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Whoever called this a "fetish" film missed the point. Two old friends get together for a road trip. And they do what men do, that is, engage in casual nudity, and one of them isn't shy about bodily functions. That much is obvious. What is less obvious at first, but becomes increasingly so, is the attraction they feel for each other. This attraction becomes more obvious when they are joined by a Polish hitchhiker, and the two men show, in various ways, their jealousy when the other man becomes too attentive to Boris. You have to watch this movie a couple or three times to catch all the subtexts. The film offers a lot more than the normal viewer might catch on a first viewing.

I've read the other reviews here and am amused but not surprised at some of the descriptions. Some reviewers see motivation and action and inaction where others have quite different explanations of what's happened.

I find that to be perfectly understandable. Nothing is spelled out precisely for us in this film. There's an ambiguity to the characters' relationships that could easily cause different people to form different opinions about what happened. It's purposeful, and an interesting concept.

Two old friends (one gay, one straight) go on a camping trip and are having a rollicking good time. Then they pick up hitchhiker. You kind of wonder when the hitchhiker is going to turn out to be an ax murderer. Especially after the gay guy asks if his being gay is a problem for the hitchhiker.

It isn't.

This is a slender film that at first glance doesn't seem to add up to much. However, there is dynamic tension throughout the latter part of the film for reasons we're not quite sure we understand. The relationships are purposely somewhat vague and ill-defined, something I found to be an insightful take on modern relationships, especially gay relationships.

My initial reaction to the end of this film was WTF? On reflection, I get it. I liked this movie. It's deceptively simple-looking but there isn't anything simple about it. You know, like life.

Not great ...but quite good. This film is a bit slow at times and not much happens for good part of the movie. But it is very well produced/structured; the scenery is beautiful and acting is top-notch!!

This film rings "true" on many levels and things develop naturally. Sadly, with three people; one will ultimately be left out! Life is hash.

I started this months ago and could not finish it. Re-watched it again and was pleasantly surprised how it developed in the end. I enjoyed this quite a bit.

The first virtue of it is simplicity. Familiar pieces - friendship becoming love, a road trip , relations and their structure, slow rhytm and the character changing, step by step, the equilibrium, an open end and a film without the desire to demonstrate anything. I love it for the courage and art to be different, to propose, in natural manner, a simple and precise in details story, good acting and the fair development of facts. My favorit - the image of the window at the end of hall.

The synopsis of this short indie film is that Jonas, who is German and straight, has invited his British and gay mate Philip for a camping trip. This is ostensibly so Jonas can carry out a photography project. They head off in an old VW camper and Phil sort of finds any excuse to get his kit off.

Then they run into Boris who is a friend of Jonas' and he tags along. At first the chemistry of all three is thrown out by the new arrival but then Phil and Boris start to get along a bit too well and all bets are off.

Now as I said this is a fairly short film at 79 minutes and a lot of that time not very much happens, but that may be the point. It could be seen as a slow build up I suppose but it does not translate very well. There is some chemistry but it takes a while to rear its head. And despite a lot of nude bits being shown there is no real bedroom action either. In German and English too with good sub titles; this is a film for those who like their stories to be fairly simple and take their time getting there. I am still in two minds as to whether I really liked it so am giving the benefit of the doubt. However, this is one of those films I would not want to watch twice – so maybe try a rental option.

The movie is simple, but that is the magic of it, it doesn't seem to make any mistakes, you have to be in a mood to watch something that isn't an action movie, and isn't a drama with tons of drama up front. But that is why I liked it. The actors were all perfect in every scene, and even the dialogue, translated to English, seems perfect as well. Every scene that could have been cheesy, or predictable, or just plain trite, was instead very well done and seemed more real than what you would expect. There are long scenes where the actor has to stay in character for a long time before it is over, and that must have been difficult, each actor is very talented and they make the movie, of course. I didn't see any weak spots, but the movie is definitely lighthearted and tame and you feel like you're on vacation with them having fun, goofing off, until halfway through, it accelerates and becomes more serious and problems start to appear for the characters, but it all works really well. I wouldn't change anything about this movie and I would definitely watch it again, especially if I needed a movie that feels good but also feels very realistic and the performances seem real too.

If you watch this movie with certain expectations, you are going to be disappointed. Which, I think, is why so many of the reviews here are so polarized. You won't find the meaning of life in this movie. You won't find gay themed cliches or tropes. You won't find pretty boys strutting around. You won't find Hollywood-style "spell everything out for the dumb audience" directing. You won't find "the big steamy sex scene". But nor will you find the movie being coy about (European) attitudes to nudity and sex (something which clearly confuses several of the other reviewers here).

Instead, you will find, essentially, a movie about the way people muddle through the conflicting chemistry of friendships and relationships. These are not titanic conflicts, causing huge explosions or overly-dramatic scenes. They are the inner puzzles we have to solve as we grope through life. What DO I feel about someone? What DO they really feel about me?

The reactions of the three principal (well, only) characters are played out against a road trip background -- not a particularly new idea, but the director lets things unfold in a paced manner, just as they do in real life. Things are NOT spelled out here; the clues are all there, but the director (wisely) leaves the viewer to fill in the holes. This leaves us to puzzle out things from these imprecise clues in the same way the characters are puzzling out their lives.

The actors mostly do a good job, the Jonas character for me being the most filled out and well acted. Jonas (a photographer) is clearly using his camera as both a shield and a way to probe the feelings of his companions, but the director wisely refrains from over-doing this (to the point, I suspect, where some reviewers didn't even notice this). Philip is more direct, and apparently more shallow. Boris is in many ways the most ambiguous.

The movie is of course not perfect, and a few scenes didn't quite click for me, but overall the development was perfectly believable, and gently touching, though ultimately sad for at least one of the trio.

I said that this movie is about chemistry, and ultimately I think the movie is best understood in terms of a catalyst .. an apt term (check on Google if you're not sure of the precise definition), though what that catalyst is I shall leave you to find as you watch it.

Although there is a gay subtext to this particular road-trip film, it's definitely not for the mainstream gay viewer. No...this is a hard-core German fetish movie, specifically for a) people who "enjoy" a lot of scenes with men urinating b) gratuitous outdoor nudity with absolutely no premise other than to show out-of-shape men with small penises and c) that every straight man can turn gay under the right circumstance. While the chemistry between the two lead characters is supposed to be that of two best friends; one gay and one straight, neither comes off as believable...meaning they both come off as gay. And they all come off as obnoxious...as does this film. When you have to resort to long periods of scenery and gratuitous nudity, you know your film is in trouble. Enough said.

This may be the stupidest movie I have ever seen. Its only reason for existing seems to be (1) to show men running around totally naked and acting like monkeys--for no plot-required reason--as often as possible, and (2) to show men urinating on camera as often as possible. There are at least five instances of the latter in a barely-over-one-hour movie. It's not even water-sports porn--it's about as erotic (and realistic) as a Bugs Bunny cartoon.

The plot is extraordinarily flimsy: best friends (straight German and gay Briton, both affluent enough not to have real jobs; the German is a "photographer", the Brit nothing discernible) go on a pointless road trip through obscure northeastern Germany and pick up a Polish hitchhiker. Nothing happens, except for the previously-mentioned naked romping and urinating.

All three characters are either (take your pick) completely unbelievable, even as movie characters, much less as actual human beings, OR (or AND, if you insist) the three most obnoxious characters the writer/director could think up.

The two "best friends" act like they can't stand each other, and if that's supposed to be some sort of erotic tension it misfires completely. The Pole adds nothing but a different body type (short/chunky vs the friends' buttless "swimmer's builds"); a third obnoxious, unbelievable character; and a third language for the subtitle writers to screw up (they completely ignore all English, regardless of how unintelligibly it's being mumbled by non-English speakers).

Three obnoxious characters running around like monkeys and urinating every few minutes--and annoying each other and the audience for 78 minutes. That's this movie.

In trying to be subtle and leave open ended questions for the viewer, the film ends up lacking a lot of depth into the emotions of the main characters. It is true that it leaves a certain vagueness that is akin to semi platonic relationships between straight and lgbtq persons.

A good reminder of the ramifications of acting like a child when an adult and "open relationships".

Beautifully shot. Good road trip film. While the movie certainly has a beginning and end its story arch goes beyond.

Confusing homosexual feelings consume an otherwise straight young man on a jaunt through northeastern Germany with his gay best friend. The two men are buddies, nothing more, but when they pick up a male hitchhiker and an attraction forms between the gay friend and the stranger, the heterosexual feels an emotional conflict. Unassuming German drama with lots of photogenic scenes of muscular young bodies at play in the fields and in the water. A minor piece of work, not particularly moving or interesting until near the end, but certainly well-acted by the trio and handsomely-made. One serious quibble: the grating, generic rock tunes on the soundtrack. *1/2 from ****

You and I is a must-watch for anyone craving a blend of romance and friendship. With three incredibly attractive leads, the screen practically sizzles with their chemistry. But beyond the eye candy, the film's heart lies in its portrayal of a beautiful friendship blossoming amidst life's trials. And oh, the ending! It's a satisfying conclusion that'll leave you with a warm heart and a smile. Trust me, this one's worth the watch.

That is al I have to say about the film and I think my review covers it all, but IMDb needs more characters to fill up this silly part. If you have read the first paragraph you are good to go.

If I had only ten films to take on a desert island or to be more realistic to pare my films down to ten this would be high on the list. It is quite simply one of the best gay films ever made. I use the word gay deliberately as it is without women in it; has a lot of frontal nudity and it seems proud of the functions of the male body and all the intimate things a male body does. I do not see this as a limitation but a celebration of men needing to be with each other. Jonas, played beautifully by Eric Klotzsch is German and wants to go on a road trip with his best male friend from the UK played very well and lacking all inhibitions by George Taylor. They visit a remote part of Germany, and romantically kiss and even dance together in a deserted castle ( an excellent scene, ) despite the fact that Jonas does not identify as being gay. And yet his love for Phillip is palpable in every scene they are in. He even asks Phillip to live with him, and Jonas who is a photographer takes many of his beloved friend in the nude, and surprisingly this appears totally ' innocent ' sexually. They even perform their toilet functions together and this too seems totally natural. Then a youthful Polish youth played by Michal Grabowski hitches a ride with them and dominates their holiday. It is at this point that Jonas with the finest of nuanced looks becomes aware of what appears jealousy, especially when a sexual relationship begins between Boris the Polish wild guy eager for experience with Phillip. End of spoilers. Nils Bokamp directs with great expertise and on occasion watching the film I sensed slightly that he was very aware of both Polanski's ' Knife in the Water ' and an atmosphere worthy of Eric Rohmer. I thought of Rohmer in a symbolic cherry picking scene in the grounds of a manor where the threesome eventually reach a quiet destination. That said Bokamp is his own man and a finely attuned director to image, sound and actor's needs. Rarer than you think in cinema. As for the three actors they are perfect, and I thought that Eric Klotzsch should have been around in France in the 1960's. Jean Sorel and Alain Delon would have met an equal both in looks and acting. A Great film with a capital G and I am ashamed of myself that it has taken me so long to see it. Perfection.

I love this. Everything about it. I felt so drawn to both characters from the start and related to so many moments. Will watch again for sure.

Road trip !! Two buddies drive around deutchland in a van, on a mix of business and pleasure. They seem to be old buddies, but it's not really clear with the language difference just what their connection is. Dancing together, laughing, fun. Later on, they deny being a couple, so apparently they are just good friends, reuniting after many years. Along the way, they pick up a hitch hiker. And that changes things. When two of the men get a little too close, it makes the third-man-out grouchy. Or jealous. Or something. Some swearing. Nudity. It's all very well done, if a bit slow moving. I really enjoyed it, but for those hoping for a car chase or a gun fight, this will probably not be enough. Directed by nils bökamp. He has directed this and three documentaries. And it looks like he had written the same four projects.

Former roommate's and Beat friends meet in Germany for a road trip. Jonas (German) already showed signs of his anticipated arrival of his buddy (who's gay) ignoring calls from his gf leaving phone msgs. Without giving anything away, it's apparent that Jonas feelings for his buddy were beyond friendship. From the beginning its obvious the affection and compatibility between the two is undeniable. One moved the other did. They complimented each other in a way that happens once in a lifetime if your lucky. Regardless of their different sexuality shows that the soul wants what the soul wants and passion and sexuality is sometimes fluid and uncomplicated.