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[quote=Anonymous]Wow. I read the book, loved it and couldn't wait to see the movie. I thought it was beautifully done. I didn't find it creepy at all, but maybe that's because I read the book, which is mostly interior thoughts. I thought it was super sexy and romantic. The relationship is not presented as exploitative in any way in the book. There is definitely mutual consent. I agree that Armie Hammer looks older than 24 - that's undoubtedly part of what people are reading as creepy. I think Timothée looked 17. I'm a parent of a teenage boy, but I could care less about the legal age of consent as applied to a movie or book. It's art, not reality. There wasn't any power imbalance illustrated here and it's only a few years difference. To characterize this as abusive is really extreme and unmerited.

Clearly, the father felt he'd missed out on something in life and that's what his speech was about. I assume he was bi and never had a m/m relationship and wished he had. Or something.

I might be wrong, but Europeans seem less rigid about these matters. (age difference, etc.)

BTW, I think the term "pederasty" went out in the 19th c and referred to homosexuality in general, not sex with children. (could be wrong, didn't google it) Surprised to see someone using it in this day and age.

Definitely deserved the Oscar for adapted screenplay. When I heard they were making a movie of this book, I was surprised. It seemed like it would be hard to adapt since, as I said it's mostly interior thoughts with not much action. Highly recommend the book.
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