Don't be a sheep

Kiarra 2022-12-16 11:14:10

Several so-called same-sex movies I watched recently only contain some same-sex elements, and this seems to be the same (Song of the Same Boat is another matter). In fact, it is about the process of teenage children accepting and embracing themselves, the change of thinking and the change of behavior. From the beginning when everyone picks up Ned everywhere, Conor transfers schools because others find themselves different and fights, to the final court lounge where all the rugby players are standing behind Ned and Conor. Ned, who tried his best to be expelled from the school and did not want the team to win, also changed his views on the outside world. Pascal went from contempt to acceptance, Walter, the headmaster who has always been enlightened, and of course the most beautiful Mo Niang 233.

The narrative is more delicate, there are many laughable scenes, and the film does not seem to be depressed at all and more joyful. Although there is no profound truth, there is no prosperous beauty, and perhaps the plot is a little old-fashioned, as if winning the ball game wins all kinds of things, but this bowl of chicken soup is really good.

Do not ever use a borrowed voice and don't be a sheep! Just embrace who you are.

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Handsome Devil quotes

  • Pascal O'Keeffe: You afraid to be hit? Go sign up for the school opera. I'm sure they're short a few tavern wenches.

  • [Conor's kicks go poorly]

    Pascal O'Keeffe: [sighs] Conor, sport... kicking... takes a quiet mind. You need to have nothing going on in there. Okay? So, what's eating you?

    Conor Masters: Sir... sometimes I just... feel... like a robot...

    Pascal O'Keeffe: Mm.

    Conor Masters: ...doing this again and again. Maybe... there's a little more to life than...

    [Pascal gives an incredulous look and Conor immediately shuts down]

    Pascal O'Keeffe: You have a rare gift, and you need to use it. And recently I've noticed you hanging around with different people - which is fine, I suppose, whatever - but here's the thing, son: You lie down with dogs, you get fleas. Have you identified the fleas? Don't complicate this, son.

    Pascal O'Keeffe: [identifying Conor, the rugby ball and the goal posts] There's you, and that... and those. Now, come on.

    [Conor's kick get even worse]