I appreciated that they didn't go overboard with the social media aspect in the Mean Girls musical. It's hard to watch a reboot of a movie that you've seen countless times, without constantly comparing it.
I was so worried it was gonna go so far over the top with the social media aspect after several moments in the trailer featured, as Brad called it, “Tik Tok vision”. Good to know that isn’t the case. I won’t be able to see it this weekend, but I am excited to see it next weekend. I’m glad it’s at least good
Glad to hear that "Jason Statham Kills People" was a good movie, I always enjoy him. Not really the fanbase for the Mean Girls movie but it might be an interesting sit. Not really interested in Saltburn other than for Rosamund Pike so I will likely give that a miss. Thanks for the reviews Brad!
I saw mean girls last night. Honestly, as someone who loves the original movie and musical, I liked this one, but felt it was a bit underwhelming in the music category. The actors could sing, but the new arrangements kind of ruined some of the songs
Coolness, I haven't seen the Stage Show, but I liked this version, and I appreciated that they didn't go overboard with the social media aspect. Renee Rapp was the definite highlight.
I enjoyed Saltburn and felt very reminiscent of early 00s Brit/UK/Ireland. Esp the soundtrack. Cue MGMT Time to Pretend. Seeing Barry in a lead role was the highlight and surprise, the transformation acting wise in posture/expression from awkward to "the last 10 minutes".. shows us he has the range to pull off lead.
@26:49-29:52 😂😂😂 Mean Girls (2024) was good but the original film was 10x better, left a bigger impact on our pop culture as it were being a bit more raw These new actors are very good playing these familiar characters being way more diverse particularly Renee Rapp as Regina George and Auli'i Cravalho as Janice Gretchen also gets some more development here The songs are quite catchy and there's very good choreography being very colorful I really do like the camera framework where they start things off on a TikTok video perspective and go into wider angles It stinks the actor who plays Aaron is very bland and forgettable It's a shame many of the older actors are just background players like John Hamm and Jenna Fischer but there's great cameos by Tina Fey and Tim Meadows even one near the very end I won't spoil Definitely jokes in here you couldn't tell as opposed to 20 years ago but I still laughed I like how this one takes its own unique modern spin as far as being a larger presence of social media and the modern female politics of high school Girls being mean to each other for the sake of it, everyone just wanting to exist together, and the female community having to learn to support each other instead of tearing each other apart Lots of clever nods and meta references to the older film while acting as a love letter to teens who just want to fit in being themselves I am glad Tina Fey came back as a producer and this makes up for the disappointing direct to video sequel
Just watched Lindsay Ellis' ET video on Nebula and saw you mentioned in the comments for your "ET-themed porno expertise", Brad. How nice to see two OGs still collaborate, even in small ways.
Only thing that could make it better is if Jason Statham wears child’s bee wings while pouring hot honey down some pharm bros’ throat while saying “ Looks like a sticky situation, mate”
I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one who thought Saltburn seems like a splashy remake of "the Talented Mr. Ripley" or "Something for Everyone." I heard they originally wanted Timothee Chalamet for the antagonist role and I can totally see that working.
@@TrueMithrandir Better than the Talented Mr. Ripley? How? Tom Ripley is a fleshed out, nuanced character where as what's his names motivation was... what? To make upper middle class people the villain to the rich because they all secretly want to be them? Be richer than he already was? He didn't seem any less shallow then them, so it didn't even feel like an "eat the rich" movie. It honestly felt like they wanted us to have sympathy for the lot of them! What exactly was it trying to convey? I started to feel like the whole movie was the directors vanity project for her years at an ivy league school in the mid 2000's. It was never boring and the actors & the cinematography were good, but the third act was asking way too much in the form of suspension of belief!
@@KittyGoldPaint "he didn't seem any less shallow then them..." I think that's the point, btw I think i liked talented mr ripley book better than the movie ...
It's not that interesting but, it's about a college freshman psychopath who uses deeply manipulative tactics to get what he wants, at first it was to be-friend the cool kid, then it was staying at Saltburn for another week, finally it became about owning Saltburn @@louisduarte8763
I dont full understand the Rating being different if its streaming. Quality is the key I think you mean but still If a movie is good or bad to you its as so it be no matter the platform.
I always look forward to seeing how Brad inserts himself on the thumbnail. It never fails to be entertaining.
Thumbnail Me has become it's own character at this point lol.
I'm a bit disappointed that he wasn't the Bee-radkeeper. Or Saltbrad.
@ashleybrooke2087 or Mean Brad haha.......ok I'll just see myself out now 😏
I appreciated that they didn't go overboard with the social media aspect in the Mean Girls musical. It's hard to watch a reboot of a movie that you've seen countless times, without constantly comparing it.
I was so worried it was gonna go so far over the top with the social media aspect after several moments in the trailer featured, as Brad called it, “Tik Tok vision”. Good to know that isn’t the case. I won’t be able to see it this weekend, but I am excited to see it next weekend. I’m glad it’s at least good
All of my friends love Saltburn, and I liked it just fine but Brad said almost everything I did and I feel so validated 😂
Never call Jason Stratham an asshole. Seriously, just don’t. 😮
And do NOT break his jar of honey. This movie was the far superior Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.
Brad when Jason statham is in a movie it’s always a must see
The best thing about Saltburn was that it brought Murder on the Dancefloor back in the public eye.
Love the multiple review videos and the thumbnail kicks ass too
Glad to hear that "Jason Statham Kills People" was a good movie, I always enjoy him. Not really the fanbase for the Mean Girls movie but it might be an interesting sit. Not really interested in Saltburn other than for Rosamund Pike so I will likely give that a miss. Thanks for the reviews Brad!
I saw mean girls last night. Honestly, as someone who loves the original movie and musical, I liked this one, but felt it was a bit underwhelming in the music category. The actors could sing, but the new arrangements kind of ruined some of the songs
Coolness, I haven't seen the Stage Show, but I liked this version, and I appreciated that they didn't go overboard with the social media aspect. Renee Rapp was the definite highlight.
Karen / Avantika was amazing
I enjoyed Saltburn and felt very reminiscent of early 00s Brit/UK/Ireland. Esp the soundtrack. Cue MGMT Time to Pretend. Seeing Barry in a lead role was the highlight and surprise, the transformation acting wise in posture/expression from awkward to "the last 10 minutes".. shows us he has the range to pull off lead.
Friday the 13th part 2 was in the original mean girls
Jason Statham even pulls a few Bugs Bunny moves...like pretending to be part of the crowds who go against him; funny stuff 😂🐰
I saw Saltburn at 10 pm in a theater by myself on Thanksgiving. That was one interesting way to end my Thanksgiving
Excellent video! I'm glad I'm not the only one that didn't particularly love Saltburn. Just out of curiosity, are you making a top 10 for 2023?
NGL I'm kind of hoping you find time to review Migration. It's surprisingly terrific.
Is it weird I feel sorry for those FBI agents for just doing their job? It's like the car chase scene in BLACK PANTHER II all over again.
@26:49-29:52 😂😂😂
Mean Girls (2024) was good but the original film was 10x better, left a bigger impact on our pop culture as it were being a bit more raw
These new actors are very good playing these familiar characters being way more diverse particularly Renee Rapp as Regina George and Auli'i Cravalho as Janice
Gretchen also gets some more development here
The songs are quite catchy and there's very good choreography being very colorful
I really do like the camera framework where they start things off on a TikTok video perspective and go into wider angles
It stinks the actor who plays Aaron is very bland and forgettable
It's a shame many of the older actors are just background players like John Hamm and Jenna Fischer but there's great cameos by Tina Fey and Tim Meadows even one near the very end I won't spoil
Definitely jokes in here you couldn't tell as opposed to 20 years ago but I still laughed
I like how this one takes its own unique modern spin as far as being a larger presence of social media and the modern female politics of high school
Girls being mean to each other for the sake of it, everyone just wanting to exist together, and the female community having to learn to support each other instead of tearing each other apart
Lots of clever nods and meta references to the older film while acting as a love letter to teens who just want to fit in being themselves
I am glad Tina Fey came back as a producer and this makes up for the disappointing direct to video sequel
Just watched Lindsay Ellis' ET video on Nebula and saw you mentioned in the comments for your "ET-themed porno expertise", Brad. How nice to see two OGs still collaborate, even in small ways.
*credits, not comments.
So The Beekeeper is like Being There but with Bees ?
Only thing that could make it better is if Jason Statham wears child’s bee wings while pouring hot honey down some pharm bros’ throat while saying “ Looks like a sticky situation, mate”
Or a full bee costume like that little girl from the Blind Melon video.
Ah, January releases. Delightful.
Hubs and I have been waiting for your review of Saltburn!!
Really Brad?? A C+??!?
That is an A+ movie!
I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one who thought Saltburn seems like a splashy remake of "the Talented Mr. Ripley" or "Something for Everyone." I heard they originally wanted Timothee Chalamet for the antagonist role and I can totally see that working.
it was actually better than both those lol
@@TrueMithrandir Better than the Talented Mr. Ripley? How? Tom Ripley is a fleshed out, nuanced character where as what's his names motivation was... what? To make upper middle class people the villain to the rich because they all secretly want to be them? Be richer than he already was? He didn't seem any less shallow then them, so it didn't even feel like an "eat the rich" movie. It honestly felt like they wanted us to have sympathy for the lot of them! What exactly was it trying to convey? I started to feel like the whole movie was the directors vanity project for her years at an ivy league school in the mid 2000's.
It was never boring and the actors & the cinematography were good, but the third act was asking way too much in the form of suspension of belief!
@@KittyGoldPaint "he didn't seem any less shallow then them..." I think that's the point, btw I think i liked talented mr ripley book better than the movie ...
Um actually (with peace and love!) Barry's last name is Keoghan (Kyoh like know,- an like plan) it's an Irish name :)
You're right, but he's (Barry) publicly said he's chosen the Americanised pronunciation and it's fine.
I had high hopes for Saltburn, and I might still go see it, but it's good to know that I should moderate my expectations; maybe have a beer first.
Let's see how many bee puns Brad is going to use, especially since he's not wearing pink
I’m surprised to see positive reviews for the Mean Girls musical, because the trailer made it seem like a cheap nostalgia cash in
It was pretty hilarious and the musical numbers keep it fresh
B- for Saltburn? Ish don’t think so. A- at least
Happy new year!
I don't think I've ever seen a movie that surprised my like Saltburn.
That's a very disturbing thumbnail.
I don’t think anyone remembers anything from the Gus Van Zant remake of Psycho.
Great reviews Brad.
Yeah Saltburn was only ok... the "shocking" parts weren't shocking... they could have been removed and it would have sped up the movie.
I still don't know what it's about.
It's not that interesting but, it's about a college freshman psychopath who uses deeply manipulative tactics to get what he wants, at first it was to be-friend the cool kid, then it was staying at Saltburn for another week, finally it became about owning Saltburn @@louisduarte8763
I've been hearing people say good things about the mean girls musical
I dont full understand the Rating being different if its streaming. Quality is the key I think you mean but still If a movie is good or bad to you its as so it be no matter the platform.
You could have milked a whole video for a Saltburn review. More than Ollie milked that bathtub drain
wow, forgot about crank.
The Beekeeper is 🆒😎but should've done more with it. But still 🆒.
Can't wait for the next 80s Dan, should be here any day now..
Tone wise.
Saltburn reminded me way to much of infinity pool
I really hope that the beekeeper is better than cold pursuit because I hated that movie
I can't believe you rated garbage like the Beekeeper higher than Saltburn.
Saltburn felt like a gay Revenge of the Nerds
Review poor things plz
When is the worst movies video?
Why, why did we need this?