Eloise had the most forgiving love interest I've ever seen. "Oh you almost stabbed a woman in the forehead with scissors?!?! It's chill, I'll drive you home"
It’s such a shame not enough people are seeing this movie. When I went, there were only about 5-6 other people in the theater opposed to when I saw Halloween Kills with an entire packed theater. People always complain how Hollywood is out of ideas and how they don’t make anything original anymore but when an original movie like Last Night in Soho comes out, nobody comes out to support it.
Going to the cinemas now especially for most ppl during the pandemic is for blockbuster entertainment. Its why superhero movies are doing so well as its fun escapism. Movies like last night in soho and last duel that are not connected to a franchise/IP aren't going to do well in theatres rn unfortunately
Is this movie really all that original though? Films about people going back in time are hardly a new concept. I’m sure the execution of the idea worked well enough but this film’s concept is hardly unique or inventive.
The people that complain about originality ARE going to the theaters. You think the ppl that blindly support formulaic marvel movies are the ones complaining? lol they don't give a shit. They just outnumber the voices of ppl that talk online.
The scene where she first goes into the 60s and the sound changes in the theater and expands to full surround sounds was pretty damn cool. I thought my theater just had bad audio settings for the first part of the movie then I was like “oh it’s like the wizard of Oz” good stuff Edgar.
Omg I felt the same thing too! During the beginning when she was dancing and talking to her grandma and stuff, I thought that the sound at the cinema I watched it at was awful. And then the 60s scene came and the sound became much colorful and vibrant ✨
Yesss I watched this at home with my husbands amazing Phillips hue color responsive light setup. Surround sound on. This scene in particular took my breath away. This was a great film to use with the lights, too. So colorful and neon
I don't think Anya gets enough credit for the physicality she adds to her roles. She physically embodies each role she plays. She had a sternness in The VVitch, a rigidness in Queens Gambit, and she moved very softly/fluidly in this movie like women portrayed on screen in that era.
she makes trash movies watchable, like this. sadly i probably wont ever watch it again, even for anya, rather rewatch thorougbred for the 100th time or rewatch queens gambit, even new mutants smh lmao
I found Eloise super relatable because like her, I'm an introverted old soul. I loved that the scariest parts of the movie weren't fiction, they were real life. That stuff actually happened then and still happens today
There's a scene where she stumbles across the nightclub from her 1960s dreams, but it's now another completely different business. However, those of you who are aware know that many of these businesses are often fronts for brothels, and trafficking of women from abroad is endemic.
@@Plainview-tu7xn Joe Biden was only elected so that trump wouldn't be, let's not get it twisted. Had we gotten Bernie in 2016 we wouldn't be in the darkest timeline
@@phoenixfunny4517 Bernie's a loser. What has he ever done? He never held down a real job in his life. Ranted a out the millionaires and the billionaires until he became a millionaire. Truth is, there are not good answers right now.
@@Plainview-tu7xn okay if you're just going to be ignorant enough to unironically say that bullshit then you can be ignorant by yourself, I'm not going to waste my time.
Not just the past but places too. For example Paris is romanticised so much, especially in Asia. Japanese workers get over-worked for their entire lives and hardly get any breaks, some of them have the idea that they can visit Paris one day as a thing to keep them going. Then they finally go there after many years of back breaking work and it's nothing like they imagined. Some of them even have a mental breakdown. It's called Paris syndrome, has its own Wikipedia page lmao.
Apparently, Anya was previously cast as Eloise, but Wright realised that she had already played similar characters before, so he cast her as Sandie instead.
I loved the first half of this film however I felt the second half was much weaker and the reveal at the end felt rushed and left a lot of unanswered questions, e.g. (as vague as possible) how did "they" manage to get away with that all these years? Why did "they" feel the need to reveal themselves to the protagonist when it's clear the police thought she was a bit nuts and had no evidence? Why did that character act so damn vague and cryptic when it turns out they weren't the person we thought they were, would have made a lot more sense to impart your knowledge of events when someone accuses you of murder rather than act all weird and cryptic. I do agree that we need more original and different films like this however we cannot overlook criticisms just because a film is different and original. I feel this would have been much better as a straight up mystery thriller and scrap the horror elements/cliches. But to be fair, that first half was so damn good.
Absolutely agree- the screenplay was really weak - and the 2 dimensionality of her love interest was super disappointing. Wright overplayed his hand with the visuals and again felt the film got weaker and the themes were not nuanced in their development. Anya is a real star - she stole the film for me
Same here. First half? Dazzling, beautiful. Last half? Underwhelming and kinda predictable. Maybe the hype kinda ruined it for me and I expected way too much, but the first half definitely had me expecting a 10/10
I thought it was pretty clear just based on casting; that person wasn't them. Especially when you're introduced to the person they are. We were like, clearly, that's them. So yeah, that made the way that person behaved extra odd.
@@lgarza186 Her dad is an Argentine, of British descent. Her mother is Zambian, of British and Spanish descent. She was born in the USA. Raised in Britain. How is she in any way Latina?
The cinematography was gorgeous, and Thomasin, Anya, Matt and Terence gave brilliant performances. However, the third act wasn't as strong as its first two, and didn't really live up to the promising set up.
On a rewatch I actually love the 3rd act now, feels like a Hitchcock film at points with the twist but I know the 3rd act wont be for everyone and thats okay
I'm of the same opinion. I felt like the ending was a bit disappointing, I would've liked a bit more of a slow, tense build-up to the twist. Instead the ending felt a bit rushed to me, loads of stuff happening very quickly.
@@simond7225 Felt the exact same for Hot Fuzz. I loved Shaun of the Dead but Hot Fuzz felt extremely messy and confusing at the end. I didn't feel this as much in Soho, but the ending just didn't feel like it did justice for the rest of it.
Critics and public: I want something new and original! Not recycled IP's and adaptations! Filmmakers: *Release a great new IP with something to say* Critics and public: Oooohh, that new Marvel Movie just came out! The new transformers is coming out next week, they say you can almost see the action this time!
It is like that every time. My friends are like: "The films are not as good as they used to be!", "This franchise is always the same!", "Hollywood has run out of ideas!". Next time: "Hey, let's watch this new movie. It takes place in two different time periods and has a great cast." "And what is happening there?" "I don't really know myself. Let's find out." "And is it any good?" "I think so. And if not, we will find out why. In any case, it will be an interesting experience. Perhaps you will be more satisfied with the result, if you trust your brain more and don't always just watch kid's movies." "Is there any action going on?" "I honestly don't know. But the film is from Edgar Wright." "Who? Oh, look, the 79th Spiderman movie!"
Its different till the second half, when you realize that it really isn't. The film goes from being a unique time-travel story to being your standard ghost movie, just wrapped up in the visual panache (and some narrative cleverness) that Edgar Wright's talent and a solid budget would get you
Agreed. The latter part of the film disappointed me for that reason. More CGI ghosts and derivative stuff albeit with some snazzy and unique visuals. I really wanted it to be a past life thing or time travel film
At it's core, it IS a ghost story... The fact that the film isn't what you want it to be isn't a flaw... The first five minutes let's you know it's a ghost story. She sees her mom's spirit, and a couple of clues show us that it's not a vision. First, her mom's ghost let's her know "good news are coming", and in fact, she gets the letter of acceptance. Second, the ghost of her mom doesn't go with her to London. It's not a vision that follows her around. She's literally a ghost that lives in that house. (Although she does travel to London with her grandma in the end, which I thought was a nice touch). I really liked the third act, as it is a very effective ghost sorry, both with metaphorical ghost of memories of past trauma, and literal ghost. I think people are so jaded with shitty jump scares and CGI ghosts, that they can't appreciate when they are well used in a movie.
I liked the first two acts way more than the last, I’d say the first two acts are definitely much stronger. While it has its flaws and most definitely drops the ball in certain areas I quite liked it overall
As someone who is passionate about vintage style, this movie really speak to me on many diffrent levels, i study and use clothing styles from the 1890s up to the 1920, and is a big part of my identity. But could not imagine in a million years to actually live in that time frame, it's an aestetic and i have a saying: ''vintage style, not vintage values''
@@bryanbrosta9816 It's about your exposure to horror, some might turn the movie off because they don't typically watch zombie movies and don't like it because... they're scared. You on the other hand have watched horror and have been exposed to it, therefore your dial for "scary" is much higher than your typical movie watcher. It counts as a horror spoof but it also has horror elements to it.
Ive seen this film twice now and honestly it might be my favourite film of the last 2 years, everything about it just feels so special and stylish and the twist feels like its straight from a Hitchcock classic while the rest of the film has a similar style to Suspiria 1977 Brilliant film by Edgar Wright !
The movie is unique but it definitely isn’t perfect. I agree that the “horror” part worked more as the fact that she couldn’t escape the other woman’s life than the weird ghost. The ghost of the men she killed were really, really cheesy, really overplayed and overused. I think that the first time or two that they were used it worked well but after that, it starts to just negatively impact the movie because the third act just devolves into her running away from ghost that just keep grabbing her. I think the ending overall would probably prevent me from seeing the movie again as it started taking me out of the movie, especially because some of those scenes start to include blank sets, the main plot gets lost for a moment, and it’s just not creepy or scary after the first few times. I also think they missed some opportunities, specifically when they insinuate that the dreams the main character has are hurting her in real life. She gets a cut that the girl in the dream gets but then they never touch on it again. I feel like her believing she was going to die would have created such an enhanced tension to her trying not to fall asleep. The rotten tomatoes score is a 75%, which i think is actually accurate considering the schlock the third act is.
He said he didn’t understand why some critics didn’t like the movie and he largely forgives and glosses over just how bad the third act and some of the choices are in comparison with the rest of the movie. I was emphasizing and elaborating on those points. The ghost aren’t JUST overused, they show up repeatedly creating the same exact scene where she runs, they grab her, she gets away. 75% is a big stretch to say was said, more like 20% if you want to discount any elaboration and specification as adding something to the convo.
@Akbar Shabazz-Jenkins The second half (especially the last third) of the movie was so disappointing. Critics are right to barrage the movie with negative feedback, the first half is quite original and charming, but it just falls off into boring horror movie tropes for the last half. If it was just the ending climax that was bad, that would be a reason to question the feedback, but I was on sleep mode for the entirety of the second hour of the movie.
i think the thing that really ruined it for me was how the premise was just... silly. at the core of it, just silly. how does any of it make any sense really? i mean sure it is unique, it looks great, acting great... but it let me down by the end, especially with the cgi aspects. but would i recommend it in a sea of hollywood degeneracy? sure. sure I would. i give it a pass.
I completly agree. For the first three acts I was enthralled, it was dazzling, promising, engaging and so unique. The third act soured the whole experience a little, so I understand that 75% critic score.
This movie is seriously underrated, box-office wise. I'm absolutely OBSESSED with Last Night in Soho; the soundtrack is about all I've listened to the past two weeks! From Thomasin McKenzie's show-stealing performance, Edgar Wright's stunning visual style, Anya Taylor Joy who never disappoints, and of course the 11th Doctor himself Matt Smith, it's a damn shame this isn't getting the critical acclaim it so rightly deserves.
I loved the movie! I think it’s interesting that some people feel the ghosts were overused in the last 1/3. Being a young woman living in a city as well, being followed by and not able to escape creepy men is both very real and terrifying so that was how I immediately connected to it and was scared. It really points towards what Sandy must have felt a lot of the time.
@@cherchehacknostale Citymapper has been in London for ages. Back in 2013 for sure when I have a screenshot of Citymapper making a Boris on a bike icon. To her getting around easily...well I thought it was simply because everything was relatively walkable/underground. She would be going to school in Holborn so can walk to SoHo no problem. Or at least I did that sort of thing all the time when I was at UCL.
Man so so glad to see Chris Stuckmann doing this review , and I’m a great fan of Edgar Wright as well , this movie was such a unique thing and it’s not a typical horror movie by Any means , but this was an intriguing story
As a woman, I was blinking back tears the entire second act of the film. During the first act felt like I was Eloise. I could relate to her so much and I was sucked in. The transition scene to the 60s had me in awe, and then when the ball dropped in the second act I could barely hold back my tears. I felt one of the horrors of history were finally being seen, how women were viewed and treated only 60 years ago. Even when the film goes a little balls to the wall in the third act I’m willing to forgive it for the story that it told.
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Spot on review. I don’t remember the last time I was so engrossed in a new film and most of it is all down to Eloise, the aesthetic and also the influences from raging from the likes of giallos from Dario Argento to the psychological thrillers of films like Carnival of Souls and the Roman Polanski film Repulsion. Right from the get go I was engrossed and its all down to Eloise, who is someone I identified with since the wide eyed nostalgia she possesses was akin to what I had for the 80s. As a born Londoner, I knew Soho when it was on its last gasp of seediness in the 90s due to the fact I used to go to school there and looking back now the area for me was a conflict. It was a mixture of trendy London with the seedy underbelly, a place where the streets housed film production offices and bars and restaurants, and shared its space with strip joints and ‘model studios’. The place has history and character that is sadly being gentrified, but I’m sad to say its famous qualities was built on the exploitation of women and that should not be forgotten.
Edgar Wright is one of the greatest directors of the last two decades. I've seen Scott Pilgrim 17 times this year alone so I'll really have to watch this one asap
Off topic but Scott Pilgrim's visuals are exactly how a live action Teen Titans can be perfected unlike that garbage Titans show with it's awful visuals and unbearable colour grading
Chris, I saw LAST NIGHT IN SOHO Tuesday before last... and loved it. 👁️ For me, it was a visually poetic treatise on perspective and misinterpretation. It was also delightful to see *Diana* *Rigg* in her final performance... and how fortunate that it was in such a unique piece of art?
I saw "The Last Duel", thanks to the recommendation of Chris and it was amazing. I am never disappointed by his recommendations and probably go and see this one too. Quality movies need the support, specially now. I also saw "The Green Knight " thanks to Jeremy - another amazing movie. These are the two channels to follow for quality reviews of quality movies.
Thats how I describe it too!! However you are missing one thing, check out Suspiria (1977) if you haven’t! Last Night in Soho and Suspiria are going to be an awesome double feature next Halloween
Just finished watching this movie great spooky story, really enjoyed the acting from the entire cast and how certain scenes where shot and edited was fantastic. The Cinematography was brilliant. Everyone is praising ATJ but i gotta give it to Thomasin McKenzie for her portrayal of this introverted country mouse being haunted by the visions she sees. 9/10
The first two acts were magnificent, then the writing falls over itself towards the end to make a more generic ending, leaving a lot of details feeling like they were just there *for* the story, not as *part* of the story. That kind of undermined quite a bit of the script in it’s entirety when you look back on it afterwards. Things were left to be mysterious more for convenience than for atmosphere, and then there’s the overuse of certain overtly “horror” cliches. Apart from that, I found it a joy to watch, it drew me along on a really awesome journey which included some very chilling confrontations of nostalgia and ambition, and resolved itself decently enough, especially since Taylor-Joy and McKensie absolutely bring their all, and that’s what really makes the movie great.
I love that you're only reviewing films you like! I get SO excited when I see the thumbnail notification bc it's usually a movie I'm excited for and it has your stamp of approval!
This film was one of those rare instances where I went to see the film on a day that wasn't where I could get a discount on my ticket. Edgar Wright never disappoints, so I had to see it opening day and it was worth every penny.
Hah, I was looking for this review from you just yesterday. The movie does have its flaws, and a couple of plot holes, but I really liked the overall experience. And especially how not even the trailer or descriptions really told you in what direction the movie would go, other than the "psychological horror" label. And it really did end up being pretty unexpected, and left me wondering whether or not she really does just have schizophrenia. It was so great to let it take you on a ride as it devolves into madness.
Sandie figuratively is dead because Ms. Collins killed her as she did her abusers. Even then, every flashback Eloise has at least one dead person in it.
I'm so glad Chris liked this movie as much as I did. It's my favorite movie of the year so far and after hearing critics say it was just ok, I thought "Am I on an island?". I loved the themes, the music, the acting, the visuals, but I have some problems with the writing, which I thought felt a little clumsy. I can't say more about that without getting into MAJOR spoilers.
@@northernstar2064 Soho ended up being my favorite of the year, thought Don't Look Up was a close second (which I was an extra in btw!) this is the movie from 2021 that most made me think "this is why I love movies"
I don’t know why, but Anya Taylor joy is such a phenomenal actress and I feel so genuinely for her when I watch her characters on screen. I’ve never felt emotional about a movie character, like one you want to spend time with, or help in some way.. this was a unique film in the way it was able to create that feeling.
It’s honestly my favorite movie of this year, so original and all aspects of it are just so impressive I’m so upset that me and like 2 other parties were in the theatre opening night when I went Everyone should just go and support the film :,)
I don’t get the originality argument. From a strict premise perspective it felt like Midnight in Paris meets Supiria. The direction is of course great as always, but the third act is one of the biggest let downs of the year for me.
Saw it in Dolby.! I personally loved it and connected with it. Definitely one of best 2021. Loved the Neon lights, night life, sound track and the Twisted dark evil Romance. Thomasin McKenzie and Anna Taylor Joy are amazing in this movie. 😁💙🔥🙏 really hit me on a deeper level.
I was surprised by how much I loved this movie, and how much it actually terrified me but in a different way than I expected it to! While the ghosts with the occasional jumpscares were scary, it was the thought that you can't escape your past and no matter how hard you try to run away from it, it will catch up to you and sometimes the past is too horrible to let it near you. *Spoilers here* Poor Sandy having to go her entire live with those ghosts and the terrible things she had to go through just to have a shot at her dream was the most terrifying thing to me, that happening to someone so young, vulnerable and so full of live! That really scared me, more what the ghosts meant and less the ghosts themselves
Aww no letter grades anymore? I'd give this a B. Its strong I'd buy it, I enjoyed it immensely. Chris was on point with his comments.The dream sequences kinda gave me suspiria and rosemary baby vibes which was great, but the end reveal was odd. Like really? That's all? Like no one else in the city would've noticed you killed 100 men and never moved in 60 years?. No other boarder noticed the smell of decay or lye ? Or is that what the garlic was for?
0:23 In Chris' summary of the movie there's Eloise, played by Thomasin Mackenzie, but the woman she meets is actually Anya Taylor-Joy, who just happens to be hanging out in the 60s. I liked the film, its first two acts were amazing, but I thought it stumbled a bit at the end. However, I really appreciate Wright being brave and making a new movie which actually takes risks, and I'm glad I went to the cinema and payed to see it, it was well worth my time and money. This one and The Last Duel have been amazing, it's tragic that they are not making much money.
Unfortunately on today’s days everything has to be right on the nose. There can’t be any mystery, no guesses, etc. People start to get headaches, and feel overwhelmed””. Which kinda ruins the fun out of these movies. I prefer these kinda movies because they come with a message and have mystery within them. This movie was beautiful both visually and story. Very Argento.
Was hoping you’d see and review this! Genuinely my favorite film of 2021 so far. Some people talking shit about it, and it not making a ton of money at the box office really baffles me. This might be bold of me to say because Dune is in theaters too right now, but if there’s ANY movie to see in theaters right now, it’s Last Night in Soho. I can’t imagine watching it for the first time at home, especially with that INCREDIBLE use of the sound channels that occurs after 20 minutes!
I absolutely loved the first half and I thought I was about to declare the movie Edgar Wright's best, but the second half fell into some really bad clichés and began to feel more goofy in its execution. And the twists at the end. I had called them early on, but I was praying that I was wrong. The movie didn't need those twists. It didn't need the ghosts. Nothing was at gut-wrenchingly scary as Elouise on her bed, trapped in a nightmare, as 4-5 men slowly crept closer to her to re-enact a sex crime that we knew had already happened. However, as much as the movie dropped the ball (and it dropped it pretty hard imo) I still don't regret seeing it. Because it was just that refreshing and really got me thinking even after it was over. A movie that can do that is rare.
I really loved this movie. Everybody did so well in it, the mystery was interesting, and the style of the whole thing was just gorgeous. If I had to give it a score, I’d give it a 9
Thanks for doing this review! My friend and I also appreciated the deconstruction of nostalgia. I am still confused about the mechanics of Ellie's powers, especially because some physical marks do remain (the hickey for example). The psychological horror definitely did it for me way more than the ghosts, especially when the visions started occurring during the day. However, this may still be my favourite Edgar Wright, simply because this is the first movie he ever made that features a main character I can actually identify with.
Appreciate your review Chris as always! I think it's not getting enough attention because of its limited releasing actually. I'm not sure about the States and everywhere else in the world, but here in Canada it's only playing in select theatres which I found really odd considering it's an Edgar Wright film that looks so interesting and unique!
I noticed the envelopes with the twist right away and guessed the twist as soon as the old lady was introduced. Kind of a bummer but the atmosphere was epic so I didn’t care
@@endgameisbad2733 I was curious because I didn’t even consider the fact that the old lady could be Sandie because in the trailer they said Sandie dies which I think they did on purpose to make it less obvious.
I thought last night in soho was one of the best non franchise movies i have ever watched i saw it in theatres and i just sat there afterwards in my seat like what kind of crazy drugged up weird movie did i just watch...the trippy scenes and the blending of timelines was just beyond wild for me but i can't get over this movie it always peaks back into my brain how amazing it was...i still need to watch it with my family as i am the only one who has seen this masterpiece for myself
@@haydenchristensen1404 yes the ending I Thought was such a Huge cop out. Without spoiling anything… it didn’t make too much sense for me and it felt extremely formulaic
@@leviturner4565 watch it a 2nd time. It’s insane how much sense it makes. I’ll never understand when peoples say they didn’t like the 2nd half when that’s when all the best stuff happens
Is it really uniquely different though? Even as it is original, I found the themes, characters, and plot beats to be incredibly cliche and cheaply designed. As for the film taking its time with building the narrative, I found it incredibly rushed and messy. And then there’s the finale which does try to explain EVERYTHING, and comes off as silly and lacking in impact, not to mention those awfully forced twists. McKenzie and Taylor-Joy are great though, and the film does look nice (though Wright certainly has more visually ambitious films). Matt Smith needed more to do. So overall, I really wasn’t a fan of this. I understand the critics for once.
Totally agree! And on top of that, it‘s at least 20 minutes too long with those way too long and penetrant paranoia moments which torture the viewer‘s eyes in such an annoying way you can barely stand them any longer… 3/10 from me.
This is definitely my favourite film of the year so far. Absolutely loved it. Such a shame people aren’t seeing it. There’s barely any showings where I am. It’s all just Eternals.
Unfortunately, neither is "Antlers." And that movie has Guillermo del Toro producing it. When I saw it on a Sunday evening, was literally just me and one other person. Personally, I was more interested in Antlers than Soho but still sucks to see these movies getting burned due to a pandemic, a reluctant audience demographic staying home, and other demographics choosing to support a Halloween Kills/established IP property. Dunno if you saw Antlers, but would love to hear your thoughts. Was a solid 3/5 for me due to amazing atmosphere, creature design, gore, grounded level of terror and good performances. Appreciated the film took its time to cook up the suspense as well, but it's got its faults, and it's quite a slow burn horror that's very dark in terms of themes and overall tone which isn't what a lot of people are looking for right now, but it's definitely the kind of horror film I'd love to make and am currently writing. Love your work and will try to check out Soho!
I saw Antlers and Last Night in Soho on Halloween weekend. I enjoyed both and agree they weren’t perfect, but were still better movies than Halloween Kills. These two films combined on Halloween weekend made less money than Halloween Kills, which is unfortunate. People need to go support these two horror films.
Antlers was really horrific for me. I feel so bad for that boy and the immense trauma and pain he's gone through and how it might severely affect him through his teenage years and adulthood. That was the real horror for me.
I was so excited for this movie when it was first announced, it had everything I wanted in a movie; Edgar Wright as the director, Anya Taylor-Joy, based in London (where I live), horror and the 60s. Since it was an Edgar Wright movie I assumed it would be a 15, but I was both excited and disappointed when it was rated 18. It meant it would be darker and scarier than his other movies, but it also meant I might not be able to see it since I’m not 18 yet (and I definitely don’t look 18 yet either). I still bit the bullet and bought a ticket and convinced my older brother to go with me (all I had to do was tell him it was directed by Edgar Wright) and good news, I got in. It was by far the best movie I’ve seen this year, it was absolutely amazing. I didn’t see the plot twist coming but when it was revealed it made a lot of sense. Anya Taylor-Joy and Thomasin McKenzie were both amazing in this movie and I loved their acting (this was my first time seeing McKenzie on screen - unfortunately I still haven’t gotten around to Jojo Rabbit). And I was so happy to see Matt Smith again, he’s always good with darker characters. I loved all the mirror scenes, they might have been the best part of the whole movie. The only issues I had with this movie is 1) how unrealistic and under developed the boyfriend character was, he’s just way too ok with everything that is happening and it was painfully obvious that the whole point of his character was just to give Eloise an ally and 2) like you said in the video, it was extremely obvious that Edgar Wright is not used to directing horror movies (Shaun of the Dead doesn’t really count because it was a while ago and he’s only really done thrillers in between this and Shaun).
This movie definitely had some holes, but after seeing it in theaters, I want to see it again. I also have the song "Last Night in Soho" in my playlist.🤣
I’m about to go see this movie for the third time tonight lol I’m doing my part! More people need to support original horror movie ideas, I want to see so much more of stuff like this over all the remake nonsense like Halloween Kills. Great review, Chris! I agree with all your points. Edgar Wright is one of my favorite directors of all time, too!
@@benjaminskylerhill8276 okay? That’s your opinion. Also I don’t recall ever saying it’s super terrifying. It is scary in a lot of ways for me, which is one of the reasons why I love it. You’re free to think what you want though, no one is stopping you.
Transcendent is the perfect word to describe the film, I rarely get chills watching a film I haven’t already seen but I got chills at numerous times. The part where Ellie walks through the alley and into the 1960s for the first time had my jaw on the floor, the way the sound amps up is brilliant
Finally watched this and wow. Im blown away. Absolutely loved it. The cinematography with mirrors and such was incredible. The film kept me guessing, which is all too rare these days.
I had a feeling that the late, great Diana Riggs would be playing more than just a minor supporting character. Therefore, the twist didn't really catch me off guard!
Me, too. SPOILERS: I knew she had to be an elder Sandy but I also thought Terrence Stamp was the elder Matt Smith. When the dream murder scene happens, though, that did throw a curve ball for me for the rest of the movie.
I have DID, and the psychological aspects of this movie as well as the mirror visuals were EXTREMELY relatable. Once it comes out for real I want to make a video essay on how much this story is a DID story
This was one of the best "horror" films I've watched in a long time. It wasn’t gory and that's refreshing but still left a lingering feeling of fear on the ride home.
Honestly I found that scene where all the skeevy old ghosts surrounded Ellie and pulled her to the ground pretty terrifying. Incredible direction, design, acting. The story's been done but its certainly a fresh coat of paint for it.
I loved the plot twists. I also felt the repetitiveness of its nightmarish elements in the second act. Also Eloise’s mother didn’t really serve that much of a purpose in the narrative
Got to agree, absolutely loved this film. The cinematography, the soundtrack, and the acting were all brilliant. And I loved how it was a different story to so many that have been repeated over and over.
1. No political motive behind it 2. No preexisting IP attached to it to nostalgia bait the audience/add onto an already vast cinematic universe. 3. Hardly recognizable cast (aside from Anya Taylor-Joy) 4. Focuses more on visual storytelling (as flawed as the story itself is) instead of constantly spoon feeding exposition for the new, slow-witted generation of moviegoers. 5. Not directed by Tarantino, Shyamalan, or Spielberg (though Tarantino always delivers cinema gold).
One of the things I loved about this movie is there is work put on every single shot they have in it, nothing is ever lazy and everything is just so well thought out and so well shot in it. From the color design and the cinematography just everything, these are the types of movies that should be used at film schools on how to make a great movie
The best part of this movie is how smashed the nostalgia criers that have old souls and just live in their memories ("old movies were better", "new music is not as good as before"). They are as superficial as the lead here, they don't want to to get to known new things, they just live with a fake memories... Loved that part.
@@johnsmith651 Probably. And the 1960s simply was a better time than 2021, for men and women. Women have actually never been more miserable than today - probably because they feel like they can’t stay home and raise their children because there is a stigma against it thanks to radical feminism
I watched this movie in theaters 3 times because just. Wow. It intensely impacted me the first time, and each time I saw it again I just fell more in love with it. Definitely my favorite Edgar Wright movie, and now Last Night in Soho is one of my favorite movies of all time!
Totally agree... I loved this film, and was blown away about how accurate it was about all things '60s (yes, I am that old to compare) and the 60s icons: Diana Rigg, Rita Tushingham, and Terrence Stamp alongside tremendous actors of our age. I can't praise this film enough and am so disappointed at its low revenue
how did you not acknowledge the awful twist revolving around one of her VISIONS BEEING FALSE. They did that without any explanation. I just watched it. I’m pissed off
This film automatically meant a lot to me because it was filmed in the streets where my university is. It took me right back. Which is fitting for a movie about nostalgia!
I absolutely didn’t know what this movie was really about and I straight up thought it was a wholesome story in the beginning. Boy was I wrong. I love this movie for how it tricked me.
Sorry I just watched this film and I wanted to hear how its been reviewed. I think the reason people might criticize this film is that its tone is just all over the place and, as you pointed out, its not scary. The dead horse of 'putting a character who seems to be having a mental breakdown in social situations where it would be bad to have a mental breakdown' is flogged beyond belief: She can't keep it together on her first night, she is wrapped in blankets at her first party, she can't say present properly a her first day in uni. She has a breakdown in the library, in her studio and at a halloween party. So as an audience, yeah we feel tense. It's hard to watch someone constantly having a meltdown in public. The lame-o CGI ghosts actually add brevity to these situations and only undercut the overall goal of freaking us out. The ultimate conclusion makes no sense in terms of the film's given logic. Dont want to spoil the end for anyone but the identity of Anya Taylor Joy's character doesn't bear much scrutiny. Like how is she even present in Eloise's visions? In the end the film is all over the place and if you want to watch a teenage girl having a psychic-powers-based series of meltdowns as she tries to fit into a new university environment you should watch Thelma instead.
God I feel so good after watching this video because I realized the movie is about "not to be overly nostalgic" and I went on reddit and all I see is people arguing whether the movie is supporting sandies actions or not and shitting on it for not being clear about it and also the ghost visuals and I personally thought it is pretty fking clear that the movie agrees that Sandie is a victim of her time and is clearly sympathizing with her and the point is not to romanticize the past since it is pretty fked up under all the glamor which is pretty much what u you said.
So glad you made this review encouraging people see Last Night in Soho. I saw it on opening weekend, and planned to see it again the following weekend, but they had already moved it out of my local theatre. It will be available for streaming on November 19, so at least I don't have to wait too long for a second viewing!
First, love Edgar Wright. I appreciate him as a filmmaker and I'm glad he's able to make the movies he wants to make. However... sometimes great filmmakers misfire, and I feel like people are letting him off the hook with this one because of how slickly shot it is and the underlying message. The good: I do like how it held back information. And the parts in the 60s were fantastic. Most of the lead performances were great. Also, great soundtrack. The bad: The secondary performances bordered on cartoonish. The bad "girl" at the fashion school was one of the most transparently and gleefully evil bitches I've seen. NOBODY like that exists. Also, there were tons of nonsensical misdirections that were only put in place to serve a "twist"... which never needed to be a twist. Like the old guy's entire story. So when things started to get revealed, the story felt clumsy. And that reveal with the letter? And what eventually happened to the old guy? The ugly: From a character and story standpoint, the general "present day" stuff was really, really weak. I never believed that Eloise was actually going to school, the stuff with the mom and the mental illness seemed way too on the nose, and the love interest was way too forgiving of Eloise's wild mood swings. Summing up: We can find fucked up things about any time and place, and I respect the time we're in and wanting to call attention to those themes. That's clearly what this film is about... but that line at the end... where there's essentially absolution for all of those crimes. I mean... no. Sorry. Swinging in the complete opposite direction just felt really, really wrong.
Well, take it from someone who is also a huge fan Edgar Wright, I think this movie is pretty entertaining on its surface in my opinion, but I still had plenty of stuff to critique about it
If I didn't know who wrote and directed this movie, I would have thought it was just a bad student film. It has so many issues (most of them due to its subpar writing): unnecessary secondary characters and backstory, unclear dreams/ghosts/reality rules, a couple of pretty obnoxious deus ex machinas, bad jump scares (I didn't know you can get those wrong), bad VFX, an unclear tone throughout the film (probably the biggest problem IMO)...
Just watched it earlier today. Interesting that you interpreted the film as the exploration of nostalgia because I didn't see it that way, more like an escape from the present that Eloise felt she didn't belong. Regardless, LNIS is hands down one of the best horrors I've seen and it's sad to hear that it's not doing well.
I thought there were glaring inconsistencies that took me out of the movie. some side character motivations didn't make sense, the 3rd act felt unearned, and the "reveal" was the kind of low hanging fruit horror trope that I see in Netflix teen horror movies. The acting is great, the cinematography is great, the sound design, editing, and costume design is great, but the writing gives it nothing to stand on. I hope Edgar Wright can make a better horror movie in the future cus I think his style and talent could service a really good horror movie, but this wasnt it.
I've been trying to talk this movie up since opening day. Might be my new favorite Edgar Wright. And by telling us that her mother was Bipolar and showing us Eloise is a medium of sorts, it gives us the unreliable narrator type protagonist. I think this movie was really special and people need to see it! I think you hit the nail on the head when you said it's just "different." The whole thing felt both familiar and fresh. I think it's Edgar Wright, refined.
Eloise had the most forgiving love interest I've ever seen. "Oh you almost stabbed a woman in the forehead with scissors?!?! It's chill, I'll drive you home"
Swear to God! That kid was a saint! Completely bland and unreal.
Lmfao how she just shrugged it off at the end too. Like no bitch, we beefing foreva!
@@afonsolucas2219 dude took a knife in the stomach and almost died in an apartment fire. Man was committed
Yes how dare someone not show empathy towards someone they love that is clearly troubled and needs help
@@tiergas98 dude, he barely knew her. It was a crush at most.
It’s such a shame not enough people are seeing this movie. When I went, there were only about 5-6 other people in the theater opposed to when I saw Halloween Kills with an entire packed theater. People always complain how Hollywood is out of ideas and how they don’t make anything original anymore but when an original movie like Last Night in Soho comes out, nobody comes out to support it.
Going to the cinemas now especially for most ppl during the pandemic is for blockbuster entertainment. Its why superhero movies are doing so well as its fun escapism. Movies like last night in soho and last duel that are not connected to a franchise/IP aren't going to do well in theatres rn unfortunately
The theater where I went to see was only half full and they've already stopped screening it now.
It's only been screening for a single week =/
I live in a small town but a lot of people showed up last Saturday night. I hope it does well
Is this movie really all that original though? Films about people going back in time are hardly a new concept. I’m sure the execution of the idea worked well enough but this film’s concept is hardly unique or inventive.
The people that complain about originality ARE going to the theaters. You think the ppl that blindly support formulaic marvel movies are the ones complaining? lol they don't give a shit. They just outnumber the voices of ppl that talk online.
The scene where she first goes into the 60s and the sound changes in the theater and expands to full surround sounds was pretty damn cool. I thought my theater just had bad audio settings for the first part of the movie then I was like “oh it’s like the wizard of Oz” good stuff Edgar.
Omg I felt the same thing too! During the beginning when she was dancing and talking to her grandma and stuff, I thought that the sound at the cinema I watched it at was awful. And then the 60s scene came and the sound became much colorful and vibrant ✨
I kept asking my boyfriend why it was so quiet and I was upset our theater was messed up! That touch was super cool once it expanded.
exactly
Just finished watching this on a flat screen tv and sadly I missed this transition.
Yesss I watched this at home with my husbands amazing Phillips hue color responsive light setup. Surround sound on. This scene in particular took my breath away. This was a great film to use with the lights, too. So colorful and neon
I don't think Anya gets enough credit for the physicality she adds to her roles. She physically embodies each role she plays. She had a sternness in The VVitch, a rigidness in Queens Gambit, and she moved very softly/fluidly in this movie like women portrayed on screen in that era.
Definitely! She has such a distinct look but is able to morph so effortlessly into each character.
Don’t forget Emma
Quite an observation.
she makes trash movies watchable, like this. sadly i probably wont ever watch it again, even for anya, rather rewatch thorougbred for the 100th time or rewatch queens gambit, even new mutants smh lmao
@@THaB4DGuY if only that trash movie statement was actually true
I found Eloise super relatable because like her, I'm an introverted old soul. I loved that the scariest parts of the movie weren't fiction, they were real life. That stuff actually happened then and still happens today
There's a scene where she stumbles across the nightclub from her 1960s dreams, but it's now another completely different business.
However, those of you who are aware know that many of these businesses are often fronts for brothels, and trafficking of women from abroad is endemic.
I find her intolerably stupid.
“The good ol’ days weren’t always good, and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems”
- William Joel
The country was once smart enough to not elect people like Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Precisely, there's a lot of romanticising previous decades, most notably the 80's, when they're very much filled with the same problems as today.
@@Plainview-tu7xn Joe Biden was only elected so that trump wouldn't be, let's not get it twisted. Had we gotten Bernie in 2016 we wouldn't be in the darkest timeline
@@phoenixfunny4517
Bernie's a loser.
What has he ever done? He never held down a real job in his life.
Ranted a out the millionaires and the billionaires until he became a millionaire.
Truth is, there are not good answers right now.
@@Plainview-tu7xn okay if you're just going to be ignorant enough to unironically say that bullshit then you can be ignorant by yourself, I'm not going to waste my time.
The deconstruction of nostalgia was definitely my favorite aspect of this movie. I've always been annoyed by how much people romanticize the past.
Frankly The only thing we should romanticise from the past is Art and Aesthetics.
This film solidified that perspective for me.
Not everything from the past is great and I'm sure the same will be said for the time we are living in currently.
Another film that does that is Judy. Very similarly.
@@billybobtexas and Midnight in Paris
Not just the past but places too. For example Paris is romanticised so much, especially in Asia. Japanese workers get over-worked for their entire lives and hardly get any breaks, some of them have the idea that they can visit Paris one day as a thing to keep them going. Then they finally go there after many years of back breaking work and it's nothing like they imagined. Some of them even have a mental breakdown. It's called Paris syndrome, has its own Wikipedia page lmao.
Anya Taylor-Joy was truly an amazing casting choice for Last Night In Soho and surprising , she has a great singing voice which was just unbelievable
I thought she was that girl from the witch
@@eddiew2325 she is. I think that was her first movie
Apparently, Anya was previously cast as Eloise, but Wright realised that she had already played similar characters before, so he cast her as Sandie instead.
Anya Taylor-Joy is just truly amazing in general
Anya Taylor Joy was Phenomenal in this.
I hope she gets a BAFTA Nomination/ Win.
The dance sequence with Matt Smith where the girls keep trading places was by far my favorite part of the film. Marvelously shot.
I loved the first half of this film however I felt the second half was much weaker and the reveal at the end felt rushed and left a lot of unanswered questions, e.g. (as vague as possible) how did "they" manage to get away with that all these years? Why did "they" feel the need to reveal themselves to the protagonist when it's clear the police thought she was a bit nuts and had no evidence? Why did that character act so damn vague and cryptic when it turns out they weren't the person we thought they were, would have made a lot more sense to impart your knowledge of events when someone accuses you of murder rather than act all weird and cryptic. I do agree that we need more original and different films like this however we cannot overlook criticisms just because a film is different and original. I feel this would have been much better as a straight up mystery thriller and scrap the horror elements/cliches. But to be fair, that first half was so damn good.
The last parts of the film felt as if the director was slipping back into his 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz' comedy-parody roots...
Absolutely agree- the screenplay was really weak - and the 2 dimensionality of her love interest was super disappointing. Wright overplayed his hand with the visuals and again felt the film got weaker and the themes were not nuanced in their development.
Anya is a real star - she stole the film for me
Agree
Same here. First half? Dazzling, beautiful. Last half? Underwhelming and kinda predictable. Maybe the hype kinda ruined it for me and I expected way too much, but the first half definitely had me expecting a 10/10
I thought it was pretty clear just based on casting; that person wasn't them. Especially when you're introduced to the person they are. We were like, clearly, that's them. So yeah, that made the way that person behaved extra odd.
I've loved Anya-Taylor Joy since 'The VVitch'. Glad her career is on another level now. She's too much talent and beauty to behold.
She was in that? Damn… that’s why I find her so pretty. I had already seen her way back then. Didn’t realize that was her.
I agree! She's fantastic!
Did you run out of "w" ? 💀
Ever since split, she’s been poppin off.
@@bloodsugar4092 the movie is spelled that way
Chris: I’ll only be making reviews for films I really enjoy
Eternals: ouch.
To be fair I thought he skipped Soho too cause he didn't like it, maybe later!
And Antlers
Ya its certainly getting mixed reviews
Hideo Kojimo loved it. Thats all that matters
@@travisbickle4360 soho right? Not eternals or antlers?
Makes sense that it would be soho bc edgar Wright made a cameo in death stranding
Chris: This is Edgar Wright’s first foray into horror!
Shaun of the Dead: Am I nothing but a joke to you, Chris?
Shaun of the Dead was a horror-comedy, this was a different trope to the horror genre.
Actually it is.
Chris: “ummm, yes. You’re a comedy. You’re literally a joke.”
Edger's films are shite
Literally yes. It's horror comedy.
You guys have NO idea how crazy we are for Anya in Argentina.
She is like an icon.
She’s Latina to me, idc what anyone says. We claim her lmfao
Cool!
@@lgarza186
Her dad is an Argentine, of British descent.
Her mother is Zambian, of British and Spanish descent.
She was born in the USA.
Raised in Britain.
How is she in any way Latina?
@@MrNorbo95 ?
Las empanadas!!
One of the best sound designs I've ever heard. The way the songs mixed with the score, and the ambient sounds, was incredible.
Not to mention the lyrics syncing with the plot but idk maybe all Hollywood films do that ig I'm new
Typical Edgar Wright. He always payed a lot of attention to detail when it comes to sounddesign.
The cinematography was gorgeous, and Thomasin, Anya, Matt and Terence gave brilliant performances. However, the third act wasn't as strong as its first two, and didn't really live up to the promising set up.
On a rewatch I actually love the 3rd act now, feels like a Hitchcock film at points with the twist but I know the 3rd act wont be for everyone and thats okay
@@XDarkBrotherhoodHD most 3rd acts fall flat
@TrinaQ 💯I only like 2 acts👍
I'm of the same opinion. I felt like the ending was a bit disappointing, I would've liked a bit more of a slow, tense build-up to the twist. Instead the ending felt a bit rushed to me, loads of stuff happening very quickly.
@@simond7225 Felt the exact same for Hot Fuzz. I loved Shaun of the Dead but Hot Fuzz felt extremely messy and confusing at the end. I didn't feel this as much in Soho, but the ending just didn't feel like it did justice for the rest of it.
Critics and public: I want something new and original! Not recycled IP's and adaptations!
Filmmakers: *Release a great new IP with something to say*
Critics and public: Oooohh, that new Marvel Movie just came out! The new transformers is coming out next week, they say you can almost see the action this time!
It is like that every time.
My friends are like: "The films are not as good as they used to be!", "This franchise is always the same!", "Hollywood has run out of ideas!".
Next time: "Hey, let's watch this new movie. It takes place in two different time periods and has a great cast."
"And what is happening there?"
"I don't really know myself. Let's find out."
"And is it any good?"
"I think so. And if not, we will find out why. In any case, it will be an interesting experience. Perhaps you will be more satisfied with the result, if you trust your brain more and don't always just watch kid's movies."
"Is there any action going on?"
"I honestly don't know. But the film is from Edgar Wright."
"Who? Oh, look, the 79th Spiderman movie!"
Sadly this new IP wasn't very good at all. Its too bad as a big fan of Edgar Wright. It felt very clunky with lots of cheap jump scares.
Its different till the second half, when you realize that it really isn't. The film goes from being a unique time-travel story to being your standard ghost movie, just wrapped up in the visual panache (and some narrative cleverness) that Edgar Wright's talent and a solid budget would get you
Agreed. The latter part of the film disappointed me for that reason. More CGI ghosts and derivative stuff albeit with some snazzy and unique visuals. I really wanted it to be a past life thing or time travel film
At it's core, it IS a ghost story... The fact that the film isn't what you want it to be isn't a flaw... The first five minutes let's you know it's a ghost story. She sees her mom's spirit, and a couple of clues show us that it's not a vision. First, her mom's ghost let's her know "good news are coming", and in fact, she gets the letter of acceptance.
Second, the ghost of her mom doesn't go with her to London. It's not a vision that follows her around. She's literally a ghost that lives in that house. (Although she does travel to London with her grandma in the end, which I thought was a nice touch).
I really liked the third act, as it is a very effective ghost sorry, both with metaphorical ghost of memories of past trauma, and literal ghost. I think people are so jaded with shitty jump scares and CGI ghosts, that they can't appreciate when they are well used in a movie.
I liked the first two acts way more than the last, I’d say the first two acts are definitely much stronger. While it has its flaws and most definitely drops the ball in certain areas I quite liked it overall
As someone who is passionate about vintage style, this movie really speak to me on many diffrent levels, i study and use clothing styles from the 1890s up to the 1920, and is a big part of my identity. But could not imagine in a million years to actually live in that time frame, it's an aestetic and i have a saying: ''vintage style, not vintage values''
"It's his first foray into horror."
Nah, Shaun of the Dead totally counts as horror, even if it is horror-comedy.
Yeah, I was like, but what about SotD?? It's a zombie movie parody, but it's a horror movie too, right?
@@monmothma3358 I wouldn’t say so. It’s goal is not to scare one bit.
@@LaytonWilson I'd argue the last few scenes in the bar shoot out were the real scary parts of the whole movie.
No, I was never scared during that movie. Not horror
@@bryanbrosta9816 It's about your exposure to horror, some might turn the movie off because they don't typically watch zombie movies and don't like it because... they're scared. You on the other hand have watched horror and have been exposed to it, therefore your dial for "scary" is much higher than your typical movie watcher. It counts as a horror spoof but it also has horror elements to it.
Ive seen this film twice now and honestly it might be my favourite film of the last 2 years, everything about it just feels so special and stylish and the twist feels like its straight from a Hitchcock classic while the rest of the film has a similar style to Suspiria 1977
Brilliant film by Edgar Wright !
Not really I feel like Thomasin should've been more tomboyish
@@eddiew2325 I feel like that’s more of a nitpick than an actual problem but hey if you feel that way its ok
Yes! I definitely got a lot of Suspiria and Mulholland Drive vibes from this one for sure
Will definitely watch again.
The movie is unique but it definitely isn’t perfect. I agree that the “horror” part worked more as the fact that she couldn’t escape the other woman’s life than the weird ghost. The ghost of the men she killed were really, really cheesy, really overplayed and overused. I think that the first time or two that they were used it worked well but after that, it starts to just negatively impact the movie because the third act just devolves into her running away from ghost that just keep grabbing her. I think the ending overall would probably prevent me from seeing the movie again as it started taking me out of the movie, especially because some of those scenes start to include blank sets, the main plot gets lost for a moment, and it’s just not creepy or scary after the first few times. I also think they missed some opportunities, specifically when they insinuate that the dreams the main character has are hurting her in real life. She gets a cut that the girl in the dream gets but then they never touch on it again. I feel like her believing she was going to die would have created such an enhanced tension to her trying not to fall asleep. The rotten tomatoes score is a 75%, which i think is actually accurate considering the schlock the third act is.
He said he didn’t understand why some critics didn’t like the movie and he largely forgives and glosses over just how bad the third act and some of the choices are in comparison with the rest of the movie. I was emphasizing and elaborating on those points. The ghost aren’t JUST overused, they show up repeatedly creating the same exact scene where she runs, they grab her, she gets away. 75% is a big stretch to say was said, more like 20% if you want to discount any elaboration and specification as adding something to the convo.
@Akbar Shabazz-Jenkins The second half (especially the last third) of the movie was so disappointing. Critics are right to barrage the movie with negative feedback, the first half is quite original and charming, but it just falls off into boring horror movie tropes for the last half. If it was just the ending climax that was bad, that would be a reason to question the feedback, but I was on sleep mode for the entirety of the second hour of the movie.
all you say is true
i think the thing that really ruined it for me was how the premise was just... silly. at the core of it, just silly. how does any of it make any sense really? i mean sure it is unique, it looks great, acting great... but it let me down by the end, especially with the cgi aspects. but would i recommend it in a sea of hollywood degeneracy? sure. sure I would. i give it a pass.
I completly agree. For the first three acts I was enthralled, it was dazzling, promising, engaging and so unique. The third act soured the whole experience a little, so I understand that 75% critic score.
This movie is seriously underrated, box-office wise. I'm absolutely OBSESSED with Last Night in Soho; the soundtrack is about all I've listened to the past two weeks!
From Thomasin McKenzie's show-stealing performance, Edgar Wright's stunning visual style, Anya Taylor Joy who never disappoints, and of course the 11th Doctor himself Matt Smith, it's a damn shame this isn't getting the critical acclaim it so rightly deserves.
I loved the movie! I think it’s interesting that some people feel the ghosts were overused in the last 1/3. Being a young woman living in a city as well, being followed by and not able to escape creepy men is both very real and terrifying so that was how I immediately connected to it and was scared. It really points towards what Sandy must have felt a lot of the time.
The main character was getting around London pretty easy without using a Citymapper.
I enjoyed it.
Tell me, youre in letterboxd, are you?
Wait you have citymappwr too in London ?? I only use it for Paris and its urban areas
@@cherchehacknostale Citymapper has been in London for ages. Back in 2013 for sure when I have a screenshot of Citymapper making a Boris on a bike icon. To her getting around easily...well I thought it was simply because everything was relatively walkable/underground. She would be going to school in Holborn so can walk to SoHo no problem. Or at least I did that sort of thing all the time when I was at UCL.
Man so so glad to see Chris Stuckmann doing this review , and I’m a great fan of Edgar Wright as well , this movie was such a unique thing and it’s not a typical horror movie by Any means , but this was an intriguing story
I’m glad I saw this movie, Edgar Wright never disappoints.
This is probably my third favorite film of his and one I will return to.
This may not be his best movie but it's damn sure a worthy addition to his filmography
Err, well, I thought Scott Pilgrim was one of the worst films I've ever seen, so I can't really agree, but maybe I'll give this one a shot.
@@Corn_Pone_Flicks you definitely haven’t seen much films if you think scott pilgrim is one of the worst mate.
Meh, I wish he returned to wacky comedies. As with Baby driver, I'm just not feeling this... Starts intriguing but falls apart in the second half.
As a woman, I was blinking back tears the entire second act of the film. During the first act felt like I was Eloise. I could relate to her so much and I was sucked in. The transition scene to the 60s had me in awe, and then when the ball dropped in the second act I could barely hold back my tears. I felt one of the horrors of history were finally being seen, how women were viewed and treated only 60 years ago. Even when the film goes a little balls to the wall in the third act I’m willing to forgive it for the story that it told.
You do know that women are still being trafficked? Some gt trafficked by the Jeffry Epsteins of the world, others by themselves --ever hear of OnlyFans?
This was Anya Taylor Joy’s best performance next to the Queen’s Gambit
Spot on review. I don’t remember the last time I was so engrossed in a new film and most of it is all down to Eloise, the aesthetic and also the influences from raging from the likes of giallos from Dario Argento to the psychological thrillers of films like Carnival of Souls and the Roman Polanski film Repulsion.
Right from the get go I was engrossed and its all down to Eloise, who is someone I identified with since the wide eyed nostalgia she possesses was akin to what I had for the 80s. As a born Londoner, I knew Soho when it was on its last gasp of seediness in the 90s due to the fact I used to go to school there and looking back now the area for me was a conflict. It was a mixture of trendy London with the seedy underbelly, a place where the streets housed film production offices and bars and restaurants, and shared its space with strip joints and ‘model studios’. The place has history and character that is sadly being gentrified, but I’m sad to say its famous qualities was built on the exploitation of women and that should not be forgotten.
Edgar Wright is one of the greatest directors of the last two decades. I've seen Scott Pilgrim 17 times this year alone so I'll really have to watch this one asap
Everytime I watch Pilgrim something always feels off but I still really enjoy it
Those are rookie numbers, you gotta pump those numbers up
@@simplegenericname Alright...Alright...Alriiightttt😁
Noo, not the best, definitely not
Off topic but Scott Pilgrim's visuals are exactly how a live action Teen Titans can be perfected unlike that garbage Titans show with it's awful visuals and unbearable colour grading
The last third act collapsed in my opinion. Otherwise, I enjoyed it.
Agreed.
It got a little messy
Yeah
Chris, I saw LAST NIGHT IN SOHO Tuesday before last... and loved it. 👁️ For me, it was a visually poetic treatise on perspective and misinterpretation. It was also delightful to see *Diana* *Rigg* in her final performance... and how fortunate that it was in such a unique piece of art?
I saw "The Last Duel", thanks to the recommendation of Chris and it was amazing. I am never disappointed by his recommendations and probably go and see this one too. Quality movies need the support, specially now. I also saw "The Green Knight " thanks to Jeremy - another amazing movie. These are the two channels to follow for quality reviews of quality movies.
That first dance scene was (in my opinion) the some of the finest camera work Wright has ever done. And it was practical too
Just saw it last night. Best way to describe it: Breakfast at Tiffany's meets David Lynch, meets Alfred Hitchcock. Go see it. 5/5 stars.
Thats how I describe it too!! However you are missing one thing, check out Suspiria (1977) if you haven’t! Last Night in Soho and Suspiria are going to be an awesome double feature next Halloween
5/10 more like
@@CP-uk3sx No
@@XDarkBrotherhoodHD 1/10 movie was ass
@@nn-hx8oe i disagree entirely but you do you :)
Just finished watching this movie great spooky story, really enjoyed the acting from the entire cast and how certain scenes where shot and edited was fantastic. The Cinematography was brilliant. Everyone is praising ATJ but i gotta give it to Thomasin McKenzie for her portrayal of this introverted country mouse being haunted by the visions she sees. 9/10
Ditto
Loved Anya Taylor-Joy acting, as always ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The first two acts were magnificent, then the writing falls over itself towards the end to make a more generic ending, leaving a lot of details feeling like they were just there *for* the story, not as *part* of the story. That kind of undermined quite a bit of the script in it’s entirety when you look back on it afterwards. Things were left to be mysterious more for convenience than for atmosphere, and then there’s the overuse of certain overtly “horror” cliches.
Apart from that, I found it a joy to watch, it drew me along on a really awesome journey which included some very chilling confrontations of nostalgia and ambition, and resolved itself decently enough, especially since Taylor-Joy and McKensie absolutely bring their all, and that’s what really makes the movie great.
I love that you're only reviewing films you like! I get SO excited when I see the thumbnail notification bc it's usually a movie I'm excited for and it has your stamp of approval!
This film was one of those rare instances where I went to see the film on a day that wasn't where I could get a discount on my ticket. Edgar Wright never disappoints, so I had to see it opening day and it was worth every penny.
Hah, I was looking for this review from you just yesterday. The movie does have its flaws, and a couple of plot holes, but I really liked the overall experience. And especially how not even the trailer or descriptions really told you in what direction the movie would go, other than the "psychological horror" label. And it really did end up being pretty unexpected, and left me wondering whether or not she really does just have schizophrenia. It was so great to let it take you on a ride as it devolves into madness.
Yup! They really really answered that, especially after the phone call with her grandma.
I didn’t notice any plot holes.
@@RyansChannel0203 for starters she was supposed to see ghosts but was having visions of a person who's still alive?
Sandie figuratively is dead because Ms. Collins killed her as she did her abusers. Even then, every flashback Eloise has at least one dead person in it.
I'm so glad Chris liked this movie as much as I did. It's my favorite movie of the year so far and after hearing critics say it was just ok, I thought "Am I on an island?". I loved the themes, the music, the acting, the visuals, but I have some problems with the writing, which I thought felt a little clumsy. I can't say more about that without getting into MAJOR spoilers.
@@northernstar2064 Soho ended up being my favorite of the year, thought Don't Look Up was a close second (which I was an extra in btw!)
this is the movie from 2021 that most made me think "this is why I love movies"
I don’t know why, but Anya Taylor joy is such a phenomenal actress and I feel so genuinely for her when I watch her characters on screen. I’ve never felt emotional about a movie character, like one you want to spend time with, or help in some way.. this was a unique film in the way it was able to create that feeling.
It’s honestly my favorite movie of this year, so original and all aspects of it are just so impressive
I’m so upset that me and like 2 other parties were in the theatre opening night when I went
Everyone should just go and support the film :,)
I don’t get the originality argument. From a strict premise perspective it felt like Midnight in Paris meets Supiria. The direction is of course great as always, but the third act is one of the biggest let downs of the year for me.
@@lastmansleeping well, I’d say it has enough originality up until the end
Same, top 3 for me
Yea, this movie and Dune were my faves of 2021
@@sunflowers2469 I don’t know whether to take that as an insult or a complement
Saw it in Dolby.! I personally loved it and connected with it. Definitely one of best 2021. Loved the Neon lights, night life, sound track and the Twisted dark evil Romance. Thomasin McKenzie and Anna Taylor Joy are amazing in this movie. 😁💙🔥🙏 really hit me on a deeper level.
I was surprised by how much I loved this movie, and how much it actually terrified me but in a different way than I expected it to! While the ghosts with the occasional jumpscares were scary, it was the thought that you can't escape your past and no matter how hard you try to run away from it, it will catch up to you and sometimes the past is too horrible to let it near you. *Spoilers here* Poor Sandy having to go her entire live with those ghosts and the terrible things she had to go through just to have a shot at her dream was the most terrifying thing to me, that happening to someone so young, vulnerable and so full of live! That really scared me, more what the ghosts meant and less the ghosts themselves
Aww no letter grades anymore? I'd give this a B. Its strong I'd buy it, I enjoyed it immensely. Chris was on point with his comments.The dream sequences kinda gave me suspiria and rosemary baby vibes which was great, but the end reveal was odd. Like really? That's all? Like no one else in the city would've noticed you killed 100 men and never moved in 60 years?. No other boarder noticed the smell of decay or lye ? Or is that what the garlic was for?
0:23 In Chris' summary of the movie there's Eloise, played by Thomasin Mackenzie, but the woman she meets is actually Anya Taylor-Joy, who just happens to be hanging out in the 60s.
I liked the film, its first two acts were amazing, but I thought it stumbled a bit at the end. However, I really appreciate Wright being brave and making a new movie which actually takes risks, and I'm glad I went to the cinema and payed to see it, it was well worth my time and money. This one and The Last Duel have been amazing, it's tragic that they are not making much money.
This movie got a firm place in my top 3 of the year. I absolutely adored this movie. It felt so fresh, both visually but also with the storytelling.
The plot and characters were completely half baked
@@CP-uk3sx I have to really disagree with that. For me the plot felt fresh and were the characters 3 dimensional.
Unfortunately on today’s days everything has to be right on the nose. There can’t be any mystery, no guesses, etc. People start to get headaches, and feel overwhelmed””. Which kinda ruins the fun out of these movies. I prefer these kinda movies because they come with a message and have mystery within them. This movie was beautiful both visually and story. Very Argento.
Was hoping you’d see and review this! Genuinely my favorite film of 2021 so far. Some people talking shit about it, and it not making a ton of money at the box office really baffles me. This might be bold of me to say because Dune is in theaters too right now, but if there’s ANY movie to see in theaters right now, it’s Last Night in Soho. I can’t imagine watching it for the first time at home, especially with that INCREDIBLE use of the sound channels that occurs after 20 minutes!
Yeah...
It's a same we don't see more characters like him.
I absolutely loved the first half and I thought I was about to declare the movie Edgar Wright's best, but the second half fell into some really bad clichés and began to feel more goofy in its execution. And the twists at the end. I had called them early on, but I was praying that I was wrong. The movie didn't need those twists. It didn't need the ghosts. Nothing was at gut-wrenchingly scary as Elouise on her bed, trapped in a nightmare, as 4-5 men slowly crept closer to her to re-enact a sex crime that we knew had already happened. However, as much as the movie dropped the ball (and it dropped it pretty hard imo) I still don't regret seeing it. Because it was just that refreshing and really got me thinking even after it was over. A movie that can do that is rare.
an edgar wright film utilizing cliches and twists? it’s never been done!!!!!
I do thinks it's flawed, and does bug me at times but still a good time
I really loved this movie. Everybody did so well in it, the mystery was interesting, and the style of the whole thing was just gorgeous. If I had to give it a score, I’d give it a 9
Thanks for doing this review! My friend and I also appreciated the deconstruction of nostalgia. I am still confused about the mechanics of Ellie's powers, especially because some physical marks do remain (the hickey for example). The psychological horror definitely did it for me way more than the ghosts, especially when the visions started occurring during the day. However, this may still be my favourite Edgar Wright, simply because this is the first movie he ever made that features a main character I can actually identify with.
Appreciate your review Chris as always! I think it's not getting enough attention because of its limited releasing actually. I'm not sure about the States and everywhere else in the world, but here in Canada it's only playing in select theatres which I found really odd considering it's an Edgar Wright film that looks so interesting and unique!
I noticed the envelopes with the twist right away and guessed the twist as soon as the old lady was introduced. Kind of a bummer but the atmosphere was epic so I didn’t care
Did you see any trailers before hand? It seems like anyone who didn’t see the trailers saw the twist coming
If you’ve seen Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island, you know what the twist is
@@jacobcudney I saw one teaser like 5 months ago in theaters and that was it :p
@@thegroove14 yeah with the whole like old man fake out villain thing it reminded me a lot of scooby doo lmao
@@endgameisbad2733 I was curious because I didn’t even consider the fact that the old lady could be Sandie because in the trailer they said Sandie dies which I think they did on purpose to make it less obvious.
Bro, her love interest was hilarious
"You own a car?"
"How else am i able to get from north london to south london"
😂😂
I thought last night in soho was one of the best non franchise movies i have ever watched i saw it in theatres and i just sat there afterwards in my seat like what kind of crazy drugged up weird movie did i just watch...the trippy scenes and the blending of timelines was just beyond wild for me but i can't get over this movie it always peaks back into my brain how amazing it was...i still need to watch it with my family as i am the only one who has seen this masterpiece for myself
This movie actually disappointed me a lot but I’m glad others like it
The Editing and sound mixing was Fantastic as Usual Though
I’m with you. First 30-40 minutes rocked I thought, then I just couldn’t care less about the rest of the film.
I was completely disappointed. I was shocked to feel boredom and frustration in an Edgar Wright film.
Boo!
@@haydenchristensen1404 yes the ending I Thought was such a Huge cop out. Without spoiling anything… it didn’t make too much sense for me and it felt extremely formulaic
@@leviturner4565 watch it a 2nd time. It’s insane how much sense it makes. I’ll never understand when peoples say they didn’t like the 2nd half when that’s when all the best stuff happens
Is it really uniquely different though? Even as it is original, I found the themes, characters, and plot beats to be incredibly cliche and cheaply designed. As for the film taking its time with building the narrative, I found it incredibly rushed and messy. And then there’s the finale which does try to explain EVERYTHING, and comes off as silly and lacking in impact, not to mention those awfully forced twists. McKenzie and Taylor-Joy are great though, and the film does look nice (though Wright certainly has more visually ambitious films). Matt Smith needed more to do. So overall, I really wasn’t a fan of this. I understand the critics for once.
Totally agree! And on top of that, it‘s at least 20 minutes too long with those way too long and penetrant paranoia moments which torture the viewer‘s eyes in such an annoying way you can barely stand them any longer… 3/10 from me.
I agree. I was on board for a lot of it, but then when the cgi zombies were coming out it lost me. I wanted to leave towards the end.
This is definitely my favourite film of the year so far. Absolutely loved it. Such a shame people aren’t seeing it. There’s barely any showings where I am. It’s all just Eternals.
Same had to search forever to find it playing
Unfortunately, neither is "Antlers." And that movie has Guillermo del Toro producing it. When I saw it on a Sunday evening, was literally just me and one other person. Personally, I was more interested in Antlers than Soho but still sucks to see these movies getting burned due to a pandemic, a reluctant audience demographic staying home, and other demographics choosing to support a Halloween Kills/established IP property.
Dunno if you saw Antlers, but would love to hear your thoughts. Was a solid 3/5 for me due to amazing atmosphere, creature design, gore, grounded level of terror and good performances.
Appreciated the film took its time to cook up the suspense as well, but it's got its faults, and it's quite a slow burn horror that's very dark in terms of themes and overall tone which isn't what a lot of people are looking for right now, but it's definitely the kind of horror film I'd love to make and am currently writing. Love your work and will try to check out Soho!
Liked it but I felt that the final act was lackluster.
Going to see Antlers this weekend. Hyped.
I saw Antlers and Last Night in Soho on Halloween weekend. I enjoyed both and agree they weren’t perfect, but were still better movies than Halloween Kills. These two films combined on Halloween weekend made less money than Halloween Kills, which is unfortunate. People need to go support these two horror films.
Antlers was really horrific for me. I feel so bad for that boy and the immense trauma and pain he's gone through and how it might severely affect him through his teenage years and adulthood. That was the real horror for me.
Not going to the Cinema has nothing to do with the pandemic for me, love films, just hate "the cinema experience"......
I was so excited for this movie when it was first announced, it had everything I wanted in a movie; Edgar Wright as the director, Anya Taylor-Joy, based in London (where I live), horror and the 60s. Since it was an Edgar Wright movie I assumed it would be a 15, but I was both excited and disappointed when it was rated 18. It meant it would be darker and scarier than his other movies, but it also meant I might not be able to see it since I’m not 18 yet (and I definitely don’t look 18 yet either). I still bit the bullet and bought a ticket and convinced my older brother to go with me (all I had to do was tell him it was directed by Edgar Wright) and good news, I got in. It was by far the best movie I’ve seen this year, it was absolutely amazing. I didn’t see the plot twist coming but when it was revealed it made a lot of sense. Anya Taylor-Joy and Thomasin McKenzie were both amazing in this movie and I loved their acting (this was my first time seeing McKenzie on screen - unfortunately I still haven’t gotten around to Jojo Rabbit). And I was so happy to see Matt Smith again, he’s always good with darker characters. I loved all the mirror scenes, they might have been the best part of the whole movie. The only issues I had with this movie is 1) how unrealistic and under developed the boyfriend character was, he’s just way too ok with everything that is happening and it was painfully obvious that the whole point of his character was just to give Eloise an ally and 2) like you said in the video, it was extremely obvious that Edgar Wright is not used to directing horror movies (Shaun of the Dead doesn’t really count because it was a while ago and he’s only really done thrillers in between this and Shaun).
This movie definitely had some holes, but after seeing it in theaters, I want to see it again. I also have the song "Last Night in Soho" in my playlist.🤣
I’m about to go see this movie for the third time tonight lol I’m doing my part! More people need to support original horror movie ideas, I want to see so much more of stuff like this over all the remake nonsense like Halloween Kills. Great review, Chris! I agree with all your points. Edgar Wright is one of my favorite directors of all time, too!
This is among the least scary horror films I’ve ever seen in a theater.
@@benjaminskylerhill8276 okay? That’s your opinion. Also I don’t recall ever saying it’s super terrifying. It is scary in a lot of ways for me, which is one of the reasons why I love it. You’re free to think what you want though, no one is stopping you.
It was so different from his usual style. But, it was just... Transcendent.
Transcendent is the perfect word to describe the film, I rarely get chills watching a film I haven’t already seen but I got chills at numerous times. The part where Ellie walks through the alley and into the 1960s for the first time had my jaw on the floor, the way the sound amps up is brilliant
Chris “same haircut for 20 years” Stuckman.
Never change Chris.
Hey, get stuckmanized or go home
Finally watched this and wow. Im blown away. Absolutely loved it. The cinematography with mirrors and such was incredible.
The film kept me guessing, which is all too rare these days.
I had a feeling that the late, great Diana Riggs would be playing more than just a minor supporting character. Therefore, the twist didn't really catch me off guard!
Me, too. SPOILERS: I knew she had to be an elder Sandy but I also thought Terrence Stamp was the elder Matt Smith. When the dream murder scene happens, though, that did throw a curve ball for me for the rest of the movie.
I have DID, and the psychological aspects of this movie as well as the mirror visuals were EXTREMELY relatable. Once it comes out for real I want to make a video essay on how much this story is a DID story
So did you make the video essay?
@@motjon waiting for it to come out on streaming so I can watch it for less than $20
This was one of the best "horror" films I've watched in a long time. It wasn’t gory and that's refreshing but still left a lingering feeling of fear on the ride home.
Honestly I found that scene where all the skeevy old ghosts surrounded Ellie and pulled her to the ground pretty terrifying. Incredible direction, design, acting. The story's been done but its certainly a fresh coat of paint for it.
I loved the plot twists. I also felt the repetitiveness of its nightmarish elements in the second act.
Also Eloise’s mother didn’t really serve that much of a purpose in the narrative
Got to agree, absolutely loved this film. The cinematography, the soundtrack, and the acting were all brilliant. And I loved how it was a different story to so many that have been repeated over and over.
This was my personal favorite for 2021. Such a damn good film. When I left I was damn near in tears I loved it so much.
Absolutely loved this movie honestly don’t understand the negative criticism
1. No political motive behind it
2. No preexisting IP attached to it to nostalgia bait the audience/add onto an already vast cinematic universe.
3. Hardly recognizable cast (aside from Anya Taylor-Joy)
4. Focuses more on visual storytelling (as flawed as the story itself is) instead of constantly spoon feeding exposition for the new, slow-witted generation of moviegoers.
5. Not directed by Tarantino, Shyamalan, or Spielberg (though Tarantino always delivers cinema gold).
@@WakeandJake1999 wow, those are pretty stupid reasons
@@Jackattack359 I think he’s trying to explain why no one went to go see it
The third act I found it kinda rushed but nevertheless I truly enjoyed it. Probably my top 10 best movie of the year so far
@@aarongutierrez7705 yeah, I’m saying people have dumb expectations
One of the things I loved about this movie is there is work put on every single shot they have in it, nothing is ever lazy and everything is just so well thought out and so well shot in it. From the color design and the cinematography just everything, these are the types of movies that should be used at film schools on how to make a great movie
Last Night in Soho:
I'm different. Yeah, I'm different. Pull up to the scene with my ceiling missing. Middle finger up to my competition.
The best part of this movie is how smashed the nostalgia criers that have old souls and just live in their memories ("old movies were better", "new music is not as good as before"). They are as superficial as the lead here, they don't want to to get to known new things, they just live with a fake memories... Loved that part.
Well, most new music is actually objectively more simplistic than older music, so there's some truth to that. Hopefully it won't stay that way.
So this movie is woke trash? No wonder it bombed
Yet the movies Edgar Wright says were all influences are all older movies
@@johnsmith651 Probably. And the 1960s simply was a better time than 2021, for men and women. Women have actually never been more miserable than today - probably because they feel like they can’t stay home and raise their children because there is a stigma against it thanks to radical feminism
This is twice in a row where I’ve seen two films before Chris makes reviews of. lol
But yeah, I loved “Last Night in Soho”🖤
Ahah me too. Dune and Last night in soho and James bond
Beautiful, amazing film. So glad I went to see it, favourite movie in a long time. Everyone did an amazing job!
I watched this movie in theaters 3 times because just. Wow. It intensely impacted me the first time, and each time I saw it again I just fell more in love with it. Definitely my favorite Edgar Wright movie, and now Last Night in Soho is one of my favorite movies of all time!
Totally agree... I loved this film, and was blown away about how accurate it was about all things '60s (yes, I am that old to compare) and the 60s icons: Diana Rigg, Rita Tushingham, and Terrence Stamp alongside tremendous actors of our age. I can't praise this film enough and am so disappointed at its low revenue
how did you not acknowledge the awful twist revolving around one of her VISIONS BEEING FALSE. They did that without any explanation. I just watched it. I’m pissed off
*OMG YES FINALLY*
My 2nd favorite film of the year
1st one is Dune which I'm seeing again actually right now
This made my top ten list for 2021. Loved it. So stylish and fun! 😀
The style/substance ratio of this movie was a great balance. Solid original movie. Glad art like this exists.
This film automatically meant a lot to me because it was filmed in the streets where my university is. It took me right back. Which is fitting for a movie about nostalgia!
This movie didn't know what it wanted to be, none of the horror stuff was interesting or scary at all. Probably Edgar Wright's weakest film
Totally agree. Falls apart at the end because it doesn't know what it's trying to say.
So? It was still good for what it was. Hell, I’d argue that it was more suspenseful than scary
I absolutely didn’t know what this movie was really about and I straight up thought it was a wholesome story in the beginning. Boy was I wrong. I love this movie for how it tricked me.
The setting reels you in so much you forget it is actually a horror until it is too late
@@XDarkBrotherhoodHD I didn’t actually know it was horror to begin with. That’s what did it for me.
@@invaderzod8092 damn thats great! I knew months before but in the first 30 min I forgot where it was supposed to go because I was entranced
Sorry I just watched this film and I wanted to hear how its been reviewed. I think the reason people might criticize this film is that its tone is just all over the place and, as you pointed out, its not scary. The dead horse of 'putting a character who seems to be having a mental breakdown in social situations where it would be bad to have a mental breakdown' is flogged beyond belief: She can't keep it together on her first night, she is wrapped in blankets at her first party, she can't say present properly a her first day in uni. She has a breakdown in the library, in her studio and at a halloween party. So as an audience, yeah we feel tense.
It's hard to watch someone constantly having a meltdown in public. The lame-o CGI ghosts actually add brevity to these situations and only undercut the overall goal of freaking us out. The ultimate conclusion makes no sense in terms of the film's given logic. Dont want to spoil the end for anyone but the identity of Anya Taylor Joy's character doesn't bear much scrutiny. Like how is she even present in Eloise's visions? In the end the film is all over the place and if you want to watch a teenage girl having a psychic-powers-based series of meltdowns as she tries to fit into a new university environment you should watch Thelma instead.
So what? It was still pretty entertaining on the surface
@@Jackattack359 Watch Thelma
@@kurtcleary6794 why would that change my mind?
God I feel so good after watching this video because I realized the movie is about "not to be overly nostalgic" and I went on reddit and all I see is people arguing whether the movie is supporting sandies actions or not and shitting on it for not being clear about it and also the ghost visuals and I personally thought it is pretty fking clear that the movie agrees that Sandie is a victim of her time and is clearly sympathizing with her and the point is not to romanticize the past since it is pretty fked up under all the glamor which is pretty much what u you said.
So glad you made this review encouraging people see Last Night in Soho. I saw it on opening weekend, and planned to see it again the following weekend, but they had already moved it out of my local theatre. It will be available for streaming on November 19, so at least I don't have to wait too long for a second viewing!
First, love Edgar Wright. I appreciate him as a filmmaker and I'm glad he's able to make the movies he wants to make. However... sometimes great filmmakers misfire, and I feel like people are letting him off the hook with this one because of how slickly shot it is and the underlying message.
The good: I do like how it held back information. And the parts in the 60s were fantastic. Most of the lead performances were great. Also, great soundtrack.
The bad: The secondary performances bordered on cartoonish. The bad "girl" at the fashion school was one of the most transparently and gleefully evil bitches I've seen. NOBODY like that exists. Also, there were tons of nonsensical misdirections that were only put in place to serve a "twist"... which never needed to be a twist. Like the old guy's entire story. So when things started to get revealed, the story felt clumsy. And that reveal with the letter? And what eventually happened to the old guy?
The ugly: From a character and story standpoint, the general "present day" stuff was really, really weak. I never believed that Eloise was actually going to school, the stuff with the mom and the mental illness seemed way too on the nose, and the love interest was way too forgiving of Eloise's wild mood swings.
Summing up: We can find fucked up things about any time and place, and I respect the time we're in and wanting to call attention to those themes. That's clearly what this film is about... but that line at the end... where there's essentially absolution for all of those crimes. I mean... no. Sorry. Swinging in the complete opposite direction just felt really, really wrong.
Well, take it from someone who is also a huge fan Edgar Wright, I think this movie is pretty entertaining on its surface in my opinion, but I still had plenty of stuff to critique about it
If I didn't know who wrote and directed this movie, I would have thought it was just a bad student film. It has so many issues (most of them due to its subpar writing): unnecessary secondary characters and backstory, unclear dreams/ghosts/reality rules, a couple of pretty obnoxious deus ex machinas, bad jump scares (I didn't know you can get those wrong), bad VFX, an unclear tone throughout the film (probably the biggest problem IMO)...
Just watched it earlier today. Interesting that you interpreted the film as the exploration of nostalgia because I didn't see it that way, more like an escape from the present that Eloise felt she didn't belong. Regardless, LNIS is hands down one of the best horrors I've seen and it's sad to hear that it's not doing well.
I thought there were glaring inconsistencies that took me out of the movie. some side character motivations didn't make sense, the 3rd act felt unearned, and the "reveal" was the kind of low hanging fruit horror trope that I see in Netflix teen horror movies. The acting is great, the cinematography is great, the sound design, editing, and costume design is great, but the writing gives it nothing to stand on. I hope Edgar Wright can make a better horror movie in the future cus I think his style and talent could service a really good horror movie, but this wasnt it.
I've been trying to talk this movie up since opening day. Might be my new favorite Edgar Wright. And by telling us that her mother was Bipolar and showing us Eloise is a medium of sorts, it gives us the unreliable narrator type protagonist. I think this movie was really special and people need to see it! I think you hit the nail on the head when you said it's just "different." The whole thing felt both familiar and fresh. I think it's Edgar Wright, refined.
Just watched it. It was good. It deserves support. The story is good, acting is superb and everything that I saw is worth your money.