I had seen ratings of this film and noted it as one I didn't want to miss. I'm torn between the feelings of being glad I didn't miss it and sorry I saw it. It was painful. The acting by all the main characters was so real, I felt I was standing next to them all the time. . .cringing!!!
One of the saddest things to know is how Teena(Brandon) was so mixed up that she didn't choose a way that could have helped her out of her miserable position. Large cities with large gay populations could have been supportive even though she was a transexual and not lesbian. (Not giving anything away. This is shown in the beginning of the movie.) Instead, at every point where she had a choice, she made the wrong move.
Go to this movie and feel like crying for her and applaud the acting of the three main women (including the mother) and also the two main male actors. Hate their characters and admire their acting.
One of the saddest things to know is how Teena(Brandon) was so mixed up that she didn't choose a way that could have helped her out of her miserable position. Large cities with large gay populations could have been supportive even though she was a transexual and not lesbian. (Not giving anything away. This is shown in the beginning of the movie.) Instead, at every point where she had a choice, she made the wrong move.
Go to this movie and feel like crying for her and applaud the acting of the three main women (including the mother) and also the two main male actors. Hate their characters and admire their acting.