on latter days, the movie

i haven't really seen too many gay-themed movies that are as interesting as regular movies. most gay movies that i've seen are over-the-top, sex- or drug-themed or just downright untrue. latter days, however, has a pretty cool storyline mixed with cool coincidences that are not far from happening in real life.

in the beginning of the movie, i thought it would be one of those other flicks that talk about looking good, going to the gym, all-night partying and after-party sex. i guess it's reality for some people just coming out and confused about what the gay community expects them to be. when someone comes along that's a little bit hard to get, the challenge starts. that's where the movie started getting more interesting.

in the gay world where it's so easy to get laid, it is refreshing to watch a movie like latter days that shows these things do have an end. that even the best looking and most popular gay boys who party all night will not want to party forever.

it's also cool for this movie to tackle the religion side. all too often, people who stick to their religious beliefs word for word eventually becomes hypocrites. it's true. how can someone who claims to be close to God tell other people that God hates them or does not accept them because of what they are? after all, if God did not like gay people, there won't be millions of gay boys and lesbian girls in existence. i'm going to blog later about how i would wish to mix spirituality and sexuality.

overall, i give this movie a 4.5 star rating. i would've given this a 5 if they picked a better looking main character.