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Amos Lassen wrote on 02/10/2011:

Sweet and Tender
“Angora Ranch”
Amos Lassen
With “Angora Ranch” and “Vacationland” WaterBearer Films has entered into a whole new class of good gay films. I previously reviewed “Vacationland” and had a lot of good things to say about it.
I am going to say the same good things about “Angora Ranch”, a bittersweet love story ala “Romeo and Juliet” with modern trappings. This is such a nice, tender movie that you can’t help but love it. It transcends love and stereotypes as well as family problems and gives us that rare commodity—a beautiful love story between two guys, Justin and Jack. Its premise is simple enough and that is what makes t such a good movie.
Justin is driving to a business meeting and while on his way there he drives off of the highway to avoid hitting a rabbit. Justin is young, handsome and charismatic with his youthful charm. He is lucky that he landed in a ditch at Angora Ranch which just happens to be owned by Jack, a man double his age but every bit as hot and charismatic. In other words, Jack is HOT. The two men see each other and the viewer feels the magic. As the age difference between the two falls away, another problem is in the offing. Each of the guys has a father who loves t meddle. Jack’s dad is pushy and wants his son to settle down while Justin’s dad is a strict businessman who is convinced that his son will never amount to very much
In their attempt to rise above what the father’s feel about each of them, the guys find love. They each find in the other what they are looking for but the problem is what to do about their fathers.
There are some really funny scenes in the film and the dialog which at tiles is heavy is beautifully written and spoken. Sometimes the emotionalism seems a bit contrived but taken as a whole, it works beautifully. There are times when the actors are upstaged by the loveable rabbits that populate the movie. What is so good to see is a love affair between two guys who are very separated by age yet find love anyway. The film is pleasant and rewarding and never becomes sexually explicit. It stays true to its theme that true love can overcome any obstacles and does so with style and class.
I can’t say enough good things about this movie. I think what makes it so appealing is its simplicity and its tenderness. This is one you will not want to miss.
The DVD also contains two wonderful extras—candid shots during the filming and a featurette on “Behind the Scenes”.

JANORM wrote on 10/22/2009:

This is film that portrays relationships and how they are directly tied to love, both emotional and physical. If you do not care for such attachments or have never had a love, true love, then the screening will not only not make any sense but can be very boring! A lot of us get so tied to the real world, that we do not allow ourselves to see, much less feel, the emotion of LOVE. Once you allow yourself to experience this emotion, a whole new and most magnificant life emerges. You should take the one you love and cherish to see this flick. LOVE IS AN EMOTION THAT IS PECULIAR TO MAN'S PSYCHE!

dick wrote on 09/20/2008:

This was a fun and enjoyable movie. It probably didn't win any Oscars, but I could just sit back, relax and not have to think about any deeper meaning. Glad I own it.

Stemi wrote on 09/08/2007:

The story line of this movie was cute. However, the acting was so bad I couldn't bare to watch. I fast forwarded though almost the entire movie hoping to get to the good part, which ended up being the credits. I want my money back.

Conner wrote on 06/14/2007:

I bought this DVD/movie, because the writer/ producer, had the bollocks to use "GAY" people in his movie.

To this I applaud him!

It does get tiring, after awhile, watching all these straight men, playing gay men. "Are there not", any gay actors out there, looking for the chance to act?? I think so! So, why not have them acting in these many gay films, which have been rolling out lately?

Getting back to the "Angora Ranch". I found the plot, to be innocent, as well as sweet.

It was a refreshing little film.

It is not meant to be a "BIG" name film. Just a sweet, innocent, guy meets guy, than falls in love, type film. Such a breath of fresh air, from all the violence that surrounds us.

This little film, also promotes, animal kindness, and if you love animals, as I do. Than you will thoroughly enjoy the parts, which the animals have, (Rabbits & a Goat get to play in the film).

"Thank you" Mr. Bright! For promoting animal kindness, in your movie.

The acting, is not grade "A", but it is entertaining. And, as I mentioned, the plot is very innocent, and I found that the film does move along, and does not stagnate.

I also, liked how the film ended, and I'm sure you will too. Than again, who doesn't like a"Happy ending", especially in a love story.

I give this film "4" thumbs up! As it promotes kindness to animals, and it steers away from violence, plus promotes old fashioned falling in love.

Finally......It is one gay film, in which the writer/producer believed in using "gay people" in the roles. "A gay film for gay people, with gay people in it"!!!

"PLEASE" Mr. Bright, do some more films!