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Defying Gravity [1999] [DVD]

DVD ~ Daniel Chilson
3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Daniel Chilson, Niklaus Lange, Don Handfield, Linna Carter, Seabass Diamond
  • Directors: John Keitel
  • Writers: John Keitel
  • Producers: David Clayton Miller, Jack Koll
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Millivres Multimedia
  • DVD Release Date: 7 April 2003
  • Run Time: 70 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00008RWWP
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 55,576 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Synopsis

Griff, a guy who lives in a boys dorm has a secret friend called Peter. Peter wants Griff to come out and be honest about his sexuality, but he refuses. Griff's feelings are put to the test when Peter is attacked.

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Wow - A Complete Surprise, 22 Jan 2002
This review is from: Defying Gravity [VHS] [1999] (VHS Tape)
When I started watching this film I almost turned it off - I thought I was in for 90 minutes of High School 'Dude' talk and not much else. But after the first 30 mnutes or so it suddenly got good.

There are no big stars in this film, and it could certainly have been made a whole lot better by better script writing and a bit less cheesey background music that played throughout.

But the story is a simple dilemma of to do the right thing, or not. In its own way, the film dealt with coming out in an incredibly homophobic environment, it dealt with accepting feelings and growing up.

Towards the end of the film I was surprised to find I had tears in my eyes, and the final scene of the film was unexpectedly moving, even though it was not based on the central point of the story.

The two main stars played their parts well, and Denita, the friend John makes during his troubles was wonderful - completely understated, but conveying so much about friendship.

All in all, if you have this film and have not made it to the end - give it another go - it is well worth it!

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Defying Gravity, 2 Jun 2005
This is a lovely film with some beautiful moments, though these moments could have been developed further. The main characters are well-portrayed by the actors. Some of the scenes and dialogue are a little cliched, but mostly enjoyable.

It would have been good to see some more extras on the DVD. There is some good music, though occasionally it intrudes too much.

The plot is handled well, though there are one or two irrelevant parts and again some aspects could have been delved into with a little more detail.

However, this is a good, tidy movie and I have watched it lots of times since I bought it!

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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars A Big Disappointment, 3 Mar 2000
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This review is from: Defying Gravity [VHS] [1999] (VHS Tape)
I wanted to like this film, I really did. Being, like the main character, an in-the-closet college student, I hoped that there would be plenty for me to relate to. Unfortunately, any promise that this film has is wasted completely. The dialogue is cringe-worthy and the acting terrible beyond belief. Supporting characters are introduced for no apparent reason, and it is impossible to sympathise with any of the main characters - all of whom are stereotyped and shallow. Moments in the plot that should have been poignant and moving, instead leave one feeling cheated and wanting much, much more. My advice? If you're looking for a great college-based gay movie, check out Raoul O'Connell's touching short "A Friend Of Dorothy".
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