My favorite gay movie of all time still remains 1996’s Beautiful Thing. He is hazed repeatedly and ⦠Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News Timothy discovers in Shakespeare's prose a recipe for a magical pansy, which when sprayed in the face of various townspeople allows them to "walk in his shoes". Despite a great deal of male-to-male affection (bare-chested hugging, kissing, and cuddling), "Were the World Mine" is overloaded with bigots. If it can be remade with a bigger sound and image quality and retain the hilarious tone and charm then WERE THE WORLD MINE might just cross into mainstream teen and young adult affection with its funny fairy charm intact and actually get world wide applause. We've all been there, right?! Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2015. At the end of a busy day just make your dinner, pour a glass of wine , put your feet up and pop WERE THE WORLD MINE into your dvd. As a ridiculous film, one to smile and laugh at this is a good choice. An awesome job throughout. As far as I'm concerned, the director ,crew and cast succeeded admirably ! The movie incorporated original lines of the play in too, while at the same time not over flooding the play with these sections or making areas hard to follow or difficult to understand. I'm all about Shakespeare. I thought it was just going to be another cheesy/lame gay movie. Tom Gustafson's ambitious expansion on his acclaimed short Fairies is quite impressive in its own right. It deals with some serious matters, but as far as I can tell resolves none of them. And that put the biggest damper on the film for me. Get real folks ! recasting Shakespeare's amiable confusions in a boys' school production, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2016. Awards It is only a semi-musical although it would seem to like to be more. It's unlikely to happen, but I hope director/writer Tom Gustafson rewrites this one more time for live theatre. There's no real transition or reason to be singing, but suddenly we go from being alone, in an auditorium, auditioning, to weird ballet rugby players that some from nowhere and this overly dramatic lighting, meanwhile the main character went from simple school uniform to fairy wings, silver shorts, and elaborate eye makeup in two seconds flat with no real connecting context. Why others think he can, I do not know. The story focuses on the appealing Timothy – a gay and out student at an all boys prep school in small town USA – frustrated at the narrow-mindedness of many of the people around him. and you can pick which you you want to fallow. There are too many ridiculous dance numbers and odd transitions for that. But a lot of the singing sections are awkward. He endures assorted mild humiliations and being largely ostracized, while pining for the hunky nice-guy captain of the rugby league Jonathan. Nathaniel David Becker exudes the perfect balance of hunky appeal, lovely singing voice and earnestness to make us understand why Timothy would be entranced by him and make us root for their union. If anything, the filmmakers have made Timothy's travails as the lone out gay kid at school in a small town much more watered down than they would be in real life. | This movie helped me to sorta get a picture of what Mid Summer whatever is about. To cope with the pressures he often escapes into a musical daydream world. Were the World Mine (2008) Ver Were the World Mine (2008) Pelicula completa espanol homophobia , musical , high school , independent film , school play , lgbt child , lgbt , lgbt teen , love potion , a midsummer night's dream , gay External Reviews The choreography was very nice, but I there were scenes where I thought "Ouch. Timothy (Tanner Cohen) is a rugby player in school and openly gay. But I wouldn't want to give the full impression that this is a full musical-rather it's a superbly realised coming-of age story that takes overfamiliarity and swerves it off into areas that touch on whimsical, tender, tough and perhaps a little fantastcial, but always sprinkled generously with humour and spirit, with the underlying plea for a little more open-mindedness. In fact, we might even be ⦠I was lucky enough to see this film at the official youth screening at the Vancouver Queer Film Fest. By this point, the audience has been introduced to the characters and is ready for the fantastic - get ready to suspend belief. Armed with a magical love potion and empowered by dazzling musical fantasies, struggling with his identity and acceptance, adorable teen, Timothy (Tanner Cohen) turns his narrow-minded town gay while capturing the heart of Jonathon (Nathaniel David Becker), the rugby jock of his dreams. I loved it and will happily get Pucked again even just for fun. (The distributor could do with some-especially as they ran scared of the charming front cover appearing in the US as it does in other territories, including the UK. Some scenes are beautiful. Itâs all on Hulu. For my money, however, the multiplexes are usually a destination where most decent films will never end up. Beautiful scenes, good acting, great concept / plot, absolutely rapturous music... this movie made my heart melt, made me fall in love with the two main characters. Were the World Mine may not be perfect, but it is inspiring, with a brilliant and durable concept (a queer interpretation and extension of A Midsummer Night's Dream). Though it may be labeled as a gay/lesbian film, this is a witty and lovely takeoff on "A Midsummer's Night Dream." And i'm so glad i did! The other guys treat him like dirt. Título original: Were the World Mine. There is enough music to warrant classifying it as a musical of sorts, but the real objective of the film is to offer a lesson in the many ways in which love dares to speak its name. He is alternately adorable, mischievous and heart-breaking making Timothy a character that one does not feel the least bit guilty of becoming completely invested in emotionally. Well worth a watch - but to get the best, it needs concentration. While I'm not too fond of yet another gay bullying narrative, his accidental turned purposeful revenge plan is amusing. Tanner Cohen reminded me of Adam Lambert (whom I'd love to see actually play "Puck") in this over-the-top but enjoyable musical spin on Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". And as it is the director's and several of the actor's first movie there are times where I think it cold have been done "A BIT" better. To the movie's {and the actors} credit, the music is delightful. He keeps using him. The cast give a high-quality performance and the storyline is both poignant and moving throughout - a brilliant parable of contemporary love and acceptance. Luther Vandross and Cheryl Lynn â If This World Were Mine December 16, 2020 3 No Comments Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0 Login Don't have an Account? That alone isn't so bad, until you see the execution of it in the film. The music brings the whole thing to life in a rather 90s style, while the visuals are always a bit apart from the real world, making its slipping in and out of different planes quite coherent. The movie begins (somewhat predictably) with a young (and adorable) gay teen who struggles with being out at school and within his small town. Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2018, I gave this a 5 because it was a hard film to do, There are at least four different levels operating in this film all the time. The music is great. Were The World Mine, Films Like This Would Be As Big As Moulin Rouge, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2010. I'll admit at the start I sighed and thought - no, not another gay teen angst movie, but no - he is a put-upon gay lad at school who happens upon a magical spell that makes every other boy at the school fall in love (or lust, at any rate) with other boys - and he gets one for himself, of course. Long story short, the main character finds a recipe for this magic love flower from the actual play, somehow makes it, and then uses it as a revenge tool for a town that has bullied him for being gay for forever (incidentally, or maybe on purpose, literally every relationship he makes with this magic lover flower ends up gay). A truly wonderful musical that often comes across as possessing a somewhat dream-like edge to the narrative. A first-rate and altogether engaging film. Register! However, it did have its short-comings. Even the gay-clichés made me laugh,as there weren't too many and they fitted into the story-line smoothly. Were the World Mine is set in an all male private school where the entire senior class is required to participate in the senior play, a production of "A Midsummer Nights Dream"---even the members of the rugby team. The actors were brilliant, for the most part. Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2020. The Midsummer Night's Dream mash-up is quite wonderful, but the plot veers off into the ridiculous when it should have stayed in the charming and touching world in which it begins. Amusing complications ensue, along with the stuff of dreams as Jonathan expresses his love for Timothy. Were The World Mine is a 2008 musical film directed by Tom Gustafson and starring Tanner Cohen, Wendy Robie, and Zelda Williams. Coupled with the twist on Shakespeare is Usually I resent anything that stereotypes homosexuals. Were the World Mine Share on: Share via Facebook Share via Twitter Share via Email Were the World Mine Watch the full movie online. I found the story different for a gay romantic comedy. The setting, an all-boys school in a small town, will remind you of prestigeous prep school towns in New England. Taking the concept of a "love potion" (the elixir which, painted on the eyes of a sleeper, will cause the "victim" to become enamored with the first he or she sees on awakening) from Shakespeare's MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (being done in a high school production at the behest of a strangely "arty" teacher), but eschewing all the other substance of the play, WERE ALL THE WORLD MINE is a semi-musical whose healthy but overly optimistic premise is that bigotry will not survive experiencing the object of the bigotry first hand. They did an astounding job. The movie really takes off at the song 'Were The World Mine'. to everyone/every gay slightly interested, Go see this film one way or the other. I have to admit, the ending did surprise me the first time I saw this - that was a really good twist! The music. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Sorta. I was hesitant to watch this movie. A really enjoyable musical film-fantasy about a gay teen, Timothy, played wonderfully by Tanner Cohen whose life soars when his eccentric teacher, Ms Tebbit, played by the brilliantly lovable Wendy Robie, casts him as Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream. The storyline is perfectly pat while the acting elevates it to a performance worthy of a following. This is a film for the young at heart be you gay or straight or just curious. I will leave the rest of the spoilers out. The official trailer of the musical film WERE the WORLD MINE.Opens in theatres beginning Oct. 31st! Soon, just about the entire town are captured in his web of mischief. "If This World Were Mine" is a 1967 song by soul music duo Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell from their album United. An Inventive and Engaging Re-Imagining of a Classic, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2013. This movie should be a cult classic! Tim discovers and concocts the plays love-potion and begins to turn his closed-minded town gay - including casting a love spell on the town's hot jock Jonathan, well played by Nathaniel David Becker with really funny and unexpected results. What's worse is, they win out! The biggest dent in this movie, for me, was the end. The movie really takes off at the song 'Were The World Mine'. As gay as this movie definitely is (fairies... guys wearing wings... rugby players doing pirouettes), I am -surprisingly enough- completely enamored with it. As well as some other titles, Were The World Mine is an amazing film. Most importantly I like that they show that Johnathon might already be attracted to Timothy before he ever gets the flower! Have been since forever. 'Moulin Rouge' was a big risk, naturally, for bringing back the long defunct musical genre was nothing short of brave (or tragic? The musical numbers are few, but effective and carried out by a well-selected cast. Shakespeare plus singing dancing rugby players, and magically it all works! I think some positive feedback for that 24 minute movie, encouraged Gustafson & Co. to go back and expand it to a full-length production. FAQ This is, what it is, a gay,romantic,comedy, musical. Coupled with the twist on Shakespeare is Masterfully done and highly recommended. Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2018. Then he's cast as Puck in the school's production of "A Midsummer's Night Dream". This utterly adorable fantasy musical is one of those tiny movies made simply in a small town and without pretensions other than to enchant... and if you see it in a crowded cinema keen to enjoy then you are really in for a magical experience. I am glad that I watched it, then watched it again, and... watched it again. I'm so glad I watched this movie. Start your free trial to watch Were The World Mine and other popular TV shows and movies including new releases, classics, Hulu Originals, and more. This is his girdle put around the earth in 40 minutes, but instead of royal personages the liquid affects the class hunk and rugby captain, Jonathon, who he has a crush on. While much of the film's success must be attributed to Gustafson and co-writer Cory James Krueckelberg, one cannot underestimate the exceptional cast. Coupled with the twist on Shakespeare is the angst of wanting love and the hilarity that ensues. Directed by Tom Gustafson. I had seen the short film before I saw his full time version and I must say I am postitively surprised. Don't get me wrong, I think the plot of this movie is fair. This movie is a breath of fresh air. Love the music, the acting is fairly decent for this kind of film, and the plot is awesome! Liked it so much I walked in and stood for the second, sold out, screening that followed. After seeing a few of the shorts at the festival, I really wasn't expecting to be blown away by the cast. The drama continues as the young lead character is torn while trying to decide how to best use his new found "Love Potion". By this point, the audience has been introduced to the characters and is ready for the fantastic - get ready to suspend belief. The one thing that bothered me was when he referred to him self as queer not gay, which I thought referred to some sort of self loathing, Entertaining. *1/2 from ****. This one has a Musically talented cast that is also a pleasure to look at. When he sings in order to make the flower, it seems like a magical spell is cast over the whole film. I purchased the soundtrack BEFORE the movie was even finished. I truly hope that the largely unknown cast go on to long, successful careers ! He has a beautiful voice to pull off the numbers and the acting chops to connect with the viewer and carry them over the various emotional hurdles that the character is thrown, particularly conveying his palpable longing for Jonathan. As the movie progresses toward a student production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the better it gets. I was anxious to go to the LGBT film festival, but I am glad I did. Put it on my list of nice gay movies. Not social revolution. It's a musical. After he reluctantly restores the town's free will, he is amazed with the surprising results. It's funny what a small budget does to divide opinion-so many think if it ain't box-office it's not worth the trouble. Were the World Mine (2008) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Tanner Cohen can not sing. The soundtrack taken alone is a modern Broadway Musical. The movie really takes off at the song 'Were The World Mine'. Login! A feel good fantasy with some nice vocals, especially from Tanner Cohen. An ambitious, colorful production sense (with beautifully scored musical interludes) captivates the attention for a spell; however, the third act (switching the gays back to their hateful hetero selves) doesn't exactly inspire the quirky sweetness director and co-screenwriter Tom Gustafson was probably aiming for. This naturally leads to confusion and anger when the newfound gays and lesbians (acting like horny pod people) descent upon the straights, begging for their returned affections. If the World Was Ending Lyrics: I was distracted and in traffic / I didn't feel it when the earthquake happened / But it really got me thinkin', were you out drinkin'? Coupled with the twist on Shakespeare is This is what movies are supposed to do, and Were the World Mine did this beautifully. This 'fantasy' for open-minded audiences doesn't really have a happy ending at all...in fact, this is the least progressive gay-themed film in a good while. This film brings out the Libran in me, because there are many great elements and quite a few bad ones too. Kudos to all involved. A very enjoyable fantasy on the fantasy that is A Midsummer Night's Dream, Tom Gustafson's film takes a school production of the play with an all-male cast, and has Timothy (Puck) concoct a magic potion using the text which has the same effect, before making all the cast fall for one another in a night of mayhem. The movie really takes off at the song 'Were The World Mine'. On a side note, I have also noted that a number of people seem a bit confused by the denouement in how it pertains to the leads, but if one truly watches the interactions in the pre-pansy spraying moments, all of the clues are there for those watching. Judy McLane does well with a difficult role as Donna, who cannot quite make up her mind how she feels about the situation but deeply loves her son nonetheless. It's one of those films that originally was meant to be serious, but while watching it there's no way anyone could keep a straight face. In a way, the material is both weighty and fanciful enough to really need that level of realization to be properly appreciated. This crazy nonsense has already been touched on in other reviews here and I'm not surprised). I was completely wrong! Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2018. Included with BroadwayHD on Amazon for $8.99/month after trial. I found myself wishing and hoping that everything would work out even though i knew it probably would, and when it did, I thought it was the perfect way to end it with the two of them ending up together (Seeing Jonathan kiss him and the look on Timothy's face, Aww!!). Too bad. Watch the video for If This World Were Mine from Luther Vandross's The Best Of Cheryl Lynn: Got To Be Real for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. That homosexuality is a wrong which needs to be made right? The choreography is so bad I really shouldn't call it that. He finds a flower that makes the person he squirts it at fall in love magically with the first person they see. The film expertly manages to walk the line between whimsy and inspiration. Released June 24th, 2008, 'Were the World Mine' stars Tanner Cohen, Judy McLane, Zelda Williams, Wendy Robie The movie has a runtime of about 1 ⦠It really is a dream come true for him, and taps into an almost universal gay fantasy, I imagine, the feeling "if only ..." directed at such a boy at school, who was always completely out of reach. This is absolutely a movie I will rewatch. But if you're intending to watch a serious or more realistic film, this is not it. People on the boards have criticized this movie in every way, from every angle and in every detail. The movie goes on to see the main character cast in the lead role of the school play by a supportive teacher who turns out to be more than she seems. Were the World Mine may not be perfect, but it is inspiring, with a brilliant and durable concept (a queer interpretation and extension of A Midsummer Night's Dream). It's basically and old fashioned Rom Com. Musicals are not my thing but this flick is entertaining. There's a problem loading this menu right now. I am so pleased that this movie is part of the gay community's body of work. So when my friend told me about this slightly skewed adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, I was all for it. I will start with the bads so we can end on the highs. Nearly all Shakespeare's plays had music in them, but seldom more than the two or three passing songs that the play-within-a-play in WERE THE WORLD... indulges in, and more to the pity, none of these are set to the Bard's lyrics. Why he thinks he can, I do not know. While the movie has some predictable moments. Jill Larson and Christian Stolte nail their parts of the central bigots perfectly, but also know how to milk the comedy when their respective characters end up falling for same-sex partners who do not reciprocate. Director Thomas Gustafson skilfully develops believable characters, manages complicated plot twists, and never loses the thread of "what if" that is essential to a retelling of Shakespeare's timeless story. Damn, I wanted to love this movie and I did. I'm not a big Shakespeare fan (mostly because I don't understand it), but this was incredible. | It didn't entirely convince me. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It pays loving homage to Shakespeare and free spirits and appears beautifully rendered on a limited budget. this film stole my heart, and the two male leads did the same. Film de Tom Gustafson avec Tanner Cohen, Wendy Robie, Nathaniel David Becker : toutes les infos essentielles, la critique Télérama, la bande annonce, les diffusions TV et les replay. After a bullied gay member of the rugby team gets the lead (Puck) in the play, he and his ethereal teacher discover that the play's powerful floral elixir can turn anyone gay. It's based on a short film called "Fairies" by Tom Gustafson, and starring some of the same actors. Like "Rocky Horror," this film is both a parody of and tribute to them as icons, to movies like "Dead Poet's Society," and to such Americana. I was looking forward to this film, and I did ultimately enjoy it (and the actors in it... yum) but it let me down. Not to mention anything involving Shakespeare automatically gets a thumbs up from me, especially modern adaptations or ones that re-envision a classic plot in a new way, as this did. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. This belongs on the musical stage. Excellent and horrably underrated movie musical based on A Midsummer Night's Dream. watch this for entertainment . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2010. Well, parts of it. Yours truly is a cynical old curmudgeon of a film-goer, and when a movie can win me over this way (along with the rest of the audience) it's like a gift from out of the blue; I found myself not questioning or analyzing the experience, just letting myself give in to pure enjoyment. It's so hard to find a gay film that is entertaining, cute, and romantic. Once you get passed that suspension of disbelief, concept wise I loved it. Select the department you want to search in. The torrents you can mainly find on this s The torrents you can mainly find on this s BINK. I loved it all. Wendy Robie is a total delight as the free spirited teacher who proves to be anything but a pushover. I'm not surprised that it keeps winning audience awards at festivals; people are grateful when a movie sweeps them up into its own world. To sum it all up I am in awe and am going to make sure i watch this gem fully. As is, though, "Were the World Mine" moved me to tears, made me laugh many times, and made me want to listen to its few songs again, more closely! Timothy is a gay teen who attends a private high school filled with homophobic jocks. Register Already have an Account? Good acting. Were the World Mine is a 2008 romantic musical fantasy film directed by Tom Gustafson, written by Gustafson and Cory James Krueckeberg, and starring Tanner Cohen, Wendy Robie, Judy McLane, Zelda Williams, Jill Larson, Ricky Goldman, Nathaniel David Becker, Christian Stolte, and David Darlow. A simplistic but sweet twist on any midsummer night. By this point, the audience has been introduced to the characters and is ready for the fantastic - get ready to suspend belief. The homophobia bothered me since I'm very supportive of homosexuality and really against bigotry and closemindness especially the "homosexuality is contagious bit" which reminds me of listening to a Church sermon on the radio and the Texan preacher saying basically "since the homosexuals have corrupted and beaten down God". I can connect the dots on my own, but I would like to be reassured. If you are considering getting this movie, DON'T HESITATE. I was passing through channels this morning and decided to check this movie out even though it had 45mins left. Written solely by Gaye, it was one of the few songs they recorded without Ashford & Simpson writing or producing. Tanner Cohen can certainly sing, Nathaniel David Becker is an ideal love interest for him, and Zelda Williams makes the most hilarious and adorable English teacher with a very keen awareness of what when tweaked will want untold. Handsome prep school lad, about to perform in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" along with his classmates, is aided by his music teacher in coming up with an elixir which can turn heterosexuals gay. And did you see that Peter Ustinov 1948 film "Visa Versa"? ), but this smaller film is doing something far more important, not least cos it proves a movie can work for all audiences if they just put in the time and patience and that musicals don't have to have you cringing with embarrassment and annoyance-and they don't have to star a slimy, girly-looking and insufferably smug Zacariah Efron (or Ef-off as I know her). Oh yes--and there are musical numbers! I love Tanner Cohen's voice; he's the absolute star of this movie, but he's sinfully underutilized. I did want that spell to ever end. I just saw this movie at the San Francisco LGBT festival with a packed house at the Castro Theater, where it provided one of those lightning-in-a-bottle moments that sometimes happen at film fests. The sweet scene where he and Jonathan sit under the tree was one my favourites and so many more marriage scene & two blonde boys .I thought the director and actors were great and it felt really authentic. The music is also well crafted and further reinforces the dream-like vibe - the "Oh Timothy" moment in the classroom springs to mind! Things get shaken up when an ethereal teacher, Mrs. Tebbit, mounts a musical rendering at the school of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Nights Dream, with some of the boys cast in the female roles and Timothy scoring a lead as a fairy. I am happy with it, but I think it needed more explanation. Interesting story, Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2020. It was like the spell was still in effect. The only severe criticism I can think to level is not at the filmmakers, but in some of the reviews I have read from mainstream critics, who take the film to task over what they claim are cartoonish depictions for some of the townspeople – most notably the homophobic gym coach and Donna's Bible-thumping female boss, who fires her when she discovers Timothy's sexuality. I can't wait to see what this director and the actors bring us next! I love the modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream. With Tanner Cohen, Wendy Robie, Judy McLane, Zelda Williams. By this point, the audience has been introduced to the characters and is ready for the fantastic - get ready to suspend belief. Even the slightly over-the-top Robie. It WANTS so badly to be a musical, but there aren't nearly enough songs to make it one. I can honestly say that Were the World Mine has some of the best ORIGINAL music for any musical that has come out in a very long time. Fairies, lover's quarrels, Puck just in general screwing things up? Were the World Mine es una película dirigida por Tom Gustafson con Tanner Cohen, Wendy Robie, Judy McLane, Zelda Williams, Ricky Goldman .... Año: 2008. It's called synchronization, fellas." It completely cheered me up, i mailed my l.a.t boyfriend with just rapturous remarks about this film (we're watching it together this weekend). However, it still ranks up there with my all time favorite movies. | I don't really see many gay/lesbian films but like the ones I have seen and I picked up the plot pretty quickly and fell in love with the character, Timothy. Metacritic Reviews. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The film grew from the director's short film "Fairies" (which was also memorable) and I dare say that the music and lyrics, and certainly the lead performers, deserve to have him tighten it up a bit, somehow get lots more money, and carry this forward to a remake a la Baz Luhrmann ("Moulin Rouge") or Julie Taymor ("Across the Universe"). Nicely produced musical fantasy...but what's the underlying message? After the town homophobes, including the rugby team, are taught a lesson by being queer for a spell, the community is a better place. I know I am blathering on about this funny whimsical film in the tone of the title and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM terminology, but as I am having fun here with my descriptions, you will as well if you take the time to see and enjoy it as I described above. A gentle, Beautiful film which wo n't stretch your brain cells, a gay film that is entertaining cute! Or the other liked it so much ; delivers a lot of the shorts at the song 'Were the Mine... 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