I Am Not What You Want

2001
6.2| 0h49m| en
Details

Rick was kicked out of his home because of his homosexuality, and takes refuge in the home of his friend Mark. Living under the same roof, these youths realize they have more in common than they thought. But will it lead to heartwarming or heartbreak?

Cast

Chet Lam

Director

Producted By

AD
AD

Watch Free for 30 Days

All Prime Video Movies and TV Shows. Cancel anytime. Watch Now

Trailers & Clips

Reviews

Thehibikiew Not even bad in a good way
Orla Zuniga It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review
Anoushka Slater While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.
Alistair Olson After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.
binarysplit The plot was relatively dull. Being based on a true story, it lacked the drama, climax, suspense and mystery that one would expect from a manufactured plot. It seemed more like a video diary than a film.The directing was similarly disappointing. There were times in the film that appeared to be establishing something(such as the long scenes of just watching a character on a train/bus) but don't actually lead to anything. There were quite a few random camera effects (sound distortion, lowered frame rate) that did nothing but annoy me. Maybe there is deep symbolism, but it'd take an accompanying commentary to expose it.The acting was pretty bland. The actors seemed to suddenly switch from recital to emotion and back while speaking. Watching Rick feebly stack a mess of paper and Mark stare, looking bored, out a bus window while being talked to made me cringe. Such things were distracting and did not contribute anything to the movie.Overall: don't watch this, watch Bishonen. It is also a gay movie set in Hong Kong, but it is of much higher quality.
diaoliang The movie is harmony, no matter you are straight or gay, as long as you follow your way, follow your feeling, you would find your future. On the other side, it also reflects the conflict between the society and the majority people. But even the gay's attitude seems not be accepted by most of the people, there are still some people, like Micky(friends), Rocky's grandmother(Relatives) will accept and support Rocky to choose his own way.Plz don't forget, everyone has their own dreams, to be a musician, staying together with his lover....etc. As long as we don't give up our dream easily, there is still some day we could make it come true.
tonyinhk69 A short movie. A simple story well told. The movie gives wonderful glimpses of Hong Kong reflecting the city and its the people, their lifestyle and attitudes. Rick's return home was fantastic : the Grandmother with her supplications to the gods, the unspeaking family; the "family" meals and the omnipresent TV. These contrast with he spontaneous pleasure of being with his friends ...and with Mark. The core sexuality issue was well handled. This movie just made me feel good !