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The Curiosity of Chance
LOVED IT *****(FIVE STARS)
 The
curiosity of chance is a remarkable film! This was not a high speed action
movie, a life changing drama or even a thrilling suspense
movie, however this was a truly enjoyable ride
none-the-less. The writer and Director
Russell P. Marleau was
brilliant in his ability to capture and portray the
awkwardness of what it's like to be a unique gay high school student.
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"If you had a choice between being ostracized for
wearing a weird hat or for being Gay, which one would
you choose?" |
We zoom into the life of Chance Marquis (Tad
Hilgenbrink) who is a military son and is forced
to move to another High School this one being the
international school in England where he is most definitely
labeled an outcast immediately. What is a boy to do? He
doesn't fit in and he doesn't feel as though he belongs so
instead of bringing attention to his obvious gayness he
brings attention to his uniqueness; he dresses very bizarre
for a High School student. As the audience part of you
wants to laugh at the weirdness he
 portrays but almost
immediately you will be drawn into his warmth and
compassion, and his clever and quick witted tongue. He has
a little sister who is equally as brilliant, but also
equally as bizarre. She has an amazing fake accent.
I feel the only unbelievable character in this film was the
father. He was a bit too understanding and accepting for a
military dad in
my opinion. The production was so good that it was hard to
believe this was a low budget indie film. Everything from
the lighting to the camera angles were great. And then
there's the super hot next door neighbor and high school classmate Levi Sparks (Brett
Chukerman.)
It was great to see such a spectacular film will be showing at the
festival, especially one in English that caters to
a
younger audience. Go see this movie, on some level you will
relate to what it's like to be unique and weird in High
School, and if anything you will make a new friend in Chance Marguis. |
