Out with the old, in with the new is a common refrain we hear at the start of every New Year and 2020 was no different. However, FreeForm (formerly ABC Family) has taken it a step further with the premiere of its first gay rom-com, The Thing About Harry. Hopefully this film serves as a gateway to future groundbreaking productions in
the genre.
Similar to Trick, a gay rom-com from a generation earlier. Harry revels in a
relevant, poignant and sometimes humorous storyline about relationships without
relying upon tired hackneyed stereotypes, stale punchlines and overtly forced sexual
situations, it flows naturally.
It’s somewhat of a departure for Jake Borelli from his Greys Anatomy persona and
is a mature change of pace. Niko Terko, a fresh-faced actor from New York, shines in his debut vehicle as Harry and seems destined for bigger things. The chemistry between the two leads is apparent early on. Borelli, with his down-to-earth, sometimes patented uptight neurotic portrayal as Sam, plays off Terko’s dry, free-spirited and sometimes selfishness to a tee. Terko is actually believable as a potential boyfriend for Borelli here. Nobody can tug at the heartstrings and play vulnerability like Borelli.
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Shout out to Britt Baron as Stasia. She stands out in a supporting but vital role in the film. While the story plays into the Valentine’s Day weekend theme, Harry explores the ups and downs of relationships in a way that anyone of any gender or sexuality can relate to. Director Peter Paige keeps it all on track with a steady hand while we see the protagonist and antagonist do a role reversal of sorts throughout the film. The timeline is perfectly played out to cover a lot of ground and allows the characters to develop in front of your eyes. Paige started out with a blank canvas and ended with a vivid portrait of a relationship movie with characters that you can actually embrace.
The Chicago winter serves as a terrific backdrop and metaphor for the movie. Using the road trip sequence was a well-served decision to set up the plot and foreshadow what might lie ahead. Although it won’t solve the world’s biggest problems, Harry does weave a compelling tale about people, emotions and life in general, all coming together in a positive, relatable manner. Harry takes a once taboo subject on TV and successfully showcases it in a mainstream setting and the audience is better off for it.
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