I Do (2012)

I Do: Directed by Glenn Gaylord. With Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Alicia Witt, Maurice Compte, David W. Ross. A gay Brit living in New York is deprived of his immigration status, and risks losing his family and life in the U.S. He marries his lesbian best friend to remain in the country and stay with his family, but things get complicated when he meets the love of his life and is forced to make an impossible choice.

“The complications inequality wreaks are deftly illustrated in this highly-polished independent film by newcomer writer David W Ross. The film also comes at a time when Prop 8 and DOMA are under the spotlight so couldnu0026#39;t be more appropriate. I was mightily impressed with the balanced story-telling, the pacing, the high production values and the excellent acting from the cast, particularly Jessica Tyler Brown who surely has a bright acting future ahead of her.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOne thing that really makes the film work is the mix of tragedy, comedy, drama and intimacy that brings through the character of the film. Nothing is straightforward in the story, and thatu0026#39;s the point with marriage inequality. It inflicts a web of complications and pushes people to break the law to be with someone they love, which can be felt emphatically. The issue doesnu0026#39;t just affect couples who wish to be together, but everyone close to them.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eFortunately the film isnu0026#39;t just a case of watching Jack Edwardsu0026#39;s world slowly ebb away, and the anxieties it brings; it also has very touching and humorous moments which donu0026#39;t descend to the farcical. Itu0026#39;s this mixture that would bring me back to watch it again. Sure youu0026#39;ll have a couple moments where your eyes may well up, but it thankfully hasnu0026#39;t been over-baked into a Lifetime-style drama. And you will laugh, or at least chuckle at the well-timed and appropriate comedy. Iu0026#39;m still highly impressed by this supposedly little indie film, which punches well above its weight. Go watch it if you get the chance.”