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Post by Vits on Aug 2, 2020 20:38:42 GMT
I'm on E2. Isabel catches Pilar taking selfies in her underwear. Isabel immediately takes her phone away and then they have the "Boys should like you for who you are" talk. Isabel says "Since you aren't a child anymore, I can't stop you from making mistakes" and she gives Pilar her phone back. That's a nice sentiment, but parental tests of trusts don't work in every situation. It's not that Pilar wants to go out with a bad influence or something like that; she was breaking the law and Isabel shouldn't give her the opportunity to keep doing it. Or at least not after only talking for 2 minutes. By the way, when Isabel left the room, she talked about how Pilar's body is developing. It's really weird to say that to a teen whose body has clearly finished developed. In fact, I had the impression that the actress was in her 20s, so I looked her up and... I was right. |
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Post by Vits on Aug 5, 2020 21:56:04 GMT
I'm on E5. Pilar & Isabel are arguing and Victor makes some delicious food in order to calm them down. However, I noticed that they were in the exact same spot and position when Victor saw them as when he put the plates on the table. OK, I know he wasn't boiling potatoes or anything, but pancakes aren't instantaneous either. Pilar & Isabel barely moved during their fight? Victor tells his grandpa that Benji & Derek are bandmates instead of a couple. He tells them that he doesn't want any more fights today. Hey Victor, why not start by clarifying that your grandpa might be homophobic but you aren't? Because it would be logical to assume that. Speaking of Benji & Derek: After some hesitation, they agree that they should do Victor the favor of keeping their relationship a secret... while they kiss in the hallway! And later, they're holding hands! Of course Victor's grandpa sees them! Predictably, during the climax, Victor defends them and it turns into a scene where each character delivers an important speech. However, the happy resolution feels too rushed. Especially with the grandparents. People who are that conservative aren't going to accept certain things after only a couple of minutes. |
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Post by Vits on Aug 8, 2020 14:34:27 GMT
I'm on E7. Veronica tells Mia that she's sitting alone in the living room because her dad and another guy are comparing their favorite scenes from THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. Did I miss something? SHAWSHANK is a "bro flick"? Sure, there are practically no female characters, but that doesn't automatically mean female viewers can't be interested in it. If it doesn't have a broad appeal, then why has it been the #1 movie on IMDB for years?
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Post by Vits on Aug 11, 2020 13:14:24 GMT
LOVE SIMON seemed to have all the ingredients for a bad movie. Not only was it not bad, but it was great! The approach to many scenes was sincere, not melodramatic. The misunderstandings and the lie exposures weren't a forced way to generate drama; they had depth and a purpose. Unfortunately, everything I just said does apply to this spin-off. And it might've been easier not to compare both projects if the connection wasn't so direct but, in every episode, the title character communicates with Simon for advice. Each message they write is really long. I know it's so that they can be monologues, which makes this "passing of the torch" between protagonists more meaningful (and it makes it worth paying Nick Robinson what I assume is a main cast member fee), but it doesn't make much sense in-universe. How many high school/college students write like that? Every single time? It's not terrible, though. It has funny and sweet moments from time to time. All the actors play off each other well. It feels like they really are relatives, friends and couples. After the reveal that Isabel (the mother) had an affair with Armando (the father)'s boss and that it's the reason why the family moved to another city, a mystery surrounding Armando was set up. What was the big shocking twist? He punched his boss. That's it? Granted, not everyone reacts that way, but a lot of people would. Actually, when their children learn about this, the plot doesn't change. Things would've played out the same way if they had known this detail when they were told about the affair. This wasn't worth the build up over several episodes.
In E10, Victor tells Derek "I kissed Benji, but he didn't kiss me back. And he changed jobs to get away from me, because he didn't want to ruin your relationship." If I was Derek, I would've said "Hey Benji, why did you think changing jobs was necessary? Do you like Victor back and you feel you wouldn't be able to resist him?" Sure, they break up anyway for a different reason (sort of), but still. |
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Post by Eλευθερί on Aug 28, 2020 7:46:46 GMT
Just watched ep 1.
Victor is yummy.
(Wait, am I allowed to say that?)
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Post by Vits on Aug 28, 2020 8:22:38 GMT
Just watched ep 1. Victor is yummy. (Wait, am I allowed to say that?) I would recommend using a different term if you can.
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