I watched *UGLIES* & it was my exact type of YA TEEN DYSTOPIAN muck (reaction)

[@videohistory722]

I guarantee they added the scene with her Pretty solely so we could see her, just in case Netflix doesn't continue the series.

[@hayleyhellbound9513]

Some of the copies of the first book included the first chapter of the next book, so it was kinda cute they did that imo

[@editsxd1]

She was a Pretty at the end because that's how the book ended. Not because Netflix thought it would be cool.

[@SummerKabano-ig2fy]

IT ACTRUALLY PISSES ME OFF

[@tipsy5806]

I really hope there will be a sequel to follow up

[@-itsmejason-6567]

i’m still in shock that shay became even prettier 😭 cause she was already STUNNING like how is that possible

[@braebrae2384]

Teen Dystopian films will always be my go to to go to.

[@blessingsnyder9793]

When you said “he cute..” * uncontrollable laughter” THAT WAS SOOO REALL💀🤣 I did the same thing. He fionnnee fine

[@emmajwinn3]

me too 😭 i was like dang he cute 🤭

[@Victoria-_]

Right?? 😂

[@td02fe]

It’s a 4 book series. Uglies, Pretties, Specials, and Extras by Scott Westerfeld

[@LakiaJaiTV]

4 🫠 lol ok

[@td02fe]

@@LakiaJaiTVenjoy if you decide to read them. I couldn’t get into. I preferred also Hunger Games and Divergent. I watched your review so I wouldn’t need to watch the movie.

[@cassecorrea]

Imo I think only the first book is worth reading! The second is good but disappointing in some arcs, and the third I couldn’t even finish. The fourth book is a spin off book about a different main character, never even gave that one a chance. But the first one is truly amazing

[@jmouay]

8, if u read Rafi & Frey’s story -

[@БогданСуховенко-в3у]

Wait so it's like a 4 part story? Does main character gets saved?

[@saf78280]

12:16 in the books it’s explained more but that’s what they’re referring to. If everyone looks the same there’s no racism (the movies don’t show this tho bc there are attractive people of colour instead of everyone having white skin)

[@TommyDay-kq1jj]

OMG WHAT 😭

[@jmouay]

i vaguely i remember the ‘Pretties’ all having olive skin in the books (except zane looool)... like they weren’t allowed to be too fair, or dark.

[@jborrego2406]

Yes I'm black and I was shocked there were black ppl in the cute area I assume everyone be white lol. Then they had the head boss as a black woman like no way in f would they let that happen lol

[@victoriapowell7170]

@@jborrego2406 In the books, during the surgery, everyone got the SAME skin color- - olive skin, I think. But they cannot make that movie today, it would be banned because everyone would say that it meant everyone was white and that only white is pretty. So they had to change that part up - and since we are being politically correct, let's make Dr. Cable black AND transgendered. Honestly, I am super surprised they did not make a point of saying that during the surgery you can pick your "sex" as well.

[@LA_HA]

Back in the 1800s/early 1900s there was this guy who believed that humanity would mate with each other to the end game of getting rid of racism and difference because we would all be an olive color -- the middle between Nordic White and African Black. Mediterranean, in a way. Around this time frame, there was another guy who thought we'd do the same with language and he eventually decided to create it to give humanity a head start. It's called Esperanto, if I'm not mistaken. I learned all this when I was a kid, so I likely have a few things wrong but I believe I've got it right in general

[@LvndEr13]

She said "pretty like God's creation" and I SLAMMED the subscribe and like buttons

[@Royalty05]

“Well when everybody is perfect conflict melts away” Me: well sorta kinda 😃(meme)

[@victoriapowell7170]

Also when they pump the air full of drugs, give you brain lesions during surgery, etc..... THAT is truly why "conflict melts away".

[@shani_bee]

i read these books in hs - i remember there were uglies, pretties , and specials. specials were like the influencers of the pretties. i dont remember anything else but so happy they made this a movie :)

[@TommyDay-kq1jj]

Yeah people say Peris is not special but they make Peris special in this movie

[@eri55]

Specials were made more to fight like their bodies are enhanced. I remember them having like ceramic bones or something.

[@lupinashton8913]

There’s also one more book xD extras

[@Hiya_friend]

At 6:54 ,The gasp followed by “and ugly” when Joey king’s character took off her mask had me dying 😭😭

[@notevenfunny_]

See, what they should've done is have David not trust Tally and it's the other guy (forgot his name) who tries to convince David to trust Tally. They should've had Tally work towards earning David's trust cause how you gonna tell me that this man who ran this operation for years just trusts anybody. Plus, building trust builds chemistry, we saw that with Four and Tris, and then their chemistry would've been more believable.

[@hayleyjames7197]

It's the same story as what is in the book which I am very glad they stayed true to

[@jmouay]

omg croooooy ~

[@livywithane]

I think David just had a heart of gold and thought the best of everyone. Making him a good leader but also an easy target

[@Cherry-rg6hm]

I disagree. It’s better this way because… 1) it stays true to the book 2) we get the whole lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers trope (which I’m a huge sucker for)

[@ZoeCroon-oh4wk]

It is a book. There’s four: Uglies,Pretties,Specials,Extras

[@Jebbles1]

To my surprise the acting was actually pretty damn great. You felt the emotions and they didnt feel forced onto the viewer. I actually kinda do hope they make a second one.

[@tipsy5806]

Same I can't wait to see a number 2

[@Aurora-lp9sn]

2:24 not Nara Smith’s husband 😭

[@jhbbhj876]

Shay is so beautiful I couldn’t even think of her as a “ugly” and what they turned her into at the end was like odee im like uht uht reverse it

[@JennyT2022]

So, I read the entire series when I was in middle school/high school and what I love about this film is that it stayed true to the book. When the trailer was out, I remember reading certain quotes characters were saying and it made me so happy. Scott Westerfeld really deserved this big win!

[@TommyDay-kq1jj]

This just needs a sequel or longer

[@victoriapowell7170]

@@TommyDay-kq1jj There are more books.

[@you.have.never.seen.anything]

Girl, I was about to watch the movie myself, but after checking subscriptions... Always watch the reaction first.

[@L.L.L6]

Same! I even considered watching the movie first and then Lakia's reaction. Glad I did the opposite. With the difference that I won't waste time watching that crappy movie when I already know all there's to know about it 😂

[@lillian8067]

There are three books to Tally's main story, Uglies, Pretties, and Specials, by Scott Westerfeld. They're SO good, even as an adult I LOVE these books. You fully clocked how it goes for these poor kids: they spend 16 years feeling gross and self-concious, desperate to become Pretty. The movie is a decent adaptation, in my opinion, but it has a really REALLY big change to one character's storyline (that I don't want to spoil for anyone). If you do decide to read the books, I would love to see a video of what you think!!

[@idikam.5257]

Pls spoil

[@killermermaids18]

Is it about zane?

[@aspieanarchist5439]

The scar was the sign.

[@jasminelee5081]

I just love the way that you always refer to God and the Bible in your reactions🥹🙌🏻

[@zainabibraheem]

The Jesus references through this video>> IMMEDIATE subscription

[@jicamaandkiwis]

Oh man I remember people saying Dove Cameron would be the main lead when they talked about turning this into a movie. I read somewhere where someone said they would've preferred to see two different actors for the ugly version and then the pretty version and I agree, whatever theyre doing in makeup just doesnt work for me. BUT when I read this in hs i didnt like it anyway. I remember feeling that the racism component just wasnt explored good enough for my taste and overall frustrated with David because I could not imagine being the face of this rebellion and then just trusting that easy. Only finished the book because I thought the mcs girl bestfriend was gay for the mc and I thought that was going to go somewhere (dont know why hs me had such high hopes lol)

[@PureeTauruss]

The focus on becoming "pretty" is basically a distraction from the fact they were actually changing peoples whole minds to be obedient. I LOVED this movie. Idc how flawed or corny these types of movies are, it will ALWAYS feed my escapism

[@joydanleigh7711]

My older sister had this book,and have a blessed Sunday everyone,Jesus loves you✝️☀️💛.

[@diyah4580]

I remember reading this book years ago

[@kaylawayla2850]

Saaaaame I really forgot that they did a movie 😂

[@Royalty05]

Is that Keith powers??!!😂

[@LakiaJaiTV]

I believe so lol

[@94Kjkj]

​@LakiaJaiTV speaking of Keith Powers, I would love to see you react to the New Edition docuseries!

[@plaplaks]

I was sitting there thinking “Now why the hell did they cast him in this movie”

[@Freshboii_tru]

@@plaplakswhat’s the problem?

[@tipsy5806]

​@@plaplakshim n joey made me watch this movie they both really good actors u dumb?

[@BraunandNoelle12]

this movie is actually really good imo, good characters descent plot and pretty underrated

[@LakiaJaiTV]

My only problem was the pacing I felt it could have benefited from a little longer run time. Or cutting some of those hover board scenes.

[@BraunandNoelle12]

@@LakiaJaiTV I agree

[@BraunandNoelle12]

@@daniellaaa24 looool also agree

[@aallen1234]

"That's how some of y'all gonna be when Jesus comes in the clouds ..." @LakiaJaiTV you were eating in this video, yes!

[@Su-aKang]

@@LakiaJaiTVong

[@benedictkingdom4292]

the sign is the scar she left.

[@Destinnies]

Just finished watched it. It has potential to be better tbh. Pacing felt kinda off and I guess that's what happens when they turn concepts that would work better as a series

[@urfavdawn]

THIS MOVIE CAME OUT?? WHAT THE FUCK??? I LOVED THE BOOK I HAD NO IDEA THEY FINALLY RELEASED IT 😭

[@meltedmarshmellowpeep]

Ayyy, I'm so excited to watch this but I had to say I love your room first. 💛😭 It's so cool and I love all the patterns!

[@LakiaJaiTV]

Thank you 😊

[@hope__joe7734]

GIRL- I have a REALLY good show recommendation that I would LOVE LOVE to see your reaction to it’s called My Lady Jane on prime video

[@ChristDisciple7]

I really hope they do all the books I used to love this series in middle school💕 love the video✨️🌈

[@LakiaJaiTV]

Thank you 😊

[@avery444baby]

Ur so real for this I was eating this movie up too 😂

[@davinarosee]

YES I WAS HOPING U WERE GONNA DO A REACTION ON THIS

[@ericaarriann1312]

24:49 me but not because I didn’t feel chemistry but because that should be me 😭

[@mymy5188]

this gives The giver vibesss

[@jhbbhj876]

Ohhh she kept the scar? I didn’t notice when I watched that must be her sign she left David

[@marianielsen2274]

or that she remember who she was before the surgery, maybe :)

[@sophiaisoutofservice]

0:13 no cause your so real! i said the same thing lol

[@princessbuttercup482]

You’ve been reading your Bible girl!!!!!😂❤️❤️❤️

[@Pinkclouds45]

GIRL PLEASE UPLOAD THE TRUE BEAUTY VIDEO ITS BEEN FOREVER!!

[@TheeJadaLove]

I knew what I was getting into as soon as I seen Joey king 😭☝🏽

[@aspieanarchist5439]

I was also born on September 9th like Tally and Shay.

[@loripryce]

Lakia when are reacting to teen wolf s2?? Gurl I'm waiting.

[@LakiaJaiTV]

lol I’m editing the video now

[@loripryce]

Okie😂😂 I'm sat.

[@16taysia]

18:00 there's 4 books: uglies, pretties, specials, extras by Scott Westerfield

[@VictoriaWElise]

My sister read this series when I was little. I was pleasantly surprised the movie was great. I definitely hope they adapt the 2nd. Made me want to finish the books! 😊

[@lilxamryn]

Keith Powers 😫😫

[@RS-bn1ty]

The “pretty” side reminds me of the game We Happy Few where they took drugs to constantly be happy and show them a brighter world but the world was actually really sick, ruined and gross. It’s basically the same story wise instead they’re changing their features instead of taking a pill

[@sarangtokki]

i watched this movie today JUST so i can watch this reaction i have to say i was glued to sit simply because i love brianne tju & keith powers and i missed dystopian films. the fact that shay just was stuck pretty at the end took me out 😭 feel so bad for my good sis

[@Royaljxckson]

I enjoy your videos very much thx for your entertainment

[@PrincessNightmare-w4q]

Fun fact dude who plays David is 32 in real life LOL

[@TaraSmithx]

Not sure if you’ve already reacted or have seen the darkest minds, but it’s a fun watch ❤

[@Lilymdkr]

U LOOKK SOO GOODD U ALWAYS LOOK GOOD BUT THIS HAIRSTYLE AND FIT HITSS

[@morgan1076]

I haven't read the books (though I plan to) and I was doing homework while watching the movie but I actually enjoyed this a lot more than I thought. I'm going to be so sad if it doesn't get a sequel cause man I just miss fun movies like this. Tbh I liked it more than divergent cause that was a mess lmao. My biggest complaint was how.. heavy handed the messaging was

[@clarinetist18]

Thank you for sharing that bible verse. I really needed that. ❤

[@CamReeds]

it was paced a lil fast but its exactly what i remember from the book which i havent reread in a decade or more

[@Junior-pt3tx]

I’m a big fan. I’ve been since you studied your KZbin channel.

[@Borbsii]

I think the Pretties should've looked like everyone in the MV of "Stay Tonight" by Chung Ha

[@Such.is.life.of.an.adventurer]

But have you watched Decameron? If not i highly recommend, it’s quite macabre, and it’s based on a book. also recommend to watch Hilda series, Hilda is voiced by Bella Ramsey 😊 and it’s a great show for children and adults. It’s slice of life + adventure. Recommend 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@LennoxMulenga-ex2wp]

You should watch the iron giant it made me cry at the end 😢

[@leilarobinson6568]

Ngl I actually liked it😭❤️

[@halmoser]

This book was my summer reading book one year and it was... weird. But the sequel starts out really cool so kinda hoping they do make the sequel movie.... conundrum

[@doryinsanime6862]

I love your reaction my favorite movie.

[@94Kjkj]

This was one of my favorite YA book series as a kid. I didn't even know they made the movie until i saw the notification for this video lol!!

[@lદડ]

We still await inside out 3 🥲

[@panana6084]

I read the books when i was a teen so even if it's bad or that i dgaf about teen dystopian trope i will watch every movies of that franchise ❤

[@Royalty05]

Shay looked tooooo good 👀i know we’re supposed to be against it but like look at herrrrr😭😭😭

[@LaTashaGreenlee]

Glad I wasn't the only one with this conundrum.

[@jmouay]

i was waiting so long 4 this movie, slay

[@Junior-pt3tx]

So thankful for you thank you

[@143szns]

17:48 your reaction was so real

[@Vannannah]

I read these books as a kid 😂

[@konnieb9319]

I just warched rhis and I ate this up! IDC

[@Carlee823]

Lakia I love ur vids ur so funny and i really think you should watch fear street it's really good ❤

[@TamikaMichelle]

Loved it and don't care 😂😂😂 I remember the book and I was like bet.

[@anthoneillee6792]

When u said he’s cute I said “yes girl it’s Keith powers😩”

[@ANME1rocker]

I liked it. I want the next movie!

[@pricemoore2022]

Awesome reaction of my favorite movie!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@omilanqs]

this movie was incredible

[@Zvwry]

I was really into these books when I was younger. I wanna re read them and then watch the movie. I don’t like to give movie book adaptations a chance cause they usually suck but I’ll try it

[@ohbooyourselves]

Y'all should I watch this movie? 👁️👄👁️

[@zariamiddleton5468]

It doesn't completely suck. If you like cheesy teen dystopian low budget films and just watch it at face value it's kinda good. Just don't think too hard about it LOL..

[@ssicamon1927]

Please watch it so views are up and they'll make a second one 😅😂

[@ohbooyourselves]

​@@zariamiddleton5468 I watched it. Didn't really like it, it had potential though.

[@ohbooyourselves]

​@@ssicamon1927 I want them to make a 2nd one so I can see a good movie 😂

[@leonelakebi7830]

You should definitely do the darkest minds movie!!!

[@StargirlRavenCity]

U R literally so gorgeous

[@dodo-dj1iy]

You should really react to ‘In the heights’ its so good, lots of romance and drama

[@mattheweveryday]

nikita dragon 😭

[@xiongrey19]

I really liked this movie actually

[@panana6084]

27:18 agree tbh.

[@BaridoJohnbazia]

We still await inside out 2 🥲

[@Jonatánkedves]

Aye I just wanted to watch this movie alone today but Ig I can watch it with you

[@eri55]

I recommend reading the book, the movie did go super fast it’s developed a bit more n the books. Also the guy is turned into a “special” which is supposed to be a new version of the surgery for combat, in the books they were described to be so good looking it was hard to look at them, I don’t think the movie got that down. Also how the brains were changed was different. Definitely recommend the book series!

[@jhbbhj876]

The pretties kinda look scary bcs when nose was first shown I was like that’s a minion pan the camera OUT we too close 😂

[@teekxoxo]

knowing netflix’s history with joey king…. we gettin all 4 movies…. smh 💔

[@hinata5734]

I hope you read em!

[@lilly50821]

PLZ REALSE SCHOOL SPIRITS PART 2 IM DYING

[@starcie2.0]

Is that lucky blue smith at 2:25 😂😂😂

[@peyton617]

Why did I watch the movie and I actually liked it ?😂

[@marianielsen2274]

please read the book, it is so much better !!😍

[@Su-aKang]

Yeah, it was exactly what i expected. I read the first book and wasn’t as disappointed as I thought, but the movie was surprisingly better of an adaptation than I thought it would be. But the book was still better. Either way 6/10 book, 6/10 movie. Though the book was quite fun to read, I dunno why I couldn’t put it down. I guess it’s because it’s not what I usually go for as a very teen dystopian

[@dylannewman3566]

Nah it was good I loved it there is a part 2 gonna come out fr

[@carriew6806]

please finish The 100🙏🙏🙏 i beg pleaseee

[@IsadellaEstelPolanco]

I suggest you read the books first. The book is always better and explains so much more and gives much more details. They are so popular and teach you so much about how this is plausible, especially since this book came out when I was a teenager and I'm seeing this go on so strongly in today's society that it seems plausible happening pretty soon, you know everybody being forced to get a surgery like this once they hit a certain age. It's scary how social media is forcing young people to get surgeries and procedures to look up to society's "pretty" versions of themselves. You mentioned that they look like they have filters on when they turn pretty. Isn't that exactly what a lot of pictures are today? Just a bunch of filters on them? and this series talks about the consequences of that. But I thought the movie was awesome!