The Redemption of JENNIFER'S BODY | Explained
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Yes I do get all my murder weapons at Home Depot.
Who doesn’t?!
It is what it is, gotta budget your weapons or home depot is all you can afford
I get them from my uncle sadly I never see his full house cause I blackout and I get the weapons but my legs and throat hurt I’m assuming there’s this chemical in his house that is too strong to breath
But I’m confused why he can breath it🧐
where do you get your weapons?
Well, Yeah... Where else?
Megan is literally THE ONLY actor I agree with when they say their career suffered because they were TOO attractive.
Yeah, after watching Lindsay Ellis's series about the Transformers movies, and now this... it's honestly so infuriating that Megan has been pigeonholed into "hot dumb bimbo" when... she isn't dumb??
That and calling the Jewish director of the blockbuster franchise she was the main co-star in "Hitler" because he made her work a 12 hour shoot.
@@BoneistJ Nope. That's not even close to true. She complained about him, largely, because of how much he sexualized her. He made sure her body was contorted and directed in just the right way for her to look like a piece of meat.
@@obyone878 Well, that and putting her and Shia LeBoeuf through extreme things their insurance didn't really cover. Bay is an awful person, and he's tolerated because he puts billions in the movie industry with his shitty movies, much like Weinstein was. Note that LeBoeuf also criticized Bay and then suddenly got booted off the Transformers movies and had this massive media smear campaign against him as well. So basically Bay is both sexist and an a-hole in general.
There are definitely big actors who suffer for being too attractive, mostly women. Like yeah you're being paid very well but being sexualized to the point that Megan Fox was can be brutal. I don't know much about her but I doubt she started acting with the intention of becoming the first name people bring up as "hot famous chick" for like a decade. Being oversexualized in general can do a lot of damage, combine that with fame and you're bound to have some issues. I'm a straight dude, I like attractive female characters but it really bothers me how so many are presented as nothing more than that. It's taken me out of quite a few movies, all of the characters are acting like human beings until Generic Hot Female Human walks in and starts talking like an alien whose only experience with human conversations was through 70s porn intros. It's better nowadays but there's still a *long* way to go. The trope that attractive women are dumb and/or shallow is really harmful too, in a lot of cases it's a self fulfilling prophecy. I've seen it do a lot of damage to people I care about, it was even a big part of ruining someone's life. Sex appeal is a double edged sword, even the main benefits can lead to serious harm.
It's depressing that Megan put so much work into that role that was so important to her and they tried to boil it down to her looks.
Only saved by the fact her work is now being given its due .....
"My titt! - No, your heart."
"because sex sales"
no. the movie is not even about boys. why would h*rny guys want to watch a movie about girl besties? they did her and the movie dirty
This movie sucks lol
It's ironic too because she said it felt like the studios didn't care what made her uncomfortable as long as it got them money, they marketed this the most uncomfortable way they could for her, and then no money
Jennifer: My tit
Needy: No, your heart
That scene is basically an allegory for how the movie was treated by the marketing team and the audience upon its release 😔
your*
@@reix3230 sdxcfv thanks I didn't even notice
@@justwannafreefx9419 it's alright asfsgdhg
This. Iconic.
@justwannafreefx9419 yessss!!! Fcking exactly!!
*SPOILER* A detail often overlooked is that Jennifer was only killed by needy because she wanted to die in needy's hands. She's a self healing floating demon who is very strong but it only took ripping their BFF necklace off for the real Jennifer to come back and let Needy drive the freaking box cutter ti her heart. Jennifer really loved needy and would rather die than hurt her or be someone she resented so much.
Bruh. So true, this is beautiful
So much this! There relationship is not healthy and it's deeply complicated but that is often part of young adults' and adolescents' friendships, let alone when they're dealing with not being straight, especially when these feelings are towards their friend. I am convinced Jennifer felt something for Needy, too, but just like her she isn't sure what that is and above all she does not want to lose control.
@@Kick0a0cat // i think megan said that jennifer was a “cannabalistic lesbian cheerleader” so i think jennifer was definitely in love with needy, needy definitely felt the same way.
@@alex_n215 Yes! And neither of them knew how to confront that without going outside their comfort zone imo.
Yeesss!!!! How did I not see that before!
The world owes Megan Fox a giant apology. She's amazing and she was reduced to a sexy woman with no talent by the media, by Michael Bay and by most of us, myself included.
Same! Shame on us for seeing her that way. Jennifer's Body was actually the movie that made me realize what a dang lie it was. Screw Michael Bay!
we all had internalize misogyny to work through....
If it helps - it's great to see Megan fox hosting an archeological show & you can see she's passionate about it coz she geeks out in it all the time.
Who the fuck said that Megan Fox has no talent... If she had no talent she wouldn't be an actress, she'd be a model instead. Every beautiful actress you see has talent. They make acting look effortless. Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Lopez, Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, and Marilyn Monroe, to name a few. Effortless, God-given talented women who just happen to be incredibly sexy. That's the whole appeal of the beautiful women in cinema. It looks like she's just playing herself in the role.
@@algsunshine7075 Mate go drink your OJ
“She’s just hovering. It’s not that impressive” lmfao that scene killed me, like imagine roasting a demon while fighting for your life
Psychological war is effective
And then she hit her where it REALLY HURTS with laxative line
@@savagenature1 she doesn't have any magic powers like the demon but even demons have a mind to mess with...
@@redcowcat8705 True that. You often see Demons being the ones using psychological warfare, so it's also interesting whenever someone manages to turn the tables on them
that is just DnD in a nutshell
So what you're saying is this movie is for the girls and the gays
Zara Badrul Hisham and the girl gays lmao
what about the theys 😳
@@minionlover925 of course they are!
@@zarabadrulhisham5336 It's for anybody (except the mysoginists and homophobes).
When Jennifer said "I go both ways"
Me : ✨ Thats Gay ✨
We did Meghan Fox dirty as an audience when she was trying to ask for help when it came to her treatment as an actress in Hollywood. As I've gotten older, I've only become more sympathetic towards her.
She's an incredible actress, it shows a lot in this movie. But people have a hard time taking her seriously, because, yeah....she's unbelievably hot. A lot of people just see a dumb, hot bimbo who only got work because she was so hot.
Yup, her and Britney Spears were done so damn dirty.
Even Christina Aguilera has talked about how she fcked up and should have been on her side, especially after Justin and his manager....yeah.....
Instead, Xtina's manager told her Nope, controversy sells- you were never childhood friends and you actually hate her guts now!
Most of Megan's fans were too young to understand what was happening when she was finally calling out for help. Even Amanda Seyfried was like 'Yo, this is fcked up how she's being treated!' And everyone just ignored because she's so damn hot, and making money as an actress- she must like it right?
People have remained as ignorant as possible when it comes to Hollywood- the monsters have lots of friends, and even more people who depend on them to put food on the table.
"I would definitely rather be eaten by Megan Fox..."
"Me too." Said my wife from across the room. 😂
Same 😂
Lol
Sure
Oh lol damn
Can't blame her
can we replace "does she listen to girl in red" to "does she buy her murder weapons at home depot"
Okay I love this comment
underrated comment
Both, one is femme and the other is butch.
Which one is which? Literally no idea
OHHHHHHHHHH Now I get it!
Girl in red = lesbian. Buys murder weapons at home depot= specifically butch. ???== Femme???
I’ve seen people theorize that Jennifer reciprocated Needy’s feelings and that’s why she murders Collin and Chip- she was jealous of how her friend spoke of them. Later, at the pool, she tells Needy that she “goes both ways”. Even when Jennifer says she “found her way back” to Needy.
I think this theory might be right, even if it wasn’t Diablo’s intention. Nonetheless, it was still a very toxic friendship with a horrible power dynamic.
Yup, she's a Lesbian. That's why the band guy thinks she's a virgin tease - he can tell it's all performance and there's no physical desire behind her flirting.
It reminds me a little bit of Gingersnaps. I mean I would never say that the sisters were into each other, but the other aspects of the dynamic were spot on and it is about sexuality, just not with each other of course.
This just explores a similar setup, but with the possibility of gay. And then the far far more pure and slice of life version of this is Liz and the Bluebird.
yup! possesive behavior aint okay!
She says to Needy, "i go both ways"
THIS!! I also think this! She didn´t want to share Needy with anyone
The disappointment in Meghan's face at "Meghan Fox Hot" was so obvious and heartbreaking. She's so used to being treated like a party favor in Hollywood she just expects it now. I honestly feel for her in a way I didn't before.
Jennifer’s Body is the gayest horror movie since Nightmare on Elm Street 2, and I am here for it.
Something something Babadook
interesting
Followed by All Cheerleaders Die
But that’s more campy horror than horror idk if you would count it 😅
Äääähm "Lesbian Vampire Killers" ?
The way Jennifer’s body was handled by the studio makes me want to cry tears of frustrated, feminine rage. It was a film for girls, about girl’s issues of suffering, objectification, relationships, and revenge in the face abusive men... and then it gets mismanaged and the voices of the women making it are ignored... by a bunch of objectifying, dismissive men. Just. How does someone even manage to be that much of a cloddish, sexist dolt to miss the point so entirely? Oh, right. Because need moar bwebs hot.
@Brazillian Rhapsody why can't it be both?
@Brazillian Rhapsody Did you just say "no" to dismiss what they said but essentially repeat the same thing in different words? Lol. It's not hard to say "I agree--" then add to what's been said.
The lack of self awareness in your comment holy shit.
What's wrong with watching this movie for how sexy megan is?
@@wendynerd1199 what self awareness in their comment are they missing, tell me?
The tragic irony of Jennifer saying girls have all the power because of their bodies right before she gets kidnapped and left for dead. That irony was lost on me for the longest time.
That kiss scene made me feel confusing things as a pre-teen but that “I go both ways” iconic line solidified that I was, and still am, very bisexual lmao
Yes lmao
@Snehil Singh oh yes. The pride movement has gone so far over the last few decades for people to revert back to "default" sexualities
@Snehil Singh Lol what??
Honestly i feel like that kiss scene was really random and they added it in for fan service, because the camera weirdly focused on their lips so much...it seemed like they were purposely trying to make the camera work arousing...
Also how our main protag didn't even like the other girl like that and ended up tearing over some irrelevant highschool boyfriend.
@@g_00ie56 then you didn’t understand the movie at all… also the director, a woman, talked about the meaning of it and how the marketing team made it sexual with the advertisement because they were all a bunch of horny dudes but her intentions were never like that.
Also Needy loved her boyfriend but she also loved Jennifer, that’s the whole point of the movie
I feel like I used to think megan was just a dumb hot girl, but I now I think that was just the image men created for her.
Poor girl was put on a box labeled "hawt" and that was it
Maybe you should express yourself more respectful
@@Ryan-pg1tw what do you mean? This comment was perfectly respectful
Didn't Cleopatra get the same treatment from the Romans?
She was a brilliant strategist and other things I can't remember, but the Romans were like "woman hot".
@@FeralFelineFriend There are stories that say she wasn’t even good-looking but was a very engaging conversationalist. She knew many languages and did not need an interpreter. But the sexist historians who couldn’t fathom that a woman could outsmart powerful Roman leaders branded her as “hot” so they could say the men were just blinded by lust, thereby reducing Cleopatra into a sex symbol.
Edit: added “reducing”
I preached for 10 whole damn years about how good Jennifer's Body is. I'm so glad it has an audience now, but all I have to say to the doubters is "I told you so."
I also loved this movie when it came out I didn't understand why no one else did. And never will.
I loved how unique it was. I remember seeing it in theaters back then and thinking it was something special
Yes same! I remember asking a friend to watch it with me and they refused. So sad. This is my favourite easy watch go to horror movie. Megan and Amanda were so great in this
Same
It's never been my favourite movie of all time, but I liked Jennifer's Body way more then most, and as a bisexual I just loved seeing some sapphic scenes in a movie with a younger demographic as most teen movies are just about heteros and quite often male gays are given more room in YA literature then the female ones, which is obviously calculating that teenage girls often fetishize gay relationships and proves the creators often don't actually care for the LGBT demographic consumning their books/shows/movies.
I feel like the film also deals with the issue that young girls aren't believed when something happens
4:00 Megan looks like she’s about to cry, what did Hollywood do to this poor girl. I just wanna give her a hug.
“I would definitely rather be eaten by Megan Fox than be pregnant” 100% me and Im a straight girl.
Facts: lol
Dani same!
Dani
Straight! But there are some exceptions! XD
Same
Same, and I’m a dude
"I would totally rather be eaten by Jennifer than pregnant... wait"
I died.
I feel like Jennifer was really in love with needy, she has always been with boys and she has this popular girl image so how could she ever be with a girl? And that’s why needy says “I thought you only ate guys”. Jennifer really wanted to kiss needy not just because she wants to keep her hooked but because she has feelings for her, and that’s why she only kills the people that needy likes, because she a jealous queen.
the wlws never forgot this movie
It used to be my go to response for 'what's your guilty pleasure movie' and I hate the term guilty pleasure, but it was just a movie no one seemed to like so I assumed I was wrong, but no, it's glorious
Ikr
My lesbian ass and all my bi friends have stanned Megan Fox from Day Fucking One. Can't believe the rest of the world is just now catching up smh
I'm so glad I never listened to the cry-babies & talked all my friends into seeing this fun movie.
Maybe I should get the Blu-ray...
Don't forget the bi people 👀
I remember dating my ex from my first year of college and having to practically beg him and his male roommates to watch this. And they all hated it, saying the make out scene wasn’t hot enough (and proceeded to watch and love G-Force afterwards, so...🤦🏼♀️) but the girlfriend of one of the roommates and I loved this movie, and that’s the moment I realized how mis-marketed this movie was. Also, seeing the toxicity of the girls’ friendship helped me to dump that ex💖
Wait was g force the one about the Guinea pigs????
are you guys dating now? i need answers 😍😍😍😍😍
TheMightyZ yep, that’s the one. A bunch of 20-something guys wanted to watch over Jennifer’s Body... 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
April starr aww, unfortunately no, we weren’t close and after our final breakup, we didn’t keep up. But damn, would that’ve been an awesome storyline!
@@DearxMyxSongs lol I was 13 at the time, and even I would've rather watched Jennifer's body over that 🤣.
"In 2009 you took your scraps and said thank you" as someone who was a baby lesbian in 2009, I can't tell you how accurate that sentence is.
the way I always interpreted jennifer's shocked look when needy pulls off her bff necklace was that- a lot of times when we're in unhealthy relationships, whether that be friendships, marriage, family, etc., the person who's being toxic sees that they can push and push, and even if the one they're manipulating/abusing pushes back, they still stay and put up with it.
so even though jennifer was literally about to attack/intimidate needy, after hurting chip at the pool, and got stabbed as a result, jennifer really thought it was all water under the bridge between her and needy, and likely expected needy to put up with her shit once again and get over it the next time she saw her. even when needy was actually trying to stab jennifer with a box cutter, I don't doubt that jennifer thought of it as just a little catfight or as needy being dramatic and needing to get her anger out of her system.
so the fact that needy really showed symbolically that jennifer had crossed the final line, and that their friendship truly was over, and that needy was no longer going to be in her life, it just sucked all of her energy away. like- she finally realized needy wasn't playing around anymore and was truly going to cut her out of her life if either of them walked away from the fight alive. I don't think it was a "what have I done?" kind of moment- more so a "looks like I've finally done it" sort of thing.
*Deer:* "Ah no, naked man-chest, look away!"
I'm glad I'm not the only one who's brain did that joke during that scene.
The funniest part about that to me is that deer have eyes on the side of their heads, so her turning her head to the side would actually give her a greater field of view on the scene than looking at it straight on like she had been.
"in 2009 you took your scraps and said thank you" I truly felt that as someone that was realizing they might not be straight in 2009/2010
The trailer was awful and I thought the movie would be. When I saw it ten years later, I was surprised by how smart and relatable the movie actually was. The movie wasn't soft porn about Megan being hot or mindless violence, it was about an extremely toxic friendship. I love Ginger Snaps too! It's one of my favorite horror movies.
I felt the same. I was really pleasantly surprised at how it was nothing like the trailers or posters made it out to be.
I will also fully (and shamefully) admit I was on the whole irrational hate bandwagon for Megan Fox back then, so that probably didn't help in getting me to watch the film either at its release 😐
@@Khenfu_Cake Oh my goodness yes.
I love how Amanda always says she looks horrible when in actuality she is ridiculously Cute. Jennifer's Body is definitely an underrated gem of a movie. Megan Fox is a talented actress I hope she gets the success she deserves.
I knew Jennifer’s body was gonna be a cult classic that eventually more people would get into it years later. I like it back when I was in middle school and loved it even more the few times I watched it every so often. Really disliked how weirdly hated it was back when it came out.
Same. I was so confused by how hated/mocked it was because I loved it!
same! the story and portrayal was good. I always wondered back then why people disliked it in a superficial way. I actually watched it because I like Megan Fox and yes, I only liked transformers due to Megan Fox. She was talented in my opinion but Idk why people stereotyped her as sort of a bimbo.
It's kind of sad how Megan was so worried (and right) about how the kiss would be portrayed since she's actually bisexual.
11:04 *Jennifer's at that very special age where a girl only has one thing on her mind.* Boys? *Homicide.*
Also: the sacrifice scene was a veeery clear metaphor for r4pe.
Actually it was based on a true story about some guys who actually did that
@@JennaIsOverIt the way it's shot and the dialogue still make it a very clear r4pe parallel.
The name alone should have been a dead giveaway that this was a movie for girls. ‘Jennifer’s body’ is the name of a song by Hole and Courtney Love has always been a mega feminist. She warned everyone about Harvey Weinstein before it was cool!!
Amy G she's a legend
That's why I saw it when it came out
She also killed her husband
*eye roll* No, she didn't. And no, he didn't.
@@wendynerd1199 she did I did my senior paper on it i know what I'm talking about
“I would definitely rather be eaten by Megan Fox than be pregnant” 😂😂😂 same, girl same.
I didn’t watch it because all my friends hated it...now I have to, even if it’s 11 years later.
Oh def do watch it, it's a great movie. The extended version adds a bit to it I think, without over-bloating the movie, but some prefer the theatrical version.
@@mollyt1296 I don’t get the hate! I liked it. Not gonna lie, I’m a scaredy-cat...so now I got The Office on cause you know. But it was good, definitely not the worse I’ve seen.
I laughed so much when she went “My tit” 😂
I always saw Jennifer being stopped by the heart necklace (when she goes to bite her neck in the beginning and the end) as what was left of her tire to humanity and what she loved most and that was the only time she could overpower that demon.
I think she genuinely loved needy and wasnt always as shitty as the movie made her seem because the demon took over.
Ik it’s old but she was still in control and only when she was hungry did it truly take her over.
I agree and love your username
The wildest part of the movie, IMO, is that the band was based on a real case where a group of boys murdered a classmate as a sacrifice. Their creepy eagerness and excitement are made even more uncomfortable because it's how the real murder seemed to have gone.
Well, *_"that scene"_* wasn't my gay awakening. But it sure was *_an_* awakening.
And you and your segues, top tier.
I am not sure if it was my bi awakening, but it definitely helped
That scene was definitely a bi awakening for me.
'So 2020 has been interesting and by interesting I mean garbage.'
Good intro.
Chip basically is saying "you're crazing and overreacting" for his girlfriend in all movie, so I really don't feel bad when he died.
Me neither lol I was very apathetic when he died I even felt more remorse when Collin died and he had like 10mins of screen time.
I hate him so much
I love the fact that Jennifer pre sacrifice is not the unrealistic seductress teenager from every other movie. Megan plays it perfectly, fumbling with words trying to impress the singer...
I assumed she was playing up the nervous act to boost the band members egos. Have I been watching that scene wrong?
I have always shamelessly loved this movie.
Omg same it’s on starz on demand and this is the main movie I watch before bed
Yeah that movie made me even more gay and I loved it
SAAAAMEEEEEE
so... Jennifer's body isn't just about Megan Fox being hot? the marketing really did fric that up, I should watch it huh
Oh it's so much more than that.
I don't think the dialog or the cinematography helped anyone take this movie seriously
I just saw it last night and it's a hoot! Way gorier than expected with surprisingly little nudity (Idk about the unrated version, though).
You should! I found it hilarious and revealing at the same time. I watched it when I was around 16-17 and I couldn't get my eyes off the screen
I always felt Needy's pink, puffy dress and the tampon comment were a nod to Carrie (in the book the dress is described as having giant puffy sleeves)
The scene when she's trying to cover up how much she's falling apart broke my heart in a way
And my friends always said I read too much into this movie especially when needy ripped off that necklace. Srsly I felt that shock and instantly knew that’s what’s going to break Jennifer’s heart. One of my favorite movies of all time 👌🏼
I'd always hoped they'd make a sequel about Needy hunting down the band or dealing with her new powers but they never did. 😕
That would've been amazing!
God Bear same! Maybe they can now that the movie has found its audience
....*pulls up AO3 page*
@@BroadwaychicaDon't do that; don't give me hope...
spoilers
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doesn’t jennifer kill the band in a hotel room during the end credits?
i think the scene with the bff necklace is supposed to represent needy breaking jennifer's heart, right before stabbing her.
This movie really played with my bisexuality like it was a fiddle...
“Hands up in the chat if this was your gay awakening.” 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️
Mine was "but I'm a cheerleader" because it's the only gay movie free on CZcams I could find at the moment
Yeeess
Was more of a bisexual awakening to me but oh boy it got really obvious at that point I wasnt straight
Was a bisexual awakening for me😂
@@queer-ios3155 that was my best friends too we had a gay awakening movie night where we watched but im a cheerleader and Jennifers body.
For a good 5 years of my life, I thought Rosemary's Baby and Jennifer's Body were the same movie for some reason that even I don't understand
Yeah, I have no idea how you could have done that either. 😂
throw "the exorcism of emily rose" in there and same. I guess it's the female names (and the fact that I have 2 braincells)
I confused Hairspray and Grease
@@sophiehatter525 legitimately same. Lol!
Aren't brains weird? 🤣
14 y/o me was so mad that this movie wasn't popular back then.
25 y/o me is happy that finally it's getting the love it deserved.
Btw, the whole "you're killing people!", "No, I'm killing boys" was **chef kiss**
It always kills me a little inside whenever my mom cringes at Megan’s slight mention. For her and Ariana Grande, I always get, “they’re so ditsy”. No, you’ve just seen them once or twice in interviews and immediately believed what Hollywood, a toxic and unreliable force, was spoon feeding to you.
The most terrifying aspect of the movie is J.K. Simmons with hair.
Lol! Well, he was Jay Jonah Jameson in the Spider-Man movies by Sam Rami. That wasn't too shocking, at least in my opinion.
The man has range
Well, with THAT particular hair, at least. :)
Wow, I don't think I've ever realized that the movie has these hints at a LGBT experience and identity. Well, except that pretty obvious (to my bisexual self) part where Jennifer says she goes both ways. Only one more reason for me to adore it. Seriously, I've watched this movie because Jeniffer's Body from Hole was in the soundtrack and I really really enjoyed how it combined terror with a subjective feminine perspective. This video made me want to watch it again!
Jennifer's Body and Megan Fox are SO close to my heart. I have always loved both - I watched the media slaughter both. And yes, I am a total snob now about everyone realizing that Megan and that movie are legendary. I hate the way she was treated. And to an extent I feel like she is still treated that way even now - everyone who's using her as a 'symbol of something' once again is not seeing her as a human being. Again. And she is such a good actress. I have defended that on the internet for years and always got mocked. Watch her SNL skits, she holds her own next to Kristen Wiig.
I’ve been riding my love of Jennifer’s Body for 10 whole assed years and I was stunned to learn I was one of the few that loved it at the time. There are so many layers to it and it is so much more than a demon possession horror/comedy. Thank god it is FINALLY getting the love it deserves!👏🏻💕
I'm so glad you actually addressed the themes of assault on the movie. So many other reviewers on YT have glossed over this or completely ignored it in their commentary. They way that entire scene played out with the band and Megan always stuck with me.
My issue with it is that in the final product, those themes barely get touched upon. They get mentioned, but they're not explored or elaborated upon. I get that that's because of studio meddling trying to force a movie made for girls into a movie marketed to boys, but the potential it could've had doesn't ultimately change the final product or make it better retroactively. One could even argue that the movie completely shits upon the idea of the band using/raping Jennifer to propel themselves forward because she ends up getting superpowers out of it (especially since she doesn't seemed perturbed that she has to kill people to maintain her x-men superpowers).
@@GreekDudeYiannis well she wasn't actually raped (unless it happened offscreen), but the sacrifice served as an allegory so they wouldn't explicitly say something. They used visuals instead. And I like that her character wasn't the most likable person as she was a bitch, nor was she "pure" since she wasn't a virgin, and she fit the stereotype of the "dumb bimbo slut". And despite that you still feel sorry for her because regardless of those things, she was still a young girl who didn't deserve to get sacrifice (or assaulted). The band's actions weren't justified and they thought she was just a tease anyway and the audience is on the side of Jennifer. And our society has a tendency to victim blame woman like Jennifer when they get assaulted as she was dumb, hot and promiscuous, so it was refreshing to see a victim who wasn't a pure sweet woman that we are supposed to feel sorry for.
Honestly it hit home a little because I used to blame myself because I was sexually active and felt like I was responsible for my assault and that I didn't have the right to call myself an assault victim because I "put myself in that situation". Ik its not true now but I blamed myself for so long
@@GreekDudeYiannis I do think it is in there, it is just incredibly subtle and bleak. The night before the assault, Jennifer literally tells Needy that they have all the power, because of their bodies. She then uses her body to get free alcohol……..and then, is kidnapped and left for dead. It seems like it’s almost a comedic twist, but I don’t think it has to be read that way. Later Jennifer also says PMS is made up by the “boy run media” to make women seem crazy, and yet PMS is obviously very real-this along with Jennifer’s slightly misogynistic comments (directed at Colin and Needy in the film) imply that she is very much caught up in patriarchal ways of thinking while believing the opposite. Jennifer then has to consistently prove herself to be above men, and other women, and after the assault this intensifies and though in the film it’s demonic, it could be read as Jennifer’s way of coping and surviving. She is desperate to reprove her worth in the only toxic way she knows how. Meanwhile, Needy’s seemingly supportive boyfriend still NEVER believes her and only consistently downplays her worries, he even essentially pulls a Jennifer had what was coming to her line. Needy’s one recourse was her best female friend who she loved despite the volatility of their relationship (and alas, she was attacked by other girls for being too close with her) and after Jennifer is attacked, ultimately patriarchal society takes that and everything else away from her.
Honestly there’s so much subtlety in this film, even the portrayals of class differences between characters which is so subtle and realistic and I frankly just don’t ever see it in films, I think nuance is in every little thing.
@@GreekDudeYiannis can you explain how the themes were barley touched upon? also wdym by elaborated or explored?
and btw i think i can answer the ending part tho
Jennifer got violated by men, and then her subsequent demon powers came from men, so it was contradictory, but in fact, a lot of people become more sexually active after being violated. It’s basically a trauma response. Something happened where control was taken from them, so they do what they can to feel in control again. That might be why she had to eat boys after she got sacrificed by boys/men. She ate them because they ate her first.
the real reason why Jennifer, even with all her powers, never goes after the band on her own is because the writer, Diablo Cody, wrote this as a parallel to people who are survivors of sexual assault -- in most cases, they usually will end up passing on their trauma by traumatising other people, but will never confront their own traumatisers. That's what the real world looks like, not, as you suggested, a world of revenge-seeking warriors who have been wronged.
I always loved this movie i think it’s definitely underrated horror film it has so many themes inside of it even show how celebrities tend to sell their souls to get famous the way they are definitely one of my favorite horror films.
SAME I loved this from the get go, as soon as Amanda seyfreid kicks the nurse I knew I loved it forever
Amy G “I recommend you shut the fuck up”and then spits on her that scene was hilarious
I watch movies,which I think they could be good.Even if they have bad scores.I really love this movie,this type of horrors.I won't have weird dreams and say :why,oh whydid I watched this.
I remember watching it in theaters and thinking, “this is going to be one of my all-time favorite movies.” I was super bummed when no one else felt the same way.
Who remembers the Panic! At The Disco song for this movie 🙋🏻♂️
STOP THERE AND LET ME CORRECT IT I WANNA LIVE A LIFE FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE
@@boopdoop991 yess!! It's the song that made me watch the movie! So amazing
Megan Fox: exist
Amada: LET'S SIMP
Really glad Megan Fox is making a comeback from all the shit that happened to her before.
Colin’s death was legitimately sad though. He was so cute 😭
Yeah. The boys who died were decent people, not douchebags which made it so sad.
Jennifer's body really opened my eyes about toxic friendships I was in
Also it made it absolutely clear I wasnt straight
everyone talking about how 'that scene' in Jennifer's Body was their gay awakening but for me, people talking about it was mine. because i realised why i was so into trying to find the film that had two women making out.
I actually like a lot this movie and it’s a pity that it has such a bad marketing. PD: I’m also envious that Jennifer (Megan Fox) looks more beautiful when she is in “her worst” than me all nicely dress up XD
My ex got me to watch this back in 2012 and I've been dying on the hill that it was a misunderstood classic ever since. So glad we're finally seeing it reevaluated all these years later.
It has taken years but so happy that Fox's intelligence and attitude is being talked about. Ever since Transformers, her empowerment was clear. Fox made it apparent how she saw herself vs how companies used females for their agenda.
Anyone else notice when Needy (Jennifer's friend) stabbed Jennifer at the end. All the color returned to her body after she was stabbed in the heart?
I think that was when the demon finally left, well... Jennifer's body 🙂
" He looks like lasagna with teeth " 😂😭
Those are called horses.
being a woman isn't about the body you're born in, it's about being constantly haunted by the scene when jennifer smears her entire face with foundation to cope with a wholeass breakdown
Colin's death broke my heart, he really didn't deserve any of that. Honestly, if Jennifer was only eating shitty guys, I'd like the movie more. But she chose a grieving guy, a sweet emo kid, and her best friend's boyfriend. Made me SAD.
Jennifer was a carnivorous demon at the time so morality probably wasn't at the top of her list lol
@@julianisaak603 You’re not you when you’re hungry 😅🤣 (I’m sorry I had to it was right there)
MOOD!
I think the reason why she killed guys that liked needy or the opposite was because she wanted needy for herself.
Also she was probably gonna die soon, so she said hey let me chomp on this dude that needy likes maybe.
you forgot ahmet who was in shock after almost dying
This is really an underrated movie and probably one of the "obscure" movie starring Megan Fox.
Wow! This movie had some layers to it. Too bad the studio marketed it as something more shallow.
I'm fully guilty of watching the movie pretty much because I knew there was a scene where Amanda Seyfried and Megan Fox kiss, and I had such a thing for Amanda Seyfried. The movie being so interesting and thought-provoking completely blindsided me. I really enjoyed it, and in fact the kissing scene was disturbing in context. Excellent stuff.
Two of my favorite quirky horror movies are "Ginger Snaps" and "Dog Soldiers" which are both werewolf movies. Dog Soldiers takes a few moments to get started but once it does it's worth it.
Literally all I know about this movie is that it was the music video for Panic At The Disco's New Perspective
That transition into the Hello Fresh spiel was INCREDIBLE
I always loved Jennifer’s Body and never got why people didn’t like it. I mean, even if you expected something else, you get this treasure!
It’s like the studio was thinking girls didn’t like horror. Such an underrated film really.
Dialogue is cringe, the soundtrack is bomb as hell, it’s honestly one of my favorite movies and I’m pretty sure the source of my Bi awakening lmao
EDIT: I wish Megan was given more roles beyond the hot girl role. It would have given her chances to build her craft with the right directors. I really enjoyed her role on New Girl.
It was def the source of my bi awakening as well.
I thought she was rad in New Girl, too. I hate how she gets hate. She’s incredibly hot, but she is also an incredibly talented actress. I can’t imagine the mental toll all of this took on her.
Rogue just came out...Megan plays a mercenary transporting hostages but then they get attacked by a Rogue Lioness.
“Am I too big?”
Hands down the best line in the movie
"I'd definitely rather be eaten by Megan Fox than be pregnant" That's a mood right here
When it first came out, I was shocked other people didn't like it. I felt pressured to lie about how I felt about it for years.
Same here!
That nightclub fire scene was obviously based on the Station nightclub fire in West Warwick Rhode Island. Rest in Power Mike and Sandy 🥀🥀
And Ty Longley
It’s a shame this movie didn’t do better when it first came out. I went to the theatres to see it and fell in LOVE! I could tell right away it was geared towards girls and I agree it absolutely should of been marketed to us back then. I’m so happy it’s getting the attention it deserves now though!
Ps, I have that exact same fall out boy poster.
“If consuming the flesh of men isn’t to your taste have I got the deal for you”... I thought that was going a completely different direction 😂
The unrated directors cut is 100% worth the watch, all the added scenes are so worth it.
Jesus Christ, 10 years since Jennifer's Body came out? I feel old.
This came out when I was in high school and I was in love with this movie. I have always supported it over the years and try to get people to see it. One of those movies that humanity was too stupid to appreciate at the time of its release
10:25 “WHY AM I INTO THIS” LMFAOOO SAME literally that scene was so... yeah i felt something
Did anyone notice that in the scene where Jennifer first becomes a demon and shows up at Needy's house after the sacrifice, when she pinned Needy to the wall she actually refrained from biting her?
I have loved this movie for YEARS, and I'm so glad it's finally getting the recognition it deserves.
Thank God that Danny, Kurtis AND Amanda all put out videos today.
I needed all this because of my crappy week. If Amanda from Swell Entertainment and Drew Gooden post something today too, this will be perfect
BTW, I liked Jennifer's Body. I was 15 when I watched this with my first boyfiriend (who has also 15) and even then, I appreciated it.
It was wonderful. It still took me years to appreciate Jennifer though but I became Amanda's fan then (mind blown, I seem to keep liking Amanda's).
Stay safe i hope that your weekend will be better😊
It was weird enough that you watch all the same people as me but I also had a bad week and am now feeling the big sad. Stay strong, twin.
I actually watched it a few weeks ago, for the first time, and I was surprised of how much I liked it and how good Amanda and Megan were in it. I have been avoiding the movie for years cause of the way it was marketed, but when I finally watched it, I regretted it so much that I hadn't given it a chance earlier. There's not many movies that I'd reccommed, but Jennifer's body is definitely on the list of "must watch" .
My favorite thing by Megan is when she was on New Girl. It was such a departure from her other roles and she is really funny!
I'd say my favorite movie scene with Megan was in the transformers franchise, I believe it was the second one. She captures a decepticon and tortures it, and then she burns the crap out of him and says "tell me where they are and I promise I want torch your other eye, I promise" but she says it in the creepiest way. LOL