The Neon Demon - Movie Review

[@amalia7513]

Style over substance, huh? Sounds almost like the modeling industry...

[@levischorpioen]

That's why I think it's the point of the film. What was that quote again? "Beauty isn't the most important thing, it's the only thing."

[@dildonius]

"Style over substance" aka "movies."

[@televisiontunnelvision3303]

Whoa! You’re so fucking deep!

[@nateds7326]

Thats kind of genius

[@1998Cebola]

@@dildonius yeah, the most unbelievably stupid phrase in cinema discussions.

[@TheUnusualSuspect]

"Weird as shit movie, but I kinda dug it" That should be your Rotten Tomatoes excerpt :D But I think this is gonna be one of those movies that'll need an EXPLAINED video on. They're my favourite videos of yours Chris, would love to see some more of 'em.

[@streetoMatt]

oi oi been watching your vids for ages :P

[@mr.raygunz929]

Aye! Suspect!

[@jacobmacdonagh4070]

Love your videos man! I didn't know you watched Chris Stuckmann!

[@rasmust.]

Hey, suspect.

[@catmun5387]

You're one of my favourite person's on youtube

[@clydefreak9]

The ending was really... eye opening

[@daveyreynolds6444]

ayoooo

[@TheNicolevertone]

Ba dum chshhhhh

[@CLagos39]

Ahhhhh good one lol

[@HyphyJuice916]

I see what you did there...

[@zak-of-all-trades9638]

SPOILERS.....

[@daryaspace]

She does ... STUFF

[@daryaspace]

I love the movie by the way and I want to rewatch it so much Too bad it's not for everyone and I don't have the right person to talk about it (

[@kardez506]

the thing i love about this movie, is the silence. Because it is in those scenes (ie the long silent intro), that you're left with your own thoughts.

[@okami_sk7200]

Darya Space and thangs

[@julianrobles2562]

That stuff is really fucked up

[@changruiwei6164]

don't say stuff

[@The80sWolf_]

Its like Alice in wonderland but it is a satire/critique about the fashion industry/celebrity etc. Very, very artsy, and Refn can make visuals like no other.

[@ronihernandez6049]

Is that still your opinion in today's standard I haven't watched it just curious

[@The80sWolf_]

@@ronihernandez6049 Yea

[@M139NG]

Can confirm. She does some...stuff. Haha. This movie is glorious. But i'm never watching it again.

[@RosieSquall]

This movie is amazing. The tone, the music, the colors, the acting, but overall, the symbolism and the fact that it doesn't spell everything out for you.

[@hypotheticaltapeworm]

Tone? Boring grit and wannabe horror. Colors? Dark blue=sad, so deep. Acting? Dry at best. Symbolism? You mean a slideshow of triangles that interrupted the film every 3 seconds?

[@adrianpale2342]

@@hypotheticaltapeworm hey that's unfair. Don't forget the 20 something shots of characters being reflected in mirrors. That's some deep deep symbolism right there.

[@boolocklock]

I'm surprised this movie is getting a wide release. This feels like an indie film that's for a niche audience.

[@ZeppelinBigFan]

Winding Refn thankfully has a big enough name to guarantee a wide release.

[@Teargasrock]

You mean like a film for adults instead of just for kids? Used to be a time that this was the norm for going to the movies. Not everything needs to be dumbed down or streamlined. Wish more films like this would get attention instead of family friendly, but ultimately forgettable films.

[@boolocklock]

+Teargasrock agreed. This movie really is for people like me because I love ambitious films that takes risks in style. Can't wait to see this one this weekend.

[@_ethanmc]

Movies like this have never been the norm.

[@S1nwar]

it has a fanning in it of course it gets a wide release. they only live to make money in the buisiness.

[@TartarosVods]

Would you say that this film is a true "eye candy"? (if you know what I mean)

[@RobertMorgan]

The ending was pretty tasty

[@strangerjones5576]

Ew

[@mikk.]

😂😂

[@LuisSierra42]

That's the most fucked up shit i've seen in a movie

[@Tomhardy8969]

Fuck spoiler alert

[@maddyv6064]

The movie is absolutely stunning, and when you really dig deep into the symbols, the plot becomes a lot more apparent and the intentions of each character.

[@hypotheticaltapeworm]

No.

[@Andy-hn7mj]

@@hypotheticaltapeworm omg neon demon haterrr

[@miteruno]

Can you explain to me the meaning of pissing the floor by the moon light?

[@adrianpale2342]

@@miteruno it's like about like being a baby and loss of innocence blah blah blah. This film is like meant for moviegoers who have never seen something outside of the usual blockbuster. It seems to be important, but it's really just meaningless.

[@LSMMIKE]

Happy to hear that this film is good. Refn is one of my favorite filmmakers going today, and I always look forward to his films. I'd like to see how he handles a big budget film in the future. He nearly did this past Bond. Maybe he can do the next one(though I want Campbell again).

[@albierydelrosario2473]

Laughingstock Media? What are you doing here?

[@derricks2594]

+Albiery Del Rosario Watching Chris Stuckmann's review just like you were. It's pretty damn obvious..

[@PauLtus_B]

Style over substance can be fine indeed. Movies can exist as solely more abstract art.

[@longliverocknroll5]

Only if the director is good and Refn is very hit or miss.

[@ProtestantsRUs]

isn't that what everyone criticizes Zack Snyder for?

[@PauLtus_B]

+longliverocknroll5 Well of course if the style isn't any good it doesn't matter either way.

[@PauLtus_B]

Wesley Tomsky I think when it comes to Zack Snyder is that made a couple of screen adaptations that did have depth to them but in the movie he had copied a lot of imagery but all the depth had somehow disappeared from it.

[@ZoanBlade90]

+Wesley Tomsky Even when he does a film that's actually better than people say it is. (Watchmen)

[@alexmeyer5260]

It's Elle Fanning, not Ella Fanning.

[@warpnl1]

Its actually Ell

[@chrisflo305]

MY DICK FELL HARD

[@alexmeyer5260]

warpnl1 It's spelled "Elle".

[@warpnl1]

+Alex Meyer I know and Chris knows that to so what? its pronouched as Ell

[@Morbos1000]

That was really distracting in an otherwise good review by Chris

[@jen7ellez]

This movie was amazing. I saw a review about witches and occult practices. I think that totally makes sense here and this movie does have staying power. Amazing.

[@jamesaragon5773]

Name of review please?

[@francescolioi1368]

Jenn bunny no

[@adrianapignolo]

Jena Malone is always amazing. So underrated actress.

[@SlickTrademarc]

thanks for not spoiling

[@warpnl1]

He did in the tags..

[@j.t.sheldon729]

I like your review enough to forgive calling Elle “Ella” :P

[@adrianreyes2318]

I love how this guy doesn't treat us like idiots. His reviews are smart, insightful, and also fun and entertaining.

[@ryguysays]

Iv'e never been so baffled, frustrated, confused and impressed all at the same time after seeing a movie, but Neon Demon made me feel all of that at once.

[@JulesColour]

"L" Fanning *How to pronounce

[@ajcambern]

Thank you

[@919haroun]

Nicolas Winding Refn = Lars von Trier + LSD

[@freddie2119]

Not sure about that to be honest... Refn I don't think is anywhere near to the calibre and scope of Lars von Trier; he made 'Dancer in the Dark' and 'Antichrist'. I don't mean to rant, sorry 'bout that. (Still a great director though) :D

[@warpnl1]

And Gaspar Noé

[@JoakimJulemand]

funny thing is they're both from Denmark ;)

[@GuitarwolfZero]

Lars von Trier on another level imo.

[@felinefatale7773]

Is this movie as disturbingly fucked as "Antichrist"?

[@bmaster461603]

Style over substance is good but not when the narrative gets lost. For example, Snyder. He always has style over substance and his narrative gets lost or muddled

[@glennabraham2345]

Very true!

[@imperatorfuriosa9422]

BULLSHIT

[@bigbruno2232]

Yeah great visuals but not enough narrative or story. He needs to focus more on that.

[@warpnl1]

Snyder has that, Refn doesn't have that.

[@bigbruno2232]

warpnl1 Or Michael Bay.

[@wadebanner7546]

I really do not mind vision story telling, but "style over substance" isn't the same thing. I actually am a total sucker for a highly stylized film, but only if it's got a foundation to hold it up right. It's like this...if you make some fancy looking ice cream dish you'll enjoy the ice cream, but the looking "fancy" part also gets you excited to eat it, a great combo. Where if you make some fancy looking asparagus, it might look intriguing but its still gonna taste worst than dirt. The stylization doesn't do much unless it already has a solid core to enhance.

[@Nhxn_]

ok wtf pleb

[@diegofu1]

Tía one of tose " uníque" movies

[@maybewise]

This is one of those movies that's underappreciated and misunderstood when it first comes out, but will pop back up in 10 years, to be considered a cult classic. Like Jennifer's Body.

[@chocolatewolfe]

No one talks about Jennifer's body, stop.

[@maybewise]

@@chocolatewolfe Just because you haven't SEEN the discussions surrounding it, and how it initially flopped, due to being marketed towards young men, but then found it's audience as time went on, and is now appreciated by lots of people, doesn't mean that it doesn't exist. So YOU stop.

[@alexburton3666]

" I'm here for you " - Chris stuckmann. This is one the core reasons why we love you man.

[@williamjansen1]

If you are not at the very least intrigued about The Neon Demon after that review, then you need to check your pulse. When a reviewer this eloquent and experienced is lost for words to describe the crazy stuff he just saw, then you know limits were pushed.

[@SumDumGy]

Never heard of it before this review. Drive was intriguing enough though to make me consider this.

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

The cast piqued my interest, though the trailer told me nothing about the plot...but this review most certainly made me want to see it...

[@karinacazares19]

I watched it because of this review and I wish I hadn't, I felt nothing but sympathy for the girl at the end

[@Josiah427]

Show Box, get the download offline

[@emyf9197]

Sam Angelo 123movies.to pretty much has all movies n shows

[@jorjevanelle9879]

Show me your Sailor Moon figures. my eyes are bleeding watching them.

[@andreszavaleta8923]

They're statues

[@artheaux666]

+Andres Zavaleta *figurines genius

[@AmberVerberne]

Can you pleaaaaseee make an analysis video on this movie?

[@jackhenry1899]

Isn't that what he just did

[@Blodia1990]

@@jackhenry1899 she means he did for drive and only God forgives

[@cicadasmasher8082]

Basically, it's a film about how Hollywood is full of evil, depraved perverts who like to rape kids, screw corpses, and literally eat children in a satanic ritual manner in order to consume their very essence and souls. With that said, I have to give it much respect for being a very good visual metaphor for Hollywood, while at that same time, remaining a completely accurate historical documentary also.

[@deadbars8755]

Anyone notice the Only God Forgives and Bronson blu-rays behind him?

[@bladezerogrounds4227]

Uhhhh yea

[@davidrowe762]

SPOILERS The Jena Malone necrophilia scene was so fucked. Refn may just be the most fucked director in Hollywood (but his movies are great)

[@mabusestestament]

Not really. It was Jenna who created that scene. Refn only wrote a scene where she kissed the body, Jenna improvised to what it became. So she's the messed up one.

[@kyaira933]

mabusestestament After watching, I'm scared and disgusted. I thought i saw crazy.. that. I feel sick. Disgusting movie I have ever watched. It was good until it was disturbing. Not for me. My stomache couldn't take it. The director makes me feel uncomfortable on a level of wanting to hide. Please help me.. i wish i could watch Dora to feel better..

[@VertigoCrime]

Piotr Dubrawski, do it like necrophelia porn? Because that is what made me absolutely not want to watch this disgusting movie.

[@inkusaido]

This is not true. He has claimed that he had pushed her to see what could be her limits. (Its in an interview over here)

[@haschmormor8431]

David Rowe Why did you even need to say this?

[@EEAMD-co6nw]

wonder what chris thinks is a fucked up fetish. gotta see this movie

[@thejoojoo9999]

Oh, they are fucked up, as in really fucked up. The fetishes are hardcore, but the worst is how Refn films it : he is so into it, and you can feel it.

[@aqgpandemic5406]

This movie is insanely fucked up, especially the ending.

[@warpnl1]

SPOILER: It has Necrophilia in it

[@jameswayton2340]

I really have to see this movie now xD. Have to know how (fuckup up) this is.

[@ellie5636]

it's so bad, seriously, it's like when people tell you not to google and you do and you wish you hadn't

[@RCMartin08]

Analyzed video Chris

[@mozigyar]

I was really pumped for this movie. Like REALLY pumped. When the lights went out in the theatre and the film began, it just made me feel a weird euphoria that's rare with movies. And then it went down, and... I don't have any idea what I had witnessed. I've been thinking about it for a day now, and I don't know if there's any deeper meaning, but I don't care. The movie left an impact. Last time this happened in a similar way was with trance, and I saw that too young. This movie is special. I don't know if it's good, but it's special and I respect that a lot. I'm really looking forward to watching fearX and only god forgives, and I really hope that Refn gets to do more special stuff in the future.

[@jamesmoseley5428]

I hate when Hollywood tries to look self aware but it's so obvious they're not. The whole time watching this I thought "yeah these actresses are probably that soulless and vain in real life. The agents and producers are probably that Pervy and sadistic. Yep Hollywood does believe that sexual gratification and money are all that matters." I know I would groan hearing the commentary on this film where everyone is trying to say something poignant and failing. The truth is nobody had to act for this film. What's the difference between an actor and a pornstar? A pornstar is decent and humble

[@nickmathis7539]

Hey Chris, are you still planning on releasing an "Explained/Analysis" video on "The Neon Demon?" I just saw this movie and I'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas on the film.

[@BornStudios]

Chris is now my all-time favorite movie reviewer. really appreciate how he gives honest truth about all the movies. really appreciate it man! PS , I have that same shirt. LOL

[@trexation]

Okay, before I hit play, I'm going to make a few assumptions: 1. opening skit where Chris does something related to the film 2. Praising Refn for doing average directing 2. Praising a clusterfuck script for being avant garde 3. Giving it an A- Let me be cynical, come on! I love Stuckmann, but The Refn ;D Okay, I wasn't that far off ;D

[@Megamando93]

Pretty close honestly...

[@itsame_kev]

Not very close...

[@trexation]

Kevin the Cow 2 out of 4, and A- and B+ are pretty close ;)

[@Megamando93]

trexation I would say you pretty much got 3 of 4. Pretty damn good either way by just guessing.

[@07foxmulder]

It's safe to assume that if Refn has a movie out, Chris has a hard-on for it. I usually trust Chris's reviews but when it comes to him reviewing Refn, I'm not listening.

[@jakeduffy_]

Gaspar Noe, Darren Aronofsky, and my favorite, NWR take me places and deliver messages very meaningful and personal. Im glad hes taken the more Valhalla Rising and Only God Forgives route. He is an artist and seeing his work (no matter how uncomfortably gruesome or morbid) makes me traumatized and i guess thats my film fetish.

[@andres65080]

Well said!

[@mkrowenp]

Cant wait for your analyzing video! Took a friend who HATED it, LOL. Well, they didn't hate it, but as you say, they would have appreciated the straightforward storytelling over the visual/ metaphorical storytelling... which I loved. This movie stays with you LONG after you've watched it.

[@KillianDefaoite]

All of Refn's films have shocked, surprised, and awed me beyond belief. They are among my favorite movies.

[@aryankaushik9346]

Chris, can I request u review all Harry Potter movies for fantastic beasts and where to find?

[@aryankaushik9346]

Find them*

[@gijstoonen3328]

+Mine MLG that would be great, but considering he is already working on the Jason bourne movies i don't think it will happen

[@pablo-zn1mg]

yes!!!

[@andreac4757]

THIIIIIIISSSSSSSS

[@camcam807]

I remember him saying that he will. But, I could be wrong.

[@Toukon4ever]

SPOILERS: Chris, I think Keanu's character was kind of a red herring. Like with most of the male characters Elle's guard was up wondering what they really wanted from her when actually it was the females she needed to look out for. The dream sequence with Keanu was just another representation of her suspicions about him. I actually liked the switch up of females being the antagonists as opposed to the stereotypical male dominant jerk where every woman is trying to get his attention just to be deceived and thrown away (i.e. Showgirls). The guys here were up front and straightforward about who they were and what they wanted. None of them were any real danger to her and they even gave her opportunities and in some cases tried to protect her. Lust, envy, malice, and deceit came from the girls. And of course gluttony.... Basically, all of the 7 deadly sins except for maybe sloth. Anway, it was a visually STUNNING movie!! I give it a B+ too! And an A++ for cinematography.

[@aaronpeters6209]

Toukon4ever It was very much about the dominance heirarchy among women and their competition for male attention now that I think about it. It's a common notion in the red pill community that women that fuck up and ruin their lives drag down the next generation coming up. Crabs in a bucket applied to female nature. There is so much to this film. I do think Reeves was more symbolic of Hollywood. Preying on the dreams of young women. But I still have to agree with you.

[@levi1929]

Toukon4ever hey thanks for prefacing your comment with the spoiler tag, I’m gonna read it after I watch the movie and give it a thumbs up 👍

[@francois928]

I just saw the film, I hope you make a discussion video because there's a lot to unpack and discuss.

[@MedusasLover168]

I respect Jena Malone for her bravery/fearlessness as a actor.

[@KerryLuckett]

I feel exactly the same way. It's a cult-classic-to-be film. But, as I watched it, I couldn't help but think of Suspiria. It's so alluring, like its subject and main character, that I want to see it again and again and again. That's saying something.

[@duewhit310]

Yes i also thought of Suspiria

[@gabrielemauro1977]

Style is substance. The Neon Demon is absolutely amazing!

[@leecameron9226]

Chris it can't be better than Spider-Man 3 surely

[@cosmicowl2372]

Well played

[@leecameron9226]

+CosmicUndeadElf what ?

[@cosmicowl2372]

Lee Cameron It just seemed like you were being sarcastic or something

[@thewalterandryanshow]

You don't say "well played" when someone is being sarcastic lmao

[@joeyg6267]

saw this movie yesterday, i thought it was one of the worst movies ive ever seen but i agreed with most of this review

[@Aconman14]

Watched this for first time last night and had to come back to this to help me process. Definitely had an effect on me, not sure if i liked it but I am glad movies like this can still be made to make you think and reflect back on yourself.

[@michaelgirodat1062]

I'm glad you mentioned Valhalla Rising. That is one of my top movies because it is so incredibly unorthodox and the performance by Mads is amazing

[@TCReyes]

Some of the scenes lasted for way too long, but overall I appreciated the weirdness of the movie. And when everything goes batshit crazy in the final act, it was like the blackest of comedies and I was shocked but very entertained. I definitely think it's one of those movies that will be appreciated more over time.

[@xingcat]

"Oh, for heaven's sake!" -- Guy Next To Chris. (Totally needs to go on the DVD cover.)

[@filmoljubac9108]

Chris if you love weird movies go watch Swiss army man cooming out this week plss.

[@zappbrannigan2801]

Jesus Christ, that film looks like the stupidest thing I've ever seen.

[@alghoog5076]

Yeah

[@filmoljubac9108]

But for me looks funny

[@jeffdaman6969]

+Declan Brannigan sadly yeah

[@raysgameplays]

+Cope Zvani Madjarska yeah but you think 9gag memes are funny so i dont think your opinion is worth anything

[@K05H]

The makeup artist wasn't jealous though, she was desirous.

[@travisl.428]

Cannot wait for your analysis of this film, very truthful and awesome review as always.

[@queendsheena1]

You have me sold Chris. Hopefully it makes it to Jamaica. I love Dakota Fanning and have been keeping an eye out for her sister. This might the first movie Elle had done that I'll see in theaters. Really enjoyed your commentary Chris.

[@jaredkunish]

is it safe to say that Refn might be this generation's Lynch?

[@1997residente]

Good god, David come back. We miss you. We need more of your surrealism.

[@DGilVids]

Maybe if he was in a Lynch movie.

[@underwaterlady]

no. it's not.

[@PJVids83]

When I heard that The Neon Demon was booed at Cannes, I immediately flashed back to the rude response Wild at Heart got back in '90. Yes, I agree with you, Refn is probably this generation's Lynch. Drive is probably his Blue Velvet.

[@chromoperson01]

Ummm no it's absolutely not safe to say that. Only God Forgives was one of the worst films I've ever seen.

[@rmfreeman1987]

Love the chest pound :D

[@rmfreeman1987]

LOL

[@guy31978]

Matthew Mcconaughey will *always* have the best chest pound ^_^

[@guy31978]

***** Only one way to settle this....celebrity cage match! ;)

[@TheEthanstanley]

If you're reading this. Have a fantastic day

[@sourpeach1216]

U 2

[@riepie]

Thank you

[@TheRazzlet]

U 2

[@NoahsGamingChannel1]

hey thanks

[@daniellucio1620]

I love U2

[@liamjames5801]

Chris, you have opened me up to a whole new world of cinema I never thought existed. It has given me passion and love for a new art form like I'm sure you have done for many others. Thank you and keep spreading the joy and love for art!

[@Mr1xiii3]

Just went on a review spree of yours to catch up on what I've missed. Love your stuff. I love that we don't agree on every genre of movie, but these indie/weird as hell kinda films are where we have a similar opinion. Definitely gonna keep watching! Keep it up, dude!!

[@redcatsix]

I didn't really find this movie disturbing. Maybe I'm just a sick fuck.

[@TheCapelessCrusader]

Suicidal_Pear Yeah, neither did I. It also doesn't get really fucked up until the last act. **spoilers ahead** From the moment Jena Malone's character tried to have sex with Elle Fanning, it got crazy.

[@Mondoness]

meh, you seem like a pretty good guy.

[@Rocksteddybelmont]

Suicidal_Pear same here

[@sauljared4395]

Suicidal_Pear me too

[@courtneykurtenbach2230]

Suicidal_Pear you didn't think the ending was disturbing? the very last scene was pretty insane.

[@KaleLikesWaffles]

We're still waiting for the analysis review

[@The.dog.warrior]

I just could hear Elle phanting.

[@cosmicowl2372]

Elephanning

[@crunchcomic7373]

Ellas Fanny

[@CorrectFossa]

Chris, thank you. It feels like there have been so many movies, like this one, where you're the only major reviewer to cover them. This is why you're the best.

[@Aston4444]

Hey Chris, I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your reviews and think they're very well worded and clear, you make your points very well. I've only seen one other (can't even remember which film it was for) but when I saw your face pop up again when I was searching for a review for this film I gave you another go and I can say you have definitely earned a subscribe from me, keep up the good work!

[@kailee87]

this movie will be classic in future..

[@lucanreynolds1341]

kaicooper87 I feel like Refn will be remembered as a legendary director. Kubrick's films were divisive at the time too.

[@hypotheticaltapeworm]

It's been pretty irrelevant, so.

[@THECAR99]

It deserves an Oscar

[@julianmx13]

I rewatched it, and idk, but I feel like it’s aging very well

[@knoble1985]

I like how Chris has the movie reference titles in the background of the blue ray collection

[@jeffdaman6969]

I don't mind different, strange, artsy, stylized films but is it any good? I need a decent story to go with all of that visual stuff.

[@MrBeastknows]

If you like deciphering the point of the story or don't mind reading/watching people explain what's up afterwards (example: Chris Stuckman's videos on Enemy or Only God Forgives), then you will probably like it. I haven't seen it, but knowing the director's stuff, watch a movie like Only God Forgives first. And if you hate it, I don't imagine The Neon Demon would be much different for your opinion. However, if you like it, appreciate what's great about it, then you will probably enjoy The Neon Demon.

[@linkinpark4everize]

Art house films are never about the story though , they're more about the very subtle details and they usually go into depth about their characters and sets of Ideas and/or emotions in a mostly abstract way . If you like a traditional film with a straight forward entertaining or thrilling story such as let's say The Dark Knight then art house films are most probably not for you , but this is just as far as I know about art house films .

[@jeffdaman6969]

fady wadie saw Drive. thought it was amazing. saw only god forgives and a big no thank you. i dont mind films where you have to "think" but at the same time when it gets ridiculous then i wished i had passed. going by chris's review he really went soft on this movie because of how it was shot. i can name a lot of movies that are shot well and look amazing but the story is mediocre to complete shit. i dont really care how a film looks for the most part as long as there is a coherent decent story. it can have all the twist, loops and turns it wants as long as the final product makes some kind of sense.

[@DarinMichaelGrant]

Dude, the definition of a "different, strange, artsy, stylized film" is that it *will not* have a traditional story that everyone will like. This film is no different. The story is kind of there, but overall it is about the visual poetry that Refn is so obsessed with. Don't go to this film wanting a "decent story" because that is not what it's about. Just like Upstream Color, Holy Motors or any other "weird, arty film" of the last few years, it's about experimenting with what cinema can do. Not all of it will grab you. But it's the risk and daring that deserves to be praised.

[@jeffdaman6969]

Darin Michael so if its a shit movie but looks good then i guess you can appreciate it. me? ill pass. thanks, thats all i needed to know.

[@espoppelaars]

Your review made me take a chance and watch it in theaters and I loved it. The gorgeous cinamatography just calls for to be watched on the big screen. Would love to see a The Neon Demon Explained video of yours!

[@owiseone1]

This is a straight forward narrative. It may not be obvious till you’ve completed viewing, but if you follow the metaphor it’s very straight forward. This movie effectively has the same story as Hereditary. The bulk of the movie is a ritual to prepare the host/victim for “consumption”

[@jahblo666]

please do the explained, this one deserves

[@ClintonomoBay]

I would like to see it. Any resemblance to Black Swan?

[@hoganholo99]

Yeah, I was getting a real Black Swan vibe watching the trailer.

[@bxfguif]

Haha, I was thinking the same thing.

[@mangajuice3058]

it's far more disturbing than black swan

[@hoganholo99]

KingHydraTV In both good and bad ways I assume.

[@SkaryMisfit]

Be sure to check out Perfect Blue btw. It's what Black Swan heavily took inspiration from.

[@saekka8537]

So, pretty much: _Shock Factor: The Movie_

[@breadordecide]

That title belongs to a serbian film.

[@breadordecide]

DramaHateNation Serious? Never heard of it. If that's true that's a snuff film. I wouldn't even call real rape or murder a film. You're basically recording a crime.

[@fetB]

+breadordecide when he said disturbing, i was immediately thinking of a serbian film. I doubt this will shock me

[@spacepopeXIV]

+fetB I literally don't know how someone can watch that filth

[@notputtingmynamehere]

I certainly would not put it that way. It is in the Horror genre, and it succeeds in that aspect. I went into the film with it being spoiled and I still had that sense of suspense and an eerie feeling throughout most of it. Even with that I was still heavily invested in HOW he was going to present what I knew was coming. 10/10 movie for me.

[@ResistReact]

I love that I can always trust Chris not to ruin the movie for me and be able to give me a reliable review. Probably going to check this one out!

[@TheKingOfRuckus]

Thanks for not spoiling the ending. This film was just mentioned in someone else's video as one that Chrissy Teigen was raving about. She's nutty, so I had to look it up, which led me here. It's on Amazon Prime, so I'll watch it.

[@hauntedworldofcw]

Really excited to see this film. Has a very Suspiria look to it.

[@RoXo1987]

NO FUCKING KARAOKE SCENES! A+ (⊙ヮ⊙)

[@nathanclarke2164]

Chris can you please do a babadook analysed video?

[@jase4010]

That would be awesome the worms man wtf (why the face)

[@nathanclarke2164]

+Jason Lowe I know there's so much up for debate

[@crystalhemmings5512]

YES

[@WeThePeople_76]

Yes I would love to see that

[@nathanclarke2164]

+Oswald Thatendswald have you actually seen them, he gives his own interpretation and that's what I would like it hear

[@arbhall7572]

Oh shit!! You did a review of Enemy? I have to go look for that. I really appreciate how you said so much about this movie, without saying anything specifically, thank you.

[@isaacsida9786]

I went to the Q&A with Refn and Elle Fanning. After I asked about his metaphors... I'm not going to take away from or influence your analysis of it ( which will be later) but I'd love to watch it again as well.

[@keatonnnn]

Chris looks scared. He has seen hundreds of horror/psychological movies. Well, we're all gonna die after this.

[@MrJohncastillo1]

I was liking this film in the beginning I liked the tone it set, I liked the actors, the music, the visuals and so on but the final act was absolutely bonkers... in a bad way. It completely took me out of the film and made me forget everything I liked about the first hour of the film, it was actually really bad and yh I understood what Refn was trying to say but he almost hit me over the head with the messages I felt like screaming "OK I GET IT JUST STOP". But it is better then Only God Forgives I thought that film was terrible.

[@Crunch_Buttsteak]

I'd put Only God Forgives above it. The metaphors in that movie were more subtle and not as obvious.

[@vins1979]

Visually stunning movie - yes. Wonderful cinematography - yes. Disturbing - ok, I get why some people may feel very disturbed by some scenes. Weird - well, it's not your typical pizza and coke movie, but I have seen weirder movies. But complex, symbolic, readable in many different ways? No way! I'm sorry. I think that the main themes have been already explained, explored and exploited many other times before. Also, the "symbols" and "metaphors" of the movie are not very subtle, actually they are kind of explicit, "in your face". The quality of the visuals cannot be underestimated, but I would have given this movie a B-, perhaps even a C+. Perhaps I was just expecting something more, or perhaps I am too used to weird af movies.

[@aricantoi8244]

Dude you Rock!! Finally someone gets it. I live for allegory and symbols but there needs to actually be depth and a story worth expressing.

[@OneSlyGhost]

This makes me really want to watch the movie. I love movies like Mulholland Drive, Lost Highway, Only God Forgives, Oldboy, etc and this sounds like something I would absolutely love.

[@Fpeandmore]

I watched this movie because of your review. I watched it last night and still don't know how i feel about it. It had images that were unmatched in beauty, yet other scenes were difficult to look at. Ok ok, i need to watch it again XD

[@Jproctor21videos]

Chris what is your top 3 favourite movies from the 80's?

[@anthonygomez8984]

His fav movie from the 80's is probably Empire Strikes Bacl tbh

[@feliciaf8]

+Anthony Gomez true

[@paultristan2094]

Im sure Indiana Jones is one of them

[@caezaepa]

samurai cop for sure

[@markhepperlen3648]

+caezaepa XD

[@thinkingoutloud3757]

I'll check it out. Films directed by very "I AM SO MEEE" directors can go either way. Stopped watching Tree of Life halfway through for this reason. I could FEEL the director whispering into my ear, "Look at this. Aren't I so great? AREN'T I A GENIUS? LOVE ME! LOVE THIS SHIT! I want you to think that I am a fucking GENIUS! FUCKING THINK IT! ME! MEEEEEE!" ....it totally rips you out of the experience because there's so much ego and self-absorption just oozing out of it. The truly great directors are transparent. They're invisible.

[@guy31978]

'The truly great directors are transparent. They're invisible.' This!

[@kiruakiller3]

If you think The Tree of Life was Malick being self-masturbatory maybe you should watch more of his films because that is really not what it's about. You should reconsider your stance on film if you honestly think anything like that.

[@guy31978]

Eliot Davidson No worries, for you it's a good movie, but I'd have to side with Thinking Out Loud, it's pretentious. Even the comic, which is pretty good, is pretty pretentious and sort of muddled. And with this being an adaption, well... Again, just an opinion, it's all good.

[@thinkingoutloud3757]

Eliot Davidson Not so much "self-masturbatory" as it is trying way too hard to be profound. In other words, I didn't feel the film was insincere, but it was just crafted badly and with a loss of perspective. Film is an art of suggestion. It's a language with the viewer. The easiest example is when a film's music is out of place and pushing the desired emotion too hard. The reason it feels wrong and "cheesy" is because it went from a suggestion to a demand. Tree of Life is a giant shit-storm of demands. It's terrible.

[@thinkingoutloud3757]

Eliot Davidson Real quick, before you take me saying "crafted badly" the wrong way, I want to clarify that Tree of Life has some of the best cinematography I've ever seen. Absolutely jaw-dropping, gorgeous shots. Horrible movie. You can have master-class technique as a guitarist and still design a bad song. Hope that makes sense.

[@cinemacocoa]

This came out only recently in the UK. I thoroughly enjoyed it too! Very messed up, but the visuals, the music and the acting... all superb.

[@jama3335]

it wasn't really acting but more like posing. the super long pauses between dialogue took me out of it. it seems like they started filming a music video and stretched it out into a movie

[@cinemacocoa]

Jama M Jama A friend I went to see it with had the same opinion, I can understand that; you could have shaved maybe 15 minutes from it. Two hours was a bit excessive.

[@kevinbennett9422]

Jama M Jama Watch it again. it's pretty good acting.

[@melissawright1979]

He is right. The music is hypnotic and the cinematography is stunning x

[@invidioustv8890]

I actually really love the way you talk about films; like you understand them. I respect that man.

[@adj789]

just watched this movie, really good, slow paced and certainly weird

[@kermitingcrime6489]

This was one of the stupidest movies I've ever watched. It wasn't horrible or anything, just profoundly stupid. In my opinion of course.

[@warpnl1]

You can go better watch Iron Man fast of furious 5 then

[@kermitingcrime6489]

+warpnl1 Like I said, just my opinion. I don't much care for these dumb "Artsy" movies. I get that they're suppose to be weird and have a deeper meaning, but they are just an excuse to do a bunch of dumb shit in a movie in my eyes.

[@warpnl1]

BananaCellphone lol dumb? Mainstream movies are a lot of dumber than movies from Refn. Mainstream movies tell their story so simple as possible for the less smarter audience. Artmovies tell their story with deeper meanings and symbols.

[@kermitingcrime6489]

+warpnl1 Also, did we watch the same movie? Because I remember people eating already eaten eyeballs, not "art".

[@kermitingcrime6489]

+kbisaboss Transformers is one of the most cancerous franchises ever. All I said is the movie was dumb, which it is. I didn't say it was horrible, or even bad.

[@geovanymenchu7370]

My theory: Jesse is an angel, the models are demons and the moon is god.

[@youngknight5589]

What about Chang maybe he's in the movie 🤔

[@geovanymenchu7370]

+Young Knight He probably was singing at the party lol

[@youngknight5589]

+geovany menchu I don't know first he's a Viking then a getaway driver then a retired cop what else could he come as

[@geovanymenchu7370]

+Young Knight he probably got caught up with so many mixed personalities he became bronson/peterson

[@youngknight5589]

+geovany menchu I'm wondering if he became the makeup artist

[@mh1290]

I’ve been torn on whether or not I’d watch this movie, but you have convinced me to give it a try. I absolutely love Jena Malone. She is one of the best actresses of our lifetime, and is wildly under-appreciated. Also, I really like Requiem for a Dream… and I feel like that is about as visceral as you can get. I feel like I will likely be proven wrong.

[@jun4466]

2:38 I personally appreciate your film review videos. In fact, you're the go-to when it comes to review content. I've had instances where I click on a "Review" and the person just rambles on and spoils about major events that takes place. Therefore, turning into a full-on opinionated summary.

[@TheRestartPoint]

I did not find this hard to understand and the end didn't shock me, the metaphorical themes and ending were quite clearly spelt out

[@richardethridge8811]

The Restart Point people are too idiotc to understand

[@MrGarycharters]

So non Americans will enjoy it more?

[@killer1one1]

lol basically, yeah.

[@blakedoesvideos2]

If you like trash.

[@bakioftheeast2068]

+blake brunenieks this movie is to stunning for simple minded folk such as yourself

[@satnav1980]

+Domian Genesis lol

[@shylucero7016]

I don't like being that guy but... "too"

[@LeoP2008]

Hilariocity of "Jem and the Holograms" please!!

[@flakamulata]

I always watch your videos before watching a movie because I trust your judgment and you explain everything so well without spoiling the story. I know you got ny back Chris, you never let me down ✊✊

[@DNSchank]

Your video from Enemy Analized is one of the best videos I´ve seen on KZbin. I´m a huge movie fan and I have to say, a fan of movie analysis and that video was just excellent.