Described as something like a John Hughes film that couldn't be made in the 80's, I watched a screener recently of the delightful "The Curiosity of Chance," which I loved, and think will be one of the hits of Outfest 2007 which opens July 12. Set in the 1980s, it follows the first year at a new school of an already 'out' and eccentric teenager (Tad Hilgenbrink) who is the kind of personality every closeted gay kid wishes he had the guts to be in high school.
He puts up with a homophobic bully and with his wit, manages to make the bully look foolish in the end. He ends up with an eclectic circle of friends that include an outcast guy (Pieter Van Nieuwenhuyze) and girl (Aldevina da Silva), a straight jock (Brett Chuckerman) who is surprisingly gay friendly and the school drag queen (Danny Calander).

I got caught up in the wonderful spirit of the film which is cast with good actors - especially Hilgenbrinck who does a wonderful job as the title character. This movie is his second film. He made his debut in the popular DVD release "American Pie Presents: Band Camp" in which he played the younger brother of Stifler, the character originated by Sean William Scott in the "American Pie" trilogy.
Chuckerman, best known so far for his role in "Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds," is even better in this film - very appealing.
"Chance" will screen on Friday, July 20 at the Ford Ampitheatre...starts at 8:30 p.m. It will be a fun date night movie or just good to see with friends, or on your own. I recommend it highly and give major kudos to writer-director Russell P. Marleau for what he has accomplished. Loved it!