Review of Akron

Akron (2015)
7/10
can love overcome past tragedy ?
12 March 2024
This is an unusual film as far as LGBTQ movies go because whilst there is a problem which needs to be overcome for love to blossom, the being gay aspect is not a problem, not in any way.

This plot twist would be every bit as complex in a heterosexual situation.

So the two young men have a friendly chat after playing for opposing teams in a game of "mudball" and decide to get to know each other better. Turns out they really like each other but fate, or Hollywood, has a put a fly in their ointment of love.

A tragedy from the past comes back like a bolt from the blue to be a major obstacle to any possible future the guys might want to plan together.

This is another short LGBTQ movie that is rather lightweight on content - there's not a lot happening throughout, and the plot really isn't very complex either so I won't say any more about it as I wouldn't want to risk writing a spoiler to what little plot there is.

It's an ok film and my 7/10 is probably more generous than it deserves. Really a 6.5 is more appropriate rating.

It could have done with more everything really, plot, things happening, dialogue, and the ending felt like "ok, it's a wrap. Time go go home, people."

It just left me feeling that the plot had the potential to yield a more involving movie in the hands of a more interested scriptwriter and more intense director.

It is what it is. Not a good film, but not a bad one either, just a bit bland, imo. Had a real "made for TV" feel to it - which maybe it was. I don't know.
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