As an Indigo Girls fan, I was concerned and skeptical about how some of my favorite Indigo Girls songs would be used in this film.
Prior to attending this showing, I knew that the movie had received favorable reviews from fans. So I was excited about seeing how Indigo Girls' songs had been repurposed for this gay romance. I saw some of the previews from the movie, specifically the "World Falls" video, and I was impressed.
The plot has been discussed in other reviews, so I won't repeat those details. Apart from the "boy meets boy" premise, it's a fairly predictable storyline. But it keeps the viewers interested with the setting (circus, camping, scenery) and the well-developed characters. And, of course, the music!
The lead actors were perfect for their roles and the supporting cast was AMAZING! Thanks to the trailers and music video clips, I knew about Lea DeLaria, Ming-Na Wen and Kate Pierson but there were also some familiar faces I did NOT expect and LOVED seeing (no spoilers here but I was excited to see a favorite comedian and celebrity chef)!
Tom and Cory, director and writer, exceeded ALL my expectations when they selected Indigo Girls songs for this film. I was AMAZED. And I do not use that word often. The songs they used worked perfectly within the film: the dialog, the plot, the setting, the characters, the entire storyline. The filmmakers had a difficult task because Indigo Girls have released 24 studio albums! I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the film didn't just feature the well-known songs AND they even included songs from Amy's and Emily's solo projects.
This was a truly exciting movie for me. I know I've forgotten to mention some of the details because I saw it more than five weeks ago. There were a lot of subtle references in this film: "Easter Eggs" including props, humor, dialogue, background, etc. I look forward to seeing the film again because I know I missed some of the hidden treasures.
As someone who watches movies in 15-minute increments due to mental and physical distractions, the fact that this movie kept me focused and entertained speaks volumes. I had no intrusive, or even mundane, thoughts and I never once wondered what time it was. THAT alone gives it 10/10 stars for me!
I saw Glitter + Doom (pronounced Glitter AND Doom, not Glitter PLUS Doom?) at the OUTNorthLA Film Festival in Shreveport, Louisiana, on September 10, 2023.
