Finally we, rainbow people, get our own holiday love story on celluloid. Thank you Alexandra Swarens for writing and directing this gem. The movie has the right pace, the build up feels natural, and it is never rushed. The chemistry between the two characters is very genuine and flows perfectly. The intimate scenes are of great taste, although I wish their kisses would have been a bit more intense.. I thought to myself, "they are being careful with this... don't! no one is in real life!".. but still incredible chemistry. Another thing I was having a hard time with was the coffee cups.. it seemed to me they kept drinking the horrible coffee for a long time.. maybe the director missed that during editing, but I thought "the coffee, by now, has to be plain cold... and gone!" The narrative is very real and it is told in a very honest way. I love everything about this film.. and the soundtrack, oh boy!
Reviews
2 Reviews
Kiss Me
(2011)
More Than An Attempt...
23 September 2011
Yes, yes, it follows the somewhat predictable story line of girl meets girl, girl falls in love with girl, girl is in denial, and girls end up together; but the movie was a lot more than just a lesbian love story.
The family dynamic for starters, the father-daughter estranged relationship, all the secrets the family carries along, it reminds me of "The Village" where these group of people live a somewhat unrealistic peaceful and violence free environment, but nonetheless reality sets in and the inevitable happens.
Life long journeys are never easy, and they are what they are - sometimes you will try to pretend it is not there screaming at your face, but it will be short lived... Mia is the example in this movie, and so is her father, who has to find within himself the courage to pick up the pieces of a recent past in order to mend his relationship with his daughter.
Growing up has nothing to do with age.
Besides a great story, I have to commend the director for her choice of location - the landscape is extremely bucolic, and inviting; also the soundtrack with songs from Swedish band Kultiration.. Super!!!
The family dynamic for starters, the father-daughter estranged relationship, all the secrets the family carries along, it reminds me of "The Village" where these group of people live a somewhat unrealistic peaceful and violence free environment, but nonetheless reality sets in and the inevitable happens.
Life long journeys are never easy, and they are what they are - sometimes you will try to pretend it is not there screaming at your face, but it will be short lived... Mia is the example in this movie, and so is her father, who has to find within himself the courage to pick up the pieces of a recent past in order to mend his relationship with his daughter.
Growing up has nothing to do with age.
Besides a great story, I have to commend the director for her choice of location - the landscape is extremely bucolic, and inviting; also the soundtrack with songs from Swedish band Kultiration.. Super!!!
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