Greetings, greetings all! Okay, so I was at the video store two weeks or so ago and picked up a copy of Shelter.
I only got around to watching it last night.
It made me hungry for the ocean and boy, I so wish I could surf.
Anyway, the movie...
I really enjoyed it. It was uncomplicated in a refreshing sort of way and I thought there was great chemistry between the male leads.
I loved the little moments:
* Like when Zach and Shaun first meet; there are little pauses in the conversation during which you can't help but feel the crackling tension between them.
* After their first night together, when Zach is driving home, it is almost as if he is exhaling at long last; he can't help but break into a smile that seems to say, 'I can't believe I made it at last.' I know that feeling well. I could relate; almost got me all teary then.
The character of Gabe was interesting. He was clearly accepting of his brother's sexuality and was fine when he discovered Zach was sleeping with him. All good stuff. But when he starting talking about men 'giving better head' and 'what about that guy? you find him attractive..[in reference to a passer-by]', he managed to reduce such a big turning-point in Zach's life into nothing more than sex. That said, when Gabe was leaving the diner, he said to Zach, "Hey, we're still bros, alright.." and gives him a big hug. That was heartwarming.
All in all, good movie. Glad I got the dvd. I expect I'll pop it in and watch the film again in the very near future.
~M
p/s: I was wondering - why did they stop to buy Cody flipflops before heading out to Shaun's place? That scene seemed a little random to me. lol.