contained world, existing alongside our own and maybe just a wish away, bringing to mind early Tim Burton mixed with a whole boat load of glitz and glamour. There's some lovely music along the way, too. Bravo.