Yo soy Simón

Wow...this was such a mixed experience for me. I frankly hated (no joke) roughly the first third to half of "Love, Simon," but, when more depth and consequences of actions are portrayed in the second half of the film I became engaged and loved it, up to and including the ending, which is as sweet and touching a conclusion as you hope for in a rom-com. I realize this is meant to be an homage to 80's teen films, so I tried to forgive the too-pat, flat, one-dimensional stereotypical characters frenetically surrounding the more grounded Simon (and there are far too many of them for you to have time to remember or care about), but the snarky, too-cool, and "clever" dialogue really got to me, and the film lost me for that first period. But then the consequences of Simon's selfish and, well, ultimately cruel actions toward his loving friends and family kicked in, and the resulting scenes swept me up and delivered me nicely to that sweet ending. I would likely watch this again, but with the awareness that I'd be enduring the first half (the equivalent of fingernails screeching on a blackboard) because it builds to a very satisfying second-half and conclusion. Worth viewing, but not the film I'd hoped it would be when I saw the clever and fun trailers for months prior to opening.

Love, Simon is a very touching, heartwarming story about a relatable teenager with a big secret. This film is entirely relatable for anyone who has been in high school. Viewers don't need to share Simon's exact problems in order to enjoy this film. That's what makes it so special! The characters are all well-thought out and the story is very funny, interesting, and emotional. This is a film for everyone!

Finally. A Hollywood studio producing a big LGBT romantic comedy.

Based on the YA book this film is really something special.

Not preachy, but heartfelt, this film deserves the hype and love from fans it has in turn earned.

Well worth a watch.

I was afraid this would be so sticky sweet I'd end up in a sugar coma. I was pleased to be completely wrong. I identified with Simon (even though I finished high school in '84). The fear of losing your family and friends makes the secret you carry that much more of a burden. This movie helps us all find peace in ourselves and teach us to celebrate our unique traits. Put this down as a feel good classic that will endure. I'm happy I went.

This is going to drive the fundamentalists crazy. Imagine a film where the central character is a gay teen coming to grips with his sexuality and his parents don't immediately rush him into conversion therapy. Nevertheless a kid like Nick Robinson still has a lot to deal with, who doesn't at that age. Fortunately he's got good friends and resources.

While debating when and how to come out, Robinson who probably set this person's gaydar on fire gets an e-mail from someone who says he's crushing out on him. Something way back when I was a latently gay teen myself I would never have dreamed of doing. Times have changed in over 50 years.

Anyway Robinson has a dual problem of finding out his secret admirer and just how and when to come out. From my decades of observing each coming out story is unique, each family dynamic is unique. No one can advise anyone on when and where to make the decision, they have to decide for themselves.

Anyway Robinson is a really likeable young actor and if you're going to have a first same sex love you could do far far worse.

I recommend this film highly, it should be seen by audiences everywhere.