This Gay Christmas movie is about quirky Jonathan Parker (Kevin Isola), who has always believed in Santa Claus. He met a phony Santa when he was four years old, and the experience was so profound that he has never lost his faith in Saint Nick. Now 24, he is a pot-head college drop-out working in a in Greenwich Village gay bookstore who is a loser at love. Jonathan lives with his sister Marie (Aida Turturro). He writes a letter to Santa and handsome Toby (David Burtka), winner of the local "wet underwear" contest, starts working at the bookstore. Jonathan falls head over heels in love, convinced that Toby is the dream man sent to him by Santa. However, if Toby really is a gift from Santa, why is he a party animal all over NYC, and why has he brought his boyfriend Keith (Stephen Mailer) along with him? Jonathan must convince Toby, and has to fight to get him even if he has to ruin the lives of those around him in his pursuit of a fantasy man. Jonathan's family, including his brother-in-law Stan (Bob Bogue), and Stan's mother Lillian (Mary-Louise Wilson) is combative but, as Keith says, "They kind of grow on you." Marie steals the scenes she is in and has some funny lines as she bickers with Lillian. As Christmas approaches, Jonathan realizes Santa doesn't always deliver what boys want, he delivers what they deserve.
"24 Nights" is a sweet, cute, refreshing, touching, clever, heart-warming, and intelligent film produced on a low budget. The acting is first-rate and the soundtrack features pleasant Christmas tunes in the background. Kieran Turner wrote the screen play and directed.
"24 Nights" is a sweet, cute, refreshing, touching, clever, heart-warming, and intelligent film produced on a low budget. The acting is first-rate and the soundtrack features pleasant Christmas tunes in the background. Kieran Turner wrote the screen play and directed.
