Canary [DVD] [Region 2]

Saw outtakes on Youtube so decided to purchase the film. Not disappointing. The English subtitles when the characters are speaking in Africans can go by too fast, but, hey! The (full) story line is good and there is really nothing shown that would embarrass the Church Lady (much).

Interesting film. I'm no film critic just an ordinary viewer. I liked the concept and it was an unusual film. I was also pleased to see this topic being handled by a South African film maker which I imagined posed a few issues with release. Thanks to the producers and actors for its production.

Just brilliant. Having grown up a gay man in Apartheid South Africa, this brought back so many memories, lots of them sad and resentful, but the story is pur story and the story of those before us. People forget the struggle that gay men fought in SA. Kanarie tells of one such story.

As far as coming-of-age, coming-out, or Indie flicks go, I have seen better and I have seen worse. The lead character oddly reminded me of what Lady Gaga might look like if she chose to transition to male. Although set in the mid-to-late '80s, the film did not really transport me back to the era. The main message I got from this film is that it's imperative for teens and young adults to have positive role models--and to choose their idols carefully.

I've just watched it and I'm still thinking about it. The script is daring and so original. The actors are so convincing too. Trust me on this one, it's a must see movie. With the film "The Harvesters", "Kanarie" is another jewel from South Africa.