Boys Grammar

This film of less than eight minutes gets over much more than many others do in ten times the length. There are so many implications packed in and so much action that the film provokes thoughts well after it ends.

First Gareth and Nick. Unlike some of the reviewers I don't think they have had a previous affair or relationship. Nick is drinking in the puppy love and looks he gets from Gareth either through some twisted pleasure (there are straight guys who love being lusted after by gay lads) or because he is deeply closeted in the context of a homophobic group of friends and maybe to himself too. His need to remain hidden erupts into a frenzy of hatred that is hard to watch.

Later when Dad tries to soothe things and Nick arrives for dinner with Gareth's brother a satisfying catharsis takes place. I don't care for films that use violence as a resolution but for once this outburst might have solved something both in term of bullying and about coming out - no one could have failed to see Nick caressing Gareth. Or was it a come-on from a straight boy? We need to decide.

the basic purpose of director seems be to impress. not for story but for the degree of violence. it is a option, not bad if the violence is real necessary for the develop of story. but Boys Grammar is reduced only at violence level. the past relations between boys, the book itself, the dinner, the attitude of the father are roots. ignored in film. sure, a films about tolerance and against bullying is far to be wrong. but the manner to do it impose more than a sadistic moment and a sketch of revenge. result - the viewer , using the pieces from film, could recreate his story about boys and their relationship. but is it enough ?