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Shelter [Blu-ray]

Trevor Wright , Brad Rowe , Jonah Markowitz    Suitable for 15 years and over   Blu-ray
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Trevor Wright, Brad Rowe, Tina Holmes, Jackson Wurth
  • Directors: Jonah Markowitz
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region B/2 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: TLA Releasing
  • DVD Release Date: 24 Oct 2011
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B005EYJV02
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 12,707 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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A true classic and one of the most enduring modern gay romances of the last decade, SHELTER is finally here on Blue-Ray. Charged with the electric crackle of first love, this sweet and sexy California romance is about a confused young artist torn between his family and his future. Fresh out of high school, Zach (Trevor Wright) gives up a full scholarship to spare his 5-year-old nephew from their dysfunctional family. Now restless and isolated, the gifted youth toils at a local diner. But everything changes when he finds himself drawn to thirty-something Shaun (Brad Rowe, Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss), a confident young writer. As the two hit the surf and Shaun's mattress with equal enthusiasm, they fall into a secret relationship that may give Zach the courage he needs to follow his passions.

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97 of 100 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars "I don't know if this is what I want..." 30 Jun 2008
By Son of Nietzsche VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
If 'Tan Lines' wasn't what you you hoped it would be, then 'Shelter' is definitely the film for you. The gay surfer movie that people have wanted to see since 'Point Break', it's a classic love story, in a sunny California setting.

Zach (Trevor Wright) is the 22 year old protagonist; he missed out on an art college scholarship, and is stuck working in a diner in a dead-end town. He spends his free time doing street art, surfing, and looking after his (stunning) 5 year old nephew, Cody. This family obligation has been foisted upon him by circumstances: his older sister, Cody's mother, has a string of self-destructive relationships and addictions. Though constrained by this obligation, Zach is like a father to Cody and puts that bond above his own aspirations.

Enter the man who will change Zach's life: Shaun (Brad Rowe) - the confidently gay, older brother of Zach's best friend. Shaun understands Zach in a way that no one else has done, seeing through his tough-guy front. The two men instantly connect, and spend time surfing and taking care of Cody. One drunken night leads to a kiss between them...internal conflict and raw emotions ensue, as Zach wrestles with his desires, while trying to accommodate his familial duties and the limitations of his own self-image.

If this plot-line sounds vaguely unoriginal, it is. All the expected story arcs are present, from the initial shock and brooding self-analysis, to the supportive ex-girlfriend. Added to which are the expected polemics: rich v. poor; urban concrete v. beach and waves; ties of family obligation v. the lure of romantic love. In fact, there is nothing unpredictable about 'Shelter'. Nonetheless, all this is easily forgiven - because the story just 'works' so beautifully. It has it all: a handsome cast (who fill out their wetsuits nicely), sparkling chemistry between the protagonists, moody sunsets, the glittering ocean, moments of humour, and base human desires; all underscored by a poignant soundtrack.

Even the hardened 'not-another-coming-out-movie' cynic will find 'Shelter' an emotive, heart-warming, tear-jerker. A life-affirming, classic love story, with excellent, authentic performances from the cast, 'Shelter' will undoubtedly be a instant hit.

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44 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By Ni VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
This is a great movie. It bypasses heart stopping action, mystery, murder and fantastical drama to spend its eighty four minutes building a simple and honest love story; and that's what it delivers. The story is generic; boy meets boy and consequently boy tries to come to terms with the ever complicating sexual feelings he is starting to discover are buried just beneath the surface, while fearful of the judgements of the people around him.

Of course it is a coming-out story that has been told a multitude of times, but Shelter has something more. The soundtrack is great and compliments the chilled out atmosphere of the film, the actors are convincing and create characters with depth, worthy of investing emotions in, and the setting is a cool, visually appealing mixture of surf and sand. There is also a constant underlying artistic presence which comes from the main character, Zach, a talented street artist. His work is visually beautiful and used effectively as a device to express the character's feelings throughout the journey.

So Zach is reacquainted with Shaun, his best friend's older brother and an acknowledged homosexual...ensue all the beauty and drama of Zach's self discovery. The addition of a child, Zach's nephew Cody, and his unfavourable circumstances, is that extra element that really adds to the emotion of the movie as we see how Zach, Shaun, Cody's mother and her impatient boyfriend react to the boy's presence. It subtly questions the pertinence of sexuality as a deciding factor in the suitability of a parental figure as it pits an example of a loving, homosexual relationship against an example of a dysfunctional heterosexual one, with the young child drifting between the two.

The wait to find out if Zach will escape his destructive home life to the safety of his blossoming romance is not exactly edge of the seat stuff, but the performances and the emotions they conjure in the viewer are enough to make you hope that he will. This movie is the homogenous love story it appears to be, but it is an extremely accomplished version, which is beautiful and grounded whilst still heartbreakingly sad and definitely a rewarding watch.
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sunny love story 29 July 2008
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This is a very good movie, telling a great basic and romantic love story. It just rings true and you know it if you ever really fell in love. The core of the story is very real, although the wrapping may be too sunny. Even for Southern California (and I lived there for 11 years). One whishes that life could be sometimes so beautiful. But one goes to the movies for that too. The cast is wonderful and Trevor Wright is that perfect dreamboy you can't look at him without loving him. One of those gay movies that deserves a wider audience and stays with you for a long time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Of the very best
I was initially sceptic of this sort of film, but this story and quality of acting has certainly changed my mind.
You dont have to be Gay to thoroughly enjoy this film. Read more
Published 29 days ago by lawman
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this film
Love this film, it's one of my favourite films. Decent story line, good acting, decent sound track. Arrived quickly. A must have film :-)
Published 1 month ago by Julian Peacock
5.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting and lovely story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent movie - and works on Region 1!
I love this movie and was ecstatic that it worked on my PS3 in America - I was worried they region locked it but that was not the case. A great LGBT movie and a must see!
Published 2 months ago by Nick A
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Very good story. The actors did a very good job.
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Published 2 months ago by Van Overbeke Patricia
5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
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Published 3 months ago by Mr George Butcher
4.0 out of 5 stars Simply perfect
One of the most beautiful coming out/gay movies never seen; wether for screenplay, story and location. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Roberto Cangioli
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie :)
I used to watch it more than 10 times before I bought the blu ray version of this.

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Published 4 months ago by AlarachaiThoempornchai
5.0 out of 5 stars visually pretty and storyline believable
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Published 4 months ago by heartface
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