SummaryChristian (Ramsey), a hunky, 20-something, West Hollywood party boy gets more than he bargains for when he tries to seduce 19-year-old Elder Aaron Davis (Sandvoss), a sexually confused Mormon missionary who moves into his apartment complex. (TLA Releasing)
Directed By:C. Jay Cox
Written By:C. Jay Cox
Latter Days
Metascore
Mixed or Average
45
User score
Generally Favorable
6.9
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
45
33% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
43% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
24% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
70
Although the rest of the story plays out with melodramatic predictability, it's timely, not to mention refreshing, to see an affirmation of true love over hot sex, along with a reminder that the two aren't necessarily mutually exclusive.
63
A modest and obviously heartfelt endeavor.
60
Cox, a fifth-generation Mormon whose own story isn't too far from that of Elder Davis, shows how much of Aaron's strength derives directly from his faith, while even the most homophobic of Cox's characters demonstrate a capacity for both charity and, possibly, change.
50
An odd mix itself, of contemporary sexual realism and unabashed romantic fantasy. If "Days" works, it's mostly on a sheer fantasy level.
50
A glossy gay soap opera that graphically illustrates new meanings for the term "missionary position."
30
Cox's tacky melodrama is indeed sub-par, but no worse than numerous gay indies.
20
Stranding an able supporting cast in mostly disposable roles--including Jacqueline Bisset, Mary Kay Place, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Amber Benson--Cox writes himself into several corners, then plots honking contrivances to get out of them.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.9
64% Positive
18 Ratings
18 Ratings
25% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
11% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
Nov 3, 2024
7
Among the sheer quantity of feel-good romances I’ve endured watching in my life, Latter Days stood out to me. I find many stories of budding gay romance like to pander to its dark and gritty aspects. This movie, on the other hand, was oddly wholesome. The major love scene was refreshingly tasteful, and I found the dialogue to be sincere which is what kept me watching it to the end.
Nov 14, 2023
6
I rewatched LATTER DAYS this weekend and it is an interesting case, because I honestly don't think it holds up that well (in terms of the acting, pacing, story, etc.) but I also realized how important a film it is and how it may be underrecognized on this front. This was a groundbreaking work on a lot of fronts, providing onscreen representation and voice to several underrepresented segments and experiences in society. By today's standards, the romance feels Lifetime movie-esque, but at the times, it was unheard of for a movie like this to be so successful on a number of fronts, and just because a Lifetime movie is a bit sappy or predictable doesn't mean it's not enjoyable, and that's true of the romantic tropes here, for sure. I recommend this film to anyone interested in gay cinema, independent cinema, and the evolution of both over recent decades.
Production Company:
- Funny Boy Films
- Davis Entertainment Filmworks
Release Date:Jan 30, 2004
Duration:1 h 47 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Aaron prays. Christian plays... Opposites attract.
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Awards
L.A. Outfest
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
