The Worst Person in the World - Movie Review

[@vallhalin]

It's called the worst person in the world cause the movie's plot and characters did a perfect job of depicting that as humans that's how we all feel often about ourselves, and that's why everyone and everything in the movie is so relatable.

[@tomorbataar5922]

It's called the worst person in the world because she doesn't want children. All of her issues in her relationships is because of that. She wants to stay but the men in her life wants something else. So she's forced to move on and break hearts.

[@michaelwtapp]

@@tomorbataar5922 Thanks! Now the ending makes even more sense

[@darkale658]

@@tomorbataar5922 Well I don't think it's just that. There are many moments in the film when she does hurt other characters due to her own indecisiveness and insecurities, like when she verbally attacks Eivind for complimenting her on her story. She's not exactly a victim here.

[@throfur3489]

@@tomorbataar5922 Disagree. She feels like the worst person in the world because of choices she makes, not having children is ONE of them. I never want to have offsprings, but thats not why I feel like a shit person. Life gives me a plentiful of reasons for that.

[@Tofu_va_Bien]

@@tomorbataar5922 The worst person in the world is someone who brings a child into the world without knowing they can give that child a life of support, love, and happiness. The only reason I was born is because my mother regretted her decision to have abortion and didn't want to go through it again, her words not mine. I would not wish my childhood on even my worst enemy.

[@NeonDemonP]

“I’m the worst person in the world” is a common Norwegian adage people say when they make a dumb or impulsive decision

[@pjn2001]

Is this true? Genuinely curious.

[@2handsomeforlaw]

She just won best female actor in Cannes for this film :)

[@user-dw6mm7jg2z]

She didn’t deserve it quite honestly

[@pb.j.1753]

It’s 💯 deserved! Aside from the screenplay, she makes this film outstanding. It’s a character who is lost and undecisive but she makes it compelling what could have easily been annoying. Can’t imagine this film resonating without her performance.

[@user-dw6mm7jg2z]

@@pb.j.1753 Ok sure, I guess her performance is better than the movie. I’ll give you that. Although, there were much better female lead performances at the festival this year that deserved the win over her. You suggest that the screenplay is exceptional, when it very much is not. If this movie were in English, I guarantee you that way more people would be complaining about the corny, on the nose dialogue. I’m sick of this notion that people need to praise certain films just because they’re from another country. There are bad movies made everywhere!

[@pb.j.1753]

@@user-dw6mm7jg2z Also there is no notion that films have to be praised because they are not in English. Sorry that sounds flat out delusional.

[@user-dw6mm7jg2z]

@@pb.j.1753 except there 100% is! I’m telling you, go look up any Asian film on Letterboxd. More often than not, the average rating is significantly higher than most American films. And these films don’t usually deserve it quite frankly. There are great foreign films, but countries outside of the states make just as many bad movies as they do in the states.

[@chrismanahan1533]

The end is just a way to show that the character matured at the end. At the beginning, she was having a hard time in finding her calling for a career, and the same goes for her love life. But at the end, she eventually found a job that she likes and good at, and I think that is like an indicator that we don't need to worry about her, and what will follow next in her life is a relationship where she would be happy and good at. And it is also an added bonus that even though she and Eivind didn't end up together, we know that at least he ended up with a family and seems happy.

[@edgarleft]

Do you remeber who the woman was with whom Eivind ended up? I actually thouth that Julie saw herself with Eivind and a child in the window. Someone else thouth it was his ex, and another thouth it was the actress from the prologue. Or was it just some random woman?

[@andrewmilito2634]

@@edgarleft I'm pretty sure it was the actress Julie was photographing in the epilogue

[@sakshigupta7616]

@@edgarleft I also think so it was a completely different woman.

[@TylerYogaTV]

The fact that he ended up with the actress whom she was photographing at the end, and the final scene of her editing, her photos of her, suggests far more emotional complexity than just a happy ending. I think in many ways, she seems just as conflicted and confused as the beginning, but now, at least on a socially acceptable path.

[@fabriziotepedino1605]

It is called the worst person in the world because she had to make hard decisions for herself, while others could be affected and may seem as if she was a bad person even tho she wasn't. The movie shows the dichotomy of making choices for yourself or living for the happiness of people surrounding you. They also make a strong commentary on feminism and how being a bad feminist might be easier for certain women while others consider them the worst person in the world. The movie makes the truthful impression that for reaching happiness sometimes you need to be the worst person in the world.

[@fanzhang2628]

Hey, it's not an "ending" ending, just an ending of A chapter. So dont worry about the ending, it's a movie about her herself. About self-exploring.

[@yuvalaharony7864]

I really feel that the fact that the ending is so boring and depressing really adds some realism into the movie, without a doubt the most real movie I have ever seen (excluding documentaries)

[@panandscan4941]

I just finished the film and had tears running down my cheeks the entire third act. One of the best of the year.

[@toekneedrum]

Think of Act 12 as the actual ending of the movie. The Epilogue is exactly that, 'The Epilogue'. If you look at it that way, then there's your masterpiece. Great review!

[@soyacan]

Had the pleasure of seeing this in theaters earlier today. No idea what I was walking into, I just picked something random. So many powerful scenes and insane conversations, I'll be thinking about this one for a while

[@anju04aa]

Watched this yesterday……such a jolt out of the senses film…..I was left teary, zapped and speechless….your prediction came true….even though I wonder how someone can have the privilege to be so indecisive and lost in life and the movie serving the same message, maybe some people in their 20s and 30s go through the uncertainty, conflicts and indecisiveness but the film is so well made that we can overlook these ….

[@No-Kung-Fu]

I totally agree about the ending. The final 3 minutes are a big let down and feel out of place. With a more powerful ending this would have been a 9.5 movie. Still, a great movie nonetheless.

[@pranavbellary9800]

Unpopular opinion but the ending worked fine for me. Not saying it blew my mind but the way I saw it, what they were trying to tell is that people change, opinions change, perspectives change and it's okay, as long as we're living in the moment with zero regrets.

[@Starkardur]

She ended up being single, happy and a good job. What's not to like?

[@No-Kung-Fu]

@@Starkardur The fact that it felt weak and the tone was completely off from the previous hour. A "happy ending" doesn't mean its a good ending for a film. Actually, happy endings are usually pretty fucking bad.

[@Starkardur]

@@No-Kung-Fu the tone wasn't completely off? How so

[@darkale658]

@@No-Kung-Fu Did you think it was a totally happy ending though? I thought it was a bit bittersweet, because she sees Eivind in a settled relationship with a baby, after telling her that he wasn't interested in having a child. The look on her face seeing him is a bit ambiguous--- there is contentment with herself, but maybe a tinge of regret and longing for a path not taken (or not being able to take because she had a miscarriage). It is a good bookend to the scene near the start of the film when she sees Axel's family in contentment at the cabin and wonders at her own path. She has grown up compared to the start of the film, in that she now has a career passion and is maybe a bit more sure of herself, but of course she has lost someone dear to her due to cancer, and she's still single. Being totally carefree did not result in her having a totally happy experience, but that's life, and she has now matured.

[@zr5858]

I watched this last night! I have a bit of a short attention span so with foreign language movies it usually takes me a couple sittings to get through because I inevitably look away from the screen and miss dialogue. The Worst Person in the World had me glued to the screen that entire 2 hours.

[@AsphereLP]

The break up scene hit too close to home...

[@cinemalights2625]

I've liked every single movie Joachim Trier has directed, including Louder Than Bombs which had mixed reviews. Oslo, August 31st also happens to be one of my favorite movies of all time.

[@BSwenson]

Louder than Bombs is excellent and underrated.

[@cinemalights2625]

@@BSwenson It is, and it benefits from repeat viewings.

[@dextercool]

I think the ending was fine - we needed to wind down a bit after some of the previous intensity - and there was some quiet closure and a bit of a meta-twist.

[@BSwenson]

Can’t wait to see this film. Thanks for the review!

[@Manav1212]

Is an Oscar 2009 Retrospective possible:- How Slumdog Millionaire just swept. Sean Penn Vs Mickey Rourke Kate Winslet winning her overdue oscar and her category confusion over The Reader and Revolutionary Road Cruz winning despite only winning BAFTA Heath Ledger winning-a moment of Oscars never to be forgotten WallE

[@pb.j.1753]

Still lots of films in competition to go but I would be we surprised if it doesn’t win anything next week. Great film and I haven’t really enjoyed any of Trier‘s films before this. 4/5

[@jacktilley7299]

Subscribed. I just found this today and I need people to find these movies before the Oscars bringing them to my attention

[@freegadflyathome]

Sounds like a more energetic Francis Ha. That sounds great!

[@canoayg]

It’s nothing like that.

[@eddysnowden6028]

@@canoayg its like Frances Ha, but slow paced in Oslo rather than high paced in Manhattan

[@philippeirumva7798]

This movie resonated with me so deeply, it’s my new favorite movie

[@ferodrigues811]

Not me being excited for this because she reminds me of Dakota Johnson...

[@AbdulBasit-rx8zc]

Same happens a lot😅

[@royalgecko5683]

Now Im no Mathmagician, but it think there were 2 uploads today

[@aairsick]

I’ll be curious if it plays to the over 50 crowd as strongly as it played for you. Nice review. Enjoy Cannes.

[@xpindy]

As an over fifty- way over fifty- I can assure you many will have a different take. Still can't get over how cruel what Julie did to Aksel was-(don't want to spoil) in the scene where she returns and asks his advice. To me that was unforgivable and showed that she hadn't matured an inch during the course of the film. I really hope she doesn't accurately represent young people (young? at thirty?) today.

[@rj3553]

Loved every second of it. So relatable to a wide age group. Definitely top 10.

[@ferdigriffonpierrot5514]

Joachim Trier is a legendary filmmaker

[@Vincent1808]

0:59 because that’s how she views herself

[@carrock5820]

u r my current fav film reviewer ❤️

[@estebangutierrez3085]

Already dying to see it now!

[@herreguda6199]

She's done acting up until now, just not movies - more theatre.

[@mehrimelesse4396]

Should get best actress and best supporting actor nods. Maybe even picture and screenplay

[@Raghy07]

It got it best screenplay nom you mad genius.

[@maksimnikiforovski2034]

Great review! I really want to see this film, but I cannot find it anywhere! Any suggestions?

[@pb.j.1753]

1:00 Her second guy at one point mentions that he feels like the worst person in the world for sth I think

[@NorseMovieCollector]

Screenplay nomination granted!

[@pb.j.1753]

NEON bought this film for US

[@luciekaulova9390]

Sounds really good, I've only seen Thelma and loved it so I'm hoping I'll get a chance to see this.

[@sandrakehrer4347]

this is a must to watch Oslo August 31th !!!!!

[@wulfleyn6498]

I'm sorry, but I just cannot sympathise with Julie. I just don't like her as a person and a character.

[@niklas8227]

Title because she feels like it for just being herself and somethings wrong with that

[@ivanatryon3298]

4:58 this aged like fine wine

[@8teenOfficial]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE FILM OF THE YEAR

[@farielfahriza7243]

Where can you watch this movie? Please!!!

[@patrickgraham121]

@@farielfahriza7243 I do not advocate this, but I am sure there are websites you can find that show the full movie 😉

[@andrewmarkham8024]

Not since "1917" have I seen a film which so failed to live up to the glowing reviews. If you want a film about a self-centered, indecisive, pretty young woman who damages every relationship and the men she is involved with you could enjoy it. The point of the film is? The message (?) is? If it had lasted much longer I would have walked out. Don't bother.

[@edgarleft]

I just saw it and can someone explain the ending to me.Long story short, who was the women with the child in the last scene? Because I'm not sure anymore what I saw. Note that I am verry bad at recognizing faces. I thouth that in the epilogue, when Julie looked out the window, she saw herself with Eiveind and a child. I interpetd that as if she looked back at what could have been. Someone I watched it with saw Eiveind and another woman with a child and beleived it was his ex. Somewhere online I read that the women in that scen was the actress she fotographing. But that doesn't make sense to me, because she was sitteng in front of Julie in that exact moment. Or maybe I am remembering this wrong as well. So does anyone know who the person in the last scene was? Also, I found it really interesting that the movie confirmd Covid in the epilougue. she was wearing a facemask.

[@TheSponge71]

I found the facemask part to be interesting as well lol. So basically in the epilogue, she takes pictures of the actress and then the actress leaves. She then goes to a window and sees the actress with Eivind and a baby. If you remember in the shower scene before the epilogue, blood was coming down to the drain (letting us know she had a miscarriage). So we assume she and Eivind broke up and she continues to work on the photos of the actress. The only thing I'm not sure about is when they broke up because she talks with Aksel and he asks her if she wants to end the relationship with her and Eivind and she says no.

[@darkale658]

I don't think it was anyone special. The point of the scene is to show that Eivind did in fact end up settling down and having a baby even though he said he never wanted one when he was with Julie.

[@xpindy]

@@darkale658 Yeah, Elvind turned out to be an adult posing as a teenager. What a buzz kill.

[@darkale658]

@@xpindy I don't think that's quite fair, I just think Eivind and Julie were not compatible as a long term relationship. People are allowed to change their mind about having kids if they meet the right person.

[@kevinstarski1598]

I thought her second, carefree relationship crumbled a bit too fast, the movie rushed that part. My 2 cents.

[@kalyanvejalla]

IT GOT NOMINATED FOR BEST SCREENPLAY!!

[@gerhard977]

Thus she is the worst person in the world....

[@airmann4673]

What movie that ended on powerful note is he talking about?

[@changecollar]

Does anyone just clues a little bit? How I watch this movie?

[@PretentiousStuff]

Is it sort of similar to the Fleabag TV show?

[@pb.j.1753]

no

[@nineteenfortyeight6762]

Fleabag was funny.

[@manantial773]

It has some similarities.

[@megamoviez]

Yes actually now that you mention it

[@callumdoherty7204]

Having finally seen the film, I’m interested to hear your problems with the ending.

[@farielfahriza7243]

Where can u watch this movie? Please let me know 🙏

[@callumdoherty7204]

I just saw it in cinemas but I’m in Australia where it’s only just opened. I’m not sure about availability in other countries, sorry.

[@hum-dinger2453]

@@farielfahriza7243 its called illegally streaming it like all the normal people do.

[@joshthecoolest16]

Am I the only one who thought the title refers to how she tossed out a great relationship because she didn't 'necessarily' want kids and had some political differences, all but cheated into a clearly romanticized fling that affected her as if it were an affair nonetheless, then demolished that relationship, never respected either of her partners despite having accomplished nothing herself, was happy with a miscarriage, practically gave the first partner cancer and did 0 for him to ease his passing, and never once stopped being a reflection of her narcissistic father to even think she may have done wrong?

[@sahilflamboyant007]

Second

[@magdam8290]

How she could give her partner a cancer? Don't be overdramatic

[@Tofu_va_Bien]

Good lord above, I figured it would be totally obvious to anyone with a brain that the title refers to fact that nobody is the worst person in the world. Julie is not the worst person in the world nor is she the best, she is a human being with flaws like the rest of us. Is she careless with other people's feelings? Absolutely, but who among us has acted selflessly and conscientiously all our lives? If Julie is the worst person in the world then so is everyone else. Everyone of us has moments in our lives where we could have handled things with more care or done better by someone. As the good book says, let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

[@stansb37]

just wondering where can I watch this?

[@alfozavala]

its a great movie. and yes i am jajaja i am the worst person in the world. actually i do was questioning myself why i have end relation ships like just like julie does in the film.

[@65g4]

How did you get to go to Cannes

[@cinemalights2625]

He applied for press accreditation and got accepted because of his and his brother’s content and how many subscribers/viewers this channel has.

[@Matsoni85]

@@cinemalights2625 who is the Brother

[@cinemalights2625]

@@Matsoni85 He’s in the pre-Cannes videos. They’re identical twins.

[@Matsoni85]

@@cinemalights2625 thx

[@lekkerbisk]

You should also watch his first film; Reprise

[@DocHikes]

You predicted a Screenplay nod and an International Feature nod. Great work!

[@winterwarden]

where can we watch it

[@deividchg]

I found it boring and slow, although there were some enjoyable moments. The "Cheating" chapter was my favorite. I couldn't connect with Julie. I also didn't see the link between the separate chapters. Why were there chapters at all? What did they give to the movie? Was it because of structural reasons or there was meaning behind them that I didn't get? The voiceover was unnecessary. I'm not sure what they were trying to say with this movie and if they even wanted to say sth, or just convey emotion and show the story. I got a headache at the end. But it was very beautiful and loved Anders Lie, he's great. 6/10

[@sakshikashyap8917]

Where can I watch it?

[@TheSponge71]

Right now, it is only in theaters but give it a few weeks and it should be available to stream :)

[@v-22]

You sympathise with someone who cheats, lies and seeks comfort on their bs problems on the person you cheated while he is dying of cancer? I'm sure you are a great person too.

[@ZelindraArkathius]

If it has anything to do with feminism, I'm not watching. Eff feminism.

[@antoinetrillaud9358]

Don't spoil me but I've heard the end of that film was dramatic ? Is that true? :)

[@notordinarynothing]

Let's say it's sadder than it looks

[@manantial773]

@@notordinarynothing Disagree. She smiles when THAT happens and then at the end when THAT happens she finds it amusing.

[@JEMurl]

Dude your apartment is wowee

[@alanjones7837]

Tre Piani review ?

[@Thiagoo662]

It premieres tomorrow

[@cinemalights2625]

Is that the new Nanni Moretti film? I watched The Son’s Room for the first time earlier this year and loved it, so I’m excited.

[@alanjones7837]

@@cinemalights2625 Yes, it's. I'm so exited.

[@sabiche3192]

Amazing movie and amazing actress

[@nikolassodiant2595]

Cannes 2021 🎬 🔆 🌿

[@vegaeliz139]

Proud to be Norwegian 😇😅

[@RealHealthyGuidance]

The movie sucks! Zzzzz

[@Takkforkniven]

You should record with a different background, it looks tacky and chaotic.

[@pb.j.1753]

Stop talking about your personality

[@Takkforkniven]

@@pb.j.1753 Did someone hurt your feelings today baby?

[@PokemonWalkthroughDS]

Hes not at home bud

[@ifbut_then]

I didn't quite connect with the movie. I really hated the protagonist. Being in your earlys doesn't mean you take dumb ass decisions and play with someone's feelings. When she broke up with Aksel, she barely showed feelings towards him when compared to him and moreover she lied to him that she's not seeing anyone. I think, this is what the movie was trying to tell that how fucked the protagonist is. This movie was just an uncomfortable experience but did not leave any impact which could compel their audience to ponder up on it for few days.. This movie's title truly depicts the protagonist and in that way it really succeeded

[@DrakeHDxgaming]

I thought i was the only one who also thought she was quite spoiled and free willed to the point where she didnt even have a”back up plan” atleast

[@iriszpataki9877]

Aksel also cannot take a decision to broke up... Just tell it, you dont want to fall in love... aaand you have a relationship... sorry but why is he surprised? He knows exactly, this girl is too jung for him. She don't say inmedietly no, it's true... But it's simply selfish from Aksel also, because he knows Julie feels not ok.

[@ifbut_then]

@@iriszpataki9877 yeah agree.. Everything is fucked up in the movie made it very hard to sympathize with any character

[@Lisa-qt4hh]

Yeah... I don't know how people find her easy to sympathize with :o I did not connect to any of the characters and that made the movie tedious to me... Also, it is not even about her finding herself and struggling with life (which is brushed over in the prologue) but only about her relationships with the two men.

[@DrakeHDxgaming]

@@ifbut_then long story short she was a low quality female and was hard to be compatible with anyone , nothing to offer on the table but wanted more from the man

[@nineteenfortyeight6762]

We don't need more movies glamorizing narcissists.

[@AdAstra78]

Well, that's an over-simplification if ever there was one.

[@sandorx4]

It's a terrible film, made for children. Makes sense that you would like it.

[@user-dw6mm7jg2z]

THANK YOU. I thought I was alone.

[@user-dw6mm7jg2z]

It really is an immature film, ngl. That woman was such a child and an intolerable person

[@nineteenfortyeight6762]

I think/hope we're supposed to hate her. I might rewatch it with that in mind, then I might like it. Worked for Au But du Souffle

[@bmaw604]

What?

[@user-dw6mm7jg2z]

@@nineteenfortyeight6762 Even if that’s the case which I don’t think it is entirely (and that doesn’t make this a better film), Oscar Expert over here clearly didn’t think about that. He gushes over how much he loves her and wants her to have happiness

[@user-dw6mm7jg2z]

I’m sorry, but it’s like we saw entirely different films. Didn’t care for this movie at all. The main character I found so unlikable, I can’t believe you found her relatable. Joachim Trier doesn’t appear to be my cup of tea.

[@erlandnettum6680]

Seems the Cannes Jury strongly disagree with you.

[@user-dw6mm7jg2z]

@@erlandnettum6680 yea I realize that. I’m honestly so shocked. There are so many other better films out there.

[@nineteenfortyeight6762]

@@erlandnettum6680 Ever been on one of their yachts? It's a badge of honor to have them disagree with you.

[@erlandnettum6680]

@@nineteenfortyeight6762 I have no idea what you are on about. The Cannes jury is generally picked from the most respected people in the movie industry from around the world.

[@manantial773]

Good movies' are not your cup of tea.

[@user-dw6mm7jg2z]

The “time stop” scene you reference really wasn’t that impressive. I’ve seen fuckin commercials do the exact same thing. Unoriginal movie lmao. Good for you for enjoying it.

[@nineteenfortyeight6762]

I've seen it applied to represent some kind of psychological freezing and it worked. Here it just emphasizes how this character doesn't know other people exist. So why is everyone saying how charming she is? The movie should have been called Asshole.

[@user-dw6mm7jg2z]

@@nineteenfortyeight6762 lmao YES. Thank you

[@manantial773]

@@nineteenfortyeight6762 No, it is used to emphasizes what one feels when is in love, you have never been, Darling.

[@nancyanderson5413]

I did my best to see this video, but minute three was my absolute best possible. This movie review, is not a review at all, it is a guy mumbling incoherent semi sentences, must be nice to love to hear yourself. Anyway I got all the movie and review in the 1:49 minute trailer. This is not a review but an oral diarrhea.