Tru Loved (2008)

User Rating:

5.2/10   

Director:

Stewart Wade

Writer:

Stewart Wade (writer)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

High School with a Happy Ending

Plot:

Recently relocated from San Francisco to conservative suburbia by her lesbian mothers, Tru struggles like all teens to fit in and find love...

Plot Keywords:

Lesbian Mother | Gay Parent | Male Female Relationship | Gay Father | Gay Interest

Awards:

14 wins

Cast

Najarra Townsend	...	Tru
Jake Abel	...	Trevor
Matthew Thompson	...	Lodell
Alexandra Paul	...	Leslie
Cynda Williams	...	Lisa
Alec Mapa	...	Mr. Bushnell
Bruce Vilanch	...	Uncle Daniel
Nichelle Nichols	...	Grandmother
Jasmine Guy	...	Cynthia
Jane Lynch	...	Ms. Maple
Elaine Hendrix	...	Mrs. Muller
Tye Olson	...	Walter
Joseph Julian Soria	...	Manuel
Tony Brown	...	Principal Velasquez
Vernon Wells	...	Coach Wesley

MPAA:

Rated R for language.

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:R

Company:

BrownBag Productions (II)

Trivia:

Film critic Roger Ebert gave the movie a one-star rating, but admitted that he already walked out after 8 minutes. After receiving heavy criticism for rating a movie without having the courtesy to watch it completely, he went back to see the movie in its entirety, and promised to 'never, ever' do it again.

Soundtrack:

Hold On While You Can

Tru Loved is a wonderful movie - What caused Mr. Ebert to miss the whole point -

I think many people do not take a chance and find out the truth for themselves. In regard to movies, they depend on reviewers to take the chance and do the work for them. Doing so gives power to reviewers, which is an evil thing. Those very people who give away their rights will think that, since Roger Ebert dismissed 'Tru Loved', it is not a good movie and will not go to the trouble of finding out for themselves. And this confirms their prejudices and makes them feel secure.

'Tru Loved' is a very good movie indeed. So why did he dismiss it? Why dismiss a movie that deals wisely with two of the most difficult aspects of human relationships, sex and race, in an entertaining and unifying way. That has a fine story. That has excellent acting which is natural and convincing (Najarra Townsend, as 'Tru', is inspiring). That has the priceless effect on the audience of goodwill and fellowship. That is pure and genuine.

Why dismiss such a terrific movie? I think the reason is that Mr. Ebert did not give the movie a chance to unfold. As a result, he missed the whole point of 'Tru Loved'--which is human unity. Then, in response to criticism, he went back and justified his position, still missing the point.

Why did he miss the point that 'Tru Loved' is about human unity? Because of unconscious fears, distaste or antagonism? Because of physical illness? Because it reminded him of other movies he didn't like? Because it didn't taste like his cup of tea? Who knows why?

Personally, I love 'Tru Loved'! I think it is a marvelous movie! I recommend it to all my friends.

That's my review. But don't take my word for it, find out for yourself.