Friday, May 19, 2023
Dating Amber
In 1995 Ireland, a closeted gay teen, Eddie, & his lesbian counterpart, Amber, pretend to be boyfriend/girlfriend to escape the teasing & harassment of their bullying classmates. This comedy/drama is about finding out & coping with ones sexual identity. It's about youths awkwardly figuring out their relationships with others & being brave enough to admit who they are. He is meek. She is aggressive. They awkwardly pretend their faux relationship, but end up forming a special bond & honest caring for each other. Both need to escape the torment of their small town mentality. She dreams of moving to a more liberal London. He wants to follow in the footsteps of his dad’s military career. It’s a lovely story of 2 youths trying to find themselves. The film will also teach you Irish slang.
Alien gives it 2½ “photo booth photo strip” stars out of 4.
