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 Love, Simon, March 2018 | Nick Robinson, Katherine Langford |
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 19th March 2018, 08:42 PM
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 I found the love, I found the love in me
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I really enjoyed this. It's the type of Teen rom-com that I really like. Nick was very good as Simon I thought. It was nice just watching his story unfold and it feeling "normal" (for lack of a better word). It didn't feel forced (for example).
I loved the telling of the story, however, it was quite cheesy when he "fell in love" with blue despite not knowing who he really was and therefore as soon as it wasn't the person he thought it was, he automatically fell in love with the other person... The ending was really cool with the reveal of "Blue" and I'm so happy it was him! Lmao. I feel like, in a very similar way to 'Wonder', that this could and should be shown in schools. I think it'd help a lot of kids. 8/10 - I'd watch it again. EDIT - Oh and the teachers were so, SO funny! |
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22nd March 2018, 09:59 AM
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I thought this was really cute, if a little cheesy. It was nicely written if a little twee, but as I've said before is aimed at a younger audience than me, but I can still appreciate it for what is. I guessed who Blue would be quite early on. It kind of brought up lots of feelings as to how it is to be in the closet when you're in high school.
The only thing I found a bit weak in the plot was Was when after the traumatic experience of being outed to the entire high school, his friends were holding such strong grudges against him because he told some of them others likes others, even when they were explained he was being blackmailed to do it. I thought that was a little unrealistic, those friends would have been a bit more sympathetic surely |
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22nd March 2018, 01:40 PM
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Just saw this at the Moonlight Cinema (outdoor cinema in Perth) - absolutely loved it. So cute, moving and relatable. Can't wait to see it again at some point.
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2nd April 2018, 09:43 PM
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Just got back from seeing this. Such a great film - I feel like everyone should see it, regardless of their sexuality. When we left the cinema, I said to my friend that I wish a film like it had been out 13 years ago when I was planning to come out. For anyone out there who is struggling with their sexuality, this is the film to see. Genuinely the only film I've been to where people were clapping and cheering at a main point towards the end. So uplifting.
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4th April 2018, 09:01 AM
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QUOTE(Nightcrawler @ Apr 2 2018, 10:43 PM)  Just got back from seeing this. Such a great film - I feel like everyone should see it, regardless of their sexuality. When we left the cinema, I said to my friend that I wish a film like it had been out 13 years ago when I was planning to come out. For anyone out there who is struggling with their sexuality, this is the film to see. Genuinely the only film I've been to where people were clapping and cheering at a main point towards the end. So uplifting. YES! This happened when I went too - it was an advanced screening at the Moonlight Cinema (outdoors) in Perth and it was so so moving when the crowd erupted at the outcome. I guess it will hold far more significance for LGBT than anyone as it is likely to otherwise be seen as 'just another romcom' but it's such a big deal because we never HAD this. I also said the exact same thing after the movie about wishing I'd had this movie growing up as it goes. "Beautiful Thing" will always remain that movie for me though! |
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9th April 2018, 12:04 PM
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I'm finally going to see this tomorrow - so excited!
Feels like it's been a long time coming!The UK Box Office weekend chart hasn't been released yet... I'm predicting a #4 or #5 start. |
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9th April 2018, 12:05 PM
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 It's a cruel summer.
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QUOTE(Jay ☆ @ Apr 9 2018, 01:04 PM) I'm finally going to see this tomorrow - so excited! Feels like it's been a long time coming!The UK Box Office weekend chart hasn't been released yet... I'm predicting a #4 or #5 start. It's at #4! ($1.6m estimate, which idk what that is in pounds 😂) |
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9th April 2018, 12:07 PM
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I found the love, I found the love in me
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I think about £1.1m?
Edit: just checked and it's £1.14m 
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9th April 2018, 12:25 PM
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Would've hoped for higher given all the hype but still decent enough - the same as most major rom coms get I guess!
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9th April 2018, 01:32 PM
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It's a cruel summer.
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Opening confirmed as £992k/£1.2m including previews
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9th April 2018, 01:49 PM
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Literally just got back from seeing this, it was excellent.
there was so much I could relate to there and I got really emotional lmao at various points. Martin is a wanker though 😂
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10th April 2018, 10:24 PM
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THE BLAZE *.*
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This was fantastic, excellent storyline and good acting from all. Very pleased with the ending!
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11th April 2018, 04:23 PM
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I saw this yesterday (with Jahq!
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11th April 2018, 06:30 PM
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 you never forget your first time...
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So I had my first trip to the cinema in about 8 years today, to see this film. I can only add to the shower of praise so far in this thread. I felt moved more by this film than pretty much anything I've watched before, because it's a rare occasion of me finding something relatable. I felt such a range of emotions too - plenty of laughter and definitely some tears too, and it takes a *lot* for a film or TV show to make me cry. It hit me in the heart, particularly in the various coming out scenes, cause I've been there and totally understand how it feels.
The cast were brilliant and Nick Robinson shone as Simon, he played it to perfection and I found him instantly likeable. The teachers were comedy GOLD and I enjoyed the supporting cast too. I loved to hate Martin - a truly awful character but pulled off very convincingly. Perhaps the plot wasn't the most groundbreaking thing ever, but I don't think it had to be. It felt brilliant watching a movie so relevant to my own life, and seeing it get all these great reviews is heart-warming. |
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12th April 2018, 06:08 PM
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I saw this today and LOVED it
I find it really hard to cry at anything but I did have a few tears in my eyes at certain points like the scenes with the Mum and Dad after he tells them, because as Joseph said it is utterly relational to anyone who has been there. I HOWLED at the Grindr is Facebook for gays though 
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12th April 2018, 07:06 PM
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 QUOTE If ur LGBT+ and u have bad parents, Jennifer Garner is ur new mom, sorry I don’t make the rules, Greg Berlanti does. relatable. |
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10th June 2018, 05:29 PM
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Brown cow, stunning!
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Finally saw this after re-reading the book again, I really loved it but the one thing that annoyed me (and this was in the book too tbf) the way they portrayed his friends after he was outed, it was kinda selfish to be annoyed at him when that had happened and that they didn't understand what had happened and why he had to try and keep Martin from spilling, they did make Leah more sympathetic than in the book imo though which was good, I really wasn't a fan in the book but she just seemed much more likeable here! I guess it was somewhat real that they reacted selfishly and I think as a coming out story it was important to show it's not gonna be totally a smooth ride. It was perfectly done to keep close to the book but had pacing to make it a great film without missing out loads or anything, brilliant! Nick Robinson was incredibly likeable as Simon which I think was the best part about the film, you really cared about him and what was happening to him and got so invested.
One of the best films I've ever seen, cried a couple times and I can't remember the last time I cried at a movie! Such a needed film and one that every teen should see I think <3 The parents and teachers were highlights for me, Josh Duhamel is an absolute daddy also x |
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11th June 2018, 07:49 AM
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I agree, Liam. That moment didn't line up with the kinds of people they were, especially under the extreme circumstances.
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11th June 2018, 12:11 PM
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Yeah I agree that did piss me off but I don't necessarily think it was unrealistic as people don't always understand how hard exactly it is for a closeted person to keep this secret. I was hoping for that "omg we cant believe he was blackmailing you and then he outed you, we're so sorry to not be there for you" moment but instead it was all "why did you tell her and not me" and "we could have been together for all this time" schtick which was super annoying and so self-absorbed of them. Ugh. But it's very relatable nonetheless.
Btw do we really need to put spoiler tags in the discussion thread for a movie that's been out for 3 months? I assume people aren't looking in here unless they've seen the movie, right? |
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12th June 2018, 11:03 PM
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So so so so so good!!!
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