Unicorns

What a lovely movie, the trailer did not represent the gritty British move you will receive. Its a beautifully written film which just dark enough. Unicorns is lifting the curtain on a world many of us never see. You will ride a slow rollercoaster through this film, watching how an unexpected friendship grows. Luke is a 'geeza' a single dad and a mechanic, Ayisha a Gaysian Drag queen. The characters are thrust together as Ayisha needs a driver and Luke needs cash, their friendship and how it grows has been told in a way only certain filmmakers manage. Bravo

Both main actors were brilliant whoever cast them was bang on.

Not enough media centres around the gaysian community, so this was very refreshing and juxtaposed against the world of a working class/white "macho" man - Unicorns was really effective. Maybe It could've been *more* effective, but that wasn't a necessity to make a good movie - I was just really intrigued in this clash of cultures that I wanted more.

Ben Hardy was brilliant imo. It's quite surprising that beyond X-Men Apocalypse he didn't really fly much higher in Hollywood, though maybe he actually is better suited in these indie-type gems.

Jason Patel was beautiful as Aysha/Ashiq. This is the first I've ever seen him, and he was captivating. I always struggle hearing my own local accents on movies (!) so I'll let others judge his acting haha. But I enjoyed his performance.

As I'm greedy, I think this would've been perfect as a mini series - but watch it!

From the writing to the directing to the acting, this was a phenomenal piece of cinema! A beautiful love story with the clash of worlds handled so beautifully it wasn't the usual clichéd nonsense. Absolute credit to the actors, especially Ben and Jason, they were incredible. Fully fleshed out characters that were flawed, damaged, believable and you couldn't help but root for them. All ensemble actors did they're job so beautifully as well, not a single weak link in the casting. Hats of to the Director for bringing this incredible story to life. And yes, I'm aware I keep saying incredible but that is just what this film was. Couldn't look away from start to finish. Well done to everyone involved.

It's not a mundane story about being gay and different cultures, it expresses more about identities. And the script and dialouge are not boring at all. Each character is hella interesting, I can't help but wish to figure out more about them. The right amount of angst throughout and to be honest, I was expecting a sad or maybe bizarre ending but no it has a satisfying one. I mean, I don't want be cliched but seriously though I'm not big fan of gloomy closures. The actors were great and I'm not just talking about two main leads, the supporting actors and actresses had also done their parts so well and naturally. The dancing, the costumes, the setting, I love them all. Overall it was such a fun watch.

Really enjoyed this film. A great cast with some fine acting. Ben Hardy and Jason Patel are great as the two leads. It's another in a long line of LGBT movies that we Brits make so well. There is no sad ending and the main characters aren't tragic. Which usually happens in Hollywood movies in this genre. A realistic story that draws the viewer in and makes you root for the characters.

The story has several arcs, mixed racial relationship. Straight man meets gay man. Cultural dilemmas. And all handled with sensitivity.

Direction, cinematography and script are spot on. I was expecting another of those dreadful Netflix movies that I switch off after 20 minutes. However, this film was so good I watched it twice.