This noble attempt at depicting the everyday difficulties faced by members of Guatemala's gay community seeks to tell a touching and often-frustrating story. However, the picture's episodic nature (especially in the second half) tends to meander so much that it loses a great deal of its cohesiveness. It's almost as if the film tries to check off items on a list of incidents to portray, with only a very loose thread stringing them together. The movie's beautiful cinematography, atmospheric score and fine performances by relative newcomers are all admirable, as is the picture's willingness to depict gay male sexuality realistically. But these noteworthy attributes aren't quite enough to save a film that fundamentally has trouble finding its way, a valiant effort that ultimately comes up short.

Excellent film that captures life in Guatemala so authentically. The cinematography is beautiful. The dialogue is excellent, and and the acting is natural and organic. I especially loved the conversation Jose has with his grandmother. Well done on everyone's part.

The most bad movie I ever seen on my life . I feel like the stole my money i wish can got my money back

Long Too long. Dark and dreary. Hard to see anything. Ended abruptly. No dialogue and no real story. Two hours wasted.

a plot was developed that never left a conclusive ending and several stories of characters without end

This movie shows you life for a gay in a third world country. Also it shows you that sometimes you only have one chance in life to go for it or forever regret it.

We didnt like the way it ended.

Very well acted and engrossing story. Ending was so palpable. The level of sadness in the character jumped off the screen right into my heart. It was sharing in the pain of a close friend.

The movie takes gay liberation to the developing world where religious and political intolerance combined with poverty make sexual expression so difficult.

A poignant portrait of a gay man's life in Guatemala but very little action.

JOSE is not your typical gay movie. Shot in documentary style, it feels real, crude and sad at times. Being gay isnt the only problem he is facing in conservative Guatemala. Considering that the characters are all non professional actors, makes Li Chengs work even more praiseworthy.

An electrifying experience: the soundscape and texture of this movie transports you to Guatemala with an immediacy and authenticity I rarely see in a movie.

Beautifully shot, a necessary movie for a xenophobic and increasingly violent world. Made with honesty and compassion for those that feel love even in harsh conditions