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In from the Side (2022)

2022 • 2h 14m • Drama, Romance • NR
On September 22, 2026
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6/10 · May 16, 2023

Alexander Lincoln delivers a commendable performance as “Mark,” who is in a committed relationship with his often unavailable boyfriend, "Richard" (Alex Hammond). He participates in rugby for a men’s team and after an evening of drinking, he wakes up—predictably having managed to put his underwear back on—next to "Warren" (Alexander King) following a night of passion. One partner has a peculiar arrangement—always with someone different—while the other harbors hidden truths, and they initially agree to treat it as a fleeting encounter. Naturally, things don’t go according to plan. Events unfold that lead to what is likely an uncomfortable resolution for everyone involved. The film felt excessively lengthy, and in my opinion, it simply emphasized tired tropes about men who struggle with self-control. The characters' dedication to their rugby team seemed strangely important compared to any sense of faithfulness toward their apparent boyfriends, and I felt the story dragged on through nearly two and a quarter hours, becoming progressively less engaging despite its visual appeal. While it’s positive that the actors and this narrative are portraying homosexuality for an audience beyond just gay viewers, the superficiality of these characters—particularly “Gareth” (a solid performance by Carl Loughlin)—just strengthened predictable stereotypes that I found rather uninspired and somewhat disheartening.

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