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Chris and RJ reunite five years after coming out to their families and their church as gay men, where the factors that led to their separation are revealed as they mourn the death of their m... Read allChris and RJ reunite five years after coming out to their families and their church as gay men, where the factors that led to their separation are revealed as they mourn the death of their mutual friend Rodney.Chris and RJ reunite five years after coming out to their families and their church as gay men, where the factors that led to their separation are revealed as they mourn the death of their mutual friend Rodney.
Stephanie Kay
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Keith Callanin
- Aaron
- (as Keith Swallow)
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Such a unique, challenging and beautiful story. Very well acted...the Cinematography is a vast improvement on the original. The story takes its time...which I loved.
Who needs acrimonious reality when movies like this serve Utopian fantasy?
The Falls Testament of Love is a vivid portrayal of lingering love, longings and affection, and how lost feelings are reclaimed - and how it implores for liberty from God, religion, society and surrounding inhibitions. This movie is a masterly exploration of the process of regaining lost love and developing courage to be who you are.
The movie captures conversations between characters that go deeper and argumentative, creating a space for emotional catharsis where we find ourselves enthralled. It is literally hard to resist what its lead gay characters make you feel. RJ and Chris are two estranged lovers poised between the spirit of love and the price of love.
This film, which is an extension of the first part, has illuminated the fact that you will never be able to shroud your true self or entrap your eternally unfulfilled desire. No matter how mighty-hearted you pretend to be - no matter how many layers of denial you manufacture against your wants - it will eventually explode and leave you vulnerable.
The movie is an absolute triumph of love, indeed. Nick is fascinating to watch, a feast to your gay eyes...he has got a face that reflects unstudied emotions. And Hats Off to Mr Garcia for bringing it to us.
The Falls Testament of Love is a vivid portrayal of lingering love, longings and affection, and how lost feelings are reclaimed - and how it implores for liberty from God, religion, society and surrounding inhibitions. This movie is a masterly exploration of the process of regaining lost love and developing courage to be who you are.
The movie captures conversations between characters that go deeper and argumentative, creating a space for emotional catharsis where we find ourselves enthralled. It is literally hard to resist what its lead gay characters make you feel. RJ and Chris are two estranged lovers poised between the spirit of love and the price of love.
This film, which is an extension of the first part, has illuminated the fact that you will never be able to shroud your true self or entrap your eternally unfulfilled desire. No matter how mighty-hearted you pretend to be - no matter how many layers of denial you manufacture against your wants - it will eventually explode and leave you vulnerable.
The movie is an absolute triumph of love, indeed. Nick is fascinating to watch, a feast to your gay eyes...he has got a face that reflects unstudied emotions. And Hats Off to Mr Garcia for bringing it to us.
I saw this part of The Falls as the last one. And I consider it the best The Falls. For sensitive problems and their inspired exploration, for the clash between faith and love, for the relation RJ - Paul, for the end. Indeed, you recognize the recipe, so familiar and easy used . You reminds the story from the first part and the evolution of events becomes not so surprising. But The Falls: Testament of Love proposes more than familiar romance in gay frame.
I saw it as correct story about connection between a young man and his church who, indeed, is more than only a church but axis of his entire life, the fight against sexual impulses and the effort to build an ordinary life, exactly the expected by community one.
Nice acting, fair story and just clever - useful exploration of details about mormons life , rules, way to assume delicate problems , interesting for a guy like me, Greek - Orthodox believer, so far by life of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -day Saints.
So, correct.
I saw it as correct story about connection between a young man and his church who, indeed, is more than only a church but axis of his entire life, the fight against sexual impulses and the effort to build an ordinary life, exactly the expected by community one.
Nice acting, fair story and just clever - useful exploration of details about mormons life , rules, way to assume delicate problems , interesting for a guy like me, Greek - Orthodox believer, so far by life of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -day Saints.
So, correct.
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I happened to see this quite by accident after I saw Part 1 The Falls just this weekend--also by accident. Didn't know a sequel was done, and I'm so glad there was one. I felt the story wasn't complete. Anyway, I fell in love with both characters. In particular, RJ's character comes across as the epitome of genuineness; unafraid to say what he's thinking and feeling, and unashamed of who he is becoming. Testament of Love gave me the closure I needed to this story. Both actors were brilliant, and my heart ached for both. Being from the church, I could totally relate to what they were going through and for that reason, I was deeply moved. I've seen lots of gay-themed movies, but this one was one of the most powerful I've seen in decades. The entire cast was incredible and showed such powerful emotions. I really cannot praise this movie enough.
It isn't often a sequel bests an original. I loved the original film, The Falls, and said it left me wanting more. Well, this is more in a BIG, BIG way, but don't watch it until you've seen the first one! It focuses more on Chris where the first film focused on RJ, which sets the stage well for what is to come. I am not Mormon, so I can only imagine the degree to which gay Mormons suffer trying to be faithful to themselves and their religion despite their religion not being faithful to them. This film deals with that in a very straightforward way, and we can feel for not just what the boys go through but how tortured their families become as well when trying to deal with a gay child, sibling or mate. This is a powerful film, and leaves the door wide open for yet a 3rd installment if they so choose...this is one viewer who would stand in a very long line to see it!
Did you know
- TriviaIn the final scene where Christopher Merrill (Benjamin Farmer) is looking upon his journey forward, you see his plane ticket and a partially covered book that was written by his true love Richard J. Smith (Nick Ferrucci) entitled "This High School Has Closets". The book is actually written by Canadian LGBT Author Robert Joseph Greene who is a friend of film's Director Jon Garcia. Jon thanks Mr. Greene in the ending credits of the film.
- GoofsAnother mistake from the Chris /Aaron scene involved Aaron's Scripture Quotes . No matter if LDS or New Testament Scripture ,It wasn't Andrew ,It was John that was the only person Jesus Ever said he Loved & who's head laid on Jesus's chest . However Others say in The Original Text ,The One Person Jesus said he Loved ,although All agree this was a Man ,these others say his name was not actually written and remains a mystery .Niether hypothesis backs up Aaron's statement .
- ConnectionsFollowed by The Falls: Covenant of Grace (2016)
- SoundtracksI'm In Your Church At Night
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Curtis Lane EP
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