Were the World Mine

"Now with a deft and musical note, rejoice
To give your deepest love-desire strong voice."
~ Shakespeare

Right on! Were the World Mine strikes a note that will resonate with your senses on every level, and it is no wonder that this film has been the recipient of a boat load of awards, far too numerous to mention here. Based on the short film, "Fairies" and William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, this 2008 feature weaves a spell sewn of music, plot, and classical lyrics, not to mention an incredible cast.

Timothy, played by angel of the screen Tanner Cohen, attends an all boys school where the senior class students are required to participate in the school play. Surrounded by jocks, he finds himself falling in love with star rugby player, Jonathan, played by Nathaniel David Becker. Ms. Tebbit, the English teacher has adapted Shakespeare's play as a musical, and casts Timothy and Jonathan as Puck and Lysander respectively. While rehearsing his lines, Timothy discovers the secret of Cupid's love juice, and with a magical flower begins casting a spell that turns the whole town of Kingston upside down. However, the course of true love does not run smooth. Timothy's mischief calls the attention of Ms. Tebbit(Wendy Robbie), who sees all and forces reluctant Timothy to make amends. Though restored, no one will ever be the same, including Jonathan, who realizes his true love for Timothy.

The music in this film is brilliant, and the dancing, shirtless, teenage rugby players aren't bad either. All of the elements in Were the World Mine make for a perfect mix of entertainment that is worthy to coin the term "heteroflexible", which means "I'm straight, but shit happens." WATCH THIS MOVIE! You will walk away singing " I pray thee, gentle mortal, sing again."

Happy Endings,
Matthew