Review of Love, Simon (2018) by Voltaire A — 25 Mar 2018

My ratings aren't very polished. Just a warning.

This is a great movie for people who don't need to be overly lectured about gay people.

I remember Moonlight took best picture. I was cheering for La la land. So I decided to give Moonlight a try. I probably wouldn't have watched it if it didn't win best picture.

There's a big difference between "Love, Simon" and "Moonlight".

Movies are basically "empathy engines". They evoke empathy from the audience, as well as educate and entertain.

That's the big difference in my opinion between Love Simon and Moonlight.

Love Simon is much more balanced. It's an empathy engine, it's educational, and most importantly it's entertaining and has some lighter humorous moments.

Moonlight is also an empthy engine, and educational. But almost felt like a chore to me.

Don't get me wrong. Both of these movies are monumental triumphs for the gay community. The world is a better place simply because both of these movies exist.

However, if you're a person who already is educated about gay people, and you already have tolerance, compassion, and respect towards gay people, and you're straight......... then I would recommend Love Simon instead.

Bottom line, Love Simon has humor and is entertaining.

Moonlight felt like a chore. Like I was lectured for a couple of hours on how anyone can be gay. Even some tough guy. A condescending chore, that took 2 hours of my life that I'll never get back.

Moonlight to me is for people who need more education or empathy.

Love Simon is for people who don't necessarily need more of those things, and want to be entertained as well.