Spark

Synopsis:

Aaron, a hopeless romantic, finds himself reliving the same day after an awkward but intense encounter with the mysterious Trevor. His excitement at the opportunity for a do-over soon turns sour as Aaron suspects Trevor may be the cause of his time loop. Aaron’s relentless pursuit of love forces him to confront his own insecurities and the blurred boundaries between infatuation and self-destruction.

Quick Thoughts:

This was a different queer sci-fi film… and I’m still not sure where I stand on it overall. The premise itself is quite intriguing: a time loop that has our two romantic leads stuck repeating the same day over and over again. Except while it’s a great day for Aaron, Trevor is always on the outside. Once the story addresses that sci-fi element, things suddenly take twists that take this from a romantic queer version of “Groundhog Day” into a thriller that’s suddenly rather tragic! However, it’s nice to see acclaimed non-binary actors Theo Germaine and Vico Ortiz in lead roles, along with the breakout performance from LBGTQ+ Olympic athlete/actor Danell Leyv. Even though the story is a bit wonky, it’s quite clear this is a queer film.