A mild-mannered gay dentist and a womanizing bar owner rekindle their unlikely friendship when, upon meeting by chance after a decade apart, the latter turns out to be severely ill.
Eddy Terstall's film is bipolar and ultimately wrenching, but it works if you let it.
– Melissa Levine,
Village Voice,
4 Apr 2006
rotten:
If you go to the movies to ogle topless young women, Simon is definitely for you. If, on the other hand, you want something more cerebral with your $10 ticket and overpriced snacks, stay clear of this Dutch melodrama.
– V.A. Musetto,
New York Post,
7 Apr 2006
fresh:
The story of an unusual friendship, Simon tackles weighty social issues with quiet intelligence and low-key charm.