Love, Simon
Love, Simon

Love, Simon

2018Movie110 minEnglish

Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay, and he doesn't know the identity of the anonymous classmate that he's fallen for online.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users90%
Director: Greg BerlantiGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Simon Spier, a closeted gay teenager, keeps his sexual orientation a secret from his friends and family. He unexpectedly falls for an anonymous classmate online and begins a complicated journey of self-discovery and acceptance. As he navigates the challenges of coming out, he must also find a way to reveal his true identity to the boy he loves and the people closest to him.

Critical Reception

Love, Simon was widely praised by critics and audiences for its heartfelt storytelling, authentic portrayal of teenage life, and its significance as a mainstream LGBTQ+ romantic comedy. The film was commended for its positive representation and its ability to resonate with a broad audience, making it a commercial and critical success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its warm and sincere portrayal of a coming-of-age story.
  • Applauded for its diverse representation and a refreshing take on teen romance.
  • Noted for its humor and emotional depth, making it an accessible and enjoyable film.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Love, Simon, appreciating its positive message, endearing characters, and relatable themes of love and acceptance. Many viewers found the film to be heartwarming, funny, and an important representation of LGBTQ+ experiences for younger audiences.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Won a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film – Wide Release.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' by Becky Albertalli, which was inspired in part by Albertalli's own experiences and observations as a supportive parent of a LGBTQ+ child.

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Gimly

Gimly

Some very powerful moments. Some very relatable moments. But it's also nice to see a queer drama which (despite a character's homosexuality being the core of the narrative) isn't wholly fucking depressing. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it....
tmdb15214618

tmdb15214618

Love, Simon is a safe, non-threatening, formulaic, consumable pastiche created to make straight audiences feel progressive for watching a "gay" movie.