The romantic feelings come out of a soul and heart connection. "[54][55], Although Berlanti indicated that, after witnessing the film's success, he would not necessarily be opposed to directing a sequel film based on the book's spin-off sequel, Leah on the Offbeat, stating "God willing that the movie is successful enough that people actually ask for something like that. While picking up his friends and boyfriend for school, Simon suggests that they forgo their usual morning routine and instead go "on a little adventure". After being rejected by his friends, Simon receives a final email from Blue, who is upset that their emails have been leaked. His manipulations lead to enormous confusion, hurt feelings, emotional chaos, with Simon rationalizing it all to himself as doing what he has to do to protect Blue's identity. Simon lies to Nick, telling him that Abby has a boyfriend in college. With that posting having an email address where one can respond, Simon begins an anonymous correspondence with Blue opening up about his own struggles. The website's critical consensus reads, "Love, Simon hits its coming-of-age beats more deftly than many entries in this well-traveled genre – and represents an overdue, if not entirely successful, milestone of inclusion. "[38] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 72 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". The film starts with Simon Spier (Nick Robinson) as he tells us about himself. Taglines Simon Spier, a high school senior, leads and has led what he considers a perfectly normal perfect life. [76], "Alfie's Song (Not So Typical Love Song)", I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me), "That's a beautiful wrap on #simonvthehomosapiensagenda such a pleasure working with people I looooooove and respect", "Here Are All the Easter Eggs We Found in the Love, Simon Movie! [40] Pete Hammond of Deadline Hollywood gave the film 4/5 stars, stating that audiences "are guaranteed to fall in love with this sweet, funny coming-of-age film". There's the nerdy Vice Principal, the bacchanalian high school party, supportive yet somewhat clueless parents, witty voiceover from the protagonist, public declarations of love in front of the whole school, all held together by a stream of catchy pop tunes. Such films underline the perils of living in a homophobic world, of being "out" in an atmosphere not just unwelcoming but deadly. [7] Filming officially ended on April 23, 2017, two days earlier than scheduled, an effort that Berlanti made to offset the cost of paying royalties for the most expensive songs on the film's soundtrack. He has a close group of friends in Leah, Nick and Abby, the former two who he's known almost all his life, and the latter who just transferred to their school, Creekwood High, this year, but who they feel like they've known just as long. He's a good student and participates in the Drama Club. The stakes could not be higher. Simon begins to suspect that his classmate Bram is Blue. As Simon tries to figure out who Blue is, he starts to see his classmates in a new light. One of the beautiful aspects of "Love, Simon" is that the intimacy blossoming between the two characters is based on how much they come to care about each other, how much they support one another's journey. Are you?" Parents Guide, Gay romance movies with happily ever after endings. Historically, "coming out" stories in the movies have involved their own kinds of cliches: torment, tragedy, parental/societal rage, fear of disease, and sometimes even death. [22], Following the film's release, several celebrities – including Jennifer Garner, Kristen Bell, Neil Patrick Harris, Joey Graceffa, Matt Bomer, Robbie Rogers, Benj Pasek, Tyler Oakley, Martin Gero, Andrew Rannells, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson – bought out theaters and offered free screenings of the film because they believed it conveyed an important message. Based on Becky Albertalli's YA novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, "Love, Simon" is a radically inclusive act. [36] In Mexico, the film debuted third at the box office, earning $982,391. He discovers that he is not alone in another classmate calling himself "Blue" (a pseudonym) posting online his own struggles in being gay and in the closet. The two kids start a correspondence, hesitant at first and then increasing in intensity. An upset Simon tells a pestering Martin to either "go big or go home" when courting Abby. In … It centers on Simon Spier, a closeted gay high school boy who is forced to balance his friends, his family, and the blackmailer threatening to out him to the entire school, while simultaneously attempting to discover the identity of t… Screenwriters Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker (whose shared credits include "This Is Us" and "About a Boy") have a great ear for the undulating rhythms of comedy and pathos. Critics praised the film for its "big heart, diverse and talented cast, and revolutionary normalcy", describing it as "tender, sweet, and affecting" and a "hugely charming crowd-pleaser" that is "funny, warm-hearted and life-affirming", with reviews comparing it to the romantic comedy-drama films of John Hughes. Simon has a love connection with a boy, Blue, by email, but the only problem is that Simon has no idea who he's talking to. Simon loves oreos and has a passion for Elliott Smith. After his mother reaches out and comforts him, Simon apologizes to Leah. If Martin reveals the correspondence to the school, as he threatens to do, then Blue will be scared away for good. When Simon runs out of tickets, Martin, making amends for his behavior, buys him one more ride. But "Love, Simon"'s use of these cliches represents a huge first, because it is the story of a young closeted gay kid's difficult and often humorous march towards coming out. Leah confesses to Simon that she was in love with him, not Nick, and is upset he came out to Abby first. When that secret is threatened, Simon must face everyone and come to terms with his identity. He lives in a nice house, has two supportive parents (Jennifer Garner and Josh Duhamel) and a young sister obsessed with "Top Chef" (Talitha Eliana Bateman). Love, Simon ist ein US-amerikanisches Dramedy des Regisseurs Greg Berlanti aus dem Jahr 2018. Sixteen-years-old and still in the closet, Simon bonds with an anonymous classmate in the same situation as him through emails. Simon must discover who that boy is--who Blue is. But there is a "but" in his life, the big secret that he's been keeping now for a few years: he's gay and in the closet to everyone. ", "Does 'Pacific Rim: Uprising' Break Even At The Global B.O.? Love, Simon ist ein Highschool Komödie von Greg Berlanti mit Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner und Josh Duhamel. As Simon (Nick Robinson) tells us in his opening voiceover, he lives a normal life "just like you." He’s sympathetic, hilarious, and emotional, and Nick plays him perfectly. "[69] When asked about a sequel, Katherine Langford said "I mean, it's always a discussion of who would make it, but if the script was good and the filmmaker had a great vision, then I would be totally down. This is how sensitive smart teenagers talk. [2] In its second weekend the film dropped 33% to $7.8 million, finishing 7th,[32] and in its third weekend made $4.8 million, finishing ninth. But "Love, Simon" is a mainstream film for teenagers. [71] The series will not be an adaptation of Leah on the Offbeat but rather a new story set at the same high school and will follow closeted basketball player Victor and his already out-of-the-closet hipster crush, Benji. They ride the Ferris wheel together and kiss as their friends cheer them on. "Love, Simon" is filled with humor—in its characters, dialogue, and situations—but it doesn't sacrifice emotional depth. Love, Simon premiered at the Mardi Gras Film Festival on February 27, 2018, and was released in the United States on March 16, 2018, by 20th Century Fox. People were talking back to the screen or gasping in sympathy or howling with laughter. Things get weird when fellow Drama Club member Martin (Logan Miller) enters the scene. There was a feeling of cathartic release in the theatre, unique in my experience, especially with teenage rom-com fare. The identity of "Blue" is the cliffhanger of "Love, Simon," and Berlanti has a lot of fun keeping us in suspense.

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