Review of Love, Simon (2018) by Pjotr B — 27 May 2018

This film answers the question: what would it look like if John Hughes made a teen film about coming out of the closet and finding love with the same-sex? "Love, Simon" harkens back to the days of the 80's teen comedy with its quirkily charming characters and a firm grasp of its time featuring plot points teenagers of the day will recognize as part of their everyday lives such as the usage of social media.

With that in mind, its inspiration is clear, but it also boasts an interesting story audiences of all demographics can love and relate to as well as a stellar cast of newcomers to watch out for. Overall, "Love, Simon" is a triumph in making LGBT storylines like this not only more available, but also more relatable to younger audiences.