Audiences tag along as Simon searches for love

Directed by Greg Berlanti and released March 16, Love, Simon is a film about its title character (Nick Robinson), who seems to live a normal teenage life and have no problems. But in reality, Simon Spier is gay and nobody, except for Simon, knows.

After an anonymous student from Simon’s school posts a blog calling himself Blue and confessing to be gay, Simon begins emailing the person anonymously. In Simon’s first message to Blue he confesses that he’s gay. The rest of the movie is about Simon trying to figure out who Blue is, while also dealing with personal problems. One guy finds the messages between Simon and Blue and blackmails Simon with them.

This was a very entertaining movie, filled with comedy, but also heart. The cast who played Simon’s friends was outstanding. The whole gang seems to have a real friendship connection, which makes some later scenes in the film more sad.
The film does a great job showing how Simon’s life slowly changes, not just at school but at home too. His family is a great part of the film, especially his younger sister, Nora Spier (Talitha Bateman), who is always trying to help. When Simon comes out to his family his father is shocked but his sister sticks up for him. His father is not mad, he is upset that Simon had to hide who he was for so long.

The movie has a happy ending, but the way it played out was unique. It is definitely a shock when “Blue” is revealed, but it is not a disappointment.

The way this story is told is a great way to tell a cute love story while also addressing realistic problems that people face in society. Love, Simon, for its great story and message deserves a 9.8/10.