This One Scene Had Me Near Tears - Tumblr Posts

I have so much appreciation for this whole movie, but this scene in particular. The way it was executed is absolutely impeccable. There is so much emotion woven into every individual pixel.

The way they look at each other; Henry’s expressions especially hold so much power. You can feel how in awe he is of what’s happening. And Alex’s expressions are so tender; the way he’s being so gentle and pressing their foreheads together. And how Alex takes his cues from Henry because Henry has more experience and he’s nervous. There’s a beautiful give and take to it in the way that Henry is so clearly overwhelmed with emotion and relying on Alex to hold him together while Alex follows his lead and lets Henry guide them both through it.

This is such a powerful and passionate scene; it’s not vulgar or crude in any way, just beautiful. Every possible thing that could have been conveyed through this one scene translated perfectly; that’s love, they’re in love, there’s no room for denial.

RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE (2023) Dir. Matthew Lopez