I loved this movie and the twist at the end. I am not a screenwriter at all, but I thought the ending would have been more dramatic and in line with Edgar Allan Poe's "Tell Tale Heart" if it turned out that Landor had the third rapist under his floorboards during the final confrontation with Poe. Better still if there were only subtle thumps at the boards while Poe was about to leave, as he wonders if it was just his imagination or if Landor had one last murder yet to commit! :0
I feel as though they must've had that ending in mind at some point, if they didn't straight film it. Otherwise how does Landor feel his daughter has been avenged?
I am actually using this movie as a case study relating to literature, and I must say it is so underrated, for most Poe's readers if we dig a little deeper throughout the movie or the novel by Bayard, we'll find out that there's more to find about poe's stories but in a very symbolic way, thanks for the good explanation, keep it up!!
Today, March 13th, (Or, is it the 17th, as some sites indicate?) is Harry Melling's birthday, and he turns thirty-four! Regardless, let's raise a glass of cheer and wish all of the best to a fine actor, and a Poefect performance.
I really liked this movie and I know soem people hate it but you have to admit it’s good . And what I like about Poe is he probably also kept quiet about the murder bc he probably understands that it was for a reason .
@Yisroel Konovitch I didn't hate the movie, but I didn't think it was good after the 2nd reveal. 1. Poe getting mad at Augustus about Lea. "She could've been a mother." No bro she was going to become a murderer by sacrificing you. Smh. Illogical and out of character. 2. Augustus was able to drag Poe and the Mother out. But the brother couldn't even carry the sister out of danger? (He's an elite cadet who is in better shape than Augustus). 3. What was guiding their sacrifice? They were never murderers but then were going to be murderers if they successfully sacrificed poe. So what other sacrifices did they perform to prolong Leas life? And why not just repeat those sacrifices? 4. Poe obviously didn't consent to being sacrificed because he was drugged and when he was waking up Lea had to explain herself to him. But yet Poe wasn't against being sacrificed. He just said "I do love you" to Lea and even got mad at Augustus for saving him. And just more flaws. Some of the flaws do make sense, but the conclusions just wasn't satisfying, it was more dumb.
DO NOT - DO NOT! WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU SEE THE FILM, which is incredible!! if you love the cinema, love good writing about real human psychology, and love all the cinematic ways to create an historic film, watch the FILM FIRST!! in a way, think Ingmar Bergman and the way he shot his scenes. there is a similarity of look and feel.
You may not have needed explaining, and that's fine. Other people needed it. Maybe they were distracted through some of the film, fell asleep, had to interrupt it for some reason, or whatever. Not everyone is the same
@@feralbluee This is an explanatory video, so it doesn't really matter what people think of the film. All that matters from my perspective is whether or not they want a deeper understanding of the film. 😎
that’s your opinion!! you should say that. it is not my opinion, nor anyone’s who knows good cinema. the relationship between the two is complicated and emotional. Melling was incredible!! Christian Bale is always so human and so dramatically controlled, yet set free.
I loved this movie and the twist at the end. I am not a screenwriter at all, but I thought the ending would have been more dramatic and in line with Edgar Allan Poe's "Tell Tale Heart" if it turned out that Landor had the third rapist under his floorboards during the final confrontation with Poe. Better still if there were only subtle thumps at the boards while Poe was about to leave, as he wonders if it was just his imagination or if Landor had one last murder yet to commit! :0
I feel as though they must've had that ending in mind at some point, if they didn't straight film it. Otherwise how does Landor feel his daughter has been avenged?
@@TheNerdDoc I know, there's something about the third guy getting away that feels a little head scratching.
Look at the detailed idiosyncrasies Harry Melling portrayed in his performance and just admit it is Oscar worthy.
It is, but Netflix didn't push the film enough with critics groups, so it's unlikely to get the Oscar support it deserves
The guy that played Poe should get an oscar
Last scene where Christian Bale cried.. he deserves an Oscar too!
@@JamesL_277 hell yeah I love that man
I am actually using this movie as a case study relating to literature, and I must say it is so underrated, for most Poe's readers if we dig a little deeper throughout the movie or the novel by Bayard, we'll find out that there's more to find about poe's stories but in a very symbolic way, thanks for the good explanation, keep it up!!
Thanks so much! The movie was definitely underrated. I really enjoyed it.
Underrated movie.
Great movie. I loved it. I did not figure it out until it was revealed at the end.
Great video! Thanks for the historical facts at the end!
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it
Today, March 13th, (Or, is it the 17th, as some sites indicate?) is Harry Melling's birthday, and he turns thirty-four! Regardless, let's raise a glass of cheer and wish all of the best to a fine actor, and a Poefect performance.
I really liked this movie and I know soem people hate it but you have to admit it’s good . And what I like about Poe is he probably also kept quiet about the murder bc he probably understands that it was for a reason .
I thought it was pretty good. Not sure why some people are disliking it
@@TheNerdDoc they probably can’t take the fact that Dudley lost weight 🤣😂
Who doesn’t like it?
@Yisroel Konovitch I didn't hate the movie, but I didn't think it was good after the 2nd reveal.
1. Poe getting mad at Augustus about Lea. "She could've been a mother." No bro she was going to become a murderer by sacrificing you. Smh. Illogical and out of character.
2. Augustus was able to drag Poe and the Mother out. But the brother couldn't even carry the sister out of danger? (He's an elite cadet who is in better shape than Augustus).
3. What was guiding their sacrifice? They were never murderers but then were going to be murderers if they successfully sacrificed poe. So what other sacrifices did they perform to prolong Leas life? And why not just repeat those sacrifices?
4. Poe obviously didn't consent to being sacrificed because he was drugged and when he was waking up Lea had to explain herself to him. But yet Poe wasn't against being sacrificed. He just said "I do love you" to Lea and even got mad at Augustus for saving him.
And just more flaws. Some of the flaws do make sense, but the conclusions just wasn't satisfying, it was more dumb.
this movie felt quality, unlike most netflix
Great explanation! Thanks for the historical facts at the end...
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it
The movie was not amazing but Melling's Poe was outstanding. Who knew in other hands (Tim Burton) what could it be.
So good❤️
I knew who the killer was almost immediately as the movie started, I’m a good detective myself actually.
Before or after the autopsy?
I mean movie wise it kinda from the beginning makes him a mystery
But doesn’t focus on him throughout the movie
That usually shows he’s the mystery
@@TheNerdDoc during the autopsy
DO NOT - DO NOT! WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU SEE THE FILM, which is incredible!! if you love the cinema, love good writing about real human psychology, and love all the cinematic ways to create an historic film, watch the FILM FIRST!! in a way, think Ingmar Bergman and the way he shot his scenes. there is a similarity of look and feel.
There's a spoiler warning in the video 🤐
I watched it. It doesn't need explaining.🤷♂️
You may not have needed explaining, and that's fine. Other people needed it. Maybe they were distracted through some of the film, fell asleep, had to interrupt it for some reason, or whatever. Not everyone is the same
@@TheNerdDoc if they fell asleep or didn’t pay attention, and are that dull, then who cares what they think of it. it’s utterly fascinating !
@@feralbluee This is an explanatory video, so it doesn't really matter what people think of the film. All that matters from my perspective is whether or not they want a deeper understanding of the film. 😎
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A unkind critic called the climactic end "Scobidoish" and said the epilog barely saved the movie.
The movie is like a badly written Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock Holmes. Looks great and performances are good but the ending is cheesy and convoluted
that’s your opinion!! you should say that. it is not my opinion, nor anyone’s who knows good cinema. the relationship between the two is complicated and emotional. Melling was incredible!! Christian Bale is always so human and so dramatically controlled, yet set free.