As a lover of indie films, unconventional love stories, and Timothée Chalamet, "Call Me by Your Name," a movie depiction of the novel by André Aciman, immediately drew me in. After lots of convincing, my mom finally agreed to watch it with me, and while she fell asleep during it, I ended up in tears.

Chalamet plays Elio, a 17-year-old boy who lives in Italy with his family and a ridiculous amount of peach trees, spending his days reading, playing the piano, and swimming. One summer, his father brings Oliver (Armie Hammer), a 24-year-old scholar to help him finish a book he had been working on. Through the use of beautiful videography and a breathtaking soundtrack, director Luca Guadagnino shows the audience how Elio and Oliver fall in love, as well as how the love affects them as individuals. The plot of the movie itself is one that had the potential for so much drama. That being said, there was really no point in the plot of the movie that was exciting or particularly memorable.

While it could have easily been made to appeal to younger audiences to be another popular movie about another gay couple, it was the rawness of the movie that made it remarkable. Many romantic movies, while interesting, have outside factors taking away from the purity of the romance itself. Without the use of dramatic fights, plotting exes, or disapproving families, Chalamet and Hammer are able to show the audience what their characters are feeling and thinking with their actions and facial expressions, making the entire love seem genuine and innocent.

Another part of the movie that made it what it was was the soundtrack. For me, the songs that are in a movie can really make or break the entire story. One of my favorite musicians, Sufjan Stevens, was involved in this film, contributing three remarkable songs to the soundtrack. "Mystery of Love," "Futile Devices" and "Seasons of Gideon" made the film what it was, adding to the tranquil scenery that surrounded the characters. With his soft voice and the ambiance of the melodies in his music, Sufjan Stevens was a pivotal part of my appreciation for the work that the actors and director put into the making of this film.

For those who are into elaborate stories and exciting plot twists, I would not recommend this movie. If there is ever a time, though, that you want to truly feel what the characters are feeling, I would highly encourage you to watch "Call Me by Your Name."