Be Mine

As I was watching this movie, I almost came here to write a review saying how bad it is. But by the time it ended I had gotten past all of its many flaws, the worst of which is that it is completely - and I do mean completely - unbelievable. But it's sweet, and it's innocent, so sweet and so innocent that it's like the daydream of the most romantic, nerdiest kid in the seventh grade who finds himself longing to kiss the star quarterback.

I much prefer gritty, gutsy, hand-held movies with bad sound, no stereotypes, and lots of rough edges, loose ends and unanswered questions - like Mala Noche (1985), Denied (2004), and Blue Citrus Hearts (2003); but the world needs gay tween dream movies like Be Mine too, and I'm very glad it was made and I stuck with it till the end.

The cast and characters were generally likable and the story could have been an enjoyable escape, but the over-acting was overwhelming.

In just the first few minutes the actor playing Eric attempted to be adorably quirky but just came across as hyperactive and annoying. The actress playing Robyn was apparently meant to be the female confidante who dispensed words of wisdom and encouragement to the stereotypically clueless gay guy. Unfortunately she came across as a chirpy nursery school teacher trying to get a socially challenged child to play with others. Having some hetero character play the adult to the childish gay character(s) has become a bit tedious.

I know some people enjoy amateurish productions because of all their rough edges and the struggling actors trying to outdo each other, but it's a bit like sitting through a local high school stage production. You appreciate the effort but just wish it would end soon.

Yes the movie has problems and it's a bit cheesy. .The script, acting and character development are all problematic. But it's still a fun romantic Hallmark/Lifetime type film knockoff.

Its sweetness, mix of cliches and reasonable acting, the pure simplicity of story in which the last cake, friendship, the discover in library of presumed Prince Charming, a trouble after party and the first kiss are nice and good prize from a film about nothing in essence.

A modern fairy tale , fair in some measure, easy to ignore too well.

This film may not have much substance, but is simple and sensitive. What I like about the film is that is NOT a boy-meets-girl, breaks-up- with-girl, gets-back-together with girl. Maysen (Dan Selon)is lives a fantasy about kissing his first boy, and he wants it to be special. This film, using two story lines, explains to us how they met before, and afterward - how they turned out. No deep storyline mysteries and this film is certainly not a "Hollywood blocker" type of film. Just plain and simple. This film has been panned by plenty of people, but I believe they were looking for something with a lot of substance, instead of plain and simple. The important thing about a film is the message its sends to its viewers, and not how much action, blood, profanity, or even how much "mystery" is in it. Lets lighten up.