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Post by Nora on Mar 18, 2018 13:47:23 GMT
For some reason I feel zero excitement about this movie. Even though it has great reviews everywhere and I quite like Nick Robinson (Kings of Summer, yeah!). If you saw it, pls tell me something good about it, why should I go see it? Help me get excited about it at least a little bit so going to see it doesn't feel like a chore. Thanks  |
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Post by hi224 on Mar 18, 2018 16:58:10 GMT
For some reason I feel zero excitement about this movie. Even though it has great reviews everywhere and I quite like Nick Robinson (Kings of Summer, yeah!). If you saw it, pls tell me something good about it, why should I go see it? Help me get excited about it at least a little bit so going to see it doesn't feel like a chore. Thanks It feels very dated honestly, especiallly for 2018. |
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Post by hi224 on Mar 18, 2018 17:10:00 GMT
I do like that Langford is also having other work.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2018 17:16:01 GMT
I thought being a closet gay was over and done with. Why is it making a comeback now?
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Post by moviemanjackson on Mar 18, 2018 18:52:13 GMT
It can be a little overly sentimental and I don't think it's as funny as people claim. But, this is warming and kind of impossible not to be charmed with. Nick Robinson is really impressive. Thought he was just a bad actor in Jurassic World but he seems to have big talent.
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Post by HumanFundRecipient on Mar 18, 2018 22:29:07 GMT
It can be a little overly sentimental and I don't think it's as funny as people claim. But, this is warming and kind of impossible not to be charmed with. Nick Robinson is really impressive. Thought he was just a bad actor in Jurassic World but he seems to have big talent. He (the older brother) was someone you wanted to punch in the face in Jurassic World. That and being a bad actor isn't always the same thing. The movie is basically a John Hughes-ish teen movie, but with a precedent setting gay lead character (the first such time in a major studio movie). Funny when it needed to be, dramatic when it had to be. Even though some may deem Love, Simon unnecessary, there are still who hold hostile views towards gay people, just there are those who think nothing of it. |
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Post by Nora on Mar 18, 2018 22:36:20 GMT
For some reason I feel zero excitement about this movie. Even though it has great reviews everywhere and I quite like Nick Robinson (Kings of Summer, yeah!). If you saw it, pls tell me something good about it, why should I go see it? Help me get excited about it at least a little bit so going to see it doesn't feel like a chore. Thanks It feels very dated honestly, especiallly for 2018. true, it does have a bit dated feeling to it. its not bad, but not great either. |
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Post by Nora on Mar 18, 2018 22:37:05 GMT
It can be a little overly sentimental and I don't think it's as funny as people claim. But, this is warming and kind of impossible not to be charmed with. Nick Robinson is really impressive. Thought he was just a bad actor in Jurassic World but he seems to have big talent. agreed! i didnt find it funny almost at all. maybe when Logan was there (what a show stealer). Robinson is always good. I like that kid. |
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Post by Nora on Mar 18, 2018 22:41:01 GMT
It can be a little overly sentimental and I don't think it's as funny as people claim. But, this is warming and kind of impossible not to be charmed with. Nick Robinson is really impressive. Thought he was just a bad actor in Jurassic World but he seems to have big talent. He (the older brother) was someone you wanted to punch in the face in Jurassic World. That and being a bad actor isn't always the same thing. The movie is basically a John Hughes-ish teen movie, but with a precedent setting gay lead character (the first such time in a major studio movie). Funny when it needed to be, dramatic when it had to be. Even though some may deem Love, Simon unnecessary, there are still who hold hostile views towards gay people, just there are those who think nothing of it. i didnt mind the gay topic at all (why would i) but the movie didnt work for me because of how they built the chemistry between the actors.
i kept wishing Martin (Logan) was Blue. Because they had a really good chemistry together - not necessarily romantic but there was some connection building, that, if accompanied by what was in the letter, could have been really strong. But he had NO connection (from the viewers point of view) to the black guy, who he shared screen with only for like one or two scenes. i get that it was supposed to be a guessing game for the viewer but in the end i wanted to be happy that the particular couple got together and i found myself wishing it had been Simon with Martin…. so…. oh well. it was an ok movie. not great, not bad. cant see why it has 91 on RT though. nowhere near to the perfectly clicking machines of John Hughes magic.
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Post by hi224 on Mar 18, 2018 23:07:41 GMT
He (the older brother) was someone you wanted to punch in the face in Jurassic World. That and being a bad actor isn't always the same thing. The movie is basically a John Hughes-ish teen movie, but with a precedent setting gay lead character (the first such time in a major studio movie). Funny when it needed to be, dramatic when it had to be. Even though some may deem Love, Simon unnecessary, there are still who hold hostile views towards gay people, just there are those who think nothing of it. i didnt mind the gay topic at all (why would i) but the movie didnt work for me because of how they built the chemistry between the actors.
i kept wishing Martin (Logan) was Blue. Because they had a really good chemistry together - not necessarily romantic but there was some connection building, that, if accompanied by what was in the letter, could have been really strong. But he had NO connection (from the viewers point of view) to the black guy, who he shared screen with only for like one or two scenes. i get that it was supposed to be a guessing game for the viewer but in the end i wanted to be happy that the particular couple got together and i found myself wishing it had been Simon with Martin…. so…. oh well. it was an ok movie. not great, not bad. cant see why it has 91 on RT though. nowhere near to the perfectly clicking machines of John Hughes magic.
The joke about him not being racist in the trailer also feels very dated. How many times eill a character say yeah im not racist, just not attracted. |
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Post by Nora on Mar 18, 2018 23:14:43 GMT
i didnt mind the gay topic at all (why would i) but the movie didnt work for me because of how they built the chemistry between the actors.
i kept wishing Martin (Logan) was Blue. Because they had a really good chemistry together - not necessarily romantic but there was some connection building, that, if accompanied by what was in the letter, could have been really strong. But he had NO connection (from the viewers point of view) to the black guy, who he shared screen with only for like one or two scenes. i get that it was supposed to be a guessing game for the viewer but in the end i wanted to be happy that the particular couple got together and i found myself wishing it had been Simon with Martin…. so…. oh well. it was an ok movie. not great, not bad. cant see why it has 91 on RT though. nowhere near to the perfectly clicking machines of John Hughes magic.
The joke about him not being racist in the trailer also feels very dated. How many times eill a character say yeah im not racist, just not attracted. yeah, there were a few more moments like that. plus all the kids were so …"normal" and well adjusted and well off, that it almost became boring. thats the different between this and John Hughes movies. there was nobody (from the main cast) that way interesting. the only interesting character (Logan) turned out to be just a plot device… |
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Post by hi224 on Mar 18, 2018 23:16:30 GMT
The joke about him not being racist in the trailer also feels very dated. How many times eill a character say yeah im not racist, just not attracted. yeah, there were a few more moments like that. plus all the kids were so …"normal" and well adjusted and well off, that it almost became boring. thats the different between this and John Hughes movies. there was nobody (from the main cast) that way interesting. the only interesting character (Logan) turned out to be just a plot device… There needs to be more shows and films which properly portray teens seriously. |
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Post by Nora on Mar 18, 2018 23:17:29 GMT
yeah, there were a few more moments like that. plus all the kids were so …"normal" and well adjusted and well off, that it almost became boring. thats the different between this and John Hughes movies. there was nobody (from the main cast) that way interesting. the only interesting character (Logan) turned out to be just a plot device… There needs to be more shows and films which properly portray teens seriously. yes. more shows like the inbetweners! (the UK version of course). that felt real AND interesting… (not to mention funny) |
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Post by Nora on Mar 19, 2018 14:35:16 GMT
yeah, there were a few more moments like that. plus all the kids were so …"normal" and well adjusted and well off, that it almost became boring. thats the different between this and John Hughes movies. there was nobody (from the main cast) that way interesting. the only interesting character (Logan) turned out to be just a plot device… This doesn't start where I live until the 29th. I have seen so many gay themed films, this one just looks like another bland coming of age, ala Lady Bird. It looks Hollywood trite and safe and at a PG13 level, it looks like it is afraid to offend as well. If I can drag a female cousin of mine along to see, I may go, otherwise I don't think I will bother going out of my way. yeah, thats exactly how i felt before going to see it. now that i have seen it i don't feel that much different, BUT it does have its moments and it does have two great actors in it (playing the roles of Simon and Martin) and its light and fairly entertaining so it wasn't a total waste of time. And I do get why it is unique - I think its very rare that a mainstream teen rom-com movie is made with a gay kid in the center. Without any additional drama or dark spins etc. Its just your regular mainstream easy and light teen rom-com, but the main character is gay. |
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Mar 19, 2018 16:04:42 GMT
There needs to be more shows and films which properly portray teens seriously. yes. more shows like the inbetweners! (the UK version of course). that felt real AND interesting… (not to mention funny) The Inbetweeners felt REAL? Wow, if that is a realistic depiction of what goes on in British schools these days, Britain is doomed! |
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Post by moviemanjackson on Mar 19, 2018 17:51:39 GMT
It can be a little overly sentimental and I don't think it's as funny as people claim. But, this is warming and kind of impossible not to be charmed with. Nick Robinson is really impressive. Thought he was just a bad actor in Jurassic World but he seems to have big talent. He (the older brother) was someone you wanted to punch in the face in Jurassic World. That and being a bad actor isn't always the same thing. The movie is basically a John Hughes-ish teen movie, but with a precedent setting gay lead character (the first such time in a major studio movie). Funny when it needed to be, dramatic when it had to be. Even though some may deem Love, Simon unnecessary, there are still who hold hostile views towards gay people, just there are those who think nothing of it. I agree about the bad actor part. To me though, he felt like a bad actor AND an annoying character. |
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Post by Nora on Mar 20, 2018 2:23:12 GMT
yes. more shows like the inbetweners! (the UK version of course). that felt real AND interesting… (not to mention funny) The Inbetweeners felt REAL? Wow, if that is a realistic depiction of what goes on in British schools these days, Britain is doomed! hehe, out of curiosity, how is it different wherever you are, in that level of public school? I would actually say compared to an average city public school in the US the UK has it made. but maybe you are talking about another country? |
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Post by Cooper, the Golden Retriever on Mar 20, 2018 3:46:46 GMT
For some reason I feel zero excitement about this movie. Even though it has great reviews everywhere and I quite like Nick Robinson (Kings of Summer, yeah!). If you saw it, pls tell me something good about it, why should I go see it? Help me get excited about it at least a little bit so going to see it doesn't feel like a chore. Thanks That was the film that I (as of this writing) most recently saw, over the weekend. PRetty good, and I;m straight, nice seeing Jennifer Garner on screen again as a mother, a role she plays best. his "girl" friend Leah was very cute.... |
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Post by Nora on Mar 20, 2018 3:50:05 GMT
For some reason I feel zero excitement about this movie. Even though it has great reviews everywhere and I quite like Nick Robinson (Kings of Summer, yeah!). If you saw it, pls tell me something good about it, why should I go see it? Help me get excited about it at least a little bit so going to see it doesn't feel like a chore. Thanks That was the film that I (as of this writing) most recently saw, over the weekend. PRetty good, and I;m straight, nice seeing Jennifer Garner on screen again as a mother, a role she plays best. his "girl" friend Leah was very cute.... yes i also enjoyed jennifer garner there. but then again, she is just adorable everywhere. i am in love with her face. i wanna eat it. |
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Mar 20, 2018 16:10:51 GMT
The Inbetweeners felt REAL? Wow, if that is a realistic depiction of what goes on in British schools these days, Britain is doomed! hehe, out of curiosity, how is it different wherever you are, in that level of public school? I would actually say compared to an average city public school in the US the UK has it made. but maybe you are talking about another country? My school had nothing to do with the one from The Inbetweeners but that is probably because a)it was thirty years ago, b)it was a private school, and only in third place because c)it was a different country. |
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