shelley-belsky-979-565238 Over the past several decades there have been a few films about transsexualism. From Terrance Stamp's surprisingly effective turn as Bernadette in "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" to Peter Outerbridge's amazing Judy Squires in a little know, but lovely production called "Better Then Chocolate". Both are, to be sure fine films, BUT Bernadette, while little secret is made of her trans-sexuality is more often "read" as a drag queen, like the men she travels with. Judy is certain a transsexual female, yet her situation it little more then a subplot in the greater scheme of the film. It is only Steven MacKintosh as Karl/Kim Foyle do we have a fully realized picture of what it can feel like to be a transsexual woman. Up to, and including explanations of the changes we (hi, transwoman here)go through, and some of the problems we face. No, we are not perfect. Few of us have the money to achieve that, yet, we are far from freaks. Rupert Graves as Paul Prentice is wonderful. Almost a prince charming (despite rough edges). While nervous, his character is open-minded enough to learn and accept. As with many British Rom/Coms there are aspects of life in all situations. Things happen. Good and bad. That is the true nature of life's journey. Anyway, yeah, really good film.

Andy (film-critic) Love, in Different for Girls, broke all boundaries. It went past the idea of straight or gay and went directly into the idea that two people can fall in love no matter what consequences or hurdles life may have awaiting for them. It went beyond the sexual parameters set forth in most films and instead lied them out on the table for the world to see. The was a very real love story. In fact, I would say it was one of the more true stories that I have seen on the screen for a very long time. You could see the chemistry, you could see the insecurity, you could see the beginnings of a beautiful relationship and it was perfect. You know the unsure feelings that you have when you first begin a relationship, the hesitancy, the butterflies, the stepping stones . well, they were all demonstrated in this film. I cannot speak enough of how real and true this film was. It confirmed my belief that you do not need to have the clichéd, pronounced roles of male and female to have a beautiful love story, all you need are two people and a heart that needs to be found.The acting was decent. There could have been a bit more passion between the two, but I am not complaining. I completely understood what they wanted, where they wanted to go, and what they needed to do to achieve it. One of the most powerful scenes of this film was when Kim undresses and they make love. For the first time in cinema history, it was love and not sex. They did it to better their relationship, to say to each other that they were comfortable with their decisions. They wanted to say "I love you" in the best way possible. While no words were spoken, you were able to glance into their minds and hearts, and it takes very good acting to allow this to happen. They even demonstrate this even further when Prentice lays for a while after talking about what just happened and he ponders over what to do now he had no job or money and nowhere to live. Together they work on a solution. There is no "me" in this relationship. This is when Prentice decides to finally make his true feelings known in a very bold, yet beautiful fashion. You will have to see the film to experience the true emotion.Overall, I was very impressed with this film. I loved the boundaries that it broke, again .. the truth that it spoke, and the realistic story that it presented. For those that will look at this review and get quinsy in their stomachs, I ask you think . what is so different between this story and most of the recycled Hollywood garbage that we watch on a weekly basis? My answer is nothing. If I have to watch a man and a woman kiss for twenty minutes on screen, I sure as anything want to see other parts of our culture as well. This was a beautiful film that will be used as a stepping stone for other films of this nature. While I cannot say that it was perfect, it was a start. I cannot wait to see where this film will take us in the future. I suggest this film to anyone that is looking to see a fresh story on a very old tale. Beautiful and amazing!! Grade: *** out of *****

LeathermanCraig OK... this is a very good movie, overall.... Typical of English Indies, it has a great story and a very good premise... I won't rehash the plot and storyline points too much, as they've been covered in the other posts and the plot summary.Kim (former Carl) plays his/her role very convincingly - having a good balance between living 'out' in the world and being very 'in' to herself.... Kim lives her 'new' life as a woman very quietly and nearly invisible. Paul Prentice, runs into Kim quite by accident - running his motorbike into the side of a cab that Kim is riding in. After nearly 15 years since they had last seen each other in an all boy boarding school.The differences in their lives is brought forward in the story - with Paul having held numerous jobs in his life, hopping from one self created emergency into another.... From job to job, relationship to relationship... Never seeming to grow up.... Kim, however, has made large advances since boy's school - including having gone through some serious internal changes - coming from thinking he's gay into full realization that he's a she in a he body.... As Kim, he spends many years in the 'pre-op' phase, learning what it takes to be a woman. Once he goes under the knife (which she somewhat explains the procedure at the end of the movie), and comes out as 'post-op' Kim.The storyline plays well, without pandering to horribly gay or transgendered stereotypes, and shows most of the characters as being well rounded individuals. Kim goes through another growing phase in her personal life, gaining new confidence - enough so to go on the record at Paul's trial, as being a m2f trans...If I have only 1 complaint about the entire movie, it's that Steven Mackintosh does not make a convincing Kim - he's a bit too manly - with a more masculine build... It may have been more convincing to actually have a transgendered person playing the role.... or possibly a more feminine appearing actor. Rupert Graves as Paul is great! He's got just enough of a 'cover boy' model look to provide some steam and sex appeal, but also has just enough dorkiness about him to come across as the goofy roustabout that has never grown up....Overall - 9 outta 10...

blackriverfalls The first ever romance movie that I've seen where one of the lead characters is transgendered. Excellent acting in the portrayals of both Kim and Prentice, good script and a fine soundtrack of 1980's music. Nice to see a TG character who isn't a prostitute or shown as two dimensional. My only criticism on it's handling of TG matters is it's occasional tendency to lecture to the audience, though this is a common and very contemporary error and does not compromise the film as a whole.