THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (2015): Style Vs. Substance - A Video Essay

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This week, we look at one of my favourite spy films; Guy Ritchie's 2015 movie, THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. We also question the debate "Style Vs. Substance."
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  • @Xanderall
    @Xanderall7 жыл бұрын

    This very film convinced me that Henry Cavill was an actor worth watching out for.

  • @MPedich

    @MPedich

    4 жыл бұрын

    It convinced me that he should be the next Bond

  • @cozy-ny4kr

    @cozy-ny4kr

    4 жыл бұрын

    He convinced me to watch the Witcher

  • @johnjacob688

    @johnjacob688

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MPedich It convinced me he should play a live action Archer.

  • @josharntt

    @josharntt

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@_blank-_ Don't need a whole movie for that

  • @Plamen2007

    @Plamen2007

    4 жыл бұрын

    Convinced me that he should play Sterling Archer if ever there is a live action version

  • @weirdTedE91
    @weirdTedE915 жыл бұрын

    I also love the irony of the Britt playing the American, while the American plays the Russian. But that's acting for you :)

  • @Still-ill-Trill

    @Still-ill-Trill

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its like the Strike Back series. You had an American playing a Brit, and an Aussie playing the American and it worked out perfectly

  • @neegas3490

    @neegas3490

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oof

  • @e.deborah7256

    @e.deborah7256

    4 жыл бұрын

    "Imitation is the best form of flattery"

  • @knovvledge631

    @knovvledge631

    4 жыл бұрын

    Armie Hammer's dad is actually russian.

  • @Sebbir

    @Sebbir

    3 жыл бұрын

    And a swede playing a german

  • @glennjoyce7682
    @glennjoyce76827 жыл бұрын

    This and The Kingsmen are examples of what made all of the older, troupe-filled Bond movies so...cool, I suppose?

  • @radpunk5144

    @radpunk5144

    6 жыл бұрын

    Another film that is: style is substance

  • @sullivandmitry1416

    @sullivandmitry1416

    5 жыл бұрын

    And then they fucked it up with golden circle

  • @Levi_52_336

    @Levi_52_336

    4 жыл бұрын

    Let's hope The King's Man redeems it.

  • @mackjohnson4457

    @mackjohnson4457

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sullivandmitry1416 Golden Circle wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t as good as the Secret Service

  • @captainrogerdodger144

    @captainrogerdodger144

    2 жыл бұрын

    This and The Nice Guys are examples of older but witty action movies

  • @ScottRhodie
    @ScottRhodie5 жыл бұрын

    Still one of my favourite movies and the soundtrack is perfect.

  • @akhonathusi2032

    @akhonathusi2032

    4 жыл бұрын

    So true... the soundtrack to this movie was superb

  • @captaindeadpool313

    @captaindeadpool313

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@akhonathusi2032 couldn't agree more

  • @captaindeadpool313

    @captaindeadpool313

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@akhonathusi2032 couldn't agree more (Vol 2)

  • @paulahik211

    @paulahik211

    4 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Pemberton is now my favorite composer due to this movie and King Arthur.

  • @finniantreherne

    @finniantreherne

    3 жыл бұрын

    Daniel Pemberton is a genius

  • @gabbyburton1999
    @gabbyburton19997 жыл бұрын

    I love MFU. I really want a second film.

  • @barbarajoseph-adam8337

    @barbarajoseph-adam8337

    6 жыл бұрын

    ThatTVaddict t I want to see what happens in Istanbul, will there be curly-wurly shoes and all so YES!

  • @freebeerishere

    @freebeerishere

    4 жыл бұрын

    anonym JAJSJJDJFJFJFJFKF

  • @fmkhan213

    @fmkhan213

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@_blank-_ It not being an R-rated makes it even more enjoyable imho

  • @kaifengwu6565

    @kaifengwu6565

    4 жыл бұрын

    I wished the same for Kingsman. Now I'm just perfectly happy with the original we have now.

  • @paulahik211

    @paulahik211

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me toooooooo!!!

  • @rosshoddinott2563
    @rosshoddinott25637 жыл бұрын

    TMFU is a tragically overlooked film, it is up there with Lock Stock and Snatch!

  • @apolloptx

    @apolloptx

    5 жыл бұрын

    Woah, are you off your meds? Those are classics. This was quite mediocre. I think largely due to Henry Cavill. He is a terrible actor.

  • @warytrout7551

    @warytrout7551

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think Layer cake is underrated, people should really check it out

  • @cilliancooney3950

    @cilliancooney3950

    4 жыл бұрын

    Apollo Alexandre are you off your meds, Henry cavil is a fantastic actor

  • @alilevay7958

    @alilevay7958

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree!

  • @hudsonwilliams9010

    @hudsonwilliams9010

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cillian Cooney I like the guy but imo whenever I watch his movies he comes across as painfully boring, fake with zero substance

  • @rachel715
    @rachel7155 жыл бұрын

    I felt like The Man from Uncle was more an origin story for the characters, so the plot was kinda predictable, but the style and the actor make it so worthwhile. My mum used to watch the tv show and was completely obsessed with the movie when it came out. As a whole, the film style, music, choice of actors an even wardrobe choices make it such a memorable and fun movie to watch. It hurts that not enough people see that.

  • @mtavetian682

    @mtavetian682

    2 жыл бұрын

    Facts

  • @bewareofbear3576
    @bewareofbear35764 жыл бұрын

    "it has no originality" I mean, it was the first american movie I saw, that portrayed russian as complicated but likable and not fundamentally evil. It was also the last american movie where I saw that I know it's kinda unrealistic to ask other country film industry for more representation, but american films do influence how other people see your country. Also, not to shit on russian film industry, but it is kinda shitty. We make like maybe one good movie every other year, and most of the good ones are plainly depressing. Help me hollywood daddy, for I'm yearning for good characters from Russia, Ukraine, Moldova or Belarus. (and just so we clear: John Wick doesn't count)

  • @kahkah1986

    @kahkah1986

    4 жыл бұрын

    Guy Ritchie is British though, most of the actors in this are European. Maybe this was why the film was not so successful? I agree though, it was interesting to be more even-handed with the characterization. The English character wasn't evil either, which is unusual for these types of films (and a dead giveaway it wasn't made by actual Americans)

  • @zelieranquet3390

    @zelieranquet3390

    4 жыл бұрын

    The film was based on a TV show from the 60's, so no not really original^^ Don't take this as a criticism to the film, I genuinely loved it, just wanted to point that out!

  • @bewareofbear3576

    @bewareofbear3576

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@zelieranquet3390 that's fair! I actually watched this show, and it's very lovely. I should've mentioned this, for people who didn't know that

  • @zelieranquet3390

    @zelieranquet3390

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bewareofbear3576 I started watching the show after I saw the movie, and I quite like it too

  • @yasmeennour47

    @yasmeennour47

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @MrHatetheplayer
    @MrHatetheplayer5 жыл бұрын

    i watched this in theaters and knew it was something special not 5 minutes in. still waiting on the sequels that will never be green lit. so sad.

  • @yasmeennour47

    @yasmeennour47

    4 жыл бұрын

    😭😭😭

  • @trevornimoy5695
    @trevornimoy56954 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad someone is defending this movie. I remember walking out of the theater saying it was incredible

  • @janehutchins3746
    @janehutchins37465 жыл бұрын

    The truck scene is my FAVORITE scene from just about any movie.

  • @bisforbegum

    @bisforbegum

    4 жыл бұрын

    SAMEEEEEE

  • @telmaeatstheworld

    @telmaeatstheworld

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same!!

  • @RemedyUnderTheSun

    @RemedyUnderTheSun

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's just......perfection.

  • @monsenor5561

    @monsenor5561

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love that scene

  • @TheSleepiestPlurals
    @TheSleepiestPlurals7 жыл бұрын

    That's pretty good. I've always found the whole style vs substance debate to be pretty stupid. Film is a visual medium with a cinematic language. Stylistic choices communicate things to the viewers. I don't believe style and substance exist on some kind of gradient, where if your movie is "all style" there's no substance in it, or if you want to make a film with a lot to say you have to stay away from overly stylized choices. You can make a badly stylized film, but that's only ever the case because the director didn't understand or want to employ the cinematic language in order to carry across some substance. In other words, you can like snap zooms and use them all over your movie, but it's only a problem if you don't understand what the snap zoom means to your audience and what it communicates about the scene in question.

  • @user-ns3vs3bp3e
    @user-ns3vs3bp3e5 жыл бұрын

    I wish this had a sequel it was really entertaining

  • @ComedyBros5

    @ComedyBros5

    3 жыл бұрын

    It sure as hell deserved more so than any of these damned Craig-Bond movies did. This movie shoulda broke well over 500mil in the box office!

  • @nadiataylor1344

    @nadiataylor1344

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's crying out for a seaiel

  • @ovensmuggler5207

    @ovensmuggler5207

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah it even felt like an origin story

  • @RazgrizRed9
    @RazgrizRed94 жыл бұрын

    Henry Cavill's got the suave in this, got the physicality in MI: Fallout - should be the next Bond.

  • @ayllipkhieu8659

    @ayllipkhieu8659

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mike Li the style has certainly increased due to the extra emphasis on cinematography in Skyfall and Spectre. After those two films, the franchise can’t really go back. Imo the style of those films are impeccable showcasing Craig’s suave side as well as is rough tough side

  • @AndorRadnai

    @AndorRadnai

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mike Li I agree! I really like Craig‘s version of a blunt instrument, sharpened over time. A hitman done good for himself. One can see the experiences and time as a double-0 shape him into a more suave and playful agent, while still retaining the bluntness and practicality when it matters. For Cavill‘s Bond I would like to see this suave side played on more. In fights especially. I think it would be a refreshing change. One, we haven’t seen in a longer time. I am not a fan of Moore‘s Bond, but a bit of playfulness in the fights wouldn’t go unappreciated.

  • @rennkoop7317

    @rennkoop7317

    3 жыл бұрын

    agree!!

  • @michaelrumsey7932

    @michaelrumsey7932

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Tanish Mangukiya to be fair tho the casting directors cited it mostly as they didn't see Henry as physically there, and even Henry thinks they were right. Now, especially after witcher he's definitely there.

  • @lucianorusso7598

    @lucianorusso7598

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed...but whats the point? It takes them 5 years between film releases (Spectre 2015) and at that rate you'd get two films before Cavill is nearly 50.

  • @SaraH-jn5db
    @SaraH-jn5db3 жыл бұрын

    Finally I found someone who acknowledges how phenomenal this movie is. A movie doesn't have to have in depth character analysis to be an amazing movie. This movie did exactly what it was intended to do and it accomplished it perfectly

  • @lidiabidia105
    @lidiabidia1055 жыл бұрын

    I saw this with my family when it came out and absolutely loved it. A few years later we rewatched it and I decided to look up reviews and statistics about it. I was heartbroken to see how looked over this movie was. Granted, I have a preference and an eye for style as I'm in fashion and costume design (plus I'm a sucker for the 60s), but I really was amazed by this production.

  • @ytcorporate9237

    @ytcorporate9237

    4 жыл бұрын

    You'll probably adore Once Upon a Time in Hollywood then, that film has those traits in spades.

  • @GuineaPigEveryday

    @GuineaPigEveryday

    11 ай бұрын

    as a long-time fan of Bond movies, Cold War espionage, and all the accompanying Bond spoofs, i felt this film really had a good unique style for its period-piece setting that actually set it apart from simply being a riff on Bond movies like Kingsmen sometimes fell into

  • @roycebracket
    @roycebracket7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this. The Man From UNCLE was my favourite film of 2015 and one of my favourites ever. I could never fully explain why though, so in future I'll just direct people here.

  • @haha69sexnumber
    @haha69sexnumber4 жыл бұрын

    "The coolest movie of all time" Agreed.

  • @VioletGrey
    @VioletGrey7 жыл бұрын

    I finally watched this tonight, in large part thanks to this video convincing me I should pick it up, and I was very pleased with the film. Chief among my praises is how the film, for all of Guy Ritchies supposed love of film machismo, largely seems uninterested in showcasing the conventional violence that a movie like this might typically focus on. The boat scene is played, largely, behind the truck Napolean is sitting in, and the sounds of violence are obscured by the music. The linear but stylized montage of the island infiltration seems to blow right past the violent spectacle inherent in this kind of scene in favor of getting back to the characters and keeping the proceedings small and focused on them. The constant innuendo instead of visualizing sexual escapades is kind of a similar subversion of typical genre conventions as is the fact that the innuendo seems to know no gender barrier, with Napoleon and Illya flirting with each other, in their way, almost as much as they do any of the women. Thank you for the recommendation, I really enjoyed the film!

  • @arians3713
    @arians37137 жыл бұрын

    Dude. I am happy that finally one person understood this movie.

  • @amissbennet
    @amissbennet4 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe it took me 3 yrs to find this validation of my feelings

  • @sarataylor6164
    @sarataylor61644 жыл бұрын

    The scene overlooking the boat chase over a found sandwich and bottle of wine is one of my favorites.

  • @RealCoolGuy
    @RealCoolGuy5 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favourite films, extremely underrated, and probably the best film made in the 21st century.. also, Alicia Vikander's glasses are awesome

  • @fmkhan213

    @fmkhan213

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alicia Vikander is awesome!

  • @TheMrTomahawkk
    @TheMrTomahawkk7 жыл бұрын

    Great essay Roby. I feel like rewatching 'The Man From UNCLE' now.

  • @jordi0m
    @jordi0m5 жыл бұрын

    I've loved every Guy Ritchie movie I've seen, and this is no different. I fucking loved it all. Characters, humor, general story development, camera work... You name it.

  • @TheWillowSteele
    @TheWillowSteele5 жыл бұрын

    The Man from U.N.C.L.E is one of my all-time favourite movies. It is so beautifully shot cinematography wise, but has some of the best action shots I have ever seen and I thought the ending was quite clever and unexpected. I am always surprised at how many people who have not seen this movie. To me this movie has both style and substance and that is what makes a great movie.

  • @xXSkyCrystalXx
    @xXSkyCrystalXx3 жыл бұрын

    TMFU is by far one of my most favorite movies of all time. Absolutely wonderful acting, casting was amazing, and the story/action/cinematography was top knotch.

  • @xplosionslite6439
    @xplosionslite64396 жыл бұрын

    Listened to the sound track nonstop when I was going through a stressful time at college 2 years ago, brings back mixed memories. Guess I know what it feels like to be old enough to claim the "before it was cool" title now.

  • @freebeerishere

    @freebeerishere

    4 жыл бұрын

    gosh I could listen to the soundtrack all day

  • @fried-fishgaming7455
    @fried-fishgaming74557 жыл бұрын

    Thank God I didn't know anyone else loved this film

  • @pioneer_1148
    @pioneer_11482 жыл бұрын

    I've never understood why any film which is remotely fun seems to be automatically labelled dumb. No matter how well done.

  • @xxgreenmanxxx
    @xxgreenmanxxx4 жыл бұрын

    I fell in love with this movie when I first saw it in theaters. I was so disappointed with how empty the theater was and how it underperformed and didn't receive very good reviews. Glad to see someone shares my thoughts.

  • @Super333Ezzy333
    @Super333Ezzy3336 жыл бұрын

    Oof Armie Hammer 🤤 What a gorgeous man

  • @oof-rr5nf

    @oof-rr5nf

    5 жыл бұрын

    Esmeralda Criss I KNOW RIGHT Everyone in this film was way too hot. Plus, that period's clothing? I couldn't breathe.

  • @ZapperBoy99
    @ZapperBoy997 жыл бұрын

    Great video, mate! I came across it from your post on r/videoessay. As you say, The Man From UNCLE's substance is intertwined with its style and I find this rather charming. Hell, when I watched it I went to get a haircut the very next day and changed my hairstyle because I was so in love with how visually classic this film is. On your style of video, I really like how you're casual yet serious when it comes to narrating. I'm probably going to start a video essay channel of my own this summer and this is the style that I'm very fond of. Laid-back narrating and mixing opinion with fact.

  • @Maverick8t88
    @Maverick8t884 жыл бұрын

    I love The Man From Uncle. It’s one of my favorite movies! I can’t stop smiling throughout the entire thing, and I’ve seen it at least 5x.

  • @tatianamelendez490
    @tatianamelendez4906 жыл бұрын

    Finally, a review truly praising this movie. I loved this movie when I first saw it, and was really disappointed by its box office reception. The chemistry between the 3 main characters was my favorite thing about the movie, particularly Napoleon and Ilya's relationship (I ship it). I personally prefer Henry Cavill in this movie than as Superman, he's so much more fun here. It's just such a fun movie! Why can't everyone see that?!

  • @prod.hxrford3896
    @prod.hxrford38966 жыл бұрын

    solid attempt at that italian pronunciation. Kudos

  • @RobyFN2169dtf

    @RobyFN2169dtf

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lmao thank you!

  • @studinthemaking
    @studinthemaking4 жыл бұрын

    So stylish it almost hurt. That a great line.

  • @sandrastone5847
    @sandrastone58474 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this movie!! It really captures the era. I watch it over and over. It never gets tired or blase. Ritchie is one of the most unique and talented directors ever. I love all his movies and this is my favorite.

  • @edward4840
    @edward48407 жыл бұрын

    I loved this film when it first came out.

  • @jon-vegard8386
    @jon-vegard83867 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy this movie. I wouldn't give it such high praise as you have, but I have already seen it three times. I usually don't rewatch movies that often. I give them time to breathe before rewatching. So I think should say how much I enjoy it. I wish we could get a sequel, but it doesn't likely. Richie himself will be forced to do low- to mid-budget movies going forward, as well, seeing as his last two big films underperformed at the box office.

  • @peterfrank3365
    @peterfrank33654 жыл бұрын

    Two things: One, if Guy Ritchie's got eyes for visuals, Daniel Pemberton got the ears. Even the critics couldn't deny that. One reviewer even said that he stole the movie from Ritchie. Two, I still think the movie needed a sharper or wittier script to balance the style and strong visual. I do enjoy it though and also hoped for a sequel.

  • @bigeve223
    @bigeve2236 жыл бұрын

    Thought the film was brilliant and severely underrated. You are absolutely correct in saying that this film succeeds due to its styling. The way the characters are portrayed with such swagger in their own regard and the way the unique camera work carriers continuously throughout... This films style is strong, unique, and consistent. Also, Alicia Vikander is bae...

  • @romcarlos13
    @romcarlos137 жыл бұрын

    I haven't seen The Man from U.N.C.L.E., but I loved Ritchie's take on the Arthurian Legend. I know it's not a 'thinking man's film' (whatever that means) but it was a thrill ride from start to finish, and his style is truly unique. I'll definitely check this one out now.

  • @超粒方
    @超粒方6 жыл бұрын

    Hey, what do you think of King Arthur? I kind of feel like most of the style in that movie is just that, style, without any substance in it.

  • @ComedyBros5

    @ComedyBros5

    3 жыл бұрын

    While I'll defend all of Ritchie's movies til I die, I have to agree with you. King Arthur lacked the great charm that Ritchie's movies are usually good about getting. While the movie visually looked and sounded wicked, the characters were 2 dimensional...even Arthur himself. The performances weren't bad by any means. However, there was nothing to really "invest" us into the characters. All the movie was missing was a solid story from start to finish. It started off great, but quickly fell short the moment all of this "story" was fast-forwarded through of Arthur growing up. This made viewers miss the chance of connecting with the movie characters.

  • @GamingAlgen

    @GamingAlgen

    3 жыл бұрын

    wow, so you do watch these channel yourslef

  • @RIDULRAZWINRIDZ

    @RIDULRAZWINRIDZ

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ComedyBros5 I even felt that the ending was rushed (and the cgi heavy climax was also a bit meh). I think it was mainly because they had to cut down the original runtime of 3hrs.Cannot deny how stylish the film was!

  • @vikashkthakur
    @vikashkthakur4 жыл бұрын

    And the background score was beautiful. This was in my opinion an underrated movie.

  • @carlossalinas6368
    @carlossalinas63687 жыл бұрын

    Found your channel via Reddit and subscribed. Nice to see an essay on this overlooked Guy Ritchie film.

  • @kristinasuren
    @kristinasuren4 жыл бұрын

    I agree, one of my favorite movies of all times, just the way it's done, brilliant, watched so many times, Guy Richie is so talented

  • @NiamhAllStar21
    @NiamhAllStar215 жыл бұрын

    I really like the man from uncle and it’s super rewatchable. They set it up pretty well for a sequel and I’m still waiting

  • @williamlahrmer9344
    @williamlahrmer93446 жыл бұрын

    this was one of my Favorite movies of that year it was so enjoyable, with a great soundtrack and just like the Nice Guys they play a lot alike which was very satisfying to see

  • @MrHandyBlock
    @MrHandyBlock6 жыл бұрын

    The level of quality you achieve in your videos is unparalleled! Amazing essay!

  • @falconwind00
    @falconwind007 ай бұрын

    I regret listening to the negative reviews and not seeing this in the theatre. One of my favourite films of all time!

  • @TheRoyalWe762

    @TheRoyalWe762

    2 ай бұрын

    Extremely underrated

  • @sandstormxx
    @sandstormxx7 жыл бұрын

    The man from UNCLE is one of my favourite films ever and I enjoy it so much and I'm absolutely gutted it won't get a sequel. Sure, i acknowledge that its not perfect and isn't very original, but it's a great load of fun

  • @zanzabo
    @zanzabo7 жыл бұрын

    I've always loved this movie, it's one of the few that I've ever watched multiple times in Theaters. Your analysis is fantastic and gives such valuable credit where credit is due. You've earned a subscription in my book. Keep up the awesome work.

  • @busessuck1
    @busessuck15 жыл бұрын

    I watched it then saw the middling-negative reviews I was like "huh!?" Then I saw this video I was like "yeah, that's better!"

  • @mythicterritories1600
    @mythicterritories16007 жыл бұрын

    When I started watching this I thought it was going to be a completely predictable. The American spy was just a rip off of James Bond, but that first fight with the Russian was not what I expected. The girl and the Fake 007 rip off barely managed to escape the Russian, and when Fake 007 sees the Russian again he near kills Fake 007. You see James Bond is a little bit to flawless and rip off 007 was just as boring and predictable, but the Russian is just a better soldier, he was emotional, and a lot of ways he was a better trained spy, but he didn't know the skills that you learn from not training, the pick-pocketing, the charming of women. This is why I think the movie was good when they start working together they realize that they were filling in a lot of gaps for each other and they start becoming impressed with what they can do. The whole idea of two completely different people becoming friends feel like a beautiful thing and in the end of the movie they choose there friendship to each other over there blind loyalty to there employers. That last shot was kind of funny because they both dealt with grief differently reinforcing that they were still very different people. The Russian finishes he drink fast and Fake 007 put his down. I thought that was interesting.

  • @trevorthiel9907

    @trevorthiel9907

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mythic Territories beautiful observations

  • @kaijab615
    @kaijab6154 жыл бұрын

    This is literally one of my favorite movies-- it is something that is just fun to watch and I think that the overt styling of it is what makes it so fun and interesting to watch.

  • @kristalassel434
    @kristalassel4344 жыл бұрын

    Don't even know where to start on this one. I overlooked it myself for a looong time and now I just can't get enough of it. I suppose it can only be appreciated if you look beyond Hollywood grandeur and look instead at how everything falls into place, how everything is perfectly put into place to go together and match, the feelings and emotions it elicits, along with the perfect subtle and not-so-subtle British humor and a vision that is a visual, auditory and emotional treat. Yes, the soundtrack is amazing, Daniel Pemberton's music in particular, yes, every gesture and facial expression says what it should say and has the impact it should have, yes, the subtleties are all there, even if not everyone can see them, it's just perfect in every way. Style is substance indeed. Loving your work, Guy. :)

  • @ggregory770
    @ggregory7706 жыл бұрын

    I abolutely love your commentaries. They're so accurate, brilliant. More please! :)

  • @ComedyBros5
    @ComedyBros53 жыл бұрын

    Highly underrated film analysis of a highly underrated film! I've always found Ritchie's editing style incredibly immersive. He really knows how to connect all the pieces to everything he's got going on in his movies, and Sherlock Holmes 2 is easily the best example of this. The Gentlemen was another great example of his recently. The man just oozes style, and with the way he directs it, is always a blast to see!

  • @jasonfoster4930
    @jasonfoster49304 жыл бұрын

    It's a pretty damn good movie, the soundtrack is great, and I wish they would've made a sequel

  • @skippertrey
    @skippertrey7 жыл бұрын

    Great job, Roby. I need to go back and watch this one.

  • @VaughnCamacho
    @VaughnCamacho6 жыл бұрын

    thank you for giving one of my favorite films justice it deserves

  • @AnuMadhubhashinie
    @AnuMadhubhashinie5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Roby. I agree with you. I have watched and rewatched this movie more than 20 times. And I've found refreshing nuances each time, in the performances, plot, in the style, and the cinematography etc. To be honest this is my go - to movie when I particularly feel dull about life. The movie gives me hope in a very interesting manner : making me look forward to the unexpected. Blessings to the creators. And to you. Love from Sri Lanka ❤️

  • @Tefira
    @Tefira5 жыл бұрын

    It is wonderful to find such a love letter to one of my favourite films.

  • @joint2joint2k
    @joint2joint2k4 жыл бұрын

    This is a tremendously underrated movie. Beautifully set to the backdrop of the Golden age of espionage; the Cold War.

  • @christianpedrovalkonen6346
    @christianpedrovalkonen63464 жыл бұрын

    This was a great fun video, good job!

  • @nitinvdn
    @nitinvdn3 жыл бұрын

    This movie and the Gentlemen perfectly shows what a genius Guy Ritchie is and proves he's still got it. Too bad the majority of people haven't seen those movies, failing to convince the producers for a sequel

  • @BruceWalkerPhotography
    @BruceWalkerPhotography4 жыл бұрын

    I agree: I really hope that time is kind to this film. Watched it again this past weekend (after an actual 60's spy flick, Funeral in Berlin (1966)) and it did not fail to impress me. Again.

  • @Dr3Mc3Ninja
    @Dr3Mc3Ninja Жыл бұрын

    I love this film and the lack of a sequel is tragic.

  • @bryan81584
    @bryan815842 жыл бұрын

    This film just clicked with me, its one of those films that you can sit and enjoy almost anytime. It's just a lot of fun, the music, visuals, the quips. Especially the music though, its just on point.

  • @juju_studio
    @juju_studio6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for saying that about the movie! I loved it so much, that I rewatch it at any given chance and the fact that it underperformed breaks my heart as well.

  • @susana7641
    @susana76417 жыл бұрын

    Great videos! I absolutely love this film and I cannot understand how it wasn't a hit

  • @dark_ranger1951
    @dark_ranger19517 жыл бұрын

    Aghhh I really really really hope that this movie gets a squeal. I remember thinking right after I saw for the first time "Damn that was awesome! When is the next one coming out?!"

  • @BreakingStupidity
    @BreakingStupidity5 жыл бұрын

    I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Also in the end credits when it goes over the characters files. You can see the Russian guy has an Oedipus complex. Noticed this in the theater with my friend and we laughed our asses off.

  • @MrVivaloslegos
    @MrVivaloslegos6 жыл бұрын

    I love your channel! Great videos!

  • @wisecur
    @wisecur6 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't agree with you more in your video! I watched the film with some trepidation because Hollywood remakes of TV shows haven't exactly been stellar but from the beginning to end credits I was enthralled by it. The Lead male actors gave their own take on the TV characters which worked and their journey from hostility to respect for each other was believable.

  • @SouthpawSatch
    @SouthpawSatch3 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this movie its a masterful film, I really hope we get a sequel.

  • @bernettaparker5158
    @bernettaparker51582 жыл бұрын

    I used to watch the original show man from Uncle so that's telling my age, but the new man from Uncle is Just as amazing as the original man from uncle. I love it and watch it all the time. And the fashion is some what on point.

  • @daniellemhall1358
    @daniellemhall13586 жыл бұрын

    My favourite Richie movie. I love the smart characters and the sixties aesthetic. I also love how every action they make outline they core characterization.

  • @skippythewonderchicken7511
    @skippythewonderchicken75113 жыл бұрын

    I love this movie and really have to say that those quick zoom ins shows you the whole picture before drawing you to where the characters are in that scene. A lot of movies really struggle with that. Most notably that chase scene in Harry Potter where you have no clue where anyone is in relation to each other. He shows you just how far away Napoleon and Red Scare are away from each other. Brilliant.

  • @ashvinjagadeesan2881
    @ashvinjagadeesan28817 жыл бұрын

    I think a great example of a movie that emphasizes style is Nicholas Winding Refn's 2011 film, Drive

  • @bonoplayer99

    @bonoplayer99

    7 жыл бұрын

    I would add, also has substance in its story.

  • @AJ-ob3vf

    @AJ-ob3vf

    7 жыл бұрын

    This applies to all of NWR's movies. He concentrates on the experience the audience should have while watching rather than the plot or story (Which is just another way of saying style=substance)

  • @ashvinjagadeesan2881

    @ashvinjagadeesan2881

    7 жыл бұрын

    bonoplayer99 I agree. Refn has a way of using style to tell a story. An example of this is during "Standard's party" in Drive. As the music swells, and a stark contrast is developed between the respective worlds of Driver and Irene, so much is told through the manner in which the scene is shot. We see that though both the characters are different(Irene is a common citizen of society; Driver is a creature of the night), they yearn for each other. Story through style.

  • @ashvinjagadeesan2881

    @ashvinjagadeesan2881

    7 жыл бұрын

    Alex Jonson you're right. In an interview, Refn speaks of his inclination towards the audience's experience and raw shock value.

  • @rikgodfrey6689
    @rikgodfrey66895 жыл бұрын

    totally agree! I could tell we're on the same wavelength when you mentioned Nice Guys too. the soundtrack album is my favourite from the last 20 years.

  • @acetrigger1337
    @acetrigger13372 жыл бұрын

    this movie had such a "Kingsman" feel, but without the satire... it was played entirely straight-faced. just like the olde spy movies and series.

  • @joescardilli824
    @joescardilli8247 жыл бұрын

    ANOTHER fantastic video!

  • @Lanky4561
    @Lanky45617 жыл бұрын

    I must say I found your insight very intuitive. I really enjoyed the cool and suave aesthetic to The Man From UNCLE, but at the time of viewing I perceived it with the cliche "It's style over substance" and therefore saw it as a "lesser" film. However, having recently seen Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, I had a very similar feeling walking out out of the theater; very enjoyable, loved how cool the film felt and Wright's style permeated and elevated every scene. But rather than looking down on if for having style over substance, I thought "why does that make it lesser than other films with their deep and intricate plots or stories". A directors style can make a film experience fresh, exciting, inspiring and enjoyable by bringing a distinct and unique feel to an already familiar story. You have verbalized my feelings with more clarity and precision than I could. Style can infact be substance itself. Thank you. A great essay. I've subbed and I'm looking forward to exploring you other videos. :)

  • @MsDrunksquirrel
    @MsDrunksquirrel7 жыл бұрын

    totally agree with you on your analysis of ritchie's camera movements. the fist time i saw snatch i was so impressed by the fact that he could tell such a complicated plot in a such clear way jus by using clever visuals and camera movements. same goes for almost every of his films and i think as a director he is really underappreciated for this.

  • @JacobWatsonVideos
    @JacobWatsonVideos4 жыл бұрын

    This Video earned my subscribe!! Thank You for shining some light on this HIGHLY UNDERRATED GEM💎

  • @matikhorasani3842
    @matikhorasani38424 жыл бұрын

    One of my favourite movies ever! We so need a second one!!

  • @alexma2627
    @alexma26275 жыл бұрын

    The true quality of filmmaking shows itself in the desire to watch it again without being bored by it. Ideed I would go so far as to say that this is the hole concept of quality itself. This film is not meant to teach you something about life, but to entertain you in a simple but perfectly fabricated way. And in this case I really hope they make a few more like this.

  • @TheMrInadecuada
    @TheMrInadecuada4 жыл бұрын

    I know it's really biased from me but.. This film was the first time I've seen Soviet/Russian man/spy portrayed on film in such an honest and even complimentary way. It was so nice to see this as a Russian myself. That's what sealed the deal on this movie for me. Love it.

  • @kinocrone7275
    @kinocrone72753 жыл бұрын

    Not a year into film school I realised that most people who critique movies nowadays (and therefore decide which movies are succesful) know shit about cinema. I apreciate videos like this very much.

  • @kaysvok
    @kaysvok5 жыл бұрын

    Very good analysis. I found the style of this movie to be absolutely wonderful. Everything from the costumes to the music was so stylish yet appropriate for the time period. I'm pretty bummed we won't get a sequel anytime soon.

  • @saiyanunderdog1140
    @saiyanunderdog11405 жыл бұрын

    Such an underrated flick. Saw it in theaters and have taken the dvd to several friend's houses to let them experience it. You're right. Neither this nor Nice Guys, got the attention they deserved

  • @nayarajab7579
    @nayarajab75796 жыл бұрын

    The Man From U.N.C.L.E is probably one of the only films I'm happy to watch over and over 😍 I love everything about it

  • @carefulpilgrim
    @carefulpilgrim3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review!

  • @ronicave8522
    @ronicave85226 жыл бұрын

    I found this movie so under appreciated, it’s actually a great watch and I don’t really got why it was so hated by critics. It’s very entertaining and it looks great. More people should give it a watch

  • @FashionableFather
    @FashionableFather3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this!!

  • @MrCurja
    @MrCurja5 жыл бұрын

    Could not agree more! Great video!

  • @effecientmarigold
    @effecientmarigold7 ай бұрын

    Man I love this movie so much. Loved it when it came out, and just recently rewatched it and was reminded how much I adore it, really wish there was a sequel 😭

  • @tomfurstyfield
    @tomfurstyfield4 жыл бұрын

    The chase through the forest in the 2nd sherlock holmes in incredible

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