Chris Stuckmann reviews Jennifer's Body, starring Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, Adam Brody, Chris Pratt, Kyle Gallner, J.K. Simmons. Directed by Karyn Kusama.
The horrible marketing is why it was recieved so bad originally. The Director and Megan didn't want it marketed like that but it was out of their hands.
Megan Fox is not really that hot IMO. She is average at best, you see hundreds like her every day and pass them by completely flaccid. Put them in a hollywood movie and all of a sudden they get quickly pedestalised. Michael Bay's movies were the same whether she was involved or not. Like when he replaced her for someone hotter and nobody cared or noticed.
It's painful to watch that full interview. Megan is obviously a smart person who deserves to be seen as more than just her looks and Diablo wrote a movie that's way more fun than it initially got credit for.
Not only this movie but the transformers movie, mikaela was written with far more character than she was framed on screen. "Framing Megan Fox" In Lindsay Ellis' channel points this out
I can't get past the look on Megan Fox's face in that interview when the director? outlined just how much Fox's apparent attractiveness almost derailed everything. She looked like she was about to cry, and then I almost cried. She never deserved the crap Hollywood did to her.
Yeah that was kinda hard to watch. I remember kids in my elementary school watching the Transformers movies just to see Meghan Fox because she was attractive. I feel bad for her.
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Well it’s not like the film has an incredibly engaging plot or characters. Yeah, they kind of exploited Megan Fox to market this film, but what else did they have? Take that away and it’s another annoying, cliche-filled horror movie.
This movie had a lot of nuance regarding Jennifer and Needy’s relationship. The irony is in Needy’s name being for the wrong character- Jennifer has a crush on Needy and NEEDS her. She just can’t figure out how to confess without ruining her image. It’s tragic and kind of beautiful.
@TheRapper10000 I think they both do. Needy wants Jennifer's confidence and appeal, Jennifer wants Needy's love because she's never really received the kind of love Needy gives her. So I think both Needy and Jennifer were in love with each other.
@@toadtongue YASSSS. They were in love in a very toxic, abusive, codependent way, though. But unlike those YA Wattpad Romance Fanfics like After and 50 Shades of Grey, theirs can potentially be fixed because (except for the supernatural elements) it is realistic and the toxicity was never romanticized. Instead of romanticizing a toxic codependent relationship, the film showed how it can ruin friendships and the people surrounding them. How everything could have gone differently if Jennifer and Needy just confessed their feelings for each other and not repress it by sleeping around (Jennifer) and getting a boyfriend you don't love that much (Needy) to convince themselves that they are not lesbigay for each other. To prove to their egos that they never enjoyed their boyfriend-girlfriend game... when in fact they always do. Imagine if they got together and turned their relationship to a healthy one before Low Shoulder went to their town. Jenn wouldn't have the desire to hookup with Nikolai because she's content with Needy. They wouldn't be at the bar in the first place. Then Jennifer wouldn't have been sacrificed and Needy wouldn't need to kill her. They would've graduate high school. They would have gone to community college at least and made their way into the world. But nope. Instead they hurt each other over and over. And made us cry with their tragic love story.
Draconic Ruby, your "tragic but beautiful" reminded me of that one guy who suggested that the film's Through The Trees theme song has 2 points of views. Most of us listen to it and see it as Needy's song to Jennifer. But he suggested we listen to it and see it as Jennifer's song to Needy and suddenly the meaning changes and weight becomes heavier. Tragic but beautiful indeed.
It’s kinda fucked up how many comments are fetishizing a possible lesbian relationship between the two instead of just seeing that it’s a toxic friendship. You can have love in a friendship and want love that’s platonic. I swear to god the amount of people online who immediately call gay when characters of the same sex are close in mind-boggling. Diablo Cody never intended for Jennifer and Needy to be gay towards each other. And yeah Needy did love her boyfriend.
Because the movie blatantly said famous artists/actors/hollywood/elitists is satan worshippers, combine with one conspiracy theorist name Alex Jones who at that time very vocal about Hollywood and upper government officers being satanists(something about grooves,naked men dancing around fire), no wonder they try to bury the movie. Basically the studio got tricked with megan fox clips and green light the movie but the final product is not desirable for their taste and ask the critic to bomb the reviews.
True, but we have to ask ourselves to what degree is that hollywood being shitty and to what degree was it Megan Fox’s main appeal being her sensuality and not so much her acting talents. I mean, we can sit here all day and argue about how hollywood sexualizes everyone too much (they totally do btw), but ask yourself this; if they didn’t, would Megan even have a career? I’m not saying she’s not talented (she can be). All I’m saying is, without her sexualization, would we even be talking about her nowadays?
@@MovieEggman sadly I would also say we are partly at fault too. She literally told us that she was sexually exploited as a minor by him and we bashed her. :( she is so beautiful and somehow that was her down fall cause we literally just saw her as a beautiful bimbo :(
@WilliamE216 lol did you really not learn about how Michael Bay basically had her blacklisted from Hollywood and that's why she wasn't in one of the Transformers films??? She HAD to go for these kinds of roles because that's all people wanted her for, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to start her career. And then once she was established as even having ONE role like that (her most memorable to most) Hollywood didn't want her doing anything else. It's so hard for women to not only establish themselves in the film industry, but to be able to have an evolution in the type of roles they have. She was typecast, she didn't have a choice. If you seriously think she had enough power to take any role or do anything you're willfully ignorant.
To me, Needy gaining some of Jennifer's powers after defeating her is symbolic of becoming stronger after leaving a toxic relationship. There's so much commentary in this film that is made subtly, and a lot of it you actually discover after watching the film several times. So much to discover and think about each time you watch it. That's what a great film should do.
When I first watched this with my Horror Movie Group, this is immediately what came to mind for me. When you leave a situation/relationship with someone that is downright nuclear for you, you come out stronger for it. Also due to this our whole group headcanon'd that she went on to be some sort of bad ass demon hunter afterward XD
Funny, I saw it the other way around. Her powers aren´t shown as "empowering" initially, but as alienating. She is alone, as if she shouldn't be there. I read it as "after loosing her bf, her best friend, and her innocence, she became a sort of walking dead herself". they isolate ehr as survivor trauma would.
This is refreshing, and also rare, that Chris is coming to a rousing defence of this film. Its a credit to his ability to review a movie on its own merits. I'm going to check this movie out now because of that.
After I read your comment, I went and took a good look at Chris's video. Megan's feelings, she looked really hurt and for a moment she looked like she was going to break down crying. They really treated her like she was a piece of meat. It's horrible how she's been treated.
@@cody8938 And really, if you hear the part where Chris is describing Jennifer's character being so obsessed with her image and so many characters focusing on "how hot" she is, the test audience's reaction just compounds the tragedy. I feel like Jennifer would eat the guys demanding "more bewbs". Way to miss the point, test-audience.
She really did- that last clip that was played that first portion of it, you can see her face starting to tighten up, that instinctual reaction of really wanting to cry, because of the feeling of being seen only as a piece of attractive meat and nothing else. She recovers very quickly, but its so, so incredibly sad.
Me and my sister watched this so many times when it came out haha I’m so glad that it actually gets the respect it deserves now, now let’s get the same respect for Gingersnaps PLEASE
I still have 2 old Ginger Snaps movies on DVD. I liked those movies so I kept them even till this day. I didn't even bough them. My brother found them at some place and brought them home.. so we watched a bunch and these with Ginger Snaps I kept :D (cuz I reaIIy liked these).
Your commentary is so interesting - I hadn't even considered the angle of: she gets her victims because she's not seen as a threat. I do disagree with your angle on Needy and Jennifer's friendship; I think it goes a lot deeper than jealousy. I think there's also possessiveness and co-dependency there, a very very complex exploration of female bonds. I've adored Megan Fox and Jennifer's Body from the beginning and watching people dismiss her so hard then was really, really frustrating. There is some redemption now but it still feels bitter sweet that suddenly everyone's a retroactive advocate.
I agree with you on the possessiveness. It's such an interesting, complex relationship. I personally feel it's wayyyy more romantic than platonic, and I think Diablo Cody and Karyn Kusama did a really good job depicting the blurred line between romantic and platonic friendship!! I also have loved Jennifers Body since the first time I watched and it makes me so happy to see the love it's getting! :D
There was a clear sexual element to the two girls relationship. Jen also targeted the boys her friend liked specifically. And it was either hinted or stated directly that they slept together/ made out on their sleepovers over the years. Jealousy and possessiveness of Needy's time and aggressive comments towards her bf were also clearly there.
i agree w the possessiveness and it goes deeper than jealousy but its definitely not co-dependency i mean did u watch the movie? its pretty obvious jennifer likes needy, and i think that by the way it was so easy for needy to become seduced by jennifer shows that it's most likely not one sided either
I feel like Jennifer's Body is criminally underrated. I wish that Diablo Cody would come back to screenwriting. I feel that she would relish in a political horror movie. Especially in the times we live in now.
I actually feel kind of bad for Fox's character. She was kinda bitchy and self- involved sure, but before she was killed she wasn't exactly evil. She was kidnapped and murdered by a group of men, and forced to become a flesh eating succubus to stay alive. Honestly, it's kinda tragic what happened to her and I'm glad Needy got revenge in the end. I just wish we got a moment to show us that Needy understands what Jennifer has become is no longer the 'real' Jennifer, and that her actual best friend died that night with the band. It would add a little more depth and sympathy regarding their friendship. I do wonder why Jennifer herself didn't think about getting revenge, though. Would she have seen it more as a 'gift' since she dug her abilities later on?
YES I agree with you this is my opinion, but I don't think that revenge was on her mind. She was a victim of circumstance. She was what teenage girls were expected and portrayed to be- vapid, shallow, beautiful, and empty. After she revives, she is seen just satiating her hunger since that's all she can think about. She is mourning her loss of youth/beauty/life especially seen in that scene where she rubs foundation on her face. She didn't get to that stage where she wanted to go after them, she was focusing on survival. I'm not sure about her abilities being seen as a "gift" since she's seen heartbroken not knowing what's happening after her transition to then at the end of the movie she sees that this has ruined her relationship with Needy. Her friendship and the romantic plotline also play into this. Needy idolized Jennifer's beauty, status, and their bond. I believe that Jennifer was in love with Needy but it all was toxic and codependent. Jennifer does go through all of the stages of grief ending in her acceptance that the only way to survive is to eat men (she can also eat/feast or whatever word you would use on women, but men were the ones that objectified her and sacrificed her). Not only did the men ruin her beauty (the societal currency that made her feel valuable and seen) but Needy stabs her in the boob in the end, thereby scarring her and lowering her "perfect" beauty too. Needy supported her through everything, so she's almost surprised that Needy would harm her like that since she complimented her beauty in the beginning. When Needy says her heart (when she replies to J saying her boob), you can see how that toxic relationship is over, not only did Needy hurt her body but she also severed their bond. She's definitely scarred and will have this memory and trauma for her whole life, but she is freer now without her. wow I couldn't stop typing lol this is one of my favorite movies so I hope you understand this is just my enthusiasm showing haha
That scene at the end is so sad, where Megan Fox just says that resigned okay, you can tell it churns her up inside that all people see her as is "hot"
@Nick Smith mate we all have something we are known for, many people see it as an advantage, but it can often hinder us. Just like here, she was never allowed a serious acting career, most people probably see her as unintelligent etc. As shown here if this movie got the recognition it deserved, she'd be all of those things but more.
Men will never understand it. Go look at some interviews with Megan Fox, and see how she was objectified in interviews. Interviewers asking her to do a strip tease, or telling her how much they’d like to have sex with her, or making jokes about how dumb she is. It was relentless, and men at the time were acting like a fucking animal in heat, and not only disregarded her feelings, they actively disrespected and hated her while simultaneously wanting to fuck her, because they knew they didn’t have a chance. I’ve had very attractive friends, and I don’t think you realize how much it fucks with your head. People adore you to your face, everyone wants to befriend you, but then men are always trying to manipulate you and get in your pants, and women start rumours and backstab you. You have trust issues. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that my friend today shaved off her hair and covered her body in tattoos. Once in a while, she’ll get an angry message on Facebook that she “used to be hot” and that “she ruined her body”. As if her body only ever existed to be some man’s fuck toy.
I'll never forget the time, way while back, Megan reactivated her Facebook account, and made her initial post about... Something. I'd be lying if I remembered what. I do remember, however, how vile people were to her in the comments. She then immediately closed it again. People suck.
It’s wild bc there’s still some people who are so awful to her to this day. I saw a Facebook post about her being in a music video, 90% of the comments were rude to say the least. I just don’t understand why so many people still bash her, or how people even take time out of their day to be mean to her.
First time I watched this movie a few years after it was released, I didn’t know what to expect. I was very glad I had no expectations because I throroughtly enjoyed the whole film.
"It's the movie that Black Christmas 2019 *wishes* it was." That was a good one. Jennifer's Body has been much maligned and it deserved its reevaluation.
Your praise of Megan Fox and Sarah Michelle Gellar in their respective films has only made me appreciate your commentary that much more. I think both women do not get enough praise for their acting specifically Megs. So thank you for revisiting Jennifer's Body it is truly the most misunderstood film of the late 2000s.
She did and she and Megan had great chemistry. They played off one another very well. I also love her in Red Riding Hood. I don’t care what anyone says, I really like that film and also think it was underrated. People didn’t get the visuals that Catherine Hardwicke was going for. She literally made fairy tale illustrations into live action.
Seeing Megan's reaction at the end when she says "because of me...". Terrible. I remember seeing the movie when it came out and thinking that it was a bit shallow, but still pretty solid.
I’m so glad this movie is finally getting the credit it deserves. The marketing was so atrocious and misleading that Amanda Seifreid (Who is the lead) wasn’t even shown in the very first trailer. Thanks for really “getting it” and reviewing it as it should have been in the first place.
Megan Fox did an interview on a late night talk show (Jimmy Fallon?) where she talked about her first role, dancing in a bikini under a waterfall when she was just 15. The audience, full of males, immediately cheered. She’s always been treated like eye candy even when she was under age. That makes me sad .....
I recently watched an interview of Adam Brody where the film critic told him he loved Jennifer's Body and asked a few questions about it. Brody didn't hold back saying the marketing of this film was crap and that the studio didn't understand the film at all, but he's glad nowadays the film is finding a new light and more people are appreciating.
Megan Fox (Jennifer) and Amanda Seyfried (Needy) have both said this is their favorite movie of their respective filmographies. To prepare for her role as a possessed living-dead teenager, Megan Fox lost around 15 lbs, bringing her weight down to a near-frail 97 lbs, and stayed out of the sun. The title is from the song "Jennifer's Body" by Courtney Love's band Hole. Hershey's chocolate syrup was used for Jennifer's 'black vomit' scene along with the use of CGI-animation. Colin invites Jennifer to "Rocky Horror at the Bijou," a reference to a student-run movie theater at the University of Iowa. Diablo Cody graduated from the University of Iowa. Anita Lesnicky's nickname of Needy comes from writer Diablo Cody's initial intention to have the character be of a 'needy' disposition. She later decided against this as she felt she had seen enough nerdy stereotypes in high school set movies.
I felt so sorry for Megan Fox in that interview. I didn't even want to imagine what must have been going to her head when she heard those words, how sickening to hear yourself being reduced to a sexual object.
But don't you think that most girls that think they're hot will use it as a way to get ahead in the line? It's just seems like a bunch of people using each other to get what they want. And that's Hollywood.
She became famous because she is a very beautiful woman. The fact that she played well in this movie is just incidental. Acting like she's the victim when she signed up for all the movies she's been in, being typecasted like a bombshell, is hypocritical. No wonder she couldn't find work anymore when the woketardism hit Holywood, since beautiful women are a no-no in movies nowadays.
If there's one thing that I'm loving here -- apart from the fact that Jennifer's Body is, finally, getting a good review -- is that GINGER SNAPS is being mentioned in the comments. That trilogy is so unfortunately underrated and has yet to get the love and respect that it truly deserves. I, myself, only know a few people who've seen it, and mostly because I've recommended it to them ... So, it's great to see people talking about it and how it's paved the way for films like Jennifer's Body.
I like Ginger Snaps! Including the sequels! My favorite scene was the one where they were sleeping in the snow and the camera view was on top view and Gin's red cloak enveloped in Bridgette's black cloak was a complete contrast to the vast white snowscape. It both isolate and emphasize them, hinting on how their relationship has always been a sisterly "you and me against the world". 😀
Jennifer's Body was marketed exactly like how M. Night's The Village was marketed: in completely the wrong way, giving people a certain expectation, and leading them to unfairly lash out against it.
I really like this movie. I felt the scene where Jennifer is pleading for her life to be quite heartbreaking. Made me more and more empathic toward her as the film went on.
If you give her some decent dialogue and an actual character to play, she's not bad. "Friends with Kids" was a forgettable movie but she was alright in that too.
I had no idea that people didn’t like it. It’s one of my favorite scary movies. I just rewatched it last week and I enjoyed it even more than I did when it came out.
I was lucky enough to see this film without knowing anything about it. It was after a long night of partying, when I used to party. We were all stoned out of our minds and one of the guys put the movie on. It was literally the best horror movie I had ever seen, the scares were fuckign scary, the jokes were hilarious, and the smart witted comments were so profound and insightful to me. Because I was stoned as shit. Watched it again sober a year later, and I felt all those things I felt when I first watched it, to a lesser degree. But I had already fallen in love the film upon first intoxicated viewing. One of my favourite horror movies. Perfect blend of hipster teen comedy, horror, trope commentary, and of course horror (and megan fox doesnt hurt)
Megan Fox deserves a ton more credit than just "that hot girl". When she's given the right script and with the right people directing her, she can be really damn good.
There is an excellent video essay called 'Deep Cuts: Society and Queer Horror' that talks about Jennifer's Body as part of it and particularly the subtext of the romantic and sexual feelings between the two.
Oh man, her look in the end when told the email said "Megan Fox hot" is heart breaking. I've never given this movie any thought for the same reasons Chris listed here, but will definitely give it a chance now.
@@chasejackson7248 You don't think that it might be damaging for someone's mental health that they feel as though they are only eye candy and nothing else?
Umm. Respect your opinion, but gonna have to disagree there... She gave me super hot and super scary vibes at the same time. Don't know how to explain this, she felt like a shiny knife, ready to chop me if handled with slippery hands.
eh im on both sides, she's obviously ridiculously attractive, but yeah i think she played this role super well. it was definitely different from transformers thankfully. i've always thought this movie was cool. and never understood the hate, it was a fun movie. i miss fun horror BRING BACK SCREAM STYLE MOVIES GOD DAMN IT.
The gay scene in this movie might seem like it was done for the eyes of men but it is an iconic scene for a lot of wlw. A lot of us had our gay awakening during that one scene.
I think it's also deeper than Jennifer just being "self obsessed". She's only been valued because of her youth and beauty. When she doesn't have that anymore (the part where she's in front of the mirror smearing makeup on), she is lost and desperately trying to get back to where she felt valued. I'm a woman and I love this movie! There's so much to analyze with Jennifer's character and her relationship with Needy!
I didn't even know Jennifer's Body was poorly received. It was one of those movies I actually didn't research and just rented it back in the day. I freaking loved it!
Megan put so much love into this role and you can tell she really and truly understood Jennifer because Jennifer’s obsession with her looks is EXACTLY how Hollywood treated Megan. Then there were deeper moments, like when the band drags Jennifer out into the woods and she is pleading with them....God, that scene breaks my heart because there is genuine anguish and despair there that I just.... Honestly, I can’t praise this movie enough and it is what sold me on my love of Megan Fox because it showed how talented she really is. Is she Oscar worthy? I can’t say because Hollywood did her a massive disservice and focused solely on her sex appeal. They never gave her a real chance and that kills me. If Jennifer’s Body had been handled properly I can only imagine how different Megan’s career would be....god dammit Hollywood.
Megan Fox looks like the type who is deep down, nothing like the characters she plays in the movies she's in, but she's just having to deal with it the best she can. God dammit I definitely feel bad for her.
Many actors and actresses are nothing like the characters they play. Jennifer’s Body gave her an opportunity to flex some acting muscles she wasn’t really allowed to before. I think having a female director and female writer definitely helped because it freed her to be far more than just a sex object. In the interview she seems like a really sweet and down to earth person. Not a space cadet or shallow sex object.
@@hendrikscheepers4144 Yeah and it was only 2009. Not like horror has evolved so much in the last 11 years. I don't see anything in the film that screams "audiences just weren't ready for this in 2009". What weren't we ready for?
The secret to Jennifer and Needy's relationship is that Jennifer is in love with Needy, but can't accept herself loving another girl and self destructively tries to ruin all of Needy's other relationships so she has to rely on Jennifer for companionship. The movie even calls this out during the pep rally, where another girl calls Needy a lesbian because of her relationship with Jennifer.
And the lyrics song that was playing on the background as they look at each other affectionately across the gym are "You are the girl that I've been dreaming of ever since I was little girl 🎶"
@@ainsley1073 No, he probably just can't stand homosexual presentations like most modern day low-key homophobes. I think Valentine Valentino's comment on its own is enough proof that there was no doubt a gay thing between the 2 main characters.
I'm not from USA. I only watched the movie and never saw any advertisement. i really loved it and was surprised by the negative reviews it received on IMDB
I really appreciate how you you described this movie and your making me look at it in a different way, completely changed how I viewed it. In the future, I look forward to seeing one day seeing a movie you’ve directed and telling my kids I used to watch your cool videos on RU-vid!
Bravo and Good job, Detective Stuckman! I love that you're presenting us with an inside perspective where cinematic due credit is due. Great to see this!
Thank you for this review! I stumbled on this movie purely by accident and must say it is one of my all time favorites! I understand now why it didn't get the attention it so richly deserved. What a shame, since it was so well written, acted, and shot. Thank you for confirming what I've known all along!
I have never been a fan of making Fox primarily because of the way she's been marketed I always completed the way she was marketed with who she was as a person Now I see most of that probably wasn't her fault
I felt the same way, it is hard to imagine that behind all the post production, make up, and her natural good looks that there is a genuine person that would like to be known for more than just a pretty face and hot body.
I watched a bunch of Megan Fox interviews recently and yeah she definitely was done dirty. She’s so charming, funny, and clever in interviews but all anyone ever sees is “hot girl.” So frustrating!
@@lucasorlando99 Not if you look closer or for more than a second. A lot of "attractive" people are like that; they're only attractive from a distance or with a quick glance.
13:19 .... I'm not a fan of Megan Fox , but that reaction where you can see she's holding back her emotions (and some tears, i assume) really gut punched me hard... 😕
I hated the fact that they showed the kiss in the trailer. It wasn't meant to be this titillating thing. The whole point was to show how the lines between friendship and something more is very so often blurred when it comes to teenage female friendships, and that is absolutely spot-on. I saw this in theaters with my bff and we both loved it and could relate to it a lot. It's a shame it was marketed towards teenage boys when it was made specifically for teenage girls, Karyn Kusama said that herself. I'm really happy it's finally getting the love it deserves. It has so many great lines. "We can watch Aquamarine. It's about a girl who's half sushi. I think she has sex with a blowhole or something."
No data to back this up whatsoever, but I feel like there are remarkably few films targeted at teenage girls compared to what is targeted at teeange boys. Obviously a studio (old rich white men) problem. That's going to have a long term effect upon who becomes passionate about cinema.
@@SkiDaBird The first thing that comes to mind is Mean Girls, The Craft, Ginger Snaps, maybe Heathers and Clueless? There are definitely a lot movies made for teen girls, but few that are actually smart and not insulting to their intelligence. But you’re onto something. There’s a youtuber named Yara Zhayd who has videos that cover a lot of movies like this, including one on Jennifer’s Body that I highly recommend. It goes more in-depth with how bad the marketing was, and the filmmakers’ intent with the story.
@@zombieedrea Yup and what's worse, is most people see Ginger Snaps, Mean Girls and The Craft (the original) as "shallow high school films" even by young girls themselves, when these films are so much more. Ginger Snaps deal with the pains of growing up, of puberty, of transforming from a girl into a woman. Mean Girls, for example, is actually a social commentary on tyranny and dictatorship (RU-vid channel The Take, formerly Screenprism, did a videoessay film analysis about it). The Craft, on the other hand, is about how teenage girls deal with suicidal tendencies (Sarah), sexual abuse (Nancy), racism (Rochelle), and body shaming/physical insecurities (Bonnie), which are heavy topics considering the fragile psyche of growing teens coming-of-age in a judgmental society. I am not sure about Clueless though, because I haven't watched it yet.
Glad someone is showing this movie love. I only watched it this year for the first time and already two different youtubers I like have talked about it. Great video as always chris.
I saw Cherry Falls in the Cinema in England when I was about 16. That film had a big release in England. I was so shocked to hear that it didn't make it to a cinema in America though. And also? I liked Cherry Falls. Still not seen Jennifer's Body - but I will now. Also, love that you're doing more film reviews more often now. I was particularly chuffed that you reviewed "Wolf" and "Mothman Prophecies." Just as a (post Halloween) suggestion - "2010 - The Year We Make Contact." I had no idea that 2001 A Space Odyssey had a 1980s sequel starring Roy Scheider (and many other exquisite casting choices.) In some ways I didn't even believe that forgotten gems truly existed in film, but they do, it turns out. Also 2010 is directly (and loyally) based on Arthur C Clarke's sequel book. The director of the sequel got Stanley Kubrick's full blessing. The director wrote the screenplay for 2001 and was a producer on the original also. Anyway, I'll shut up now 😂🤦 I've watched it almost ten times since I bought it a month or two back. I feel like it's the sort of film "Arrival" and "Interstellar" wish they were.
I remember the trailers for this movie. They definitely were the main reason I didn’t see it but there was one moment that genuinely made me laugh. It was a dialogue exchange between the two leads where one said: “I will finish you if I have to.” And the response is: “Ok... you couldn’t even finish gym class.”
From the first time I saw this movie I thought it was good and holy shit they are so right in describing how they wanted to market it. Feel so bad for what we all let them do to Megan Fox. It seems pretty much no one stood by her when everything happened between her and Michael Bay. Talk about an actress being treated as nothing more than a sex symbol and everything acting like it was fine
It's crazy how similar my experience was with yours in terms of appreciation of it. The first time I saw it was like a year after it came out and I still had the lingering idea of what it would be from trailers and ay first was a little disappointed by it. But something with it stuck with me and I watched it a year or two later and watched it for what it was and really enjoyed it and in the one or two subsequent viewings since have continued to. I've gotten a few people to check it out also who were very put off from the marketing but they both ended up loving it while going in with as much of a fresh mindset as possible
I remember when this movie came out. I was still in high school. Yeah I watched it because I was a teenage boy and I had jacked it to Megan Fox more than a few times. Even then though, I actually did like the movie. I liked Needy and I always felt so bad that she had to lose her best friend and her boyfriend and it was a satisfying ending to know that she avenged them both.
It has the same template as Abby and Ginger Snaps and Carrie (the first one), but I think it's ahead of its time in a sense that during the decade (2000-2010) it was released there was no US/Canadian horro-comedy film (with female empowerment undertones) that was made that is about the complexities and power play of toxic, abusive, codependent female friendship between two closeted bisexual best friends who are secretly in love with each other, with a script written by a bi-curious woman (Diablo Cody) and one of the leads played by a bisexual woman (Megan Fox). Most queer love story at that time were in Rom-Com form (Imagine Me & You, 2005) and Drama form (Brokeback Mountain, 2005), and erotic form that sometimes border on softcore porn. 😅
I watched this movie back in 2014 and I really liked it and started searching for similar plot movies. There I found the movie "all cheerleaders die". Jennifer's body really opened a new genre to watch.
Poor Megan!! I love her and most of her movies!! She deserves better! Fun fact: when Transformers 2 came out with the game to accompany the movie, they had the actors and some of the developers play online together with fans. I ended up running into Megan Fox on there and we played together for an hour almost. She really cool and sometimes she says some wild stuff. But she's a sweet girl, she also told me her nickname! It's Bird!! So shout out to my homie Bird yo, I miss you girl!! 😁
False nickname, why are you making stuff up? Her real nicknames are Mega Fox, Foxy Megan & Meg. She is also currently in a committed relationship with Maschine Gun Kelly.
@@JurassicReptile real life story, I also met Drew Barrymore when I was younger! Also a s*** ton of rappers! I don't have to make things up. I don't need likes or clout, just thought it would be cool story to share.
Thank you so much for reviewing this I wanted a re-review for ages. I feel so bad for Megan Fox has been typecast in Hollywood. This is one of her best roles and no one really cares for it
