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God

you will never look at a peach the same way again

6 years 3 months ago

Call Me By Your Name is a gorgeous-looking film, making the most of its Italian location cinematographically, and in line with the sensuality inherent in its subject matter. Set in 1983, the sexual relationship that develops between a 17-year-old (Timothée Chalamet) and a visiting grad student (Armie Hammer) is somewhat taboo, but the complex emotions wrought by the situation are sensitively and intelligently played and shot against the notion of Greco-Roman Antiquity (where such relationships were common). Symbolism in the film is subtle but appreciable, mostly concerned with the notion of forbidden fruit. The film does transcend its LGBTQ+ content, however, and I easily found myself connecting with many of the characters. Who hasn't experienced the complicated shades of love, whether unrequited, timidly hidden, or in the pressure cooker of a "stolen season"? Michael Stuhlbarg as Timothée's father nearly steals the show near the end, giving a surprisingly heartbreaking performance after mostly providing (excellent and natural) comic relief through most of the piece, but director Luca Guadagnino gives his young lead the final word, freezing you in your seat through the start of the closing credits.

6 years 2 months ago

NourNasreldin

Such a beautifully executed film.
I was pulled in during the very first minutes and after I was done watching, the film so mesmerizingly, lingered with me.
Timothee's spontaneity and that exquisite, fresh acting talent, along with Elio's innocence and curiosity just did it for me. It was all about Elio for me. I just couldn't get enough of his character.
The whole recipe felt just right.
That beautiful soundtrack that generates this strange, even eerie calmness within oneself.
The sensuality of the scenes, down to their tiniest details.
The location that'll take you back to films like Nuovo Cinema Paradiso.
The pace was perfect, I didn't at all find the film "slow moving" like some said.
And lastly, the closing credits. The cherry on top.
It must've helped that the film was shot in sequence, as well.
I am IN LOVE with this film.

6 years 2 months ago

yorithijssen

Because of the slow pace of events, compared to Hollywood standards, the film might bore you. However, there is great character development in this film, which makes it worth sitting through it. Just wait for the winter.

6 years 3 months ago

jhhayes

Maybe I'm being verbose, but, to me, watching this film was akin to experiencing a visual representation of a very aesthetically pleasing poem. Very sensual and erotic without being exploitative or hedonistic. Great film.

5 years 8 months ago

Zolex

I felt every minute of this movie. What really made it connect for me was that it felt real, they did an amazing job portraying the atmosphere and the emotions, making it possible for the viewer to feel everything. Most movies feel like just that, movies, but this was like witnessing or experiencing a real summer in Elio's life.

4 years 5 months ago

Biki

Oliver's favorite album.

2 years 7 months ago

kaaaaaro

Apparently commercially successful films about gay people can't exist without referencing the history of art ostensibly. Other than that, the movie was fine, like going on a summer vacation. Not that special though, I don't understand the hype. I guess, it's heterosexuals getting their minds blown by watching a gay themed movie for the first time. Noobs.

5 years 2 months ago

patitozen

This is a beautiful film. The script is great and the setting is beautiful. I love Guadagnino's take on this story and the performances. Great coming of age / first love / summer love story. <3

5 years 11 months ago

airi86ja

bellissimo

6 years 1 month ago

Emiam

7/10
Different, slow, elegant movie.

2 years 2 months ago

peterskb45

Take a little nap where the roots all twist
Squished a rotten peach in my fist
And dreamed about you, Oliver,
I poked my finger down inside
Make a little room for an ant to hide

6 years ago

Squin

*apricot

6 years 1 month ago

AyaChible

one of the most beautiful movies i ever seen

6 years 1 month ago

jm_london

Overrated, long and decaf first -gay-love story.

This romance -and the sex it involved- required more passion to affect Elio as it did and have the trascendence it had on his life, Instead, there is little to no chemistry between the characters. We don't even see one proper kiss with tongues and saliva involved. Even the famous "peach" scene is dull and bland and its true potential wasted. It seems that Mr Hammer limited in his contract the amount of sex and nudity that he was willing to do. If this is the case, they should have asked him to take his very limited acting skills somewhere else and hire someone more willing to give a more realistic performance. Come on, this film was made in 2017 and showing sex between men is no longer taboo. You just cannot shoot a love story between men without some hot kissing. And if you are so straight that you cannot do a few sex scenes with another man then you have chosen the wrong career.

The only remarkable things about this film are

1) Fantastic performance by Timothee Chalamet, who obviously has a great career ahead of him and
2) A good depiction of how intelligent and well educated parents should react when they realise their son's homosexuality, acknowledging it with respect and without drama. Elio and Mr Perlman's conversation is priceless.

6 years 3 months ago