Movie spotlight
Shower Boys
“Are you a man or a mouse?” asks the bandy trainer? Viggo answers with doubt but the team chant “MEN!”. After training, Viggo and Noel go home to Noel’s house and have a sauna. The friends start to compete on who is most manly, a tough competition where no-one really wants to be tough.
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Plot Summary
In a conservative Christian boarding school, a group of young men grapple with burgeoning desires and the strictures of their faith. As they navigate the complexities of self-discovery and forbidden attraction, they must confront their inner turmoil and the potential consequences of their true feelings.
Critical Reception
Shower Boys garnered attention for its sensitive exploration of LGBTQ+ themes within a religious setting, though its narrative and musical elements received mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised its earnestness and the performances of its young cast.
What Reviewers Say
The film is praised for its brave and relevant subject matter.
Performances, particularly from the lead actors, are frequently highlighted as strong.
Some critics found the musical numbers to be occasionally uneven or disruptive to the drama.
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Fun Fact
The film's musical numbers were developed from workshops and intended to capture the raw emotions of the characters.
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