Russel is a very common type. He is simple and introverted and very "traditional". He cannot be honest with himself. He often wears a hat to cover up. He hears others discussing his awkwardness and can't say anything. The props embody another hidden identity of Russel.
I can understand Russel's feeling very well, that is, he has a set of his own "moral standards" based on the secular, although I know that I need to break it, but let me practice it openly, I am very resistant and feel ashamed. In particular, Russel felt that Glen's public swearing at the window was incredible, and he was very uncomfortable with what Glen had recorded himself, but he kept writing a diary himself. This kind of thing that I personally agree with and do, which is "out of bounds" for me, but it is very difficult to open it up. Thanks to Glen's intervention, the film also discusses what happiness is in an intimate relationship. Because of his ex-boyfriend's betrayal, Glen no longer believes in the happiness brought about by the so-called "stable relationship", while Russel is on the contrary. He believes that someone gets married and has children because of love. This kind of "only for each other", It was the happiness he wanted. It is precisely because of this heated discussion that they both felt that although they love each other, they have different understandings of intimacy, and they cannot be together. However, I think the final point of view conveyed by the director is also of the "traditional" faction. Glen found out the crux of Russel's inability to be honest with himself, and helped him complete the "coming of age ceremony" (to tell the truth, I was really moved) , and finally the reluctant Glen cried in Russel's arms. I felt that this was giving up the "open relationship" and compromising to the "stable relationship". From the perspective of film skills, the overall film is really small and fresh. Compared with the same type of "Like, Kiss, Run", although it is not so heavy, it is much more pleasing. The hints of the two people's mood changes are ordinary, but quite cute. For example, when Glen leaves Russel's house, Russel looks at him from the window three times. At first, he left without looking back, the second time he looked back upstairs, and the third time. The second is to stop and hesitate for a while, then look back upstairs. There is also the window. At first, Russel was very reluctant to confront the window and the downstairs. Later, in the entire dark building, only the Russel family was lit. They kissed at the window, which was still conspicuous at this time. The lights of the other occupants blend together, accept themselves, and blend into it. So in general, I still like this film very much. It is soothing, warm, with self-examination and thinking in it. It should be suitable for everyone to watch. It is still very good as a romance film.
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