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Drift

2001, Movie, NR, 86 mins

Drift: Review

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Quentin Lee's audacious, gay-oriented drama ponders three different outcomes of a soured affair, and though the film is slow to start, the cumulative effect of these possibilities is hypnotic. On the eve of Ryan's (R.T. Lee) third anniversary with Joel (Greyson Dane), the struggling writer meets Leo (Jonathon Roessler), a college student, at a trendy party. Though he loves Joel, Ryan feels stifled by the relationship's stability and senses that Joel doesn't appreciate his artistic temperament. Ryan confides in his straight friends, Carrie (Desi del Valle) and Matt (Sebastien Guy), then breaks up with Joel to pursue a relationship with the more sympatico Leo. Joel, who's less flighty than Ryan, makes a concerted effort to remain friendly with his ex. From this point, viewers are treated to three tantalizing follow-ups to Ryan's decision. In the first version, Ryan deflowers Leo and the two form a deep connection rooted in romanticism, sex and shared cultural references. Joel in turn has a fling with a high school friend, Dane (T. Jerram Young), who's now a successful gay novelist. In the second take on the Ryan-Joel breakup, Ryan realizes he's made a mistake and pleads with Joel for a second chance. In the third, Ryan's bold step turns into a stumble: He pursues Leo, who actually has the hots for Joel. The price of breaking Joel's heart is unrequited love for Leo. In any love triangle, someone winds up hurt, and each time Ryan's dilemma is played out we're faced with the fragility of human emotions and the dangers inherent in searching for a soul mate. More relaxed and insightful than "what-if" fantasies like SLIDING DOORS (1998) and PASSION OF MIND (2000), this film sharpens its focus with each version and only after all three have played out do we feel the full gravity of drifting from proven affection to heady romance. leave a comment --Robert Pardi
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