One of my all time favorites.

Must See Movie...

Best movie of this year hands down!

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

This is an average quality drama film. It is really well shot and the acting is good, but nothing about the movie really stands out as great. The story isn't that good and the fantastical parts really aren't pulled off very well in my opinion. They took me out of the film and I just didn't really see why any of it was necessary. In the end it did not pay off well enough or very well at all. A good set up to the story that ultimately disappointed.

Finally, I agree wholeheartedly with the rating given this absolutely wonderful, Canadian made and multi-award winning "Indie"(Independent) film including two of its actors(Jack Fulton, young Oscar and Connor Jessop, Oscar @ 18)! With 10 wins and 7 nominations, it's no wonder, to me, this movie is one of the best movies of its genre. Though gay themed, the gay scenes, especially between Oscar and "Wilder"( admirably portrayed by Sneider) were very well done as well as the private "party" scene between Oscar and Andrew(ably portrayed by James Hawksley), a credit to the director. Often times, movies with young leads, don't always succeed. Not so in this movie! Connor Jessop who played Oscar(18) throughout most of the movie, was himself a 2016 FilmOut San Diego winner for outstanding emerging talent. Kudos to the casting department, writer & director for such an outstanding movie. Although it is important to recognize the acting talents of the supporting cast, Jessop's superb acting skills, in large part to carry a movie like this, must not go unrecognized! This movie is a must see for LGBT youth who struggle every day with either sexual orientation(intimacy) or identification(who you are or desire to become)! This is 2018 & there are lots of support groups and more understanding & acceptance more than ever before! To parents reading this review, love your child no matter what!

Closet Monster is the kind of movie that grabs you by the boo boo and doesn't let go until it's over. Seldom do I come across a movie that holds on to my complete attention from beginning to end. It was over before I even realized how captivating it was. It was that good!When I was looking for something to watch, I remember thinking to myself while reading the movie description, who are these people? I didn't recognize any cast members and thought it was probably going to be some low-budget, 2nd rate wanna be gay block buster. Surprisingly, it was not at all what I expected and definitely a must see!

It was a bit surprise film, because I did not get the film plot in the beginning. I did not know it was about gay. Well, it was not entirely on that theme, but comes there after so many turns in the tale. So this is a coming-of-age and to discover sexuality theme. Also very neatly points out how a person develops his character by the influence of his surroundings. Even if it all begins with a small mistake or playful thing, in that small age, it all looks very serious, especially a character like in this film.Despite it was a cinematic, that might be true in real life. The parents as well influence their kids to grow up in a better path. So parenting fail too was highlighted in here. It was unfortunate how the father character was turned out at the end. That is the moment I could not decide whom I'm rooting for. It was like, seemed nobody's fault, but out of the guilt and frustration, emotion bursts out and things happen which is what this film focused on.Good performances, a well shot film. One of the nice LGBT films I've seen. Only on the reality side, it worked, but not as an inspiration. Though one can consider it an awareness film. I feel it should be watched, but not as a must see. Because of so many issues it centres, like a boy growing up facing them, what he becomes was revealed in its message. I think it's good for watching once.6/10