The real tragedy of this film is not found in its plot. The tragedy is that the film is likely to be unappreciated for its brilliant portrayal of the effects of serious trauma on its victim(s). I fear that it will be trivialized by viewers who may simply equate the events in the film with the minor daily harrassments and indignities, suffered by anyone who is perceived as different by bullies. That would be a shame. I admire the film's makers for tackling this very heavy subject matter in a way that did not sensationalize its ugliness and pain. I think they did a great job. I thought the acting was generally on target. I am recommending this film to others with my voiced opinion that it is not just a gay film, in the way that "Shindler's List" is not just a Jewish film.
Review of Urbania
