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I really enjoyed this film, despite preconceptions that I wouldn't. The two male leads were perfectly cast, and played their parts very well- Richard Ruccolo as Tom was exceptional (easily in the Oscar class), he manages to get all his character's angst and fear of intimacy perfectly, without once overplaying it. Whilst I enjoyed 'Big Eden' and 'I Think I Do' more, I think this is a better film. Its not a fair comparison, as the other two films, 'Big Eden' in particular, are not realism in the way that this film is. This is a totally believable story of two men's fight to overcome the damage done by parents etc. and it works on many levels. I've met several guys like Tom in real life, and many like Eli, so it makes a pleasant change to see some believable characters in a gay film instead of all pumped up muscle boys and prissy queens. Its good to see gay men being portrayed as normal, screwed up people, with the same problems as everyone else. On that level, this and the other two films mentioned above go a long way to address the damage done by films such as 'In and Out' (criticised very eloquently in this film) and the 'Bird Cage'.

This is a great film, go see it, I guarantee you'll enjoy it- besides, you shouldn't miss out on Doris Roberts using the 'f' word and other strong language, as a caring receptionist at the clap clinic.