“All Kinds Of Love” is a tale of one man’s journey of new love after a divorce

There is something about being in your late 30s and early 40s that puts you in more of a reflective state of life. It can be the point where a lot of people start to examine the choices they have made, especially with the relationships they have formed. This real life thing that happens to many individuals is also a trope that has sometimes been used in romantic films. It makes for an interesting plot element.

This theme, though, has not been explored so much in queer love stories, but All Kinds Of Love is here to give us a touching mid-life romance with a gay twist. The film was initially released in 2022 but is now on digital video rental platforms.

Max is a 39-year-old man who has been married for several years. He and his husband though are now filing for divorce. Shortly after that, an unexpected new rental tenant in his early 20s named Conrad ends up moving in to the home. As sparks begin to fly between the two of them, so do some complications. Max begins to question many things about who he is and what he believes he is meant to do at this point in life.

The film is a solid romance. The standout character is Conrad. He is very sweet, but pretty damn awkward. And despite his unique personality, it is touching to see Max fall in love with him. There have not been too many characters in romantic movies like Conrad. He is a delightful addition to this story.

A lot of people who feel outcast will relate to him. It shows that despite how different you may feel, there will always be others who love you for exactly how you are. It is nice to see such pure love unfold between the two.

Another great aspect of the movie is how it shows the challenges that arise in an age-gap relationship. Max and Conrad are from different generations, so there are some issues that arise between the two. It takes some time and compassion to work through the issues. However, it was sweet to see how they could overcome it. Seeing Max have a second chance and Conrad embrace his first relationship was a beautiful thing to watch.

At times some of the acting comes off as a little bland, but that is really the only negative about All Kinds Of Love. For romance fans, this is such a cute and sweet film. It is not groundbreaking, but you can tell it was made with a lot of heart. The emotion is there and the cast and crew who made this independent film did their best to tell a poignant queer love story.

Max and Conrad will leave the romantic part of you feeling alive. 4/5 stars