Seth Peterson,
Chad E. Donella,
Brian J. Smith,
Bruce Davison,
Susan Blakely
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A quiet community reveals an ugly underside in the wake of a horrible crime in this independent drama. Robbie Levinson (Seth Peterson) and Trey McCoy (Brian J. Smith) are a gay couple who've been toge... read more
DVD Release Date: November 14, 2006
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December 6, 2011The movie tries to make a point and send out a message. While the intentions might have been good, what I got to see in the form of a thriller wasn't quite so. Its predictability and preachy parts didn't bother me as much as its story so filled with loopholes. And if the director... read more
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April 27, 2012This one felt like a TV movie but it was still a good depiction of a hate crime. Decent acting and nice cinematography. Two thumbs up! A little slow IMO.
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January 6, 2009"Hate Crime" is a senseless and vicious murder of a gay man just because he's gay. The ending may satisfy some feeling of justice, but is hardly better than the original crime. There is an interesting section with back and forth scenes of "God is" stuff. The movie is well done.
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January 10, 2008This is a must see. This is not only a gay film but for all audiences and some good lessons to learn.
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May 27, 2007With a storyline that reminds me of a well made Lifetime movie, this movie was a pleasant surprise. The story was saddening and something very realistic to a lot of people. It really shows the power of hate in a small community.
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May 6, 2007I thought this was an a,azing and moviinf film which showed how close minded people can be. This is the type of movie that makes you think you have it figured out, but you really don't. I reallly liked the ending..just all in all it was a good movie.
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April 24, 2007Some graphic violence, but the movie was so good, I had to look away for those moments and then enjoy the rest of the story.
Critic Reviews
August 18, 2006
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
May 12, 2006
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The portrait of the Boyds is painted by Tommy Stovall, the film's writer and director, with such broad and venomous strokes that if the gay characters had been portrayed in the same way, the film woul... Full Review
April 27, 2006
Mario Tarradell, Dallas Morning News
... a flawed film that frequently tries to rise above standard TV dramas of the week. Full Review
March 30, 2006
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
A well-meaning but hopelessly stilted melodrama, Hate Crime sacrifices good intentions with its mediocrity of execution.
March 16, 2006
Lael Loewenstein, Variety
What is not entirely clear is what Hate Crime adds to the equation that hasn't been done before. Full Review
March 16, 2006
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
On the surface, Hate Crime may seem like a movie about violence rooted in religious bigotry, but underneath it's a poorly disguised argument for vigilantism. Full Review
March 14, 2006
Jorge Morales, Village Voice
When the plot gets lost in irrational revenge fantasies, you'll wish you had stayed home watching reruns. Full Review
September 22, 2005
Bill Muller, Arizona Republic
First-time Sedona filmmaker Tommy Stovall can't bear to part with certain scenes, even if they lengthen his film and send the story in circles. Full Review
March 1, 2007
David Noh, Film Journal International
Call it too much fuel to the fire in a misguided effort to bring home the tragedy of gay hate crimes. Full Review
February 1, 2007
Don Willmott, Filmcritic.com
deserves praise, even the political viewpoints lack any subtlety whatsoever. Full Review
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