Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Loui Blair It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Josephina Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

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.

Rob Lazenby I'm not normally into romantic / love movies but I'm so glad I made an exception for this one.The characters are real and the acting is great, especially from Ghilherme Lobo, who is neither blind nor gay.Whilst it may not be ground breaking it is a lighthearted, fun, and very sweet coming of age story. Some of the characters may fit into the normal teen stereotypes but that's real life, show me a movie that doesn't include some stereotypical characters.It really is a gem in a world full of blockbusters, special effects and violence and it will leave you feeling warm and happy.Truly fantastic film!

Dragoneyed363 I had seen the short film that The Way He Looks was adapted from, and was more than eager to see a full story of such a charming short. I was blown away by this movie. It is one of those films that gets insides you and makes your whole insides light up.The characters are interesting and believable. The story is simple and refreshing. We are shown this situation of a young man who is coming to terms with who he his and other struggles in his life, but it is not done in a melodramatic way, and it seems like the writers/director really want to show the sweetest, most wonderful way of how love affects people. Nothing is rushed, everything is thoroughly paid attention to and given time.Some very heartwarming scenes to be had with this one folks. Also brilliant directing and progression. I can not say much more without giving anything away.

BullMooseWV The movie was cute and well-acted. It reminds me of the After-School Specials on TV we used to have here in the States, in that it was lighthearted with some great acting and touching upon difficult subjects effectively without going overboard. I wish we would have had movies such as this when I was growing up. It would have helped a lot. Hopefully, it helps some young folks was they deal with a difficult time.I also thought of the British movie "Beautiful Thing" when I was watching this. That also dealt with teenage boys dealing with same-sex attraction as they deal with the already-tortuous teenage years. The direction was decent, perhaps just a bit uneven at times.