Deserves all the praise

Rating: 9/10 (1 October 2018)

Just got out of the theater seeing Call Me By Your Name. Overall there was a lot to be impressed with. The film as a whole was a coming of age story dealing with love, acceptance, and loss. Anyone who has ever felt and lost love before can relate to much of the narrative of the film.
Acting wise there were two standout performances. Timothée Chalamet who is the star of the film did an amazing job. He perfectly embodied the often confusing stage between adolescence and adulthood. One of the best scenes in the entire movie was him sitting in front of a fireplace quietly crying. He certainly is a talent to look forward to in the future.
His father portrayed by Michael Stuhlbarg also was a standout. He had a number of excellent scenes in the film, but one in particular should have earned him a Best Supporting Oscar nomination.
The relatable story and the acting where the best parts of the film. Unfortunately I did find a few problems that detracted from the film for me. The movie had some pacing issues. It did feel overly long, and some scenes could have been completely negated without impacting the film.
Overall a great, but flawed film. A 8.5 out of 10.