Call Me By Your Name - Movie Review
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Chris Stuckmann reviews Call Me By Your Name, starring Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar, Esther Garrel. Directed by Luca Guadagnino.
THE VILLIAN IS TIME. SUMMER DOESNT LAST FOREVER
perry antagonist might be a better term.
that nasty bitch
Boys of summer.
True haha summer loves a bitch
I thought the villain was homosexuality lol
Not enough people talk about the music in this movie. Mystery of love and visions of Gideon are both incredible
Billington 104 yeah Chris's review is underwhelming
Sufjan made a great job with these two masterpieces
AND, Futile Devices, the three of them are just amazing!
futile devices has my favourite lyrics beautifully constructed song
the entire soundtrack is booty
I never understand why people view slow pacing as a negative.
In my case it could be a negative thing because I kinda struggle with paying attention. But that's just me.
I think it depends on the movie and the viewer. If the movie is a blockbuster, you expect to be plot driven and to have fun with it watching the characters do stuff. If it's a character based movie, the plot doesn't matter much, but your characters and what they think/do. People who tend to watch plot driven films think character driven films are slow paced and boring. People who like character driven films tend to think that plot driven films are plain and dull. It depends on the viewer.
I tend to like more plot driven movies, but I love character driven ones when I can identify with the characters, like in this one.
Al Levine I agree but for some reason it didn’t do anything for me here. I wasn’t engaged in the plot and felt like I was watching a documentary rather than a movie. Which I guess works but I was surprised how I wasn’t as into it as everyone else seems to be.
It depends on the movie. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.
Al Levine slow pacing isn't a problem. It's when it's evident it is
I am tired of gay movies having tragedies. this movie was a refreshing change.
SkyMiller well the ending was kinda tragic
Glad they'd soften the tragic blow than what happened in the book. But still..
imj3200 0 hel p ive just read the novel! Do you think Oliver forgot about the game where they call each other by their names? I personally dont think that he forgot but my friend does, i need to know the answer to put my mind to res t thanks
It was extremely tragic , feels sad
This is NOT a "gay" movie...This ia "beautiful and romantic film:" Stuckmann said it...
"Elio Elio Elio Elio.... I remember it all"
omigod...when he said that...
Aww this part 😢❤️
@Jean Kennedy OH MY GOD I NEVER NOTICED THAT I MIGHT CRY
"Elio, Elio, Elio, Elio, Elio..."
"Oliver... I remember everything"
Remember what? Nothing actually happens in all the film.
but will you ever look at a peach the same way again?
I certainly won't look at a pie the same way again after A Ghost Story that's for sure
randomguy6679 or after The Help, am I right!?
I want to know how many tropical fruits have been harmed during production and rehearsals of this film? 😆
OMGGGGGG
In that scene, it was the sound of the peach that got me. I was also disappointed that Oliver didn't consume the peach like he does in the book.
Your one issue with the movie is literally THE thing that sets it apart from all gay love stories ever told.
I don’t think he meant he wanted to see them get homophonic abuse, obstacles just make for better storytelling, anything could be an obstacle
I thought the fact that there weren’t any obstacles stood out as a great thing as it was different to almost every other gay movie. Why does there need to be obstacles just because they’re gay. Not everyone in movies are homophobic.
Exactly..
"Not everyone in movies are homophobic"...or in life. I also think that it is different in this narrative because of Eilo's dad and just the overall culture in the film like when the friends come over.
But then why make a movie about it?
zebranator it?
Not everyone comes into their sexuality the same way or has the same backlash to it. It's just like anything in life yes there is a way in which it seems to play out, but not always.
The obstacles in this film were implied and fairly obvious... they were gay men in 1984...
Matthew Hager I know, it's enough to be an obstacle, also I don't know why people want drama or tragedy in everything, this movie is beautiful because of the characters and the coming of age story in itself, the simplicity in it all.
This is true the reviewer obviously STRAIGHT has never heard of the closet? Elio and Oliver are careful to hide their love in public. I do think the film ignores Italian homophobia. Italy is very conservative gays just got civil relationships legal recently.
Matthew Hager both Jewish
In the 80s people (expecially cultured/upper-class family) were a lot more broad-minded than you can imagine
don't forget one of them has AIDS!
The lack of hardships and obstacles was purposeful! It makes it more raw and solely dependent on emotion rather than some kind of struggle to overcome.
uhm... there's AIDS. Oliver was briefly shown with a lesion near his stomach area, remember?
Michael Villanueva because he fell off the bike.
+Dary Stabbo, If you say so...
@@michaelvillanueva233 he literally says he fell in the movie...
I think the obstacle was 1983. Being gay could still cost you your job and family. Oliver chose to marry and remain in the closet because he felt he had to choose. The movie illustrates that unlike a fairytale, often love is not enough.
Best film of the year, its fucking amazing. The final 15 minutes, that conversation with his dad, that final shot, amazing.
The ending is so bittersweet, and yeah the conversation with his dad was amazing.
finnlyD That conversation with his dad made me cry. It was so beautiful and well acted. Such a good movie!
IKR!!!!
You should try the book. God, its even more cracking my insides :'(
I was utterly destroyed at the end of this film.
Gnostic72 Me too! To be true I began to cry since the train scene.
Michael Stuhlbarg - advice to son. Timothée Chalamet - final scene to fade out.
Nothing better in filmmaking this year.
A tremendous achievement.
I wish I had this movie when I had my first heartbreak purely for the advice. Killing the pain is the worst possible thing anyone does to Move on.offcourse herethis Is more poignant cause his father accepts him being gay.
My favorite part!
About not knowing enough about Oliver, that's because it's dealt exactly like that in the book. But honestly, the fact that there are no obstacles in the way of the character's journey is what makes me love this movie so much. It's as the director called it "A pure celebration of love". It's rare to find a movie that takes its time like that without antagonists or melodrama. It's real and genuine. This movie is craft.
A++++++ imho.
LAZRAK zied I think that people that read the book are likely to love and appreciate the film a little bit more, because I already knew a lot of these characters and just watched the film to witness if it was going to be good adapted, but yes, if you haven't read it yet you're just going to want to know more about them, especially Oliver, in the book he's depicted like more idk, confident and at times full of himself, and in the movie sometimes he's like shy and insecure.
Just finished it and one of my favourites about the movie is exactly that. So much beauitful emotion. I love that the family believed what they did because they were educated and embraced humanity.
What do you mean? Oliver is the antagonist, love is, society and life is, growing up and time passing is
Because of people like Chris this movie took the director 10 years to make because every studio director approached, they demanded to put villain in the movie.
Like what the hell, can't you people enjoy a simple beautiful love story without cliché coflict/drama Hollywood bs?
This is the best movie this year by far, I've seen it 4 times already in the cinema and can't stop thinking about it.
Conflict is what makes stories though. That's Hollywood cliche, that's just basic human intrigue
Demetri J you can have that without having a straight up villain.
scifinerd17 you can, but this movie didn't
Demetri J It most certainly did, the conflict wasn’t necessarily them keeping their relationship a secret, but them leading different lives and drifting apart once Oliver left. It didn’t need to be anything tragic. It’s just the characters’ emotions, that’s all you need. And this movie did it great thanks to the amazing performances by Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer. That’s the sadness of it all with the story of those two. It’s especially sad when Elio’s father revealed himself to also be gay but settling in his relationship with his wife. Not being truly happy. Michael Stuhlbarg gave a great performance in that scene.
I'd say that the antagonist/villain is time. This movie wasn't my favorite of the year (Phantom Thread), but this movie effected me emotionally more than any other movie this year.
Actually, Oliver implied the "obstacles" from time to time in the film.
When they first kissed lying on the grass after Elio took Oliver to his secret spot, Oliver stopped and said they couldn't do this
He asked if Elio is going to hold what happened that night against him. (The night they first made love actually) I actually felt really sad when Elio replied no, you can definitely hear his heartache. How possible Elio is going to hold that against him because he truly loved Oliver.
And several days before Oliver's departure, they walked on the street and Oliver tried to kiss him when they stepped into a small alley and Elio hinted what if someone saw this...
All of those little detail actually told you that it was hard to be falling for a man as a man in the 80s. But you don't need to make the movie all about it. Seriously, I'd prefer it stay simple and the movie just about the 2 of them. Not every gay movie needs to have so many obstacles, like as a requirement. I'm tired, let them just fall in the goddamn love. What makes everything so sad is that, in such a secluded environment (small town in Italy), with supportive parents, and not much against them in general, they still couldn't be together. Oliver still went back to USA and got married as planned, and Elio somehow, could never escape the love. In the book, he describes, himself having 2 parallel lives, one is frozen ever since Oliver was gone and stayed 17 until he met him again, and the other kept living in his body and grew.
Seriously, this movie has a lot details you guys should really dig into. It is just as beautiful as I have imagined when reading the book. It doesn't need to be so drama, so cliche Hollywood, so conventionally intense.
Well said. I loved how the film shows that feeling of shame after their first night together, not in a negative way, but just like a normal reaction people may have to their first time.
Beautiful and insightful commentary. Exactly what I wanted 💗💗
100% agree
"...just let them fall in the goddamn love." Best quote ever.
@@fredfred-kt9vw The book, reads very nearly like a rape and I was really glad that the movie treated it like a Mutual Yearning tinged with regrets the next morning , by both lovers.
I actually really enjoyed the lack of obstacles in the film. That way, more of the focus is given to the subtle dynamics between the characters throughout. Had there been some great hardship for them to face, it would have forced the kind of drama this film very much tries to avoid. It is slow, but in that patient pace comes an amazing amount of genuine emotion, pure and not over-dramatised. Enjoyed the review, thanks!
That's so nice of you to say!
Isn't the kid underaged?
As actors, no, and technically not in the fiction of the film either. They're supposed to be 17 and 24. The age of consent in Italy is 14. In any case, it's a very mutual relationship.
Chris Jones when in Rome lol. Good for them
Fe H Yeah, I kinda got the sarcasm part. It wasn't very subtle. I was just pointing out contradiction of you putting out your own opinion that no one cares about my opinion. I'm sorry.
He should've said something about Michael Stuhlbarg's performance at the end of the film. Seriously moving
agreed, wish he was more in the movie.
Yeah, he was great in that scene.
My eyes got tears during his monologue.
thekickback BE HUMBLE!!!!!!!
No, I think the fly had a deeper meaning 😂
This film totally destroyed me. It snuck up on me. I was completely fine until the last 2 scenes. Elio's father's "lecture" to him, followed by the drastic change to winter, the phone call, and Elio's reactions. I had a 3 month relationship with a guy I love dearly that he ended a couple of months ago. He was only the 2nd guy I'd ever dated, and it ended in my having my heart broken--in the traditional sense of the term--for the first Tim's in my life. Needless to say, I cried through the last 15 mins of the film.
I know this is an old comment but just wanted to mention that I too had just experienced a breakup and this movie completely floored me as it was similar in feeling to what my relationship had been.
I hope you find happiness in your life i hope you find someone who will love you and I wish you all the best and In life
Hey Chris. I'm going to have to disagree with your "obstacle = drama" comment. For me, the movie was mostly about internal obstacles., rather than external, which are the kind you are referring too. In the beginning of the film, what keeps Elio and Oliver from becoming close isn't a sense of shame or morality regarding their sexual proclivities, but the fear that the other, seen as "better" by both men, would not want them. In Elios conversation with his father he says that he believed that Oliver was BETTER than him. His father replies that Oliver would have felt the same way about Elio. The scene where the title of the movie is uttered, "call me by your name", is the moment where Oliver recognizes that to get over the hurdle of envy, they must almost switch places, to experience love through the other's eyes. That's what I think makes the movie so special. It's not about any kind of externally forbidden love., but by the love one denies oneself because one does not see themselves as worthy of being loved by the one they want.
Carlos Miguel Ugalde
Hey Carlos, good to see that you cares enough about my comment to reply. Forgive me, but i actually never got around to seeing Carol, but I don’t know that the movie completely lacked conflict. Elio was conflicted about his attraction to an interloper who he’d openly mocked, on top of being, well, a dude. That conflict then shifts into Elio’s fear of being abandoned after taking the leap. You may not relate to the fear of rejection and confusion of identity, but to me, this is a worthy reconstruction of romantic coming of age stories. And while I did not see Carol, I can assume you mean to compare them because they both feature gay coupled. This is a trite and lazy comparison, I would imagine.
Carlos Miguel Ugalde I don’t really understand what you mean by “making out hard at the end”, but it’s whatever. I, and a bunch of other people, found the movie engaging and relatable. That’s the beauty of art, it’s all about what you get out of it.
Great analysis!!
'It's not about any kind of externally forbidden love., but by the love one denies oneself because one does not see themselves as worthy of being loved by the one they want.'
that's well put out! still hurts to the core
Great comment, man. Really put the movie in perspective for me, thank you!
I disagree with the “it should have more obstacles” part because in most LGBT love movies you have some kind of cliché obstacle like unaccepting parents or one member of the couple getting beaten up by some radical homophobe group. It’s so refreshing to finally see a film that doesn’t portray any kind of violence or injustice towards LGBT couples and just treats them like it would with a hetero couple. It’s beautiful to see Oliver and Elio explore their love without anything but time in their way. No hate, no violence, just love and the bittersweet consequences of the only obstacle every single human being shares: Time.
its not just time, Oliver says his parents would never accept him. it's the same obstacle, not to belittle that but this movie is more about first love and it's impact than anything else.
You should watch mysterious skin
They're not an lgbt couple. They're a gay couple
its not an lgbtq love movie tho
@@opstainless I'm sorry what? XD The entire plot of the movie is about a same sex summer romance. What else should it be if not a LGBT love story? Please enlighten us all with your psydo wisdom. Your reply is gonna be entertaining for sure...
More obstacles? Moonlight was over years. This movie is 6 weeks. Time is the obstacle. Also, the story is Elio's, a 17 year old is not caring about Oliver's back story. 17 year olds are not looking at deeper meanings, the only depth is their emotions, that is the story, not what they did for the past 5 y or 10 years that brought them to this moment. The moment is the story.
Psst. Guys.
He didn't call it "gay" because neither of them are gay. They're both bisexual.
Additionally, it was the director's wishes that this not be referred to as a "gay movie" - according to the director, it's a film about "beauty of the newborn idea of desire, unbiased and uncynical, with a sense of joie de vivre. If this movie has one lesson", Guadagnino said, "it's that actually, we should always be very earnest with one's feelings, instead of hiding them or shielding ourselves."
So there.
James N. O'Sullivan Its also because the characters themselves don't really put a label on themselves. You get that vibe from the book too. The characters are these very intelligent philosophical types who see beauty before gender. It cements that later on in the end as well since**************SPOILER ALERT********************************
the younger boy's father, instead of being disgusted about their relationship, reveals that he himself had his own love affair with a male friend when he was young.
Gay movie just wait for it....there you go
Elio talks about the flies in the book.
safe space the age of consent in Italy is 14, sooooooo
Sam Koehler that doesn’t make it right though does it?
I love names. I grew up with one.
Nate The Great more like you grew up with dead memes.
Nate The Great i am deceased
Mujtaba Ibrahim nope it’s alive my g
Nate The Great? Did your bunny also escape and leave little bunny presents on the headmaster's bed?
I grew up with two. I have a middle name
That one-on-one talk between Elio and his father towards the end is one of my favorite scenes of 2017. It was phenomenal
Just saying that it's a bisexual tale, not a gay one.
By reading the book you can clearly tell that both guys are bisexual.
If you're bi and you're with someone of your same gender, that doesn't make you homosexual; if you're bi and you're with someone of the opposite gender, that doesn't make you straight.
That's just what my bisexual friend told me when I mistakenly said that this was a gay themed movie.
That been said, it's a masterpiece, a movie truly made to enchant generations on.
Carlos Miguel Ugalde no.
Carlos Miguel Ugalde people can like both genders its nothing to do with confusion
Carlos Miguel Ugalde why?
Carlos Miguel Ugalde why do you think bisexuality doesn't exist?
All bisexuals are gay, but not all gays are bisexual
You get an A- and you get an A- and you get an A- ...
Michael Andrews EVERYONE GETS AN A-!
well a lot of good movie have come out
The A- has become quite respectful actually
guess this is a good movie year lol
Every oscar contender gets an A-!
“Sometimes life is complicated and a little complex”
- Christopher Stuckmann
If you're gonna quote him, you should probably quote it correctly..
Call Me By Your Name gave me the same feeling of being there (in on the secret) that you described. I think the not having "obstacles" is what adds to the uniqueness of this film. In stories similar to this, we often look for that struggle or the big unveil and though this one has its own version of that it does it in a way that is believable. Moonlight tells its story with intersectionality so on top of discovering his identity the protagonist has all of these other obstacles that make his life hard overall. I think it’s nice to see another take on this discovery of identity that isn’t following the same script as you pointed out. I really enjoyed this film and it was one of my favorites of the year. There is talk of a sequel so maybe we will see more into Oliver, it would be interesting if it followed Oliver since this has more of Eilo’s perspective.
Of course, it is! Everyone has their own opinions and preferences.
I really hope they don't actually. Because either they'd have to go with the book ending which broke my heart, or make a new ending which wouldn't make sense
I am debating on whether I should read the book or just wait until after the potential sequel; I don't want to expect things to happen. I do think they will make one with all the buzz for awards with just this one alone. I kind of gravitate towards sad or open-ended endings as opposed to ones that seemneatly and conveniently packaged because as you said it often makes no sense.
Naomi read the book. It's so so good. Can, just like the movie, be a bit slow at times because it's like you're reading his thoughts, but it pays off. But the ending is the most heartbreaking thing. Don't finish it without a nice blanket, a cup of tea and some chocolate close to you.
Haha, will do!
CHRIS CAN YOU CALL ME BY YOUR NAME?
moviemaster marco I'm not Chris but uhh marco
No
Chris grew up with gays
Hijazi polo
PEOPLE CAN U ALL CALL ME BY UR NAME?
Stunning movie. I’ve seen it 4 times. It’s a movie that hangs on to you and won’t let go. You nailed in that you feel as if you are present and privileged to see into the dynamics of their relationship. I thought the same thing about the flies...I think it was partially the realism of the locale but more so a nod to the fleeting moments between the two or even a nod to the fact the we, the audience, were the flies. Acting was superb. Hammer and Chalamet are breathtaking in their roles. Watch the press videos of them together and you can see the chemistry off screen. Both have said that this movie changed them for the better.
Kind of like all the controversy with Endless Love and all the rest of those "edge of pedophilia" movies. Maybe like a slap in the face to the gay community.
Robert Grant I'm about to see it for the 5th time. So, so, so in love of how the story was portrayed in the big screen. It make the book justice.
@@kenbone6309 eh... He isn't underage at all
@@kenbone6309, you talk about things that you clearly don't understand! Confusion overload!
@@kenbone6309 17 & 24 isn't that bad tbh, maybe in the US but in the UK 16 the age of sexual consent.
Having seen the movie, I think its a good thing maybe the best part that they didn't have much obstacles in the film which would make it a cliche in this genre of movies. Homophobic drama wasn't there which felt like a breath of fresh air.
This was hands down the best lovestory of this year. Definitely worthy of an A+
where did you see it?
Movie theatre. It had a limited release so not widely available to watch. Might become available in bluray soon.
+Rishabh Kumar Movie theatre? Really? Well no shit sherlock!
Bluray? NO. I've watched it twice already. Was just curious to know where you have seen it cause they won't let it release in India...at least not in this lifetime.
One man crew productions Chill out.
+ One man crew productions lol what set you off.. I didn't see it India. wtf you so mad about.
Film isn’t meant to be consumed like fast food. It’s meant to be tucked into and savored like a wholesome dish. This film was like that. This is not a background film you can just talk over or pause or get distracted by. It’s the kind of film you escape into. I felt like I was able to escape this quarantine and be in Italy. I loved the way the characters switched languages back and forth and gathered for meals and stole kisses and caresses, smoked cigarettes and swam and played and read and traveled. I loved that they walked around in shorts and bare feet and no shirts sometimes. I felt like Elio was introducing me to Italy and it’s culture. It was beautiful to see two people fall in love and be so intimate, regardless of their gender. Having a deep connection with another human being is amazing, magical. The movie did a fantastic job. It gets an A in my book.
I bet groomers and pedos really love to savor these kinds of films huh
"Sometimes things are complicated, and... very complex," --Chris Stuckmann 2017
America is great because America is good
"its cuz he was prolly "
Eloquently put.
"People are people. Sometimes they just can't see their own faults." - Peter (The Room, 2003)
@Alex Lee That’s some tommy Wiseau level insight
Max Eisenhardt, it's ironic that Tommy Wiseau wrote that line and has that exact fatal flaw: the inability to see his own faults.
In the movie theater I locked eyes with the guy sitting next to me... then something happened. Long story short, one of us left with a black eye.............
It was me.
Bahahahaha, silly!
Awww im sorry.
Tell me more.
🤣🤣🤣
Well, that escalated quickly.
Jean Kennedy damn
Ok Chris, that obstacle point you had is... kinda bullshit. You said you would like there to be more obstacles for increased drama and realism but.... I just don't see the point in that. If there are no obstacles and they can just be romantically involved with each other, then surely that's realism. In they're situation of course.I just don't see the point in changing that, that's all.
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It’s been 6 months and this film is still constantly in my head.
It’s an experience just as much as it is a story. It ticks so many boxes. Cinematography, soundtrack, acting.
For me it been a year..
It was actually adapted from a book written by Andre Aciman. And if there are no big obstacles or struggles, then it did follow the book, as there were no struggles there except near the end, it focuses on the main character's thoughts more. I want to watch the film, unfortunately it will only be available in my country on February. But with this review of yours I'll definitely not miss it.
In my opinion it is the best love story I’ve ever seen put to screen. It isn’t cheesy like titanic or melodramatic. It’s truly romantic and the chemistry they have on screen is real. It made me want to fall in love and spend lazy summer days in Italy with a wealthy family
I grew up being called by my name.
Smile4mypride Hahaahahahaha
Not someone else's?
This is one of the most perfect films I have ever seen
For me...I'm glad, that for a change, there was not that "obstacle" that antaganist that stands in the way of such love as this. You see that all the time in the movies and in real life and it was a breath of fresh air to just let them have at it knowing all the while that summer would end at some point. Sometimes you just want the characters to achieve their goal even if it's just for a summer.
Have you read the book, it is a fantastically written novel that dies as you are describing. Builds the environment at a slow pace, but gives such detail that you feel you are there.
The only thing that worries me about the movie is the ending because that's where you see the ultimate struggle of everything that happened during the summer.
I'm very excited to be seeing this movie soon, and that it is getting such great reviews.
I also feel more connected while reading the book but the film is beautifully made and you will not regret it because even if I read the book first I still got the feels :((
AlwaysLookCool 729 well, the book is more detailed, it's beautifully written, I like the writing and there's some scene that kinda different from the book but it doesn't really affect much... And some scene from the book not in the movie but I love both the book and the movie. It still gives you feels and the score is also really good :)
Michelle J I read that book ends more tragically that movie. Is that true and can you please tell me what happens?
Tchhh. This movie made me lose interest in my life, i was so captivated that even after 4 days, its still on my mind and cant help getting misty eyed.
"Wished there were more obstacles" Spoken like a true straight man Chris. I swear, straight people will NEVER understand the horribleness that is being a closeted gay which I assume the boy is in this movie.
I think he is talking about displaying them more, if you watch the movie, even though addressed, there is not a major emphasis on the obstacles that he characters face as closeted men. I liked that they didn't do that in the movie, but I understand why he is saying (btw. I'm also gay)
No ways chris that deserved an A+ .. best film of the year
Fe H have you seen it?
just got back from watching it. it is indeed a great film. there's nothing wrong with it, although i felt that there wasn't enough closure at the end and it left me feeling empty. still at least an A though, and definitely a best picture contender.
It's a masterpiece 10/🍑
Charlize Hoang it's a terrible film 3/10
Fe H aaah you forgetting about the florida project Dunkirk and blade runner 2049.. all fantastic films but call me by your name just puts you on a spell , its originality was a pleasure to watch thus my reason as to the best film of the year pal
Your comment about obstacles these two character should face troubles me, especially in the comparison to Moonlight. Why does there need to be obstacles? As an lgbtq person, this is the first movie where being lgbtq comes with no obstacles. The conflict presented isn't tangible. For once, the conflict isn't society, parents, self worth, or anything that we get to see, it is time. For once, a portrayal of lgbtq people in our world were treated as just people, a small slice of life where them being lgbtq is not an issue. There is no tangible conflict or obstacle these characters face because there shouldn't be, because they are just two people who are alive with time not on their side.
As for your comparison to Moonlight, the two movies don't share similar themes. Moonlight deals with masculinity, identity/self worth, race, and the dynamics of poor disenfranchised communities. This movie deals with our relationship with time, obsession, and friendship.
They don't share similar themes, they both just have lgbtq people in them. That doesn't make their experiences the same, and both movies showcase a completely different life, character, and thematic message.
MASTERPIECE
The thing is that Elio and Oliver not confronting any obstacles from the outside is what makes this story unique and amazing. It focuses on the beautiful love and bonding between two people. No, Chris; adding obstacles to create drama is not necessary.
PD. I have read the book many times, and it still gets to me. Simply beautiful. Thank you, André Aciman.
But life has obstacles. Not having obstacles feels unrealistic and boring.
I think the lack of challenges they have to overcome (apart from Olivers obviously internalised shame, and the ever present closing time of their summer together) is actually what made this movie so impactful to me.
It is heartbreaking at the end even more so because you realise that their relationship had the potential to last so much longer than it did, especially with Elio's loving and accepting parents. It feels like it wasn't too far out of reach, and yet it still ended. And really, did it have to? This movie takes away the happy ending that it so easily could have given to us. I think that's a feeling many of us can relate to.
The Killing of a Sacred Deer next? :)
Amazing film!
Fuck yeah man
Didn't care for it. The villain kid annoyed the shit out of me.
Ψηλος Ο That movie was insane
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
This might be my favorite movie of the year! I really hope the two main actors get some nominations and awards for this movie
Lady Bird A+ and CMBYN and The Shape of Water A-. How come? And, by the way, there was a great obstacle - prejudice/preconception in 80s people of non-heterosexual life being abnormal. That's why both Elio and Oliver fudged so many times. That's why Oliver pulled back and opted living a parallel life.
This movie is amazing.. You can feel the desire, the love, the adoration just from the way they look at each other... Everyone can relate to this, everyone has in mind their true love story that didnt work out and never happened while watching this movie. I felt every single emotion
I just watched this movie today online. I love it. The acting seemed so raw and real, whenever the actors cried, I cried along with them. 10/10
Stuckmann grew up with Names
Stuckmann grew up with gay encounters.
Joel Wayne I grew up with a penis
THIS MOVIE IS A MASTERPIECE
UnbelievabIeMontages I loved it but sometimes the cuts are a little awkward, and when they first kiss it was a bit surprising. But I might need to rewatch because apparently they were dropping hints
It's not, but pretty decent.
How refreshing to see straight men embracing this film. It not only shows maturity, confidence and security with your own sexuality (unlike many homophobic “straight” men), but it also shows that when love seems organic and natural it just seems like love, not gay love or straight love - just love.
Why are straight men in other countries so much more secure in themselves and mature about gay topics and scenarios than they are in the United States? To be honest, I don’t think that they’re any different here but they just don’t want to show it. I’ve talked to a lot of guys that when they are being open and honest or drinking a lot more sensitivity comes out. It’s just that they don’t need that in other countries. It’s one of the reasons other countries see many Americans as so immature.
SWLinPHX the fuck are you talking about?
Jay Jimenez LMAO
One of my favorite things about the movie is that there is no villain. No AIDS, no gay bashing, no homophobic parents who don’t approve etc. it’s just a story about first love, and two people who have chemistry, but are in two different phases in their life so it sadly doesn’t work out. I wasn’t too big of a fan of the books and where the story went in those, and I’m really happy with the changes made in the first movie. In a perfect world the new sequel film they are working on will take a completely different path and find them seeing each other again 4-5 years later. Possibly ending up together?
Thanks, Chris! 🌹 I finally got to see CALL ME BY YOUR NAME last night (my friend Rose has been begging me to see it since she saw it at a film festival a couple months back). It was excellent!!! It really captured the feeling of a beautiful, unlikely summer romance... alas, all summers end. I've also read the novel (which really gives much more of Elio's complex inner thoughts) and I do hope people give this one a chance, since it's rare to have this kind of visual art which accompanies (and illustrates) pure, life-changing emotions.
I loved it. It rang very true for me. Love, and in particular, first love, can be bittersweet - the memory of the flavor remains with you for a lifetime.
I'm glad you appreciated it, too!
Been waiting forever for this review
I think the obstacles in this movies are good enough. Young love like this one sometimes gets interrupted by things that aren’t that big. It made me remember being young and in love. Teenage love is like this regardless of sexual preference. Its just love and I thought this was beautifully made.
The obstacles are themselves and their insecurities. It's an interior conflict of course, but it's a conflict
I actually think that the "lack of" obstacles was a good thing. Even though they already had obsticles (being two gay men in 1983) the movie was so slow and calm almost, that drama wouldn't have really fit. Also, nobody other than themselves and their situation actually restrained them. Its almost as if everything let them fall in love knowing it would soon have to be over. I personally think thats what made the movie so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. Also, the lack of drama and conflict actually made it feel more realistic because in life you don't see "drama" the way you see it in a movie. It isn't so in your face. But overall I think them just falling in love and time separating them was enough to make me fall in love with this story.
I don't understand the double standard where an underage guy can have a relationship with an adult and it not being wrong in this film. I guess because they are good looking and the viewers wish it were happening to them. If it happened in real life...people would be calling the authorities.
Your comment reflects a lack of understanding, empathy and analysis. Film viewers do not classify what they see into right and wrong based on universal principles but based on te amalgamation of contextual and characteral factors.
Wait, what? Do you still want more drama? It is not enough the way the movie ends? This film is so beautiful that hurts 10/10 💔😭👌🏻
Oliver is my favorite character in this story and I do believe he’s largely meant to be mysterious to both Elio and us. We learn little tidbits about his life, enough to paint a rough outline of his personality and motivations, but not quite enough to sufficiently ‘know’ him. I think that’s one of the many reasons he’s so incredibly intriguing.
I don’t mind the main characters being gay but what bothers me is the age gap......
The movie talks about Elio, who is italian. For him the age of consent is 17! Concerning Oliver: he portarys someone who is 21!!
What about the FACT that this is a pro pedophilia movie? What about the FACT that the only 3 or 4 people that mention age things are afraid to say what this movie is? Pure pedophilia. This would not fly (at least for the next 2yrs) of it was a 25yr old man and 16-17yr old girl.
Be a man, Call it what it is, do not be ashamed or shy for calling out pedophilia. They are monsters!
I totally disagree with the "more obstacles" critique. As an lgbt person myself, I get really tired of lgbt movies always shoving some unecesary drama in our faces, it's either a disease or just society forcing the characters to hide or run away from their love, we can never get a movie where two people will just love each other in peace, they either die or have way too many obstacles to stay together. even if in Call Me By Your Name they didn't stay together by the end, the movie treated them in a far more loving way than most gay movies, and that's why the end hit so hard, the love, like you said, was palpable, and made the viewers feel hopeful for the characters future, the movie even hinted at a possible happy ending when it showed that Elio's family was supportive towards their gay relatives, but Oliver's own personal life was still a big issue, specially in the 80s. Still, it was refreshing to watch a romantic movie that I could relate to without a constant struggle and characters acting sad and miserable because they're gay, it was beautiful, hopeful, and light.
This.
the lack of obstacles in this movie is what made it beautiful and realistic. the antagonist is the time, themselves, the society and the life itself that they're living in. Sure, Elio is free and has supportive parents, but Oliver had a girlfriend, a father that would throw him in a facility if he finds out his son is dating a guy, and he was just there to finish his book and nothing more. this is why lots of people can relate to it and fell in love with it. we don't need that dramatic CONFLICT to feel real love. when i started to watch this movie with no idea but the trailer, i never knew I would cry so much after and think about it for weeks and until now. there's something about this story that touched me in different levels.
i was gonna go to bed but this is more important
I would like to add that the book had a lot of narration, but Timothee had only his expressions to bring all that to life.
the book is written by a pdf file but the movie is fine :)
This was a good film
Glad you got around to this one Chris. Its definitely one of my favourite movies of 2017. In particular the father's speech near the end and the closing credits were amazing scenes.
I think this is probably my favorite film that I’ve ever seen.
Chris, I'm a BiG fan. Listen to all of your reviews while I drive to work. If you ever have time, could you review An Officer And A Gentleman? I'm trying to get my wife to watch it with me and I need help. You could resurrect your Retro Rewind segment!
“Call Me By Your Name” is a great film. Its beautifully shot flick that takes place in a small town in Italy and it’s like a spending time in summer. Like stay in the sun, stay quiet in the summer stand, and stay relax whatever with your friends and relationships (kind of LGBTQ by the way). The characters were excellent including Timothée Chamalet’s outstanding performance which he has done very well in his young appearance in the movie and Hammer is always well acted and well mannerism in this movie also. Two of them worked well and they seem connected like much gay couple whenever they stay connected or something secret on their own. The story is nice and just a summer days of relaxing and then one character is being sympathized to relate one traveler who wants to be connected as lovers. The music is beautiful, the cinematography is gorgeous, and it’s the good-looking movie. One issue is that sometimes the gay slurs and other have to be hand to hand in other gay things they do is a bit weird and sometimes can be a little forceful and they have to do what they manage to be gay people as themselves. However, they seem okay and the whole part is where these young guys have to be bonding each other as they do in this movie. Great movie and I give 9/10.
Call Me By Your Name was nominated 5 Academy Awards for Best Picture.
I honestly hope this wins best foreign picture at the oscars. It's sooo good
Um... It's not foreign.
Farhan Suyitno It's produced by Italy, France and Brasil, and just a small part comes from the USA. Now if that's enough for this movie to be considered an american picture i'm fine. I just want this movie and Guadagnino to get a mainstream accomplishment of some kind.
Did it spoken in full foreign language?
Farhan Suyitno You know, i'm not quite sure. Oh well, if i'm mistaken thanks for letting me notice it ^^
it will be nominated for best picture.. not foreign ..
Does anyone know where I can watch this movie? I’ve tried looking on iTunes but I can’t seem to find it anywhere.
Watching this movie made me remember how idealized first love can be and therefore the most painful one. It's like the summer in the film represents a season, a brief finite time that will eventually end. But the memory of it never fades, even in the warmest or coldest of seasons.
Bet you he gives it an A-
EDIT: Yep
1) Punisher
2) Mindhunter
3) In this Corner of the World
Please and thank you.
The Best Scenes didn't even notice this one had released this year! The lead cast is impressive and the scores more so. I'll check it out as well.
Idk how he hasn't already reviewed Mindhunter. Fincher greatness.
In this Corner of the World has been completely shut out it seems. Beautiful movie
Leslie Knope punisher is trash
He said that he is definitely going to review Punisher in twitter, don't know about others.
'Boring' is not a criticism for cinema Chris. Film is an art-form that is not meant to entertain unless it intends to.
I love both of your interpretations of what the flies could mean. I noticed them too but never thought to look into them like you did, awesome. would love to hear your other interpretations of subtle things in this film, its got to be one of my favorites. I love how it doesn't follow the rules like you mention, and the slow buildup really does put the audience into that lazy summer right there with the characters, which allows the relationship between them to be the focus. your critique is spot on too, i would've liked to have felt more attachment to the characters.
The true antagonist in Call me by your name is time. Like you said, just like with the fly, its life is short. Elio and Oliver both kow their time is up when summer comes to an end. It's summer in Italy and all they do is read, swim and go on bike rides - they're in their own little world where time doesn't matter. It's paradise - an ideal world, in many ways. The obstacles in their day-to-day lives don't seem to matter either (e.g. Oliver having an on-and-off relationship with a woman). Despite the ever looming obstacle of time, they choose to ignore it in favor of being with each other. Having each other fully for those few summer weeks. When they return to everyday life, they're forced to face time, distance and other obstacles, which in turn complicates things.
I think time is a big enough obstacle and Luca (and André Aciman) definitely made a conscious effort in not giving them hurdles in the form of homophobic bigots, sickness or death, which is a trend in a lot of LGBT stories. It's refreshing to see an LGBT story where the hurdle is as universal as time itself.
I've been waiting for this review
This is a gay vision of Lolita......
Just say the word bro, this is pedophilia. It's not wrong to call out men that want to F* kids. Never!
It's 2019 and Vice is making pro pedophile videos and articles.
We must do like Negan says and "Shut that sh*t down. NO EXCEPTIONS!"
A-!! You have to be joking
A+ then?
Ben Holmshaw hell yes
This movie is just A- then i see no other movie this year can get A+ lol
Bo Son Yeah, true.
I would say it B+ or A- for me as well.
Chris you are sooooooo right. This movie was so amazingly good. The story was so real and beautiful and believable. The feeling of this film was so genuine I couldn’t take my attention away from the screen. Definitely a great movie. You feel that mystery of that is he or is he not question. And then when everything comes to light how the passion for each other was so real up to the point where you see they’re falling in love. And then to feel the heartbreak for both of them. Just bravo. Sorry for the spoilers but I had to comment on it.
CMBYN has this perception in which you feel as though you’re absorbed and immersed in the film. Hammer and Chalamet’s portrayal of the characters was extremely captivating that it felt authentic and not just simple acting. Additionally, I happen to believe that there were faint obstacles involved in this film- which was Elio’s reluctance of admitting to his feelings towards Oliver prior to confessing them later on. Overall, this movie was prominent in such a way that as a result, the audience will feel attached to not only the timeline and the setting, but also the characters.
Both actors deserve an oscar.
There aren't supposed to be hardships beyong time and historical context. It's just a story about two people who fall in love over the summer and grew because of it.
By the way, that simplicity is what took the script so long to be produced. People wanted a ''bay guy'' and ''obstacles''. I think some producers wanted the mom to be against it (which would have been cheap as fuck), or something, but thankfully they remained loyal to the story they wanted to tell. And honestly, it is that simplicity that remainded me that I need to make a pause on Hollywood movies for a while and watch other stuff.
This review is an epitome of butchering a beautiful, emotional picture.
and people say hammer can't act
The fly in the final scene was, for me, an evocation of remembering summer. At first it seemed weird but then I realized it was a conscious choice to have a fly in winter. And I like that you took it even further in a way I hadn't thought about.
You gave this and love Simon the same rating?????? Love Simon is okay but this is million times better... with James ivory script and Luca guadagnino at the helm , this is a modern day masterpiece at the level of a room with a view. At least the Oscar's acknowledged its brilliance
Short answer: He gave it an A-
PianoTalk sooooo, the same as he given almost all of the past few movies
Water’s wet.
watched this today and absolutely LOVED it
André Aciman, the author of the book, created a story that steps away from the typical love stories. If you’re looking for a story that exposes the same things (secrecy, dangerous love triangles, unaccepting people), then CMBYN is not for you, Chris.
PD. An A- doesn’t do the film (or the book, by that matter), justice.
Considering it only cost $3 million to make, his film is a master class for young directors on how to get most bang for your buck and that your film doesn't need to look low budget , despite its low budget. Also not every story needs to have conflict. This was a coming of age story that was beautifully told and beautiful to look at. It has a haunting power that should have most people thinking about it for days on end after viewing.
Call Me By Your Name is a movie about two people falling in love. The conflict is that hesitation and the back-and-forth tension comes with it. I'm glad it didn't take the usual route where society frowns upon such a love, but takes its time to show love unfold. Not all LGBT relationships are fraught with violence, social backlash, etc.. Moonlight had a specific story to tell which was resonant in its own way. Call Me by Your Name might be the polar opposite where it's all about the blossoming of a romance that is both fleeting and bitter-sweet where Moonlight is about a relationship that never came to fruition, well, not in the way one might hoped for. In this regard, I feel it is unfair to compare. I enjoy both for their distinct perspectives. These are two very different film philosophies and lenses which these stories are told.