Solo

In SOLO, Thodore Pellerin gives the best performance of 2024 so far.

Mental illness film

Booooring. The main character is a doormat mama's boy, from beginning to end—supposedly he comes into his own but there is no evidence of it. His love interest is purely toxic, so what is the point? There is no moral ambiguity, no insights, nothing. Dialogue is purely functional. Everything said is soooo literal. Like watching a soap opera mashed up with Flashdance.

An honest, well executed film with vibrant colors and bold lighting. It mixes in a wonderful background soundtrack creating an atmosphere and element only sound can bring. Mixed between performance and real life lies the heart of this film. Just please balance the damn music the editor needs to balance the audio better. All music should always be the same volume as the talking always.

stunning cinematography with a realistic portrayal of drag life and relationships

Absolutely one of the better movies in 2023. Colorful, emotional, engaging, and great throw-back music. After this movie, drag queen stuff is no longer - instead you will see the creative expression, the art form of presentation, and the love of performing with passion, detail and attention. I got caught up in the many relations that are as much part of the movie as is performing - mother-son, brother-sister, man-man lovers, co-workers, and ultimately, the triumph of self-respect, self-expression, and self-worth. Truly an emotional ride, with plenty of audience tears of joy. A must-see 2023 firm. It will have you talking about drag very differently, and with support and strength. A movie for straights to explore and discover and a movie for all gays to celebate.