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The Last Year

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Synopsis

An engrossing tale of gay students at Bible college, battling with their own sexuality and a bigoted system.

3 Reasons To buy this film

An intelligent, insightful film that opens up debate about spirituality and sexuality.
The guys in this movie are are exceptionally good looking.
There is somthing about hunky Bible College guys struggling with their sexuality that will set one's imagination a-flutter!

Review

An impassioned gay teenage drama set in a conservative Bible college, The Last Year is distinguished by an attractive cast and its desire to expose homophobia and the difficulties of coming out in a harsh environment.

Paul, a lanky, long-haired student returns to Eastmont College for his senior year and has to decide about going to seminary. He is conflicted because of his same-sex desires — acted upon over the summer — and now faces pressure from his father to "straighten out." Returning to school, Paul hopes to renew his friendship with Hector. However, a hunky new student named Alex arrives and captures the eye, the mind, and the heart of Paul, especially when he openly discusses homosexuality in Bible Study. As the couple share zealous kisses and a forbidden love, Hector is physically abused by a trio of jocks — some of whom might be gay themselves! When their affair becomes the talk of the school, Paul is threatened with expulsion from Dean Saunders, a major closet case in his own right (there’s a whole lot of homosexuality in this school). At least the cute queer boys have help from Robbie, Paul’s straight but understanding roommate.

Director Jeff London has made offers a lesson about love and tolerance that is also easy on the eyes. While the characters all use the Bible to justify their feelings and actions, viewers will be rooting for justice and true love to prevail.

-- Gary M. Kramer

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $13.49 (Special Edition)

Availability: Usually ships in
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Close Caption: No
Region Code: 1
UPC: 827912040579

Studio : Guardian Pictures

Languages: English Dolby Digital 2.0 (Primary)
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
Features:
Audio commentary: with Director Jeff London & stars Ron Petronicolos and Mike Dolan
Interview(s): with Ron Petronicolos, Mike Dolan, Patrick Hoesterey and Merrick McMahon
Bonus footage: Outtakes with Optional Commentary

Customer Reviews

Left something to be desired

broadwayjunkie79 wrote on 08/29/2011:

I am going to do my best not to be long winded. While the message was superb, the acting left an enormous amount to be desired. With this movie spreading the "It Gets Better" message so many years before the project took off, I feel as though the movie is a must see. I was touched by the struggles each character was faced with, yet I had a hard time not laughing at the actors themselves.

Nice Eye Candy

Peterp88 wrote on 03/28/2007:

I found it hard to believe that the motel scene had both men clad in clothing if they were having sex. I would like to have seen them 'au naturel'.

I hoped that cc or sub titles were available. Merrick's accent was a deterrent.

I still watch it many times.

Engrossing

Toby Ross wrote on 03/01/2007:

When I first started watching gay films after have done so many X-rated ones this was the first one I saw and it was inspirational to say the least. The main character is so well crafted, that slight up-tightness, the sexual frustration, you can just imagine him explode to a man's touch. Each character is wonderfully put together on a dream setting (some breath-taking college campus ground, looks like it is in the Northwest). This is a filmmaker's film. Thank you Jeff London for having sent me on a wonderful journey.

The Last Year

movielover (gsneves1@hotmail.com) wrote on 12/28/2005:

Never have I ever been so touched by a movie, that drew me in, and allowed me to vent while watching it...It's a movie that shows what most of society thnks about the gay lifestyle, and the ignorance that most bible thumpers have about it...Always quick to point out that God doesn't allow gays in Heaven, which I know is not true...God loves us all, and he gave his only begotten son, who died for us, and our sins...Always remember that we'll someday be with our maker, as long as we believe in Jesus, and that we are only human beings, who will continue to sin, no matter what we do, as we are not perfect...I just wish that the movie had shown a little more about the ignorance of people, who keep telling us that we are wrong, like the Dean of the college in the movie, but yet, the Dean molested Hector...They should have shown him being put before God and others, as an ignorant person...I'm glad that I had the opportunity to view this film, and recommend it for others to see, and make or form their own opinions about the gay lifestyle.

0 (No Stars) I wish...really I do.

futureboy (hhume@ea.com) wrote on 12/15/2005:

This might be one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Yet, it made me cry at a few points. The dialogue, script, direction, acting, Jesus -- everything -- is so in need of improvement, it's hard to explain how I found this movie and story compelling none the less. Make no mistake -- this is totally an amateur film. It is NOT GOOD. But it's sincere, heartful, and means to do the very best it can. I wish like hell it had been done better -- but thank God it was done at all. Nobody has the balls to mix film with gay with religion -- and these guys did. So for that, they deserve full on kudos. Anyone who thinks they can do better should man up and do so. Otherwise it's a lot of hot air. They tried to tell a story that was unique and worthwhile. They just need another decade or so of experience in filmmaking to perfect the style.

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