THE GIST: When Oscar is about eight-years-old he's traumatized by his mother leaving his father, who ends up raising him, and by witnessing a gay hate crime that ends up with the victim paralyzed. Now ready for college, Oscar struggles with accepting his homosexuality, which he keeps a secret from his immature and homophobic father. One day, he meets a new guy at work and he's immediately drawn to him.
Closet Monster is a somewhat tormented coming-of-age drama with some fantasy sprinkled about and a sweet romantic flair.
The very promising (and handsome) Connor Jessup does a very good job, flanked by Sofia Banzhaf, Aliocha Schneider, and Aaron Abrams.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Definitely recommended even if it's a little bit out there in some aspects. Good growing up tale.
Grade: 7
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