my girlfriend and i saw this movie when it be originally release . the controversy that surround the original release ( teen nudity and physical intimacy and unwed pregnancy ) be subject that never touch our view of the film . we be close to the same age a paul and michelle and be experience many of the same intense and confusing emotion . we be too young to get catch up in the simplistic ( at time ) acting and the corny ( at time ) emotional twist . this movie speak to u in a way that an adult love story never could have . i still remember sit in the movie theater with my girlfriend and hold her hand while she cry during the tragic ( albiet syrupy ) final scene .