‘Matthias and Maxime’ has a way of drawing you in, it's clear that the film was created with genuine affection and attention to detail. It really highlights what makes Xavier Dolan such a captivating filmmaker, presenting those qualities in their most essential elements. I felt deeply moved by its exploration of how intricate human relationships can be, and how unnecessary divisions like gender or sexuality are when considering them. The film suggests that love between two individuals transcends easy classifications like friendship or romance. ‘Matthias and Maxime’ avoids falling into simple definitions, instead it celebrates the beauty of affection and connection without needing to fit them into boxes. Some viewers might attempt to categorize the main characters as “gay” simply for their own understanding, similar to the erasure experienced by bisexual characters in discussions around ‘Call Me By Your Name’—we seem so fixated on old labels. It would be a shame if that happened, and it would detract from the film's richness. ‘Matthias and Maxime’ is a quiet success, a gentle story of love told with great care, and serves as a reminder of how profound affection can be, the challenges involved in experiencing it, and ultimately, how rewarding those experiences are.

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