As refreshing as the Montana mountain air..
I am always interested to see some ethnic diversity on the homo/queer screen. In this case, a black guy and a bi-racial guy, i.e., Korean/European. (BTW: We need more bi-racial stories from all communities. Increasingly, bi-racial folks will form a more obvious community, and I find their challenges interesting. However, I digress.) The lead characters are real and very believeable and there are some very funny moments and lines from most of the principals in this ensemble piece. I have to say, I really liked the flirty ski instructor and there were a number of 'under-the-breath' jibs and jabs from many characters, which is so typical of our close encounters in families and when we're out 'n about. Witty banter and flirtatious ski instructors aside, the film explores the nature of committed relationships. Obviously, for some, marriage is the sine qua non of truly committed relationships, but for others, it is a statistically proven nadir, and relationship killer. We get to see how...
A great little movie
This wonderful movie works within a contained space. Set in Montana, it could be wide open, as "big as the sky" (pun intended - Big Sky Country. Get it? That weak? Sorry.). Instead, it keeps to the frame of a relationship where two people love each other. There is no tragedy, no great loss. It is about sorting things out, quietly fighting, but never losing sight of the good things. It includes family, but never loses sight of the core story.
It is very well acted, with the leads and supporting cast; the filming, lighting, etc are high quality. There are a couple of times where you miss lines due to sound, but it is minimal.
Who knew a realistic portrayal of a relationship could be so enjoyable? Fun and funny? Sweet without sugar over-load?
better than average low budget gay themed movie
smart people and no over the top acting, with a realistic topic I hope they make some money on this movie so that they can produce more like this one
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