FrankIncese
USA
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Only is you need a BL fix
RATING: C-
A very low-budget 4 episode (plus Special) mini-series. Very simple, straightforward, PREDICTABLE. Nothing new or exciting or really even interesting here. Two boys become roommates (again, I question this trope that Universities can only supply one bed for two boys) and slowly fall for each other. There was little to no real conflict. It was only a question of when the two boys would admit to each other their feelings. With so little to go on, the characters did not develop any depth and I was left not really caring if they ended up together or not.
ACTING/DIRECTION
These actors had nothing to build upon, and I’m not certain they could have delivered any more than was evident. It was all surface level. Neither of them had any real charisma and for my taste were not that appealing. For the women (all given far too much screen time, as most reviews state) Mook as Maprang was annoying. Torlum as Smile had a bit more depth and ease in her portrayal. Bell was far too over the top, though she was meant only for extreme comic relief. Her role was entirely unnecessary, however. The direction was limited by the script, budget and production constraints. It felt like cameras were simply set up in a corner and that was it. Substandard at best. Washed out colors made this feel like it had been shot in the ‘70s.
KISSING/INTIMACY
Only a couple of chaste kisses (these boys don’t know how to fake a kiss at all). Fine for the story. A little bit of skin shown in brief flashes.
THE DOWNSIDE
Shallow characters, predictable script, limited production values. Not much to offer overall.
SUMMARY
I would only recommend this one to the most ardent BL fans who have watched everything else and need a quick fix.
A very low-budget 4 episode (plus Special) mini-series. Very simple, straightforward, PREDICTABLE. Nothing new or exciting or really even interesting here. Two boys become roommates (again, I question this trope that Universities can only supply one bed for two boys) and slowly fall for each other. There was little to no real conflict. It was only a question of when the two boys would admit to each other their feelings. With so little to go on, the characters did not develop any depth and I was left not really caring if they ended up together or not.
ACTING/DIRECTION
These actors had nothing to build upon, and I’m not certain they could have delivered any more than was evident. It was all surface level. Neither of them had any real charisma and for my taste were not that appealing. For the women (all given far too much screen time, as most reviews state) Mook as Maprang was annoying. Torlum as Smile had a bit more depth and ease in her portrayal. Bell was far too over the top, though she was meant only for extreme comic relief. Her role was entirely unnecessary, however. The direction was limited by the script, budget and production constraints. It felt like cameras were simply set up in a corner and that was it. Substandard at best. Washed out colors made this feel like it had been shot in the ‘70s.
KISSING/INTIMACY
Only a couple of chaste kisses (these boys don’t know how to fake a kiss at all). Fine for the story. A little bit of skin shown in brief flashes.
THE DOWNSIDE
Shallow characters, predictable script, limited production values. Not much to offer overall.
SUMMARY
I would only recommend this one to the most ardent BL fans who have watched everything else and need a quick fix.
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