Antebellum (2020) Movie Review
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- čas přidán 16. 09. 2020
- Antebellum is the latest Psychological Horror Thriller from Lionsgate and stars Janelle Monáe. Is this feature directorial debut worth checking out on VOD? Find out in my Spoiler Free Review.
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Synopsis:
Successful author Veronica Henley finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it's too late.
Written & Directed by:
Gerard Bush
Christopher Renz
Starring:
Janelle Monáe
Eric Lange
Jena Malone
Jack Huston
Kiersey Clemons
Gabourey Sidibe
Music by:
Nate Wonder
Roman Gianarthur
Cinematography:
Pedro Luque
Edited by:
John Axelrad
Genre:
Psychological, Horror, Thriller
Running time:
106 minutes
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Everybody wants to know why and wants a background to this movie. it’s very clear. Was there a background for slavery to begin with?!? NO. They did it because they felt like it. Past and PRESENT! All of the characters that were place in this situation were obviously strong BLACK LEADERS or Influencers, and whoever the “President or Owner” of this reenactment plantation choose who he wanted. Trying to hush and control them again to regain “White Power”..... I totally understood this movie and I honestly loved it! Modern Day SLAVERY! That’s still happening today
So you personally feel that the directors feel that we live in a present day slavery?What's the call to action in the films message?
Movie Files correct and if you would like to watch this link czcams.com/video/5oKlk4ZwadA/video.html of both writers actually saying and explaining what I said but better than me I think you would agree with my comment lol
@April Shae...I enjoy the movie as well.. refuse to go on field trips to plantations (from the boot) when I was younger because I had the exact same plot of this movie in my head and to see it I feel I was right not to go on these so call education trips.
Yeah but what’s the call to action and I’m sorry, we live in some insane times and the injustices going on are completely ridiculous but we are comparing slavery back then to now in my opinion isn’t a comparison.
The fact is bigots and narcissists hides in PLAIN SIGHT everyday. The owner who Janelle drugged in the cremation house said something very important. Quote: “We’re NOWHERE but we’re EVERYWHERE! Now that’s a major fact. He was literally the mayor of the town they were in “Government”. He made a whole Civil War Reenactment Center “The Cover Up” and had a WHOLE real life slavery plantation in back of it😳 The purpose of the movie was to make people feel, what would it be to have a free life of your own and then out of nowhere get snatched up without any regards and be treated and handled with no respect and owned like property. That’s the comparison for the Modern time. Again Modern Day Slavery. We’re getting shot down in the streets, killed by the police, etc etc and your going to tell me that you don’t see a comparison in the movie?!?! Hmmmmm ok. Well to each their own. I respect your opinion. Everybody haves one💯
Im so over black trauma listed as "entertainment".
That’s a great point
I think that history should be made as many times as needed to keep history alive because if we don’t how will the future generations know about it. God bless.
EXACTLY!!!!
I took Ahmad Brown comments as how Hollywood is making that subject matter popcorn flicks vs having meaning behind it
Blah Blah omg did you watch the movie cause that was the message... interesting when people said it had no message but the message was in the beginning of the movie. Also repeated throughout the movie!
I actually liked it! It had layers to it. When I think of this movie I will think of “Make America great again” I think they gave us Get Out...a blk man, his story under white supremacy. Now you have a blk woman... her story under white Supremacy.
I liked how in the beginning you were lead to believe it was one thing, then you saw it really wasn’t that thing. Also I don’t believe it was a movie that you necessarily had to take something from. It was what it was. Just like with Get Out. Something to make you think. I actually liked that her friend wasn’t the typical fat girl, but very confident/ arrogant. I could go on and on, but no spoilers. I will be honest and say I don’t think many will like this movie. I really liked it and will be watching it again to see if I missed. I didn’t like the ending!
I liked it too and I definitely saw the real world implications of it...
I’m glad you enjoyed it and appreciate your breakdown and thank you so much for commenting and watching my review.
Appreciate you commenting and watching my review.
@Briteone6988 lol....thank you😊
H2Finest I can specifically lay out three things to make the movie tie up their loose ends. Lol. The beginning is the first thing! Start with missing black influencers, leaders, etc. Then you go into the plantation. After that flash back to missing people searches and THEN to her early life. Also, maybe they add in some memory deletion? Something to take away why these intelligent leaders couldn’t effectively communicate and organize (outside of no talking). Then explain the young lady. Was she a young activist? A doctor? Who was she? We need to care about her, outside of her being pregnant. Lol. And then the ending...give us a little more.
I thought this movie was dope
glad you enjoyed it
I guess since your pictures with those white people you would think that smh
@@justtalkin6863 there’s one Mexican and one white shows diversity. Unlock your mind we coexist amongst everyone. Why can’t you support Janelle and her effort to create something different and powerful for black women smh
@@bryce1818 exactly what do you think a black woman would find powerful about this movie? I’m truly curious
@@justtalkin6863 why wouldn’t they... it was a good movie. A different plot. A strong performance by Janelle Monae and Gabby. She was a strong woman in both aspects of the role. A leader within the community and when she was put to rest with a uniquely high iq. Without all the racial undertone it was still a good movie.
It look me until the cell phone to get the twist! I really liked Gabourey Sidibe's character! I'd love to have a friend like that!
Glad the twist worked for you and appreciate you watching my review
That opening had me swimming in my emotions!
yeah it was intense
The sound track of the opening the only great thing about the film. V is gorgeous
I enjoyed it.... it’s got me thinking can this really be going on...
Glad you found some enjoyment from it and thanks for watching my review.
Exactly!!! This movie was good ppl just trynna read too deep into it. I’m with u on that thought tho Get Out and this movie got me wondering do the producers know sumn that we don’t that could possibly be real and trynna lowkey expose it lol. How do they be coming up with this crazy stuff like frfr lol
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching my review
exactly
I just reviewed this on my channel and I gotta say it’s been a while since I’ve seen a movie think it’s so smart while being oblivious lol
thanks for checking out my review
If you seen the movie Hostel and sat through M.Night Shyamalans "The village" you will not be suprised and thats actually the best comparison.
Agreed. Its "Hostel," and "The Village," meets "Get Out."
I agree!
I agree
Appreciate you watching my review
Thanks for watching my review
I just set the reminder. VERY psyched for your take on the film as well as for the film itself.
appreciate the support my friend
When the twist is more clever than the movie? I'll check it out, I'm intrigued. At least I'll keep a low expectative now. Thanx!!!
Yeah they unfortunately forgot to make an actual movie with character development but definitely let me know if you do check it out
Yo fam great review! Its amazing how you can break down film. Always a pressure watch! Keep up that fire work!
Appreciate that Q and hope your doing well my friend
“Identity Crisis” maybe that’s the point. But I need to watch it. Doesn’t sound like it is worth $20
let me know if you do
Don’t waste your $20
Watch it as soon as possible and thanks.
Ok this is the 3rd review I’ve seen where it’s told they didn’t get the point and especially dealing with the scenes of the slaves. Then once the twist comes...that’s all?! Yeeeea i think I might be good on this.
Yeah the film lacked depth and had no point
Movie Files good to know! I actually wanted to see it but I won’t waste my time. I’m just waiting on A Quiet Place 2....since it’s been pushed back yet again 😩
U should give it a try and keep an open mind it's really not that bad cause trust me I've seen way worst movies than this
it was good makes you think
You and me both
I straight thought this was a time travel movie. Lol, I think Janelle, the cinematography, and the score was great. However, I think the editing could have been better. I still don't know who that guy was on the reenactment property she was supposed to escape with! He was never explained! Please no more slavery films! Can I get a film that delves into how the Moors conquered Europe??
Appreciate you sharing your comments and I agree with a lot of what you said. Thanks for watching my review.
Think she called him professor, probably disagreed with the same woman that got janelle's character kidnapped,he probably went on her show and made her look stupid intellectually,so they kidnapped him,just a thought 🤔
Appreciate you sharing your insight
Love hearing your thoughts on this film! It's deserving of critique for sure and interesting to see how everyone expresses that after viewing. Tbh It's imposs for any JM project/feature to disappoint!!💯
Yeah Peele had nothing to do with it but they marketed it as so
Yeah, this film was a big no for me. Mainly for two reasons: the way the film almost maniacally enjoys showing black women in pain as shock value. This is even more disturbing when you realize who wrote and directed the film. Let's not get it twisted, slavery was horrific but I don't want it to become commodified for entertainment value.
Secondly, this film was marketed as sci-fi/supernatural horror and it has absolutely none of that in the film. There is nothing worse than realizing a trailer lied to you, as an audience member. BTW, my friend and I called the twist within about 15 minutes.....Janelle is great but she deserves better.
Listen I saw the two guys who are the writer/directors in an interview. Real talk- the Black man gave me a Lee Daniels vibe. (You know that ain't good. Lee only writes destructive things for sisters.) And the white guy doesn't care. Showing black pain means nothing to him. He's just trying to build his resume. They both are.
I've decided that whenever possible I'm going to vet filmmakers who make movies with Black people.
@@jesushateswood OMG that's so terrible. Yea, if I hear Lee Daniels name I'm running away. His films are very under the white gaze, and I just don't understand how someone can traumatize your actors like that. If you can find it, can you send me that interview?
I've seen some truly great films with black people, but when a movie usually only had the same one black writer involved it's troublesome. Not to mention that they really deceived us in the marketing.
it would make for a good black mirror episode, if the writing is done right
Lonnae appreciate your comments and well said!
Appreciate you commenting and watching my review
Definitely watching the movie but I wish he were smiling in that pic to boost my confidence in it 😆
Yeah you'll see why I have that face in my review LOL
NAAAAWWWW 😩
@@fnf1031 it’s Live!
Awesome review! Same thoughts.
Thanks!
Had so much hope for this film..Great review✌🏾
You and me both!
Sir that was one spot on, honest, and well thought out review. I watched the movie and was interested in your assessment, which was spot on. You have become one of my movie critics of choice. Please keep up the good work
Much appreciated!
Wasn’t there an Octavia Butler book similar to this except she was in two different realities that didn’t collide.
i believe so
Kindred
Thanks for watching my review
I watched it. I do think there was a message to the movie but it was incredibly subtle... and for the level of brutality and psychological trauma you have to watch the characters go through, it could have been presented in a much better way. It is psychologically horrifying because it deals with the reality of the past in a very present way.
yeah the story and the script could've been a lot better
i went into this film not knowing anything about it but the fact that janelle monae is in it, never seen the trailers so i can confirm that the twist shook me and i found it intruiging but i agree that i cant see whats the message behind it was supposed to be
Yeah the twist was all in the trailer and yes, no message.
In depth the movie specifies the significance of engineering as a career (the future).The dialogue were absolutely phenomenal. It’s base provides identity , of “spiritual warfare” . Movie deserves a Oscar award. Thank You Lionsgate !
Thanks for watching my review
The editing was terrribblee. They should have pulled a "The Village" and only revealed present day until the end. And the "twist" was so cheesy. Also, where is the back story? Why do the people do what they do? What was the point of their actions? This is why people are saying that they are sick of Slave films. When you don't present a coherent narrative and just dwell on the pain--it's just torture porn. What a dud.
Appreciate your comments and thank you for watching my review.
Well said.
I really hate the way it made me feel I’m angry beyond words I could hardly breathe watching it i hate that my beautiful ancestors went through that.
Yeah the beginning of the film was hard to watch
This reminded me of M. Night shamalon movie.... (living in the past but in the present time!). I like it!!!!!!!
Glad you liked it
That movie was stolen from a book (Running Out of Time) just like this movie was stolen from a book, but by a Black female author (Kindred by Octavia Butler).
The movie was labeled wrong it wasn’t a horror more of suspense and the ending was so bad it make you forget the concept was good
yeah the horror genre has so many sub genres and it blurs the lines a lot
Like ya stuff bro
thank you
Great movie! It had alot of themes that correlate to today. It goes beyond being a slave movie. If you just listen to the dialogue, to me the messaging was very clear. I think the confusion is that they are not slaves in reality.
Appreciate you sharing your comments and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching my review.
It's about unresolved ancestral issues.
The conversation with her white girlfriend in the hotel lobby is the crux of the movie.
Appreciate you comments your thoughts and watching this review
I had issues with the trailers and the script. The trailers told the whole movie.🙄 And, after the “twist”, which the trailers basically TOLD YOU, the film doesn’t explain the “why.” I’d give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️/out of 5. Janelle Monae continues to prove that she can be a viable actress, and the film itself is beautifully shot. The cinematography is AMAZING. Beautiful film
Glad you enjoyed it more than me and yeah that trailer gave away the twist
Movie Files can’t say I enjoyed it. It had its moments. It had potential, but in the end it just wasn’t executed well. I gave it 3 out of 5, because of Janelle, her wardrobe, and the cinematography.
Great review. Can I recommend getting a pop filter for your microphone. The popping wasn’t unbearable but it was a bit distracting for me and possibly other viewers. Again, great review
Thanks for the feedback
Finally watched this movie. Tired to avoid the previews as you suggested. I found it predictable. It was meh..
yeah I wasn't a fan of this film and its lack of depth on the subject matter.
Would you pay to c it if it was in theaters and covid wasn’t a thing?
NO
Yes
No
Hard to review this without spoilers huh? Lol... I heard it in your voice. Good review.
Yeah wanted to go into my cons more in depth but didn't want to be spoil it and that twist
I feel like no one did the homework, lol. The "twist" was the freebie it was given in the trailer. In my opinion it was a means to highlight ANYTHING that was not the twist. (a) why was Janelle or the "Sapphire" personas targeted for societal removal (b) why or how could an atrocity be play dressed as "entertainment" and succeed in hiding this way?(c) What were the captors"Denton Blake" hoping to esteem his followers into reclaiming by rape and murder (d) What does it say about a collection of people who only feel they can remain the dominate power by government sanctioned suppression, rape and murder? (e) What does it mean for the future of ally advocacy if as long as "does not challenge the grand ole' party" structure? (Hello Constitution, that I love) A group of people were "play- acting" (re-enactments) at maintaining and butchering a captive society WHILE KEEPING AND BUTCHERING A REAL CAPTIVE SOCIETY. Literally that is a snuff film. OMG. OK I AM DONE, LOL.
Appreciate you sharing your comments and thanks for watching my review
The movie starts off strong, but the characters and storyline were under developed. Certain parts fell flat, like it seemed at one point they wanted it to be horror, but didn't go anywhere with that plot. The visuals, costumes were great. The friends were annoying as heck. It became a bit predictable. The movie kept my interest, but it was just okay.
Appreciate you sharing your comments and I'm glad you enjoyed it more than I did. Thanks for watching my review.
@@MovieFiles Thank you for the review.
Appreciate the support
Janelle Monae definitely has some acting chops. I thought it was a good movie; the 2nd act is a little bit slow, but overall I thought it was a good story.
Appreciate you sharing your comments and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching my review.
Oh and I give it 4/5. I was thoroughly entertained and it was definitely a horror film cuz who’s to say they aren’t already doing this? Great movie!
Right!
Glad you had a good time with this film
Appreciate you sharing your comments and thanks for watching my review
The film was frustrating for me as well, even though I was lucky enough to avoid the trailers. The twist was definitely more impactful as a result, but too many things just didn't add up to make it a great watch.
Appreciate you sharing your comments and I'm glad you enjoyed the twist. Thanks for watching my review.
Way too many things didn't add up. 🤦🏿♂️
Janelle Monae is fantastic in here! But the movie was not good unfortunately. I wanted to love it but just didn’t. Awesome review Elliott!
Yeah I wanted to enjoy it as well but it was completely missed the mark for me. Thanks for watching my review Ryan!
No disrespect but she needs to stick to music
GT Thomas her music is terrible. She’s better at acting. This movie was just stupid.
She’s a solid actress to me
I haven’t really got into her music
Jus watched tha movie it was OK it has that twist like "GET OUT"
Glad you found some enjoyment out of the film and thank you for watching my review
This film is part "get out + hostel + The Village" + a dash of Westworld with a Tarantino-ese revisionist spin to drive home the specific historical symbolism in American history. A haunting premise of a story on factual truth about slavery, but didn't hit the mark. I also thought there was going to be a Sci Fi angle here but no...juked by the trailer. Save your $ on this.
Thanks for the insightful breakdown and thank you for watching my review.
I guess you and I are in the minority judging by a lot of the comments. I just thought the film had too many plot holes and way too many convenient moments to move whatever plot there was supposed to be. If it had actually been a real horror film I could have let somethings go, but unfortunately it's a drama masquerading as a horror flick. I thought Janelle was great in it though. I hope she keeps acting.
yeah so many plot holes and lacked depth. thanks for watching my review!
This movie had potential. I really like the idea. Unfortunately it doesn't live up to it, and comes off as a cheap shallow cash grab off the secuess of get out.
yeah should have been a lot better
In my opinion, a twist only works if something is revealed to the characters. The characters knew it was modern day. Maybe they should’ve taken The Village’s approach, but then again, I would’ve criticized them for that. 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽
yeah that would've been interesting
I have nothing bad to say beside that it shouldn’t be labeled as a horror movie. This was a good movie. Of course ppl who are trying read too hard into it and look for a damn message instead watching it to be entertained are gonna have sumn negative to say. The story was actually simple but mind twisting I enjoyed it. I’d say Get out, Antebellum, then US in last place. I’d give this a 4 easily
Appreciate you sharing your comments and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching my review.
Elliot, hope all is well with you and the family. But homie this film left me feeling cold!!!! To my core. Can't believe this premise of modern day slavery. ✌🏾❤️. Awesome review...
I'm going well and hope you are as well and thank you for watching my review!
GREAT Movie and so well done ✔ I advise U to see and share this movie..VERY POIGNANT.
glad you found some good in the film
Hi Elliott, thank you for sharing your review on this movie. I want to explain what I think the white characters motives were in this movie. The white characters are racist. They do not want to see Black people be successful, happy, healthy and progressive. I feel that some of these white characters owned the Antebellum Civil War Re-Enactment Area which was only supposed to be for the re-enactment of the the Civil War. I feel as though the other area where the slaves quarters are and the master's house is was "added" or maybe it was already there, considering the location of where the characters are but maybe that part of the area was closed and somehow some of the white characters opened it. I do believe, only "certain" white people knew about it, like the white elite or something. I believe that the white elite wanted to take down any Black person who they think is successful and progressive, who they think is a threat to them, kidnap them and make them into their slaves. I wish the screenwriters would have explained this stuff instead of us having to play Nancy Drew, lol.
Oh I completely understand the motives with the films antagonists but felt the film had no depth and nothing new to add to subject matter. Thank you for watching my review.
@@MovieFiles I understand where you are coming from. I wish more was done with the movie as well.
Unpopular opinion...I liked it...Slavery is horrible no one likes to talk about it it is hard to see...but it is history and if you watched Django and lived for it please don't admonish slave movies cause that is one too...but I feel like without giving it away this movie showed some real world implications that are not so far off...I think that was the main point...I liked the twist and I liked the movie.
I'm glad you enjoyed the film and I don't want films around slavery or people feeling or being oppressed to stop either, I just wanted the film to have more to say. Thanks for commenting and watching my review.
Antebellum...what can I say after having struggled to continue watching this hot mess? This movie is the visual definition of 'wish fulfilment' for a particular demographic. I just kept thinking...Oh NOOOO don't give Trump and his base any ideas! What was the message of this nightmare fuel supposed to be? White people are jealous of successful African Americans? We don't need a lesson from this film, we have Tulsa and Rosewood for that. It felt like they made this JUST to show the brutality of slavery in graphic detail... I mean WHO is this movie for? Is it to train us to be quietly subjugated? Or maybe to teach us not to be so 'uppity'. Is it a blueprint for White people? Or perhaps its message is more insidious...that in our (black people) quest for justice, self improvement, both financially and intellectually we have inadvertently put targets on our backs. I have no idea why this was made but I'm sure it can find a home, being screened before all Trump's rallies while his sycophants chant "Chain them up!"
Well said!
@@MovieFiles Thanks, and I loved your review as always. You're always a highlight of my day.
Thank you so much 😊
Well said
Yeah people keep saying there is a deep message to this film, but I just don't see it. For the life of me I can't understand why this film was made this way. What kind of a convoluted message am I supposed to take from this.
Just watched this in Hulu. Production design, costumes, cinematography are all top notch. That’s it. It’s a wannabe GetOut. It’s trying so hard to try to twist your mind. It didn’t work
If I had to give it a rating for your interpretation of this movie I would have to give it a 3 overall. You carefully craft your words by saying people when in fact it was black people be specific. The character Veronica did provide a five-star performance throughout this film, however I suspected early on given the first scene when the woman who was attempting to run away carried herself in a modern fashion with the nose ring and the gold necklace. I suspected at that point this wasn't a typical slave film.
thanks for sharing your thoughts an for watching my review
I made a mistake looking at the synopsis It told me the whole movie. I agree the story was week but the while idea of it being a civil war reenactment spooked me especially with whats happening in the us. there might be people out there like that.
Yeah if you've seen the trailers, it gives away the whole point and the twist.
I liked it but it needed more story and I did scream at the end because my mind knows people can be very evil.
thanks for watching my review and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I read the description of the movie on PlayStation and it only talked about the director and what they worked on instead of what the movie was about I thought that was dumb
You are not missing much LOL
I don't agree with you 100% but about 40% the film was really good the idea and concept was really good but for the audience to kind of understand certain things where I kind of got lost for instance how is she related to the sleeve that got branded I never understood that this is a film that I'll have to watch at least two more times to understand
thank you for the 40% : ) but no thanks for sharing your thoughts
@@MovieFiles lol I have no clue what I was talking about...
😂
@@MovieFiles ohhh I meant how her lower back got branded was she dreaming
Gotcha
So the past affect the future thing is that we have a world where people hold onto things like Civil War enactments, statues, flags, etc. related to trauma and they long for those days. In Louisiana specifically, there prisons are still basically practicing slavery (look up Angola), so nice touch there. As I stated, they had some holes that could’ve been easily filled. Big miss there.
Appreciate the insight and appreciate you sharing your comments and watching my review.
Movie Files Yessir! Great work Brother!
The message I got from this film is simple to me: "They are watching you and if you do not keep quite they will come and get you and bring you back to the plantation. THE PLANTATION STILL EXIST, IT NEVER LEFT. " Just like today they are trying to keep us black people quite and not speak up about the truth or standing up for equality." Bottom line WAKE THE FUCK UP! This was a beautiful movie. In my opinion, WE should never be tired of slave movies; we need to be reminded so we don't slip up, because we are still in slavery. We need to understand we are being brainwash everyday. We are so distracted by entertainment and social media pages that we don't realized what's going on around us. IT WAS HARD TO WATCH! As hard it was to watch the first 15 minutes of the film, it needs to be told like this. SLAVERY WAS BRUTAL & PAINFUL.
Appreciate your insightful comments and thank you for watching my review.
I like your channel name
Thank you
Hmm..we will see
let me know your thoughts after
THIS MOVIE HINTS THE DIMENSIONAL SHIFT TO 5D. MULTIPLE TIMELINES EXISTING AT THE SAME TIME. BUT NOT TO BE TOO LOUD 🤫, JORDAN PLAYED IT OFF AS A MODERN STAGED PLANTATION MOVIE. IYKYK
thanks for watching my review
Last thing, did anyone note the bastard kidnapping and raping Janelle's character was a WHOLE elected official (note billboard re-election sign at abduction scene and his television appearance at the bar)? Do modern day children even know the anthem that was being whistled today, I wonder? Okay, I am done ranting, my apologies. This film aspired to be more, but it was not a tragedy in my humble opinion if you did not come expecting to see "Get Out" or "The Sixth Sense" 😳.
Appreciate you commenting and sharing that breakdown of the character and thank you for watching my review
@@MovieFiles You are most welcome and thank you.
I enjoyed the film in spite of its many flaws. The storytelling was incredible. It could have been better if the 3rd act revealed more of the modern technology used to keep people imprisoned. Such as GPS, home security cameras and also revealed who these antagonists were
The could've done this by cutting the second act. I love gabi sidibay but the restaurant scene went on too long as well as the scene at home.
Glad you enjoyed it the movie and appreciate you watching my review.
When the movie tried to show racism throughout conversations, it wasn't smart and subtle like get out, it was just eye roll inducers for me.
Yeah I was not a fan
Man...I usually stay FAR AWAY from movies that say “From the producers of”...(insert successful movie here). I should have trusted my gut. Being a POC I was excited to see this movie. I couldn’t wait. I must say that the acting wasn’t horrible. The storyline however was very lackluster in my opinion. Plot hole after plot whole and a couple things that made absolutely no sense whatsoever. I won’t spoil it...but there’s 3 or 4 things I saw in this movie that made me say OMG now it’s getting good. Those things I saw had NO bearing on the outcome of the film. 🤣🤣 Do yourself a favor and just skip to the last 30 mins of the film. 😂
Appreciate the insight and your breakdown of the film which yeah, many plot holes and no character development at all
I'm gonna have to agree with you here because this was a bit disappointing. Should've been better.
yeah i was not a fan at all
@@MovieFiles I agree it's a 2/5. Not worst movie of the year material just a very disappointing film that really didn't do much for it's message
Yeah I agree
People don't understand this film for the same reasons they don't understand BLM. The backlash is in direct relationship to the point of the film. What seems obvious to those of us who love it, is the very case the film is trying to make.
People call black lives matter stupid because it calls into question the most plain understanding we have about race relations in North America. It's overwhelming to see so much of our perceptions of reality smashed by those who stand up and speak their truth. People don't understand BLM because to understand it means to reconsider your own relationship to your own story and your role in history.
The backlash to this film is because it's too easy. It's much easier or simpler than previous films in this genre like US, or GET OUT. Simplicity is sometimes the most difficult thing to catch on with. Is it so hard to realize that the point being made is that structural racism is real and lets people get away with anything, even the systematic murder and imprisonment of bipoc at an unparalleled rate to that of whites? Police murdering bipoc people happens everyday, yet many americans question the victims, not the system. Modern slavery is real. Black lives are being taken and exploited in every avenue available. And this includes avenues that seem on the outside to be about "never forgetting" our history. No matter how famous you are, you're not too famous to be black in America.
White America (and a small segment of bipoc America), is so clearly blinded by structural racism that we are in an Antebellum. We are on the cusp of another civil war. And it's because we are being held captive by hidden, silent, and unaware supremacist ideologies that shaped our nation.
The "twist" isn't a twist because reality isn't a twist. It's just reality.
Also, being confused is part of the story. People don't know what anyone is trying to say about "repeating" the past. Literally everything you're saying is EXACTLY what white nationalist are saying about what black people are trying to say to the WORLD. Don't you understand that the fact that it's an "identity crisis" is exactly the point? The "text book" quality IS what it has to say.
The fact that everyone is saying that it doesn't say anything is everything. It's really everything.
Thanks for sharing your opinion and I think we can agree to disagree
thanks for watching my review and taking the time to write this detailed comments
Just finished watching this myself. All I could think was this movie wishes it was Get Out. The depiction of slavery while likely accurate was over the top for the message they were trying to present. The twist was not very surprising. If the message really was going to be the past repeats itself or we can't shed our past it could've presented it in a modern way which is what Get Out achieved. Instead they went hard on the white people cosplaying traitors and gave no motivation whatsoever. The villains of this film did what they did for fun? Because they could? They seemed to have no ultimate goal at all. No end game. I only found the ending satisfying because the villains were brutally murdered. So if anything the message I got was gratuitous violence and revenge will make you free and I don't think that was the writer's intended message.
Really well said J and thank you for sharing your thoughts and thank you for watching my review.
I really dont understand why you didn't understand the point of the movie. I'll break it down. Some White people justify slavery with "it was the time." I think this movie says; it's not the time it's the people.
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
You saved me 20 digital dollars👍🏽
Glad I could help
Great review Elliot! Yeah I heard about the twist.... and once I heard about it I was out lol. As you mentioned this also seems one of the most stereotypical movies ever made without a concrete message so that is also a turn off for this movie for me
yeah in better hands this could have been something interesting but the direction and story was not there
rose d I don’t really see what the hype is with Jordan Peele either though. Get Out was a The Skeleton Key rip off and Us was a hot fucking mess 🤦🏾♀️
The twist was given away in the trailer, I am nearly 100% we can agree but that is not what made the movie interesting or horrific. The horror is psychological not in slavery but in the FACT that people living in current day, harbor a DESIRE to return to this (a) a lifestyle that robs another group of all the rights and freedoms due them EQUALLY and it is celebrated 😳 Do we go to Auschwitz reenactments? or Hiroshima blast zone reenactments? or Japanese internment camp dinner theater? (b)Also, the film puts to test the mental "arrogance" of escaping bondage when as a singular human when you have no agency in controlling your decision/planning/recon to escape. Where to? How to? With whose help? By what means? Often, people are quick to screech "that could never be me if x/y/z". The characters do not know where or how they got there! Janelle's character could have met ocean when escaping on horseback, then what? which ocean? (c) Lastly, I am curious and somewhat mildly insulted by your assessment GB's character being tied to a troupe. What made her such? Was it because she raised her voice once? She was being provided subpar service and seating near the garbage/dirty dish collection station with a reservation while three vacant tables of better seating are empty. No, the failing action is found within the skill set of the hostess. No sir. No. She was confident, assertive, flirty. If this character was cast as actress Rebel Wilson (whom I adore) or Jennifer Lopez, would your opinion be the same? Or if her character was cast as a male, Nathan Lane (who I also adore) would the performance have been declared as a "Tyler Perry" troupe? Or would she be seen as "witty, funny, caring, a boss? I apologize for this being this lengthy.
@Tigerlilly thank you this is how I feel too! The problem is many people were hoping for Octavia Butler's Kindred but this was not that!
thanks for commenting and for watching my review.
no i was looking for a good movie
Something to make you think:
The people in the film are still connected to the pass.
There are some who would love for that time period to come back again.
The oppressor's class went beyond and recreated the horrific reality
Melinated people who go against and speak out are "the enemy"
The lack of lines/script allows the viewer to think more and pay attention to details.
IJS #levproject
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Excellent review Elliot couldn’t agree more definitely is a convoluted mess that has twist and concept that’s seems decent but it ultimately falls flat in the grand scheme of things. Not a good psychological thriller it’s could’ve been executed better.
Yeah the twist got in the way of the film having a actual plot. Thank you for watching my review.
It was ok
Glad you were able to enjoy it
How they treated the “enslaved “
Really wished this film had more depth
Just glad Jordan Peele wasn't behind this.
yes lol
The 1st trailer showed "the twist" so I don't know why ppl are jarred (unless they don't have deductive reasoning skills). The only thing I didn't understand was @the end... she ran towards the sound of gunfire. I don't understand that choice by the character, I know they include it because it made a great cinematic scene on film. Outside of that it wasn't a bad film. It's an unpolished Get-Out. A B- at worst.
Appreciate you sharing your comments and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching my review.
I strongly disagree with your take on the film. I thought it was among the innovative thrillers I have ever seen. The cinematography and the music were very well done. The storytelling was fantastic. It established a setting, heightened tensions and provoked a lot of questions until the point at which the narrative pieces were assembled to provide a horrific picture. I expected a strong speculative fiction foundation to this movie. What I received was unexpected and shocking, with a gratifying, pulse pounding payoff at the end. Kudos to the filmmakers. As for a message. I don't care if the film had a message or not. Seeing Klansmen, Nazis, white supremacists of any stripe getting their *&^% handed to them is enough message for me.
Appreciate you sharing your comments and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching my review.
this review makes my head hurt.....you say you get it but you don't get it!
sorry to hurt your heart
@@MovieFiles head not heart lol
Sorry to make you hurt based on my opinion
@@MovieFiles lol it was a figure of speech I'm not hurt bro we all have our opinion no disrespect intended
I was confused at first until I saw this review: czcams.com/video/cdD11JoK2Mc/video.html. Check out the link. You have to watch the movie at least twice to really understand it. Great symbolism. I give it 4 stars.
I'm good but thanks for watching my review
A REALLY GREAT Movie...
Make you look deep!!😐
glad you enjoyed it
But why does every movie for black people have to be deep and thought provoking? Can’t it just be entertaining????
I saw this movie yesterday morning and in the great words of Key&Peele.......I said Bitchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Have they lost their minds!!!! This is a totally fictional movie simply because of her response......homie dnt play dat!!!!
thanks for watching my review
@@MovieFiles you gave a great one!
Just saw the movie and it was good to me, don,t understand why we as black people don’t get this movie. The “Re-enactment set was enough... the movie opens with the quote about the past, do you want to kidnapped and enslaved! Veronica was taken because was an intelligent successful black leader, they were killing them then and still killing now. The ending could been better but the cinematography was outstanding. A lot of great messages in this film, from whites trying to control, intimidated by us, wanting to be us and fear if we actually fight back. And was a thriller and horror, slavery was and still is a horror story.
its not about not getting it and just that we all take the message or for me the lack of a call to action, differently. Either way thanks for sharing your opinion and for watching my review.
Because thousands won’t overstand because millions don’t understand because it’s shows look around and wake up . And at the end the red and blue outfits they had on at the end Represent the Democrat and Republican Party
thanks for watching
this was great ..the fact that they could have a farm somewhere to do shit like this to missing pple was genius.. simply bc u have kidnapped movies but not ones that make real statements like this one. Moral of the story is be careful who you offend an you may think you free but in the wrong place, huh.. an the fact that they took her after they warned her...makes you think why snoop dog went on jada red table to cry an apologize so he wont end up missing..they say Gucci mane cloned ..well maybe he just on a farm somewhere 🤷♀️
Glad you enjoyed it
I didn't think the message was convoluted at all! "Make America Great Again" This is the time period some of them devils want to revisit. This movie just showcased one of those scenarios. Hell, a couple got away with keeping 10+ kids chained to beds for years. Anything is possible in this evil world. It's simply a think peice. Not that confusing. lol
glad you enjoyed it
My man, your view is always appreciated. Unfortunately, the lip-synch is off and is very distracting. Hopefully you can figure out what's wrong for the next video.
My guy the audio is synched perfectly fine, it definitely on your end.
I watched this movie on Tuesday in a theatre in Spain. I found it to be highly political & implausible.
Interesting it was playing in the theaters
Stop calling her a slave It's enslaved
will do
The twist of so obvious when we got into the second at. When they revealed the ending I was still looking for the twist 😂😆 Long story less long........y’all don’t need to go see this. The plot was dumb AF and the writing was bad
Yeah the writing was terrible
Film was hot garbage. Thank you for keeping it real.
Appreciate the support Rodney!
You're being nice for the sake of being nice. The movie was garbage and Janelle Monae can not act.
I think she’s a good actress in what I’ve seen her in
I couldnt finish it, it too PC and some other shit that goes on these days, instead of being a scary movie or something of that kind.
you are not missing much