The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love
R**R
A Great Story of Two Girls From Different Sides of the Tracks
***SOME SPOILISH MATERIAL IN REVIEW***This mid-90s lesbian gem story is whether simplistic and surely a low-budgeted affair, yet the story itself with it's blend of humor, coming of age, and first love dimensions makes this picture worth the wild to watch over and over again. The chemistry between Nicole A. Parker (star of later Soul Food the TV show) and Laurel Holloman (star of L-Word) are undeniably strong and real. I love the fact the two characters who are involved in a romantic connection are in an interracial pairing, I don't see too much of this kind of pairing besides Bette/Tina and Tasha/Alice from L-Word and another films I liked once upon a time When Night Is Falling or The Watermelon Woman especially when it comes to black-white for lesbian movies or TV.As for the storyline, Randy Dean is dealing with typical high school pressures from being picked on about her sexuality to possibly not graduating cause she's horrible at math. Evie is raised by a single-black mother but brought in an upper-middle class lifestyle, popular at school, and has a boyfriend (that is whether needy and dramatic). While Evie has mostly everything a lot of teen girls could ask for, she finds herself far from perfect and this causes her anxiety in early parts of the movie. I guess this is why I appreciate the Evie character a lot. As a black person, staying "perfect" can be hard when so many are waiting for you to screw up and be like, 'Told You So.' Randy, does though, supplies that special feeling and ingredient Evie hasn't felt before. The two girls build a strong connection after getting busted by a teacher for smoking in the school bathroom, which is whether cute and open as the two characters from two totally different backgrounds being to connect. Evie's friends, however, finds that her relationship with Randy is quite appalling and weird later in most of the film, but Evie doesn't giving into their ignorance. Randy deals with her own insecurities as it pertains to their growing bond because she's from the opposite side of the tracks and possibly flunking out the 12th grade. To add to it, Randy is having a side-affair with a much older woman that Evie doesn't know about to mid-way into the movie.Again, the movie is simple and even most cases to the point. The balance of humor and teen romance makes the film a fun and easy watch that doesn't have sadness or heartbreak that some LGBT tends to have. I highly recommend this for those who might of enjoyed their first romantic relationship from high school, college or whenever -- even if it didn't last forever. Or maybe you could watch this with group of your close friends on movie night. All in all don't pass this one up!
J**T
Beautiful Movie, Fast and Safe Delivery
I received the product on time and the disc played beautiful. I will absolutely consider using this seller again. The movie itself was very enjoyable and sweet, perfect for any viewing party or a movie night with your S.O.
G**E
rejection for coming out and finding love between two people who may seem too different to ...
This film has a special place in my heart. The film manages to address social issues, such as homophobia, economic disparity, educational aptitude, non-conventional family structures, rejection for coming out and finding love between two people who may seem too different to be together. The film has small town charm if that makes sense. It is nice to see a film that has butch characters. Sadly, it is still rare even in 2016. The film captures the sweetness of falling in love for the first time and intertwines the literature of Walt Whitman's My Body Myself into the magic of self discovery. Both women are from very different socioeconomic backgrounds and home structures, but they find a way to appreciate their differences. They key is a willingness to try and understand where they do and do not intersect. I enjoy the voice over of the characters during different scenes that provide a reflection to the time shown on screen. Those moments sound like they are reading from their journals in the future. This adds to the feeling of it being a story from their pasts. One where they are honoring and remembering a relationship that greatly impacted their lives.
D**L
Alway
Always loved this movie. Stephanie Berry is wonderful!
E**Y
well thought out, endearing
"The Incredibly True Adventure of Maria Magenti making a gem of a movie for only 65,000 dollars." I think this would be an apt title. I encourage everyone to see this movie a second time with the director's comment. She did a fantastic job with so many constraints, namely the money issue and a lot of really quirky stuff like Nicole Ari Parker not knowing how to drive the Range Rover. Magenti methodically narates the movie and how it was made with a lot of effort, heart and sheer determination. And ofcourse when you see the movie it shows thru. I love how this movie is universal in interpreting the joys and angst of intense first love, gay or straight. This movie was ofcourse completed twelve years ago, so the two main actresses look a little different now like Laurel Holleman, Tina in "The L Word." And Parker ("Dancing in September" and "Boogie Nights.") The script is really tight, the funny moments are very right on and funny and the two actresses shared an amazing chemistry that didn't make the intimate moments akward, but rather sexy and genuine. I love this movie, it is one of the better independent movies that I have ever seen. And thanks to Maria Magenti for taking the time to comment on the movie.
T**Y
Sweet and cute coming of age
It's just a sweet story, A story of first love. It was probably the first queer movie I ever saw and I was 17 then (36 now). A young Laurel Holloman long before the L Word. It's not the best I've seen no but out if all of them it holds a special place for me, mainly due to the fact I was about that age when I saw it and coming out, it hit home.It's not like Better Than Chocolate or But I'm a Cheerleader. It's not "colorful" like a lot of queer cinema. It's more of a realistic situation. The acting isn't flawless but were they believable yes. It perfectly captures the clumsy, awkward, dramatic nature of being a teenager head over heels. If I wanted flawless acting is watch the Piano.
M**N
Delightful
A delightful coming of age romance. Highly recommended
K**R
It was one of the few lesbian themed movies involving teens and secondly having a happy ending (No one dies)
As far as I can remember this was an after school movie and was deemed very ground breaking at the time. It was one of the few lesbian themed movies involving teens and secondly having a happy ending (No one dies). The director I believe has said that she wanted to make a lighthearted but positive film about an LGBTQ+ relationship as she hadn't seen any for teens. Yes it is not the equivalent of Shakespeare in terms of dialogue and acting but it is sweet and heart warming in its approach. If you are Homophobic this is not the film for you or maybe it would be if you opened your heart and mind. Many of my lesbian friends have told me that after watching this movie, that is when they knew for sure that they were LGBTQ+ Often they were teens struggling with their identity. It didn't make them "Gay" it merely confirmed to them what they already knew and were dealing with. A positive movie in a field strewn with depressing films about bullying, suicide, substance abuse and ruined relationships done mostly by non LGBTQ+ filmmakers. Light and funny. Well worth it.
S**C
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M**Y
Bello
Splendido Film, con ottima regia. Bravissimi attori e finalmente un film a lieto fine.Consigliato. Spedizione puntualissima e DVD in perfette condizioni.Tutto Ottimo
A**R
Five Stars
Thank you again for your services and the movie
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