THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING Movie Review **SPOILER ALERT**

Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph spoil Three Thousand Years of Longing - a 2022 Australian-American dark fantasy film co-written and directed by George Miller. It is an adaptation of the short story "The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye" by A. S. Byatt.
Premise: A scholar, content with life, encounters a Djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. Their conversation, in a hotel room in Istanbul, leads to consequences neither would have expected.
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Cast:
Idris Elba as the Djinn
Tilda Swinton as Alithea Binnie
Alyla Browne as young Alithea Binnie
Aamito Lagum as Queen of Sheba
Burcu Gölgedar as Zefir
Matteo Bocelli as Prince Mustafa
Kaan Guldur as Murad IV
Jack Braddy as Ibrahim
Hugo Vella as young Ibrahim
Pia Thunderbolt as Ezgi
Anna Adams as Sugar Lamp
David Collins as Jocular Storyteller
Angie Tricker as Narratologist
Anthony Moisset as Hotel Porter
Cinematography by John Seale
Edited by Margaret Sixel
Music by Tom Holkenborg
Keywords: ending explained, reaction video, trailer, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists Releasing, Cannes Film Festival, Babe Pig In the City, Happy Feet, The Witches of Eastwick, Mad Max

[@re8929]

it’s really funny you noticed the “one finger typing”. tilda swinton actually said behind-the-scenes that she was a bad typer and gets self-conscious when she has roles involving typing 😂

[@justlee4now449]

I find this to be your most interesting review. Love it!! The actress playing the Queen of Sheba was a winner of Africa's Next Top Model. 🙂

[@EarthEagleGT]

Seeing how much Joseph loved this film was so lovely

[@katiacomk]

Watched this movie today and loved it. Thank you for explaining that she actually set him free in the end as I thought she didn’t because it had to be “a true wish from the heart” I’m glad she wasn’t another selfish women in the Jinn’s story. Thank you for this great review!

[@shhhperry9852]

I too absolutely adore this movie. I’ve seen it six+ times. I love both of these actors. I love to look at Tilda, she looks like an angel masquerading as a human, and I can relate to her lifestyle, because I’ve also traded in dull/sober love for peace and solitude a couple of times. This is such a beautiful bitter sweet story.

[@jucxox]

You guys are awesome! Glad I found your channel! 19:54 “Girl your first wish was to type 120 words per minute.” 🤣🤣🤣

[@stacey2991]

My husband took me to see this movie tonight. It was a beautiful visual of what it looks like to love and choose love in return ❤️

[@MrOiManDudeGuy]

This movie was maybe the best performance I’ve seen from Idris Elba. I’ve seen many, many of his performances over the year and this one he was just fabulous. Great, great movie. Not for everyone

[@phylliscrosby4]

It was.

[@veganpeace7890]

Wow, the trailer did not make me want to see this. But Joseph, you had me almost crying describing the movie, and how much it touched you. I really want to see it now! Plus, Idris Elba!!!!

[@mastermosesx]

Okay, now I'm watching it!! These guys are the best reviewers OMG! LOL

[@rubberbandman3rd]

Right, I paused halfway to go watch the movie, very beautiful

[@margariteolmos3457]

Me too. These reviewers are the best!

[@clara-nt9rx]

I liked it but they somehow managed to make idris elba unhot.

[@jujutaylor2186]

Aamito Lagum is the name of the woman playing Queen of Sheba. She is the very first winner of Africa's Next Top Model. I had to look her up.

[@motleycru3016]

You too are my new favorite “get me started for the day”. You have great chemistry and your reviews are refreshing… …she should’ve asked for 120 wpm…cracking up🤣

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

I missed my own premiere 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@jujutaylor2186]

No worries I was here for you holding it down LOL.

[@puspavelai8353]

:) Joseph, about her 'typing skills!' : "She's a Literary Scholar, she's like a writer, and she was hunting and pecking," That was great eye for detail! The woman is imaginative, and open-minded as she seems to 'absorb' oddities - like a Djinn! - and be immersed in its history. In the end, "it doesn't matter whether or not he was real.:)

[@andrewharris5851]

What?!?! George Miller directed The Witches of Eastwick? I never realized that. Very cool. I grew up watching it and loving it. Have a great day guys. Peace 🤗

[@TechnicJunglist]

Tilda is a classic chameleon artist. I absolutely adore her...Idris obviously too. From the trailer I had no idea it was a love story. What a refreshing premise. I'm sure their chemistry is wild. I've been waiting for this. The visuals are stunning. Really excited now thank you. ☮️

[@kevlow9494]

I concur, Tilda is one of the greatest.

[@willrueb9573]

I was expecting a travesty from this film but the way you describe it makes me eager to see it and get emotional in the theater. I am also a loner so I would relate to Tilda Swinton's character.

[@lisa_vela]

Get yourselves to a Persian Market and get some of those chickpea-pistachio tea cookies. They really do melt in your mouth.

[@mellowyellow403]

I loved this movie so much! I feel like movies like this that expound on simple storytelling get ignored and badly reviewed while movies with more complicated themes that nobody can understand get praised. It was beautiful and I plan on going to see it again.

[@1rwjwith]

Sounds like a very original retelling of the Genie legends. George Miller has made some great films, I loved Witches of Eastwick.Thanks!

[@freddyzsis]

I came to this review after seeing the movie recently on a flight. I totally agree with your review. It was a great movie that didn’t get the attention it deserved. The ads didn’t compel me to see it.

[@bmck-8400]

I for sure will be seeing this film… Miller… Idris… Tilda … nothing more need be said. I love your glowing review.

[@linknlog]

I just got back from seeing this and absolutely loved it. The reviews I’d seen had been pretty lukewarm, so I was surprised by how much I ended up enjoying it.

[@benenator]

Great review! Thank you so much guys!! Happy to see Australian directors representing once again.... 😜 Looking forward to this one 👍🇦🇺👍

[@sushi1660]

I saw this movie when it first came out. I was captivated by the whole movie theater experience. This is the second time I have watched your review. It is a different kind of love story. I left the movie wanting more. Awesome review.

[@AliZaybakII]

This is your best episode! Love your pov and dynamic

[@WhytheBookWins]

I've been excited for this movie and I skipped to the end to see what you rated it. Your high rating has me even more excited! I'll watch your full video after I watch the movie :)

[@lkf8799]

I think her imaginary friend was named Ezra. She named her son that died, Ezra, too 🥺

[@breezey1643]

I love listening to your movie reviews, really appreciate the time you take to do them!

[@jonrazon7379]

Excited to watch now...thank you gentlemen!

[@lockhart8858]

I watched this movie twice & I love the storytelling & characters - I really loved how they choose Idris & Swinton & how age appropriate they are ! The Queen of Sheba is beautiful but she did my djinn super dirty 😢

[@docdave63]

Thank you for another wonderful review. Even though I love all the people involved in this project, it wasn’t on my “watch list”. Now I will definitely give it a go. Thank you!

[@williamskat1]

You two have me so excited to see this!!!! I don't think I have ever seen you more excited. :)

[@Aneets410]

What a great review! Can’t wait to catch this one…. I hope it is as animated as you’ll were describing it! Much love from India !

[@opal817]

You really had notes about his chickpea, cloves & pistachio recipe 🤣

[@alltookayla]

another flawless review! Please review the invitation!!

[@wellergurl]

I FINALLY watched this last night ..LOVED IT. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! ❤️❤️👍💯

[@shekwaga]

Yay! I love any kind of mythology and was super curious when I saw a trailer months ago. This one is for the theaters!

[@nataliejo336]

Den of Iniquity 😂 You guys are awesome

[@Annalove1955]

I swear you both have great presence, nice looking men, you really need a tv program in mainstream tv , ya’ll are awesome sauce, I freaking love watching your reviews… seriously!!!!!!🎉

[@spiritsjoy]

The scene with the elder ladies was necessary because it proved he was real. The test was could the other ladies take the snack. But he came along to give her the real confirmation that the other women could see him and this was different from her childhood imaginary friend.

[@richardkoeknyc]

love watching you guys again ! After seeing this movie Again! lol

[@angelicagamez2638]

Good review ❤

[@courtney5623]

Great review. And want to see for sure. I thought with the back drop. Never ending story feel. More of a love story and imagination feel. Sign me up!

[@Camhey16]

Love films of this genre but your review mad me really want to watch it. I was moved and enjoyed it immensely thank you guys for your reviews. ❤

[@magical2022]

I love your review of this movie because I'm seeing so many bad reviews and I was considering passing on this movie but now after your review I'm going to go see this movie thanks🤗

[@BookMaven9]

This movie was wonderful

[@collinrath3960]

You were referencing The Outfit at the end. With zoey duetch and Mark Rylance. Thought it was a cool movie cause it’s all in one location. Not sure if you’d like it or not but would love a review on it. Love the content

[@matthews5486]

Thanks!

[@queenmemesupreme3264]

13:57 every and anybody walking on this earth.... only ...Real ...true desire... "IS TO BE LOVED".... 2 BE LOVED ....ooo what a feeling ... To be loved .. in my Eddie Murphy voice....

[@patrickmassey1939]

Giiirl...i wish Idris Elba's bottle would call out to me

[@michellemichougraham198]

Hosting a pool/pajama/Margarita night with my ride or die crew of ladies on Friday and can't wait for us all to view this movie - stoned to the hilt and as we say - FEELIN' no pain!! While many will be slobbering over Idris...have always melted at the feet of The Great Tilda Swinton. Will raise a glass to you fine gentlemen. Bless 🍹💖

[@loandbehold650]

Was the Mark Rylance film you were trying to remember The Outfit? I dont think y'all reviewed it but I recommend giving it a watch if you haven't seen it yet!

[@sweatybelly]

Excellent review. I love this movie!

[@elizabethjackson6042]

Walked out on this movie in the theatre after 10 mins really glad I gave it another chance it was a really good movie loved his retelling of his story ❤

[@nancykerrigan]

Greta review! I just saw another one that wasn't so positive so I'm guessing it's giving mixed hit-or-miss vibes. Interested in seeing it tho.

[@user-jm7se9cf3u]

she doesn't actually fall in love with her in the hotel room. she wishes for him to love her like she loved those other women. but she doesn't love him right then and there. her love is superficial and more selfish and not what we would actually consider love and thats the point. Its the part in the story and in all of our stories that we've all experienced where we THINK we're in love. where FORCE another to love us or LIE to ourselves and ignore everything just we can "BE IN LOVE". but what happens is that through him loving her in England her real love is being cultivated and she doesn't achieve it till she releases him. That's what this film was showing was the adventure of life and love and lonliness and when we actually experience real love

[@nadikim1740]

can you post these videos as audio only on audea? would really appreciate just the audio! love your stuff btw, keep pushing out content

[@tarmaria913]

I was not expecting this at all. I want to see this film

[@pacjam3000]

Your review made me want to see the movie and i must say i really enjoyed it. Great movie! I loved it! Thanks for your review!

[@petrinajones583]

Finally got to see this movie so glad I did it’s what movie making is missing now days true storytelling thanks for your review❤️❤️

[@questaskybreezy1338]

I am so stoked you guys chose this movie, super dyoked it is actually good. It looks like it wanted to be a beautiful epic.

[@clara-nt9rx]

The cheakpea sweets are pretty good if made properly! Theyre buttery and crumbly but dry so you mostly have them with tea.

[@Annalove1955]

Now I want to watch the movie after this great review ❤

[@serenus6633]

In Istanbul there are no smartphones and it's not modern times there yet, according to this film.

[@courtney5623]

Nick is laughing I can already tell this one is going to be a hoot!

[@alliereed4247]

I'm gonna see this!! I love Idris 😍

[@arcayalove2526]

I’m about to watch this movie now!!!! I love “cautionary tale “ movies 🍿💕💙😏

[@adit1939]

Hell yeah hope the music,s dope too

[@corymorse4271]

Definitely worth a rewatch for more details. I'm pretty sure the box of stuff in Tilda Swinton's house that belonged to her ex was labeled with the name of her imaginary friend and some of the items in her home were direct analogs to parts of her story.

[@BookMaven9]

I saw this today finally. I absolutely loved this♥️what a beautiful film. Tilda + Idris

[@ericmiller5603]

I will add that, as great as Tilda and Idris are, I didn’t feel much chemistry between them. It felt more like a philosophical debate between them-I didn’t buy they loved each other (especially the Djinn for Alithea).

[@ThoughtGaze]

They didn’t, she wanted love from him and she wished for it and so he did, but they weren’t in love the were companions though

[@mindingmybusiness6309]

I wonder, was the chickpean, cloves, and pistachio dish symbolic for something?

[@RichardHannay]

Wow, an actual positive review of the movie

[@mellowwild]

I agree. 4 out of 5. I loved this movie!

[@Wellspring604]

Not a fan of this one, but still interesting to hear your review! Thanks guys :)

[@MetFreak42]

Have you guys ever seen Cloud Atlas, from 2012? Watching the trailer for Three Thousand Years gave me a heck of a lot of Cloud Atlas vibes. Two incredibly different movies, but something in the visuals, the way in which the story is presented, the color scheme, just... I dunno... It feels like, if you like Three Thousand Years, then you may also be a Cloud Atlas fan (as I most certainly am).

[@_TheEndless_]

I can't wait to see this. I named my car after my man, Idris. 💅🏾😂

[@carlbausemer4077]

When I saw the trailer I thought yuck but now that I know what the movie is about I think I'd like to see this.

[@jeffwatkins352]

I give this movie a 5 out of 5. I haven't loved an original film like this...well, since I honestly can't remember which means 20 or 30 years. Maybe not since Close Encounters, and that was a lo-o-o-ong time ago! I'm 70, so yes...I also appreciated that it's a film for adults.

[@gamerdrops]

Just watched this on a plane and enjoyed it a lot ...

[@gamerdrops]

Was expecting whimsy overload / CGI mush but was quite good

[@cassidyheath9446]

Corpulent women! I’m dead 😂

[@matthewlagrange3000]

"it's like a little small person, with a crazy ass head" Nice 8)

[@ericmiller5603]

Like so many movies, this film has glimmers of brilliance-it’s well-acted and well shot-but it fails to present Alithea and the Djinn as dynamic characters with real motivations. As stated in the video, Alithea says she lacks nothing and desires nothing, which kills my interest for her character (nor do I find her particularly likable or interesting). Idris’ character, likewise, provides interesting facts about “Djinn-hood,” yet has no clear motivation beyond performing his duties and avoiding further imprisonment.

[@Wellspring604]

I didn't feel the chemistry between them either. I think someone else playing the part of Althea would have been better. The dialogue was cringey at points too. Maybe it was the jumping around to different stories, but it felt rushed and removed.

[@redlipstickclubpodcast9315]

WoW Presents needs to give you your own show already...lol...between the podcast and this channel I tell everyone lol. If you ever make your way to Phoenix I would love to show you our little rainbow community that is amazing.

[@Smspodcast_]

Is it better to watch the movie on acid?

[@qqok1]

The story of Solomon and Sheba is the Kebra Nigust. Ethiopian history.

[@glennavanluedawson7199]

They didnt talk about Mattao as prince+ his song. I would like to have seen more than shown of the movie. Informative. But not total recall of this show.

[@indauroleal7953]

Guys, please review Squeal aka Samuel's travels. If Peter Greenaway and Yorgos Lanthinos had a baby, it would be this film. And the main actor is naked for most part of the movie!

[@IronTiger]

I'm really intrigued by how close people are coming to seeing the true theme of the movie. I think you'll find a new appreciation of this film if you rewatch it with the knowledge that the Djinn is not a sentient being, but a drug.

[@artkisses1]

The world is better with George Miller in it, love all of his films, this one made me cry❤❤❤😍😍😍

[@TheWaynos73]

Possibly the most underrated film of the year - but i think the marketing campaign was terrible as the trailer for this film did it no favours

[@kerileakr]

Omg you are right this movie is excellent and probably won't get the attention it deserves....

[@jayknight139]

Its odd that although she had access to all magic and science in the universe she choose to ask for love, imagine how many she could have helped. Also why was she able to see mystical creatures that was never explained.

[@TheYustime]

Just watched it. It was good, but did not give off the umph of a well told story. The djins in their realm would give it a 6 and I would know, as I have some hairy legs;)

[@AntsMovies]

Thanks for the review. I also liked this movie. My favorite part was her extending an olive branch to her bigot neighbors.

[@LEOIAMLEOONYOUTUBE]

Imma keep bothering y'all but if it's playing around you, go see 'Laal Singh Chaddha'!!! It's absolutely worth it!

[@noahtesfay9221]

in Arab and Muslim mythology a jinn is a type of demon or evil spirit that lives in a bottle and one released from the bottle can grant you three wishes or in some cases it might just kill you.

[@mw1228]

😄

[@OffTheCover]

I loved this film. So creative and full of imagination. It's what story telling in movies is all about! I wish it had been marketed better because it's not getting the attention it genuinely needs. Great review guys! Check out my take as well!

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

Just listening to this movie review, this sounds very similar to the movie City of Angels. I had seen that movie once or twice in movie theater when I was age 14 which I enjoyed a lot. I have not seen movie A Thousand Years of Longing, I am not interested. 26oct23

[@HonestOpinionOnly]

Nobody is bothered she cleaned the bottle with her tooth brush🤢