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just a reviewer wrote on 04/17/2008:

((1)). Usually, in these "shorts collections," we romantics out here find the well to be pretty much dry---if you know what I mean (I've tossed any number of such past DVDs). In this collection, however, we are given at least a couple of films with "romantic merit" (one stunningly so.......but notice I didn't say 'happily' so).

((2.)) In "The Best Men" we are given a memorable tale when introduced to a Best Man whose feelings of longing and impending loss are so palpable, so raw, they slam into us. Then we meet the Groom and begin to learn the reason for those feelings. It becomes obvious that what we have here are friends from childhood---no, it's more than that; in their own way they've evolved into partners of a sort. As layers quickly open, we become aware of a "closeness" which, at some point in the past, most likely even included bodies shared. We then see other examples of the extreme ease that exists between the two.......one of which includes a gifting, which we watch, of an admired ring (very much appearing to be a wedding-type band......noticeably winding up on a left hand ring finger). We, then, really begin to wonder just what has and is happening here. At this work's conclusion, though, we have to bring ourselves to accept that, for whatever reasons, one of our leads has chosen to embark upon a course that is, not just expected, but demanded by society. We've come to realize that, in the sweet memories this groom is stirring up and in the physical gestures he is freely bestowing, he has become the cruelest sort of life drop-out All said and done, though, it's a beautifully presented story: truly powerfully acted by Michael Ellison and directed by Tony Wei

((3)). "Float" gives us another well done and competantly acted tale in a romantic mood, this time leaving us with hope that things can turn out well........that love can prevail. "Cowboy Forever" also leaves romantics among us with a pleasant aftertaste. However, because of the somewhat differing sensibilities involved with the foreign background making up this story---and our being given lessons in a way of life somewhat new to us---it takes us a bit longer to reach our happy ending.

((4)). "Katydid" is this collection's final story, which some may consider comical, though it makes this romance seeking viewer wonder why money and time were ever squandered in filming this annoying production---one containing two most unpleasant leads.

****

Bob in Mpls wrote on 04/12/2008:

I tend to skip over the first two stories, and go to the last two: "Float" and "Cowboy Forever," which are both terrific! Scott Cranin is "right on" in his rave review of "Float." "Cowboy Forever" has an interesting setting, a good story, and fine acting. And as a bonus for my taste, the actor playing "Govinda" has one of the finest natural builds I've ever seen! Very nice! These last two stories are worth the whole DVD. Five stars for me.