First time watching **Love, Simon** | Patreon Pick Movie Reaction

[@KristinaEspinoza]

Let me know if you'd be interested in seeing my reaction to Love, Victor! Very much considering it. Also, If you'd like to see the extended and uncensored version of this reaction, you can do so at my Patreon for $2.50 www.patreon.com/imkristinaespinoza

[@nathemoon9658]

Love victor yaaasss

[@kimsbookcorner8483]

Definitely should

[@acailoves]

yess

[@elevenmoons4020]

YES PLEASE LOVE VICTOR IS SO CUTE AND SO GOOD

[@ismainthebox]

YES!

[@elevenmoons4020]

"Really? With your winning personality? I wouldn't of guessed" PLEASE I LOVE YOU LMAOOO

[@KristinaEspinoza]

LMAOOOOO By the way, I looooove your profile pic of Sean Diaz. I loved that game.

[@elevenmoons4020]

AHHHH that makes me love you even more omg, life is strange 2 is a comfort game for me!@@KristinaEspinoza

[@KristinaEspinoza]

@@elevenmoons4020 The first one and 2nd really meant a lot to me when I first played them so I totally get where you're coming from!

[@_mermaidguts]

This movie is pretty great, thanks for reacting to it~ In the book, his friends weren't as angry and the crowd watching wasn't there at the end. Those changes bothered me but other than that, still solid. You also might be interested in knowing that when the book was released for a while, people were going after the author that a straight person shouldn't be writing queer character perspectives. So she felt immense pressure because of it and eventually was forced to come out as bisexual. It was disgusting behavior from people who did not understand the point of the story.

[@KristinaEspinoza]

Thank you for letting me know a little bit more about the book, I'm actually considering buying it to read myself. And I did hear about what happened to the author actually not too long ago. It's really unfortunate that people still feel like they have the right to know someone's sexuality, or just assume someone is straight just because they won't say otherwise. I have queer-adjacent friends who prefer to be unlabeled and the amount of times people had tried to "guess" or even outright say what their sexuality "should be" is embarrassing.

[@torijeri]

And even after this people didn’t learn cus they came after Kit Connor for playing a bisexual character in heartstopper as a “straight man” and forced him to come out too. We’re not owed anyone’s sexuality. He was also immediately labeled straight after holding hands with a girl. People really missed the entire point of Heartstopper like Alice said in response. Bi-erasure is still going strong today sadly and people think forcing people out of the closet is some form of “progress”? weirdos the lot of them

[@michellebarry1555]

I also cried in the Mom scene but I was bawling with his Dad’s scene (I don’t know why seeing Men cry affects me more 🤷‍♀️). This is one of my comfort films as well. Oh and I love your edits and of course your reactions ☺️

[@KristinaEspinoza]

I honestly have no idea why seeing men genuinely cry breaks me - so I'm on the same boat as you! And thank you! I'm glad you liked the edits/reactions. It means a lot

[@ttrblmkr]

In the book, Cal (the theatre kid) is also bisexual! And he was interested in simon too, he actually asked him out after simon got outted. But simon by then was already in love with blue, so it didn't come to anything. Also there were more clues as to who was blue and gave him more backstory too. Also there's a second book in which lea and abby figure out they're not straight and actually end up together!! I haven't read it but I've heard things about it. As someone whohas read the book like 3 times, even though obviously the book is always better than the movie (you get more scenes, more subplots and more development), still this movie is one of my favourite book-to-movie adaptations, right along with perks of being a wallflower. I think they did a great job with it!

[@KristinaEspinoza]

Oh my god, I need to read the book on Abby and Lea! Probably after I read the first book - which I've been convinced to now purchase because from your comment and others, it seems like it was a lot more detailed. It's really cool though, that despite the book being more detailed, the movie is still one of your favorite adaptations! I feel like most adaptations are hard to please those who've read the source material. I haven't read or seen Perks of Being a Wallflower but I may be doing a reaction to it soon!

[@ttrblmkr]

@@KristinaEspinoza yes!! I really do recommend the book, and its a really quick read too bc its not that long. Also you really should do a reaction to the perks of being a wallflower, not only is it a great adaptation but one of my favourite movies ever! It also has queer themes in it, and overall is just a great movie, would love to see you react to it!

[@dh9892x]

Jennifer Garner deserved ALL the awards for that scene😭

[@derlis_whatever7033]

This was so cute! There's actually a spinoff series called Love, Victor and it's very good too

[@KristinaEspinoza]

I'm actually planning to react to Love, Victor in the future! A lot of people are recommending it and honestly, after seeing this movie - I NEED to see it lol

[@nonoeee]

you guessing every single male character that's not Simon is Blue😂😂😂😂

[@KristinaEspinoza]

Apparently, everyone is a suspect in my eyes lmao

[@zoew_]

i honestly think this movie is underrated! its so good!

[@KristinaEspinoza]

I agree! I haven't heard a lot of people talk about it and I'm genuinely surprised. It's a comfort film for me now lol

[@paulm4996]

I really liked this movie when it came out, and it’s held up well (still tugs a tear), and the “Love, Victor” series was a great follow-up you should see

[@luisellaasis1860]

I watched this movie years ago when it came out and I had recently accepted being queer myself. I honestly didn’t like it a lot solely bc of the way his friends reacted and how that was never really resolved from what I remember, they just became friends again without apologizing or owning up to Simon for the way they acted and making him being outed entirely about themselves offering absolutely no comfort or help. However, rewatching it now, even though I still feel the same way about that, I do think the movie portrays a strong message about self discovery and the importance of being able to come out on your own terms and time, and at the time this was one of the most popular (and few tbh) gay movies so it is appreciated for what it did back then. And also, I would love to see you react to all three seasons of Love, Victor! All stories are amazing and also have great messages to tell, Simon and Bram shortly appear on it as well. With all that being said hope you’re having a great day / night!

[@KristinaEspinoza]

I wasn't sure how to feel about his friends reactions, but I kept telling myself it was probably because they're teenagers - but after reading some reviews from those who read the book - it turns out their reaction is a lot different in the book than in the movie, so I'm still not sure how to feel lol. I remember when the movie came out - it was such a big deal for a queer film like this to exist at the time. Honestly surprised I've put off seeing it for such a long time considering that. And I've actually decided to react to Love, Victor! The reactions will be coming in the near future but they're scheduled. :)

[@mirandamoran4791]

This movie is truly beautiful they did a great job with Jennifer Gardner as the mom she’s so sweet and the dad accepting his son for just being who he is, is so special❤❤

[@KristinaEspinoza]

They picked the perfect actors for the parents - both tugged at my heartstrings.

[@Leo-Galaxy]

In the book, Martin also wrote an apology letter to Simon, and he mentioned how his gay brother was disappointed in him for doing that to Simon. Simon never forgave him, and I wouldn't say that Martin was redeemed. A lot of fans of the movie/book still hate Martin. I think the way Martin is portrayed in the movie/book is interesting because he's not really the typical villain stereotype. He's a goofy, theatre kid who may come across as friendly, but can also be a selfish, dumb creep who outed someone. He did apologize and felt remorse, but what he did was still despicable, and unforgivable to some. So I can understand your conflicted feelings towards him.

[@KristinaEspinoza]

That's so interesting - I remembered Martin mentioning his brother being gay, but they never followed up on that in the movie, so I assumed it was just a big lie he made to rile up Simon. Thank you for letting me know there was more to that! Exactly - I didn't think of him as an evil bad guy, but just a very misguided teenager who did a bad thing that some would find incredibly unforgivable. All you could hope for would be that he learns from it and grows up into a more responsible adult.

[@samanthainfante523]

YEAH!! you should react to Love, Victor you'll love it it's an amazing show to watch

[@KristinaEspinoza]

I've gotten a few comments recommending it, so now I have reactions to it planned! Should be coming in the near future :)

[@susanmallet766]

I loved this movie -- watched it several times over a couple of years. Recently, my son told me about the book. I liked it even more. Less emphasis on the asshole blackmailer and more on Simon and his friends and family. The movie indicates that Simon is telling the story; the book is written entirely from Simon's point of view -- first person narrative throughout. And Simon is funny! Someone else in the comments here mentioned that the author got the same treatment that Kit Connor (Nick on Heartstopper) got, with a similar result (a teenager bullied into outing himself as bisexual.) At the end of the book, the author names all of the people who helped her on writing and publishing the book Her sources included the clinicians and volunteers at the CNMC Gender and Sexuality Program. AND she stated that she wrote the book for the LGBT and gender-non-conforming children and teens in her life (and their families) .

[@KristinaEspinoza]

Ooo~ You're making me consider buying the book. I'm already curious about it but from how you describe it, it seems really good! I like that she wrote it for the LGBTQ+ and GNC children and teens in her life. That's very sweet. And it's very unfortunate that both she and Kit Connor got similar treatments when it came to them representing the queer community, although in different ways. No one should be forced to out themselves.

[@artursouza2488]

Thank you for this reaction!!!❤ You should do Love, Victor next

[@codywalsh2075]

Your edits are so funny 😭😂😂

[@dramoneikiel]

no because i watched htis movie so many times its a comfort movie for me now and i never noticed in the begining how Bram looked at simon after simon gave him a fry wowwww🤣🤦🏿‍♂

[@KristinaEspinoza]

The way he was cheesing at Simon immediately gave it away that there was more to his character - I should have stuck with my theory that he was Blue to begin with lol but everyone's a suspect to me apparently.

[@micaiahreese]

No matter how many times I see this movie it still has me crying

[@christianslater2736]

Loved your reactions to this, you have my dry humor and facial expressions lol, glad to know I wasnt the only one who cried during this, the scene with his mom literally broke me.

[@KristinaEspinoza]

lmaoooo I never realized I had such a dry humor until I started doing reactions and getting comments telling me how dry it is. I'm glad I'm not alone in crying to this movie because both Simon's mom and dad broke me lol

[@christianslater2736]

@@KristinaEspinoza it's the best kind of humor if you ask me lol

[@susanmallet766]

Glad to see you again

[@MarkE-mp9li]

I love your reactions so much! Now waiting for the second part of heartstopper season 2

[@nathemoon9658]

Ur reactions are the best 😂💐✨ Hola desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@Todds.CC_]

This was really good ngl❤

[@KristinaEspinoza]

Glad you liked it!

[@Daoneandonlytj1]

This movie was pretty emotional

[@peysear]

We want a reaction to the second season of Heartstopper. Come on gurl, you're my queen latin

[@KristinaEspinoza]

Just finished filming my reaction to the first half of S2 yesterday, video should be out by next weekend 💜

[@jcs1025]

Love, love, love this movie. But like you I wanted more. Probably the reason I like Heartstopper so much. I want to see the relationship AFTER they get together. ❤❤

[@vnt92]

Watch "Love, Victor," the eighth episode of the first season, to meet again Simon and Bram, and add your reaction. Thank you!

[@gian246sloot4]

Omg plzz watch love victor. I found it to be really nice kinda like love Simon in a way. I would love to see your reaction to that.

[@RogueLola]

I think I should give this movie a chance. I didn't because I'd heard that Simon, after being outted himself, sort of then forced Blue to come out and that made me really uncomfortable but I think seeing this review makes me less nervous about the whole movie and I might have to watch it now. As always, love seeing your reactions and love watching you guess 😂 it's always everyone's a suspect

[@KristinaEspinoza]

I could totally see the perspective of "Simon outing Blue" but I think the line Bram gives Simon about "I wasn't sure I had it in me until I saw you" is supposed to indicate to the audience that he chose to do it, simply because of how much he had fallen for Simon up to that point. We do surprising things when we're in love. I'm glad you love watching my reactions! And yes lmaoooo everyone is a suspect to me apparently

[@clarice8693]

I absolutely loved your reaction to this movie. There is also a spin off show called 'Love, Victor' and I would love if you did reactions to it.

[@KristinaEspinoza]

I'm glad you loved the reaction! I've actually decided to react to Love, Victor too so those reactions are scheduled for the near future :)

[@clarice8693]

@@KristinaEspinoza Yayyy so excited, looking forward to watching them.

[@JustHorseyMie]

Since you haven't seen this movie before, does it mean you haven't seen Love Victor (it's a tv show based on the movie)

[@KristinaEspinoza]

You are correct. I haven't seen Love, Victor but am considering doing reactions to it!

[@niyanna]

​@@KristinaEspinozaYou should! Its so good.❤

[@Livinglifeforrobin]

Guess what his brother came out after he did this film

[@JoseLuisGonzalez-jl2ri]

Hi, I think you should now watch LOVE Victor.

[@ellawright8554]

Is there a reaction to heartstopper s2 coming?

[@KristinaEspinoza]

Yes! I filmed the first half of S2 yesterday so it should be out by next weekend

[@WMWMW0MWMWMW]

Have you seen Never Been Kissed?

[@potatololita2072]

You neeeeeeeeed to watch young royals my darling it’ll complete absolutely everything

[@KristinaEspinoza]

I've got "Young Royals" planned for when I finish up S2 of Heartstopper :) Super excited to start it, since a lot of people are recommending it!

[@AngelAJ71]

Please please please react to Love, Victor

[@songlyrics-rs7ol]

Please release the sequel to heartstopper ❤

[@KristinaEspinoza]

It should be coming out this weekend! 💜

[@user-ru9or3xo1d]

Can you react to Korean bl dating show called his man season 2

[@crystalpistey-lyhne3406]

I❤This Movie!😢🥰🙆‍♀️🌈🎛🖥💗

[@deejah6teen.]

i’ll always bash the friends. like it wasn’t about them. sure he tried to keep nick away from abby but that’s CAUSE he was being blackmailed and he told them that. but the other friend he’s been friends with for years, her reasoning is stupid lol. he genuinely thought she was in love with nick so why was she mad. i get that it was bad that he set her up with nick knowing nick liked abby. but for them to abandon him when he needed the support of his friends THE MOST was so so shtty and selfish. and the fact they never apologised even for not standing up for him at the cafeteria really pissed me off