Capital Games

The basic sin of this film is the wrong use of cliches, the not inspired acting and a story so familiar or eccentric ( both works in same measure ) than you ignore it. In essence, a story of ambition. In fact, pretext for a very easy film in which different ingredients are mixed in run and the film seems be saved by hot scenes and great bodies or by the resemblance between Rory Cosgrove and Lorenzo Lamas / Eric Presnall and Zac Efron. Like other films of same genre, the only problem remains the potential of story. But, with few drops of indulgence, not expecting too much and not ignoring few good moments and intense moments, a pretty film.

I like a love story that isn't in your face or so far fetched that it becomes annoying. This movie flows evenly throughout which at times delivers the goods. It's not a heavy hitter but a sensual story about two driven guys that after a steamy night while lost in the desert slowly come to realize that what they have is real. Don't expect a "Titanic" type movie of the corporate world cause it's not. Just a steamy love story to get lost in with the characters and nothing more. The leads ain't the best actor's out there but their beefy bodies make up for that. In all it's a pleaser and nothing more.

I found myself chuckling at how ridiculous the plot, dialogue and acting were so it deserves 5 out of 10 for making me laugh. Oh and the music is cheestastic too. I hope it was a learning experience for everyone involved.

Where do I even begin? This movie was absolutely tragic, and I'm not talking about the storyline. So many bad things happening at once, it was hard to keep pace;

1. First of all, there was the acting. I think Rory Cosgrove was the only decent actor in the entire movie. Every single other actor delivered their lines as if this was their first film, and except for maybe the other male lead, not a single person in this entire movie had any talent. It was as if the Director or casting agent hired nothing but friends and family. It was truly some of the worst acting I have ever seen in a movie, and that's saying a lot.

2. Secondly, the soundtrack. What the hell were they thinking? The music was awkward, poorly placed, poorly selected, and it sounded like a High School "battle of the bands" set for a very untalented group of musicians. Horrible lyrics, even worse composition and the genres were all over the place. Did just ONE single person compose this film? Did no one else mention the lack of cohesion in the music throughout the film? This was the greatest offender, to be honest. A great soundtrack can make or break even the most mediocre film, and this one just dropped every single ball it had in that department.

3. Lastly, the story; one of the corniest, cliched stories there are, and the ending was just ridiculous. The scenes of intimacy between the leads was the only good thing about this film; it was tasteful, classy, and not gratuitous, which is rare in gay cinema. The story itself just left so much to be desired. I just shook my head in disbelief when it was all over. This was neither romantic nor plausible. Even under the best circumstances, the ending would have still been entirely messed up.

I'll be honest, I only watched the film because Rory Cosgrove is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous. The hair, the eyes, the lips, the smile; I will watch anything that dude is in because he is an absolute, bonafied dreamboat. Like a prettier version of Henry Cavill. I swooned every time he showed his pretty face on screen. Literally, the only reason to watch this movie is this man, that's it. He is the sole redeemable quality about this whole hour and thirty minute experience.

In summary, this movie was not good, and veers very close to being one of the worst gay movies I've seen in a long time, but Cosgrove is the only reason you ABSOLUTELY need to watch it. Just focus on him, let everyone else melt away, and your viewing experience will be that much more enjoyable.

All 5 stars are for Cosgrove. Every single one.

Well, the acting was terrible. The plot was implausible, and corny, but had a few interesting turns. My advice: persist past the first 30min of this: it does get quite a bit better. It was unconventional in a few ways, which I liked because I'm wacko and like unconventional things. If you don't, forget this movie. An example is the soundtrack, which has a dreamy, odd, out-of-place feel. I have to admit that I was on the edge of my seat wanting to know what would happen. This was probably a great book with an average director and a small budget. So many of the scenes were awkward and too hard to watch; I covered my eyes quite a few times. The choice of leads was also interesting - neither of them exceptionally good looking, but with perfect bodies. Lastly, I have to mention the sex scenes. There's a 'tasteful' amount of nudity, including a couple penis and bum shots. There is a sex scene in the desert that, I think, is more realistic than most I've seen. (I liked it because I'm unconventional.)