Boy Meets Girl

Synopsis:

Funny and provocative, Boy Meets Girl vividly captures the giddy excitement, sexual heat, and inherent heartache of “non-traditional” love in a small town. Ricky is a 21-year-old trans girl living in Kentucky. Her only real friend, straight-laced Robby (Michael Welch), has been her trusty, totally platonic, confidant for over 15 years. Her day job slinging lattes is merely a stepping-stone toward her goal of being a famous New York designer. She’s confident, cool, and completely ready for something new – and then her world is transformed when an enchanting debutante saunters into her life. Triggering fresh feelings and experiences, this unlikely connection conjures up intense questions about identity while uncovering ghosts from Ricky’s past.

Quick Thoughts:

“Boy Meets Girl” is a tricky film to review. We jump right the plot from the first scene, and it feels like we have to suspend reality a bit in order to get into the story. There are some moments that are extremely awkward – even cringe-worthy. Furthermore by the end of this trans film, all of the storyline conflicts are resolved and everyone is happy. (Again, only believable if you suspend reality a bit). However, the overall message of the film IS a positive one! The film ends with a message, one that was shared gradually throughout highlighting a darker message, yet actually ends up bringing a positive and supportive message to life. Despite some irks with the storyline, overall I enjoyed watching “Boy Meets Girl” and feel it’s a positive representation of trans folks on film.

Watched?

Yes

Reviewed?

No

Worth It?

Thumbs Up

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Release Date:

6 February, 2015

Duration:

1h35m

Director:

Eric Schaeffer

Writers:

Eric Schaeffer

Stars:

Michael Welch, Michelle Hendley, Alexandra Turshen

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