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| Director: Simon Shore
Actors: Ben Silverstone, Brad Gorton, Charlotte Brittain, Stacy Hart, Kate Mcenery
Studio: Paramount
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Rating:  201 reviews
Sales Rank: 4641
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 108 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6305733651
UPC: 097363374633
EAN: 9786305733652
ASIN: 6305733651
Theatrical Release Date: April 30, 1999
Release Date: July 11, 2000
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 This movie was Real! April 6, 2000
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
I rented this movie because of the many positive reviews I have seen of it. I must say, I was not disappointed. This is a coming out story that mirrors true life exceptionally well. We have young Steven who is closeted but wants to come out once he meets John who he falls in love with. However; John, who is unwilling to come out for fear of becoming an outcast, wants their relationship to be a secret. I felt for both characters and understand both Steven's and John's predicament. This movie made me realize two things about the world we live in. One is that our society is intolerant of people who are different. The other is fear. Fear is an emotion that's supposedly there to protect us. But it ends up hurting John and so many closeted gay people. Fear isn't always a good thing. As Steven said, in the climax of the film, "What's everybody so afraid of? It's just love.This movie made me realize that for all the things we think we are going to lose when we come out, there is so much more we gain. Homophobia, notwithstanding, being out has much to offer - true happiness.
Britain makes them right! February 23, 2000
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
Between Get Real and Beautiful Thing (1996) I am thinking that Britain knows how to make great films with gay themes. Movies like Jeffery & Trick are fun and all but for me they don't seem to strike those deep and delicate chords that ring within the soul. The movie Get Real is a coming of age story about a 16 year old boy named Steven Carter. (played with utter perfection by the rather talented Ben Silverstone.) Steven longs to be accepted for who and what he is and to make a life for himself more meaningful than random bathroom encounters with other gay men. Enter John Dixon (played by Brad Gorton). John is the school's track star and the one "hunk" that every girl in the school (and one particular Steven Carter) would give away their first born to date. After an awkward encounter in a park bathroom Steven finds that John may actually be more "family oriented" than he appears. What ensues is a wild ride of self discovery for both Steven and John where ultimately their growing bond of friendship & love help Steven to overcome his fears and be who he really wants to be no holds barred. The only things that were minorly irritating about this film is the placement of the comic relief in the form of Steven's best friend Linda (played very believably by Charlotte Brittain.) After every intense scene we are thrown into a silly sequence of Linda being...well...Linda. One other complaint was the unconvincing performance by Brad Gorton as the closeted and frightened John Dixon). I do not know if the actor was just out of touch with gay issues or what, but I just wasn't buying his sincerity when he would speak his more deeply moving lines. But let me assure that these are comparatively minor issues and that this movie is definitely a great viewing. For anyone who has ever longed to cast aside all fear and inhibition and be your true self, its time to get "Get Real".
I don't know what to say September 7, 2005
G. Carini (Los Angeles, California)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I was not going in bathrooms looking for dudes when I was younger. But I certainly was in the same predictment. I'm a 20 year old gay male, and I still have problems talking to my parents about it. I will say this movie is an accurate depiction of my own life. I was not exactly a geek, but I was not very popular in high school. People knew about my sexuality and pushed me around. I found my first love in one of the most hottest, handsome guy in school. And he told me that he too was gay and it went on from there.
I really enjoyed this movie. The acting was beautiful and so was the storyline. It is just what I love in a movie. I also recommend Beautiful Thing for others.. those brits really produce great coming out movies...
Laughter and Tears April 26, 2000
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Get Real ia an excellent peice of art. Never have I seen such a film before. Especially being an English film, I thought I should not even attempt to watch it. I have never seen a finer film, it evokes emotions hidden so deep inside people, you just can't help but being changed after watching it. Steven, played by Ben Silverstone, was an excellent example of how it really is, and how it really feels to be gay and in high school, especially a prive school. I know exactly how it feels. John, played by Brad Gorton, is who I relate to more, he is practically worshiped by certain people, and it is very hard for him to come to terms with his sexuality, and once he does, he still can't admit it. A very common problem, a very sad one. I have honestly never laughed or cried so hard. This movie is for gay, or straight audiences. Maybe you will come out of it a changed person too.
Get Real-honest and funny March 11, 2005
H. Stanton
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Get Real is a story of young love and accepting who you are. Steve (Ben Silverstone)is gay and comfortable with it, even though he is only out to his neighbor, Linda (Charlotte Brittain). Because he is afraid that the boys at school will abuse him even more if they know he's gay, Steve's relationships consist of one-night stands with guys he meets in the park. This is how he meets the local big-man-on-campus, John (Brad Gorton). This film portrays high school 'society' very realistically and the interactions between the characters is very genuine. Get Real includes the awkward silences, the social fumblings, the excitement of a first love, and the heartbreak that everyone, gay or straight, went through in high school. All of the actors deserve high marks for their performances, especially Silverstone and Gorton. The scenes after the dance and after the awards ceremony are so honest and raw that they break my heart every time. Their frank portrayals are what make this unassuming little film one that everyone needs in their collection.
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