Sodom

Slow paced love story kept me hooked but the straight acting gay guy did it for me he was gorgeous and a much better acting than the straight soon to be married guy. The only thing that I thought was a let down was the straight guy that was soon to be married was camper than the gay guy I couldn't see this guy as a footballer can't even for the life of me know how his girlfriend didn't know about him he wouldn't look out of place on a Mardi gras float in a gay parade.

Sodom is nothing very new. But it is a graceful, artful, masterpiece set to beautiful photography and music. Generational conflict makes this film interesting and alive. I can't understand how anyone would dislike or hate it. A film-goer inspects all parts of a film, not just the plot. Although important, the plot is not everything. This film is alive and carried beautifully by only two actors the entire film. Both men are beautiful and perfectly cast. This film is nothing short of beautiful and is a positive image in the genre.

Sodom aims high and, all in all, is a beautiful film. Telling the story of a "straight" young man's struggle to come to terms with his latent homosexuality a few weeks before his wedding, it explores themes that are relevant to everyone - regardless of age, gender or sexuality - such as courage, grasping fleeting opportunities and the need to sometimes face up to life-changing decisions.

The two characters are well-fleshed out and convincing in their portrayals, although Pip Brignall's acting is a little patchy. For me, the strength of the film comes from the atmosphere it creates through its camera work and lighting, which construct a self-contained "safe haven" in the apartment in which the bulk of the action is set.

Although the ending leaves the characters frustrated, the emergence into the light after the dark night of introspection strikes a final note of positivity.

Jo Weil gives a hypnoticperformance as Michael. Though I'm unsure what the attraction is for him in Will, this was a pretty decent movie about exploring and relationships. If course the ending is something to be desired. The biggest complain I have are the random beach shots to signify inner turmoil. I don't believe that was needed as all it did was take me out of the action.

This a slower, charming, very intimate movie...that's not going to be for everyone (eg my movie mate hated it.) But for those who are not in a hurry for action & who can appreciate very naturallistically & well acted scenes unfolding in an organic fashion...will appreciate the very satisfying pleasures this film has to offer.