Review Of Stealth (Comme des voleurs)

Lionel, a gay man in a long term relationship, discovers that one of his grandparents was originally Polish.  For a reason that this film never explains, Lionel takes that bit of news as a clue to his dominant identity.  He takes on a spiritual and physical journey to discover what it means to be Polish.

I agree with most critics who complain that the actions of the protagonist are unmotivated.  While that is a narrativ flaw that is difficult to overlook, the film is really nothing more than a traditional "road" movie.  Director Baier employs all of the conventions of the genre with no real new twists but with admiring imitation.  The result is quirky entertainment...as long as you can overcome the narrative shortcomings.

This is nothing more than a "popcorn movie," enjoyable if you expect only that.

Genre: Gay themed comedy/drama

Director: Lionel Baier

Language: English Sub-Titles

Availability: DVD

99Gay-Men.us Rating: ***

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