larapha
Best Day Ever doesn't start in the best of moods. David (Mel England) is arriving at 50 years old, and doesn't seem to have too many reasons to be content. He lives in the house of his boyfriend, someone that simply can't say that he's in love with him. His life is a mess. Being an independent film maker, he hasn't 'break through'. Although doing something he loves to do, everybody seems to advise him to leave the activity, starting something new. At fifty, he doesn't seem too much encouraged to doing so, and making films, despite the difficulties, is what he likes to do, alas! Then things start to grow better, as soon as he decides to make some changes in his life. He has some supportive friends, one of them much older than himself, who encourages him. And so thins go on, until he realizes that's he may be living his best days ever. Watch the film, I fell you won't get disappointed; at least if you're getting to some middle age crisis, as I do (I'm 57). The film leaves you with the impression that it's never too late to pursue your dreams, once you find the right persons to be with. It is somewhat different of the torrent of films we see about people in their twenties of thirties, who seem to have so much ahead of them, but it's a relieve.
Elliott Matos
There are no spoilers in this review mainly because I just couldn't take watching past the first half hour. First off I should say I love films. I love gay films. I am gay and love to watch movies that I can also relate to as a gay man. I watch many films and love all types of films though. Now let me get back to this flop...The opening scene with the main character in bed was good. He is in bed and the audience hears his voice discussing about growing to be fifty years old and the questions one who is turning fifty might ask themselves. Great.Then the next scene is where is just goes bad. The main aging character is talking with his boyfriend about what they will do for his birthday. Its at that point that I just couldn't take it... the fifty year old whines and makes an argument about anything and everything. Great performance? No! Bad writing. A script that just plays into the stereotypes of relationships going sour. I felt like I was watching a bad 60's slasher film with the lines that were coming out of the actors mouths. Horrible. But I pulled through and waited. Next scene... The aging whiner is perhaps visiting his friend who's cousin is visiting but it seems like these two are actually on a date. That was just weird but then the conversation of awkwardness begins. At first it's amusing, even cute but the fifty year old becomes just a annoying egocentric prick and you're dying for the cousin to just tell him to leave. I stopped the film there. Worst writing ever. Worst night ever spent watching a film.
wendycharles1
BEST DAY EVER" is a sweet, hopeful, and romantic film about finding love at 50. Congratulations to writer Jeff London, and the wonderful actor Mel England, who plays David, a man going through a mid-life crisis. Will he ever find true love and fulfill his romantic and career dreams when he feels time is running out? The film, based on writer and director Jeff London's own life, is a story about falling in love with a younger man, and the doubts created by the age difference.The lead actor Mel England gives a lovely, nuanced and brilliant performance, and the entire cast is wonderful as well. This is a great independent film.
Jake W
Wow! I did not expect a lot out of this movie since most films in this genre are full of gratuitous sex and juvenile jokes. This is totally different and thus most refreshing. The story is simple but with superb acting and a very well written script, it delivers a sincerity and wit absent from most of Hollywood more expensive fare. The characters and their predicaments are extremely relate-able whether you're gay or straight. Mel England in the lead delivers with an exceptionally strong yet nuanced performance making it easy to watch and relate to his character. The supporting cast is also way above par. This could be Jeff London's best movie yet. Be ready to be moved and may be even cry a little. I usually find only Indie films can move me to tears these days. This one certainly delivers. Watch it with friends or someone you're romantic with. It will surely provoke thoughtful discussions afterward. Love it!
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