Unicorns

What amazing acting, casting filming! Like directors filming capturing clues each other notice about new people. I was so uncomfortable watching these two talk, I was walking on eggshells when Aysha was, and got that feeling like any moment someone would catch the characters out when they take Lukes son to the fair. Invested in these characters. Theres a shocking scene where I was truly stunned ( did it really go there?!)I had to rewind to see that moment again and then just gripped by how two characters NEW to everything ( it seems) inch their way through through the Aftermath with themselves and their families. And chuffed with the ending.

It's not a mundane story about being gay and different cultures, it expresses more about identities. And the script and dialouge are not boring at all. Each character is hella interesting, I can't help but wish to figure out more about them. The right amount of angst throughout and to be honest, I was expecting a sad or maybe bizarre ending but no it has a satisfying one. I mean, I don't want be cliched but seriously though I'm not big fan of gloomy closures. The actors were great and I'm not just talking about two main leads, the supporting actors and actresses had also done their parts so well and naturally. The dancing, the costumes, the setting, I love them all. Overall it was such a fun watch.

"Luke" (Ben Hardy) stumbles upon a bar where the largely young and beautiful Asian clientele are enjoying a dazzling performance on stage from "Aysha" (Jason Patel). Despite the fact that he's only just got laid in a field, he's captivated by her and so when she comes to say hello after her routine, he is quite besotted. Thing is - well those Adam's Apples - they are a dead giveaway and "Luke" flees in polite terror, but terror nonetheless. This leaves "Aysha" with a problem, though, as her possessive pal "Faiz" (Sagar Radia) goes off in a strop leaving her without a lift to a lucrative gig in Birmingham. She was also a bit smitten by "Luke" so tracks him down to the garage he works in with his father, and offers him £200 to be her chauffeur. Reluctant, he remembers that he has promised is son "Jamie" (Taylor Sullivan) a trip to Disneyland, and that's not going to pay for itself. The journey isn't really that far, but when a few other drag queens cadge a lift, too - well, let's just say that "Luke" gets a look at a culture he's never experienced before. The plot itself is fairly predictable, not dissimilar to "Femme" from last year, but there's a fun degree of chemistry between Hardy and Patel that maybe a little too simplistically, but still entertainingly, both challenges and reinforces stereotypes. What's eminently clear is that "Ashiq" is an unhappy and unfulfilled man who comes alive when his alter ego takes over, but is there any future at all in a friendship quite so viscerally at odds. It's tightly cast, and works best when it's just the two lead actors engagingly messing about, getting to know and trust each other and, well... who knows? To be fair, it doesn't need a cinema screening but it is an amiable, occasionally bitchy, film and I quite enjoyed it.

Really enjoyed this film. A great cast with some fine acting. Ben Hardy and Jason Patel are great as the two leads. It's another in a long line of LGBT movies that we Brits make so well. There is no sad ending and the main characters aren't tragic. Which usually happens in Hollywood movies in this genre. A realistic story that draws the viewer in and makes you root for the characters.

The story has several arcs, mixed racial relationship. Straight man meets gay man. Cultural dilemmas. And all handled with sensitivity.

Direction, cinematography and script are spot on. I was expecting another of those dreadful Netflix movies that I switch off after 20 minutes. However, this film was so good I watched it twice.

UNICORNS is a breathtaking exploration of identity and connection, beautifully woven through the lives of its diverse characters. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant South Asian nightclub scene, the film delicately navigates the complexities of self-discovery and acceptance. The performances are mesmerizing, drawing you into the emotional journeys of the main characters. Their unlikely encounter sparks a profound exploration of their own identities and desires, creating a narrative that is both tender and powerful. The cinematography captures the energy and intimacy of their world, enhancing every heartfelt moment. UNICORNS is not just a film; it's a celebration of authenticity and the courage to embrace one's true self. A masterpiece that lingers in your thoughts long after the credits roll.