we saw Hit Man

[@houston-coley]

It's been interesting to me because lots of people I know irl ended up hating the movie because of the ending. In their eyes it feels like the movie is saying murder is totally cool and groovy and the happy ending felt dissonant after such a horrific act. I think they're taking it at face value a little too much though. I really think the movie wants you to wrestle with whether choosing your own identity to get what you want is such a good idea after all.

[@ConnerNielsen6]

Can confirm this killed in a theater. I got to catch this at The Egyptian Theater while visiting L.A. over Memorial Day weekend, and that “amazing scene” you talk about at 12:35 garnered applause. I really liked this movie, and it makes me happy to know someone else out there has seen and loves Everybody Wants Some!! too. Richard Linklater is the man.

[@jaredmccain7555]

The movie was ok but i really didnt get why it got a 96 percent rotten tomato score, it feels like a 7/10 movie at best not a movie you will remember for a long time.

[@danielbarrero2815]

great review as always!

[@videoslv4626]

Great review! Loved this film

[@al_3x912]

This one wasn’t available on Netflix in Canada, but it was in the local theatre so I got to see it there and it was so much fun. I was the only person in the theatre.

[@camelopardalis84]

I still remember being in an almost empty cinema with my sibling(s?), watching "Homeward Bound". Someone, maybe one of us, sat on the floor in the corridor or some other area that was definitiely not a proper seat. My memory is muddy. This was "Homeward Bound" which only ran in the cinema here a few months after it was first in cinemas on the US.

[@nms7872]

It's also available on digital in Canada

[@colonelweird]

I think it's a great movie because of how it plays with the viewer's expectations. It fully sets us up to expect the ironic twist ending, then suddenly veers off in a different direction. That creates frustration, which can lead to disappointment. But I think Linklater wants us to question our expectations, in the service of his rather unsettling questions about the nature of identity and the extent to which identity is performance. Pulling this off while remaining fun is a real accomplishment. I wouldn't be surprised if Hitman grows in stature very significantly in the coming years.

[@ATownLikeMusic]

This film was great. Kind of reminded me of Irrational Man thematically.

[@alcoholicgoat]

I didn't care for Everybody Wants Some, I really only like Linklater's narrative efforts over "yeah mean it's just vibes bro". I'm reminded of Out Of Sight from what I've seen in the trailers which intrigues me

[@mattkean1128]

I enjoyed it, though I think it could've leaned into the dark comedy more. That end kind of sneaks up on you. I could imagine this movie being made in the 90s, something like Get Shorty, or later Kiss Kiss, Bang, Bang. Maybe that's the lack of cinematic style making me wish that. I'm happy for Adria Arjona. She was great in Irma Vep.

[@hinnakoto]

i was thinking this movie must be up jake’s alley because he’s been into crime fiction for quite a while now! stopping at the spoiler section, will watch the movie and return afterwards like usual ^^; would you guys say it’s similar to The Nice Guys with Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling?

[@vedhasgawali]

the two movies have very distinct senses of humor tbh. but they are both very funny tho

[@KBH1128]

A waking life is a very interesting film, directed by Linklater, I would recommend it if you don't mind a little bit of philosophy

[@Waldoz53]

i agree with you jake, i liked the movie a lot but i also thought that it was shot in a very basic boring style

[@brendanfrye123]

that pic in the thumbnail reminds me of heath ledger in candy

[@paulkyle]

10/10 movie. Loved it

[@sayliyuf3727]

I'd love to see your guys' thoughts on Ultraman rising

[@jacobkatzeff]

Hit carrying man

[@bharatnair15]

hit man carrying thing?

[@enestahirovic3356]

Eh' s' early af...😂 I didn't like the movie at all by the way. Expected a lot more from Linklater having appreciated and loved his genre defining films, which are some of the best ever.... Humor in this one seemed forced and cheap and kind of Hallmarky... And Glen Powell just has an annoying all-American boy face

[@brendanfrye123]

damn jake missed a scanner darkly in the beginning

[@brendanfrye123]

kidding , love you

[@rohanbeer1654]

And waking life 😔

[@akshayde]

Glenn Powell is the worst actor name I've ever heard. His name is so forgettable that one won't even bother with his face. Even Glenn Pow Pow would've been better