The Neon Demon - Movie Review 

The ending was really... eye opening

"Weird as shit movie, but I kinda dug it" That should be your Rotten Tomatoes excerpt :D But I think this is gonna be one of those movies that'll need an EXPLAINED video on. They're my favourite videos of yours Chris, would love to see some more of 'em.

Style over substance, huh? Sounds almost like the modeling industry...

She does ... STUFF

Its like Alice in wonderland but it is a satire/critique about the fashion industry/celebrity etc. Very, very artsy, and Refn can make visuals like no other.

It's Elle Fanning, not Ella Fanning.

Style over substance is good but not when the narrative gets lost. For example, Snyder. He always has style over substance and his narrative gets lost or muddled

I'm surprised this movie is getting a wide release. This feels like an indie film that's for a niche audience.

This movie is amazing. The tone, the music, the colors, the acting, but overall, the symbolism and the fact that it doesn't spell everything out for you.

The movie is absolutely stunning, and when you really dig deep into the symbols, the plot becomes a lot more apparent and the intentions of each character.

Nicolas Winding Refn = Lars von Trier + LSD

wonder what chris thinks is a fucked up fetish. gotta see this movie

thanks for not spoiling

Would you say that this film is a true "eye candy"? (if you know what I mean)

Jena Malone is always amazing. So underrated actress.

Style over substance can be fine indeed. Movies can exist as solely more abstract art.

Happy to hear that this film is good. Refn is one of my favorite filmmakers going today, and I always look forward to his films. I'd like to see how he handles a big budget film in the future. He nearly did this past Bond. Maybe he can do the next one(though I want Campbell again).

I really do not mind vision story telling, but "style over substance" isn't the same thing. I actually am a total sucker for a highly stylized film, but only if it's got a foundation to hold it up right. It's like this...if you make some fancy looking ice cream dish you'll enjoy the ice cream, but the looking "fancy" part also gets you excited to eat it, a great combo. Where if you make some fancy looking asparagus, it might look intriguing but its still gonna taste worst than dirt. The stylization doesn't do much unless it already has a solid core to enhance.

Can confirm. She does some...stuff. Haha. This movie is glorious. But i'm never watching it again.

I like your review enough to forgive calling Elle “Ella” :P

I love how this guy doesn't treat us like idiots. His reviews are smart, insightful, and also fun and entertaining.

Chris, can I request u review all Harry Potter movies for fantastic beasts and where to find?

Show me your Sailor Moon figures. my eyes are bleeding watching them.

Iv'e never been so baffled, frustrated, confused and impressed all at the same time after seeing a movie, but Neon Demon made me feel all of that at once.

If anybody here is interested in seeing a full film Analysis of The Neon Demon, please check the video out on our channel and tell me what you think!!

If you are not at the very least intrigued about The Neon Demon after that review, then you need to check your pulse. When a reviewer this eloquent and experienced is lost for words to describe the crazy stuff he just saw, then you know limits were pushed.

is it safe to say that Refn might be this generation's Lynch?

" I'm here for you " - Chris stuckmann. This is one the core reasons why we love you man.

Can you pleaaaaseee make an analysis video on this movie?

"L" Fanning *How to pronounce

I hate when Hollywood tries to look self aware but it's so obvious they're not. The whole time watching this I thought "yeah these actresses are probably that soulless and vain in real life. The agents and producers are probably that Pervy and sadistic. Yep Hollywood does believe that sexual gratification and money are all that matters." I know I would groan hearing the commentary on this film where everyone is trying to say something poignant and failing. The truth is nobody had to act for this film. What's the difference between an actor and a pornstar? A pornstar is decent and humble

I just could hear Elle phanting.

Hey Chris, are you still planning on releasing an "Explained/Analysis" video on "The Neon Demon?" I just saw this movie and I'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas on the film.

This is one of those movies that's underappreciated and misunderstood when it first comes out, but will pop back up in 10 years, to be considered a cult classic. Like Jennifer's Body.

This movie was amazing. I saw a review about witches and occult practices. I think that totally makes sense here and this movie does have staying power. Amazing.

Love the chest pound :D

If you're reading this. Have a fantastic day

I didn't really find this movie disturbing. Maybe I'm just a sick fuck.

I'm glad you mentioned Valhalla Rising. That is one of my top movies because it is so incredibly unorthodox and the performance by Mads is amazing

Anyone notice the Only God Forgives and Bronson blu-rays behind him?

Okay, before I hit play, I'm going to make a few assumptions: 1. opening skit where Chris does something related to the film 2. Praising Refn for doing average directing 2. Praising a clusterfuck script for being avant garde 3. Giving it an A- Let me be cynical, come on! I love Stuckmann, but The Refn ;D Okay, I wasn't that far off ;D

Chris if you love weird movies go watch Swiss army man cooming out this week plss.

"Oh, for heaven's sake!" -- Guy Next To Chris. (Totally needs to go on the DVD cover.)

SPOILERS The Jena Malone necrophilia scene was so fucked. Refn may just be the most fucked director in Hollywood (but his movies are great)

I was really pumped for this movie. Like REALLY pumped. When the lights went out in the theatre and the film began, it just made me feel a weird euphoria that's rare with movies. And then it went down, and... I don't have any idea what I had witnessed. I've been thinking about it for a day now, and I don't know if there's any deeper meaning, but I don't care. The movie left an impact. Last time this happened in a similar way was with trance, and I saw that too young. This movie is special. I don't know if it's good, but it's special and I respect that a lot. I'm really looking forward to watching fearX and only god forgives, and I really hope that Refn gets to do more special stuff in the future.

Chris can you please do a babadook analysed video?

Chris is now my all-time favorite movie reviewer. really appreciate how he gives honest truth about all the movies. really appreciate it man! PS , I have that same shirt. LOL

Chris it can't be better than Spider-Man 3 surely

Analyzed video Chris

I respect Jena Malone for her bravery/fearlessness as a actor.

Gaspar Noe, Darren Aronofsky, and my favorite, NWR take me places and deliver messages very meaningful and personal. Im glad hes taken the more Valhalla Rising and Only God Forgives route. He is an artist and seeing his work (no matter how uncomfortably gruesome or morbid) makes me traumatized and i guess thats my film fetish.

This was one of the stupidest movies I've ever watched. It wasn't horrible or anything, just profoundly stupid. In my opinion of course.

I don't mind different, strange, artsy, stylized films but is it any good? I need a decent story to go with all of that visual stuff.

I just saw the film, I hope you make a discussion video because there's a lot to unpack and discuss.

Cant wait for your analyzing video! Took a friend who HATED it, LOL. Well, they didn't hate it, but as you say, they would have appreciated the straightforward storytelling over the visual/ metaphorical storytelling... which I loved. This movie stays with you LONG after you've watched it.

Chris looks scared. He has seen hundreds of horror/psychological movies. Well, we're all gonna die after this.

I would like to see it. Any resemblance to Black Swan?

So, pretty much: _Shock Factor: The Movie_

Watched this for first time last night and had to come back to this to help me process. Definitely had an effect on me, not sure if i liked it but I am glad movies like this can still be made to make you think and reflect back on yourself.

I love that I can always trust Chris not to ruin the movie for me and be able to give me a reliable review. Probably going to check this one out!

I feel exactly the same way. It's a cult-classic-to-be film. But, as I watched it, I couldn't help but think of Suspiria. It's so alluring, like its subject and main character, that I want to see it again and again and again. That's saying something.

Elle, not Ella. Bizarre that you keep mispronouncing it as you spelt it correctly in your video description.

We're still waiting for the analysis review

Hey Chris, I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your reviews and think they're very well worded and clear, you make your points very well. I've only seen one other (can't even remember which film it was for) but when I saw your face pop up again when I was searching for a review for this film I gave you another go and I can say you have definitely earned a subscribe from me, keep up the good work!

Your review made me take a chance and watch it in theaters and I loved it. The gorgeous cinamatography just calls for to be watched on the big screen. Would love to see a The Neon Demon Explained video of yours!

I like how Chris has the movie reference titles in the background of the blue ray collection

SPOILERS: Chris, I think Keanu's character was kind of a red herring. Like with most of the male characters Elle's guard was up wondering what they really wanted from her when actually it was the females she needed to look out for. The dream sequence with Keanu was just another representation of her suspicions about him. I actually liked the switch up of females being the antagonists as opposed to the stereotypical male dominant jerk where every woman is trying to get his attention just to be deceived and thrown away (i.e. Showgirls). The guys here were up front and straightforward about who they were and what they wanted. None of them were any real danger to her and they even gave her opportunities and in some cases tried to protect her. Lust, envy, malice, and deceit came from the girls. And of course gluttony.... Basically, all of the 7 deadly sins except for maybe sloth. Anway, it was a visually STUNNING movie!! I give it a B+ too! And an A++ for cinematography.

Some of the scenes lasted for way too long, but overall I appreciated the weirdness of the movie. And when everything goes batshit crazy in the final act, it was like the blackest of comedies and I was shocked but very entertained. I definitely think it's one of those movies that will be appreciated more over time.

This makes me really want to watch the movie. I love movies like Mulholland Drive, Lost Highway, Only God Forgives, Oldboy, etc and this sounds like something I would absolutely love.

You have me sold Chris. Hopefully it makes it to Jamaica. I love Dakota Fanning and have been keeping an eye out for her sister. This might the first movie Elle had done that I'll see in theaters. Really enjoyed your commentary Chris.

NO FUCKING KARAOKE SCENES! A+ (⊙ヮ⊙)

this movie will be classic in future..

The makeup artist wasn't jealous though, she was desirous.

Just went on a review spree of yours to catch up on what I've missed. Love your stuff. I love that we don't agree on every genre of movie, but these indie/weird as hell kinda films are where we have a similar opinion. Definitely gonna keep watching! Keep it up, dude!!

Tbh, this movie absolutely disgusted me. I was expecting something cool, but then it went into a extremely disturbing and disgusting way.

Chris what is your top 3 favourite movies from the 80's?

Style is substance. The Neon Demon is absolutely amazing!

My theory: Jesse is an angel, the models are demons and the moon is god.

The soundtrack and visuals make this film a modern masterpiece.

Chris, you have opened me up to a whole new world of cinema I never thought existed. It has given me passion and love for a new art form like I'm sure you have done for many others. Thank you and keep spreading the joy and love for art!

This came out only recently in the UK. I thoroughly enjoyed it too! Very messed up, but the visuals, the music and the acting... all superb.

Ella Fanning? Elle. Elle Fanning

Coming up on a year, Chris. Analysis would be an awesome anniversary video for this review. Please?

Oh shit!! You did a review of Enemy? I have to go look for that. I really appreciate how you said so much about this movie, without saying anything specifically, thank you.

I wouldn't say that its style over substance because the style is part of the substance. Beyond that, I thought it had great themes and characters. Felt like enough substance to me.

All of Refn's films have shocked, surprised, and awed me beyond belief. They are among my favorite movies.

Dont see this movie. It's porn.

Your video from Enemy Analized is one of the best videos I´ve seen on RU-vid. I´m a huge movie fan and I have to say, a fan of movie analysis and that video was just excellent.

Chris, thank you. It feels like there have been so many movies, like this one, where you're the only major reviewer to cover them. This is why you're the best.

I don't know why but when I watch Chris' videos I get only Spanish ads...

I'll check it out. Films directed by very "I AM SO MEEE" directors can go either way. Stopped watching Tree of Life halfway through for this reason. I could FEEL the director whispering into my ear, "Look at this. Aren't I so great? AREN'T I A GENIUS? LOVE ME! LOVE THIS SHIT! I want you to think that I am a fucking GENIUS! FUCKING THINK IT! ME! MEEEEEE!" ....it totally rips you out of the experience because there's so much ego and self-absorption just oozing out of it. The truly great directors are transparent. They're invisible.

just watched this movie, really good, slow paced and certainly weird

I am currently typing this comment in the theater for this movie, and there is no one else here. This has never happened to me before.

He is right. The music is hypnotic and the cinematography is stunning x

Drive OST was pure epicness. Somebody give me a link to this movie's OST..

Really excited to see this film. Has a very Suspiria look to it.

Thanks for not spoiling the ending. This film was just mentioned in someone else's video as one that Chrissy Teigen was raving about. She's nutty, so I had to look it up, which led me here. It's on Amazon Prime, so I'll watch it.

Excellent review, Chris. Thank you. Would you consider making more reviews on films like this... more independent films, art house, or even foreign films?

So non Americans will enjoy it more?

he calls depravity and pornography "artistic". that tells us way too much about him.