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Defying Gravity (1997)
Released By: Wolfe Video   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Wolfe Video
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: John Keitel
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Niklaus Lange, Don Handfield, Linna Carter
Published ID: 180369
UPC: 754703761538,
Plot: A typical frat rat has a secret lurking in his closet in this gay-themed drama. John Griff Griffith (Daniel Chilson) is a student at a college in Southern California, where he lives with his friends in a fraternity house. Griff's frat brothers and his best friend Todd (Niklaus Lange) don't know that he has been having an affair with Pete Bradley (Don Handfield), another member of the frat who lives in an off-campus apartment. While Griff acts straight and talks about women with his beer-drinking frat brothers, his involvement with Pete has been going on for some time. Pete has accepted his homosexuality and is tentatively inching out of the closet; he wants to have a real relationship with Griff, based on more than furtive sex, but Griff is unwilling to acknowledge that he is gay. Pete asks Griff to meet him at a gay coffeehouse; their conversation turns into an argument, and Pete storms off in a huff. The next day, Griff learns that Pete is in the hospital; while walking home, he was attacked by gay-bashing yahoos and is now in a coma. Griff must now resolve his confused sexual identity, as well as his feelings for Pete. Defying Gravity was the debut feature for writer/director John Keitel. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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DEFYING TERRIBLE
Added 7/27/2009

Defying Gravity has for some reason gotten some good feedback online. I don't understand why in the slightest. The script sucks, as does some of the acting, and the characters are badly written. Also, it's supposed to be a "gay" film yet there isn't a whole lot of gay content in the movie. There are way more straight characters than gay in this movie. Some of the straight characters even say homophobic things, which got under my skin. Do yourself a fever and defy Defying Gravity.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
very good
Added 6/6/2009

when i saw the movie i really enjoy very nice history,sonthing like that can happenyn to enyone,is a really nice love history....
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Zero gravity; defying entropy
Added 1/31/2009

A low-budget film, kind of a cross between a made-for-tv movie and a soap opera, but more poorly done. If you cut the scenes in which people stare into the distance thoughtfully, the movie would be a half-hour shorter. Good for people who want to exercise by shifting uncomfortably. It has one redeeming feature: Daniel Chilson -- who, unsurprisingly, has not acted before or since -- is photogenic and terminally cute. He actually shows that it is possible for one person to have too much cuteness. The slight facial twitches and sensitive eye-squints are particularly endearing.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Wonderful Love Story
Added 1/14/2009

Defying Gravity is an amazing well-told story that will ring true for a much broader audience than just the LGBT community. Setting the film in the traditionally homophobic enclaves of the Greek community allows the story to progress in a very realistic fashion. The acting is well-done and believable, even in the emotionally charged moments of the film. I cannot recommend Defying Gravity enough.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
I'm lovin' it!
Added 9/10/2007

I love this movie. It is not overtly sexual. There are no nude scenes other that some shirtless frat boys. It is a romantic story. I think it is geared more toward the straight acting guys out there. There is one scary queen in it. You will not miss him/her/it. Lol! This movie shows heterosexuals at their best and worst behavior. For me, it's a comfort movie. If I have a bad day or just need something easy on the mind, this is it. Some may not agree but it is a favorite of mine. If you like this you should also see "The Trip". It is romantic, funny, serious, & heart wrenching.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
DEFYING TERRIBLE
Added 7/27/2009

Defying Gravity has for some reason gotten some good feedback online. I don't understand why in the slightest. The script sucks, as does some of the acting, and the characters are badly written. Also, it's supposed to be a "gay" film yet there isn't a whole lot of gay content in the movie. There are way more straight characters than gay in this movie. Some of the straight characters even say homophobic things, which got under my skin. Do yourself a fever and defy Defying Gravity.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
very good
Added 6/6/2009

when i saw the movie i really enjoy very nice history,sonthing like that can happenyn to enyone,is a really nice love history....
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Zero gravity; defying entropy
Added 1/31/2009

A low-budget film, kind of a cross between a made-for-tv movie and a soap opera, but more poorly done. If you cut the scenes in which people stare into the distance thoughtfully, the movie would be a half-hour shorter. Good for people who want to exercise by shifting uncomfortably. It has one redeeming feature: Daniel Chilson -- who, unsurprisingly, has not acted before or since -- is photogenic and terminally cute. He actually shows that it is possible for one person to have too much cuteness. The slight facial twitches and sensitive eye-squints are particularly endearing.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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