This is a heartfelt movie about complex relationships and friendship/family dynamics, with the added bonus of a gay subplot that is tastefully interwoven.
In general, the problem in most movies that feature gay characters and/or scenes is usually (aside from unrealistic and horrible acting) that the scenes are so full of stereotypes and extremes they become gratuitous and unrelatable. But not in this movie, where the entire storyline is well styled and pieced together with heartfelt emotions by the actors, as "real" people.
The moments of conflict are handled well and totally relatable (I.e., the feeling of loss, and realization that some things aren't possible, is painful and relatable to anyone.)
Yes there were moments that definitely made my eyes tear up, but I would say that overall, it's NOT intended to be a sad movie. It's a storyline that does pull at the heart strings, but not in a way that is manipulative and overly-sad.
Bottom line is that this is a wonderful and well made movie.
In general, the problem in most movies that feature gay characters and/or scenes is usually (aside from unrealistic and horrible acting) that the scenes are so full of stereotypes and extremes they become gratuitous and unrelatable. But not in this movie, where the entire storyline is well styled and pieced together with heartfelt emotions by the actors, as "real" people.
The moments of conflict are handled well and totally relatable (I.e., the feeling of loss, and realization that some things aren't possible, is painful and relatable to anyone.)
Yes there were moments that definitely made my eyes tear up, but I would say that overall, it's NOT intended to be a sad movie. It's a storyline that does pull at the heart strings, but not in a way that is manipulative and overly-sad.
Bottom line is that this is a wonderful and well made movie.