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Title: The Trip (2002)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Larry Sullivan | ... | Alan Oakley | |
| Steve Braun | ... | Tommy Ballenger | |
| Ray Baker | ... | Peter Baxter | |
| James Handy | ... | Hal | |
| Faith Salie | ... | Ignored Woman | |
| Dennis Bailey | ... | Larry Jenkins | |
| Alexis Arquette | ... | Michael | |
| Sirena Irwin | ... | Beverly | |
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Zoe 'Joshua Tree' Logan | ... | 1973 Jogger |
| Jill St. John | ... | Mary Oakley | |
| Art Hindle | ... | Ted Oakley | |
| Christina Hempstead | ... | TV Reporter (as Christina Cameron Mitchell) | |
| Julie Brown | ... | OutLoud Receptionist | |
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David Mixner | ... | Himself |
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Alfred Dennis | ... | George Baxter |
When 19-year-old gay-rights activist Tommy and 24-year-old Alan first meet in 1973, they find themselves on the opposite sides of the political coin. Despite their many differences, they form a loving long-term relationship. In 1977, during Anita Bryant's crusade, an anti-gay book Alan wrote years before gets published without his consent. The book destroys Tommy's credibility as a well-known activist, resulting in Tommy and Alan's break-up. Seven years later, Alan is given a second chance, a reunion with Tommy and the opportunity to set things right. Written by Anonymous
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"The Trip" is one of the best romances I've ever seen. After a seemingly endless barrage of horrible gay films, I was actually taken aback by how good this film turned out to be. The story features well written, witty, and humorous dialog that moves the plot line believably through the years that the story encompasses. The performances are uniformly good, but Larry Sullivan is a real stand out as Alan Oakley. His performance lends credibility to the character he is portraying as he grows through landmarks of history (gay historical landmarks in particular). After purchasing this film on DVD, I did an Internet search and was disappointed that this gifted actor has not done more films. Wake up Hollywood! Sullivan is pleasing to look at, talented, and has a certain magnetism that draws the viewer into the story. The enormity of his appeal is hard to describe, but I have no doubt that the right vehicle would make him into a major star. Other stand outs in the film are Steve Braun (who reminds me a lot of a young Brad Pitt) who does an excellent job as Alan's gay activist lover, and Sirena Irwin as Beverly (a woman just slightly ahead of her time). Veteran actors Ray Baker and Jill St. John give substantial supporting performances, and Julie Brown gives a memorable quirky cameo performance as an 80's Madonna attired receptionist. Alexis Arquette plays "Michael" a slightly stereotypical funny slut (a year working as a bartender in a gay bar taught me that there are many people who are this "over the top" in real life). Overall, I recommend this film not as an excellent "gay" film, but as an excellent film in general.