EARLY ACCESS: Love Simon FULL REACTION
Added 2024-07-03 18:25:21 +0000 UTCLove Simon was such an unexpected surprise! Here’s a quick rundown: The story is about Simon Spier, a high schooler with a big secret. Things get messy when he starts an anonymous online relationship with another student who's also not out yet. As they get closer, Simon's world starts to crumble, making him face his fears and take control of his story.
Nick Robinson is fantastic as Simon. The supporting cast, including Katherine Langford, Alexandra Shipp, and Jorge Lendeborg Jr., also shines, each dealing with their own teenage dramas.
The film balances humor, heart, and wit perfectly. Some moments really tug at the heartstrings, and the soundtrack fits Simon's journey perfectly. The cinematography nails the high school vibe, from the busy hallways to the quiet moments of self-reflection.
The movie’s themes of love, acceptance, and friendship are universal, encouraging anyone to be true to themselves and find the courage to live authentically. Hats off to everyone involved. Well done!
LINK: Love Simon FULL REACTION
Format: Watch along (Have your copy to sync)
*Why is it blurred? Copyright laws. We do not own this movie property nor can we afford the rights to distribute*
First watch: All
Watched on: Amazon Prime
Hope you enjoy
Comments
That movie was FANTASTIC FTW I had a hint on who it was because ik that actor from the CW flash show and he recently came out as trans, i had a guess but glad i was right, happy yall loved it just as much as i did
Steven W
2025-04-03 04:33:35 +0000 UTCHeartstopper for sure!
Mimi
2024-07-14 16:38:22 +0000 UTCConsidering the book was written by a bisexual author, lets not dictate what is and isnt the “lgbtq+ experience” because EVERYONE will go through life differently. To me, this was extremely accurate to myself and my friends
slavicandsapphic
2024-07-06 19:33:04 +0000 UTCSomeone else commented that this reaction felt special and I just have to agree. It was so lovely seeing you guys watch this movie and watching it with you
Katie Madsen
2024-07-06 18:53:32 +0000 UTCAw I loved how much y'all got into this and trying to figure out who Blue was (and the Martin hatred!! Hate that guy!!). I know it's not the universal queer experience, but there's at least a nugget of Simon's experience that everyone can relate to; Love, Simon is a film I recommend a lot to straight folks because it's a good gateway queer film, especially for parents trying to understand. Glad you guys enjoyed it, and loved your message! (and shout-out to Answer for that Never Been Kissed reference!)
Krios
2024-07-06 01:17:45 +0000 UTCAlso, sorry for the double comment, I write this as I watch, but I've been meaning to say this for a while - please keep a box of tissues in the studio/s ☺️ I need them for some movies, and I know you do too.
Gerry Tsolova
2024-07-05 20:55:47 +0000 UTCI love you all, guys. But I need to say how refreshing it is to hear a man in any media say "Well, if the girl/woman is not into you, then there's that". Thank you, Mason Quinn!
Gerry Tsolova
2024-07-05 19:44:55 +0000 UTCI loved ya'lls reaction and discussion at the end! I've only watched this once before, sometime when it came out, so I forgot a lot, but damn! It really hit me in the feels. I really appreciated hearing ya'lls acceptance as well. ♡ I consider myself pan but have only told a handful of people. I was raised in the church, and I remember being 14 and a new guy started going there and was as involved as I was, going on the retreats and camps and stuff. I had a little crush on him actually, but I remember he told my youth pastor that, basically he was gay or "having gay thoughts," this was one night at a different church, probably a small group or something. But he had us youth members trying to "pray the gay away." Sooo, yeah. It took me awhile to accept and figure myself out. I'm not sure how my parents would react now, maybe better then I assume. My mom would probably be fine, but I still feel like she would start praying lol. My dad I always assumed would try to preach at me, but I was surprised to learn he even knew what pansexual was when he randomly told me he had a friend who was a few years back. So idk, still feel like it'd be a "hate the sin, not the sinner" scenario. But I've been with my male fiance for 14 years now, so I don't feel as much pressure to come out as other people do.
Bri
2024-07-05 07:00:49 +0000 UTCThis reaction felt so special. I appreciate what was said at the end. Thank you for another great episode.
Silvana
2024-07-05 06:04:00 +0000 UTCMay not be accurate to some peoples experience but it’s accurate to others, it’s not the same for everyone
Raquel Perodin
2024-07-04 20:45:45 +0000 UTCI know it gets suggested every video but Perks of Being a Wallflower next month plz!! Such a great coming of age movie and has some of yalls favorites in the cast :)
Audrey
2024-07-04 18:44:23 +0000 UTCI’m so glad you three gave this fives. It’s such an accessible film in the LGBTQ+ category. And hearing Oak’s insights is always a treat, but for this one they really do hit hard. Love for all the Badd Medicine boys ❤️
Simon
2024-07-04 17:04:40 +0000 UTCWrong. Just because it’s not accurate to what you perceive as the ‘gay awakening’ experience, doesn’t mean it isn’t for others. This is only a slice of the experience of gay people in high school, and it doesn’t portray itself as anything else. A lot of gay people can relate to this story (despite the dramatic blackmail plot).
Simon
2024-07-04 16:23:06 +0000 UTCOoo!! What a nice surprise! I haven't seen the line-up for this week yet, so to see this in my email has me running to go watch with ya'll.
Bri
2024-07-04 09:10:53 +0000 UTCI can't put my finger on it, but this movie portrays all those emotions and situations so well and it really has some heartwarming scenes and makes you feel for every single character. At first glance it seems like a decent standard teen drama but something about it is special, they did such a great job. I still remember the first time I cried at Simon's mom's speech. And I think it's great that they decided to portray this in as normal and average an environment as possible. And not in the extreme "coming out can be much worse" manner. I think it can open a lot of people's eyes to how present and difficult the decision to come out is, even if you live in a safe, understanding environment. I think that made the message and the whole movie even more rounded for me. 🫶🏼 thank you so much for this reaction!
Caroline
2024-07-04 09:04:15 +0000 UTCI would really recommend watching (even just the first half) of this movie discussion of it. https://youtu.be/9F-DwUHVaU4?si=O_HxAZ31YcHertKT
Clorox bleach G
2024-07-04 06:47:02 +0000 UTCYou are who you’re meant to be. And I’m sorry people around you don’t see that. Sending love ❤️
Alanna Banana 🍌
2024-07-04 06:13:05 +0000 UTCI love you guys. Watching these movies and shows with you is so much fun, but then when we get to the discussion afterward you always have such a great message. You guys are so deep and I love that. Oak, thank you for your first comment for us. It’s something we all need to hear. I never realized just how 80’s this movie is! No wonder I liked it so much haha. And thank you for appreciating Warrant. I was just as offended by Simon putting “Heaven” down. 😂
Kel
2024-07-04 05:35:34 +0000 UTCFirst time watching this along with you guys and you had me tearing up in your commentary at the end. I appreciate Oak acknowledging that this portrayal of the gay high school experience was pretty watered down as far as the bullying goes. I'm with Answer about the ending— definitely gave 'Never Been Kissed' vibes. Thanks for the movie yall✌️
JessTellsTales
2024-07-04 03:18:04 +0000 UTCI adored this movie, and I've seen it so many times that I don't really cry to it anymore. I absolutely bawled when Oak started with a reminder that everyone is deserving of love and happiness in this life. It seems so obvious but it's a message that is often lost. I just wanted to say that your words are heard and appreciated, and this was a stellar reaction. Thanks guys 💜
Maddie Loftus
2024-07-04 03:13:21 +0000 UTCI wish!!!!! that would be my dream
James Ventola
2024-07-04 02:54:25 +0000 UTCOak, you got me crying a bit. Happy tears. Thanks, bud. As someone who identifies as asexual (which is barely represented at all in TV & film), your sentiments were really sincere and heartfelt. As someone whose family hasn't accepted me or taken me seriously, your words really made me feel seen. Thank you guys!
Kaitlin Tulbert
2024-07-04 02:39:59 +0000 UTCSadly, yes. I made sure to discuss that point in our review. -Oak
david baye
2024-07-04 02:13:34 +0000 UTCI love this reaction. Thank you guys so much for watching this one and thank you Oak for saying what you did in the beginning of your review. I'm struggling through a divorce and hearing that I deserve love is just what I needed tonight. I'm a wildly free-spirited person and I felt trapped and controlled in my marriage and that I couldn't be myself. But even though I'm getting through this divorce feeling more free, it still hurts and I grieve the relationship I had. So thank you again. Oh and it took me a very long time (after high school) to figure out I'm pansexual! ❤️ Until next time!
BugBite23
2024-07-04 01:39:08 +0000 UTCThis movie imo is very inaccurate to actual LGBTQ+ experiences.
Clorox bleach G
2024-07-04 01:16:22 +0000 UTCOne thing I will say for Simon as an argument about him not telling his friends. Martin threatened to reveal those emails to the WHOLE school, not just his friends. So even if he told his friends what was going on, Martin would have still outed him because Simon didn't get Abby to go out with Martin. Even if there was the off chance he could get Abby to pretend, it wouldn't be fair to her. During the Halloween party, Simon thought Leah was actually talking about Nick. So he figured he could get Nick and Leah together and try and get Abby with Martin. He was just too blind to realize who she was talking about. Had he realized Leah liked him, I don't think he would have pushed Leah with Nick. I do think his friends should have been him a chance to fully explain everything before just being mad. Going into a conversation angry doesn't help. Simon got a chance to kind of explain, but not fully. And even after they saw what happened in the cafeteria, they didn't even stand up for him. They still ignored him for what seemed like days. It wasn't until his post that they accepted him again and stopped being mad. In my honest opinion, I think he could do with better friends. If they were willing to cut off years of friendship that quickly (minus Abby who was new) they don't need Simon.
Kunzite Blossom
2024-07-04 01:16:16 +0000 UTCAlso i wanted to say, i totally love what you said at the end. This is a nicer version of coming out. And a lot of the gay community kind of didn't like that, but honestly...i think we deserved it. A lot of gay storylines in shows and movies are sad or end with the person alone or getting kicked out, etc. And sadly that's realistic....but it's nice just having a cute romcom with a happy ending. In the book, Bram and Simon meet alone at the ferris wheel (i think it was closed?) and they kiss with no audience. But i do like we got a cheesy ferris wheel kiss because we deserve cheesy movies :') like the 80s haha.
Angie
2024-07-04 00:58:27 +0000 UTCLove, Victor should be the next watch 😁
Chris Roark
2024-07-04 00:39:36 +0000 UTCNow I want them to react to Heartstopper and Chucky TV series.
Elizabeth Gidney
2024-07-04 00:25:08 +0000 UTCI think it's worth mentioning that while in an ideal world, your friends and family should be there for you regardless of your sexuality, this is too often not the case. In my own experience, regardless of how well you think you know your friends and family, coming out to them is terrifying because there is always a possibility that they may reject you and there are always doubts and fear. I got lucky with my family and friends but Simon's mishandling of the situation with his friends seemed completely realistic to me, him willing to do anything he had to to avoid his truth coming to light because there is a lot of shame placed on LGBTQ+ individuals by society. Appreciate the kind words, Oak and also that you highlighted that not everyone's experience is the same as Simon's.
AD1928
2024-07-03 23:55:31 +0000 UTCLol “I tolerate oak”
Amber Walker
2024-07-03 23:53:04 +0000 UTCthe music is a lot of Jack Antonoff, he is the lead of Bleachers (Oak you'd love it) or listen to songs he and taylor swift wrote together for more of this sound, like "Now that we don't talk"
Jenna Woginrich
2024-07-03 23:48:23 +0000 UTCYes it is weird in 2024 having to explain it is okay to be gay (kinda what they were saying at the end discussion) but on the flip side there is a lot of scary laws coming into play recently that take away a lot of rights for a lot of people. It is like we are going backwards unfortunately. Thank you guys for being open minded and creating a community where people can be themselves.
Amber Walker
2024-07-03 23:47:57 +0000 UTCWow, movie was solid all the way through. Every main character had an arc that served a purpose. Def. stand up against bullying! Nice shirt there, Oak. Rambo...John J.
Ron Banks
2024-07-03 23:28:43 +0000 UTCI’m in Canada and it’s available for me
Alanna Banana 🍌
2024-07-03 23:10:27 +0000 UTCI’m so sorry about your parents. As a bisexual woman, I was very lucky that my parents weren’t completely against me coming out. I know I’m part of a very small percentage in our community and I don’t take that for granted. Just know that there will be people that love you for everything you are. 🏳️🌈 Sending lots of love
Alanna Banana 🍌
2024-07-03 23:08:14 +0000 UTCThank you guys so much for this reaction. I don't want to make this comment too long, but you all truly cannot know what this means to us, as a queer person. My parents are neither accepting, nor tolarant, on top of their other faults. It leaves big holes in my life. Hats off to Oak for mentioning how "tolerance" is a bullshit word. As much as I would like to reassure that hateful stuff does not happen anymore, it most certainly does. Just in the past month, during Pride Month of all, my girlfriend was called the "F" slur in public, told she was in the wrong bathroom (she dresses masculine but she is not transgender), and we were told to "cut that shit out" when we were hugging and saying goodbye in my apartment complex parking lot. This is not to be a pity party or to make you guys feel bad. It is just to say that shitty things still happen all the time and that supportive advocates such as yourselves are still desprately needed to show other people outside of the LGBTQ+ community that you accept us and that it is not okay to discriminate anymore. I think it is getting better, slowly, but in rural and southern areas of the US (and other counrties of course) it is still very hard. I love this movie so much. I saw it with my best friend when it came out in the theater when I was a senior in high school. I cried very much in the movie theater when his mother told Simon that he IS still him and that "he gets to exhale now". Thank you to Oak and the others for your kind words and appriecating this movie for all of its different layers and messages. Best wishes to all of you! Edit after watching mroe of Oak's comments at the end: it's true. This family and friendship situation shown in this movie is a fairly idealistic version of what many queer people face, still in 2024. While that can be disheartening (I knew my coming out would not look like this, after I first watched it), it is always still nice to have well-protrayed representation. Even moreso, for queer characters, they are so often given sad stories in media or are the character that is killed off. This trope even has a name because it came so frequent: "Bury your gays". TV shows and movies would get brownie points for having LGBTQ+ charcters, just to give them awfully sad plots and/or killed off. Having a happy ending story, with the main conflict not being that the character is not accepted for their sexualtiy, was a HUGE milestone in 2018. And I know this movie also helped a lot of hesitant people come out to their families who they knew would be accepting but didn't know how to say it or helped parents understand their children better if they were less accepting. :)
Jenna
2024-07-03 22:54:29 +0000 UTCOk so I was wrong before I’ve never seen this movie, I was thinking of a different one, I just can’t remember the name. This was great! The acting, the music, the style. Omg It gave me such second hand embarrassment when Martin interrupted, I was physically cringing 😬 also in the diner, the message there was nice but it was just so cringe 🤣 I did Cabaret in college and wow did this bring those memories back, i miss the theatre so much 😭 My favorite character is the drama teacher. She is the MVP, that whole scene her yelling at them in the lunchroom was amazing. I absolutely love that she didn’t hold back at all. I wish people who deserved it got put in their place so bullying wouldn’t be as prevalent. I was relentlessly bullied in school for being short and it was so awful. But this girl would defend me and yell at them whenever she saw people bully me. I’m so grateful to her. I hope to find her and thank her for defending me. People who do that to others are absolutely disgusting. You don’t have to agree but just let others live their life in peace. I saw a quote the other day that said “if it bothers you someone being gay, Just say no if they propose to you.” I was really thinking that they were going to start treating him differently. I was pleasantly surprised, I really like the dad apologizing that was great, I loved the mom and sister. I’m happy the friends being mad at him had nothing to do with him being Gay, however I feel like they did go a little far. They should have understood as soon as he explained that he was being blackmailed. They didn’t understand but they should have tried to. I hate that he felt isolated and alone. It was odd to me that the kiss was in front of everyone, I would have died of embarrassment, imagine your first kiss being in front of a bunch of people 😳 I think it would have been better private but nonetheless it was still a good moment. I agree I really like that it wasn’t so cliche with the jocks being bullies and so forth. Overall pretty dang good! 4.5/5 Answers from me
Raquel Perodin
2024-07-03 22:44:29 +0000 UTCFor my little brother it meant the world to see this show
Love10 ❤️
2024-07-03 22:41:13 +0000 UTCThere was a Hufflepuff emblem/sticker on the wall when Simon first used his laptop 💛
Alanna Banana 🍌
2024-07-03 22:32:55 +0000 UTCI didn't know that (also haven't read the book yet but I need to!), I hate that so much. Social media is the worst, people feel so entitled. Like when people forced Kit Connor to come out, goes against everything Heartstopper is about. Ugh
Amanda P
2024-07-03 22:27:13 +0000 UTCI love that show!
Raquel Perodin
2024-07-03 22:16:28 +0000 UTCGreat reaction Guys!
The Truth
2024-07-03 22:14:55 +0000 UTCWholesome movie 💜
Alyssa Dyson
2024-07-03 22:12:33 +0000 UTCFunny thing is that the author had the same sorta journey writing the book! I’m sad she had to come out due to harrassment(rlly goes AGAINST the book/movie’s messaging but. wtver. hate the internet)
slavicandsapphic
2024-07-03 22:08:24 +0000 UTCLoved this reaction too! It made me cry! When the three of them looked into the camera as Oak said “you’re exactly as you’re supposed to be…” made me imagine them saying that to their own kids if they ever came out to them. Warms my heart to know that their kids (and pups 🐶) have dads like them! I’m also bi…lots of love to you! 💜💖💙
Kaley
2024-07-03 21:51:38 +0000 UTCI was going to say this! I feel like they wouldn’t do it because t hey are watching a lot but it is such a good show! Never saw queer people represented like that until I was 25 and its so important.
Amber Walker
2024-07-03 21:41:13 +0000 UTCAgreed his friends acted really shitty, like I get that he betrayed their trust but like you said the minute they saw all that go down with the bullies they should've done\said something, but then time kept going and they didn't do anything til the end
Amanda P
2024-07-03 21:19:17 +0000 UTCThe kiss was private in the books and not in front of the whole school.
Jake Austin
2024-07-03 21:16:20 +0000 UTCMy first time watching this movie glad it was with y’all. I get Simon friends were hurt or upset about him manipulating them for a bit but once y’all saw what happened in the cafeteria all y’all can go to hell for not standing up and saying something. Do that to my friend that would be the last day you’d speak promise u that. I don’t play about my people. Just had to say that. Great movie
Love10 ❤️
2024-07-03 21:11:55 +0000 UTCYou guys are truly so fun to watch and I love how wholesome you are. And damnit Oak, you always make me cry more than I already do (your emotions are just right there on your face and it gets me every time!). This movie actually made me really look inwardly and realize maybe I'm not straight and then I figured out I'm bi ☺️. There are more heavy and serious lgbtq+ media, but I'm glad we also have the more wholesome and lighthearted stuff too, it's needed. I loved this reaction and I know it'll be one I rewatch a lot! 💜
Amanda P
2024-07-03 21:03:01 +0000 UTCAlso the actor who plays Bram is gay!
Amanda P
2024-07-03 20:59:48 +0000 UTCHave y’all seen the series “Maid”? The actor who plays Simon is in that. It’s a verrrry good limited series that you should check out!
Lauren
2024-07-03 20:55:49 +0000 UTCSo, this might be stupidly and unnecessarily emotional, but thank you Guys for being who you are. I might not always agree with every single one of your reactions, but that's just life, people sometimes have different opinions. You guys are so open, supportive and wholesome. In other words: your are amazing people. My Dad died when I was 7, and even though I love my Mom and she accepts, loves and supports me just the way I am... Oak's comment about deserving to be happy and being exactly who I am supposed to be almost felt like my Dad talking to me. So again: thank you guys for being who you are and doing these amazing reactions ❤️🏳️🌈
Maren Trümper
2024-07-03 20:55:29 +0000 UTCThis is a first time watch for me. Starting it now ☺️ Edit: oh my gosh this movie was so good. And if you guys loved this one, I cannot recommend Perks of Being A Wallflower enough
Alanna Banana 🍌
2024-07-03 20:38:32 +0000 UTCwow what a nice reaction to a really wholesome movie, i thought i was done crying over this movie but i guess i was wrong !
aureo
2024-07-03 20:37:50 +0000 UTCi took my mom to this movie in theaters and was so anxious the whole time and she loved it. It was such a big year for me accepting myself. She still has 'ignorant' moments but overall, is very supportive :) my dad....still doesn't know and i am 25 lol. But that's likely for the best. So it's kind of nice getting that 'validation' here from you guys who actually remind me of my dad, but more...open minded and also from wisconsin lol.
Angie
2024-07-03 20:29:52 +0000 UTCAhh OK. I'm in the UK and it's available for me. I know they have watched movies before on Netflix ect that are not on my Netflix. Its annoying sometimes!
Sally Dowse
2024-07-03 20:15:37 +0000 UTCNot sure if it is different in other countries, but I do not have this movie available to me on Disney+ (in the US). Love, Victor, the spin-off series is on Disney+/Hulu, but not the movie. :)
Jenna
2024-07-03 20:12:43 +0000 UTCSaw this at the movies when it came out...I felt very seen as another gay Simon lol. Also, Josh Duhamel does a great job as an oblivious but accepting father. Him crying always hits me hard.
Simon
2024-07-03 20:02:42 +0000 UTCHi guys, I know it's to late now, but this is on Disney+. Always a good idea to check so you don't have to keep renting movies. You must spend a lot renting movies every month! ❤️
Sally Dowse
2024-07-03 19:59:51 +0000 UTCOk next Heartstopper ☺️cute show
Love10 ❤️
2024-07-03 19:41:37 +0000 UTCThank you for reacting to this. Many people instantly write off this movie as "woke" just because it represents the LGBTQ+ community (specifically those who are gay). The moral of this movie is definitely be yourself!
Plebcy
2024-07-03 19:33:21 +0000 UTCThis movie was the first time I really saw someone like me on the big screen. I’m really excited for this one because not only is it just a good movie, but y’all have big hearts and always something interesting to say when it comes to these kind of subjects. Fun fact: Love, Simon is based on a novel called Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda. There’s also another novel where Leah (Katherine Langford) is the main character, and a book about Simon in college. (Edit: Not sure if someone else brought this up, but the reveal IS a little more low-key and private in the book. But of course for the adaptation they decided to make it a big movie moment instead. Definitely feels like an 80s-90s rom-com.) Fun fact #2: Nick Robinson is heterosexual, but his brother came out as gay while he was filming this movie, so it helped them connect.
Richie Rich
2024-07-03 19:26:05 +0000 UTCYesssss let's goooo. Grabbing my snacks!
Amanda P
2024-07-03 18:56:58 +0000 UTCOh okkkkk I’m excited to watch later. I can’t tell if it’s the same movie I watched a few years ago but we shall see.
Raquel Perodin
2024-07-03 18:54:18 +0000 UTCThank you to all four of you for being the amazing allies that you are! Your kids are lucky to have dads like you! And to my fellow LGBTQ+ humans, know you’re loved more than you know and you deserve all the happiness in the world! There is NOTHING wrong with you! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️💖💜
Kaley
2024-07-03 18:42:34 +0000 UTCTy guys for not bowing down to bigots who try and tear THIS movie down. It meant so much to me when I was younger and didn’t understand why everyone else seemed so different to how I saw the world. While Simon is gay and I’m aroace, I still felt a DEEP connection with how he felt through this whole thing. Can’t wait to watch yall react and enjoy the film <33
slavicandsapphic
2024-07-03 18:32:22 +0000 UTC🤜🤛 🙏🙏
Badd Medicine
2024-07-03 18:30:04 +0000 UTCyay! so excited for this. can’t tell you how much it means to know that great men like you have such great hearts and support those who are put down. thanks so much guys. 🩷
Jenna
2024-07-03 18:29:32 +0000 UTC
