Reviews

Mabuhay!

I've seen a number of LGBTQ films from India and most of it ended in a not so ideal situations its like, it made me think "are you guys that anti-LGBTIQ?" I am so glad that they put an alternate ending in the film but they could have just ended it on a happy note . Its slow paced, a talky film, beautiful characters, I like the twist in the end.

Its nice to discover such film exists in Turkey but they need to catch up with the rest of the world. Although it was not clear if the male lead is gay because he did not categorically answered the question instead his words are situational but what is important is that bullying in all levels and forms is wrong and should be dealt with the full extent of the law.

They're kindred spirits. The heteronormativity is overtly done while the homosexuality is covertly done but the latter where the emotions involved is palpable, its kinda like a mist where in the beginning and towards the end when its gone one can see the true picture. The most memorable part of the film is towards the end where he chose who he really loves most and being with each other until the end. The only part where remorse (i think) can be found is when they prayed together and put on the religious necklace. The plot is really heavy though.

I love period films but i already had an inkling that it may not have ended well for certain main characters in the story. The film evokes helplessness amidst power, commitment amidst torture, for better or for worse, alive but not living. The setup was superb, A1 actors, just the right amount of everything. I just hope to see a mexican gay film that has a happy ending.

First and foremost, the plot is emotionally entertaining yet draining, although its fiction but the realities shown in the film happens in real life. The plot can also trigger certain yearnings that humans looks or expects to have or even experience in real life. For aesthetics (im not sure if its just my screen), overall sense of colors i've felt and seen in the film were in the shades of black, gray, red, and a little bit of white, im not sure if it wants to trigger certain nostalgic innermost emotions. Anyway, the feeling of struggle, brokenness, the yearning to be open about who you are versus society wants you to be, to love and be loved, being blind-sided, death and rebirth were quite represented in the film. For the ending, "for now" it can go both ways, depends on the viewer, well, in the end you choose your own happiness.

No matter how much you love the person.....violence is not the way to go. That's all i have to say.

The main actors were very attractive. Acting-wise quite on point. I've seen a number of Korean LGBTIQ+ films/movies/series, and I feel like most of them ends ambiguously although the film was a little way back in 2014 compared to now 2021 were more positive / happy endings have been made. I like the plot and how it slowly builds up to its momentum and how it simmered down to the main characters in the end. The steamy scenes were done right and added flavor to the movie. It was quite ingenious how a big sign that says "free interpretation" was inserted during the course of the film. One should just need to be focused while watching the film because you can get lost and (may) fail to appreciate the movie. All in all, i'd say its something that I would recommend to watch but at the same time saying "why is it so difficult to love this film". Enjoy.

As a whole, i love the concept of the movie. It would be wonderful to go back in time and try to settle things once more. Some of the actors were well suited for their roles while some needs more spunk. The transitioning from one scene to another needs more smoothness. I believe the minute details could have strengthen the foundation of the movie. The end part was fabulous, although, im not really sure if its a trend in China to end scenes that provoke one's imagination to wonder what will happen now. I've seen a number of pink films / bl stories from this country and it has always that end scene that makes one wonder.

I saw this on gagaoolala app just today. The movie was released in 2014. As the title goes "Coming Out" was really more focused on the struggles of an LGBTIQ+ individual when expressing their true selves to the people who matter to them as well as their emotions on the person whom their heart has chosen to love. Some of the myths about being LGBTIQ+ were demystified. I love the tension when he was about to tell his male bestfriend what he really feels about him. Of course, there are other less ideal situations when an individual come out and the film just focused on certain dimensions at that time. Its bittersweet and I love the end scene because it symbolizes new life, new challenges and a promise.

"Melody of Love" (Bokura no ai no kanade) is a classic BL movie just watched it today. BLs from Japan really have a distinct style of presenting a story. Anyway, the plot of the story is quite simple, its just like reading a short story, acting was a little bit off maybe the actors were just starting out. Spoiler alert, non-traditional ending BL lovers out there this is for you......it hurts!!!

"if you love someone set them free; if they come back to you it was meant to be." I'm going to start at the last episode/scene, for me, it was really open for interpretation, I don't know who Hai Qing will choose to come back to in the end. To think about it, Han Fei and Jimmy were pretty much (i assume) older than Hai Qing and the two may have more experiences in the real world. In my mind, there's a lot of "red flags" or problematic how Hai Qing process things, im not sure was it because he's an artist, eccentricity may be, and the way he processes things is through art. Actually, there were a number of juxtapositions and contradictions, if im going to interpret he gave his painting to Yan Fei which may symbolize hai qing's heart but he also sent postcards to Jimmy which may symbolize a nurturing (or continuity) relationship or friendship. Or am I just overthinking? Or is it a matter of do you go with someone you love or someone who loves you? Or that you would always come back to your first love? I love Hai Qing's father when he said something about "perfection" that sometimes its not the best choice. Anyway, I love the series because it can really happen in real life, the creators of the series really know how to capture the audience's imagination and the open questions that the end scene has created. Again, its not for the faint hearted, or certainly may not be anyone's cup of tea but this series deserves to be in my movie collection. Season 2 may hold the answer? Hahahaha KUDOS!!! To the team behind this series.