THIS is How You Build Tension in a Film

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  • čas přidán 12. 06. 2024
  • This brutal crime film was way too intense for my anxious brain, but in the best way possible. And most people have never even heard of it: Pusher 3.
    One thing I appreciate about Nicolas Winding Refn films is that they know how to build good tension. It doesn't matter if it's a film about a driver on a vengeful quest, or a young model trying to be the next best thing. It's ALWAYS INTENSE. One underrated and often overlooked technique Refn uses to achieve this 'intensity' is letting the characters speak with their 'hands'. This can be seen in Drive, Only God Forgives, Neon Demon, as well as the Pusher trilogy we'll be discussing today.
    But in my humble opinion, Refn's most nerve racking film is the last installment of the trilogy, Pusher 3. So let's delve into what makes this film such a fun-stressful-killmenowplease movie that every-nobody can enjoy (?).
    As usual, you can try a whole month of MUBI for free at mubi.com/spikimamovies - this is where I discover many of my favourite films, as well as rewatch films I always loved. Also, the S.Craig Zahler film I mention at the end, 'Brawl in Cell Block 99', is streaming on MUBI in CA as well as the US! Check it out!
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    Timestamp
    0:00 Introduction
    0:38 Conflict VS Tension
    2:05 Handshots & Camera
    3:40 Counterbalance
    5:23 Overstimulation
    6:25 The Relapse
    8:27 The Downfall
    9:54 Thank You
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Komentáře • 127

  • @SpikimaMovies
    @SpikimaMovies  Před měsícem +45

    If there is one, what's a film that YOU felt was unbearably intense?!

    • @bjarnecrins3459
      @bjarnecrins3459 Před měsícem +17

      Possession, that movie fucked me up in the best way possible

    • @Dini108
      @Dini108 Před měsícem +24

      Uncut Gems

    • @birchwwolf
      @birchwwolf Před měsícem +8

      Uncut Gems. We now have to measure tension in units of Uncut Gems in this household.

    • @sinus.
      @sinus. Před měsícem +2

      „Victoria“ (2015) is wonderfully intense.

    • @kawaiibev
      @kawaiibev Před měsícem +2

      Possession, and as of recently the monkey scene in Nope and that long creepy scene in the first Omen 🙃

  • @ayushdubey3696
    @ayushdubey3696 Před měsícem +154

    You make very good content, one of my favourite channels on yt

  • @rresmini
    @rresmini Před měsícem +60

    Refn's Pusher trilogy is fantastic. Great to see a dive into the third installment.

  • @daniilashurov135
    @daniilashurov135 Před měsícem +47

    I honestly think that each new entry in Pusher trilogy was better than the previous, meaning that the third one is absolute best. Its a miracle how Refn achieved it, especially with changing protagonists each time. I didnt even like Milo is first two, but he was phenomenal in 3rd.

    • @fireball43
      @fireball43 Před měsícem +2

      The second was the best, but the fact that he managed to make it interesting every time was impressive.

    • @nr1229
      @nr1229 Před měsícem

      I love the rawness and documentary style of the first one, but each one is great. The third one being by far the grossest, but the movie actually manages to make the bad guy of part one a compelling main character in part three.

  • @indieemil
    @indieemil Před měsícem +18

    The Pusher trilogy is one of the most underrated ever. It makes me sick every time I watch it, and I love it.

  • @pyroguy1104
    @pyroguy1104 Před měsícem +6

    I love the Pusher Trilogy so much, each film is incredible in its' own way. Every once in a while I take an evening and binge all three. But the third just hits different, and I mean that in the best way possible. It takes Milo, a man that the last two films have built up to be genuinely terrifying, and somehow humanizes him. Definitely one of the best crime films of all time. The moment I saw the thumbnail, I clicked.

  • @deirdrejones5974
    @deirdrejones5974 Před měsícem +11

    Love the Pusher films! Each presents you with a detestable main character that you somehow wind up rooting for by the end. That is some great storytelling.

  • @jenniferflores3360
    @jenniferflores3360 Před 26 dny +2

    Somebody acknowledging these films is great. I was suprised to to see this.👍👏 Thank you sir. Very unnerving films. Its a shame that not many people have seen this trilogy.

  • @JamesGiannoni
    @JamesGiannoni Před měsícem +17

    So glad you made this! Finally watched Pusher 3 last month. I wish Zlatko Burić were in more movies. I found him to be such a distinct character in the way that he looks, talks, and carries himself physically.
    Also, +1 for 'Brawl in Cell Block 99'... some of the most gritty violence I've seen haha

  • @noided666
    @noided666 Před měsícem +3

    I absolutely adore this trilogy. I was expecting a standard crime/dealer flick with maybe some existentialism but they left me speechless.

  • @powerofberzerker9487
    @powerofberzerker9487 Před 18 dny

    I watched this trilogy because you fueled me with the first portion of this video, the intro more or less. I've watched pretty much every NWR's film and tv-show, except the Pusher trilogy and another early film, Bleeder or something like that. Pusher is really something special.

  • @joaquingarcia2250
    @joaquingarcia2250 Před měsícem +8

    the Pusher trilogy is so underrated

  • @aleksisuuronen5969
    @aleksisuuronen5969 Před měsícem +4

    Irreversible is pretty much The Movie for the title. It opens up itself so well while being fast paced, super tragic, there is one key scene for the story that is A Lot for many viewers. It just is... a really good, beautifully done and acted movie. It takes you into this dark emotional journey. They even put like a low frequenzy sound that humans cannot really hear, but it causes anxiety, it's thru the whole movie 😅

  • @sweeps6089
    @sweeps6089 Před měsícem +6

    I already know this is gonna be good

  • @ericjourdain892
    @ericjourdain892 Před měsícem +2

    Hey Spiki, glad ro have you back!
    You always have interesting things to say, whatever is the subject matter.
    Happy to support you ❤

  • @Tengaii
    @Tengaii Před měsícem +1

    Need to rewatch Pusher

  • @boydl
    @boydl Před měsícem +2

    pusher 3 is a personal favorite
    and so this was a wonderful watch

  • @jerryseinfeld6767
    @jerryseinfeld6767 Před měsícem +2

    Just binged all Three thanks to YOU and tubi hehe. Much appreciated. Fantastic films

  • @Iris-ro8tc
    @Iris-ro8tc Před měsícem +1

    This is a really interesting analysis, thank you! I haven't seen many Refn films but now I'm really lookong forward to giving them a try

  • @JackNicolson-zv9sb
    @JackNicolson-zv9sb Před měsícem +1

    Would love to listen you talking about Tarkovsky's Filmography! I love your work and I appreciate films better with your help!❣

  • @dziabadyga9890
    @dziabadyga9890 Před měsícem +1

    best movie essay channel right now

  • @whereiscristiano
    @whereiscristiano Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for this. For filmmakers like me your content is gold!

  • @floydhopkins7901
    @floydhopkins7901 Před 25 dny

    The first time I saw pusher 1 it got so tense I had to turn it off. Came back the next day and things resolved a moment later. Brilliant.

  • @lefroy1
    @lefroy1 Před měsícem +2

    Pusher II was awesome as well.
    Mads is an incredibly good actor.

  • @unrealizedprofit8893
    @unrealizedprofit8893 Před měsícem +2

    IDK how you managed to connect the Pusher series with Harold & Kumar but I'm all for it.

  • @8nfra
    @8nfra Před měsícem +1

    my favorite channel

  • @blas5i
    @blas5i Před měsícem +1

    Perfect

  • @Igorowy_
    @Igorowy_ Před měsícem

    I'm so glad that You made a video about my favourite installment of the Pusher trilogy. Maybe this will encourage others to check out more non-Drive from NWR (such as Bleeder or his criminally underrated magnum opus - Too Old To Die Young).

    • @borisundercover
      @borisundercover Před měsícem

      Too old to die young is an unknown masterpiece, from cinematography to music.

  • @lanagievski1540
    @lanagievski1540 Před měsícem

    I watched the third Pusher film for the first time a few weeks ago. The way it continually builds up tension without any relief is masterful. This film is designed to make you stress and feel frustrated. I need more like it haha

  • @joshgorsky5224
    @joshgorsky5224 Před 28 dny

    finally someone does Pusher!!!

  • @032_m.alfathcirrus5
    @032_m.alfathcirrus5 Před 6 dny

    Reminds me of Uncut Gem, it was so intense.

  • @kitlawless398
    @kitlawless398 Před měsícem

    This whole trilogy is just incredible

  • @randomrey6568
    @randomrey6568 Před měsícem

    YES

  • @Charmask_creation
    @Charmask_creation Před měsícem

    0:39
    Perfect Days had no tension whatsoever and it was incredible

  • @Jobe-13
    @Jobe-13 Před měsícem +1

    I love acting through body language

  • @breadpilled2587
    @breadpilled2587 Před měsícem

    I love the pusher movies so much.

  • @snookandrew
    @snookandrew Před měsícem

    I think Denis Villeneuve is very good at focusing on hands too. Like you say I think it humanizes the character and brings the audience closer.
    Really interesting video.

  • @rainepanda
    @rainepanda Před měsícem

    i want to get my mubi subscription back simply because of how you explain all these movies!

  • @lauralouwhooo
    @lauralouwhooo Před měsícem

    Joe Wright is another director who uses hands to portray emotion. He does this rather pointedly in both Pride and Prejudice and in Atonement, both period pieces where the feelings need to be communicated strongly - passion, desire, longing - but cannot be demonstrated outright

  • @cruisingscenesandtakingbea4197

    I keep trying to watch the movies mentioned on this channel but I dont think I've watched a single one. I wish I had an attention span that is longer than 10 minutes.

  • @nerd26373
    @nerd26373 Před měsícem

    Building tension requires the right amount of buildup. In action sequences, one must first execute the means to properly act it all out in one frame.

  • @PrinceSmith7
    @PrinceSmith7 Před měsícem

    Nicolas Winding Refn (the director) drew heavy inspiration from his own encounters in the criminal underworld while making this film.

  • @kapner2104
    @kapner2104 Před měsícem

    Yes!! The pusher trilogy is so good!!!!

  • @vip3re
    @vip3re Před měsícem

    Milo ❤ He was also good in "Triangle of Sadness."

  • @De_liebste_un_beste_Mensch
    @De_liebste_un_beste_Mensch Před měsícem

    Used to be one of the most interesting directors. But his series works didn't bother me that much. I want to see a new feature length movie asap. It's almost a decade now. You go Nicolas!

  • @oodo2908
    @oodo2908 Před 26 dny

    This happened to me before. I handed money to the complainer and said that I donate to the poor. She didn't take it and she left.

  • @closedcap
    @closedcap Před měsícem

    forgot how good this film was.
    Have you seen the film "Ex Drummer"? It's sometimes compared to "Trainspotting" but I'd say it's a way darker version of it and more inspired by Irvine Welsh's books than that film per se

  • @pulan7974
    @pulan7974 Před měsícem

    I’d love a movie review on dream scenario starring nicholas cage. It was a pretty decent film except for the ending, the idea was pretty original and could’ve had a better execution. But i’d love to hear your take on the film.

  • @JacquesLang2
    @JacquesLang2 Před 16 dny

    I watched the first Pusher and I just couldn’t really devote to the other two. I might need to now, though…

  • @MesserMorfeo
    @MesserMorfeo Před měsícem +1

    Basically what NWR was trying to say in the Pusher trilogy is that Copenhagen fucking sucks.

  • @Blady99
    @Blady99 Před 25 dny

    3:42 Nick Rochefort

  • @erochaix
    @erochaix Před měsícem

    Most intense I've seen? Boiling Point.

  • @lesner66
    @lesner66 Před 18 dny

    Pusher trilogy is great 👍

  • @manwoojin9494
    @manwoojin9494 Před měsícem +1

    Korean 자막이 없어영 😢😢😢

  • @x332433
    @x332433 Před 25 dny

    can you do a summary of The Discovery (2017) please, directed by Charlie McDowell.

  • @xfrtej8766
    @xfrtej8766 Před měsícem

    make a review on memoir of murder 2017

  • @elpollito5690
    @elpollito5690 Před měsícem

    Can you watch pusher III without the first two?

    • @SpikimaMovies
      @SpikimaMovies  Před měsícem +1

      Technically yes, but everything becomes so much better if you do watch the first two ;)

  • @LLL-rz4xn
    @LLL-rz4xn Před měsícem

    한글 자막 이제 안해주시나요

  • @shatteredscry
    @shatteredscry Před 29 dny

    PuhhhLEASE do a vid on Late Night with the Devil 🥹

  • @humanrich
    @humanrich Před měsícem

    Executive Producer… Nicole Kidman??

  • @rameshdevasi6720
    @rameshdevasi6720 Před 10 dny

    "funny games" film done the opposite, it make it tense but at last just let go

  • @qupid69
    @qupid69 Před 7 dny

    Make a vlog about ur day. Js curious how u live

  • @imacg5
    @imacg5 Před měsícem

    Why show when the character can tell?
    Let me throw out this quote: “Frankly, I hate dialogue. Dialogue is for theatre and television. I don’t remember movies because of a good line, I remember movies because of a strong image. I’m not interested in dialogue at all.”

  • @pearlkohler5422
    @pearlkohler5422 Před měsícem

    Holy fuck I just realized I wasn’t subscribed. Jump scare bro

  • @kemallazovic6864
    @kemallazovic6864 Před měsícem

    Almost first

  • @tappajavittu
    @tappajavittu Před měsícem

    Pusher trilogy is THE GREATEST film trilogy ever made and I'm willing to fight about it. Never have I seen such a realistic depiction of (Scandinavian) criminal underworld. 10/10

  • @gokul_nath_g
    @gokul_nath_g Před měsícem

    🍉🍉🍉

  • @JonDundas10
    @JonDundas10 Před měsícem

    Ugh I can't stand Nicolas W I N D I N G Refn. A lot of his ouvre is overblown

  • @taco1010
    @taco1010 Před měsícem

    First

  • @deadcalmlover69
    @deadcalmlover69 Před měsícem

    I love your content bro im going to a festival with my new "film" apply with all your educative videos, they gonna hate it 🗣️🗣️‼️

  • @forecheckbackcheckpaycheck
    @forecheckbackcheckpaycheck Před měsícem

    Me every year for the last 15 years: I should watch the Pusher movies
    Me for the next 15 years, yeah you get the picture..