Summer of 85 (2020)
8/10
Sad but dreamy
31 March 2024
This one left me with mixed emotions. On the one hand, it's a very dreamy gay romance. However, it then slaps you with the cold reality of just how unromantic gays can sometimes be. It manages to be both surreal, yet a little too real.

It begins so wonderfully sweet, even if it is a bit carnal. It would've been nicer if there had been more compassion and affection. Perhaps, that's partly what leads to where it ultimately goes? Perhaps, it was doomed from the start. I guess, we're supposed to feel sorry for what happens to the protagonist? However, I'm left feeling as though he should've handled it better. While his reaction is understandable, it was a little selfish and unfair. He kinda deserves what happened.

It does manage to be a very watchable movie. It has some real dream-like quality. The boys are quite fetching, as well. I'd recommend it.
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