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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The main issue here is honesty. W ith oneself, with ones family and with the world.Laurent(Cyrille Thouvenin),is a 23 year old gay college student who is on the verge of loosing his place the school as he goes through a crisis over the death of his gay cousin Marc. To retain his place,the school director offers an apprenticship at a Garden Centre owned and managed by Cedric(Stephane Guerin Tillie), an openly gay young professional and his totally accepting mother Emma (Eva Darlan). The Garden Centre also houses Cedric's research laboratory where Laurent takes up his apprenticeship. What starts as a trainee/mentor relationship develops into love as both are obviously attracted to each other. The problems start when Cedric wants to take the relationship further by wanting to meet Laurent's parents who are totally unaware of their son's sexual orientation-thanks to his flatmate Carole (Caroline Veyt)who also obliges as his alibi girlfriend. Laurent's insistence in remaining "in the closet" towards his family puts not only a strain on their young relationship but also starts to unnerve Carole who realises that Laurent's hesitation is also due to his desperate attempt to "remain" heterosexual for his parents sake. There are accusations,recriminations and ugly altercations until this train headed towards destruction and mutual misery is brought to a halt by the person who cares the most for both Cedric and Laurent.
This is by far the best gay coming out story I have seen. Stripped of Hollywood cliches and told in a very straightforward, unsentimental, realistic and marvelously crafted manner (as only the french film makers can), this story brings home the point of the coming out dilemma that gay people the world over are confronted with. It is a sweet love story without being saccharine. The actors/actresses are all great and the chemistry between Thouvenin and Guerin Tillie just makes the screen spark and sizzle. Six million people in France saw this film when it was aired on french television. Entertaining as well as thought provoking, it is a testimony to -as Laurent says "... not a question of being gay or heterosexual, it is just a question of love". This is a film definitely worth watching and owning.
This is by far the best gay coming out story I have seen. Stripped of Hollywood cliches and told in a very straightforward, unsentimental, realistic and marvelously crafted manner (as only the french film makers can), this story brings home the point of the coming out dilemma that gay people the world over are confronted with. It is a sweet love story without being saccharine. The actors/actresses are all great and the chemistry between Thouvenin and Guerin Tillie just makes the screen spark and sizzle. Six million people in France saw this film when it was aired on french television. Entertaining as well as thought provoking, it is a testimony to -as Laurent says "... not a question of being gay or heterosexual, it is just a question of love". This is a film definitely worth watching and owning.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A simple tail of finding true love. This film is so well done on all levels; brilliantly acted, shot and told. A refreshing change to see a hopeful and happy ending for the two male lovers.
55 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It is one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen. I adore this film. The story, the acting, the characters are truly first rate and Christian Faure is such a good director. No doubt what French cinema always does best is telling small intimate stories with warmth and intimacy like this movie. They are always a good choice for a cosy night in. I highly recommend this film and I love to watch this film over and over again especially the scene where Cedric tells Laurent that he loves him in the car. So wonderfully romantic and so the saying goes "love changes everything".
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Great film
I found the film on Amazon UK, after finding
out that the American distributor, "Picture This!" has
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out that the American distributor, "Picture This!" has
apparently ceased operations. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Big Band Leader
Honesty, truth and the power of fear
"Just a Question of Love" is one of my most favorite movies. Surprisingly not for the reasons cited in many of the reviews written by others, but rather for the power of the story... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kurt Clare
Could be 10 stars really...
I really dont think 5 stars is enough for this billiant piece of work. Good acting, brilliant storyline.. Read more
Published 7 months ago by blogoh
Coming-out in a french way
One could say: another coming-out film, but this one is very enjoyable and well played.
Laurent is a typical closet case. Read more
Laurent is a typical closet case. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Pitbulltje
A feel-good film
While the issues dealt with in this film may for some now be regarded as old hat - after all the film was made a decade ago - this is not simply a coming out film, but a love... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Gay Londoner
Good for beginners
If you're gay and not 'out' or generally inexperienced and curious, then this will be an interesting film for you. Read more
Published on 5 May 2009 by C. Bowman
watch it!!!
i loved this film!!! from the begining when he kept himself locked in the closet to the end when he finally breaks free... Read more
Published on 13 April 2009 by Green
Well worth watching
An well produced and realistic romantic film about coming out. The actors are very convincing and its easy to relate to them. Well worth watching.
Published on 16 July 2008 by London, UK
Touche...
Well done...
I just want to add my praise to the other reviews.
This is a very 'genuine' story and a well crafted movie about falling in love and the problem of coming... Read more
I just want to add my praise to the other reviews.
This is a very 'genuine' story and a well crafted movie about falling in love and the problem of coming... Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2008 by Jeep Tenk
Beautiful French language film about coming to terms with being gay...
A very difficult film in places - the level of family rejection sometimes is quite terrible and shocking. Read more
Published on 29 May 2008 by Andrew
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