Christine - Official Movie Review
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- Опубликовано: 12 окт 2016
- Christine starring Rebecca Hall, Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts is reviewed by Christy Lemire (www.ChristyLemire.com) and William Bibbiani (CraveOnline)
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Rebecca Hall stars in director Antonio Campos' third feature film, CHRISTINE, the story of a woman who finds herself caught in the crosshairs of a spiraling personal life and career crisis. Christine, always the smartest person in the room at her local Sarasota, Florida news station, feels like she is destined for bigger things and is relentless in her pursuit of an on-air position in a larger market. As an aspiring newswoman with an eye for nuance and an interest in social justice, she finds herself constantly butting heads with her boss (Tracy Letts ), who pushes for juicier stories that will drive up ratings. Plagued by self-doubt and a tumultuous home life, Christine's diminishing hope begins to rise when an on-air co-worker (Michael C. Hall) initiates a friendship which ultimately becomes yet another unrequited love. Disillusioned as her world continues to close in on her, Christine takes a dark and surprising turn. Based on true events, Campos' intimate and sensitive portrait of a woman on the brink is grounded by Hall's impeccable and transformative performance as Christine. Rounding out the supporting cast are superlative performances by Michael C. Hall ("Dexter"), Tracy Letts ("Homeland," Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright), Maria Dizzia ("Orange Is The New Black"), Timothy Simons ("Veep") and J. Smith-Cameron (MARGARET). Directed by Antonio Campos ("Simon Killer," "AfterSchool"). Written by Craig Shilowich. Produced by Shilowich & Melody C. Roscher ("The WonderClub"). Executive Produced by Sean Durkin & Josh Mond (Borderline Films) and Robert Halmi Jr. & Jim Reeve (Great Point Media).
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That scary moment when you realize you've been screaming: "ME" while watching Christine. And I'm not even joking. It is so horrifying to think that I actualy realated to Christine in almos every single way.
Yeah, same here, it's a bit sobering. The closing people out, wanting things to be the way they "should" be while not really making a strong effort to make those things happen, and the unwillingness to accept that even if you do make that effort things aren't always going to go the way you hope.
Putting that protective wall around yourself is unsustainable, it may work for a while in the sense that you'll be able to get by day to day, but in the long run it is very unhealthy mentally. It leads to massive depression and loneliness that will ultimately catch up on us one way or the other. Christine chose the darker way out, but the rest of us who find ourselves in her mental state still have a chance if we just open ourselves up to the world and accept it for what it is.
Rebecca Hall nailed that performance... and it's a crime she hasn't been recognized for it.
I have minor depression but nobody knows I was so relating to her
Me too. I've had similar thoughts since I was 14, but haven't told anyone about it for.. 20 years now. It isn't so obvious to people as Christine showed it- although she was undoubtedly even deeper into depression than I am. I've done the same as her in shutting myself off, and I know it's not good for me, but I cant stop it. It was a really hard watch, but her performance was amazing- hence how hard it was I guess.
evesapple movement
Yep
You know you're seriously disturbed when Christine is the only movie you can relate to all year.
In complete agreement with Bibbs. I've struggled with depression for more than half of my life, and this film got it right. That is a huge rarity in this medium. And it's a great film outside of it's tough, realistic subject matter. I think Rebecca Hall gives the absolute best performance I've seen from 2016.
exactly! mental illness or even depression is glorified/romanticized in media. its not fun to have, its not fun to deal with, and it can really take a toll. everyone likes to think its easy to open up, but it isn't. its much easier to keep it to ourselves. because we can't grasp the concept that anybody could help us.
As I have had a few encounters with suicide. This move horrified me. I hurt for her. It had a really good feel of the 1970s even the soundtrack. Well worth watching and getting to know the story.
Why does Rebecca Hall's performance reminds of Jake Gyllenhaal's performance in 'Nightcrawler'?
Her performance here is more internally awkward and delusional whereas Jake's is more actively sinister.
That was in the back of my head when I saw Christine today.
Its interesting how polarizing the opinions of this movie seem to be. Some people have said that its very boring, that they could barely sit through it and they couldnt relate. Others, like myself and William who gave it a 9.9 absolutely love the film. I borrowed it from the library and had never heard of it or the story its based on. was genuinely surprised by the ending. I have watched it four times now, catching new details each time. I just personally relate to it. I guess its true that unless youve been there you just dont understand. The movie reminds me just how imperative it is for me to maintain my mental health and continue to utilize all the tools and resources I have, and to never take my friends and loved ones for granted. Life is precious and we all need to feel loved.
One of the most underrated movies of the last years. Rebecca Hall was snubbed at the Oscars
Just finished watching and.. this movie really fucked me up.. like i'm kinda speechless
Did you see Kate plays Christine? It came out about the sametime. It was really good too. If you haven't watched it yet you really should.
I get the sense that when Bibbs gives this piece of insight, it's application to the movie is secondary: "But a very profound sense of empathy for someone in a very hazardous, dangerous, almost unthinkable mental state that would lead her to do something horrible, just horrifying."
I think this is a warning to you peckerwoods out there who have been dogpiling on Bibbs for not fitting your conventional notions of how a movie critic should act and look like and sound. Let's all just reel it in a little how about, try a little empathy for a change.
Chris Wright
Oh gosh, the first time I'm forced to question Christie's emotional intelligence.Maybe if she knew this woman's story better.
She could have been nominated over Meryl, easily!
depressed people like myself really love this movie thats probably why
Rebecca Hall deserves an Oscar nomination for this movie! It's worth seeing if you are into serious drama. A surprisingly benefit: the music of the early 70s, including John Denver. It's nostalgic, sprinkled with humor yet, not for the faint of heart. Loved it!
It was a SunDance Film Festival entry - are they eligible for Oscar nominations?
@@jennifer_m.8613Probably, but who knows? Most people would consider this movie too dark for a mainstream audience. Still, I am so glad I saw it originally in a theatre (I don't think the movie stayed there a week) and I have seen it on DVD a couple of times.
A small correction to a strong review of what I think is a very fine film: It was announced earlier this summer that the Chubbuck footage was in fact saved. For decades now, it has been in the custody of Bob Nelson, the then-owner of the station for which she worked, and following his death, his widow entrusted it to a "very large law firm" under orders that it not be released to the public.
Thanks for clarifying Matt Lohr. I recently stumbled upon the article from "Vulture" back in June, 2016. Great performance, just adore Rebecca Hall.
The odds are given the age of the tape and the equipment it was used for nobody would be able to play it, anyways. It will have either degraded or nobody will be able to find a tape player because they're really rare.
I have to ask, then why not destroy it? What's the point of saving it if the orders are it is never to be watched?
Why do they let Bibbiani go on camera looking so slovenly? Get the man a jacket that fits and pull a comb through his hair.
substance over style
No , but it is going to last forever and be seen by tens of thousands of
people. You'd think that he wouldn't want to look like a hobo.
Dunno about you but I'm here for what he has to say about a movie. Chill dude.
psiwire Lol I couldn't help but notice the woman's hair looks either like she just got out of the shower or has super greasy hair. And mind you I really am anticipating seeing this movie
The footage was reportedly given to her mother, but no one knows what Peg Chubbuck did with it. There are also rumors that the footage was kept by the studio manager, as well as her brother having secured the footage under lock and key with an undisclosed law firm.
I’m serious when I say this: this is one of the best biopics I’ve seen. I really Loved Hall’s performance. She felt so real with her portrayal that it felt like I was watching an actual person going through what Christine had and at the end, it hit me😢
Very great movie. I hope the people who made this continue to make more things.
i think bibbs put every critique i thought about in my head during the movie into words beautifully and i am so glad to find someone who loves this movie the way i do!!
I wonder how they got their hands on all the old equipment for shooting the film. The control rooms, kinescopes, quad tape machines, and other equipment look real too me. Pretty much all of that gear has been scrapped because it's more that 40 years past obsolete. People keep asking about the tape. The incident was recorded on Ampex Quad videotape, there are very few working decks left in the world. They were difficult to maintain back in the day and maintenance almost impossible now with no parts support. The tape itself, may be unplayable if it wasn't stored correctly as the tape becomes sticky and the oxide comes off. 40 years of storage has probably ruined it, and finding a machines to play it on is difficult.
There are places in Hollywood where you can rent that kind of stuff plus prop folk are very crafty plus 3-D models.
To be honest while the tape exists I think it would be better that it degrades past the point of being watched. I don't see the usefulness in the video sticking around. We have a record of the event and now this film. I think it's enough. Hopefully it helps people understand people who struggle with depression better.
If Rebecca Hall is as good in this more (and from the trailers and this review I would agree she is) then why is no one talking about her being in the Oscar race for best actress? Everyone is talking about Emma Stone, Natalie Portman, Ruth Negga or Viola Davis... I will be very disappointed if Rebecca Hall is this good in this movie and isnt in the conversation when it comes Oscar time. Kind of like Brie Larson a few years ago with Short Term 12. You can not watch that performance and not tell me she should not have been up for best actress (lucky she got it a few years later for Room but she was just as good in Short Term 12. Kind of like how J Law was far better in Winter's Bone then she was in SLPB... Just saying!!!). She it just because it is too small a movie and doesn't get enough attention, person arent talking about her yet???
I hope this is like Charlize Theron performance in Monster. I only recently rewatched that movie last weekend and man I forgot how amazing she is in that. I can't wait to see this film, based on that review alone Bibbs. Not often a movie gets 9.9. I've been waiting for this film to come out for a year... ever since I heard they were making a "true events" story into what was the down fall of Christine's life. I love these depressing films too. I like a movie that makes you think and if it is as good as you say... then I say then I can't wait to see it!!!
Good Work Team!!!
Emma vs Portman vs Amy vs Rebecca
It won't be Emma Vs Natalie Vs Amy Vs Rebecca… no way in hell will they let be an "Oscars So White" for the 3rd year in a row and from the reviews for Loving and Fences, Ruth Negga and Viola Davis will have to be in the mix. Viola won a Tony for that same performance like 15 years ago… unless they try and pull a dodgy and put her in supporting (like they did with Alicia Vikander and Roony Mara last year) she will be in the running for sure (I hope!!!)
Jacqueline Lane there'll be one or two non white actresses.What about Lupita for Queen of Katwa?
Yes Ive heard she is very good in that movie and could get another supporting nomination, but it might be too "family" for voters. I know she has been busy doing her Star Wars work but I was really excited for her career take off after her "12 Years" win and it never really happened. I guess its really true when they say they don't want to cast "non white" women in lead roles… even if they have a freaken Oscar!!!
Rebecca will get an Oscar nomination. She deserves it!
I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!! I JUST FOUND OUT THE DR. SHE SAW, THE OBGYN WHO HAD HER ON HIS TABLE IS HER "REAL HUSBAND"!!!!! DR. PARSON HER HUSBAND IS MORGAN SPECTOR!
THAT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!
never heard of her til recently. this is now on my watchlist.
I wonder if the actress that played Christine had heard the recently “leaked” audio of that day.
Are you going to review Colossal? I know there was a brief review during TIFF but I want its own review video!
This movie was amazing. I'm still processing my feelings about it. Definitely recommend it to people who want something authentic and emotionally challenging. Also, I kept hoping I could change the ending... but alas.
Thank you two, for your honesty and viewpoint.
I watched it with my mom and she figured out what was going to happen about 5 minutes before Christine shot herself. I think if you don't know what the story is it seems like a random character piece.
Also and at Bibbs? Great review, I think this should really answer some criticisms you've received in the YT comments (however, how the eff could you not have adored and rhapsodized on _'Stranger Things,'_ huh?!)
I was thinking how Hall's performance was so much better than Theron's chewing the scenery in Monster. When I saw Hall, I thought, 'This is great acting.' Theron's performance was a bad imitation. She was better in Young Adult.
I read that last scene as sinister tho. Like she was kinda happy the place was free. The song made me think that.
It did kind of have a sinister feel... But her character told Christine earlier in the movie that whenever she's feeling "wound up" like Christine was, she likes to get ice cream and listen to music she can sing to (to make her feel better) and thats what she was doing in the last scene.
@@SBProphetsthank you for pointing that out. I'll go back and find that scene that you mentioned as I was painfully confused by the ending w/the ice cream and that happy song.
Very smart review by Bibbiani ! : )
Where can I watch this?
chutzie 123movies.to
I came here for a haunted car that runs people over and slowly regenerates by rolling back the tape. Where's my ghost car?!
Way back in the 80's?
Shadowman4710 Yeah, it was a joke, and purely that: have quite a bit of respect for what it sounds like this movie aimed for successfully (hence the reason I blocked the dipshit that insulted someone that committed suicide). It's a little difficult to offer up an interest or excitement in seeing this film, 'cause while the issue that it brings up is an ongoing and important one (mental health) it's not exactly something that's easy to talk about or invites ... excited discussion. The most I can really say here is what I said in another post, which is that Bibbs does a great job with his review here and silences any criticisms he's previously seen.
Gangrel Aussie Yeah, I figured it was....and yeah that comment really caught me off guard. Seriously, it's bad enough that this woman's demons drove her to commit suicide. No need to be a douche about it. That having been said, I was completely unaware of this case. I can't remember if a big deal was made about it in the media or not.
Shadowman4710
Agreed, I'm in my thirties, and I didn't know a thing about this until I saw the review pop up under _'What the Flicks?!'_ queue.
Shadowman4710
I live Bibs because of reviews like these.
Rebecca's got the Oscar !!!
Great video
Fascinating.
"Not to be confused with the John Carpenter movie..." Good, because I'm sure no one clicked this video because they thought that.
Bibbs Translator 3000:
Bibbs: Interesting...
Translation: wtf? Are you out of your mind??
Watch more old videos, you will find his "interesting" very often. :)
The ending is "not necessarily common knowledge". However, I spoil it so it's not a surprise for anyone watching this.
I have never heard about her and would have been surprised. Really bad review.
This that movie where the living car kills itself on the news?
Yep,same one,with the mom from Silver Spoons as well!!:)
HitchensImmortal NO.
should have used a better name than the one with the ghost car
It's about a real woman whose name was Christine.
her story P.S wtf is up with dexter actor havnt seen him in anything
Watch Six Feet Under, and you'll start referring to him by his correct title "The gay brother on Six Feet Under, who also starred in Dexter"
Edit: according to IMDB, he was also in some movies, does/did an animated Batman voice & is in an animated Star Wars (Toffee).
I loved that movie
pvtpain66k David Fisher FOREVER
Futurescped he's currently more involved with broadway again
I think the footage of chubuck should be in the US government archive because it was history, but nobody should see the footage.
This feels like the Joker movie before the Joker movie.
I feel like the women feels about this film. I had to watch it twice to really understand the film.
Great review Bibs, but not only you should talk ;-)
poświęciła się dla sprawy bo zrozumiała jak media zniszczą ten kraj niestety nadaremno
Didn't know the true story or that she killed herself, kinda sucks to spoil something like that when not everyone knows the true story.
your comment is doing the exact same thing that you accuse them of.
you asked them for forethought, whilst you showed none yourself. maybe you should put a spoiler warning at the beginning if you don't want to be a hypocrite.
oldmoviemusic I'm fully aware what I did, but thanks for trying to police my comment. They spoil this in the first minute of discussing it, if people are browsing comments before watching that's their own fault. You're supposed to watch then comment.
Its like a person going to see Titanic and someones like "Oh the boat sinks at the end" OMG SPOILER ALERT FCK YOU JUST RUINED THE WHOLE MOVIE. Spoiler alert: We conquered the United States Spoiler Alert: Hitler died at the end of WWI
Hello? Its a part of history. Maybe not a significant part but I dont see anyone going into this movie saying "Who the hell is Christine anyway" Im pretty sure at least 80% of the target audience knows who this woman was beforehand and what she did.
And anyway, the movie is about the emotions she was going through to get to that point. This isnt a M Night Shaymalan movie, there is no twist at the end to be spoiled. This is literally a biography about a woman who committed suicide
Pozorrogo Equating a news reporter from the past to Hitler and The Titanic. Seems reasonable. Those are definitely comparable.
The fact she kills herself isn't what this is about. To 'hide' that to entice people in would demean the life of the person who this is about. This isn't meant to glorify her suicide. This is meant to focus on the troubles she faced and maybe help people have a little more empathy for those who struggle with depression. That and remind people how much harder it was for women back then. You're supposed to be made aware. Even if nobody goes to see the movie at least those watching the trailer will hopefully recognize that depression and suicide are very real things.
Oh I was confused with the car film...
What the Fuck?!
I was excited about the movie after seeing the trailer. I didn't know it was based on a real event. I didn't know she killed herself on air. Thanks for spoiling the movie within the first minute after the trailer went out of it's way to not do the same.
*facepalm* its literally a biography about a woman who committed suicide. A real person, its a part of history. I bet you got mad when someone spoiled the end of JFK for you (spoiler alert he got assassinated)
JFK was a world wide cultural event. Her death wasn't.
I tend not to Googlefu the plot of every movie for what should be obvious reasons.
they should have named it "Cujo." Ehh?
Christine deserved someone better than the guy (Michael C. Hall) who she likes in the newsroom.
Great film! What's tragic is Christine followed all the rules of modern feminism.... and realized too late that you literally CANNOT have it all. The lesson I was trying not to pull from this was.... But could not ignore was this: If a woman wants Children and family....ok, but no stellar career for her. Does she want an Awesome career? Ok, but then having children is less likely to happen.... I felt so sad for her... So sad that she figured this out so late in her reproductive life. Why do people realize too late what they really wanted all along was a happy family? Why does the pursuit of Wealth, "meaningful" career, and prestige end up in so much emptiness?
You guys should't assume everyone knows the story of Christine Chubbek. You're literally spoiling the entire movie in the first 10 seconds for people who don't know about her.
Just sayin.
Come on! This should of had a SPOILER ALERT Warning on the title. The first thing he says is what happens at the end. Frickin' BS!!
She was the Elliot Rodger of the 70’s...The only difference was that she could have easily found romance, if she wasn’t so overtly unapproachable, and could actually take a compliment, and not reject every advance from the start...According to the people who actually knew her, she was cold, unfriendly, and callous, in general. For her to commit suicide out of loneliness, and feeling unwanted...Well... I struggle to make sense of that, because she could have easily found someone, if that was her primary motive...
i mean elliot rodger was the same, he complained about not finding someone for a relationship but he was self sabotaging by being narcisisstic and unfriendly/offputting. he hated everyone around him who had the romantic aspects in life, i dont think christine had that same mindset. also elliot was more focused on sex and physical needs while christine wanted love and a family for herself more, which depression definitely gets in tge way more
Many are missing the significance that her liberal arts education/feminist indoctrination played in the feeding and growing of her mental illness . Think about it.