Antarctica

3 and 1/2 stars
I'm not going to revisit the plot basics, which can be seen elsewhere. I found the movie enjoyable but somewhat frustrating because just as I started to get into a character or relationship, the film switched gears and took up another plot line with different characters. Yes, everyone is tied together along the way (or at the end), but a tighter focus on fewer relationships would have allowed for more development and depth. Too much screen time was squandered. Was a UFO subplot necessary? Also, the over the top mother seemed too campy for the basic, overall tone of the film. I felt the film attempted too much and came up a little short.

Very sexy, often funny and definitely not predictable
A magnificent Israeli film. The opening sequences might make you think this is one of those self indulgent, obscure, plotless, nihilistic wonderings of the director's imagination. Fortunately it isn't. It quickly develops into a look at an intricate web of relationships which unfold with a clever twist around each corner. Sexy and funny as well.

Excellent Second Film by Israeli Director
We were quite taken by the excellent film making by this director; his second gay film from Tel Aviv. We first viewed it on Netflix, then ordered the copy for our library. Checking out what other films made by Hochner, we were disappointed in his first effort (Bad Boys),but saw remarkable maturity from the first effort to the Antarctica film. Several actors from Bad Boys appear in this superior film; also matured as well! It is sexy, lovely photography, and deserves several viewings!

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