Fantastic Mr. Fox on Contentment

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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2021
  • It's been, like, 84 years since my last video...oops.
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    #fantasticmrfox #wesanderson

Комментарии • 617

  • @emilymonahan5232
    @emilymonahan5232 2 года назад +3184

    i may have cried. this is genuinely one of the best video essays i've ever seen. your story about your grandfather and how you weave it into the narrative of fantastic mr. fox is truly- well- fantastic.

    • @JennyCook57
      @JennyCook57  2 года назад +138

      I really appreciate this. Thank you so much for watching!

    • @ViiZiiOnZ915
      @ViiZiiOnZ915 8 месяцев назад +43

      Came here to say this. Your whole story with your grandpa tied the whole video in with such grace and emotion, you really made something special.

    • @timjdavey
      @timjdavey 7 месяцев назад +8

      Couldn’t agree more. Best analysis I’ve ever seen.

    • @superdude200ify
      @superdude200ify 6 месяцев назад +2

      Fr this was a great video, jenny really did cook

    • @runwaygina
      @runwaygina 6 месяцев назад +7

      Phew I didn’t know the end would hit me that way, I just almost cried 🥹 beautifully told!

  • @jacobwang3861
    @jacobwang3861 2 месяца назад +49

    Without a doubt my favorite video essay ever. One thing that was glossed over that I really like is Mr. Fox’s grocery store toast in the end. In contrast to his boastful toast before the feast in the burrows, he gathers off-brand synthetic foods and declares that although the food is all fake, it’s sufficient.

  • @brettrhines6917
    @brettrhines6917 5 месяцев назад +280

    Listening to her conclude her grandfather’s story, with the jazz that had backgrounded the whole video becoming center stage… a Master class in storytelling right there. Hit me like a train.

  • @meh8975
    @meh8975 3 месяца назад +9

    When I read "To make it to your highschool graduation" I violently and immidetiately burst into tears. It was such a great video

  • @mauz791
    @mauz791 11 месяцев назад +1165

    'He lives in the past first' - incredible insight from the dialogue, well done!
    The analogy to your grandfather (RIP) is wonderful. Personally, contentment is something tangible for me, happiness is not. But being content makes it easier to be happy, which is awesome 💯

  • @rohank2825
    @rohank2825 8 месяцев назад +668

    This was really awesome, RIP your grandfather.
    Really moved by the quotes "do not seek happiness, seek contentment" and "sometimes giving your time to someone else, may be nothing for you, but everything for them."

  • @gooeywerewolf
    @gooeywerewolf 6 месяцев назад +380

    i’ve been hitting a tough rut in my life. i find myself disccociating a lot and living in the past as my present. watching this video at an ungodly hour of the day and feeling the gentle touch of a message that was so eloquently explained gives me some level of contentment. my accomplishments are not a measure of my person, and i’m grateful to have learned that again

  • @trans_and_gothicpiano2676
    @trans_and_gothicpiano2676 Год назад +238

    I'm frankly a bit stunned by how well you tied all of it together

  • @anshulkheylani9719
    @anshulkheylani9719 7 месяцев назад +243

    This shit genuinely made me sit there in awe, like the way you tied everything you experienced to the movie, to the music, to the pickup on the little details in dialogue, the perfect recipe for a perfect video essay

  • @cedsjourney3
    @cedsjourney3 5 месяцев назад +101

    I cried at your outro
    My grandmother passed in March of 2023, just 2 months before my graduation. She was so excited to see me at my graduation and so excited to see me start college. I'm in college to be a seamstress, something she had done for many decades after losing her job. Fantastic Mr. Fox has been a comfort movie for me as of late. And your video is so amazing, please keep this up.

  • @critiqueofthegothgf
    @critiqueofthegothgf 5 месяцев назад +48

    holy shit, this is the most beautiful, touching and significant video essay I've ever watched. the way you articulate your thoughts and constructed this in such a way that flows so smoothly truly has me fascinated. how you managed to weave in the themes of the story; touching on classism, existentialism, patriarchy/toxic masculinity, along with story of you and your grandfather, so coherently is beyond me.
    I don't think I'll ever be forgetting those final few words; "don't strive to be happy, strive to be content. it's more fulfilling and it lasts longer"

  • @rebecca_rh
    @rebecca_rh 6 месяцев назад +44

    When I saw the title of your video, at first I was scared it was gonna be one of those “settle and keep your expectations low” kinda video, so i’m glad that wasn’t the case at all.
    I totally agree with the notion that happiness/contentment is a state of mind. “Life is fantastic when we choose to view it as such” is a great line, we choose to feel happy, content and grateful for what we already have, only then we can achieve happiness, trough contentment and gratitude for the good things in life.
    Once we feel content, we can also feel happy within that contentment.
    Happiness isn’t something you should actively search for, but find in whithin yourself. It is a conscious choice, YOU make your life fantastic.
    This is a Very good video essay, and the story of your grandpa was delightful and touching.

    • @MrCmon113
      @MrCmon113 5 месяцев назад

      Ok, let's test that, Mrs Buddha. I'm punching you in the face and you're trying to be happy.

  • @carlosgabrielbullejosmembr4252
    @carlosgabrielbullejosmembr4252 Год назад +145

    Can't believe this amazing review is not famous yet. I reckon you have explained exactly what the movie wanted to transmit.
    P. D: Your grandfather was a fantastic person😁

  • @SonaLovesick
    @SonaLovesick 3 месяца назад +6

    the fish looks to whale and asks
    “do you know where I can find the ocean?”
    the whale looks at him with an eye of disdain and says
    “you're standing in it”
    the fish says
    “no this is water. what I'm looking for is the ocean”

    • @flowerbloom5782
      @flowerbloom5782 17 дней назад

      Fantastic fox and soul have similar messages. Learn to live your life and be content.

  • @joshjacobs105
    @joshjacobs105 10 месяцев назад +73

    I loved this analysis in so many ways that I won’t try to explain all that your perspective on this film made me feel and think. There’s clearly so much beautiful wisdom to be found in this film and I only love it even more now after seeing this. My grandmother passed recently and I feel like she had a similar role in my life and the lives of so many of my family members to what you describe your grandfather having in your own life. So what you said at the end there really resonated with me to the point of drawing a few tears. Thank you for making this fantastic video essay!

  • @ButterDragonFly
    @ButterDragonFly 4 месяца назад +19

    A comment I heard from another essay was ‘Sometimes I find things just when I needed them the most’, and I think this video essay was found by me at just the right time. Thank you

  • @somasaasaa4850
    @somasaasaa4850 Год назад +56

    This was really well put together it should have more views that being said you were incredibly insightful I feel like this video shows a clear picture of the meaning of this film

  • @drkoko3519
    @drkoko3519 8 месяцев назад +18

    the grandfather segment was so emotional and profound but sentimental and nostalgic and loving all at once, i can tell the clips were chosen carefully and tied together they made a beautiful sequence of scenes that conveyed your points so well, i loved this essay so much definitely one of my favorites

  • @cke276
    @cke276 5 месяцев назад +21

    Fuck im not crying, you are. Didn"t expect to get such a hard punch to the guts right at the ending. As someone who lost a dad, an uncle, a cousin and all my grandparents it gets really hard sometimes not to dwell in what has gone (my father never made it through my hs graduation either) and be grateful for whats left. As also someone who struggles a lot with finding happines, contentment and meaning in life as a general, your video was truly - well - fantastic and made me feel all sorts of funny ways inside!

  • @haphazardacrylics
    @haphazardacrylics 6 месяцев назад +13

    Oh man, this made me cry. That last bit about your grandpa is so touching and I totally understand having some form of art remind you of someone who hasn't seen it! That happens to me all the time! Great analysis. I saw the movie for the first time over the summer and I was surprised by how different it felt. I was surprised it came out in 2009--way ahead of its time.

  • @AverageJoe09
    @AverageJoe09 6 месяцев назад +101

    Wow, every once and a while I’ll see a video that kind of leaves me with that feeling when you finish a show you’ve been watching for a long time.
    That empty feeling where I just get room to think and process, this is one of those videos.
    It’s amazing how in depth this goes, and I this video alone made me subscribe. The story of your Grandfather (rest in peace) was absolutely incredible, sad, and uplifting all at once.
    I’ve found myself thinking about my own grandfather recently, I feel like I need to live up to how my grandfather and his father lived their lives. I miss him because I cant remember all that much about him aside from the stories my parents and extended family can recall, and that makes me sad. So this was absolutely felt.
    I really think this deserves more views, this is one of my absolute favorite movies and I didn’t even catch on to all of the themes in the movie.
    Wonderful work, well done 💙

  • @johnvinals7423
    @johnvinals7423 Год назад +7

    5:57 In reality though, lone wolves are lonely and miserable and wolves can only truly thrive when they are in a pack.

  • @brunnaadauto7729
    @brunnaadauto7729 5 месяцев назад +7

    I knew this was going to be wholesome (I love this movie) but nothing could've prepared me for this!! So beautiful, gentle and kind 💖 I'm so grateful for seeing this 💖

  • @jackmahoney6001
    @jackmahoney6001 3 месяца назад +4

    That was truly beautiful, meaningful and touching. So well written, thank you for putting this out into the world. Your message touched me in a moment of darkness

  • @greatnate9492
    @greatnate9492 4 месяца назад +5

    I can see this without a shadow of doubt. This was a beautiful movie breakdown of one of my favorite childhood movies. Much love. ❤️

  • @petitefraise7385
    @petitefraise7385 6 месяцев назад +21

    My grandmother also passed away in my junior year of high school so the part of the video about your grandfather (and him not making it to your graduation) just opened the floodgates. I’ve been a bit emotionally numb to her death during the chaos of college and this video gave me space to cry and feel those feelings again. You’ve provided some much needed catharsis. The whole essay is brilliant, and you balance+analyze so many themes, but the way you weave your/your grandfather’s story into the narrative is so beautiful and profound❤️ Thank you

  • @MarkHandlesFeatureBroke
    @MarkHandlesFeatureBroke 8 месяцев назад +5

    Beautifully spoken and expressed. I find comfort knowing there's someone that gets this movie the same way I do.
    I love my dumb simple life. A job I enjoy, a place to sleep, food on the table, and family/friends that I enjoy spending time with. Nothing wrong with wanting more, but to be content with what you need, is a FANTASTIC thing. (hehe)

  • @lyzachristopher7203
    @lyzachristopher7203 3 месяца назад

    this is beautiful and incredible and somehow exactly what i needed to watch right now, thank you so much for sharing

  • @q.barclay8562
    @q.barclay8562 Год назад +11

    Another amazing video! Well done 👏. Those who were fortunate enough to have such amazing grandparents in our lives are luckier than we will ever know.

  • @ColinDullaghan
    @ColinDullaghan 6 месяцев назад

    What beauty and insight! Thank you, truly, for sharing this.

  • @Bertfart78
    @Bertfart78 5 месяцев назад +1

    This was beautiful thank so much for this and this is still one of my favourite films of all time!

  • @lorrainecolbert4300
    @lorrainecolbert4300 5 месяцев назад +2

    This was so sweet. I’ve never actually watched the movie but remember seeing it being advertised. I will surely watch it now! Your connection with your grandfather sounds lovely and it’s a special thing that this movie continues that connection for you

  • @freddyrussell7778
    @freddyrussell7778 6 месяцев назад +5

    A genuinely wonderful and considered piece of analysis. Thoughtful, attentive to detail and clear while managing to communciate such warmth and love thorughout. Fantastic, one I'll be revisitng on many a hard day.

  • @quinnamations9715
    @quinnamations9715 6 месяцев назад +11

    I don’t know why this video was recommended to me by the Algorithm, or why I decided to click on it.
    What I do know is that this video was exactly the one I needed to watch today.
    Thank you!

  • @ClassicoMachine
    @ClassicoMachine 3 месяца назад +3

    This was brilliant and beautiful. One of my favorite video essays I’ve ever had the privilege of stumbling across. A thought provoking and honestly life changing look at one of my favorite movies of all time. Thank you.

  • @rohanackermann7912
    @rohanackermann7912 5 месяцев назад

    This video moved me so much, thanks for sharing. So many things i didn't realize from watching the movie previously

  • @nopain3455
    @nopain3455 3 месяца назад

    Great video, from the analysis to the interpretation and complexity to the self reflection with the background music and the emotional hit of the videos at the end. A masterpiece.

  • @goatboater
    @goatboater 3 месяца назад +1

    This is so incredibly sweet. You’re analysis was wonderfully presented and thought out, thank you for being your genuine self :)

  • @annacarlton7691
    @annacarlton7691 5 месяцев назад

    INCREDIBLE!!!
    Beautiful work and elegantly done.

  • @darecare99
    @darecare99 2 месяца назад

    thank you for this, this is just beautiful

  • @poppybarrell5378
    @poppybarrell5378 5 месяцев назад +2

    A beautiful review. Thank you so much for opening yourself up to strangers and allowing us to share just a little in the love you have for your grandpa. I am so thankful I stumbled across this video. ❤️

  • @smq1699
    @smq1699 3 месяца назад

    Brilliant video essay, I have a feeling I’ll keep coming back to this one

  • @karlasanchez4912
    @karlasanchez4912 5 месяцев назад

    i put this on to listen to it while i washed dishes and oh my i was not expecting to full on cry. this was so beautiful ❤

  • @siennablack4690
    @siennablack4690 5 месяцев назад

    This really moved me. Thank you so much. You reminded me of special memories with my own grandfather, and of some of the unique things he taught me. ❤

  • @harrymcaward8131
    @harrymcaward8131 6 месяцев назад +6

    This is such an amazing work of art thank you for sharing this with the world! I never got to meet my grandfather despite sharing his name. I often look up and say “i hope im wearing it well” I gather that he too was a content man, loving to sing and was well devoted to family. Thank you again for sharing

  • @joewright58
    @joewright58 5 месяцев назад

    Beautifully done , a touching tribute and an expert analysis.

  • @boynamedphillip
    @boynamedphillip 4 месяца назад

    This was really beautiful and reflective. Thank you for taking your time to make this!

  • @troliskimosko
    @troliskimosko 5 месяцев назад +1

    You're very blessed to have had such a wonderful grandfather. You made me cry! I love your choice of music for this essay, one of my favorite movies as well. Thank you.

  • @williamliu7145
    @williamliu7145 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love this video essay. Love the analysis. Love the music choice. Love the personal tibbit at the end. Love you.

  • @MatthewNelson12
    @MatthewNelson12 6 месяцев назад

    This is wonderful. It really made me reflect. Thank you.

  • @racoon_in_ankhmorpork
    @racoon_in_ankhmorpork 5 месяцев назад

    This was an amazing video, thank you! I teared up when you started talking about your grandpa, and when you read “to make it to your graduation” I damn near sobbed.
    Loved your analysis a lot, it gave me insight on a couple elements I had not thought about myself-I kind of feel like rewatching Fantastic Mr. Fox now (I also feel like rewatching Balto, those movies will never leave my heart).

  • @SvSGaming
    @SvSGaming 6 месяцев назад +2

    Sat in silence for a little while after watching this video, never have gotten that experience from a youtube video before. This was amazing, thank you

  • @janellapalm1687
    @janellapalm1687 6 месяцев назад +2

    I'm a huge fan of video essays dissecting cinema on RUclips, but rarely does one make me cry. Thank you for such a beautiful video

  • @corey_clip
    @corey_clip 9 месяцев назад

    Amazing video essay on my favorite movie of all time. You managed to put into words things that I love about this movie that I haven't been able to really articulate fully

  • @windchimes8764
    @windchimes8764 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing your life experiences, it's a great gift!

  • @lawrenceward7954
    @lawrenceward7954 4 месяца назад

    Thank you. I needed this.

  • @deo.strengthspan.project
    @deo.strengthspan.project 3 месяца назад

    Absolutely touching and beautiful! Wonderful message that I felt I needed to hear. Thank you for making this! ❤🙏

  • @dylancarey1790
    @dylancarey1790 Год назад +14

    Incredible, thoughtful, and deeply relatable analysis of one of my favorite films as a child, having first seen it with my late grandmother in theaters when I was 10. Just rewatched it so I was craving for some more adult analysis of it, and this certainly did the trick. This video easily deserves 100-fold the views it has, but I suppose going with the theme of the video, 1.2k ain't so bad. Thanks for this.

  • @KLayjump
    @KLayjump 3 месяца назад

    I need to always come back to this video...
    THANK YOU🙏

  • @cyphersabanal3372
    @cyphersabanal3372 Месяц назад

    My favourite movie ever. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

  • @JUPITERWEATHERS
    @JUPITERWEATHERS 9 месяцев назад

    touching, insightful, and an amazingly written thought piece about such an overlooked film! 🥺 thank you for creating this, i look forward to more of your insights!!

  • @Fantasticmrsnake
    @Fantasticmrsnake 9 месяцев назад +1

    Loved how it turned from a film essay to a tribute, thanks for sharing your story and making this beautiful video.

  • @stuffrockswithrox1214
    @stuffrockswithrox1214 6 месяцев назад +2

    This was sooo good. I never see people talking about the incredible themes and arcs from fantastic mr fox but you did it really well!

  • @rociorojasgarcia6462
    @rociorojasgarcia6462 2 месяца назад

    this was such a wonderful video, loved it deeply, hope this can change my ways, much love to you and thank you for putting things into perspective

  • @dylanruiz1594
    @dylanruiz1594 6 месяцев назад

    omg this is so beautiful, in so many ways. Thank you for making this

  • @belle.maureen
    @belle.maureen 4 месяца назад

    this is one of the best video essays i’ve ever seen, thank you for sharing it and your grandfather’s story with us

  • @scoobysucks6093
    @scoobysucks6093 6 месяцев назад

    this video is a hidden gem. thank you for such a great video on one of my favorite movies

  • @chronicandironic8701
    @chronicandironic8701 6 месяцев назад

    absolutely beautiful video essay. i really enjoyed the personal bit at the end

  • @trygsolberg
    @trygsolberg 3 месяца назад

    I'm thankful to have my grandparents through highschool and most of college. I can't help but get teary eyed for appreciating their impact on my life and mourning the loss of 2 of them in the last year. I also will be striving for the contentment that they found in life. Thank you for this video!

  • @lutherking53
    @lutherking53 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for this, it comes at a time when we all kind of get lost in shallow goals.

  • @marintiamayolanavagarcia6377
    @marintiamayolanavagarcia6377 4 месяца назад

    This is so beautiful! I cried at the ending of your video. Thanks a lot :’)

  • @jennelleb3065
    @jennelleb3065 8 месяцев назад

    This is so beautiful. The way u say things just makes sense. I enjoyed every minute of this

  • @frankyfall16
    @frankyfall16 6 месяцев назад

    I’ve watched countless video essays on this one movie, but this video truly touched my soul. Thankyou.

  • @angl0_
    @angl0_ 4 месяца назад

    I teared up at the end. What an eye opening video

  • @asdfblue
    @asdfblue 4 месяца назад

    what a wonderful essay, it genuinely made me in tears thank you

  • @evanballenger1628
    @evanballenger1628 6 месяцев назад

    I was already enthralled by your essay, but wow, that ending with your grandpa tied everything together in a way seldom seen in most video essays on RUclips period. Honest, vulnerable and open while still tying together themes from what you were reviewing, wow, I’m speechless. Thank you so so much for sharing, you really are fantastic ❤️❤️❤️

  • @carlislehartman7695
    @carlislehartman7695 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful. Thank you.

  • @celestialkl0wn
    @celestialkl0wn 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for sharing this!

  • @kattothecat2472
    @kattothecat2472 8 месяцев назад +1

    I was searching for videos about Fantastic Mr.Fox and randomly pick your video. Never Knew that I would find gold ✨

  • @trippdixon9137
    @trippdixon9137 6 месяцев назад

    Truly a phenomenal video essay, thank you.

  • @saltysweettart8873
    @saltysweettart8873 6 месяцев назад +13

    Man. This is one of the best videos essays I’ve ever watched and that’s an understatement. Your take on this movie displayed not only exactly why I love this movie but also how I feel about life personally. Thank you for making this and I hope it gets more attention!! ❤
    (Edit)
    The end with your grandpa was completely unexpected but so beautiful. You tied it into the video perfectly and he seemed like a great grandpa :3

  • @lokitasamvlog
    @lokitasamvlog 4 месяца назад

    Thank you, for making this. I wasn’t expecting being so touched by your experienced, you are a good writer.

  • @itsdord
    @itsdord 5 месяцев назад +4

    I was just thinking, when you mentioned how Mr Fox conflated his career with his identity; that makes me think a lot about the idea of The Shadow and The Persona in Jungian psychology. Great video!

  • @spiderbecker2661
    @spiderbecker2661 5 месяцев назад

    This is incredibly beautiful

  • @watchout5508
    @watchout5508 3 месяца назад

    How beautiful!
    Thanks❤

  • @creeben737
    @creeben737 6 месяцев назад +3

    This was a very good video, very entertaining and thought provoking, makes me want more of your content.

  • @giniwelle
    @giniwelle 5 месяцев назад

    So beautiful this is.

  • @vee9866
    @vee9866 5 месяцев назад

    Truly beautiful

  • @juanis8219
    @juanis8219 5 месяцев назад

    Wow, what a masterpiece of a RUclips video. Thanks for sharing your grandfather with us and an insightful analysis on one of my all time favorite movies. 👏👏👏

  • @annasomerville9113
    @annasomerville9113 2 года назад +6

    Okay yes I teared up, beautifully done!!!

  • @boxxidraws7690
    @boxxidraws7690 5 месяцев назад +3

    That was a great analysis of the film. Fantastic Mr Fox is one of my favorite films of all time! I lost my Grandfather recently. He would’ve loved this film as well. It’s a good reminder to have gratitude in our lives. Despite our sucky jobs we can find contentment in the family we have and the friends we make along the way.

  • @Mainmanwhite27
    @Mainmanwhite27 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for the much needed perspective check.

  • @tinof23beans
    @tinof23beans 8 месяцев назад +1

    This was truly phenomenal and totally deserves more views! I love these kinds of heart-felt analysis videos, and yours was so in depth but easy to digest, plus your voice is just very easy to listen to.
    Your grandfather sounds like an excellent fella. :)

  • @rainbowmary3667
    @rainbowmary3667 6 месяцев назад +2

    I'm crying this is such an amazing video essay!! Rest in peace to your grandfather 🕊🕊

  • @bobobeckham777
    @bobobeckham777 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for this video, the way you described your grandpa and your relationship with him made me cry.

  • @Madhatter1781
    @Madhatter1781 6 месяцев назад +3

    This was one of the most awesome things I have ever seen, and it feels so specifically made for me.
    I love my grandpa, he gave me my love of music and stories. I love Buffy the Vampire Slayer, it was my mom's favorite show when I was young. The jazz throughout the whole video was so warm and comforting, and Wes Anderson is probably my second favorite director, or third, it's a toss up for him and Del Toro, but Hayao Miyazaki firmly holds the top for me :)
    I'm now rambling. Thanks for the awesome video.

  • @Haanzer
    @Haanzer 3 месяца назад

    Jesus Christ those last two minutes hit me hard. Thanks for this.

  • @reverendgirl40
    @reverendgirl40 5 месяцев назад

    How did you make me love this movie MORE?! Beautiful.

  • @thequietpart_
    @thequietpart_ 5 месяцев назад +1

    I always felt like the themes in this movie were just barely grazing me as they flew overhead, and now I know because you’ve made them clear. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself, it is easily the strongest work I’ve seen in a while!

  • @reviewraiders8338
    @reviewraiders8338 6 месяцев назад

    i’m at a loss for words, thank you. I’ve watched my fair share of video essays on this movie but you contextualized it in a way i’ve never felt pierce my soul so aggressively. You are amazing.