The REAL Steve Gray

Young and charming but with just a few months left to live, Michael “borrows” money raised for his treatment and heads overseas, intent on being carefree and irresponsbile with no ties or attachments. All goes to plan until he meets Sylvie, a beautiful and engimatic young French woman.

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I so do not miss reviewing movies. Took up so much time, and few were worth the effort. And sine I stopped reviewing I have only seen 2 movies. This one and ‘Boy’. I really enjoyed ‘The Most Fun Could You have Dying’. Any film about cancer seems bound to be all miserable and dreary and annoying. What rot. Having a disease is more about living with it than dying. And that is what this film does well, presenting a celebratory view on life.

I am not going to do a synopsis review. Tis a nice, simple premise. Hedonistic guy with incurable cancer decides to actually, really take control of his life after a hard fought windfall gives him power. I was expecting some hetero love story vomit burger premise, but the film is really funny and wise. And true. I loved the depiction of drugs, often the downfall for lesser films. Matt Whelan, apart from never showing his cock despite several opportunities, attacks the lead role with a fearlessness that gives the film it’s honest heart and graceful charm. It really is a role that shows he is of world class quality. Funny and true, I know this is going to ensure his start on the world stage.

The film is not the ‘kissy girls are cool shit fest’ I was expecting. It is a layered, honest film that had me delighting in the recognition of behaviour and reactions. It made me feel joy at life, which is always a rare pleasure now in cinema.

I judge NZ films now on how good they are compared to the classic ‘In My fathers Den’. This is an easy 8 out of 10 and the best NZ drama since ‘In My Fathers Den’. DEFINITELY WORTH SEEING AT THE CINEMA. If you don’t see it, you are a dick. And have made a poor choice.
Seriously. attend ‘The Most Fun You Can Have Dying’. Is about men, friendship and life. 3 things I love.

Oh, and off the record……Pana Hema Taylor is stunning. His lips are like wine. His eyes could be drowned in. He is breath taking.

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