The fact that Ari was a brown boy like me, coming to terms with his sexuality while living in a Hispanic household, resonated with me tremendously. I finished the book in one sitting because I instantly fell in love. I remember reading Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe in 2012-2013 when I was still in the closet and extremely uncomfortable in my own skin. I cannot begin to express HOW MUCH this movie means to me. Please, go watch this movie!īeautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Ive already seen it twice, and plan on seeing it again. Everything was done so well, from the sets, to the music, to the clothes/styling, to the direction all around you can really feel the passion and care that went into creating this film. The entire cast is incredible, and the two main characters, played by Max Pelayo and Reese Gonzales really brought Ari and Dante to life. This film is incredible, and tells such a beautiful story about family, identity, love, and just growing up. This is based on my favorite book, and its exactly as I imagined it in my head when reading it. If i could I would go back and watch this movie a hundred more times. I wish, wish for the second book to be turned into a movie as well, as it deserves as much love as this movie was given. The story was told beautifuly, it has a great cast, it has a wonderful nostalgic soundtrack, the special effects at the end was beautiful and tasteful, the directing, production and everything else that went into making this movie was on point. I am a fan of the book series and watching the book story come to life in a movie form was a wild ride. There were a few things from the book I was disappointed were not included in the movie Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Nov 17 If only he would let go of the secrets he didn't even know he was keeping and embrace the wonders of the universe. But Ari soon realizes he can't unsee the world through Dante's eyes.

At first fear holds Aristotle hostage and he retreats into his lonely existence. Ari must decide if he is going to live in the world of infinite possibilities that Dante represents. Armed with a new perspective, Aristotle uses Dante's absence to understand who he wants to be in the world. Their summer of adventure comes to an abrupt halt when the boys are torn apart. Dante gives Aristotle permission to live in an ever expansive universe, making it harder and harder for him to maintain the façade of isolation that has protected him for so long. A near magical being, Dante disrupts Aristotle's world, introducing him to music, poetry, and lessons about the sky. Dante is everything Ari isn't, and his wanderlust for life and artistic spirit shake something loose in Ari finally, he has a friend. Resentful at the world, 15-year-old Aristotle Mendoza wants to blend in and be left alone, but the summer he meets free spirit Dante Quintana at the local swimming pool, everything changes.

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