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Boyfriends
List Price: $29.95
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$26.99
on 11-28-2008
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Features
Actors: James Dreyfus, Mark Sands, Andrew Ableson, Michael Urwin, David Coffey
Directors: Neil Hunter;Tom Hunsinger;Barry Purves
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: 
Studio: FIRST RUN FEATURES
DVD Release Date: December 7, 1999
Run Time: 82 minutes
Average Customer Review:
  (13 customer reviews)
Reader Reviews
Though my title for this review is directed in some measure to the characters in this film, I'm speaking mostly to the reviewers turning in such pointlessly cruel comments. I will grant that this film suffers from "Indie" film syndrome (meandering plot, questionable acting, etc.) and is shot in typically dark settings for a British film. And yes, some of the characterizations are about as sharp as American cheese. This is not a film for solo viewing, unless you are an insatiable drama queen. Ideally, your lover/partner/whatever would be there to watch the film as well. Take it from someone who did just that, less than twenty minutes ago. It's very interesting to see how you both react to the themes and dialogue in this film. Who is laughing while the other one is scowling? Who finds something poignant that the other one views as cliche? I have to disagree with the reviewer who said this wasn't a "date movie." I think this film would be great as a fourth or fifth date movie, just about the time both people are starting to open up to each other. The men in this film are at different stages in their respective relationships: one pair has just broken up, another pair is about to, and one pair never really gets started. The fact that only one of these relationships is given a (traditionally) happy ending doesn't mean this DVD is a downer. There is an element of practical realism to this film, and in a time of blockbusters and ever-higher drama, I'm sure a lot of viewers would find "Boyfriends" to be boring. I wouldn't say that's a reflection of a poor attention span...it's more like refusal to suspend belief. In this case, suspending belief means accepting the premise that ordinary people are interesting, and that their problems/concerns are valid and worthy of the telling. It doesn't matter if you lived through the same things, or if you've had enough late nights in bars to catalog the whole of human behavior. If you don't see yourself or someone you know in one of the characters in "Boyfriends," you're just refusing to use your imagination. I truly liked this film, despite the fleeting feeling of being jaded, or being a bit beyond the relationships portrayed. I appreciate dry humor, which this film provides in adequate measure. It was a hoot to spot James Dreyfus, who had a recurring role in the Absolutely Fabulous series. I had no idea he could be so (relatively) butch. The DVD copy I purchased includes a short animated film called "Achilles," which is a (pardon the pun) queer but fascinating piece. My Greek Mythology isn't up to snuff, but the story of Achilles and his lover is presented in a quirky style (claymation? puppets?) that is strangely (but undeniably) erotic. If you're a collector of obscure/underground gay shorts, "Achilles" may be worth the price of this DVD alone. "Boyfriends" is no better and no worse than American films ("Broadway Damage" comes to mind) that detail the ins and outs of gay relationships. It doesn't aspire to the same kind of stage drama as "Love! Valour! Compassion!," but a little of that kind of angst goes a long way. If you are interested in the subject of male/male relationships and friendships, I think you'll find some value in this DVD, as I do. -Mic
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