I don't know if I will ever be able to eat peaches again after watching this film.
This film tells the story of the slow burn romance of young Elio (Timothee Chalamet) and his father's summer assistant, Oliver (Armie Hammer). Elio's father (Michael Stuhlbarg) is an archeologist professor who married an Italian woman (Amira Cesar). The family is multilingual and multi-talented.
This is also 1983 but it is also Europe. Each interpret every little move made differently and at first, they both suppress their true feelings by being with women though things finally reach a boiling point, at the expense of a peach, one of my favorite fruits.
The plot isn't much other than a coming of age film oozing with excellent, natural performances and a breakthrough role for Chalamet. There is also a heart-wrenching father and son scene toward the tail end of the film, which makes the film worth watching.
Yes, I have issues with it. Why does Elio's nose bleed and then later, he vomits out of nowhere solely because Oliver is dancing with a stranger? This stuff bothers me and some scenes should linger more even though the film is already over two hours. But it is a rich film and one that deserves a viewing despite the heart-breaking ending. I won't spoil it for you though you can probably predict how it will end. Elio should be lucky to have such understanding parents and he knows that he is. Grade: B+
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