Each of the main characters is carefully developed so that we quite soon decide that we really do care about Zach, his young nephew Cody and Zach's love interest, Shaun. 'Shelter' is a beautifully edited, spectacular looking and luscious sounding film which is definitely character driven.
Surfing is simply a fact of life element in 'Shelter' - it's not used or abused as a device. It's not at all like the angst-ridden abomination of a gay surf flick 'Tan Lines'. Even in this low res screener, Shelter shines as a film with huge heart, and one that's been made with equal care by the actors and all of the film-makers. I'm previewing a disc version for the Brisbane Queer Film Festival where Shelter screens on Saturday 24th May 2008. Reviewed by jvframe 10 / 10 lyrical, sweet and poignant
