Shelter

Wow...haven't seen movie this beautifully written in the longest time...very touching, amazing cinematography, amazing casts. Beautiful..just beautiful.

I loved this movie. This story could be a story about a heterosexual man and woman and not much of the movie would need to be altered. It is a lovely story, well acted and full of well crafted scenes. I really believe that it does not matter if you are gay or straight,you will fall in love with this movie. It does not manipulate the viewer with a generic gay love/lust story. It is a beautiful simple love story.
Billy

An amazing film unlike any other "coming out" film. COMPLETELY different! Reminds you of a "normal" story you could see happening in anyone's life. Loved it!

As most reviewers have observed, there is much to be admired in this film: acting, thematic development, emotional honesty, to mention a few. However, there are puzzling flaws in the backstory that cause a good deal of the film to seem contrived. For example, the chances of an eight year old student earning a scholarship to a wealthy private school seems unlikely. Do scholarships even exist at the grammar school level? Or, how did Shaun come to know Zach's sister and mother well enough to comment about them as he did? What kind of relationship existed between the two families that allowed a second grade Zach and Gabe to travel the significant distance between their homes in order for their deep brotherhood to develop? And, if Zach has visited Gabe at college only once in the four years since high school, how close could they possibly remain? Even though questions such as these can be ignored, a more logical and carefully structured backstory would have enhanced the films other well-crafted aspects.

Finally a movie to relate to...does not have the stereotypical gay characters that so many writers feel they need to exhibit. If the majority of the general public saw gays in this way they may actually understand that we are just people trying to live our lives & be happy...like them. Everything about the movie is exceptional; storyline, acting, cinematography, music, art, everything that brought this movie together. At times a bit predictable but still great. The love the main characters have for one another is very believable thanks to Trevor and Brad's superb acting. They way they look at, touch and hold each other is remarkable for two straight guys. Honestly one of the best gay-themed movies out there. It gets pretty tiring to see boy-gets-girl at the end of 99.9% of the movies made. Finally a movie where boy-gets-boy...and a happy ending too. This is the first movie that I actually felt the need to see all the bonus features on the DVD. Few movies have ever moved me enough to purchase but this is definitely one of them. A real down-to-earth show.