Sequin in a Blue Room

SEQUIN IN A BLUE ROOM (2019) is a cold and emotionless film - like the lead character - that rarely captures the interest. The cinematography and score are stronger points but with a lead character like this it's not a world I care to revisit.

Interesting story, although nothing knew, but lacking in execution. Beautifully shot but with long, boring scenes, often without dialogue, tempted me to fast-forward. Lost interest in the main character and his story half way through.

Ultimately, watching nicely shot scenes one after the other without structure or pace wasn't very satisfying. Strangely enough, the actor playing the main character's father was far too hot of a hunk to be a convincing caring father figure. He would have been more suitable playing one of his son's sex-dates.

The main reason why I stopped watching half way through was the obnoxious main character. Not sure if it was the character as such or the actor but I ended up hating him and wanting to punch him in the face. His arrogant demeanour and smug grin was too off-putting to continue with this snoozefest.

Cute young red head, bonus! Where are your friends, like even one your age online? I didn't understand, kid or not, why wouldn't stop behavior that puts him in danger. Interesting how staff turned blind eye and not shown. If this was grown adult, have at it with risks. The blue room was so off putting, big chunk of movie. For me anyhow not realistic, would never attend. The same glitter sequin outfit he wore over and over made me want him to be a kid shopping at mall for other alternatives. Not a movie to recommend or stay in gay collections.

This was an intense but powerful film. It's not always easy to watch but Samuel is clearly an exciting up and coming filmmaker with a strong voice. And I can't believe this was made as a student project - Very impressive! Looking forward to seeing what he does next!

Australian cinema is unique. It has a rawness and nuance all of its own. It even transcends 'European' cinema which has its own feel. It certainly makes American cinematic efforts, apart from many indie films, look like cheap trash.

This film is certainly for cinephiles. It will shock the average cinema goer in its brutal sexuality and probably disturb most viewers. If the explicit depiction of homosexual sex is likely to offend, this film is most certainly not for you. It is provokingly honest.

If, however, you like a challenge and enjoy thought-provoking cinema this one is a stunner.

Simply extraordinary.