It's a really good film, I watched lots lots of times, and find the info about Steve Sandvoss from the internet. I can't believe, he studed in Chinese in the High school and University. I think there are not so many people interested in Chinese. Actually I'm a native chinese speaker. I'm dreaming might be someday I could chat with him in chinese. haha! Finally I still got some opinions about the Latter Days. I think the story is too dramatic. So it's just like a smile of Mona Lisa,only could see that on the painting but you can't do that like her.

Thank God I've seen this movie. I'm 16 and it's a hell of a year for me, coming-out and everything. I can tell you that this movie totally saved me I mean, I now told some friends, even my mom and my dad. It's very hard because there are a lot of homophobic people at a school and sometimes I just feel like it's so... outdated, homophobia is such a proof of non-acceptance of the world we're living in. LATTER DAYS has made me believe that there is a place for everyone in here, and that it's okay to be who you are. Besides, I have to say how I was touched by Steve Sandvoss. I mean, yeah, he plays his character with so much talent and emotion and intensity it's awesome but... I mean the real Steve Sandvoss is so nice and not narrow- minded I mean, he says how he's pissed off by kids judging others and everything, isn't that nice. It's very comforting to see there are people like that in here. Thanks. Thank you C. Jay Cox thank you Steve.

Latter Days is an amazing movie, and it is carried primarily by Steve Sandvoss, who is a phenomenal actor. I think he can probably portray just about anybody if he chooses. He is also cute as a button and can even sing. Those things add to his lustre as an actor. He stated that he took the role primarily because it dealt with three of the great issues of human existence, faith, death and love. He also states that he is opposed to prejudice against gay people, and wants to try to stop it. The kid should get a medal of some sort, but unfortunately you don't get them for being a great person. He deserves an Oscar, but since he's playing a gay character, he'll be screwed out of it, just like River Phoenix was in "My Own Private Idaho". I think that anybody who isn't a bigot could enjoy this movie. It's a great love story. The religious sideshow doesn't really make it less believable, but it doesn't add spice to the mix. Excellent movie.

Latter Days is a marvelous movie. I am not surprised that the man didn't like it though. Most straight people are turned off by flamboyant gay people, mostly because of their backgrounds and what their religions have taught them. This film does pose a dilemma for the Mormon Church though, because it addresses a fundamental flaw in their religion. One in every 7 men is gay, so that's a lot of people. That's also true among Mormons. I knew one personally, and he didn't let it bother him. However, from what I've seen among devout Mormons, that's very rare. I submit to you that we are all formed by our cultural and societal surroundings. Some of us are able to overcome such things and become more open and accepting of others' lifestyles. Some are not. Mr. Vice probably is one of that sort. That's too bad for him, especially if he is a Christian, since the message Jesus brought was love, not hate. The movie is formulaic, yes, but so what. It works, and it works well. Even gay Mormons are saying so (although not in public, I imagine, unless they are ready to be excommunicated themselves). Steve Sandvoss performed a miracle on the screen right there in front of us, and Mr. Vice missed it. What a shame. Anybody who doesn't see this movie because of a slanted and misinformed review is missing out on a piece of pure magic. What a shame.

A well-intentioned but horribly trite drama about acceptance and fulfillment that plays like an after-school special with naughty words and sex thrown in.

Interesting that the only person NOT to give the film 4 stars and a glowing review is the person who hides behind an anonymous email address!

I found Latter Days to be one of the best and most endearing films i've ever seen and for this reason alone i find Jeff Vice's review at best objectionable and at worst down right offensive!. This film has an incredible story line and the lead actors are wholy believable. The actresses Jacqueline Bisset and Mary Kay Place are amazing and help fill the storyline out to its best potential. SO much so that the scene with Aaron and his mother confronting what has occured back in Los Angeles is award winning!. I think Mr Vice may have either attended a different film or have a hidden agenda!! and where is Deseret anyway? oh my... in Mormon country.. FUNNY THAT!

So let's see. Jeff doesn't like a film that supports your lifestyle so you immediately accuse him of writing a review out of spite rather than his expert opinion. His review seemed to be unbiased as always, he just thought it was trash for many different reasons. If you think his review is really off base then go to rottentomatoes.com. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/LatterDays-1130040/ You'll find the majority of film critics from all over agree with him and think latter days is a rotten tomato.

I am sorry that Jeff Vise spoke so poorly of this very emotional film. I wonder if this man even saw the movie? I thought the movie was done very well in protraying the emotional trama associated with choices. Religion has a powerful effects on our lives and when there is little acceptance or support for its members, love can not exsist there. My God loves me unconditionally and accepts me and supports me in every decision I make towards a better understanding of myself and others. I would hope that Jeff takes a hard look at his prejudices. NO WAY did I ever feel that I was submerged in a antimormom crusade.

This is a beautifully crafted film written and directed by a gay man for a gay audience. It was produced by a gay production company and has been released by a gay distribution company. CJ Cox's Latter Days is a gay film from beginning to end. On that level it succeeds beautifully in telling a story that rings all too true for those of us who were once gay Mormon missionaries. In the context of what this film is about and who it was made for, I find myself wondering why Latter Days is being reviewed by the Deseret News when this is clearly a film that most Mormons will never see for a multitude of reasons - not the least of which is because it's lack of a rating is equivalent to an R or NC-17 rating. Since when does the Deseret News cover independant gay films that virtually none of the people within its 60,000 circulation radius have any intention of ever seeing? (Much less any desire to see.) And why is the Deseret News reviewing a movie that most Mormons would deem pornographic in nature? Joe Vice's scathing and altogether uncharacteristic review of Latter Days feels less like a journalistic endeavor than it does some sort of payback for Cox's having made a movie that Mormon's perceive to be unflattering to them. Ultimately I believe, Joe Vice is preaching to the choir as none of those people who would be interested in seeing this film would be the least bit interested in what Joe has to say about it. It appears that his review has been written for Mormons in an attempt to reassure them that Latter Days has no merit. Well, Latter Days does have merit. For a lot of us it's a gem of a movie that has deeply touched us and reassured us that there's a beautifully redemptive serenity and happiness to be found in folllowing our hearts and in living authentic lives. For many of us, Latter Days is quite literally the opposite of everything Joe Vice said about it.

why anyone would call this movie bland is beyond me. i saw this movie several times because i found it to be a genuine piece of skillful cinema. the actors are great in their roles (especially Steve Sandvoss) and quite convincing. the story of coming out and facing consequences and romance is not new but it's beautifully portrayed here in Latter Days. many people saw this movie and were moved to tears by certain scenes which were so real and so close to home that i cannot understand why critics would say vile things about the movie or the actors. i do respect other peoples opinions, but i don't always agree with them as in this case. so to me this movie is well worth 4 stars (i would have given more if they were available). greetings, Harry Adelheidt

Some people just don't get it. They search hi and low for whatever they might find "morally" objectionable and then attack with guns blazing and swords slashing. Is Latter Days a perfect film? No. It isn't, nor does it claim to be. Is it a great film? Many would say so, including myself. There are many things to point out. Is the story cliched? Yes...ANY romantic comedy is going to follow a particular formula. Did ANYONE think Tom Hanks wasn't going to get Meg Ryan in Sleepless in Seattle? Or Billy Crystal not get Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally? Latter Days is a typical romantic comedy that tries to break a few barriers and it succeeds triumphantly! The two leads, Wes Ramsey and Steve Sandvoss are completely believable and share a connection that should be obvious to even the most blinded-by-hate viewer. If you are looking for an attack against the Latter Day Saints, you'll no doubt find it because that is exactly what you want. You won't bother to see this film for it's positive aspects of the Mormon faith. Steve Sandvoss is earnest, thoughtful and fearless in his role as a questioning Missionary. Is Elder Aaron Davis gay? Well, yeah. BUT...he is also honest. Love is a virtue to be honored. Sex is the by-product of that love, not vice-versa. He is studious and, from my perspective, trying to honestly reconcile his feelings with his beliefs. Is that a reason to condemmn someone? The Latter Day Saints are harsh in their convictions and judgments. Is this fiction? Not from what I've seen and heard from "victims" of censure. However, as portrayed by Mary Kay Place, the mother of a gay son in the church is NOT so blind that she can't love her son, misguided as she believes him to be. Her love is born of desperation and fear of what may happen to him and their family. It is a fear that comes to pass. Gay culture is also looked at harshly. The gym-bunny subculture is exposed in the shallowness of Wes Ramsey's character Christian. It should be noted, however, that it is ELDER DAVIS whose firm beliefs are responsible for the change in Christian's behavior. Those strong, moral beliefs as taught to Elder Davis by his family and church do more than just show a young man how foolish his sexual practices are, but that they are, finally, unfulfilling. It is only in giving to others, trusting and loving, that we as human beings are enlightened. Is this what the Mormon church espouses? From what I've heard and seen, it is. THAT is why this film works so well. It ISN'T about Mormon-bashing. It isn't about gay bashing. It is about what life truly is like, with the help of a few miracles along the way. Latter Days is unabashedly romantic. The actors, from Steve Sandvoss to Jacqueline Bisset to Rebekah Jordan are fearless, honest and most of all, compassionate to not only their characters, but the PLIGHTS of their characters. Of course, I don't need Meg Ryan in this film to know that it will turn out okay and that the two people who love each other the most will end up with each other and happily so. I'm okay with that. In fact, THAT is one cliche I don't mind seeing over and over again.

This film is a quaint, charming, and touching story that speaks not only to gay people, but many others who have dealt with inner struggles of self-acceptance.