Review of Sodom

Sodom (2017)
4/10
Ruined by BAD CASTING...
22 February 2021
The title "Sodom" makes zero sense for the name of this film and it is very difficult to enjoy this movie unless you are sight-impaired. Imagine a Caucasian actor playing an "Asian." We are expected to accept something that doesn't match what we actually see. The film is a perfect example of how BAD CASTING can ruin a movie. It's like watching an actor calling for his dog and then a cat shows up (and we are told it's a dog). I have no personal issue with Pip Brignall (Will; the younger, straight soccer player). He does an OK job, he was simply NOT RIGHT for the part because:
  • AGE: he is supposed to be 20, but looks almost as old as the other 40-year old gay character.


  • Orientation: supposed to be straight but looks 10X gayer than the "gay" character. Everything from hairstyle, his smile and mannerisms are screaming "gay." Then he opens his mouth and all suspicions are confirmed. Yet we are continually insulted by being told that he's straight. Yeah right!


  • Does not look like or act like a soccor player. Besides, why even write a "soccer player" into the story when it is not important to the plot..
REWRITE the story/script so it fits what we are watching. Otherwise cast an actor that fits the role. Don't try to sell us apples when you are offering oranges; then expect a good outcome.
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