One of my favourite films out there is Soft Lad. An independent film by Leon Lopez, it's a story full of important messages that everyone needs to see.
Soft Lad follows the life of 22 year-old David (Jonny Labey), an aspiring dancer who has just gotten into the dance school of his dreams. For the last two years, David has been carrying on an affair with his sister's husband, Jules (Daniel Brocklebank). Obviously this is not the ideal set up between a married man and his brother-in-law but the big problems start arising between the two men when David admits to Jules that he's fallen in love with him. Jules has an incredibly hard time dealing with this and after an argument, David has a one-night stand with Sam (Craig Stein). However, this one-night stand flourishes into something so much more, with David moving on and starting fresh with his new-found love. Meanwhile, Jules continues to struggle with his hidden sexuality and weaknesses start to show within his marriage to Jane (Suzanne Collins). Just as David appears to be happy with his life, having left his affair in the past, it all comes apart at the seams when he contracts HIV. As it transpires that he caught the disease from Jules, it all boils down to one fateful evening when the truth spills out, leaving Jane and Sam knowing everything.
Not only did Leon Lopez do a fantastic job with the narrative, the casting is also spot on. Daniel as Jules and Jonny as David, these two make for the perfect dynamic chemistry that gives Soft Lad a certain edge. Daniel's outstanding performance makes Jules the "villain" that you love to hate. Jules is portrayed in a way where you shouldn't feel sorry for him but you do because he's incredibly conflicted in his personal affairs. Jonny plays the role of David impeccably, giving you that interest in what he's going to decide, whether he's going to fall foul of Jules' charms when Jules eventually confesses his love.
Another brilliant factor to Soft Lad is the soundtrack. Since watching this film (many times!), many songs from the track list have made their way onto my favourite playlist. From the pure vocals of Angus Powell, to Leon Lopez himself. For me, a soundtrack can either make or break a film and this one definitely helps make it.
Overall, Soft Lad is pure art and whichever way you decide to look at it, is an extremely valuable addition to the film industry. Along with many others, I'm sat here waiting for Soft Lad 2.
Find Soft Lad on IMDb here.
Written by Sophie Williams
Not only did Leon Lopez do a fantastic job with the narrative, the casting is also spot on. Daniel as Jules and Jonny as David, these two make for the perfect dynamic chemistry that gives Soft Lad a certain edge. Daniel's outstanding performance makes Jules the "villain" that you love to hate. Jules is portrayed in a way where you shouldn't feel sorry for him but you do because he's incredibly conflicted in his personal affairs. Jonny plays the role of David impeccably, giving you that interest in what he's going to decide, whether he's going to fall foul of Jules' charms when Jules eventually confesses his love.
Another brilliant factor to Soft Lad is the soundtrack. Since watching this film (many times!), many songs from the track list have made their way onto my favourite playlist. From the pure vocals of Angus Powell, to Leon Lopez himself. For me, a soundtrack can either make or break a film and this one definitely helps make it.
Overall, Soft Lad is pure art and whichever way you decide to look at it, is an extremely valuable addition to the film industry. Along with many others, I'm sat here waiting for Soft Lad 2.
Find Soft Lad on IMDb here.
Written by Sophie Williams
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