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4.0 out of 5 stars
Small but Special, July 27, 2007
This review is from: Maple Palm (DVD)
I'm really glad I got the chance to see this film. It was a real eye opening experience. I saw it described somewhere as the lesbian version of "Romeo & Juliet" crossed with "Thelma and Louise" and after seeing it, I'd say that's an interesting comparison. It was tough, but gentle and loving as well. I liked that the women were strong and confident in their relationship and didn't apologize or make excuses. And I liked that the situation wasn't diluted to make it easier to swallow. Sometimes the truth hurts, but it's the truth all the same. For a small movie, it had bigger ambition than any movie I've seen in a while. And I can't help but admire that. And special kudos to Robert J.! You made me laugh and cry. Loved the impressions!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS DVD IS PHENOMENAL !!!, June 19, 2007
This review is from: Maple Palm (DVD)
I was lucky enough to obtain a copy , having missed the limited release at theaters in L.A. I found the website maplepalmmovie.com very interesting & informative & the trailer was intriguing. I was not disappointed upon viewing this film. The beauty of the scenery, cinematography & music are awesome. For an Independent film, I was extremely impressed at the professionalism & talent of the actors & director, all of whom did an excellent job of bringing this controversial subject matter to light.
As a heterosexual, I have to admit I was not aware there are only 16 countries that allow same-sex immigration, & the U.S. is not among them, a fact that stymies me. I learned so much about the U.S. injustice involving bi-national same sex couples, the facts of which I believe the majority of Americans are ignorant of.
I never realized that in the "Land of the Free", laws prevent all except heterosexuals from having a lawful relationship with a person wanting to immigrate from another nation to live freely & legally in the U.S. .
People can really educate themselves to this unfair prejudice & perhaps attempt to jar the political system from the scenario of deportation.
Just to advise, there is violence & a few same-sex love scenes, tastefully done, & nothing objectionable that a mature adult can't handle.
Kudos to the original music score which can turn from beautiful ballads to edgy at any given moment.
Kudos also to the actors & their characters who turned out terrific performances. In my opinion the standout performance comes from Robert J. Feldman, a character actor who portrays the landlord Billy. He runs a gamut of emotions in his too few scenes; some comic relief & spot-on impersonations & times where the poignancy & sadness of the situation are conveyed by searching his soulful face, few words needing to be spoken. His performance alone is worth the price of this DVD, along with the amazing talents of Ralph Torjan, who directed, wrote & edited this tragic yet beautiful & meaningful film.
I highly recommend this powerful & entertaining DVD to all who read this.
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