Love, Simon
Nick Robinson (Jurassic World) has yet to come out in this coming-of-age tale adapted from Becky Albertalli's acclaimed novel.
Everyone deserves a great love story. But for seventeen-year old Simon Spier it’s a little more complicated: he’s yet to tell his family or friends he’s gay and he doesn’t actually know the identity of the anonymous classmate he’s fallen for online. Resolving both issues proves hilarious, terrifying and life-changing.
- Director:
- Greg Berlanti ('Life as We Know It', 'The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy')
- Writer:
- Elizabeth BergerIsaac Aptaker
- Cast:
- Nick RobinsonKatherine LangfordAlexandra ShippJorge LendeborgMiles HeizerKeiynan LonsdaleLogan MillerJennifer GarnerJosh DuhamelTony Hale
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Amanda Jane Robinson
flicksAs the first mainstream, studio-backed teen rom-com with a gay protagonist, Love, Simon is a film that does exactly what it sets out to do.
Must watch
Love, Simon was awesome. Loved the constant guessing game the director played, as to who this 'Blue' character was - which you get to find out at the very end of the movie. Great directing, and a much needed gay teen movie for this generation. Wish these kinds of movies were mainstream when I was closeted at school! :-( great movie and highly recommend....
I wish. Where are you Blue?
A movie that tackles 'coming out'. It was a good movie, with a mystery flowing through the film. Who is Blue? As always the characters are beautiful people. The themes are pretty real and raw at times. This one was a box of tissue job for me. I wish there was all round acceptance in reality but alas there isnt. I'd love to be a part of this gang.
Vulture
pressIt's too sanded down to ever truly snag on something like a real, specific, visceral emotion, but it's got the pop-chorus bombast that will get you to some kind of objective sense of fireworks, one way or another.
The New York Times
pressThe emotional resonance may be surprising given the movie's relentless gloss, but it's real.
The Guardian
pressIt’s a hugely charming crowd pleaser, an infectiously entertaining coming of age film that feels primed to attract and retain a loyal eager-to-rewatch audience.
Stuff
pressProof that there is still plenty of life, fun and intelligent storytelling to be had in the high school movie genre.
Rolling Stone
pressLove, Simon is a John Hughes movie for audiences who just got woke. And for all its attempts not to offend, it's a genuine groundbreaker.
Newsroom
pressThe kind of high school film and timeless romcom that's winning for the Insta-generation.
Los Angeles Times
pressThere may be little in this movie that you haven't seen before, but the perspective through which you're seeing it can make all the difference.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIt's an expertly carved chunk of cheese. But taken on its own, limited terms, Love, Simon is also a charmer - warm, often funny and gently touching, tickling rather than pummeling your tear ducts.
Flicks, Amanda Jane Robinson
flicksAs the first mainstream, studio-backed teen rom-com with a gay protagonist, Love, Simon is a film that does exactly what it sets out to do.
Vulture
pressIt's too sanded down to ever truly snag on something like a real, specific, visceral emotion, but it's got the pop-chorus bombast that will get you to some kind of objective sense of fireworks, one way or another.
The New York Times
pressThe emotional resonance may be surprising given the movie's relentless gloss, but it's real.
The Guardian
pressIt’s a hugely charming crowd pleaser, an infectiously entertaining coming of age film that feels primed to attract and retain a loyal eager-to-rewatch audience.
Stuff
pressProof that there is still plenty of life, fun and intelligent storytelling to be had in the high school movie genre.
Rolling Stone
pressLove, Simon is a John Hughes movie for audiences who just got woke. And for all its attempts not to offend, it's a genuine groundbreaker.
Newsroom
pressThe kind of high school film and timeless romcom that's winning for the Insta-generation.
Los Angeles Times
pressThere may be little in this movie that you haven't seen before, but the perspective through which you're seeing it can make all the difference.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIt's an expertly carved chunk of cheese. But taken on its own, limited terms, Love, Simon is also a charmer - warm, often funny and gently touching, tickling rather than pummeling your tear ducts.
Must watch
Love, Simon was awesome. Loved the constant guessing game the director played, as to who this 'Blue' character was - which you get to find out at the very end of the movie. Great directing, and a much needed gay teen movie for this generation. Wish these kinds of movies were mainstream when I was closeted at school! :-( great movie and highly recommend....
I wish. Where are you Blue?
A movie that tackles 'coming out'. It was a good movie, with a mystery flowing through the film. Who is Blue? As always the characters are beautiful people. The themes are pretty real and raw at times. This one was a box of tissue job for me. I wish there was all round acceptance in reality but alas there isnt. I'd love to be a part of this gang.
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