Who knows how, why, when, or where we will fall in love. I like to think of true love as the last great mystery. I’m all for those famous quotes like, “Love conquers all!” and “Love will find you when you least expect it.” I’m a hopeless romantic to a fault, and The Gymnast played right into my some times painful hopeless romantic tendencies.

Talented Jane Hawkins (Dreya Weber, Lovely & Amazing) was an impressive gymnast at the top of her game until a devastating injury ended her career. Years later, a chance meeting sets Jane on a new path – performing a cirque style aerial act with a mysterious dancer named Serena (Addie Yungmee). As the stunning pair prepares for a Las Vegas show, the pull between them becomes increasingly unavoidable…

This film was delightfully short on lesbian film cliches’. It had a very good storyline in regards to following your dreams and not letting go of who you are on the inside for anyone. No one dies or gets breast cancer. There is no off the wall side plot involving a boy and his gerbil. The acting could have been a bit better, but I think I’ve come to a point with these reviews that I have to reevaluate my standards in that area.

So would I watch it again? Yes

Would I invite friends? Yes

Will I attempt any of those insane gymnast type moves with a tiny piece of fabric between me and a thin black mat on the hard floor? NEVER!

3 Out of 4 Stars

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