Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom (2008)

Director:

Patrik-Ian Polk

Writers:

Q. Allan Brocka (story)
John R. Gordon (screenplay)

Release Date:

24 October 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

As Noah and Wade prepare to marry in Martha's Vineyard, the personal problems of their friends - and the unexpected arrival of rapper Baby Gat - threatens to permanently end their relationship. |

Plot Keywords:

Rapper | Friend | Martha's Vineyard | Condom | Male Rear Nudity

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations

Cast

Darryl Stephens	...	Noah
Rodney Chester	...	Alex
Gary LeRoi Gray	...	Brandon
Christian Vincent	...	Ricky
Douglas Spearman	...	Chance
Jonathan Julian	...	Eddie
Jensen Atwood	...	Wade
Gregory Kieth	...	Trey
Trevor Josiah Thomas	...	Ojemodupe
Jennia Fredrique	...	Brandy
Glen Grant	...	Arturo
Guy German	...	Guy in Woods
Danielle Lopresti	...	Brandon's Mom
John Beale	...	Flower Truck Guy
Jason Steed	...	Baby Gat

MPAA:

Rated R for sexual content and language.

Runtime:

USA:101 min

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

Nova Scotia, Canada

Company:

Blueprint Entertainment

Goofs:

Continuity: When Ricky and Brandon are on the ferry, Ricky reaches down to grab Brandon's butt. We cut to Chance and Eddie and Ricky and Brandon are re-creating the scene they just performed.

Quotes:

Noah: When I first saw you, it wasn't love at first sight. You were intriguing, fascinating, remarkable. But you were straight, or so I thought. Or so you thought.
[all chuckle]
Noah: But my love for you grew quietly, just past the corner of my eye. Watered by time, in tears, in kisses. I knew I loved you when just the sight of you pierced me with a fear and longing beyond lust. When I wanted to give you the world, and receive nothing in return...

Movie Connections:

Version of "Noah's Arc" (2005)

As sweet as saccharin without the after taste

I was fortunate enough to see this movie at the Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival; and it was well worth it. The movie takes place a few months after the end of season two, and neatly ties up all the loose plot strings from the TV show. Everything that made the TV show so much fun is in the movie; right down to Noah's lips & Wade's rock hard……. abs.

The premise of the movie is that Wade has asked Noah to marry him in his family's house in Martha's Vineyard, and Noah has brought his ARC to keep himself afloat. (I know very punny) You have Chance & Eddie there trying to work through their issues of commitment, and boredom? Alex taking charge in a Patton-esquire manner to make sure the wedding is perfect, while still trying to keep in contact with Trey (& their new child) via laptop. Ricky and his boy toy for the weekend (one of Chance's students!) causing drama as well. Baby Gat even shows to make thing even more complicated and insane.

For the most part, the movie hits far more than it misses. It's sweet and crazy like trying to eat cotton candy dipped in caramel while hanging upside down on a tight rope! If you are in the mood for a light playful romp, then you'll enjoy this movie.