Luz

2020

1h 58m

Drama

Romance

LGBTQ+

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43%

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7 Reviews

99%

Popcornmeter

100+ Ratings

Two men develop romantic feelings for each other while locked up in a minimum-security prison.

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Teo Bugbee

New York Times

The first time strings resound in the film's score, they produce a plaintive, engrossing feeling. When the same theme plays for the 15th time, the romance feels monotonous.

Mar 18, 2021

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

There's enough gravitas and storytelling expanse to this well-crafted film to make its happier developments seem well-earned rather than mere viewer wish-fulfillment

Apr 10, 2021

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

It's an ambitious story told with remarkable sensitivity.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 25, 2021

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Jackie K. Cooper

jackiekcooper.com

A story about prison and its aftermath that never explores the magnitude of either.

Rated: 5/10

Mar 22, 2021

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Gary M. Kramer

Gay City News

Viewers will either be all in to see if love wins out, or they will have turned "LUZ" off long before then.

Mar 22, 2021

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Josiah Teal

Film Threat

I would recommend the film to fans of socially conscious dramas or those who love to explore vulnerability in an invulnerable world.

Rated: 7/10

Mar 16, 2021

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William A

Tender and heart warming.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/04/23

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Bryan M

The movie was good, but not great. The storytelling between the two actors were incredible despite the fact that the movie is slow. It was ok for this particular movie to be slow just to build the character development. The character development was spot on but the chemistry scenes could have been a little better. I felt bad that the chemistry scenes were shown so fast that the scenes are totally forgettable. But they could have tighten up the chemistry scenes better.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/23/22

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Andrew A

Brutally honest and authentic portrayals of love, loss, family, and freedom. Breathtaking performances by Ernesto Reyes and Jesse Tayeh. Their chemistry is electric and enviable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/25/22

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Audience Member

This is not a conventional LGBT love story. Nevertheless this films hits the mark. Great acting, unpredictable and moving. I really enjoyed it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

So good!!!! Love the build up to the end

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

Amazing movie. Takes us on a love journey. Truly beautiful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Synopsis

Two men develop romantic feelings for each other while locked up in a minimum-security prison.

Director: Jon Garcia
Producer: Jon Garcia, Eddie Passadore, Michael Repsch, Rodney Washington, Lacy Todd
Screenwriter: Jon Garcia
Production Co: Lake Productions
Genre: Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 25, 2021
Runtime: 1h 58m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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