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Get Real [1999]
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There is no faulting Get Real's tolerance, honesty, trusting yourself and trusting others message. And Silverstone, despite his alarming resemblance to geeky Carry On star Richard O'Callaghan, does his best to make it watchable, His scenes with Charlotte Brittain, as his next-door-neighbour and confidante Linda, are especially fresh and convincing. The film is enjoyable and hard to dislike--but this very inoffensiveness ends up counting against it. While the gay themes are handled with an admirable lack of fuss, the package they come in is too tasteful, too carefully put together. Director Simon Shore can't be blamed for the script's predictably contrived melodrama--Patrick Wilde adapted his own play--but he might at least have brought it to the screen with a bit of pep. Instead we get TV-flat visuals, scored by creakily old-fashioned incidental music to ram home every point. As a story, it's enjoyable, even admirable, especially given the political controversies over the "promotion" of homosexuality in schools. But as a movie, it's a non-event. Released at around the same time, Swedish hit Show Me Love covered virtually identical ground, but with an intoxicating energy that this picture never comes close to matching. Like John Dixon, it has got the right idea--it just needs to loosen up a bit. --Neil Young
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Ben Silverstone's appealing lead performance is the main reason to see this well-intentioned but otherwise bland tale of forbidden teenage love. Steven Carter is 16, lives in leafy, stuffy Basingstoke and is gay. Although comfortable with his sexuality, he knows neither his parents nor schoolmates are ready for the news. Until, that is, he forms an unlikely relationship with John Dixon (played by wooden Brad Gorton, who looks about 25), star athlete and all-round school stud. Wary of damaging his hunky image, John insists the romance remains secret--but Steven finds this easier said than done.
Very realistic "growing-up-gay teenager" British film
Review date: 2008-07-18 Rating: 10 out of 10
I really love this film. Welcome to Berkshire and an example of the real world of growing up gay in England as a teenager. This film is so true to life and will touch anyone sensitive to the difficulties of falling in love with someone who can't commit equally and growing up in a world where "I can't be the only one!" I loved the main character. He is strong - much stronger than he sometimes thinks - he is an inspiration - and very cute!
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Reviews
get real
Review date: 2007-07-20 Rating: 8 out of 10
I really enjoyed this film i have it on vhs copy ive just recently seen it again tonite on a well known film channel it bought back a few memories from the 1st time i saw it it was a emotionally charged & i thought it was well acted it made you feel for the character's involved i went through all the emotions with them there aint many gay films where you feel for the charactors the only other film that matches get real is the beautiful thing with scott neal & shirley from EE walford E20 this film left me feeling that i wanted more if you want a heart rendering film watch this & the beautiful thing
A Good British Gay Film
Review date: 2007-07-13 Rating: 8 out of 10
This is a really good film & with it being British it is more relevant. It's a good coming out film on a par with 'Beautiful Thing' and has a good story line and a strong cast; it is touching and funny and has a feel good factor too.
Oh my..
Review date: 2006-09-28 Rating: 2 out of 10
Unlike the other reviewers here, I thought that this was contrived codswallop which rapidly became both tedious and embarrassing. The acting, albeit by unknowns and who should remain so, was as unconvincing as the script. The cringe worthy speech near the end, by the main character, had my toes curling and it was at this point that I could take no more, with a quick stab at fast forward came merciful release. Save your money and buy Beautiful Thing!
Get Real
Review date: 2005-06-05 Rating: 10 out of 10
Get Real is a wonderful film about a 16 year old boy's 'coming out' story. It is intelligently written and contains no actual sex scenes and is therefore suitable to show to young people (15+) as an example of what it's like to be gay and fall in love with the top jock at school!! Well worth watching.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Kate McEnery
Charlotte Brittain
Ben Silverstone
Stacy Hart
Brad Gorton
Creators:
Ben Silverstone (Primary Contributor)
Brad Gorton (Primary Contributor)
Alan Almond (Cinematographer)
Barrie Vince (Editor)
Anant Singh (Producer)
Helena Spring (Producer)
Patricia Carr (Producer)
Stephen Taylor (Producer)
Patrick Wilde (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Manga Films
Manufacturer: Manga Films
EAN: 8420172024031
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2004-05-19
Region code: 2
Running time: 107 minutes
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: Spanish (Original Language)