My God but Xavier Dolan is a gifted director. He wields such a subtle and sensitive camera that it'll sometimes steal your breath. Imagine what he could've done had _Matthias & Maxime_ had more of a story!

watching "matthias & maxime," it became clear to me that xavier dolan repeated some of the key traits from his previous films, something he himself acknowledges in the q&a on mubi, where i had the chance to watch it. elements of "i killed my mother" are present here, along with character traits that dolan has portrayed in other projects, as he mentioned. however, the film failed to captivate me. the relationship between the two protagonists, which should have been the heart of the story, felt underdeveloped. there's a lack of focus on both the plot and the storyline itself, making the nearly two-hour runtime feel slow and, at times, frustrating. while the story starts to pick up towards the final act, the gaps in the development of matthias and maxime's relationship make it hard to form a genuine connection with the characters. as a fan of some of dolan's works, like "mommy" (one of my favorites), it's disappointing to see "matthias & maxime" as, in my opinion, one of the weakest movies in his filmography. even so, the beauty of the cinematography is undeniable, which is something we always expect from dolan. but even the visual aesthetic wasn't enough to make up for the inconsistent writing. i'm not a fan of open endings or narratives that leave a void for the audience to fill, but i respect directors who take that risk. unfortunately, in this case, the open ending didn’t feel like a bold choice but rather a lazy way out of a story that had already left much to be desired. it's unfortunate. xavier dolan is a talented director, but "matthias & maxime" fell short of his potential. unfortunately.

God, have I already said how much I love this film? It's simply perfect. So beautiful, so painful, so emotional. It grips me every time I see Matt's inner turmoil. How he fights against his feelings with all his might, how unfair and cold he is towards his best friend because of it, just so he doesn't have to show him his true self. And seeing Max, this wonderfully lovable, fragile soul who truly has a tough life and so richly deserves love. Thank you, Xavier.

I love the films by and with Xavier Dolan so much. He has this enormous talent for portraying the rough, unvarnished reality. No fancy Hollywood world. The characters have rough edges and their path is often painful and brutal, just like in normal life. Yet every now and then there are these small, beautiful moments full of confidence and love. This wonderful film is exactly like that. It shows the desperate longing and inner conflict of two best friends who can no longer be with each other and certainly can't live without each other. A fantastic, multi-layered film from an exceptional director.

Xavier Dolan maravilloso como siempre. Casi 10 si no fuese por el final