Enjoyable, TOO LONG, but whats all the fuss about?

Rating: 7/10 (30 January 2018)

Taste in movies like taste in Art or decorating is very individual and obviously many people love this sweet pretty movie but I was disappointed yet still enjoyed it.
It's Oscar lead up time and Call Me By Your Name is up for 4 nominations including Best Picture , Best Actor Timothee Chalamet Best Screenplay and best Song ,in my opinion Best Song is the only worthy nomination.
I thought it was 40 minutes too long and that James Ivory's screenplay was contrived and reminded me of a Gay or should I say Bi Sexual version of Room With A View.
It has some lovely moments the coming of age story and sexual awakening but the plot has been done much more effectively before.
The Italian setting has rustic charm the family is loving and supportive and the cast are all attractive and likeable but to me The British movie Gods Own Country also a gay coming out story was head and shoulders above this pleasant confection.