Review of The Green

The Green (2011)
9/10
WOW! Not What I Expected
1 December 2011
Warning: Spoilers
So the plot has been written and produced probably in many formats before. Yes, it was important to show the prejudice against a gay teacher. But I suppose even that was predictable. What was not predictable was the deep character and integrity of Mr. Gavin. He didn't take the easy route even at the end. Instead of the expected story book ending, we get a good dose of reality: false accusations, especially when played off prejudice only leave shattered lives in the wake. I wanted clear resolution at the end, especially between the couple. What I was left with was a good dose of reality: restoration of trust does not come overnight.

These are concepts that transcend gay or straight themed movies. It is truth worth pondering,
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