I just got back from the movie. Despite it not being for anybody, it was an incredible movie and was very insightful. Also Jeremy and Sebastian both killed it
I agree wholeheartedly. It was a very well-made movie. The acting was superb! I judged not by the people it was about, but by the quality of the movie. I already knew the background, but enjoyed the script details. It was well presented and interesting. Not like some Lifetime biopic. Much better than I thought it would be.
I honestly wouldn’t. I’m interested in all character studies. For example, I was never a fan of Wendy Williams, but I think next Netflix did her dirt by showing the worst part of her. I didn’t get that from The Apprentice.
It’s definitely a movie where it’s biggest problem is that nobody would want to watch it, but I do think it’ll age incredibly well once we have some distance away from the hellhole that is today
I wonder if it will face the same struggles as Oliver Stone's "W." It came out in October 2008, when everyone was tired of George W. Bush and looking forward to the new voices (Obama), so the interest for a Dubya biopic was very low. Despite it's stellar cast, it was pretty much forgotten. Although "The Apprentice" seem to garner much better reviews, so it might hold up better.
I really dislike Trump and I will definitely watch this when it comes to streaming service. Doesn't feel like a movie that you need a cinema for though.
I'm waiting for the movie in 10-20 years that talks about the Epstein Club - how folks like Trump, Piers Morgan, Derschowitz, Bill Clinton, have all been supporting each other in an unspoken pact, each hoping the others will not out them all (at least, not before they die).
@billybob1723 Was just watching her on CNN with Anderson Cooper asking questions. She was fighting back tears. She won't even take questions from random people. How the heck is she going to deal with leaders from the Middle East (Iraq, Iran, etc) who think women shouldn't be in power. Her voice was shaking and she was fighting tears. She does not have the strength and fortitude to deal with threats from people like North Korea, China. Hate Trump all you want, we are safer with him.
The Reagan administration was an utter disaster. We can all thank Reagan for defunding mental health programs, now look where we are, even congress is teeming with mental patients
Those of us who grew up in the 80s remember trump in the 80s and 90s as a rich, sleazy, scummy, misogynist asshole…. I don’t know how people could think he is worthy of worship the way maga people go crazy for trump these days. It’s so weird to me that so many people seem so unaware of his past. I’m glad that younger people might see this movie and understand why non-maga people are disgusted by trump in so many ways.
I was expecting something super satirical , but it was actually captivating and most importantly - really good filmmaking. The look and energy of it is something to admire.
The fact that Roy Cohen is gay, a lawyer, and rubs elbows with politicians who are totally against gay people was very perplexing to me. It's like how do you hang around those people who hate your lifestyle. It was so interesting
I saw the movie. It’s really good and I hate Trump. This isn’t a movie for Trump haters or MAGA lovers. This is an origin story based on factual information and evidence. It also shows the humanity and role of certain relationships. Everyone should see this. Jeremy Strong’s performance as well as Maria Bakalova and Sebastian Stan of course is fantastic. There should be Oscar nominations for his portrayal of Roy Cohn.
That’s the hardest thing to discern sometimes, because many people want a clear cut “hero” or “villain” - even some of the most vile human beings or the most saintly can be understood why they are the way they are, and a movie exploring it can be a good vehicle to help people understand even the most confusing or comically bad things. It’s worse to just hide it and say, “this is bad/good, accept it.” We’re (humankind) always finding ourselves in trouble when we keep reducing things to that level.
I am 43 from the bronx I remember everything this is a fake biopic trying to taint their opinion of what happened it is not factual They are taking data of what they think and making a movie based on bread crumbs dont be fooled TRUMP 2024 but it is a good movie just dont believe it as fact
Another reason why Sebastian Stan does not sound like these comedic impressions of Trump is that Trump himself did not sound like that when he was young. There is a long 1980 interview with him here on RUclips that he did with Rona Barrett, and he looks and talks nothing like the Trump of today - it's like a completely different and pretty normal (!) person. He changed drastically over the years and all his weird mannerisms and traits became much more exaggerated. Stan watched that interview and other material that gave him the idea of what young Trump was like. Jeremy Strong also watched old videos and listened to audio tracks of Roy Cohn to prepare for the role. Cohn was an infamous, larger than life figure, and after his death, he became a character in Tony Kushner's play Angels in America, which was also made into an HBO miniseries. Ron Liebman (in the original Broadway production) and Nathan Lane (in the broadway revival) both won a Tony for their portrayal of him, and Al Pacino won an Emmy, a Golden Globe and a SAG individual award for playing him in the HBO miniseries. Cohn was also the subject of a biography by journlist Nichlas von Hoffman, called Citizen Cohn, released in 1988, and a TV movie based on it was released in 1992, starring James Woods. Cohn also appears as a supporting character in last year's miniseries Fellow Travellers, which deals with the McCarthy anti-communist witch hunts and the "Lavender scare" in the 1950s, but I think their portrayal of him quite off, even though they cast Will Brill, an actor who bears a strong physical resemblance to Cohn (aside from being a decade older than Cohn was when he was McCarthy's aide).
I knew Trump from coverage in New York media (Village Voice, NY Magazine, NY Times) in the 1980s, when he was a slick, soft-spoken character who looked like he was auditioning for a cologne ad. I had no idea his scripted reality TV show lasted for 14 seasons -- and that's who his fans think he is.
That was the interview they re-created in the movie. Was wondering how they'd do it since I really doubt anyone under the age of 50 remembers Rhona Barrett. And a movie about Cohn starring James Woods? Guessing he makes him out a hero?
@@robotrix No, quite the opposite. It's funny that James Woods starred in Citizen Cohn, because that was very much a "we must spell out for you that he was a very bad man" kind of biopic. Pretty much could be an example how not do movies like that. I just rewatched it a couple of days ago, and the first hour is fine, but then it gets really cringe in the second part, especially towards the end. . They framed it all as him dying in hospital and then we watch various important moments from his life and career, mostly from the 1950s, but they also show hallucination/ghosts of various people we see during the movie haunting him and arguing with him. But this gimmick is not used for any kind of character insight or depth, instead it' becomes just them telling him and the audience that he was very bad (in case we haven't realized that ourselves by watching his actions, I guess?) The low point is where they have a hallucination/ghost (?) version of Joseph Welch, the legal council from the Army hearing who managed to destroy McCarthy on live TV by provoking him - basically by badgering Cohn with homophobic allusions. This is pretty accurately recreated in the movie. But then after that they have a hallucination/ghost (?) version of Welch appear to the dying Cohn to tell him he never had a problem with his sexuality, just the fact he was a hypocrite who persecuted people like himself during the Lavender Scare. That's delivered completely unironically. Clearly the screenwriter didn't realize that statement was very hypocritical too, basically it's saying "it's OK to weaponize homophobia for your political goals if you're a liberal " Or "if you're a straight man who's not genuinely homophobic, it's OK to weaponize homophobia, as long as it's against bad gay people".
The other review I saw was only bitching about "Who was this made for? Why was this even made? A movie about Trump doesn't even work unless it's one side or the other." I just commented on their video, "Apparently it was made for me cause I loved it."
Same. Besides, I'm a fan of Sebastian Stan, not his political affiliations (NEVER judge an actor by their politics, you will often be disappointed and will ruin your view of them even if they do a great film also obviously never vote an actor into office, lol) and I can't wait to see Jeremy Strong's Roy Cohn! This is gonna be great! 😁
Not a Trumper but saw it and I agree if this was about a random guy, this film would also stand on its own. Excellent cinematography with the 80’s film style/quality at times likely where there are videos of these moments from the past. Great acting, didn’t toy with my perception of trump whatsoever.
@@mikeimpressionsreviews yeah. It didn’t come out right. I tried to delete it. I’d like the movie simply because it was well done and an interesting character study.
@@mikeimpressionsreviews you poor thing. if you only knew.......the only thing trumper wants from you is your vote. after that, he's done with you and yours.
GREAT MOVIE! The 70s vibe, color grade, casting, and research was on point. Jeremy Strong deserves an Oscar for his performance of Roy Cohen…WOW!!!! 👏👏👏
@@Jawnwickk No. It’s more divisive than it has ever been. We have people in this country who support a convicted felon, draft dodging, sexual abuser, who disparages our fallen soldiers.
@@Jawnwickkit was pretty bad, few hundred thousands of excess deaths from his covid mishandling. His method was “if we didn’t test we’d have no cases” and “if take no responsibility “ as a solution. Also because last time there were firewall people around him. Now people like mike pence and bill bar isn’t there anymore, he’ll be unchecked.
I hadn;t seen him in anything until recently, and he's now one of my favorite actors!! Saw The Apprentice last night and it was incredible. Last week I saw Stan in A Different Man -- where he played a man with a facial tumor condition that caused severe disfigurement who then gets an experimental medical procedure to "fix" his face -- and he was INCREDIBLE in that too.
Im excited to check this one out. I grew up watching the Apprentice tv show with my mom and initially felt indifferent about Trump until he got into politics. And ever since that i like many others don't like him for obvious reasons. I'm also a huuuge Sebastian Stan fan and i was initially skeptical when i first heard about the film but Sebastian Stan continues to show hes willing to make bold acting choices and push himself to the limit to improve his craft.
Watch "Angels in America" for Pacino's take on Roy Cohn. I consider it the best performance of Pacino's career, and if Jeremy Strong can be half as good as Pacino is in that, then Strong deserves the Oscar nomination.
I love Pacino in Angels and I couldn't quite tell if Strong borrowed a lot from that performance or if that's just how Cohn really was and both actors hit the same character notes. Either way, Strong reminded me a lot of Pacino in a good way for this movie.
I just watched the movie, last night. I was impressed, it was well done and it helped me get a clearer grasp of how DJT came to be who he is, today. Emphasis was on his connection to Roy Cohn, and how he used that connection to forge ahead on his development schemes. both Sebastian and Jeremy did a superb job of inhabiting their roles. And Ivana’s character was also well done. I did enjoy it!
Yesterday I drove about ten miles away, to a cineplex to see the just released movie The Apprentice (about Trump in the 1970s and 80s). At the 4pm screening I was one of nine people in the audience, and my review is: Since I unfortunately started paying attention to Donald Trump when he descended his “golden” escalator at the Trump Tower on June 16, 2015 to begin his first political campaign - almost ten years ago - nothing in this movie was new to me but as a biography it hit ALL the notes about him in the 1970s and 80s. This movie was well written (100% plausible dialog and situations), superbly acted and produced, and when it ended after two hours I felt dirty and in need of a hot shower.
Concur. Trump, the entitled, whinning, spoiled brat he still is, can't avoid committing crimes, unethical behavior, and being the despicable person in words and deeds.
I saw the movie on opening night as well and the way you are explaining the movie is very accurate. I'm glad I saw it No I'm not a fan of him, but I wanted to understand what made him tick how did he get this way to be who he is today. I'm not a fan of his and I don't like him at all, but I needed to get a full understanding of why I don't like him and not just what I see in the media or his rhetoric.
@@trilla252 sweetheart I know how to do my research. I did that for 10 years with my bachelor's and my masters. Not to mention I'm old enough to remember a lot of the things that he did and witnessed it in real time.
@shannon7779 you said yourself that you needed to watch the movie to get a full understanding of why you don't like him. So basically you needed something to justify why you don't like him.
I can't wait to see it. I wasn't a huge Sebastian Stan fan until I saw him play Tommy Lee. I was pretty impressed even though his performance was a wee bit over the top, which is perhaps why he didn't go so hard on trying to do a caricature of trump.
@@jobobtargaryen1258 I completely understand and I may have gone there myself had someone else said that. However! This is one of those videos where not everyone would understand the joke & might take the "Stan" as an actual stalker fan - Which is what Stan is short for. So, I'm not mad about it ✌🏼
I thought it was worthy of viewing. I hate his fkn guts, nothing surprised me, but it was insightful. I hope MAGA goes and sees how fkn ruthless he and Cohn were/are. See doc WHERE'S MY ROY COHN--named after a tRump quote hissy-fit during the Mueller investigation
I didn't know what to expect either. When the film starts, they try to make Trump a sympatric character. I thought, here we go. They're making him someone to admire. I was wrong. The tone of the film shifts. It gets darker and darker as it goes on. The eerie soundtrack sets the tone. You start to dislike Donald Trump. You see him for the monster he really is. The movie ends on an ominous note. It's like a warning of what's to come.
I saw it two days ago. I thought it was a really good movie with great acting. Only one theater within 150 miles was showing it. And they ran it once a day at 515 for one week. 6 people in the theater including me and my wife. Two of them walked out at about an hour in, right after the grape scene.
Kudos to the Film Drunk’s enlightening review. You expressed so accurately all that I thought but was not able to express after having just seen it. The movie was a surprisingly fair depiction of the beginning of Trump’s evolvement to the person he came to be.
The Apprentice” offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of Donald Trump, focusing more on his business acumen and less on his later political life. As someone who admires certain aspects of Trump-specifically his tenacity and determination-I found the film to be both engaging and insightful. It’s not a flawless portrayal, but it does a solid job of capturing the essence of Trump’s unyielding nature. The film showcases Trump as a businessman first and foremost, someone who doesn’t admit defeat and fights through every challenge. That kind of grit, which I admire, shines throughout the movie. However, the film doesn’t shy away from showing his more controversial and difficult moments, particularly in his personal life. There’s an upsetting scene with Ivana, his first wife, that I found heartbreaking. It’s a reminder that, while Trump’s tenacity may be admirable, he is far from perfect, especially in his relationships and the way he sometimes interacts with those closest to him, including his parents. For me, as a visually impaired viewer, the dialogue-heavy nature of the film was particularly helpful. The talkative scenes allowed me to follow the story easily, and I didn’t feel the need for descriptive audio narration. The pacing kept me engaged, and the character interactions were enough to paint a vivid picture of the events in Trump’s life. Overall, while Trump’s flaws are certainly on display, “The Apprentice” gives viewers a balanced look at his strengths and weaknesses. It portrays a man who, despite his faults, had a remarkable ability to push through adversity and make his mark on the world. Whether you admire him or not, the movie offers an intriguing exploration of a complex figure.
I feel like I am the only person I know who has no strong opinion on him. I don't hate him by any means, But I also acknowledge him for who he is. A flawed human being just like the rest of us. I appreciated things he did in office. But I feel like I truly am the only one who just.. views him as a person. Not high, not low. Cool movie idea, hope it does well with how it seems to be received!
I’m there with ya dude. If it’s between hater and fan, I suppose I would be closer to the fan side. But, I’d never want to watch this movie if it was putting him up on a pedestal, just the same as if it was depicting him as a buffoon. Trump is a very nuanced person with his own strengths and flaws that, and if that’s the route that movie took with him, then I might have to go and see it.
the dude literally broke the law multiple times trying to stay in power. If that doesn't bother you, then you need to rethink your life. In fact many people were injured, some are now DEAD. and hundreds of his own followers had their lives destroyed from being arrested. All at his direction, for his benefit, and because of his lies. And he would gladly trade their lives for his benefit.
I can believe this film is better than Joker 2. Ali Abbasi is a great director who is able to get top shelf (and often terrifying) performances out of his talent. One need look no further than Holy Spider for evidence of that. Whereas Todd Phillips is a hack, who emulates things he sees from other great directors but has no vision as a director himself.
Joker 2 is definitely better than joker 1. It sucks if you look at it as a story about the batman joker..which it isn't. It is trying to say a lot of things which people in the audience in the movie don't like just like the people in the real world. I dont think it's a masterpiece but it's good and yes if it was directed by a master of the craft like Scorcese, it would be a lot better and impactful. Todd Philips is not an A tier director but he may get better with time
I’m so sorry you didn’t get the Substance. See it when it’s streams ASAP. Very good, unsettling and at times laugh out loud film. Hang on, you do mean the film, the Substance, not the injectable Substance, don’t you? You don’t want the Substance in your city or anywhere else!
With the casting of Jeremy Strong and its hand held filmmaking, this movie is like a 2 hour episode of succession. Whether or not you have a positive view of Trump (I hate him as a president), this movie was very entertaining
There's a bunch of us r nonpartisan. We like to see topics from a different point of view. Its always good to to hav different points of views from different people. Film is a dieing art.
I am going to go and watch that movie soon. (I am just waiting for a rainy day. I am not going to waste a sunny October day in a movie theater.) People that hate Trump because of his past have an anachronic judgment issue. The 70s and the 80s were very different periods that required different attitudes to just survive. I feel like a lot of haters don't even grasp that reality. In the 70s you had to elbow yourself ruthlessly just to get back home after a day at work. I really like that guy, Donald Trump, because he is so adaptative and always trying to exit by the top. Also, he already proved he was a great president of the US. The best ever. If you don't understand it, I can't help.
This is where youth comes into the picture. This is a character study, something that is rare in most films today. It is not a destination with a pretty bow to wrap it up. It is a true journey film that has a couple themes which are only understandable with age and life experience. This is not an insult, just a truth about life and living. Great film. Highly recommended.
I don't know if there is a single human being in the world as divisive as Trump. Pretty ballsy move to make a movie about him right behind the election.
I went to see it. I had to walk out after he raped his wife. I knew about prior but to watch that knowing he’s could be president again. It made me really sick and I cried for days.
I feel that we already have a better version of this movie with that one where Christian Bale plays the vice president, it’s the same concept of a cautionary tale where a stupid man has way too much determination, and acomplishes all his goals, but being an awful person you don’t want him to suceed
I like in the third act how Trump uses what he learned from Roy to alienate everyone and everything, including his humanity. It does create a more unsatisfying conclusion, but I think that was the point, and it fit the theme very well.
I think one thing that most folks miss, is when Trum initially meets Cohn and is introduced to his 'friends' - they are notorious mob bosses (and clients). It says so much from the start about Cohn's amorality and his notoriety as THE Alpha Shark in the New York legal scene. I felt that the movie humanized all its characters. I don't think it was a hit job OR a P.R. job on any of its characters. It seemed to be even handed with facts I'd long heard about Trump, his family situation, his mentorship by Cohn and his ambition to be the hottest thing in 1980s NYC. Folks criticize the scene where Fred berates Fred Junior at the family table, telling him what a disgrace he is and calling him a bus driver with wings. I've heard similar recollections from his daughter Mary, so I'll give the movie lots of slack. It's no dpocumentary, but most if not all of the incidents and beats of this film seem to come from stories told about Trump over the years. I think it did a great job at humanizing him, and showing how an insecure but ambitious kid from Queens becomes .....(for better or worse) a cultural icon.
To me, the movie deals with the Faustian deal between two characters (Trump, Cohn). This has been made a hundred times before in Hollywood, and the movie owns his strength by displaying a complex character. In terms of directing, Ali Abbasi chose to "borrow" from mafia/mob movies from the past (namely The Godfather, Goodfellas and so on). That makes the movie interesting. So it's good but you can feel a lack of "shakespearean" drama. And yes, Sebastian Stan does a good job as an actor.
Seeing this tomorrow, and my hunch says that Bakalova is going to be the main target of MAGA hate, for crossing Trump's way to the White House for a 2nd time in a row... if that happens, it won't matter her limited screen time, she might sweep notices and support during Awards season, maybe win the Oscar they owe her since 2020.
Marc Maron had Sebastien Stan as a guest on his WTF podcast the other day, where Stan states the movie is a character study - definitely not a bio pic, as many people claim.
Sebastian Stan's and Jeremy Strong's performances alone are 10/10. Spot on, real impressions of people we are all familiar with, without caricature. They humanized these two a-holes wonderfully.
As someone who lived through those times, I found it to be very good. I think as a story about the characters it is as much about Roy as it is about Donald. I also am one who does not need that "great moment" to enjoy a movie. Subtlety in art is not a weak or bad thing for me. I feel if you understand that this is as much Cohn's story as it is Trump's the third act works very well. I can see where your lack of knowledge about the times can reduce your appreciation of the story. I lived in NYC during the Beam and Koch administrations.
I can’t see why people would think no one would want to see it. I’m sure people want to try to understand how Donald got to be the Trump who is so mindlessly manipulative and grasping. I’m going to see it. I’ve heard both the main actors absolutely killed it.
@@louclarkson6098 Easily grow? Donald only took over his dad’s business that was already big lol The only reason Donald became famous in the 80s because he televised the company and became the face of it.
Sebastian Stan knew what he was getting into and he did a fantastic job of portraying a self-absorbed, ultra-competitive, underhanded asshole. The main problem is that Stan is much better-looking than Trump and I’m concerned people will think Trump is that good-looking. LOL.
I indeed think this is one of the best movies of 2024 that will unfairly end up being overlooked because of its controversial central figure. But all allegories and perspectives on modern democracy and capitalism tackled through this story and this particular characters are wonderfully elaborated with so many clever finesses. Plus performance and strong stylistic choices... this film will absolutely become a cult classic, just give it a few years
I just found your channel and I have already subbed and liked. Awesome job with this review I totally agree with you on it. This film as well as the book “All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way Book by Frederick Christ Trump III” made me see a younger version of trump in a different way. 😅
They didn’t go harder because everything they put into it had to have some verifiable validity. But what I loved about it is that it truly helps to explain Trump’s psychotic behavior over the course of his life and most unfortunately his political career. It is enlightening.
I was also impressed with the portrayal. The angle they chose was a fascinating insight. The acting was also very good. I'm actually impressed with you too that you saw the nuance of it. I wasn't sure if it was too subtle of a performance.
i think this movie is extremely important to exist and that biopics for evil people are a good way to at least somewhat encourage people to educate themselves
There are 2 documentary on Roy are so eye opening !! Have a look at the HBO & Max Both have different outlooks on Roy but much the SAME. This man was not a good human!!
You're saying the film is actually somewhat fair to him? Tbh I expected that two hour hit piece considering what time of the year it is. If that's not the case then I'm mildly intrigued, his NY past is pretty interesting to say the least.
I just came from the theater seeing it, and I was genuinely really surprised. It could have easily fallen to the knees of Trump and praised him to high hell or could’ve been, like you said, a hit piece. It balances that very thin line very well and I think the film is great
I couldn't help but feel that it left much to be desired. While the film does a decent job of showcasing Trump's early years and his relationship with Roy Cohn, it barely scratches the surface of the true extent of his manipulative and self-serving nature. It highlights how Trump used Cohn to his advantage, displaying his cheapness, womanizing tendencies, and narcissism. It's astonishing to think that a man who shows such blatant disregard for others, including his own family, could rise to the highest office in the country. The film makes it clear that Trump is a con artist who has managed to deceive countless Americans into believing his lies about almost everything. It's truly unbelievable that someone with such a lack of integrity and empathy could have been the President of the United States. "The Apprentice" serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of charismatic yet deeply flawed leaders. The fact that Trump continues to have a significant following is a testament to his ability to manipulate and con people, but it also highlights the need for greater awareness and critical thinking among the public.
I wanted so very badly to see it, but October has too many days until payday, and I wasn't spending my last. Not that interested in being without just to see him. But I will see him, and you are the first who completed the run, so do tell.
Interesting background on how Trump got to be the way he is. He was mentored by a super sleazy lawyer Roy Cohn. The whole movie is super sleazy. That is the main issue with watching the movie. It is like watching mud wrestling in a low life bar in Vegas or New Orleans. It is such a sleazy world that you will need a shower afterwards.
I loved this movie, but my only problem is that it barely explored the dynamic between Donald, his father and his brother. At the same time I think having Roy Cohn as the focus made for a better movie though.
I just got back from the movie. Despite it not being for anybody, it was an incredible movie and was very insightful. Also Jeremy and Sebastian both killed it
I agree wholeheartedly. It was a very well-made movie. The acting was superb! I judged not by the people it was about, but by the quality of the movie. I already knew the background, but enjoyed the script details. It was well presented and interesting. Not like some Lifetime biopic. Much better than I thought it would be.
I saw it last night.. Thought it was very good. and insightful.
Saw it last night and totally agree.
Will you hate it if you support Trump?
I honestly wouldn’t. I’m interested in all character studies. For example, I was never a fan of Wendy Williams, but I think next Netflix did her dirt by showing the worst part of her. I didn’t get that from The Apprentice.
It’s definitely a movie where it’s biggest problem is that nobody would want to watch it, but I do think it’ll age incredibly well once we have some distance away from the hellhole that is today
I wonder if it will face the same struggles as Oliver Stone's "W." It came out in October 2008, when everyone was tired of George W. Bush and looking forward to the new voices (Obama), so the interest for a Dubya biopic was very low. Despite it's stellar cast, it was pretty much forgotten. Although "The Apprentice" seem to garner much better reviews, so it might hold up better.
@@Choekaas you could say basically the same about "Nixon" as well from 1995.
I really dislike Trump and I will definitely watch this when it comes to streaming service. Doesn't feel like a movie that you need a cinema for though.
I'm waiting for the movie in 10-20 years that talks about the Epstein Club - how folks like Trump, Piers Morgan, Derschowitz, Bill Clinton, have all been supporting each other in an unspoken pact, each hoping the others will not out them all (at least, not before they die).
Why in the world would nobody want to watch this?
If you look at any footage of Trump from the mid 2000's and back you will see Stan did a very good job in portraying him.
The film takes places in the 70’s and 80’s.
@@MegaUtube99 - Did he shit himself back then?
@billybob1723 No, but Biden did. Kamala was going horizontal with Willie Brown so he could put her vertical in her career.
@@UnderTheShadowOfHisWings - Loser response for a loser candidate.
@billybob1723 Was just watching her on CNN with Anderson Cooper asking questions. She was fighting back tears. She won't even take questions from random people. How the heck is she going to deal with leaders from the Middle East (Iraq, Iran, etc) who think women shouldn't be in power. Her voice was shaking and she was fighting tears. She does not have the strength and fortitude to deal with threats from people like North Korea, China. Hate Trump all you want, we are safer with him.
Roy Cohn is the real villain of this movie but by the end he realizes the monster he created
Roy Cohn ruined many livers before that.
He deserved worse.
Truth, wicked man creates wicked man and feels awful when his creaton betrays him
So what you're saying is, at the end Trump picks Cohn up and throws him into a deep hole while being shot by lightning bolts from Cohn's fingers.
Yep. The 'Monster' devours his 'Frankenstein'.
Cohn is Dr Frankenstein.
Trump is Godzilla.
I actually liked this movie, we all thought Roy was the Devil but by the end of the film, even he realized he created something worse with Trump
He cultivated a monster, but he had a willing student.
New literally me character just dropped. Time to make Trump my entire personality.
its just a movie buddy
@@sgtcrusher66 A movie based on reality, dude.
@@theketaminekid1241 based on reality ? this is all speculation its someones opinion
I love Jeremy Strong and want him to stare at me across the restaurant
@@afriendofsammy yes
😂hahaha
Right😮
I grew up in NJ near NYC in the 80s so I remember the version of Trump from the movie. Sebastian did a great job depicting Trump from that time.
Please tell me there's a deleted Letterman scene:
*Trump or Monkey?*
@@dahawk8574no 🙃😂
Same here
I know !!!! He was very good
This was a surprisingly great film. I truly do hope some more people will watch this movie.
More than you think will watch it. Trump is a badass and Kamala can attest to that.
I can't believe I live in a world where we have a shit biopic about Reagen but a decent biopic about Trump.
Any biopic about Reagan was always gonna be shit
The Reagan administration was an utter disaster. We can all thank Reagan for defunding mental health programs, now look where we are, even congress is teeming with mental patients
@@calebisdisposable As a foreigner, why ?
@@twentyfivemelody He funded a war with the CIA by getting the black population of LA addicted to crack - while also fighting a war on drugs.
@@calebisdisposable lol what? Reagan was an important president, whether like him or not he deserves a good biopic
Those of us who grew up in the 80s remember trump in the 80s and 90s as a rich, sleazy, scummy, misogynist asshole…. I don’t know how people could think he is worthy of worship the way maga people go crazy for trump these days. It’s so weird to me that so many people seem so unaware of his past. I’m glad that younger people might see this movie and understand why non-maga people are disgusted by trump in so many ways.
Well said. I am shocked and disappointed by people who literally think Trump is some God send. I'm like wtf
Murcans are the product of a sick, marketing, advertising, used car salesman capitalist system. the same system that produced Trump.
Exactly! And don’t forget cheater!!
@@Messycandy_17 being a poor loser is no way to go thru life. you have to be gracious when you win and humble when you lose. november is coming......
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I was expecting something super satirical , but it was actually captivating and most importantly - really good filmmaking. The look and energy of it is something to admire.
it was a great movie depicting New York in the 70s and 80s and an incredible portrayal by Sebastian Stan.
I saw it yesterday and I was impressed with it. The performances were amazing, particularly Jeremy Strong!!!!
You saw at cinema?
@ yes, in Sydney Australia.
Roy Cohn was unambiguously a real-life supervillain whose dark influence looms over American politics.
i mean it’s not roy’s fault so many politics were corrupt or bad people and he had that dirt on them of the bad stuff their doing.
The fact that Roy Cohen is gay, a lawyer, and rubs elbows with politicians who are totally against gay people was very perplexing to me. It's like how do you hang around those people who hate your lifestyle. It was so interesting
@@shannon7779it's every man out for themselves. I guess that's how he saw it.
He’s like, in my top five for worst Americans in history
Trump fucked Cohn in the ass.. The truth is
I saw the movie. It’s really good and I hate Trump. This isn’t a movie for Trump haters or MAGA lovers. This is an origin story based on factual information and evidence. It also shows the humanity and role of certain relationships. Everyone should see this. Jeremy Strong’s performance as well as Maria Bakalova and Sebastian Stan of course is fantastic. There should be Oscar nominations for his portrayal of Roy Cohn.
The fake you use factual is hilarious rofl wrong FAKE NEWS
Thanks. That's the comment I was hoping for.
It's good to read a comment with a brain. Thanks
That’s the hardest thing to discern sometimes, because many people want a clear cut “hero” or “villain” - even some of the most vile human beings or the most saintly can be understood why they are the way they are, and a movie exploring it can be a good vehicle to help people understand even the most confusing or comically bad things. It’s worse to just hide it and say, “this is bad/good, accept it.” We’re (humankind) always finding ourselves in trouble when we keep reducing things to that level.
I am 43 from the bronx I remember everything this is a fake biopic trying to taint their opinion of what happened it is not factual They are taking data of what they think and making a movie based on bread crumbs dont be fooled TRUMP 2024 but it is a good movie just dont believe it as fact
Another reason why Sebastian Stan does not sound like these comedic impressions of Trump is that Trump himself did not sound like that when he was young. There is a long 1980 interview with him here on RUclips that he did with Rona Barrett, and he looks and talks nothing like the Trump of today - it's like a completely different and pretty normal (!) person. He changed drastically over the years and all his weird mannerisms and traits became much more exaggerated. Stan watched that interview and other material that gave him the idea of what young Trump was like.
Jeremy Strong also watched old videos and listened to audio tracks of Roy Cohn to prepare for the role. Cohn was an infamous, larger than life figure, and after his death, he became a character in Tony Kushner's play Angels in America, which was also made into an HBO miniseries. Ron Liebman (in the original Broadway production) and Nathan Lane (in the broadway revival) both won a Tony for their portrayal of him, and Al Pacino won an Emmy, a Golden Globe and a SAG individual award for playing him in the HBO miniseries. Cohn was also the subject of a biography by journlist Nichlas von Hoffman, called Citizen Cohn, released in 1988, and a TV movie based on it was released in 1992, starring James Woods. Cohn also appears as a supporting character in last year's miniseries Fellow Travellers, which deals with the McCarthy anti-communist witch hunts and the "Lavender scare" in the 1950s, but I think their portrayal of him quite off, even though they cast Will Brill, an actor who bears a strong physical resemblance to Cohn (aside from being a decade older than Cohn was when he was McCarthy's aide).
I knew Trump from coverage in New York media (Village Voice, NY Magazine, NY Times) in the 1980s, when he was a slick, soft-spoken character who looked like he was auditioning for a cologne ad. I had no idea his scripted reality TV show lasted for 14 seasons -- and that's who his fans think he is.
That was the interview they re-created in the movie. Was wondering how they'd do it since I really doubt anyone under the age of 50 remembers Rhona Barrett.
And a movie about Cohn starring James Woods? Guessing he makes him out a hero?
@@robotrix No, quite the opposite. It's funny that James Woods starred in Citizen Cohn, because that was very much a "we must spell out for you that he was a very bad man" kind of biopic. Pretty much could be an example how not do movies like that. I just rewatched it a couple of days ago, and the first hour is fine, but then it gets really cringe in the second part, especially towards the end.
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They framed it all as him dying in hospital and then we watch various important moments from his life and career, mostly from the 1950s, but they also show hallucination/ghosts of various people we see during the movie haunting him and arguing with him. But this gimmick is not used for any kind of character insight or depth, instead it' becomes just them telling him and the audience that he was very bad (in case we haven't realized that ourselves by watching his actions, I guess?)
The low point is where they have a hallucination/ghost (?) version of Joseph Welch, the legal council from the Army hearing who managed to destroy McCarthy on live TV by provoking him - basically by badgering Cohn with homophobic allusions. This is pretty accurately recreated in the movie. But then after that they have a hallucination/ghost (?) version of Welch appear to the dying Cohn to tell him he never had a problem with his sexuality, just the fact he was a hypocrite who persecuted people like himself during the Lavender Scare. That's delivered completely unironically. Clearly the screenwriter didn't realize that statement was very hypocritical too, basically it's saying "it's OK to weaponize homophobia for your political goals if you're a liberal " Or "if you're a straight man who's not genuinely homophobic, it's OK to weaponize homophobia, as long as it's against bad gay people".
Horseshit
It was more incredible than I could have imagined, so well executed
The other review I saw was only bitching about "Who was this made for? Why was this even made? A movie about Trump doesn't even work unless it's one side or the other."
I just commented on their video, "Apparently it was made for me cause I loved it."
Thanks. That's what I was hoping for. I'll go see it because of your comment.
Same. Besides, I'm a fan of Sebastian Stan, not his political affiliations (NEVER judge an actor by their politics, you will often be disappointed and will ruin your view of them even if they do a great film also obviously never vote an actor into office, lol) and I can't wait to see Jeremy Strong's Roy Cohn! This is gonna be great! 😁
@RyanRogers-o1p I didn't say it was. I was saying that one reviewer believed it had to be to be worth anything.
Not a Trumper but saw it and I agree if this was about a random guy, this film would also stand on its own. Excellent cinematography with the 80’s film style/quality at times likely where there are videos of these moments from the past. Great acting, didn’t toy with my perception of trump whatsoever.
Sebastian Stan delivers an oscar worthy performance.
One of the best films I've seen in a while. Great film. Well done on every level.
As a Trump Supporter I agree
@@mikeimpressionsreviews as a non-Trump supporter I agree!
@@avyaalogrin9856 that’s to be expected tho 😂
@@mikeimpressionsreviews yeah. It didn’t come out right. I tried to delete it. I’d like the movie simply because it was well done and an interesting character study.
@@mikeimpressionsreviews you poor thing. if you only knew.......the only thing trumper wants from you is your vote. after that, he's done with you and yours.
GREAT MOVIE! The 70s vibe, color grade, casting, and research was on point. Jeremy Strong deserves an Oscar for his performance of Roy Cohen…WOW!!!! 👏👏👏
We’re so fucked! The thought that theDonald could be reelected president is a nightmare. Great horror movie.
Vote Trump to save America.
You had him as president already and guess what... The world didn't end
@@Jawnwickk No. It’s more divisive than it has ever been. We have people in this country who support a convicted felon, draft dodging, sexual abuser, who disparages our fallen soldiers.
@@Jawnwickkit was pretty bad, few hundred thousands of excess deaths from his covid mishandling. His method was “if we didn’t test we’d have no cases” and “if take no responsibility “ as a solution.
Also because last time there were firewall people around him. Now people like mike pence and bill bar isn’t there anymore, he’ll be unchecked.
Calm down, you been watching too much TV and Hollywood
To compare him with another Marvel actor I can honestly see Sebastian Stan becoming like Robert Downey Jr. with his wide range of characters
I hadn;t seen him in anything until recently, and he's now one of my favorite actors!! Saw The Apprentice last night and it was incredible. Last week I saw Stan in A Different Man -- where he played a man with a facial tumor condition that caused severe disfigurement who then gets an experimental medical procedure to "fix" his face -- and he was INCREDIBLE in that too.
you might be right, he is quite a good actor
Im excited to check this one out. I grew up watching the Apprentice tv show with my mom and initially felt indifferent about Trump until he got into politics. And ever since that i like many others don't like him for obvious reasons. I'm also a huuuge Sebastian Stan fan and i was initially skeptical when i first heard about the film but Sebastian Stan continues to show hes willing to make bold acting choices and push himself to the limit to improve his craft.
Just found your channel as none of the bigger ones are talking about the film. Great video! New Sub!
Watch "Angels in America" for Pacino's take on Roy Cohn. I consider it the best performance of Pacino's career, and if Jeremy Strong can be half as good as Pacino is in that, then Strong deserves the Oscar nomination.
He has the potential of being this generation al Pacino
It was an an amazing production and I totally agree that it was Pacino's best performance.
Loved his performance. Jeremy strong is an absolute blast to watch.
I love Pacino in Angels and I couldn't quite tell if Strong borrowed a lot from that performance or if that's just how Cohn really was and both actors hit the same character notes. Either way, Strong reminded me a lot of Pacino in a good way for this movie.
the best miniseries ever made imo. every performance was perfection
I just watched the movie, last night. I was impressed, it was well done and it helped me get a clearer grasp of how DJT came to be who he is, today. Emphasis was on his connection to Roy Cohn, and how he used that connection to forge ahead on his development schemes. both Sebastian and Jeremy did a superb job of inhabiting their roles. And Ivana’s character was also well done. I did enjoy it!
Yesterday I drove about ten miles away, to a cineplex to see the just released movie The Apprentice (about Trump in the 1970s and 80s). At the 4pm screening I was one of nine people in the audience, and my review is:
Since I unfortunately started paying attention to Donald Trump when he descended his “golden” escalator at the Trump Tower on June 16, 2015 to begin his first political campaign - almost ten years ago - nothing in this movie was new to me but as a biography it hit ALL the notes about him in the 1970s and 80s. This movie was well written (100% plausible dialog and situations), superbly acted and produced, and when it ended after two hours I felt dirty and in need of a hot shower.
@robbriner9575 Actually, the orange jackass had run for president several times before :)
Stan is amazing as Trump. Really impressive. Both actors, actually. They both deserve an Oscar for this film.
Appreciate your honesty, was actually pretty impressed by this film. It could have been SOOOO much worse
Trump's 3 rules explains every reason he keeps getting himself in to trouble.
@@dellcoc that he took from Roy Cohn. It’s as much as partial story about Cohn as it is about Trump.
Concur. Trump, the entitled, whinning, spoiled brat he still is, can't avoid committing crimes, unethical behavior, and being the despicable person in words and deeds.
@@avyaalogrin9856 The fact a gay lawyer taught him how to be so ruthless is funny to me in a irony way.
@@JohnDoe-230 gays can't be ruthless? You need to pick up a history book 😂
This was always going to be good movie. The Roy Cohen story is amazing and the actors they picked are great.
I watched it for the very reason that he doesn't want us to see it. It was surprisingly well done.
I saw the movie on opening night as well and the way you are explaining the movie is very accurate. I'm glad I saw it No I'm not a fan of him, but I wanted to understand what made him tick how did he get this way to be who he is today. I'm not a fan of his and I don't like him at all, but I needed to get a full understanding of why I don't like him and not just what I see in the media or his rhetoric.
A movie ain't the place to look to as a reputable source either
Anyone that ever lived in the 80s or 90s always knew he was a POS racist with ties to Russian mobs in NY.
@@trilla252 sweetheart I know how to do my research. I did that for 10 years with my bachelor's and my masters. Not to mention I'm old enough to remember a lot of the things that he did and witnessed it in real time.
@shannon7779 you said yourself that you needed to watch the movie to get a full understanding of why you don't like him. So basically you needed something to justify why you don't like him.
@@shannon7779 let me guess the 1st reason. Cuz he's a racist?
I can't wait to see it. I wasn't a huge Sebastian Stan fan until I saw him play Tommy Lee. I was pretty impressed even though his performance was a wee bit over the top, which is perhaps why he didn't go so hard on trying to do a caricature of trump.
Would you say you're a Sebastian Stan stan?
@@jobobtargaryen1258 😂. No. I am a fan, definitely NOT a Stan.
@@Kymberlee_W fair enough. I couldn't resist, sorry 🤣
@@jobobtargaryen1258 I completely understand and I may have gone there myself had someone else said that.
However! This is one of those videos where not everyone would understand the joke & might take the "Stan" as an actual stalker fan - Which is what Stan is short for. So, I'm not mad about it ✌🏼
I thought it was worthy of viewing. I hate his fkn guts, nothing surprised me, but it was insightful. I hope MAGA goes and sees how fkn ruthless he and Cohn were/are. See doc WHERE'S MY ROY COHN--named after a tRump quote hissy-fit during the Mueller investigation
I didn't know what to expect either. When the film starts, they try to make Trump a sympatric character. I thought, here we go. They're making him someone to admire. I was wrong. The tone of the film shifts. It gets darker and darker as it goes on. The eerie soundtrack sets the tone. You start to dislike Donald Trump. You see him for the monster he really is. The movie ends on an ominous note. It's like a warning of what's to come.
I saw it two days ago. I thought it was a really good movie with great acting. Only one theater within 150 miles was showing it. And they ran it once a day at 515 for one week. 6 people in the theater including me and my wife. Two of them walked out at about an hour in, right after the grape scene.
Kudos to the Film Drunk’s enlightening review. You expressed so accurately all that I thought but was not able to express after having just seen it. The movie was a surprisingly fair depiction of the beginning of Trump’s evolvement to the person he came to be.
Into the literal salvation of America and possibly the entire world.
@@JohnSmith-XYZthat’s Jesus. Not tRump.
@@JohnSmith-XYZ Well, I kinda agree.
@@BeepBoos Yes. Turn to Jesus for salvation.
The Clinton cartel will be true gangster movie.
Sebastian was amazing. Those side profile shots were so good, I genuinely thought that was trump. Credit to the wardrobe and makeup department man
The Apprentice” offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of Donald Trump, focusing more on his business acumen and less on his later political life. As someone who admires certain aspects of Trump-specifically his tenacity and determination-I found the film to be both engaging and insightful. It’s not a flawless portrayal, but it does a solid job of capturing the essence of Trump’s unyielding nature.
The film showcases Trump as a businessman first and foremost, someone who doesn’t admit defeat and fights through every challenge. That kind of grit, which I admire, shines throughout the movie. However, the film doesn’t shy away from showing his more controversial and difficult moments, particularly in his personal life. There’s an upsetting scene with Ivana, his first wife, that I found heartbreaking. It’s a reminder that, while Trump’s tenacity may be admirable, he is far from perfect, especially in his relationships and the way he sometimes interacts with those closest to him, including his parents.
For me, as a visually impaired viewer, the dialogue-heavy nature of the film was particularly helpful. The talkative scenes allowed me to follow the story easily, and I didn’t feel the need for descriptive audio narration. The pacing kept me engaged, and the character interactions were enough to paint a vivid picture of the events in Trump’s life.
Overall, while Trump’s flaws are certainly on display, “The Apprentice” gives viewers a balanced look at his strengths and weaknesses. It portrays a man who, despite his faults, had a remarkable ability to push through adversity and make his mark on the world. Whether you admire him or not, the movie offers an intriguing exploration of a complex figure.
Cant believe this movie exists
2024: The year of movies that are lucky to exist/would be improbable for them to exist (Joker 2, Apprentice, Brutalist, Gladiator 2, Conclave, etc)
Why?
Yes. I too was surprised.
I feel like I am the only person I know who has no strong opinion on him. I don't hate him by any means, But I also acknowledge him for who he is. A flawed human being just like the rest of us. I appreciated things he did in office. But I feel like I truly am the only one who just.. views him as a person. Not high, not low. Cool movie idea, hope it does well with how it seems to be received!
I’m there with ya dude. If it’s between hater and fan, I suppose I would be closer to the fan side. But, I’d never want to watch this movie if it was putting him up on a pedestal, just the same as if it was depicting him as a buffoon. Trump is a very nuanced person with his own strengths and flaws that, and if that’s the route that movie took with him, then I might have to go and see it.
Very nihilistic. Selfishness must not bother you.
Far far darker than selfishness.
the dude literally broke the law multiple times trying to stay in power. If that doesn't bother you, then you need to rethink your life. In fact many people were injured, some are now DEAD. and hundreds of his own followers had their lives destroyed from being arrested. All at his direction, for his benefit, and because of his lies. And he would gladly trade their lives for his benefit.
I can believe this film is better than Joker 2. Ali Abbasi is a great director who is able to get top shelf (and often terrifying) performances out of his talent. One need look no further than Holy Spider for evidence of that. Whereas Todd Phillips is a hack, who emulates things he sees from other great directors but has no vision as a director himself.
Joker 2 is better than Joker 1
Joker 2 is definitely better than joker 1. It sucks if you look at it as a story about the batman joker..which it isn't. It is trying to say a lot of things which people in the audience in the movie don't like just like the people in the real world. I dont think it's a masterpiece but it's good and yes if it was directed by a master of the craft like Scorcese, it would be a lot better and impactful. Todd Philips is not an A tier director but he may get better with time
@@akshayde Only sane person on earth
@@danculbert6349 nope not even a little bit
@@noobmasterruben5167 Joker 1 is just a remake of the King of Comedy
I’m seeing this movie Friday. I’m looking forward to it, but I’m upset that my city is getting this and not The Substance.
I’m so sorry you didn’t get the Substance. See it when it’s streams ASAP. Very good, unsettling and at times laugh out loud film.
Hang on, you do mean the film, the Substance, not the injectable Substance, don’t you? You don’t want the Substance in your city or anywhere else!
The Substance is very good. I’ve seen it twice now. I’m going to see The Apprentice today and feeling hopeful due to the reviews!
With the casting of Jeremy Strong and its hand held filmmaking, this movie is like a 2 hour episode of succession. Whether or not you have a positive view of Trump (I hate him as a president), this movie was very entertaining
Its an amazing movie, in my opinion it doesnt humanize trump or demonize him it just puts a light onto who he is.
There's a bunch of us r nonpartisan. We like to see topics from a different point of view. Its always good to to hav different points of views from different people. Film is a dieing art.
@@edstoy-o-rama4004 thanks to dei
I am going to go and watch that movie soon. (I am just waiting for a rainy day. I am not going to waste a sunny October day in a movie theater.)
People that hate Trump because of his past have an anachronic judgment issue. The 70s and the 80s were very different periods that required different attitudes to just survive. I feel like a lot of haters don't even grasp that reality. In the 70s you had to elbow yourself ruthlessly just to get back home after a day at work. I really like that guy, Donald Trump, because he is so adaptative and always trying to exit by the top. Also, he already proved he was a great president of the US. The best ever. If you don't understand it, I can't help.
I love the style of your videos, keep up with the good work!
This is where youth comes into the picture. This is a character study, something that is rare in most films today. It is not a destination with a pretty bow to wrap it up. It is a true journey film that has a couple themes which are only understandable with age and life experience. This is not an insult, just a truth about life and living.
Great film. Highly recommended.
I don't know if there is a single human being in the world as divisive as Trump. Pretty ballsy move to make a movie about him right behind the election.
it's propaganda so it was done on purpose
@@JordiumZ propaganda for who? Everyone has pretty much made up their mind by now. You can’t be that delusional.
@@JordiumZ the movie wasn’t like that. He was the apprentice learning from the worst to become the man he became.
@@JordiumZEverything he says is propaganda but you seem to have bought it all
@@space_1073 That's not how propaganda works
I went to see it. I had to walk out after he raped his wife. I knew about prior but to watch that knowing he’s could be president again. It made me really sick and I cried for days.
Great review.
People who don't like Trump want to see it.
I def don't like tRump, and I def don't want to see it.
@@denisefrenette1928 don't watch it
A quote from this movie stuck with me: "You have to be willing to do anything for America, to safeguard Democracy"
I feel that we already have a better version of this movie with that one where Christian Bale plays the vice president, it’s the same concept of a cautionary tale where a stupid man has way too much determination, and acomplishes all his goals, but being an awful person you don’t want him to suceed
Im definitely not a Trumper, but I saw it it today, and it was pretty damn good, it kinda like the Joker, watching a villian being born!
Thanks. That's an interesting comment.
Villan from CNN 😂
I like in the third act how Trump uses what he learned from Roy to alienate everyone and everything, including his humanity. It does create a more unsatisfying conclusion, but I think that was the point, and it fit the theme very well.
Yay! Great review! When are we getting another live?
I think one thing that most folks miss, is when Trum initially meets Cohn and is introduced to his 'friends' - they are notorious mob bosses (and clients). It says so much from the start about Cohn's amorality and his notoriety as THE Alpha Shark in the New York legal scene.
I felt that the movie humanized all its characters. I don't think it was a hit job OR a P.R. job on any of its characters. It seemed to be even handed with facts I'd long heard about Trump, his family situation, his mentorship by Cohn and his ambition to be the hottest thing in 1980s NYC. Folks criticize the scene where Fred berates Fred Junior at the family table, telling him what a disgrace he is and calling him a bus driver with wings. I've heard similar recollections from his daughter Mary, so I'll give the movie lots of slack. It's no dpocumentary, but most if not all of the incidents and beats of this film seem to come from stories told about Trump over the years. I think it did a great job at humanizing him, and showing how an insecure but ambitious kid from Queens becomes .....(for better or worse) a cultural icon.
To me, the movie deals with the Faustian deal between two characters (Trump, Cohn). This has been made a hundred times before in Hollywood, and the movie owns his strength by displaying a complex character. In terms of directing, Ali Abbasi chose to "borrow" from mafia/mob movies from the past (namely The Godfather, Goodfellas and so on). That makes the movie interesting. So it's good but you can feel a lack of "shakespearean" drama. And yes, Sebastian Stan does a good job as an actor.
You didn't make the low fruit joke out of always wanting to be on top. You earned yourself a sub for your restraint.
Seeing this tomorrow, and my hunch says that Bakalova is going to be the main target of MAGA hate, for crossing Trump's way to the White House for a 2nd time in a row... if that happens, it won't matter her limited screen time, she might sweep notices and support during Awards season, maybe win the Oscar they owe her since 2020.
Marc Maron had Sebastien Stan as a guest on his WTF podcast the other day, where Stan states the movie is a character study - definitely not a bio pic, as many people claim.
Sebastian Stan's and Jeremy Strong's performances alone are 10/10. Spot on, real impressions of people we are all familiar with, without caricature. They humanized these two a-holes wonderfully.
Great review!
I too liked the movie. I thought it was kind to Trump. For example, Mary said Donald wouldn't visit his brother in hospital when he was dieing.
This video is a very effective review of the movie
It's only a movie for entertainment. Like many biopics it's not a documentary.
Just because millions of people don't like Trump doesn't mean they aren't fascinated by the processes that created him.
As someone who lived through those times, I found it to be very good. I think as a story about the characters it is as much about Roy as it is about Donald. I also am one who does not need that "great moment" to enjoy a movie. Subtlety in art is not a weak or bad thing for me. I feel if you understand that this is as much Cohn's story as it is Trump's the third act works very well. I can see where your lack of knowledge about the times can reduce your appreciation of the story. I lived in NYC during the Beam and Koch administrations.
I can’t see why people would think no one would want to see it. I’m sure people want to try to understand how Donald got to be the Trump who is so mindlessly manipulative and grasping. I’m going to see it. I’ve heard both the main actors absolutely killed it.
Because someone gets a deeper insight into DJT doesn’t mean they need to feel sorry for him or dismiss his toxicity. He is a malignant narcissist. 💙
It's DJT before he was famous. I'm surprised a biopic movie about him has only come out now.
I would suggest reading the book “Lucky Loser”
I'm going to see it this weekend.
I want to see it mainly because I want to try to understand what led him to be the kind of person that he is
Like Trump said, he was given a small loan of one million dollars from his Dad. Lol
It shows just that, how he was formed and carefully taught.
@@petermj1098what's hilarious is that people like you think you could easily grow a million dollars into what he made.
@@louclarkson6098 Easily grow? Donald only took over his dad’s business that was already big lol The only reason Donald became famous in the 80s because he televised the company and became the face of it.
My favorite moment in The Apprentice was when Donald Trump said "It's Apprenticin' Time!" and apprenticed all over the liberals, I was blown away!
Great review bro
There can only be two. A master and an apprentice.
Sebastian Stan knew what he was getting into and he did a fantastic job of portraying a self-absorbed, ultra-competitive, underhanded asshole.
The main problem is that Stan is much better-looking than Trump and I’m concerned people will think Trump is that good-looking. LOL.
I indeed think this is one of the best movies of 2024 that will unfairly end up being overlooked because of its controversial central figure. But all allegories and perspectives on modern democracy and capitalism tackled through this story and this particular characters are wonderfully elaborated with so many clever finesses. Plus performance and strong stylistic choices... this film will absolutely become a cult classic, just give it a few years
I just found your channel and I have already subbed and liked. Awesome job with this review I totally agree with you on it. This film as well as the book “All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way
Book by Frederick Christ Trump III” made me see a younger version of trump in a different way. 😅
Bigly Oscars
I won't see this, but I get the impression that Sebastian Stan deserves an Academy Award for his performance
They didn’t go harder because everything they put into it had to have some verifiable validity. But what I loved about it is that it truly helps to explain Trump’s psychotic behavior over the course of his life and most unfortunately his political career. It is enlightening.
I was also impressed with the portrayal. The angle they chose was a fascinating insight. The acting was also very good. I'm actually impressed with you too that you saw the nuance of it. I wasn't sure if it was too subtle of a performance.
They’ve run the numbers; he would be wealthier if he had just put the money that he inherited from his father into a SP500 index fund.
i think this movie is extremely important to exist and that biopics for evil people are a good way to at least somewhat encourage people to educate themselves
There are 2 documentary on Roy are so eye opening !!
Have a look at the HBO & Max
Both have different outlooks on Roy but much the SAME.
This man was not a good human!!
there are tons of docs and books and articles written about trump
you chose not to watch or read a single one
People need to stop acting embarrassed to like Trump. Liking establishment puppets is embarrassing.
You're saying the film is actually somewhat fair to him? Tbh I expected that two hour hit piece considering what time of the year it is. If that's not the case then I'm mildly intrigued, his NY past is pretty interesting to say the least.
I just came from the theater seeing it, and I was genuinely really surprised. It could have easily fallen to the knees of Trump and praised him to high hell or could’ve been, like you said, a hit piece. It balances that very thin line very well and I think the film is great
@@Kelzp23yea besides a couple of things its pretty fair. And I’m a Trump supporter 😂
I couldn't help but feel that it left much to be desired. While the film does a decent job of showcasing Trump's early years and his relationship with Roy Cohn, it barely scratches the surface of the true extent of his manipulative and self-serving nature.
It highlights how Trump used Cohn to his advantage, displaying his cheapness, womanizing tendencies, and narcissism. It's astonishing to think that a man who shows such blatant disregard for others, including his own family, could rise to the highest office in the country. The film makes it clear that Trump is a con artist who has managed to deceive countless Americans into believing his lies about almost everything.
It's truly unbelievable that someone with such a lack of integrity and empathy could have been the President of the United States. "The Apprentice" serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of charismatic yet deeply flawed leaders. The fact that Trump continues to have a significant following is a testament to his ability to manipulate and con people, but it also highlights the need for greater awareness and critical thinking among the public.
I wanted so very badly to see it, but October has too many days until payday, and I wasn't spending my last. Not that interested in being without just to see him. But I will see him, and you are the first who completed the run, so do tell.
Interesting background on how Trump got to be the way he is. He was mentored by a super sleazy lawyer Roy Cohn. The whole movie is super sleazy. That is the main issue with watching the movie. It is like watching mud wrestling in a low life bar in Vegas or New Orleans. It is such a sleazy world that you will need a shower afterwards.
I loved this movie, but my only problem is that it barely explored the dynamic between Donald, his father and his brother. At the same time I think having Roy Cohn as the focus made for a better movie though.