Exploring All the Boys Love Mandy Lane
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- Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024
- A look into the excellent horror film All the Boys Love Mandy Lane
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So the Midnight Madness audience of Horror fans cheered, and the test audience of who knows who hated the film. And they took the reaction of a test audience over a horror fan audience? That's insane!!
Warstub typical Weinsteins
Warstub Typical business practices of the Weinsteins right there. God forbid they actually listen to the audience the movie is made for versus some random test audience.
It kinda makes sense... think in terms of maximizing the number of people who will go see it. What % of the general pop are hardcore horror fans? Can those people gross millions of dollars of profit for a movie?? You want to test screen with general public, because they will potentially give you the huge profits!
@@BFP2021 a bit late but; yes. very much yes.
The sequel of "The thing" was made with practical effects (like the original) but the test audience didnt like it...the company proceeded to botch the movie doing the scenes mostly all Cgi...
Sometimes i lost faith in humanity :(
Being european... I miss out on a lot of this american corporate movie drama and I never heard of most of the movies you talk about. I am happy that you present some really cool movies and talk about the production (not only the plot). I love this channel.
Hiken Shtiken thanks!
Same, I have only watched about 5 movies out of the 75 you have covered in this series so far. I know what I'll be doing this summer ;)
Same. Im really thankful there are critics like him who still does good critique of movies. Plus, actually doing research.
I do agree. With films, as with books, paintings, and all artistic endeavours, we should judge the final product, good or bad. But knowing its history, issues that arose, the people involved, what company produced, how, why some decisions were taken, lack of funds or otherwise... it helps me to understand WHY the final version got to be the way it is. It all adds up to create a more complete picture. Some of the films in this series I consider them quite good regardless.... In the Mouth of Madness, 30 Days of Night, the Stepfather, Event Horizon...
I thought the internet was world wide?
What really elevated this movie for me was the depiction of masculinity/femininity insecurity among teenagers. The axious terror on the boys faces as one of the girls tells them she knows who has the biggest penis, or the girl being galvanized into "trimming her bush" through off-handed insults. That kinda alertness to teenage insecurity is uncommon in film.
DesignatedMember agreed, it showed that for all their boasting they were just insecure kids
Absolutely.
Lies
Lies
"A pretty face don't make a pretty heart"
In a way, this movie asks, "who's the real monster?"
it wasn't in the movie!
It’s ironic how right the film was about the lead in real life
XD
7:47 'in the end, she manipulated everyone'...Just like in real life. Nice job with the video.
This really cleared some things up, I was always unsure exactly why they kept it on the shelf for so long but this is a pretty informative and detailed timeline. Great review!
hithisisderek237 thanks!
Wait, only 183K subs? I thought this channel was famous? Definitely deserves more attention.
Maybe one day.
I SO agree.
This is the ONLY channel I pay attention to, or care about (immediate clicking when a new release pops up)...it deserves to have a MASSIVE following, the videos are expertly produced, narrated and researched...simply amazing and utterly entertaining exports, no question.
Karstens Creations
And no talking head, doing those stupid unnecessary cuts, while reviewing.
Shhhhhhhh 🤫 just us
It's the production value, and intro logo that gives that impression. You'd be amazed how many great channels there are that are even less known. Google has only made it mire difficult for them to grow
This is one of my favorite post modern slasher movies. I love the sick twist in the end as well as the unique take on the Final Girl trope. Just one glaring plot hole tho. Did she take Emmet's manifesto because, if not, it'll surely mention her in it and lead the cops right to her.
Most likely. (Your question at the end)
Lies
Lies
It's a decent subversive take on the slasher. I'm glad it got released. It's definitely my favourite film from the director. Although, Warm Bodies was okay.
This was a great movie, and it actually came out here in Brazil almost immediately after it premiered in festivals. Sucks that it took so long to get released in the US.
oh my god i am so glad to finally find fans of this film.
thank you so much for covering this supremely underrated movie.
this and your video on Dredd has most certainly earned you a subscriber good sir.
please keep up that amazing work.
I've aways appreciated the 70's era of horror when the slasher film as we know them now had their real genesis this is definitely an homage to that era and aesthetic now i must watch this again once again an in-depth informative review CHEERS!!
That was super deep man. I have loved this movie since i saw it 4 years ago. The title, the movie and Amber Heard just an awesome and highly underrated horror film and I thank you for giving me even more reasons to appreciate it in a really exploitative perspective. This is one of your best yet and once again perfect choice 👍
Bruce Lee thank you!
Man, I remember the hoopla about this. Finally took a minute to watch and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I managed to catch 2/3s or maybe just 1/2 of this at the local movie festival a few years ago. Almost the entire theater was laughing at a a line shortly after I got in, which made me wonder if it was supposed to be a funny movie. One day I'll see all of it.
Good movie. Nice twist at the end. Make that day soon.
Marcus Broome glad you enjoyed it!
I found it on Netflix last year, I absolutely LOVED it.
This one is definitely going on the must-watch list now!
I didn't LOVE Mandy Lane, but she was a good time.
I didn't love the movie Mandy Lane but I love Mandy Lane.😚😚😚😚
Watched half of this video, stopped at the spoiler warning, turned on Mandy Lane on Netflix and then finshed the video. Throughly enjoyable review and good recommendation.
This was great to hear. I was at the TIFF premiere of this and was so disappointed when it went into turnaround. Your channel and videos are amazing. I just discovered this and knew I recognized the voice from Radiodrome. Fantastic! I'm a happy new subscriber.
Indiephantom Excellent! Thanks for the sub! :)
I guess in hindsight it kind of makes sense why Heard was so good in this movie.
I believe the Japanese title is "Yandere Minus the Senpai."
Mmm... It would be more like "Yandere _hates_ her senpais".
The "natural selection" shirt is probably a Columbine reference.
That was my thought.
That’s how I knew he was off
@WildKamots You should really delete that comment. It's so sad how you were going for that "gotcha" moment but then you just ended up looking like an asshole. Not only that, but you replied to a three year old comment. That's just pathetic. Go back to the kids' table where you belong.
@Marnie Coulson Except it isn't a "gotcha moment". The Natural Selection shitt is an icon of Columnine regardless of it's phrases non-shirt origin.
What the kid did was as silly as saying "Sandra Bullock doesn't star in Gravity. Isaac Newton discovered gravity" I didn't respond to it because the assholiness refutes itself. Imagine thinking someone knew about Columbine but not basic biology.
@@myautobiographyafanfic1413 That isn't at all equal to what they said. You keep digging the hole deeper
I just watched it, I ignored the spoiler alert you gave, but I was still caught by the ending, awesome!!
she goes for the jock in the end lmao!!
I love rewatching this movie...
Really loved this movie alot! Been wanting to watch it again recently. Amber was completely herself so a big plus for her to be paid for that!
u must be a psychopath just like her then if ur happy she got paid to basically play herself
Love this film, just glad I'm not the only one who appreciates it. Great video.
Adz Benny thanks!
I love this film too!
I didn't even know about this movie until you made this video. I watched it and it was weird but enjoyable. The characters were annoying but Mandy Lane was fascinating
I like these shows! Keep'em coming. I just love the endings, though. I am looking at the whole thing waiting for that brutal punchline :D Who's Your Caddy! Hilarious!
Siderite Zackwehdex :)
Thanks. I actually have this movie, but have never watched it. So, when you said 'if you don't want it spoiled...' I skipped to the end. Now that I know some history about it, I'll definitely watch it! Thanks again. tavi.
I did like the movie and also have it in my collection but this video really gives me a whole other apreciation for the film because it was so hard to get it released!! Great video!!
I just love your Exploring-vids. great job.
hansi hans thanks
Holy shit i remember when this came out in the UK years ago and loving it and nobody had a clue what movie I was on about.
I loved this movie as a slasher fan. I liked how the plot unfolded.
Can you really still say that after all the lead actress did?
I got to see this on the big screen at Frightfest in the UK back in 2007. It was the last film on the Friday and after after watching horror movies all Thursday and Friday I was already a bit jaded. I remember that festival for the Seed / Postal double bill, Hatchet, The Signal and the Orphanage on the final night, but not Mandy Lane. Its clearly worth a revisit :-)
Just watched it! totally caught me off guard.
You definitely have to be open minded when starting this film. It's ascetically well put together imo and gorgeous film to pick apart. Ultimately, the movie is relate-able for kids been through high school and designed to hook you right as the title appears. It causes you feel sympathy for Emmett, show you that he's become a killer, but shock you to know Mandy is in on the killing. Simple as that.
I agree with everything you said besides just using garth as a alibi. I think she fell for him
This movie aged like something, I don’t know if it’s wine or cheese
I still think it is a good movie but Amber Heard is an awful human.
I think the movie's value just skyrocketed after the final verdict with Depp WINNING against Amber Heard. The movie portrays her in near dead accuracy... a professional and manipulative liar. ;-)
Its a brilliant film, not flawless of course but well done indeed, one of the few I casualy watched and still actually remember. The ending was a surprise for me, I felt dumb but hey, I fell for it I was too distracted looking at the girl. This is what "era" movies should look like, a movie to watch multiple times and to force people to see.
Cecil the babadook is on Netflix go check it out
Great episode and we'll researched. I remember all the hype back in 2007 from the horror websites, but the film never seemed to get a release. When it did get the video release in 2013, the film was still good, but the plot twist had occurred in other films. Too bad, because the twist would have been more of a shock in 2007.
***** thanks! Yeah, it would have had a much greater impact back then if they didn't shelve it
New sub here!!!! I am SO happy that I found tour channel! I’ve been binging your vids and have been introduced to so many amazing movies that I haven’t even heard of! Thanks for the spoiler alert too btw! I took your advice and watched this movie before finishing this vid. Loved. It!!!!! 10/10 🧡
Thanks for the sub! :)
I'm glad Weinstein wasn't the one to release it. Fuck him! I remember I bought it when it got it's release on dvd here in the UK and even by then had heard so much about it. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this movie.
Haha! That ending was perfect.
Fantastic, in-depth video. Love it!
Thanks!
I was able to get my hands on a copy of the film and while it`s not great, it has an interesting premise. The weak part in my opinion are the parts with Emmett. I agree that the casting of Amber Heard as Lane is spot on though!
I still can't decide whether I like this film or not. I must do because every couple of years I watch it.
I'd never heard of ATBLML. Paused this video before spoilers... went and watched it. SUCH A GOOD FILM!!!
Watched this film tonight... Nope, it's not good. I really didn't like it very much, couldn't get into it really, and the "twist" ending didn't work at all - it made no sense and wasn't hinted at. There's no moment where you go "oooh, so that's..." after its revealed, instead it's all just "oh, but then why...".
I don't know. I felt like they dropped hints.
+CarrieAnne Betts
Yeah, I did too. I wasn't much into the first half - typical boring teen movie - but after the first kill I kept seeing Mandy Lane give dodgy looks. She only stopped Garth's phonecall when it was obvious Red was failing to do so himself.
I've never actually heard of this one. Gonna keep my eyes open for it.
It used to be on Netflix it isn't anymore
Maybe he shelved it cause he couldn't sleep with any of the actresses. LOL
i.love your videos..so informative and funny and this may sound wierd but you have a calming voice. as soon as i can i shall be a supporter. thank you so much!!!
Chris Connell Thanks! Not weird at all, I've heard that many times before :)
I wanted to forget "Who's Your Caddy?" Existed...
Just saw it. Last time I watched it like 5 years ago.
There is a big "bug" in the movie. They fall into mud, here hair is all messed up, but in the jeep in the end it is totally fine.
Not sure how they did not see it. Also, she falls into pit while running straight into it. She would see that from far away.
But in general, I love this movie. In the scene where Amber kills, her face change was acted very good.
Amber Heard will always be Mandy Lane in my eyes,i saw that movie in 2007 i think and i recently watched it in 2014.
You forgot to mention Whitney Able the actress who played Chloe in the movie,was also in Gareth Edwards directorial debut Monsters 2010.
Mladen Kulic I'll talk about her more when I cover Monsters
It was ok, it kinda reminded me of the Scream movies.
I don't know if I would call it a "must-watch".
You should do an exploring video on "Stay".
I remember seeing the trailer for the film at the cinema in 2007. I was watching Hostel 2 in the UK.
Good points you made there, but I find them to be a very thin layer in the "over-all" tone shifting, character interactions, story-line and being interesting in general. The filmmaking such as the editing, cinematography, the style and sound, was great. But I thought they needed more time to work on the story to be put better in order to get the message properly, with that said, even though you'll get the message it still feels stiff and out-of-the-blue-couldn't-really-give-a-fuck, because of previous flaws i just mentioned.
By the way, great video.
Sölvi Elísabetarson thanks!
This literally just popped up in my Netflix queue last week...it was a fun ride. Have you ever considered doing Yul Brenner's post apocalyptic thriller "The Ultimate Warrior"?
I saw this on TV a few days ago and really enjoyed it. It did seem like to me when it was finally released in the UK, it was sold as something different to what it was, but I didn't realise it took so long to get released in the US
It was released in US in 2013? Damn. I live in Finland and have owned the dvd since 2007.
If there is one film "company" that I'm really surprised by its continuing existence is The Weinstein Company. Christ, their screw ups are infamous and full of dumbassery.
This is why I don’t want to be a test audience member
I thought it was generic and a little overated.. IT wasn't bad, but I have problems seeing what the big deal is. Soo many horror fans praised it. Im thinking the twist ending helped the film alot.
It’s pretty much like a dollar store version of “X”, but the twist was well done in my opinion. And grind house feel added to it’s overall quality.
You should do an exploring for it follows :)
I think the farmhouse they filmed it in was a plantation it has that look probably explains the "heared voices and childrens laughter"🤣🤣🤣
Amber Heard was brilliantly cast, but the film isn't very good unfortunately. Not horrible though, should be worth checking out for genre fans especially.
i beg to differ i love the move and most importantly the soundtrack. Unfortunately though, you cant even get the soundtrack because they didn't officially released it. There's a good rendition of Sister Golden Hair and you cant find that anywhere else but the scene that it played in. I even contacted the singer of that track -Juliette Commagere and they didn't even get a copy of that recorded song. sigh.
calencor I can tell by the way you present yourself that you are a huge fu?!*ng tool.
Yeah, it felt very 2000s low budget generic horror film to me. I just done understand the praise for this film. I usually am the one defending horror movies people claim either suck or are overrated but I just don't get this one. Like when he's sucking the movies dick for how it was well shot. Every shot he showed for one didn't look unique or interesting at all. They had the quality of a syfy movie. Just because a filmmaker does specific shit or is trying to be reminiscent of actual good films. Doesn't mean back shit if they fail at it.
Maybe Harvey tried to punish Amber because she wouldn't get into his jacuzzi?
I love the mad orange cat that looks like mad max.
Jacob Wilson :)
I LOVE THIS MOVIE, it's cerebral and explains why the "teatv audience of idiots" didn't "get it". Horror movie fans will. Only got this last month, it shot straight to the top of my favorite horror slasher lists of all time, truly an odd and unique little slasher. It created one of the most unique atmospheres that came out of the screen and brought you into it that i've ever seen. I "felt" stoned/foggy/disjointed while watching it, as most of the characters are stoned for the last 2 acts of the film, I've never seen a movie that made you actually "feel" the same way and saw everything through this drugged feeling haze, very interesting and very glad to have it in my horror collection.
I know this movie is good
I remember seeing this in Sweden back in 2008 - 2009. Never knew it was shelved in the US.
4:57 it wasn't a quiet release, they had it advertised on the side of buses in the UK
This video was great you answered all my questions about the end
6:57 that age like fine wine, she sure was and is lol.
oh sweet..I love this movie...I'm pumped. Will report back in 9:58!
Wow, who would have thought this movie was really a warning about not trusting Amber Heard? Too bad people didn't listen!
@@BaranoffIsaac
Right
You beat me to my prescient observation, bravo sir.
Lol no
12/14 🥰
Cheers for bring this to our attention, looks like a missed Gem, also wrapping in 4 weeks is impressive. Btw like the new look ;]
BigZapfer thanks!
Soooooo....Amber basically acted out this plot in real life..?
I don't know many details of test audiences, but the concept just seems so stupid to me. There are millions upon millions of movie goers out there and no matter how good or bad a movie is, many will love it, many will hate it and many will go "meh." What the hell is a tiny sample of people supposed to tell them about their movie? Just release it and let it fall or stand on it's merits like any movie has to do.
this is one of the best horror films ever, only my theory for all the murders is that she wanted to look even better, so people would admire her even more because they would think that she is so brave and pure
Hey just found this channel. Gotta say, good breakdowns and examinations. Clearly you do a lot of research into the subject matter. And the icing on the cake . . . PSYCHOSTICK!!
Yes!! mf-ing subbed
Thanks! Yes, Psychostick are good friends. Check out the video for Uninvited, they did an original song for the intro.
@GoodBadFlicks keep up the good work. I hope your RUclips channel will not fall foul to copyright laws. Thanks for creating your RUclips channel I love it.
Audiences slept on this movie.. much like High Tension.
Fantastic as always!! This was such a good movie!
Harrison McKinney thanks!
Emmet is lovely! ❤️
Damn that sucks to have it shelved for a long time. Anyway GR (good review)
TheLuisberg Top Commentor thanks!
I DESPERATELY NEED THE TRACK FROM JULIETTE C'S SISTER GOLDEN HAIR HALP! been looking for that track for years and theres no official recording for that track >
huh, guess I haven't seem this movie in like 5 years.... I need to watch it again.
Given what we know about Amber Heard, I wonder how much of a stretch this role was for her. #justiceforjohnnydepp
The look of the film is amazing.
YES!!!
always a good way to start a day with your vids
edgar velasco :)
This is impossible however, I remember having seen this movie in 2007/2008 in the movie-theaters in Holland. They have a movie showing on Tuesday where you don't know what you're going to see, but it's always a movie that hasn't come out yet. How is this possible then?
Loved your review and analysis. This is a really intriguing film that might seem like just a slasher to some, but is a great character study and highlights body issues and insecurities.
Pretty decent movie. Better than I expected, given its history.
This before Amber Heard became notorious.
Hey Cecil, are those your vocals in your intro theme music?
Nah, thats Rawrb from Psychostick
I have two movies that I think you should review. "The Dark side of the Moon" and "Moontrap". Those two movies came out around 89-90. You have alot of similar taste in movies as I do. These would be fantastic for you to watch and review.
Havoc800 both of which should be some time later in the year
thanks for a good movie to watch first time i actually wanted to watch then come back cant wait to see more
One of my favorite slashers ever, did a video on it on my channel with my thoughts.