As the interactions between the two men escalated you felt the connection and passion grow into love. The scenes with Tom and Patrick were shot with so much intention that even a small touch of a fingertip made your heart skip a beat. Quite often, the portrayal of gay sex in more more mainstream cinema can lack intimacy or connection, this was not the case with My Policeman. The focus was not so much on the act of sex, but on the intimacy between the two characters.
They were so beautifully curated, directed and thought out and as a sex educator, my favourite part was how sensitively executed the scenes were. Something that really stuck with me after seeing this film were the sex scenes. The measured pace reflects that within the story which made it all the more enjoyable for those who’ve loved the book. This was done with intention which is clear to those who have read the book. While it may feel like you want more from the film, more from the relationship between Tom and Patrick, we aren’t granted that because Tom and Patrick weren’t granted that- we’re left wanting more because they were left wanting more. The film has been criticised for its slow pace but in my opinion, it’s slow for a reason. Granted, I live in an era and country that aims for (but doesn’t always achieve) celebration over oppression, but the internalised homophobia remains, and I found myself identifying with Tom’s struggle.
The film’s theme of wasted time was heartbreaking in its honesty of a time of extreme homophobia and, as a newly “out” queer person, I found myself surprised at how I related to Tom and the internal conflict that comes with accepting your own sexuality.
My Policeman has been released on Prime Video after much anticipation to mixed reviews and here is why I loved it. My Policeman is a Thoughtful and Sensitive Story, True to the Book
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