This didn’t feel like a movie, I felt like I was being shown something I shouldn’t be watching, like a nightmare or something classified. My nerves were in tatters by the end of the movie and my mind was racing. I was so swept up in it, that I felt as if I was seeing it all for real, this, horrible, strange, ugly, beautiful, mysterious, perfectly sinister.....thing. I didn’t feel myself for a couple of days actually as I ran the film back in my head. I deliberately tried not to research too much into the film because it’s like my own little understanding and experience in my head. Truly marvellous film...would I recommend it? Yes and no. I think it’ll depend on the person. Some people I know won’t get it and probably find it boring or rubbish, and others I know, it’ll change their life.
@@AdamSmith75th "would I recommend it? Yes and no. I think it’ll depend on the person. Some people I know won’t get it and probably find it boring or rubbish, and others I know, it’ll change their life." I was just letting you know
@@michaelhawkins7389 I still don’t follow what that has to do with the critical reception? To elaborate my point, obviously I enjoy the film and I think it’s very good. However, I don’t think it’s for everyone and so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it to everyone as I would any regular film… that’s not a criticism
In all the years and all the making of's and interviews i've watched i've never seen an entire crew interviewed for a the making of a film. Especially for a film that will probably go down as a masterpiece, and you see just how many masters participated in its creation. Very cool.
yep, its a seriously great and thought-provoking film! If you haven't already watched it, I recommend Annihilation by Alex Garland. It's not as subtle as Under the Skin but I remember coming away from both with a similarly uneasy feeling.
The beach scene is haunting, and yes I agree with comments on here that the feeling you get after you’ve seen this film is mega. In fact the love I have for this film has grown more and more each day since I’ve seen it
this movie impressed and consumed me. yet I didn't feel anything during the beach scene. so much so, that it is fascinating in a strange, obscure way. I am wondering if that was the intent - for the scene to be able to put you in completely opposite viewpoints of empathy vs non-empathy.
This film shocks to the core. It will never leave me - it is a one of kind without a doubt. I have watched it many times and seen so much more each time. Incredible beyond anything I have ever seen which makes it stand out from all the rest. The intelligence behind the film is stunning.
@@DominicJenx You seen the killing of a sacred deer? i haven't any Kurbrick films yet, except for the shining when i was 11 or something but i have heard that a lot of people compare the killing of a sacred deer is close to Kubrick
Lightning in a bottle. A powerful tour de force in cinematography, directing and acting, coupled with an excellent score that accentuated each scene without intruding in it. This film felt all the more intimate for me as I live in the area where some of this was shot. I can't even describe what this film left me with, but it was profound and still disturbs and intrigues me to this day.
giving the sinking floor scene a bladder so the goo didn't overflow when the actor submerged was brilliant. I've always wondering how they achieved that.
The single greatest film of the 21st century so far. After The Zone of Interest, Glazer is the absolute heir to Kubrick's throne. And the critics better wake up and realize it.
I can't get this film off my mind, my imagination is running wild after watching it. So haunting and real in my opinion. After watching it already today I might watch it again before bed 😂 brilliant film no matter what most people say
@@barriejackson965 in the first scene where we see the "alien", she picks up an ant from the body of the previous alien woman. In my opinion the ant represents how the aliens work, Scarlett Johansson being a worker ant, finding food to give to the queen who we never get to meet, and the motorcyclists are the soldier ants, who make sure the worker ants are doing their job, and discard of aliens that aren't, for example the girl at the start who was killed by the motorcyclist because she began to "feel" and empathise for humans. Towards the end of the film the motorcyclist inspects her which again inforces the idea of the alien being part of an ant-like colony. I apologise if my explanation doesn't make much sense, it's very hard to explain 😂 hope this helps
The movie was more ambiguous.. though the plot has it's own meaning to convey, another time you can interpret in different way if we see it. Absolutely stunning.
UTTERLY BRILLIANT! A MASTERPIECE! Such a talented group of artisans assembled here to make this outstanding film. BRAVO TO ALL!!! This will go down as an incredible historical documentary detailing how it was done for future audiences. UNDER THE SKIN is "the WICKER MAN" of our generation, and I'm not talking about the Nicholas Cage version!!!! This is destined to become a cult classic imo!
The thing that fascinates me the most is the use of unwitting people in public being filmed covertly. I'm expecially intrigued by the scene where the soccer fans have let out and are walking on the street, and all the b-roll of people on the sidewalks and crossing the street. How is it possible to film these people in public and use the footage legally in a narrative feature? Is a waiver required of every individual? What about the endless number of souls that must've been present in the shopping center. Absolutely fascinating approach to filming and one I so desperately want hard answers about.
Maybe they put an ad on local newspaper or tv saying they were filmed and if they wanted their face blurred out or modified with CGI, they should contact the production. And even if they didn't it was worth the risk of being sued by some random person.
I think there are some capitalist comparisons to be made here. You could say I’m reading too much into it but I don’t think that’s possible with a film like this. It’s begging to be interpreted through different lenses. She is a worker ant. She harvests people for profit (meat) in the same way that a cigarette company does for example. She is exploited and dehumanized for her labor and as soon as she isn’t useful to her masters she is cast aside and replaced. The alien isn’t human but she develops some sense of humanity which parallels the dehumanizing nature of capitalism and wage labor. There’s also the theme of sexuality bringing in the consumer (advertising?). This certainly isn’t the only interpretation but I think there’s a lot to delve into with this. I’d love to hear other people’s thoughts.
I've read somewhere that the actress who plays the black alien is Antonia Campbell Hughes who played Jack Dee's daughter in lead balloon, but it's hard to find stuff on it which I find odd even here they just refer to her as "the actress who plays the black alien".
This is a interesting insight of the movie,from the film maker's discussing there experience and challenges they faced on different aspects of the production,good to hear mica leva speak about writing the music, and also explaining some of the scenes in the movie That had there own meaning, there goal was to reach perfection and that was accomplished, i am absolutely delighted to own this on blu-Ray that is perfect.
This was a brilliant film in my opinion , and is very pioneering in it's approach to how they thought up the concepts of the film and how they technically made them real on screen. These concepts and images stay with you because it's not what we're use to when we think about aliens.
This movie was great it was different it was weird at times and made me think.very thrilling and I was completely engrossed the part after the night club were the guy gets trapped and sees the previous victim then his inside's get sucked out while the new victim can only watch stayed in my mind for days after. Brilliant film to see
Cool movie. It’s like the ‘alien’ beings are advanced in a sense of only fulfilling their purpose of harvesting. They are intelligent beyond human levels and almost revolted by the human experience and our emotions. Scary to think about.
This movie is a gem ! Trully, one of the best discovery I've made recently. Not to sound pretentious but I feel like some movies jsut go too "deep', as in too raw in their conveying of an emotion to ever possibily know mainstream success.
To anyone who hasn’t already, I urge you to read Michel Caver’s brilliant book. Not only will it clarify a lot of the mysterious things going on in the film, you’ll learn a lot about just how awful life is on the alien planet. Just because they’ve developed space travel doesn’t mean they’re nice!
I think she should not have had an accent. And it would have been ironic comic relief if one of her victims picked up that she didn't have an accent an then say: "you're not from around here, are you?"
dude I'm interested in the story, but this 1st dude is so hard to listen to. you gotta wait for him to catch his breath every 3 words. I'm on the edge of ny seat waiting to see how he finishes sentences
These people shouldn’t speak.they take forever to reveal what is totally obvious and how every film is made aside to makeshift cameras and the wonderful cinematography and art direction. I was under the impression the score was done by one person completely. But instead it was string ensembles and percussionists when Mica could’ve, any rookie could’ve, done this completely solo. I wish I hadn’t watched this as I liked the film and saw it on the release day. Seems like too many people on the crew and too much money wasted..l. I didn’t want to know the pretentiousness of some of these typical film crews who talk as if they’ve invented cinema themselves completely. The real creatives were wise enough to steer clear of all this self praising. If you wish to continue to love this unique film best not watch this because you will end up tolerating rather than listening to those who speak for more than 5 minutes on their contributions. Perhaps the general public would’ve found this largely less a pretentious art house film if half the crew weren’t such a pretentious lot. Over stated and over paid…..
Concrete fair enough but I don’t think it’s really even worth comparing them. If you’re looking for a fun experience this isn’t the film for you. The pacing can be slow but I think there’s a lot to take in and it adds to the loneliness imo. To each their own.
Concrete no need to apologize lol! This is prbly my favorite film of the decade but I also only have 2-3 friends I would recommend it to. I thought you might be joking bc it’s like comparing a documentary to an action film and saying the documentary needed more car chases lol. Sounds like a cool class. Glad you enjoyed it though :)
Fantastic film that really disturbed me...never seen anything like it before and scarlett johanson was fantastic in ot a a predator....Great performance and i loved her reaction to the first guys that comes upto the van and she says "are you going to work"??...and he says yes and says see you later and shes smiling at him and the way her face drops to being alien when that guy walks off was a fantastic piece of acting from her...and that void room on the ship really freaked me out how as she walks forward the prey sinks into the floor and disappears till you see what actually going on in that room....so we'll done and really freaked me out.
The world wasn't ready for this masterpiece.
But I definitely was. I love this movie. There are movies and there are experiences. This movie was an experience. It stays with me.
Well umm sure.
It'll become stranger as it ages.
Providing anyone's around to watch it.
7@@Johnconno
The soundtrack is absolutely vital to this film.
Indeed, and silence itself as well... the long silent scenes gives a strange discomfort.
Absolutely correct!
I don't say this lightly. This is one of the best movies I've ever seen. The embodiment of what cinema *is*.
Agreed!
2 out of three day a year i think this is my favourite film ever.
There a few images that stay with me.Lynch,Kubrick.etc. but wow, i know you know.
This didn’t feel like a movie, I felt like I was being shown something I shouldn’t be watching, like a nightmare or something classified. My nerves were in tatters by the end of the movie and my mind was racing. I was so swept up in it, that I felt as if I was seeing it all for real, this, horrible, strange, ugly, beautiful, mysterious, perfectly sinister.....thing. I didn’t feel myself for a couple of days actually as I ran the film back in my head. I deliberately tried not to research too much into the film because it’s like my own little understanding and experience in my head. Truly marvellous film...would I recommend it? Yes and no. I think it’ll depend on the person. Some people I know won’t get it and probably find it boring or rubbish, and others I know, it’ll change their life.
You do release the film was highly praised by critics don't you?
@@michaelhawkins7389 Yes but, what has that got to do with my comment?
@@AdamSmith75th "would I recommend it? Yes and no. I think it’ll depend on the person. Some people I know won’t get it and probably find it boring or rubbish, and others I know, it’ll change their life." I was just letting you know
@@michaelhawkins7389 I still don’t follow what that has to do with the critical reception? To elaborate my point, obviously I enjoy the film and I think it’s very good. However, I don’t think it’s for everyone and so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it to everyone as I would any regular film… that’s not a criticism
@@AdamSmith75th sorry
In all the years and all the making of's and interviews i've watched i've never seen an entire crew interviewed for a the making of a film. Especially for a film that will probably go down as a masterpiece, and you see just how many masters participated in its creation. Very cool.
Guess it's cool then?
I have thought about this movie every day since I saw it a month ago. There is just nothing like it.
Just rewatched it, gets better with each viewing
yep, its a seriously great and thought-provoking film! If you haven't already watched it, I recommend Annihilation by Alex Garland. It's not as subtle as Under the Skin but I remember coming away from both with a similarly uneasy feeling.
The beach scene is haunting, and yes I agree with comments on here that the feeling you get after you’ve seen this film is mega. In fact the love I have for this film has grown more and more each day since I’ve seen it
this movie impressed and consumed me. yet I didn't feel anything during the beach scene. so much so, that it is fascinating in a strange, obscure way. I am wondering if that was the intent - for the scene to be able to put you in completely opposite viewpoints of empathy vs non-empathy.
The distressed 18month old child really upset me! Yes, total realism but a traumatized child?
This film shocks to the core. It will never leave me - it is a one of kind without a doubt. I have watched it many times and seen so much more each time. Incredible beyond anything I have ever seen which makes it stand out from all the rest. The intelligence behind the film is stunning.
I so agree with you- I was shaken by it. Totally unique.
One of the most beguiling, haunting and beautiful films I've seen, and that Mica Levi soundtrack...superb.
There is something amazing about this movie that I can't place my finger on.
It's the closest we have to a Stanley Kubrick movie.
@@DominicJenx You seen the killing of a sacred deer? i haven't any Kurbrick films yet, except for the shining when i was 11 or something but i have heard that a lot of people compare the killing of a sacred deer is close to Kubrick
@@crappymcdick Great movie
@@crappymcdick watch 2001 space odyssey
@@ThePitchblue Been meaning to, though I'm lazy. Kind of want to watch Kubrick's films at the right time and in the right mood.
Sensational film, I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of it sooner
Lightning in a bottle. A powerful tour de force in cinematography, directing and acting, coupled with an excellent score that accentuated each scene without intruding in it. This film felt all the more intimate for me as I live in the area where some of this was shot. I can't even describe what this film left me with, but it was profound and still disturbs and intrigues me to this day.
giving the sinking floor scene a bladder so the goo didn't overflow when the actor submerged was brilliant. I've always wondering how they achieved that.
what a team of artists. incredible.
Woah this is my favorite movie of all time, can’t believe I’ve never seen this 😳
What a brilliant movie
the best compliment i can give is the films stayed with me.
One of the greatest movies of all time. Massively underrated.
The single greatest film of the 21st century so far. After The Zone of Interest, Glazer is the absolute heir to Kubrick's throne. And the critics better wake up and realize it.
Have you seeen Zone of Interest? I'm pumped without hyped.
Haunting, beautiful, visceral, disturbing. A hypnotic film--and not by accident, considering the epic talent painstakingly applied.
I can't get this film off my mind, my imagination is running wild after watching it. So haunting and real in my opinion. After watching it already today I might watch it again before bed 😂 brilliant film no matter what most people say
Sam Collins hi, I've just seen this movie on Film4, never heard of it before. I don't understand who the motorcyclists are, have you any idea?
@@barriejackson965 in the first scene where we see the "alien", she picks up an ant from the body of the previous alien woman. In my opinion the ant represents how the aliens work, Scarlett Johansson being a worker ant, finding food to give to the queen who we never get to meet, and the motorcyclists are the soldier ants, who make sure the worker ants are doing their job, and discard of aliens that aren't, for example the girl at the start who was killed by the motorcyclist because she began to "feel" and empathise for humans. Towards the end of the film the motorcyclist inspects her which again inforces the idea of the alien being part of an ant-like colony. I apologise if my explanation doesn't make much sense, it's very hard to explain 😂 hope this helps
Gave me serious anxiety, but it's a true masterpiece.
The movie was more ambiguous.. though the plot has it's own meaning to convey, another time you can interpret in different way if we see it. Absolutely stunning.
I did not have any background info when i came across this film......it freaked me out it was awesome and unforgettable
UTTERLY BRILLIANT! A MASTERPIECE! Such a talented group of artisans assembled here to make this outstanding film. BRAVO TO ALL!!! This will go down as an incredible historical documentary detailing how it was done for future audiences. UNDER THE SKIN is "the WICKER MAN" of our generation, and I'm not talking about the Nicholas Cage version!!!! This is destined to become a cult classic imo!
Can't stop watching it.
I'm obsessed with it. It worries me
Modern masterpiece and still the scariest movie I've ever seen.
Watched this film last night. Not for everyone. But I enjoyed it. Great take on modern society. This films images have meaning.
Its a masterpiece.
indeed. I'm totally taken by the movie.
The thing that fascinates me the most is the use of unwitting people in public being filmed covertly. I'm expecially intrigued by the scene where the soccer fans have let out and are walking on the street, and all the b-roll of people on the sidewalks and crossing the street. How is it possible to film these people in public and use the footage legally in a narrative feature? Is a waiver required of every individual? What about the endless number of souls that must've been present in the shopping center. Absolutely fascinating approach to filming and one I so desperately want hard answers about.
Maybe they put an ad on local newspaper or tv saying they were filmed and if they wanted their face blurred out or modified with CGI, they should contact the production. And even if they didn't it was worth the risk of being sued by some random person.
@@biohazard8295 You have no right to privacy in public place. You're probably captured on camera dozens of times a day without even realizing.
Jonathan Glazer makes 1 movie every ten years but gosh it's a memorable one. Can't wait for The Zone of Interest.
I think there are some capitalist comparisons to be made here. You could say I’m reading too much into it but I don’t think that’s possible with a film like this. It’s begging to be interpreted through different lenses. She is a worker ant. She harvests people for profit (meat) in the same way that a cigarette company does for example. She is exploited and dehumanized for her labor and as soon as she isn’t useful to her masters she is cast aside and replaced. The alien isn’t human but she develops some sense of humanity which parallels the dehumanizing nature of capitalism and wage labor. There’s also the theme of sexuality bringing in the consumer (advertising?). This certainly isn’t the only interpretation but I think there’s a lot to delve into with this. I’d love to hear other people’s thoughts.
Also, meat is life and money. Money is proportional to hours of life spent (at least for the proletariat).
A very solid theory! There’s so much to dissect in this film
Have you read the book?
I've read somewhere that the actress who plays the black alien is Antonia Campbell Hughes who played Jack Dee's daughter in lead balloon, but it's hard to find stuff on it which I find odd even here they just refer to her as "the actress who plays the black alien".
Wikipedia agrees.
This is a interesting insight of the movie,from the film maker's discussing there experience and challenges they faced on different
aspects of the production,good to hear mica leva speak about writing the music, and also explaining some of the scenes in the movie
That had there own meaning, there goal was to reach perfection and that was accomplished, i am absolutely delighted to own this on blu-Ray that is perfect.
This is one of the most fascinating movies ever made. It's so different than anything out there.
This was a brilliant film in my opinion , and is very pioneering in it's approach to how they thought up the concepts of the film and how they technically made them real on screen. These concepts and images stay with you because it's not what we're use to when we think about aliens.
shocking freaky beautiful film.....one of a kind.
Absolutely brilliant film. From the opening title, and the strange music, it was completely riveting.
This movie was great it was different it was weird at times and made me think.very thrilling and I was completely engrossed the part after the night club were the guy gets trapped and sees the previous victim then his inside's get sucked out while the new victim can only watch stayed in my mind for days after. Brilliant film to see
Scarlet looks offensively beautiful in this movie. I was hypnotised by her.
Great background and open discussion about a pivotal Movie ..in 300 years this movie 🎥 will be watched as much as Ben Hur
They really made something special.
A really original, fantastic movie, way way ahead of all the dross we have to suffer.
Cool movie. It’s like the ‘alien’ beings are advanced in a sense of only fulfilling their purpose of harvesting. They are intelligent beyond human levels and almost revolted by the human experience and our emotions. Scary to think about.
Fantastic material.
insane gameplay from the big JB
I’m from Glasgow so the film is even more mental than it might be for non-Glaswegians. I love it
so interesting to hear mica levis insight
Thanks for posting. I think this may be with the dvd but I may have been pished when watching it before
The "making of" itself is also a masterpiece
One of the best movies I've seen
The algorithm fairies have done well with this offering. I'm going to sit on it for a few days and really build up the excited anticipation. (!)
This movie is a gem ! Trully, one of the best discovery I've made recently. Not to sound pretentious but I feel like some movies jsut go too "deep', as in too raw in their conveying of an emotion to ever possibily know mainstream success.
The soundtrack was perfect...story so-so
14:45 “Eugene Strange”... god, that’s a cool name!
Brilliant
Thank you for the upload.
the movie cannot be overshadowed
This is what happens when you hear of people mysteriously disappearing and never found again, they was sent to the meat processing station
Fantastic movie!
Thank you so much for upload...
To anyone who hasn’t already, I urge you to read Michel Caver’s brilliant book. Not only will it clarify a lot of the mysterious things going on in the film, you’ll learn a lot about just how awful life is on the alien planet. Just because they’ve developed space travel doesn’t mean they’re nice!
Michel Faber. Bloody spellcheck - it’s run by aliens!
I still prefer Sexy Beast, but I admit, Under The Skin has grown on me over the years.
You could say it’s gotten…under your skin haha
I genuinely never thought of that quip! Touche! :) @@toastsandwichh5680
Mesmerizing hypnotic meditative surreal disturbing haunting sci-fi indi horror artsy film
I'm always stoked to see dumb sticks..
Why did they choose an English accent for the alien? Also are there any outtakes where people did recognise Scarlett? There must be some.
I think she should not have had an accent. And it would have been ironic comic relief if one of her victims picked up that she didn't have an accent an then say: "you're not from around here, are you?"
Masterpiece
agreed
The movie was ok, but I think The Thing (2011), Avatar 2 or Avengers Thanos' Return were much more impressive sci fi films.
Such a shame they went that way with the ending: In the book She TOTALS that guy.
Who's the cleaner/motorcyclist?
Does he translate for her? Ya ken?
He gave me the willies.
He's like the head alien.....keeps an eye on things as they progress
I identify with Laura so much 👽
... 🤯 ... Than you for making
This film♥️
Disturbing imagery with deep storytelling woven into the disturbing imagery
The sequence at 12:30
This film is like marmite.
dude I'm interested in the story, but this 1st dude is so hard to listen to. you gotta wait for him to catch his breath every 3 words. I'm on the edge of ny seat waiting to see how he finishes sentences
These people shouldn’t speak.they take forever to reveal what is totally obvious and how every film is made aside to makeshift cameras and the wonderful cinematography and art direction. I was under the impression the score was done by one person completely. But instead it was string ensembles and percussionists when Mica could’ve, any rookie could’ve, done this completely solo. I wish I hadn’t watched this as I liked the film and saw it on the release day. Seems like too many people on the crew and too much money wasted..l. I didn’t want to know the pretentiousness of some of these typical film crews who talk as if they’ve invented cinema themselves completely. The real creatives were wise enough to steer clear of all this self praising. If you wish to continue to love this unique film best not watch this because you will end up tolerating rather than listening to those who speak for more than 5 minutes on their contributions. Perhaps the general public would’ve found this largely less a pretentious art house film if half the crew weren’t such a pretentious lot. Over stated and over paid…..
Started well then became unwatchably tedious.
i love how they talk about totally normal film-making procedures like theyre the second coming of Christ lololol
Bad movie
nope
this film kinda cool, ngl boring though, much prefer marvel film
Concrete fair enough but I don’t think it’s really even worth comparing them. If you’re looking for a fun experience this isn’t the film for you. The pacing can be slow but I think there’s a lot to take in and it adds to the loneliness imo. To each their own.
SJK sorry, we are working on this film in a class I do in college and I put that comment as a laugh, I do very much enjoy this film
Concrete no need to apologize lol! This is prbly my favorite film of the decade but I also only have 2-3 friends I would recommend it to. I thought you might be joking bc it’s like comparing a documentary to an action film and saying the documentary needed more car chases lol. Sounds like a cool class. Glad you enjoyed it though :)
hahaha
Most people prefer a hot dog over caviar.... Doesn't mean that a hot dog is better 🤔
Fantastic film that really disturbed me...never seen anything like it before and scarlett johanson was fantastic in ot a a predator....Great performance and i loved her reaction to the first guys that comes upto the van and she says "are you going to work"??...and he says yes and says see you later and shes smiling at him and the way her face drops to being alien when that guy walks off was a fantastic piece of acting from her...and that void room on the ship really freaked me out how as she walks forward the prey sinks into the floor and disappears till you see what actually going on in that room....so we'll done and really freaked me out.
The book's much better.
The movie was much better than the book