377. The Way He Looks (2014)

• Brazil | movie

• This is one of the movies I added to my watchlist after searching on tiktok for non-Asian gay films. Ang tagal na nito sa list ko dahil hindi appealing sa'kin 'yong poster na nakita ko sa tiktok, so ngayon ko lang nabigyan ng time panoorin. This coming-of-age film from Brazil is directed by Daniel Ribeiro with a 96-minute runtime. The story focuses on high schooler Leo, who, despite being visually impaired, strives to lead life as normally as possible.

• Giovana's affections for Leo were instantly made clear to the audience as the story started, without a confession taking place. For me, coherent ang storyline nito; wala masyadong twist maybe bc slow paced drama 'to.

• Meron silang inclusive classroom, so nakahalo talaga si Leo sa mga ordinary learners kaya hindi maiiwasan 'yong mga epal na bully, luckily his bff is there to protect and guide him. However, hindi nabigyan ng kaunting highlight 'bout sa feelings ni Giovana na sana meron kasi malaki rin 'yong ginampanan niyang role sa buhay ni Leo as a bff--childhood friend.

• May part na naiintindihan ko naman si Leo dahil gusto niya na itrato siyang normal kahit na siya ay medyo kakaiba. But hindi ko gusto 'yong ugali niya na gusto niya na lagi siyang masusunod, palagi siyang tama gano'n to the point na sinasagot-sagot niya talaga 'yong parents niya.

• About naman kay Gabriel, may something na red flag sa kaniya, idk baka nainis lang ako ng kaunti kasi hinaharot niya si Karina? Malisyosa ako e.

• Thumbs up sa mga casts lalo na kay Ghilherme Lobo dahil na-portray talaga niya 'yong character niya ng maganda as a visually impaired. The acting seems convincing bc the movements match the language.

• I appreciated the film's title, music, great symbolism, good production. also, ganda ng cinematography at color grading na nilapat sa film na 'to.

• Overall, this movie is a good way to kill time. It has a meaningful theme, and I really like the kiss at the end of it. I would give it an 8.8 out of 10. Hindi talaga para sa'kin ang slow paced drama pasensya na. Btw, medyo matino ang review ko rito.🥹