Im an Aboriginal Australian I've been a fan of you Chris Stuckmann since 2014 and this is the first time ive ever seen you review a film that featured an Indigenous Australian actor. Thank you so much Chris.
@Buttrape Bill The actor in the movie is indigenous to Australia just like the person who started this thread and thanked Chris for reviewing a movie with an actor of that race
This film succeeds where other revenge flicks fail because of the excruciating level of empathy it builds for Clare and Billy. Your heart literally breaks for them.
@resurrected _JEW She realized she didn't want revenge, only justice. Fits in with what you would expect of mother archetype. Her guide Billy gets to fulfill the masculine archetype by bringing justice upon left tenant and sergeant.
Aaron Peters I felt that she was just really scared of him and just felt powerless and frozen when she saw him. Usually the case with abusers or oppressors over there victims. Similar with Theon in Game of Thrones!
Honestly I loved the realism of how she carried out her “justice”. She didn’t magically gain some superhuman strength and just start killing people left and right (ie I spit on your grave and every other revenge movie). She was broken mentally and weak physically..going on a murder spree wouldn’t have been possible for anyone in that state
This movie made me scream in literal horror. It was rough and I will never, ever EVER watch it again. With that said, I will still recommend it to all of my friends. Absolutely incredible in the most uncomfortable way.
Don't look away, anything that is debilitatingly Terrifying, instantly becomes Bearable as long as you can understand *exactly* what it is. (Compartmentalizing is also looking away btw) Never stop paying attention and Truthfully analyzing, in a horrible situation. Otherwise, both *it* and your *imagination* work together to destroy your ability to stand up. That's why people say "Don't blink, when you look into the abyss".
As a native Irish speaker, the Gaelic Irish in this film (An Ghaeilge) was absolutely spot on. It's the biggest delight to hear the Irish language in any medium. And as far as I'm concerned, this is far and away the best film to have the Irish langauge in it
I don't speak the language, but I heard Siúil a Rún playing all the time in my house as a kid and it was so painful to have Claire sing it. Reminds me that I'm related to people who went through this shit.
It's too controversial. In order for it to be nominated, people and critics need to vote for it. Honestly, I wouldn't even recommend it to my friends. I unconsciously closed my eyes and looked away during many scenes, so I technically didn't even see the whole movie. The parts I did see will haunt my nightmares, though
@@cobracurse The Oscars are voted by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, if you wanted to fuck your way to an Oscar, that would be very impractical.
This movie is 1 of the best I’ve seen ever. This movie felt so real . The main women in the movie deserved to win a Oscar she was so damn good and the guy played the tracker deserves a nomination this is the best movie I’ve seen this year
omg, if that's true that's one of the saddest things and most touching responses you can get from a camera person. It must have been a really tough and emotionally rough scene.
Thor Hjorth ... SPOILER!!!.... there was 4 on-screen rapes in this movie and another just off screen. Plus an infant baby is killed. Are you even being serious?
I didn't scream or got scared like some of the ppl on this comment section is saying. I literally cried throughout the whole film. So painful. This movie has zero jump scares, the scary(hurtful) thing is the reality of the story, of colonialism, racism, white men, the pain of the genocide of a race and a nation. Angry and hurt, is what i felt.
@@imibee5184her baby is murdered in front of her while shes being raped Another native women is also raped and murdered by the same white men. And the most horrific part is the aboriginal genocide. i cried so hard
@@starhunter9085 when did he say it was "the worst violence ever"? he said it was "horrifically violent". which it is. but what makes it truly harsh is how the violence is portrayed. not as empty gratuitous dime a dozen torture porn where the audience can wince and snicker because it doesnt feel real, but as unblinking savagery committed on and by genuine human beings. not monsters or horror movie cartoon characters. as Chris says so well, "every single frame is dripping with authenticity which is what makes this so difficult to watch."
A Serbian Film definitely wasn't as bad as this. It was just typical horror/shock/snuff, I was able to watch it without getting sick, and the whole movie just seemed dream-like. So it was easy to forget. I even stomached Salo, although I had to pause it a couple times and I could never watch it by myself. But this one... it's just too real. It's not just brutal, it's extremely sad, relentlessly horrible. And it's a true story. I didn't even tell my friends about it.
@@happynewfears1805 The Nightingale isn't a true story, though it's accurate in its depictions of the time, it doesn't even begin to cover the true brutality of this era of Australia's history.
@@porte-majestuoso a serbian film was shock, schlock movie. it was so unrealistic and just full of gross out stuff it becomes like a comedy. this movie on the other hand is based on reality, and that makes it scarier than any gross out thing
"I guess the new way to judge whether or not you gave an amazing performance in a film is if you're not nominated for an academy award" 😭 he went there
The editing of this film had me on edge, the weird waltz in the dark between the girl and her husband, the weird bird sounds during the dreams, the blending of a babies scream and some horrific animal...love it
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@@Inshallah_andStill not B movies just because the star power, but not A+. i am a fan of them though. at least A minus for Endgame & A for Infinity War.
@@scottieturner. it's just personal preference, but I compare Endgame and Infinity War to other films in the "A" or "A-" realm and they're just not as good.
She is my favorite performance all year. Just like you said, Sam Claflin's character has to be the most villainous person that I know of and I agree with all you said. With all the reports of people walking out , I was witness to one couple that left. It was on my 2nd viewing (the drive to the theater was very relaxing) that I saw a couple who left during "the scene". When the scene started a couple stood up and was about to leave. When they thought the scene was over, they were about to sit back down, but the scene got worse and they left. As horrific and violent as those "scenes" were in the movie, they still aren't as bad as the one scene I could never rewatch...and that is the subway tunnel scene in Irreversible.
@Masticatious Ikr? He got off easy, unlike that one guy who tried to crawl away in the "forest". It was anticlimactic when compared to all the evil stuff he did.
@@moomoopuppy5810 Yes!! But although I thought he really should have died in a far worst manner, this felt real as well. Too often guys like him die even peacefully away from their crimes and get away with them in their lives. See Josef Mengele, for example.
@@moomoopuppy5810 yes! I get so mad remembering this fact, but then I remember we call ourselves "the country of impunity". In a joking way, but also crying a bit hahaha
I just finished this movie, and I need a long shower. This is a well-crafted film, but also... quite possibly the most disturbing movie that I’ve ever seen in my life. Chris isn’t kidding, guys. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
@@anibamaathet-heru3582 A Serbian film feels more like a snuff film to me while the Nightingale was far more realistic with its depiction, which is what (to me) made it so much worse to watch. Hell, A Serbian Film even had some laughable scenes just because of how ridiculous it was at points. They're both disturbing, but the Nightingale is just...chilling. Really chilling.
Nah, A Serbian Film has more "brutal" scenes but isn't as disturbing...the reality behind The Nightingale and the dehumanization that...literally actually happened in Australia during colonial times just makes it way worse
I was recommended this film by a friend while asking for truly horrifying films. As a horror movie fanatic, I was growing tried of slashers and gore for the sake of gore and i wasn't really interested in this movie at first, but was bored one night and saw it was on hulu. I was told to always be on guard when viewing the film. After 15 minuets i had a rough idea of what the movie was going to be, but my god, i was not prepared to see this movie. I gasped and covered my eyes and cried. i have never cried in a horror/thriller film. To those who have not seen this movie (especially mothers) please, for the love of god, mentally prepare yourself. It is a tough, yet important, watch.
Holy shit, I remember seeing an interview with Jennifer Kent talking about how her next film would be a period piece. 5 years later here it is! I didn't even realize till he mentioned she directed it and my mind got blown.
No. I Spit On Your Grave is formulaic exploitation revenge horror designed to titillate as much as shock. This is a real and visceral journey of the soul and an unblinking graphic display of how human savagery on other humans has been the all too common norm for the history of our species. And how under extraordinary circumstances we can rise above our savagery and biases and become something better. This film in fact subverts the standard revenge narrative.
This film gave the same feelings as the 1985 film Come and See. I felt terrible watching it, but I couldn’t look away because it was so compelling and so well crafted. Both films made me sad and angry to live in a world where such things could happen, but, despite that, I will probably watch both those films again because of their undeniable greatness.
I blindly watched this with no idea what I was getting into… Brutal for sure, but I wouldn’t call it “horror”. I cried throughout, and was left utterly speechless and stunned by the end. I couldn’t even move.
@@csvega So only by liking it can I understand it? What kind of logic is that??? I disliked it because I understood it, and it wasn't what I'd hoped it would be.
@@csvega You might want to drop that argument for the future, it's not a good one. Disliking something usually requires a person to understand it first and using the "you just didn't understand it" argument generally makes it seem like the person saying it is the one who doesn't quite get it and is instead "seeing the muddy water as deep".
Thanks for reviewing edgier content like this. Sounds great. I saw Luce yesterday, and was blown away. Please review it also, as it moved to the top of my (crowded) list for 2019.
i watched The Nightingale last year and it absolutely ruined me. I can honestly say I’ll never watch it again but it’s still in my top 5 favorite movies. Im always suggesting people to watch it but including a trigger warning in my suggestion. Nevertheless an astounding movie. Truly a work of art
Chris, I have loved film since I was a kid looking for an escape. Your presentation, demeanor, and insight that you put into each and every review, is above anyone else, especially on youtube. You are easily my favorite film critic and have been for a long time. Thank you for the hard work and thought you put into your content. In a world with alot of bad movies, and even worse critics, your a a refreshing change.
I agree, the performances were brilliant! Sam Claflin was unbelievably phenomenal I was honestly shocked! Jennifer Kent is one of my new favorite filmmakers now because of the risks she took in this. Like you, this film had me utterly shook. I’ve never been so unnerved during a film experience.
There's so many incredible talents coming out of Australia at the moment, yet it almost never stays here. Our local industry simply doesn't make ends meet. Kent must have had so many big offers off the back of the Babadook, so all credit to her that she decided to stay in Australia and make a uniquely Australian story again.
My god this woman is a talented producer I loved the movie hated what happened in it but as a movie it’s almost a masterpiece if not as this womb gets better she has the potential to make one of the greatest movies of all time
Great review. I wept numerous times during this film, it's a tough watch, but see it, as Chris said, it's so visceral you can almost smell the scenes! It's an accurate depiction of the heinous cruelty under English colonialism, whether Lutruwita (Tasmania) or the many other nations/peoples that suffered beneath "the Crown". The parts, "as Gaeilge" (in Irish) were also accurate, the last beautiful song is: "Tiocadh an samhradh" that means "The summer will come", very apt and poetic for the film.
This reminds me of the Witch. That opening scene with the baby was so insanely disturbing, and kind of rattled me. But then there wasn't a whole lot that's got to me the rest of the movie
God this movie was a wild ride. It was one of the best movies I've seen in a really long time. It was so brutal and savage but it didn't feel exploitative or distasteful. The performances were outstanding - especially the lead. Her voice was captivating and her acting was incredible. I was hooked since the first scene and was so captivated i didn't even realize it was so long. I loved the Babadook so much and I was so excited to see this movie, and I was not disappointed. I can't wait to see what Jennifer Kent comes up with next.
Stuckman: Jennifer Kent proves to be one of our finest filmmakers. I'm going to give The Nightingale an A.... Yay! Woo hoo! (Sets off fireworks) The long drought is finally over! Stuckman: ...minus. Whaaa????
I was finally able to see this movie after i recieved my Mediabook-Edition BluRay and i could not agree more. Beautifully shot movie with horrific images and a deep deep statement against colonialism, racism and abuse of "lesser" people by people in a position of power. That feeling of hopelessness in your own country because of people who took it from you is so well represented. After i realized the real core of the story wasnt truely about personal revenge but this deep and emotional tale about respect and tolerance i was so immersed. Also all the ideas of showing the rough and dark history of Australia in such a gruesome and realistic way were very well implemented. And yet - it still worked also in the revenge-part of the story and gave you this deep understanding for her extremely firmly rooted fear of that man who took evrything from her. Even though she wanted to track him down the movie always questions if she will be able to do what she set out to do in the end. Brilliant ambivalence there and so perfectly acted. Maybe not an dense as The Babadook and definitely also not on the "light side" of Films, but 100% worth the watch.
It was a very intense film, at times some raw heavy emotion during scenes. That you as viewer couldn't believe people could behave in such or in that manner with no conscious. 😢
Thank you for reviewing movies like these! Your my favorite critic! Most critics probably havent seen this or wont post reviews because they wont get views or likes as much as reviewing something else. You're a film lovers critics. Keep up the good work!
I watched your top movies of 2019 and had somehow missed this review so I went and watched the film based on your recommendation. So glad I did. It's a really powerful film with amazing performances.
I just read the IMDb Parents Guide just so I could read what happens in this movie because I know I’m never going to watch it and OH MY WORD THAT ALL SOUNDS AWFUL HOLY CRAP
Just love it when Chris does small films like these. Wow I'm so glad I watched this gem. Also, you get to see Lyanna Stark's acting chops. She's gorgeous.
I had to take breaks during Schindlers list because of how awful it is (the movie is phenomenal and one of my favorites). I’m not sure if I can stomach this movie
As usual The mass loves this movie, I disliked it. I think it is so predictable from the beginning and it is not as violent as everyone makes it seem and it's boring after the firsst half cause it's very reptitive and no new real information that is really needed to get the story going. I so disagree with everyone and with chris. I am not saying it is a bad movie. But it didn't strike me as impressive as everyone makes it seem.
@@Leprutz i'm concerned that the baby horror will mess-up my mind and then the rest will bore me.....i don't want to be messed up and bored. i was a paramedic for years, i've had enough
I had to turn it off. My daughter is the same age as the one in the film. I got physically ill. 7 hours later and I still feel sick. I wish I could unsee this movie.
I felt sick as well, but this is still an incredible film and i would definitely watch it again. Human cruelty needs to be exposed, people need to be put face to face with these acts of evil that still happen to this day.
I'm new here. Not sure who you are, but I have to say that I am mesmerized by your videos. You have an honest intelligent and almost hypnotic way of talking about film that is very appealing. I'm now going to go watch more of you....
i love how you talk about movies you like. Its so nice hearing a guy discuss things that are dear to him without them making a bunch of disclaimers beforehand reassuring the audience (and himself?) that they are certainly not same sex oriented.
Dude I just watched the Nightengale based off your review of it. I have been following you since my college days back in the early 2010s. Love your reviews and to add to it this movie was amazing and sad all together.
I saw The Nightingale last Friday night & I totally agree with everything Chris said. To be honest I was expecting it to be alot more contravesial than it was
Great review. I just saw this on Netflix. The film tackles tough subjects and does an outstanding job of showing this dark history realistically of discrimination, brutality, and injustice against the poor, the Irish, aborigines, and women. It shows Clair's suffering of PTSD realistically as well. I agree that it's an important film and I believe the graphic violence in the movie is needed to properly tell this story.
I heard Jennifer Kent took 5 years researching this film thinking about it.. So she really takes alot of time to create these incredible films. I am very eager to see her next film. I watched this movie years later after it came out - just saw it this week. Amazing film. You review hit the nail on the head as usual. I would have given it a A+ thats me.
I aso think the ending is a reflection of the filmaker's whole statement of the reality of colonial oppression, and Aboriginal belief systems about death (spiritual journey at that point). Considering Billy's wish, and her continuing plight, it is both culturally sensitive, respectful, and at the same time sadly real.
I just finished watching the film, i would considered this one of my favorites, to me it's one of those movies you can only watch once, for example Require of a Dream, great movie, powerful acting, to me it wasn't that bad, but i was shaking with anger, with few of the parts in the movie, it does get you emotionally.... i would give the film an A+
Hi there! Ever since I watched your review on midsomar i have binged like crazy on your channel😁 keep up the awesome work, we all thi k youre terrific😉
Dude your yu yu hakusho mashup shirt is fucking incredible. I just started watching your videos tonight and really enjoy them. Your credits have gone through the roof though with that shirt haha.
This film absolutely shook me, at times I was sobbing, others I was frothing with anger. I was screaming on the inside. It's is a haunting watch, but it's one that I am happy I stuck with till the end. Billy is the man.
Just watched it on Amazon, had honestly never heard of it and I’m Aussie. It was brilliant, wish I’d seen it in a theatre, it deserved my price of admission.
I think you just about nailed this one. Rare that I have nothing to add but this review is quick, concise and spot on. If you can take the violence you don't want to miss this one.
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Please do more Indie film reviews. You’d expose them to a lot of people
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Highly agree
I asked him to review Luce. I think he'd really love it.
S C The Lighthouse.
Most of the indie films I’ve seen are because of A24 trailer and Chrises reviews
Im an Aboriginal Australian I've been a fan of you Chris Stuckmann since 2014 and this is the first time ive ever seen you review a film that featured an Indigenous Australian actor. Thank you so much Chris.
Did he pronounce the actors name right?
@@johnsturgeon2967 Why, you gonna bitch about it?
He was fantastic. I hope to see him again in future films.
Mr.J. He just asked
@Buttrape Bill The actor in the movie is indigenous to Australia just like the person who started this thread and thanked Chris for reviewing a movie with an actor of that race
This film succeeds where other revenge flicks fail because of the excruciating level of empathy it builds for Clare and Billy. Your heart literally breaks for them.
MediaAttorney I wanted to reach through the screen and choke Sam Claflin it was so intense
@resurrected _JEW She realized she didn't want revenge, only justice. Fits in with what you would expect of mother archetype.
Her guide Billy gets to fulfill the masculine archetype by bringing justice upon left tenant and sergeant.
Aaron Peters I felt that she was just really scared of him and just felt powerless and frozen when she saw him. Usually the case with abusers or oppressors over there victims. Similar with Theon in Game of Thrones!
@@squadup22 I can buy that.
Honestly I loved the realism of how she carried out her “justice”. She didn’t magically gain some superhuman strength and just start killing people left and right (ie I spit on your grave and every other revenge movie). She was broken mentally and weak physically..going on a murder spree wouldn’t have been possible for anyone in that state
This movie made me scream in literal horror. It was rough and I will never, ever EVER watch it again. With that said, I will still recommend it to all of my friends. Absolutely incredible in the most uncomfortable way.
This film leaves mental scars for life, but it is indeed brilliant.
I had a mental breakdown watching it
Don't look away, anything that is debilitatingly Terrifying, instantly becomes Bearable as long as you can understand *exactly* what it is.
(Compartmentalizing is also looking away btw)
Never stop paying attention and Truthfully analyzing, in a horrible situation. Otherwise, both *it* and your *imagination* work together to destroy your ability to stand up. That's why people say "Don't blink, when you look into the abyss".
Absolutely agree with never watching it again. It made me upset and nauseous but it was beautiful. But I’ll never watch it again.
@@ninab2509 Understandable.
As a native Irish speaker, the Gaelic Irish in this film (An Ghaeilge) was absolutely spot on.
It's the biggest delight to hear the Irish language in any medium. And as far as I'm concerned, this is far and away the best film to have the Irish langauge in it
Ya I was surprised tbh
Ya was great to hear cupla focail, hard to watch the Brits doing their thing though back in the day
I don't speak the language, but I heard Siúil a Rún playing all the time in my house as a kid and it was so painful to have Claire sing it. Reminds me that I'm related to people who went through this shit.
it's accurate though, and aishling franciosi went to trinity@@stonegasman3866
That’s heady praise-l find myself thinking l should seek this film out and watch it.
Its ridiculous it isn't being considered for oscars. This is the movie of the year for me.
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It's a really good movie. Deserves recognition.
Probably because the people who choose nominations couldn’t sit through the movie
Agreed
At least it won some big AACTA awards.
It's too controversial. In order for it to be nominated, people and critics need to vote for it. Honestly, I wouldn't even recommend it to my friends. I unconsciously closed my eyes and looked away during many scenes, so I technically didn't even see the whole movie. The parts I did see will haunt my nightmares, though
Oscars are political, rarely given for true art.
Oscar's are decided for art not by fanboys
@@Hipe2124 Oscar's are decided by out of touch people who need to get with the times.
You guys are all wrong. The Oscars are decided by sexual favors and the "casting couch". Look up "Harvey Weinstein".
@@cobracurse The Oscars are voted by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, if you wanted to fuck your way to an Oscar, that would be very impractical.
This movie is true art
This movie is 1 of the best I’ve seen ever. This movie felt so real . The main women in the movie deserved to win a Oscar she was so damn good and the guy played the tracker deserves a nomination this is the best movie I’ve seen this year
According to an article, there was a time during filming where they had to cut filming because the cameraman couldn't see past his tears.
omg, if that's true that's one of the saddest things and most touching responses you can get from a camera person. It must have been a really tough and emotionally rough scene.
did he?
I DONT UNDERSTAND
I dont understand, it didnt show anything at all. It wasnt graphic
Thor Hjorth ... SPOILER!!!....
there was 4 on-screen rapes in this movie and another just off screen. Plus an infant baby is killed. Are you even being serious?
Dammit, Chris. Stop making me drool for movies that aren't available where I live!
I swear man, every time
@ChubbyOddball
Just think about how horrible that statement is. Wow.
...same here. It really sucks for us.
Where do you live? I find everything. As long as I want to pay for it. So I don't see it all.
@@NegroJonesStrikesAgn I live in Seoul, South Korea.
I didn't scream or got scared like some of the ppl on this comment section is saying.
I literally cried throughout the whole film. So painful.
This movie has zero jump scares, the scary(hurtful) thing is the reality of the story, of colonialism, racism, white men, the pain of the genocide of a race and a nation.
Angry and hurt, is what i felt.
Mozier I screamed but it was more of like a “HOLY SHIT I CANT BELIEVE THAT JUST HAPPENED” type of scream, not a jump scare induced scream
The genocide of a race and a nation. Yes the Irish.
Can you guys please spoil it for me? Cause there's no way I'm watching this...what is that horrible scene he's talking about?
@@22grena im talking about the aboriginal people
@@imibee5184her baby is murdered in front of her while shes being raped
Another native women is also raped and murdered by the same white men. And the most horrific part is the aboriginal genocide. i cried so hard
I love seeing Aboriginal actors being appreciated! So exciting seeing these films and stories coming out of Straya 🇦🇺
damn for the first 5 minutes i thought he'll give it an A+
Yep. But then, “at times, it overstays it’s welcome” 😢
He tricked us guys...🥺
Mr. Dong heartbreaking, isn’t it?
Has he ever given a film an A+?
@@Duckman1616 he hasn't in the last 2 years :( i remember that he gave Lady Bird and War for the POTA an A+
"Oh ok the worst is over."
And then it wasn't
Yikes. I really want to watch this film but I'm scared.
It wasn't as violent as he's making it out to be.
Let us know how it goes! Haha :)
@@kodywalker5842 It definitely was.
@@IRex-wm9pd *It was graphically violent just not the worst ever which is what Chris and other reviewers were making it out to be.*
@@starhunter9085 when did he say it was "the worst violence ever"? he said it was "horrifically violent". which it is. but what makes it truly harsh is how the violence is portrayed. not as empty gratuitous dime a dozen torture porn where the audience can wince and snicker because it doesnt feel real, but as unblinking savagery committed on and by genuine human beings. not monsters or horror movie cartoon characters. as Chris says so well, "every single frame is dripping with authenticity which is what makes this so difficult to watch."
I just watched it.
And now i feel like a war veteran.
Alios'era Syren
This movie was easy to watch compared to "a Serbian film". I couldn't watch that movie, it was so fucking disgusting.
A Serbian Film definitely wasn't as bad as this. It was just typical horror/shock/snuff, I was able to watch it without getting sick, and the whole movie just seemed dream-like. So it was easy to forget. I even stomached Salo, although I had to pause it a couple times and I could never watch it by myself. But this one... it's just too real. It's not just brutal, it's extremely sad, relentlessly horrible. And it's a true story. I didn't even tell my friends about it.
You are fucking idiot, thats what you are. "War veteran" he says...
@@happynewfears1805 The Nightingale isn't a true story, though it's accurate in its depictions of the time, it doesn't even begin to cover the true brutality of this era of Australia's history.
@@porte-majestuoso a serbian film was shock, schlock movie. it was so unrealistic and just full of gross out stuff it becomes like a comedy. this movie on the other hand is based on reality, and that makes it scarier than any gross out thing
Sam Claflin reminded me of Michael Fassbender's performance in '12 Years a Slave'. So yeah, that's high praise indeed.
Saw this a few days ago. Broke me in every way imaginable. It's definitely one of the greatest films I've ever seen.
Might be the best "revenge" film I've seen. Up there with, "I Saw The Devil".
H O W
Mark Hanson this movie was amazing.
not sure i want to be broken in every way imaginable. not a tempting review
Mark my words, the Lighthouse or Parasite will get an A+ by chris. Maybe even both.
Thanx
Lol
Agreed
I watched both this and Parasite this weekend. Both were great. But, this film was better. It's super tough to watch.
Let’s pray ur right man we need that A+
"I guess the new way to judge whether or not you gave an amazing performance in a film is if you're not nominated for an academy award" 😭 he went there
The editing of this film had me on edge, the weird waltz in the dark between the girl and her husband, the weird bird sounds during the dreams, the blending of a babies scream and some horrific animal...love it
“At times, they overstayed their welcome” we’ll get that A+ next time boys
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@Alex Dzingel Those movies definitely don't deserve an A+, they're B movies at best.
@@Inshallah_andStill not B movies just because the star power, but not A+. i am a fan of them though. at least A minus for Endgame & A for Infinity War.
@@scottieturner. it's just personal preference, but I compare Endgame and Infinity War to other films in the "A" or "A-" realm and they're just not as good.
If anything deserved A+, it was Chernobyl. And that didn't get it.
Hugh Jass Now THAT I can totally agree
Aisling played Lyanna Stark in GOT and was also in the Fall where she was excellent too.
So THAT's where I know her from! Thanks!
wait Tarsem Sighn’s The Fall?!?
@@filmfreakreacts2516 No, the british tv show The Fall, starring Gillian Anderson. Same name, completely different plot.
The Fall is the most underrated show ever, I try to encourage as many people as I can to watch it. It's amazing.
Clique too
She is my favorite performance all year. Just like you said, Sam Claflin's character has to be the most villainous person that I know of and I agree with all you said. With all the reports of people walking out , I was witness to one couple that left. It was on my 2nd viewing (the drive to the theater was very relaxing) that I saw a couple who left during "the scene". When the scene started a couple stood up and was about to leave. When they thought the scene was over, they were about to sit back down, but the scene got worse and they left. As horrific and violent as those "scenes" were in the movie, they still aren't as bad as the one scene I could never rewatch...and that is the subway tunnel scene in Irreversible.
He was absolutely EVIL. I fucking loved to hate him
@Masticatious Ikr? He got off easy, unlike that one guy who tried to crawl away in the "forest". It was anticlimactic when compared to all the evil stuff he did.
@@moomoopuppy5810 Yes!! But although I thought he really should have died in a far worst manner, this felt real as well. Too often guys like him die even peacefully away from their crimes and get away with them in their lives. See Josef Mengele, for example.
@@quaseumhomemrenascentista6911 Yes! The "Angel of Death" got off easy and had a stroke while swimming during his "retirement" years in Brazil.
@@moomoopuppy5810 yes! I get so mad remembering this fact, but then I remember we call ourselves "the country of impunity". In a joking way, but also crying a bit hahaha
I just finished this movie, and I need a long shower. This is a well-crafted film, but also... quite possibly the most disturbing movie that I’ve ever seen in my life.
Chris isn’t kidding, guys. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
A Serbian Film is waaaaay worse.
@@anibamaathet-heru3582 A Serbian film feels more like a snuff film to me while the Nightingale was far more realistic with its depiction, which is what (to me) made it so much worse to watch. Hell, A Serbian Film even had some laughable scenes just because of how ridiculous it was at points. They're both disturbing, but the Nightingale is just...chilling. Really chilling.
Did you watch “ Martyrs “ the French 1
Nah, A Serbian Film has more "brutal" scenes but isn't as disturbing...the reality behind The Nightingale and the dehumanization that...literally actually happened in Australia during colonial times just makes it way worse
'a serbian film' and 'come and see' are also cruel
Chris, your feature film better start with a sick guitar riff and a huge CGI explosion!!
No sick riffs in his video's
Yes!
😂
*Stuckmann Productions*
followed by a giant explosion and metal guitar riff 😂😂
🎸 💥
Me: This sounds like an automatic A+
Chris: "I'm gonna give this movie a A-"
*Would you like for me to spit-shine your shoes as well Chris?...*
Hahaha...I was also taken aback by the -
Omg, I died.
He said there were some parts that were too repetitive
@@happynewfears1805 Still A+ for me
The poster for this movie is breathtaking
I was recommended this film by a friend while asking for truly horrifying films. As a horror movie fanatic, I was growing tried of slashers and gore for the sake of gore and i wasn't really interested in this movie at first, but was bored one night and saw it was on hulu. I was told to always be on guard when viewing the film. After 15 minuets i had a rough idea of what the movie was going to be, but my god, i was not prepared to see this movie. I gasped and covered my eyes and cried. i have never cried in a horror/thriller film. To those who have not seen this movie (especially mothers) please, for the love of god, mentally prepare yourself. It is a tough, yet important, watch.
Your t-shirts just get better every video. Yu Yu Hakusho x Power Rangers!
Unbelievable!!!
Waiting for him to have a "Dungeon & Dragons" cartoon one.
If I don't see Chris review YuYu and Hunter x Hunter one day I'm gonna be so disappointed
Dorks
@@skoolynugenator1802 Yeah, I guess spearing fish isn't considered dorky? Who knows
This movie turned my gut upside down not because of the gore but the BAD SPIRITS in this movie.
The same director of The Babadook?!?!!
Say no more! This film is now instantly a must-watch for me.
Holy shit, I remember seeing an interview with Jennifer Kent talking about how her next film would be a period piece. 5 years later here it is! I didn't even realize till he mentioned she directed it and my mind got blown.
The world has to spin the other way to make stuckmann give out a single a+ ever again...
Maybe with The Lighthouse this October!
What movie got a+??
@@xXNekou Blade Runner 2049 and no film that has come out since it's release even comes close.
lol weren't people giving him crap for giving too many A+s? you can never do right as a youtuber.
Maybe Weathering With You could score an A+
I Spit On Your Grave: 1800's Outback Edition
I am waiting for I Spit On Your Grave 2300 Futureshock Edition lol
It's not the outback.
@@mcrazza OBVIOUSLY. It was a generalized joke because "Australian Edition" didn't have a fun ring to it but thanks, I guess...
@Oscar Alvarenga at least you get its a joke but to clarify I'm an ecology major... I know the climates people
No. I Spit On Your Grave is formulaic exploitation revenge horror designed to titillate as much as shock. This is a real and visceral journey of the soul and an unblinking graphic display of how human savagery on other humans has been the all too common norm for the history of our species. And how under extraordinary circumstances we can rise above our savagery and biases and become something better. This film in fact subverts the standard revenge narrative.
The director started with a compelling story and didn't screw up her film version. That alone deserves mention!
I just watched this movie and it blew me away!
It’s great to see artists not sugar coating our terrible past
10/10
I read the synopsis: Sounds really interesting.
From the director of The Babadook : I can't wait to see this.
Love you chris! Made me shed man tears with your 10th anniversary vid. Always here for the journey!
He’ll never see this
hunter12555 positivity is strong with this one
This film gave the same feelings as the 1985 film Come and See. I felt terrible watching it, but I couldn’t look away because it was so compelling and so well crafted. Both films made me sad and angry to live in a world where such things could happen, but, despite that, I will probably watch both those films again because of their undeniable greatness.
I blindly watched this with no idea what I was getting into… Brutal for sure, but I wouldn’t call it “horror”. I cried throughout, and was left utterly speechless and stunned by the end. I couldn’t even move.
I'm glad this wasn't a case of a sophomore slump again. The babadook was also one of my favorites of 2014. Great review Chris.
The ending was bad, though. Really bad.
@@SpaceCattttt you. Just didn't understand it, or the whole film then
@@csvega So only by liking it can I understand it? What kind of logic is that???
I disliked it because I understood it, and it wasn't what I'd hoped it would be.
@@csvega You might want to drop that argument for the future, it's not a good one. Disliking something usually requires a person to understand it first and using the "you just didn't understand it" argument generally makes it seem like the person saying it is the one who doesn't quite get it and is instead "seeing the muddy water as deep".
@@csvega please explain how chaining up a cartoon ghost in a top hat in a basement like a dog is a good ending
Thanks for reviewing edgier content like this. Sounds great. I saw Luce yesterday, and was blown away. Please review it also, as it moved to the top of my (crowded) list for 2019.
My fav movie. It sucks that it's not getting the attention it deserves.
i watched The Nightingale last year and it absolutely ruined me. I can honestly say I’ll never watch it again but it’s still in my top 5 favorite movies. Im always suggesting people to watch it but including a trigger warning in my suggestion. Nevertheless an astounding movie. Truly a work of art
Chris, I have loved film since I was a kid looking for an escape. Your presentation, demeanor, and insight that you put into each and every review, is above anyone else, especially on youtube. You are easily my favorite film critic and have been for a long time. Thank you for the hard work and thought you put into your content. In a world with alot of bad movies, and even worse critics, your a a refreshing change.
I agree, the performances were brilliant! Sam Claflin was unbelievably phenomenal I was honestly shocked! Jennifer Kent is one of my new favorite filmmakers now because of the risks she took in this. Like you, this film had me utterly shook. I’ve never been so unnerved during a film experience.
There's so many incredible talents coming out of Australia at the moment, yet it almost never stays here. Our local industry simply doesn't make ends meet. Kent must have had so many big offers off the back of the Babadook, so all credit to her that she decided to stay in Australia and make a uniquely Australian story again.
My god this woman is a talented producer I loved the movie hated what happened in it but as a movie it’s almost a masterpiece if not as this womb gets better she has the potential to make one of the greatest movies of all time
Great review. I wept numerous times during this film, it's a tough watch, but see it, as Chris said, it's so visceral you can almost smell the scenes! It's an accurate depiction of the heinous cruelty under English colonialism, whether Lutruwita (Tasmania) or the many other nations/peoples that suffered beneath "the Crown". The parts, "as Gaeilge" (in Irish) were also accurate, the last beautiful song is: "Tiocadh an samhradh" that means "The summer will come", very apt and poetic for the film.
Using an actress’s twitter account to learn the pronunciation of her name, is TIGHT!!!
...wait, wrong channel
Wow wow wow
Super easy, barely an inconvenience
Because...
whoopsieee
yes sir i do, i agree this is the wrong channel
omg that's an actress who played Lyanna Stark, look how she looks like Arya 0:19 just as they described her in books lol
I thought I recognized her! Definitely thought it was Arya for a second
@@jeepersmcgee3466 great casting
This reminds me of the Witch. That opening scene with the baby was so insanely disturbing, and kind of rattled me. But then there wasn't a whole lot that's got to me the rest of the movie
An incredible movie that I'll definitely never watch again.
When I saw her face I though "Why she reminds me Game of Thrones so much?" Now I get it. She is Lyana Stark!
God this movie was a wild ride. It was one of the best movies I've seen in a really long time. It was so brutal and savage but it didn't feel exploitative or distasteful. The performances were outstanding - especially the lead. Her voice was captivating and her acting was incredible. I was hooked since the first scene and was so captivated i didn't even realize it was so long. I loved the Babadook so much and I was so excited to see this movie, and I was not disappointed. I can't wait to see what Jennifer Kent comes up with next.
Sounds like a True Grit film with no holds barred.
Great review. Stuckmann's reviews always help me to decide if something is for me or is NOT for me and I very much appreciate that.
Stuckman: Jennifer Kent proves to be one of our finest filmmakers. I'm going to give The Nightingale an A....
Yay! Woo hoo! (Sets off fireworks) The long drought is finally over!
Stuckman: ...minus.
Whaaa????
Damn, this is probably the most hyped I've seen Chris for a small film in a while. Gonna have to check it out.
*Good movie, just saw it.*
I was finally able to see this movie after i recieved my Mediabook-Edition BluRay and i could not agree more. Beautifully shot movie with horrific images and a deep deep statement against colonialism, racism and abuse of "lesser" people by people in a position of power. That feeling of hopelessness in your own country because of people who took it from you is so well represented. After i realized the real core of the story wasnt truely about personal revenge but this deep and emotional tale about respect and tolerance i was so immersed. Also all the ideas of showing the rough and dark history of Australia in such a gruesome and realistic way were very well implemented.
And yet - it still worked also in the revenge-part of the story and gave you this deep understanding for her extremely firmly rooted fear of that man who took evrything from her. Even though she wanted to track him down the movie always questions if she will be able to do what she set out to do in the end. Brilliant ambivalence there and so perfectly acted. Maybe not an dense as The Babadook and definitely also not on the "light side" of Films, but 100% worth the watch.
It was a very intense film, at times some raw heavy emotion during scenes. That you as viewer couldn't believe people could behave in such or in that manner with no conscious. 😢
Not gonna lie: hated the babadook
Love this film
Cant believe its been overlooked this oscar season
Wait....yeah i can.....
One day somebody will get him to watch Memories of Murder.
And Parasite
Wes Carpenter I need to watch it but it is not available anywhere
Shaf Hussain You can watch it on 123movies or Putlocker. Just turn the subtitles on. It’s an A or A+ honestly.
Aquemini-Andre’s Verse. Yes you know which one. Thanks bro!
Shaf Hussain no problem hope you enjoy it
Thank you for reviewing movies like these! Your my favorite critic! Most critics probably havent seen this or wont post reviews because they wont get views or likes as much as reviewing something else. You're a film lovers critics. Keep up the good work!
I watched your top movies of 2019 and had somehow missed this review so I went and watched the film based on your recommendation. So glad I did. It's a really powerful film with amazing performances.
Just saw it and I absolutely loved it. It was a brutal yet cathartic revenge tale. I literally left my theater shaken and having teared up.
Hi Chris! Just loved the Sentai Yu-Yu Hakusho T-shirt! Also, great review, thanks!
I just read the IMDb Parents Guide just so I could read what happens in this movie because I know I’m never going to watch it and OH MY WORD THAT ALL SOUNDS AWFUL HOLY CRAP
Just love it when Chris does small films like these. Wow I'm so glad I watched this gem. Also, you get to see Lyanna Stark's acting chops. She's gorgeous.
I had to take breaks during Schindlers list because of how awful it is (the movie is phenomenal and one of my favorites). I’m not sure if I can stomach this movie
Just try. Much more better movie in my opinion. And I say that as polish guy whose grandfather was a jewish during Second War
No.. You have to watch it
BRO SAME, I also had to take breaks during Schindler's list 🥺
As usual The mass loves this movie, I disliked it. I think it is so predictable from the beginning and it is not as violent as everyone makes it seem and it's boring after the firsst half cause it's very reptitive and no new real information that is really needed to get the story going. I so disagree with everyone and with chris. I am not saying it is a bad movie. But it didn't strike me as impressive as everyone makes it seem.
@@Leprutz i'm concerned that the baby horror will mess-up my mind and then the rest will bore me.....i don't want to be messed up and bored. i was a paramedic for years, i've had enough
You have a nice voice. Makes it easy to just listen to while washing dishes.
This is the review that brought me to your channel. This movie FLOORED me. It was so amazing
One of my favorite movies ever. Franciosi deserves FAR more recognition than she currently has.
I can’t imagine not liking Sam Claflin, much less hating him. He must be great.
He's pretty despicable. Same with his lieutenant (the guy who plays Charles Manson in Mindhunter and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood)
Luce was proof that this summer didn't suck after all. Still processing this gem.
I just saw this movie because of your review,a great one !! , you have definitely become my favorite movie critic, more reviews please !!
I just found out my old media arts teacher is cousins with the director of this. Great review.
This film is a masterpiece more people need to see it
I had to turn it off. My daughter is the same age as the one in the film. I got physically ill. 7 hours later and I still feel sick. I wish I could unsee this movie.
I felt sick as well, but this is still an incredible film and i would definitely watch it again. Human cruelty needs to be exposed, people need to be put face to face with these acts of evil that still happen to this day.
I'm new here. Not sure who you are, but I have to say that I am mesmerized by your videos. You have an honest intelligent and almost hypnotic way of talking about film that is very appealing. I'm now going to go watch more of you....
i love how you talk about movies you like. Its so nice hearing a guy discuss things that are dear to him without them making a bunch of disclaimers beforehand reassuring the audience (and himself?) that they are certainly not same sex oriented.
I would really love to watch this movie now. The way you speak of this movie and characters makes me very interested! I need to see it.
muchamuchacha 100% same here
Sam Claflin In A Journeys End is a master stroke. Extremely harrowing.
Dude I just watched the Nightengale based off your review of it. I have been following you since my college days back in the early 2010s.
Love your reviews and to add to it this movie was amazing and sad all together.
I saw The Nightingale last Friday night & I totally agree with everything Chris said. To be honest I was expecting it to be alot more contravesial than it was
Saw it yesterday, it’s brilliant and an eye opener, great actors to.
Great review. I just saw this on Netflix. The film tackles tough subjects and does an outstanding job of showing this dark history realistically of discrimination, brutality, and injustice against the poor, the Irish, aborigines, and women. It shows Clair's suffering of PTSD realistically as well. I agree that it's an important film and I believe the graphic violence in the movie is needed to properly tell this story.
I heard Jennifer Kent took 5 years researching this film thinking about it.. So she really takes alot of time to create these incredible films. I am very eager to see her next film. I watched this movie years later after it came out - just saw it this week. Amazing film. You review hit the nail on the head as usual. I would have given it a A+ thats me.
I aso think the ending is a reflection of the filmaker's whole statement of the reality of colonial oppression, and Aboriginal belief systems about death (spiritual journey at that point). Considering Billy's wish, and her continuing plight, it is both culturally sensitive, respectful, and at the same time sadly real.
I just finished watching the film, i would considered this one of my favorites, to me it's one of those movies you can only watch once, for example Require of a Dream, great movie, powerful acting, to me it wasn't that bad, but i was shaking with anger, with few of the parts in the movie, it does get you emotionally.... i would give the film an A+
"And as always you can click right here, and get Stuckmannised" - This never gets old haha, love the vids as always Chris. 👍
Hi there! Ever since I watched your review on midsomar i have binged like crazy on your channel😁 keep up the awesome work, we all thi k youre terrific😉
Dude your yu yu hakusho mashup shirt is fucking incredible. I just started watching your videos tonight and really enjoy them. Your credits have gone through the roof though with that shirt haha.
It's in my best of 2019. Parasite and the lighthouse deserve Oscar recognition.
The scene in the hut has to be one of the most messed up in film history
This film absolutely shook me, at times I was sobbing, others I was frothing with anger. I was screaming on the inside. It's is a haunting watch, but it's one that I am happy I stuck with till the end. Billy is the man.
OH MY GOD YOUR SHIRT!! I love it so much, I'm dying
Great to hear!! I saw the trailer and thought WTF, this looks really intense and creepy and really disturbing.
Aisling Franciosi looks a bit like Joey King, that threw me off for a moment there. Joey can`t be in a good movie.
Yeah for a second i really thought it was Joey King but shes usually in bad pg 13 horror movies sooooo.
She can, however, be in a good series
She's had cameos in good things
A bit?! More like exactly! I thought the exact same thing.
the act was amazing
Just watched it on Amazon, had honestly never heard of it and I’m Aussie. It was brilliant, wish I’d seen it in a theatre, it deserved my price of admission.
I think you just about nailed this one. Rare that I have nothing to add but this review is quick, concise and spot on. If you can take the violence you don't want to miss this one.