Love Is All You Need?

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Let me start off by saying that the premise to this film is top notch. A world that is homonormative and where heterosexuals are ostracized and shunned should make for a unique and interesting take on a hot button issue. What we got was a half-baked mess that leaned more on the experience of the woman, and rarely showed life as it might have been for men, who have been the ones that have historically had the short end of the stick in that regard. We see endless scenes of women kissing women, and women flirting with men, but the men/men scenes are kept off-screen, with no two guys even holding hands or even pecking lips for the duration of the film. The gay struggle has ALWAYS affected men more than it will ever affect women; why did this film maker choose to focus on the less oppressed? This movie should have focused on a male lead, that is faced with coming to terms with his heterosexuality. The child should have been a male that was coming to terms with liking girls instead of boys. As the ones that are insertive as opposed to solely being receptive, the man would theoretically have a much more difficult time in this world. How would they procreate? How would a man carry a baby? The stigmas of that world would definitely affect a man in more damaging ways than it would a woman, so why the focus on "her" instead of "Him"? That's where this movie lost me. This movie comes off as some self-indulgent crap, possibly from someone who considers themselves an "ally". They think that they are doing the gay community a service by making movies like this, but all it is doing is making the homophobic loons and religious nutbags froth at the mouth about "heavy-handed story telling" and "propaganda". Had this movie made more of an effort to focus on the men that would suffer in such a society, it would have possibly made a much greater impact. But, just like in this world, women get a pass. Women have not have had to act "less masculine", or get beat up or killed for not being "feminine enough". Men were literally burned alive for being even slightly effeminate. The writer/director of this movie should have really done their research as to whom would truly be oppressed in the world they created and make a movie based on that. As it stands, all we got are some pretty girls, who had a tough time because they likes handsome boys instead of other pretty girls. Lazy filmmaking at its worst. Call me when this same premise if revisited by a talented MAN, preferably one that is gay and understands the struggles men face daily living as they truly are. A woman will never understand the difficulties and struggles of living as a man within a society that harbors so many deep rooted, preconceived notions of what it truly means to be a man.

This is a superb film from a first time writer director. It tackles a subject matter that is highly controversial in a way that engages the audience and draws emotions out. You find yourself living the movie through the characters eyes. Other reviews have said that this is more of a propaganda flick then anything and I highly disagree . Is there a message? Yes. After all the controversy surrounding the subject matter if thus film, you should know going in that there is going to be a message, but it doesn't feel forced. Everything in this film is taken from actual events. It is presented in a way that forces a reaction . In a world where films set aside emotional value over sticking to the formula in favor if higher box office numbers, this film is a breath if fresh air . I haven't felt so engaged or entertained by watching a film since the 90s. The only reason I marked it down was the time line in the movie was a little confusing for me the first time I watched it. I could have done with less bouncing around in favor of either a more linear story or a better explanation of the time line . All in all though this is a film that you don't just watch. You experience it.

This movie is most likely deeper than the average viewer expects, and the story it's telling seems just to be about love attachments. I am straight, and feel uncomfortable with homosexuals, but I consider that my own personal weakness, as my attitude is everyone should have the freedom to follow his own natural ways, and if that's gay it is OK with me. Our society is built up in a way that many different behaviours out of the expected raise prejudice. The majority of people within a society is usually on the moral high ground, that includes the loudest voice for that group. Humans are gregarious animals and therefor don't befriend with minority opinions easily. People wouldn't admit, but raise opinions of the majority over their own. It's sometimes extreme like the bullying in the movie or killing in some cases, but can be much more under the radar in most cases, just with the same gravity for a society as a whole. This movie is getting a 9 and not a 10 from me, just because it is "just" focused on gender stereotypes, while it could render a wider picture about prejudice. On the other hand, what do I expect....it's just a movie, and people that don't want to think on their own will not start to do so because of a "silly" movie, and therefor I will give it a 10 again, because the movie can probably still reach a few people about a few things they wouldn't figure out by themselves. - really good acting, by the majority of actors - great script - really moving story. I definitely watch this movie again after it has settled.

*MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS* Love is all you need? is the movie you need to see! Why? Because it focuses on a topic that is still very current. It focuses on bullying, in every way possible. Even the new cyberbullying is being addressed by way of cellphone texts. This movie got really close to me. Not because I am gay or within the community of LGBT, although I am supportive of this community. But because I was bullied when I grew up. And now my first niece is transgender and in the process of becoming a guy. And although my brother doesn't say it with much words, but I know my niece/nephew is being bullied. But the support is greater and that is what matters. The characters in the movie are being perfectly portrayed by excellent actors. Definitely Kyla Kenedy, who we know from Walking Dead, is amazing. A rising star. Her performance is terrifyingly good and left me in tears. Briana Evigan plays a football player in an all-girl team, which I thought was refreshing and perfectly fits the movie. Her performance was excellent and when her character gets humiliated by her former girlfriend, you feel her emotions, you just want to take her in your arms and say, it's going to be okay. Tyler Blackburn plays his character excellent and to find out what happens to his character is heartbreaking. B.C. Griffin plays the villain and he does this well. You really feel the hatred that a lot of people have towards the LGBT community. And this is what needs to change! The movie graphics felt like they were big studio production, but it was a small budget movie and this is thanks to the excellent writing and directing skills of Kim Rocco Shields. Her vision and her will to change the world is being felt thru the movie. The multiple story lines entwine perfectly towards the end of the movie and will leave you shocked. The fact I am still talking and thinking and referring to this movie months after I have watched it, means it left a big impact. I want people to change their thinking about bullying towards anyone. The news proves it over and over, this subject it still current and needs to be addressed and dealt with and it needs to be deleted from this world. People who think this topic isn't current, have been living under a rock and should wake up. Bullying destroys lives and is never good. Love is all you need? addresses this fact and shows that even the bible believes that Love is what matters above everything else. A fact that Kim Rocco Shields perfectly used in this movie. Being LGBT and being religious can go hand in hand. Bullying does not. The movie was excellent in every way possible. My wife and me absolutely loved it and are still talking about it to friends and family and anyone who wants to hear about it.

As a supporter of LBGTQ rights, I praise "Love is All You Need?" very much for its remarkable screenplay and intense acting. Director Kim Rocco Shields created an interesting perspective for the film's viewers, in which homosexuality is the norm and heterosexuality is the minority. This unique twist of reality caused me, as a heterosexual viewer, to "feel" the alienation and abuse that the heterosexual characters (Jude, Ryan, and Emily) felt; in reality, these characters would be mistreated for being homosexual, and that is why this film seemed so compelling for me (and many others viewers of this film). In addition to the brilliant screenplay, the acting seemed so real and accurately depicts the inverse of the reality regarding today's LGBTQ rights and equality. I thought that Briana's acting during the film's entirety was outstanding. Although it was very painful for me to watch, the scene that I felt had the most convincing acting was when Emily breaks into tears and attempts suicide in the bathroom. I would highly recommend this film, since I feel like it successfully addresses (and hopefully allows people to understand) problems with LGBT community.

I knew the premise going in so the twist didn't surprise me. What surprised me was how impactful and emotional it was. Even knowing the conceit before hand will not prepare you for how powerful and moving the story really is. The acting was topnotch all around and it was the particularly the performances that contributed to how the film touches you. The two leads Briana Evian and Tyler Blackburn give exceptionally poignant performances that brought these issues and emotions to life. This is all to the credit of the director Kim Rocco Shields, who has masterfully weaved together an amazing cast and story that will reach deep into your heart. Now more than ever this film has relevance and needs to seen and talked about. Honestly, if your not moved or touched by this film, you're not alive.

Love Is All You Need?, is a great film with an inspiring story of living and dealing with discrimination of all kinds. I think everyone and anyone can relate to being discriminated against at least once in their life. I don't usually cry during movies, but this one is real tear jerk-er. This movie will change lives and hopefully educate those who watch it. I think this is one of the greatest movies ever written. Discrimination has no boundaries against color, age, race, sexuality, level of education, weight, height, religious beliefs, styles, Etc. It really opens your eyes to all the hate that still lives in such a diverse world. I think this film can be an educational tool for years to come.

This film offers a view of the LGBT community from an entirely different perspective. It is based on real events that actually happen in communities around the World. I love the way that the roles were reversed but in a real way that didn't seem staged or campy. I think that it successfully showed all levels of real life and how ignorance and fear can spread and escalate to unthinkable levels. Anytime a film can spark conversation and cause people to ask , what if? Helps to spread empathy for everyone. Great film!!!!

Love is all you need is truly one of the most inspirational films I have ever seen. Even if you are not a member of the LGBT community you will appreciate the artistry that went into making such a beautiful film. I didn't think before sitting down to watch the film that it would have such an impact on me, it made me cry non-stop. The film is so honest and makes you realize how incredibly cruel and ridiculous some people can be. I think this film can definitely be used as a learning tool to help not only future generations but this generation as well to have an appreciation for all things different because after all we are the same. I highly recommend the movie and I am so proud of everyone involved in making the film because it will impact the world in a big way