Get Real

Linda: ...the woods? Steve, you did it in the woods? You could have been... Steven Carter: ...what? Queer-bashed by squirrels? Absolutely loved this film. Despite not being a comedy, I found it absolutely hilarious. So many funny lines throughout and I actually found it quite tender and relatable. The scene with John recounting his experience by the sea and his overall journey was surprisingly well done. I cared about both him and Steven, could understand where they were both coming from and wanted the best for them. Outside of that, I thought the world building was great and really sold the portrayal of being gay in the 90s. The whole thing is surprisingly ahead of its time and echoes some of the awkward cringe of Heartstopper. There were loads of Doctor Who references which are an automatic plus as well as an actual, honest to god, happy ending. Perhaps not in the tradition sense but I'd chalk it up as a win. Overall, I thought it was fantastic. An absolute gem which I'm surprised isn't talked about more. It's genuinely better than a lot of the more recent entries in this genre, and given it was released in 1998, I feel says something. It's a great film. Memorable, powerful and relevant. I only wish more people knew about it.