Although the casts aren't all that famous, they might be after this movie. Except for Wendy Robie, which is probably best known for her character in "Twin Peaks", a series back in the early '90s and Zelda Williams, Robin Williams' daughter, who I think is a real talent. One, we might be seeing a lot in the future.
The story is about Timothy (played by Tanner Cohen), a pupil in an all boys school, who "happens" to be gay and auditions for a school play of "Midsummer Night's Dream". He somehow manages to turn all the people in the town gay.
Gay man was pleasantly surprised of the young new actor Nathaniel David Becker, who played Jonathan. This is his first acting career (as far as listed on IMDB, gay man might be mistaken). Gay man has never been a fan of men under the age of 35, but Tom Gustafson has found two young actors, whom gay man finds sexy despite their young age.
A typical coming-of-age story, but still light in delivering its plot yet manages to mesmerize one, how's watching. The music will grow on you. Soon enough you'll find yourself humming to the soundtrack or even singing it. For those, who aren't fans of musical, might enjoy this.
Gay man loves a lot of things about this musical. The dream scenes, that are most likely inspired by photographers Pierre & Gilles. They aren't gay man's favourite photographers (gay man even thinks, that their work are a bit self-indulging and tedious, but it is only one gay man's opinion). Somehow the Pierre & Gilles scenes worked for this musical.
Well this might not be the right criteria for a review, but still Timothy and Jonathan are just delightful to look at through out the movie.
The fact, that Tom Gustafson didn't over do it, makes this musical probably one of those films (in gay cinema) that might be a classic.
Nathaniel David Becker and Tanner Cohen and as well as all the other casts are featured on the soundtrack as well. Becker and Cohen might not be singers, but those boys can sing and they did a remarkable job on the soundtrack (as well as all the other casts).
Gay man recommends this musical for those who are fans of coming-of-age stories but yet looking for stories on the lighter side.
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