Edge Of Seventeen on DVD (1998)

Top Marks for Great Movie

A customer from Salisbury, England , 08/10/2005

This is pretty much what you want from a film that deals with the very sensitive subject of coming out. Set in the 80s (and it's worth seeing for the totally authentic costumes and music), Eric comes from a very stable, happy family. He's in his penultimate year at High School, working for the summer in the local amusement park. Although he's going out with Maggie (an amazingly sympathetic portrayal), all is not well. She's too young to understand why he seems so physically neutral with her. All begins to come clear when he meets Rob, a young college guy working in the same restaurant.

The fascinating thing about this film is watching Eric blossom from a gawky teenager to something very special - fabulous and strong. It's a hard journey with some pain along the way, but we're there with him every step of the way. This film doesn't set out to score cheap points against anyone, and Eric's mother is given a particularly sympathetic treatment.

The sex is quite graphic, so I wouldn’t recommend this one to young teenagers. However, very important points are made about trust and love and what can happen when those are absent. A wonderful movie, which works on every level.

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MUST SEE

ian jamison from middlesbrough, england [Highly rated reviewer] , 14/06/2007

This movie had me crying in some part rolling around on the floor in other parts and will defo be coming home with me when i go to HMV its a must see movie and if u can spot the link with 'another gay movie' then i will give u a fiver lol

a must see plz go out and rent or buy this movie its fantastic

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Not bad but could have been better

Stephen from Bucks , 11/01/2006

This is quite a good film to watch, although predictable. It lacks the humour and emotion that made Beautiful Thing such an amazing film, and which, in my opinion, still ranks as the best 'teen coming out' film.

This film did have some tender moments but all in all it did get a little stale halfway through and as mentioned earlier, it was very predictable and so no surprises or twists.

Watchable, but if you are looking for a sensitive, funny teen coming out film then check out Beautiful Thing.

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Sunday Movie

A customer from Perthshire, Scotland , 19/12/2005

This movie is a Sunday movie if you know what i mean. Although it is does have a few good characters and the plot line is ok. Dont expect to see action as its not that kind of movie!!

Overall I would worth a look but dont expect much.

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Not bad but could have been better

Stephen from Bucks , 11/01/2006

This is quite a good film to watch, although predictable. It lacks the humour and emotion that made Beautiful Thing such an amazing film, and which, in my opinion, still ranks as the best 'teen coming out' film.

This film did have some tender moments but all in all it did get a little stale halfway through and as mentioned earlier, it was very predictable and so no surprises or twists.

Watchable, but if you are looking for a sensitive, funny teen coming out film then check out Beautiful Thing.

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Top Marks for Great Movie

A customer from Salisbury, England , 08/10/2005

This is pretty much what you want from a film that deals with the very sensitive subject of coming out. Set in the 80s (and it's worth seeing for the totally authentic costumes and music), Eric comes from a very stable, happy family. He's in his penultimate year at High School, working for the summer in the local amusement park. Although he's going out with Maggie (an amazingly sympathetic portrayal), all is not well. She's too young to understand why he seems so physically neutral with her. All begins to come clear when he meets Rob, a young college guy working in the same restaurant.

The fascinating thing about this film is watching Eric blossom from a gawky teenager to something very special - fabulous and strong. It's a hard journey with some pain along the way, but we're there with him every step of the way. This film doesn't set out to score cheap points against anyone, and Eric's mother is given a particularly sympathetic treatment.

The sex is quite graphic, so I wouldn’t recommend this one to young teenagers. However, very important points are made about trust and love and what can happen when those are absent. A wonderful movie, which works on every level.

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