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react to The Last Kingdom Episode 1! The dude with no eye it’s there too and it’s so good i promise. it’s insanely good😭😭😭 ps. The Oak is my impossible crush haha🥰
Took my mom to see this movie with me in the theaters. In the scene where Simon’s mom says to him “You get to be more you than you have been in a very long time.” My mom held my hand with her eyes focused on the screen. On the next day we had lunch together and i came out to her. She held my hand again, with a big smile and said “You’re still my baby. And i love you more than anything in this world.” That was a good day.
I love when Oak gets so excited he starts slapping whoever is next to him lol!! A beautiful movie, and I remember crying when it first came out. Happy you guys loved it too
Have you watched the tv series regarding this. Simon plays on helping the new kid at the same high school after he graduates. It is so good. The parents are not like Simons though but it brings alot of things to light and how people can change and learn. There is new friends to that are better accepting. LOVED the movie and the show and loved how we got see Simon in his college years.
I get a little mad at Simon's friends being pissed at him. He was being BLACKMAILED. Coming out is a personal and sometimes dangerous process. People lose their families, their house, their life. I know this movie wouldn't go there, but being outed is SCARY. Yes, he did some bad things but, to ME, none of those things compare to what could have happened if being outed ruined his life.
EXACTLY! When I first watched this movie I was shocked that that was their reaction. Like Simon was blackmailed, then outed and he's feeling so violated, and isolated and then his closest friends decide that that is the time to be angry and then abandon him as well??!?!?! WHAT??!?!? If I was Simon, I would have reacted so poorly to my friends and Blue all ghosting me at this vulnerable time... extremely poorly...to say the least.
@@Itschristianlosersthat IS NOT AN EXCUSE for being manipulated by someone who’s supposed to be a friend. Simon made some poor choices and they had a right to be angry at him for it.
Love you guys. I totally agree with "Tolerance" & "Acceptance" being unnecessary. That implies there is something not okay with it. When it is actually completely valid and natural. Be who you are and love people for that (their essence/soul). Also, The Oak always makes me cry! lol His emotions always get me.
@Elmerphant Same. All the guys are amazing and Oaks ability to express his empathy for others always gets me. I wonder if it goes back to his dad saying "don't be a 'somebody do something' person"...be the person that does something. I wonder if its just so ingrained in him that he easily can put himself in someone else's shoes. Honestly all the guys seem *very* empathetic, I think Oak is just exceptionally articulate at getting that across.
I understand the sentiment, but the reality is that there ARE people who think being gay (or different in some other way) is wrong, and you cannot FORCE people to suddenly feel different about it, because you cannot force emotions. But what you can do is to make it a rule for even the people who might personally think it's wrong to be tolerant and accepting of everyone. And in the process, they might come to actually change their mind as they interact with the person they think is "wrong" as they see that they are the same as everyone else.
You know the game “Simon says”? In french we say “Jacques a dit” (Jacques says). I love that detail because Simon only picked this name because of the picture of him and his family in Paris!!
as gay with trauma, when the first time i came across you guys channel awhile back, i thought you guys would be homophobic (it’s trauma response i know, I’m so sorry for assuming) but turns out you guys are the complete opposite, and i couldn’t be more happier! Great reactions guys! 🫶🏼😁
@theanswerbaddmedicine could you add "the perks of being a wallflower" to your patreon poll? Is another great coming of age movie, the director is the author of the book
I thought the same thing at first when I found their channel. The more reactions I watched the more genuine I found these guys to be. And deep down inside Oak is a big ole softy, which I love. Thanks guys!
I felt the same way... I was saying during the watching of the film how even watching 3 straight guys review this movie it always hits me right in the feels... only to have those feels turned right back on when they pointed out why... this is not the coming out story most of us get... the love story never got me in the feels... it wasn't a love story... the mom and dad's reaction to him coming out gets me every time.
It warms my heart to see three big buff guys being comfortable in their masculinity and knowing that being accepting of others doesn't emasculate them. Best reactors ever?
Nick Robinson , who plays Simon, is str8 and while filming this movie his younger brother came out to him. There is a sequel series called Love, Victor. It's set a couple years later and is about another closeted kid going to Simon's school. He hears about Simon and starts texting with him. It ran for 3 seasons and I would love for you guys to react to it. I was pleasantly floored by your reaction. I wasn't expecting such an open minded reaction. Thank you! Also would love to see you react to Red, White and Royal Blue.
Omg yes now I need them to see red, white & royal blue. Tho I think the movie is only half as good as the book, it’s still both very funny and very emotional
I am gay, but not out… and I’m 61. My family unfortunately will probably never understand and losing them would be unbearable for me. I loved your reaction. So, thank you. I wish we all could be who we are and love whoever we want. I’m also a Christian, who just happens to be gay, so I understand where my family is coming from, but iff to still hurts. So, again thanks for your reaction… it really touched my heart.
@@JayD-goYanks Actually, you're gay, who just happens to be a Christian. Plenty of Christians have no issue with gay people, so people who use Christianity as an excuse to dislike and mistreat gay people...well, it's an excuse, because as I said, their are plenty of gay Christians. I get it, though. My family is religious and I don't speak with them anymore. Best choice I ever made. I have a wonderful husband, a great group of friends, and a chosen family that make me feel safer and more loved than my biological family *ever* did.
@@JayD-goYanks hi! i'm a 15 year old lesbian, just want to let you know i love you and i'm sorry your family wouldn't understand. i'm not out to my parents but i am out to my three brothers and they're the best. i hope you find people you are safe with and can be authentically yourself! ❤
Thanks for your response. I’m glad you can your authentic self with part of your family and hopefully someday with your parents. I will never know what my parents would have done.. good or bad. But I can only imagine that it probably wouldn’t have been a positive outcome. It is really hard having to live two entirely separate lives, one for my family and friends, and one for me. Again, thanks for your comment. It sounds like your brothers are exactly who you need and I’m happy for you have them in your life. ❤@@exusemyignorancebutwhatexa5285
The fact that there are still people in the world who can't "exhale" yet, who knows it still isn't safe for them to be entirely who they are, it's why despite many changes and acceptance and things being better than they were before in the world, films like this are still so very important.
Call me an asshole but I never sympathize with Simons friends. I get being a bit pissed but they got together anyway so what's the point of ignoring him? The man got blackmailed and then outed, show some decency as "friends".
No they get zero sympathy from me. What Simon went through was traumatic and potentially very dangerous in the wrong circumstances, and they literally never mention it once. Being outed is one of the worst things that can happen, and they showed no support or comfort. In my admittedly harsh opinion, they deserved only very slightly more of a redemption that what Martin got, which was none.
i think that reaction was really important because it shows that as a straight person they will never know the fear and anxiety that surrounds someone who is lgbtq+. they focused on him lying because they couldn’t understand why he would be so scared to come out. thats why in the scene with the bullies his friends realized why simon was so scared to come out and why he lied
the only friend I kind of understood being mad was Leah cause even if Simon thought she liked the other friend he knew he did not like her back but even then being mad at him after what he was going through isn't justifiable
"you get to exhale now, simon" will never not make me cry. it could apply to almost everything in your life. and in the context of simon, i could only imagine the relief and the weight lifted on his shoulder after hearing those words from her own mother. i loved this movie and i hope everyone gets to be themselves in this world that is trying to change so many things.
@xhelan131 "Easter eggs are secrets, tricks, and jokes hidden in pieces of media, such as TV series, movies, video games, websites, and so on. Usually hard to spot, they might reveal a new detail or clues about the story." ☺️
@@JarodWatson98 okay but the "joke" needs to be in reference to something else. otherwise literally all things are easter eggs at all times. and knock it off with the passive aggressive smiley face.
@@xhelan131 I suggest reading your responses again. You come off as incredibly rude. That being said, it’s true an Easter egg needs to reference something from outside the story. But that’s nitpicking. My mind was still blown by this detail from the story.
gay subscriber here! its reactions like this one that reinforces my belief that you guys are one of the best reaction channels out there. the empathy, the humor, & the eye for detail you guys display always puts a smile on my face. thank you for the reaction! ive seen this movie multiple times and i was crying right with yall!
Seeing The Oak crying gets me everytime lol. Amazing reaction guys. I recommend the reaction of "Red, White & Royal Blue", also an amazing queer movie and really fun to watch!!
I just wanted to share that Keiynan (Bram) was not out publicly during the filming of Love, Simon (but he was to his family/friends and I believe the cast of The Flash). This story inspired and helped him overcome his own fears - so he was able to fully come out after the wrap up of the filming (to the LS cast and on Instagram!!). He, like Simon, was finally able to breathe 🤍 It was a beautiful moment to see unfolding - considering I’ve been watching him since his earlier appearances in The Flash. Thank you for reacting to this movie!
Heartstopper is a super sweet and lighthearted show to bring on the channel, y'all should check it out sometime 💗 and also Red, White and Royal Blue is a great romcom!
First time seeing your vids, but "thank you from the heart" to the man with The Oak name plate. Your comments at the end are priceless and so respectful. Thank you for taking the time to give that analysis which was so full of love and support. The reflection of reality vs a movie was so real. You represented your family well. Be happy - we do all deserve it!
God the exhale scene just kills me. The first time I watched it I literally SOBBED because I felt like I’d also been holding my breath for years. So damn good.
Jennifer Garner's mum speech is one of the emotional masterpieces of writing in a movie ive ever seen, even though it was so short. "You can exhale now,Simon". 😢 Bang on
Dudes I'm completely in love with all of you! Such great men. I'm so happy for your children. What a gift to grow up with such intelligent, emotionally mature and free people.
I wasn't expecting to cry at your commentary, but your understanding and love for all people regardless blew me away. I came out to my family last year and life has been so much better since then. Thanks guys, "You deserve to be yourself, and you deserve to be happy" is such an important message for young people to hear, no matter who they are.
Such a wonderful treat to stumble on this reaction. To see straight men reacting to a film that means to much to me is something I didn't even know to ask for. The understanding that is shown here is healing in a way I can't really explain. People are people. And you people have gained a follower for life. Thank you for not just reacting but watching, listening, and commenting as good people on this film. Great reaction.
This movie is so good, I never fail to cry when Simon's mom and dad talk to him and tell him that they still love him no matter what. The part where she says "But you get to exhale now Simon" "you deserve everything you want" just breaks me. This movie is so well done. I love it.
My dad always told me a story of when his gay brother and their 6 other siblings would argue about something he did that made them mad and would say “you guys just hate that I’m gay” to which my dad replied “we don’t care that you’re gay, you’re just acting like an asshole” 🤣 He passed 4 years ago this March, I wish I would’ve been able to come out to him & introduce him to my girlfriend, now fiancé ❤️ I’m privileged for how loving my family has been towards her and I wish nothing but love for those who unfortunately didn’t share the same experience. Great reaction guys, love all the positive messages you share!
Guys? Thank you for being your awesome self. This movie made me happy knowing there are still good supporting folks out there. It makes me love this channel and love/respect you the much more. Thank you for this.
This is the earliest I’ve ever been! I’m so excited I loved the book and really liked the movie. Specially Simon’s mom. Her speech was beautiful and touching.
I came out to my parents in 2020. And they weren’t very “accepting”. They’ve gotten to the point of “tolerating” my husband and I which is better than nothing, but it’s a great lesson on just allowing yourself to be you regardless of your situation. It’s hard, but so so so worth it! ❤️❤️
What a wholesome reaction guys. It’s almost 3am where I am at, but I just couldn’t stop watching. As a gay guy I have to say it’s wonderful to see 3 straight men watch this movie with so gentle sensitive eyes. And Oak, seeing how moved you were made me cry, I’m sure you’re a wonderful dad!
This movie scarily capture the exact feelings of being closetted with Simon. Every single emotion has been my entire life. People making jokes not knowing it just hit way too close to home. Very inspiring movie I hope it helps other
I will Never be able to get through this movie, specifically Simon's talk with his mother, without breaking down. My coming out to my mom was really bad and I had to leave for a few months, and I was essentially forced back into the closet as of now. The entire "You get to exhale now, Simon" scene just destroys me every time. It's so important. As cheesy and fluffy as this movie is, it's honestly really nice to have. You don't see many movies like this that are part of the queer community. Thank you for sharing your reactions to it with us! Your commentaries at the end broke me all over again haha. Your support and understanding means a lot. And to Oak directly...I can't even put it into words. Thank you. Also fun fact, it wasn't scripted for Simon to cry during his mother's speech to him. But Jennifer Garner got emotional and she was so sincere and genuine and heart-touching that Nick just broke down crying, (and so did everyone else behind the cameras btw), and they asked him if they could leave it in because that take was so raw and real, and of course he agreed.
Found your guy's channel this past week and was enjoying your reactions. When I saw that you were reacting to this movie, I was nervous how you'd feel about it because over this past week I had really become invested in your content. I can't tell you how happy it made me to see you guys so invested in Love Simon, and so open-minded. I immediately subscribed. Thank you for being the awesome guys you are.
As someone who is Queer and has been hoping you’d watch this film as well as many other LGBTQIA+ films (hopefully in the future!) this was so beautiful to watch and very healing. Men for me in my life have always been the harder ones to get the courage to come out to and you all really reminded me of just how open minded, supportive, and compassionate you all are so thank you!
Keeping a secret that big inside really does feel like that "holding your breath" in the mom's speech. It eats you up inside because your mind creates terrible "what ifs" and the negative voice in your head tells you nobody will accept you and it's almost self-fulfilling because you withdraw from people.
Your guys reaction to this movie had me in tears The idea of 3 grown ass straight men sitting down to watch this movie is crazy and had me kinda nervous But you guys had me in tears. I was so happy to see you guys tearing up and rooting for Simon and trying to guess who Blue was. Everything about this video had me in happy tears I wish I coulda had the kind of love story Simon had. I’ve never had a high school sweet heart. Never been in a relationship at all. Not since I came out. I’ve always wanted that. This movie gives me all the feels.
This movie is what helped me come out to my parents back when I was 17. My mom wasn't super happy at first to say the least, but she realized soon after that none of her anger was justified. I hope more people see this movie for themselves thanks you y'all and eventually find the same peace as myself.
You have to watch the show Love, Victor where Simon helps a kid come out. Its basically about victor's story but Simon is helping him. The only difference is Victor didn't have supportive parents at first. Such a good show and you get to see what happened to Simon.
I'm almost 32 and only realized I'm bi 2 years ago after escaping the mental prisons of toxic religion/conservatism/abuse from my family. I'm disabled and still stuck in some icky situations with that, but now I have friends.. people who actually love me & won't hurt me.. and they are my everything. I never knew what it was like to have friends. I was completely alone & in so much pain my entire life, I don't even know how I made it out. Now realizing I'm bi is just another shard of painted glass I'm finding on the floor as I walk on through, gradually putting the pieces together of who I could have been, a colorful painting that can never be, because I'm missing so many things, years of experiences, all kinds of human relationships, even small things like media that others get to connect over that I never saw because I was busy trying to not opt of existence as a child & onward. In this sense, I will never be able to escape that isolation. But it's a relief to see so many people becoming more kind & validating now. Your kindness is palpable through your reaction. Thank you.
Kinda similar to mine but I'm not disabled. I left "my family" years ago to escape the exact same mental prison. I was 22 then and now I'm almost 30, of course life was nonetheless not easy at all after that, figuring out everything without any help. BUT I finally could "breathe"! I never regret my decision till this day. 🖤
My daughter will be 15 soon and she came to me and asked if I would still love her if she was gay I told her nothing would ever make me stop loving her!! I feel so bad for children going through this situation with no support
While I had supportive parents like Simon did, I've also been outed before, and the pressure, complicated feelings, depression, and anxiety were all well done. Now, granted, I've never had to deal with the blackmail part, thankfully. I will say, it's nice to see cool / supportive school staff, and the two emotional parent speeches always make me cry.
Thanks for this amazing reaction 🥰🙏😍 I'm surprised, I scrolled partway through the comments and didn't see anyone recommending Love, Victor. You guys mentioned how not every experience goes the way Simon's did. There is an entire TV series that comes after this movie dedicated to a different type of coming out experience. Totally worth checking out ❤ Edit: Okay, apparently there are some recs for it, just not in the tab I looked at first, lol.
My wife and i (2 women) took our high school age niece to see this in theatres, and she cried at the part when he came out to his parents and asked if it was like that for us. It gave her a better appreciation of what gay people go through as teenagers. I wish we had a movie like this when i was her age
As a straight masculine dude I love watching these types of movies because it reminds me of who I am as a person. Whether you're black, gay, jewish, trans, or whatever else it doesn't matter to me. All I care about is if you're chill or not chill. Sorry for getting deap into it but I'll never understand how people can be so cruel towards another group who are just trying to be happy. Thanks for having this movie on your channel, thanks for being such awesome dude, and congrats on 300k subs. Well deserved.
I saw this movie with a few friends and my mom in theaters. While it was sometimes awkward that my mom was there, especially since I hadn't came out to her, but i just tried to focus on my friends. One of my friends, who i didn't know had a crush on me, let me lean on her shoulder at the end of the movie and i stayed during the faris wheel scene. When we got home, we were still waiting for her mom to pick her up so i showed her my room. Before she left, she kissed me on the cheek. It was a wonderful relationship, 4 years and several months of it, but i do miss them so it's a bittersweet feeling to rewatch Love, Simon.
as a guy who grew up in the 80's and i am now gay, this movie hits me in the DOUBLE-FEELS.... anytime i need an uplift, i re watch the speech with his mom or dad.... The line "you get to exhale now Simon" can bring me to tears ANYTIME
I wished Jennifer Garner was my mom As a queer person who remained closeted all throughout school, and had a very religious mother, I devoured in secret any queer media I could get my hands on. Decades worth of scant mainstream books/movies focused on the "tragedy," of being gay and different, of having to hide from bigoted family, and just struggling in general. Seeing Love, Simon in theaters actually did make me cry, because it was so loving and happy in comparison to a majority of others, as well so different from my experience. I deeply enjoyed it, because I have enough heart-ache in my own life.
loved your reaction!! You guys are so fun and wholesome ✋🏻always a pleasure and yess it was Lydia (Alpha's daughter) from the walking dead 😂😂😂 just had the same reaction, never noticed this before And the scene with the Dad reaaaally got me uffff
Loved the movie and loved your reaction to it even more! I would highly recommend the perks of being a wallflower! These coming of age films really are cemented as core memories for me, I hope we get to see more of them on this channel 🙏🏻
I loved your reaction!! -Watching 3 grown ass men watching a move without prejudice and understanding that even if you are not you can still understand everyone is just a human being ugh I loved it! I'm not gay but even if we are in 2024, I fee like we are still behind on so many things like this. Its all just love!!
Already watched along with you guys on Patreon but I’m watching this one too :) love that you guys appreciated this so much not only as a groundbreaking movie representation-wise at the time, but just a great teen movie in general. Definitely agree it has the 80s/90s nostalgia vibe, it was an instant classic for me
I honestly saw this movie in theaters at least 12 times, I never thought to compare it to an 80s film but I see it. The books enjoyed some popularity and so did the spinoff tv series. There’s definitely lots to unpack in within the story and the characters all feeling that “outsider” feeling at some point or another, I think that’s a part of the reason it resonates with so many people regardless of sexuality, we all feel that way at some point or another and having good friends or the hope of them can pull you out of that.
This movie came out right around the time I started telling a couple of people that I'm bi and I was terrified of my family knowing, especially because of this whole situation of "coming out" that others don't have to do and I hated that idea to sit at the table and tell it, and this movie made me feel so many things, and I showed it to my mom and I think it helped a lot to ease the conversation.
This was so fun to rewatch along with you guys, and to see your reactions to it!! Really appreciate all your thoughtful and heartfelt comments (as per usual). Really struck a chord with me. I don't always comment on your vids, but just had to drop in to say thank you for all you do and how open-minded and kind you are. We need more of that energy these days 💜
Great to see you react to this film, another great gay film is MOONLIGHT directed by Barry Jenkins it’s definitely a more serious film and depicts the more realistic kind of bullying that Oak was describing but it an incredible film i think you would all love JOE BELL is another one that’s really amazing and sadly based on a true story, and THE INSPECTION is also an incredible film based on a true story i think you guys would love, in the film we seen what it’s like for people in the LGBTQ+ community that go in to the army im here for the Badd Medicine LQBTQ+ FILM REACTIONS ARC.
What a surprise this film was! What was your first time reaction? What were some of you take aways from this film?
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Could you please also react to Flipped (2010) movie. Tia
Should react to Love, Victor the series. Set in same universe and town, different family.
react to The Last Kingdom Episode 1! The dude with no eye it’s there too and it’s so good i promise. it’s insanely good😭😭😭 ps. The Oak is my impossible crush haha🥰
@@markrenteria4402yesss!!
Can y'all please react to Luca?
Took my mom to see this movie with me in the theaters. In the scene where Simon’s mom says to him “You get to be more you than you have been in a very long time.” My mom held my hand with her eyes focused on the screen. On the next day we had lunch together and i came out to her. She held my hand again, with a big smile and said “You’re still my baby. And i love you more than anything in this world.” That was a good day.
I'm happy for you ❤
@@gember1382 thank you ❤️
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❤❤❤ -Oak
Oak is the type of dude everyone needs in their life, intimidating as a mf but a genuine person
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I love how Oak seems like the toughest guy out of all of them, but he’s the one who gets teary-eyed the most, and it warms my heart 😂❤
A guy that big must have a big heart. 😊
its performative
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That "exhale" scene gets me every time 😢
Same here
@@tylerflorio the moment when you can finally exhale from anything its life changing.
Oh, yes! Mom every gay gay wishes for!
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Yes 😭😭😭
Every time she says “you get to exhale now” I lose it
jup me too
Totally!!!
Yup I watch this scene every time I wanna feel smt bc it always has me sobbing 😭😭
I love when Oak gets so excited he starts slapping whoever is next to him lol!! A beautiful movie, and I remember crying when it first came out. Happy you guys loved it too
I used to be like this but never met friends who are accepting of it. So i become more n more withdrawn.
Have you watched the tv series regarding this. Simon plays on helping the new kid at the same high school after he graduates. It is so good. The parents are not like Simons though but it brings alot of things to light and how people can change and learn. There is new friends to that are better accepting. LOVED the movie and the show and loved how we got see Simon in his college years.
Yes especially when he was right with a guess :D
Jennifer Garner really took those 14 lines and used them to rip my heart right out of my chest.
She’s honestly a treasure. ❤
Absoulutely 😭
I get a little mad at Simon's friends being pissed at him. He was being BLACKMAILED. Coming out is a personal and sometimes dangerous process. People lose their families, their house, their life. I know this movie wouldn't go there, but being outed is SCARY. Yes, he did some bad things but, to ME, none of those things compare to what could have happened if being outed ruined his life.
I think they got that after that scene in the cafeteria. Like it more or less clicked for them why he did what he did. But yeah I am with you.
EXACTLY! When I first watched this movie I was shocked that that was their reaction. Like Simon was blackmailed, then outed and he's feeling so violated, and isolated and then his closest friends decide that that is the time to be angry and then abandon him as well??!?!?! WHAT??!?!? If I was Simon, I would have reacted so poorly to my friends and Blue all ghosting me at this vulnerable time... extremely poorly...to say the least.
Nah simon should if just got new friends because they really had no right to be pissed at him they way they were when he was being BLACKMAILED
@@Itschristianlosersthat IS NOT AN EXCUSE for being manipulated by someone who’s supposed to be a friend. Simon made some poor choices and they had a right to be angry at him for it.
While this movie makes coming out scarier, l wish on the other hand it reminds people not to be a jerk when your friend comes out.
Love you guys. I totally agree with "Tolerance" & "Acceptance" being unnecessary. That implies there is something not okay with it. When it is actually completely valid and natural. Be who you are and love people for that (their essence/soul).
Also, The Oak always makes me cry! lol His emotions always get me.
@Elmerphant Same. All the guys are amazing and Oaks ability to express his empathy for others always gets me. I wonder if it goes back to his dad saying "don't be a 'somebody do something' person"...be the person that does something. I wonder if its just so ingrained in him that he easily can put himself in someone else's shoes. Honestly all the guys seem *very* empathetic, I think Oak is just exceptionally articulate at getting that across.
true and same
I understand the sentiment, but the reality is that there ARE people who think being gay (or different in some other way) is wrong, and you cannot FORCE people to suddenly feel different about it, because you cannot force emotions. But what you can do is to make it a rule for even the people who might personally think it's wrong to be tolerant and accepting of everyone. And in the process, they might come to actually change their mind as they interact with the person they think is "wrong" as they see that they are the same as everyone else.
@sleepysera thinking homosexuality is a sin is not a feeling - it's a way of thinking, that's it. You can change your opinion.
You know the game “Simon says”? In french we say “Jacques a dit” (Jacques says). I love that detail because Simon only picked this name because of the picture of him and his family in Paris!!
I’m pretty sure that’s why he picks the name in the book!
@@Ne0Nights and how bram actually figures out its him 😅
The Hotmail mentions are killing me hahaha
same rn😂😂😂
I will NEVER stop using hotmail haha!
as gay with trauma, when the first time i came across you guys channel awhile back, i thought you guys would be homophobic (it’s trauma response i know, I’m so sorry for assuming) but turns out you guys are the complete opposite, and i couldn’t be more happier!
Great reactions guys! 🫶🏼😁
That means a lot to us that you find our channel as a safe space. Thank you for being brave and sharing.
Check out their reaction/chat from episode 3 of the Last of Us. Oak had me sobbing.
@theanswerbaddmedicine could you add "the perks of being a wallflower" to your patreon poll? Is another great coming of age movie, the director is the author of the book
I thought the same thing at first when I found their channel. The more reactions I watched the more genuine I found these guys to be. And deep down inside Oak is a big ole softy, which I love. Thanks guys!
I felt the same way... I was saying during the watching of the film how even watching 3 straight guys review this movie it always hits me right in the feels... only to have those feels turned right back on when they pointed out why... this is not the coming out story most of us get... the love story never got me in the feels... it wasn't a love story... the mom and dad's reaction to him coming out gets me every time.
12:14 “and the haircut they gave him does not help either” LMFAOOO 😂😂
It warms my heart to see three big buff guys being comfortable in their masculinity and knowing that being accepting of others doesn't emasculate them. Best reactors ever?
realest shit
Yes I love these three :D and also Reel-Time (another channel with three dudes who are so considerate and emotionally intelligent)
Watching y'all watch this is so incredibly endearing. Made me cry a couple times as well.
Nick Robinson , who plays Simon, is str8 and while filming this movie his younger brother came out to him. There is a sequel series called Love, Victor. It's set a couple years later and is about another closeted kid going to Simon's school. He hears about Simon and starts texting with him. It ran for 3 seasons and I would love for you guys to react to it. I was pleasantly floored by your reaction. I wasn't expecting such an open minded reaction. Thank you! Also would love to see you react to Red, White and Royal Blue.
Yes please start Love Victor
Omg yes now I need them to see red, white & royal blue. Tho I think the movie is only half as good as the book, it’s still both very funny and very emotional
Pls not Red White and Royal Blue, them watching that sex scene would literally kill me.
@@catharinaguimaraes8080 they're grown men... they watch straight sex scenes and it's not awkward, them watching a gay sex scene isn't any different.
@@totally5694they also already watched a gay sex scene in Last of Us
This is my favorite movie it gace me the strenght to come out to my family. Will always have a special place in my heart
Congrats friend
@@toastysock thank YOU i appreciate love Martin
I am happy for u my guy 👊🏻👊🏻❤️
@@The_Black_Caps thank you I appreciate that
@@The_Black_Caps thanks a lot
Thank you Oak for saying that! Important for everybody to hear. So many people dont hear that enough!
❤❤❤ -Oak
I am gay, but not out… and I’m 61. My family unfortunately will probably never understand and losing them would be unbearable for me. I loved your reaction. So, thank you. I wish we all could be who we are and love whoever we want. I’m also a Christian, who just happens to be gay, so I understand where my family is coming from, but iff to still hurts. So, again thanks for your reaction… it really touched my heart.
@@JayD-goYanks Actually, you're gay, who just happens to be a Christian. Plenty of Christians have no issue with gay people, so people who use Christianity as an excuse to dislike and mistreat gay people...well, it's an excuse, because as I said, their are plenty of gay Christians.
I get it, though. My family is religious and I don't speak with them anymore. Best choice I ever made. I have a wonderful husband, a great group of friends, and a chosen family that make me feel safer and more loved than my biological family *ever* did.
@@JayD-goYanks hi! i'm a 15 year old lesbian, just want to let you know i love you and i'm sorry your family wouldn't understand. i'm not out to my parents but i am out to my three brothers and they're the best. i hope you find people you are safe with and can be authentically yourself! ❤
Thanks for your response. I’m glad you can your authentic self with part of your family and hopefully someday with your parents. I will never know what my parents would have done.. good or bad. But I can only imagine that it probably wouldn’t have been a positive outcome. It is really hard having to live two entirely separate lives, one for my family and friends, and one for me. Again, thanks for your comment. It sounds like your brothers are exactly who you need and I’m happy for you have them in your life. ❤@@exusemyignorancebutwhatexa5285
The fact that there are still people in the world who can't "exhale" yet, who knows it still isn't safe for them to be entirely who they are, it's why despite many changes and acceptance and things being better than they were before in the world, films like this are still so very important.
Call me an asshole but I never sympathize with Simons friends. I get being a bit pissed but they got together anyway so what's the point of ignoring him? The man got blackmailed and then outed, show some decency as "friends".
agreed, i wouldn’t want friends like those lol
No they get zero sympathy from me. What Simon went through was traumatic and potentially very dangerous in the wrong circumstances, and they literally never mention it once. Being outed is one of the worst things that can happen, and they showed no support or comfort. In my admittedly harsh opinion, they deserved only very slightly more of a redemption that what Martin got, which was none.
i think that reaction was really important because it shows that as a straight person they will never know the fear and anxiety that surrounds someone who is lgbtq+. they focused on him lying because they couldn’t understand why he would be so scared to come out. thats why in the scene with the bullies his friends realized why simon was so scared to come out and why he lied
the only friend I kind of understood being mad was Leah cause even if Simon thought she liked the other friend he knew he did not like her back but even then being mad at him after what he was going through isn't justifiable
Yh i honestly didn't give a f about his so called friends they were so shitty to simon
The Oak being in complete detective mode is AMAZING lol
"you get to exhale now, simon" will never not make me cry. it could apply to almost everything in your life. and in the context of simon, i could only imagine the relief and the weight lifted on his shoulder after hearing those words from her own mother. i loved this movie and i hope everyone gets to be themselves in this world that is trying to change so many things.
the world needs good men like you guys more than ever.
This felt more like a Hotmail sponsorship than a movie reaction 🤣
When Mason Quinn said "You can, with Hotmail" and you can see The Oak and Answer rolling their eyes, it killed me. I love them
Please watch "The perks of being a wallflower" please please please!!!
Haven’t they already? I seem to recall they have. If they haven’t, yes they must!
yes!!!
OMG yes. Another gem of a movie.
They did???
They haven’t watched it yet
The dual facepalms by Mason and Answer at 14:09 was perfect.
This is such an incredible film! Definitely gives 80s/90s nostalgia with a modern twist. Great reaction!
My favorite easter egg from this movie is in the cafeteria, Martin tells Abby a joke and says "What do you get when you mix black and jewish? Blueish"
Oooooooh my... I did not see that!
.........this is not an easter egg. you dont know what that phrase means
@xhelan131 "Easter eggs are secrets, tricks, and jokes hidden in pieces of media, such as TV series, movies, video games, websites, and so on. Usually hard to spot, they might reveal a new detail or clues about the story." ☺️
@@JarodWatson98 okay but the "joke" needs to be in reference to something else. otherwise literally all things are easter eggs at all times. and knock it off with the passive aggressive smiley face.
@@xhelan131 I suggest reading your responses again. You come off as incredibly rude. That being said, it’s true an Easter egg needs to reference something from outside the story. But that’s nitpicking. My mind was still blown by this detail from the story.
gay subscriber here!
its reactions like this one that reinforces my belief that you guys are one of the best reaction channels out there. the empathy, the humor, & the eye for detail you guys display always puts a smile on my face. thank you for the reaction!
ive seen this movie multiple times and i was crying right with yall!
Seeing The Oak crying gets me everytime lol. Amazing reaction guys. I recommend the reaction of "Red, White & Royal Blue", also an amazing queer movie and really fun to watch!!
I second this! Would love to see what you all think of it!
I just wanted to share that Keiynan (Bram) was not out publicly during the filming of Love, Simon (but he was to his family/friends and I believe the cast of The Flash). This story inspired and helped him overcome his own fears - so he was able to fully come out after the wrap up of the filming (to the LS cast and on Instagram!!). He, like Simon, was finally able to breathe 🤍 It was a beautiful moment to see unfolding - considering I’ve been watching him since his earlier appearances in The Flash. Thank you for reacting to this movie!
And he’s not worked since. Good old Hollywood.
*I appreciate how **_Love, Simon_** dealt with serious topics, but still kept it hopeful and uplifting.*
Been subbed for a few months, but I can't tell you how much respect I have for you guys now after watching this reaction. Thank you.
Heartstopper is a super sweet and lighthearted show to bring on the channel, y'all should check it out sometime 💗 and also Red, White and Royal Blue is a great romcom!
First time seeing your vids, but "thank you from the heart" to the man with The Oak name plate. Your comments at the end are priceless and so respectful. Thank you for taking the time to give that analysis which was so full of love and support. The reflection of reality vs a movie was so real. You represented your family well. Be happy - we do all deserve it!
Thank you for the kind words ❤️ -Oak
God the exhale scene just kills me. The first time I watched it I literally SOBBED because I felt like I’d also been holding my breath for years. So damn good.
Jennifer Garner's mum speech is one of the emotional masterpieces of writing in a movie ive ever seen, even though it was so short. "You can exhale now,Simon". 😢 Bang on
Dudes I'm completely in love with all of you! Such great men. I'm so happy for your children. What a gift to grow up with such intelligent, emotionally mature and free people.
When you guys cheered at the Ferris wheel kiss, genuinely made me a little weepy eyed lol.
Thank you guys for being such outstanding dudes.
YES! Same here! 👏👏👏
I wasn't expecting to cry at your commentary, but your understanding and love for all people regardless blew me away. I came out to my family last year and life has been so much better since then. Thanks guys, "You deserve to be yourself, and you deserve to be happy" is such an important message for young people to hear, no matter who they are.
Such a wonderful treat to stumble on this reaction. To see straight men reacting to a film that means to much to me is something I didn't even know to ask for. The understanding that is shown here is healing in a way I can't really explain. People are people. And you people have gained a follower for life. Thank you for not just reacting but watching, listening, and commenting as good people on this film. Great reaction.
Oak...you made me cry. Yes, we all deserve to be happy, dont let anyone put down your awesomeness!!!
I never expected to see you cry watching this movie..😭thank you
HOLY MOLLY! I didn't expect you guys to watch this! It is one of my favorite movies out there! Awesome! Keep it coming!
So again thank you guys for creating a fun safe space for everyone. It's not always the case. You guys are the best.
nahhh y'all gon HAVE to give it to Oak! He never let up on Bran 😌😂😂😂
Please watch The Perks of Being a Wallflower it is another incredible coming of age movie
This movie is so good, I never fail to cry when Simon's mom and dad talk to him and tell him that they still love him no matter what. The part where she says "But you get to exhale now Simon" "you deserve everything you want" just breaks me. This movie is so well done. I love it.
I tear up at the mom's scene every time, but I love that these guys teared up at the dad's scene!
My dad always told me a story of when his gay brother and their 6 other siblings would argue about something he did that made them mad and would say “you guys just hate that I’m gay” to which my dad replied “we don’t care that you’re gay, you’re just acting like an asshole” 🤣
He passed 4 years ago this March, I wish I would’ve been able to come out to him & introduce him to my girlfriend, now fiancé ❤️ I’m privileged for how loving my family has been towards her and I wish nothing but love for those who unfortunately didn’t share the same experience.
Great reaction guys, love all the positive messages you share!
Guys? Thank you for being your awesome self. This movie made me happy knowing there are still good supporting folks out there. It makes me love this channel and love/respect you the much more. Thank you for this.
This is the earliest I’ve ever been! I’m so excited I loved the book and really liked the movie. Specially Simon’s mom. Her speech was beautiful and touching.
Love Simon always makes me cry like a baby!! i love that you guys reacted to it!!
it's a really good film
I came out to my parents in 2020. And they weren’t very “accepting”. They’ve gotten to the point of “tolerating” my husband and I which is better than nothing, but it’s a great lesson on just allowing yourself to be you regardless of your situation. It’s hard, but so so so worth it! ❤️❤️
What a wholesome reaction guys. It’s almost 3am where I am at, but I just couldn’t stop watching. As a gay guy I have to say it’s wonderful to see 3 straight men watch this movie with so gentle sensitive eyes. And Oak, seeing how moved you were made me cry, I’m sure you’re a wonderful dad!
This movie scarily capture the exact feelings of being closetted with Simon. Every single emotion has been my entire life. People making jokes not knowing it just hit way too close to home. Very inspiring movie I hope it helps other
I will Never be able to get through this movie, specifically Simon's talk with his mother, without breaking down. My coming out to my mom was really bad and I had to leave for a few months, and I was essentially forced back into the closet as of now. The entire "You get to exhale now, Simon" scene just destroys me every time. It's so important. As cheesy and fluffy as this movie is, it's honestly really nice to have. You don't see many movies like this that are part of the queer community. Thank you for sharing your reactions to it with us! Your commentaries at the end broke me all over again haha. Your support and understanding means a lot.
And to Oak directly...I can't even put it into words. Thank you.
Also fun fact, it wasn't scripted for Simon to cry during his mother's speech to him. But Jennifer Garner got emotional and she was so sincere and genuine and heart-touching that Nick just broke down crying, (and so did everyone else behind the cameras btw), and they asked him if they could leave it in because that take was so raw and real, and of course he agreed.
Found your guy's channel this past week and was enjoying your reactions. When I saw that you were reacting to this movie, I was nervous how you'd feel about it because over this past week I had really become invested in your content. I can't tell you how happy it made me to see you guys so invested in Love Simon, and so open-minded. I immediately subscribed. Thank you for being the awesome guys you are.
As someone who is Queer and has been hoping you’d watch this film as well as many other LGBTQIA+ films (hopefully in the future!) this was so beautiful to watch and very healing. Men for me in my life have always been the harder ones to get the courage to come out to and you all really reminded me of just how open minded, supportive, and compassionate you all are so thank you!
In the book they really have you guessing who’s blue, the movie makes it more obvious on who he is.
Keeping a secret that big inside really does feel like that "holding your breath" in the mom's speech. It eats you up inside because your mind creates terrible "what ifs" and the negative voice in your head tells you nobody will accept you and it's almost self-fulfilling because you withdraw from people.
Oak is vibes central! When Oak cries I cry! 😭
Your reaction is wonderful! Sometimes I get so tired of humanity but then I see reactions like this and I feel hopeful. Great reaction, thank you!
Your guys reaction to this movie had me in tears
The idea of 3 grown ass straight men sitting down to watch this movie is crazy and had me kinda nervous
But you guys had me in tears. I was so happy to see you guys tearing up and rooting for Simon and trying to guess who Blue was.
Everything about this video had me in happy tears
I wish I coulda had the kind of love story Simon had. I’ve never had a high school sweet heart. Never been in a relationship at all. Not since I came out.
I’ve always wanted that. This movie gives me all the feels.
Oof same. The love story in this is beautiful and I wish I had something like that.
This movie is what helped me come out to my parents back when I was 17. My mom wasn't super happy at first to say the least, but she realized soon after that none of her anger was justified. I hope more people see this movie for themselves thanks you y'all and eventually find the same peace as myself.
same, dude, this movie is so powerful.
You have to watch the show Love, Victor where Simon helps a kid come out. Its basically about victor's story but Simon is helping him. The only difference is Victor didn't have supportive parents at first. Such a good show and you get to see what happened to Simon.
I'm almost 32 and only realized I'm bi 2 years ago after escaping the mental prisons of toxic religion/conservatism/abuse from my family.
I'm disabled and still stuck in some icky situations with that, but now I have friends.. people who actually love me & won't hurt me.. and they are my everything. I never knew what it was like to have friends. I was completely alone & in so much pain my entire life, I don't even know how I made it out.
Now realizing I'm bi is just another shard of painted glass I'm finding on the floor as I walk on through, gradually putting the pieces together of who I could have been, a colorful painting that can never be, because I'm missing so many things, years of experiences, all kinds of human relationships, even small things like media that others get to connect over that I never saw because I was busy trying to not opt of existence as a child & onward. In this sense, I will never be able to escape that isolation.
But it's a relief to see so many people becoming more kind & validating now. Your kindness is palpable through your reaction. Thank you.
Kinda similar to mine but I'm not disabled. I left "my family" years ago to escape the exact same mental prison. I was 22 then and now I'm almost 30, of course life was nonetheless not easy at all after that, figuring out everything without any help. BUT I finally could "breathe"! I never regret my decision till this day. 🖤
52:59 it’s insane how much I needed this in this moment
This was an unexpected watch from you guys and a surprising reaction! Loved it! You guys are all awesome!
My daughter will be 15 soon and she came to me and asked if I would still love her if she was gay I told her nothing would ever make me stop loving her!! I feel so bad for children going through this situation with no support
While I had supportive parents like Simon did, I've also been outed before, and the pressure, complicated feelings, depression, and anxiety were all well done. Now, granted, I've never had to deal with the blackmail part, thankfully. I will say, it's nice to see cool / supportive school staff, and the two emotional parent speeches always make me cry.
Omg this just made me realize you guys should totally watch perks of being a wallflower!!!!
I love how happy you were for Simon!!
Wow, watching you guys cry during the talk with the father was soooo moving!!! I cried with you right there by your side...
Thanks for this amazing reaction 🥰🙏😍
I'm surprised, I scrolled partway through the comments and didn't see anyone recommending Love, Victor.
You guys mentioned how not every experience goes the way Simon's did. There is an entire TV series that comes after this movie dedicated to a different type of coming out experience. Totally worth checking out ❤
Edit: Okay, apparently there are some recs for it, just not in the tab I looked at first, lol.
My wife and i (2 women) took our high school age niece to see this in theatres, and she cried at the part when he came out to his parents and asked if it was like that for us. It gave her a better appreciation of what gay people go through as teenagers. I wish we had a movie like this when i was her age
This movie is one of my absolute favs for SO many reasons. A true “coming of age”. I hope you guys watch the perks of being a wallflower soon please!!
I only started watching your channel during the One Piece reactions but this one solidified my fandom. Love from Bangkok!
As a straight masculine dude I love watching these types of movies because it reminds me of who I am as a person. Whether you're black, gay, jewish, trans, or whatever else it doesn't matter to me. All I care about is if you're chill or not chill. Sorry for getting deap into it but I'll never understand how people can be so cruel towards another group who are just trying to be happy. Thanks for having this movie on your channel, thanks for being such awesome dude, and congrats on 300k subs. Well deserved.
well said
23:58... the triple face palm tho!! 😂😂😂
I saw this movie with a few friends and my mom in theaters. While it was sometimes awkward that my mom was there, especially since I hadn't came out to her, but i just tried to focus on my friends. One of my friends, who i didn't know had a crush on me, let me lean on her shoulder at the end of the movie and i stayed during the faris wheel scene. When we got home, we were still waiting for her mom to pick her up so i showed her my room. Before she left, she kissed me on the cheek. It was a wonderful relationship, 4 years and several months of it, but i do miss them so it's a bittersweet feeling to rewatch Love, Simon.
The way answer whispered “disgusting” is so pure 🥹 like he really didn’t want to hurt her feelings lol
as a guy who grew up in the 80's and i am now gay, this movie hits me in the DOUBLE-FEELS.... anytime i need an uplift, i re watch the speech with his mom or dad.... The line "you get to exhale now Simon" can bring me to tears ANYTIME
This reaction is exactly what I wanted and needed from y’all! Happy belated Pride!
I wished Jennifer Garner was my mom
As a queer person who remained closeted all throughout school, and had a very religious mother, I devoured in secret any queer media I could get my hands on. Decades worth of scant mainstream books/movies focused on the "tragedy," of being gay and different, of having to hide from bigoted family, and just struggling in general.
Seeing Love, Simon in theaters actually did make me cry, because it was so loving and happy in comparison to a majority of others, as well so different from my experience. I deeply enjoyed it, because I have enough heart-ache in my own life.
loved your reaction!! You guys are so fun and wholesome ✋🏻always a pleasure and yess it was Lydia (Alpha's daughter) from the walking dead 😂😂😂 just had the same reaction, never noticed this before
And the scene with the Dad reaaaally got me uffff
I bet Oak gives incredible, cathartic, comforting hugs.
You guys give me hope in this world! Thank you!
I saw this movie in theaters and I cried about 3 times during it. Till this day, I still have the same reaction. Really love this movie ❤
Loved the movie and loved your reaction to it even more! I would highly recommend the perks of being a wallflower! These coming of age films really are cemented as core memories for me, I hope we get to see more of them on this channel 🙏🏻
I loved your reaction!! -Watching 3 grown ass men watching a move without prejudice and understanding that even if you are not you can still understand everyone is just a human being ugh I loved it! I'm not gay but even if we are in 2024, I fee like we are still behind on so many things like this. Its all just love!!
My closeted ass crying my eyes out listening to Oak cheer at the end ❤😂😭 that touched my heart
oh i really didn't expect this, but your reaction was wonderful!!
To summarize Mason Quinn, “Representation matters!”
Already watched along with you guys on Patreon but I’m watching this one too :) love that you guys appreciated this so much not only as a groundbreaking movie representation-wise at the time, but just a great teen movie in general. Definitely agree it has the 80s/90s nostalgia vibe, it was an instant classic for me
I honestly saw this movie in theaters at least 12 times, I never thought to compare it to an 80s film but I see it. The books enjoyed some popularity and so did the spinoff tv series. There’s definitely lots to unpack in within the story and the characters all feeling that “outsider” feeling at some point or another, I think that’s a part of the reason it resonates with so many people regardless of sexuality, we all feel that way at some point or another and having good friends or the hope of them can pull you out of that.
This movie came out right around the time I started telling a couple of people that I'm bi and I was terrified of my family knowing, especially because of this whole situation of "coming out" that others don't have to do and I hated that idea to sit at the table and tell it, and this movie made me feel so many things, and I showed it to my mom and I think it helped a lot to ease the conversation.
OAK BABE THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU. The way you eat every time with your feedback and insight. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Easy to see that The Oak will be an AMAZING father to his wee man❤❤
i always cry seeing the mom's reaction to simon coming out, its just so beautiful. i wish i could have that. 10/10 movie
This was so fun to rewatch along with you guys, and to see your reactions to it!! Really appreciate all your thoughtful and heartfelt comments (as per usual). Really struck a chord with me. I don't always comment on your vids, but just had to drop in to say thank you for all you do and how open-minded and kind you are. We need more of that energy these days 💜
Great to see you react to this film, another great gay film is MOONLIGHT directed by Barry Jenkins it’s definitely a more serious film and depicts the more realistic kind of bullying that Oak was describing but it an incredible film i think you would all love JOE BELL is another one that’s really amazing and sadly based on a true story, and THE INSPECTION is also an incredible film based on a true story i think you guys would love, in the film we seen what it’s like for people in the LGBTQ+ community that go in to the army im here for the Badd Medicine LQBTQ+ FILM REACTIONS ARC.
Moonlight is such a beautiful film, from the script to the acting to the cinematography