(2009, 82 min)
Country: U.S.
Director: David Lewis
Studio: TLA Releasing
SYNOPSIS:
Certainly one of the most romantic gay films ever, Redwoods tells the story of a man in a
stagnant relationship who meets and falls in love with a writer passing through his small Northern
California town.
REVIEW:
Shot in the gay Russian River resort town of Guerneville, David Lewis' new film is leagues more
polished than Rock Haven and it's got even more soul, if that's possible. Redwoods
will suck you into its warm cinematic womb and won't let go.
Everett (Brendan Bradley) and Miles (Tad Coughenour) have a comfortable, non-passionate relationship.
Together they are raising Billy, a learning disabled boy, who takes up much of the loving and
attention in their home. Miles and Billy go off to visit the grandparents and leave Everett to work
in peace. There isn't even a kiss shared between the two men before the departure. Shortly after
they leave, Chase (Matthew Montgomery) stops his car at Everett’s house and asks for directions.
There is an instant connection between the two men. Later that day Everett visits his B&B and "just
happens to bump into" his new friend. And then while antique store hunting with his Mom, the two
men run into each other again and the flirtation is official. Despite Everett's reticence and clumsiness,
Chase persists and their love blossoms quickly.
Matthew Montgomery (Socket, Back Soon and Gone, But Not Forgotten) and cast
are superb in their roles. Truly a fine actor, Matthew Montgomery’s talent seems to grow with each
of his film roles. With its original score, great scenery and mushy-beyond-belief story, Redwoods
is bound to become a gay classic.
-- Scott Cranin ( http://www.tlavideo.com )
