Leo and his best friend Giovana's life changes drastically as a new boy, Gabriel, joins their school. Leo and Gio's friendship is being tested as the two boys fall into love with each other. Throughout all of this, Leo struggles to find acceptance and independence in his life despite his overprotective parents who are all-too-worried about him being blind.THE WAY HE LOOKS is a subtle romance story between two school boys. It deals with the topic of homosexuality without becoming a trite coming-out flick. The characters seem real and believable. The romance is subtle, not tacky and clichéd like in so many other gay love stories. And Leo's blindness makes everything feel all the more tactile and physical. Kudos to actor Ghilherme Lobo for giving a very believable impression of a blind person.The editing and cinematography is on point. There's not much music here, but the music that is there is well placed. The most striking thing about THE WAY HE LOOKS is the strong cast that makes this feel-good romance stand out.

This is a very sweet film. I certainly enjoyed it. I found myself googling to see if Ghilherme Lobo, who plays Leo, is actually blind himself. I don't think he is but he was very convincing.As well as the drama between the two main characters in the film, Leo and Gabriel (Fabio Audi) there is also powerful drama in the relations that Leo has with his parents and of course the problems faced by his being blind but having to make his way in the sighted world.The portrayal of the lower middle-class society that the drama is set in is also really first class.The film is nicely directed, scripted etc. I think just about anyone will enjoy this film.

I'm not normally into romantic / love movies but I'm so glad I made an exception for this one.The characters are real and the acting is great, especially from Ghilherme Lobo, who is neither blind nor gay.Whilst it may not be ground breaking it is a lighthearted, fun, and very sweet coming of age story. Some of the characters may fit into the normal teen stereotypes but that's real life, show me a movie that doesn't include some stereotypical characters.It really is a gem in a world full of blockbusters, special effects and violence and it will leave you feeling warm and happy.Truly fantastic film!

The pure simplicity of the creative filmmaking. We almost forgot that the main staple of a good movie is a story to tell. It all somehow got gradually replaced with car chases and explosions and stunning lack of anything to say, that doesn't prevent so-called "directors" from continuing to torture us with tons of decomposing garbage. And there comes this small, low budget gem of a movie. Teenagers, fight for independence, stirrings of forbidden love and all done with exceptional taste without the need to drown us in syrupy clichés. The innocence of youth, that breathtaking time of endless possibilities, brought to us with such cautious and tender hand. Such a refreshing movie, just in time for the Holiday season.