You must have a wonderful mother. As do I. My mom said "As long as you are happy, I am happy", which is one of the kindest things that anyone has ever told me
I don’t care that the movie is sugar-coated and a bit corny. That’s not what matters. What matters is that this movie can actually help kids (and adults) get through situations like Simon’s and just as importantly, helps teaches the crucial need for empathy and support from the families and friends of people like Simon. This movie can truly help people with what can be an incredibly difficult and scary situation that is made worse by the fact that it is inherently lonely. That’s why Love, Simon matters and should be remembered.
I totally agree with you. I am an older gay male, who did not have this kind of opportunity to say "I am gay". My dad would have thrown me out on my head! Back then you could and most probably would have been beat up, or even killed, and no one would blink an eye. Bullied at school was a every day sporting event, and other kids just laughed. There was a couple times I thought about committing suicide, but each time someone showed up and I had to change my mind, I did not want them to be hurt. I always thought about other people's feelings about me being gay, and just hid everything. But I bottled everything up and to this day still hurts. I eventually made it through to the other side, even though most people made me feel as if I was not good enough for them to be around. Not very many friends here, until I moved from small town in Ohio to Atlanta Georgia. A little freer, Love Simon was filmed in Atlanta and some of the places in the movie I have seen. But I do totally agree with you and I try my best to talk to kids about hanging on and in there. I can and will get better.
I went to watch this movie and the theater was packed with teenagers, at first I thought they would be annoying and disruptive but they actually showed more respect for the movie watching experience than most adults. Also, their reactions to what was happening in the movie made my experience so much better. It moved me to tears to hear this new generation rooting for a gay character. I haven't experienced so much joy watching a movie in a very long time.
When I saw it, it was exactly the same and at the end when Simon and Bram kissed all the teenagers burst into applause and started cheering at the scene and it was such a beautiful moment
J G, I have the great joy of working with youth every day, and you are SO right. They are our hope for the future, and if we give them the freedom they deserve, that future is beautiful.
Jennifer Garner scene was literally so emotional for me. My mom wasn't as supportive in the beginning and she has come such a long way but looking back at when I came out I wish my mom told me that. I really did feel like I finally got to breathe for the first time. Also god why am I such an ugly crier.
I also found that particular scene very emotional. She said something about him going his own way now or doing this on his own. And it was only when I heard her say that, I realized that that was one of the most painful things for me about coming out. That I had to do it on my own. That I was somehow different and separate from my family. They didn't know anything about those experiences.
Fluffy123: Excellent. I honestly never thought of it THAT way. Scarey to go your own way. MAYBE that is why Simon is crying in that scene. That is something I just realized. My sister acts like she knows everything just because she reads on topics like this. Reading is different from experiencing.
I loved that it just felt like a teen movie that anyone could watch. I could feel the whole audience smiling and there were a lot of older people in the audience. When Bram and Simon kissed I think that's when everyone went batshit, but the coming out scenes people were crying. Definitely an emotional rollercoaster, but would watch many times again
john gleason I mean, Simon really put himself before his close friends, but also, they should know how hard it was for him to come out. But I didn’t read the book so idk.
Okay yes they could’ve made more of an effort to empathize with his situation, but the fact is he still lied to his closest friends, manipulated them, and set them up for heartbreak. Fear of being outed, while a terrible thing (and I know because I have been outed before), doesn’t completely make up for that. He broke a trust, and that’s a very hard thing to forgive, under any circumstances.
I felt very sorry for Simon but at the same time I also kind of liked that they didnt make a big thing of him being gay. It was like 'I dont care that you're gay you still messed up our lives'. He didnt get special treatment for being gay.
I don't think they needed to apologize though. I thought their anger was validated and justified, so there's nothing to apologize for. Sure it wasn't very great, but justified nonetheless.
i love this movie so much. at the end, the entire theatre was cheering, crying, and giving a standing ovation, and that’s an experience i’ll never forget. after seeing this movie, i left the theatre and - for the first time in a long time - i had such an amazing sense of pride towards being queer. this is an important movie. this is a needed movie. giving kids the representation they deserve is so important.
Josh's speech always brings me to tears because I know I'll never get that, my dad will never accept me. It feels like I'm sort of getting that with his speech and that he's caring so much about his son. It's so important to me.
LifeLifewithLove ❤️❤️❤️ From what I’m reading in the comments, you’re definitely not alone. I don’t know how old you are but you never know what the future holds. The only thing that matters is that you love and accept yourself and do your best to surround yourself with people who will love and accept you the way you are. Because you deserve that and you are worth loving. If you can’t get it from your parents then find it somewhere else. If you’re still young then don’t give up hope on your dad just yet. Even the most hardcore parents have come around eventually. You will find power with the people who know what you’re going through. If you don’t have someone to talk to for help, there are many places to get support on how to deal with your parents. Whatever you do, don’t walk this path alone. I hope you find all the love and acceptance you deserve 🌈
gulegardiner You never know, mate, you never know... No matter what, he's your dad and he loves you, so please remember that. Give him time, give him respect, give him the freedom to come to terms with his own feelings, and one day he might well accept you openly for who you are. It can happen, it really can. Don't give up hope, my friend, and stay awesome.
I agree about that moment in the movie after he comes out, it was so powerful and nice to see a parent accepting their child and not pushing them away. Also such a great movie.
Many celebrities have sponsored free screenings of this film in places where it might not be fully accepted or appreciated. This is an awesome way to pay it forward for those gay celebrities who are now very successful. This terrific film needs to be seen by as many people as possible. Take a friend or tell a friend and enjoy a wonderful experience.
My 2 teen daughters came out as bisexual and pansexual to me this past year so we all went to see the movie together as a family because I felt it was so important to show my children that it’s acceptable and it’s ok and I’m 100% their biggest supporter. It started many beautiful conversations between us that I’m so grateful for. My kids have been raised since they were toddlers to know that love is love and they are free to be with anyone they want and we have been to rallies and they know my feelings about being LGBTQ. So it broke my heart to hear my middle daughter tell me she was so nervous to come out to me in case I didn’t love her anymore 😭😭 and that shocked me more than her telling me she was bisexual! It never occurred to me that even with LGBTQ supportive parents that it’s still hard for kids to come out to them. All kids just want love, acceptance and approval from their parents so I can see why it would cause anxiety. It just really hurt my heart to the core that she thought, even for the briefest moment, that I could possibly take my love away from her because of who she is. She is more open about her feelings now since the movie came out. I feel like in a sense it gave LGBTQ kids permission to talk publicly and openly about their sexuality. It’s not taboo and hush hush anymore and this movie really paved the way for a lot of teens (and their parents) dealing with coming out 🌈❤️👩❤️💋👩👨❤️💋👨
I have 2 sons. They are still very young, but one is clearly gay. I can't wait for the day he is old enough to tell him that I love him just the way he is [the way God made him].
I had mixed emotions about this film. I loved it and it was wonderful to see my own experiences represented like that. But at the same time I also felt kind og sad that I didn't have a film like that when I came out more than ten years ago. I wish I wouldn't have had to feel so lonely.
Hey I'm from India small cast boy sorry for bad English but I want thanks Simon to give me that courage and best part is that my mom also say that same to me I love u mama.😂😍😘
I remember watching this film alone in a local theatre where I live. I couldn't keep from sobbing while watching the coming out scenes because they were something I'll never have. My dad's so conservative and very religious that he'll probably kill me if I come out, no kidding. So to see such accepting parents, it hurts, because I feel it's so unfair I'll never be able to exhale in front of mine.
Idge T. *Hugs* mate. I'm sorry you can't share that special moment with your folks. But perhaps someday soon, you'll find someone very special who'll make you feel Worthy. 🤗💓
Idge T. You're so welcome, and I definitely believe it will!! I'm a Big believer in Positivism. And I'm sending out some Positive Vibes across the Divide, your way buddy! ((((💓)))) Much Love, and happy new beginnings, close the old chapter-- because your new one is just a pen-stroke away from being written!
Oh wow, what a sweet message! Thank you so much! I'm sending positive vibes your way too! Hope you have an awesome day and you get to cheer up some other people as well
I loved this movie! I didn't expect to wallop me when Simon (spoil alert) had that living room moment with his mom. HOLY! It took me back to when I came out to my mom who sadly passed six months ago. I was like feeling her right there with me in the theater again. I truly loved watching this film and planned to see it again soon.
I guess it would be nice if the Obamas go to see this film but it would be even more awesome if President Trump sees this film and then is moved by it. The Obamas don't really need to see it. President Trump probably NEEDS to see it.
Edward Cifelli I totally agree with you, Trump needs to see this movie, he has no clue about anything he’s not accepting of really anyone except himself and his family, it’s truly disgusting how Trump is this way... he is an arrogant, racist, non accepting, orange, little bitch baby, who throws a huge fit when he doesn’t get his way, he is a complete idiot, a moron, and is someone who can’t even form a coherent thought by himself, that’s no president I want, if he wants respect, he needs to earn it, don’t just expect it don’t assume just because your president, you have to earn the right to be respected as a human by people, yeah you have to in some way respect your commander in chief but in no way is he getting any support from me no sir, if you want respect and want someone to be nice to you, you have got to do the same, treat people how you want to be treated, treat women how you would treat your mother Trump needs to realize that respect and trust needs to be earned not solely given because of his social class, furthermore, in my opinion, I say he has no class whatsoever, as I had said before, he’s just an arrogant, self entitled, orange, little bitch baby...
Tbh I don't think having Trump watch the movie would do any good. There's no changing him. He's such a lost cause. So lost and hateful and clueless- he's a sociopath, basically. All we can do is wait for his time to expire.
The most emotional part for me was when the dad was apologizing for all the dumb gay jokes he made without thinking. Sure he accepts his son, but it takes even more courage to admit your faults and think about all the comments you might make as a joke that closeted gay people might hear. I am trans and it's horrible hearing all those stupid jokes people make about trans people. Those people don't think twice and I know they aren't bad people but it still hurts.
There's a Kenyan movie that has a similar theme to this outstanding movie ,its called "Rafiki" which means Friend in swahili,unfortunately it was banned by the head of the film classification board Ezekiel mutua yet it's the first Kenyan film to be screened at Cannes...homosexuality is taboo in kenya, yet there is an LGBT community...sigh... i hope things change.
I wish they had movies this when I was a teenager. It was rough navigating waters like that and have only u to rely on. It was a great experience, just rough. A movie like this would have made it easier for me. I'm glad teenagers have this.
Everyone in the movie was a sobbing mess during this. Irritates me when straight people say ‘oh, gay kids don’t need this! So many of my friends are gay that *I* need to come out lol!’
RAREgenes right?! Lol What those closed minded people who claim this movie is unnecessary are actually saying is, please don’t force us to confront our own internal struggle over the subject because it’s too uncomfortable and way easier to stay closed minded 😜
I LOVE THIS FILM 😭❤ This film is one of my comfort films and it is not available in Netflix India and I HATE THAT!! I really need more general and chilled and sweet LGBTQ+ love stories like this. Let's face it, this is very chilled compared to the rest out there 😂
I watched this at the theaters and it was so sweet and it made me very emotional, the most emotional parts for me was when his mom was telling him that she still loves him and the part when his dad hugs him. Amazing movie💙💙
The Jennifer Garner scene was so powerful to me. It hit me sooo hard I was crying the whole time on that scene. Josh Duhamel scene equally. I really wish I will receive the same acceptance... that day "I can really exhale" ....
Nick Robinson is so beautiful. He simply expresses so much sadness, happiness and...well, all of it in his facial expressions and eyes. Excellent actor (he's straight but still perfect actor) Oh my God! I died. Wish my mother said this to ME. Never happened. Need I go on? So happy for young teens nowadays having supportive mothers like this. I know it's a work of fiction, but this scene is so real. He's so cute and is scared people are going to treat him differently as he reveals later to his best friend. I totally related to that part.
mickeymouse2able the fact that Nick Robinson was able to portray this character so well was just astonishing to me and he’s played some tough roles too for example he had to play a drug addict in a film called Being Charlie not many actors/actresses have that acting gift of portraying different and difficult characters in movies and television shows and are able to pull it off, Jared Leto, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and a few other that come to mind are also capable to play different and difficult characters and pull it off... I give props to Nick Robinson as to be the youngest actor that I’ve seen to have this acting gift, I was a theater kid in high school and I played some different characters, and I’m not gonna lie, it wasn’t easy but I managed, but these actors/actresses make it look so easy going from action to comedy to drama to horror...
Yes! They make it look so easy. I like old movies (Turner Classic Movies) and old movie documentaries. Whenever anyone talks about Fred Astaire they say he worked endlessly making sure every movement was well orchestrated. The final result if you see any of his movies is him looking so at ease and looking like he's just having fun and improvising. Dancers make it look so easy. Gene Kelly, The Nicholas Brothers (under rated!!). They make it look so easy. What I love about Nick Robinson is that he's so funny without meaning to be. I saw "Being Charlie" and "Kings of Summer". So sweet, cute and funny and then he can turn on the pathos. I also loved Timothy Chalamat in "Call me by Your Name". The final shot of his face was priceless!! Reminded me of Greta Garbo in the last shot of "Queen Christina". YOU have to figure out what they're thinking. These actors are dreams
I am 34 years old and not out, I feel like I lost so much in my life by not being able to be myself all those years, although living in London in the past ten years away from family and being able to be more myself here in London, is still so hard not being able to talk about my life with my family and friends when I go back home for visit, they keep trying to hook me up with girl and at 34 I already passed the age when most of my friends my age are married. My birthday was just last month and I actually felt sad becoming 34 and still in closed. If you not gone through it yourself you don't know how hard every day can be
matt & LDN I hope so much you'll be able to dig deep, and find the courage to finally Exhale Matt. I live outside of London. And the day I finally came out and embraced who I always was--all along, but was finally able to show the real me, to all my friends And Family. Was the day that I found inner peace, and a bigger part of myself that I never knew existed, just came into being, from that moment onward - - I was changed for sure. I wish so much the same kind of peace for you too mate! Much Love.. It's your time to be free, to breathe and exhale! I believe in you Matt! =)
I wish I could tell you some advice. I'm also 34 - birthday was in April - and I came out to much less than a handful of people. I'm not really hiding the topic, I instead hide my whole person. I barely go out, I have no-one I can talk to in a truly meaningful way (including my family) and although I've been living in London, as well, for the past 2 years, I'm stuck in the same place where I was decades ago... I guess I'm still afraid to own myself which, strangely, I attribute to many things but my sexuality. I should be able to deal with them but something keeps me from doing so. I don't have anything to cheer you up unless you count something as unhelpful as knowing that there are others slowly drifting away in similarly built boats.
Khy Maaren I wish I could just reach through the screen and give you guys a big hug! Hope you're feeling a bit better inside, now that you have come out to a few close friends or people you can trust? I think I can understand where you're coming from about not being able "own yourself" as a person. If you ever feel like talking to a stranger, who cares, and wouldn't mind talking in a meaningful way, feel free to email me any time! I'll reply back right away, I'm such a night owl, my thoughts keeps wandering, and I hardly sleep, so I'm always awake contemplating everything in life. So, here's my email, in case you wanted to shoot me a message about what's on your mind! =] (( Ushakasurfer25@gmail.com))
matt & LDN and Khy Maaren: I'm older than both of you combined, didn't come out until your age, and want to share this with you. Everyone's coming out story is different. No one can tell you what is best for you, because your circumstances are unique to you. Not everyone is in a situation where they CAN come out. While it takes courage to come out, it also takes courage to remain in the closet and live your life as best as you can. It takes courage not to give up. Remember that you are loved and capable of loving. You can be loved and respected and accomplish much living behind a mask. But there is a cost of doing business. And that is the doubts that you have about yourself. Deep down inside, I wondered whether people loved and respected the mask - or me, Whether it was me or the mask that accomplished all those good things. Even wondered who would accept my love and respect if they knew I was gay. Those doubts and guilt are perfectly natural when you are living behind a mask. Don't feel guilty. Understand that and deal with it. It's like spending your life breathing through a straw. You get the oxygen you need to stay alive, but you never get to breathe free. It takes courage. Your life journey is your own and only you know IF it is safe to come out, and when. I met someone to share my life with when I was 33, but still never came out at work, and only this past week came out to a bunch of my college fraternity brothers who saw my name in a newspaper article, googled me, saw I had earlier been mentioned in an article in a gay newspaper as being an openly gay elected public official. How they approached this was amazing. I got an e-mail Sunday from one of my fraternity brothers - with another dozen copied - saying they had seen the first article, and someone had seen the other in "the Blade," congratulating me on my election and wondering what I had been up to for the past 48 years. Mentioning the name of the gay newspaper was their way of bringing up the subject without actually bringing up the subject. That, to me, was extraordinarily kind, because it was all very awkward. I had been their brother for four years in college, but had never shared my true self in that time. So I e-mailed him back saying I'd give him a call and catch everyone up, but I was taking requests: did they want my story chronologically, or did they want the coming out part first? I took a deep breath and pushed "send." The e-mails and phone calls started, and everyone wanted to get together. They wanted pictures of me and my partner. They wanted to meet him. We shared our life stories, Tears were shed. They were my brothers then when we were young and are my brothers now, when we are old. Only you know what path you can take, but let me share the wisdom I have gained on my journey: the greatest gift you can give someone is letting them know they are loved and capable of loving. You ARE loved and You ARE capable of loving. If you can't come out, or if it is not yet time to come out, find someone to talk to. Someone with whom you can safely share your journey and your struggle. It need not be another gay person. Just someone who will listen. If you are out to your friends and not your family, is there one person in the extended family you can trust? I was where you are pretty much at your age, when a miracle popped into my life and we've been together for 37 years. So remember, you are loved and capable of loving. And remember this, above all: life is too short and too precious not to share. Now go and live your life. Every day is a gift. Today is a gift. That's why they call it the present.
That seems so funny to me no in hindsight where they came out of straight. My son did similar since he has two dads he’s fine with that. He’s sat us down I think when he was 15 I have to tell you something I’m coming out as straight which we already knew we laugh about it now
I LOVED this movie, I didn't come out in high school, just after, but it was so relatable, and yeah the scene with Jennifer garner, I was done, wrecked crying my eyes out. I will own this movie
I’m 22 years old and this film has helped me come out as a bisexual male. I’ve known I’ve been bi since I was 6 but for 16 years I’ve tried to convince myself it was all in my head, or I’m in a phase, but I can’t deny who I am just for the sake of being liked or not living the biblical traditional lifestyle
This movie changed me for the better. I will never forget watching it. I was almost crying the entire move because all the scenes were so powerful and I could actually feel the pain of being outed.
This was a great movie but it won't work for all families as some parents actually threaten kids that if they are gay they will be disowned especially Asian culture. America is easier though and for that I'm grateful.
Jo Lo that is true but the movie will get people talking and the more people talk about it the more normal it will become. Slowly but surely we’ll get there.
That’s litterly the reason I won’t come out, my dad is very homophobic and so is the rest of my family. If I ever came out I would be kicked out and disowned,
I just saw the movie and completely fell in love with it. It exceeded my expectations in every way and it's been so long since I ever felt that a movie could impact us in real life in so many positive ways. This movie made me realise that representation matters so much today because it relfects our society for the better and it gives exposure to those who might not understand stories like this because there were nothing like this shown in past films. I think people's lives will be changed after watching this film and it gives me so much hope and joy. Thank you Greg, Nick and everyone who's a part of this production.
I was watching this movie yesterday on my computer, and it was like 2 am, so I couldn't make much noise. I was crying my eyes out watching it. Sobbing. And trying to be quiet so I wouldn't wake my parents up. But after the movie ended I *almost* woke them up to come out. Just wish I was brave like Simon.
I got the DVD about three weeks ago and I have watched it four times. What an excellent film! The writing, the direction, the cinematography and, especially, the acting, is simply superb! The soundtrack is also fantastic! I am so grateful that such a film can be made in these times! I hope it will have a continuing, positive impact for LGBTQ people, especially teens, and for all people of goodwill everywhere.
I believe that "Love, Simon" was released at the right time, particularly as the concept [if not understanding] of LGBTI issues is being discussed and commented on in the media [including social media].
Such a wonderful film. I'm 74 and this film brought me to tears for my past and the struggles that kids still go through today. Yes, the "mom/dad I'm straight" bit had me laughing with tears of joy. I've worked to make it better in the liberation movement, but as they say "If we ain't winnin' the fight ain't over!"
for me, it wasn’t any of the moments where he physically said the words “i’m gay.” it wasn’t the literal coming out scenes. it was the moments with his parents where they made sure he understood they accepted him. his heartfelt talk with his mom, the teary hug with his dad, they both killed me.
I hate that I kept crying throughout the movie while I was sitting next to my cousin. I hate people seeing me cry in public so I tried to do it low-key since I couldn't help myself. I absolutely relate to the character Simon, in some ways but it's a really good film! Can't wait for the DVD to come out!
My friend was like "this movie is nasty" and I was like " so because this movie is about gay people it's nasty" and he was like " yes" and I was like "so if you don't like gay people then you don't like me"
I loved this movie! It was amazing! I was a sobbing mess at the end and so was everyone else in the theatre everyone clapped and cheered at the end it was just sooo good I loved it!
I wonder if Cristiano Ronaldo watched this film. Probably, since the filmmakers required his permission to include his name in the screenplay. Probably for the best that they didn't try on Zlatan Ibrahimovitc or Kevin de Bruyne.
omg, this person is me "I've known I was gay since I was like 5" I've known since I was five too except I'm bi, but I do still prefer boys/men lol. I really want to watch love Simon, but I don't have it at the movie theatre were I live :(
Im not apart of lgbtq but something in me was so moved about this movie.. Its not just the fact you are gay.. The acceptance of the family and peers althrough out is so universal.. Watched this at the premiere and i still love it
I wish that I could use this movie to start a conversation with my father. I'm already out to him, but at this point, he would walk out of the theatre when he realized that it's gay.
George, at this point, it seems like my dad will kick me out if I say one word about my sexuality or the nonprofit I'm starting to help local lgbt+ youth. I'm just glad that I have my mom on my side. They are both Roman Catholic, but Mom is open to conversation, which makes a world of difference.
Maura maybe he’ll get there one day. Parents just want to know their kids are happy and can be successful in life so maybe when he sees you’re doing just fine, he’ll soften up. It sounds like he has some inner turmoil that would make the movie and talking about it too uncomfortable for him. Maybe when you feel ready to do so, you could write him a letter just telling him how you feel and you understand that he may not be ready to talk about it yet but that you need your dad and you still value his guidance so whenever he is ready, you would love to start a conversation with him. I think a lot of dads have a hard time talking about it or tend to avoid it altogether because they equate being gay/bi etc with a sexual act. The last thing dads want to talk to their kids about is gay sex lol If he could just understand that is not what defines being gay and that’s definitely not the kind of conversation you want to have with him, maybe he can relax a little. If he knew you just needed him there for Dad things like any child would need (maybe list some of his favorite things the 2 of you could do together) maybe it would ease his mind. Dads and men in general tend to like things spelled out for them especially when they feel unprepared or in the dark. It’s uncomfortable for them when they don’t know what to expect. If you could help prepare him and tell him exactly what you want from him, he’ll see it’s not so bad. I think he’s just scared and there is hope for him yet. He didn’t kick you out after you came out, right? So I doubt asking for a conversation is going to cause that...especially with your mom there. It’s unlikely to happen and you will feel like a ton of weight has come off your shoulders. You’re not asking him to dye his hair rainbow and wear a “my kid is gay” shirt so he really just needs to get over his fears and I think he’ll get there. Try to avoid assuming the worst because you don’t know for sure what he’s thinking and feeling so stay positive and count your blessings that you have your mom because some don’t even have that. Your mom is also your best advocate. Have you talked to her about it? Maybe she can work on getting him to come around? He needs to understand it doesn’t need to be awkward or something to shy away from and your mom should be able to help with that. Your idea for a LGBTQ support is fantastic!! You already sound like a bright, intelligent person and I’m sure your dad sees that too ❤️
I love this movie........I remember Josh Duhamel is a TV Series call "Vegas" where is stared along side James Caan, Tom Selleck, Dean Cain & Cheryl Ladd..
I loved this film. I paticularly love that Simon ends up with Bram and that relationship carries on after the end of the film in Love, Victor. Simon and Bram are living together in New York.
On the surface, this seems like a very good movie, with a kick-ass great looking main character. *Unfortunately, it fails.* Let's start with the Martin character. Even though it's in the book, the movie blows the entire "black-mailing scheme" by not showing logical proof that the "email" he was supposedly reading in the library was in fact, Simon's. _Watch it again._ *He's looking at and talking to the librarian and NOT looking at Simon's desk/computer so there was NO WAY he could have known that "email he read" was sent by Simon.* That's just the first, but main element in the story that falls apart. Also, the "lineup" of 'Blue's' character also falls apart. Let's start with "orange cream Oreo cookies" and move through Xmas Eve when he nearly ["dreams"] kissing *Cal who should have been 'Blue' from the start (which in certain ways, he was)* and the ONLY reason the other [actual gay] actor was nothing more than a token ... and I'll leave it at that.
I think the reason this movie did so well is that it has a wide appeal. It's not just aiming for the LGBTQ audience... Josh Duhamel's father figure speaks to other parents as well. Parents who love their children unconditionally, but still find it hard to process the news that a child of theirs is queer. What parents often need is just time... time to process and accept. This movie does a beautiful job of showing the contrast between his mother who immediately understands and accepts, and his father who wants to... but finds himself struggling with what to say and how to do that.
LOVE THE FLICK, HOWEVER; WHY IS IT SOOOO ; IMPORTANT FOR ANYONE (HE/SHE ) TO ANNOUNCE OPENLY TO SOCIETY ; HE /SHE IS GAY ? THIS DOSE NOT DEFINE ANY OF THEM ! SOME HOW THE PAST 20 YEARS ? SOCIETY IS HOOKED ON PEOPLE CLAIMING HIS/HER SEXUALITY , JUST TO FIT IN !!!! LOVE IS LOVE PERIOD ! THIS IS THE GOLDEN KEY TO HUMANITY'S EXISTENCE ! IF ALL OF HUMANITY WERE GAY THIS WORLD WOULD BE A LOVING PLANET !! HENCE NOT SO COMPLEX PERIOD !💖💖
i'm gay and i'm so inlove with nick robinson. omg! i wish i can meet him in person. and now that they played the song "someday at christmas", i'm now obsessed with it. pls nick. i love u so much. i want to meet u in person 😢😢😢
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“You get to exhale”
My mom also said the exact words to me when i came out.
You must have a wonderful mother. As do I. My mom said "As long as you are happy, I am happy", which is one of the kindest things that anyone has ever told me
If this loving, sugar-coated film saves a single LGBTI teen anywhere in the World from committing suicide then it has more than fulfilled its promise.
Joseph Carl Breil I totally agree it’s not easy especially in high school
I don’t care that the movie is sugar-coated and a bit corny. That’s not what matters. What matters is that this movie can actually help kids (and adults) get through situations like Simon’s and just as importantly, helps teaches the crucial need for empathy and support from the families and friends of people like Simon. This movie can truly help people with what can be an incredibly difficult and scary situation that is made worse by the fact that it is inherently lonely. That’s why Love, Simon matters and should be remembered.
I would love it
I totally agree with you. I am an older gay male, who did not have this kind of opportunity to say "I am gay". My dad would have thrown me out on my head! Back then you could and most probably would have been beat up, or even killed, and no one would blink an eye. Bullied at school was a every day sporting event, and other kids just laughed. There was a couple times I thought about committing suicide, but each time someone showed up and I had to change my mind, I did not want them to be hurt. I always thought about other people's feelings about me being gay, and just hid everything. But I bottled everything up and to this day still hurts. I eventually made it through to the other side, even though most people made me feel as if I was not good enough for them to be around. Not very many friends here, until I moved from small town in Ohio to Atlanta Georgia. A little freer, Love Simon was filmed in Atlanta and some of the places in the movie I have seen. But I do totally agree with you and I try my best to talk to kids about hanging on and in there. I can and will get better.
Joseph Carl Breil sugar coated sounds like a bit of an insult. I thought it was a bit deeper and more thought provoking than simply sugar-coated,
The Obamas? How about Trump?
The lady who says, “Please help me Jesus!”, deserves an Academy Award.
4:02
agreed
An absolute icon
5 segundos de actuación y convence y lo llena todo
I can't believe she was actually able to say the line without breaking character. :)
I went to watch this movie and the theater was packed with teenagers, at first I thought they would be annoying and disruptive but they actually showed more respect for the movie watching experience than most adults. Also, their reactions to what was happening in the movie made my experience so much better. It moved me to tears to hear this new generation rooting for a gay character. I haven't experienced so much joy watching a movie in a very long time.
When I saw it, it was exactly the same and at the end when Simon and Bram kissed all the teenagers burst into applause and started cheering at the scene and it was such a beautiful moment
J G, I have the great joy of working with youth every day, and you are SO right. They are our hope for the future, and if we give them the freedom they deserve, that future is beautiful.
how old are you? just curious.
That scene with his mom was the only the only scene that got my tears to fall
I've been out for years, but in that scene, I actually felt myself "Breathe"
same omg
Nope that scene was good but the dad and Simon pulled me to tears it has so many good scenes do you know what screw it this is the best movie
The Gold Master the dad scene was much more emotional
The dad scene
The mom scene
And coming out to Abby
And the kiss made me cry
Jennifer Garner scene was literally so emotional for me. My mom wasn't as supportive in the beginning and she has come such a long way but looking back at when I came out I wish my mom told me that. I really did feel like I finally got to breathe for the first time. Also god why am I such an ugly crier.
Ditto!
we're all ugly criers. Nick Robinson is the exception. He's so cute
I also found that particular scene very emotional. She said something about him going his own way now or doing this on his own. And it was only when I heard her say that, I realized that that was one of the most painful things for me about coming out. That I had to do it on my own. That I was somehow different and separate from my family. They didn't know anything about those experiences.
Fluffy123: Excellent. I honestly never thought of it THAT way. Scarey to go your own way. MAYBE that is why Simon is crying in that scene. That is something I just realized. My sister acts like she knows everything just because she reads on topics like this. Reading is different from experiencing.
I loved that it just felt like a teen movie that anyone could watch. I could feel the whole audience smiling and there were a lot of older people in the audience. When Bram and Simon kissed I think that's when everyone went batshit, but the coming out scenes people were crying. Definitely an emotional rollercoaster, but would watch many times again
Nadia Bhatti .... I hear ya. It's actually my new tradition... i watch love simon every Saturday morning. It's great to laugh and cry to.
Was I the only one who was really pissed off at his friends for being assholes and never apologizing
john gleason I mean, Simon really put himself before his close friends, but also, they should know how hard it was for him to come out.
But I didn’t read the book so idk.
Okay yes they could’ve made more of an effort to empathize with his situation, but the fact is he still lied to his closest friends, manipulated them, and set them up for heartbreak. Fear of being outed, while a terrible thing (and I know because I have been outed before), doesn’t completely make up for that. He broke a trust, and that’s a very hard thing to forgive, under any circumstances.
I felt very sorry for Simon but at the same time I also kind of liked that they didnt make a big thing of him being gay. It was like 'I dont care that you're gay you still messed up our lives'. He didnt get special treatment for being gay.
YES! THEY DIDN'T DO THAT IN THE BOOK LIKE WTF?!
I don't think they needed to apologize though. I thought their anger was validated and justified, so there's nothing to apologize for. Sure it wasn't very great, but justified nonetheless.
i love this movie so much. at the end, the entire theatre was cheering, crying, and giving a standing ovation, and that’s an experience i’ll never forget. after seeing this movie, i left the theatre and - for the first time in a long time - i had such an amazing sense of pride towards being queer. this is an important movie. this is a needed movie. giving kids the representation they deserve is so important.
yes! PRIDE ALWAYS!!
same!!!!!!! The movie was great and I literally don’t have any tears left😂 it’s my hands down all time favorite movie! I need to watch it again!❤️
yes!! i remember just looking around and seeing everyone just tearing up and clapping. it was beautiful
At the end my friends and I were the only loud ones and the rest of the people sounded like they werent even therr
Now that is what i like to call a movie and support
I cried when Josh Duhamel started crying in the movie
“I’m heterosexual.” “Oh god help me please!”
When the mom cries, "Oh God, help me Jesus, please", it's one of the truly funniest moments in a movie I've seen in a long time. Wonderful!!
roflol (>L
Josh's speech always brings me to tears because I know I'll never get that, my dad will never accept me. It feels like I'm sort of getting that with his speech and that he's caring so much about his son. It's so important to me.
LifeLifewithLov
LifeLifewithLove ❤️❤️❤️ From what I’m reading in the comments, you’re definitely not alone. I don’t know how old you are but you never know what the future holds. The only thing that matters is that you love and accept yourself and do your best to surround yourself with people who will love and accept you the way you are. Because you deserve that and you are worth loving. If you can’t get it from your parents then find it somewhere else. If you’re still young then don’t give up hope on your dad just yet. Even the most hardcore parents have come around eventually. You will find power with the people who know what you’re going through. If you don’t have someone to talk to for help, there are many places to get support on how to deal with your parents. Whatever you do, don’t walk this path alone. I hope you find all the love and acceptance you deserve 🌈
gulegardiner You never know, mate, you never know...
No matter what, he's your dad and he loves you, so please remember that. Give him time, give him respect, give him the freedom to come to terms with his own feelings, and one day he might well accept you openly for who you are. It can happen, it really can.
Don't give up hope, my friend, and stay awesome.
I agree about that moment in the movie after he comes out, it was so powerful and nice to see a parent accepting their child and not pushing them away. Also such a great movie.
Many celebrities have sponsored free screenings of this film in places where it might not be fully accepted or appreciated. This is an awesome way to pay it forward for those gay celebrities who are now very successful.
This terrific film needs to be seen by as many people as possible. Take a friend or tell a friend and enjoy a wonderful experience.
I hope next year it'll get an Oscar Nomination. It deserves ar least one
My 2 teen daughters came out as bisexual and pansexual to me this past year so we all went to see the movie together as a family because I felt it was so important to show my children that it’s acceptable and it’s ok and I’m 100% their biggest supporter. It started many beautiful conversations between us that I’m so grateful for. My kids have been raised since they were toddlers to know that love is love and they are free to be with anyone they want and we have been to rallies and they know my feelings about being LGBTQ. So it broke my heart to hear my middle daughter tell me she was so nervous to come out to me in case I didn’t love her anymore 😭😭 and that shocked me more than her telling me she was bisexual! It never occurred to me that even with LGBTQ supportive parents that it’s still hard for kids to come out to them. All kids just want love, acceptance and approval from their parents so I can see why it would cause anxiety. It just really hurt my heart to the core that she thought, even for the briefest moment, that I could possibly take my love away from her because of who she is. She is more open about her feelings now since the movie came out. I feel like in a sense it gave LGBTQ kids permission to talk publicly and openly about their sexuality. It’s not taboo and hush hush anymore and this movie really paved the way for a lot of teens (and their parents) dealing with coming out 🌈❤️👩❤️💋👩👨❤️💋👨
Thank you KL for being who you are. You are awesome!
Okay,Is it just me or does anyone else thinks Gus kenworty looks like Rob stark?
Nuzhat Sayara 65 people (including me) agree
OMG! I was thinking the same!!
And youre bangladeshi omg never thought this would happen
@@samthekillerfrost4287 oma keno :3
@@nuzhatsayara4370 on a gay films details video I'm seeing a bengali....jnina kmn jno ekta santii🤦
A movie for all even if your not gay because we have all been through similar events just like the charters love love Simon !
I have 2 sons. They are still very young, but one is clearly gay. I can't wait for the day he is old enough to tell him that I love him just the way he is [the way God made him].
What a silly silly Statement.
Villa you are clueless but this father is clued in.
Wow. Just wow. This is beyond stupid
Charles Bars, a father unconditionally loving his son and accepting him is stupid? HUH?
KG2018 him saying one is clearly gay is bothering me. Just sounds stupid
The interview looks like Richard Madden
I had mixed emotions about this film. I loved it and it was wonderful to see my own experiences represented like that. But at the same time I also felt kind og sad that I didn't have a film like that when I came out more than ten years ago. I wish I wouldn't have had to feel so lonely.
Nick Robinson is so cute .
I just wrote what YOU wrote just before I saw what you wrote! Coincidence. He's so lovely. Great actor. See him in "Kings of Summer". Adorable
Josh Duhamel, however, is one sexy ass fox!! Even with the graying hairline.
0:24 is that tyler oakley wtf
Omg it is
Hey I'm from India small cast boy sorry for bad English but I want thanks Simon to give me that courage and best part is that my mom also say that same to me
I love u mama.😂😍😘
I remember watching this film alone in a local theatre where I live. I couldn't keep from sobbing while watching the coming out scenes because they were something I'll never have. My dad's so conservative and very religious that he'll probably kill me if I come out, no kidding. So to see such accepting parents, it hurts, because I feel it's so unfair I'll never be able to exhale in front of mine.
Idge T. *Hugs* mate. I'm sorry you can't share that special moment with your folks. But perhaps someday soon, you'll find someone very special who'll make you feel Worthy. 🤗💓
Aww thank you! I really hope so too. :)
Idge T. You're so welcome, and I definitely believe it will!! I'm a Big believer in Positivism. And I'm sending out some Positive Vibes across the Divide, your way buddy! ((((💓)))) Much Love, and happy new beginnings, close the old chapter-- because your new one is just a pen-stroke away from being written!
Oh wow, what a sweet message! Thank you so much! I'm sending positive vibes your way too! Hope you have an awesome day and you get to cheer up some other people as well
Oh hun. Stay strong.
I loved this movie! I didn't expect to wallop me when Simon (spoil alert) had that living room moment with his mom. HOLY! It took me back to when I came out to my mom who sadly passed six months ago. I was like feeling her right there with me in the theater again. I truly loved watching this film and planned to see it again soon.
Greg Berlanti is just amazing in what he produces...
I guess it would be nice if the Obamas go to see this film but it would be even more awesome if President Trump sees this film and then is moved by it. The Obamas don't really need to see it. President Trump probably NEEDS to see it.
hes too busy playing golf on the weekends lol
DJT won't see it because the dialogue is way over his head.
Edward Cifelli I totally agree with you, Trump needs to see this movie, he has no clue about anything he’s not accepting of really anyone except himself and his family, it’s truly disgusting how Trump is this way... he is an arrogant, racist, non accepting, orange, little bitch baby, who throws a huge fit when he doesn’t get his way, he is a complete idiot, a moron, and is someone who can’t even form a coherent thought by himself, that’s no president I want, if he wants respect, he needs to earn it, don’t just expect it don’t assume just because your president, you have to earn the right to be respected as a human by people, yeah you have to in some way respect your commander in chief but in no way is he getting any support from me no sir, if you want respect and want someone to be nice to you, you have got to do the same, treat people how you want to be treated, treat women how you would treat your mother Trump needs to realize that respect and trust needs to be earned not solely given because of his social class, furthermore, in my opinion, I say he has no class whatsoever, as I had said before, he’s just an arrogant, self entitled, orange, little bitch baby...
Tbh I don't think having Trump watch the movie would do any good. There's no changing him. He's such a lost cause. So lost and hateful and clueless- he's a sociopath, basically. All we can do is wait for his time to expire.
Let's hope it expires sooner rather than later.
The most emotional part for me was when the dad was apologizing for all the dumb gay jokes he made without thinking. Sure he accepts his son, but it takes even more courage to admit your faults and think about all the comments you might make as a joke that closeted gay people might hear. I am trans and it's horrible hearing all those stupid jokes people make about trans people. Those people don't think twice and I know they aren't bad people but it still hurts.
There's a Kenyan movie that has a similar theme to this outstanding movie ,its called "Rafiki" which means Friend in swahili,unfortunately it was banned by the head of the film classification board Ezekiel mutua yet it's the first Kenyan film to be screened at Cannes...homosexuality is taboo in kenya, yet there is an LGBT community...sigh... i hope things change.
A tori I know!! Here's hoping A tori! Thanks for sharing this, I didn't realize its still as bad as when I left there when I was a lighty!
OMG Gus Kenworthy. The thirst is real.
I wish they had movies this when I was a teenager. It was rough navigating waters like that and have only u to rely on. It was a great experience, just rough. A movie like this would have made it easier for me. I'm glad teenagers have this.
I loved the scene where the open father wants to go on Grindr with his son and the son has to school him😝
Everyone in the movie was a sobbing mess during this. Irritates me when straight people say ‘oh, gay kids don’t need this! So many of my friends are gay that *I* need to come out lol!’
RAREgenes right?! Lol What those closed minded people who claim this movie is unnecessary are actually saying is, please don’t force us to confront our own internal struggle over the subject because it’s too uncomfortable and way easier to stay closed minded 😜
I LOVE THIS FILM 😭❤ This film is one of my comfort films and it is not available in Netflix India and I HATE THAT!! I really need more general and chilled and sweet LGBTQ+ love stories like this. Let's face it, this is very chilled compared to the rest out there 😂
I watched this at the theaters and it was so sweet and it made me very emotional, the most emotional parts for me was when his mom was telling him that she still loves him and the part when his dad hugs him. Amazing movie💙💙
4:42 lol I thought they were saying, like, “Theo Baumas” or something. But they were saying The Obamas.
Everybody needs to watch Alex Strangelove on Netflix.
Just watched it for the first time a few days ago and I bawled my eyes out during the entire movie. Proud LGBTQ+ member!!!
The Jennifer Garner scene was so powerful to me. It hit me sooo hard I was crying the whole time on that scene. Josh Duhamel scene equally. I really wish I will receive the same acceptance... that day "I can really exhale" ....
Nick Robinson is so beautiful. He simply expresses so much sadness, happiness and...well, all of it in his facial expressions and eyes. Excellent actor (he's straight but still perfect actor) Oh my God! I died. Wish my mother said this to ME. Never happened. Need I go on? So happy for young teens nowadays having supportive mothers like this. I know it's a work of fiction, but this scene is so real. He's so cute and is scared people are going to treat him differently as he reveals later to his best friend. I totally related to that part.
mickeymouse2able the fact that Nick Robinson was able to portray this character so well was just astonishing to me and he’s played some tough roles too for example he had to play a drug addict in a film called Being Charlie not many actors/actresses have that acting gift of portraying different and difficult characters in movies and television shows and are able to pull it off, Jared Leto, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and a few other that come to mind are also capable to play different and difficult characters and pull it off... I give props to Nick Robinson as to be the youngest actor that I’ve seen to have this acting gift, I was a theater kid in high school and I played some different characters, and I’m not gonna lie, it wasn’t easy but I managed, but these actors/actresses make it look so easy going from action to comedy to drama to horror...
Yes! They make it look so easy. I like old movies (Turner Classic Movies) and old movie documentaries. Whenever anyone talks about Fred Astaire they say he worked endlessly making sure every movement was well orchestrated. The final result if you see any of his movies is him looking so at ease and looking like he's just having fun and improvising. Dancers make it look so easy. Gene Kelly, The Nicholas Brothers (under rated!!). They make it look so easy.
What I love about Nick Robinson is that he's so funny without meaning to be. I saw "Being Charlie" and "Kings of Summer". So sweet, cute and funny and then he can turn on the pathos.
I also loved Timothy Chalamat in "Call me by Your Name". The final shot of his face was priceless!! Reminded me of Greta Garbo in the last shot of "Queen Christina". YOU have to figure out what they're thinking.
These actors are dreams
I am 34 years old and not out, I feel like I lost so much in my life by not being able to be myself all those years, although living in London in the past ten years away from family and being able to be more myself here in London, is still so hard not being able to talk about my life with my family and friends when I go back home for visit, they keep trying to hook me up with girl and at 34 I already passed the age when most of my friends my age are married. My birthday was just last month and I actually felt sad becoming 34 and still in closed. If you not gone through it yourself you don't know how hard every day can be
matt & LDN I hope so much you'll be able to dig deep, and find the courage to finally Exhale Matt.
I live outside of London. And the day I finally came out and embraced who I always was--all along, but was finally able to show the real me, to all my friends And Family. Was the day that I found inner peace, and a bigger part of myself that I never knew existed, just came into being, from that moment onward - - I was changed for sure. I wish so much the same kind of peace for you too mate! Much Love.. It's your time to be free, to breathe and exhale! I believe in you Matt! =)
I wish I could tell you some advice. I'm also 34 - birthday was in April - and I came out to much less than a handful of people. I'm not really hiding the topic, I instead hide my whole person. I barely go out, I have no-one I can talk to in a truly meaningful way (including my family) and although I've been living in London, as well, for the past 2 years, I'm stuck in the same place where I was decades ago... I guess I'm still afraid to own myself which, strangely, I attribute to many things but my sexuality. I should be able to deal with them but something keeps me from doing so.
I don't have anything to cheer you up unless you count something as unhelpful as knowing that there are others slowly drifting away in similarly built boats.
Khy Maaren I wish I could just reach through the screen and give you guys a big hug! Hope you're feeling a bit better inside, now that you have come out to a few close friends or people you can trust? I think I can understand where you're coming from about not being able "own yourself" as a person. If you ever feel like talking to a stranger, who cares, and wouldn't mind talking in a meaningful way, feel free to email me any time! I'll reply back right away, I'm such a night owl, my thoughts keeps wandering, and I hardly sleep, so I'm always awake contemplating everything in life.
So, here's my email, in case you wanted to shoot me a message about what's on your mind! =]
(( Ushakasurfer25@gmail.com))
matt & LDN and Khy Maaren: I'm older than both of you combined, didn't come out until your age, and want to share this with you. Everyone's coming out story is different. No one can tell you what is best for you, because your circumstances are unique to you. Not everyone is in a situation where they CAN come out. While it takes courage to come out, it also takes courage to remain in the closet and live your life as best as you can. It takes courage not to give up. Remember that you are loved and capable of loving.
You can be loved and respected and accomplish much living behind a mask. But there is a cost of doing business. And that is the doubts that you have about yourself. Deep down inside, I wondered whether people loved and respected the mask - or me, Whether it was me or the mask that accomplished all those good things. Even wondered who would accept my love and respect if they knew I was gay. Those doubts and guilt are perfectly natural when you are living behind a mask. Don't feel guilty. Understand that and deal with it.
It's like spending your life breathing through a straw. You get the oxygen you need to stay alive, but you never get to breathe free. It takes courage.
Your life journey is your own and only you know IF it is safe to come out, and when. I met someone to share my life with when I was 33, but still never came out at work, and only this past week came out to a bunch of my college fraternity brothers who saw my name in a newspaper article, googled me, saw I had earlier been mentioned in an article in a gay newspaper as being an openly gay elected public official.
How they approached this was amazing.
I got an e-mail Sunday from one of my fraternity brothers - with another dozen copied - saying they had seen the first article, and someone had seen the other in "the Blade," congratulating me on my election and wondering what I had been up to for the past 48 years. Mentioning the name of the gay newspaper was their way of bringing up the subject without actually bringing up the subject. That, to me, was extraordinarily kind, because it was all very awkward. I had been their brother for four years in college, but had never shared my true self in that time.
So I e-mailed him back saying I'd give him a call and catch everyone up, but I was taking requests: did they want my story chronologically, or did they want the coming out part first? I took a deep breath and pushed "send."
The e-mails and phone calls started, and everyone wanted to get together. They wanted pictures of me and my partner. They wanted to meet him. We shared our life stories, Tears were shed. They were my brothers then when we were young and are my brothers now, when we are old.
Only you know what path you can take, but let me share the wisdom I have gained on my journey: the greatest gift you can give someone is letting them know they are loved and capable of loving. You ARE loved and You ARE capable of loving. If you can't come out, or if it is not yet time to come out, find someone to talk to. Someone with whom you can safely share your journey and your struggle. It need not be another gay person. Just someone who will listen. If you are out to your friends and not your family, is there one person in the extended family you can trust?
I was where you are pretty much at your age, when a miracle popped into my life and we've been together for 37 years. So remember, you are loved and capable of loving. And remember this, above all: life is too short and too precious not to share.
Now go and live your life. Every day is a gift. Today is a gift. That's why they call it the present.
I'm 26 and I can come out to my friends and to strangers but never to my family as I honestly fear for my life.
This was the movie I waited my whole life for
That seems so funny to me no in hindsight where they came out of straight. My son did similar since he has two dads he’s fine with that. He’s sat us down I think when he was 15 I have to tell you something I’m coming out as straight which we already knew we laugh about it now
My god thank you for this beautiful video, MY HEART! ❤️❤️❤️🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
I LOVED this movie, I didn't come out in high school, just after, but it was so relatable, and yeah the scene with Jennifer garner, I was done, wrecked crying my eyes out. I will own this movie
Ben parish is that you !!??!
I lose it every single time she says oh God help me Jesus fucking dying laughing
Loved the film - twice!
I’m 22 years old and this film has helped me come out as a bisexual male. I’ve known I’ve been bi since I was 6 but for 16 years I’ve tried to convince myself it was all in my head, or I’m in a phase, but I can’t deny who I am just for the sake of being liked or not living the biblical traditional lifestyle
This movie changed me for the better. I will never forget watching it. I was almost crying the entire move because all the scenes were so powerful and I could actually feel the pain of being outed.
If we are Homo Sapiens, than why is Heterosexual the default?
God I WISH my dad was like Simons dad. When I came out....he acted like I didn't exist.
my boi started crying during the movie
This was a great movie but it won't work for all families as some parents actually threaten kids that if they are gay they will be disowned especially Asian culture. America is easier though and for that I'm grateful.
Jo Lo that is true but the movie will get people talking and the more people talk about it the more normal it will become. Slowly but surely we’ll get there.
That’s litterly the reason I won’t come out, my dad is very homophobic and so is the rest of my family. If I ever came out I would be kicked out and disowned,
I just saw the movie and completely fell in love with it. It exceeded my expectations in every way and it's been so long since I ever felt that a movie could impact us in real life in so many positive ways. This movie made me realise that representation matters so much today because it relfects our society for the better and it gives exposure to those who might not understand stories like this because there were nothing like this shown in past films. I think people's lives will be changed after watching this film and it gives me so much hope and joy. Thank you Greg, Nick and everyone who's a part of this production.
I was watching this movie yesterday on my computer, and it was like 2 am, so I couldn't make much noise. I was crying my eyes out watching it. Sobbing. And trying to be quiet so I wouldn't wake my parents up. But after the movie ended I *almost* woke them up to come out. Just wish I was brave like Simon.
I love the movie!!! Love from Portugal
This Movie Sums up my life story since 7th grade now in 10th
I’m not gay but that movie was really good.
I got the DVD about three weeks ago and I have watched it four times. What an excellent film! The writing, the direction, the cinematography and, especially, the acting, is simply superb! The soundtrack is also fantastic! I am so grateful that such a film can be made in these times! I hope it will have a continuing, positive impact for LGBTQ people, especially teens, and for all people of goodwill everywhere.
I believe that "Love, Simon" was released at the right time, particularly as the concept [if not understanding] of LGBTI issues is being discussed and commented on in the media [including social media].
Geez....... Josh. So, strikingly handsome ;*) Aging V-E-R-Y well
Ooh... daddy... grrr ;*) Totally agree
Did anyone see Tyler Oakley I did 0.24
Such a wonderful film. I'm 74 and this film brought me to tears for my past and the struggles that kids still go through today. Yes, the "mom/dad I'm straight" bit had me laughing with tears of joy. I've worked to make it better in the liberation movement, but as they say "If we ain't winnin' the fight ain't over!"
Omg I just watch this movie ...couldn't stop crying ! forever will love this movie
for me, it wasn’t any of the moments where he physically said the words “i’m gay.” it wasn’t the literal coming out scenes. it was the moments with his parents where they made sure he understood they accepted him. his heartfelt talk with his mom, the teary hug with his dad, they both killed me.
THE INTERVIEWER LOOKS SO MUCH LIKE ONE OF THE STARKS IN GAME OF THRONES
Robb Stark
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My parents are homophobic. I’m gay. I had a girlfriend and they found out we broke up. This movie helps me through so much.
I'm Bi and I'm to afraid to tell my parents...idk what to do HELP ME😭
Josh is smoking hot!
I hate that I kept crying throughout the movie while I was sitting next to my cousin. I hate people seeing me cry in public so I tried to do it low-key since I couldn't help myself. I absolutely relate to the character Simon, in some ways but it's a really good film! Can't wait for the DVD to come out!
I Love the movie.
My friend was like "this movie is nasty" and I was like " so because this movie is about gay people it's nasty" and he was like " yes" and I was like "so if you don't like gay people then you don't like me"
I loved this movie! It was amazing! I was a sobbing mess at the end and so was everyone else in the theatre everyone clapped and cheered at the end it was just sooo good I loved it!
Zayra Vazquez IK EVERYONE CLAPPED IN MINE TOO and also when they kissed in the car at the end.
I wonder if Cristiano Ronaldo watched this film. Probably, since the filmmakers required his permission to include his name in the screenplay. Probably for the best that they didn't try on Zlatan Ibrahimovitc or Kevin de Bruyne.
omg, this person is me "I've known I was gay since I was like 5" I've known since I was five too except I'm bi, but I do still prefer boys/men lol. I really want to watch love Simon, but I don't have it at the movie theatre were I live :(
Im not apart of lgbtq but something in me was so moved about this movie.. Its not just the fact you are gay.. The acceptance of the family and peers althrough out is so universal.. Watched this at the premiere and i still love it
I saw the movie yesterday and I loved it .
That scene with simon and his mother is the best in the entire movie but overall the movie was so great I think I will never be tired of watching it
That guy on twitter... Who came out... I followed him on Instagram... He's so fukin talented .... He's running a movie page...
Well the Obamas are gone.. i want the Trump;s to see it
beautifull movie that got my tears .Thanks for sharing
I hope this gets a sequel it’s so good
I wish that I could use this movie to start a conversation with my father. I'm already out to him, but at this point, he would walk out of the theatre when he realized that it's gay.
Maura same boat. I'm out and I get to be me, but not so much around my father. It's not talked about and if it is, it's religious banter
George, at this point, it seems like my dad will kick me out if I say one word about my sexuality or the nonprofit I'm starting to help local lgbt+ youth. I'm just glad that I have my mom on my side. They are both Roman Catholic, but Mom is open to conversation, which makes a world of difference.
Maura maybe he’ll get there one day. Parents just want to know their kids are happy and can be successful in life so maybe when he sees you’re doing just fine, he’ll soften up. It sounds like he has some inner turmoil that would make the movie and talking about it too uncomfortable for him. Maybe when you feel ready to do so, you could write him a letter just telling him how you feel and you understand that he may not be ready to talk about it yet but that you need your dad and you still value his guidance so whenever he is ready, you would love to start a conversation with him. I think a lot of dads have a hard time talking about it or tend to avoid it altogether because they equate being gay/bi etc with a sexual act. The last thing dads want to talk to their kids about is gay sex lol If he could just understand that is not what defines being gay and that’s definitely not the kind of conversation you want to have with him, maybe he can relax a little. If he knew you just needed him there for Dad things like any child would need (maybe list some of his favorite things the 2 of you could do together) maybe it would ease his mind. Dads and men in general tend to like things spelled out for them especially when they feel unprepared or in the dark. It’s uncomfortable for them when they don’t know what to expect. If you could help prepare him and tell him exactly what you want from him, he’ll see it’s not so bad. I think he’s just scared and there is hope for him yet. He didn’t kick you out after you came out, right? So I doubt asking for a conversation is going to cause that...especially with your mom there. It’s unlikely to happen and you will feel like a ton of weight has come off your shoulders. You’re not asking him to dye his hair rainbow and wear a “my kid is gay” shirt so he really just needs to get over his fears and I think he’ll get there. Try to avoid assuming the worst because you don’t know for sure what he’s thinking and feeling so stay positive and count your blessings that you have your mom because some don’t even have that. Your mom is also your best advocate. Have you talked to her about it? Maybe she can work on getting him to come around? He needs to understand it doesn’t need to be awkward or something to shy away from and your mom should be able to help with that. Your idea for a LGBTQ support is fantastic!! You already sound like a bright, intelligent person and I’m sure your dad sees that too ❤️
This movie is so beautiful.❤️That scene with his mother after coming out is way too beautiful. It touches everyone's heart
I love this movie........I remember Josh Duhamel is a TV Series call "Vegas" where is stared along side James Caan, Tom Selleck, Dean Cain & Cheryl Ladd..
I loved this film. I paticularly love that Simon ends up with Bram and that relationship carries on after the end of the film in Love, Victor. Simon and Bram are living together in New York.
On the surface, this seems like a very good movie, with a kick-ass great looking main character. *Unfortunately, it fails.* Let's start with the Martin character. Even though it's in the book, the movie blows the entire "black-mailing scheme" by not showing logical proof that the "email" he was supposedly reading in the library was in fact, Simon's. _Watch it again._ *He's looking at and talking to the librarian and NOT looking at Simon's desk/computer so there was NO WAY he could have known that "email he read" was sent by Simon.*
That's just the first, but main element in the story that falls apart. Also, the "lineup" of 'Blue's' character also falls apart. Let's start with "orange cream Oreo cookies" and move through Xmas Eve when he nearly ["dreams"] kissing *Cal who should have been 'Blue' from the start (which in certain ways, he was)* and the ONLY reason the other [actual gay] actor was nothing more than a token ... and I'll leave it at that.
Simone Cast why did you help take away Prince Harry and his family titles and security you have been exposed such evil 😈
That's the scene in the movie when I cried too.
I think the reason this movie did so well is that it has a wide appeal. It's not just aiming for the LGBTQ audience... Josh Duhamel's father figure speaks to other parents as well. Parents who love their children unconditionally, but still find it hard to process the news that a child of theirs is queer. What parents often need is just time... time to process and accept. This movie does a beautiful job of showing the contrast between his mother who immediately understands and accepts, and his father who wants to... but finds himself struggling with what to say and how to do that.
LOVE THE FLICK, HOWEVER; WHY IS IT SOOOO ; IMPORTANT FOR ANYONE (HE/SHE ) TO ANNOUNCE OPENLY TO SOCIETY ; HE /SHE IS GAY ? THIS DOSE NOT DEFINE ANY OF THEM ! SOME HOW THE PAST 20 YEARS ? SOCIETY IS HOOKED ON PEOPLE CLAIMING HIS/HER SEXUALITY , JUST TO FIT IN !!!! LOVE IS LOVE PERIOD ! THIS IS THE GOLDEN KEY TO HUMANITY'S EXISTENCE ! IF ALL OF HUMANITY WERE GAY THIS WORLD WOULD BE A LOVING PLANET !! HENCE NOT SO COMPLEX PERIOD !💖💖
i'm gay and i'm so inlove with nick robinson. omg! i wish i can meet him
in person. and now that they played the song "someday at christmas", i'm now obsessed with it. pls nick. i love u so much. i want to meet u in person 😢😢😢
An amazing, beautiful, powerful movie.
I wish all homophobic people would see this movie
Nick Robinson reminds me of James Dean.