Ronny & i (2013) User Reviews (10)

Insightful portrayal of an evolving male-male intimacy

[osxboi · 8/10 · 21 February 2016]

"Ronny & i" is a deeply moving and masterfully erotic story of two twenty-something life-long male best friends coming to terms with one announcing his love for the other. Writing, acting and editing are way above average for a low-budget short. The tight script and the actors' near perfect naturalistic styles draw you into this deeply intimate and entirely feasible portrayal of how the two of them navigate this challenge to their friendship. The editing is brisk where it needs to be but scenes are also allowed to linger so the viewer can absorb what is happening both on the surface and at the deeper levels of these two rich characters.

The film was recorded entirely on a hand-held iPhone 5, but you won't notice or care because the camera, via lots of ECUs, transports the viewer into the middle of the characters' process. We see and hear exactly what these two young guys are experiencing as they absorb this newly revealed dynamic in their relationship. The story will grip you until the final scene, at which point you'll wish it wasn't over.

Do yourself a favor and watch "Ronny & I"

[johnfox-56042 · 9/10 · 13 March 2018]

Do yourself a favor and watch "Ronny & I".

I am now 95 years old, and counting. I have served as a U.S. Navy commissioned officer in four wars, declared and undeclared, and have done so as a career intelligence officer in the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) and as the captain of a U.S. Navy combat ship while in active shooting combat - the single most rewarding privileged time that I have spent in my life. I have accumulated enough academic degrees to gag a goat. And I consider myself to be of the same school of Realpolitik as - god help me - Dr. Henry Kissinger. Which is to say I am old; I am experienced in riding the ups and downs of the vicissitudes of life; I have been riddled in combat sufficiently enough to be declared entirely dead twice; and I am no longer young and foolish, or an untrammeled youthful romantic. So when those bad memories come flooding back as they do from time-to-time, I watch yet again "Ronny & I" (2013) and then I am instantly rejuvenated back to my old resilient self, the same old resilient self that has served me so well in life.

Consequently may I be permitted to recommend to you to spend those few fleeting minutes watching "Ronny & I" as I frequently do and maybe, just maybe you too will emerge feeling rejuvenated as I do, time and time again.

Parenthetically, may I also be permitted to encourage anyone who regards "Ronny & I" to be "Unrealistic garbage" to seek out whatever exquisite punishment that they so richly deserve. And then do it again.

"Ronny & I" gets my well-deserved IMDb 8.5, or rounding up, my IMDb 9.

Beautiful story

[ericalusardiangel · 8/10 · 26 February 2019]

I was surprised how relatable the story was and how quickly it was sucked into it. I am looking forward to the feature film.

One of top ten short films from 2013

[smcmillan-11-514582 · 10/10 · 27 May 2014]

This heart-felt 20 minute short - is an emotional, touching and insightful record of the relationship between two best friends - when one decides to come out and talk about his feelings - and their relationship.

The home-movie format evokes spontaneity, and feels very naturally. The actor's style produces an absorbing, powerful and evocative story of two average guys-next-door, trying to discover new ways to relate to each after the disclosure. But, to the films immense credit, this is all dealt with in the guys natural stride - and in a surprisingly thoughtful and emotionally mature way.

This makes the film deeply endearing – and deserves to be classed (in my books) as one of the top ten short films produced in 2013. Lets see how the rest of the audience votes!

One of the best short films i have ever watched

[alessiainfxo · 10/10 · 19 September 2018]

I finished watching it not knowing if this was real or acting. I was so captivated by the entire film. Absolutely love and recommend.

Showing Love Can Be Found Anywhere, At Any Time and with Anyone

[jaygeesorb · 10/10 · 28 June 2018]

This was one of the first LGBTQA short film I saw. This is how all relationships should start. The character are charismatic and likable and the story has been lived with many different results. The cherry is a happy ending.

special

[Kirpianuscus · 7 July 2017]

first, for its spontaneity. than, for the status of game of truths. two good friends. a trip. images, words, confessions. and a touching proof of feelings. nothing more. its dynamic rhythm, its beautiful way to show a story presented in too many manners, predictable but, in this case (re)freshing, is the motif for who "Ronny" is little more than a short film about a theme who could be defined as old. because, it is a declaration of life. almost a manifesto. and this is one of its great good points.

Amazing

[pieterkleinhans · 10/10 · 5 February 2019]

Probably the best short film I have ever seen, loved every minute of it, felt like I was there.

Wow!

[terryw560 · 10/10 · 8 November 2018]

I was perusing short films and was uncertain to commit to 20 minutes (do I sound like I've got a short attention span?). So pleased I did. Deeply emotional connection with the actors. So authentic. Loved it. Had to watch it again. Recommended it to friends. Just brilliant. Gay coming of age done in a Blair Witch style without the horror

Unrealistic garbage

[Horst_In_Translation · 2/10 · 13 January 2016]

It makes me a bit sad to see two such talented people like Bryan Singer and Jane Lynch producing this short film. It was written by director Guy Shalem together with Adam Berry and Guy Humphries and these two also play the main characters in here. It is a 2man-show for them. One of them comes out to the other as gay and of course, the other one is also gay and was only scared to admit it initially. It really sucks to see how these gay-themed short films (and there are many of them) reach ridiculous ratings around 8 here on IMDb with the most embarrassing and unrealistic story-lines. There are some who deal with the matter tastefully, but most of them are complete nonsense and do not make any sense at all. Yet only being about the issue of homosexuality already seems to be enough for most audiences to give this one a positive reception. So no surprise, most of the filmmakers aren't even trying anymore. Why would they if they get appreciated for little to no effort. I highly recommend not to watch these 20 minutes here. Thumbs down and a contender for worst short film of 2013 for sure. The music is pretty embarrassing as well.