Whirlwind (2007) directed by Richard LeMay

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Director: Richard LeMay

Writers: Jason Brown (screenplay)
Jason Brown (story)
Richard LeMay (story)

Genre: Drama

Tagline: Things change

Plot: Handsome David Rudd stars as Drake, a sexy and charismatic stranger who infiltrates a group of good-looking, successful, thirty-something gay men in New York City. The flirtatious Drake spices up the lives of this tight knit circle of friends, but soon creates unexpected drama. Drake has a bitter past filled with hurt and betrayal. He thinks that all gay men are cheaters and resents anyone who seems happy and committed. He proceeds to manipulate, seduce and tear apart these friends to prove that no one deserves happiness. Will these friends survive Drake's cunning schemes or prove that love and friendship can prevail against all odds?

A smart and sexy story about the complexity of gay relationships, this touching, funny ensemble film explores non-monogamy, commitment, friendship, getting older and more.

WHIRLWIND hails from director Richard Le May (200 American) and writer Jason Brown (Tender Places). The film's cast also includes talented stage actors Brad Anderson (A Chorus Line), Desmond Dutcher, Mark Ford (Rent), Alexis Suarez and Bryan West (Hairspray).

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Cast (in alphabetical order)
Alexis Suarez ... Bobby
Bryan West ... Sean
Brad Anderson ... Desmond
Michael Paternostro ... Louis
David A. Rudd ... Drake (as David Rudd)
Desmond Dutcher ... JD
Mark Ford ... Mick
Clifton Oliver ... Cute Server
Robbie Cain ... Adam
Stephen Smith ... Wayne
Karmine Alers ... Fiona
Nick Atkins ... Hot Club Guy
Gail Herendeen ... Renee
Mick Hilgers ... Craig
Jim Horvath ... Owen
Patrick Jones ... Guy On Street
Constance Reardon ... Receptionist
Valentine Ryder ... Robert
Steven Scarpetti ... Grabby Guy
Laura Taylor ... Lauren


Bobby & Sean


Desmond & Louis


Drake & JD


Mick & Cute Server


Adam & Wayne

Comments

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

I saw this movie without much hope to find something worthy, since I read only negative reviews around. And instead it's a nice comedy, with a tinge of drama, but not too much, with nice characters, and without much angst. It's not obviously a big money movie, it's low budget, and there are some points that could be better developed to make this a very good movie (like Mick's story with the cute server, or Drake's unresolved past), but nevertheless it's not so bad as you could imagine reading the reviews. Sean and Bobby are really cute, they are real and sweet, and playboy Desmond who falls for plain-john Louis is one of the best part of the movie.

[kassa-rvws.livejournal.com]

Ooo good review. I think I'll try this one. Thanks!

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

Ah, more than a review was a fast comment on it. I still am trying to not get involved in review also movie ;-) But I like to find the pics! Elisa

[snowmore.livejournal.com]

This movie looks good, Elisa. I have added it to my list to rent. Thank you for posting about.

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

It's for sure low budget, but not as bas as others I saw, so I was wondering why it received so bad reviews. Hope to not be the only one to find it good. Elisa