Hello All,
Before we begin, please take a moment to watch my dear friend LadyCassandrina’s video featuring me!
Now I will admit to a slight error on my end before we start. I honestly thought that there were only two films coming out last weekend, so I was bothering to look for the third one so obviously in my face. That and all of the friendly and helpful reminders about it as well. Since I’m being truthful, I will also admit that the rather provocative nature of the film was a bit of a repellent to me, as a man inflicted with chronic singleness. A small part of me thought it would be super weird to see a movie like this by myself, but goddammit I worked up the courage and did it.
And, while trying not to spoil too much before the review, it’s been quite some time since I’ve seen a film with such a heavy amount of romance involved. Like, a huge amount of it. Looking back it’s so silly why I thought it’d be off putting to me, It’s actually refreshing to see two people so in love in a film. Especially one made in Canada as well, which always makes me proud. And the kicker? It’s also an LGBT+ film made entirely by women. I mean you just don’t see enough of these films nowadays.
Alright, I’m getting too carried away, let’s begin the review of Below Her Mouth now shall we?
Plot Summary - Jasmine (Natalie Krill) goes out on the town after her fiancee leaves for the weekend, when she meets Dallas (Erika Linder), and the pair enter into a passionate love affair.
Pros - I think the chemistry between the leads is easily my favourite thing about the film. The way it’s written as well allows them to really present a real and honest relationship. You find yourself really rooting for them as the film goes on. The story is well told at 91 minutes, as it doesn’t try to do too much, again besides being honest. It’s well shot, and overall it’s a solid looking film.
Cons - Jasmine’s reason for why she’d begin the affair while engaged is talked about briefly, but I wish was just expanded upon maybe just slightly more. There’s also one or two moments where it’s slips just a touch too far into fantasy that kind of hurts the realism a bit. There’s an odd line read here or there, and just a slightly too long ending.
Final Score - 8/10
It’s a strong 8 don’t get me wrong, and a definite recommendation for the age appropriate.
I (slightly) apologize for leading all of you on. I simply decided to do this for me, since I admittedly will not be able to get any reviews up until Sunday at the earliest due to some personal issues. All I ask is that you please do not spoil the joke, I’m curious to see how long I can keep this going.
Next: A Cure For Wellness - I am aiming for Sunday for this one.
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