Three Months (2022)

Three Months is special because it turns a terrifying waiting period into something unexpectedly gentle, funny, and alive—an intimate coming-of-age story that treats queer love and HIV anxiety with real tenderness instead of melodrama. Troye Sivan gives Caleb a lived-in vulnerability and wit, the kind that makes you root for him even when he’s hiding behind jokes, and the film’s warm ensemble slowly becomes a lifeline without ever feeling like a lecture. The vibe is sunlit and soft-edged, balancing awkward humor with genuine emotional stakes, like a summer you don’t want to end but know will change you. It won’t be for everyone if you’re looking for big plot twists or heavy courtroom-style drama, but if you want a sweet, modern, quietly brave film that normalizes LGBTQ experience while still feeling personal, it’s absolutely worth your time.

Three Months is clearly aiming for a tender, modern coming-of-age story that mixes anxiety, humor, and unexpected romance while its teen lead waits out a terrifying HIV test window. The problem is it often feels overstuffed and tonally wobbly, piling on subplots and familiar beats that dilute the emotional punch and make the pacing drag when it should be tightening the screws. Some story turns lean a bit “movie-ish,” so if you’re hoping for a raw, deeply moving drama, you may find it more cute-than-cutting. That said, Troye Sivan’s low-key charm and the film’s gentle, nonjudgmental vibe can make it a decent watch if you’re in the mood for a light, talky dramedy rather than something truly profound.