FILMMAKER MOVIE REACTION!! Prisoners (2013) FIRST TIME REACTION!!

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  • @JamesVSCinema
    @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +101

    This movie was INCREDIBLE!! Let me know your thoughts on this movie!
    Want to vote on what I should watch next? Click here! www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema
    Get ready for The Raid 2 movie reaction/commentary Wednesday! :) Enjoy the day!

    • @randall-thehorrorwriter
      @randall-thehorrorwriter 4 года назад +1

      Hello sir I love movies and as a writer I find your breakdowns and reviews extremely entertaining. I really can't afford to be a patreon do to my spare money going to advertising my books so this movie suggestion may never be chosen. Brother Hood of the Wolf is a French, Action,Horror, Suspense,Thriller that I believe will blow your mind. It's a really deep movie with multiple layers. Anyway love your channel and I subscribed today.

    • @bmpetrov
      @bmpetrov 3 года назад

      most crazy part is that this was a 2,5hrs movie, and it was intense the whole time.

    • @michaelwarwickvalencia8501
      @michaelwarwickvalencia8501 9 месяцев назад

      Prisoners is my favorite Movie of 2013 . When I Watched it for the first time I was speechless

  • @hunterjc3231
    @hunterjc3231 3 года назад +602

    They didn’t cry until he left them because he got along with the kids, he was held captive like them. GREAT plot twist

    • @AAA97391
      @AAA97391 2 года назад +95

      FUCK I just figured it out! they felt safe with him and only him! fuck me

    • @andrewburgemeister6684
      @andrewburgemeister6684 2 года назад +68

      I felt so bad for Alex after watching the movie and then watching it again knowing he had an intellectual disability and no concept of what he was doing due to his functional capacity and then being tortured by a desperate Father wanting his daughter back not knowing it was Alex’s “Aunt” responsible for the kidnappings and Alex’s abuse.

    • @wdg2736
      @wdg2736 2 года назад +5

      @@andrewburgemeister6684 But why did he torture the dog?

    • @andrewburgemeister6684
      @andrewburgemeister6684 2 года назад +43

      @@wdg2736 given he had the intellect of a ten year old, I doubt he could understand that that was “wrong” if you get what I mean.
      Given he had several intellectual disabilities and cognitive impairments along with bizarre behaviour, it seems unlikely he willingly did that along with intentionally kidnapping the girls, hence “They didn’t cry till I left them.” because he was being nice to them although couldn’t comprehend he was doing his Aunt’s evil deeds.

    • @wdg2736
      @wdg2736 2 года назад +6

      @@andrewburgemeister6684 Yeah, I get what you mean. I just find it weird how he firsts looks around if anyone watches him before he lifts up the dog . Like he knew he was doing something bad.

  • @dnllrnt
    @dnllrnt 4 года назад +837

    The hammer scene was planned between Villeneuve and Jackman. Paul Dano and Terrence Howard's reaction is 100% genuine.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +197

      Get the heck out!? Woah, that’s freakin’ awesome!

    • @dnllrnt
      @dnllrnt 4 года назад +171

      Also, the director's cut is rumored to be around 3.5-4 hours. And I'd still watch that!

    • @steezeRNG
      @steezeRNG 4 года назад +87

      Supposedly from what I've heard and read, is that Denis kept making them retake the scene a good 12 times and kept telling Hugh to get angrier and angrier, Hugh then genuinely raged and that was the shot they used as it was pure emotion and real

    • @danielchavez4403
      @danielchavez4403 3 года назад +14

      I did not know that.
      It's always interesting when the director and the actors improvise.

    • @acevfx2923
      @acevfx2923 3 года назад +9

      @@dnllrnt when and where?

  • @maymunak.612
    @maymunak.612 4 года назад +469

    Honestly the entire cast pulled their weight on this one. If even one person was out of it it would’ve showed. It’s phenomenal and very much slept on. Also shoutout to the director. I always say great directors can bring the best out of ANY actor. This took me back to when Hugh Jackman did the Prestige, like he has the range given the chance.

    • @beaaaltonen5506
      @beaaaltonen5506 2 года назад +2

      i swear the acting from everybody is just next level, even watching the little girls playing anna and joy felt so authentic that you forget that they're not actually their children, it all felt a little too real!! kept my breath for the entire movie.

  • @jackcuts6065
    @jackcuts6065 4 года назад +372

    Im so glad you watched this! Jackman should have 100% been nominated for an oscar

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +55

      Actual shivers every time he was on the screen!

    • @jackcuts6065
      @jackcuts6065 4 года назад +5

      I really like your videos man, i just subbed the other day and you’re already someone I watch every day. Keep up the great work!

    • @fiat2496
      @fiat2496 9 месяцев назад

      He waa great. I would have loved to see Sean Penn in that role though. He would have taken to an even higher level

  • @BrandonLikesMovies
    @BrandonLikesMovies 4 года назад +379

    Deakins + Villeneuve = guaranteed masterpiece. One of my all-time favorites, so glad you were able to check it out! One cool thing (i know this part wasn't in the RUclips edit so not sure if you already noticed it) is when Detective Loki and Mrs. Dover are talking in the hospital at the end about Keller, Loki says he 'believes her' when she's describing Keller as a good man, which is the first time all film that Loki acknowledges someone else's opinion/comment as being true. Just a great subtle way of showing how his character evolved by the end of the film.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +52

      My man Brandon! Was literally about to watch your Good Fellas video haha! I actually didn’t picked that up, but I noted how that scene was definitely a powerful one or at least a shift in character because of how it was portrayed! I loved what they did with these characters man, it’s just so awesome to see them treated with such care by these people behind this film. Cheers to you as always my friend, hoping you’re having a damn good day!

    • @BrandonLikesMovies
      @BrandonLikesMovies 4 года назад +32

      @@JamesVSCinema ayy appreciate the support haha hope you enjoy it! And agreed, great treatment of characters.

    • @brando7890
      @brando7890 4 года назад +22

      Woah, I legit just found both of you about a month ago and have been watching consistently. This a clash of worlds for me right now 🤯

    • @Theomite
      @Theomite 4 года назад +6

      This kind of comment is why you're the best reactor on YT: you really focus on everything you can while watching a movie. Whether it's junk food or fine cuisine, you treat it all equally and that makes this jaded old-school film geek smile from time to time.

    • @heyimgoingtoplaysomegames
      @heyimgoingtoplaysomegames 3 года назад +3

      What’s up Brandon! Love your channel, man! Good to see the community banding together for the sake of art :)

  • @ikateeo
    @ikateeo 4 года назад +171

    you asking "is this a horror movie?" before anything even slightly horror-esque happens (for the characters, this would be like a real life horror movie, y'know?) is just evidence of how GOOD denis villeneuve is at what he does. nothing had happened and yet through the cinematography, score, camera work and pacing you knew something was coming. i'm literally never gonna get over this movie.

  • @amberkelly8055
    @amberkelly8055 4 года назад +151

    What is this a horror movie?
    Every parent: yes, yes it is

  • @SidPhoenix2211
    @SidPhoenix2211 4 года назад +368

    The old lady and husband wanted to take people's children away so that the parents would turn their back on God as well.
    Keller almost did that. He almost lost himself in this tough time. He did horrible things. But in the end... In the darkness... He found Anna's missing whistle. He found hope. And he sincerely prayed to God to protect his daughter.
    He didn't give up hope.

    • @thenero9493
      @thenero9493 4 года назад +1

      JimL85 they would’ve accepted the loss of their child when she truly hadn’t yet been “lost” since she was still alive. It was the ongoing hope that got her saved. Lmfao wtf are you on about

    • @thenero9493
      @thenero9493 4 года назад +2

      JimL85 it isn’t religion that turned them evil, it was the loss of their child that led them to follow an evil, perverse religion. This is different to the main character, who was able to save directly because of his religious hope.

    • @thenero9493
      @thenero9493 4 года назад

      JimL85 yes, so you see how the point can be taken as what happens when one loses hope and turns against God, and what happens when one maintains hope and trusts.

    • @thenero9493
      @thenero9493 4 года назад

      JimL85 sure. It can also lead to undying hope that we see from the father here. Do you think the movies point wasn’t to focus on that aspect of it?

    • @thenero9493
      @thenero9493 4 года назад

      JimL85 if they were capable of doing such a horrible thing, they would have still done it, religion just makes it easier to use it as a vise

  • @KindaSorta451
    @KindaSorta451 4 года назад +175

    This was the most mentally draining movie over. Feels like someone suffocating you the whole time

  • @NewTypeDilemma01
    @NewTypeDilemma01 2 года назад +11

    "They didn't cry until I left them." On a rewatch, it becomes apparent that Alex was _trying_ to tell Keller where the girls were, but for whatever reason - the perp being close by, his mental disability, his psychological trauma, or some combination of those factors - he couldn't properly put the truth into words.

  • @vigorousera
    @vigorousera 3 года назад +82

    "You bought children's clothes"
    That whole scene KILLED me.

  • @jacobsherman8666
    @jacobsherman8666 3 года назад +17

    If you didn't realized this but Alex Jones is Barry Milland the kid that went missing 26 years ago. They talk about in the beginning when Loki was doing research for child abductions

  • @my_earbuds8897
    @my_earbuds8897 4 года назад +102

    The movie almost gave me a David Fincher type of vibe.
    Are we not going to talk about Roger Deakins as cinematographer, the shot of Paul Dano trapped in the bathroom is just haunting.
    I also think that this is Hugh Jackman best performance, 2nd from Logan. This movie proved that Dennis Villeneuve is very talented of his craft. Blade Runner 2049 just made me fell in love with movies again.

    • @kaizenzx_kzx
      @kaizenzx_kzx 8 месяцев назад +1

      As I'm typing this, I was finished with watching this movie and being that this is an kidnapping movie, this movie is 10x way worse than Taken and even Seven.

  • @JonathanJJZ
    @JonathanJJZ 3 года назад +28

    Detective Loki is the greatest non fantasy superhero character I've ever seen, love this movie for both Jake and Hugh's performances

  • @ItsDesm
    @ItsDesm 4 года назад +75

    Denis Villeneuve! All his stuff is straight fire! This movie had one of the holy trinities. Denis Villeneuve + Roger Deakins + Jóhann Jóhannsson

  • @werdle92
    @werdle92 4 года назад +11

    You picked one of the most pleasant and happy films of all time.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +2

      Hey what can I say..the patreon people are just roses and dandelions. hahaha

  • @ryantabor3026
    @ryantabor3026 4 года назад +191

    There's one great irony in this movie that was interesting to me. The religious one who's supposedly the morally righteous one, Jackman's character, acted psychotic. The old lady and her husband were religious before they lost their faith and acted psychotic. But Loki, seemingly the atheist, more cynical (very subtly implied in his scene at the restaurant seemingly making fun of and sardonic about superstitions or spirituality) is actually the hero.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +39

      You’re right Ryan! I think it’s due to how easily the gray can be twisted. How about this..? If Jake’s character was in Hugh Jackmans shoes would you think he’d act the same?

    • @joshuafletcher4501
      @joshuafletcher4501 4 года назад +35

      James VS Cinema ohh that’s a complicated scenario. It’s hard to say because Hugh’s character’s life is so vastly different, if Jake’s character had a family, that would have shaped him into a completely different person. As is, he would definitely keep his cool better than Hugh Jackman, but if he had a family of his own, his entire world view would be radically changed.

    • @RevCQ7
      @RevCQ7 4 года назад +4

      That's how real life is.

    • @tylerm7300
      @tylerm7300 3 года назад +7

      @@frfras7 no they were religious as well. They weren't atheists. Athiests are more sane than religious people in my eyes. They see the world for what it is.

    • @TinkerTailorSailorTy
      @TinkerTailorSailorTy 3 года назад +7

      Detective Loki was probably turned away from religion after his troubling childhood. When he's got the priest on the floor looking down into the basement, he mentions how he used to live at the boys home and calls him a sick fuck if i remember correctly, so we can assume Loki new him as a pedo or something that preyed on kids where Loki grew up. That's just my guess.

  • @charlesprovencher6918
    @charlesprovencher6918 4 года назад +75

    ".. letting the imagination take pla.. WOW That was way worse than I imagined!" that made me laugh (your reaction not the scene)

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +20

      Hahaha Charles it felt like the movie heard me and told me to shut up 😂😂

    • @PurtyPurple
      @PurtyPurple 10 месяцев назад +2

      ​@JamesVSCinema I think that was exactly what the director wanted to happen lol - at that point we're still sympathetic with Jackman's character so we imagine it'll be bad but not that bad. Then it hits you with this amazingly grotesque makeup job that makes your stomach squirm and start to doubt.

  • @daymanfighterofthenightman1800
    @daymanfighterofthenightman1800 4 года назад +88

    Hell yeah dude, probably my favourite movie in the Villeneuve filmography.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +14

      It’s so awesome seeing his filmography. He made so many different films each with such incredible filmmaking aspects!

    • @bomber9912
      @bomber9912 4 года назад +12

      Definetely one of my favourit directors. Cant wait to see Dune.

    • @cringemaster6445
      @cringemaster6445 4 года назад +2

      every single one of his movies are great but for my top 3 its:
      1- Blade runner 2049
      2- Prisoners
      3- Sicario
      but i've got a strong feeling that dune will be a masterpiece and will be his best

    • @nupreview
      @nupreview 2 года назад +1

      Go watch Incendies, by far for me Villeneuve's best movie he's ever made. My list goes like this:
      1. Incendies
      2. Prisoners
      3. Arrival
      4. Dune
      5. BD 2049
      6. Enemy
      7. Sicario
      Dune is a great movie and totally a cinema-esque, but I bet the sequel would be much better since the Part I is basically only its Prologue

  • @WSGoals
    @WSGoals 4 года назад +39

    One of my favourite films of all time

  • @MortPure
    @MortPure 4 года назад +58

    One of my favorite movies in the last several years. Jackman's genuine showing of rage in that scene was actually scary. Jake's character was so detailed and well played too. Another masterpiece from Villeneuve imo. Everyone played their roles so well.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +4

      He does such a beautiful job and showing the depths of characters along with their relationship with the story. Hard to do but he does it flawlessly.

    • @jromins9155
      @jromins9155 4 года назад +3

      Apparently they kept getting on Jackman about not showing enough anger in that seen so that all culminated to him being really pissed they had to keep filming it so many times and that was the end result.

    • @MortPure
      @MortPure 4 года назад +3

      @@jromins9155 Yeah i remember hearing about that in some making-of or an interview. Hopefully they gave him a nice pat on the back and brought him a coffee after lol.

    • @jromins9155
      @jromins9155 4 года назад +1

      @@MortPure from what I remember after the this take he walked away and said "you're welcome" or something like that lol

    • @MortPure
      @MortPure 4 года назад

      @@jromins9155 That would have been badass xD

  • @lungfulldrummer8921
    @lungfulldrummer8921 4 года назад +18

    Paul dano is a great actor. Does a fantastic turn in "there will be blood" a must see if you haven't already.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +3

      That’s on the current patreon polls actually!

    • @dannygriffiths9021
      @dannygriffiths9021 4 года назад +2

      Im so excited for The Batman, Dano is gonna be a amazing Riddler!

    • @larry2281
      @larry2281 2 года назад +3

      Paul Dano kills every role he is in. He was fantastic in The Batman.

  • @themisanthropeman2186
    @themisanthropeman2186 4 года назад +44

    Watched this for the first time last month too - had the same reaction. Was completely drawn in by the cinematography and performances. The music too worked really well; never became distracting but gave scenes an extra sense of gravitas.
    And, having a son, I found the film quite frustrating on behalf of Hugh's character. You do have this desperate compulsion to take things into your own hands due to what you perceive to be inaction.
    Great reaction - finding your channel to be one of the better reaction channels out there.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +5

      Hey man thank you for tuning in! I agree 100%. I love that the film is smart with its audience and just plays without holding back. There’s information littered all over this film but it doesn’t hold your hand and keeps its pace rolling. Thank you again for the kind words man, you guys make this channel awesome.

  • @cosdead46
    @cosdead46 4 года назад +35

    Most challenging movie from Villeneuve has to be Enemy, absolutely recommend it.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +8

      Agreed! Enemy is actually on the current patreon polls!

    • @lmts91
      @lmts91 4 года назад +8

      Would love to see you react to Blade Runner 2049, that film is pure art. Let's be real though, all of Villanueve's films are, just react to all of them lol.

    • @prettyteeth
      @prettyteeth 4 года назад

      Enemy has the most disturbing ending of any movie I have ever seen. I refuse to watch it ever again cause of that.

  • @ikateeo
    @ikateeo 4 года назад +26

    even though every film ever has some form of flaws, this is one i just can't fault. prisoners, for me at least, is perfect and maybe the film i've rewatched the most. i've never seen atmosphere put on film like this - it feels almost as if i'm involved in it and sort of intruding in on the character's lives, it's all just so real and there's something about that that no matter what rewatch i'm on, this film always feels just as impactful as the first time i saw it.

  • @jaydawg116
    @jaydawg116 3 года назад +13

    This was one of the most stressful movies that I have ever seen. Jackman’s performance was astounding.

    • @andrewburgemeister6684
      @andrewburgemeister6684 2 года назад +1

      Hugh is amazing in this!!
      I mentioned in another comment here that he and his wife Deb tried having kids, but had two miscarriages which is really sad, and so now have two adopted kids from which they’re really active in campaigning for raising foster children.
      I think he brought that experience to the role which really brought the acting to amazing and realistic heights.

  • @ellismd741
    @ellismd741 3 года назад +11

    James: "It's definitely her"
    *Is her*
    James: Oh my god!

  • @Qdub34
    @Qdub34 3 года назад +4

    This is one of my all-time favorite movies. So many great performances and an all-star cast. Thought provoking and unbelievably heart-wrenching.

  • @mclovin457
    @mclovin457 4 года назад +10

    Now this is one of the movies that I feel are the closest to a perfect film. Perfect acting, directing, cinematography, Music, writing And execution

  • @davidmenke7552
    @davidmenke7552 2 года назад +4

    Bro I love yer channel and I LOVE this movie. Saw it in the theater and holy cow, I was so scared as soon as it started. That freaking shot that zooms in on the tree bark with the house in the background coupled with the sound/music design: brilliant. I was super chilled to the bone JUST from that. So many more great moments in this movie! Love yer commentaries dude! Keep it up!

  • @IvanTheUnholy
    @IvanTheUnholy 4 года назад +2

    The amount of video essays that talk at great lengths about all the simbolism placed throughout this movie really elevates it above most.

  • @bencarlson4300
    @bencarlson4300 4 года назад +8

    It’s funny you mentioned that you don’t want to see it again because I have seen Prisoners 6 or 7 times and it just keeps getting better, definitely my favorite Villeneuve film

  • @Pbarwik
    @Pbarwik 4 года назад +8

    Yay! I think I recommended this on "Dunkirk'! Another fun, jolly romp to watch!
    Just a quick story, I've seen this movie like 6 years ago, when I wa living in the UK. My brother and his wife trusted me that particular night with their child. They were going out first time since he was born. So I received notes, phone numbers, addresses etc. Family left, my godson, being awesome, went to sleep quickly, so I watched a movie.
    This one.
    After about an hour in, I paused. checked on the child, went for a drink, and finished the movie.
    I slept in his room that night.
    Told my brother, he's not to watch this one. He's paranoid as he is, no need to feed that beast.
    I think it's one of Deakins/Villeneuve more subtle movies. This one made me realize how versatile Hugh Jackman can be(well "Prestige" kinda did it, but this hits more). Jake is just..fucking awesome, such a strong cast all around. Can we give Paul Dano a comedy or something? He's always so intense in the cinema. (We need You to see "There will be blood" You'll like it, it's depressing and fucked up, to be fair any Paul Thomas Anderson movie would be good!)
    Gonna grab a drink and watch Your reaction. Great choice as always.
    And dude 3K! Did You just get a 1k subscribers during the weekend ?!
    Have a great one man!

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +1

      I actually have There Will Be Blood on the polls!! And thank you for the support my friend, you’re awesome seriously! Also, hope you’re having a damn good day 🙏🏽

  • @jromins9155
    @jromins9155 4 года назад +9

    There's a whole video about the theme behind why he filmed so many trees and what they meant in the movie. Its a crazy aspect that you only learn about the movie if you deep dive.

  • @marshwalker8322
    @marshwalker8322 2 года назад +1

    This is the character that got Paul Dano the role as The Riddler for sure.

  • @joseacevedo8314
    @joseacevedo8314 4 года назад +26

    Great reaction! James-"I wonder if he takes the law into his own hands?" 5 minutes later "Oh he built a torture room!"

    • @joseacevedo8314
      @joseacevedo8314 4 года назад +3

      Nice try injecting humor into a heavy story. "I knew she was involved, look at that sweater!"

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +5

      Hahaha I try my best man, just being myself with you guys hahaha! Much love homie

  • @TheWindcrow
    @TheWindcrow Год назад +2

    11:00 All three actors were phenomenal in that scene. You have to watch them separately 3 times to see it.

  • @NP31330
    @NP31330 2 года назад +1

    Prisoners is o r if my favorite movies ever. There is so much to unpack in this movie. It’s a dark gritty movie with great characters.

  • @kevinnelson198
    @kevinnelson198 2 года назад +2

    A couple biblical references I noticed. In the beginning after the hunting trip. The cross hanging from the rear view mirror is straight and not moving like his faith. When he picks his friend up to show him the kid he took to torture the cross hanging is now swaying and can’t really tell it’s a cross. His faith is swaying. His wife’s name is grace. Thru out the movie he’s literally falling farther and farther from grace. There’s other too. Also Hugh Jackman is a carpenter like Jesus.

    • @blaxpoitation8528
      @blaxpoitation8528 2 года назад +1

      Oh wow…you broke that down really well. Very astute man. This was a heavy flick! Brilliant performances all around

  • @moviemaniac14
    @moviemaniac14 4 года назад +2

    Your channel and Brandon Likes Movies are by far the best reaction channels out there. Many people usually do quick cuts, over the top reactions, and are constantly pausing the movie to talk about whatever. You and Brandon on the other hand have great observation and acknowledge all the different positions of filmmaking like the cinematography or sound design. Great content as always.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +1

      This is awesome man, thank you for saying this! Cheers to you my friend.

  • @rolandmata6395
    @rolandmata6395 4 года назад +4

    Oh hell yeah, literally probably in my top 5. It's a perfect film in my eyes. I cant imagine a single aspect of this film being better. Thank you.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +1

      Anytime Roland, thank you for always tuning in!

  • @DavidHallows
    @DavidHallows 4 года назад +8

    You have to watch Arrival, another masterpiece of Dennis Villeneuve!!!

  • @dodybruh2524
    @dodybruh2524 4 года назад +5

    I believe that the biblical references are for stablishing the characters. For example Dover is first seen praying and later on has a cross hanging on his car. Whenever he is gone too far he prays to hold on to his good persona. When he is not capable of turning on the water he prays, as he knows he is doing wrong, but he keeps going to the point where he is literally on the bottom, realizing that he is not meant to be saved as he has gone too far, this time not praying for himself, but for his daughter. The labyrinths also have meaning, as it represents the urge to get to the center of it and find the treasure (Anna and Joy), both Dover and Loki want the same thing but try different methods that drives both of them to the edge. The trees as well, have meaning. There are many shots statics of trees or branches, and in the backround there always are trees. This represents the psychological state of the characters, as they resemble a neuron (seen clearly on a shot when Dover is siting on his car with the reflection of thousands of branches)

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +2

      Woooooow this really hits now. I was wondering if they’d be any connections or undertones and you definitely made it’s alittle clear for me now! Thank you for this comment!

  • @danstevens4249
    @danstevens4249 4 года назад +15

    If you like these small, rural location movies check out winters bone. Top notch performance by Jennifer Lawrence.

    • @LaGeRcs
      @LaGeRcs 3 года назад

      Maybe you know more simmeral movies?

  • @The.Pickle
    @The.Pickle 3 года назад +4

    This film is traumatizing; it's so heavy and so heartbreaking that the disturbing horror of it stayed with me for a few days.

  • @Laizerdisk
    @Laizerdisk 3 года назад +2

    Its really interesting watching someone vocalize what I was feeling when I first watched this movie but knowing where the plot is going to go

  • @LMFAO5001
    @LMFAO5001 Год назад +1

    The theme is: the only way out of the maze is to have faith.

  • @user-gx3df6np3g
    @user-gx3df6np3g 3 года назад +1

    This film is in my top 10 movies of all time.
    After finished the Prisoner,I wanted again,for me this a fantastic cinema!

  • @johnt84
    @johnt84 4 года назад +5

    One of my all time favorites. Hugh Jackmans acting is so amazing, and I love Jake Gyllenhaal in roles like this.

  • @alexa.english174
    @alexa.english174 4 года назад +26

    I'd highly recommend watching Bad Times at the El Royale, sir. It's an overlooked and underrated film. It's has great cinematography, amazing cast and an interesting story. Great video as always.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +7

      What’s up Alex! Appreciate that comment man that means a lot to me! I’ve seen that movie, and I loveeeeed it. Definitely had a Tarantino influence.

  • @dinsism
    @dinsism 4 года назад +7

    Love Villeneuve, he's one of my fave directors working atm

  • @jasonstehlick452
    @jasonstehlick452 4 года назад +3

    Finally getting to your review of this; love your synopsis! Just a personal tidbit on this film...i first watched it in 2013 single with no kids. I rewatched recently, now married with 2 kids, and this script hits so harder as a dad..almost hard to watch at times. Brilliant acting by all.

  • @lostintechnicolor
    @lostintechnicolor 3 года назад +2

    Love the one-two punch of Villeneuve and Roger Deakins. I hope they work together more in the future.

  • @JPuReTaLeNt
    @JPuReTaLeNt 4 года назад +2

    This film is definitely in my top 10 of all time. Great reaction James

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +1

      My brother!! Thank you for the love man, this was a crazy movie

  • @josevelajr
    @josevelajr 4 года назад +1

    Not only does this movie have great cinematography (Roger Deakins of course), a captivating story/screenplay, and excellent directing, but it is hands down a performance clinic. Everyone is on their A game here.

  • @90sPinoyKid
    @90sPinoyKid 4 года назад +2

    This movie was phenomenal! From start to finish!! Definitely one of the best from the director, and I agree that it’s one of those movies you would only need to watch once. The authentic performances from the entire cast made this film feel real, the scenery and color grading also makes the film grounded in reality and it really does feel like a horror movie because of the conflict and tension.

  • @vincentgambino683
    @vincentgambino683 4 года назад +5

    You should react to gaspae noe's climax. I think its one of the most unique movies out there in terms of cinematography and pacing. A crazy trip of a movie

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +3

      What’s up Vincent! Never heard of that, but will definitely have that in future polls my friend! Thank you for the suggestion!

  • @Sd3cinema
    @Sd3cinema Год назад

    This movie is so underrated. I was floored that ppl booed in the theatre.

  • @notimportant3686
    @notimportant3686 4 года назад +1

    i like how the intended resolution of the ending is made predictable throughout the movie by one filming technique

  • @angellopez3202
    @angellopez3202 4 года назад +1

    Whenever I mention this movie to friends, it seems like not many have watched this! I recommend this as much as I can & I'll hear back how amazing it was. This movie needs way more eyes on it. The scene when Hugh Jackman starts destroying the sink with the wrench asking where his daughter is gives me chills....

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +1

      Yeah I was floored by that scene. Didn’t even see a movie there..that’s how real it felt man. Shivers all around.

  • @Postchaps
    @Postchaps Год назад

    Im enjoying watching these old reactions.

  • @madnessing2774
    @madnessing2774 4 года назад +1

    In my opinion, it's a film that should be remembered 50 years from the time it came out.

  • @asmallsandstorm4686
    @asmallsandstorm4686 4 года назад +1

    Amazing movie! Saw it alone when it came out, next day brought 3 people to see it with me. Everyone was blown away.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +2

      Hahaha that’s awesome Evie! That must’ve been an experience for them. Thank you for the love too and I hope your day is rocking!

  • @briwood6328
    @briwood6328 Год назад

    The symbolism is crazy in this film, and detective Loki has a lot of connections to the norse myths of Loki

  • @mr.vesper5659
    @mr.vesper5659 4 года назад +1

    This was my first Denis Villeneuve movie and I personally think it's his best. It's full of tension and has great atmosphere throughout. So glad you reacted to it. Good to see you well. Much love

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for that brotha, I’ve been doing good man, grateful to being healthy. This movie is definitely a staple for him. Thank you again and much love brotha

  • @aloka_karunathilaka7159
    @aloka_karunathilaka7159 3 года назад +1

    The father who wore the pendedbt was the guy in the basement of the preacher, he didn't leave the aunt he five years ago he got killed

  • @pinsandneedles3
    @pinsandneedles3 4 года назад +2

    Oh hey, so excited for this reaction! You uploaded right when I was about to eat dinner too so it's perfect lmao. Really enjoying your content 😊

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +1

      Hahaha nice!! That’s so funny you say that because I’m eating breakfast over here. Enjoy the video and the meal my friend!

  • @ethanpapathomopoulos7579
    @ethanpapathomopoulos7579 2 месяца назад

    crazy good call with the aunt, good stuff man

  • @Ethan-yz6tj
    @Ethan-yz6tj 4 года назад +16

    i have an interesting relationship with this movie. first off when it was being made the casting director lived next to us she was a cool lady. and the people across the street renting the house also worked int the industry and they gave us a for your consideration copy if before the movie came out in theaters. i was 13 at the time so i wasn't allowed to watch it but i snuck it upstairs one night and watched it on my computer... i would agree with my parents that i shouldn't have watched the movie at that age cause it disturbed me to no end. also where the family lived was shot in the neighborhood that my childhood best friend used to live in and we where about the same age as the girls doing the same things they where so that added to me being terrified.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +7

      Dude this is WILD. Yeah this without doubt can cause some trauma to a brave 13 year old kid hahaha. That’s so cool though in hindsight though having this film being so close to where you grew up around.

  • @DH_Artist
    @DH_Artist 4 года назад

    The first time I watched this was just a few weeks ago. I heard so much about it and seen a couple clips while avoiding spoilers and plot details, and damn this instantly became one of my favorite movies. Just everything about it is perfection. What impressed me the most is actually the naturalness at the beginning between the parents talking. Like damn that’s the best and most natural I’ve ever seen what I guess you could call “down time.” So well written and well acted. Love this movie.

  • @stu2729
    @stu2729 4 года назад +2

    Been a while since I saw this, but if I remember correctly the book they found at this one guys house, was written by an ex CIA-agent. Right? And it was about mind controlling young children. So basically the movie was about MK Ultra, without really saying it. Someone please clarify, if I´m wrong.
    Also I really liked how they left some things about Jake Gyllenhaals character in the dark. He was at this strict catholic school, his knunckle tattoos, and his behaviour towards the priest. It created a picture in my head, without it being completly spelled out.

  • @forn99
    @forn99 4 года назад +1

    one of the best movies I’ve ever seen right here

  • @adriang.2417
    @adriang.2417 4 года назад +2

    You are killin' it with these reactions. Have you seen First Reformed? Would love to see your reaction to that one!

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад

      Thanks Adrian! I haven’t seen that movie, I’ll add that to the list my friend! Hope your day is going awesome friend!

  • @AprilGabrielle
    @AprilGabrielle 3 года назад

    The acting in this movie is incredible. I wasn't prepared the first time I watched it.

  • @macfonty
    @macfonty 3 года назад

    one of my all time favs! I show this film to everyone! one of the most intense films of all time!

  • @bruins94laurent85
    @bruins94laurent85 4 года назад

    The car scene is my favorite movie scene of all time. Never been on the edge of my seat like that before

  • @lara314
    @lara314 4 года назад +1

    Yes! Guzikowski's script is a great read, which isn't always the case with great films, but I also like the story changes made for the production re: Loki's investigation. The ending is perfection.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад +1

      I loved Loki’s character throughout the entire movie especially towards the ending and how it ended. Thank you Lara for commenting as well!

  • @emiliotantalean8351
    @emiliotantalean8351 4 года назад

    This channel is basically my best discovery on youtube in a long long time

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад

      Heyo Emilio thank you so much for that, wow..made my day! Cheers!

    • @emiliotantalean8351
      @emiliotantalean8351 4 года назад

      @@JamesVSCinema My friend, now YOU made my day, greetings from Perú!!

  • @bringingging
    @bringingging Год назад +1

    one of the bleakest movies i've ever seen, i was glued to the screen the whole time. Incredible!

  • @HoneyMixes
    @HoneyMixes 3 года назад

    Everytime I watch a movie I come straight back here to watch it with you.

  • @AaronHatcher
    @AaronHatcher 4 года назад +1

    this is one of my favorite movies ever. I love all of Denis Villanuve movies and was super super excited to see his first part of a dune interpretation this year but at this point it will be delayed

  • @beinglogicalaintracist6363
    @beinglogicalaintracist6363 11 месяцев назад +1

    Villeneuve is a genius...... i'll personally recommend you Incendies (2010) if you haven't watched it yet again directed by him and trust me this is one of the few filmmakers who has the potential to come close to Christopher Nolan in modern times

  • @ceebee312
    @ceebee312 3 года назад +3

    I feel this film doesn't get the credit it deserves, so underrated... Denis Villaneuve is a brilliant director... it's a crime Hugh Jackman nor Jake Gyllenhaal didn't receive a nomination for best actor or supporting actor that year... Soundtrack was awesome as well (RIP Johan Johansson)

  • @frypxn8060
    @frypxn8060 4 года назад +3

    PLEASEEE react to the florida project, you’ll love the frames

  • @jamesoblivion
    @jamesoblivion 3 года назад +1

    “It is my belief, Watson, founded upon my experience, that the lowest and vilest alleys in London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.” - Sherlock Holmes

  • @theprotagonist702
    @theprotagonist702 4 года назад +2

    Interstellar and Prisoners are my top 2 favourite movies of all time. Both of the movies had Biblical references, Church Organ Music and iconic moments. Although I am a Muslim, I can relate to the Biblical references of the movies because both Christianity and Islam are Abrahamic religions.

  • @elwyndude
    @elwyndude 2 года назад

    I enjoy watching another react channel because she gets really invested and dramatic about the movie. But I enjoy watching yours more for the appreciated of the film and the art of it. Its a nice way to look at it different from someone with the educational/technical knowledge that I dont have.

  • @maddoxjohnson1395
    @maddoxjohnson1395 3 года назад

    This is my favourite movie of all time

  • @demog2044
    @demog2044 3 года назад +2

    Crazy that you guessed it was the aunt

  • @zolafuckass8606
    @zolafuckass8606 3 года назад

    I think this movie is fantastic analogy for masculinity, and not in an entirely negative way. The violence is there, sure, but drive to protect and defend is also there. The drive to shoulder the burden of conflict, and impact of it (distancing oneself from loved ones in order to protect them, even at the cost of your relationship with them), are very authentically portrayed.

  • @freddysamjacob363
    @freddysamjacob363 2 года назад

    "I love how they're hiding his face as well, Just letting the imagination take place"
    *Sees the face* OHH MY GODDD
    Same.

  • @vishalvenkat6
    @vishalvenkat6 4 года назад +2

    Since you've done a couple of Villeneuve movies, you should check out Incendies. Amazing movie.

  • @hessu275
    @hessu275 3 года назад

    Ironic that Paul Dano's character sang Joker's christmas song since he's gonna be The Riddler

  • @vincentjoyce5100
    @vincentjoyce5100 2 года назад

    Brill y all involved. Jackman was pure rage and this is Gyllinhall’s best performance.

  • @justdrewit2498
    @justdrewit2498 4 года назад

    Prisoners is the most well constructed film I’ve ever seen

  • @Elnont
    @Elnont 2 года назад +1

    How Jackman did not get at least an Oscar nomination for this blows my mind.

  • @Hgoenge81
    @Hgoenge81 4 года назад +1

    "I saw the devil" and "Antichrist". Great channel btw 🤘🏻👍🏻

    • @deathrowslag78
      @deathrowslag78 3 года назад +1

      I saw the devil what a film up there with Chaser and timecrimes for my favourite foreign language film

    • @Hgoenge81
      @Hgoenge81 3 года назад +1

      @@deathrowslag78 its the ultimate revenge film imo 😎

  • @CameronChristensen
    @CameronChristensen 4 года назад +1

    The second watch through this movie is really rough having gone through it once and understand what is what and who is who and why. Twice is enough for me. Great movie.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  4 года назад

      I completely understand that, it’s a damn rough sit through but I’m happy you took the time to watch it regardless!

  • @jamescolt3857
    @jamescolt3857 4 года назад

    Amazing video, very underrated movie amazing acting script writing and all