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Knight i I really wanted to enjoy this film, but I just didn't! It felt so lacking and pointless, the film was trying to be soft, meaningful and poignant - but it just wasn't. There was no real plot, the storyline was thin, and all the characters were half-baked and weak! I just don't understand the point of the film? Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/19/24 Full Review Jayde If you're looking for an easy watch this is not the one to choose. That being said the film is really well-written. I would suggest going into the film with the question in mind of "what is the filmmaker trying to get me to see in this?"The film creates a lot of deep thinking and I think an analytical mind would appreciate it. That being said, there is something so real about the experiences of the characters. I went into this for the lgbt+ romance but stayed for the, I'm lacking a better word but, cadence of thoughts. It was extremely thought provoking and I enjoyed that. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/16/23 Full Review serena j It's such a beautiful movie. Really portrays the ‘normal' life as an indie film and speaks about mental health issues. I love how this film also does not include stereotypical/romanticised gender or sexuality roles, This movie is a must see, it really brought out something in me! Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/12/23 Full Review Katherine K A really enjoyable & touching tale of the insecurity of youthful love & commitment. How cute is Colin Morgan ! Roll over Timothee Chalamet !!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/04/23 Full Review isla s This is at times an endearing watch - it features quirky characters and while the start was a bit slow and I felt unsure of the plot direction, I ended up feeling quite keen on and sad for the main character, given the situation he finds himself in. Its very much a British film, set in England and it has a philosophical angle to it too. Its about insecurities, isolation and the fear of rejection.Some of the dialogue is fairly thought provoking - one quote I remember from a YouTube video that the titular character watched, was as follows - 'one way to be happy is to enjoy being sad'. Hmmm, thoughtful stuff indeed. A little 'out of the box' perhaps but there you go. Given this film was both written and directed by Simon Amstell, who is relatively new to directing, I believe, I thought this was a decent film. It may bore some and its by no means a big budget Hollywood type watch but then I didn't expect that. I certainly enjoyed it and I would recommend it on that basis. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is absolutely wonderful and possibly my favourite thing. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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