Yeah, I think we have a Dutch classic here. I saw this movie a couple of months ago, and I was very impressed. I still want to have this film on (double) DVD. On the forum, I read something about the Dutch being nationalistic for voting for this film really high. That has absolutely NOTHING to do with nationalism (like American people aren't nationalistic); it's just a great film. This film proves that euthanasia, cancer, AIDS can be só funny! And it's done in a really respectful manner: that's the great thing about 'Simon'. Loaded with beautifully cinematography, production-design and wonderful acting by especially Cees Geel. Too bad Americans are so conservative that they didn't nominate it for an Academy Award. Yes, this film contains a lots of bare breasts, gays, 'filthy' talk and all the other things I named above. But in sensitive way, and by far NOT vulgar or something. 'Hij zal je leven veranderen', (He will change your life) is the tag line of the movie. That's a bit too much, but fore those who are afraid to see films with subjects like these, 'Simon' is definitely worth a try.
Review of Simon
