Superb: a beautiful portrayal of love

Rating: 10/10 (22 February 2020)

I loved the film. It showed a beautiful portrayal of love, identity, desire, and passion. Timothy Chalet was superb; as a viewer he brought me fully along for the sensuous and heartrenching ride of coming to terms with one's sexuality, identity and falling in love for the first time. This was a brilliant yet quiet depiction of someone coming to terms with their homosexuality and truly loving someone fully for the first time with the heartbreak that can naturally follow. Both Timothee and Armie Hammer deliver excellent performances: I truly believe that Elio and Oliver had this unique love story somewhere in the world. Elio's subtle yet wise and incredibly perceptive parents are a delight. The film has been directed beautifully, and the intensity of the love portrayed has a universal appeal. For me, Call me by your name reminded me simply that love is love; hurt is hurt; and longing is the same regardless of your sexual orientation.This film has truly touched my heart, made me reflect on my own first love experience, and for that reason, it will stay with me for a long time and go down as one of my all time favourite films.
This is an easy 10/10.