Emotive
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chrispuck –
2019-01-11
Brooding and beautiful
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Johnny Saxby (Josh O'Connor) works long hours on his family's remote farm in the north of England. He numbs the daily frustration of his lonely existence with nightly binge-drinking at the local pub and casual sex. But when a handsome Romanian migrant worker (Alec Secareanu) arrives to take up temporary work on the family farm, Johnny suddenly finds himself having to deal with emotions he has never felt before. As they begin working closely together during lambing season, an intense relationship starts to form which could change Johnny's life forever. Captivating and broodingly beautiful, God's Own Country is the award winning debut feature from writer/director Francis Lee. Bracingly open hearted, this is a thrillingly romantic story set in the heart of rural Yorkshire. Both poignant and moving, this finely crafted British film features a host of standout performances, marking it out as an absolute must see.
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Mr.
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Amirs59 –
2018-04-22
An EXCELLENT production.
Emotionally honest, touching, reminds you of your true love.
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WorldTraveller1 –
2018-02-22
I wasn't sure about the film originally but due to the reviews, ratings and Bafta nomination, decided to take the risk. These are my thoughts (from a hetero perspective, if that means anything):
This film was written with so much emotional honesty, it doesn't try to manipulate you as a film viewer at all.
The performances of the actors are obviously important. Josh O'Connor, Alec Secareanu and the two supporting actors were all superb. I am particularly impressed by O'Connor's psychological maturity being still a young actor yet able to protray Johnny Saxby with such understanding of the character's complex psychological state and how that changes as his relationship to Gheoghe (Secareanu) deepens.
Obviously, O'Connor's job of portraying Johnny was made so much more rewarding to watch, playing against a sensitive (and handsome) actor like Secareanu who is absolutely believable as someone who is himself wounded but still hopeful soul. Gheorghe has found a way to deal with hardship in life and love not by closing himself off but by keeping his hope that love can change everything, rescuring those who others would consider lost. Gheorghe nurses Johnny back to life just like he does a little runt of a lamb he delivers on the farm. He just can't walk away from fixing a broken Johnny who had lost the hope of ever finding someone to love him and that he could love in return.
However, a further deteriotion in the health of Johnny's father, who has already suffered a stroke dashes any hope he had of a meaningful life and love. He plungest himself back to old habits of self destructive drinking and meaningless hookups.
To find out whether Gheorghe can succeeds in helping Johnny accept love and see there is yet hope and true love is worth fighting for or whether Johnny's self destructive tendecies drives him away, you will simply have to find out yourself.
Good, not great
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Streetworker01 –
2018-02-21
I’m late to the party with this one, and while I think it’s a good film in many ways - the performances are superb, as is the cinematography - I couldn’t help feeling a sense of disappointment at the end. Maybe my expectations were too high after all the hype, but I certainly feel there are much better gay love stories out there - Call Me By Your Name and Shelter to name two. And let’s be quite blunt - the script of God’s Own Country is rather poor. Just another 2D gay cliche.
I’m glad I saw it, and I hope others see it too. Just don’t expect to be blown away because it’s overhyped.
Beautiful film
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S Club Sam –
2018-02-20
Can’t praise it highly enough. Well deserving of its BAFTA nominations ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Good important film but I hated the ending
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Superboy212 –
2018-02-16
I won't spoil it. But it was an ending that whilst completely the writers choice left me feeling somewhat dismayed with how gay life and it's difficulties are perceived, handled and portrayed in this day and age. Worth watching to make your own mind up. For gay people struggling or just coming to terms with their sexuality rest assured this is one journey but not the only journey to the wonderful and enriching relationships yet to come.
Truly Superb
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jamesswm –
2018-02-15
Love always wins!
Wonderful film
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Grajjihy –
2018-02-12
Brilliant performances , and very moving.
Awesome
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wayne siegert –
2018-02-11
Best movie in a long time! 👌🏻👍🏻🏳️🌈🌈👍🏻👌🏻
Amazing
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BEARBEATS –
2018-02-11
Simply amazing 🌈
Amazing
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Paul in Brighton –
2018-02-10
Loved it. Great acting. Such s compelling film.
Not too bad
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Bowen1985 –
2018-02-08
I found this film alright, little slow at times, don’t know if it was just me but couldn’t understand what was being said at times sounded like they were mumbling, I’m used to the Yorkshire accent. In ways it could have been a better film, a few times where they didn’t speak.
Brilliant
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Matticeberg –
2018-02-02
This film is utterly brilliant. You can literally feel the warmth from Alec. He is just adorable in how he handles things. If they change this release from what I saw at the cinema I’ll be so disappointed. I was truly moved and loved every moment.
I think about this film often. It’s so powerful and I seriously recommend it. The silent moments, the look in their eyes and the sadness that happens is both heartbreaking and beautiful.
This film should’ve been shown in far more cinemas. It’s beautiful.
Take a box of tissues if you’re a soft hearted person x
Yorkshire's Brokeback
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Jono Spencer –
2018-02-02
Beautiful film. Captures the angst, repression of feelings and self-hate wonderfully. Wonderfully authentic and nice to see a film with gay characters who aren't cut out stereotypes.
Amazed
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LCYMYHRS –
2018-01-31
Honestly breathtaking, the silent scenes are the best because they leave you wondering. A beautiful film that needs more recognition.
Wish I could rewatch it over and over again.
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TheMeaningOfLife_ –
2018-01-30
Seriously though, I have been waiting for this film to be out since this time last year, after having seen the encapturing trailer in its early development and I can DEFINTELY say that it was WORTH THE WAIT! I think this was an outstanding performance and composition - this is evident in the awards for this film. There's too much to say without writing an essay....I am going to treasure this film for the future.
WATCH IT!
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JMattBrock –
2018-01-27
A beautiful story. Made me cry. Love it.
Romantic
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CSLACEY –
2018-01-26
Touches of Brokeback Mountain and of Wuthering Heights in this story, with two soulmates brought together by chance in a wild, hilly setting removed from pretty much everyone and everything, thus making the relationship more intense. Like those two stories it features two characters who clearly belong with each other but seem unlikely to have a happy ending. Only, this is a more hopeful story as the lead character, John, unlike those in Brokeback and Wuthering Heights, realises, just in time, that the man who has entered his life is a one-off, and someone worth keeping hold of. It's not a gay film at all - it's a romance, just like WH, featuring a rare and to-be-treasured love.
Superb British Cinema
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RJB2040 –
2018-01-23
Intense, well acted, beautiful cinematography, realism and an excellent tale of love & redemption. Truly beautiful.
Loved it!
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ITS-Birmingham –
2018-01-23
Uplifting and full of hope...
Believe the hype
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gdimelow –
2018-01-23
I was concerned, watching this on the day of its iTunes debut, that I'd already heard too much. That the dearth of quality gay-themed films had led people to over-praise this latest addition to a woefully bottom-heavy (pun not really intended) catalogue. In short, I was worried that it would arrive for home viewing over-hyped and under-powered.
My fears were unfounded.
This is a remarkably assured debut - lyrical, poetic and insightful. Packed with heartbreaking moments of microscopic beauty. And it deftly avoids all the dramatic cliches that plague even the best gay films.
I grew up not far from where this was set, and despite spending most of my adolescence plotting my escape, the barren beauty of the Yorkshire hills actually made me nostalgic for home. Much of the scenery could have been shot within half a mile of my parents' home, which probably helped emphaise the film's quietly resonant power.
These days, it's rare for me to remember a film by the time the credits have even rolled, but I've thought of little else in the last 24 hours. This is a film of rare power and beauty, but I implore people to look beyond the 'gay love story' tag.
Of course, it's about two men, but it's also about so much more. Ian Hart's moving portrayal of a cold, distant and broken father will linger in your memory, as the cause of so much of what goes on in the film.
Ultimately, this is a story about the ability to feel, so it stands to reason that it can say so much, with so few words.
Well worth the long wait
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blokey_uk –
2018-01-22
Have been waiting to see this film as I missed it at the cinema, and its really really been worth the wait. Gentle, harsh, touching and real, an enjoyable look at an amazing story.
And the cinematography is stunning, the characters are well rounded, beautifully portrayed and genuinely likable.
One of the must watch films of the year and even brought real warmth to my stone-cold heart!
Best Gay Film Ever
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Aaronwmg –
2018-01-22
Honestly it’s refreshing to see a film where the gay couple actually ends up together! Would recommend anyone watching this as it’s the best film I’ve seen in years.
love is love is love
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childhoodgamer –
2018-01-22
absolutely wonderful film, so quiet and yet so loud. A beautiful story, so sensual and sensitive, and strong with it. An astonishing film. 10/10.
Beautifully wonderful
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Tony Reeves Brighton –
2017-10-21
Amazingly beautiful gay love story, a difinite must see. It squeezes your heart and makes you cry.
Must see
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amgrumpy –
2017-10-02
Best gay film ever.
A cinematic masterpiece
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James Postlethwaite –
2017-09-20
A must, if you haven't watched it already...
Absolutely stunning performances from Josh O'Connor and Alec Secareanu.
Visually stunning, sensual storytelling, superb performances. A cinematic masterpiece.
Brilliant
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HBDKLONDON88 –
2017-09-10
Excellent take on the pressure of family and farming life, with the beautiful revelation of love, sexuality, friendship and seeing the beauty in living.