Saw Life as a House
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dangermousieThis movie is sappy and life affirming. In fact, it's so sappy and life affirming, it would probably be dangerous to a diabetic. But now that's out of the way, on to the really good stuff.
Wet and crying Sam Hayden's acting.
My first reaction:
Darth Vader is wearing make-up and piercings and is jerking off in a closet with auto-asphixiation?I am sick but that's kinda hot. I am hooked!
Yeah, a lot of my reaction really was: Darth Vader is doing what?
Further shallow observations follow.
Yeah, the 6 inches scene made me ROTFL. As the movie goes on Sam discovers his (rather lovely) sense of humor (love the scene where he offers Josh $300) because he gets easier in his own skin (I think the scene where he almost becomes a male prostitute is pretty much the low point...I feel horrible for him as he is sitting there, scared to death and then hitting his head aganst the post). You can tell a lot of his problems stem from self-loathing (as he confesses to his Dad, he just wants to be what he is not. I think he thinks if he is someone else, all his pain and intensity would go away).
He pretty much needs a hug throughout the entire film, though he'd probably snap your head off.
I did like the scene where he yells as his father about taking drugs since he was 12, but even more I liked the scene where he says he takes his pills because he likes not feeling (made me think of Anakin. Intense emotions when you are that age can be hell).
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crumpeteer was right: the scene where he is talking to his gf's mom, telling her he needs to talk to his gf and falling apart is lovely. But my fave was actually when he watches his parents dance. For the first time all that veneer and the anger and the pose are stripped away and you just see someone who is really young and sensitive and emotional. His face is very open and unguarded at that moment. He really is a good and sensitive kid who is just very messed up and just needs the right kind of attention to get "better."
His gf cracked me up. Yeah, if I want to help very hot and troubled young men, I am also going toogle them when they are naked, lathered, and wet take naked showers with them. That's totally the only reason. Friends do it all the time. Of course, his comeback at her made me laugh, as it was to the effect of "if you really want to help me, you should kiss me." The kiss was totally hot, as you could tell neither of the characters had much (if any) practice.
My fave look? No piercings, no blue hair, no flannel shirts. That all black outfit he wears when he jumps into the ocean. With the pale skinand the wetness it is perfect.
My first reaction:
Darth Vader is wearing make-up and piercings and is jerking off in a closet with auto-asphixiation?
Yeah, a lot of my reaction really was: Darth Vader is doing what?
Further shallow observations follow.
Yeah, the 6 inches scene made me ROTFL. As the movie goes on Sam discovers his (rather lovely) sense of humor (love the scene where he offers Josh $300) because he gets easier in his own skin (I think the scene where he almost becomes a male prostitute is pretty much the low point...I feel horrible for him as he is sitting there, scared to death and then hitting his head aganst the post). You can tell a lot of his problems stem from self-loathing (as he confesses to his Dad, he just wants to be what he is not. I think he thinks if he is someone else, all his pain and intensity would go away).
He pretty much needs a hug throughout the entire film, though he'd probably snap your head off.
I did like the scene where he yells as his father about taking drugs since he was 12, but even more I liked the scene where he says he takes his pills because he likes not feeling (made me think of Anakin. Intense emotions when you are that age can be hell).
crumpeteer was right: the scene where he is talking to his gf's mom, telling her he needs to talk to his gf and falling apart is lovely. But my fave was actually when he watches his parents dance. For the first time all that veneer and the anger and the pose are stripped away and you just see someone who is really young and sensitive and emotional. His face is very open and unguarded at that moment. He really is a good and sensitive kid who is just very messed up and just needs the right kind of attention to get "better."His gf cracked me up. Yeah, if I want to help very hot and troubled young men, I am also going to
My fave look? No piercings, no blue hair, no flannel shirts. That all black outfit he wears when he jumps into the ocean. With the pale skin
