Kelly + Victor
Dir: Kieran Evans
2012
****
Kelly + Victor is a compelling yet slightly uncomfortable love story that goes very much against the grain. It is provocative from the start and continues that way until the final credits roll but director Kieran Evans never goes too far in what he sets out to achieve, although he comes pretty close. It is an imperfect love story, an awkward romance, a complicated fling. There are no overblown theatrics, sickly-sweet gestures or any of the things big mainstream romantic comedies would have you believe you need for a romance to spark, just real people with real problems and broken dreams. Don't let the alternative description put you off though, as hard as the story might sound, it does have a warm heart. It is a breath of fresh air as far as romance films go but perhaps not suitable for valentines night. Any other night would be fine though, these brilliant little independent films need encouragement and support.