The Sum Of Us (1994)

8 out of 8 people found the following review helpful:

Well Worth Seeing

A Customer from Salisbury, England, 13th July, 2006

This is a pretty unusual film as gay movies go in that it doesn't present any coming out issues, nor does it have anything very profound to say about being gay. Looking for love is pretty universal whether you are gay or straight, young or old, and that message is loud and clear throughout the film. It's a bit dated now - rolled up sleeves and shoulder pads abound and Russell Crowe wouldn't be seen dead wearing those SHORT shorts once the 80s died. It's also relentlessly Aussie - subtlety is not its middle name. The humour is laid on with a trowel and consequently not all that funny. It's light-hearted rather than being outright funny. I was particularly moved by the depiction of an elderly female gay couple - grandma and 'aunty' Mary, a nice, sensitive touch in an otherwise quite in-your-face aussie drama. Russell Crowe is almost too good in this film - too good-looking, too fit, too sexy. It's very hard to believe the central premise that he's 24 and lonely and unable to find a lover because he's too homely. There is some sweet gay action - some kisses and major flirting - but nothing to put the breeders off watching.

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7 out of 7 people found the following review helpful:

A fantastic Film

A Customer from York, 4th June, 2005

I saw this movie 10 years ago (when it was first released). I would recommend it to anyone. It tells the story of a lad's relationship with his father when he comes out and afterwards. You can feel an empathy, an understanding, of what both the characters are feeling. This film is well worth renting.

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4 out of 5 people found the following review helpful:

Different... in a good way

StephenG from Belfast, NI, 24th January, 2007

Seeing Russel Crowe playing a gay guy is very enlightening & he does it well! Took a while to get used to the screenplay (actors talking to camera) but it actually helped define the story line. The beginning and middle were weak but a rather emotional end (all be it unfortunate) made up for this. Was fantastic to see a very open father/son relationship. Very easy watching tho could easily have given it a miss!

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1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:

wonderful

A Customer from London, 18th February, 2007

Real! NO nonsense down to earth Aussie humour. Highly watchable!

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OK

A Customer from Manchester, 3rd February, 2008

not really that good a film

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worh watching

neelxxshb from , 6th October, 2007

lookin at the movie on the list it seems to be like one of the ordinary low budget movies.. but when u start watching it there is defi more to it... got the humour, family ties and the thing about 'love' ha... the acting is brilliant and russel crow defi is comfortable fitting in the role. defi worth a watch.. and if u can get your mom n dad next to ya too ha ha..

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Quite a sweet film, this

A Customer from Guildford, Surrey, 8th September, 2007

This film wasn't really what I expected, somehow. I could almost let my Mum watch it, which says it all really. But it is a lovely little film, with really genuine performances from all concerned. The twist towards the end came as quite a surprise. A good 'cosy evening in' type film which will be enjoyed by most without a bigoted mind.

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Great story

A Customer from England, 9th March, 2007

This is a highly recommendable film for all gay people. It has a very nice plot and the story will inspire us to be more open. I wish this thing will happen in real life.

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