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Love, Simon is an American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Greg Berlanti and written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. The film, which stars Nick Robinson, Josh Duhamel, and Jennifer Garner, premiered at the Mardi Gras Film Festival on February 27, 2018, and was released in Australia on February 27, 2018. The film centres on Simon Spier, a closeted gay high school boy who struggles to balance his friends, family, and a blackmailer threatening to out him to the entire school. Love, Simon has received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the film for its diverse and talented cast and positive LGBTQ+ representation.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Genre | Romantic comedy-drama |
| Based on | Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli |
| Director | Greg Berlanti |
| Writers | Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger |
| Stars | Nick Robinson, Josh Duhamel, and Jennifer Garner |
| Plot | Seventeen-year-old Simon Spier is a closeted gay teenager who struggles to balance his friends, family, and a blackmailer threatening to out him to the entire school. He also attempts to discover the identity of an anonymous classmate with whom he has fallen in love online. |
| Release date in Australia | February 27, 2018 (Mardi Gras Film Festival) |
| Reception | Positive, with an approval rating of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and an average rating of 7.5/10. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of A+ |
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What You'll Learn
- 'Love, Simon' premiered in Australia on 27 February 2018 at the Mardi Gras Film Festival
- The film centres on Simon Spier, a closeted gay teenager
- Simon must confront his fears surrounding his sexual orientation
- The film has been praised for its positive LGBTQ+ representation
- 'Love, Simon' is available to stream in Australia on YouTube, Apple TV, Disney+ and Prime Video
'Love, Simon' premiered in Australia on 27 February 2018 at the Mardi Gras Film Festival
"Love, Simon" premiered in Australia on 27 February 2018 at the Mardi Gras Film Festival. The film is a coming-of-age tale adapted from Becky Albertalli's acclaimed novel, "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda". It stars Nick Robinson as Simon Spier, a closeted gay teenager who is yet to come out to his family or friends. The film follows Simon's journey as he navigates his sexuality and attempts to discover the identity of an anonymous classmate he has fallen in love with online.
The film was well-received by critics, who praised its authentic depiction of a gay teenager's journey and its positive LGBTQ+ representation. It has been described as a "warm-hearted and life-affirming" story with a diverse and talented cast. The film debuted fourth at the Australian box office, earning $916,697.
"Love, Simon" is currently available to stream in Australia on YouTube, the Apple TV Store, Disney+, and the Prime Video Store. The film has also been released on home video, featuring two deleted scenes: one involving Abby and Simon discussing her interest in Nick, and another where Nick takes Simon to a gay bar to help him come to terms with his identity.
The film's central narrative addresses secrecy and coming out, with Simon taking calculated steps not to raise suspicions about his sexual orientation. Despite facing challenges and blackmail, Simon ultimately finds the courage to come out to his parents and friends, showcasing the importance of self-acceptance and love.
With its uplifting message and emotional depth, "Love, Simon" has left a lasting impact on audiences and represented a significant contribution to LGBTQ+ cinema.
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The film centres on Simon Spier, a closeted gay teenager
Love, Simon is a 2018 American teen romantic comedy-drama film directed by Greg Berlanti, based on the 2015 novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. The film centres on Simon Spier, a closeted gay teenager who has not yet come out to his family or friends. Simon is forced to balance his friends, family, and a blackmailer threatening to out him to his entire school. He also attempts to discover the identity of the anonymous classmate whom he has fallen in love with online, known only by the pseudonym "Blue".
Simon is described as a funny, awkward, calm, dramatic, and emotional teenager. He is also very passionate about the things he loves and is trying to be the best friend he can be. Change is difficult for Simon to adapt to, and he takes calculated steps not to raise suspicions about his sexual orientation. He is scared of how his family will react if he comes out to them and whether they will accept him. Despite this, Simon is described as having a close and loving family, including his parents, Emily and Jack, and his sister, Nora. He also has three best friends: Nick, Leah, and Abby.
Throughout the film, Simon evolves into a stronger personality. He eventually comes out to Abby, who reacts positively. He also comes out to his parents on Christmas morning, and they react with surprise and acceptance. Simon's journey is described as "revolutionary normalcy" by critics.
In the film, Simon's secret is at risk of being exposed when an email falls into the wrong hands. His classmate, Martin, blackmails Simon into helping him get closer to Abby, whom he has a crush on. Simon agrees to Martin's scheme to protect his secret and Blue's privacy. However, this experience, along with his conversations with Blue, makes Simon question his decision to hide his sexuality. He considers coming out on his own terms.
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Simon must confront his fears surrounding his sexual orientation
Love, Simon is a 2018 American teen romantic comedy-drama film directed by Greg Berlanti. It is based on the 2015 novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. The film stars Nick Robinson as Simon Spier, a closeted gay teenage boy who is forced to balance his friends, family, and a blackmailer threatening to out him to the entire school.
As the plot unfolds, Simon becomes more comfortable with the idea of revealing his sexual orientation. He mentions that he wants to come out and know the real identity of his love interest, Blue. However, Blue is not ready to be outed and ends their email correspondence when their emails are leaked. Simon is forced to come out when his emails are posted on the school's gossip site by Martin, who is blackmailing him.
Despite his fears, Simon's coming out leads to acceptance by his friends and family. His parents are supportive when he comes out to them on Christmas morning. Although his friends initially reject him, Simon eventually reconciles with them, as seen in the sequel novel Leah on the Offbeat. Simon's journey serves as a reminder that it is possible to overcome obstacles with the help of others.
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The film has been praised for its positive LGBTQ+ representation
Love, Simon is a 2018 American teen romantic comedy-drama film directed by Greg Berlanti and written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. The film is based on the acclaimed novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli.
Love, Simon is the first mainstream studio-backed teen rom-com with a gay protagonist. The film centres on Simon Spier, a closeted gay teenage boy who struggles with balancing his friends, family, and a blackmailer threatening to out him to his high school. Simon is also attempting to discover the identity of an anonymous classmate whom he has fallen in love with online. The film follows Simon's journey of coming out and addresses the secrecy surrounding his sexual orientation.
While the film has been praised for its representation, some critics have noted that it falls short in certain aspects. Some viewers felt that the film catered to the expectations of a cishet audience and did not reflect the realistic and common queer experience. Additionally, some reviewers criticised the way the film resolved conflicts, particularly regarding the treatment of Simon by his friends after he was outed. Despite these shortcomings, many still consider Love, Simon to be an important step forward in LGBTQ+ representation in pop culture.
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'Love, Simon' is available to stream in Australia on YouTube, Apple TV, Disney+ and Prime Video
Love, Simon is a coming-of-age tale adapted from Becky Albertalli's acclaimed novel, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. The film premiered at the Mardi Gras Film Festival on February 27, 2018, and was released in the United States by 20th Century Fox on March 16, 2018.
The film centres on Simon Spier, a closeted gay teenager who struggles to balance his friends, family, and a blackmailer threatening to out him to the entire school. Simultaneously, Simon attempts to discover the identity of the anonymous classmate he has fallen in love with online.
Love, Simon is available to stream in Australia on several platforms, including YouTube, Apple TV, Disney+, and Prime Video. The film has received generally positive reviews, with an approval rating of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and an average rating of 7.5/10. It has been praised for its positive LGBTQ+ representation and broad appeal, with critics describing it as "funny, warm-hearted, and life-affirming."
The film's central narrative addresses secrecy as it follows Simon's journey of coming to terms with his sexual orientation and facing the fears associated with it. Love, Simon has been characterised as a "classic" and a "charming crowd-pleaser," representing a milestone of inclusion in the coming-of-age genre.
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Frequently asked questions
'Love, Simon' premiered in Australia at the Mardi Gras Film Festival on February 27, 2018.
'Love, Simon' is available to stream in Australia on YouTube, the Apple TV Store, Disney+, and the Prime Video Store.
'Love, Simon' is a coming-of-age story about a 17-year-old gay teenager, Simon Spier, who is yet to come out to his family and friends. The film centres on Simon's journey of self-acceptance and love as he navigates the challenges of balancing his friends, family, and a blackmailer threatening to out him to his entire school.
