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This is a lovely gay themed road trip movie. Cinematography is beautiful, it has some really stunning frames. Script is very good and has beautiful interesting conversations. Performances are real and very good. The chemistry between the leads is beautiful and emotional without any forced efforts. But all in all the film lacks some depth, there should've been more to it.

Two guys - Victoras and Mathias - make a rather troubled but entertaining trip together.

Victoras is the loner introvert and Mathias is the uninhibited extrovert! Of course both are very pleasant on the eye. The inevitable emotional bond develops between them even after a few bumpy disagreements.

This flick is a nice fantasy for the late 20's early 30's crowd.

This film is good, but frankly does not quite merit some of the rave reviews it has had here. The two lead actors ( to me ) did not give off that spark of passion that the film deserved. The Greek, handsome in looks sets off to find his mother and on the way he picks up a German, who likes stealing things like sandwiches and bags of crisps, and this adds a slight fear that he might be up to no good. I quite liked the suspense about this, but after tepidly ( we have hints of desire, but no more ) having sex with the Greek, the German appears to have taken off with the the Greek's car. Pale recalls of Hitchcock and Wim Wenders pervades this film, and I did like the picturesque scenery which was all to the good considering a lot of us cannot travel at the moment. The Greek wants to meet his mother ( a touch of Elektra/ Orestes meeting Clytemnestra here ) and I rather hoped for a slightly more interesting ending. No spoilers, although many here have given them. It is a good film and well made, but given the interesting title I am not sure it had enough passion in it. I repeat that word because the minimal contact between the two leads was not quite strong enough for me to believe in it. We should either have eroticism, or a clear build up that these two are really getting deeply involved, and that frankly is the responsibility of the director or the actors, or both. Yes, there is a semi-naked swim together, and a night of delicate touching and the object of that was clearly to convince there was a dance of desire. This reticence and the too rushed ending, and a dreadful Eurovision-type song sung over the end titles disappointed. I enjoyed the film for the journey, but I was hungry for more convincing fervour. I liked very much the Greek's mother, an actor who promised hidden fires that were neither explored or lit. Overall a film worth seeing, but a little too coy for my taste.

This story is a plain but beautiful tale of feelings developing. It doesn't have stereotypical dramas, but an ordinary and believable story.

The cinematography, and the two leading actors are visually pleasing, but the movie lacks a compelling story, and the development of their relationship is a little bit odd.

A simple story for self-redemption. Beautiful boys, beautiful scenery and pleasant music. The only drawback is the running time is too short. Wanna want to see how far Mathias and Victor can go.

Not many new movies score an 8+ star rating, but after viewing "The Man with the Answers", I can concur that this is a terrific gay themed road trip movie. The two main actors, Vasilis Magouliotis and Anton Weil have great on screen chemistry and are perfectly cast in their roles. Both characters have depth and feel very true to life.

The movie takes us through a tour of European country roads, while the characters slowly reveal themselves. It is a perfectly edited film and moves along at just the right pace. I feel like this is one of those movies I will want to watch over and over again, especially when I feel melancholia coming on. I really loved this movie and it's great to see a gay themed movie that doesn't end in tragedy, but instead leaves you feeling satisfied. Well done to the writer and director Stelios Kammitsis - I'm looking forward to what you will make next!!!

A great little road trip film, good script and good casting. Beautiful locations and it's funny too. This deserves a sequel or two or three or... Where are the streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, Apple or others, this is one type of film they should be supporting.

It's in four languages (Greek, Italian, German and English), most of it is in English, but subtitles weren't that great. Gay films need to get rid of their obsession with "Coming Out" and "AIDS" stories and replace them with great films like this one. It shows the age of those making those types of films., stop making films celebrating victimhood and start making films celebrating life.

Kudos to the writers and producers of this film and the actors, I hope we see more of Mathias and Victoras.

A good looking tiny film that is well directed and acted, but it is very slight. One of things I did like about this movie is that while it is eventually a budding gay love story, none of that is a part of this film for a long time. It's sort of refreshing to watch a film about gay people that is not the focal point in the story as it is in so many gay oriented films. Also, while there is some unhappiness here due to a relative dying, the film's catalyst, this is not about gay men suffering due to being gay, ill or dying, common threads in films about gay people. The two leads, Vasilis Magouliotis & Anton Weil, do well as two strangers on a road trip who don't really get along all that well for the longest time, but eventually things change, though I found one to be as annoying as his ride partner also does. I've been watching a lot of gay oriented films lately due to some free streaming. Most have been very weak and monotonous and this is nothing terribly special, but I did like it a bit when all is said and done.

I try to watch a movie with an open mind and not read too many reviews first. I wanted to like this film but for me the characters were under developed, the storyline one sided and just left me feeling unfulfilled.

Watch it, by all means, but don't set your expectations too high.

Thank you so much to the director for treating the viewer with intelligence and respect. Why do we always need words when silences and images say so much? This film is brilliant in every way. Nowadays, directors tend to create long and deeply detailed stories. In this case, it all seems so simple and 1 hour and 20 minutes gives us all the right answers. What I loved the most is that every country has its own symbolism. Greek, the departure. Italy, discovering and affection. Germany, the hard truth, moving forward.

After work, every day I watch it again. Does this have a meaning? I'll leave you think about the answer. Yes or no?

I'm eating this 5 stars only because the actors are okay to look at and the film had potential. Unfortunately we're left with knowing very little about Mathias and I'm not sure which of the character has the answers. I'm also left confused and wanting to know what's the attraction between the two main characters. The story is simply flat. Sorry, wanted to really enjoy this film.

This could have been a much better road trip narrative if only it displayed better continuity and more skill in probing the depth of the two main characters and their respective backgrounds. As it is, greater attention is given geography and atmosphere than providing the viewer with a believable plot or development of a complete human relationship before trailing off into more roads and tunnels.

I still enjoyed most of it. Although there was scant use of close-ups and many voiced expressions in all four languages frequently got lost in the action, the transformation of a confused and disillusioned Victoras from drudge into mature acceptance of the good things in his life saved the film from being just another mediocrity.

Also, the world forgets all too often that a small slice of the German-speaking Tyrol became nearly extinct between two world wars, and this film shows it in all its renascent glory. Of course, it's not Munich as portrayed in the final scenes, but we can believe the beautiful Tyrol is where the story is appropriately winding up.

Delicate, light and divergent from the heavy and complex dramas that circulate the vast majority of gay narratives. The script, cinematography and editing, lead the construction of a love story close to everyday life.

Without major twists, we follow a healing process that begins with strangeness and ends with the birth of a passion. The pain, doubts and intensity of emotions are clear in the eyes of the protagonists, despite the fact that at times there are strangeness in the tone of the performance. The film is genuine, as well as being the perfect choice for those who want to watch 'love' in the purest and simplest form.

All too often, 'gay interest' movies seem to be more depressing than uplifting, so I welcomed this hopeful, sincere and realistic piece of art. The pace is slow and the action mostly calm, and that's not a detriment. The story is just so darn sweet, you can't help but be moved by it...and nowadays more than ever, we could all use this kind of film -- that takes our stress away and puts a smile on our faces. The two appealing leads, Vasilis Magouliotis and Anton Weil, give thoroughly impressive performances, and their characters are very affable. The locales are beautiful, and the soundtrack is enjoyable. I don't often think about seeing the same film more than once, but I can state for certain that I would willingly watch this one again. My thanks to all those involved in the making of this little gem.

This is really quite an enjoyable two-hander that sees "Victoras" (Vasilis Magouliotis) travelling on a ferry from Greece en route to Germany. In the café on board, he spots "Mathias" (Anton Weil) stealing a sandwich. Later the two meet on deck, and again once the ferry has docked when the latter man offers to help his non-German speaking friend navigate his way out of the port and onwards to his destination. Sceptical, "Victoras" accepts and what now ensues is a gently engaging road trip as the two get to know and trust each other. To help pass the time, "Mathias" suggests they play a game of twenty questions. The object of the game is to find out as much as he can about his travelling companion - not least, why he is going to Bavaria! That game serves to illustrate to the audience a little about both men in quite a novel and entertaining fashion. There is a distinct chemistry between the two lads here, the chatty and inquisitive passenger and the initially reticent driver - but that adds to the charm of the drama as gradually we sense that there are sparks looming, they are just taking their time! The actual purpose of the journey serves as a useful conduit for their backstories, but essentially this is just a tale of two strangers who meet and discover, well, that perhaps they quite like each other.

Like some of the other reviews have stated this movie is a simple nonchalant movie about two men on a journey together. These men are together just because and they end up sharing an intimate moment just because, it not complicated. The two of them together is treated naturally without question or complication. The two of them together just is and that's what makes it nice to watch.

There s nothing extraordinary about the script or acting. Nonetheless, it wont bore you either. Two opposite characters coming together to complement the storyline to move on at a relaxed pace. More importantly, in the process a few thought provoking questions are being asked. And the final twist!

"The Man with the Answers" isn't saying anything new, nor is it treading fresh ground; in fact, it fits squarely within the 'traveling and falling in love' genre, a-la "Before Sunset, but, to its credit, the film is covering this familiar territory in an entertaining and enjoyable fashion. Sadly, despite its watch-ability, Stelios Kammitis fails to generate the magic of his contemporaries: Woody Allen in "Vicky Christina Barcelona" or a Luca Guadinigho in "Call Me By Your Name". This general attitude can essentially be applied to every aspect of the film, save the cinematography and Vasilis Magouliotis's performance in a subtly powerful turn as Victoras (the only true standouts in the film). Side note, this is a very subdued film, from the directing, the screenplay, the acting, and even the romance, due to the effects of these choices, I don't believe the emotional impact is as great as intended. Everything else is good but not great and, by extension, ultimately forgettable.

Victor is estranged from his mother, maybe because she remarried and moved to Germany, leaving him to look after his grandmother in Greece (Greek Cyprus?). Coincidentally, grandma dies and Victor is laid off. After pawning his diving medals to pay for the funeral, he dusts off his mother's old Audi and sets up to drive north.

On the ferry, he meets up with the German Mathis, who talks him into bringing along as a guide. On a road trip with various adventures, Victor is secretive, while Mathis is inquisitive, but still manages to figure out Victor's thoughts.

The leads are attractive, and regularly taken off their clothes or shirts, suggesting that the director is aiming at a gay audience. However, I found the characters irritating, especially know-it-all Mathis. With the conflict about Mathis's petty thefts, I have trouble believing that they managed to stay together.