The Worst Person in the World is the BEST Film of the Year (Review)
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- Опубликовано: 12 дек 2021
- My thoughts on The Worst Person in the World; a brilliant new film from genius auteur Joachim Trier. Starring Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, and Herbert Nordrum. Written by Joachim Trier & Eskil Vogt. Shot by Kasper Tuxen.
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I loved this film. Painfully accurate to my own life as a young woman in her late 20s and my generation. There is no right or wrong but there is a fear of irreversibility in each big life decision (becoming a parent, or not, career choices, choosing the right partner) and yet a need for stability in an increasingly complex world.. I have made similar mistakes to the main character and had comparable arguments with loved ones. I have misjudged, been self-absorbed and impulsive. Yet the film doesn't judge the character and me as a viewer too harshly. Thanks for the review, I totally agree!
I think the greatness of this film lies in the fact that it is the best portrait of our generation. I do not want to exaggerate in my comments, but I really believe that, over time, this movie will earn an important place in the history of cinema.
The message is very harsh. Honestly, I don't think it's about self-esteem, on the contrary, I think it seeks to reflect the individualism, confusion and uncertainty that permeate so much in today's society.
On the other hand, it is not the only current movie that has dared to reveal that these are not times to dream. Currently, young people aspire to a lot, but the conditions are not the best. It is very complicated, for example, to get a house or get the job you want. It doesn't even matter how talented you are anymore. These movies have harsh and difficult speeches to digest, but I consider they are quite necessary today.
Finally, what I love most about the film is that it shows that, in reality, it is true that there is a lot of uncertainty and confusion in today's world, something that affects the individual, but it also shows the other side, that currently we are quite selfish and narcissistic. We make decisions regardless of whether they hurt others because many of us only think of ourselves, shielding ourselves in the importance of self-love.
The film was insufferable with its whiny leading girl, who behaved like a child even though she was supposed to be a grown-up. That's what life is like now when far too many people refuse to grow up.
@@sandorx4this! I mostly got the same opinion on this movie, now I'm here in YT trying to find some more tolerant perspectives and I can see most of them are.
I'm 20 and I love how this movie is DEEP into your soul
To me, this film is about self-love. Julie (Renate Reinsve) is talented in both writing and photography, and she has the urge to express herself in these ways. However, she is a little shy about sharing these gifts with the world. Her self-concept is weak. To mask that, Julie sort of uses her relationships as a crutch to alleviate the pain of these psychological hindrances. While I haven’t been in a serious romantic relationship, I completely understand the feeling of wanting to do something creative, but putting it off due to fears of it being “too difficult” or getting negative criticism from others. With all of her flaws aside, Julie is an inspirational character for female audiences who feel lost.
self-love ? what a fuck are u talking about ? It's about a selfish bitch.
Relatable ❤
This film seized my emotions and made me question my own decisions. Thoroughly engaging and subversive.
This film completely transformed and how romantic love is viewed and its beautiful because its messy. I have cried so much and enjoyed like never before. The worst person in the world is the best film of all time.
It truly changed me in so many and express so many important ideas that are worth talking about.
Great summary! Saw the movie tonight, my favourite movie of the last year. Now I have to go back and watch all his films.
You walked right past the title.
Look at what she does to every lover. Look at how her father operates. Look at all the patient, generous people--men and women--burned by the central character.
It's important that she's attractive, and it's important that she picks partners who give and give, sometimes even after she blindsides them.
It's a takedown of the exaltation of the self, which is now so commonplace, the film had to have an over the top name to remind you what you're watching.
It's not a romantic film, and it's not comic--not with that ending. The many charming moments of the film are misdirections--she can't use anyone if they don't let her (this goes for the women as well as the men in her life).
The problem is that she believes she means well. If you think she does mean well, that's a problem too.
That's the reason why this is the best film of the year. It's trying to tell you something about the collective blind spot of our time. The main character isn't unusual; she's the norm.
Holy shit mate, this is a perspective that I only had hunches of while watching but you just explained this so well and uniquely
@@calebsmith9773, you might also note that in the first half of the film, the professor thinks he's charming while seducing the student, and the most entrancing footage is fundamentally about two people skipping out on two unwitting partners.
In the second half of the film, the outsized success--both financially and culturally--discovers that he's not only cancelled, the world as he found it is gone before he is. And pay close attention to what he already misses.
Places where he liked to shop. And his nice apartment.
Everything about this film is hiding in plain sight. Of course there's a selfish element in ordinary life--we're inescapably experiencing the world individually. But the characters are so wrapped up in the self, they can't see that most of what passes for connection in their lives is really just consumption of others.
In the end, look at what the artist does for the woman, and look at how she responds on this last day.
I wonder how many viewers will notice what this picture is really trying to convey. There hasn't been a film this sly since Upstream Color.
God I just finished watching it and reading what you just said is putting things into perspective.
I would love to hear what else you’ve to say abt this movie.
Back only to say I'd like to rewatch the film, because I'm aware it's loaded with thoughtful details.
For example, I noticed the hairstyle changes that come each time she changes partners and careers. I'd like to see if the clothes are different as well. I'd like to look more closely at the moments of attraction and sabotage. The one that jumped out was her response to the author's book party, but I'd like to look more closely at the others.
I'd also like to take another look at the author and his friends, the mother, the professor, and the father. I'm not sure I trust the sincerity and depth of the author--I think that was the point of his flailing explanation of what art means to him during the TV interview.
I hope it's as good a rewatch as I think it will be.
Thanks for the kind words.
@@thewaronPR Thank you so much replying!
I just have one more question. What did you mean by 'In the end, look at what the artist does for the woman, and look at how she responds on his last day'.
P.s I'm so sorry for bothering you lol.
I really appreciate hearing your thoughts and thanks kindly for the thoughtful review! Proper subtitles would be so helpful next time; RUclips's auto-generated ones here are a gargantuan mess. Between the vocal speed, mic distance, unfamiliar names, volume fluctuation, and uncompressed output this is super hard to hear and understand. Don't let my constructive comments get you down, though -- I wouldn't take the time to moan if I didn't look forward to more of your thoughts. Thanks again.
I’m still learning how to do this whole RUclips thing and hopefully I’ll only get better at it all, particularly on the audio side of things. I appreciate the comment, though. And thanks for watching!
@@thefilmloner I should clarify that you're obviously already really great at this whole RUclips thing. Your quick pacing and tight editing are super. Not asking you to change who you are or your style one bit -- just recommending audio compression and possibly subtitles :D
Nice to find a fellow joachim trier lover ......
Definitely this is my favorite film of the year
Just finished the movie and yeah masterpiece is right!
I read many biographies. And the intimate level of these people lives really terrible. The greatest people in history had a messy sloppy life and relationships. Even the most ordinary person will be hit with these life unpredictable knock downs and no one is immune to these bad luck turns of life in love or career choices. This film really captured that. Just in essence for love and life just sucks.
Great film... Really nice video review! Keep it up. Your audience will grow if you churn out more like this. Subscribed.
Short and sweet. Cant wait to see the movie. Loved the review.
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching
I watched this on Mubi last night and the film totally blew me away. I don't think I have ever related to a Film this much.
Great review :)
Do you knowwww name of the books?????
I was married to someone just like Julie, and this movie is frighteningly accurate. I lost someone to cancer, and again, uncannily spot on. It was very weird being in the theater and seeing dialogue from my life spoken by fictional characters from another country. I would love to pick the directors and writers brain, and seeing as how I will be in Norway next week maybe I will. I'm sure they would appreciate a strange American showing up at their door ready to talk movies.
I don’t get the ending , what did she evolved ?
She finally realized that life was not (and will not be) as she wanted.
It is a rather bitter evolution, but in the end an evolution.
Good review. This movie is phenomenal!
With freedom comes responsibility for one's own mistakes as well as credit for what works out. What I most like about the film is its realistic portrayal of a middle class young woman's agency in an advanced western society. All women might want it but how many would handle it?
A parsimonious but insightful review of just what makes this film. the two two early related films as well, important pieces of cinematic art! You make a plea to place Joachim Trier among the world's great contemporary directors, something I completely endorse.
Its great to see every once in a while a film that is supportive towards men..the problem is that many women will identify with the main lead ..
Awesome review!
Thanks for watching!
just watched this. pls keep making this. ur great. just sub to ur channel.
I don't why but I felt like the lead character of this film Julie had undiagnosed ADHD 😌
This was a great film but the last 3 minutes ended it on a disappointing low note for me. Felt pretty lame compared to the powerful scenes right before that. A stronger more impactful ending would have made this a fucking amazing film...a shame.
What kind of ending would you prefer, I’m just curious
@@ummehabiba7151 I don't have actual ideas in mind, i just wanted it to be less happy and cheesy and not a complete 180 from the tone of the last hour or so of the film.
@@No-Kung-Fu The epilogue was unnecessary. I think it’s a better film if it just ends after chapter 12. Still my favorite film of last year
@@mansamusa1466 Agreed.
@@No-Kung-Fu I wouldn't say it was a happy ending. She's alone, reflective and she's just 'getting by'.
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No, it's not. Let's get to December and then we can talk about best film of the year. I'm guessing you're under 30, right?
Be gone, boomer
this film will sure stay with me for a long period of time.. one that moved me.. a surreal film to watch.
Calling this meandering, gimmick-ridden bit of fluff (with grand pretensions) a masterpiece is symptomatic of the times we live in. No, it's not The Worst Movie In The World, especially when compared with all the Netflix and Amazon formula efforts that get showered with awards, but it certainly doesn't have the real creativity of the most accomplished films. And, yes, I know the point of the film is suppose to be that she's rudderless and meandering through life - but does the film have to be that way too in order to show that? This theme has been covered time and time again, to the point of cliche, but with more depth. I do, however, like Anders Danielsen Lie in all the films I've seen him in and for me he was the high point of this one.
There were a lot of great pieces of a movie in this, I thought, but taken together, to me it felt like someone had a dozen great ideas and scenes - some plot-centered, some cinematographic, some thematic - and just tossed them all together in a pot and mashed them together. Instead of getting a dozen great movies, I feel we got one meandering okay movie.
Clearly, though, a lot of people liked this and it worked for them, so more power to them.
It's so boring, don't watch it!!! totally overrated!!!
Spiderman is overrated, stop tripping on drugs
I think it depends what part of your life you're in. Depending on what you've experienced this movie can be a perfect 10 or a 5
I'm in the same boat. I didn't care for any of the characters
Spiderman is also boring but at least there's some action@@jerrygil1965