Turtle Hill, Brooklyn

Want more.
Not what I expected. I was sad when it was over. I wanted more. One of the best real love stories.

Strange film, has strong pluses as well as a few minuses.
It's Will's 30th birthday, and his lover Mateo throws him a party at their row house, in a "was rundown, now fashionable" area of Brooklyn. Unfortunately, the first to arrive is an uninvited guest, Will's sister, who did not know he was gay (until Mateo comes out of the bathroom, wearing just a kilt), and clearly does not approve.

"Turtle Hill, Brooklyn" is a character-driven film, showing a variety of colorful gay and straight characters with a myriad of hang-ups, all guests at Will`s party. Included are some past - as well as potential future - tricks one or both of the couple has trysted with, and their presence makes it clear to them that their communication issues are hurting their relationship.

It's a bare-bones indie production, and looks it, although the acting is quite professional and carries the film well. Some scenes may seem to be going on too long but, then again, who hasn't been to a party where parts of it seem to drag everyone down? Pull up a...

Love is complicated...
Figuring out how to make a relationship work in real life can be tricky and this movie helps the viewer not feel alone in figuring it out. It reminded me of the importance of friendship and I appreciated how the ending wasn't like a 'fairy tale'. This movie made me laugh and cry. If you enjoy the messiness of life and know people are complicated then you will enjoy this movie about a couple figuring it out.

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