'Kyss Mig' or 'Kiss Me', the Swedish film about two women who become attracted to each other over the course of a family weekend hits all of the required sweet spots for a 'We're here and Queer' flick. The characters glance and are attracted, one of them pulls away either afraid of their feelings or of what society thinks. The other is brave and headstrong, diving into their relationship with both feet. This formulaic film does everything right, with engaging characters that inwardly and outwardly debate as to whether or not homosexuality is okay.
The only thing that may hinder this otherwise fun film is how safe it plays it. There is no real obstacle that the two lovers have to face other than their own insecurities. Their families are accepting and society doesn't really care anymore. This movie is less a 'plight of the gay' than a more modern 'it's only in your mind' fear, which in itself is a problem, so this movie's theme and lesson is to show people that it is okay to be yourself. The world has evolved so that your sexual orientation is your own business. It takes away from the suspense and reward of watching these two navigate their romantic relationship, but it also makes you feel proud of the world and how it is conforming to the idea of free love.
Nothing groundbreaking here, but a very warm and fuzzy romance that will make you smile more than once. 7.2/10
The only thing that may hinder this otherwise fun film is how safe it plays it. There is no real obstacle that the two lovers have to face other than their own insecurities. Their families are accepting and society doesn't really care anymore. This movie is less a 'plight of the gay' than a more modern 'it's only in your mind' fear, which in itself is a problem, so this movie's theme and lesson is to show people that it is okay to be yourself. The world has evolved so that your sexual orientation is your own business. It takes away from the suspense and reward of watching these two navigate their romantic relationship, but it also makes you feel proud of the world and how it is conforming to the idea of free love.
Nothing groundbreaking here, but a very warm and fuzzy romance that will make you smile more than once. 7.2/10