Representation for LGBT people is still at a low point. This movie helps prove the need for visibility of LGBT people in on screen stories. It helps show LGBT youth they aren't alone because they can now see themselves in a positive light in the media.
This is particularly important in today's socio-political climate! I will be very proud to own this movie forever. 10/10 from me! Since this movie was very faithful to the book it was based on, I will give you my book review as the review of the plot: I think this is a really well written book with a good story. It is written by a child psychologist, who is writing it in a way that is relatable to teenage audiences. It is still a really entertaining, heartfelt, heart-grabbing page turner.
I think the characters are realistic and never go too over the top. They are real teens that react the way real teens would to situations. Such as alcohol at parties. Not all teens are dumb and think it's cool to get drunk.
Also, the way people react to someone else dating a person they like is realistically illustrated. I think the author really, accurately gets in the head of what it's like to be a teen struggling to come out as gay, and his whole experience surrounding being a gay teen. The way it feels to them when other people make insensitive jokes/remarks unknowingly in front of them. The way it feels when other people know and hold it over them. The way it feels when the anxiety won't let them be open, even to their closest friends even when they know the reaction will be positive. It was really fun to follow along with the emails Simon and 'Blue' exchange.trying to guess at 'Blue's' identity along with Simon. What a wonderful movie!
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