ANTEBELLUM Movie Review **SPOILER ALERT**
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
- Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph spoil Antebellum - a 2020 American psychological horror thriller film written and directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz in their feature directorial debut.
Premise: Successful author Veronica Henley finds herself trapped in a nightmarish reality during the Underground Railroad period and must find a way to break free.
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Cast:
Janelle Monáe as Veronica Henley / Eden
Eric Lange as Him
Jena Malone as Elizabeth
Jack Huston as Captain Jasper
Kiersey Clemons as Julia
Gabourey Sidibe as Dawn
Marque Richardson as Nick
Tongayi Chirisa as Eli
Robert Aramayo as Daniel
Lily Cowles as Sarah
London Boyce as Kennedi Henley
Music by Nate Wonder and Roman Gianarthur
Cinematography by Pedro Luque
Keywords: Men on Film, reaction video, trailer, Lionsgate, Shedding the Coping Persona, plantation, slavery, Sapphire, Civil War Reenactment Camp, William Faulkner, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf, golliwog, Warm Leatherette, Jidenna, Hearts Beat Loud, The Village, White Flight, Moonlight, Hidden Figures
I love reviews like this, I can’t sit through films as traumatic as this but I am very interested in the plot of this film. This review is very well done! I enjoyed watching! 💗
This is the kind of review I seek! Play by play! Thank you!
Can't even explain to you the rage I feel when I ask someone what happens in a movie and they're reluctant to tell. They don't wana ruuuiiiin it.. I WANT TO KNOW! GIMME THE FUCKIN DETAILS! I literally Wikipedia every single movie I have a slight interest in and its as if I got a whole 2 hour movie handed to me in a nice little 5 min box lol. Buuttt I just found the channel, so I'm hoping it's as great as it seems so far.
I so get that, thats how i found this channel as well. watching a movie is like reading a book it's a big commitment and a significant amount of time your giving to something with TV it's different if your not hooked on an episode your not stuck watching the entire series to see if it gets better or resolves in a satisfying way. I think you can find out what happens and then still go watch a movie if your onboard for what it will be depicting, if a movie's success is dependant on keeping spoilers quiet, that means it's never going to stand the test of time.
Yeees!
The similarities between the film and Octavia Butler's story "Kindred" are pretty hard to ignore.
I have to be honest, I didn't see the twist coming and it took me a while to fully get it even after the scene where the "General" talks on his cell phone. I personally loved this movie too and am glad not everyone's tearing it to shreds in their reviews. Yes, it's not perfect but I think it's strengths outweigh it's flaws
You men are the first reviewers to get it!!
Thank you! I feel the same. What is wrong with people?
Right i completely agree!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
People must read Frederick Douglas, Narrative of the Life of A Slave for deeper understanding.
He and trump talked...snerk
Yes, I read that. It is great!
Yesss!
This film isn't amazing and it isn't perfect, but it doesn't deserve the
hate it's getting. I am so bored of jounalists and commentators
complaining that depictions of slavery are too violent and traumatic.
Amistad, 12 Years A Slave, Django Unchained, just to name a couple in
recent years, have recieved the same criticism. 'Pain and torture'? Yes,
that is what slavery was. I thought this film did a very good job of
juxtaposing modern, subtle racism and the visceral brutality of the
past. Yes the film suffers from some poor story choices, structure and
especially lacks input from more of the other 'slaves', but the hate it
has been receiving is ridiculous. I have seen this film panned by a
white man in the Atlantic and Roger Ebert, this proves the film's point
that black women and their narratives are invisible or conveniently
ignored as they are 'too violent/problematic'.
Isn't it quite amazing why critics have no problem with insulting as a matter of fact I think they couldn't wait to have the opportunity to strike down this movie they gave them an opportunity to actually perform some of the rituals that were actually in the movie they're more subtle but it's the same exact meaning
Your spoilers make me want watch this film, thank you!!
I swear you two are the only reviewers who watched this film with cinematic expectations beyond the "The Village" and "Paranormal Activity" SMH. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.
Thank you for this review. I did not watch the movie but heard other reviews which were negative and I'm guessing because they did not understand the movie. Keep the reviews coming. 😊❤
Exactly
I could’ve sworn you guys had already reviewed this one! I think I’m passing on movies dealing with slavery, bounty hunting and good old boys for now.
Current events are depressing enough!
Joseph that’s one of my favorite Janet albums! The second being janet. I still have the Rolling Stone cover tee, from the janet tour, never wore it!
Nick, that’s one of my favorite shades of blue. Looks good on you!
Good Review Guys. This was an excellent movie. Watched with my mom and sister and we were pointing out things that were off on the plantation until we realized what was going on too. And thanks for the meaning of sapphire ( we were like Sapphires). Very deep movie👍💯
I still don't know why the racist women went in Veronica's room leaving her DNA there
She was just jealous.....I believe she wanted her life.....just downright disgusting
I thought she was trying to set up Veronica's husband. Perhaps hoping they would break up over Blonde hairs being in their bed, That way when they took her she wouldn't be missed.
@@rachelpillai4808 That would have been interesting
Rachel Pillai but she wasn’t in their bed, she was putting her hair in Veronicas hotel room. That doesn’t make sense
Oh that scene, I can explain it- it was just her being Nasty!
Great review! Thank you Joseph for providing spoilers in your review. I would love to see you more engaged in the conversation with Nick, as he brought up some great points, allowing me to separate the trailer from the actual content of the film. Nick, I enjoyed your acknowledgment and analysis of meanings behind the different scenarios with the film that pertain to racism, slavery, and the role of White Americans then and now. I commend you on your boldness and knowledge of the plight of other cultures. Other reviewers totally missed the nuances and historical background of this film. With that information, I will totally see this film now.
I have already seen this movie however I love you guys reviews and personalities sooo much. I watch/ listen to your reviews on the way to work!
Nick that blue shirt makes your eyes pop!!
Joseph that is my favorite Janet Jackson album song #3 (YOU). I never leave comments but I enjoyed your reviews and notes on movies I’ve already seen this afternoon during this hour commute I just had to leave something. Thanks guys!!!
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Great review! I’m so glad you went through all the details because this movie was so good and I was in suspense the whole time. I was blown away that the N-word wasn’t dropped even one time and it wasn’t missed because there was still so much brutality and viciousness. Janelle Monáe was absolutely gorgeous and is a surprisingly good actor and Gabourey Sidibe is a national treasure.
You both have come a long way from your first review/spoiler. I really enjoy your channel and your synopsis of the films you review. Thank you.
Excellent!! Many of us viewed your heart- felt opinions as words, not to spoil, but to enlighten.
I love the fact that Gabby was feminine in the way she dressed looked and carried herself. Often in the film industry black women especially women of deep completion are put in less feminine roles next to women of other races who are put in feminine roles. I love seeing black women of ALL SHADES portray feminine and sensual characters.
Excellent review. Love the energy between the two of you
I enjoyed this review, good job y'all, thanx
You guys did a fabulous job ....all sorts of social experiments....I feel as though I don't have to view the movie...good job!
Nick I appreciate your insight. You are being heard even if some are dismissive of your comments. Really enjoy supporting/ secondary information you share. Thank you
Let me begin by saying this was the best spoiler review ever! The complete flushing out of the story and all the undertones was spot on for me. I was going to watch it until I saw a bunch of reviews saying it wasn't good and it seemed noone liked it at all. Now I believe I would like to see it. A lot of people believe this is a horror movie and in that they see the little girl as a ghost. Then another reviewer said it was a time travel movie. I guess they didn't want to give it away but they were all wrong. I would of been mad if there was so sci-fi or ghosts because that's what I'm expecting. Now that you have both done such a fantastic explanation I can now watch it and understand what I am watching. I got popcorn and wine thinking ohh let me light candles I'm gonna get scared. After this review perhaps not. I need to prepare like I did for Precious. Thank you very much. BTW have u noticed almost all new movies n tv shows are exploring this topic? i.e. Lovecraft country. Just a thought, cause my dad hates to watch things like this, as Joseph mentioned in the beginning. It's a bit triggering for him. What a world 😔
Im so happy for you both getting a lot of likes and comments on this video it's super informative . I've shared to my friends who talked about seeing it for the supernatural aspect. Love you♥️
The expression is "fleshing out" not flushing out, which is actually really appropriate in a crazy way..
I cried like a baby when she was slow-mo riding that horse.
I've now altered my opinion of this movie based on your review. This is good. I like reviews that go deeper and aren't rooted in expectational disappointment.
I heard someone say this movie was about time travel 🤦🏾♀️. After seeing this review, I will absolutely be watching. Thanks for this review
Truly appreciated yalls insight👏🏾👏🏾you're the only critics I've found so far to understands how this movie relates to our current 21st issues
Great review and discussion. Y'all convinced me to watch it, after not being sure if I should. And I learned a few things from what y'all discussed.
I’ve never heard that term either. This has been en excellent review.
yeah I totally agree with you I'm it was a lot of information and the review that I hadn't understood my favorite is the sapphire it's so typical of a racist white Master to minimize a strong black woman by reducing her to some kind of gym and it's supposed to be an indirect insult that it still has a itty bitty tiny clarity of a compliment that is so 2020
As a screenwriter I thought about writing a movie where black people got kidnapped and forced into a cosplay slavery game. But then I said to myself NO black people would kill me for some shit like this. Don't get me wrong the racists got fucked up in the end but still. It was going to be a tribute to wes craven and his style of horror. When I was writing it came off as gore porn So I just throw it out.
Such a good review, thank you
I loved your review! Thanks! You guys were funny, honest, and insightful.
black women and girls are currently being kidnapped and trafficked and it doesn't get nearly enough attention. my only disappointment is that this was kind of presented as a "what if?" when it's actually happening!
I really enjoyed your reviews. 💚 You caught everything I did and more. The other part about the pregnant slave that I realized after the twist is that her baby was not a product of slavery and that was really traumatic to think deep on.
Sapphire was the name of Kingfish’s wife on the Amos and Andy show. My grandfather used to call my grandma Sapphire. Imagine that.
Love your shirt, Joseph!
Saw this movie this morning...I enjoyed it and loved this review. Love the insight👌🏾🍿💖
thank you for the honest review ..I was hoping it was time travel when I saw the trailer ...but it sounds more relatable to our current time
Joseph, where did you get that Janet tee shirt? I need it. That was my first Janet album and my favorite.
Old Navy
@@fishjellyfilmreviews Ooo, Old Navy stepped their puss up. Thank you!
Excellent, you realize how tight the narrative is written. The Faulkner quote is key!
I decided to call that (plantation owner speech) the "Rick Santorum Speech"..now that it's May 2021, ugh.
Thanks for the review. Especially explains how to watch it. The initial reviews have slammed it. You guys provided a context. I will watch. 👍🏽
warm leatherette??? which version? is it the grace jones version? oh, i love that song! i'm going to have to watch this now.
Best review I’ve seen so far!
Janelle Monet is also very good in the movie Harriet, about Harriet Tubman. It's a very under-celebrated movie that is really worth seeing. It's much more than an historical reenactment, the characters are quite nuanced and complex. You see and feel the different psychological effects that slavery created. At the same time the history is very well researched and there is nothing to take you out of the feeling of being immersed in that time and those places.
This is what I need thank you !!!!
You guys rock.i just subscribed.😀
I was afraid to watch this review because every other reviews has been bad. But I'm glad that you guys took the time to analyze the film differently and appreciate all the things that I liked about the film. Thanks guys❤
Finally, a positive review. Thank you
EXCELLENT review. I haven't seen the film yet (have a hard time watching slave related brutality) but I am going to watch it do to your very thoughtful and insightful review. Great job. New Subbie here!
You guys are funny! Just gained a new subscriber 🖤
I really did not want to see this movie. Especially by the other reviews before I got to this review. Thank you for giving a great review.
great review! loved it so much I had to sub!
I'm getting Octavia E. Butler, KINDRED vibes from this movie. LOVE that JANET TEE!!!
I wanted it to be a Kindred adaptation and I had heard it was, but it’s not. Would’ve been so much better.
@@Strawberryfearsforever I still plan to see it, even though none of the reviews have been glowing. Maybe somehow the movie will spark a resurgence in O.E.B's works. I think her novels; Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents would make wonderful movies.
I love this review.
After listening to your review and hearing your take on it I liked it much more. I definitely have to watch it again. I thought they were in the 1800s so I was confused when I saw the cell phones. This is a good movie just felt rushed
It reminded me of an episode of black mirror... so when I figured it out I was let down. I thought it was going to be more supernatural and she ended up having an alternate life.
I loved this movie. Was I the only person that noticed Eli and his wife during the dinner scene? Thank you guys for your review
I loved listening to this review it was really insightful it made me want to see the film and I loved that you guys took time to get it (the film) if that make sense. I’ve watched other reviews and some people bashed the movie but I don’t think they got it just by there description of the movie.
i liked it. It's not that deep for me lol. Simple. Slavery was awful and violent so what do you expect smh? It reminded me of M Nightt's "The Village" but more wicked LOL. I love Janelle in it!! The twist was predictable for me. I plan on watching it again.
I liked it alot. I fell like it could have been drawn out more and more backstory to why they kidnapped the people but it was very good after I saw this review. The trailer was misleading
Right! People keep asking for an explanation for what led up to the plantation when it’s sitting right in front of you:
It’s a bunch of people still holding onto “Old Glory” to its extreme form.
The one thing I would’ve changed is having her books be about the people who went missing and where are they - especially if these are influencers and leaders both young and old.
Second thing is to add the horror - you can add in “A Clockwork Orange” type of brainwashing which would’ve explained the lack of communication and organizing by the victims already at the plantation. Eden/Veronica could’ve still had flashbacks and distant memories, which would’ve sparked her escaping.
I would’ve also added a scene of the villains explaining or talking about how this place came about and their plans and whatnot.
The young lady played by Kiersey Clemons should’ve maybe like met Eden/Veronica before at one of her speaking engagements or maybe been portrayed as an upcoming young activist so we cared about her a bit more.
Lastly, I wish the ending was still the same, except she ran out into a viewing crowd to their astonishment. And I wish it was everybody - all the victims.
Mark Johnson They kidnapped people that are successful Bcse those are the ones closest to taking white supremacy away
THANK YOU, for this spoiler alert...now I can finally go back and watch this film! My son raved about it, and I could not get into it at all!
Now I'm waiting on Peeles #candyman. That was supposed to be out but keeps getting pushed back. Have u guys heard anything ???
Yeah I was pissed about that.
@Tucker Struyk Were gonna be waiting awhile but the good news is some theaters are already opening back up
Hmm, after this spoiler/review now I want to see this movie! Thanks bros
Thank you!! I watched this movie and I think it was pretty damn good except for the ending. I think people who watched this didn’t get the message in the beginning! A lot of layers.
The way you guys are explaining this movie in depth with all the little details is so much better than what the movie actually is. I thought this movie was dull and very choppy with some good moments in between. This was such a let down
Thank you for ur review! You guys review truly stood out against other CZcams film critics. Bc u took the time to tie the film significance to present day social issues. The convo about enslavement of black people is at synonymous with current day human trafficking. You were unapologetic with putting the responsibility of ignorance and fear upon the white characters. Especially pointing out white women having a hand in the disenfranchisement of other people of color
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It's so amazing how everyone is being so harsh on these critics on the antebellum movie and it's so fun to watch how this is the wave of the future people are going to be able to critique movies and because of their popularity and they're standing they're going to be able to officially critique movies I would go on with these two guys says before I would go on some puffy New York wannabe I would go on with these guys say anytime if you want reality you should want reality everywhere not just on rich house wives so say goodbye to Dean's list you guys keep this up I'm watching them
Now that's a long-ass sentence
Great review!
Did I miss something? What was the huge twist??
@@allycherry1218 The twist was the whole thing was taking place in modern times. It was made up to look like the past.
Great review
I just saw the movie and thought it was brilliant and was surprised by all the negative reviews. I What I found the most horrifying about the film was that the events depicted seemed so possible in our modern world given the current political climate and systemic racism that infects our culture like a cancer eating away at its soul.
Thank you. Now I wanna watch it
How do u get to see these movies so early?
Russia
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.
Wow this blue shirt on Nick with those eyes 😮❤😊
Just an fyi.
"More than 100 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, there were black people in the Deep South who had no idea they were free. These people were forced to work, violently tortured, and raped."
Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida.
Thank you for your review ... I rented the movie and enjoyed it!
I had seen the movie Antebellum earlier this year or last year. I greatly enjoyed it because I felt the storyline incorporated a realistic, historical aspect that still goes on today. Thank you for sharing your review. 12oct23
Just subscribed, always hella awesome reviews! For the past 2 years this movie has been one of my top movies just because me personally I've been to some of these backwards f'd up Confederate State's here in the USA while I was in the military, and we all know what State's I'm talking about, there's still sooooooooo many hateful human beings that believe in that way of life / bullshit flag, that's why those States still encourage those racist events at those parks to happen still to this day, that's why I could hella see this movie happening 2day in real life. 5 out of 5 movie still for me
I never knew what the name Sapphire meant and I like your explanation because if you listen to Nina Simone anthem FOUR WOMAN you will hear that name. Very interesting.
Sapphire was the wife of Kingfish in the Amos n Andy show. She was always giving Kingfish hell which he always deserved.
Though the endings are similar, I think this movie is better than The Village but I wish the trailer didn't have those silly CGI edits on some shots that didn't appear in the final film.
I actually enjoyed this movie. For me as a black woman, I was watching my worse nightmares on the big screen! I do want to urge everyone, in life I you must learn to form your own opinion especially, and particularly when it comes to art. "It is of and for this moment". And I agree. As far as the violence depicting slavery, it is what it is part of American history.
I want to see this movie, years later. Redundant statement but shane that this was forgotten at the Oscar's, wonder why???
Reason I posted and sick of youtube google algorithms BUT the thing that popped up under this review is The Help; FREAKY!!!
What about the plain disappearing
It would be better if a black families visiting the theme park first and being unaware that the theme characters are acting nice too keep them hostage and they have too escape the park, but show some dark humour
As I said when I first watched this movie, this is not a movie for or about our ancestors. There are many movies already made that seek to understand their experiences. This is a movie for and about us. There has never been a movie that delved into this subject in quite the same way. It was a needed contribution. I found the slavery scenes necessary to understand the brutality that could exist if those with enough hatred and money are given enough power. There could be a part of the world where this could actually happen to people. People who feel like the slaveholders do in Antebellum do exist. It is an excellent cautionary tale of what could happen if we fail to excise the hatred from our hearts and from our societies.
This has become my favorite movie review channel because I love spoilers, most of the time.
Subbed What the Flick?! for years before Young Turks cancelled the show, and now watch Breakfast All Day, the same critics' new show.
Anyway, as a conservative film lover really couldn't care less about a critic's politics.
Would just like to point out during slavery, the Republican party, created in 1854, was the abolitionist party.
The slave owners were Democrats.
The GOP was hated in the South for 100 years for destroying the South in the civil war.
So no, being a modern conservative isn't some pro-slavery "we were on the wrong side 160 years ago" thing.
#SouthCarolina #NikkiHaley #TimScott
@rose d That's why I mentioned Nikki Haley & Tim Scott. The civil war started in South Carolina when they attacked federal Fort Sumter. Flash forward 140+ years, South Carolina elected an Indian Sikh Republican Governor & a black GOP Senator.
I like the end part wen the FBI checking out there lawns
This movie is dangerous in so many ways.
Nine inch Nails. Dope soundtrack music
Wait what was the big twist?
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Possibly the worst film I’ve seen in years (besides Death in the Nile). The concept was fascinating but the execution was terrible. The decision to lean into rape and slavery porn for the first hour made it virtually unwatchable for me. God bless Janelle Monae for basically refusing to promote the film after a point-I saw her do an IG live one day before the release where she was basically like-I mean, this film isn’t for everyone, so yeah you don’t have to watch it. It’s okay if you don’t. LOL. Talk about an icon
Saw a virtual screening today and I missed so much. I kept looking at the clock and was like damn its 40 mins in and we're still on plantation, whats about to happen next....but yeah, when I saw the airplane ✈ then the hair gel and a few other things I knew this had to be modern times...and why was it such an emphasis for the slaves not to speak, we all know slaves spoke and sung but on this plantation they hum....all very different and tricky. I initially gave this a C+ but after ur review and the things I missed as well as the hidden messages ill give it a B. Left a lot to be desired and I wonder what more established producers and writers would have done with script.
Hey what about the Glitch to the plain da sky that means they are also dealing with different technologies
I think they don't speak because in the real world they are famous/successful for their words. Writers, professors etc. It's also a good metaphor for the reality in which you and I live in which if we say what we feel we are told to be quiet or tone it down.
@@josephshepherd6968 totally agree
This was a good movie hard to watch at points. But I am big fan of Janelle
I want to watch this ✅✅✅
I remember not liking this film when it came out. The concept was fine, but it was written so poorly. The dialogue was awkward and unnatural. I prefer a "show, don't tell" style.
I liked this review (not that I've watched it yet) but all the other reviews literally were more a rant about why they don't like seeing slavery movies. I wonder if you guys are watching lovecraft country and reviewing?
Unfortunately, I don’t think we’ll get to it anytime soon.
@@fishjellyfilmreviews well I hope you guys do, seeing how you can break down this movie with it's complex nature so well I would be very interested in your take on lovecraft country.
It sounds scary.