Alive and Kicking

R

1996

1 hr. 35 min.

Comedy

Drama

List

86%

7 Reviews

Tomatometer

59%

1,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

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.

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Una película sobre el miedo y lo que implica en la vida

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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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

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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

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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

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I watched this British film on the OUT Channel and it was outstanding!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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An UK film made in the era under the shadow of AIDS epidemic. Apart from Jason Flemyng's occasionally over the top acting, it was still a positive & optimistic flick in the same genre.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Nancy Meckler

Director

Jason Flemyng

Tonio

Antony Sher

Jack

Dorothy Tutin

Luna

Anthony Higgins

Ramon

Bill Nighy

Tristan

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Russell Smith

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Rated: 4.5/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Octavio Roca

San Francisco Chronicle

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B-

Jul 25, 1997

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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

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Jun 26, 2005

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

A touching love story

Jul 12, 2003

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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
Screenwriter: Martin Sherman
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Box Office (Gross USA): $294.5K
Sound Mix: Surround