Name: The Man Who Would Be Queen
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2007-09-30
Rating: 5.8
Cast: James Doherty, Isabel Brook, Stuart Laing

An enjoyable and thought provoking study of intimate relationships

I really enjoyed this film, and found myself thinking about it and reliving it's dreamlike qualities long after the viewing at The Raindance Film Festival. It was very well cast and gave every impression of a well integrated company of actors who were at one with both the production itself, and each other in particular. However, there were several difficulties with the narrative. The opening scene in the night club, although well shot, had a jarring amateurish approach which was at odds with the remainder of the film. Hugo's transformation from 'a man's man' to a 'screaming Queen' was insufficiently well charted to make it believible. In short, there were too few clues for the audience to follow within the 'flashback' story device,(the bum bite not withstanding.)The ending seemed to have been grafted on as an afterthought and did not sit well with the sudden reconcilliation of the two protagonists as friends and employer and employee. Although Hugo was played with a masterful touch, it was the portrayal of Anna that gained my admiration, an excellent study in understated rebellion and repressed revenge. I would pay to see this film again, despite the flaws in the storyline, as the individual performances gave such depth to the quartet's interwoven relationships that would. in my opinion, withstand further exploration.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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