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Alive and Kicking

R 1996 1h 35m Comedy Drama List
86% Tomatometer 7 Reviews 66% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Torino (Jason Flemyng) is a young, self-centered dancer whose world is shattered when his lover Ramon (Anthony Higgins) passes away after a battle with AIDS. At Ramon's funeral, Torino meets Ramon's therapist, Jack (Antony Sher), a quiet, older man who sharply contrasts Torino's outspoken, flamboyant nature. The two very different men form an unlikely and intimate bond as Torino refuses to be treated for his HIV so that he can dance his best playing Ramon's part in an upcoming dance production.

Critics Reviews

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Russell Smith Austin Chronicle Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Octavio Roca San Francisco Chronicle Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Entertainment Weekly Rated: B- Jul 25, 1997 Full Review Bob Satuloff The Advocate A celebration of gay spirit and strength, the film approaches its subject with narrative sophistication, wit, energy, and clear-eyed humanism. Jun 1, 2022 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Jun 26, 2005 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice A touching love story Jul 12, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Godfrey D Its a really good movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/10/24 Full Review Bulgantamir B I liked the main idea of ​​the movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/09/24 Full Review Audience Member Una película sobre el miedo y lo que implica en la vida Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Should be Dead & barely conscious - what a load of crap, well the 40 minutes of it I watched before turning it off then DELETING IT ..... Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member A tender, funny and passionate love story of a gay dancer living positively with AIDS, while discovering the importance of love for his life and survival. Tonio (Jason Flemyng), a passionately committed young dancer, is forced to re-examine his career and life in light of his AIDS status. His meeting with Jack (Antony Sher), an older man, changes his life. Jack becomes Tonio's lover, mentor, foil and companion. Together they learn to face their future with humor and style. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member A very moving film about loss and hope. Having the will to achieve ones goals though adversity. Jason Flemyng's performance is great. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Torino (Jason Flemyng) is a young, self-centered dancer whose world is shattered when his lover Ramon (Anthony Higgins) passes away after a battle with AIDS. At Ramon's funeral, Torino meets Ramon's therapist, Jack (Antony Sher), a quiet, older man who sharply contrasts Torino's outspoken, flamboyant nature. The two very different men form an unlikely and intimate bond as Torino refuses to be treated for his HIV so that he can dance his best playing Ramon's part in an upcoming dance production.
Director
Nancy Meckler
Producer
Martin Pope
Screenwriter
Martin Sherman
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Box Office (Gross USA)
$294.5K
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround