MEN (2022) A24 Horror Movie COME WITH ME Review Spookyastronauts

[@shelwhitfield1905]

Congratulations on your marriage! May you two live a long, happy life together!

[@pinehawk9600]

Live long and prosper 🖖

[@Dani..663]

The tunnel scene was really creepy seeing a stranger at the end notice you then start running towards you would be terrifying

[@alexanderulv3886]

I wonder which man was running towards her. It looked like the man had clothing on, so I was not the naked one I think.

[@ripley2995]

I know, I think the person was laying down then stood up and started running. They had a long coat so I incorrectly guessed it was her like in some time mirror zone. Like echos. Echos were defintiely a motif

[@ahmedagur5486]

Yeahh, I even thought about it before it happened in the movie .. it was so scary

[@darcseid8997]

THIS MOVIE AND Alien vs Predator HAVE SOMETHING IN COMMON...

[@alexanderulv3886]

@@agenttrash1226 maybe xD would be a cool detail

[@joyce2837]

i didn't realize that alex garland was a writer on 28 days later which is fascinating because the tunnel scene in men immediately reminded me of 28 days once the person at the end of the tunnel interrupted harper's song

[@spookyastronauts]

Omg you’re so right!!!! Good pick up!

[@TheHorrorificPodcast]

15:25 I think where the film missed a trick was not providing an explanation of the lore (in this case paganism of the British Isles). A lot of churches were built over the original pagan sights, hence why a lot of the imagery remained intact. This could have been touched upon during the first scene with the local vicar and probably helped the audience out.

[@kaycuz9402]

100% agree

[@rustomire]

Probably already mentioned in the comments, but, the alter in the church, The Green Man on one side, Sheela Na Gig on the other side. I think that adds even more complicated folk/symbolic possibilities. But, also the more straight-forward woman in the world of MEN angle is ever-present. Also, and I haven't quite worked this one out, so it's a bit of a stretch, but, she does the echo chant thing in the tunnel. Of course, tunnel is very common archetypal feminine/birth symbolism. So it's almost like she conjures (unintentionally) this creepy man-baby, who then walks out of the tunnel (birthed) only to plague her in all it's forms. A stretch, don't know quite how it fits into things, but it's a thought.

[@dreadpiraterobertsnumba5]

The simple answer (assuming you remember this from a year ago) is that it's all in le head and is a result of the main character's relationship trauma forcing her to see EVERY man she comes into contact with through a filter, and assuming the worst out of them. This is NOT a movie about all men being awful, but rather a woman who thinks this because of her trauma from abuse from her horrible husband.

[@apresmoa]

Alex Garland said his movies are open to interpretation and that he generally stays ambiguous in most of his responses without expanding too much on his own personal meaning since the viewing experience is subjective. So if that's what your mind considered, then that can be how it is. He said that the interpretation says more about the viewer than it does the film.

[@nikoiscreative]

This movie was strange. Like when it was over, I didn't know how to feel. Then over the following week, as I digested the experience and the themes and thought about it and the metaphors, I started to understand and appreciate it more. I think the greenman imagery was a bit extra and not necessary, but I almost wonder if it was picked as a male image of birth in the ideas of men birthing the problematic habits and mindsets that other men absorb from their society.

[@spookyastronauts]

Interesting way of looking at it, thanks for your comment

[@222astrid222]

Totally yes! Nature shedding and rebirth . That’s how i took it anyway.

[@johnny1013johnny]

and explain the non human nature aspect?

[@llywelyngruffydd8474]

Yes, because only men have agency and responsibility. Because equality or whatever. Deep thinker.

[@apresmoa]

Alex Garland never said (to my knowledge) what exactly the Green Man represented but he did say this "It came from discovering around 15 years ago that I was surrounded by a bit of iconography called the Green Man. It appeared in everything from Victorian architecture to medieval churches. I quickly learned that nobody really knows where it came from or what it represented, probably because it’s pre-Christian and predates a written language that would have explained the iconography. These green men have often been characterised as benign but looks to me like they were in pain or angry or screaming - at least to my eyes. I was trying to make a film about an internal sense of horror. I knew that I didn’t want the Green Man to be the lead character, but to be something that was having an effect on somebody else. [...] Over the years, I had written around four or five different screenplays based around this bit of iconography. It always had a female lead but her circumstances would change [...] In truth, this was the incarnation I managed to get financed."

[@kbucket]

My first thought about the birthing scene was that it was about how men perpetuate their own toxic cycle, fathers teach their sons, and enable their friends to continue dangerous behavior towards women (or other people who aren't masculine presenting). That cycle was ultimately what also drove her husband to say and do the things he did, which is why he showed up at the very end. I could be way off, but that was how I saw it.

[@artlesscalamity]

Yeah I think you’ve got it, and actually it goes even further, with the Green Man symbolizing the beginning of the cycle, showing how it’s quite ancient

[@dreadpiraterobertsnumba5]

I think it has more to do with the main character just recreating the same negative views of men, all leading to it being thanks to her abusive husband forcing her to see all men in the same bad way. This is not a movie about men being bad, but rather a woman getting over her own preconceptions of men being bad that were all born from one person.

[@Omletteàlafromage]

Dammit, I really wanted to like this film. Some sequences were so stylistically pleasing, and the whole movie overall was such a mood, but I did not personally find anything of value other than the style.

[@Sammy2tones]

100% agreed!

[@JW-28]

Fax. Its a bad movie.

[@silh.9861]

Same! The movie is stunning but I hated pretty much every minute of it.

[@GSnickerz]

The mail slot scene is everything; definitely my favorite part. I went in expecting to hate it, but the more I think about, the more I love it.

[@spookyastronauts]

glad you enjoyed it Walter!

[@plznotnoworever1878]

Me as well! I realize she was somewhat in a trance, but on some level, Harper wanted to trust and embrace this otherworldly man. He showed his true colors within seconds and tried to hurt her! She showed no mercy when she knew without an inkling of doubt what his motives were.

[@horrrorgasmus]

I’m late, but welcome back, Emma! It’s been a real joy watching your Tasmanian trip on ig! Thank you for involving your followers in the most sacred moments of your life. I wish you nothing but the best!

[@spookyastronauts]

Thank you so much

[@horrorcash]

Thanks!

[@spookyastronauts]

Thank you so much! I think this is my first thanks donation

[@horrorcash]

@@spookyastronauts glad to give back because your videos improve the quality of my life. I'm considering turning my Mormo Zine channel into a no budget movie channel for watch time and livestreams and doing daily content on this channel which would be a mix of horror movie and make money content. Loved "Men" as well and great review.

[@spookyastronauts]

Sorry only just saw this reply Horror Cash! did you do that?

[@MormoZine]

@@spookyastronauts kinda. Just last night I decided I'm going to download and delete a handful of my old videos and string them together with hosting segments into a feature length video.

[@hectormontalvo5565]

Much congratulations on your marriage and wishing you the best Emma!🎉 🎂

[@emmajowitt7870]

Congratulations on your wedding!! Looking forward to watching this film x

[@cuppachar201]

Although the final 20 mins were very unpleasant to watch and I was sort of willing it to finish... Overall I liked it. On a scare level, it definitely scared me. As a woman, the idea of seeing a random man (in particular naked!!) turn up stalking me in my garden or in a forest or whatever, is pure terrifying and not inconceivable by any stretch (most women I know have had at some point in their life an affront with a man in public exposing themselves). I actually closed my back door whilst watching this despite it being very hot 😂 I liked the imagery of the green man (did not know anything about this folklore before watching. And finally, I really loved the tunnel echo scene and how later on that plays as the background music...

[@artlesscalamity]

I’m glad to find an enthusiastic positive review. So much of the discourse (esp. on Letterboxd) is negative and off-base. I loved the movie, it had Garland’s trademark cosmic-horror dread while also making a point about cyclical misogyny (as old as civilization itself) through the process of Harper battling her nightmares and finding peace. I appreciated that the movie went for visceral feelings rather than too much “intellectual” cleverness. Some really memorable imagery, great performances, and good sound design too.

[@reemalgain5838]

congratulation on your wedding, and wishing you the best Emma :)

[@jonathancato3608]

First vid I've seen and subbed immediately cuz I saw Twin Peaks but then your content was awesome too well done tysm

[@justinkirby956]

I loved the tunnel scene as the echoes got more creepy. I wasn’t into it at first but I’ve been thinking more about it and my opinion has changed. I found it to be very effective as it sticks in your head. The finale was incredible. Definitely visually stunning. I loved it.

[@stephaniej2235]

Finally watched this film and I actually loved it. Although the ending was insane 😆😱 I thought it was talking about trauma, but also I took it as the whole 'the apple dosnt fall far from the tree' thing! Like how men who behave a certain way pass it to their sons and its an endless cycle of toxic behaviour ❤️

[@SR-no8sr]

I am happy that you liked it! I have yet to see it and was getting worried about some of the reviews. Our horror tastes seem to match from your reviews so this has me excited for the film again. :)

[@spookyastronauts]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@PollyW326]

Congratulations, Emma!!

[@laurenbee9878]

The tension in this movie was INCREDIBLE. I was so unsettled for so long, and the visuals and imagery were just top notch. I was also surprised to see people not liking it, because it was one of those great films where there was a ton to talk about afterwards. I went to dinner right after and every like 10 minutes me or my husband would suddenly be like AND ANOTHER THING!!! like, just gorgeous.

[@spookyastronauts]

Spoilers: Haha that’s great! Glad you both enjoyed it, a film like this is great to discuss with someone after. I came home and told my partner “then he kept giving birth to himself… oh and then he was everyone “ hahaha

[@MormoZine]

I loved this film and "Crimes Of The Future". Stoked to see art films on the big screen here in the Ozarks. Great review!

[@spookyastronauts]

whhhhhhhaaa how did you see crimes of the future in australia?

[@MormoZine]

@@spookyastronauts I live in the Ozarks in Missouri USA. I travelled to Springfield MO which was a big adventure for me as I barely leave my small town and saw it at an Alamo Drafthouse. I did a review of "Crimes Of The Future" but it has spoilers at the end so turn it off before the spoilers if you get a chance to check out my review.

[@nathanlatham5651]

@@MormoZine how do you feel about the show Ozark?

[@MormoZine]

@@nathanlatham5651 liked the first two seasons then got bored. I'm bummed that it's not even filmed at Lake Of The Ozarks. I'm near Branson which was mentioned on the show.

[@nathanlatham5651]

@@MormoZine agreed i binged it all in about a week and a half, it started to wear out its welcome about halfway. Looks great though, id love to take a motorboat out to visit a neighbour

[@peterjetnikoff]

"And then she fucking Eve's it" Best line of the review. I enjoyed the movie and always appreciate films that take chances and aren't afraid to be bold in their symbolism.

[@raydillon]

5:11 Nice touch. Creeped me out and conveyed a touch of sadness, maybe? Much like how the film feels. Very cool movie. Loved your review. Congratulations on the wedding!

[@paulinitonit]

I was surprised it was only rated 15 here in the UK after seeing it. It has been called folk horror over here and the green man inclusion is probably the main reason for that. I'm OK with that label as I like folk horror and I like this. It is an uncomfortable watch at times. A couple did walk out at the screening I attended. So I can definitely see why it polarises opinions, but I love the scenery, imagery and green Man stuff. The effects are fantastic. I saw it and Dashcam very close together. Both were poorly attended and had people walk out. But I enjoyed them both.

[@spookyastronauts]

Thanks for adding your perspective Paul. Men and Dashcam are so different! But seems like people won’t put up with things they challenge them as much? Or many there’s just a lot of challenging films out there!

[@strangetenderness]

would love to hear you review You Won’t Be Alone!

[@davidofthedead]

5:10 bro did anyone else notice the second Emma!?!??! That actually jumpscared me XD

[@miya6550]

Came to comment section to see if anyone saw the same thing. Can anyone shed some light?

[@haleyarmstrong8595]

Yes, what is that about?!

[@spookyastronauts]

Y’all are very clever , little Easter egg in the theme of the film for you 🍃. The real ones saw it!

[@ladyscarfaceangel4616]

Congrats!!! My hubby & I recently celebrated our 20 year anniversary. ❤ Be gentle & forgiving with each other because I'd be lying if I told you marriage was easy. Especially starting out. There's a lot of learning curves. It's very rewarding nonetheless! When one has found their true soul mate, love will pull you through the hardships.

[@spookyastronauts]

we have already been together for 10 years! we actually got married on our 10th year anniversary, we already own a house together, and kept our own names so literally its just a ring and paperwork haha

[@apresmoa]

I view the Green Man scene and the rebirthing as layered but I hadn't considered your conclusion yet. It makes sense and it was nice hearing you say it. For me, it's the continuation, the cycle that begets itself (the rebirth) and that is perpetuated. In this case, by Men. But her friend coming at the end of the movie, suggests there is another cycle, another rebirth (spoiler: her friend is pregnant). The rebirth can mean many things to many people.

[@kaycuz9402]

It had a lot of promise and had it been fleshed out it could have been great. Ultimately though its a half baked story at best. I'd have rather they left it completely ambiguous as to the origins of what is happening here. Instead they lean into a vague folklore that should have been explained fully if it was to be introduced. It really could have played up the gaslighting and anxiety but as the third act rolls around I was as ambivalent as our protagonist was to the grotesque body horrors unfolding. There was a great premise here but it really fails to deliver anything genuinely scary or memorable.

[@spookyastronauts]

Hey Kay thanks for your comment but I’m confused, did you think it was vague or too explained?

[@kaycuz9402]

Hey Emma! To me it felt too vague. Like if they were going to take the time to introduce the folklore I'd have rather they fully embraced it / explained it or left it entirely open for interpretation as this weird cosmic thing. But we get some shots of the stone man/woman carvings and it was like they thought okay that covers it. It felt kinda tacked on. This movie had many missed opertunities. I was on board at first and was hoping it would reach Repulsion levels of delirium and paranoia but it kinda stalls out at every turn. Visually it's a beautiful film and that scene in the tunnel was amazing but it never reaches that again and the ending was just way too "what the fuck" compared to the rest imo.

[@spookyastronauts]

Cool yeah that makes sense

[@nophonecamera]

Look who it is!

[@kaycuz9402]

@@nophonecamera 😍😍😍😍 hahaha holy shit! Xoxo

[@lewismartin33]

I loved this film, was quite surprised at the amount of people disliking it

[@danielsweet858]

Golly! After the movie was over I was shaking my head wondering how I could possibly have thought I had seen everything.😱 Late congratulations on your marriage. Long love & life to you both.🎃

[@georgeheilman885]

I saw it this earlier in the month for an advanced screening. While I can see why people are polarized by its strangeness and approach, I only felt a little empty that after an interesting climax, there wasn't much of a resolution. Spoilers below: I wanted her to just hit her husband with an axe and put him out of her misery. I also saw a review that made her feel like she was sleepwalking and not reacting, but given all the pain and toxicity she's been through, it was more like she was just resigned to the Men's clingy nature and couldn't be bothered anymore. The fact that ends on a happy kind of note without catharsis disappointed me, but I was on board for everything else. I'd give it an 8.

[@ripley2995]

Your comment got me thinking… if you take the ending as a sort of reveal that her best friend was pregnant, and she’s showing up to a house and see the blood stains from the creature… what if the experience was a sort of dreamlike mental PTSD type thing… and she ended up actually killing the Air BnB host. Lmao

[@HeliosEffect]

5:12 when you see it, youll shit bricks

[@haleyarmstrong8595]

Was wondering about this, does it maybe have to do with the movie?

[@spookyastronauts]

🍃

[@170AndBeyond]

This video is not new obviously, but I liked it a lot. This is a perfect example of why IMDb score shouldn't be taken seriously. I agree with on your thoughts for the most part. I'm glad you mentioned IMDb too. People have their opinions and not every movie is perfect like you say, but I get so annoyed when people think because they don't like a movie that it sucks.

[@jessicafischerqueen]

Spookyastronauts = 10/10 Spookyastronauting according to science RIGHTEOUS CONTENT.

[@MattG_OfficialTV]

This movie was pretentious and full of itself. Could’ve been great. Dropped the ball.

[@spookyastronauts]

What didn’t you like about it?

[@mikefreaz]

Another wonderful review Emma! I loved this one!

[@xs10shul]

Finally watched this and it blew me away. I'm so rarely surprised or awed these days. No spoilers: we need more films like this that are rich with meaning and artistry.

[@shanetheliver]

The theme that stuck out to me the most was guilt, and carrying the weight of something tragic because the finger of blame was incorrectly pointed at the main character. I thought the title “Men” was a bit of a red herring. There were many “toxic masculinity” moments though, so idk. What do I know. Idk anything. Whatever.I liked it a lot, and everyone’s interpretation seems to be a bit different.

[@spookyastronauts]

yeah it really does seem to change viewer to viewer, I like that tbh. And your right the guilt aspect is kind of overlooked and shadowed by the powerful title which is putting people off.

[@dreadpiraterobertsnumba5]

For me, it was a film about getting over having negative perceptions of men based off of one single abusive husband.

[@shanetheliver]

@@dreadpiraterobertsnumba5 I can see that angle too. Been a while since I've watched it but I will keep that in mind for the next time.

[@JustCallMeMeghan]

Jumping out at spoiler talk until I watch it. So excited to see this one!

[@ryanmclellan8740]

Congrats on getting married! Just hope your marriage ends up better than mine😊 Going thru divorce so... yeah😟

[@spookyastronauts]

Hope you are okay!

[@ryanmclellan8740]

@@spookyastronauts just fine. Congrats again!

[@Auckdarren]

Great review for a film that isn't direct. You inspired me to watch it again.

[@apresmoa]

I love this film. It's one of my top movies of all time. It gave Lars von Trier for some of the cinematography (around the dandelion scene - meets Melancholia slow motion; I'm sure that's not just a LVT thing but it was my first time seeing that type of editing). If you took out the dialogue completely, it would still be in my Top Films. The visual imagery is stunning! Most of Alex Garland's films are a visual treat. I do think the rebirth scene was a little overly extended and the face on the boy was a little funny - but overall, it will remain a favorite. Personal: 9/10 Originality: 8/10 Scare: 7/10

[@alexanderarmstrong5306]

I liked it... and I'm a man... if you're a good man... you'll have a good time with this movie and not get butthurt

[@cosa_oscura]

I could watch an Alex Garland 2-hour fever dream and be pleased. And in watching this movie I did and I was.

[@elliotcleaver9087]

Congratulations on your marriage! Wishing you and your partner nothing but happiness!

[@spookyastronauts]

We prefer partner @carrot

[@setutaulealo5735]

@@badcappincarrot8085 chill dude. sheesh.

[@setutaulealo5735]

@@badcappincarrot8085 the edgelord stuff is really cool tho ...

[@Charlie-pu9bx]

@@badcappincarrot8085 why are you getting so worked up about what other people are doing? It has nothing to do with you. Go out and touch some grass.

[@spikeybwoy]

Welcome back Emma, loved the review and will watch the spoiler section once I've had a chance to see it - congratulations on your wedding too

[@vannaty7]

Emma, congratulations my friend! I'm so happy for you! I bet you were a beautiful bride. Quick question, do you have merchandise? If so, can you send me the link? It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! All my best ❤🙏

[@spookyastronauts]

Hey! Thank you, no merch at the moment, currently working on something but it’s a bit of a struggle shipping to all countries at the moment

[@vannaty7]

@@spookyastronauts Thanks so much for the response, Emma. It was greatly appreciated, my friend 🙏❤

[@Spliffcraniums]

Cool effect at 5:11 😍

[@arvin8050]

I thought I was the only one who noticed lol

[@sadrequiem]

Great commentary. I liked it quite a bit. It was quite gory, which I liked because I didn't expect it. I can see how people can be put off by the film because the first half feels like a normal literal narrative and the second half is so interpretative (some reviewers using the expression "off the rails"). It's not really a monster or creature film. The same way some people think Annihilation is about an alien invasion, some viewers will be left expecting some closure. Of course it doesn't have a satisfying closure because it's illustrating an issue that is ongoing. I believe on second viewing more pieces will fall into place.

[@stacey9730]

Whaat is going on at 5:11 with you getting into the car and being at the back window at the same time. Very cool

[@spookyastronauts]

;)

[@kristinaF54]

The poster in the cinema says "Men. Coming Soon" lol #soundslikeaporno

[@ulfingvar1]

I really liked this film, and hope it will gain a wider audience over time.

[@CaptainToolong]

I liked it, so much symbolism, going to look up a 'MEN' explained video. The more I think about i the more I need explanations, like the husbands injuries after his jump/fall from the building are the same as the rebirth men have.

[@jasperfen3754]

After all that I'm still not sure if I want to see the film. I'll probably wait for streaming.

[@spookyastronauts]

Yeah seems pretty controversial I can understand why people are waiting.

[@cosa_oscura]

I agree with your haunting, mesmerizing, hypnotizing description. It felt like a sensory inundation tank.

[@crash429]

Congratulations on your marriage and happy to have you back.

[@huey6248]

this movie was a bit shit imo

[@robertpetre9378]

It’s not a very subtly film is it? lol

[@jaydee8094]

A movie about a bunch of dudes with their junk out and her not reaching a conclusion, felt like it was a movie that literally went nowhere and no one learned anything, no growth on the protagonist. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@spookyastronauts]

Damn sorry you disliked it Jay but thanks for sharing

[@Islington17]

I totally loved this and even waited some time to see it cause it's some of his most divisive work so far it seems. I truly love Alex Garland and this was no different. *Spoiler* I saw it as the perpetual cycle of birthing misogyny, toxic masculinity through repetitive desperation. Regardless how many new men were birthed, they were all still fundamentally flawed and continued that cycle. The whole thing with James telling her at the end "I just want you to love me" shows just how selfish, toxic, and unable to take accountability even after all of that. Beautiful imagery too. Also, I feel like heavy handedness is necessary sometimes for important topics like toxic masculinity, patriarchy, fragile male ego stuff. I think if it's too subtle, then it gets criticized anyway so there's never any winning. I say fuck it and burn the patriarchy down. This movie was brilliant.

[@shanetaylor761]

I really liked the movie but the end left me feeling less invested. Kinda curious on your opinion as someone who loved it. See for me it built a really engaging back story with her husband and the "men" definitely was a unique concept. Then towards the end she started just doing random things that pulled me out of the experience and slowly made me realize worrying about this character isn't really important. Almost like it straddled the line between symbolic and serious in a way that cheapened the serious part. Like her going back outside into the flickering lights after being attacked to watch goeffry or inhaling a seed and going into a temporary stupor. She constantly weaved between being in fight or fight mode and looking like she was on acid without the right cues for me to understand why. Then by the end the whole birthing cycle had kinda numbed me to what might have been an otherwise shocking entrance from her husband. The acting was phenomenal and I loved most the movie so don't think it was all bad for me but I couldn't help see if you felt your connection to the movie drop towards the end.

[@Islington17]

@@shanetaylor761 I actually felt more connected to it in its last act. It just solidified for me the rest of the film and really brought it together. Thinking I might even rewatch soon or buy this on Blu-ray.

[@shanetaylor761]

@@Islington17 yeah this movie is definitely gonna get a rewatch from me.

[@AVspectre]

Just watched this one. Watched it by myself (as I do with all horror as my wife is not down with this genre). Really want to ‘chat’ about it, and these kind of videos (and comment sections) help provide that. Thanks!

[@defaulttrash5715]

One of the best drive home conversation movies I've seen in ages. I absolutely loved it.

[@wanya_telborn]

Yay! So glad you are back

[@kellymarshall9879]

congratulations on your wedding xx

[@ctiradctirada2775]

I loved this movie. For me it's something like 9/10. It reminded me a kind of of Aronovski's Mother!, but i still feel like the climax here is a bit gratuitous, even though i liked the art style of it and the reference on Attack on titan anime :D I still hoped for it to have more symbolism and meaning in it.

[@delllittlemania]

5.12 what a twist.

[@willgenre]

Plot?

[@vaterbob]

I cant be the only one who saw the reflection of her from the back window of the car when she sat down

[@mera6306]

very disturbing but I really liked it, it also reminded me of Possession! Was expecting u to mention it but maybe thats just me lol

[@slashguy666]

I have NOPE in August too, im from poland, and we've got Ti West "X" in may!

[@BlackRainbowHorror]

5:12 woah that image of u in the back of the car, was that done purposely?

[@spookyastronauts]

🍃

[@scarletteshadow]

Congratulations!! May your marriage be successful and full of joy! I love Alex Garland, so I cannot wait to see this film! Thank you, as always, for your thoughtful, entertaining review! ❤️

[@222astrid222]

SPOILERS AHEAD--I looove folk horror! Not everyone does but i will forgive a lot for one ( like bad CGI) Love Green Man in folklore because he’s unpredictable like nature. So for me this was about the Nature of Men and how they can be taught to view women. Even the selfish act at the beginning ( the reasons given) put a brutal undeserved responsibility on the female character. OK the end. Well , lets just say it felt out of place for me , but , i get the metaphor and it’s definitely not forgettable;)

[@waynemcauliffe2362]

Congrats on the marriage mate

[@glowyburn]

Congrats! I gave this one 2/5. Saw a review that put it nicely - basically it’s a man mansplaining that men are bad lmao

[@spookyastronauts]

Sorry to hear that you didn’t like it. I honestly didnt take it that way

[@woodsro]

I enjoyed item though I didn't love it, I was actually more invested the less abstract it was but once I saw it was going down that path I adjusted expectations. Probably wouldn't agree that you need prior knowledge to understand I'm Thinking Of Ending Things because I feel like I clued in to that film really well on my first viewing and only had my suspicions confirmed talking about it with others after. But it is interesting in both those films how because they're so ambiguous they invite wild and varied interpretations and I think that's a part of the goal of them too.

[@spookyastronauts]

Oh with I’m thinking of ending things you def need to know about Oklahoma to understand the final act is what I’m meaning, the whole song and stage.

[@woodsro]

@@spookyastronauts ahhh haha perhaps I just took that for granted 😆 Too much time hanging around music theatre nerds, clearly.

[@markaitkenguitar]

I’m so impressed with your first impressions. Off the cuff brilliance. I loved Men. It was so unapologetically A24 and Garland. Soundtrack and cinematography were perfect. And the title is perfect for the movie they made… but I still hate it (the title). The feeling I’m left with is simply a critique on the nature of Man. But it just feels one dimensional somehow. Probably on purpose. Maybe I’m guarded. Maybe that’s the point of the title. (Of course it is). 8/10 with LOTS more to say about this one. Too bad I’m so late to the party!

[@mikesmith05]

13:46, Now, there’s a Wayne’s World moment right there!

[@redheadben]

A Country Walk from the soundtrack is absolutely phenomenal.

[@ryry8577]

YOUR THE BEST AT WHAT YOU DO. I LOVE ALL YOUR WORK. PLEASE TAKE THIS AS A SAD FAN GIVING FEEDBACK. NOT FROM A PLACE OF ANGER AT ALL

[@spookyastronauts]

Well the caps and three comments in a row saying how I’m wrong for not saying something I give warnings about twice in the video… does feel a little harsh. I didn’t put spoiler free in the title, you should look for that on reviews. Also I didn’t say anything that you would understand if you haven’t seen the film, I warn you twice in this video please don’t yell at me.

[@dukeon]

I saw that! 😱 (You know what I’m talking about) 🚗👻👩🏻‍🦰 #spookyeditor

[@SamuraiMujuru]

I'd definitely put it in a similar category as films like The Babadook. There only really a "wrong" way to interpret it, and even if you view it entirely literally, entirely as allegory, or somewhere in between it still works really well.

[@aleksandereide7538]

just watched it on demand and looved it

[@mattfleurant9295]

I gotta admit I did a fair amount of eye rolling when I heard the title and concept (Black Christmas 2019 anyone?),but this video did make me a little curious about seeing it.

[@sadiqurrahman9741]

Congratulation on your wedding. Best wishes to you.

[@stevenhoughton7145]

Congratulations from liverpool that music was creepy

[@nicholasperez6935]

the way i interpreted the birthing scene was that it was man’s last desperate ploy to be seen as superior to women since women obviously are the ones that have the power to birth new life and not men. not sure if that’s actually what it’s supposed to mean 💀

[@andrejo7532]

HEY ! Congrats on your marriage , I jope you guys have a fantastic, movie filled life

[@UnholyTaco666]

It was a super cool movie. I enjoyed it a lot.

[@floraplas89]

This felt like mother felt in a way 😅. I loved the film, but I get is not for everyone. For me it was an metaphor for toxic masculinity, and that's whats hunting the girl character. Also the analogy of the wounds correlation to the wounds of the dead husband, trying to "blame" them on the main character, really well thought out...

[@namelast3997]

Congratulations on your marriage!!!

[@boopbeep8]

i forgot my glasses when i saw this and didn't pick up on the men all having the same face at all lol

[@spookyastronauts]

Hahahah

[@cuppachar201]

I didn't realise till the pub scene which I feel was pretty far along 😂

[@alberto1583]

Congratulations!!!!!

[@Rashomon20s]

i thought it was absolutely beautiful and downright abhorrent. I actually loved it. But in my experience i feel like the minority in that.

[@aleksandereide7538]

just watched it on demand and loooved it too

[@Qui3tMon3y]

10/10 best film of 2022 so far. Idc what people think lol. I loved it so much.

[@BebeLush2]

Congrats on your wedding!!!

[@koopakiid16]

overall I came out of the theater liking but not loving it, but now hearing more and more people talk about it and listening to their theories and opinions its making me appreciate it even more