SNOWPIERCER (2013) MOVIE REACTION!! FIRST TIME WATCHING!

[@CrabTastingMan]

*The "Clairvoyant girl" question's explanation:* Namgung Minsu's daughter tells Curtis she is a train baby. Train babies are babies who spent their entire lives on the train. So they have an uncanny ability adults don't have: they can clearly tune out the background vibrations and machinery in the train and distinguish the presence of living people from them. They are better at picking up signs of life like breathing, footsteps, people shifting their weight alternating between legs, etc. That's why she can put her ear to the door or floor and make out what's going on in the other car.

[@migueljuarez6788]

You should watch "Why Snowpiercer is a sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". It sounds crazy, but it'll blow your mind.

[@iFranOne]

Yes, THIS. I wanted to type it.

[@garyglaser4998]

Not to be nit-picky but it's actually WILLY WONKA & the Chocolate Factory (the one w/Gene Wilder) "Charlie..." was the Johnny Depp version. And of course, it will only blow his mind if he's seen the 1971 movie (which I'm sure he hasn't. LOL.)

[@andrej7942]

I can see that there are more of us 😏😄

[@samaruton]

WONKER GANG! OUH!

[@2sallads]

@@garyglaser4998 It's also the title of the book

[@bufferoverflovv]

This film has so many hype scenes every time I hear Edgar (Jamie Bell) scream "They've got no bullets! They've got no bullets!!" it literally gives me chills. That and the scene where they scream "Chan we need fire!!" is also another absolute banger of a scene. Definitely one of my all time favorite movies.

[@mickeynewlin]

DUDE YES! The no bullets scene is so hard!

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Agreed! So many unique scenes and sequences!

[@AriknotErik]

For me the silence and then the guy yelling “IMPACT” gives me chills

[@kingbee5025]

No fr this movie is absolutely insane with scenes like that, like a nonstop rushing force

[@weapieraxe1650]

@@AriknotErik Dude, I love that scene!

[@wearywanderer7018]

When he puts the barrel to his head and pulls the trigger “THEY’VE GOT NO BULLETS” Sooooo epic. That’s my favorite moment.

[@kayzzle9084]

I feel like Tilda's contrast acting was intentional to show how different people who are from the front of the train can be. Like how the rich are often seen as delusional and disconnected. Like in Parasite you can see how the mom from the other family is sort of out of it

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

That makes sense!

[@yopeepthestyle8308]

The reason the mum is “out of it” is because she is a trophy wife from a poor educational background. her husband got everything for them. thats why she didnt know of the “smell” as well.!she got a free ride with her prettiness. lookism is a huge thing in korea and the wife was a critic on that concept. hope this helps

[@salladinthegreat]

First when I saw her acting it reminded me of something but I couldn't quite figure out what exactly but then I saw X-Files again.. S05E05 about the Great Mutato, the town's reporter had the exact same mannerisms, the short hair and even the clothes... I don't know if it's just a coincidence but I doubt Tilda Swinton was inspired by character in an obscure X-Files episode. but who knows !

[@Cassxowary]

not just the rich... most of you still are...

[@TheAbysswalker]

Brandon: "A polar bear. Guess that answers the food question." Polar bear: "Yeah, I guess it does."

[@dylankennedy4539]

Theres like three machine guns directly behind them at least

[@Sky_Nett]

People are TASTY SNACK for dat BEAR xDD

[@jromins9155]

Don't let him speak.....cut out his tongue. Makes more sense now.

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Yes it certainly does!

[@DuBstep115]

Actually it doesn't, if he would have cut off his tongue their plan to replace him would have failed. Because he didn't cut off his tongue their plan to replace him failed.

[@the_crypter]

@@DuBstep115 Read your own comment again, it doesn't make sense.

[@luket3149]

why does it make sense

[@spencergrady4575]

@@DuBstep115 no clue what you're trying to say..

[@fishhyyy]

Tila Swinton is an actress goddess. You really gotta check out her filmography.

[@LS111AT]

I love her so much and we’re almost birthday buddies lol. I’m so oddly obsessed with her work I watched a vast majority of her filmography in one day on accident. She’s a phenomenal actress and I aspire to be at her level of (successful) chameleon one day.

[@joshuayeager3686]

“We Need To Talk About Kevin” has to happen

[@Quzga]

@@LS111AT He should watch Burn After Reading. So hilarious.

[@MarkSpraker]

First movie I saw with her was Michael Clayton, another great movie IMO. Probably one of my favorites, honestly, which kind of surprised me considering the plot haha.

[@CharismaSpencer]

@@joshuayeager3686 yessss

[@claymccoy]

"Tilda Swinton plays a weird character in this one..." What movie doesn't she play a weird character?

[@pirobot668beta]

"Orlando" was a pretty ordinary role for Ms. Swinton. An English Queen gave Orlando an order: "never grow old, never wither, never die." Being a proper 'mascot', Orlando obeyed the order. This involved decades long 'sleeps' where Orlando doesn't age, but does sometimes he/she changes gender. All those close to Orlando fall into the same sleep, and so they don't age either. Orlando and her people form an odd sort of time-travel group, leaping forward in time decades at a go.

[@Feoktistovs]

We need to talk about Kevin. She doesn't play a weird character in that one, complete opposite actually.

[@millsrome]

@@Feoktistovs Oh man, that movie is wild and depressing as fuck

[@denchhhhhhh]

mmm her role in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button maybe? haha idk but yes most of her roles are so unique! I remember her from Narnia and The Grand Budapest Hotel as well. She's got range

[@thebadwolf3088]

@@millsrome that movie was kinda shitty

[@heilmann18]

I think all Bong Joon Ho's movies have some dark comedy aspect to them, even the most serious ones like Memories of Murder. Loving the reactions man! Keep up the good work!

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Definitely need to check out that movie

[@amandalee1639]

@@BrandonLikesMovies Okja is also pretty good!!

[@reneelucero2923]

All his movies are a critique to capitalism. Love him

[@movielover5101]

Sounds like Socialism to me.

[@2sallads]

When this movie was going to be released in the US, the studios said for it to get a wide release they would need to cut all the backstory and exposition so that it could be a shorter action experience about getting to the front of the train. But Bong Joon-ho refused it and they said if he were to leave it as is, it would only get a limited release. Glad they didn't do it. I pirated the film before the announcement of it's release in the US and then saw it in theaters in Manhattan. Bong Joon-ho passed by me after a Q&A and i told him "I freakin' love you dude" He laughed and said "Thank you". Great experience.

[@thingusbingus8181]

A nice little detail to show the Ego of Wilford is his line "You're the first human to walk the full length of the train, tail to engine" it subtly reveals that he's never been to the end of the train, he's only seen it from cameras. But even then when he tries to connect at the beginning of the movie the feed is breaking up so he might not have ever seen it at all, he says he cares about the balance of the train but how can he talk about balance when he doesn't even know about whats beyond the first few cars. He sees himself as an all knowing Deity. This adds more layers to class separation in that the people in power talk about how they want to help those that are less fortunate, but they don't know what it's like to actually BE less fortunate.

[@joshuayeager3686]

Tilda Swinton is one of the most dynamic actors of all time. You should absolutely react to one of her praised movies, “We Need To Talk About Kevin”

[@LS111AT]

Duuuuude that movie leaves me speechless every time. H E A V Y. I love showing it to people!

[@raqrod1606]

Omg i love this movie. And she is perfect in it. Ezra miller too

[@nahhhnah7668]

YEEEESSSSS

[@Crunchyfrog28]

Just watched it - it was outstanding.

[@katwebbxo]

Love her in that movie 💕

[@Palmieres]

The metaphor in this movie is more than just the train being a stratified society, and engine being currency or the power currency allows you. It's also about how people are deceived and frightened into thinking there is no other way to live, because the outside world is too hostile and it would be impossible to survive without being in the train. The ending is just telling you that you don't need to ride the train, there is life out there, another kind of life, one which though difficult might not necessarily be worse than being in the last car, living in squalor, barely surviving so those above - or in this case _ahead_ of you, can live like royalty. The natural world is out there, and if we just stepped away from the engine, if we destroyed it, life would go on. Different, but maybe better and more equal for all. Like you said in the beginning, there is enough for everyone in the train, but what we're taught from an early age, much like those kids at the school car, is that the engine is needed, it's all powerful, it must be perpetuated and it is akin to God. You can't disrupt it or challenge the order of things, challenge your place in the train or the sacrifices that must be made so the train can keep going when certain parts of it break. Restructuring the train could only get you so far. The challenges would be too many, certain less pleasant tasks would still need to be performed, and eventually it would all go back to how it was before. The only solution is to blow up the door and get out. Curtis is the most honest and raw form of humanity, one who does terrible things to survive, who cannibalises his equals because he sees no other way, but whose internal sense of justice is unbroken and willing to sacrifice himself to make the world a better place, even after being offered total power. We all need to let our inner Curtis come out. But maybe leave out the eating babies part 😉

[@Cassxowary]

Indeed. So are you vegan?(:

[@cordedwaif]

Pretty much. Its representative of how the bourgeoise tell the proletariat that a system outside capitalism is impossible, when in fact it isnt, they just don't want it because they'd lose power. Unfortunately people are too stupid to realize.

[@ri3121]

But I think part of that analogy has to be acknowledged. When they did destroy the engine and break away from that corrupt system, everyone except 2 (most likely) died. To me it creates an interesting situation where the question essentially becomes: Is it better to live in a corrupt society, or to get out of it at the cost of many many lives?

[@inticoastal]

there's a scene where nam talks about seeing something in the greenhouse, I remember a while back that they said that scene basically describes that Nam saw the snow depleting, meaning he's seen more than what was before. which means earth was becoming habitable again, and they double it down with the polar bear.

[@__Kimes]

Namgoong is the name..남궁. 남이 아니라

[@petitecaptain8525]

Yep! In the greenhouse hes looking out the window and points out something to his daughter which was a plane that had crashed at the bottom of the cliff, he said each year he'd look down at that plane which was completely covered in snow at the beginning but he could see most of it now which meant the temperature was rising. It gives hope that people can actually survive outside and it makes me wonder what the Snowpiercer series will do with it

[@tenfoldtuesday5917]

How can one man own so many hats?

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

😂😂

[@colincarberry9051]

This is one of the most underrated films out there. Great reaction!

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Thanks Colin!

[@AlecSong]

I find it extremely overrated. Comparing this movie to The Matrix, both movies expresses government control, but this movie falls flat because of the stupid simple story.

[@colincarberry9051]

Alec Song Oh yes I would NEVER compare this to the Matrix. The Matrix was a revolutionary film and opened the door for big budget sci-fi films. I am just saying that this film is generally overlooked because of its small budget, no-name director (at the time), and lack of A-list star power. Bong Joon-Ho did a wonderful job with what he had , and used his skills to make a simple story seem complex.

[@AlecSong]

Colin Carberry Great insight. Thanks for understanding

[@colincarberry9051]

Alec Song Yessir! Thanks for the discussion!

[@davidci]

Not-so-fun fact: It was shown in the movie that the protein bars they eat were from cockroaches; however, it doesn't make sense for them to be extremely revolted by that knowledge since they used to eat actual babies, right? That's because the protein bars were originally supposed to be made by... Wait for it... The feces of the rich. Yes, it was originally supposed to be feces. However, they changed it later because it was just really revolting, hence why the cockroaches looks CGI there.

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

That definitely wouldve been more disgusting!

[@arisucheddar3097]

Thank you for clearing that up, and it bothered me in the movie.

[@Razzy1312]

I'm glad they didn't do that because turning insects into protien bars in the confines of a train is far more believable than somehow sanitizing human feces for consumption.

[@catshepherd3102]

Remember that Curtis was suffering PTSD from cannibalism, too.

[@insomniacspillowfortarmy5776]

That would've been better I think for the plot. Like to show how lil the people of like first class thought so lil of them and of their situation like they're lower then animals. And it would be a better motivation for them to feel stronger in fighting to the front and for change. It could had just been a quick glance of something brown and mushy not too detailed (but detailed would be ok to movies shown shit and worse in movies but maybe a movie rating thing? Idk) and/or show his reaction to seeing it and it's explained to us with the characters questioning and talking about it and how could they do that and feed that to us! But just my opinion what would I know

[@knowyourhistory]

Every time I see Tilda Swinton she's playing a completely different character. I don't think she ever uses the same accent twice.

[@armandod.c.c.5194]

Now monty python and the holy grail, life of Brian

[@muircat13]

First got introduced to this film in an english class in high school. Absolutely slaps, originally based on a French graphic novel.

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

That's an awesome English class if they're showing movies like this! 😄

[@frikky99]

Holy crap on a second viewing everything Gilliam does is suspicious and aimed at making him fail! And the respect Tilda showed him at the beginning makes sense.

[@aleksvidaic9021]

This guy uploading at 2:30 am. Sleep schedule piercer

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

😂

[@yetibeardson1168]

The thing that I always think about with the ending is that the polar bear clearly sees them as well. It's not like they have guns anymore, all their ammo is effectively gone. So to me it adds even more ambiguity because there is a chance they can kill and eat that bear, but also maybe that bear came down there and ate them if it was hungry enough.

[@heathern8043]

I always thought it was interesting, it didn’t see them as a threat probably cause it’s never seen a human so wouldn’t have been taught to worry about being hunted. But yeah I suppose it could’ve eaten them, though with no humans, it’s food source was probably in abundance

[@MikeS-ur2ql]

Absolutely love snowpiercer! Solid 8/10 dystopian movie. I do agree with you that the ending doesn't quiet stick the landing with killing off Curtis with zero acknowledgement and with everything that proceeds it just feels... Empty. Like the snow scape they escape into.

[@zimzamzoom69]

Much like Parasite, this movie is also about class, but it's more on the nose about it. While most people will have a ton of nitpicks, like how do the bugs get there, this movie is one huge metaphor. I remember seeing the trailer for this back in 2013(?) and based on that I was excited. Sadly, the movie was very overlooked, but the people who saw it loved it. The concept of the head and the tail starting a revolution to be basically a move for population control was interesting. A unique and unforgettable movie. Also the green screen backgrounds didn't age well would be my only real complaint about the film making, but the shots were interesting, especially the night vision brawl, it added a chaotic nature to it without it being shaky and hard to follow 8/10

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

You need to watch EQUILIBRIUM...a look into the future “they” want.....scary shit...Christian Bale is awesome in it....cool film

[@zombiemom7378]

Yes, Equilibrium!!!! Please watch it!!

[@enigma19833]

OK I'll bite... who is the "they" you are referring to here?

[@mandalore1089]

@@enigma19833 Color me intrigued as well. I'm guessing the opposite of his political affiliation.

[@MrScarecrow24]

Excellent suggestion sir!

[@mysticsaxophone4181]

I mean it's a ridiculous film, but would make an amazing reaction vid as it's entertaining as hell.

[@pittp1333]

Chris Evans speech towards the end of the movie gave me chills when I saw it. They just started the snowpiercer tv show in may.

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

Full of surprises. Can't ask for anything more of a movie.

[@suncore598]

I too love a good post-apocalyptic story. Snowpiercer is one of my favorites. It turns what it seems like a rebellion against an oppressive regime into something more complex. "Is that like his wife?" Eww. The confession scene is a great twist of Chris Evans's character. He isn't some gallant hero fighting for justice but a man who hates himself for what he's done to survive and wants to punish the one responsible for his circumstances. Touching moment when the characters embraced each other before the explosion. Another good movie set on a train is Train to Busan. It's a Korean zombie film.

[@kilchil5438]

Thank you patrions for suggesting this keep it up boyos

[@CzarsSalad]

"The Host" would've been a better film to react to tbh

[@danmedeiros6676]

@@CzarsSalad I disagree. i liked the host a lot but this movie has a way better setting and premise. it's just a masterpiece

[@DuBstep115]

@@CzarsSalad The Host, I am confused are you referring to the 2013 The Host or 2006 The Host? Because both movies suck.

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Patrons are undefeated 😤

[@zombiemom7378]

YES!!!! One of my favorites!!!! Edit: I adore Tilda Swinton. She is a chameleon. She can be anything. She often plays weird characters too, so this role was not a shock to me. Keep in mind, also, that this movie is based on a 1982 French graphic novel "Le Transperceneige" (aka "The Escape") so her character is likely meant to be exaggerated and over-the-top as comic characters often are, especially villains. If what she gave us is what they were hoping for, then she is the only actress that could have portrayed that character that way. I thought she was great. Weird, yes. But I love that, especially in the context of a "comic book" movie. I could imagine that character coming to life on the pages of a graphic novel. If she makes you uncomfortable, that's okay. I'm betting that was part of the movie's intent.

[@Cassxowary]

How the heck, "Le Transperceneige" (aka "The Escape"). It literally means the snowpiercer, but I guess the escape fits too, but agreed and interesting. Have a nice safe day and be kind to all.

[@zombiemom7378]

@@Cassxowary I didn't actually translate that myself. I got that from some background information I read about the graphic novel. Thanks for catching the error. Upon further investigation, it turns out that "The Escape" is actually the title of one of the four volumes of the graphic novel: The Escape, The Explorers, The Crossing, and Terminus. (publication of the volumes spanned from 1982 to 2015 wow) And you're right "Le Transperceneige" literally translates as "The Snowpiercer." 👍✌

[@XanderWhat]

Have you seen any Gilliam movies? He's a big inspiration for this movie, hence the character named after him. 12 Monkeys is a good one to watch, both as an introduction to Gilliam and as a reaction worthy movie 🙂

[@wbgospel]

I totally agree, Gilliam is a genius. After 12 monkeys I suggest watching Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas to see his totally fun, grotesque and crazy side and then Brazil which is pretty much a combination of both, sci-fi and craziness/grotesque. Then just keep watching his movies till you're done.

[@xnoideawhatimdoinx]

the chorono-addict door-opener ( i can't recall the characters name right now) is the Dad from Parasite!

[@starmanboggle]

Much like Parasite, the film is another metaphor for capitalism. In this one it’s more clear with the sections of the train, but the message is the same. Particularly in the conclusion, in which Curtis realises that his goal of taking over the train would need him to continue oppressing the tail section. Through the film Gilliam encourages him to move forward, ascend in the metaphorical hierarchy and take Wilfreds place. The profile shots of Curtis reflect this, showing how he refuses to look sidewards, only focused on moving forward. Curtis’ goal is just another part of capitalism, the false hope of class mobility and self determination. But even if you do make it, someone has to be ground under the gears for the machine to proceed (or in Parasite, live in the basement). The engineer is the only one who sees the solution, not to move forwards, but sideways, the direction Curtis doesn’t look towards. In that, escaping the cycle of violence and oppression in the train (capitalism) one must move in a dimension perpendicular to it (the outside). Everyone on the train is told that there is no other way, that the outside is death. Yet life is shown to be able to survive, and thus life without capitalism is achievable. Bong Joon-Ho= genius

[@TheICEgirl6100]

20:46 he literally became the blinking white guy meme, lmao

[@lara314]

Such a unique story. One of my faves from 2013. In defense of Tilda Swinton, she knows how to commit to a role. I didn't read the graphic novel but the contrast in performances seems like an intentional choice by Joon-ho. Tilda can do anything really. Her work in "Julia" is a master class in acting. "Michael Clayton" is also a great, underrated film.

[@nonstop8304]

The egg scene was absolutely brilliant

[@BrianSmithNow]

Any time an article online reads about the health benefits of eating insects, I think "Yep, they're tryna get us used to a Snowpiercer future."

[@miguel.ito7]

It's worth noting that the character of Gilliam was named as a nod to director Terry Gilliam from Bong Joon Ho. Gilliam's dystopian sets are very similar to the claustrophobic feel in Snowpiercer.

[@damark376]

I saw this a while ago and loved it, so good to see more people checking out and enjoying Mr Ho's previous films. The concept is really unique, but for me Chris Evans carried the film. His acting was outstanding and his speech while letting the last cigarette in the world burn out was jaw dropping

[@petitecaptain8525]

Loved your reaction! Fun fact: There's actually 60 cars on the train which means that Curtis and his group fought through over 30 cars to get to the engine. Also they're supposed to be releasing a Snowpiercer series where it states that there's 1,001 cars

[@jovitadomingo8108]

This is a highly underrated movie. I haven't seen the series, because I love the movie so much. But "Snowpiercer" is just an amazing story.

[@mena94x3]

When I think of Tilda Swinton, the first things that come to mind for me (other than Snowpiercer) are: The Narnia series, Adaptation and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

[@agenttheater5]

Jamie Bell's one of my favourite actors. If you've seen nothing else of his you'd know him as Jimmy from the 2005 version of 'King Kong' and as Billy in the original film 'Billy Elliot' from 2000 that inspired the musical.

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Ahhhh I do recognize him now from King Kong

[@mena94x3]

I love him in Billy Elliot. 🥰🥰

[@Ksanichka]

@@BrandonLikesMovies you should definitely watch Billy Elliot

[@renh1147]

Can i just say I love your smart and insightful reactions. Also I was taken aback by how calm and subtle your tone and review is... and I realized its because im so used to everyone overexaggerating and shouting “OH MY GOD!!!!!” Or “YAS QUEEEEEEN!!” for every reaction. You dont rely on overexaggerated emotions to keep a captive audience. So youre definitely a breath of fresh air. Subscribed

[@bayleecorona7625]

12:54 “don’t like that girl one bit” I’m deAd 😂😂😂

[@LS111AT]

You want more weird Tilda? 1) Suspiria (she plays multiple characters and if you google which ones beforehand I will CUT you) 2) We Need to Talk About Kevin (realistic but big yikes) 3) Okja (not my favorite but I had to with this review) 4) Only Lovers Left Alive (weirdly realistic vampire “dramedy”) [i was a child who first loved her in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe because I read all the books and the movie came out right before I entered middle school. When I left the late night viewing, the most beautiful soft fog and dancing snowfall began to sprinkle all around us. There was a lone white light post and I probably stood under it smiling for a few minutes. I’ve always been into that character and she played it beautifully. I was done for. Now I watch any and everything this woman is in. A fellow Scorpio GODDESS.]

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Thank you for the suggestions!!

[@Blannibal311]

Literally just saw this film the other day. It was pretty damn good. Loved the cinematography and the message of the film was nice. Some people think it's a pretty shallow message but I enjoyed it overall.

[@gtay6726]

Great film. I actually haven't watched Parasite yet, but I always try to watch all the best picture nominees. You definitely need to watch Jojo Rabbit. Beautiful film, and you'll appreciate all the performances. Sam Rockwell is great in it, and you understood how powerful he was in The Green Mile. I changed my public account name, but I'll keep requesting Equilibrium, when I comment. Maybe I'll have to get on Patrion one of these days.

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Love JoJo Rabbit so much! My 2nd favorite movie of last year

[@Fekron]

I was on the fence yesterday, if I should watch this movie. Than I remembered you reacted to it and thought "great, I can watch the movie and a day later your reaction". Sometimes you have to embrace the little things in live :)

[@BatmanNinja420]

This is the most expensive south Korean film ever.

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Oh wow!

[@yopeepthestyle8308]

Brendas seems like such a cool dude you could have a beer with and talk movies. He is observant well spoken and goes into movies with an open mind. Keep doing your thing!

[@krunclice]

Oh yes, I love this movie! 17:33 is probably my favourite scene and Chris Evans absolutely kills it. Although I'm not a massive fan of Tilda Swinton in this movie. I did really like her in Constantine (who didn't) and The Only Lovers Left Alive.

[@marioalonsojerez]

I've been watching all of your reactions, and when you upload a movie that I haven't seen i'll watch it asap. You are a good commentator dude!

[@zimzamzoom69]

Most movie commentators I see here have over the top reactions, but he's more laid back and calm, talking about things with a cool energy and not like he just drank 10 cups of coffee before recording

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Thank you! That means a lot to hear 😁

[@LJMiho]

The first time I watched Snowpiercer it really got me by surprise, I first discovered it while browsing some lists of recently released movies on the internet, the poster got my attention and even though I knew nothing about the movie beforehand, except for it being about a train in a frozen earth, I ended up thinking "hey, why not?" and now I'm glad I did, it was so good that I even watched a second time just a few days later when I introduced some of my friends to it. To be perfectly honest, at first I was expecting no more than your typical sci-fi, post-apocalyptic B-type of movie with some interesting things here and there, but my initial indifference to it was completely blown off as soon as the revolution started advancing through this massive train car by car, every new car was a different experience altogether and contributed to the world-building and the story of the train itself and its passengers in a way that I did not think was possible with such limited space to work with (I mean, the whole movie is basically just them going through a long hallway of different sets, aside from the very last scene with the woman and the little boy walking up the snowy mountain at the end of the film). And last year I was yet again positively surprised by the most recent movie - "Parasite", of the same director - Bong Joon-ho, and although this time I was more familiar with his work it still managed to get me practically speechless by the end, so many twists and turns and lots of questions in my mind when it was all over. If you're up for it, I would also like to recommend to you some more movies. Last time, after seeing your reaction to "The Shawshank Redemption" I recommended both "Interstellar" and "The Lord Of The Rings" Trilogy, but you told me that you've already seen them and that they were also favorites of yours. And so, at that time I gave you 5 other movie recommendations instead (of which, you've already seen 2 of them - "Fight Club" and "The Green Mile"). Today I'd like to add a few more to that list if you don't mind, as seeing you react to Snowpiercer made me think of some other movies, a few of which I will now leave here as a recommendation for your later viewing: - 12 Angry Men (1957) - The Silence Of The Lambs (1991) - -Fight Club (1999)- - -The Green Mile (1999)- - Gladiator (2000) & - Oldboy (2003) - Mad Max (1979) - Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) - Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (1985) - Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) I rather not talk about Oldboy at all, I think it will probably be better for your reactions later on if you know nothing about it, but I'm letting you know right now that it is a Korean film. As for the Mad Max movie franchise, well what can I say, it immediately came to my mind as soon as I heard you say "love me some post-apocalyptic type premises" at start of this video. The 2nd and 4th films are my favorite of the franchise and those 2 are what I'm more excited about to see your reactions to, but I still have to recommend watching the remaining films because they are a part of the whole Mad Max story. Especially the 1st film which, understandably, is a much more slow paced and low on the action movie than the rest (and it's not really that entertaining watching it today, in my honest opinion) but it is what lays the groundwork for all the other movies that come after it, I don't think it will be nearly as engaging watching the sequels if you don't know the origins of the main character by witnessing the foundation of the whole franchise.

[@blacksheep217]

I LOVED TIlda Swinton in this movie, just my opinion. But she was so unique!

[@kimberlyroy3568]

I just found your channel today from your Shawshank reaction-- I just wanted to say that I love your videos! Your commentary is always so well thought out and you take the time to really think about what the directors and producers are trying to convey in each scene. Just subscribed, keep it up! Also, if you haven't seen Park Chan-wook's 2016 film "The Handmaiden", HIGHLY recommend.

[@TillThenPlease]

Excited for this one!!! Snowpiercer was such a pleasant surprise!!!

[@architghai5786]

You should watch "Constantine" next

[@professionalgamer109]

Love the content my man. One of the best up and coming KZbin reaction channels. Already one of my favourites

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Thanks so much Hugh! That really means a lot 😁

[@christianjgeorge7631]

I love this movie!!! It’s such a trip and so many new twist and turns love it. Great reaction!

[@ProclarushTaonas]

7:00, fun fact. Originally what they were eating was processed sewage. But apparently they decided people would not be able to handle that so they CGed bugs over the top. You can actually see the sewage if you look close. It helps to explain why their reactions were so intense. Bugs are bad, but honestly not that bad.

[@893trent]

Congrats on 20k!! Damn your really growing fast!

[@paulmccloud9395]

'Guess that answers the food question'. Yep, that's what the polar bear was thinking.

[@evyatarhadar8325]

Chris Evans really surprised me with this role. Really knocked it out of the park in this one.

[@Mangolite]

Snowpiercer has a style of its own. I did feel the same way as you did about Tilda Swinton’s performances here, but in retrospect, she fits right in perfectly within the world. As you had mentioned, she may have been one of the surviving children who worked the gears in the engine, and maybe that is why she is the way she was. I would agree to that in some compacity or how else would she have known the precise movement with the demonstration of the shoe and reiterated by Wilford. Anyhow, when looking at all the characters as a whole, for example, the teacher was also pretty much over the top in her scenes with an almost religious fervent with her class. Wilford’s righthand woman was odd as well, so in conclusion, Tilda’s character was just not exaggerated. It was perfected.

[@andrewdeen1]

12:10 I think tilda swinton's character just contrasts with the back of the train in an anachronistic way, but when they move up she seems to fit in a lot better with that environment and color pallet.

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

That's true

[@Mr.Goodkat]

I recommend "Scent of a woman", a GREAT film, music by Thomas Newman who also did, The Green Mile & The Shawshank Redemption and you can really tell, it sounds like those and gives the movie a little bit of a similar vibe at times but I like it more than Shawshank.

[@RShadow12]

Yes! Al Pacino is fantastic in this film

[@TheMightyMike692]

Searched this one out after seeing Parasite. The only 2 I’ve seen of his and he’s definitely climbing up my list. The performances, production design, score, and screenplay. Top notch!

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

I definitely need to see more of his work after seeing those 2

[@chanceneck8072]

Congrats to 20K, man!

[@SlavaPunta]

Not sure if its been answered (officially or by others), but I always assumed the "clairvoyant" was a child that had grown up after working in the engine room (as was everyone in that car). They were discarded to the back when they got too big (or assigned elsewhere - made a soldier for example), but not sent all the way to the very back to prevent them from telling others what they saw. This is why they knew so much about the workings of the train, and were so socially awkward / acted broken, because they've been isolated and essentially slaves since childhood. Not because they were drugged, as we eventually found out. And I assumed this is why she was introduced sleeping / living in a drawer, hinting she was at home in a extremely confined space. Maybe there was a line in there that I missed that confirms or totally disproves this that I missed? Two other tidbits: 1) The polar bears are a red herring for survival. They actually represent danger (they were better off on the train). The bears are in their element, at the top of the food chain. Humans, despite our egos, are not. The stare down shot at the end is the bear recognizing the survivors as food. Not the other way around. There's probably a psychology paper in there somewhere about how we all assume a relatively happy ending for those two, when all the evidence up to then points to literally everyone dying. 2) The movie was adapted from a French comic book (also available in English). I've looked into out of curiosity, but never picked it up or read it. But I do understand the comic and movie are extremely different. But again, can not confirm this with 1st hand knowledge.

[@1ungawa]

All the acting in this film is intentional. The exaggeration or complete lack of emotion was intended to show how the front section didn't have independent thought, and only behaved as they were told. The rear section had independent thought and rebelled against being told how to behave.

[@rosekyo]

Train to Busan is another great movie that takes place (mostly) on a train. I recommend it!

[@pridas5202]

Not sure if anyone has said yet but originally, the bugs in the food bar grinder machine thingie weren’t actually bugs but human faeces. Weinstein forced them to change it post production to bugs, hence the weird CG. This also delayed the release date by a while and was never actually theatrically released in the UK or many other cinemas.

[@YouHaventSeenMeRight]

This movie was based on a French graphic novel, though the story is different from what I heard (not the basic premise, but the story that they wrote on top of that). There is also a TV series currently running produced by the movies producers. The story there is different from the movie and it is quite good (based on the first four episodes I've seen). Here in Europe it runs on Netflix, no idea who broadcasts it in the USA. In the TV series the train consists of 1001 carriages and there are more classes, so it isn't just poor people vs rich people.

[@06mustangCE]

It amused me when another movie came out not too long after this called High-Rise that had some similar elements but was set vertically in a building instead of horizontally on a train. Snowpiercer was the better of the two and had a more interesting concept. High-Rise might be worth checking out though. Tom Hiddleston was pretty good in it.

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Sounds interesting!

[@secondghost]

This was such an interesting movie. I still haven't seen anything quite like it. I remember watching a video where a guy had a theory that it was a sequel to The Wizard of Oz if I remember correctly.

[@ToxicJumperify]

apparently the protein bars were originally made from the human excrement of the front passenges, which is why this reaction is so shocking. but it was switched in the final cut to bugs 🐛

[@10cody7]

this movie knows how to do foreshadowing...sadly most decide to just put everything in your face so you cant forget those things are gonna come up again

[@theblackswordsman9951]

Patreons please recommend The Lighthouse.

[@envikuci4472]

Yes man great suggestion

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Saw it in theaters

[@jpgaw7175]

@@BrandonLikesMovies Parasite?

[@envikuci4472]

I would have loved to see you react to that man

[@jpgaw7175]

Nevermind, just got to that part of the video...

[@jrrokk]

Now React to the video tying this to Willy Wonka universe. Would love to hear your thoughts on it

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Oh sounds interesting!

[@pr0kzee]

Great vid. Also congrats on 20k subs!

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Thank you so much! I feel extremely blessed

[@CitroChannel]

Man, another great reaction! ... shit, I'm gonna have to become a Patron soon so I can vote on polls now. 😂

[@pridas5202]

From all the films I’ve seen, Tilda Swindon usually plays weird characters in a bizarre way. She’s even weirder in Bong Joon Ho’s Okja

[@nonstop8304]

Great movie surprisingly Bong did an English film I watched Parasite a while ago so I had to watch it. I recommend you doing a reaction or commentary to Mad Max the road warrior and Fury Road both amazing movies. Also congratulations to 20k subscribers.

[@henr3269]

Yeeeeessssss! Love Bong Joon Ho’s movies. Love your videos dude thank you

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

You're welcome! Always glad to see you in the comments 😁

[@matthewmolloy6803]

FINALLY let’s go

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

🎉🎉

[@justind7211]

2:00 his comment about a class system made me chuckle, welcome to the over arching theme of the movie.

[@INGORPG]

Just gonna leave a like here and put on watch later after work.

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Appreciate you!!

[@komokosai]

Tila Swinton is literally the White witch. Her magic is inimitable!

[@jamesmee5212]

Damn these patrions doing gods work keep it up fellas gonna be joining the vote soon!

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

❤

[@PocokPresents]

If you watch the pilot of the now started series, there is a small flashback of how the people got on the tail end of the train. It kinda explains why they treat them like that.

[@joerenaud8292]

Brandon, you gotta check out George Lucus' very first film he ever directed and produced called THX 1138, which is about an underground society that has forced it's citizens to be slaves and forced to take drugs daily to keep them docile and calm. Robert Duval plays in this movie who inadvertantly goes off his medication and he decides to escape his captivity. This movie came out around 1970.

[@dannybob42]

at its bones, Snowpiercer is a classic 'tower block' story with sprinkles of Soylent Green, Game of Death and a bit of Star Wars too the fight scenes though, few films can carry such intensity

[@ian3314]

Awesome work Brandon. Keep it up!

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

Thanks Ian!!

[@saidoterodiseno]

Tilda Swinton is like the queen of weird characters, that woman is a chameleon. She performing as an old man in that creepy movie Suspiria totally caught me off guard.

[@completebilingual]

I'm not gonna watch this one because it's a movie I don't know, but it was in my recommends and I clicked on it just to hear the friendly, serene intro that I love so very very much.

[@nirmallyaghosh1373]

Tilda Swinton is a genius man....she can play anybody

[@crimsonda]

"Push" and "Super 8" are both pretty good. Should look into them if you haven't seen them.