BEAU IS AFRAID Movie Review **SPOILER ALERT**

Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph spoil Beau Is Afraid - a 2023 American surrealist black comedy horror film written, directed, and co-produced by Ari Aster.
Premise: Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic, Kafkaesque odyssey back home.
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Cast:
Joaquin Phoenix as Beau Wassermann
Armen Nahapetian as teen Beau
Patti LuPone as Mona Wassermann
Zoe Lister-Jones as young Mona
Amy Ryan as Grace
Nathan Lane as Roger
Kylie Rogers as Toni
Denis Ménochet as Jeeves
Parker Posey as Elaine Bray
Julia Antonelli as teen Elaine
Stephen McKinley Henderson as the therapist
Richard Kind as Dr. Cohen
Hayley Squires as Penelope
Michael Gandolfini, Théodore Pellerin
Cinematography by Pawel Pogorzelski
Edited by Lucian Johnston
Music by Bobby Krlic
Keywords: ending explained, reaction video, trailer, A24, Hereditary, Midsommar, The Strange The Strange Thing About the Johnsons

[@maxbiagioni2894]

These critics are top tier and their chemistry is perfect.

[@KtWaffles]

I love them so much! They are brilliant👏👏

[@wanya_telborn]

💯

[@fatherhood7608]

I totally agree. I couldn't wait to hear their review for this film.

[@untappedpotential2761]

Well, they are married after all. So chemistry is just natural to them.

[@rogdawg123]

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🌈🌈

[@mattlawson714]

Honestly, the teenage girls were the scariest part of this movie for me. Talking about getting a teacher killed by getting him fired, always videotaping Beau, the violence, the manipulation…. I knew girls like that growing up. Terrifying.

[@sussydata]

Her character really reminded me of the daughter from The Whale, just made to be even more horrible.

[@mizzourita3896]

I think they forgot the other half of the title, "Beau is Afraid... And He Fucking Should Be Because Everyone in His Life is Batshit Crazy"

[@iiitechnoduckxx3526]

I CANNOT STOP THINKING ABOUT THIS FILM. So thought provoking, so provocative, so intense. I absolutely love epics like this that have artistic freedom.

[@fatherhood7608]

Interesting how his therapist wrote guilty on his pad in the opening therapy scene. There were a lot of water symbolisms.

[@MikaelaGreguar]

👏 Was looking for this! Very noticeable and tied together so beautifully. Aster never disappoints!

[@prettynpetty8342]

That's how you know this movie deserves a second rewatch. It wasn't an observation, it was a judgement. omg

[@mizzourita3896]

Omg the note that said "stop incriminating yourself" makes sense now

[@justlee4now449]

"My one little feeling got a little tingly." 🤣💀🤣 We need a book of Josephisms.

[@missydemeanors1760]

This sounds like the way anxiety , disassociation and guilt plays out in the mind of the afflicted. I will have to brace for this one - love your review. Love Ari Aster. Unflinching vision.

[@chiefusq]

I just left the theater 5 minutes ago. And this was BY FAR the most complex and surreal movie I’ve ever watched. It was beautiful in an artistic sense and the pacing was phenomenal. I am going to rewatch it sometime in the next few days. Calling it a “fever dream about guilt” is a perfect explanation. I HIGHLY recommend watching this, although it’s extremely long and confusing in the grand scheme.

[@KarlMarxhaswifi]

You ever watch any David Lynch? Because if you like the surreal and complex themes bubbling underneath the surface check out his work. One of my favorite artists of all time.

[@wildernesswolff9350]

The pacing was one of the worst I've ever seen. Movie needed some serious editing

[@hlinville6034]

The mothers narcissistic personality disorder created a nerotic world for Beau that in the end eats him whole.

[@justinchurch7675]

You’re right about the sex scene being kinda sweet with Beau and Elaine. With the Mariah Carey song in the background and how they reunited and everything I forgot it was a dark movie for a second.

[@knwr]

When it ended i definitely wasn't on the mom's side... Throughout the film she is pretty overtly manipulative, and the flashbacks show it was like this for Beau's entire life. Even when she's nice and comforting it's conditional and often shown to be a means to an end for her. That form of manipulation and gaslighting by the person who is supposed to love you the most can really mess a person up and stunt their development--which I think is exactly what the movie shows with Beau. I've watched a few of your film analyses now and I really enjoy all the references and discussions of inspiration for certain scenes. I had noticed a lot myself, but a lot of your catches made me realize there is likely way more to discover. I didn't really know how to feel about the film when it ended, but it's infected my mind since and I continue to like it more and more. Thanks for making me enjoy it even more.

[@smh9848]

I saw this movie over the weekend based on your review. I don’t go to the movies nor do I have time for inflated movies tickets and stale popcorn. Joaquin Phoenix was phenomenal! I laughed and cried at the same time. Thank you!

[@marie-ie5no]

I couldn't make sense of the story up until the 2-hour mark. When it all clicked I found myself crying, mainly because I could deeply relate to Beau and his relationship with his narcissistic mother. The whole theme of guilt, anxiety, and being put on trial...man!! As someone who lives under the roof of a narcissistic mother figure, it hit harder than I ever thought it would.

[@ThePragmaticMusic]

I love movies like this so much, specifically BECAUSE they are so rare. Under the silver lake, Mother, maybe Enemy. They aren’t nonsense, but they are difficult and intentional lol it makes for such an immensely enjoyable experience and the more you get out of it the more grateful you feel for it

[@sutenTaHotep]

I LOVE how I’ve watched 3 separate reviews on this same movie and not one is perfectly aligned with the other. Now I HAVE TO SEE IT🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@DanielCarin]

31 minute review?! yes ma'am.

[@ericka19710]

I laughed out loud when you said The Strange Things about the Benjamin’s lol

[@jbrossable]

I was ready to walk out of this movie after 90 minutes…. But stayed. Wow. So the mom created the dystopian city Beau lives in. And Nathan Lane’s picture along with Elaine in picture montage of the mom????? Did you catch that and other stuff???? Love you guys ❤

[@cellardoor4199]

His mother also had a part in the construction of the apartment building he lived in. And knew Nathan lane, explaining the amounts of pharmaceuticals he has. Plus the therapist. She was in control the whole time.

[@legscone]

im so glad you guys loved it as much as i have. ari has mastered creating family horror type films and challenging these close relationships. as crazy as this movie is, it is also incredibly relatable. excellent film in all aspects. was an unforgettable experience watching it for the first time.

[@tonicampos46]

I KNEW I MADE A GOOD CHOICE!!! I'M SO GLAD YOU GUYS GAVE IT GOOD REVIEWS! I JUST HAD A FEELING!. Now, I GOTTA see it!

[@raysa_n]

Omg I really want to see this review but had to stop myself because I want to be surpried. It sounds like you guys enjoy the movie by the beginning comments. This movie and Evil Dead Rise are my two most anticipated films. Can't wait to see the movies and come back to watch you guys commentary❤️

[@baseballfan21100]

It was so hard not to watch your review but I finally got to watch this movie. This is art and the attention to detail blew me away! I knew you guys would like it too! Also thank you for being able to appreciate movies with depth lol

[@alliereed4247]

I'm happy/ angry! I LOVED this review & will definitely see this film. But I realized tonight , I haven't seen any of ya'lls videos in a while. So, I checked and KZbin un subbed me so I didn't get the notifications 🤬🤬 I fixed it , but everybody keep your head on a swivel

[@IfYouInsist]

Ah man I’ve been waiting for this one since it was announced and i still haven’t seen it. But a 31 minute dish from the lads? Hard to resist.

[@TechnicJunglist]

I have my ticket for an early matinee showing on Friday. I've waited a very long time for this. So happy you enjoyed it.

[@RichardHannay]

Wow. A positive recommendation? I wanna see this now... everyone else seems to hate this movie. 😆

[@CeresShepherd]

I've been excited to see this so good news to hear you both liked/enjoyed it!

[@napndash]

Easily 10/10 for me, best full-length since Prospero's Books. The coded Hermetic visuals (monoliths, triangles, pentagles, rainbows - see Venezuelan flag shirt, low-hanging circles, fib spirals) also OZ spelled in multiple frames, brown recluse (violin on head - traditional Jewish instrument - invaders locking him out of his home/land) and 4 brass elephants under the TV (4 World Elephants in Hinduism) with 4 sons in Torah (wise, simple, wicked, one who cannot form questions - Beau represents each of these - as in Oz with Tinman, Scarecrow, Lion - no heart, brains or courage) - 40 years to find his "sons". As precluded by the Mona/Beau scene in trailer 2 with low-hanging fixed circle (deception) projecting inverted pentangles through fish (fertility) as fib spiral (true to nature) on to his "wall", women in Beau's life use emerald green (unconditional love/promised land), masks, actors (Mona employs Beau's Dad, Elaine - Beau's literal light, to deliver with a grin the death of a man in water then proclaim her "love" for him before vanishing - the fake family holding him hostage - handyman and probably everyone who invades Jewish homeland/apartment and the maid who literally raises him AND his therapist) and other outright lies (her lawyer claiming to Beau how Mona's dead - over a low-hanging brick spiral - the BBQ knobs resemble those which Wendy Torrance and the Wizard of Oz are framed with). Look for OZ spelled out in the framework of Mona's house as the camera pans left in the second-to-last scene - and in the Final Judgement monolith as a complete rainbow forms alongside Dr. Cohen. Mona's breaking her bar into water symbolizes river morphology/rainbow - and how that which is above is also below - sun/moon/father/mother/soul/matter - O'Loha = Aloha = Hello/Goodbye - you'll find the Emerald Tablet at its very core. Code also bleeds into dialogue - therapists gets Beau to admit he wants her both alive and dead - and to the synergistic effect (rainbow). Waiter in Twin Peaks telling Agent Cooper "I'm so sorry" re: death of a complete stranger, Laura Palmer. Love/promised land-- don't go away-- come back and stay forever and ever. Goodbye stranger. Through wisdom you rise from the world to heaven. This is gravity's rainbow

[@ASH911]

Best breakdown of the movie I’ve seen yet 💯

[@matina4432]

You were so lost in your own selfishness no one could find you. Honey that hit so hard!

[@brodyschum]

I think WE, as film viewers/critics were all being put on trial as well during the ending sequence. The coliseum looked much like a large movie theater due to the stadium seating and the attention to the EXIT signs. Though Richard Kind’s lawyer does speak facts, they are out of context. Yes, Beau was late. Yes, it seems Beau was a disappointing son (though he clearly is not living off his mother’s fortune in any way). However, from the peanut gallery, a man sticks up for Beau, even says he did a lot of things because “he was afraid,” and then the same guy adding context and disagreement falls to his death in a very Midsommar way. Like film critics, neither side is right or wrong, and I think Ari Aster isn’t asking for love for this film, but like you said of Everything, Everywhere All at Once, “you just gotta let it wash over you”rather than trying to pick it apart (even though there is MUCH to analyze). Maybe a stretch, but that last set piece definitely appeared to be a movie theater, and it almost felt like we, the audience, were staring at ourselves and making judgment calls about Beau or his journey that may or may not have been “correct.” That and the kind of “Truman Show” aspect of so much of his life definitely added to my feelings of the final sequence being a critique, a judgment of us as we watch this poor man’s most embarrassing, vulnerable moments and laugh at the absurdity of it, knowing by that point that he’s been a victim of a truly manipulative and abusive upbringing that’s driven him as far from his mother’s life and lifestyle as he can get. And that makes it quite sad, even though we’ve spent much of the film laughing at a mentally ill man suffering more with each passing scene, with some disturbing physical suffering as well. Kudos to Ari Aster and a phenomenal cast and crew!

[@chrissysviews]

I just watched this movie and it is probably one of the best movies I have ever seen in my life lol it is incredibly trippy!! 👽👽👽👽👽

[@nyademattos7808]

the sound direction on this movie was sooo amazing

[@letmeknowhowthatgoes]

Great breakdown. I want to not hate it but I was slumped forward in my seat wishing for it to finally end and it just wouldn't

[@NYMustard]

Wow… once again I revisited this review after watching the film, and you guys NAILED it! I was right there with Joseph in that I was just letting the story wash over me, and when the third act hits I was blown away! All of the performances in this movie were amazing, the cuts and transitions into and out of scenes were excellent in helping elicit the dreamlike sensation that allows the audience to go along with the nightmare of the finale… and my favorite moment was the end and the credits rolling over the people of the colosseum “leaving the theater”, the hushed and mumbled chatter you would hear as they exit brought back memories of the sounds you would hear after watching a great film or live performance in person. Loved this experience, and again you guys killed it with the review. Thanks again!

[@prettynpetty8342]

This film has taken up permanent residence in my soul and I'm not mad. Ari Aster doesn't miss. This is a masterpiece. BIA > Hereditary > Midsommar imo. He could retire right now and still be a legend.

[@FancyAlly]

I’ve enjoyed Ari Aster’s previous films including The Strange Thing About The Johnsons so I’ll definitely be checking out this new film!

[@_bulenty]

I'm glad there are some people that enjoyed this and apparently understood it. This movie was a complete mess of nonsense for me. Went right over my head. No way I'm watching this a second time.

[@serenity6831]

Thus movie was so ridiculous, Ari Aster never fails to leave me stunned. I have to see it again

[@richardkoeknyc]

"my little one feeling got a little tingling..." LOL

[@RB-.-]

I have no clue what to think after just watching. I love ari aster and was mostly on board with the first half and its atmosphere but the entire woods play/animated section was unwatchable for me. And then the ending just rubbed me the wrong way. It felt forced but also out of place and a different movie altogether. But at the same time, i do see what you mean about letting it wash over me, although there is a good 50 minutes+ of nonsense that I wouldn't want to sit through again.

[@JScottGaribay]

Thank you very much for this review - Spoiler Full Reviews are my jam - this was a robust discussion of the film with lots of detail - fantastic - thank you

[@RsAriarch]

You guys are great - nice to see reviewers that are honest and true to themselves - don’t always agree with your opinions on some films, but yeah just love the honesty you guys project 👍

[@EarthEagleGT]

so when Beau was put in the attic that was his Twin! And the Monster was his father i'm pretty sure

[@markb2714]

That's how I interpreted the scene as well.

[@LEOIAMLEOONYOUTUBE]

Not watching the video yet to avoid spoilers but this movie better be good if you out here making me watch a 30 minute video! I'm so excited for this movie and 'Polite Society'! I'm excited to come back and see this! 😰 Speaking of A24... I can't wait for 'Past Lives' next month!

[@thechildthatsgothisown1925]

Super late to this review but I appreciate it so much. It helps give context to certain parts that eluded me while watching yesterday. I especially appreciate Nick’s reference to “Possession” because it’s a comparison I also started to make but second-guessed myself . The comparison isn’t perfect but this movie felt like a continuation of “Possession” with Patti’s character being Adjani’s character and Joaquin being Adjani’s son in the movie. Of course because of the husband/d!ck monster in the attic that was born of the mom’s frustrations, but also the repetition of water and particularly bath tubs as a kind of safe space (the son in Possession “escapes” into the bathtub at the end.) One other thing- Joaquin’s character never really cut ties with his Mom as an adult because he’s living in one of her housing projects. He’s still in her womb in a sense.

[@grumpycheerleader]

This movie allows you to understand what emotional incest from a parent feels like.

[@skateandgeekout]

Thank you, this is exactly the descriptive review I was looking for, I can't wait to see this on Friday.

[@NimicSuspect]

I haven't watched the movie yet but spoilers don't bother me, I can easily watch a movie and enjoy it even if I know what's there. BUT now that you mention lots of anxiety, guilt when it comes to parents, and water symbols, I know I won't watch it, cause I know it will wreck me.

[@beaushortforboat]

Beau is short for boat. Mind = blown. Genius

[@legrandeblackwell2541]

The mw logo that we see several times in the movie on multiple products including the news station Beau watches, his microwave and the frozen dinner he makes are all owned by the mother. Also the town she lives in was named after her

[@amandaredd3057]

Joaquin Phoenix and Parker Posey are also always incredible. I just LOVE me some Patti Lupone tho ❤

[@captnghosteyes]

Initially I didn’t want to view this film, but after hearing your analysis on BEAU IS AFRAID sounds interesting! I l❤ y’all down bad!!!

[@LlamaLauren860]

I just searched fish jelly beau is afraid like "PLEASE TELL ME THEY WATCHED IT"

[@jwheeler1106]

After having seen the movie last week I’ve been awaiting this review with baited breath.

[@BTCMachineElf]

I thought the man in the attic was Beau's "brother"/other self, locked up there since the dream/memory. Just that other.. 'thing'.. was his dad.

[@redrumblond]

I haven't heard Gullah Gullah island talked about in forever 🤣 I always love your reviews ❤️

[@carmichaelk.5214]

That Gullah Gullah Island reference earned this channel a new subscriber.

[@raysa_n]

I just finished watching this movie earlier today. One word bonkers😂. I might have to see it again just to relive this craziness because is too much for one sitting. I might rewatch it a second time but I will be dragging my fiancee next time I go🤣 or watch it at home. I had to jump on this review since I was dying to know what you guys thought about this movie. Great review as always❤️

[@jamesirwingofobogmailjames2673]

Just saw this tonight, wowza it was cray cray, I was only 1 in the theater opening night so i dont think its gonna do well. It was nuts but i liked it 8 out of 10.

[@Ashelinx]

I can't wait to see this on Friday, thank you for the great review 💜

[@Turtlepaparazzi]

"Like if Bette Davis were on Gala Gala Island". I'm dead😂

[@Lagunaev]

You guys are my fav movie critics 👏👏 keep up the good work

[@veganpeace7890]

Thank you. I really enjoyed this review. You described it in a beautiful way and now I really want to see it!

[@josiahnobles]

y’all did a great job with this review, easily my favorite channel rn

[@ke6264]

I’m not going to lie the trailer for this scared me away and I wasn’t sure what to think but I trust y’all’s review so I’ll give it a chance.

[@willrueb9573]

I'm shocked both of you liked this. This film is right up my alley-I loved Hereditary because of how fucked up it made me feel about my own family, I deeply appreciated Midsommar because it gave me catharsis, it made me feel catharsis, but this film... oof. There is a moment in the film when Beau stands up and says "That is me", and although I do relate to the character and the story, I was not ready to accept any type of parallels between me and this story, and maybe that's the point; maybe this film is supposed to subconsciously demoralize and belittle the viewer who can see some of their own failures in Beau - like, being an absentee son in a religiously confused family, or being the man of the house once the father is gone, or not maturing to the standard they see around them, or being irrationally (or rationally) afraid of the world around them, missing, and needing comfort, etc. This movie is mommy issues the movie.... at least upon first viewing it feels that way. I don't know when I'll see this film again but I honestly hope it's not too soon.

[@willrueb9573]

I also noticed the entrance into the coliseum is very vaginal looking, but I didn't catch that the coliseum itself was him returning to the womb.

[@marissahoneyman]

4 minutes into your review and I had to leave a comment!! I saw it last night - my boyfriend wanted to walk out 30 minutes into it and I absolutely love it. Definitely still processing wtf I watched... The scene with with the mother at her house toward the end of the film almost sent me into a panic attack. Her dialogue brought me right back to what it was like to live with a narcissistic abuser. The guilting, the manipulation, the gaslighting, and the lengths they will go to pull you back into their grasp after you've already left. GOOD LORD that made my chest tighten. Also kind of reminded me of a spider tangling you into its web... The spider imagery was interesting to me. I took it as the anxiety or guilt in Beau's life being very much present, but hiding and nesting in plain sight - just like the spider did in the first pan around his apartment as it crawled its way under the couch as he entered the room. Caught the missing spider poster in the apartment hallway not too long after that and furiously scribbled that into my notes. The spider (to me) kind of kicked off Beau's journey in the movie too. When he was taking his bath and the spider crawled onto the face of the guy all spider-manned up on the ceiling making him fall onto Beau. It's from there that Beau is forced into directly into all of the crazy scenarios and directly confronting his anxiety of going home. Oh and the little spider legs coming out of the "dad" (lmao) reminded me of John Carpenter's The Thing! Idk if that made any sense but I love y'all and I appreciate the review

[@MichaelKingVids]

Love you guys reviews, just watched movie. I needed to hear others’ thoughts on this. Glad I watched yours

[@WqvyII]

I love your guys reviews but personally I really disliked this movie. I think Ari Aster is definitely talented but i found this film overly self-indulgent and pretentious. Respect your opinions though!

[@nancykerrigan]

I heard mixed reviews of this movie and thought I'd pass but your thoughts are tempting me to see it. 😂

[@MrLuffy9131]

This sounds like a movie where everything goes wrong and like Hereditary the person trying to console the other person ends up being one of the villains lol

[@shannonnichols3415]

There’s no way I can explain how much I categorically despise artistic films! Through every phase of my life, artistic filmmaking was just not my jam. I appreciate it for what it is and I will occasionally watch a new movie of that category, but if I had to choose, I do prefer very old artistic films. I didn’t say this just to bump your KZbin score (does anyone really know how that works?!) I want to complement you both on your witty banter regarding this particular movie! You made it actually sound somewhat endearing! As a mother of grown children, with children of their own, I also can relate to the discussion at the end: it seemed so easy to blame my parents, particularly my mother, for everything when I was in the hateful teen years! But wouldn’t you know it, not long into having my own husband & babies and my parents, but especially my mother has become a freaking genius! Where were these people all my life?!😊 Then I got the joke when my precious little angel became names a good Southern Christian MawMaw isn’t gonna say here, but the Lord knows what I mean! My dad said teenagers are God’s gift to parents because when they are that age it’s about time to graduate high school and go to college or to the military or at least work! We are HAPPY to boot them out because they are teenagers! But if they had stayed our precious little angels, there’s no way we could let them go! And that’s just not the natural progression of the life of a child into adulthood! They must get there and good parents can take pride in helping them get there! Making them be an adult, but its ok to be in the background NOT TO MEDDLE OR MANIPULATE! Just guide with love! Hard truths, but never ending, unconditional love! And that’s why the mom screwed up in your movie! Very entertaining review! Thx & many blessings 🙏🇺🇸♥️

[@andrewharris5851]

I am still waiting to see this, and it sounds absolutely hysterical

[@JOETERRANY]

Nice thorough review! I def need to give this a second watch

[@LynneJordan11]

Folks just need to go on the ride of a film. So many filmgoers do take the work too literally and refuse to lighten up. I enjoyed this ride! And enjoyed your discussion of this movie.

[@cooper1st]

This movie sounds like a beautiful, thoughtful ride. I can't wait to see it.

[@joedirt4097]

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[@oliverbleuyoutube]

saw this movie + 🍄 enhancement. had a bewildered grin on my face for 3 hours.

[@dezreenmacdowell9967]

To continue what I didn't finish ...I always enjoy your reviews, even if I don't agree. Your reviews are so insightful. Thank you again. Where is your beautiful CAT??

[@SilverScale.]

Interesting... so you liked it! It's been getting very mixed reviews, I wonder what my reaction will be!

[@dezreenmacdowell9967]

BRILLIANT review. Thank you. As always intricate nuances in your

[@dalty8741]

so happy my two fav people also liked this beautiful movie ❤️❤️❤️

[@andrewharris5851]

Oh man. I didn't think you guys would completely spoil it within the first 2 minutes. I still love y'all 😊

[@user-ix9wm4eg2g]

Thank you for giving this film a fair review ! Lot to take in. Beautiful film

[@sweetandsavoury]

I loveeeeee your reaction to this movie this was my reaction to watching this classic

[@Dinobottenbley]

It wasn’t beau’s dad in the attic. It was his twin. His dad was the monster…😅

[@dodecahedra]

Yeah, I read that also. But it's very unclear. What is the evidence for that in the film?

[@Dinobottenbley]

@@dodecahedra the mom literally saying it was his dad? Also, I think the script introduced the monster as his dad before beau went into the attic. And since the brother wasn’t in the script the implication was that the monster was his dad

[@midnick2159]

i interpreted the last scene in the boat as Beau's guilt overbearing him and him being crushed under that weight; it was so forceful and violent. the somber look on his face was telling that he couldn't win or overcome his obstacles. but i really don't know how i feel about Beau, dude was so complex and miserable but is that his own fault or his crippling condition? there's plenty left to be unpackaged about this film, yet i thought it was wonderful and thought provoking.

[@midnick2159]

@Sam Bourgeois it goes without saying that Mona was diabolical and severely affected him being a well-adjusted individual later in life. but there was a pivotal point when he was given a decision, a true fork in the road moment, and maybe an opportunity to be bolder. but he falters when that shouldn't have been an option. that just compounded the situation, added to his guilt, and preset him for all the nuttiness following that decision. he needed help and guidance and I'm guessing that's the role of a therapist but Mona's schemes prevented him from receiving that honestly.

[@xJayhawkFANx]

Im convinced when Beau is hit with the van, he "dies" and his brain is making up all the events that occur afterward and its almost like a self judgement as his brain is dying. Almost like a "life flash before your eyes" kind of experience.

[@matthews5486]

Thanks!

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

Thank you!

[@sharklion3]

Great analysis!

[@paul1224ford]

Brilliant as usual. I want to have a spiritual ménage à trios with you guys.

[@MMarbleroller]

My son and I saw this together. His conclusion was that Beau never drank the water at the beginning - the convenience store scene was post-reaction to the medicine and hallucinated. That frames the rest of the movie.

[@kevinalford2165]

That brown recluse scene was intense😅

[@dominiquepringle3694]

I personally feel like this movie is The Truman Show on crack lowkey, super wild movie!

[@paragoncumulus6636]

I was getting Baba Yaga vibes from the mother at the end, dressed in black, stomping around the house, with the spiral staircase that seemed like a treehouse effect. Then opening the attic hatch and having a (grown up) child trapped up there. The wicked witch mother.

[@MasonLeCompte]

He finds out she’s dead before the accident

[@AmarisFrede]

Sounds too disturbing and scary to me, but thanks for the review.

[@timgriffin3368]

Oscars, Boo, generally pick one or two off but spectacular movies to honor; hope it's this and Zone of Interest. I feel, another choice, Poor Things, will get in no matter what.

[@Tra_C]

I'll definitely check this out when I'm well rested and ready to see some crazy shit😅 Thx for the review guys, very thorough.