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Here Comes Your Man

Two men meeting from different worlds and falling in love is something we have seen before and in that sense this film doesn't pack any surprises, but interestingly this film focuses on a relationship that is starting to run its course and how two men who once loved each other very much are drifting apart. The sis what makes the film different (doesn't mean it is good enough).

HIV positive Aaron meets shy Jordan online and they decide to meet for sex. Aaron is experienced but soon its clear its first time for Jordan. They share some chemistry and exchange numbers to meet later. But in the very next scene we see that Jordan goes back to his girlfriend, hence blocking Aaron. But soon his girlfriend makes him realize that he is probably gay and that they should split. Soon after, Jordan ends up meeting Aaron totallly by chance and the two men clarify all misunderstandings with each other and start dating. The two become inseparable with some cute moments together. Jordan is completely new to everything while Aaron is looking for someone to love and this contrasting maturity levels is a reason for constant differences in their relationship. Cracks start showing up son after their first anniversary, with their life ambitions also playing a role in it. The breakup happens and two men meet for one final time before they become physically apart.

Told in an episodic format, this was originally a 5 episode Dekko series, now available as a film. IN the 90 minute timeframe, the maker has tried to cram in too much because of which a lot of things feel very rushed and you are really not sure what's going on. If you were surprised with the speed with which Jordan moves in with Aaron, equally surprising is their breakup. Yes, they have cracks developing, but they can talk about these things. Aaron clearly wants stability and so does Jordan but he also is a bit reckless and wants to experiment with stuff like threesomes. The film started off ok, nit great; but it only goes downhill with a bland middle and a boring ending. Gay dating and relationship is notes in today's time. Thankfully there is no cheating or third person involved here. Its just two people who are at different maturity levels, trying to make it work.  A novel thought but let down by a poor screenplay. Acting wise, the two actors do a decent job. Aaron is clearly better of the two. All supporting actors are nothing but annoying caricatures who just slow down the film for no reason. 

The film would have benefitted from more detailing of the characters and their motivations, thereby giving an opportunity for viewers to connect. With this as a final product, its just a very average film, despite having an interesting storyline. (5/10)

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