matthewlee1985
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A Four Letter Word is not a ground-breaking piece of cinema by any stretch. But for all its failings, there is enough substance to enjoy.
The plot leans on the weak side and the main character (Luke) extremely unlikeable. I found myself, at times, feeling very disengaged with his experiences in the film.
But pushing past this, there are laughs along the way and some of the minor characters actually steal the limelight.
The problem with this film is that it throws together all the major gay clichés, and for this reason it stumbles constantly. The director surely must have had more vision than to peddle worn-out and tired gay stereotypes.
Successful gay cinema celebrates diversity and breaks free of the constraints and expectations society imposes on homosexuality.
If anything, A Four Letter Word is a major disappointment in this regard. I expected a lot more.
It's easy to pick holes in this film but there is enough to keep watching until the end.
I have given it a solid 5 for a pass and the power of the support cast saves me from a harsher judgment.
The plot leans on the weak side and the main character (Luke) extremely unlikeable. I found myself, at times, feeling very disengaged with his experiences in the film.
But pushing past this, there are laughs along the way and some of the minor characters actually steal the limelight.
The problem with this film is that it throws together all the major gay clichés, and for this reason it stumbles constantly. The director surely must have had more vision than to peddle worn-out and tired gay stereotypes.
Successful gay cinema celebrates diversity and breaks free of the constraints and expectations society imposes on homosexuality.
If anything, A Four Letter Word is a major disappointment in this regard. I expected a lot more.
It's easy to pick holes in this film but there is enough to keep watching until the end.
I have given it a solid 5 for a pass and the power of the support cast saves me from a harsher judgment.
There will never be another Margaret Thatcher in world politics and The Iron Lady is a brilliant tribute to her life and career.
Some will struggle with the film's structure but the initial discomfort should be tolerated for the story to be told is compelling.
We join an elderly Thatcher battling the onset of dementia, talking to her imagined deceased husband, Dennis, while remembering snippets of her illustrious political career.
Some viewers would like a story running from A to B of Thatcher's life. But that would be too easy.
Instead, the director has been crafty and the film has a raw quality to it that exposes emotion.
The sadness I feel watching an elderly Thatcher succumbing to dementia is ultimately a stark reminder of the respect and fondness I feel for her and her achievements.
Then there are memories of triumphs and challenges. The miners' strikes and Falkland War right through to Thatcher's removal from top office by her own party.
I enjoyed The Iron Lady and appreciate the off-centre approach to its story telling.
It won't appeal to everyone but I would bet most people can work through this to find enjoyment.
Some will struggle with the film's structure but the initial discomfort should be tolerated for the story to be told is compelling.
We join an elderly Thatcher battling the onset of dementia, talking to her imagined deceased husband, Dennis, while remembering snippets of her illustrious political career.
Some viewers would like a story running from A to B of Thatcher's life. But that would be too easy.
Instead, the director has been crafty and the film has a raw quality to it that exposes emotion.
The sadness I feel watching an elderly Thatcher succumbing to dementia is ultimately a stark reminder of the respect and fondness I feel for her and her achievements.
Then there are memories of triumphs and challenges. The miners' strikes and Falkland War right through to Thatcher's removal from top office by her own party.
I enjoyed The Iron Lady and appreciate the off-centre approach to its story telling.
It won't appeal to everyone but I would bet most people can work through this to find enjoyment.