Hate Crime (2005)

Nice guy accountant Robbie lives an idyllic life with his partner Trey in a quiet suburban neighborhood. But when a venomous neighbor moves in and starts harassing them hate sparks violence. Recipient of the Best Feature Award at the Outtakes Dallas and Sedona International film festivals Hate Crime features a brilliant cast including Seth Peterson (Providence) as Robbie Lin Shaye (Snakes On A Plane There's Something About Mary) and Golden Globe winners Susan Blakely (The Towering Inferno Rich Man Poor Man) and Bruce Davison (Longtime Companion). A provocative thriller Hate Crime delves deep into intolerance challenging audiences to question their own prejudices as they witness the heartbreaking consequences of hate and a family's painful quest for retribution.SPECIAL FEATURES:International Day Against Homophobia San Francisco PremiereJesus by 45Audio Commentary by Director Tommy StovallThe Making of Hate CrimeProject Hate CrimeProduction StillsTheatrical TrailerDeleted ScenesSystem Requirements:Running Time: 103 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: MYSTERY/SUSPENSE Rating: NR UPC: 014381343922 Manufacturer No: ID3439HCDVD Product Description

And These Are Magic Beans...

I really tried to like this movie. The premise piqued my interest and it had some known actors, so I thought what the heck. Soon to wed gay couple are menaced when a religious hate-monger (played very effectively by Chris Donella) moves next door. One of the gay guys is found dead and all fingers point to the religious zealot.

That's all I'll reveal about the plot. What transpires next is a movie that feels it has a lot to say--on a subject that needs in-depth discussion--but get mired down by unbelievable twists and turns which turns this movie MUTE. Most of the characters introduced in this movie are so transparent you can see through them like used Neutrogena.

The filmmakers may have thought they hit a bullseye with their movie, but they were way off target. I would not recommend it. May 27, 2008

Good film that touches on all emotions

By the time all is said and done, the viewer is presented with a moral dilemma with the characters you want to love and the characters you want to hate. Definitely didn't see the end coming. The video was worth it and was more than what I expected from information on its web site. January 7, 2008

Religion = Hate Crime

It's unusual to see a film that portrays the christian jihadists for what they are. Well acted, and sad, and sobering. But here we are. September 9, 2007

Glad I gave this film a chance

I had read so many negative reviews on this film I almost didn't watch. I'm so glad I gave this film a chance. The story was disturbing and heartbreaking. I don't feel the film was trying to negatively stereotype Christians, as much as show how some people will try to justify hate and intolerance. Unfortunately there are real life Christians who preach hate and prejudice (I've known a few), but fortunately they seem to be in the minority. I guess those critics on their high-horses missed a certain scene from the movie and in my opinion a very important scene. There is a montage of three scenes that show the grieving family trying to cope, a church that teaches love and forgiveness and a church that teaches fear and condemnation.

The first part of the movie is a simple story of two men who live together in a normal neighborhood living a quiet normal life. We are slowly introduced to their family and friends as the story moves along. Watching the movie for the first time, the tension subtly builds blind-siding you with the hate crime. The second part of the movie turns dark as we see lives destroyed and forever changed by this senseless act of violence. This is not an easy movie to watch and understand, but I'm glad I ignored the negative reviews and watched.

Watch this film with an open mind and an open heart.
July 22, 2007

hate can be a stronge revenge

this movie shows what can happen when a crime of hate can force you to find out the truth even if it means murder June 26, 2007

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