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Now, were you looking forward to A24's "Men"? Personally, I'm a big fan of Alex Garland, so this was a movie I was eagerly anticipating. It may not have lived up up to my expectations, but it's definitely the kind of movie that will get a discussion going! I would love to know what you think, so if you've seen the film - let's discuss it in the comments!
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@CoolChannelDreadTube 2 года назад

10-year-old me: "Everyone at the Daily Planet is so stupid. How can they not know that's Superman!?" 46-year-old me: "Wait. Those were all the same guy?“

@inevitableveganfuture3915 2 года назад

Yep, fooled me too. I even went to the IMDB page afterwards, which was very confusing until I realised.

@FallenRingbearer 2 года назад

Spoilers! Lol jk

@Ghill4m 2 года назад

while I was watching the movie, I thought they were all brothers xDDD

@RyansChannel0203 2 года назад

I still remember when I saw the trailer for this film before watching Everything Everywhere All at Once in a packed theater and when the title card showed up, the entire theater (me and my friend included) all laughed hysterically. Lol

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

I bet! I remember thinking "wait... really?" when I saw the title for the first time lol

@thrawncaedusl717 2 года назад

Someone asked on the horror subreddit if they should watch the trailer or if it has too many spoilers. I told them that I felt like the trailer showed basically the entire movie, with the possible exception of a climactic twist. I was downvoted quite a bit. Sometimes it’s just nice to hear that I was right and Reddit was wrong.

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

Reddit is definitely wrong on this one - you can pretty much gather what's going on from the trailer.

@thrawncaedusl717 2 года назад

The most annoying thing is that I didn’t even want to see the trailer. I’d chosen not to watch it because Garland had impressed me enough that I was committed to going into his next film blind. But I went to see the Northman, and they showed the trailer, and I just felt like I had already seen the movie. It wasn’t quite as bad as Sing (the epitome of the trailer being a four minute version of the film), but it still left me feeling like I didn’t need to see the movie. Which is a shame, because their trailer literally lost them a ticket sale.

@user-uy1rg8td1v 2 года назад

@@ImpressionBlend Great videos. I love your delivery and charm and I feel you have a good speaking voice with good recording quality. I would love more scifi and fantasy reviews. I just binged-watched Severance, Mythic Quest, and 1883 which I think you would also enjoy. I also liked "The Endless" which you can watch for free on youtube. I would like to suggest you don't have any background music. I find it distracting (despite it being not too loud in your video) and unnecessary (I firmly believe people want to hear you talk and not hear generic background music). A good clean audio is my suggestion.

@valeriebasta7983 Год назад

Reddit is mostly. always wrong lol.

@alienduderules6883 Год назад

Reddit is always wrong. It's worse than Twitter

@vivaciousom5347 2 года назад

Your sentiment, “this isn’t a movie for me,” is exactly how I felt. The cinematography was very good, as was the female lead.

@riseofazrael 11 месяцев назад

It's a well made film, very competently put together. It's just has a really weird off-putting story, which created some strange unsettling visuals.

@brettsinger9565 4 месяца назад

The ending saved the film from mediocrity

@FallenRingbearer 2 года назад

The use of The Green Man as the instigator of growth (albeit violent, off-putting) was genius.

@NotIfICU1st_ 2 года назад

Beautiful images. Shallow writing. I came for a horror movie but left with a crush on Jessie Buckley. That woman could tell a story without words. During "that" scene near the end someone behind me commented, "this is out of control." I hope to make a movie someday that gets that kind of response.

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

Jessie Buckley is fantastic! Check out her other movies - she's always great.

@NotIfICU1st_ 2 года назад

@@ImpressionBlend thanks that is absolutely my goal now to get caught up on her work. I've been missing out. Is there one you might highlight for her?

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

@@NotIfICU1st_ I mean, to stick with psychological horror, you can't go wrong with "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" - I loved it so much I actually have 2 reviews on it, one without spoilers and one that's a spoiler discussion.

@AndrewWatsonChangingWay 2 года назад

I think that Jessie B is in the Toni Collette class!

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

@@AndrewWatsonChangingWay agreed!

@vrios6579 2 года назад

I was hoping for this to be the best movie out of the year but sadly the writing seemed shallow which is a shame with such a good concept, I thought it was fumbled. I was expecting this movie to capture the female experience in a horror perspective, but 30 mins in it was apparent that this was written by a man (before I knew it was Alex Garland). Lots of missed details and creative choices were made that took away the from the experience I expect it was trying to get at. Not a bad movie, just really didn’t say anything we didn’t already know. A lot of men seem to like this movie, but most women I’ve seen review this didn’t think it was as good as it could have been which I find interesting

@LegendaryManSlayer93 2 года назад

As a man i have mixed feelings about this film. It wasn’t what i was hoping based on the trailers. It reminds me of how the nightmare alley trailer was vs the actual film. Lots of potential, kind of disappointing.

@litman5584 2 года назад

I didn’t like it as a man

@Str8Faced 2 года назад

I really appreciate this review. It was pretty much everything my friend group said on the way home from the film. The only thing missing from mention, which is missing in a lot of reviews in general, is the sound design. Otherwise, great review.

@auntiecreeps1414 2 года назад

I’m still processing this movie as I just saw it this afternoon. I had no idea what I was watching half the time. 🤷‍♀️

@elongatedmanforever1252 2 года назад

Men was okay, but what we need is the sequel women.

@alienduderules6883 Год назад

Prequel* from Adam God made Eve yukyuk

@CalvinCrack 2 года назад

What frustrates me about MEN is that so much of the movie was intriguing and had it built somewhere interesting it would have rendered the journey worthwhile. But that does not happen. It becomes a literal monster movie, with no twist to pay off the metaphorical pressure cooker it started 75 minutes ago. The story is a dud. It is an entertaining dud though.

@fatalalejandro 2 года назад

I disagree, the way the “monster” at the end kept getting weaker with each birth and making the main character seem to deal with this guilt easier each time with the last one being the husband itself and finally confronting him, asking him “what do you want from me?”. Finally she is happy and cleansed hence why she smiled at the end finally seeing her friend

@inevitableveganfuture3915 2 года назад

I agree, a unique dud with some worthwhile performances and visuals, but ultimately a failure to communicate whatever it was trying to say.

@shellunit 2 года назад

I'm not sure it is a literal monster movie.

@WobblinJawSports 2 года назад

This is the 1st time I've come across your channel. That was such a well crafted and professionally explained review i gotta instantly subscribe. That was really good. :)

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

Thank you! Welcome to my channel))

@dukeon 2 года назад

Great review! I always look forward to seeing your take films I’ve seen or want to see.

@filmlover1349 2 года назад

Great review again! I need to catch up on a lot of movies from the last month or so lol. I’ve been busy.

@waterfoodNmusic 2 года назад

More depth and subtlety is definitely what I was hoping for. I specifically wanted to see it because I thought the trailer gave nothing away. Imagine my surprise at what the "climax" was supposed to be 😭

@keysersoze3977 2 года назад

I couldn’t agree more…great review. I was so looking forward to this and it is a good film, it just wasnt as great as I was expecting. But the look of the film is stunning and haunting, as well as the acting is brilliant.

@slavesteven3049 2 года назад

One could enjoy this movie from the amazing cinematography alone. This is one of those films that you appreciate more the longer it sits with you. It is a movie I could watch a second time. I can see people not liking the heavy use of metaphor, especially at the end. And some people might feel uncomfortable with the subject of gendered violence and see it as divisive, but I think it is a subject worthy of exploration. As a man I have no problem examining the issue without feeling "attacked." I think the film does a good job of letting the imagery tell the story and not lecturing through dialogue. All in all it is a very good movie. I prefer movies like this to Marvel blockbuster films any day.

@plutonian_aquarius 2 года назад

Love this 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@LegendaryManSlayer93 2 года назад

Yeah honestly i loved the cinematography, the lead actress, the use of colors like red and orange etc. However the final sequence was too disturbing for my taste. I’ve seen lots of horror films but it still felt too disturbing/disgusting. I’d give the film a 7.5/10

@suburbianghost 2 года назад

I agree just saw it tonight w my boyfriend and it was a beautifully shot, edited, and scored film. I do feel like I should sit with it and see how the ideas grow on me, the obviousness that people are talking about I can see but might be reactionary after a first viewing.

@lydiarose29 2 года назад

I am a big fan of your channel. I'm curious what candles you have burning in background? Are these your fav?

@anthonypalmer8975 2 года назад

F-. Horribly horrible. What a shame. Ex Machina and Annihilation were masterpieces. Men not so much. At all.

@Nicolas-fo8qd 2 года назад

Hey Marianna could you please indicate if your review is spoiler-free or not? I am 2 minutes in and still not sure if it will get into spoilers

@TheAnadromist 2 года назад

Thanks Marianna. It occurs to me that many of Garland's ideas involve a natural setting. And he seems to be juxtaposing nature and what? What do you think?

@matthewbain21 2 года назад

Good point.

@wooflord 2 года назад

I’m so glad you mentioned the sense of humour! The witty countryman vocabulary is such a treat. I really love your take!

@peterchrisp9003 2 года назад

appreciate your personal review & your rating as well. When i first saw the 1st trailer it looked quite weird & a little strange, my type of movie, & a few weeks later a 2nd trailer arrives. After seeing both trailers i think it will be released hopefully soon in Australia. I'll be honest i am looking forward to it, did the trailer give too much away? & on the horizon we have NOPE due soon, which i think means Not of planet earth. Would that movie interest you as well? Unless it's gone under the radar,all the best.

@KuR58 2 года назад

I feel the exact same after watching it yesterday. It started off so strong and I thought it was such an interesting concept and idea and yet I feel like the ideas weren't explored enough. I liked the visuals and the acting. I liked some aspects of it but overall I felt like it didn't necessarily go anywhere. Metaphors obvious. "real life horrors" not thoroughly enough explored. It felt like it just went halfway to where they were trying to go.

@donavanfrea6768 2 года назад

It's hard to find a good film reviewer on. This was a really good review. Well spoken and entertaining. You've got my subscription

@8tbb0359 2 года назад

She is fantastic and has pretty much the whole star/person next door factor that so many incredibly likeable performers have

@miked4309 Год назад

its an exact depiction of a nightmare. i have nightmares that have the same kind of components...the running away and escaping and it keeps repeating. prevailing and defeating the horror only to have it come back and chase you more.

@GareBare90 2 года назад

Based on your review, you've convinced me to see this film tomorrow. I've been on the fence for weeks trying to see if it's worth watching per others' reviews, but you really hit the nail on the head when it comes to detailing the performances, storyline, cinematography, symbolism and other attributes. I let you know how it is soon.

@KnarfStein 2 года назад

The film is a 8/10 for me. The lead performances are great. The story is stripped down and doesn't waste time on character development (yes, I said it. While character development can be useful, it sometimes isn't necessary). And the social theme is timely.

@jacindaellison3363 2 года назад

Lol, you were close w/ the audience RT score for this movie: 56%. It was somewhere in the 60% range last time I saw the rating. They think it's worst than The Beach, which is at 57% on RT. I still want to watch it, though but will have to wait to rent it ☹️.

@natalierivera5997 2 года назад

Green is opposite the color red on a color wheel. This was a movie where its left to interpretation largely and I don't mind that, I can see it wouldn't be for everyone. I really enjoyed it, especially now two days after seeing it and reading other people's comments which have been enlightening. Jesse and Rory are amazing!

@robertnewett5932 2 года назад

Although this movie is receiving mixed reviews and has its flaws. I do think this movie will get better with age and ultimately become a strong cult classic. The themes are a little vague and the build is sorta flat but it has some solid acting performances, visuals, and music score. Its a good watch if you just wanna relax and see an odd horror drama with some shock value without overthinking.

@RobynRichardsFan1 2 года назад

I cannot unsee the ending! I'm was like why? 🤣 I enjoyed the film but I was like how do I recommend this to my friends?

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

Right?! It just kept going forever too!

@AkiDave 2 года назад

I completely agree with you review. I saw the trailer and like everyone else, groaned. But I still went out to see it because my New Years resolution was to see movies I wouldn’t normally see. I expected some depth but came out seeing what I saw in the trailer but at a full length. The cinematography and acting are phenomenal. But the third act (that ending) , and CG felt like they lost the want to be an art house film and just be a normal horror film. It gave up like I gave up trying to find meaning in a flat film. At first I wanted to give it a 3/5 but the more I thought about it a 2.5 makes more sense to me. The bright side is that I saw it with a friend and his jaw dropped at the ending lmao.

@stevebob240 2 года назад

Just saw it, great way to describe it, well presented review. I think I liked it a little more than you, I enjoyed the pure surreal dreamlike third act but I agree it's his weakest movie. The audio deserves a mention, I loved the use of music and the rich soundscape. Her scene in the tunnel was beautiful and haunting. I might revisit it sometime in the future but I also get the impression most of the symbolism is pretty skin deep.

@dovestone_ Год назад

Yes! The soundscape was glorious

@michaelcaringi5583 2 года назад

I absolutely respect your review and opinion, especially because you actually defend the reasons you have for both liking and disliking it. My only piece I'll throw in to the ring, is that this movie is entirely a Rorschach Test. You get a variation of what you yourself bring to the table. And all I really mean by that is it's totally cool it didn't do much for you and you felt it was hollow - especially when you threw in the quote about how Garland wants the viewers to project onto it. It's an interactive film. I believe if you tried again at another time (whether that be like in a week, or in a few years; that's entirely your choice) but I think this film has the ability to hit literally anywhere on the ranking scale depending on the mentality of the viewer and where they are at specifically at that point in their own lives. Most arthouse films operate this same way, but with arthouse & horror it's often stuck in the grey zone between fanbases, so it's definitely niche and I'm both very happy and a bit sad that this went mainstream - most people aren't ready for it, and likewise, I don't think the film is entirely ready for most people. No, it is not perfect and it has some parts that could've used extra... something. But for the sake of original horror media and a director who at least puts his efforts into crafting something that is both meditative, researchable, conversation starting, creative, and even visually traumatic, I absolutely loved this movie. 8/10 for me personally.

@jwescophotography8182 2 года назад

couldnt agree more with this comment

@abk1902 2 года назад

100% agree with everything you said. I was amazed by this movie

@Pinhou9 2 года назад

i was waiting so bad for your review of this one, was really curious on the new work of a director that did such 2 great previous movies however dont have any chance no to be a bit let down on your prespective here.im still watching this one for sure but your honest review that i always love just destroied my hype lol, it seems intereting though, like the art, visuals, atmospher, analogies, the simplicity and the stilness i dont know, feels like a nice mistery to be unravel. iam sure my opinion will change after but mother is my favorite one in recent times and loved anihilations end as well very much but now iam not gonna lie i fear that this may disapoit me like Nothman did.keep going and god bless Ukraine

@markkavanagh7377 2 года назад

If you don't know Kinnears father was one of the great comedy character actors of 70s and 80s TV. Great to see him get a chance to take on so many roles too.

@eternalenigma1628 11 месяцев назад

I loved this film, I thought it was beautiful and engaging- a good conversation starter is very true. My partner and I were talking about thoughts it brought up in us for the next day or two, but not necessarily about the movie itself. "That" scene at the end went on way too long. We watched it in a local indie movie theatre, and everyone just kind of sat looking at each other for a few minutes after the movie ended, not sure how to get our brains started again.

@looney1023 2 года назад

I'm excited to see this but I"m definitely tempering my expectations as I know how divisive it is. RIght now, as a big fan of I May Destroy You, I'm hoping Paapa Essiedu has a larger role in the film than the trailer would suggest...

@Jamesadamiak Год назад

I normally dont like movies that end in pure symbolism/theme (i.e Mother!) but this one kept me thinking about those themes for a long time after. Cant wait to see his next film!

@WatchItOrNotTV 2 года назад

We will be reviewing this one pretty soon!!!!

@scottthemoviecritic8576 2 года назад

Excellent review, as always Marianna. Really enjoyed it. I think that A24 are definitely one of the most unique companies out there, considering the variety, and different types of movies that they create. I’m not the biggest fan of theirs, but I do really enjoy some of their films. Really liked the lighthouse especially. Awesome stuff Marianna.👍😃

@jacksona8436 2 года назад

I also wasn’t the biggest fan of this movie. The last 20min was INSANE and I’m not sure if that’s a good thing. Also, what movies are you hoping to watch this summer?

@jksgameshelf3378 2 года назад

I’m pretty much 100% with you on everything you mentioned. I was all on board for the first half, and then … yeah, that third act was a lot and those close-ups were … a lot more. And what was up with that sudden cut to that dead deer and the dandelion seed?? That just came out of nowhere with no context and bugged me, well, until now! Definitely not boring and beautiful to look at but just not for me, either, overall.

@hotarubinariko 2 года назад

I totally forgot about that. What was up with that? lol I felt like I understood the majority of the movie, but the dandelion seed thing kind of went over my head.

@jksgameshelf3378 2 года назад

@@hotarubinariko - Yeah, other than maybe being as simple as dandelions are a week and their seeds scatter on the wind to grow more and that's pretty much how men's warped attitudes towards women spread and ... I just came up with that off the top of my head but seems plausible, I guess. But the DEER ... what???

@hotarubinariko 2 года назад

@@jksgameshelf3378 oh dang, yeah, that's a solid theory! Nice! I think I'll make that Canon for my interpretation! Haha, I haven't a clue! I really can't think of what it could be. Maybe since the dandelion seed went into the eye it's saying those bad ideas have corrupted women too? But that doesn't track. I know the weird naked dude is supposed to be the God of rebirth in paganism. Maybe it means things must rot to rebirth? 🤷‍♀️

@ambermoon719 3 месяца назад

I found it so beautiful: ancient architecture and sublime nature, with fine-art music and a unique artistic and meditative feel. Loved watching it. A rare film on beauty and some deeply symbolic gore. I’m not a horror fan, so found this out of the box, like kinda David Lynch-esque.

@slave_to_cinema 2 года назад

Im on the fence about this but its too enticing for me not to go see it. I like Alex Garland a lot. Maybe not so much with Annihilation but hes a director I follow. I have a feeling I wont like the "message" of the movie but for its cinematography, the creepiness and thriller aspect makes me want to experience it. Btw i love your channel. I love your candles. You're super cute lol, thanks for the review!

@edgonzalez3820 2 года назад

If you didn't like Annihilation then you will definitely not like this movie. Its by far his worst.

@freddykruger8229 2 года назад

Saw this earlier. This review is how I feel 100!

@alaninsoflo 2 года назад

Loved it. All the archetypes from an English village as portrayed by Rory Kinnear are so spot on I was squirming in my seat for all his scenes. 8/10. Helps to be English to really enjoy this one for sure.

@Celestialrob Год назад

Really excellent review. I also felt your conflict. Loved his earlier movies. Liked this, but hard to recommend.

@andresegolin9947 2 года назад

I was not expecting what I watched based on the trailer. I was connected until the bizarre plot.

@samsmith4135 2 года назад

It's Good To See You Again Maria 😊

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

Marianna ;)

@Totorus 2 года назад

I totally loved this movie, for me is a 10, but is just personal, loved the cinematography / photography, sound design, acting and story. Greetings.

@scottsharp1763 2 года назад

There’s zero reason for me to watch or even pretend to be interested in any of a.garlands films, none.!.

@ruukaoz Год назад

The music is the best thing about it.

@ahmedelkashef 2 года назад

Can't wait to see it, Annihilation is one of my favorite sci-fi in the past couple of years.

@curadplastic_ass7256 2 года назад

I enjoyed it a lot.

@PNEfc001 2 года назад

loved this film and the fact it was directed by a man is even better. I saw an interview with Alex Garland where he mentioned that his teenage daughter has had uncomfortable experiences because of men as she goes about her day on public transport . Maybe he is wanting to point out how many different ways men try to manipulate women? They disguise themselves as a listener, or protector, or playful or as a gentlemen but ultimately just want control and/or sex. and when they attempt to change, you just get more of the same, just differently disguised? As you say, a divisive film. Those that liked Mother may enjoy this.

@davidking4838 Год назад

So, if a man is going to be viewed as "pretending" no matter what they do - what should they do?

@TroubleToby3040 Год назад

Ironically, your efforts at praise and appreciation beautifully illustrate a HUGE fundamental flaw in the film from the title down. It's just called "Men". All of the men are played by the same guy (as in "all Men are alike, presumably) and ALL behave terribly to some extent. So, then ALL MEN behave this way? ALL of them? No exceptions? If that isn't what you mean, why word it that way? If it isn't what the filmmaker is trying to say, why are ALL the men played by the same man? Literally, by definition, it is pure sexism to group ALL men together and say they are ALL like this or ALL like that. Isn't sexism ALREADY the problem? Isn't sexism the thing we're trying to stop?

@Crunch_Buttsteak 3 месяца назад

Right because all men are this way & women definitely don't share any of these traits & definitely don't manipulate others for self gain.

@Bipdark 2 года назад

I have to wait until the first day of June to see this movie at a cinema here in France. I'm so curious, I love Garland work and I love horror. Now I'm curious to see if my opinion will be like yours or not. I really crazy ending like the one of Annihilation so now I really want to see what happen with this one. I have no doubt that Garland has a lot of ideas for the next years.

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

Well, I hope you enjoy it! Garland is already at work on his next film, so we definitely have more of his work to look forward to soon-ish.

@Bipdark 2 года назад

Thanks! Yes, that's true, and it's awesome! Devs was an awesome show in my opinion, I would love to watch another mini serie by him.

@davidking4838 Год назад

Great review - Yes, you are correct!!! That 3rd act, COME ON!!! GET THIS OVER WITH!

@kippkippington 2 года назад

I was so terrified that this movie was gonna get too abstract in it's third act. It was so good right out of the gate, and then I was right.

@travdye347 2 месяца назад

I had to put something else on right after just to make sure my sound-bar wasn’t broken

@davidsantacarla 2 года назад

Every review I’ve seen of people on Reddit was “I don’t know what I just watched”. 😂

@Yacine.zeggaf 2 года назад

I love Alex Garland, Ex Machina and Annihilation were great sci-fi pieces. So yeah I'm waiting for this.

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

This is nothing like his sci-fi, IMO. It has some thematic crossover with "Annihilation" but honestly it isn't much.

@Yacine.zeggaf 2 года назад

@@ImpressionBlend I'll go back to your lovely Movie review Tomorrow after watching the film I do that all the time. I always try to avoid movie trailers. (I know you don't do spoilers) But I do the same thing with books. 😂 P.S : I discovered lots of masterpieces thanks to your recommendations. Coup de cœur pour 💜 : Saint Maud Definitely in my top 5 (7) of best modern psychological occult and esoteric movies: 1 - A dark song 2 - Saint Maud 3 - Paul Verhoeven's Benedetta 4 - Hereditary / Midsomar 5 - The VVITCH / The Exorcism of Emily Rose

@matthewmcclintock7600 2 года назад

Excellent review!

@E_l_l_i_e 2 года назад

I like this film. I find the chants and screams playing with the soundtrack very effective. My only gripe is that the ending was unsatisfying.

@shellunit 2 года назад

What? I think the trailer doesn't really show much of what happens in the film.

@Dragonfury3000 2 года назад

This what I'd consider a Post modern art movie would be like. The blood on the floor at the very end suggests all it happened was real and not a trauma which would make more sense. The movie is well acted with a nice use of scenery to create a mood and the ending is clearly a metaphor coming to life in the literal sense. The message the movie is trying to give away could be more developed and have a little more reasoning. Men's insecurities, fears and all the negatives of dealing with relationships are somewhat portrayed here but it could be done better. Does this movie wants you to hate men? That's subjective, the final 10 minutes do seem to make a point on "every men is the same" stigma but barely makes a point on why. I don't consider this a bad movie because it's interesting but it could be much better in my opinion.

@johnthehumanist2333 Год назад

Does this movie wants you to hate men? YES!😃

@ocelot15 2 года назад

You're saying what I'm thinking.

@georgeralph8031 2 года назад

The acting by Rory Kinnear is a tour de force.

@anthonypalmer8975 2 года назад

THE only good thing about this pos. Imho.

@LegendaryManSlayer93 2 года назад

He was great in Penny Dreadful too.

@toypianos469 2 года назад

I'm seeing this one tomorrow!

@davidking4838 Год назад

By the way, anyone know Harper's least favorite pop song?.......................................It's Raining Men.....🙃

@davidking4838 Год назад

I hear she's also not a fan of Jump, Jump for my Love.

@Manda1771 2 года назад

Green & red are usually complementary colors which is why I think those colors worked in the movie for you.

@mddifilippo89 2 года назад

but was the excessive zoom up on the rebirths really necessary? or is it my problem?

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

HELL NO

@LegendaryManSlayer93 2 года назад

It was so disgusting. Good lord…

@asuka_the_void_witch 8 месяцев назад

dont watch body horror then.................

@zachpajak7493 2 года назад

Hoping to see VERY soon (and to revisit Annihilation)

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

I hope you enjoy both!! Can’t wait to hear what you think!

@zwsh89 2 года назад

My big question-do we mind that Alex garland moved away from sci-fi for this, or do we wish he was making another unique and artistic take on technology and the unknown from the sci-fi perspective?

@zwsh89 2 года назад

Aka was this a successful venture into new territory, or a wasted opportunity for the next annihilation?

@givenchymamajama3859 2 года назад

Nah it was a dope experience go see it for yourself

@zwsh89 2 года назад

@@givenchymamajama3859 sick, that’s what I was hoping to hear

@givenchymamajama3859 2 года назад

@@zwsh89 it’s definitely got it’s cons but the pros amazed me bro this the best looking movie I’ve seen since like the revenant. The cinematography on this is something else

@zwsh89 2 года назад

@@givenchymamajama3859 awesome, I’m super glad to hear that. Ok, cool, I’m convinced that I’ll just have to see it for myself. I love AG for his takes on sci-fi, but he’s always had a horror element at play, so Itl be cool to see what he does with that in the spotlight

@christophermactaggart243 4 месяца назад

I really liked this film … Every time I watch it I see more and sometimes it changes my perspective on the characters/meaning

@CosmicRewind 2 года назад

Couldn’t agree more

@asan1050 2 года назад

THANKS!...

@unigoatgames2306 2 года назад

I actually really liked this one. I watched it in the theaters for the first time over the weekend and would give it 8/10. I'm excited to rewatch it

@elongatedmanforever1252 2 года назад

The Spongebob song, now that were men starts "playing in the background".

@gottagetitgaming7759 2 года назад

I loved this movie. As much as I wanted to keep looking away, I just couldn't for fear of missing yet another bizarre moment.

@la214la Год назад

I gave this one a 4/10 too. I was enjoying it for the most part until her friend talked her into staying. Shortly thereafter, it went off the rails. I wasn’t sure what was happening. Was it literal or only happening in her head but then her friend seemed to see it all so……..

@grae1026 2 года назад

that scene rly did go on for too long...

@theoriginalbunnygirl 2 года назад

All I know is that the 3rd act put me off of giving birth for awhile... Does anyone have an idea about what that 3rd act meant because I'm curious about any theories... Oh and this would be a spoiler comment section so not for people who haven't seen it yet.

@supernovaremnant5119 2 года назад

There's a lot I could say about the third act but to be brief to me the birthing scene symbolizes the societal and generational continuation of toxic masculinity and the patriarchy and how it leads right up to you personally. I believe the reason it was shown visually through birth was to point out the hypocrisy of misogyny, that men have such disdain and disrespect for people who are essential to their lives and society.

@CollectingPlastic 2 года назад

I couldn't wait to see this because I am a fan of Alex Garland but I seriously think the name of the movie hurts it. I would have rather discovered the theme of the movie and what it was trying to say without the title basically telling me. The title just makes the allegory way too obvious so the ending feels like a let down rather than some big revelation. Just a terrible name for a movie. I still liked it overall because it's pretty original and I was never bored.

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

Yeaaaa I don't know why they went for such a blunt title

@charlesspeaksthetruth4334 2 года назад

The title doesn't bother me. The ending is another story Lol.

@arshilgandikota8362 2 года назад

From what you describe looks like it's Alex Garland's "Mother!" and I didn't like that movie at all.

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

That's a fair comparison, and I've heard a few other people say this as well.

@slave_to_cinema 2 года назад

Hmm... :/

@celluloidtherapy5003 2 года назад

I came THIIISSSS close, to leaving the theater about 15 minutes early. By that time, I had MORE than my fill of this film. It stopped making sense a long time ago, and I was thinking, “oh boy, here we go with an ambiguous, annoying, nothing solved, nothing explained ending.” I felt things like the bridge sequence, carried on far too long as well as the LONG periods throughout with no dialog. Foe me, it’s a 2/10..HIGHLY disappointing.

@LegendaryManSlayer93 2 года назад

I felt like i was going to throw up. My favorite horror film is hereditary and this made that seem PG. I also almost left during the final sequence.

@jamestkirkcameron9189 2 года назад

I peaced out when the treeguy started giving birth to something. This movie was one of the worst movies I've ever seen.

@FallenRingbearer 2 года назад

@@jamestkirkcameron9189 Read up on The Green Man. The rebirthing thing makes sense, even if they went overboard on the detailing. Icky lol.

@FallenRingbearer 2 года назад

@@jamestkirkcameron9189 Read up on The Green Man. The rebirthing thing makes sense, even if they went overboard on the detailing. Icky lol.

@jamestkirkcameron9189 2 года назад

@@FallenRingbearer I couldn't care less man, movies that require me to do homework are idiotic.

@thoso1973 2 года назад

This is a must-see for me. Alex Garland, Jessie Buckley, surreal, grief, horror... YES!

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

Sounds like the perfect combination of things, doesn't it?

@thoso1973 2 года назад

@@ImpressionBlend Yes, just the right experience to make myself wonderfully depressive with. 😄 PS: I really appreciate when you review these small, weird films from time to time; you are one of my favorite reviewers on YT.

@natethegreatreviews 2 года назад

I loved this movie but I appreciate your take great review :)

@tel5690 2 года назад

Everyone is not going to like this movie. I enjoyed it. It deep,bold,methodological and strange. Beautifully shot and it raises questions and discussions. Garland is a different director and not to flashy. He picks top notch actors and actresses. Why I will continue to support what Alex does next.. Jessie Buckley was fantastic and Rory Kinnear was great in multiple parts.

@callumheatherly994 2 года назад

I Liked the movie but thought the third act was a little too crazy for my liking

@tscotts9699 2 года назад

3:06 I keep hearing this criticism, and yet everyone who uses it goes on to offer a different interpretation. Seems like Mission Accomplished for Garland.

@georgeralph8031 2 года назад

Without a doubt, the strangest, movie I have ever seen in over 50 years of movie going.

@ImpressionBlend 2 года назад

It's definitely pretty up there!

@freddykruger8229 2 года назад

Moreso than "Lamb"? 🤔

@georgeralph8031 2 года назад

@@freddykruger8229 Yes. Think Herediatry+Suspiria+Lamb+mother!+Midsommar

@georgeralph8031 2 года назад

@@ImpressionBlend Makes Suspiria seem like Sound of Music, IMHO.

@freddykruger8229 2 года назад

@@georgeralph8031 aww man🤣🤣🤣. Im actually going to see in in about 2 hours. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

@youtubeismywhorenowicki4784 Год назад

I do not tolerate misandry, in life or in art, so this movie was a big 👎for me

@jennyhotep1983 Год назад

The first half of the movie I was fully in, the 2nd part especially the end. I wasn't disturbed as much I was laughing and just said ok I think that's enough 😂. I still don't know if I liked it or not, and that's fine. I'm just glad movies like this exist and are being made.

@LegendaryManSlayer93 2 года назад

I absolutely love Ex Machina and Annihilation. I have mixed feelings about this one. The soundtrack, atmosphere, lead actress, themes i like. However the final sequence really left me wanting to leave. It was too disturbing for me and i love hereditary…

@Dionizos666 2 года назад

People are soft these days...

@AsadDelRey Год назад

@@Dionizos666 it’s “soft” to be disturbed by an disgustingly graphic depiction of men giving birth to grown men. Yeah ok buddy…

@icebergthegamer 2 года назад

I honestly don’t think the movie makes everything obvious. There can be multiple interpretations of the story and symbolism for sure. I didn’t love the movie either. The last 3rd of the movie is NUTS. It’s going to turn a lot of people off for sure.

@inevitableveganfuture3915 2 года назад

Some metaphors were obvious, while others were just so confusing that they left me wondering what the filmmakers were TRYING to do; ultimately this feels like a failure to effectively communicate whatever idea was behind the film.