Filmmaker reacts to Aftersun (2022) for the FIRST TIME!

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@JamesVSCinema 5 ай бұрын

Genuinely had a great time with this film. What was your favorite part? Want to vote on what I should watch next? Click here! www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema Have a great day!

@SavageGordon 5 ай бұрын

One of my favourite recent films. Amazing from a debut director

@scaredy-cat2215 5 ай бұрын

Please react to the 2019 A24 film “waves” that no one reacts to 🥲 Would love to see the emotional response! Seen it 22 times in the last 3 years since my first time 😭

@charliedue4222 5 ай бұрын

Should watch the series Normal People!!! More Paul Mescal!

@DavidAntrobus 5 ай бұрын

I hadn't thought of _The Florida Project_ as a comparison, but you're spot on. This is one melancholy movie and also beautiful. You might like _All Of Us Strangers_ , also with Paul Mescal.

@sherylsmallwood-valdivia5375 5 ай бұрын

The last shot of him just dropping the camera and leaving is haunting as if he feels he can finally drop the act. He has already made his choice to leave.

@lordhoot1 5 ай бұрын

Stayed with me for days afterwards

@TommyC-ki9ho Ай бұрын

yep, made the choice long ago. One final holiday to spend time with your daughter, spending your last money on an expensive rug

@JasonShultz 6 күн бұрын

That whole scene at dinner when he splurged on the photo and food. And how happy he was at "the last dance" was the sign that he had made his decision. One of the warning sides of someone about to commit suicide is when the person flips from depressed to super happy and appearing carefree. It's because they've finally made that choice to end their life and feel relief.

@TheLeftistOwl 5 ай бұрын

The Under Pressure scene is one of the most profound moments I've experienced in a film. That moment made everything click into place and hit me with all the emotions it was building up to all at once. Sophie is desperately trying to hold on to her childhood view of her father because it's the last thing she has of him. The shot in the rave where Sophie turns into her younger self is so haunting. This is probably my favorite movie right now

@jillmayer9501 5 ай бұрын

I can't listen to that song anymore. I just start sobbing. Really powerful filmmaking

@shavedraven 5 ай бұрын

The fact that this is a debut film from Charlotte Wells is unbelievable. Obviously its semi autobiographical and deeply personal but the framing, creativity and command of craft and measured restraint in how she paints this tapestry and unpacks all this trauma through the fragmented lens of perception and memory is incredibly special and a big part of why I think it resonates with so many people.

@MrJEM13 4 ай бұрын

His second time "im sorry okay" in the claypit really hit me. Really felt as if he was apologizing for the night before and whats to come. Absolute gut punch for me during that

@passwordprotectedd 5 ай бұрын

the many clues aftersun leaves hinting at Calum's depression is haunting. Like at 11:58 when Sophie is describing symptoms of depression and Calum spits at his face in the mirror, blaming himself for her feeling this way, shaming himself. Also when he cuts his cast off early, cutting himself in the process which is probably an allusion to self harm. The details are crazy

@user-sd5my5bx8r 5 ай бұрын

add to that the scene where he climbs on top of the balcony railings then spreads his arms plus the one where he runs straight to the strong waves at night🥲

@nyashagumbo1181 5 ай бұрын

Paul Mescal was in the year ahead of me in school. He was a sports star in school and then took part in the school musical Phantom of the opera. He was so good in it that he took up acting after wards and the rest is history

@rljada 5 ай бұрын

I love first-time director movies. They’re so free, and not “burdened” by the rules of filmmaking.

@TChapiron 5 ай бұрын

I love how subtly and accurately this movies portrays someone suffering from depression (presumably). The fact that most people I have watched react to this movie only start realizing that he is dealing with mental illness quite far into the film shows how sneaky and dangerous this disease is, and how hard it is to detect it even in your close relationships. But if you also had the unfortunate experience of living with someone suffering from mental illness, there are so many signs throughout the movie triggering an alert response. This movie broke me and made me bawl like crazy once it ended, bringing the trauma of this past relationship out. Oof. Such an amazing directorial debut.

@charlied8355 4 ай бұрын

I'm always a bit confused by the people who didn't see it was depression or mental illness pretty much from the start. Obviously at the very start it's not made super clear, but as the film goes on there are SO many clear examples and shots, there's one of him bawling his eyes out alone in the room and some people at the end are still like.. 'i dont know if he was depressed' etc i dont get it. My favourite film of all time, but i thought it was pretty evident

@milescory8928 5 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much for reacting to this film, this is probably my all time favorite movie. No other movie left me in tears for more than 30 minutes after the credits rolled.

@kelly9876 5 ай бұрын

I feel like the movie really hit me after it ended - about 30 minutes later and then the next day, hit hard

@beedubree2550 5 ай бұрын

i saw it screened at a festival last year and when the credits started rolling i just started crying uncontrollably, and the only thing i could hear was other people doing the same. i'm not even exactly sure why it hit me like it did, but it hit something alright

@JohnWilliams-et3hh 5 ай бұрын

As a parent who's experienced mental health issues, this film absolutely floored me. So much recognition in those silent moments. One of the best films of the last decade for me.

@EversonBernardes 5 ай бұрын

One interesting aspect of the film is that it's implied that it's all told in retrospect: adult Sophie, now with her partner and a kid, watching those tapes and trying to stitch together memories. It's a movie about how remembering is resignifying, in my opinion. Our current selves color the events of the past. Looking back as an adult to your parents and seeing them in a different light, like flawed, human people. Finding out there was a lot about them you never knew, you missed, pain and suffering and struggle that, naïvely, you never noticed. Adult Sophie is trying to hold on to those memories and understand why what happened to Calum happened. Those answers are never coming. Few notes about the film: - It's semi-autobiographical, writer and director Charlotte Wells used to go on vacations like that with her father. - It was Frankie Corio's - Sophie's actress - first role ever. - As part of the pre-production, they had Frankie, her parents and Paul Mescal spend two weeks together in Turkiye before shooting began, and with Frankie's parent authorization, Paul and Frankie hang out together like father and daughter - that's why their chemistry is so great, they developed genuine friendship.

@ShelbyBaby27 5 ай бұрын

I just watched this movie out of blue 3 days ago. What makes it universally relatable are those moments when you catch glimpses of your parents limitations because they're people.

@AdanRivasV 5 ай бұрын

I would say that what Callum goes through is depression. As a person who lives with it, i think this has been far the most accurate and scariest depiction I've ever seen of depression. Not easy thing to deal with. It's horrible and hopefully this movie makes people understand the illness with more clarity, even if it doesn't fully talks about it in a direct way.

@jessesfilms1269 5 ай бұрын

when under pressure comes on you know your gonna tear up abit

@JackHancock03 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely brutal cinema experience, literally sat numb during the credits - very impactful film

@thegael791 4 ай бұрын

Modern masterpiece. I cried for about 30 minutes after the ending. The father walking into her memories and dreams in the final moments as her newborn baby cries in the most adorable, vulnerable tone is an emotionally flooring juxtaposition. Also, Scottish accents are just so warming and musical. What a wonderful dialect and a very special movie

@Cloclo1125 5 ай бұрын

watched this movie at a low point and couldn't stop thinking about it for months. it saved me in a way.

@nicholasloduca6668 5 ай бұрын

When I first watched this, I was so...just floored. I didn't know whether to laugh with joy or cry during the Under Pressure scene. Paul Mescal is able to do so much with just his facial expressions

@ayoru3323 5 ай бұрын

a movie that i can (and have) rewatch multiple times and cry every single time!! love this movie, glad to see you reacting to this

@thomasortom2352 5 ай бұрын

Bro I love this film, can’t believe you’re watching it, look forward to you’re thoughts on it.

@JamesVSCinema 5 ай бұрын

hahaha happy to check out the films that go under the radar! happy to see you dig it bro

@wavy6617 5 ай бұрын

The soundtrack for me is a real standout. It FEELS like depression to me - sad, but also kind of empty, repetitive. Love this film.

@peakips 5 ай бұрын

Yooooo no way this is my favourite movie of all time, think I suggested it on a video of yours not so long ago so super happy to see this ❤️

@TheSuperaj23 5 ай бұрын

The first thing I thought of after watching this film is my grandfather as well! We don't have many videos of us together but I did save almost all of his voicemails on my phone. It is devastating but also rewarding at the same time to be able to hear his voice still. Just like the movie, I value those small little moments we had with each other and try to retain those memories. Thank you for watching this film and I appreciate the vulnerability 🙏

@liamblackmore3829 5 ай бұрын

Got to see this in the cinema and had the screening to myself, one of the best cinema experiences, part of me died that day

@JamesVSCinema 5 ай бұрын

I’m really happy you had that experience. Hold onto that for as long as you can!

@liamblackmore3829 5 ай бұрын

@@JamesVSCinema cheers man! I will! I’m an aspiring filmmaker myself so I cherished having such a private experience with the movie!

@alu161 5 ай бұрын

This film absolutely broke me when it came out!

@JamesVSCinema 5 ай бұрын

I don’t blame ya! Loved it for that.

@alu161 5 ай бұрын

@@JamesVSCinema definitely! Keep up the great content, much love🤙

@PinkyStyleHS 5 ай бұрын

You'll have to check out All of Us Strangers, Paul Mescal is killing it.

@flor8567 5 ай бұрын

I watched this movie on my dad's anniversary without knowing much about it, and it put me through the wringer. Aftersun does a good job of showing what it is to see our parents as human beings who are flawed and vulnerable, and how that is highlighted through the lens of grief.

@HitorMissHallmark 5 ай бұрын

That ending gets me EVERY TIME. My God, this movie...It was my favourite of the year. Just heartbreaking and beautiful.

@LadyFinger_ 5 ай бұрын

absolutely love this film. it's become one of my favorites if not my favorite.

@JamesVSCinema 5 ай бұрын

I can see how it does just that..these are films that are truly for the soul.

@kelly9876 5 ай бұрын

another amazing "under the radar" gem is "All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt" also from a first time film director

@michaelbrockman5742 4 ай бұрын

James, this film was off the charts brilliant. All of different clues of his struggle to hold on merging with the love for his daughter. Did you notice the carpet was in her bedroom when she became an adult when he obviously couldn’t afford it but bought it for her anyway? A film of monumental substance.

@jillmayer9501 5 ай бұрын

This movie is worth a second watch. You notice so much more in his behavior. I watched it and walked away sort of angry and found myself sobbing a few hours later just thinking of the last scene. I watched it again and the entire movie broke my heart. I can't listen to "Under Pressure" anymore.

@Awhmanitsdanttv 5 ай бұрын

My favorite movie of all time

@jennifer5512 5 ай бұрын

You always have the most thoughtful, genuine reactions

@JamesVSCinema 5 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the kind words Jennifer, thanks!

@AY8ROOK Ай бұрын

"You don't understand how right you are" at Sophie describing depression really encapsulates the movie.

@alexa.english174 5 ай бұрын

It's nice to see an Irish actor get some recognition 🎉

@JamesVSCinema 5 ай бұрын

Agreed. This was a great time

@YuriBassichettoTambucci 5 ай бұрын

I never felt so uneasy watching a movie. It was deeply uncomfortable, and yet, so nice to be moved through good art.

@saifeddinemorchid7810 5 ай бұрын

i love the fact that at the begining in the rave scene you said you felt like you were drowning in your memories and that's literally the symbolism of it because the rave scene represents sofie's memories

@shattered5560 2 ай бұрын

One of the best film from last years. After 30 minutes you can feel that something will break your heart, you don't know what it is but it's coming. Great direction perfect acting.

@passwordprotectedd 5 ай бұрын

the way this film depicts memory and depression just breaks me

@BrendonSch413 5 ай бұрын

The last movie to make me cry. It's quiet up until those last 10 minutes and it's absolutely worth it. Edit: Mommy (2014) is a great inverse of this film with a mother-son relationship.

@JamesVSCinema 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely, I say this exactly during those later moments.

@BrendonSch413 5 ай бұрын

Also insane how this is the director's first feature length film.

@christianedelmann2384 5 ай бұрын

Yes Mommy should almost be watched as a double feature to this movie. Its so good

@christianlucas91 2 ай бұрын

James... past lives and aftersun both directed by women. And, both their directorial debut. Beautiful cinematography and storytelling. How steadfast and wonderful.

@left-handedstan4506 20 күн бұрын

That rug scene, in retrospect, is heartbreaking.

@depressedtv 5 ай бұрын

The subtle editing in this is masterful and should've won awards. It's constantly building tension and a depressive undertone throughout.

@majormajormajortom 5 ай бұрын

This film.... I don't know, when I finished watching it I felt like I had _missed_ something. I was more confused than anything else and mostly because I had heard of how much of a tearjerker it was supposed to be... but I didn't really feel anything at the end; chalked it up to just not being able to relate...? But over the next few days it just didn't leave my mind one second; really just settled over me slowly, in me, and well, haunted me... and well, I get it... and on a second viewing, oh boy, does it HIT. I really recommend All of Us Strangers for a similar experience. What a film

@deathwitheponine 5 ай бұрын

I’m gonna save the full length for tomorrow but I had to watch the edit just to see what you thought. Paul Mescal deserved something for this, for the crying ALONE. Frankie was incredible, just like you said - felt like any kid off the street. I hope Charlotte Wells does more things, she’s really good. Almost every shot in this film is art. I also just noticed that as Calum sinks deeper into his depression his clothes get darker. Can’t believe I hadn’t noticed that yet. I went in blind myself and as soon as Calum stepped in front of that bus I knew what he was battling. This movie wrecked me. As a single mom who struggles the same way I’ve never seen myself depicted on screen so well. This movie went from something to watch that Paul Mescal was in (because I saw him first in All of us Strangers which you’re just gonna have to watch man holy shit) and I thought he was great in that, to one of my favorite movies ever. I spent the last ten minutes ugly crying and even writing this comment I’m tearing up again. It’s a great reminder of why I don’t and can’t check out no matter how much I might want to on the darkest days. My child deserves a safe and loving home. The struggle is real, but hey, we continue to get up. This movie… man. Incredible.

@JamesVSCinema 5 ай бұрын

Really appreciate you and this comment my friend! Stay strong, we got this.

@10nsolly 5 ай бұрын

Last scene makes it go from a great film to a masterpiece. Just perfectly executed. Insane for a debut

@L33ch97 5 ай бұрын

The way this film almost exactly encapsulates the British holiday experience is almost frightening. I remember going on these types of resort holidays in the mid 2000s. Looking back at it, that’s how it was. I remember those pools, restaurants, arcades and even the corridors looked similar. Even experiences with other British kids there was just like that. Watching it just felt like an insane nostalgia trip. I felt like I was back there but am now so far away from those memories. Incredible how film can do that to someone.

@Anthony_flm 5 ай бұрын

This was my favourite movie of 2022!!! Extremely real performances.

@mistahmata 5 ай бұрын

This film struck a chord with me on a level I had never experienced, tapped into a section of my psyche that pierced me to the soul. Top 3 favorite films I've ever seen

@davidquinonez3105 5 ай бұрын

One of the most moving films I’ve ever witnessed. Art everyone deserves to discover

@daniela906 5 ай бұрын

favorite movie ever so glad u finally watched it😓💓

@midnightpiledriver 5 ай бұрын

I was so on edge the whole time watching this movie, I was just waiting for something bad to happen, waiting for someone to get hurt or attacked, the whole time, such an anxious experience I loved the movie just a weird feeling throughout

@Am3r1Kan0 5 ай бұрын

This was my favorite movie from 2022. This shit hit me so hard emotionally. Such beautiful imagery and subtext.

@neno539 5 ай бұрын

Ghost Dog: the Way of the Samurai You will love it

@salliejones6002 5 ай бұрын

Never seen it, very confused watching it through your reaction channel but, always happy to get a noti that James posted a video. One of the coolest & most down to Earth people on the internet.

@honeytlbadger4365 5 ай бұрын

Once you realize what's happening it's sad. Once you rewatch it's devastating.

@TaiNguyen-um2ji 5 ай бұрын

Omg been waiting for more people to react to this amazing movie… thank you for making my entire weekend :)

@shortdrink873 5 ай бұрын

Loved your commentary through this - and also, well done for connecting with it despite having to be a step removed to provide commentary. That seems like a tricky balance to find within yourself.

@joshreeves4764 5 ай бұрын

This is a film I loved after viewing it then I couldn’t stop thinking about it for days. So many little things started hitting me harder and I was devastated.

@caydenrichmond9551 5 ай бұрын

Paul Mescal is a master of making you feel emotion through his characters. If you haven’t seen Normal People please check it out

@michaelrahn3391 5 ай бұрын

Damn impressive that this was Charlotte Wells debut, what an amazing film. Saw it twice in theaters and this underlying feeling of sadness - helped by Coates score - through moments which seem trivial or even joyful just hits; like you said, it feels like drowning in memories. Also you feel that Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio really developed a special bond throughout the making of this movie.

@badbadleroybrown 3 ай бұрын

I just have to think about this film and I start crying.

@guitarhero640 5 ай бұрын

My third favorite movie ever

@CapraDemon101 5 ай бұрын

What a film this is. I highly recommend All of Us Strangers too James, also with Paul Mescal. Equally beautiful and heartbreaking.

@isthatiris 5 ай бұрын

YES JAMES!!!! LOVE THIS FOR YOU

@michaelz9892 5 ай бұрын

I understand the comparison to "Florida Project" in terms of style but this film has a young girl you can actually like and a story you deeply emotionally connect with.

@AutomanicJack 5 ай бұрын

oh i watched that when it came out. good little movie

@cosdead46 5 ай бұрын

Well, I guess it's time to get depressed together...

@ParenteFan 5 ай бұрын

Hey James! Last year I recommended a movie "YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE", and you watched it, so THANK YOU!!! I'm happy you liked it, so I'd like to recommend another film, but this time not a depressive one: WALL-E (2008) I'm curious to see your reaction.

@abbeybarnett855 5 ай бұрын

time to watch Blue Valentine James!

@rynepaschall5973 5 ай бұрын

Paul Mescal deserved the Oscar that year. Brendan Fraser I was certain deserved it, then Paul proceeded to gut me with his performance

@richarddepesando8188 5 ай бұрын

A lesser cast and director would have turned this into a clumsy melodrama - it's the economy and skill that binds the story and performances together. Showing the father from the back as he breaks down gives us so much more space to read his pain, Mescal must have been exhausted after that scene

@leqaf 5 ай бұрын

I don't think it was depression but an actual physical illness. He was always tired; he bled a lot when he cut himself; the Tai chi; when his daughter and that guy on the boat asked him on two different occasions what he imagined himself doing at this age but he didn't answer to neither of them as if he wasn't expecting to live that long; and when he passed out naked on the bed. I think it was terminal decease.