4 Moons

There is a lot more to this film that being about 'gays'. Actually, it has a universal shred that is woven throughout the movie. Other elements are at play here. Many of them evident in even the 'straight' world.Take Fito/Adolfo & Leo - these were evidently close childhood pals and neighbors till Leo moved away with his family for better economic opportunities. As it happens all too often (and sadly!) in this highly mobile world ---- they lost contact - only to find themselves at the same University and as fate would have it - Leo spotted Fito at a Junk Food Machine. In this case, destiny and fate meant for these 2 to come together. It was inevitable. Close childhood friends that somehow lost track and yet did not forget the other and the childhood bond grew with them into young adulthood. I think they're love is a lot more than sex. Both are attractive and one would think very popular but its clear to see that both are very lonely in their own way. One suffers a tremendous loss in a beloved parent and is fraught with melancholia. The other one pretends to like women -- he kisses a few at the pool room but notice how often his hand is placed upon Fito's shoulder. Something is brewing right there and there is a pervading sense that this reunion will become a lot more than either of them had ever bargained. Leo's scene of contrition at the end of the film is highly moving and poignantly portrayed. The sadness in the eyes speak volumes and is genuinely sorry for having hurt his friend ---- his request for forgiveness shows he has humility and finally confronts his own demons thereby becoming the real person he is -- heart of gold, loads of compassion, generosity, etc. On the surface, he is seen as genial with a great big smile and a sparkling extroverted personality -- however, beneath the surface lies a man of true substance and sensitivity. The way he comforts his crying friend --- who wouldn't want a friend like that such a situation --- gay or not? The 2 kids - the cousins --- should have been supervised by their respective parents. The younger one had no real business with the older kid. Its a well known fact that older kids are quite condescending towards the 'small fry' and exercise their 'superiority' over them and this nasty kid is no exception. He never seems to have anything nice to say to the smaller kid and even criticizes his choice of video games. I see no friendship nor chemistry there. Plenty of tension between the two. I am not surprised that their situation turns for the worse -------- and ugly!!!The old man and the young 'stud' are an odd match indeed. The professor wants to rekindle a spark of his youth and seizes upon a much younger man who struts his stuff - very egotistically - at the steam room. He is not an honest guy. He pretends to be someone he clearly is not -- he needs the $$$$$ to rejoin his wife and child in the USA. This proves the depths one will go through just to be united with their families. Gilberto is desperate but adept at playing it cool -- till he attends the poetry reading @ Santa Catarina College -- then before our eyes -- the former arrogant 'stud' seemingly melts before our eyes. One can see his eyes becoming quite wet and the real basically 'good guy' finally emerges from the facade. Their final scene is poignant and bittersweet. The big kiss that Gilberto places on the professor is truly from the heart. Last we come to the troubled 10 year couple. There appears to be a major communication problem between them. The one gives far more than 50% and lowers his own self-esteem for a man whom he 'thinks he loves but is on shaky ground' while the bearded one is too critical, undemonstrative (save for that one scene at the penthouse party), and insulting. He waits 10 years to finally pick holes in his 'friend'? I strongly doubt he is Andres' friend - period. If he wanted a manly guy why did he string Andres along having mislead him countless of times and then when tiring of the relationship - starts to heap the caustic behavior on Andres as if the sensitive lad has been hit by a ton of bricks. Andres finally comes to his senses -- he has been stood up once too often while the bearded one blatantly answers the cell phone and makes it clear he is involved with someone else. Beware the fury of the patient man! Andres finally reaches his limit. He drives Hugo aka Javi Javier to the hospital but notice how he becomes stoic and utters not a single word. He just drives straight ahead into the hospital parking lot. His mind to abandon the relationship has finally been sealed to the point where he cannot speak. We can see he is summoning his strength and going against his basic kind nature but his back has been put up against the wall. Once the bearded one has been signed in to see a doctor -------- Andres' farewell is hauntingly implied. He does shed some tears -- mostly for the 10 years he wasted on this man - but he says not a word. He comforts the wounded friend and is affectionate BUT notice how he removes his hands, stands up, and quietly exits the hospital -- never to return. When the reality finally hits Hugo -- the man dissolves into a crying jag - that of a small boy. Of course, he should cry. He threw away the only true friend he had in life -- and the only one who would put up with his shenanigans. All he has left are the kitchen magnets that previously had bothered him so. What a Fool! Acting is excellent. Gustavo Egelhaaf is an instant charmer but decidedly NOT of the phony facade act variety but a man of substance with many layers to his personality and a sense of compassion second to none. The others are excellent as well. This film needs to be better known. I wonder if it played in the 'states'!

It is not often a five star film comes along, so when one does, five stars is deserved and in this case, well-deserved. This film is beautifully constructed and if it were a musical performance, it would be virtuosic! The stories are revealed in a concise, almost spare manner and yet there is such detail and texture that you instantly know and feel the context without a word of dialogue needing to be spoken. All of the stories are poignant and cleverly juxtaposed one against the other, providing an interesting spectrum of the human experience, not just gay individuals. For example, the young boy, who knows, discovers and accepts that he is gay; is juxtaposed against the college student who knows he is gay, yet has been inculcated and socialized to suppress it as if it were something of which to be ashamed. The subtle, powerful ending for these two individuals, will bring tears to your eyes. The underlying theme of the film is remarkable, such that we understand the filmmakers (writer, director, actors, et al) are saying: Homosexuality is for some, perhaps many, a life journey that involves interesting and surprising twists, turns, disappointments, etc. It is not a "lifestyle" that can be discarded as a pair of old shoes. For some, perhaps many, it is as integral to one's character, regardless of whether you perceive yourself as straight or gay and regardless of your age, place, or station in life. Gore Vidal said that everyone is bisexual and for two of the characters in this film, that seems to be the case. For example, the professor-poet, married with daughters and a loving wife and the hustler, married with a kid, both seeking, reaching-out to each other for reasons far beyond the sexual experience. It is NOT always about the sex for some, or maybe it is the sex AND something else, something practical or something mystical. Again, such storytelling as layered and textured as this, is highly artistic, but accessible. Five stars, FIVE BIG STARS, to the makers of this film.

Great addition to your library of LGBT related movies

4 Moons is a remarkable presentation of gay life told in four different, brilliantly interwoven stories of boys and men at various stages in life. One story is the examination of a curious adolescent in the dawn of discovering who he is. The second story gazes upon two young men reconciling their love for one another while in the process of coming out. The third is a review of a couple struggling to stay together after being in a relationship for 10 years. And the fourth story is a glimpse of an elderly man in the dusk of settling his affairs while remaining in the closet his entire life.The thoughtful writing and pitch perfect acting kept me engaged in 4 Moons. I found myself reconsidering all the characters, including the minor characters who most writers tend to either neglect or simplify to some cliche. Capturing everything from romantic bliss to loneliness, from discovery to disappointment, 4 Moons left me breathless and wallowing in an afterglow. It is the best gay-themed movie I've ever seen! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This movie is a value judgement on how you feel about your own sexuality and personal identity. While it emphasizes the stories about LGBTQ relationships/experiences- to me is was a more realistic and broad brush on the whole value proposition and emotional aspects of this lifestyle in all sexual contexts. Think about it, this movie displays the human drive and need for love, relationship and ultimately acceptance of self awareness and social belonging. All your emotions will be heighted on this movie. I enjoyed it very much.

This is a wonderful movie, made with a lot of love, sensitivity and taste. I highly recommend it to anyone. I wish the director would have made more movies of the same kind. If he did, I am not aware of them. It is also unfortunate that if I type his name to search him on Amazon, neither him nor the movie comes out in the search results. I bought the movie both on DVD and on Blu-ray. so much I liked it.

Son 4 historias que se intercalan en tiempos, cada una corresponde a una fase de la luna, y a la vez refiere a cada etapa de la vida, en todas algún protagonista gay. Fuerte, bein hecha, actuaciones de primer nivel, sólo la pareja "adultos" no son tan buenos. Pero en general buena. Escenas fuertes! no para cualquier público!

Ninguna queja en cuanto al servicio, rapidez en la entrega y precio, lo desesperante fue que no puedo verlo porque la región es de los estados unidos e ingenuo de mi pensando que si se vendía en el reino unido al menos seria de la región europea, pero bueno, seguiremos buscandola

A most excellent film. The Four Moons,from waxing to waning, are four different stories about four different people of four different ages. But it is one story: accepting one's self and allowing one's self to lust or love: from boy to man, to lust or love a boy or a manIt really is a simple story, told beautifully simply: well acted; no fuss, though a little drama, A most excellent film.

Le doy solamente tres estrellas porque la película tiene subtítulos en inglés incrustados, no hay forma de quitarlos. Por lo demás, sin problema.