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Rock Haven [2007] [DVD]

DVD ~ Sean Hoagland
2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Sean Hoagland, Owen Alabado, Laura Jane Coles, Erin Daly, Katheryn Hecht
  • Directors: David Lewis
  • Writers: David Lewis
  • Producers: David Lewis, David Wang, Jason Perez, Sountru
  • Format: Colour, DVD-Video, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Tla Releasing
  • DVD Release Date: 26 May 2008
  • Run Time: 78 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000VKJ6UE
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 17,904 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Rock Haven is a picturesque seaside town that is about to become the setting for one man's spiritual conflict. Although he's a devout Christian whose mother is starting a religious school in the small coastal town, he's about to be tempted by a charming young man with good looks and a carefree attitude. But how can his anti-homosexual beliefs coincide with what his heart and his body want him to do--and what choice will he ultimately make in the shadow of his mother and the church?

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Unchallenging, comfortable entertainment, 19 Feb 2008
By D. Elliot "Abolish the A.o.C." (UK) - See all my reviews
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Like a new puppy that piddles on the carpet, 'Rock Haven' is a difficult film to be harsh with. Set in a small town on the beautiful Californian coastline, this low-budget, indie film is traditional coming-out fare.

Clifford is 19, tanned, muscular, sensual, and comfortable with his sexuality. Brady is 18, uptight, nerdy, and from a repressed religious background. The two are immediately attracted to one another - though inevitably Brady's religion prevents them from discussing or even acknowledging this mutual yearning.

The story is fairly predictable - lingering glances, internal conflict, increasing intensity, advice from unexpected quarters, and an overbearing, dominating Christian mother. In addition, the characters rarely progress beyond one-dimensional stereotypes. Rock Haven undoubtedly invites a comparison to the equally low-budget (but significantly more polished) 'Latter Days' - and in this light, the former simply cannot match up to the passion, intensity and emotional pull of the latter.

Nevertheless - for all this - there is something charming about Rock Haven's sweet naivety. There is much humour in the film, and the attraction between the two leads is palpable, if not exactly challenging. Taken together with the beautiful beach environment and emotional simplicity (not to mention one unusually explicit - for a US film - full-frontal scene), Rock Haven is a light-hearted evening's entertainment, even if it is not destined to become a lifelong companion.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money - borrow it, but only if you have nothing better to do with 90 minutes of your life!, 18 May 2008
By Phoenix Rising (Bristol, England) - See all my reviews
I'm sorry to give this just the one star but I am sick of producers thinking that to get the gay community to part with their pink pound and to gain credibility for a "gay film" , all they need do is stick in 30 seconds of full frontal nudity from two reasonably good looking guys under the age of 20. Well, I'm glad to say that I got to see this film for free and I still sorely wished that I'd spent the time doing something better than wasting 90 mins on this.

The script is dull, the direction and camera work are sloppy and the acting is mediocre (I thought I'd explode if the lead character gave one more simpering look at his mother/boyfriend/vicar - who by the way is probably the gayest character in the film, though this is never discussed.)

This scenario has been portrayed many times before in better, far more successful films; "Beautiful Thing", "Presque Rien", "Summer Storm". There is a really good film out later this month on Region 1 called "SHELTER" - it is fantastic, like the surfing version of Brokeback Mountain.

Please spend your money on any of the films I have mentioned but not on Rock Haven - borrow it if you must!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Very Poor - There Are Much Better Coming of Age Movies Out There, 17 Jan 2009
This coming of age story has been told many times over. Sadly, as is typical with many tla productions, Rock Haven is let down badly by a poor script, stilted acting, few locations and bad direction.

The story is plausible enough, with the two main actors giving it their best shot. Yet so much of what you see is poorly edited and choppy, that you're left jumping from one scene to the next, in a movie with no depth to speak of. As a viewer you're left gasping for a deeper insight into the characters and events. As it is, the dialogue is short, sharp and largely emotionless.

Particularly bad is the characterization of the two mothers portrayed in Rock Haven. I was never once convinced that either could actually have given birth. One being so robotic that she reminded me more of a Stepford Wife than a real mum. The other, so spaced out and unrealistic, she would be better suited to a Hippy commune.

Rock Haven will find its fan base among adolescents seeking validation and acceptance. Had I seen this movie when I was 15-18 years old, then I would no doubt think it wonderful. Yet those of us who are a little longer in the tooth know that there are much better and well crafted coming of age movies out there.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Superbly Awful.
If one was able to critique and rate awfulness, without being mesmerised by such arbitrary considerations, this movie would fall within the category of visual and emotional... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kurt Clare

5.0 out of 5 stars Rock Haven
Very well acted. A great storyline. Really gripping and passionate. I wish it had ended with them going off in to the sunset together!
Published 4 months ago by Mr. H. Hyman

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor acting.
Rock Haven should have had all the ingredients of a good movie. The scenery was spectacular and the storyline was the tops but it was sadly let down by the two main actors in my... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. R. J. Percy

2.0 out of 5 stars Ermmm....
Ermm...what to say about this film. Wasn't sure whether to give it a two or a three but for the ending alone, 2 it was! Read more
Published 6 months ago by JDP

1.0 out of 5 stars Soooooooooooooooooooooo BORING!!!!!!
This movie is so boring, it's ridiculous! The plot is so basic, and there's only 6 characters in the whole movie. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Claudius De Zario

3.0 out of 5 stars Very average, but charming
Typical fair, but a nice way to spend a few hours.
Some very wooden acting but sincere enough, predictable story line. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Iain Mark Telfer

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully shot film of two teenagers falling in love
The film is full of beauty - the landscape of the coastal village where the two boys live is wonderful and very well shot. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Andrew

4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet coming-of-age gay drama
While Rock Haven may be slow in places and lacks any real drama, it's a sweet and sexy coming-of-age tale that really hits the spot - largely thanks to a great cenral performance... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Tom Smith

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