Cut Sleeve Boys (2006)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Ray Yeung

Writer:

Ray Yeung (writer)

Release Date:

20 July 2006 (Thailand)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

It's Never Too Late To Fall In Love

Plot:

Two British Chinese gay men decides to re-examine their lives following a death of their friend. Mel sleeps around whilst rejecting the love of Todd and Ash decides to cross dress to find his knight in shining armour. |

Plot Keywords:

Chinese | Gay | British | Gay Love | Gay Romance

Cast

Chowee Leow	...	Ashley Wang
Steven Lim	...	Melvin Shu
Gareth Rhys Davis	...	Todd Charrington (as Gareth Rhys Davies)
Neil Collie	...	Ross Foreman
John 'Ebon-knee' Campbell	...	Diane / Dan (as John Ebb-on=Knee Campbell)
Mark Hampton	...	Gavin Chan
Paul Cox	...	Brad
David Cary	...	Ian / Trannie Club Cashier
David Tse	...	Pastor Joseph Szeto
Michelle Lee	...	Choi Lin Cheung
Shirley Chantrell	...	Mrs. Chan
Paul Courtenay Hyu	...	Kelvin Chan
David Leigh	...	Master Bates
Mark Wakeling	...	Antoine
James Bridgeman	...	Cheeky Workman

Runtime:

86 min

Country:

UK | Hong Kong

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | Dolby SR

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company:

Rice Is Nice Productions

Trivia:

This movie was originally titled ‘Butterfly Boys’.

Soundtrack:

Nee Nee Wor Wor

A thought provoking and entertaining comedy

This film is about the life in London of two gay men of Chinese ancestry. One of them is a posh and stylish guy who is good looking but insecure, another is a camp guy longing for love.

I saw this film in a film festival in Hong Kong, with the director present for the Q&A session. The viewers' reaction in the film festival was very positive.

This film clearly attempts to entertain the audience. The sets are very thoughtfully created and visually attractive. The plot is very entertaining and hilarious. It also portrays Chinese gay men as being attractive, powerful and stylish, instead of the usual stereotype. This positive portrayal empowers the people in this subgroup.

It has ample use of stereotypes, it really makes the viewers laugh in many scenes. The jokes are direct and to the point. It also examines the structure of gay relationships in a more subtle way. In the end scene, a twist of circumstances and personalities (the watch giving scene) leaves me wonder how people can succumb to vanity and disregard valuable friendship in the process.

The cast is very good looking, which makes the film perfect eye candy. It is also thought provoking as well. This film deserves wider recognition, but the portrayal of a hot 3 way kiss between 3 men may limit its crossover appeal.