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Shelter [2007] | ![Shelter [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/511MjxLFr4L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Jonah Markowitz
Actors: Brad Rowe, Tina Holmes
Studio: TLA Releasing
Category: DVD
List Price: £14.99
Buy New: £9.48
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 1304
Format: Pal
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 84 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 807839003499
EAN: 0807839003499
ASIN: B001A8VRYO
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: August 11, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 I tell you love, sister, it's just a kiss away... August 2, 2008
Ni (England)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
This movie, while great, is not for everyone. It bypasses heart stopping action, mystery, murder and fantastical drama to spend its eighty four minutes building a simple and honest love story; and that's what it delivers. The rather generic storyline of boy meets boy and consequently, boy deals with the ever complicating sexual feelings he is starting to discover are buried just beneath the surface along with the judgements of those around him.
Of course it is a coming-out story that has been told a multitude of times, but Shelter has something more. The soundtrack is great and compliments the chilled out atmosphere of the film, the actors are convincing and create characters with depth, worthy of investing emotions in and the setting is a cool, visually appealing one of surf and sand. There is also a constant underlying artistic presence which comes from the main character, Zach, a talented street artist. His work is visually beautiful and used effectively as a device to express the character's feelings throughout the journey.
So Zach is reacquainted with Shaun, his best friend's older brother and an acknowledged homosexual...ensue all the beauty and drama of Zach's self discovery. The addition of a child, Zach's nephew Cody, and his unfavourable circumstances, is that extra element that really adds to the emotion of the movie as we see how Zach, Shaun, Cody's mother and her impatient boyfriend react to the boy's presence.
The wait to find out if Zach will escape his destructive home life to the safety of his blossoming romance is not the most tension clad hook, but the performances and the emotions they conjure in the viewer are enough to make you hope that he will. This movie is the homogenous love story it appears to be, but it is an extremely accomplished version, which is beautiful and grounded whilst still heartbreakingly sad and definitely a rewarding watch.
Sunny love story July 29, 2008
Bartolome Mesa Gil (Malaga, Spain)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I entirely agree with D. Elliot. Great basic and romantic love story. It just rings true and you know it if you ever really fell in love. The core of the story is very real, although the wrapping may be too sunny. Even for Southern California (and I lived there for 11 years). One whishes that life could be sometimes so beautiful. But one goes to the movies for that too. The cast is wonderful and Trevor Wright is that perfect dreamboy you can't look at him without loving him. One of those gay movies that deserve a wider audience and stay with you for a long time.
A diamond in the rough September 28, 2008
H. R. Trigg (Swindon, Wilts United Kingdom)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As a gay man, I am have seen many, many gay films, most of which are to be honest, pretty awful. This however, is a splendid, unpatronising, uplifting and heartwarming film, that is set in the masculine world of surfing. There are no camp men, no limp wrists, no drag queens, no drugs, just a wonderful story about 2 ordinary men (1 of whom is having difficulty with his being gay) falling in love. The secondary characters are also great; the supportive brother and best friend, and the selfish, and on first glance homophobic sister all helping to make this a great gay film. I put this up there with Latter Days and Brokeback Mountain; definately one of my top gay films of all time. It's well acted, well cast, well written and well directed. It also has a great, chilled out soundtrack which is worthy of mention. Kudos to all involved. A true diamond in the rough.
Prepare for a beautiful evening August 16, 2008
Geoff Flint (Stafford, England)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Choose your company with care on an empty evening, a bottle of good wine, snuggle up and press 'play'.If you're even a bit of a romantic, if you're bored with macho substitutes you'll love this film. Whether you're gay or straight Shelter transports you to a world of love, trust and happiness - great!
Beautiful August 27, 2008
sugarray
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've been waiting for this film to be released on DVD in the UK ever since it was recommended to me by friends in the US. I've watched it several times online and it's already become one of my favourites. It's a beautifully written universal story about choosing between the obligations of your family and following your heart, backed up by great acting, stunning scenery and a gorgeous soundtrack (Shane Mack is definitely a name to watch for the future). An instant classic.
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