You know, I had planned to write a very long review of the movie, because I had really liked it. But I'm just not a movie reviewer. I'll keep it brief.
It's very easy to get pulled into this movie. I got pulled into's Pim's world of having a socializing mother, broken home life, and his infatuation with Gino. And I realized that if anyone can identify with the characters and with their emotions, you are pulled in so easily.
I know I was, most definitely by his growing infatuation with Gino.
Throughout this film, we see how Pim reacts to the world around him. We see him in love; to feel unwanted; out-of-place; to be rejected by the one he wants; to hide his true desires. But we see him grow emotionally, as voids form in his world: Gino's departure with his girlfriend; his abandonment; Gino's rejection of him (saying they were just "children").
But in the end, it all comes back. In a sweet, although a little unsanitary way. And it's the end that will have you tearing up or cracking a big smile, like it had me doing.
And it's all wrapped up in a '50s-ballad-type signature song, "Wooly Clouds" which really brings the emotions of the characters (i.e. innocence) to a much more visceral level. It really haunts me, even now... *deep breath*. :')
But in the end, it all comes back. In a sweet, although a little unsanitary way. And it's the end that will have you tearing up or cracking a big smile, like it had me doing.
And it's all wrapped up in a '50s-ballad-type signature song, "Wooly Clouds" which really brings the emotions of the characters (i.e. innocence) to a much more visceral level. It really haunts me, even now... *deep breath*. :')
That's all I have to say.
Four stars.
Some stills from the film (in chronological order):
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| A young Gino at the window in his mother's sash and tiara |
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| Young Pim being walked home by his mother Yvette |
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| Gino and Pim fooling around near a lake. |
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| Pim crying after discovering Gino has a girlfriend (and after sticking the gift rag around Gino's motorbike's tailpipe) |
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| The drawing Gino's sister Sabrina discovers in Pim's room. |
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| Pim: You're beautiful when you're jealous. Gino: Who's jealous? (Gino's rejection of Pim in a brief visit home) |
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| Gino returning from his girlfriend's home... |
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| This one is personal. |
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| ... and realizing his mistake. |
1/14/13 Update: I'll replace the stills with ones that don't have the logo.
I hate watermarks as much as the next person.
