Clearly if Dr. Valentine had turned to the camera and said "I know writers who use subtext and they're all cowards", it would have been too on-the-nose.

This is one of those elements that astounds you in just how many hands & eyes it had to pass through from conception to release & how many people had to either sign off under the naïve assumption they’ve made critically important & sympathetic art or people who noticed how dreadfully the film faceplants yet say nothing simply because of where they are in the corporate/production ladder.

@davidjames579

Жыл бұрын

I think Alan Bennet being the creator of it creates an Emperor's New Clothes syndrome. He's a living legend, so no one would question his judgement.

I admit, I was working at a theater when they broadcast the NTLive production of the play and... yeah, that awful tonal shift was just as bad in the play. We had a set of 'regulars' who came to all the live broadcasts, and they left every bit as infuriated as you sound in this review. I absolutely loathed the play, and being an NTLive apologist it took quite a bit to 'break' me on those shows. So I can say I had no desire to see a film version, but in truth I was absolutely fascinated in your review. I expected to watch a few minutes to confirm my concerns, and got so caught up in things I ended up watching straight through! So thanks for this; it's absolutely something more than the film sounds like it has to offer (and for what it's worth, it sounds like they did leave out certain bits, particularly about the character of Valentine, but it still sounds like a generally faithful adaptation of this terrible, mean-spirited mire of a play... and yes, even the National advertised it as a comedy!)

That twist floored me. What's next, Shipman: The Musical? Just awful, misguided and wrong on every level. Great video Mathew, keep up your amazing work.

@davidjames579

Жыл бұрын

Can't be any worse than Sutcliffe-The Musical

Oh, man...I wondered what about a seemingly upbeat Judi Dench movie could possibly make you look that way in the thumbnail, and now I know. That is just terrible.

The poster/marketing for this gives the impression that it's along the lines of Pride or Philomena, and then the twist is like if Pride ended with "and then Sian blew up an orphanage."

I know this is based of a stage play but this ending is so wrongheaded between the way this movie was advertised and what we've all been through with the pandemic how did no one say this is a bad idea also what is with this and the good nurse being out so close together?

@jamesatkinsonja

Жыл бұрын

Tacking on a covid related ending feels especially tasteless

@sebastianmoreno5814

Жыл бұрын

Was the twist in the original play?

@FilmBrain

Жыл бұрын

The twist is present in the original.

@sebastianmoreno5814

Жыл бұрын

@@FilmBrain Oh good God, what were they thinking?

@LaurasBookBlog

Жыл бұрын

And there's another killer nurse show that just dropped on Netflix! Is this a push against healthcare workers advocating for better pay?

the ending... jesus

When you mentioned the plot twist about Saunders' character...my mouth dropped irl. How terrible!!!

My best bet is that the original stage play was supposed to be a black comedy but the film is trying to play the source material as a Hallmark movie/serious drama.

@jamesatkinsonja

Жыл бұрын

Jennifer Saunder's character sounded like it would be more at home in a 'black comedy' for sure.

@davidjames579

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesatkinsonja Maybe it was a discarded script for Murder Most Horrid?

@jamesatkinsonja

Жыл бұрын

@@davidjames579 I thought of that show too. Dawn French played a murdering nurse in a serious drama 'Tender Loving Care' in 1993.

Your anger at this movie feels entirely justified. Using Covid and lecturing the audience in the epilogue feels really tacked on and just adds to the nasty taste the tone deaf 'twist' leaves in the mouth [as well as the false advertising]. Hopefully this was cathartic for you-this was an excellent video.

@davidjames579

Жыл бұрын

The play came out in 2018, so clearly this was tacked on. I wonder how late into production the decision was made.

That ending sounds horrible. What were they thinking?

I didn't think false advertising could sink any lower than that Playmobil movie or Man of the Year... but a movie about celebrating hospitality workers certainly did just that with its advertising...

I honestly don't think I've gotten so angry at a review than I did here. I watched the trailer after seeing the title of your video so at least I had some idea of what you were talking about. As someone who has dealt with the nursing home system here in the US, I went through my mind as to what could possibly be the twist ending. I chuckled as you described your early viewing experience with those in the industry but then my jaw dropped at how the accuracy was the least of the issue. I sure hope the cast got duped by a different script because it makes me think very little of anyone who signed onto this otherwise.

I feel sorry for Mathew…his frustration and disgust was palpable…but this review was hilarious!!

When you said what the twist was I said 'what the fuck?!' out loud.

@alfje5492

Жыл бұрын

Same, did not see that twist coming. Which would make it a great twist, if it wasn't so f"$ked up!

I'm pretty sure I saw the actors talk about this movie on the Graham Norton show, and they described it as a feelgood film, maybe even too feelgood, no conflict just fluffy fun. I guess they wanted to prank audiences?

@sebastianmoreno5814

Жыл бұрын

Feel good? This? The twist even?

@davidjames579

Жыл бұрын

I feel it has been sold this way. It's exactly the reason I avoided it, because it looked so saccharine.

@jamesatkinsonja

Жыл бұрын

@@davidjames579 What they were advertising it as-a typical feel good 'grey pound' film [a bit like another Alan Bennet based film 'Lady in the Van']-feels so distant from reality.

I don't know what i was expecting you to spoil, but I was not expecting that....

Such a weird turn for a movie I know it’s not quite like this but it’s like if there was a movie about a guy who was running a KFC and was also a clown and also a contracting business and it was all inspirational and shit and then the last 10 minutes it turned out it was about John Wayne Gacy the whole time

Guess I won't be seeing this one! I'm really curious about how the play handled that twist ending, and if it was received well there. By the way, I wanted to say that I'm really glad you're sponsored by Movie Palette. I'd never heard of them until your videos, and I was trying to figure out a good Christmas gift for my mom several months ago, so I got one of her favorite movie (Jojo Rabbit) and she loved it! The 15% off certainly helped too. =) So you've gotten at least one customer out of your sponsorship!

Wow...I was going through a couple of scenarios in my head watching this review trying to guess what the "worst twist ending" might be (like maybe the doctor guy was a literal angel or something) but I never would have even come close to THAT. I don't think I've seen you this mad and disgusted about a movie's ending since your Seven Pounds review, and now both are on my 'films to stay away from' list.

I agree that this looked like it should be on TV, from the trailers I couldn't understand why it was getting a cinema release. It did seem Call The Midwife: The Movie All reasons I would avoid it. But having now found out from your review what a Trainwreck it is, I'm genuinely fascinated to watch how wrong-headed and wrong-handed it sounds.

@katashworth41

Жыл бұрын

I like Call The Midwife. I really hated this.

*Me:* "So what's the twist, do all the patients die at the end or something?" *The movie:* "Eh, kinda..."

I don't know... How i expected this movie to end... But that ain't it. Is this the most tone deaf ending to a movie ever?

You say Britain has an unrealistic sense of nostalgia for itself?! Whaaaaa?! Seriously though, I can absolutely believe that a member of a conservative political party would say something staggeringly out of touch.

Is this a worse twist than Red Lights? (Having seen Red Lights, but not this... I sort of doubt it. Maybe this one is on the same level as The Life of David Gale.)

Hi there Film Brain, what possessed the filmmakers to come up with the WTF ending?! Also, in your livestream for this film, you replied to my question that you weren’t too big on two rom coms, what were their names and why didn’t you like them?

@FilmBrain

Жыл бұрын

I actually gave two examples of rom-coms I liked, Crazy Stupid Love and Rye Lane, which came out recently but didn't get time to review.

@thesapphireone

Жыл бұрын

@@FilmBrain Great that you liked them, my favourite rom coms are the Before trilogy, Love, Simon, Alex Strangelove, Spontaneous, Notting Hill, and As Good As It Gets. And are there any you hated?

@FilmBrain

Жыл бұрын

There's quite a few I disliked, I reviewed some like Good Luck Chuck and The Ugly Truth.

Thanks I appreciate the analysis!

(Spoiler) So was it intentional giving one of the characters a similar MO to a killer in Dead by Daylight? Either way, that’s not really a comparison you want. Jesus.

Ill be very surprised if this is not on your worst of the year. I can't believe so many Great British actors chose to be in this film.

@davidjames579

Жыл бұрын

Alan Bennett and Richard Eyre, there's the answer.

You said “actually” A LOT in this one. 😋

Thanks

@FilmBrain

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dariuswatson6298

Жыл бұрын

@@FilmBrain Your welcome! It was a great review! Could never have seen this movie going in that insane direction!

I was liking this film right up to the end I hated it how this was no way the honor the NHS and for all that I hate this film and i never want to see it again.

I wonder if this film looked different on paper with that ending.

@davidjames579

Жыл бұрын

I can imagine an executive going this is brilliant, the audience won't see it coming. They'll be talking about it for months. Here's 10 million.

that twist is wild for sure 😮

Jesus the ending sounds so horrible.

Some more fake out of place twists. In the history boys, the lollipop lady tampered with hector’s bike. In the bank job, the bank robbers star in a Vogel porn film to pay the debt. Feel free to reply with some of your own.

FILM BRAINNN!!!… we meet again…

I work in the NHS (nothing exciting im a ward clerk) but this actually sounds like it perfectly captures how the elderly view the NHS. The nurses who look after you and three other people 12 hours a day, wiping your backside and keeping your medicines right are all secretly evil jaded murderers because they dont always crack a smile after being run ragged all day. Meanwhile those nice handsome young doctors who do a 9-5 and always pat you on the head when they see you once a week are paragons of selfless virtue. The NHS gettting annihilated by the conservatives isnt because the elderly demographic overwhelmingly vote for them when they promise to do exactly that, its because they're getting bad advice from naughty gentrified Londoners (who might even be *GASP* Gay!). The covid arrived, and now NHS workers are soldiers, who get paid in thank you and salutes then kicked to the curb when they step out of line.

@bouncingbluesoul5270

10 ай бұрын

Letting every Tom, Dick and Harry into the country is what is destroying the NHS.

@bouncingbluesoul5270

10 ай бұрын

You lot are always moaning about wages. Deal with it.

that's hilarious.

It was the middle of a triple bill with Champions and John Wick Chapter 4 for me and I didn’t like it. Not as bad as Empire Of Light but just baffling.

Some movies require a negative review. Some require...a beatdown.