Love, Simon is directed by Greg Berlanti and stars Nick Robinson, Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Garner, Katherine Langford, Alexandra Shipp, Jorge Lendeborg Jr, Keiynan Lonsdale and Tony Hale.
The film follows a young closeted gay man coming to terms with himself while struggling with a fellow classmate blackmailing him over emails exchanged with a secret pen pal.
The cast is all good. Nick Robinson especially, who’ve I’ve been a fan of since his role as the lead in Kings of Summer. He’s very believable in the role of Simon and brings it in both the comedic moments and the serious ones. Katherine Langford and Alexandra Shipp, Keiynan Lonsdale and Jorge Lendeborg Jr, who portray Simon’s best friends and share beautiful chemistry with Robinson. Garner and Duhamel, play Simon’s parents and give great performances in small roles.
The story has so much heart. It hits many of the same beats that coming of age dramas have hit since the beginning of the genre but the film definetly gives a unique and special perspective on teen angst, young love and acceptance. The humor is well done and the message is truly a beautiful one. It has a great John Hughes feel, which given his importance to the genre is greatly appreciated. Music also adds to the heart and impact to the story and tone of the whole picture.
Love, Simon is a great addition to the coming of age genre, creating a great story for this new age.
Love, Simon gets a 4.5 out of 5.
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