Review of Love, Simon (2018) by Compi24 — 20 Mar 2018

Greg Berlanti's "Love, Simon" may not be a perfect movie. Yes, there is an entire subplot involving blackmail that kind of takes away from the whole premise of the film. Yes, the central mystery kind of fizzles into a just "okay" reveal at the film's conclusion.

And, yes, the film's world and high school characters don't feel as real as those on display in movies like "Superbad," "Me And Earl And The Dying Girl," and "Lady Bird." But the central elements are all on point.

The protagonist, as written and performed, is absolutely stellar and likable. All the scenes involving his internal dilemma are incredibly powerful and moving. And the thematic messages in play here are undeniably relevant.

I just feel as though some of the more ancillary elements could have been punched up to make those more central threads even more powerful. But still - an overall enjoyable film.