The road to hell, as they say, is filled with good intentions, and You'll Get Over It comes with the very best of intentions but, it fails miserably to do any service to gay teens facing a mostly homophobic school environment all across this country.

Hardly a week goes by that there isn't a news story about some teen somewhere in America beaten, bullied or worse in a school environment that refuses to protect LGBT youth. 

Filmmakers often take their stories from the news.  But, a good film must go beyond mere headlines and probe the root causes of homophobia in schools or provide some sound encouragement for our teenagers.

Sadly, You'll Get Over It accomplishes neither. What is particularly troublesome is it could have been great with so little extra work.

Sixteen year old Vincent (newcomer Julien Baumgartner) is a role model.  He's smart and well-liked.  And, he has a pretty girlfriend. He's also the school's star swimmer. But, he is just beginning to realize he's different.

Then he meets Benjamin, a mysterious new classmate who recognizes that Vincent is gay. They kiss, and Vincent's life falls apart. The next day, Vincent's idyllic life begins to crumble when the school is vandalized with graffiti labeling him a "fag."

This is also where the film begins to crumble into unreality. We have family, teachers and a coach all remarkably understanding and supportive.  Oh, were life only that.

What we are left with is a film about the way life ought to be not what it is. There is no mountain to climb here, only a small hill. Vincent is never challenged, and never challenges.   For students struggling daily just to get through the school day, You'll Get Over It only adds to the frustrations they already feel.

There are some positive things to say though. French director Fabrice Cazeneuve has crafted his shots beautifully and the young cast is pretty to watch.  It's a bit like receiving a toaster wrapped in a Tiffany's box.