Irishchatter
I have to say Steven's speech was the most outstanding speech I've ever heard about being gay at school. I swear, it just makes you teary because young people still these day think negative of their sexuality. Yes there are homo phobics everywhere, but people should only think of themselves and not worry about what they think.I was very disappointed in John for not being open to himself and that he took his so-called friends side but not Steve's side. Steven was so good to him and honestly, any man would have him as his boyfriend. John let him down completely and thats why I think the ending didn't have a good happy ending. I wish Steven would report the bullies to the principal as they made his life hell and his relationship even more worse. I then thought the father didn't want to help at all. He just made a fuss on his son's choice of love. At least the mother had common sense.I loved Linda, she's like the friend you seriously want to pal around with. Yes she is cheeky, however she will always be on your side. She would really put a smile on your face and she was so good to Steven even if she didn't want to. She was better off not dating her driving instructor since he didn't have a cope on. At least Steven and herself had each other when they need a shoulder to cry on!Good movie but try not to be disappointed that Steven and John aren't rekindling their relationship.
Bene Cumb
I was "linked" to this film from a place I can't remember, and although both my age and sexual orientation do not make me a typical member of its target audience, I tend to watch diverse films from time to time. I want to believe that I am able to apprehend a good film (well, not too artistic, please, i.e. static and protracted...).Anyhow, Get Real had everything in place, emanating from my taste and wishes: smooth and logical plot, splendid performances (particularly Ben Silverstone as Steven Carter and Charlotte Brittain as Linda; Brad Gorton as John Dixon was a bit too much Ancient athlete type), scenes with twists, paving the way for a versatile ending.Moreover, I liked that the general mood was nice, there was a balance between good and bad, laughter and tears, truth and lies, and the gay topic was dealt with homage and without sensation. That is why I am sure, that Get Real is worth watching, unless you are a hard-core conservative, or a person willing to see only "normal" people around.
madcardinal
A very good movie. First of all, it avoids the ludicrous pitfall of thirty-somethings or twenty-somethings trying to play teenagers a la Olivia Newton John and John Travolta in "Grease". That kind of inauthentic casting has ruined the verisimilitude and integrity of far too many movies about young people. Roger Ebert once said only half jokingly that there should be a law that actors playing young adults or children must be the age of their characters; and judging from some of the untenable performances turned in by older actors in movies of this genre, I'm inclined to agree with him. All the actors playing teenagers in this movie are believable as teenagers, and this authenticity is a decided asset. I found this movie poignant, touching and aptly awkward in places. It reminded me of high school life. The director and actors achieve just the right mix of erotic longing, real-world constraints, uncertainty and the tension of trying to build a self in a complicated world. Not quite as superb as its close cousin, "Beautiful Thing," but very good nonetheless. Highly recommended to anyone fair-minded enough to appreciate a movie featuring gay characters.
tori_jean
This movie is awesome and definitely worth seeing. But you have to take it for what its worth. It IS an independent film. This film is awesome but you need to be in the right mindset and it surly isn't a Disney film. This film has such a wide range of emotions, one minute your happy for the characters and the next your angry. The acting is great and not to mentions the hot lead characters.(Ben has this face that makes your heart melt) The ending is perfect... well its not the Disney ending we all were hoping for but it fits well. You will want to watch this movie over and over again its so great. This is a movie everyone should see!!!
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