Love, Simon captures so many emotions in one film

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Rachel Stofanak, Staff Writer

Unlike most movies about gay teenagers, Love, Simon is a not-quite-typical high school romance.

Simon, a senior in high school, is a typical 18-year-old who participates in his school musical and hangs out with his friends. However, when someone at his school anonymously posts about being gay, along with an email address, a romance quickly grows between the two when Simon decides to start an email conversation with him.

The movie perfectly captures the high school setting, with references to current events and pop culture that allow any teenager to relate to the main characters.

With corny jokes that are sure to make viewers laugh anyway, the movie offers a wide range of emotions, with scenes that are sad, touching, or victorious, and an ending that is sure to leave the audience cheering.

It provides a unique perspective on the experiences of gay teenagers that is rare in media due to its main focus on romance, rather than the struggles of being gay.

It may not have memorable cinematography or a brilliant message, but Love, Simon is a touching movie that anyone can enjoy.