[Tom4784]

I liked it but the book was better. The dialogue feels a bit painful at times but the performances tend to sell it quite well.

[spoiler]I think some of the pointless changes from the book dampened my feelings towards the film. Having Simon's friends find out about him being blackmailed and abandoning him for it straight after he had been outed was a terrible change which just ruined their characters for me, especially when they ignore him when he's being bullied. It's just a really crap change that almost ruined the film for me since I couldn't buy into their friendship after that.

Having Leah be in love with Simon was just not needed either.[spoiler]

I'd give it a 7/10, might be more favourable to it in time. I do think it's a film that all parents should watch though since it really does nail the emotional side of coming out exceptionally well.