The Holdovers Is Excellent

[@r.downgrade5836]

It is always a supreme joy when one of the critics I currently respect take their time to praise and spread the good word of a good story. Thanks.

[@andrewlowden322]

yup and no Jemaine to close out the clip = win!

[@shai310]

Yeah and funny thing about Reaper is that in his good reviews his videos are short because he avoids spoilers (since he wants you to watch it) but on shit he think sucks he'd make it as long as possible lol.

[@BrandonScott-mi5pz]

EXCELLENT WORK. REAPER 💀💀💀

[@fredo1070]

This was deliberately shot on 35mm film with 1970s filming techniques, to give it a period correct feel.

[@AdonanS]

Life, loss, character growth and no message to force down my throat. Is Hell freezing over again?

[@carnage2k4]

Receiving a good review from Reaper is IMHO a more prestigious achievement than an Oscar.

[@Wendeta-hq2cp]

This was a grand movie, yeah.

[@giggajames1903]

The Holdovers winning only 1 Academy Award is some grade A bullshit.

[@jonbaxter2254]

Godzilla only won one.

[@GlonkOverlord]

Agreed

[@GoodBad-l8g]

​@jonbaxter2254 Giant Monster movies have always been shit.

[@Nastagar]

Reaper ... fucking thank you for doing all these great reviews. I told my wife last time "we only watch movies suggested by reaper in future". You re doing a really good job ... keep on exactly like that. Just want to adress that.

[@jonbaxter2254]

Honestly, everything Giamatti does is excellent. He's an actor's actor. One who is just really great in all his stuff.

[@justaguyonyoutube4592]

Imo, he’s like Clint Eastwood for example. Simply put, he’s just there to act and knows at the end of the day that it’s a job. Doesn’t mean one can have passion and skill for such though, and he shows it.

[@missnoncompliant6279]

Someone hasn't seen spiderman 2 lol

[@Sig509]

He is a good actor. To bad Billions went down the shitter in the later seasons.

[@Njbear7453]

@@justaguyonyoutube4592did you really compare Clint Eastwood to Paul Giamatti?

[@Bor-Time]

@@Njbear7453 I think he did ha ha...😄!

[@AshCosgrove]

About damn time people start noticing this damn movie. One of the best movies I've seen in years. Alexander Payne's other movies are equally as compelling.

[@zeroThreeSixHD]

It was literally nominated for Best Picture... why is everyone acting like this is a hidden gem? Lol.

[@AshCosgrove]

@@zeroThreeSixHD Because the movie didn't crack $50 million at the box office worldwide? It being an Oscar nom has little to do with a lot of people seeing it, especially considering it didn't win, and especially these days.

[@BrandonScott-mi5pz]

GREAT REAPER THE HOLDOVER REVIEW 😊😊😊

[@ethulsrulezd00d]

You can feel the inspirations from prior movies like this. Scent of a woman, dead poets society, good will hunting etc…loved this movie so so much

[@CaneloBlackWings-dv8tl]

Definitely going to watch tonight 💯

[@frederichiebler4690]

Indeed this movie deserves lots of praise, it's a joy to watch something decent nowadays. The chemistry between the actors is brilliant to watch.

[@SuziStarscream]

Thanks for the recommendation! I wouldn't have checked this out otherwise but I was pleasantly surprised to see that there are still people left who care about good story telling, good acting, and making good movies. This film IS excellent.

[@shutincinema4050]

Whilst first watching “The Holdovers” I was very aware that I was falling more and more in love with it, which is the type of unique experience you can only get from an instant classic. I’ll always be grateful for this film because, given the ideological, lazy drivel that passes for contemporary filmmaking and storytelling, it reminded what a wonderful and life-enhancing medium film can be. Thank you Reaper for both your thoughtful review and drawing attention to an exceptional example of cinema.

[@MaffAndxu3jj]

I totally agree with your comments "They don't make movies like that any more"

[@kayveethegoat1573]

You know its good if Reaper praises it. Homie will definitely tell you if its dogshit

[@justaguyonyoutube4592]

Wow! An ACTUAL good movie that doesn’t berate, pander, annoy, enrage and/or lecture people about what they should or shouldn’t like or hate for the sake of pushing anti-escapism and instead does what a REAL movie should do and entertains its audience with good writing, good pacing, good story, good directing, good music and good characters? Consider me perplexed!

[@voice552]

Funny how we watch a B-list celebrity's movies without hesitation, while we wait for the green light from our critics before seeing Hollywood blockbusters.

[@rich8475]

My favourite from last year. I found it strange having my emotions stirred and realized it had been such a long time since a Hollywood movie has achieved this.

[@BigEarnMcCracken55]

I will absolutely watch this with my wife this weekend, thanks Reaper.

[@keegan4854]

Paul Giamatti brings his A game to all his roles he's a fantastic actor

[@the_aesthete_757]

Thank you for this! Watched it exclusively on your recommendation and it was everything you said it’d be. Love your channel Reaper! Your breakdown of everything wrong with season 4 of True Detective on Open Bar is still my absolute FAVORITE … love the animated off-the-cuff version of you, would love to hear more like that!!!

[@collenjets123]

I watched this with my family completely at random and we were all pleasantly surprised how good it was. That bittersweet ending left me feeling hollow but also a bit hopeful for their futures.

[@Pessimisti_56]

So we got a story ? That brings back memories.

[@kevo-o-o]

I was really worried Giamatti's roles were over when I saw him doing commercials for some phone service. The man is way too talented and unique to be wasted on ads. I'm glad he's still getting excellent roles in excellent movies.

[@ShaneMichealCupp]

This has become my favorite Christmas movie and easily the best movie of 2023

[@gimmeyourrights8292]

Today's Hollywood always tries to come across as relatable with quirky humor and underhanded social commentary but it forgets when it means to be relatable. Shared experiences, similar problems and similar regrets.

[@NoPantsBaby]

Mary Lamb lost her little Lamb. SYMBOLISM!

[@henrygambles3652]

Somehow I didn’t notice that symbolism until now but I love it! Mary’s actress was very well cast and she perfectly delivered the pain of a woman who lost her only child.

[@youcantbeatk7006]

Bravo, David. More genre-redefining, trope-subverting, atmospheric, dark and eerie, emotionally draining, gut wrenching, aesthetically heavy craft by post-horror auteur with an arthouse edge, dread-inducing, suspenseful build up with strong character development and gradual feeling of escalation, bone-chilling slow burn with “say more with less” approach and soul-shaking, blood-curdling, skin-crawling and nerve-wracking exercise in persistently looming dread where tension and anxiety permeates every frame as movie reaches its nail-biting, jaw-clenching and paranoia-inducing final climax, free of any cheap gore or cartoonish CGI drama film, truly elevated kinography.

[@touhoutrash2436]

Oooooooooh boy reaper is making a video on an actual great movie Bois!

[@Malcio]

Well gotta say this to you this ain't the first time he post a review on a good film.

[@touhoutrash2436]

@@Malcio yeah I knie

[@frankalbergo8120]

Excellent, thanks.

[@leeroyjenkins6061]

Loved this film.

[@Crashking416]

Aside from Downsizing, Alexander Payne's filmography is consistently excellent. This movie, "Election," and "The Descendants" are my personal favorites.

[@everythingflows3196]

Yeah exactly this. I don’t know what the hell Downsizing was, but everything else Payne has done has been either quite good or superb. (I wasn’t a huge fan of Nebraska, but it was an interesting film nonetheless.).

[@ThunderArchangel098]

Nice to see you in a good mood, Reaper. I gotta watch this

[@gnarlin4964]

Yes, I saw it a few months ago and I have to agree, it's an absolutely wonderful film.

[@Collin4486]

Paul Giamatti is an excellent actor.

[@JSPena]

Damn, I have to watch it now.

[@krankinthehog4984]

Yeah I saw it during Christmas and I cant wait to rewatch it next Christmas

[@erteple2647]

it's time friendo

[@smithsmithy7149]

Loved this movie. Paul Giamatti is underrated as an actor.

[@Gambitt1970]

That ending, magnificent!

[@REELWORKS12923]

This movie with its Balance of drama and comedy reminds me of Dead Poets Society, and both are phenomenal films

[@gerdsfargen6687]

The fact the Academy even considered Barbie is some dogshit in a saucepan. So its no wonder they didnt consider this gem because it is clearly the odd one out in Hollywood.

[@EndThusIAm]

My wife and I were invested the moment the trailer dropped. How it looks and feels like an 70s film completely throughout. It's simple, there's no movie character arcs, they're real people who bond part are still the characters they started as. And let's face it, like you said, Paul Giamatti, the man is sarcasm incarnate. And that lazy eye!

[@Tai_Fung]

Great video (and great movie). I saw this with my son and couldn't wait when we got out of the theater to tell him about Dead Poets Society. We enjoyed Holdovers so much, but I kept thinking of DPS as well, so it was a good opportunity to tell him about it. We plan to watch it this month.

[@thestanleys4157]

The reveal about Angus dad was heart breaking, and explained alot about his outlook. Great movie. Paul Giamatti cant make a bad film.

[@robd593]

If Paul Giamatti is in it, I’ll watch it. One of the best actors working today.

[@brainstorm9560]

I wanted to see this film so badly in theatres but unfortunately, I never got the chance. I will rent it as soon as I can.

[@alexanderbrownbill3405]

I like it when Reaper uploads good movies reviews/ recommendations. It gives me something to watch in the vast sea of not good movies/TV series

[@Moses_PT]

Gotta say Reaper, even though your videos where you recommend some movie or series usually get punished by the algorithm and also get less attention by the subs, I do appreciate them a lot. Thanks

[@Valen-mh9fh]

Excellent movie, defo worth a watch.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Your review brings tears of joy to my eyes. I cannot believe something decent actually made it past the PC police to the theaters. I'd love to see this. Thanks Reaper!

[@freelancenerd4804]

I’m going to check it out today!

[@brandonx9566]

Velma got a season 2, you know what to do Reaper 👀

[@Hail_To_The_King]

Alexander Payne had a dip in form but is one of the best filmmakers of his generation

[@J1283-s1k]

Sounds great, thank you Reaper.

[@dreamersdisease2481]

I really enjoy your take on film and shows I feel like someone is expressing what I feel so it makes me feel good and feeling good is good North Korean style

[@henrygambles3652]

I remember seeing this one with the family on my birthday in the Stella theatre in Dublin,Ireland and we all enjoyed it!

[@spykemxd]

If you like a movie, it must be good.

[@DaFroBroforeal]

Might check it out, thanks.

[@Bor-Time]

I don't watch recommendations, I only watch the 1"s where you tear the arse out off it, brilliant! But you get the thumbs up always!

[@brendonmaher1513]

The recommendations from the critical drinker and reaper are few, but have all been a good watch. 👍

[@motorhearttk8360]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@Nosleep444-e3]

You're the only movie review channel that I watch on youtube keep up the great work

[@jamesstewartwilliams]

I’ll have to check it out. Looks good.

[@iMisanthrope]

Thanks for the recommend, Reaper! Just finished watching this movie and thoroughly enjoyed it. I even teared up at the end. 🍾🍺👏

[@angelasligar9714]

First teaser I knew this was gonna be good, first teaser

[@TI4438]

Gotta check this out. Are you doing each episode of Night Country? I sure hope so!

[@petithibou1891]

I have watched reaper’s little mermaid ´s review at least 10 Times 😂 funniest sh** ever

[@Colonel_RamRod]

Been loving your even handed approach to reviewing. I try to do the same with my own stuff. Great video as usual reaper.

[@tennisalatable9742]

Thanks Reaper! Always brightens my day when i see a new video by you pop up ♥ Fantastic movie! Although i still wonder how it was created cause it is not reflecting "the world we live in today" ... Seems that they didn´t give a damn about "modern audiences" 😄 (to phrase it like drinker would say i imagine ^^)

[@TI4438]

BTW....loved Paul Giamatti in Lady In The Water. Great flic!

[@Baalur]

At first I misread the title as "Holdoverse" and expected something totally different.

[@fionnaitsradag5152]

🤣

[@kingdevin66]

real Good movie

[@meanstavrakas1044]

I love you Reaper!

[@WizdaVision]

A wholesome review from Reaper? We eating extra good today! 🍽️ Also, day 4 of asking Reaper to review Season 1 of Smiling Friends

[@justaguyonyoutube4592]

We be eating good tonight.

[@elsaeed747]

Reletively hate free 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@paulb432]

Nailed it

[@bengordon4690]

Gonna stop half way through because this sounds good! Sorry, I hope it still counts as a view, Reaper ❤

[@immichelleblock.........im4111]

Review Gone Girl next, you would have a blast with it

[@ibngiuseppe7427]

We're waiting from you a review on the Fallout series as soon as I saw in the first episode a pregnant woman with a fork in her eye trying to shoot the bad guys like Rambo, I said to myself that's cat shit

[@RealReaper]

i'll try to get it out tomorrow and it looking bigger than my true detective review

[@b1mbap]

I'm only 18 and yet I relate to the teacher protagonist so much

[@criticalcommenter]

So nice to see a positive review. Most reviewers tend to take pride in only reviewing the bad, I'm looking at you Disparu, that its refreshing to see someone take the time to actually give us something we can watch rather than avoid

[@cenationofjnu]

I watched it yesterday. It's a simple but very good movie. Watch it.

[@SafetyBriefer]

Nice.

[@mau5pilot854]

Cool, I’ll check it out.

[@mala6238]

Good.

Thats cool, but we are waiting for Fallout. :)) Especialy for the scene, where the ghoul doesn't know how to destroy the power armor in the second episode, but in the eighth he remembers it from before the war. :D

[@everythingflows3196]

Completely agree - it was easily the best American movie last year. Payne is going to find himself alone, the last of dead breed, as a writer-director who still cares to make rich human movies, by humans, for humans. I was worried for a minute that Payne might have caught the woke bug, but he just flat ignores it. The Holdovers is a movie from another time (as Payne cleverly emphasizes).

[@WiseOwl_1408]

Seems interesting. Nice to see a positive review from our boi

[@spinlok3943]

I think this movie is destined to become a cult classic.

[@rakantopini]

This review is what I needed today to cheer me up. I'm definitely going to watch this movie. Thanks ❤️

[@ExplorerDS6789]

Paul Giamatti will win an Oscar some day, I know it.

[@bcampbell0011]

spot on review. well done..................................................as usual :)

[@davidmiller1354]

Best film of 2023. I was really moved. Giamatti SHOULD of won the Oscar. Saw Barbi. NOTHING SPECIAL.

[@scubadan9137]

Dont know if you take suggestions here but I'd love to recommend you Mrs.Inbetween, it's an absolute banger of a show

[@osmanyousif7849]

I'm truly surprised by how quickly, yet effective Da'Vine Joy Randolph has been able to make a name for herself in acting (even her worst role in The Idol, she was by far the only redeeming quality). She manages to portray Mary with the right amount of humor, but when the drama hits she really pulls through.

[@Deqnkata]

Anyone else read this as HoldoVerse and panicked for a bit ? :D

[@hatuletoh]

All right. I'll watch "The Holderovers." It's not like there's some big list of new movies that I'm trying to get through.

[@T-O-Y-S-616]

I'm still watching Hazbin Hotel to have an opinion but damm...this movie review/synopsis is really cool... Feels like random anecdotes i had when i was in school...at least the good ones xd

[@Im_A-PwettyTallgUy]

Yo reaper give invincible season 2 a review

[@davidmiller1354]

Hey Drinker, wake up and watch this film.

[@darthlaurel]

Wow