Sequin in a Blue Room

3/10.

The film is quite slow, confusing and a bit vague because the characters and the plot are not really explained to us, it could have been much better, BUT I think it would be worth watching because it has and sends a huge message. First, the awareness of the LGBT population is raised and that everyone has the right to love and sleep with whomever they want, to be their own, without anyone judging them. We accept people as they are and divide them only into the good and the bad. The second is that a sparrow is better in the hand than a dove on a branch. And the third is that we should always be what we are but not forget to walk the earth. I also really liked the ending.

SEQUIN IN A BLUE ROOM (2019) is a cold and emotionless film - like the lead character - that rarely captures the interest. The cinematography and score are stronger points but with a lead character like this it's not a world I care to revisit.

Australian cinema is unique. It has a rawness and nuance all of its own. It even transcends 'European' cinema which has its own feel. It certainly makes American cinematic efforts, apart from many indie films, look like cheap trash.

This film is certainly for cinephiles. It will shock the average cinema goer in its brutal sexuality and probably disturb most viewers. If the explicit depiction of homosexual sex is likely to offend, this film is most certainly not for you. It is provokingly honest.

If, however, you like a challenge and enjoy thought-provoking cinema this one is a stunner.

Simply extraordinary.

Cute young red head, bonus! Where are your friends, like even one your age online? I didn't understand, kid or not, why wouldn't stop behavior that puts him in danger. Interesting how staff turned blind eye and not shown. If this was grown adult, have at it with risks. The blue room was so off putting, big chunk of movie. For me anyhow not realistic, would never attend. The same glitter sequin outfit he wore over and over made me want him to be a kid shopping at mall for other alternatives. Not a movie to recommend or stay in gay collections.

This is a really refreshing Australian made gay film, with a well written script, plot and great acting. I was pleasantly surprised with this film, since we don't see many Australian made gay films of this calibre. This film explores the theme of fantasy/projection/desire vs reality. The reviewer eelen-seth has already posted an excellent review of "Sequin in a Blue Room", so there's no need to repeat - I concur with what they said!

I highly recommend all young gay men watch this film, because there is a life lesson to be learnt in "Sequin in a Blue Room", in the age of digital sex. It's OK to have fun and explore new things in life, but remember to stay grounded at the end of the day, so you don't end up in the mess that Sequin did.

I'm looking forward to buying a copy of this movie for me collection, because I'll definitely be wanting to watch it again and again. Well done to the makers and actors in this film.