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(2021)

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9/10
The truth behind it
cabanasgf21 May 2022
Aside from the great acting, cinematography, and direction of the film, the story surprises you when discover the characters' underlying emotions. You sense their apprehension; you feel for them. I wonder how it will end but, most importantly, how everything began.
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9/10
Beautifully acted
michael-4773520 May 2022
This short film is written and directed with sensitivity, but it is the performance from the two leads that shines the most. Their chemistry--especially given their very different personas--is magnetic in an oddly compelling fashion and contrasts with the shock of the ending.
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8/10
Nice Tension
danbroderick-3708726 May 2022
The car chase is well done, as are the looks from the two main actors. But I can't really envision this being extended into a full length screenplay without seeming a bit too much like American X.
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9/10
Complex issues
vciuccio23 May 2022
P-Town - A throaty car signals the throaty issues spread through out this short. Conflicts of childhood sexuality are deeply confounded by remnants of fascist thinking lingering in the present. Real time social issues provide the backdrop to play out these social ills which will just not die and go away. When will we get to our own P-Town? I want to know what happens.
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9/10
Great Cause
SuzanneLutas21 May 2022
This is an unconventional love story that highlights homophobia and neo-nazis topics in a sensible and artistic way.

I particularly like the poster that encapsulates the Concept and the Lights of this night scene which capture the darkness of the human soul and set it against this message of hope.

Kudos to the actors and the quality of the photography!
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9/10
Great Concept
joethayer-6077820 May 2022
I love this concept. Can someone redeem themselves and cone to terms with their past to live a better life. Does a villain deserve compassion and understanding, a second chance? I want to see how this story unfolds.
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9/10
Adrenaline rush!!
eflowers-1985620 May 2022
Super intense film. Intriguing premise. The acting is well done and the characters are authentic. The camera work is stylish and the production has a great sense of place. Fantastic message.
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9/10
Bold story
amoreno-1120 May 2022
I applaud the filmmakers for offering the world a very "different" spin on Romeo & Juliet. This proof-of-concept film is not only well done, but it achieves its goal in making the viewer really want to see how the story plays out. A great job and I do hope the GLBTQ community embraces this bold rendition on a classic.
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8/10
Unexpected
lancelot-4321 May 2022
There are a lot of twists and turns in such a short story. Nothing goes as we expected it to go. The story that seems mundane at first rapidly takes a spin into dark and serious mather. But yet again, it all goes in an unexpected direction that keeps us on our toes.

The production is professional for such a short film. Lights, direction, and acting are all to a high level and provide satisfying viewing. Especially the challenging acting parts that feel honest, on the right tone, and give a lot to the story without saying many words. Kudo to the actors.

The photo direction is to a very high level. Every shot in the movie looks like a painting. You can feel that a lot of care has gone into painting the emotion on the screen with colors, light and the deep shadows.

I would have like a more active camera, but that comes down to personnal taste. We see all we nee to see, when we need to see it.

A great little film that takles serious matters, in a loving way.
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9/10
Power Packed with Emotion
P-Town is a powerful, emotional story somewhat 'Trojan Horsed' in a back alley encounter. A timely redemption tale, very well written, shot and acted.
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