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Strapped (2010) 6.5
A handsome young prostitute learns about life and love during a sex-filled odyssey in an apartment building filled with strange inhabitants. Director:Joseph GrahamWriter:Joseph Graham |
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A routine trick at a man's apartment propels a cynical hustler into a series of strange and life-changing encounters in this stunningly photographed drama from San Francisco-based Joseph Graham. Tall and lanky with a mop of unruly dark hair, the young man makes for an attractive prostitute - handsome in body, amiable in personality and efficient in sex. He's just out to make a buck, one guy at a time. But this coldly efficient rent boy begins to look at himself in a different way one stormy night when he finds himself lost in a maze-like apartment building. The evening begins with a tryst with a beefy but timid man unused to gay sex. Their "session" becomes surprisingly tender for both. But time is money, and he's off - that is, he'd be off if he could find the exit. His unexpected odyssey leads him to a series of encounters: there is one with a "straight" guy with issues; a cocaine-fueled queen who thinks he knows him; an older man, hidden away in a leaky attic apartment who assists ... Written by Anonymous
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17 July 2010 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
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I love 'gay themed' indie films. But so frequently the story line is a drag, the characters often fuel those stereotypes about folks who lead alternate lifestyles.
In addition, I often find the acting to be blasé.
Such was not the case with Strapped. This is by far, one of the most beautifully written and acted films I think I have seen in awhile.
Newcomer Ben Bonenfant does an amazing job as he plays a young hustler 'finding himself' in a crazy mixed up world called 'life.' He is sexy and tender in this film and truly breathes life to the various facades he puts on as he 'hustles' his way lost through an apartment building.
The parallel of him being lost in this building and being lost in life really weaves an amazing balance as the story unfolds.
I truly was mesmerized by this film and felt it really was very well written, directed, and acted.
In fact I would add, I truly fell in love with all of the characters who each played their roles perfectly and well acted.
An excellent sexy but tender film.