There are many deep topics in the same-sex theme that can be discussed, but the positioning of "Love, Simon" is very clear, that is, to shoot the same-sex theme as an ordinary youth romance film.
The most touching moment in the film was when the male protagonist went to Martin's house to help him choose clothes. Martin said naturally: Don't make me look like Abby, let Abby like me now. It is repeatedly mentioned in the film that the most fundamental reason for the male protagonist’s fear of coming out of the closet is not self-doubt or outdated concepts, but the hope that the existing beautiful living environment can be maintained, that he will not be scrutinized by people wearing colored glasses, and that “I am still I", but at the same time he also uses a secular vision to ask others, which is the source of the male protagonist's contradiction. The film revolves around this topic, and no longer discusses whether homosexuality is just or moral.
Simon's sexuality is reduced to a secret, a secret that touches all the teenagers' minds. In the first time I waited for the email, I secretly took out my mobile phone in class and took a look at it. It was exaggerated as Simon rushing out of the classroom to hide and suddenly open the mobile phone. It may only be considered ordinary in any youth film. But the same-sex theme is filled with rare youth. And in the scene of Rainbow Song and Dance, the male protagonist was obviously a little out of shape and perfunctory, and finally said "not so basic". After coming out of the closet, he bought a lot of clothes to try on, and in the end he still wore his own hoodie... This film Trying to show the audience that same-sex love has the same side as any other love: the hero is an ordinary boy. When he likes someone, he is as nervous, expecting, and rational as in ordinary love. Like love, choose a bland and sincere way that suits you, rather than rainbow flags or specific aesthetics.
Because, although the movie gives the male protagonist such a politically correct and tolerant social relationship, the audience knows in their hearts what kind of storms coming out of the closet will bring to a person. Therefore, after Abby revealed his secret in the waffle shop, the male protagonist was finally able to share his secret with her, almost a subconscious exchange. When the male protagonist was forced to come out of the closet, the humming BGM shrouded him from the beginning of the male protagonist, and lasted on and off for more than ten minutes. Finally, he found the outlet of his emotions in the sincere conversation of his parents. This shock is enough compared to other youth films. powerful.
Personal evaluation 8.0, one of the rare and pleasant viewing experience in same-sex movies, and it is also a qualified commercial movie in youth movies. If part of the function of film and television works is to convey the idea of the creator, then this film and "Penguin Highway" 》 is my favorite that packs heavy and complex content into an easy-to-accept way to convey it to the audience. It can be recommended to anyone who is not homophobic. I also look forward to more and more similar minority groups/small groups in the future. Cultural works. However, for those who are really in the game, it is indeed too idealized. Not to mention the attitude of parents, the impact of homosexuality among friends must be far greater than that of lying.
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