If you’re looking for a "typical" romance, this isn't it. Dolan, often labeled an enfant terrible for his earlier, more aggressive works like Mommy , brings a newfound maturity and restraint here. Cannes 2019 review: Matthias & Maxime (Xavier Dolan)
The Unspoken Between Us: A Look at Xavier Dolan’s Matthias & Maxime Matthias & Maxime [1080p] (2020)
There is a specific kind of tension that only exists between people who have known each other forever. In 2019 film Matthias & Maxime (released more widely in 2020), that tension is the heartbeat of the story. If you’re looking for a "typical" romance, this isn't it