An accurate portrayal of angst

Love, Simon4 starsDirector: Greg BerlantiStars: Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner, Josh DuhamelDuration: 75 minsClass: 12KRS Releasing Ltd
Teen coming-of-age movies are a dime a dozen these days. And, like their hormonal teenage characters, it is hard to stand out in a crowd. But, following last week's release Blockers, which expertly tackled three female friends' pact to lose their virginity on prom night, it is extremely refreshing to have a sleek Hollywood studio teen drama tackling a gay teenager's coming-out story with sensitivity and authenticity '" and Love, Simon hits all the right spots.
The affable Nick Robinson plays 16-year-old Simon Spier. As the film's principal narrator, he tells us pretty much what to expect as he introduces himself and his perfectly normal life '" loving parents, a sister he actually likes, good times at school as he enters his final year and a circle of close friends.
And yet, although he tells us he is just like us, he concludes by telling us he has one big secret'" as he gazes longingly at the rather buff guy doing some gardening next door.
Simon is fully aware of his sexuality, but he struggles with the decision as to whether to come out to his...

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