I started off really enjoying this movie, and there was a lot of suspense for me. But, about half way through I realized that no matter how this movie ends, its not going to be a happy situation. Then it kinda felt like a waste of time. I think it might have done better as kind of like a "Sliding Doors" situation where you see what happens after they get torn apart, and what would have happened if they had made their date. I might have enjoyed it more. If I were going to compare this to another film it would be Brokeback Mountain. There are a lot of similarities in that two men meet, fall in love, then go on to lead separate lives. Nuovo Olimpo however, they dont meet up in the summers, its more of a "will they ever find each other again? And if they do what will happen?"
The acting and the directing was fine ane there were some clever devices used as well as creative dialogue that made me think "Huh! Well thats clever!"
Also the leads are both very easy on the eyes, and there are a couple of very steamy scenes.
Overall its a well made movie and even though I had some issues with the plot, its nice to see a quality movie with gay leads. They are few any far between.
The acting and the directing was fine ane there were some clever devices used as well as creative dialogue that made me think "Huh! Well thats clever!"
Also the leads are both very easy on the eyes, and there are a couple of very steamy scenes.
Overall its a well made movie and even though I had some issues with the plot, its nice to see a quality movie with gay leads. They are few any far between.