I Think We're Alone Now MOVIE REVIEW - A Considered Character Study

[@timmcdraw7568]

I just watched the film tonight and I truly loved it. It was absolutely fantastic acting by the two leads and the cinematography felt so brilliant, as well as the sound engineering. It really felt like aloneness feels, the long long aloneness, where any open space or silence just pushes up against you, the vastness somehow flips on its head and becomes claustrophobic. And for the character of Dell its felt like the calm of a pause button, the holding of your breath for ten seconds. The way she disrupts this is really filmed to feel jarring, and then complicated/confusing/pleasant. And when shes gone the silence feels almost like panic. I thought it was a brilliant movie. I’m sorry to hear that it wasn’t received well. Not that I’m surprised (bitter resigned eye roll)

[@jon79jw61]

The way you explained it sounds like it could have been a metaphor for Peter Dinklige's life as a small person...he is an outstanding actor

[@MrHReviews]

Yeah that what I was implying

[@deckard3755]

It was pretty apparent.

[@Berdymadafakas]

No

[@Havok91]

We got this in at Walmart where I work and I'd been considering getting it. I love Dinklage and love films that are bold enough to be different from the standard gambit.

[@ComradeRichey]

It’s Peter Dinklage. The man is an excellent actor who sells any role he’s in! If you’re telling me this is a character study, then great; I can’t think of a better actor for such a film.

[@Berdymadafakas]

No

[@toukkero]

This is one of my favorite genres: Last man on earth. Sadly we get so little movies like this. I absolutely agree with erverything you said. Would have loved a little bit more explanation for certain happenings, felt like some scenes were missing. Like, what happened to the dog? Did they fell in love? How did that brain thing work. And I definetly had to google some expalanations for the last part of the movie before I understood the message of the movie. As I love slice of life type of movies aswell as survival genre, the movie could have contained even more of that slow burn of the two main characters spending time together, bonding and just plain surviving.

[@erica.casimira]

Very glad u did this review!!!! I've been wondering about it and I trust your opinion...always!!!!! Thank u!!!

[@addictedtors24]

I watched this film the other night with my parents, and I couldn't put my finger on it but I knew the film was some sort of metaphor for something, it was trying to tell me something without actually telling me. Both my parents took it at face value for what it was, we argued for like 20 minutes after trying to decide what the film was really about. 10/10 would argue again. I think the reason nothing was explained in too much detail is because nothing outside of Dell's character actually mattered to this character driven film. He is alone whether or not it makes sense to him. Like at one point I believe the female lead asks him if he was ever interested in why everyone disappeared and he literally just replies "it doesn't matter" and then carries on walking like the question meant genuinely nothing to him. The "story" outside of these two characters is basically one big McGuffin.

[@matt_r.2510]

Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention! I watched this movie after seeing your review as I love Peter Dinklage as an actor and I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Thanks mate!

[@AngryRamboShow]

Peter Dinklage may feel alone, but so do I, and trust me, if I could hang out with Peter Dinklage, I would be totally star struck. Huge fan. I totally want to see his new film.

[@celticsean5733]

i dont know why but i had the song in my head im half singing "children behave" when watching this lol great review tho

[@Menaceblue3]

I think I'm a clone now There's always two of me just a-hangin' around Wait this movie isn't based off the weird al yankovic song?

[@mossadon]

Looking forward to seeing this. Mr H....Have you seen Rememory with Dinklage from last year ? Another character driven sci fi movie with out standing performances. Highly recommended.

[@deckard3755]

Thomas Carnacki I remember that. Was a pretty good movie.

[@funnymgtow1893]

Balance informative and helpful as always Mr. H

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

As of 2024 Iv just watched this movie, I think it was brilliant but confusing at times il love to know more about the end and what was really going on, but apart from that it’s a great movie.

[@terlight1138]

I loved this movie. The story is ok I guess, it wasn't boring, and it kept me interested till the end, but the visuals and OST were on point. I didn't feel the need for dialogue, it was pretty self explanatory. Now when I think about it, I got the same kick out of Valhalla Rising.

[@realnohat]

Just watched this last night. Had never heard of it before. It held my attention throughout and didn't explain everything, leaving much to the imagination. It was quiet and overall it was excellent.

[@thepitsouls-likegaming6891]

Okay, now I'll give this one a look, was on the fence about watching it but you have convinced me to give it a go. Thanks for the fantastic review as always!

[@MrHReviews]

No problem man. Hope you enjoy it like I did

[@pajamapantsjack5874]

Hi alone I’m dad

[@mwcapri9713]

Totally agree. Loved it , only wanted more of the world and people that survived

[@thescandinavian2487]

The movie was GREAT until they introduced more characters.

[@doclewis8927]

I just watched this film in July 2024 and I enjoyed this film. I'm glad I never saw the trailer because it would've ruined the "twist" or "reveal". It's a bit long for this type of movie but the story works. I'd definitely recommend watching this movie without watching the trailer and with the idea that it is more of a drama/character piece than "sci-fi". If I had gone into it looking for a "sci-fi" movie, I would've been completely pissed. However, I was pleasantly surprised because I wasn't expecting anything. You do feel the edginess of something's or someone's coming after Elle's character shows up but you don't know what it's going to be.

[@labyrinthgirl17]

Why haven't I heard of this?! I must watch it.

[@Humongous420]

I had not heard if this film but it looks GOOD! I will have to check it out after I go see OVERLORD!!

[@Riflery]

I watched this movie having no idea what was going on. But after finishing it, I still had no idea what was going on. I liked it....I think.

[@doggolovescheese1310]

Great analysis

[@cheetocairo]

This was a very intriguing film. What I take away is that everyone was trying to forget and move on from the past. Del cleans and buries the past. West coast people are medically erasing the memories. At the end, Del and Grace realize that embracing and honoring the past is an important part of moving on. It can't just be erased and actually gives the freedom everyone is seeking. Ignoring trauma doesn't heal trauma, it just makes you an empty shell.

[@bonez270]

I watched it today and I agree it they could have some more explanation on certain parts. If that was the case I would have loved this movie. I still like it though.

[@justtanja7327]

Just watched it for the first time. Excellent movie.

[@sammyboy1263]

Good vid mr h

[@josephbritt6890]

Interesting movie

[@laurie113]

Excellent movie . I really wish I (I Can’t ) Pay see it more.

[@brightglory5734]

I still want to see it.

[@NotaVampyre111]

I went ibto this movie totally blind and really liked it. Pwter Dinklage is outstandinding and El Fanning was very good too.

[@sydneywright7114]

Instant cult classic! Loved it!

[@starwarsroo2448]

Looks a really strange, confusing movie. I want see it though

[@novadselir1068]

Guess I’ve got another movie to watch

[@tskmaster3837]

I saw this movie and I feel it starts off real well when it just has Peter Dinklage but then it gets boring once Elle Fanning shows up and a very obvious checklist of events happen... except there was one that always had me wondering, the question of the dog and what really happened to him; Hey, Del, got anything to say on the matter?... but then gets really good once the rest of the cast shows up and the movie gets to its core message. Above average movie thanks to performances from Dinklage and Giamatti. But I can see people not liking it.

[@NightHawkDragonJosh]

is this movie in theaters? or on some streaming app

[@toomanyaccounts]

you could google and have the answer in less then twenty seconds

[@thingsofsuch]

Won't say it is rare (you often do but you give everything you watch a critical eye before praise or beating it up) to hear you praise a movie for the value it brings but this one seems to have gotten to you Mr. H in a good way. I give a lot of thought to what you say and have found that when you up-vote or down-vote something my own criticism go that way as well. Just seems that I found the right channel on KZbin to follow and to trust to give an accurate portrayal of the material so I very much appreciate what you give to YOUR COMMUNITY.

[@MrHReviews]

Thank you, such a nice comment

[@callmebigpapa]

I think this film is a masterpiece on the level of Goodfellas and 2001. If you disagree with me you are wrong.

[@Epoch615]

It was like This Quiet Earth, but with a much worse ending.

[@sunshinefogleman127]

I actually really liked this film.

[@stefanforrer2573]

this movie was panned?!? i mean, sure it's no masterpiece, but it is a well executed, slow burn drama set in a post apocalyptic world... sounds intrigueing? well it kinda is.. were the reviewers expecting some exploitation action flick because of the artstyle of the poster? if so, those people are really bad at their job

[@denhanced5278]

Kinda just how the world works right now, it's either amazing or the worst thing ever. There simply isn't a middle ground for most people these days.

[@barbaraanderson4381]

DINKLAGE IS AN actors ACTOR

[@SmokinZen]

A great movie beautifully done not perfect but good enough good acting

[@polarnaut9645]

It's Peter Dinklage and Paul Giamatti. What's not to like? Whoever panned this movie is dumb.

[@Julie.Canada]

I adore this movie

[@MikefromTexas1]

People are just pissed Dinklage isn't a witty drunk.

[@Slashhappycinema]

Hey I loved it very well done. I own it.

[@IWasaTeenageTeenWolf]

It looks more like I am Legend, minus the hideously designed CGI vampires. Which makes it better than that film by miles, since big budget doesn't mean automatically it's good. So not a perfect film, but certainly better than others.

[@arcadealchemist]

The donny dance

[@tasseyko7654]

I enjoyed it

[@billholb1974]

Love this movie..but I'm a recluse.

[@eviltoothpick8513]

GREAT FUCKING MOVIE

[@Berdymadafakas]

This is a student film

[@william2960]

Post apocalyptic earth and you spend the day burying the dead? Seems like you could have so much more fun than the library and some gravedigging

[@toomanyaccounts]

he has been alone for years. guess what he got into a routine to pass the time

[@readhistory2023]

I hope before you sat your ass down in the library you planted a garden at some point, or you're going to starve, at least in the long term. Preppers food supplies have a longer shelf life but canned food goes bad after 1.5 years but they can last up to 5 years if they're stored in a cool dry place. I guess you could read a book on how to treat ground water and grow a garden while you're crapping your guts out on the toilet from eatting bad food and contaminated water but I wouldn't recommend it.

[@toomanyaccounts]

@@readhistory2023 he doesn't need much food and its been a while. he worked in the lib so he may have read books on victory gardens how to preserve meat. he has guns so he can kill birds and he fishes so obviously he knows how to prepare fish to eat.

[@SweetandFullofGrace]

Maybe I check it out... I did finally see predator as inflight movie and oh boy I am happy I didnt pay for it in theaters .. it was hot bowl of garbage not just the ends, the jokes didnt hit, the story didnt make any sense and the visuals were not good, predator ships and equipment looked like plastic toys, only hope is that Disney lets some indi dude with smaller budget get a hold of it but I am sure they will make some kind of pg toy movie because we cant have adult thing.

[@madisonatteberry9720]

I THINK WE'RE ALONE NOW....................................da, da,do, do......................... I forgot how the rest of that went. It was by the same group who did, 'Heaven is a place on Earth"....................right? No that was Tiffany- AW WHO CARES! It's by people who's careers are long dead like them........................right? I think Tiffany is dead around the early nineties. She was the singer who took the shot gun to the head because 'nobody understands my music' Shut up- YOU SHUT THE HELL UP! And just make the money!

[@jvd3339]

I like Dinklige. But that movie sucked hard.

[@easygrin1127]

Haha uou are getting to good at this looking at the comments people are starting to love you too much. Better be careful Mr.H or you gonna have yourself a cult following 😂could make your meet and greets in the pub awkward if obsessed fans come. And everyone thinks oh shit is that one off the Hemsworths!? ... Grab him

[@VOHEntertainment]

Tiffany > I Thinking We’re Alone Now 😴

[@derby1263]

How can you generalise that we have holidays just because something happened in history. . Most holidays derive from history. Which is one thing Britain does have better than America HISTORY. Ok, you met someone from America. So, why are you demoralising Britain. This country goes back thousands of years. . America goes back a couple of hundred . We make fantastic programs like Only Fools and Horses Coronation Street EastEnders to name but a few. Plus we have this wonderful thing called the NHS. Where in America if you don't have money you die? . Plus America still seem To think they live in the wild west. . Whatever average person carries of Gun. Also in this country we have a roundabouts. . Traffic management. Also, we have the sense ability to put a price tag on an item in a shop and pay that price at the till. In America everything you buy is taxed at the till. . I love my country.

[@psilver063]

I gave ya a like in the first 60 seconds bc what you said about the title and expectations. Good grief, this movie is just too high above people’s heads. It’s a great film but only intellectuals will get it!

[@alexives9274]

mr H you have to watch the road and your see why this film is so bad.

[@MrHReviews]

If I have to watch another movie to see this movie is bad, then, eh, that doesn't make sense.

[@alexives9274]

@@MrHReviews because there both post apocalypse movies but the road amazing and this is dull and if you did like it its one of them movies you would only watch it once .don't get me wrong love the actors the first and 2nd act is well shot good acting but the 3rd act is silly I thought it was going to do something like mother did but they go for a spotless sunshine of eternal mind story line? gets to political and doesn't make much sense unlike the road which is a under rated masterpiece with a sillier concepts .

[@bigdaddytrips6197]

This movie sucked