Writer/director Tony Piccirillo has adapted his own stage play for film in this somewhat static, but compelling gay film. The film opens with Dan (James Marsden, hunk of X Men movies) picking up Tom, Scott Speedman from the WB series "Felicity,"at a bar. Their easy banter turns uncomfortable when Tom pulls away from the kiss. (BTW -- they never kiss, and shirts/pants stay on during the whole film.) Tom confesses that he's been with only one man before -- Dan says he's not a slut, but he's had experience. Dan tells Tom he's always safe, and that he's had anal sex only seven times in his life. These are all important conversational elements to remember as the film progresses. But Dan is flirtatious and quite comfortable in his sexuality -- there's something wrong with Tom, but we can't quite put our finger on it. When things go south, Dan tries to take off, but the door is locked and Dan isn't going anywhere soon.
While there are only two major characters, there are flashbacks which bring some life to the dingy apartment the film was shot in. Just these two pieces of eye candy playing queer characters make 24th Day worth watching, but this is a compelling thriller as well. Not a big budget, special effects or sex -- just two fine actors in a room telling us a story.
While there are only two major characters, there are flashbacks which bring some life to the dingy apartment the film was shot in. Just these two pieces of eye candy playing queer characters make 24th Day worth watching, but this is a compelling thriller as well. Not a big budget, special effects or sex -- just two fine actors in a room telling us a story.
