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Like It Is

Steve Bell (III) (Actor), Ian Rose (Actor), Paul Oremland (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: DVD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
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Like It Is is much like watching a train wreck--the very idea of it is repellent and yet you perversely can't avert your eyes. While its urban grittiness and sooty veneer entranced some critics who mistook its violent, netherworld neorealism for art, Like It Is offers little in the way of redemption, positive gay imaging, or even particularly good narrative.

Paul Oremland directed this venture about a young, gay Blackpool tough named Craig (Steve Bell) who bare-knuckle boxes for money. He ultimately moves to London in search of a better life and falls in with the trendy London gay club scene, meeting and falling for a handsome record producer named Matt (Ian Rose) and his wealthy boss (played by the Who's lead singer Roger Daltrey). The better life is quickly tainted by disillusion and misery, much as is the viewing experience.

Steve Bell is, in real life, a featherweight boxing champion in Britain and therefore brings an urgent and raw vitality to the lead, but the characters as a whole are either irritating or unsympathetic, and it's ultimately difficult to find anyone to care for, or a story worth empathizing with. --Paula Nechak

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Steve Bell is terrific! A sexy, tough, wonderful film May 21 2004
Format:DVD
It's very rare a young actor makes such a great positive impression in his debut film.British actor, Steve Bell, does just that!A natural talent, his acting carries this film.Although one cannot ignore how physically beautiful he is, his acting is what matters here.Playing a blackpool fighter(Steve boxed in real life), he carries his role with a masculine swagger, while also displaying a tenderness so rarely captured on film.Struggling with his own sexuality, gay audiences will embrace this performance and straight audiences will find this film proves it appeals to mainstream viewers as well.Soon, gay themed films will not be seperated from "straight" themed films, as love is universal.And this film is ground-breaking as it never depends on stereotype.Roger Daltrey, lead singer of the legendary rock band, THE WHO, shows he has great acting chops, as does Ian Rose.Brilliantly directed by, Paul Orewland, this film is my favorite gay themed film, along with the American film, "Edge of seventeen."I will cherish this film over and over.And, once again, I must say, Steve Bell is sexy, brilliant, and impossible to keep your eyes off of him!!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Like it is remains as it is, lame. Nov 16 2001
By Elitium
Format:VHS Tape
Its a movie about finding love, sex , quarrel , get back together , quarrel ..... You get what I mean?

Unless you simply buy this movie just to see the two lead actors butt pressing upon each other, its not worth seeing.

Acting wasn't genuine like as though they are being themselves which shouldn't be the case. In other words they can't act except for the bitchy boss. If you must, simply rent to see the short sex scenes or else pass this movie. Not worth it.

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Don't Miss This One! Jun 20 2004
By ardar88
Format:DVD
A likeable and capable cast in a well-made movie.

An unlikely relationship develops between an ambitious music promoter and an amateur boxer who is struggling to come to terms with his being gay

Steve Bell, (A real life title-holding boxer,) is a real find, a relatively inexperienced actor with a natural talent and a dynamic screen presence.

Ian Rose also excels in the other lead role.

Roger Daltrey gives a standout performance as a sleazy record producer.

Well written, sensitively acted and directed, the movie is one not to miss!

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Most recent customer reviews
Phooey!
Obnoxious characters, unremitting self indulgence, and a nonsensical plot make this movie a real dog!
Published on Jun 9 2004 by James R. Keith
Gritty. Real. Like it is.
This is not your typical gender-meets-gender story. If you're looking for utopian characters, gorgeous scenery and excruciatingly snappy dialog (a la "Friends"), you... Read more
Published on Aug 9 2003 by Polo Guy
A tough but tender love story
"Like It Is," directed by Paul Oremland, is a love story that takes the viewer into England's gay scene. Read more
Published on May 8 2003 by Michael J. Mazza
Excellant entertainment.
This is an excellant film that delivers. The acting was great and the cast was perfect. It had some dark moments but overall was uplifting. Read more
Published on April 21 2003 by T. Hulse
It were right good.......
Its not pretty, not brilliantly acted, small budget and the storylines a bit trashy - I really enjoyed it though not really sure why. I think I just got it. Read more
Published on Aug 11 2002 by Matt Graham
Sweet little Boxer
Fun, energetic, & sweet. This boxer knows how to get his man. I saw this Gay & Lesbian short film festival, & I was awe seeing what these guys had to go through. Read more
Published on Aug 7 2002 by Jose Valencia
Good British Gay Love Story.....
'Like it is' was my first British gay themed film I have seen. I was not sure what to expect when I started watching this. Read more
Published on April 19 2002 by Plano Man
Don't listen to Paula Numbchick - check this out!
This was a great flick - sensitive, fast-paced and downright fun to watch. Despite its minor faults, I enjoyed it from b to e... Read more
Published on Mar 23 2002
"And now for something completely different." M. Python
A film depicting a gay love story between a bareknuckled fighter and a coke sniffing record producer? Who would have ever thought it would work? Read more
Published on Jan 10 2002 by "bruce452"
(I) Like It (Is)
"Like It Is" is an entertaining movie. While it is yet another coming out story, the performances and characters help make it more interesting than the average coming... Read more
Published on Dec 29 2001 by J. Edkin
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