mandeli-n O-kay... I hadn't read any reviews prior watching, so for a blank page like me THAT was a torture to watch. I don't know if its done for a reason. It could be - that's what I thought in the end, when the main idea became clear. Anyway, miraculously, "Strapped" turned up to be a highly rewarding movie, and while I still can't say I enjoyed watching it, I don't suppose one hour and a half is too high a price for what you get in the end.Thank you, Joseph Graham. That was truly a pleasure when a maze turned into a labyrinth.

sammie-hartman If you have seen one gay hustler movie you have seen them all, right? Well, not any more! For the past year I have seen the movie "Strapped" come up in my searches over and over but never had the desire to watch it after reading the synopsis. Finally I gave in and watched it and am soooo glad that I did."Strapped" is the story of a hustler(Ben Bonenfant) who somehow gets lost in the hallways trying to leave his john's apartment. The people that he encounters during his 'loss of direction' provide him with little tidbits of realization that eventually leads him to a turning point in his puzzle of life.An hour into the movie I found myself verbally cheering when the old man says, "guys like me fought on the front lines (of the gay movement) so guys like you can feel so ambivalent". The script is beyond phenomenal with actors that deliver it in a superb fashion. The lighting, direction, cinematography, editing and all the other aspects that make a great film are there as well.Ben Bonenfant, 21, is a college student in Colorado with an extensive background in theater which shows in his portrayal from the moment the movie opens right up to the life changing end.

jynx242 Saw this last night from Netflix. I'll be honest, I rented it because of male nudity (I'm not proud.) I am happy to say, that although the nudity was at a minimum really (especially for a film about a gay hustler) the film itself was just delightful. It was definitely a journey in self discovery and I enjoyed it from start to finish.One little think kind of hit me the wrong way... Everyone in the film kept talking about the lead as being "So beautiful." I'll agree that he is handsome, but the longer haired gentleman in the final scene with him would qualify as "beautiful" for me. I know, I know...beauty is subjective, but that is the only not "glowing" thought I had after the film was over.I would highly recommend this to, well, anyone.

rafiii Having never heard of this film or any of the actors, I was hesitant to sit through another "gay hustler" story. I'm thankful I did.Ditto on all the adjectives used by the other reviewers who enjoyed Strapped. This film is fresh. I knocked off 1 star because of a few technical flaws, though they don't detract from the story. This is a definite DVD purchase for my library.I don't believe they were, but I question whether or not the themes may have been too Americanized. Our esteemed reviewer from Russia doesn't share my opinion and I accept that people are looking for different things from the movie experience.