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Summary: a wonderful coming- to - terms lesbisn romance
Review: A great movie for the woman just who thinks that she is a lesbian, or for an audience who is interested in a lesbian "Gone With The Wind."...the coming out issues are intriquingly true. Although to some the missing elements of women of color and gay rights is ommitted, the story still envelops all women...in all communities. The excessive drinking of the Claire character is a reminder of the writer/director Nicole Conns past life, and is necessary to show for the fact that this is the way Claire deals with her unhappiness in life. Great scenery, great soundtrack, and above all, a cast that became a family on the set while filming the movie. I had the pleasure of meeting Nicole Conn several years ago, and she is a delightfully charasmatic, strong lesbian that has really grown due to this movie. It allowed her to throw away any demons she had in her closet, so to speak, and focus on the main issue, which was love: sheer and utter love. A great movie. Keep! up the good work Nicole!! END
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Summary: a wonderful coming- to - terms lesbisn romance
Review: A great movie for the woman just who thinks that she is a lesbian, or for an audience who is interested in a lesbian "Gone With The Wind."...the coming out issues are intriquingly true. Although to some the missing elements of women of color and gay rights is ommitted, the story still envelops all women...in all communities. The excessive drinking of the Claire character is a reminder of the writer/director Nicole Conns past life, and is necessary to show for the fact that this is the way Claire deals with her unhappiness in life. Great scenery, great soundtrack, and above all, a cast that became a family on the set while filming the movie. I had the pleasure of meeting Nicole Conn several years ago, and she is a delightfully charasmatic, strong lesbian that has really grown due to this movie. It allowed her to throw away any demons she had in her closet, so to speak, and focus on the main issue, which was love: sheer and utter love. A great movie. Keep! up the good work Nicole!! END
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Summary: WARNING: FOR INSOMNIACS ONLY
Review: AAARCH...I had hoped that this movie had shrunk up and disappeared. This is a perfect movie if you suffer from insomnia and are trying to wean yourself from sleeping pills...you can go cold turkey watching this movie. The only reason I rated the film "1 star" is that "0 star" was not an option. The film is painfully slow and excruciatingly predicatable. The storyline is weak, the dialogue flat, and the acting uninspired. The movie contains only ridiculous messages:
1. Women who attend activities for women must be lesbians or latent lesbians (now, that's plainly absurd);
2. lesbians speak insipid platitudes of redundant rhetoric (that writers at a workshop wou;d discuss this topic only is just silly);
3. straight women really wish to be lesbians and will just suddenly change sexual orientation (get real!). The plot is likely to be CHEEZY to any person, INSULTING to any thinking woman, and PATHETIC to any lesbian. As such, I am EMBARRASSED that lesbians (and the one straight woman) are portrayed SO stereotypically and shallow by the film's creators. This film embodies the concept of "bad lesbian film" of which there are many. Fortunately, there is no reason to watch such a pathetic movie for several excellent movies containing lesbian content exist: "Fire," "Desert Hearts," "High Art."
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Summary: Excellent Romance!
Review: After reading some of the bad reviews on Claire of the Moon, I wanted to write a rave review. I got it! I loved the movie. It was "old school" cinema- romantic, panoramic. Nicole Conn did a fantastic directorial job. The chemistry between the two stars was breathtaking. Even after more than 10 years it did not seem too dated. It was a "feel good" movie experience.
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Summary: I hated this movie
Review: After watching Moments, the behind the scenes documentary; I was intrigued. Then I actually saw the film. I absolutely hated this film! It was a complete waste of film, and my time. Unfortunately, it was screened during a local Gay and Lesbian film festival, so many other folk wasted their time as well. I can honestly say that a full house in a three hundred seat movie theatre booed during the closing credits.
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Summary: I'd Go To The Moon For Claire
Review: Alright, first of all this movie WAS good. And being myself a lesbian, I did find it "titilating". The silent acting in this movie, acompanied by the the classical music set a mood to the story that really draws you in. The intensity of the situation kept me on edge, and I do believe this is one of the best lesbian movies out there. Unlike many other films, it portrayed that seductive allure of a love that could be right infront of you, but you're not sure if you should reach out and grab it. I'm adding Claire Of The Moon to my collection... right next to Bound and Relax It's Just Sex!
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Summary: Die Claire Die!!!
Review: Anyone who gave this movie more than 1 star must have had something to do with it's production. Its better than a fork in the eye, barely. I rented it, because I felt I had to, being one of the first lesbian films made with a wide audience. HEAR THIS: I HAVE NOW PAID MY DUES IN FULL!!!. I don't know but while I wasnt laughing at the HORRIBLE acting, I was scared silly by the "hostess" Sorry, but that had to be said. If you do see it, dont blame me, I tried to warn you.
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Summary: What a Disappointment
Review: Finally succumbing to friend's urging, I rented "Claire of the Moon"....... what a disappointing waste of time that was! The dialogue made me cringe, the acting was alternately wooden or over-the-top, and the whole production in general was stereo-type-laden and preachy. Even the sexy scenes failed to excite, being over-choreographed and unrealistic. I do understand the need for intelligent, sexy lesbian films, but director Nicole Conn, in all her earnest political-correctness, totally missed the mark. She could take lessons from the great director Donna Deitch, whose beautiful "Desert Hearts" remains the standard for lesbian-identified films...simple, sweet, and tender, with wonderfully understated acting and delicious love scenes.
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Summary: I adore this film
Review: I adore this film, why? Itis so sensual; the visuals areincredible;beautiful sweeping landscapes, and the most subtle and touching musical score I have ever heard. Worth buying on dvd because of the increased clarity. The two lead performances are the most notable, both are easy to empathise with but able to bring comic and easy moents to a film that explores deep and tense issues. This may not be the most profound film about exploring alternative sexuality but nevertheless in some aspects it is impeccably made. Yes there are lots of bad reviews about it, and yes, there are a few moments that are awkward and seem to be unintetionally humourous, but this film invites repeated viewings in the way that it evokes peace in its themes of 'retreat' (introspection)necessary for self-honesty. A memorable and exquisite surprise, is Claire of the Moon.
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Summary: Enjoy the Ride
Review: I am astounded when I read negative reviews. The entertainment industry did not fund this film, and thus, the director, cast and crew made this film on a very limited budget. That, in and of itself, must have presented numerous challenges.
One film cannot be all things to all people. However, this film hit the nail on the head regarding the journey of Claire. It is true, that many people were presented in sterotypic fashion, successfully, to act as the "backdrop" for the real drama between Claire and Noel.
The message of the film was clear. Intimacy versus sex. Big difference. I got the message immediately! One mark of a good film is you keep thinking about the message. Each time I see the film and think about the message, I enjoy the ride. As more view this film, they will too.
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