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06/13/2018 Was impressed by the compelling dramatic storyline. I so wanted Ryan and Ning to finish together. Really sad this didn't happen. The picture is beautiful though! See more 08/26/2017 It's no secret that there is a lack of Asian-American representation in LGBT-related films, so watching Front Cover felt like a breath of fresh air. The story is predictable, and many of the film's comedic beats fall flat, but watching Ryan and Ning's relationship grow is heartwarming and insightful. I like that the film makes an effort to comment on the desexualization of Asian-American men in our media, as well as the microaggressions Asian-American men face in the queer dating scene. The film finds its voice when it is focusing on the relationship between these two men, following them around the city as they talk about family, fashion, sexuality, culture, and more. It stumbles in its story, which feels cliche and awkward at points, but altogether, it succeeds because of the strength of its script and the themes that it dares to explore. Hopefully we'll see more films exploring queer, Asian-American folks in the future. See more Gina W @RT47387387 03/21/2017 There isn't much subtlety or surprise in Yeung's screenplay, but his direction is graceful enough to make this a pleasant if unmemorable bittersweet love story. See more 11/08/2016 The characters were believable, and the plot was plausible. And the spaces in between were filled by sweet moments and realistic outcomes. See more 10/26/2016 Whatever nuance can be found in Front Cover, the story of an openly gay fashion stylist and a seemingly homophobic Chinese movie star, belongs chiefly to the performances of Jake Choi and James Chen. See more 10/26/2016 I kinda loved Ray Yeung's ?Cut Sleeve Boys? back in 2007. This one, after 8 years, is rather corny & disappointing however. See more Read all reviews

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