Cover (2007) exposes 'down-low' (married or not) men as the conflicted potential danger that they are, yet also portrays them with sympathy. For those previous reviews which criticized the film for being too melodramatic, they missed the point: it IS a dramatic subject and such admissions and revelations CAN be devastating to a marriage or partnership. This is, after all, a movie; the emotions are played up to drive home their intensity. Wherever love and lust mix, fireworks are bound to occur, and this happens throughout the film.
The artistic trappings and qualities (directing, acting, etc.) are open to debate, but don't let any perceived shortcomings detract you from the important message the film carries. We are treated to a rarely-seen depiction of the 'down-low' lifestyle and its consequences, and from this premise alone, the movie stands out. There are some scenes which may be too fast-paced or confusing at first, but the same can be said of the majority of movies today. Hopefully the 'back' button on the remote can be applied well in such cases and new explanations gleaned. Overall, this is a very impactful and memorable movie, compact but packed with content extravagant in illustration and gravity.
The artistic trappings and qualities (directing, acting, etc.) are open to debate, but don't let any perceived shortcomings detract you from the important message the film carries. We are treated to a rarely-seen depiction of the 'down-low' lifestyle and its consequences, and from this premise alone, the movie stands out. There are some scenes which may be too fast-paced or confusing at first, but the same can be said of the majority of movies today. Hopefully the 'back' button on the remote can be applied well in such cases and new explanations gleaned. Overall, this is a very impactful and memorable movie, compact but packed with content extravagant in illustration and gravity.