Nick Plowman at Fataculture writes:
“Were The World Mine” is a rare film in that it starts off awkwardly with all its flaws fully exposed as it struggles to bring forth the ingenuity of its risk taking demeanour, as opposed to starting off with composure and fading away as the gimmicks wear thin. Once it grabs hold of the challenges it faces, all inhibition is tossed aside as it soars to heights one wouldn’t expect from a gay-themed, but universally poised, independent musical made on a budget of modest proportions. Ambition and talent go a long way and this spirited reworking of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Nights Dream” is a quietly stunning landmark for gay cinema and, come to think of it, independent cinema too.
The Hollywood Reporter agrees:
While the movie has been a huge hit at gay film festivals, it also won the audience award at the non-gay Florida Film Festival this spring, suggesting that it has crossover appeal… The lush cinematography belies the modest budget. Lots of movies take no chances and still manage to fail. This picture dares to summon the spirit of the Bard as well as the ghost of Arthur Freed and succeeds as a rousing, warm-hearted spectacle.
After making the rounds of the festival circuit all year, Were the World Mine opens November 21 in New York. Trailer after the cut.
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