MAXXXINE Movie Review **SPOILER ALERT**
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
- Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph spoil MaXXXine - a 2024 American slasher film written, directed, produced and edited by Ti West.
Premise: In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.
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Cast:
Mia Goth as Maxine Minx
Elizabeth Debicki as Elizabeth Bender
Moses Sumney as Leon
Michelle Monaghan as Detective Williams
Bobby Cannavale as Detective Torres
Halsey as Tabby Martin
Lily Collins as Molly Bennett
Giancarlo Esposito as Teddy Knight, Esq.
Kevin Bacon as John Labat
Sophie Thatcher as an FX Artist
Cinematography by Eliot Rockett
Edited by Ti West
Music by Tyler Bates
Keywords: ending explained, reaction video, trailer, A24, X, Pearl, TCL Chinese Theater, The House of the Devil, Cabin Fever 2 Spring Fever, The Roost, The Innkeepers, In A Valley of Violence - Zábava
Theda was also the name of Pearl's alligator. She calls its name to feed it the goose.
Love the callback to the goose in the strip club/porn set, having it be the coke holder 😂
the accents in this movie certainly were... accenting. lily collins couldn't pick between british or irish so we were left with some weird hybrid and halsey sounded like she came out of a sopranos audition
I couldn’t stand halseys accent 🤭
😂😂
I was talking about this! This movie had way too many people making caricatures through accents with their characters rather than being the characters themselves. It was distracting at times.
The only one who carried the accent was Mia's fake southern American accent, she does it so well.
Yes lily’s was so offensive 😂😅
I thought Maxine would be the killer because of the Bette Davis quote.. 💀 her being the murderer would've closed out the trilogy,like it came back full circle, and that's how she finally became a star. I'm just saying.
Right?? I thought she would kill off all the blondes in every audition
Agreed! I was hoping for Traci Lords meets Ms. 45 !
I wanted Maxxine to be more of an unhinged character study (like Pearl was) and see her go absolutely nuts- like the “monster” from the Bette Davis quote.
But instead we got a crime thriller with a predictable twist about her past that was sooo ridiculous. If we want her past to haunt her I don’t need to see her actual father 🙄 felt too easy to me.
EXACTLY.👍 Took the words right out of my mouth 👄
I don’t know; I feel like what you wanted would’ve been a bit expected as well. Everyone was theorizing this so I’m not sure how original that would’ve been either.
The previous films technically followed all old tropes of films; what set them apart was the added depth to the characters that was able to happen because of the limited amount of actors. This film had at least double the cast.
That feels bland doe, in the end she’d be just like pearl.
@@uzukiz3870 exactly! Maxine mirrors pearl in ways but she is a entirely different person. She can be quite ruthless like pearl was but at the end of the day she is the antithesis to Pearl. I thought her father being the gloved killer was good and while some people say the third act fell apart for them i thought it held pretty good and the final scene before she blows his brains away was such a poetic moment where she talked about him being her divine intervention. He instilled that mantra of not accepting a life one does not deserve but she took it and ran with it.
It was crap.
The Night Stalker plot point really threw me off. No idea why that was included except that it was happening at the time, like. It wasn’t interesting and distracted from the actual plot. Think you guys nailed this review, I enjoyed MAXXXINE but I think it’s prolly the weakest of the series of films.
Part of the father's plan to get away with the murders was to stage his victims to look like the Night Stalkers.
The cops say that they are staged to look that way when they confront Maxine in the morgue.
I thought it showed the fear of that time and with Maxine’s killer doing his thing it made for a more complicated job for the detectives.
Mia Goth was still good in it but I was pretty disappointed overall.
As soon as we saw the trailer, I was worried this story looked too big. Such a big part of the draw to X and Pearl was how contained they were.
Sadly, this film was a miss for me.
I would rank Pearl, X, then Maxxxine
From what I remember the whole movie premiere/interview thing at the end was meant to be a daydream before she kills the perpetrator and Theda was also the name of the alligator in Pearl. Love your reviews btw
That’s what I thought also.
The part where Maxine is at the premiere was a Fantasy scene of what how she saw her future life after the movie is released and her dad dead. The Richard park is to let the audience know that Maxine didn’t get charged with any murders, and the last part where they’re filming and taking a moment of silence is the real ending, she’s back on set about to film the movie 🍎🔪
Lily Collins in the background looking the best she’s ever looked…😊
She was barely in this movie 😒
True but I was bummed out that Lily basically has a cameo
Her lipstick 💄 looks fabulous ❣️
This was the one movie I was looking forward to and I was disappointed. The ending under the Hollywood sign was dumb .But there were several 80s references that I liked. When Maxine was at the club and Kevin Bacon is looking for her, that club is absolutely based on the Frankie Goes to Hollywood Relax video. They are even playing FGTH's Welcome to the Pleasure Dome. And her father's house is based on the house in Body Double. Those were the few things I liked about it.
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the night stalker backdrop is wasted. feel like there should / could have been more.
I cackled at the Tim Robbins reference
Joseph - your eyes! I can't wait to hear this breakdown!
The protesters were also some of the cult members. Also there were two endings: 1. A fantasy ending for the first and 2. A more realistic ending a month after all the carnage where the filming of Puritan 2 picks up. It could be confusing, I guess.
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THANK YOU guys for mentioning that absolutely absurd chase in the middle of the film. And also that final third of the film was unbearably over the top and stupid. As soon as the guns came out from underneath the robes, I was ready for the credits to roll. Pearl is still by far the best entry in this series. I doubt I'll ever watch the other two again.
Agree! I think he was too stuck on keeping the 80s slasher vibe- it didn’t feel current (complex) in the way it needed to be and it was thoroughly predictable
Pearl is not by far the best film to me. X and Pearl are equally as good as they are different.
The film takes from the giallo genre and if you have seen said genre you would get it. Absurdity and being over the top is what makes this film shine.
@@xenduvall I've seen tons of films in the giallo genre and the problems I have with MaXXXine have nothing to do with that genre.
@@77Creation Pearl is the only one I liked from this trilogy.
instead of doing a 4th installment, I would do completely new horror film with Mia Goth in it. I don't know where else you could take this and having a third person trying to kill Maxine is going to be a little much.
A washed up Maxine set in the 90’s could work
I suppose but what would be the situation? Another serial killer? I suppose horror franchises have been stretched a lot thinner.
@@edwinv196 I’d have her become the killer, getting revenge on anyone that wronged her in the business. If written well it could come full circle where she basically becomes a modern version of Pearl when’s she’s older.
I don't think I would like that. I think it would ruin her character if she were to become evil. She's no saint but she's never stomped on a guy's balls who didn't deserve it.
if we got a 4th i'd def want to see insight on pearl and howard in the time between pearl and x. i for sure agree another maxine centered movie would be difficult
My most anticipated movie of 2024 (next to Longlegs)! 🥳
not nosferatu?
Drinking game… down a shot every time Joseph says ‘I was so confused…’
Well Damn!!!!.... I just saw the thumbnail and clicked to watch..... Only to find out i still got 20 hours to wait!!??!!
Well was it worth the wait?
@@marshallhughes4514.. Honestly... I think they are always worth the wait, Yes!
For the fact that I don't have to sort through a binch of "No Spoilers" reviews to find a decent one let alone a good one with spoilers!!
I feel and know they are going to get to the point without a lot of fluff, and give it to me straight..(lol) if you will!!...
So much so that they are really the only review channel I ever watch in regards to anything new being released!!
Sorry that was a long ass way to give the answer, yes!
Night stalker should've been dropped at the very beginning after you know which scene and that could've set up her character as ruthless and we could've explored the seedy under belly of 80s Hollywood. We could've had a story about the rise and fall and possibly post humous rise again of Maxine. Instead we got a weak story and a weak twist.
I was expecting a sort of Black Dahlia tale with a twist with this film. I’m still wanting to see it but now I know better
I’m so happy I found ur channel cuz you guys are funny & ur the only ones that will give out spoilers & in this economy I’m just watching movies through CZcams reviews lol 🤣
I always look forward to coming home and watching your review after seeing a new movie. Keep em coming!
Great review guys. I couldn't help but notice Nick seems to have a very large library of films and names of directors and actors in his brain. I have seen thousands of movies and I know quite a few actors and directors by name but Nick is on another level which I find impressive. But sometimes I feel Nick looks like things aren't going fast enough for him. Reminds me of how Robin Williams does his comedy. Joseph seems to have a more laid back approach to films which is what most people have and he takes his time with talking about them which I feel balances out the videos. I have loved movies all of my life and continue to love them and you guys help confirm what I have been saying to people all of the time that there are such things as a bad film and a good one. Or bad and good things about a film. I can't stand when people say all art is subjective. Thank you and keep up the amazing work.
I didn’t like it. It didn’t feel the movie ever started.
just saw the movie and I agree, her apartment seemed too crummy to go with the car, and where is she parking it? over all a fun movie
I laughed my ass off when she opened that duck statue to reveal the amount of cocaine and took a bump from it. I'm not really sure if that was intended to be comical or not.
I'm so pumped for this and Longlegs.
I’m more excited for long legs 🦵
@@ronaldmcdonaldjuniorghost 🤣 good one
@@TechnicJunglist internet trolling 😈 will begin much later in life
My ratings: X-4/5; Pearl -4.5/5; Maxxxine-3.5. I did like the nod to Giallo and Argento because I love that sub-genre. I clocked the murderer easily because it made sense, (so that wasn't Giallo-esque, because those usually come out of nowhere).
Sometimes these trailers pull a bait and switch and you end up not getting the movie that you thought you were going to get.
I never anticipated they were going to use the real night stalker but rather some fictional version of it.
Just watched this, definitely the weakest of the trilogy. Disappointing ending 😔
Is it possible to agree with you guys 100% and also disagree with you guys 100%? Because I loved how ridiculous and silly this was.
"It's a terrible wig." 😂😂😂😂😂
I got my early admission ticket! I am seeing it on 7/3 @7 pm!❤❤❤
Was waiting for this!
I totally agree with you guys. 80s B movie when they thought it was a B movie with A ideas. Michelle Monaghan's character saying, "Cover me. I gotta reload." When they're crouched below a retaining wall. That hits the point for me.
Can’t wait for your Longlegs review!!
That looks to be Micah Monroe best performance. Not to rude. Besides God Is A bullet. Most her characters are the same ish. And if Nic Cage is the killer. Oh man
I think I will enjoy this movie regardless of the plot just because of the 80s vibes.
This movie was fun, cheesy, tongue in cheek 80’s Hollywood. I enjoyed the hell out of it
Yes. I was waiting for this movie review! 🙌👍
Great insights. Great review.
Also felt like it wanted to be Scream movie in which ID of killer is major plot point, but unlike Scream none of her friends / colleagues are ever suspects etc. I would have found that more interesting. People killing to eliminate competition etc. At end big reveal of her dad felt underwhelming. As a viewer there is no fun guessing game before the reveal like u can enjoy in Scream
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Fun fact in 1985 bette Davis was still working but very sick. She had an estranged daughter named bd hyman who was a fire and brimstone televangelist and resented her for putting men and her career before her. Horror saved bette's career.
Agree that car crush is most fun scene
I just walked out the theater and I don’t know what the f**k I just watched. Was saving this video for my ride home, so let me press play and see if it’s just me.
looks like you guys had fun watching the movie. what more can you ask for?
The ending is confusing but I’m pretty sure it’s the set for Puritan 2 still. They flash forward to show the aftermath, then they rewind to her killing her dad, then it’s 1 month after she killed get dad. It’s pretty messy.
I hate that this movie is suffering because the marketing team for A24, which has nothing to do with the actual cast/creatives of the movie itself.
I loved House of the Devil also. Which also had a similar background type story where it was all about the occult and full moon that was being highlighted on the news in the background. Such a fun 80’s type movie. I will certainly check it out because I like Ti West although X seemed to have similar issues as it seems this film has imo. It’s nice to see Kevin bacon still working I have always liked him. Thx guys 😉
Sad to hear the final film is weak, happy 4th July btw
Y'all are cute with your resting sass faces. Great review! Very cinephile.
It definitely got a bit silly but overall ai enjoyed it. Unless Ti West has a really good idea for a 4th film I would end it here.
i think the premier scene and her on the talk show was a fantasy sequence
House of the Devil was so good and shocking. Watching your review made me realize I like or love all his movies.
Im guessing the extra that got kicked was probably during all the fathers follwers that got shot.
Who is the severed head that rolls out of the suit case?? I can’t find it anywhere lol but I was confused
Lily Colin’s character the star of The Puritan
🚶🏾♀️ Welp!! Wait for it to premiere on cable, I shall!!
This film felt like a mix of Refn, Noe, and Argento and I adored all of it. Sure it won’t be for everyone but for me it was something special.
What about a prequel sequel something around 1960s with Howard and pearl along with Maxine in her early teens and her father
I took the Hollywood premiere of Puritan II and the interview where Maxine reveals she’s sold her life rights and Elizabeth DeBicki is directing her biopic to be a dream sequence. Right after, it cuts back to her with her shotgun over her dad, and that’s when she decides to shoot him. The “1 Month Later” scene where they’re on set is them wrapping the last scene for Puritan II, which is why they have a moment of silence for the actress who was murdered. It felt unnecessary since it didn’t lead to any kind of juxtaposition, like “this is what could’ve happened had she obeyed the police and not shot her dad in front of them.” Weird how she did that and everything turned out fine lol
Pearl is actually my least fav of the trilogy! Not sure how to rank X and Maxxxine. Would have to watch Maxxxine a couple more times… either way Ti West knocked it out of the park again and Mia Goth is Queen.
Hey fellas. Have ya’ll seen longlegs yet? I can’t wait to see your review 🙌🤩🤩🤩
We see it tomorrow.
Yayyy! Thank you.. I only trust your reviews. You guys are the best in the game 🙌🙌🙌🙌
I loved the respect and psycho Easter eggs. Everyone should revisit psycho each summer part 2 and 3 (3 is awesome).
Pearl > X > MaXXXine
The mansion is the one in Psycho 2
I 100% agree with yall
I found Pearl the most entertaining and interesting of the trilogy. X was innovative and this was fun in a nostalgic and thematic way but definitely the least interesting out of the three...
She sorta is a killer because both men she killed weren’t a threat at the time and irl she would be charged with murder.
Lol I just don't get how she can shoot him in the face while he's clearly not a threat anymore, and the cops are hovering over her watching 😂
I don't think Ti West can write a third act to save his life. The best bit was Lily Collins doing the scream thing and talking about a girl from Yorkshire doing an American accent that, even tho Goth isn't from Yorkshire, both seemed to be commentary about Pearl.
Maxxxine was definitely a letdown. I was so excited and ultimately disappointed; 2 out of the 3 films were really good though
I like how these films address family trauma.But this one was definitely a little messy and uneven.
Ti West managed to put out two awesome films in the trilogy back to back. Yet the third took the longest to make and was mid. Weird.
MaXXXIne was a good looking and somewhat fun film. Dug the 80s giallo, seedy crime thriller direction they took. But it had terrible editing, weak sauce writing, a predictable villain, and zero tension. C+ overall.
Yes 👍
Thanks for another fun review! I was debating on seeing this or Kinds of Kindness...I'm going to go with KOK this evening at the Laurelhurst Theater in Portland. Cheers!
I hadn’t seen the two movies before but now after watch this I don’t understand how they were black mailing her either n plus the chase on the set made me so mad I had to literally pause the movie!
The cinematography, set design, and costume/hair/makeup design was great, unfortunately the plot felt very loose for me, if there was even much of a plot at all. There were a lot of random or useless scenes that didn’t contribute to the film, and just felt like time filler. There also wasn’t really any motivation behind maxine’s father becoming a preacher turned mass killer/cult leader.
So 'Pearl' is the best one snd could just stand on its own.
Well yes, but I’d consider more of prequel origin story than a trilogy.
Please review Knife + Heart. It’s a queer giallo directed by the singer from M83
Back from a second watch. Early 80s Depalma influence. A lil Hollywood Vice squad too.
I found it very fair and a bit disappointing for a Ti movie,
For me, it started off pretty good, but then it just became fair, and by the last 15-20mins, just didnt work for me...
X 3/5 , Pearl 4/5, Maxxxine 2/5
I agree with most of your review of MaXXXine, however the one thing i disagree with - your favorite Ti West film. To me House of the Devil is boring, pointless, stupid, and not scary or suspenseful at all. Favoring that over X and Pearl? Nah. I'm glad you enjoyed that movie, but i didn't. Again I enjoyed your review of MaXXXine!
😂 fun fact the house of the devil had a cameo appearance by your favourite film of 2023 director Greta Gerwig ...
Wait you guys watched The Idol 👀👀👀👀 Can we get a review? 🙏🏽
We didn't finish it.
I was disappointed but still some cool characters and moments.
I wanted more.
When the cop said she could save the next girl I was hoping that's where the ending was going. Maxine is a fighter. I wanted her to step up and go off like when that creep caught her in the alley. I wanted her to go from prey to predator. I wanted her to Final Girl the sh*t out of the 3rd act and have a look at the camera when the movie ended where she knows how badass she is and will become the star she wanted to be.
Sigh.
Just saw this last night it was ok, but i love you guys and your channel. Keep up the great work
I liked the movie enough, but I really wish they would have not made her father the killer. Right when they were about to reveal it I was like, "Please don't do it, please don't do it, pleasssseeeee doooonnnnn't...you did it 😐"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 It feels really detached from the original "X" film. It definitely needed to be developed a bit more, hopefully if Ti West does another installment he takes his time with Maxine's story.
How was Halsey's acting? From the trailer it looked a lil "crunchy" 😂
X was aight. Loved Pearl.
Thank you for watching this so I don’t have to.
The 80s looks were down pat. Sans the fx/make up girl on the Puritan. Looked like modern day art hipster. You see in any coffee shop in a city
The woman has an evil DNA connection on the Father's side - the real serial killer is probably a complimentary addition to this narrative...as a guy who gets caught - but fans could be pleased with this.
I loved and laughed at every Kevin Bacon scene. Played such a cocky little turd.
This was dumb!!! Why even mention Richard Ramirez serial killing spree, had NOTHING to do with the story!! X was probably the best one in this DAMN series
Comparing West to Tarantino, to me, is definitely a spot on take. I think Pearl was his best, but I did enjoy X as well - however, Maxxxine just felt like we completely lost the plot. Talk about all style & no substance. We didn’t learn too much about her in X (which I was fine with cuz it was an ensemble movie), but the fact that by the end of Maxxxine we still don’t know much about her was pretty disappointing.
I just don’t think a passive main character worked for the end to this trilogy.
Mia goth is super overrated. I’m glad I never watched any of the movies from this franchise