This chronicles the life of college student Smith (Thomas Dekker). He's bisexual, is about to turn 19 and is having these trippy strange dreams which seem to work their way into his life. There's gay sex, lesbian sex, witchcraft, men in animal masks, murder and some secret organization. During the last 30 minutes the movie manages to pull everything together and throw a science-fiction angle in it!
It sounds strange and it is...but I couldn't stop watching. I should admit I'm a fan of director Gregg Araki. He's not afraid to take chances and push buttons and doesn't tone things done for an R rating (this was unrated). It was also his first film shot in wide screen and the colors and cinematography are bright and vivid. Also he doesn't tone down the gay sex like most Hollywood movies do. There's plenty of hunky guys kissing other guys, simulated sex and male nudity. The acting varies but Dekker is great in the main role. He has a pretty tricky role but pulls it off. If you're looking for something different with plenty of sex this is it. I think this is a rare movie that would grow with repeated viewings. I'm definitely getting the DVD of this!
It sounds strange and it is...but I couldn't stop watching. I should admit I'm a fan of director Gregg Araki. He's not afraid to take chances and push buttons and doesn't tone things done for an R rating (this was unrated). It was also his first film shot in wide screen and the colors and cinematography are bright and vivid. Also he doesn't tone down the gay sex like most Hollywood movies do. There's plenty of hunky guys kissing other guys, simulated sex and male nudity. The acting varies but Dekker is great in the main role. He has a pretty tricky role but pulls it off. If you're looking for something different with plenty of sex this is it. I think this is a rare movie that would grow with repeated viewings. I'm definitely getting the DVD of this!