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Rating: - Second chances are sometimes great
Boy lives in "hell" with deadhead family and stifled dreams. Hope is in a place he doesn't suspect, one that's been there all his life.
After boy can't save his family, his new love (lifetime friend) makes a new start possible for both.
This is a nice movie, no sex involved, but implied. The characters are crazy enough to be in anyone's life.

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Rating: - Wonderful!!
This is a beautiful story, no matter what. Anyone can enjoy a good movie, and this one is GREAT.

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Rating: - One of the Best Films I've Seen
This is definitely one of the best films I've seen in my lifetime and I have seen so many. What made it stand out from among the others is that it has a lot of heart. Great script,acting, direction, production design and musical score. The soundtrack is also a must buy. Everything about this movie hits the spot. It is one of the few movies that deserves several viewing. A fair warning to everyone, this movie is addictive.

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Rating: - Wonderful movie
I love this movie. I'm not interested in either surfing or California, but that's no handicap to enjoying "Shelter," because what it's really about is relationships. The screenplay is sharp and believable, the pace is exactly right, the story is engaging without being too melodramatic, and the ending is both very happy and completely believable, unusual and welcome in a gay movie.

Brad Rowe's performance is fine and understated, appropriate for the slightly older and more experienced lover, and Trevor Wright is amazing in a strong, intense, very intelligent performance. I'd never heard of him before, but I'll be looking for more.

I'm glad to see such talented straight actors willing and able to play gay in non-stereotyped roles. And I'm very grateful and surprised that neither man has the gym body that seems to be required in gay entertainment nowadays. It's so refreshing to see bodies that don't look like they've been tortured.

Tina Holmes as always is excellent, and Ross Thomas is very funny and sweet as the brother/best friend. But best of all are Jonah Markowitz's wonderful screenplay and direction. This movie is smart, subtle, immensely entertaining, entirely believable, and never boring, predictable, or depressing. I love it.