I Love You as a Man (2014)

[reviews_and_ramblings]

 OK, this was really hard to see. The relationship between An Zi Yan and Mai Ding is quite toxic, at times An Zi Yan treats Mai Ding as an object, and I think that, deep down, he feels that Mai Ding, who is gay, is sort of inferior to him. So why I'm recommending it? because this is, I think, the only Chinese production with a gay theme that is not hidden behind other layers. Actually the sex scene between An Zi Yan and Mai Ding is almost pornographic. So yes, if you want to see something completely different coming out from China, give it a try. Be aware of the order, these are 4 movies: 1) Like Love 2) I love You As A Man: Part 1 3) I love You As A Man: Part 2 4) He is Next to You. HEA. Heat Level: 6/6.

Heat Level:

1/6: glances, caress, hugs, no kisses

2/6: kisses, closed mouth or camera angles

3/6: full kisses, clothes on

4/6: full kisses, some clothes off, hands above the waist, pants stay on

5/6: most clothes off, they have sex, but it’s masked, no sexy sounds

6/6: full nudity mostly hidden by camera angles, they have sex, sexy sounds