Director Matt Johnson Roasts Your Letterboxd Reviews of BlackBerry

With BlackBerry in theaters on May 12, we invited director Matt Johnson to read your Letterboxd reviews of his film.
BlackBerry on Letterboxd: boxd.it/CoVK
Edited by ‪@CultPopture‬.
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[@Samdevon789]

Feeling bored so starts to read the lowest review, and then instantly checks their favorites to judge their taste… He’s just like me😭😭😭

[@ColombianThunder]

Matt Johnson roasting Under The Silver Lake and Beau is Afraid was uncalled for and hilarious lmao

[@i_so_late]

honestly pretty wild to be roasting recent films that aren't blockbusters, like even if you don't like em you should be supporting the originality if you're an indie filmmaker

[@ColombianThunder]

@@i_so_late he's probably friends with them to a degree and is just busting chops. That or he doesn't care. Funny regardless

[@WhySoAwkward]

He did a Q&A after a screening of Blackberry in Chicago last week and started off by roasting Beau is Afraid unprompted for at least 2 minutes straight 😂

[@herpetolgyprodigy]

@@WhySoAwkward What did he say about it? Like what didn't he like about it?

[@vedicardi]

@@WhySoAwkward i need to hear about this lmao

[@charliedawson6318]

"More like blandberry" It was right there.

[@McGillForReal]

I was thinking "WackBerry"

[@sickrandy2946]

@@McGillForRealliterally anything is more clever than midberry lmao

[@mattceccotti]

I thought of “decaf berry” but it doesn’t roll off the tongue too well.

[@pex3]

@@sickrandy2946 I think it's supposed to be low-effort and on trend with calling everything "mid"

[@sickrandy2946]

@@pex3 yeah well that makes it even worse lmao

[@Omar_Little]

Him laughing at Savina's review and then seeing her top 4 and knowing exactly why she didn't like the film (there are no female characters aside from tiny parts with a few lines). Absolutely hilarious.

[@pex3]

my partner is an engineer (and a woman) and she didn't even notice the lack of women in the movie since she's so used to offices full of guys like that lol

[@PayneToTheMax]

Lol yup, welcome to Letterboxd, where half the zoomers on there review films solely based on identity politics. Not enough women or POC? Two stars for you!

[@GrantKanigan]

I love how hilariously pessimistic he is in the face of good reviews

[@Readraid_]

Reads bad review > goes to check top 4 to invalidate opinion > profit this guy is also hilarious as hell

[@ahnmensch3115]

bro was so unfiltered for this one lmao

[@Able406]

I disagree with almost everything he said, but this is the energy I’ve been missing. Let the teeth come out! Finally a filmmaker who’s not afraid to talk shit

[@tekkenchampion832]

He’s just a film snob with a controversial opinion or two under his belt like all of us. Love that he’s not afraid to shit talk, he’s got a good spirit. It’s not like a revolutionary or anything but it’s refreshing when a film maker is not all peaches and cream about film. Nirvanna The Band The Show is a great stab at geek culture and unabashed obsessions

[@BHffilms]

Yes, filmmakers are famous for NOT talking shit. HAHAHAHAHA!

[@OneWayGlassProductions]

The fact that it's kinda mindless sh*t is what bothers me. He guested on Sardonicast and said that Under The Silver Lake just had pacing/structural issues that could have been tightened in editing. Now he's devolved to just saying it's worthless outside of Garfield's performance with no real justification behind it.

[@scrappycoco7428]

​@@tekkenchampion832 interesting you think he's a film snob, the way he talks about movies feels the exact opposite to me lol, laid back and simple, you can see what kind of stuff he enjoys rather than values like youre looking through glass

[@denisj458]

As a Nirvanna The Band fan, seeing the number of interviews with Matt go up 100-fold makes me very happy

[@Fung43]

Holy fucking shit I didn’t realize this was him. The wii shop song guy. Whaaaaaaaaaat good for him

[@Bmwweese]

His top 4 is absolutely unforgivable

[@Vitriolicneu]

Such a deep cut

[@lukethemaker322]

A LEAN NIGHT.

[@shanetonkin2850]

2:37 “this..this is a failed diss” God I love Matt Johnson.

[@stephenallen4625]

He came in hot with this. Hats off to him.

[@AlexLeyba1]

Matt Johnson is legitimately one of my favorite filmmakers working today, I hope black Berry is super successful so he gets to make more movies! If anyone here hasn’t checked out his other work PLEASE do so, The Dirties, Operation Avalanche, Nirvana The Band The Show

[@aarond9563]

Can you explain why he’s one of your favorite directors working now?

[@ToastingInEpicBread]

And Matt and Bird Break Loose!

[@MamadNobari]

He only has made like three movies and apart from this one, they all have mediocre reviews, how is he your favorite working today.💀

[@AlexLeyba1]

@@MamadNobari lol you haven’t even seen them. There’s his tv show too which is amazing. His stuff really hit me on a level that made me understand how to make movies and he helped me find what my style is

[@MamadNobari]

@@AlexLeyba1 Fair enough

[@butt317]

I'm just waiting to see how matt's success as a director translates into him getting a show at the rivoli

[@sleeper9]

Clearly did this one too early bring this man back when it’s wide released I say! I want him to read more bad reviews

[@LetterboxdHQ]

we may do part two, watch this space

[@pex3]

@@LetterboxdHQ please do it. This is your most popular recent video, the follow-up would be gold!

[@Able406]

Love the Unforgivable reference at the end. A LEAN NIGHT

[@Rangoon_Dip]

WHAT YALL WATCHING HOES? The Legend of Bagger Vance! GET DAT BULL OFF DA TV….I BROUGHT A COUPLE OF DVDS OVER

[@scottlynch2498]

He also included those in his Sight & Sound top ten lol

[@gloverelaxis]

going back to Unforgivable like a decade later after having seen a couple of David Lean films I finally got how insanely funny that line was

[@tmtmtg]

"when the movie comes out the reviews are gonna plumettttt" I like how self aware he is. Can't wait to see this movie

[@ironisa]

It actually went up 😂

[@darklight8128]

Yeah it went from 3.7 to 3.9 lol

[@jjhassy]

I love how unphased this dude reads everything. He is hardened.

[@PayneToTheMax]

He has that I-don't-give-a-fuck energy I need more of in my life

[@corail53]

Go work on a film set for a couple of years - everyone is like that.

[@jammyIsLost]

the "dating site" bit made me genuinely laugh out loud

[@Jcgregg42]

“this guy is looking to pick up girls” was legit what went through my head as well

[@jackmcmuscles]

This guy rules lmao

[@massivesupersett]

Matt Johnson saying his top 4 movies would be the same 3 movies the unforgiveable video guy brought over in that video… what an incredible reference

[@MichaEl-hl7pp]

What do you mean

[@willhagan8002]

@@MichaEl-hl7pp google "a lean night"

[@AngelMartinez-rx8yt]

Holy shit the balls to go after Spielberg at the end like that

[@comboburrito]

6:58 "Right now it's at 3.7, but this is gonna plummet." Update March 2024: 3.8 Matt made another great.

[@max-fj7np]

This dude is funny af. Def gonna watch the movie. Coming in as a huge sunny fan

[@nognaught]

In lieu of the third season of NTBTS, i'm gonna need Matt to just do this every week

[@TheGrades90]

Dr. Zhivago, Brief Encounter and Bridge on the River Kwai? Sounds like a lean night to me. Genius reference.

[@jcmurie]

This is what I've wanted from all of these videos. Have some fun with it!

[@PlebeianGoth]

Matt Johnson accurately roasting the roasts against him is everything I had hoped it would be ❤

[@peacefuldawn6823]

I watched The Dirties in Glasgow back in March and Matt gave the most hilarious Q&A I ever had the pleasure to attend! Sadly I didn't get to catch Blackberry during that festival, but I look forward to watching it soon. Love this guy!

[@codypeterson9142]

"Doctor Zhivago, Brief Encounter, and The Bridge over the River Kwai. A LEAN NIGHT." - Unforgivable #2

[@codypeterson9142]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6uUn4R7hpuId7M

[@SunshineSML]

i love how he just starts reviewing the films that people have favourited

[@benbradbury1044]

Literally making his Letterboxd top 4 a reference to a decade old youtube video... Unforgivable!

[@stephengibbons2260]

Love these videos of director's reading their Letterboxd reviews. Keep them coming.

[@CalebRichardsChannel]

Roasting Magic Mike XXL and Before Sunrise and thinking they were a troll was unforgivable

[@suckmyballsihateyoutube]

love your reviews dude

[@bronxbombers222]

lol his top 3 films at the end. a direct reference to one of the greatest KZbin vids of all time

[@robertdegiorno8690]

8:04 cant tell if he’s being serious about this or if its a reference to the classic youtube video “Unforgivable #2” A LEAN NIGHT Edit: he very well may love those movies but in his sight and sounds list he says the same three with his comment being “a lean night”. I love you matt johnson

[@AJGoldie]

That's what I immediately thought. No way that wasn't an unforgivable ref

[@willhagan8002]

his sight and sound top 10 makes the same reference, and his only comments are "a LEAN night".

[@rochincinema]

"I don't think you lost it after Jurassic Park". Love this dude.

[@jordynstevens3945]

“Right now it’s at 3.7 but this is going to plummet.” For reference, a month after release to general audiences, the movie has an average rating of 3.9

[@tuttleton]

Matt Johnson just quoted an "Unforgivable" episode with his Letterboxd profile: "Doctor Zhivago, A Brief Encounter, and Bridge on the River Kwai. A LEAN NIGHT!"

[@KlassicLoL]

This is the funniest thing I’ve ever seen. I need every director to do this

[@abbreviateddisc]

8:04 is that a reference to Unforgivable lmao

[@ThePyrofreak789]

A Lean night

[@joeydavis793]

I’m so happy he’s getting some mainstream recognition especially here in the states. He and Jay created my favorite sitcom of all time and Matt has now made 3 of my favorite movies. Go SEE BLACKBERRY

[@BoTheFo]

Absolutely loved blackberry, it was fantastic !

[@kattankarl]

Only working director who roasts so freely, love it

[@ishaantiwari]

Love the energy and Matt's movies but Under the Silver Lake is underrated as hell. Yet to watch Beau though I'm cautiously optimistic about it

[@arabwaluigi5248]

Do not be. Terrible and overindulgent

[@BuTTerJaFFaS]

its amazing

[@123rockfan]

The first 30 minutes would’ve been a great short film. 70% of the movie feels completely superfluous.

[@user-zb3jc6zl6h]

I need him so bad it’s getting me

[@chaseharley1215]

I would watch an hour of this.

[@mattceccotti]

Love this guy’s vibe.

[@cookieface80]

This is the best one of these.

[@Freedyxx]

Never have i seen a guy so enthusiastic about L opinions, fair play.

[@keepafriend]

Great UNFORGIVABLE reference at the end there.

[@PAlbertoSanchez]

8:04 YOOOOO… he quoted the guy from Unforgivable at the end. A LEAN NIGHT! I am howling 😂😂

[@salmonsdontdie4952]

"Dr. Zhivago, Brief Encounter, and The Bridge on the River Kwai...a lean night!"

[@DanXmas]

acclaimed filmmaker Matt Johnson referencing Unforgivable as his top 3 😍

[@qtip4747]

Ok this was pretty great. Dude is hilarious. Kinda want to watch the movie now because of this. Also yes, give letterboxd a dating option.

[@legendaccount3247]

Movie is great!

[@PicklesRTasty]

I appreciate the top 4s that seem like random movies because you know those are ACTUALLY that person's favourote movies and they're not trying to show off.

[@saranshgothi3720]

Letterboxd KZbin is being handled amazingly. Bells on

[@mindpoacher4732]

Hi Matt I have zero issues with the movie...I loved it!!! I'll be watching it again!!

[@waywardrat76]

Matt Johnson (May 2023): BlackBerry is at a 3.7 as soon as it releases in full the numbers are gonna plumet. April 2024: Currently stands at 3.8 on Letterboxd.

[@101RealTalker]

Just came out the North Hollywood Laemmle theater in Los Angeles, this is the first review I clicked on, driving around with Ninja turtles movie in hand was hilarious, film was great. My number one of all time is Requiem for a Dream, followed by A Scanner Darkly, Martyrs and The Prestige... gonna go start a Letterboxd now.

[@DanaStop]

the three films Matt chose to list at the end were unforgivable

[@willhagan8002]

he wanted a LEAN night

[@jackdarby4907]

I’m so glad someone else caught that

[@SamHandwiches]

obligatory 'where is Nirvanna the band the show season 3' comment, also so happy for Matt and his ongoing success ❤

[@asong4thedead]

"This is a failed diss" lmao I love him so much

[@peacefuldawn6823]

I want Matt to roast my top 4 so badly now!

[@laraalvarezzz2]

Me too!! He would hate it hahahahahah

[@LetterboxdHQ]

drop your handle, we might ask him if he agrees to do it again

[@m.v.p9586]

@@LetterboxdHQ @svenunovo

[@doctrinmontreal]

@@LetterboxdHQCan I jump on this too? My handle is Doctrin

[@jonahclark859]

@@LetterboxdHQ @jkBlueRose

[@abhiezibran9654]

Super enjoyed!

[@bananaperson7372]

"more lile Hackberry" nah it was actually fantastic

[@liloa03]

I am so sick and tired of these kinds of movies but I love them when they’re great and the more I learn the more I hear that it’s great I’m definitely going to watch it now

[@MatthewTaylorBlais]

Cannot believe the Unforgivable reference, amazing

[@ParisDylan1]

My god i love this. If I had more reviews of my films, I'd do this. lol

[@IDontGetcha]

im here as a Robbie Voisinet fanatic. go Robbie!! best review on here!!!!

[@carlosg918]

Watched this movie last night, Matt was so funny in it. Great movie

[@b1thearchitect401]

Was the top 3 a reference to the early youtube masterpiece "Unforgivable"? Cause if so that's legendary

[@SDCGI]

love matt johnson

[@Humma_Kavula]

first time hearing of this guy but I already love him lol this made me look into his stuff. Dude has a great personality. Also he looks exactly like Chris D'elia, which may not be a good thing depending how you look at it... but there is that..

[@urmumsbaps]

He looks nothing like D'elia the fuck are you talking about

[@TheRocksbarney]

What a legend

[@martinlewis9844]

Matt if you see this it’s so difficult to find your films for rent in Australia, I had to buy The Dirties and Operation Avalanche, the second I saw at the movies and loved, and I just saw your new film at MIFF, and loved it!

[@anasatok5189]

The most important moment is the clear distinction he makes between magic mike and magic mike xxl

[@videoestres]

I need ntbts season 3 I need it

[@jordanmartin4567]

Hey Johnson, sweatpants are out.

[@folarinosibodu]

He looks like a fairy sprinkled pixie dust on a cartoon and it came to life.

[@cainadepaulo]

I love Matt Johnson

[@bluecollarmenproductions]

He’s so honest which is hilarious him begging for half stars 😂

[@bfielding91]

8:05 A LEAN NIGHT… unforgivable…

[@kbop]

Genius series

[@OhanaFilms]

10 stars for the Slint needle drop.

[@bluecitrushearts]

he needs to rerelease the dirties

[@prestonlindbeck1197]

Been doing some research on you since seeing Blackberry this past Sunday 5/May/2023. Absolutely loved it!!! So much better than all these shitty comic book movies. You obviously focus on subjects regarding Canada and I have a suggestion: do something on the Northwest Rebellion in Manitoba in 1885.

[@corail53]

Comic book movies are a low standard. He focuses on subjects relating to Canada in order to meet funding requirements set out by the federal government (if they want to use any of the grants and such. there is a very strict set of rules one has to follow.) I doubt he would have had been able to get this film funded if he decided to shoot it in the US.

[@KRG30001]

This was hilarious

[@TxxT33]

Matt putting letterboxd mfers on blast for their corny azz top 4 is brilliant.

[@breadman7733]

More roasts please

[@ianmaclellan7623]

I wish this movie had come out in my town.

[@BrendanHenry]

C'mon folks, Matt Johnson wants to get pithed on.

[@BoTheFo]

🤣🤣🤣these are the best

[@kaiheps]

we need a ver 2 now that the film has released

[@ianw8448]

Just naming David Lean films is hilarious

[@WrathofTron]

I feel like Matt would have appreciate that one if it were “more like wackberry”

[@wayoutwest7]

This guy rules.

[@folarinosibodu]

In the first sentence, he shows how Canadian he is 'eh'. Also asmr.

[@greatclams6425]

Doctor Zhivago, A Brief Encounter and Bridge on the River Kwai? A LEAN NIGHT.

[@ww25_td]

"these numbers are really padded, like right now its at a 3.7, but this is going to PLUMMET". Currently at a 3.8 👏