Product Description David's turning 50 and having a Mid-life Crisis! Along with relationship issues and career problems, he must come to terms with aging, and that his life hasn't gone how he expected it to. He struggles to answer questions about his life, if he's made the right choices, where did he go wrong. What will he do with the rest of his life? Fate takes a turn when he unexpectedly meets a 15-year younger man who shows him that age does not matter, and that maybe his future happiness is right in front of him. Best Day Ever is based on writer/director Jeff London and writer/producer James Steven Handshoe's true life events. How Jeff still being single at age 49, and the anxiety of turning 50, brought him to a place of realization about his choices along the way. If he had made one minor change along his life's road, he would have never met the love of his life. Review All elements combined, Best Day Ever tells a lovely story with a raw vulnerability imbuing the film with compassion and empathy, as well as a clever sort of charm that comes with characters becoming identifiable, real people accepting the struggle of life on life's terms. --Sean ChandlerI truly enjoyed watching 'Best day Ever'! A Movie, that touches on so many real emotions that human beings face in relationships either with oneself or others on a daily basis. This movie & the actors manage to deliver so much in a dramatic, romantic and comedic way, a story that keeps you in suspense and at the edge of your seat till the end wondering what do they mean about the best day ever? Furthermore, presents a story that triggers in us the desire to wonder what is our Best day Ever? Relationships are relationships whether heterosexual, bisexual, Homosexual or even the relationship we have with family and friends and that includes the relationship we have with ourselves! Worthwhile exploring since Learning Never Ends! --Dr. Estella SneiderI truly enjoyed watching 'Best day Ever'! A Movie, that touches on so many real emotions that human beings face in relationships either with oneself or others on a daily basis. This movie & the actors manage to deliver so much in a dramatic, romantic and comedic way, a story that keeps you in suspense and at the edge of your seat till the end wondering what do they mean about the best day ever? Furthermore, presents a story that triggers in us the desire to wonder what is our Best day Ever? Relationships are relationships whether heterosexual, bisexual, Homosexual or even the relationship we have with family and friends and that includes the relationship we have with ourselves! Worthwhile exploring since Learning Never Ends! --Dr. Estella Sneider P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); About the Actor Mel England: Mel has starred on Screen and Stage, Off Broadway, internationally and across the USA, most recently in the title role in Ron and Laura Take Back America co-starring Golden Globe Best Actress Nominee Irene Bedard and Jim J. Bullock. He recently signed to co-star with Academy Award Best Actress Nominee and Golden Globe Winner Sally Kirkland in the upcoming feature Love Anonymous. In 2014 Mel was nominated Best Actor for his starring role in 'Ron and Laura Take Back America' by the New York City International Film Festival. The film won Best Comedy!- Peter Stickles: Peter has worked as a professional actor for over 15 years and has had the opportunity to star in over 20 feature films. He is known mostly for his starring role in the 2006 film Shortbus - directed by John Cameron Mitchell (of Hedwig and the Angry Inch fame). Shortbus had its international premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Peter has also found a name for himself in the horror/sci-fi genre, having starred in many horror and thriller films and have appeared at dozens of conventions. Recently he wrapped a new production of Dracula (in which he starred). Staying with the vampire theme, he was the lead in the three seasons of the vampire TV show - The Lair - He played the lead role of the vampire leader, Damian. Last year he starred in the Christmas film All I Want for Christmas, Showgirls 2, The Trouble with Barry, Ssshhh..., I Want to Get Married, Watch Out and recently wrapped Utero . About the Director Jeff London has directed 8 features. His stories center around small-town life, with characters in every-day situations. While most gay-themed stories revolve around city life, Jeff London's stories are solely based in small towns with heartfelt characters. See more
A**R
Finally! Someone gets it right.
Fifteen minutes into director Jeff London's Best Day Ever, I knew this was the gay movie I have been waiting a long time to see . It has indie budget stamped all over it, and a lot of people are going to say it is boring. It is--but only if you think real life is boring. The actors are ordinary looking and they have ordinary lives, but one of them has just turned 50. A lot of millennials reading this will wonder what's the big deal? Unless you have been there you just can't understand what a powerful event this is.At this time in life everyone is forced to ask a lot of questions. Is this all there is? Progress in career, attractiveness, the possibility for real happiness, Have I made the right choices?--all these issues become enormous. It's why they call it mid-life crisis. Best Day Ever looks at all this in a forthright, real-life way, and contains a lot of good advice for whatever age you may be. A lot of it seems a little worn, but only because it is so universally true. The most interesting thing about this movie is the interaction of three generations of gay men, each with a different perspective. Every character in it is spot on great, even the muscle-bound boy friend who plays an almost apologetic, total jerk. What makes this movie look so real is that it is. The story is based on the life of co-directors and life partners Jeff London and James Steven Handshoe. This movie doesn't promise "happy-ever after," but it does show that there are second chances if you take them.Best Day Ever is the first movie I have ever seen that I feel I could just walk into and be a part of. And want to.
W**J
This Movie Gave Me Hope for Tomorrow & Made Me Lose the Regrets of Yesterday
I had heard so much hype about this movie from various websites & blogs, that I decided to buy it & see it for myself. All I can say is, the movie lived up to all the hype (which is rare these days for ANY movie). Whether you're straight, gay, bi, asexual, or indifferent, this movie will hit you where you live. I'm turning 50 soon myself, and call it a "mid-life crisis" if you must, but everything that 'David' feels in this movie, hit home with me. Thinking that you have lived more years than you have left, & wondering about the choices you've made & wondering if you made the right ones, & questioning what you will do with the rest of your life, is scary enough! But falling in love with someone who is younger than you, & that person teaching you that age is only a number, well... it left me wondering if these people had access to my personal journals. After watching this movie, it left me feeling pretty good about my future & made me lose the regrets of past decisions. Because of this movie, I'm now a big fan of Mel England, Tom Saporito, & Jeff London!
C**S
Reflective, thoughtful...getting old is a challenge for everyone!
Some, perhaps many viewers may find the pace of this film slow. I think that may have been a deliberate directorial and editing choice due to the story; and it is a subtle reminder that in this sound-bite society of ours, some stories require real conversation and characters with deep life choices to be made, thus a little time is needed to do so. Especially, individuals of certain age. Our protagonist is upfront in letting everyone know he's turning 50, and not very excited about it. For some the life crisis comes at 40. You know, the age or time at which individuals begin to consider their mortality and most importantly, their legacy. Yet for some gay persons, perhaps many, because there is sometimes no husband, wife and kids, the crisis comes later. Aging alone, is not a welcome prospect for many. In some gay communities, aging is acute because some do not achieve a certain balance between the practical and the pleasurable throughout their lives. One day you wake up and you are 50, with a career you may love, but not much else. Such is the dilemma of our protagonist in this film. Fortunately, this fellow in the film has some good friends and some good looks. To say more would spoil the story. This is not an exciting film, but certainly a provocative one.
P**G
Cheap, but excellent story
If you can get beyond the low budget of this movie, you will discover an excellent movie for its kind.David is turning 50, and he's not as happy as he thought he would be at that age. His film making career isn,t doing well, and his boyfriend Greg is full of himself. So much so that, whenever he speaks (even about David), he brings it back to his person. Fortunately, David will meet his best friend's cousin, a very shy guy in his mid 30s.The story in this movie is very relatable if you are/have been in a relationship. Greg, the archetype of the narrow-minded gay whose life is centered on the gym, is nicely interepreted. David, who's having an existential crisis, is also relatable: should one choose a career and live or choose "your path" despite the uncertainties? And Shane, the shy guy, goes to show that physical appearance isn't everything when it comes to love.The only down side to this movie is how cheaply it was made (or at least, looks like). The transition between scenes looks like it was done in the 80s, and conversations between large groups of people (like Shane's first supper) are too dry.If that part had been made better, this would be a five-star movie for its kind. It shows very real situations that many gays can relate to. And it's good to see a love story that doesn't rely too heavily on sex.
C**S
This movie made my day even better.
I judge drama/romantic movies by how well they connect me to either my own emotions and experiences or those of others. This did both. Turning 50 was very challenging for me, and I can appreciate the truth of the movie's plot. The unfolding relationships moved me as well. The theme of age being a number reflects both the changing attitudes in our society and the general health of us older folks. We can start over again, or just add a new chapter, at any age. Personally, I liked the plot and found the actors believable. And I was especially touched by the bonus feature interview with Ace Lundon. So, Jeff, I'm taking you at your word and posting a good review that I hope makes your day. You deserve it for having made my day even better.
M**D
A True Story is Seldom So Satisfying
This story of a man turning fifty and discovering a soul mate in the process is brought to the screen with the usual Jeff London style and humanity. His real life boyfriend and c0-writer (James Steven Handshoe) brings to the script real insights and warmth.
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