...because they have it so bad in life...especially in the gay community. I'd really have to file this movie under "give me an effing break!" Yes, it's "cute" and uplifting in a way, since the writer-director who also stars as the lead (surprise! Betcha never saw THAT coming!) has a very up-beat demeanor throughout. And there are some funny performances thrown in (i.e. "Anne Ziety" from Go-Go Boy Interrupted) to keep us mildly engaged. But the whole fact that the main character's "dream" is to be a go-go dancer (note: not on Broadway, the local Ballet or any other legitimate venue, but as a go-go dancer in some gay club) just seems to be an exercise in self-indulgence and lowered expectations...as if you are only truly valued in the gay world if you can be on stage and objectified for your body. And given there are two scenes where Daniel gratuitously shows his bare butt, apparently life really is imitating art here. So, for all the twinks out there coming down from their ecstasy tabs and looking for something to do in that twilight period after the clubs close but before you have to get dressed for work, this might just be the film for you. Otherwise, you can do better.
