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Get HEAD ON now!
Mar 15 2008
Format:DVD
If you are thinking of getting a really good gay-themed movie, this is one of the best. Alex Dimitriadis is amazing as a troubled, Greek, young man named "Ari" in Melbourne Australia. He struggles with the truth of being "out", as Greeks in the movie are depicted as people who don't accept homosexuality, a least for their own family members. Ari's parents feel that Ari should "get married, have children, and do what you want after", but Ari is a rebel. He has a set of straight friends, mostly extended family and Greeks, and his best friend is a trannie who is shunned by the Greek community, and by the trannie's own father. Ari is pursued by one or two females in the film, mostly for appearances for his family, but once Ari meets Sean, a guy who is Ari's brother's roomate at college, things start to unravel. The film captures the strong attraction between Sean and Ari, and they have undeniable chemistry together. Ari is in a fog throughout most of the film, as he is not able to truly be himself. He is obviously in a lot of personal pain, and tries to ease that pain with a lot of drug use and anonymous sex. But once he meets Sean, Ari finds himself falling in love with Sean, and he is awkward with this new feeling, and the tension and build up that ensues explodes on the screen. I loved this movie for its grittiness. Alex D's portrayal of Ari is almost Oscar worthy, but unfortunately, this is not a movie that a lot of people would have seen. But maybe more people should watch this film, as it is a very good one. 5 stars. Jason Sloane
This is NOT for everyone
April 25 2004
Format:DVD
I must admit to being sadly dissapointed in this movie! I had been told a lot of good things about it by people, and read a number of reviews for it before finally purchasing it. Having watched it I must say it was not good, but not terrible. I gave it three stars just for the good acting, and because I love a good Autralian accent. lol The plot is, to say the least, lack luster, and is just as muddled and pointless as the main characters life. It was downright boring at times, and that is never good, when the viewer feels compelled to pick up the remote and fast forward. Yikes. While the main Character is attractive, he's on the cover of the box, that is not enough to carry the film, and his taste in men is apparently for the unattractive. The ending is just insane, I mean maybe I've been acclimated to happy endings by U.S. films, but this ending was neither happy, sad, nor even poignant it was just ended. I would suggest not buying this movie. Rent it then buy it, that is the safe bet.
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WELL CONCEIVED FILM
i ordered this movie on a total hunch having no idea what it was really about or without having heard anything about it. i would like to say that my gamble paid off. Read more
Published on May 15 2003 by Dustin Merton
Meaningful and heavy.
This was an enjoyable film. I felt it was rather heavy and dark. It was a boarderline COMING OUT story with a SELF HATE angle and a DO NOT TRY TO LOVE ME twist. Read more
Published on April 21 2003 by T. Hulse
Unforgettable Film Experience
Alex Dimitriades is stunning in this breathtaking film. He has his role of a lifetime, though reports are he had great difficulty with the project. Read more
Published on Oct 5 2002
Sexy Greek+LUV+youth+family+freedom-seek+pain+drugs+passion
Ari jams all his energy and defiance, pain and joy into one high velocity night of dancing, sex and drugs. Read more
Published on Sep 8 2002 by "londonboy4"
Excellent portrayal of cultural gaps in gay and ethnic world
If you can get past the good looks of the star- Ari (Alex Dimitriades)- and this is not easy....he offers excellent acting and insight into the clash between old world ethnicity... Read more
Published on Aug 11 2002 by David Sleasman
A film that grabs you at a gut level
I caught "Head On" on television one night, with absolutely no idea what it was about. I've never seen a pure-bred Australian film, let alone an independent one. Read more
Published on May 16 2002
Sick Twisted Unreal I Liked It
Story of Ari who is torn between several worlds and in reality he's being torn apart. He doesn't know if he's coming or going throughout the whole movie but you know what it... Read more
Published on Mar 23 2002
A REALISTIC LOOK INTO A CHAPTER OF GAY LIFE!
I found this movie to be very ingrossing and unlike some of the reviewer's who say this just does not happen; it is an integral part of the homosexual scene. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2002 by "yaaah69"
Aussie "Warriors"
Many years ago I watched "Once were Warriors". I cried for my countries failure to address race and violence problems. Read more
Published on Mar 8 2002 by Peter K. Ellis
Good
This movie is a story about a boy named Ari who is Greek, gay, and [messed] up. I thought the acting in this film is very well done and the plot is very involving. Read more
Published on Mar 3 2002 by Patrick
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