Mario

WOW.... Watched Mario last night, and it was utterly bang on. 9 stars, and one of the best gay films I have ever seen. The acting was sublime, especially by the two leads, and much of the supporting cast were excellent also, and the direction was almost flawless. Others may disagree, but I thought the ending was realistic and very well handled given the context of the story. Similarities with the very excellent Free Fall. As a gay football fan, also enjoyed the setting and onfield action. However, totally baffled how Mario attracted an '18' rating. Bollocks to that. In my Top 5 all-time gay films.

This film tells the story of two up and coming professional football players falling in love.

I loved this film because it tells a sweet romance, and also a very tough choice. The choice is very real because homophobia in professional sports is a well known phenomenon. Yet, it is a topic that is rarely touched upon in films. The actor playing Mario is a very good actor, because he displays emotions through his eyes, face and body. He convincingly tells his pain without the need for any words. "Mario" is an effective film that brings me to feel his joy and pain. I definitely recommend this film.

Such a great film, really pulls on your heart strings! The actors are great and really portrayed how the football world is and how hard it must be, a real eye opener.

I was really invested in the relationship and won't lie, was heartbroken with the ending! I know why the writer probably wanted to end it that way, but I feel left on a ledge. I know not all stories have a happy endings, but I need closure lol please have a sequel so I don't lay in bed at night thinking about it and trying to work out what happens next.

Very topical story of gay footballers (in the closet). Quite a gentle film rather than hard hitting. Beautiful cast, beautiful locations - are there no ordinary looking gay guys/footballers?!

One very simulated very shortsex scene (you really see nothing) doesn't warrant an 18 certificate which is really disappointing and cuts off an important potential younger audience from this film.

Bit of a cliched ending in my book - have seen this type of ending many times but as I said its not a hard hitting film.

Worth watching just because there has been nothing like this out there before around football

I'll keep it short and sweet... I don't get how anyone can watch this and not absolutely love it. I came into watching this film with very low expectations, I'm sorry but the cover just seemed so cheesy, on top of that I've never heard of the film, so again my expectations were very low. I'm so obsessed with this movie, I've watched it at least 10 times in the past few months. I'm dying for a sequel!