I love that even heterosexual men are enjoying this film and aren't put off by the fact that this film portrays two men romantically & sexually linked together.
Mrcelebrity07 Heterosexual women as well. Myself & my daughter who is heterosexual as well went to see it...absolutely magnificent. The tears by the end of the film would not stop.
This is the best review I've seen on RUclips for this movie! I couldn't agree more with you on every thing you said. This will be a movie that will stay with me all my life....Love love love!
Haunting is the right word for it. It's kind of strange, I did cry during the movie but after that and as I try to fall asleep that night, I remembered some scenes from this movie.. and cry some more. So, yeah. Interesting trivia: they shot this entire movie in one lens (35mm i think?) To mimic natural human eye. And although you can totally feel the warmth of summer as the setting, it was actually filmed during a wet, cold summer with intense rain. I don't know how they did it, but I can totally imagine the warm sun and smell of peaches.
You are so on the mark! This was the best film I have seen in years. A surefire for many Oscar nominations. TImothee Chalomet was unbelievable. The future is so bright for him he'll have to wear shades. The ending was so powerful that I wondered how Timothee Chalamet was able to effectuate it. I loved this film so much, too.
I am happy that I’m not the only CMBYN addict. You and many of the commentators here appear to be suffering from this beautiful affliction. Wonderful review of the movie, I can see how deeply it’s affected you. Your raw emotions about this movie is welcome
I loved it, as well! That feeling of wanting a "perfect summer" to never end... and how first (formative) love imprints on you and effects you for a lifetime... I could just babble about it all day. I hope people go see it and allow themselves to be moved by the beauty. 💜 Thank you for your review (and your Portland footage was gorgeous, too)!!!
"How is this acting? How the fuq is this acting?!" Yes, I asked that same question myself too. "It's like they'd been dating in real life for 5 years or some sh*t". Totally, it's mind-boggling how that can be acting.
Totally agree with you! The cinematography is incredible & the chemistry between Timothee & Armie is insane!! It feels like we're watching their dating videos or documentary instead of a movie
"how the fuck is this acting?" I don't know man, I've been asking myself that question for weeks now and still haven't found the answer! great review btw! :D
I’m glad you enjoyed the film. It’s exactly how I felt about the movie and you beautifully explained it like how I would say it without giving too much. I agree with their performance and I think all three of them including the fathers monologue should all get nominated for an oscar. It’s very organic and raw which is rare for movies these days! As one would say to another, LATER! 🤪
I was blown away by this film and how it drew me in. It's a masterpiece, damn near perfect. Great review and I loved that you included the clips from your vacation.
I agree with everything you said about this beautiful film. It's truly something special. And I appreciate and share your enthusiasm in describing the chemistry between Armie Hammer and Timothee Chalamet.
i know what you mean it is like watching a documentary or reality show something haha, not a movie because everything in there was so natural and anti artificial . pure love~ (i am learning english, forgive my grammar or just point out for me thank you guys)
Love your comments and enthusiasm for the film; I share them! Thank you for this. :) Just one thing: To call CMBYN a "gay film" is somehow reductive. It's a human film, and the two primary characters happen to be male. I just dislike labels, which many of us are obsessed with. As Lin-Manuel Miranda says, love is love is love is love is love. Period.
Great review! I would encourage you to read the book, then watch the movie again. The book is incredible, amazing and beautiful. Just like the film, but with much greater depth. Thanks for your review.
Hi there. I first found your review when the movie came out and liked it a lot. Having just finished Find Me I searched for your review and rewatched it. Man, you nailed it! Thank you 🙏
Thank you for your review. It was from over a month ago, and we now know Timothée was nominated but Armie and Luca were not. (note that I am obviously on first name terms with these guys ). Such a shame. Fingers crossed for the nominations it received, but I am not very sanguine, I have to say. But, here’s hoping. I am one of those saddos who has seen the movie many times - 16 to date. I am not a movie buff. I watch movies, but the majority of contemporary films do not tempt me. I’m not into watching violence, sport, sexual behaviour of 30-somethings on an island etc. I am at the age where I enjoy documentaries as much as anything else. Maybe that is why I love this movie. It is a fly-on-the-wall documentary in all but name. It is also my life with a few storyline twists (different loving family, no Summer Italian sojourn) but almost all of the emotional jumps that Elio experiences. It is obvious that I love the film, and your review shows that you do too, probably for different detailed reasons, but for the same appreciation of a cinematic work of art.
What really impacted me a lot about this movie is its capacity of transcending its particularity to become universal, which allows everyone to feel the emotions felt by the main character. As you said, this doesn't look like a movie because it's not meant to be one, it should feel like a memory.
The speech by mr perlman caught me when I was not prepared. I was like, ‘oh the father is going to say something to make elio feel better now’. And mid speech I bawled!!! Like against my will I think, even. I even thought ‘I am crying?’ in disbelief! I remembered wanting to have him as my dad so badly and wanting hug elio and him both at the same time. Then I continued crying until today. From time to time. I’m worried.
To enhance the awesome experience of this film, I recommend you listen to the audiobook read by Armee Hamer. It presents as a years later reading of Elio's diary done in an even toned voice that brings back what we saw.
I'm seeing this movie in 9 days and I can't wait! Just gotta make one comment about the speech Michael Stuhlbarg gives. I've read the book (absolutely breathtaking; finished it in one night) and watched a couple scenes on youtube. I've realised that they have taken almost all the speeches directly from the book--verbatim. I am not trying to say books are usually better than movies, but if you enjoyed the movie, definitely check out the book as well!
I loved your review, I agree with everything you said, I'm thrilled with this movie😍, I'm still in shock with the whole experience that I had in the movie theater, it was the best movie I've seen in many years, a masterpiece, I compare with old movies from directors like Francoise Truffaut or Luchino Visconti.
Amazing movie. Yes, 10 out of 10. Not sure I'd agree with the best actor award though. Definitely deserved to be nominated but I think there's one or two actors who deserve the Oscar more. Doesn't take away from the fact that this film is truly special.
There is a Facebook group called Call me by your name global. You should join it. :) BTW I agree with you 100%. I love the movie. I saw it more than 50 times.
Remember, though, that Stuhlbarg's monologue was lifted word for word from the book. I believe just about any seasoned 50 something actor could have done it. I don't think Stuhlbarg himself was so special as a result of it.
Broke.Black.Woke says you. Neither the book, nor the movie discusses their orientation. You will find in life, what people do is not always what they are.
Bissexuals are just people who are gay and/or straight depending on the current partner. So when Elio and Oliver are together, they’re gay. But who cares..?
This movie was absolutely SICK! Of course, I mean "sick" in the very best context possible. I already love Armie Hammer. I have reviewed The Man from U.N.C.L.E, Nocturnal Animals, and Free Fire. Nothing prepared me for how well made and sensuous this movie was. Timothée Chalamet! Oh MY GOAT, what a performance. Totally believable love story without a speck of pretentious baggage. 10/10 with The Goatesians Seal of Approval. A must see.
#Erotic is what this beautiful film is. Go to Italy. You too, will be confronted by your own desires. I don’t know why. I only know that it’s true. For me.
It has nice production value. But the fact that the two characters are proud to belong to a religion that is rabidly homophobic. And the setting it unrealistically hedonistic.
So that's it? It's just a romantic movie? i really thought there was more to this movie than just that.... Hence 3 billboards, ghost story, sacred deer, blade runner are so much better.
Hey, wtf!!!! Man.... I hear what you're saying, but, "not my cup of tea". Too much forced agendas being placed on society today. I kinda wish that they would had put a disclaimer stating: "this film contain content showing alternative lifestyles which maybe controversial". Giving people that don't support (like myself) a heads up, than going in "cold" and being shocked, thus ruining my movie experience. JUST KEEPING IT REAL!
Lolol at a movie about sexual awakening and first love being a 'forced agenda' and that queer films should have disclaimers to avoid offending bigots who think the world should cater to their preferences. Pretty sure no one's stopping you from reading a movie description so you know what it's about...
William Prentice, What you just said is full of shit. **Too much forced agendas being placed on society today.** **wish that they would put a disclaimer stating: "this film contain content showing alternative lifestyles which maybe controversial".** 1. There is nothing being forced here. It`s a film based on a popular book about two men who fall in love with each other. No one is forcing you or anyone else to watch this film. 2. Someone falling into the category of LGBT, their life isn`t a “lifestyle”, it's someone's nature. It`s who they are. Their sexuality isn`t some light switch they can just flip off next tuesday. There is nothing wrong with being gay. To say that implies there is a problem with homosexuality or LGBT, which there isn`t. Anyone who disagrees, well...there is a fucking problem with them or you.
Jor-Els Alexandria thanks for sharing. You have the right to call my comments "$#I+", but I stand by what I said. Whatever lifestyle one participates in is their own business, but respect those that don't agree with it. In this case, I don't believe in or support that type of relationship, much less seeing it on the big screen and commenting on it AND YES, I WANT A HEADS UP PRIOR!. Although I don't support it, I will defend those individuals "the right" to have their LGBT lifestyle and enjoy the same rights that I have. IF YOU FAIL TO UNDERSTAND THIS, THEN SO BE IT!
Kelly Amon thanks for sharing. You better believe from this moment on, I will be reading film synopsis details very carefully now. Just like a tv remote, I will exercise "choice".
"Although I don't support it, I will defend those individuals 'the right' to have their LGBT lifestyle and enjoy the same rights that I have." So even though you don't agree with same-sex relationships, you attend rallies for them and/or will jump to the defense of someone being verbally or physically abused in public because of their sexual orientation? If you want ensure to that you never see a queer film, just use a site like imdb.com or rottentomatoes.com to read a summary beforehand. Demanding disclaimers for queer films to avoid accidentally offending straight people sounds like something a fascist regime would do... If you honestly believe we all have the same rights then you should also demand straight love stories have disclaimers to avoid offending homosexuals. Do you think this film should also have a disclaimer advising that the main characters are Jewish to avoid accidentally offending anti-Semites?
I love that even heterosexual men are enjoying this film and aren't put off by the fact that this film portrays two men romantically & sexually linked together.
Mrcelebrity07 Heterosexual women as well. Myself & my daughter who is heterosexual as well went to see it...absolutely magnificent. The tears by the end of the film would not stop.
i mean, i find that to be completely normal to be honest? it’s no different to gay people watching straight films.
This is my favourite film of the year, probably my favourite film in the last five years.
Agree
Actually I think it is in my top 3 of ALL TIME...
I lost sleep over it for days after...just thinking and digesting...crying too!
"Emotionally powerful visual poem" is the best description of this film I have heard. Thank you!
This is the best review I've seen on RUclips for this movie! I couldn't agree more with you on every thing you said. This will be a movie that will stay with me all my life....Love love love!
Haunting is the right word for it. It's kind of strange, I did cry during the movie but after that and as I try to fall asleep that night, I remembered some scenes from this movie.. and cry some more. So, yeah.
Interesting trivia: they shot this entire movie in one lens (35mm i think?) To mimic natural human eye. And although you can totally feel the warmth of summer as the setting, it was actually filmed during a wet, cold summer with intense rain. I don't know how they did it, but I can totally imagine the warm sun and smell of peaches.
LMFAO HOMIE SAID SMELL OF PEACHES HAHAHHAA
If your affected by a film like this it shows you've got a REAL HEART )))
Exactly how i felt after i watched it !! I feel ya there! What a masterpiece !
You are so on the mark! This was the best film I have seen in years. A surefire for many Oscar nominations. TImothee Chalomet was unbelievable. The future is so bright for him he'll have to wear shades. The ending was so powerful that I wondered how Timothee Chalamet was able to effectuate it. I loved this film so much, too.
I am happy that I’m not the only CMBYN addict. You and many of the commentators here appear to be suffering from this beautiful affliction. Wonderful review of the movie, I can see how deeply it’s affected you. Your raw emotions about this movie is welcome
I loved it, as well! That feeling of wanting a "perfect summer" to never end... and how first (formative) love imprints on you and effects you for a lifetime... I could just babble about it all day. I hope people go see it and allow themselves to be moved by the beauty. 💜 Thank you for your review (and your Portland footage was gorgeous, too)!!!
"How is this acting? How the fuq is this acting?!" Yes, I asked that same question myself too. "It's like they'd been dating in real life for 5 years or some sh*t". Totally, it's mind-boggling how that can be acting.
Totally agree with you! The cinematography is incredible & the chemistry between Timothee & Armie is insane!! It feels like we're watching their dating videos or documentary instead of a movie
BEST. Review. EVER! thanks for sharing your thoughts! Michale's speech though... damn!
"how the fuck is this acting?" I don't know man, I've been asking myself that question for weeks now and still haven't found the answer! great review btw! :D
I think your review is the best, most thorough, most enthusiastic one on the internet!!! A true pleasure to watch. Thank you.
I’m glad you enjoyed the film. It’s exactly how I felt about the movie and you beautifully explained it like how I would say it without giving too much. I agree with their performance and I think all three of them including the fathers monologue should all get nominated for an oscar. It’s very organic and raw which is rare for movies these days! As one would say to another, LATER! 🤪
Great review! Your personality and passion about the movie are contagious.
ITS NOT ACTING THEY LITERALLY FELL IN LOVE WITH EACH OTHER
Jason Wang It’s world class acting by Timmy. His acting high school is just amazing.
The movie is so unique - the way it is shot makes you feel like a you are looking in on these two peoples life.
I was blown away by this film and how it drew me in. It's a masterpiece, damn near perfect. Great review and I loved that you included the clips from your vacation.
Thank you for your passionate articulation of everything that I felt while watching this movie.
Your review was thoughtful and beautiful. I'm never going to get over this film. There were so many layers. Gah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love how you put this review together... A film maker yourself..
Thanks for the review! You really convinced me to go watch this movie.
I agree with everything you said about this beautiful film. It's truly something special. And I appreciate and share your enthusiasm in describing the chemistry between Armie Hammer and Timothee Chalamet.
The best review yet. " visual poem " perfect.
Im prob gonna see it now just because of your review. Sounds interesting
i know what you mean it is like watching a documentary or reality show something haha, not a movie because everything in there was so natural and anti artificial . pure love~
(i am learning english, forgive my grammar or just point out for me thank you guys)
Love your comments and enthusiasm for the film; I share them! Thank you for this. :) Just one thing: To call CMBYN a "gay film" is somehow reductive. It's a human film, and the two primary characters happen to be male. I just dislike labels, which many of us are obsessed with. As Lin-Manuel Miranda says, love is love is love is love is love. Period.
Great review! I would encourage you to read the book, then watch the movie again. The book is incredible, amazing and beautiful. Just like the film, but with much greater depth. Thanks for your review.
I love your review. There is no more to say!!
Really great, intelligent, passionate review! I share your passion about the movie.
Hi there. I first found your review when the movie came out and liked it a lot. Having just finished Find Me I searched for your review and rewatched it. Man, you nailed it! Thank you 🙏
Welcome to the club of possessed by CMBYN:)))))))))
Thank you for your review. It was from over a month ago, and we now know Timothée was nominated but Armie and Luca were not. (note that I am obviously on first name terms with these guys ). Such a shame. Fingers crossed for the nominations it received, but I am not very sanguine, I have to say. But, here’s hoping.
I am one of those saddos who has seen the movie many times - 16 to date. I am not a movie buff. I watch movies, but the majority of contemporary films do not tempt me. I’m not into watching violence, sport, sexual behaviour of 30-somethings on an island etc. I am at the age where I enjoy documentaries as much as anything else. Maybe that is why I love this movie. It is a fly-on-the-wall documentary in all but name. It is also my life with a few storyline twists (different loving family, no Summer Italian sojourn) but almost all of the emotional jumps that Elio experiences.
It is obvious that I love the film, and your review shows that you do too, probably for different detailed reasons, but for the same appreciation of a cinematic work of art.
I'm so glad you reviewed this. One of my favorite movies of the year.
I love your review. Portland footage so great
What really impacted me a lot about this movie is its capacity of transcending its particularity to become universal, which allows everyone to feel the emotions felt by the main character. As you said, this doesn't look like a movie because it's not meant to be one, it should feel like a memory.
The speech by mr perlman caught me when I was not prepared. I was like, ‘oh the father is going to say something to make elio feel better now’. And mid speech I bawled!!! Like against my will I think, even. I even thought ‘I am crying?’ in disbelief! I remembered wanting to have him as my dad so badly and wanting hug elio and him both at the same time. Then I continued crying until today. From time to time. I’m worried.
great review man!! you described it perfectly. it really is a magical film
My sentiments exactly! Left me heartbroken! 😭
Been looking for youtube vids about the editing in this movie. Wanna just talk about how amazing the cutting in this movie is!
Loved your review. I always tell people to see this alone. It’s a very personal film to watch.
Great review! You're such an awesome person. I wish I had more friends similar to you.
To enhance the awesome experience of this film, I recommend you listen to
the audiobook read by Armee Hamer. It presents as a years later reading of
Elio's diary done in an even toned voice that brings back what we saw.
Such a beautiful film that you talked about in such a beautiful way.
I can’t get over it, don’t want to get over it.
This is probably the best movie I’ve seen that kept me thinking, and the more I thought about it, the more I loved the movie.
I'm seeing this movie in 9 days and I can't wait! Just gotta make one comment about the speech Michael Stuhlbarg gives. I've read the book (absolutely breathtaking; finished it in one night) and watched a couple scenes on youtube. I've realised that they have taken almost all the speeches directly from the book--verbatim. I am not trying to say books are usually better than movies, but if you enjoyed the movie, definitely check out the book as well!
Great review
Can't wait to see this!
I loooove this!!! 104% agree
Everything you said I feel
Best movie of the year. The last half hour was so emotional. Loved it.
If you like that kind of "visual poetry" you should check out Andrei Tarkovsky's films. :)
Armie has actually played other gay characters including J. Edgar Hoover's (Leo DiCaprio's) lover in J. Edgar.
I loved your review, I agree with everything you said, I'm thrilled with this movie😍, I'm still in shock with the whole experience that I had in the movie theater, it was the best movie I've seen in many years, a masterpiece, I compare with old movies from directors like Francoise Truffaut or Luchino Visconti.
Amazing movie. Yes, 10 out of 10. Not sure I'd agree with the best actor award though. Definitely deserved to be nominated but I think there's one or two actors who deserve the Oscar more. Doesn't take away from the fact that this film is truly special.
You’ve earned yourself a new sub! Your reviews are so honest. Thanks for uploading
Great review!!!
There is a Facebook group called Call me by your name global. You should join it. :) BTW I agree with you 100%. I love the movie. I saw it more than 50 times.
OMG at this amazing review!!
Very beautiful and heartfelt review, thank you for sharing it!
That peach scene though lmfao
Loved that you loved it!! I'm jealous of anyone watching and experiencing this film for the first time!! 🍑😍
I am glad I am an not the only one... Ditto to everything you said.
The review is spot on - I agree to everything you said here.
Amazing review! Quality.
Remember, though, that Stuhlbarg's monologue was lifted word for word from the book. I believe just about any seasoned 50 something actor could have done it. I don't think Stuhlbarg himself was so special as a result of it.
yes to all that ....
8:56 lady killer?
thekickback "Lady Bird" LOL my bad.
The tension between Elio and Oliver is ufff you just want them to get together, or to fight or anything
Neither of the characters are gay. They are both bisexual
Broke.Black.Woke says you. Neither the book, nor the movie discusses their orientation. You will find in life, what people do is not always what they are.
That's irrelevant.
Bissexuals are just people who are gay and/or straight depending on the current partner. So when Elio and Oliver are together, they’re gay. But who cares..?
You really represents me talking about CMBYN 😍🍑
I totally fully agree with you!
I wouldn't say better everything you say. Love
Watching this film it's like I was watching life! not film and I love it
I LOVE THIS HAHAHA 100% MY REACTION!!!! and yes they are in love with each other lol
This movie was absolutely SICK! Of course, I mean "sick" in the very best context possible. I already love Armie Hammer. I have reviewed The Man from U.N.C.L.E, Nocturnal Animals, and Free Fire. Nothing prepared me for how well made and sensuous this movie was. Timothée Chalamet! Oh MY GOAT, what a performance. Totally believable love story without a speck of pretentious baggage. 10/10 with The Goatesians Seal of Approval. A must see.
❤️
I gotta update my best if the year list aftee seeing this
Beautiful review! and the movie to!
'Love that film to death.
ditto!
#Erotic is what this beautiful film is. Go to Italy. You too, will be confronted by your own desires. I don’t know why. I only know that it’s true.
For me.
It has nice production value. But the fact that the two characters are proud to belong to a religion that is rabidly homophobic. And the setting it unrealistically hedonistic.
Sol Mon ...Wtf LOL.
So that's it? It's just a romantic movie? i really thought there was more to this movie than just that.... Hence 3 billboards, ghost story, sacred deer, blade runner are so much better.
kronosleblu888 Just probably one of the greatest screen romances ever filmed.
The problem is not how they acting they even not gay !!!
Hey, wtf!!!! Man.... I hear what you're saying, but, "not my cup of tea". Too much forced agendas being placed on society today. I kinda wish that they would had put a disclaimer stating: "this film contain content showing alternative lifestyles which maybe controversial". Giving people that don't support (like myself) a heads up, than going in "cold" and being shocked, thus ruining my movie experience. JUST KEEPING IT REAL!
Lolol at a movie about sexual awakening and first love being a 'forced agenda' and that queer films should have disclaimers to avoid offending bigots who think the world should cater to their preferences.
Pretty sure no one's stopping you from reading a movie description so you know what it's about...
William Prentice,
What you just said is full of shit.
**Too much forced agendas being placed on society today.**
**wish that they would put a disclaimer stating: "this film contain content showing alternative lifestyles which maybe controversial".**
1. There is nothing being forced here. It`s a film based on a popular book about two men who fall in love with each other. No one is forcing you or anyone else to watch this film.
2. Someone falling into the category of LGBT, their life isn`t a “lifestyle”, it's someone's nature. It`s who they are. Their sexuality isn`t some light switch they can just flip off next tuesday. There is nothing wrong with being gay. To say that implies there is a problem with homosexuality or LGBT, which there isn`t. Anyone who disagrees, well...there is a fucking problem with them or you.
Jor-Els Alexandria thanks for sharing. You have the right to call my comments "$#I+", but I stand by what I said. Whatever lifestyle one participates in is their own business, but respect those that don't agree with it. In this case, I don't believe in or support that type of relationship, much less seeing it on the big screen and commenting on it AND YES, I WANT A HEADS UP PRIOR!. Although I don't support it, I will defend those individuals "the right" to have their LGBT lifestyle and enjoy the same rights that I have. IF YOU FAIL TO UNDERSTAND THIS, THEN SO BE IT!
Kelly Amon thanks for sharing. You better believe from this moment on, I will be reading film synopsis details very carefully now. Just like a tv remote, I will exercise "choice".
"Although I don't support it, I will defend those individuals 'the right' to have their LGBT lifestyle and enjoy the same rights that I have."
So even though you don't agree with same-sex relationships, you attend rallies for them and/or will jump to the defense of someone being verbally or physically abused in public because of their sexual orientation?
If you want ensure to that you never see a queer film, just use a site like imdb.com or rottentomatoes.com to read a summary beforehand. Demanding disclaimers for queer films to avoid accidentally offending straight people sounds like something a fascist regime would do...
If you honestly believe we all have the same rights then you should also demand straight love stories have disclaimers to avoid offending homosexuals. Do you think this film should also have a disclaimer advising that the main characters are Jewish to avoid accidentally offending anti-Semites?
Great review
Fuck that this is my favourite review, "