When I say that this movie is depressing, this does not mean that I disliked it or think you should avoid it. However, if you are a person that hates depressing movies and want a happy ending, this film is not for you. The story involves a love affair between a young actor and Clara. All is going magnificently until she discovers she has HIV and he cannot cope with this and leaves. While as you can see this would not make for a "feel good" movie, it certainly deserves kudos for originality and for taking on a tough topic. The acting is fine as is the writing in general but I had two problems with the film: first, the couple went from total strangers to sexual involvement with each other almost instantly. This isn't realistic and seems glamorized. This sort of behavior actually might have been the reason Clara contracted HIV, but this message is certainly not evident from the script. Come on, writers, it IS possible to talk about HIV AND promote responsible sexual behavior. Secondly, although this might be a GREAT film for teens due to its theme, the nudity, though sparse, is enough to prevent many teens from seeing it and learning about HIV. So, I liked the movie but wish they had somehow discussed how irresponsible sexual behavior CAN lead to HIV AND cut out a few nude bits here and there so younger kids can see it.
Review of Clara et moi
