When i started seeing the adverts strewn all over the sides of London buses, all I could think of was 'I love You Jim Carrey,' and couldnt care less what the film was going to be about to be honest- I was prepared to go and spend my money on his credentials alone - being a big fan.
So imagine my suprise when I find out that this film is a HOM - COM!
Wow, a new genre perhaps?? A new concept? Rarely had I seen, if ever, a film which looked at Homosexuality in anything other than a deep, emotional, dramatic light. To deal with this issue lightheartedley made me think 'my god, society has changed.' So i hopped, skipped and jumped to my local picture house, hoping that this film was going to be a diamond in the rough.
And BOY I wasn't disappointed!
I wont spoil anything here - because the story itself is impeccable and awesome -
Jim Carrey plays a con-man who likes to escape prison and make money anyway he can.
Ewan McGregor plays a coy shy guy who doesnt like to get into any trouble.
Oh yeah, and they're gay lovers.
What is remarkably beautiful about this film is that they play this soooo well. Especially and suprisingly - Ewan is amazingly believable, soft and genuine with his character. They kiss, they show affection, they display unconditional love for each other, all without the usually identifiable stereotypes of being 'camp' or OTT. It was very brave for two straight actors to approach this role with such panache and plausability, enough for you to be carried through the story totally engrossed in their roles. It was believable, goregously performed, and one of my favourite films of 2010.
Go see it, girls guys and queers. You won't regret it.
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