Say Yes

Nobody should care if the unique plot in this movie is a bit far fetched. The script, acting, cast and production values made up for it at every turn. Though the subject of the movie, terminal cancer, is morbid, the movie was more charming than sad. Beau, the husband of dying Lily, possesses a handsome, wholesome manliness all wrapped up with sensitivity, kindness and sexiness, that any self-respecting gay guy would wish they had a similar hubby. Happy ending....loved it!!!! Need to see more like it!!!

OK, it's a very unusual subject. Some people may easily find the whole movie ridiculous beyond belief.

But if you can open your mind to just listening to the characters and trying to empathize with what it might be like to be in their situation, you might learn something. And even if you can't, the writing has some very good moments; there are some truly good lines. :-)

In all, this wasn't the worst way to spend an hour and a half. Better this than watching "Burlesque", to be sure.

A very good independent film definitely worth watching. All three leads were outstanding, and I found myself never taking my eyes off them. Settings take a back seat to dialogue and an at-first-somewhat-seemingly-preposterous premise, well-written and thoughtful (Stewart Wade excels with his writing and direction). That dialogue is key, so hang on to every word by all three leads, be alert to cadences, pitch, tone, and nonverbal communication that comes from them. This is not just "another indie gay film"; it's making an extraordinarily powerful statement about socialization. Patrick Zeller as Beau is amazing, in showing us bit by bit how Beau evolves and is challenged by his norms. In some regard Zeller may have had the most difficult assignment here, portraying how Beau's known worlds and conventions are challenged and the difficulties he has in reconciling his own evolution. Paul Mascua as Caden is excellent as a free spirit who knows himself thoroughly. Leah McKendrick is unparalleled as Lily, conveying the journey of her character with such power. Kudos also to Shari Belafonte and Alexandra Paul for their excellence in minor roles and in being a part of Say Yes; I can only imagine how many scripts they have seen in throughout their careers, and I would like to think that their participation stemmed from their recognizing and participating in a unique gem of an indie.

I might give this movie seven stars but I have to give it one more star for uniqueness. I've never seen a movie with such a premise, and I think they handled it really well. You could feel the chemistry between all of the characters, they were well-developed, and their relationships had interesting transformations.

What I liked about this film was that has a message and to be specific, this message is summarized when the sick wife talks with his partner about Stigmas and what is defined by Love and hetero sexual behaviors. For me it was just the beginning to open a big hope to understand that Love does not distinguish gender or orientation but only unconditional attachment for one to the other! Acting was ok (Not the best) but What the Director wanted to show was primarily met on this movie! Congratulations! I enjoyed it!