I disagree. This was my favorite installment and showed the progression and sets up perfectly for Maxxine to become the new Pearl when she becomes a has-been
I love how thorough your reviews are. I had a feeling it looked over ambitious to the point where I anticipated it getting messy by the second act, but I'm still really excited to see this! And I can live with a B+ 80's homage if it's still a fun ride.
I Just came back from seeing Maxxxine and enjoyed it quite a bit. I actually watched "X" a few hours before seeing Maxxxine (haven't seen Pearl yet), so the story was fresh in my mind. I liked how Ti West combined the seriousness of the story with a little bit of dark satire thrown in, as a way to pay homage to the films he clearly took inspiration from. Side note: I just realized that Ti directed the film "House of The Devil." I remember hearing about that film back in the day, but never had the chance to see it. Well, now that I've seen X and Maxxxine, I'm more curious now. I also enjoyed how he edited the flashbacks to make them look like they were shot on either rough 1980s film stock or VHS. Much more creative than what we've been seeing in flashbacks in more recent films. I'd thought he tried to make the rest of the film look like it was shot in the 1980s, but it could've just been that he might've shot the film in 35mm. What I also liked was how Ti West wrote in the references to other films (the Bates Motel tour, for example). He didn't make it too blatant as to what he was paying homage to, as in he didn't talk down to the audience Rick and Morty style and have the characters constantly explain what they were referencing. Overall, it was a fun film and one of the better films I've seen this year (next to Lisa Frankenstein). I will definitely watch it again when I get the chance (along with the others).
Has the Snob reviewed Lulcio Fulci's "Murder Rock" from 1984? This reminded me of that, and i tried to find a review on Brad's channel, but couldn't. The combination of dance, aerobics, and Stayin' Alive showbiz sleaze with New York Ripper gore and sex sleaze would be perfect for the Cinema Snob, plus it kinda sucks.
Even with the criticism, I’m still very interested in seeing this especially since I absolutely love X and Pearl And just from the whole look, it’s very clear that Ti West is a fan of various eras and genres of movies and incorporates that into the story, which I love As for having too many plots, maybe Ti West could write a couple stand-alone books to flesh them out a bit more but either way I’m definitely going to check it out
You’re much better at articulating the dissonance than I am. There were a few points where I thought, is this a dream sequence? There was just something off in some scenes. Also feels like it’s missing the “you can’t escape time/death/aging” themes of X and Pearl.
Best horror triology and maybe my fav triology outside of og sw. Each film is so different but mia goth ti west kill it everytime. X was my fav. Pearl had the best scene(ending monologue). Maxxine was the most entertaining. I do agree it feels less prescised but i felt likt it was capturing 80's film making where they try to jam as many ideas in a bit of sloppy fashion with happy Regan end. Satrucial and intelligent but your opinon will range on how intentional you think the film is. I guess the twist 1st time we met the sleezy detective. Ill have to rewatch and sit on maxxine to know of its B+ or A or A-. It feels cocained fueled at times which made it incredibly entertaining.
Hard to compare this to the other 2 in the trilogy since this is takes several steps further away from the genre of those. It comes down to how the directing choices worked for you, and for me they worked extremely well!
I want Ti West to take a shot at an early to mid '90s action flick, like a hard R love child or Renny Harlin and Bruckheimer. It was an underrated era for action films.
I’ll still watch it as I did like the prior two films. Not surprised that it wasn’t too perfect as living up to the hype after its predecessors is never an easy task, but at least it doesn’t sound bad, just a bit too all over the place
Interested after seeing Pearl...but you make it sound like it not so much needs to lose some scenes but rather needs nore time to flesh things out. But are the holding an essay contest for motorbike to try to catch the "real" Night Slalker is the rreal question?
To me, X was kind of a mess, it didn’t know what it was trying to be. Another thing that bugged me was the technical aspect of it. X was shot on 35mm and 16mm(for the porn scenes), but there’s a chunk of it that’s clearly digital. When it makes that jump to digital from 16mm, it is jarring. Hell, the end credits are on 16mm.
I was thinking 1984's Murder Rock, another Fulci film with lots of Solid Gold and Saturday Night Fever/Stayin' Alive dancing and sleaze. I tried to remember if Snob did that movie, and I think he hasn't. The movie is free if you search for it.
I didn't expect this movie to juggle so many subplots and am disappointed they don't work together. I didn't watch X or Pearl yet (even though the latter's website shows 100-year-old porn, no really), but I'll save all 3 for a marathon viewing. If I have time.
MaXXXine is almost perfect! I do think like it’s the weakest out of the three films. Doesn’t quite hit the landing, it feels a little tame & bit mainstream. As well as Uneven, too much going on in a short period of time, a big reveal where you can see it coming & an underwhelming finale, but that being said…it was still a hell of a fun time. Highly entertaining throughout. A fitting conclusion to this trilogy.
Man, I love X and Pearl and everything else Ti West has done but MaXXXine let me down. Maybe my expectations were too high, but toward the end I felt like we were getting into Hot Fuzz territory. And that's a great movie, obviously, but its also a satire/comedy which I don't really want from my sequel to X. I'll give it a 6/10. My buddy gave it a 2. And imo there needs to be a rule that Ti West only shoots on film. It's like traveling back in time and forcing Brian DePalma to shoot Dressed to Kill or Blow Out on digital. It just wouldn't be as good. imo
By hook, by knife, by gun, BYE BYE!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the 1980’s because in Hollywood no one can hear you scream; man is the warmest place to hide; and, Maxxxine is INSATIABLE. Just sayin’.
Haven't seen Pearl, but I didn't like X - it just got too weird for my liking, and I was not impressed by Mia Goth's performance: the makeup was probably the best part of the movie. The only characters I cared about were the cameraman/director, who didn't want his girlfriend doing porn, and who didn't deserve to die, and the blonde actress, who was convincing in her portrayal of a hedonist. Had the movie simply focused on being a commentary on the porn industry, and stuck with one theme (dirty movies as art, as having aesthetic value), without bringing in the weird old people, it would've been better.
As a sequel to "X" & "Pearl", it's not the best chapter. But as it's own entity, I genuinely enjoyed it in it's 80's coke-sweats coated glory.
I disagree. This was my favorite installment and showed the progression and sets up perfectly for Maxxine to become the new Pearl when she becomes a has-been
To be honest. It feels like A24 trying to start a cinematic universe. But doing it more organically than Dark Universe.
I love how thorough your reviews are. I had a feeling it looked over ambitious to the point where I anticipated it getting messy by the second act, but I'm still really excited to see this! And I can live with a B+ 80's homage if it's still a fun ride.
I Just came back from seeing Maxxxine and enjoyed it quite a bit. I actually watched "X" a few hours before seeing Maxxxine (haven't seen Pearl yet), so the story was fresh in my mind. I liked how Ti West combined the seriousness of the story with a little bit of dark satire thrown in, as a way to pay homage to the films he clearly took inspiration from.
Side note: I just realized that Ti directed the film "House of The Devil." I remember hearing about that film back in the day, but never had the chance to see it. Well, now that I've seen X and Maxxxine, I'm more curious now.
I also enjoyed how he edited the flashbacks to make them look like they were shot on either rough 1980s film stock or VHS. Much more creative than what we've been seeing in flashbacks in more recent films. I'd thought he tried to make the rest of the film look like it was shot in the 1980s, but it could've just been that he might've shot the film in 35mm.
What I also liked was how Ti West wrote in the references to other films (the Bates Motel tour, for example). He didn't make it too blatant as to what he was paying homage to, as in he didn't talk down to the audience Rick and Morty style and have the characters constantly explain what they were referencing.
Overall, it was a fun film and one of the better films I've seen this year (next to Lisa Frankenstein). I will definitely watch it again when I get the chance (along with the others).
Sad to see it wasn't an A, but still looks like a good movie. Thanks Brad!
Has the Snob reviewed Lulcio Fulci's "Murder Rock" from 1984? This reminded me of that, and i tried to find a review on Brad's channel, but couldn't.
The combination of dance, aerobics, and Stayin' Alive showbiz sleaze with New York Ripper gore and sex sleaze would be perfect for the Cinema Snob, plus it kinda sucks.
Kevin Bacon played such a good sleaze!
The way I can explain this movie is a love letter to 80s movie. I accepted the absurdity of adding buddy cop characters in this movie
Happy 4.th all 👍
Super 'X'cited to see this
Dad?
Booo 😂
Honestly one day i have to get around to watching this series of movies.
You really don't. They're all touted as masterpieces but all you'll get from them is a decent nap.
It seems worth the time. I still have to knockout the previous two.
Even with the criticism, I’m still very interested in seeing this especially since I absolutely love X and Pearl
And just from the whole look, it’s very clear that Ti West is a fan of various eras and genres of movies and incorporates that into the story, which I love
As for having too many plots, maybe Ti West could write a couple stand-alone books to flesh them out a bit more but either way I’m definitely going to check it out
I'm looking forward to this film!
The perfect thing to talk about on the 4th of July (aka my birthday)
You’re much better at articulating the dissonance than I am. There were a few points where I thought, is this a dream sequence? There was just something off in some scenes. Also feels like it’s missing the “you can’t escape time/death/aging” themes of X and Pearl.
Best horror triology and maybe my fav triology outside of og sw. Each film is so different but mia goth ti west kill it everytime. X was my fav. Pearl had the best scene(ending monologue). Maxxine was the most entertaining. I do agree it feels less prescised but i felt likt it was capturing 80's film making where they try to jam as many ideas in a bit of sloppy fashion with happy Regan end. Satrucial and intelligent but your opinon will range on how intentional you think the film is. I guess the twist 1st time we met the sleezy detective. Ill have to rewatch and sit on maxxine to know of its B+ or A or A-. It feels cocained fueled at times which made it incredibly entertaining.
I’m a little bummed the tagline for this movie isn’t: we’re taking things to the MAX-XXine
Whoa, Brad reviewed 'Midnight Heat'... er I mean MaXXXine...?
I really miss angry Jake.. I only watch videos of him ever since around June..
I liked it, but it did seem painfully obvious who the killer was. That really brought it down for me.
Hard to compare this to the other 2 in the trilogy since this is takes several steps further away from the genre of those. It comes down to how the directing choices worked for you, and for me they worked extremely well!
I want Ti West to take a shot at an early to mid '90s action flick, like a hard R love child or Renny Harlin and Bruckheimer. It was an underrated era for action films.
I’m on the fence on whether I liked the serial killer police investigation premise of it.
Actually, I take my last post back (kinda), I think Ti West should make a movie in the style of the ones the Snob reviews.
I'm surprised Brad passed up on some of the recent animated films like Inside Out 2, Garfield, and Despicable Me 4.
With little Jack, there’s probably not enough time 😊 maybe we’ll eventually get a little compilation of those movies and his thoughts
Its crazy how much she looks like 90s Natasha Lyonn in this, but I'm still very excited for this release.
Bro PLEASE review DePalmas Body Double
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I’ll still watch it as I did like the prior two films. Not surprised that it wasn’t too perfect as living up to the hype after its predecessors is never an easy task, but at least it doesn’t sound bad, just a bit too all over the place
Interested after seeing Pearl...but you make it sound like it not so much needs to lose some scenes but rather needs nore time to flesh things out.
But are the holding an essay contest for motorbike to try to catch the "real" Night Slalker is the rreal question?
To me, X was kind of a mess, it didn’t know what it was trying to be. Another thing that bugged me was the technical aspect of it. X was shot on 35mm and 16mm(for the porn scenes), but there’s a chunk of it that’s clearly digital. When it makes that jump to digital from 16mm, it is jarring. Hell, the end credits are on 16mm.
This movie was very....okay. I really didn't like the decisions they made at the end though.
Its easily the best in this trilogy.
X- 6
Pearl- 7
Maxxxine- 8
It still looks good.
Happy 4th of July it's so freaking hot in New Jersey and New York but yet you're wearing a beanie and a jacket LOL
I know those who are from L.A. well definitely going to Universal Studios Hollywood after seeing maxxxine
Saw it today...it sucks. Night Stalker tie-in was lazy. Kills are dull. Cheap nod to giallo. 💩
X was pretty good, I need to watch Pearl. This movie looks good reminds me of New York Ripper
I was thinking 1984's Murder Rock, another Fulci film with lots of Solid Gold and Saturday Night Fever/Stayin' Alive dancing and sleaze. I tried to remember if Snob did that movie, and I think he hasn't. The movie is free if you search for it.
X sucked and Pearl is just OK.
New york ripper is pretty much a porn mixed with a slasher movie. I own the 4k blu ray
I didn't expect this movie to juggle so many subplots and am disappointed they don't work together. I didn't watch X or Pearl yet (even though the latter's website shows 100-year-old porn, no really), but I'll save all 3 for a marathon viewing. If I have time.
I enjoyed this! It was very DePalma and i think people will hate it for that
I was a big fan of this movie for the first half of it bur man does it kind of shit the bed in the final act.
I liked this one more than X but not as much as Pearl
I didn't like X and I thought Pearl was OK. This looks better than both of those.
MaXXXine is almost perfect!
I do think like it’s the weakest out of the three films. Doesn’t quite hit the landing, it feels a little tame & bit mainstream. As well as Uneven, too much going on in a short period of time, a big reveal where you can see it coming & an underwhelming finale, but that being said…it was still a hell of a fun time. Highly entertaining throughout. A fitting conclusion to this trilogy.
Man, I love X and Pearl and everything else Ti West has done but MaXXXine let me down. Maybe my expectations were too high, but toward the end I felt like we were getting into Hot Fuzz territory. And that's a great movie, obviously, but its also a satire/comedy which I don't really want from my sequel to X. I'll give it a 6/10. My buddy gave it a 2. And imo there needs to be a rule that Ti West only shoots on film. It's like traveling back in time and forcing Brian DePalma to shoot Dressed to Kill or Blow Out on digital. It just wouldn't be as good. imo
By hook, by knife, by gun, BYE BYE!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the 1980’s because in Hollywood no one can hear you scream; man is the warmest place to hide; and, Maxxxine is INSATIABLE. Just sayin’.
Was disappointed. The first 2 were brilliant so really had high expectations for it
X sucked and Pearl is just OK.
@@Brian-qn7fn perhaps its just your taste in movies is boring 😂
That 3rd act bummed me. It's like they forgot what type of movie they were making
I’m surprised he likes it this much. It’s not a good movie and a huge disappointment following Pearl
Ah, I'm not giving Ti West any more of my time or money. I haven't liked a single movie of his. They're always hyped but turn out to be boring.
This was my least fav of the 3
Haven't seen Pearl, but I didn't like X - it just got too weird for my liking, and I was not impressed by Mia Goth's performance: the makeup was probably the best part of the movie. The only characters I cared about were the cameraman/director, who didn't want his girlfriend doing porn, and who didn't deserve to die, and the blonde actress, who was convincing in her portrayal of a hedonist. Had the movie simply focused on being a commentary on the porn industry, and stuck with one theme (dirty movies as art, as having aesthetic value), without bringing in the weird old people, it would've been better.