This film is set in an alternate universe where homosexuality is the norm and heterosexuality is the minority. It is an interesting idea and has the potential to move previously homophobic people. It can make the issues more relatable and therefore help remove ignorance and homophobia. But does it do too much damage on the way?
This film seems to have been made out of spite. It seems as though it is just meant to be a giant slap in the face for anybody who's ever been homophobic. It is based on a true story, and it told exactly as that. it offers only visions of exaggerated hate, bullying and torment - the universe this film is set in is so intensely hateful that it doesn't seem realistic. this exaggeration can be very damaging to young viewers, particularly when there is no discussion of hope or available support. This film offers absolutely no positivity. It offers no hope. And the worst part is that it displays suicide as the only option for young people struggling with their sexuality. In the end the girl seems almost forced to commit suicide because there is absolutely no support for her. But the truth is that in reality there is support if you look for it. There ARE support groups, there ARE people who will love you, and IT GETS BETTER. But in this film the young teen is offered NONE of that! WHY has the director chosen to ignore all the support available? WHY has the hate been exaggerated so much? I'll tell you why - because this film was made out of spite. It is meant to slap in the face any homophobic people. And if you ask me, that is just spreading more hate.
Love is all you need? Maybe it's not ALL you need, but it is certainly needed! And this film only spreads hate.
How would a young teen struggling with their sexuality respond to this? If it were me I would be terrified to come out. This film would only prove to me that suicide is the only answer.
'Love is all you need?' is being remade into a feature length film. I truly hope that the film- makers have the sense to refocus the film away from exaggerated hate and offer some form of positivity, support and resolution. This concept has so much potential if dealt with properly.
This film seems to have been made out of spite. It seems as though it is just meant to be a giant slap in the face for anybody who's ever been homophobic. It is based on a true story, and it told exactly as that. it offers only visions of exaggerated hate, bullying and torment - the universe this film is set in is so intensely hateful that it doesn't seem realistic. this exaggeration can be very damaging to young viewers, particularly when there is no discussion of hope or available support. This film offers absolutely no positivity. It offers no hope. And the worst part is that it displays suicide as the only option for young people struggling with their sexuality. In the end the girl seems almost forced to commit suicide because there is absolutely no support for her. But the truth is that in reality there is support if you look for it. There ARE support groups, there ARE people who will love you, and IT GETS BETTER. But in this film the young teen is offered NONE of that! WHY has the director chosen to ignore all the support available? WHY has the hate been exaggerated so much? I'll tell you why - because this film was made out of spite. It is meant to slap in the face any homophobic people. And if you ask me, that is just spreading more hate.
Love is all you need? Maybe it's not ALL you need, but it is certainly needed! And this film only spreads hate.
How would a young teen struggling with their sexuality respond to this? If it were me I would be terrified to come out. This film would only prove to me that suicide is the only answer.
'Love is all you need?' is being remade into a feature length film. I truly hope that the film- makers have the sense to refocus the film away from exaggerated hate and offer some form of positivity, support and resolution. This concept has so much potential if dealt with properly.