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Highly Overrated But Still Good

Admirable film.

The acting in this movie is really good.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

I liked the twofold symbolism of the waves: of baptismal cleansing and as a reminder that 'Time's ever rolling stream bears all its sons away.' While some might think this film is ponderously slow, I reckon it's very meditative. When you're that young, time moves very slowly – remember the long school and university vacations? Teenage angst exists the world over, including struggling with one's sexuality and an evangelical young man like Brady will be able to quote chapter and verse from the bible to condemn himself. That's where the pastor was weak. His quotation of two, vaguely relevant bible verses would not have been sufficient to convince him.And who is this pastor, anyway? His church has cross and candles and the Stations of the Cross, which suggest a Roman Catholic building; not the sort of church Brady and his mother would attend as evangelicals (though their home has the tackiest reproduction of Da Vinci's Last Super that I have ever seen).The place, Rock Haven, far from being a place of escape became a means of finding oneself, somewhat like a pilgrimage destination where you have to travel in order to arrive back at where you started.Despite these minor niggles, this is a beautifully-produced film dealing with issues that are still live for many young people despite its being the Twenty-first century.

Truly, a very good movie with great acting by the two leads along with Clifford's mom. I enjoyed the movie immensely and mainly because unlike other movies, the depiction of the gay characters was portrayed in a realistic manner, giving the audience a taste of what being gay is really about and not different than the heterosexual way of loving! I think a lot of people in society consider being gay is all about sex when it really isn't and this film forwards that message. The sex scene was extremely tastefully done for which the credit goes to the director. Overall, I really enjoyed this film, it was touching, romantic and sincere and am hoping others will give it a chance.

Rock Haven is a well-meaning movie that is difficult to dislike. This beautifully shot film, which promised to be a heartfelt story about a young man coming to terms with his inner truth while struggling within the confines of his religious upbringing, ultimately fails. Young Brady is a conservative, studied young man who moves to a seaside town with his devoutly religious and slightly over-bearing mother. He quickly meets his young neighbor, Clifford, and the two young men couldn't be more opposite. The reserved Brady is at first put off, if not a bit intimidated by the outgoing and confident Clifford. He even has a tough time talking to Clifford at first. Over time, a friendship develops and pretty soon, an emotional connection is made. But Brady, who is in conflict with himself due to his burgeoning feelings for Clifford being at war with what he has been taught to believe, cannot easily accept Clifford being so demonstrative in his affection. This relationship is what the entire film rests on. The movie seems to be screaming, "Come out, come out!" but never in the entire film do either of the two male leads say the word "gay." Never in the film do the two male leads say "I love you" to each other. And once one of the characters has the courage to do what he needs to do, he still doesn't quite get the words out. If the movie is about coming out, shouldn't someone in the movie do just that? It certainly shouldn't be done half-way with innuendo, averted eyes, never really saying the words. Unfortunately, this is the fatal flaw of the movie. I think another turn at the typewriter would have done this story some good. The ending, quite frankly left me cold. It's a shame, really and a missed opportunity. All the other elements were in place.

I just finished watching this film. I really liked it, but there are a couple of problems. The writing was good, but the silences were extremely awkward. Also, what's up with the montage of wave scenes. It started feeling like a commercial for some sort of douche...summer's eve, anyone? Also, the ending was so anti-climactic. This is the spoiler part. Okay, so this guy is about to leave to Barcelona. Why would this guy that is so in love with him just wander around staring at the ocean? The whole reason I loved the film was because they really seemed to love each other, and in the end, it's about him coming to terms with it? That's the first step, the next is you get your butt to the airport so that you can get him back. That was so disappointing. Like sex with no real climactic ending. No pun intended.P.S. Great frontal nudity. Very risqué.