Must See Movie...

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.

The acting in this movie is really good.

Rose Troche's understanding of film language brings this film about lesbians looking for true romance up to the level of mediocrity--otherwise, it would be virtually unwatchable. Troche's eye and odd sense of what is important on the screen (the scene transitions are especially weird) transcend some horribly amateurish acting and writing. (The screenplay is by the director and her star, Guinevere Turner.) The film makes every effort to come across as a simple story with characters who just happen to be gay but is continually compromised by ponderous lesbian polemics that sap whatever sweetness the story tries to put across. Turner has a kind of toothy charm that reminds one of a more compact Geena Davis but Troche never instructs her to slow down enough so that her lines have some kind of impact. The rest of the cast seems to be doing it only as a labor of love.

A movie is independent, and about gay women, doesn't make it good. And, it's a shame, because the actress who plays the lead character, Max, actually is very good. But the movie is so poorly constructed, and most of her friends are so one-note, that the novelty gets old pretty soon. I was bored halfway through it; there is a clever twist near the end which raised it to a 5 for me, but don't expect much in between.

I think it´s a very good film. I´ve been reading some other user´s comments, and noted that lesbians didn´t like it at all. I´m a lesbian, too, and agree with this portrait. That´s the way some of us are, and there´s no problem with it. Take a moment to see the film and get your own conclusions.

an interesting portrayal of what could have been a very heavy subject matter, goes deep enough to make you think but no so deep that you can't enjoy the fun of the film. the flashback sequences are very interesting... made me consider my opinions on some issues. let down only slightly by one or two below par performances by bit players and an obviously small budget.