Yeah, if interstellar had focused on the space exploration part it would of been an axing movie. Had so much potential and it all got ruined with a love story
Agreed. I loved Prisoners. Jackman and Gyllenhaal absolutely excelled in it but the movie is really unsettling and unnerving, definitely won't see it again unless only if I had to
Francisco Maldonado I liked what Nolan attempted to do, but he should've had interstellar focus a lot on exploration, and he should've made another space movie that focused on love and what-not.
In my opinion, Foxcatcher is Bennett Miller's masterpiece. I saw it at the theaters twice - once by myself and second with my fiancée. Both times were equally harrowing and mind-blowing. Everything about it just screams absolut perfection. The cinematography is astounding, the music is harrowingly beautiful, the direction is masterful and the performances are out of this world. When the ending came, the first time I was devastated. I already knew about the true story, so I knew what to expect, but that just made the movie really tough to watch and psychologically harsh. The second time I broke into tears, and I cried for quite a long time surprisingly after the movie was over. I absolutely adore Foxcatcher. I think it's a masterpiece, and it's also one of my all time favorite movies.
Whenever i see movies like Schindler's List and 12 Years a Slave on blu ray at Best Buy, i always think, who the heck buys these? Who would want to own and watch these masterpieces again and again? They are must watches but for me once is enough. I wouldn't bother even buy them. Just rent it or something.
I used to work at a place that sell lots of movies, music etc. I noticed ine day somone had decided to buy both schindlers list and 50 shades of grey. That person is in for one hell of an emotional rollercoaster.
@@shirleysonsproductions6187 Its actually not weird at all. This movie might have some creepy aspects, but so does real life. So it's understandable why it spoke to you. Nothing wrong with that.
You say that Steve Carell's character is disturbingly and chillingly disgusting. How does he compare to Jake Gyllenhaal's character in Nightcrawler? Because that's just how I would describe him. I'm looking forward to Foxcatcher, but I don't expect it to be very great.
Morgan Chan Thanks for explaining, I've read some very nice things about Carell's performance. If it's even close to Gyllenhaal in Nightcrawler, I think I'll be happy.
I feel like I almost can't explain why I love Foxcatcher, but I do. I think I just connect to the story on a major level. I completely agree that its slow, but i don't think it's emotionally hollow in any way. And I feel like the key to the understanding the emotional drive is actually Dave Shultz, Ruffalo's character. He, I would argue, is actually the heart of the film in terms of being the positive side of things. He is a man with a family, with a purpose that is to do justice by his family. He has a kind of gentleness and strength that stem from his family. Wrestling is not the most important thing to him, and winning is not all he needs. In a way he is the opposite of his bro and Du pont. Those two are similar because they both feel overshadowed by somebody in their family, be that brother or mother. Their devotion to the sports stem from the unbalance mindset. And Du Pont likes to provoke that thought in Mark, to make him think that Dave is hindering him rather than helping him. And from Ruffalo's portrayal, we can see that Dave really just tries to help Mark, and do right by him out of his love for his brother.
I completely agree with you. I can't explain either why I love Foxcatcher so much. It is definitely slowly paced and uncomfortable, but I'd definitely rewatch it over and over. Many people may find that strange, but the performances were that real and natural.
Grave of the Fireflies is a movie that I would never see again. Amazing movie, but it was just so emotionally draining that I just can't bring myself to watch it a second time.
Requiem for a Dream is one of those "great movie I never wanna see again". Everything about that movie is just extremely well done, and it has such a strong atmosphere. But it also just gets under your skin like nothing else. It leaves you with this sense of hopelessness that while maybe a realistic outcome from the experiences the characters go through, it's not a place you wanna stay in for too long.
I own a copy of The Wrestler, but don't watch it, because it's incredibly intense and sad. I also can't imagine watching Fruitvale Station again. After leaving the theater, I literally had to pull over and sit for a few minutes to get myself together... On a lighter note, I hope to see more Hilariocity reviews and top/best of lists on this channel soon. Keep up the great work...
The problem with the Wrestler is I could not root for the main character, he was an immature alcoholic and pill popper that didn't really have a character arc, he didn't meet with his daughter because he was hungover and forgot about it, it was hard to emphatize with this character
I really loved Foxcatcher! It was my favorite film of 2014. Yes, it's a hard movie to watch, but I felt this was one of the most mesmerizing films I've ever seen in a long time when I first saw this film.
The only movie that I feel that way is Enter The Void. It's quite an experience, but I can't handle it again. On the other side; Irreversible, Antichrist, and every movie made by Lynch, are movies that I love to rewatch for their greatness :)
Yes! Thanks for asking that question! Personally, I think "Requiem For A Dream"(2000) belongs in that category and, a little more recently, "The Skin I Live In"(2011). Both very well made, exceptionally crafted, and utterly disturbing movies. I saw "The Skin I Live In" in a theater and remember needing hours to recover from it - days to get it outta my head! (When I saw that you have it in your collection I remember thinking: "Why would you wanna watch that again?!" - but I get it, it is just such a fine piece of art...) Also, "Pieta"(2012) comes to mind. You might wanna give that a go sometime - but be warned,.. I guess, in this category that probably goes without saying...
Really think you underrated this movie. I wouldn't describe it as "blank" as much as I would "cold". I think that that atmosphere is entirely purposeful and meaningful and fits perfectly and is exceptionally well-crafted. It is quite emotional, it's just not a warm emotion. Are you sure that you are continuing to use an objective viewpoint with these letter grades?
Interstellar is the most recent for me. Unnecessarily long, needlessly dark, and doesn't try to capture the wonder of space, instead choosing to focus on man's faults. While it's well acted and has good visuals, I'm glad I saw it, but I probably won't see it again.
To call Interstellar dark is a stupid statement. It's serious, yes, but not "dark". If anything Interstellar is a serious but sentimentally optimistic film. People need to learn what "dark" means and stop confusing it with "serious". Blue Velvet was dark, Interstellar wasn't!
connerspencern Um, I'm not confused. I went into Interstellar expecting a sci-fi space epic with triumph and tragedy pitting man against nature. What I got instead was another tired Man vs Man conflict with nature occasionally killing side characters. On top of that, the "conspiracy" involving Michael Caine's character and later the (spoiler) character makes this yet another film that talks about how awful man is. On top of THAT we get two daughter characters both betrayed by their fathers, as well as later pitting a sister and brother against each other. Not to mention all the death in this movie. The reason that I called this movie dark is because there is little optimism. You could also call it serious, but I chose dark because of its themes and how very little in the film actually made me happy. So don't just assume I don't know the difference.
The reactions RUclips reviewers had to this film are really puzzling to me. It was highly acclaimed by most veteran critics and is Oscar nominated, yet Chris and the others can't find anything redeeming in it but the performances? Really? What about the haunting and beautiful song, "Corruption" from the film? What about the stunning visuals? What about the beautifully subtle implementation of themes like nationalism, human desire for recognition, and identity? What about the exceptionally tight storytelling and script? What about the spot on wrestling and the physicality of the performances (aside from just their emotion)? What about the film's likeness to a "Greek tragedy" (from the mouth of Ruffalo)? The list goes on and on. This is literally a film you could do an "Analyzed" video of and get a ton out of, but instead you've attempted to summarize the movie as hollow and completely reliant on the performances. What about the impeccable directing, photography, script, and score? "This movie tries to make a statement as to why he did what he did." No, it actually doesn't. I watched several in depth interviews with the director, Bennett Miller, and he actually thinks that people have oversimplified his character and only blamed certain elements for his actions, which Miller thinks is a disservice to the complexity of his character. Miller wasn't just trying to "make a statement" about Du Pont's actions. Your description of Du Pont as "chillingly disgusting" is what seems emotionally hollow. You didn't have any sympathy or interest in his character when the film gave the audience dozens of reasons to sympathize with him if they just opened their eyes. You say the movie is excruciatingly slow. I strongly disagree. The movie is psychologically intense and absolutely riveting. I found it to be a stunning crescendo of psychological darkness and emotional pain. I was completely encapsulated at the masterful harmony between the performances, script, and flawless direction. There were pointless scenes in the film that went on for minutes…. really? I saw the film twice, and both times I noticed not one such scene. Every scene was meticulously crafted to build a cohesive narrative and to flesh out the characters and their internal and social struggles. I normally don't make "negative" comments like this, but the complete dismissal of this film by the RUclips review community is thoroughly baffling to me. I think the truth is that Foxcatcher is just too much of an acquired taste that requires real patience, understanding, and empathy. I'm not sure that I've ever disagreed so strongly with one of your reviews until now. I understand it's "just an opinion," but it just blows my mind that you dig so deep into all of these films you see, yet fail to see anything positive in it but the 2 minutes you spent praising the performances. This is the kind of "criticism" that makes me want to just go back to reading written reviews only. I love your videos, Chris, but I feel like I'm listening to a Justin Bieber tear apart my favorite classical piece.
Just saw this movie and came watch Chris review and I went "what??". In a four minute review he doesn't do the movie any justice. I agree with you, there are so many layers in this movie that we need to rewatch it at least 2 more times to grasp the details. Du Ponts relationship with his mother alone is worth a long review on its own.
Reading the comments, I could rewatch Zodiac, Gone Girl, Seven... (basically every David Fincher movie expect for Panic Room), Nightcrawler and many other dark or grim films. Does this make me a crazy person?
Kinda messed up that Channing Tatum literally beats himself up, smashers his head into a mirror in this movie only for both of his costars to get Oscar nominations
Seriously your worst review so far. You said the movie wouldn't be as good if it didn't have performances this good. How the fuck is that a negative? That just means the performances are amazing. WTF?!?! And how can you say this film was emotionally hollow? Don't you ever think about movies after you see them? Would you like a kind of stupid movie where everyone says exactly everything that's happening? If you think about this film a little, you will find a very deep emotional core.
***** This is a pretty weak review though. I don't really understand why Chris didn't like the movie. I wish he'd just call it slow and boring rather than fish for an excuse to not like it that much. Which is what it felt like he was doing. There's nothing wrong with admitting you don't like something just because you don't like it.
***** But he said a bunch of other elements were well made too. He said the story, direction, and cinematography was great, just that the "emotional core" was "hollow" whatever that means. He essentially gave it a positive review on an objective level, but then fished for some legitimate reason to dislike it. I wish he'd just say it was uncomfortable and I didn't relate to it rather than trying to pin something on the movie itself. I've honestly never heard his criticisms from other critics.
I watched Foxcatcher on an airplane going home which was an interesting experience lol. Foxcatcher along with The Orphanage are the two movies that were so intense and well done to where i probably will not watch them ever again because the impression of watching those films the first time was so impactful and it was one of those times a movie just reaches into your core and shakes it a little.
All the events of the story took place right near where I live. My mom told me she always drove past the DuPont mansion on her way to work. She even got got stuck in traffic because of the crime scene. I want to see this movie really bad.
I think you are struggling with the plot NOT the story. Two different things. Martin Scorsese, David O Russell have said plot doesn't really matter.. Only character.
It's very interesting to see actors comedic actors taking on dramatic roles. With this year in particular, we have Steve Carrel and Channing Tatum starring in this movie, Carrel also starring in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and Tatum starring in 22 Jump Street. All in the same year.
That would have to be "Grave of the Fireflies" that movie was just too emotional for me to handle yet it really is some of the best films I've ever seen in my entire life.
I really liked Foxcatcher and enjoyed it much more than Moneyball. It is slow paced, but in an era of CGI/explosions/zero story this slower paced film allows the story to stew in your psyche as the creepiness of John du Pont begins to make your skin crawl. I would give this film a B+ & I'm going to buy it. I do understand that I don't ever want to watch this movie again vibe. For me it was 8 mm.
i felt like i needed to take a shower after watching a scene from these two movies. i would've loved to see both but i know that i will be haunted by it. i salute your strength.
The Green Mile. Beautifully filmed, acted and written... but it's emotionally hollow and it leaves you feeling depressed and hopeless. I think people were just a little too blinded by their love of The Shawshank Redemption.
It didn't leave me depressed at all, I find emotionally powerful movies are very life affirming, even if the ending is a sad one, it resonates with a human element that ultimately means so much more than a cookie cutter ending
Great question about brilliant films you only watch once. There are quite a few for me. "A Beautiful Mind" tops the list for me, as it's not as entertaining once you know the twist. Other only-watch-once films for me are The Devil's Advocate, No Way Out, and Schindler's List.
I really can't seem to understand your grading for this film so i must ask a few questions.First of all i haven't seen the film so i'm not going to argue with wether your points are true or not.You said that the movie wouldn't work without amazing acting by Tatum,Karrel and Ruffalo,but how id that a gripe?Since everyone did a good job acting it out. If the movie is too reliant on acting and the actors can't deliver then it's a bad problem,but since they do,i dont see the point in giving it a lower grade because of that.Appreciate what you're doing and all your opinions.Peace.
On a technical and structural level, it's great. I just never want to see it again. It didn't evoke any feeling that I want to experience again. I understand why almost everyone else loves it. It just wasn't for me.
Leaving Las Vegas is a great film and Nicholas Cage deserved his Oscar for his amazing performance, but it's so depressing and devoid of hope that I can't watch it ever again. It broke me
Excellent review! The movie that immediately came to mind as a movie that was brilliantly acted and well done but which I NEVER want to see again was the movie Jude, starring Christopher Eccleston and Kate Winslet. I was 8 months pregnant when saw it and literally cried myself sick. Barfed and everything. Tore my heart out.
Hey Chris, I bought a cheaper brand blu ray player and now its starting to have problems. So I was wondering if you knew any good blu ray players that are at a decent price.
I disagree about it being emotionally hollow. [Regarding the movie itself] Pretty much all characters had emotions, motivations, or history behind their characters. The film start's out with Channing's persona, a broke, world class athlete, gold medalists, making his way by giving speeches for $20. Even in the 80's, that's not much. Later in the film, you see that the relationship he developed (with John) tormented him, although he already had the "following in your brother's footsteps" syndrome too. Mark's persona was very loving. He cared about his wife, children, brother, and wanted the best for them. He didn't want to uproot his family and he was deeply concerned about his brother. Steve's persona (John) was always striving to be the best at something and recognized, because as a child, he never was. The pace, imo, is just how it should've been. Overall, this film had amazing performances and incredible directing.
Boys Don't Cry, Requiem For A Dream, The Hunt, Eraserhead, A Clockwork Orange, Thirteen, Raging Bull, Tyrannosaur. All very difficult movies to watch that are fantastically well made
Changeling is one of those movies that is so damn good you never want to see it again. Also boy in the striped pajamas, requiem for a dream, and now foxcatcher has made my list of damn good movies, I don't want to see again. It totally gets under your skin and wrestles with your psyche.
had this with "DOWNLOADING NANCY" because it left me kind of emotionally broken.... also based on a real story the emotional cruelty people do to each other without noticing is just unbareable. would love to know if you have seen it and or what you think of it. (review maybe)
The documentary The Act of Killing is probably the best film I've ever seen which I never want to watch again. It's such a disturbing movie, mainly because of the horrible things the real people in the movie has done, and how they talk about killing people with such a chilling lack of remorse.
Nymphomaniac volume 2. Loved the movie but dont think i can sit through it again. I saw the directors cut as well. One scene in particular was so hard to watch
Chris, I understand what you mean about good movies you never want to watch again. I haven't seen Foxcatcher yet (comes out Friday here in Orlando) but a few that come to mind are Requiem for A dream and Irreversible.
I'm really questioning the golden globe nominees for best picture this year. I know it's hard to base things off ratings, but the nominees haven't been as well received as a lot of other films.
Martyrs. made me feel exactly that way. Another film I vowed never to watch a second time was The Thin Red Line just because I knew I would never again be that spiritually in sync with the film. It was a perfect moment in time.
12 Years a Slave. That movie basically did everything right. It was completely deserving of it's Best Picture win. And I never want to see it again. It was so real and heartbreaking.
I just watched this last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is quite creepy and absolutely loved the performances. I'd loved to watch the ESPN documentary on it now. Also I watched he promo video that was shot of John Du Pont back in the 80's and you can really see how true to life the performance that Steve Carrell gave, as well as Mark Schultz interview where he also says it's a very good depiction of John Du Pont.
1. Grave of Fireflies. That movie is great and amazing... but are you can watch again? Especially if you love your sister? 2. Requiem for the Dream. Beautiful movie, but I can't stand watch it again.
I see that I'm not the only one that said Requiem for a Dream. Only time that I've rewatched it was when I showed it to other people... And I don't know why I kept subjecting myself to that.
Since I have not seen Foxcatcher yet. I have to say a movie that I have that kinda of experience with is Gone Girl mainly because I hated the ending of the movie
Requiem for a Dream. One of my favorite movies of all time and one everyone should watch at least once. Phenomenal performances and cinematography from Darren Aronofsky. Still don't think I could stomach watching it a second time. Really surprised you haven't done a review on this one, Chris.
Probably Gravity or Interstellar, Interstellar was my #1 favorite Movie of last year, as Gravity was of 2013, I absolutely love those films, but i would only get them on dvd or blu-ray for 2 reasons: Either 1: To keep as a memento of how great they both were Or 2: If I had the privlage to turn all of the speakers in the house all the way up. They were great films, in fact they are two of my all time favorites. But I just can't see myself watching them again
Blue. Derek Jarman talking about his life, his struggle with AIDS and his encroaching blindness against a plain, unchanging blue screen. Very gripping, but I never, ever want to go through that again.
perfect description. I enjoyed the performances, but the motivations didn't add up. you knew there was more to Mark's reaction, but a lot of it had to do with condensing the timeline down from about a decade to a few years.
Prisoners, Jake Gyllenhal gave the best performance I have seen him give and Hugh was stellar as well. Loved it... just never want to see it again.
Just watched it last night on Jake Gyllenhaal's birthday. I absolutely loved it!! I see myself watching it again sometime in the future :)
Yeah, if interstellar had focused on the space exploration part it would of been an axing movie. Had so much potential and it all got ruined with a love story
I agree
Agreed. I loved Prisoners. Jackman and Gyllenhaal absolutely excelled in it but the movie is really unsettling and unnerving, definitely won't see it again unless only if I had to
Francisco Maldonado
I liked what Nolan attempted to do, but he should've had interstellar focus a lot on exploration, and he should've made another space movie that focused on love and what-not.
In my opinion, Foxcatcher is Bennett Miller's masterpiece. I saw it at the theaters twice - once by myself and second with my fiancée. Both times were equally harrowing and mind-blowing. Everything about it just screams absolut perfection. The cinematography is astounding, the music is harrowingly beautiful, the direction is masterful and the performances are out of this world.
When the ending came, the first time I was devastated. I already knew about the true story, so I knew what to expect, but that just made the movie really tough to watch and psychologically harsh. The second time I broke into tears, and I cried for quite a long time surprisingly after the movie was over.
I absolutely adore Foxcatcher. I think it's a masterpiece, and it's also one of my all time favorite movies.
Every time I see "kids" on his hand after he's shot I breakdown.
I don't ever want to see Schindler's List again. Great movie, but holy hell is it tough to watch.
Whenever i see movies like Schindler's List and 12 Years a Slave on blu ray at Best Buy, i always think, who the heck buys these? Who would want to own and watch these masterpieces again and again? They are must watches but for me once is enough. I wouldn't bother even buy them. Just rent it or something.
***** So true
I used to work at a place that sell lots of movies, music etc. I noticed ine day somone had decided to buy both schindlers list and 50 shades of grey. That person is in for one hell of an emotional rollercoaster.
@@nicholasdavis5393 That looks like an extremist, gets the best and the worst of cinema
A movie that's excellent but I don't want to rewatch... Requiem For A Dream.
I thought that movie was pretty good but I think it's overrated, and I will definitely never rewatch it lol
I watched it in a very depressing time of my life. I related to it so much. It’s become my favorite movie of all time. I know that’s weird but....
@@shirleysonsproductions6187 Its actually not weird at all. This movie might have some creepy aspects, but so does real life. So it's understandable why it spoke to you. Nothing wrong with that.
12 Years a Slave for me. Never again.
ASS TO ASSSSS!!!
You say that Steve Carell's character is disturbingly and chillingly disgusting. How does he compare to Jake Gyllenhaal's character in Nightcrawler? Because that's just how I would describe him. I'm looking forward to Foxcatcher, but I don't expect it to be very great.
They are both creepy on different levels
Gyllenhaal's character is more entertaining though. Carrell, you simply don't want to be in the same room with him.
Morgan is spot on. However I personally preferred Gyllenhaal's performance and Nightcrawler overall as a movie.
Why aren't you expecting it to be great
Morgan Chan Thanks for explaining, I've read some very nice things about Carell's performance. If it's even close to Gyllenhaal in Nightcrawler, I think I'll be happy.
I feel like I almost can't explain why I love Foxcatcher, but I do. I think I just connect to the story on a major level.
I completely agree that its slow, but i don't think it's emotionally hollow in any way. And I feel like the key to the understanding the emotional drive is actually Dave Shultz, Ruffalo's character.
He, I would argue, is actually the heart of the film in terms of being the positive side of things. He is a man with a family, with a purpose that is to do justice by his family. He has a kind of gentleness and strength that stem from his family. Wrestling is not the most important thing to him, and winning is not all he needs. In a way he is the opposite of his bro and Du pont. Those two are similar because they both feel overshadowed by somebody in their family, be that brother or mother. Their devotion to the sports stem from the unbalance mindset. And Du Pont likes to provoke that thought in Mark, to make him think that Dave is hindering him rather than helping him. And from Ruffalo's portrayal, we can see that Dave really just tries to help Mark, and do right by him out of his love for his brother.
I completely agree with you. I can't explain either why I love Foxcatcher so much. It is definitely slowly paced and uncomfortable, but I'd definitely rewatch it over and over. Many people may find that strange, but the performances were that real and natural.
Completely agreed. Absolutely loved the movie as well
12 Years a Slave. Fantastic movie, but it made me so uncomfortable, and I don't feel the need to watch it again. Same with Requiem for a Dream.
Agreed.
I can't imagine how you feel about "Schindler's List" then bub.
i agree with you 12 years was just so painful its one of those movies you would never forget therefore theres no need to watch it again
I can see where you're coming from. I haven't seen it since the theatre but I kind of want rewatch it at some point
ShinbrigTV Great call with Schindler's List. I'd also add that one.
Grave of the Fireflies is a movie that I would never see again. Amazing movie, but it was just so emotionally draining that I just can't bring myself to watch it a second time.
gingervampireFTW I'd say the same about Whiplash.
oh no that last scene is re watchable af
Feel the same about Fences.
Requiem for a Dream is one of those "great movie I never wanna see again". Everything about that movie is just extremely well done, and it has such a strong atmosphere. But it also just gets under your skin like nothing else. It leaves you with this sense of hopelessness that while maybe a realistic outcome from the experiences the characters go through, it's not a place you wanna stay in for too long.
I own a copy of The Wrestler, but don't watch it, because it's incredibly intense and sad. I also can't imagine watching Fruitvale Station again. After leaving the theater, I literally had to pull over and sit for a few minutes to get myself together...
On a lighter note, I hope to see more Hilariocity reviews and top/best of lists on this channel soon. Keep up the great work...
The problem with the Wrestler is I could not root for the main character, he was an immature alcoholic and pill popper that didn't really have a character arc, he didn't meet with his daughter because he was hungover and forgot about it, it was hard to emphatize with this character
I really loved Foxcatcher! It was my favorite film of 2014.
Yes, it's a hard movie to watch, but I felt this was one of the most mesmerizing films I've ever seen in a long time when I first saw this film.
Every movie by Lars Von Trier or Gaspar Noé. I'll stick to David Lynch for a desirable discomfort.
Von Trier is one of my fav directors so I've rewatched a lot of his movies, but Noe on the other hand, I can't watch Irreversible again
The only movie that I feel that way is Enter The Void. It's quite an experience, but I can't handle it again. On the other side; Irreversible, Antichrist, and every movie made by Lynch, are movies that I love to rewatch for their greatness :)
Yep Lars Von Trier, I'm still debating if I should finish "Antichrist".
I can't believe this got nominated over Whiplash
Nominated for what
***** Golden Globe noms came out last week. Whiplash wasn't nominated for Best Drama over Foxcatcher
The golden globe in a joke though, nobody takes it seriously.
Christian Gallardo well the gg is an incredibly irrelevant award when it comes to movies, different for tv shows. Not even the Oscar is that important
True, but at least JK Simmons got nominated.
Im glad SOMEbody pointed out Channing Tatum in this. Completely under appreciated performance.
Yes! Thanks for asking that question!
Personally, I think "Requiem For A Dream"(2000) belongs in that category and, a little more recently, "The Skin I Live In"(2011). Both very well made, exceptionally crafted, and utterly disturbing movies.
I saw "The Skin I Live In" in a theater and remember needing hours to recover from it - days to get it outta my head! (When I saw that you have it in your collection I remember thinking: "Why would you wanna watch that again?!" - but I get it, it is just such a fine piece of art...)
Also, "Pieta"(2012) comes to mind. You might wanna give that a go sometime - but be warned,.. I guess, in this category that probably goes without saying...
Black swan That is my unbelievabley fantastic movie that I never want to see again.
Oh ya!
I would watch the 15 last minutes of that movie 100 times. What an acting tour de force!
agreed.
not even the hot lesbo action scene?
Really think you underrated this movie. I wouldn't describe it as "blank" as much as I would "cold". I think that that atmosphere is entirely purposeful and meaningful and fits perfectly and is exceptionally well-crafted. It is quite emotional, it's just not a warm emotion. Are you sure that you are continuing to use an objective viewpoint with these letter grades?
Interstellar is the most recent for me. Unnecessarily long, needlessly dark, and doesn't try to capture the wonder of space, instead choosing to focus on man's faults. While it's well acted and has good visuals, I'm glad I saw it, but I probably won't see it again.
I agree with u
Interesting. I've seen it twice and I want to go see it again lol.
steezenuggets yes i've also seen it twice and want to see it again xD
To call Interstellar dark is a stupid statement. It's serious, yes, but not "dark". If anything Interstellar is a serious but sentimentally optimistic film. People need to learn what "dark" means and stop confusing it with "serious". Blue Velvet was dark, Interstellar wasn't!
connerspencern Um, I'm not confused. I went into Interstellar expecting a sci-fi space epic with triumph and tragedy pitting man against nature. What I got instead was another tired Man vs Man conflict with nature occasionally killing side characters. On top of that, the "conspiracy" involving Michael Caine's character and later the (spoiler) character makes this yet another film that talks about how awful man is. On top of THAT we get two daughter characters both betrayed by their fathers, as well as later pitting a sister and brother against each other. Not to mention all the death in this movie. The reason that I called this movie dark is because there is little optimism. You could also call it serious, but I chose dark because of its themes and how very little in the film actually made me happy. So don't just assume I don't know the difference.
AGREE 100% PERFECT REVIEW.
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The reactions RUclips reviewers had to this film are really puzzling to me. It was highly acclaimed by most veteran critics and is Oscar nominated, yet Chris and the others can't find anything redeeming in it but the performances? Really?
What about the haunting and beautiful song, "Corruption" from the film? What about the stunning visuals? What about the beautifully subtle implementation of themes like nationalism, human desire for recognition, and identity? What about the exceptionally tight storytelling and script? What about the spot on wrestling and the physicality of the performances (aside from just their emotion)? What about the film's likeness to a "Greek tragedy" (from the mouth of Ruffalo)? The list goes on and on.
This is literally a film you could do an "Analyzed" video of and get a ton out of, but instead you've attempted to summarize the movie as hollow and completely reliant on the performances. What about the impeccable directing, photography, script, and score?
"This movie tries to make a statement as to why he did what he did." No, it actually doesn't. I watched several in depth interviews with the director, Bennett Miller, and he actually thinks that people have oversimplified his character and only blamed certain elements for his actions, which Miller thinks is a disservice to the complexity of his character. Miller wasn't just trying to "make a statement" about Du Pont's actions. Your description of Du Pont as "chillingly disgusting" is what seems emotionally hollow. You didn't have any sympathy or interest in his character when the film gave the audience dozens of reasons to sympathize with him if they just opened their eyes.
You say the movie is excruciatingly slow. I strongly disagree. The movie is psychologically intense and absolutely riveting. I found it to be a stunning crescendo of psychological darkness and emotional pain. I was completely encapsulated at the masterful harmony between the performances, script, and flawless direction.
There were pointless scenes in the film that went on for minutes…. really? I saw the film twice, and both times I noticed not one such scene. Every scene was meticulously crafted to build a cohesive narrative and to flesh out the characters and their internal and social struggles.
I normally don't make "negative" comments like this, but the complete dismissal of this film by the RUclips review community is thoroughly baffling to me. I think the truth is that Foxcatcher is just too much of an acquired taste that requires real patience, understanding, and empathy.
I'm not sure that I've ever disagreed so strongly with one of your reviews until now. I understand it's "just an opinion," but it just blows my mind that you dig so deep into all of these films you see, yet fail to see anything positive in it but the 2 minutes you spent praising the performances. This is the kind of "criticism" that makes me want to just go back to reading written reviews only. I love your videos, Chris, but I feel like I'm listening to a Justin Bieber tear apart my favorite classical piece.
I haven't found anything boring in this film...
I agree with you. Thanks for writing that.
Just saw this movie and came watch Chris review and I went "what??". In a four minute review he doesn't do the movie any justice. I agree with you, there are so many layers in this movie that we need to rewatch it at least 2 more times to grasp the details. Du Ponts relationship with his mother alone is worth a long review on its own.
Reading the comments, I could rewatch Zodiac, Gone Girl, Seven... (basically every David Fincher movie expect for Panic Room), Nightcrawler and many other dark or grim films. Does this make me a crazy person?
No i agree completely! people are listing off several of my favorite movies and many others that I love!
Are we brothers or something?
lol we must just have really good taste!
I agree
No. in fact some of those movies are in my favorite movies of all times, and i rewatch them everytime i can lol
am i the only one who didn't find this movie that slow paced?
I don't think this was an arthouse film.
I didnt either but then again im into the whole wrestling/mma/combat sports thing.
No. I didn't find it slow paced either but then again I have seen dozens of such movies and love it but can't expect everyone else to like it too.
I found it engaging all the way, not slow paced at all
For me a creepy and disturbing movie I don't want to watch again is A Clockwork Orange
Kinda messed up that Channing Tatum literally beats himself up, smashers his head into a mirror in this movie only for both of his costars to get Oscar nominations
Seriously your worst review so far. You said the movie wouldn't be as good if it didn't have performances this good. How the fuck is that a negative? That just means the performances are amazing. WTF?!?!
And how can you say this film was emotionally hollow? Don't you ever think about movies after you see them? Would you like a kind of stupid movie where everyone says exactly everything that's happening? If you think about this film a little, you will find a very deep emotional core.
Opinions huh
Why so mad brah
No, his Guardians of the Galaxy review is unbelievably bad! He's just trying to be funny THE WHOLE TIME! God, I HATE that review!
***** This is a pretty weak review though. I don't really understand why Chris didn't like the movie. I wish he'd just call it slow and boring rather than fish for an excuse to not like it that much. Which is what it felt like he was doing. There's nothing wrong with admitting you don't like something just because you don't like it.
***** But he said a bunch of other elements were well made too. He said the story, direction, and cinematography was great, just that the "emotional core" was "hollow" whatever that means. He essentially gave it a positive review on an objective level, but then fished for some legitimate reason to dislike it. I wish he'd just say it was uncomfortable and I didn't relate to it rather than trying to pin something on the movie itself. I've honestly never heard his criticisms from other critics.
Mother called it undignified.. I never cared for horse flesh.
Ruffalo was in Colatteral?! Who was he?! I don't remember that at all!
I'm fairly sure he was the detective.
No. I thought that was Joe Pantoliano
No, you're right.
Yup I think his name was detective fanning.
I think he was confusing it with Zodiac.
Nice review Chris, pretty interested in seeing this one. Nearly 200'000 Subscribers!!!! Mr Stuckmann...Congrats from a long time viewer!
Argo. Boring as fuck, but I can't really find a fault with it. Just not my cup of tea, will prob never see again.
I loved it, highly entertaining and rewatchable haha
***** I thought it was great, but in my humble opinion it did not deserve Best Picture.
Dude. Yes! I hated Argo. No suspense
Sam what do you think deserved it then
Matt B No suspense? Are you kidding me?! What about the last half hour of the movie?!
I watched Foxcatcher on an airplane going home which was an interesting experience lol. Foxcatcher along with The Orphanage are the two movies that were so intense and well done to where i probably will not watch them ever again because the impression of watching those films the first time was so impactful and it was one of those times a movie just reaches into your core and shakes it a little.
Martyrs, that's probably the best film I've seen that I never want to see again.
Chris Stuckmann:All three performances are Oscar-worthy
A few months later...
Chris Stuckmann: Why Steve Carell? It should have been Jake Gyllenhaal
Schindler's List. Amazing film that sticks with you years after watching it. Not one that you'd really want to ever watch again though.
Elephant is a big one. I've seen it a few times but it takes forever to recoup to be able to do it again
Fun Fact: That mirror scene ? Not rehearsed....... yeah.
All the events of the story took place right near where I live. My mom told me she always drove past the DuPont mansion on her way to work. She even got got stuck in traffic because of the crime scene. I want to see this movie really bad.
I think you are struggling with the plot NOT the story. Two different things. Martin Scorsese, David O Russell have said plot doesn't really matter.. Only character.
It's very interesting to see actors comedic actors taking on dramatic roles. With this year in particular, we have Steve Carrel and Channing Tatum starring in this movie, Carrel also starring in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and Tatum starring in 22 Jump Street. All in the same year.
That would have to be "Grave of the Fireflies" that movie was just too emotional for me to handle yet it really is some of the best films I've ever seen in my entire life.
Someone please tell me how it ends I've been looking like crazy to find it but I couldn't so just please tell me
Yeah, Human Centipede. I never, ever, ever, ever, ever want to see that movie again. Ever.
Gladiator. I may have watched it twice, I don't really remember. I pretty much got it the first time so why follow up?
I really liked Foxcatcher and enjoyed it much more than Moneyball. It is slow paced, but in an era of CGI/explosions/zero story this slower paced film allows the story to stew in your psyche as the creepiness of John du Pont begins to make your skin crawl.
I would give this film a B+ & I'm going to buy it.
I do understand that I don't ever want to watch this movie again vibe. For me it was 8 mm.
Chris are you going to review night at the museum secert of the tomb
In answer to your question - requiem for a dream, great film, but It made me need to scrub my skin in the shower after watching it
I loved A Clockwork Orange, but you can't pay me to watch it again.
I've seen that movie probably 10 times. It still is my fav Kubrick film.
Cowboy Fan Josh It's my second favorite right behind Full Metal Jacket. I am a half hour into 2001, though.
@@5DiceProductions000 lol here after 6 years did you finish 2001 yet?
I'd say Boys don't cry would be a film I never wanna see again
Dallas Buyers Club was really good, I just don't want to watch it again.
Probably Salo. Absolutely disgusting movie, but it makes some strong points about people in power. I will never watch it again, though.
Agreed
I choose Serbian film...
i felt like i needed to take a shower after watching a scene from these two movies.
i would've loved to see both but i know that i will be haunted by it. i salute your strength.
ZenHorakti You liked it the first time ?
The Green Mile. Beautifully filmed, acted and written... but it's emotionally hollow and it leaves you feeling depressed and hopeless.
I think people were just a little too blinded by their love of The Shawshank Redemption.
It didn't leave me depressed at all, I find emotionally powerful movies are very life affirming, even if the ending is a sad one, it resonates with a human element that ultimately means so much more than a cookie cutter ending
Blue Valentine is a one and done.
Great question about brilliant films you only watch once. There are quite a few for me. "A Beautiful Mind" tops the list for me, as it's not as entertaining once you know the twist. Other only-watch-once films for me are The Devil's Advocate, No Way Out, and Schindler's List.
I really can't seem to understand your grading for this film so i must ask a few questions.First of all i haven't seen the film so i'm not going to argue with wether your points are true or not.You said that the movie wouldn't work without amazing acting by Tatum,Karrel and Ruffalo,but how id that a gripe?Since everyone did a good job acting it out. If the movie is too reliant on acting and the actors can't deliver then it's a bad problem,but since they do,i dont see the point in giving it a lower grade because of that.Appreciate what you're doing and all your opinions.Peace.
The Social Network. Just couldn't care for anyone or about anything in that movie.
Still a great movie though.
It's one of my favorite movies ever. I go back to watch it just for the screenplay, score, and cinematography.
No way
On a technical and structural level, it's great. I just never want to see it again. It didn't evoke any feeling that I want to experience again. I understand why almost everyone else loves it. It just wasn't for me.
Really? I rewatch it every week and get sucked in. It my favourite film of all time.
Leaving Las Vegas is a great film and Nicholas Cage deserved his Oscar for his amazing performance, but it's so depressing and devoid of hope that I can't watch it ever again. It broke me
Excellent review! The movie that immediately came to mind as a movie that was brilliantly acted and well done but which I NEVER want to see again was the movie Jude, starring Christopher Eccleston and Kate Winslet. I was 8 months pregnant when saw it and literally cried myself sick. Barfed and everything. Tore my heart out.
Hey Chris, I bought a cheaper brand blu ray player and now its starting to have problems. So I was wondering if you knew any good blu ray players that are at a decent price.
Tried to get thru it. Couldn’t. I fast forwarded it to the shooting and just seeing if you explain why
I disagree about it being emotionally hollow. [Regarding the movie itself] Pretty much all characters had emotions, motivations, or history behind their characters. The film start's out with Channing's persona, a broke, world class athlete, gold medalists, making his way by giving speeches for $20. Even in the 80's, that's not much. Later in the film, you see that the relationship he developed (with John) tormented him, although he already had the "following in your brother's footsteps" syndrome too. Mark's persona was very loving. He cared about his wife, children, brother, and wanted the best for them. He didn't want to uproot his family and he was deeply concerned about his brother. Steve's persona (John) was always striving to be the best at something and recognized, because as a child, he never was. The pace, imo, is just how it should've been. Overall, this film had amazing performances and incredible directing.
chris is it star trek the motion picture type of slow pasted ?
WHERE DOES HE GET THOSE SHIRTS
To answer the question at the end, In a Glass Cage. Downloaded it but haven't been able to bring myself to watch it again.
Boys Don't Cry, Requiem For A Dream, The Hunt, Eraserhead, A Clockwork Orange, Thirteen, Raging Bull, Tyrannosaur. All very difficult movies to watch that are fantastically well made
When should we expect your top 10 lists?
Changeling is one of those movies that is so damn good you never want to see it again. Also boy in the striped pajamas, requiem for a dream, and now foxcatcher has made my list of damn good movies, I don't want to see again. It totally gets under your skin and wrestles with your psyche.
The Impossible... I'm Thai. And I found that I felt depressed after watching a film about tsunami which happened in my home country
It is definitely a movie that I would see again. You can feel the intensity rising after every minute and just exploding at the end. Great movie.
Is this movie out now i have been wanting to see it
I've been debating whether or not I should watch The Hunt (Jagten) again. Great movie... but it makes me hate the world.
had this with "DOWNLOADING NANCY" because it left me kind of emotionally broken.... also based on a real story the emotional cruelty people do to each other without noticing is just unbareable. would love to know if you have seen it and or what you think of it. (review maybe)
Can you do a review for the good, the bad and the ugly?
Hey Chris, you ever going to buy Godzilla on blu ray?
The documentary The Act of Killing is probably the best film I've ever seen which I never want to watch again. It's such a disturbing movie, mainly because of the horrible things the real people in the movie has done, and how they talk about killing people with such a chilling lack of remorse.
Chris, what happened to your Star Wars reviews?
Dude! Please tell me your going to review Inherent Vice!
You are The nr 1 of movies critics on RUclips. Good work
After you recommended The Nightingale years later, I knew that I would come back to this video. It is a great film that I never want to see again.
Nymphomaniac volume 2. Loved the movie but dont think i can sit through it again. I saw the directors cut as well. One scene in particular was so hard to watch
I still haven't seen it, but when I do I'm pretty sure it will be one of those movies is A Clockwork Orange
The more i watch this film, the more i fall in love with it. The subtle character moments emelish this tale of self acceptance and resentment.
I have almost never watched a disturbing or unsettling film that I would not want to watch again...
2:17 what did he do?
Oh jake's "lewis bloom" is one of my favourite characters of all time, so fleshed out and developed...just wonderful
12 Years a Slave. Great film that kind of ruined my night.
Chris, I understand what you mean about good movies you never want to watch again. I haven't seen Foxcatcher yet (comes out Friday here in Orlando) but a few that come to mind are Requiem for A dream and Irreversible.
I'm really questioning the golden globe nominees for best picture this year. I know it's hard to base things off ratings, but the nominees haven't been as well received as a lot of other films.
So excited to go see this, even though I got it accidentally spoiled for me (goddamn IGN review). Anyways, does knowing what happens ruin the film?
Does gravity counts as a good movie, but only see it once
Requiem For A Dream and Space Odyssey, two of my fav movies of all time.
Martyrs. made me feel exactly that way. Another film I vowed never to watch a second time was The Thin Red Line just because I knew I would never again be that spiritually in sync with the film. It was a perfect moment in time.
12 Years a Slave. That movie basically did everything right. It was completely deserving of it's Best Picture win. And I never want to see it again. It was so real and heartbreaking.
Quite frankly; this film is phenomenal.
I just watched this last night and thoroughly enjoyed it.
It is quite creepy and absolutely loved the performances. I'd loved to watch the ESPN documentary on it now. Also I watched he promo video that was shot of John Du Pont back in the 80's and you can really see how true to life the performance that Steve Carrell gave, as well as Mark Schultz interview where he also says it's a very good depiction of John Du Pont.
why is ppl calling it creepy??
1. Grave of Fireflies. That movie is great and amazing... but are you can watch again? Especially if you love your sister?
2. Requiem for the Dream. Beautiful movie, but I can't stand watch it again.
I see that I'm not the only one that said Requiem for a Dream. Only time that I've rewatched it was when I showed it to other people... And I don't know why I kept subjecting myself to that.
Since I have not seen Foxcatcher yet. I have to say a movie that I have that kinda of experience with is Gone Girl mainly because I hated the ending of the movie
Requiem for a Dream. One of my favorite movies of all time and one everyone should watch at least once. Phenomenal performances and cinematography from Darren Aronofsky. Still don't think I could stomach watching it a second time. Really surprised you haven't done a review on this one, Chris.
Probably Gravity or Interstellar,
Interstellar was my #1 favorite
Movie of last year, as Gravity was of 2013, I absolutely love those
films, but i would only get them on dvd or blu-ray for 2 reasons:
Either 1: To keep as a memento of how great they both were
Or 2: If I had the privlage to turn all of the speakers in the house all the way up.
They were great films, in fact they are two of my all time favorites.
But I just can't see myself watching them again
Blue. Derek Jarman talking about his life, his struggle with AIDS and his encroaching blindness against a plain, unchanging blue screen. Very gripping, but I never, ever want to go through that again.
perfect description. I enjoyed the performances, but the motivations didn't add up. you knew there was more to Mark's reaction, but a lot of it had to do with condensing the timeline down from about a decade to a few years.