Review of Whole New Thing

Whole New Thing is just the kind of movie missing from popular cinema these days. It's unabashedly breaches touchy subjects that make most audiences squirm in their seats with a grace and artistry that pulls you in from the opening shot. Then again, if you're a homophobe or even a conservative, to generalize, then Whole New Thing might be a little TOO new for you. But then , so are most indie movies. With a beautifully written script wrought with humor that doesn't shy away from...well anything, and fantastic acting from an amazing cast, the best part of this movie is Aaron Webber as Emerson Thorsen, the main character. He fits this character without a single flaw, and it's very hard not to fall in love with him. Daniel McIvor also delivers a wonderful performance as Don Grant, Emmerson's English teacher at his first public school, after being home schooled all his life by his parents in the wilderness of good ol' Nova Scotia. As Emmerson learns that he is gay, and develops a crush on Don, who is still hanging in the closet, he has to deal with his other students' preconceived notions towards the gay population, namely in being bullied. Eventually, it becomes Don who has to come to terms with Emmersons crush, and his own homosexuality. Whole New Thing is just that; an entirely new thing, unlike any film out there today, and it does a miraculous job of it too. The sad thing is its indie status. Most people won't ever see this, or even hear of it. My fingers are crossed for a DVD release. If it's possible, go see it NOW.