I take exception to the well-meant but decidedly inappropriate judgment made by some that the theme of a young man falling in love with a significantly older woman was 'weird'! The film is a wonderful compilation of concepts of youth, humor , despondency, caring, enlightenment, and begs to be viewed with an open mind.
Our main character, Harold, has serious questions about the 'meaning of it all' but his method of acting out his 'disturbance' forms the platform for his very funny behaviors. Meeting Maud, Harold is propelled into a domain of thought that is both new to him, and remarkably appropriate to his process of learning about 'self'.
this is a valuable work! The humor might appeal also to a younger audience, but the more serious issues of life/death could be disturbing to one under 17.
