In a similar vein as the movie "Were the World Mine" (2008) by the same director, this musical fantasy brings together a poor and child of prison class, hapless songwriter/performer (Doom) and the ever hopeful, never-to-follow-through playboy son (Glitter) of a wealthy, highly successful Asian mom (Ivy). Glitter's latest compulsion is to become a clown and, the movie opens with him wooing people on the street with his juggling act while Doom is trying one more time to obtain a slot on stage in a night club.
Their chance encounter after a failed audition and failed street performance first lights a fire in Glitter, only to be rebuffed by Doom. But Fate forces them to meet unwittingly again through a second chance encounter. And, although still not making himself available, Doom is touched by Glitter's disarming charm.
The plot then develops as their relationship does as well. The music being intimately woven into the development of both. So too is fantasy and camping escapes from reality.
Eventually, Doom saves Glitter while he's in clown school, and an (initially rejected) gift from Glitter does the same for Doom. And, the two are reunited while Doom performs in yet another fantastic performance at the night club.
While I like the overall storyline, I feel the last 30 minutes ("Act 4" & 5) are rushed. Act 4: The missed weekend camping trip, Glitters response to Doom's revelations about the dark night he's lived for years are skimmed over. And, a lot happens while Glitter is away at Clown School, leaving me want more across this section of the movie.
As for the acting and singing, I enjoyed all of the performances, especially Alex Diaz (Glitter) and Alan Cammish (Doom). Both were even keeled in their delivery (being believable as people) which is not always achieved within this genre. And, neither over sung.
Well done! & thank you!!
Their chance encounter after a failed audition and failed street performance first lights a fire in Glitter, only to be rebuffed by Doom. But Fate forces them to meet unwittingly again through a second chance encounter. And, although still not making himself available, Doom is touched by Glitter's disarming charm.
The plot then develops as their relationship does as well. The music being intimately woven into the development of both. So too is fantasy and camping escapes from reality.
Eventually, Doom saves Glitter while he's in clown school, and an (initially rejected) gift from Glitter does the same for Doom. And, the two are reunited while Doom performs in yet another fantastic performance at the night club.
While I like the overall storyline, I feel the last 30 minutes ("Act 4" & 5) are rushed. Act 4: The missed weekend camping trip, Glitters response to Doom's revelations about the dark night he's lived for years are skimmed over. And, a lot happens while Glitter is away at Clown School, leaving me want more across this section of the movie.
As for the acting and singing, I enjoyed all of the performances, especially Alex Diaz (Glitter) and Alan Cammish (Doom). Both were even keeled in their delivery (being believable as people) which is not always achieved within this genre. And, neither over sung.
Well done! & thank you!!