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DavidO-Scotland
Reviews
Love, Simon (2018)
Loved the book, enjoyed the film
As often happens when a film is based or adapted from a book the film often lacks the depth and intimacy of the book. I did enjoy the film even though the story line and indeed a major character relationship was changed for the film. A lot of the developing relationship and indeed humour between Simon and Blue via emails as depicted in the book was lost in the film which was a shame.
However as a stand alone film it works well and deals sensitively and, where appropriately, humorously with what is for some a sensitive subject. The cast were strong and the film moved along briskly. I was disappointed with the near final scene where Simon and Blue actually met as it was all a bit Disney and for me the on looking and cheering crowed spoilt what should have been an intensely private and moving moment.
Still, an enjoyable film and well worth a watch.
Call Me by Your Name (2017)
Stunning
It is not often that films adapted from books capture the true essence, emotion and spirit of the book but for me Call Me By Your Name does just that. Superbly acted by a talented cast the film was a visual an emotional delight. Sensitively directed and beautifully shot with a great sound track what was not to like. For me it was a coming of age love story for Elio and something very special for Oliver. Simply calling it a gay movie does it a disservice. It is much, much more than that. While the whole cast were strong the two leads, Armie, and Timothee just had that magic on screen. And Timothee Chalamet's performance was stunning absolutely stunning. His closing scene will become a cinema classic. Don't be put off by the gay tag this is a beautiful love story, sensitively told that surly anybody can empathise with. Don't miss it.