It's not surprising, since those two aspects of high school life comprise a significant portion of the average teenager's existence. Few ways are more effective than being part of a social circle and having admirers of the opposite sex. When approached with sensitivity and intelligence, this is potentially rich and stirring material, but American filmmakers are often less interested in delving deeply into the psyches of their characters than in presenting lightweight, feel-good romantic comedies that will appeal to the target audience. For that reason, most Hollywood-produced teen movies have a manufactured, formulaic feel. They deny reality and go for the safe, neatly-packaged fantasy.
Every boy is Prince Charming.
Every ugly duckling turns into Cinderella. And the two dance at the prom as a prelude to living happily ever after. Show Me Love , the feature debut of Swedish filmmaker Lukas Moodysson, is not bound by those constraints. It's a powerful, deeply affecting depiction of the tribulations of two teenage girls who are struggling with their sexuality and identities. By forming a deep emotional bond between the audience and the protagonists, Moodysson develops a simple, clich -free drama that contains great truth.