WHAT?! First Time Watching Identity (2003) | Movie Reaction

[@CasualNerdReactions]

What a fascinating fim! At what point did you piece it together?

[@odinsahn7648]

Never pieced it together until it was revealed as a great film should be able to do. I saw this in theatres when I was in high school and it was a mind blowing whodunnit thriller. All the characters were great especially the late Ray Liotta. The setting, atmosphere and music were on point. Although I had seen Copland prior to this, this film is what put James Mangold on the map for me and makes sense why Logan is such a great film.

[@MSmith-b33tingU]

I have to admit, I'm one of those people nobody wants to see a movie with. I tend to figure out things too quickly because I'm actively looking for answers rather than just sitting back and enjoying what I'm watching. I have learned to keep my mouth shut, though. 😅 While watching the intro, and they were talking about multiple personality disorder, I have to admit, I immediately wondered about the many "people" in the situation. That did not lessen my enjoyment of the movie. And it was great fun watching you unravel the mystery. You made me chuckle when you discounted Timmy as the killer, because when he got his mom killed at the start, I pegged him as the killer. (I mean, what the heck is a little boy doing in this thing anyway, right?) 😆Plus, most trauma that causes DID occurs in childhood. You're a hoot to watch with. I've got to go back through your library. Have you watch Memento, or Johnny Mnemonic? Just an aside, my hubby doesn't like this movie, but he doesn't know why. 🤔 He thinks it might be the whole "dark and stormy night" setting, but he's not sure. He was still willing to watch you watch it, so that's a definite compliment to your reaction.

[@Zorros2ndCousinTwiceRemoved]

I cleverly pieced it together... uhm... at the reveal. 😁 I sure was groaning at the accumulation of so many unusual characters in the same place at the same time, but at that point I was so used to lazy scriptwriting that that's what I chalked it up to, and of course I was pleasantly surprised. Little did I know how stupid movies were gonna get in the tens and twenties.

[@DrewG-wd8ql]

Glad you enjoyed it. I remember seeing this in the theater and the constant rain on the surround sound really kept the mood of the picture going. It immediately reminded me of a great film you might enjoy called "And Then There Were None". It was first done in 1945 then remade a couple times the last was in the 60's and called "Ten Little Indians". The movies were adapted from an Agatha Christie novel of the original name. I think you would enjoy any of those film versions.

[@CarlyneDTQTonPod]

please do a movie reaction to one of my favorite movies Rogers & Hammerstein’s: “The King And I” from 1956 although i grew up listening to the 1992 musical album version with Julie Andrews and Ben Kingsley who should have played the movie remake

[@gwivongalois6169]

"It's not Timmy, i can rule him out." Haha. That went well.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

The screenwriter beat me 😭

[@Muckylittleme]

@@CasualNerdReactions Which is precisely what makes it a great and engrossing movie.

[@_sayandas]

Yes but why would anyone even think of Timmy or mention him. That too from so early. That's sus maybe he knew the ending 😂

[@bl8388]

"Whore's don't get a second chance." -Timmy I regret throwing Timmy's Stamp Collection away when he was 5. he was never the same after that. - Timmy's dad.

[@VelkanAngels]

@@_sayandas - Person: "In this murder mayhem, I'm suspicious of everyone except the little kid" Sayandas: Hmmm, THAT seems unnatural and suspicious =_=

[@jimtatro6550]

I went into the theater knowing only that it was a horror movie starring John Cusack and Ray Liotta, R.I.P.. This movie is awesome.

[@vlover15OO]

The biggest clue that Timmy was the killer was when Edward was being told about Malcolm in the scene with the doctor, its mentioned that "when induced with extreme trauma, a CHILDS mind can fracture." Also fun fact that there are Eleven identities in the film however Dr. Malick only has 10 case files because Timmy never showed himself to the dr.

[@thequietguy1648]

@0:00 Rebecca de Mornay... "The Hand That Rocks The Cradle". Thankyouplease. ;) :) :p

[@E_l_l_i_e]

What a unique hybrid of neo-noir and psychological thriller; it's like watching two separate movies fuse together seamlessly towards the end. Everyone's acting was superb. Ray Liotta had me torn between liking and distrusting him. I really enjoyed his character's plot twist. The back and forth close-up shots between John Cusack and Pruitt Taylor Vince was beautifully done. Alfred Molina was very convincing as the overly optimistic doctor who wanted to save his patient. I watched this movie after seeing Pruitt in Jacob's Ladder (which also has a mind-blowing twist in the end). He's one of the most underrated actors out there who deserves more leading roles. Thank you for the very enjoyable reaction. I was so pumped when I saw this movie in the line up; ngl, I was waiting for it last Thursday. 😅

[@ellebaby825]

One of my favorites! I love psychological thrillers.

[@CathleenMJennings80]

i LOL-ed when you erased Timothy from your suspect list! The only clue was that he slowly walked into his mom's room then she was soon found dead. Other than that, mind blown.

[@bl8388]

Timmy was one of those kids who surprised everyone.

[@AceMoonshot]

He was also the one that instigated his mother into backing up in front of the car.

[@eduardo_corrochio]

The reveal didn't occur to me while watching ... the rug was pulled out from under me in the climax of the film. identity has the vibe of a thriller/slasher, and also a whodunit, and sometimes a psychological movie. We can try to figure it out but we don't really get it on our own (well, I'd be surprised if someone knew exactly what was going on and where things would go, just from watching the flick unfold before him/her). Very good reveal in the story. Plus, the whole "strangers converging at a remote motel during a wicked rain storm" was a super setting for this.

[@cojeffhurleur]

Inspired by Agatha Christie's 1939 whodunit And Then There Were None

[@cyber6sapien]

The brilliance of the film is that Timmy could never be the killer in real life. It would be physically impossible. But because it's all taking place in someone's mind, then anything is possible.

[@lees1328]

I absolutely love this movie. It keeps you guessing until the very end.

[@shainewhite2781]

Did you know? The guy who directed LOGAN and Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny also made this film, James Mangold. RIP, Ray Liotta. When i saw this on HBO, I did not see the twist ending! It made my jaw drop!

[@craigireland5629]

Fascinating movie. One of my favourites.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

That’s the main reason I did the movie haha

[@becksimilian2955]

This film was underrated, I've always really enjoyed it. If you'd like another Cusack movie, I recommend 1408. Great horror movie based on a Stephen King story

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I’m actually watching that one as a Patreon exclusive this month. It will eventually come to KZbin I’m sure if I love it. Just not for a while. :)

[@jenniferjones2863]

That movie was terrifying

[@donna25871]

@@CasualNerdReactionswhich version of the film - the one where John Cusack’s character lives or dies?

[@CasualNerdReactions]

​@@donna25871I watched the theatrical version (lives) but then I also included a reaction to the director's cut ending (😵)

[@House0fHoot]

Re: the poem…"Antigonish" is a poem by the American educator and poet, William Hughes Mearns, written in 1899. It is also known as "The Little Man Who Wasn't There" and was adapted as a hit song under the latter title

[@cashflowhustles]

😅🤣 The reveal was priceless! Anyway I NEVER figured it out until Amanda Peete got to the orange Grove.

[@mikesterling688]

Finally! I've been waiting for someone to react to this movie. Thank you. I love it! I never saw the twists coming either.

[@glennbotes8937]

One of the best thrillers of the 2000s. Reminds me now of a more serious 'knives out' type of movie.

[@LordVolkov]

Very interesting ensemble piece with a fun twist. RIP to Ray Liotta.

[@sheepcushionpringle.]

It actually makes sense that it's the child personality of malcolms that was the killer, considering that all of his trauma is from childhood, his child self would be the angry one.

[@ENygma-rj6fp]

Apologies if someone else has drawn the same conclusion that i did when first saw this fulm. I believe some of the articles during the opening credits laid out how malcolm rivers was a child when his psyche became fractured.

[@krissiep1317]

Just like the sixth sense, I did not know what was going on. I didn’t think this was a great movie until I realized the twist. I was just as aggravated ! John Cusack and Amanda Peet teamed up again in the movie 2012. They have such great chemistry.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I love the different perspectives, for some people the twist ruined the film, for others it made it. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

[@simonplayon]

This movie it's amazing!! One of my favorites!! The end it's just 🤯

[@rachelmckitterick]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for doing this film!! Ive been waiting over a year for someone to react to it. Thank you!! It was so much fun to watch.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

It was such a great experience. Now I’m waiting for someone else to do it. 😅

[@boiiinng]

The psychiatrists didn’t know Timmy existed because he was a mute.

[@tandokazimayatula]

But the other personalities mentioned him a couple of times though.

[@BigGator5]

"As I was going up the stairs, I met a man who wasn't there. He wasn't there again today. I wish, I wish he'd go away." Fun Fact: Several endings were filmed to keep the real conclusion a secret. Bollywood Remake Fact: Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat (2005) is a critically panned remake. Final Bow Fact: This was Frederick Coffin's final acting role before his death on July 31, 2003, at the age of 60. Under The Weather Fact: According to James Mangold, when shooting the film in the studio and using a heavy rain backdrop, a water system was used to simulate the cold rain. As a result of working on such a water-drenched set for long hours, it wasn't uncommon for the cast to become afflicted with the common cold.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I can imagine, there was so much rain!

[@thomasbradley4505]

I saw this when it first came out and loved it. So many twists

[@JBRamit]

I missed this upload and I’ve been dying for a reaction to this lately! One of my favorites.

[@HuntingViolets]

"Maybe none of these people are real"--before 20 minutes in.

[@snarkysquirrel]

i love this movie. its so interesting. and the cast is great. so glad you watched it.

[@emdeeeff]

I am confused at the implication that having a crush on Amanda Peet is in the *past tense*. That's crazy talk.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Well, this is the right movie for crazy talk. 🤪

[@dizzynikki5912]

Frailty Is another great drama must see

[@ScarlettM]

Underrated movie. Thanks for this reaction!

[@jenny_lee_87]

6:59 I love him in Starship Troopers 💜

[@dionysiacosmos]

This is on everyone's film you have to watch twice list. I didn't know for sure until Cusack showed up in the conference room. Another of this general category is Bad Times at Royal Hotel. Even twistier, no gimmiks. Everything makes sense in the end. Won't say more.😎

I LOVE THE ENTIRE CONCEPT OF THIS MOVIE!!! That the motel is just his mind, and each of the characters is a different part of his personality. Then the TWIST AT THE END WAS FUCKING CRAZY!?!?!? WHO THE HELL WOULD'VE FIGURED THE LITTLE KID WAS HIS MURDEROUS PERSONALITY?!?!?! I loved John Cusacks character though... That was the "good" in him, always trying to help someone, or figure a way to get them out... I LOVED TIMMY TOO!! He won the battle royale of personalities by STAYING IN THE BACKGROUND, so nobody noticed him... Just like you did!! He wasn't even on your list of suspects...

[@YvetteKeyser]

I was just hoping someone would react to this! I know it’s going to be good cause i thoroughly enjoy all of your reactions, just don’t comment because I sometimes feel self conscious.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I feel you. I watch a lot of other reactors, but I probably average 1 comment a year. Glad you enjoy the channel! This was a great film.

[@HuntingViolets]

I saw this in the theatre and found it kind of underwhelming once I realized where it was going, but I knew your reaction would be entertaining. :)

[@mortimerbrewster3671]

This movie reminded me of the Bad Times At The El Royale in so many ways (and so many ways it was different). I've owned this movie a long time (bought it cheap) but never watched it. I went ahead and watched it since you were reacting to it. I had no idea which one was the killer until Timmy went in to check on his mother and the next time someone checked on her she was dead. I liked the overall concept of the film but I'm conflicted on the ending. I like how Timmy showed himself but I don't like how Malcolm/Timmy wasn't executed and we now assume he kills both escorts and ends up free to kill more. I think I would have preferred that we see the van pull over and hear gun shots, assuming Timmy was just executed.

[@jenniferh2397]

Friggin' Timmy! He probably killed Lassie too. Fick. 😆😆😆😆

[@chinchillaka]

If anyone is looking for a gripping thriller I would recommend this. Some people dislike the twist ending but I think we need more well-written, character-driven films that keep you guessing. It reminds me of Agather Christie's 10 Little Indians. Hollywood take note. I recommend this film to everyone I know. Underrated and unheralded classic.

[@Muckylittleme]

This must be one of the most under-reacted to movies. Thanks.

[@mikenadanada7430]

One of the best movies No One has ever heard of.

[@the_nikster1]

I remember renting this movie from Blockbuster back in the day, not knowing exactly what I was in store for and being so completely enthralled by what I was watching that the twist came out of nowhere! I just knew I didn't trust Ray Liotta's character lol thank you for always putting out spectacular content and doing reactions to films that don't normally get reactions. you keep things fresh and I appreciate that ❤

[@adamworld8823]

Great choice! Underrated

[@ceejay6553]

Always liked this movie, it has so many twists and turns. The cast was also really on point.

[@mztweety1374]

I love this movie

[@StoryOfUsFinalDraft]

16:33 He was on X-Files 4x4 played that's right a demented killer too. Same actor. I guess he was cast here for acting alright on X-Files cause it resembles each other.

[@digidv85]

I've waited so long for a reaction to this movie. Feel it's very underrated for what it is. Very pleased to see your take and the quality in the commentary provided. Great job.

[@jeffs.s.]

Please wacth Sphere by Barry levinson. It's super underated but it ages very well, a mindbending masterpiece with brilliant cast

[@raymacdonaldcreations505]

Yup, one freaky movie...

[@holdencaulfield3915]

This was by far the best X-files episode i´ve ever saw, ... I missed Mulder and Scully!!

[@CarlyneDTQTonPod]

My husband and i love watching your movie reactions and critiques 😅 this movie was not on our radar but it was trippy as heck 👍🌟🌟🌟

[@CasualNerdReactions]

So glad you guys enjoy the channel!

[@danielskinner5346]

"Incredible Incredible human being" . Boy you will be surprised to learn he is a human being.

[@danielskinner5346]

"I'm gonna eliminate the kid as a suspect". Ha ha ha ha ha ha.😅

[@CopiousDoinksLLC]

The problem with your reaction at the end is that I can tell you were definitely impressed with what you just saw but you were obviously still processing it and unable to really give the film the props that it deserves as a result. I don't blame you, this is one of those movies that really demands a second watch in order to get the full impact. The first time you're just soaking everything in the texture of the film but the second viewing is where the full meaning and implications of things really sinks in.

[@cathyvickers9063]

Shutter Island is a murder mystery with a similar theme. For head scratchers/"brain wrinklers", try The Others, & the (1973) The Wicker Man. The Wicker Man is a British mystery thriller which introduces us to an existing pagan subculture in the British isles. For me, at least, it builds to a satisfying conclusion!

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I actually recently did the others and shutter island :)

[@joePARKS]

I loved all the twists and turns of this film... great writing and directing

[@jennv2948]

What?! I love this movie! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone react to it

[@WelshAmethystGirl087]

This is one of my fav horror thrillers ever Dr cox playing a totally different character in this making me realise just how talented of an actor he is, RIP RAY LIOTTA, he did a great job of being creepy I really thought it was him for most of the movie then I though right it's Amanda peet

[@frankmahovlich5099]

"...he probably killed Lassie too." Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha Well if that's not makin' a dark movie even darker. 😱🤪

[@harryparsons2750]

I love this movie! Very underrated

[@quotivation47]

LOL! 15:06. Yes, the world will never know.

[@jsapcakrrow]

This is one of my favorite movies. A great murder mystery with a twist.

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

What I use love about this movie - separate from the story and suspense - is that the place she mentions, Polk County, that she wants to move to have citrus grove is the county I was born, raised, and will sadly probably die in. The theaters here went wild when it was mentioned. And yes, that is exactly what we're known for is our citrus groves. Now, not as proud of it as I use to be... it's become a right-wing Hxll hole. Now we're known for arresting R. Kelly, and Legoland Florida.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I bet! I’m in Hillsborough 👋

[@jenny_lee_87]

11:27 she was on The Faculty, another awesome movie I recommend for your future polls

[@shut_up_james]

This is one of my absolute fave movies ever. Cant wait to watch this reaction!

[@desmondpowell3205]

It’s about Time someone react to this Film!!!!!!! Loved your reaction, it was Amazing as usual!

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vicvega24]

I prefer movies where the villains win and staying alive and plot twist endings. Happy endings are too predictable.

[@sidlazzar1002]

This movie terrified me as a kid because I didn’t understand it. One of my favorite movies, the characters and the rain. Soooooo good 🥹

[@jenniferjones2863]

There’s an Intercourse, PA and a Hymen, SC. 😂

[@Roslins-Airlock]

I've always liked this movie. The ending was a complete surprise to me. If you're looking for another interesting thriller, I also like the movie Frequency.

[@jwardbartolome]

I just watched your movie reaction of Miracle in Cell No. 7, and I'm am commenting here to suggest to you another South Korean masterpeace titled 'A MOMENT TO REMEMBER'. I'll never forget the emotions I felt while watching that movie, that hit me more than Cell No. 7. Please consider making a video reaction for that as well. Thank you!

[@Wesleech]

This is the best movie twist EVER! fuck the sixth sense.

[@danielskinner5346]

You should see Basic. Starring John Travolta and Samuel L Jackson.

[@saltLTaylor]

Amazing reaction to one of my favorite movies.

[@jenny_lee_87]

15:52 😂😂🤷🏾‍♀️

[@danielskinner5346]

"Let the boy be with his mom"😅

[@maximillianosaben]

I really enjoy this film, even if the 3rd Act isn't the strongest.

[@MercurtioCor]

Heard of Playing God, The Nines or Layer Cake. Like this one rare ro get reaction viseos. Nice Reaction

[@jenny_lee_87]

I recommend Clue movie

[@nervanderi]

Next movie... I Hope it is Law Abiding Citizen or The Prestige.

[@kamkelevra]

I'm back to say I really enjoyed this movie i love movies with twists and turns, i didn't figure out who it was till the end, all i know is apparently whores dont get a second chance 😂

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I’m not sure I’d take life lessons from this one 😉

[@HuntingViolets]

He didn't make up that poem.

[@egonrhoodie2745]

Come experience super horror! South Africa!!!! ❤😂🎉🎉

[@christopherking4932]

Underrated amazing movie and your reaction was incredible. Can you please watch a movie called END OF DAYS.

[@themoviedealers]

Ugh. One of my most hated movies. Stabs the audience in the back. The twist makes zero sense and I reject it wholesale.

[@cathyvickers9063]

Does an actress stop being an actress? How about the actress whose biggest roles were probably in Robin Hood: Men in Tights & a sitcom on TV, then got married, disappeared; & is probably known as her kids' mother, these days... Is she "still" an actress?

[@danholmesfilm]

Mangold is one of my favorite directors, too bad he got involved in the Disney cult and was enslaved to make a garbage Indy film... hopefully he recovers with his next effort

[@realSimoneCherie]

You watch the most underrappreciated quality cinema! 🤌🏽