ekeby Almost all of us gay guys love this movie. It's sweet without treacle, and sensitive without being patronizing.I think it resonates with us mostly because Leo--blind AND gay--represents the isolation many of us felt when we began hoping for a love connection. When you're young and gay and haven't yet worked up the courage to tell anyone, the isolation can be overwhelming. You don't know who is or isn't like you, you can only speculate. And you can only speculate in an oblique, round-about way lest you inadvertently reveal too much about yourself. Keen observation seems an essential skill.In this movie, poor Leo is already isolated because of his disability. And even though he has learned to navigate the physical world with confidence, the world of emotional connections is another thing altogether.So much of the way we figure things out is visually. Surreptitious glances or prolonged eye contact become clues to help us find our way. So our hearts ache for Leo who has to figure all this out from conversations or third-hand information. He even has to ask his best friend how she rates his appearance; he has no other way to find out if he's considered attractive. Can you imagine not checking your appearance in the mirror before you leave the house? Checking and re-checking? This is why we love this movie. Coming out is hard enough for we the sighted, and little Leo manages it in a world of total darkness. In so doing he wins our respect AND our love.

Brighton Dude This is a very sweet film. I certainly enjoyed it. I found myself googling to see if Ghilherme Lobo, who plays Leo, is actually blind himself. I don't think he is but he was very convincing.As well as the drama between the two main characters in the film, Leo and Gabriel (Fabio Audi) there is also powerful drama in the relations that Leo has with his parents and of course the problems faced by his being blind but having to make his way in the sighted world.The portrayal of the lower middle-class society that the drama is set in is also really first class.The film is nicely directed, scripted etc. I think just about anyone will enjoy this film.

Gordon-11 This film tells the story of a blind teenage boy, growing up in Sao Paolo. He has the support of a female classmate, who is his best friend. One day a handsome boy joins the class, and their relationship and their lives change drastically.It is rare that a film looks at the life of a blind teenager, let alone a gay one. It is even rarer for such a film to be good. "The Way He Looks" manages to be almost perfect. The first thing I notice is the great production. Every detail is attended to, such as the atmospheric and focused lighting on Leonardo when he talks with Giovanna in Leonardo's bedroom early on in the film. Sets are realistic and very well thought out, I particularly like the Braille decoration next to Leonardo's bed. Everything you see in the film is well designed, well thought out and well presented.I love the story to bits. It tells the tumultuous teenage years, coming of age and discovering oneself. It is so sweet and loving. It is positive and empowering. There is a four way relationship, and their emotions and dynamics are presented in a captivating manner. Giovanna's benevolence and her emotional roller-coaster add much depth to the story. In addition, Leonardo's beautiful exploration of the "normal" life with Gabriel is very touching. It is the simple pleasures in life that we have taken for granted that is the most beautiful.It is refreshing to see that a gay film that does not require nudity to draw people in. I truly enjoyed this film that offers hope to the disadvantaged population.

ty_lattimore2007 This film is the film I wish a 16 year old me had seen. The movie is a love story full of hope and romance. The direction is superb! You will find yourself riding the roller coaster of emotions. The innocence and rawness of the film makes you remember your first kiss and first time falling in love. Ghilherme Lobo's emotions as Leonardo showcases his skill. He is a really good actor. Daniel Ribeiro has made one of the best young love stories on film that I have ever seen. I am glad I ran across this film. I think it is universal in emotion and feeling. Even made me check out the short film that Daniel Ribeiro originally made. It is pretty good as well.