“They had us in the first half I’m not gonna lie.”

@azoplayz2385

Жыл бұрын

Why does she sound half dude have girl

yes, talk about whatever you wanna talk about/feel passionate about. that's how the best videos are made

@sonnywilliams9610

2 жыл бұрын

So true!

Alex: Makes a movie about a women getting sexually assaulted & traumatized by Men for over an hour without any meaning or probable cause. Women: dislike the movie Alex: bro you just don’t get it

I was like “damn bruh what’d we do this time?”

@VIK_1903

2 жыл бұрын

"MEN, WE DON'T KNOW WHAT WE DID!"

my take on this movie is that everyone was on the top of their game except for garland's writing which is one of the most important parts. it sucks because he obviously can write good (e.g. annihilation, 28 days later, ex machina) so ill remain cautiously optimistic for his next one that hes directing to see if it's just a fluke or if he has really just fallen off. other than that im excited to see what jessie buckley does next because she was great in both this and im thinking of ending things (another one of my favorite movies)

@aSmallGreenDot

2 жыл бұрын

she's great in Fargo season 4

@cyrussmith4744

2 жыл бұрын

I think this wasn't Garland's story to tell. He clearly is deeply connected with scifi/philosophical themes (which reflect on how good his past movies are), but of course he won't understand feminism in a way that, say, a WOMAN may be. I mean, if you are a man writing about feminism without even consulting women as much as possible, then you are just shooting yourself in the foot

@fruityblue9784

2 жыл бұрын

I could not deal with I’m thinking of ending things. Maybe I just didn’t get it but it felt so boring and over the top.

I think the movies biggest problem is that as much preaching it does against men’s misogyny and toxic masculinity, the main character is only defined by her trauma and abuse. She had no personality besides being assaulted and being mentally scarred from it. Felt ironic that a movie trying to attack men the entire time portrayed women in such a sexist way lmfao

@SomniaCE

2 жыл бұрын

The point of the movie was to talk about men, not the woman

@bjjkickboxing7876

2 жыл бұрын

@@SomniaCE and at the same time portrayed wpmen in a negative light.

@SomniaCE

2 жыл бұрын

@@bjjkickboxing7876 Big disagree tbh

@bjjkickboxing7876

2 жыл бұрын

@@SomniaCE ur free to dissagree.

@bloodbuddy7

Жыл бұрын

Almost as if severe trauma robs you of your health, life and inner peace. But sure, let’s keep blaming women for the repercussions of the abuse they suffer at the hands of men 🙄

Took me way too long to figure out 'Men' was the name of the movie and this video is not an elaborate joke about something that doesn't exist because dev doesn't say which movie she's talking about. thanks

@nackedgrils9302

Жыл бұрын

Same, I'd never heard of this movie before and I'll probably never hear about it again.

Absolutely BASED take. I was very excited about the film and I understood what he was going for, but it seems like he kept hitting the same beat over and over and over and in the end. It felt more like a short film extended into a feature but not in a purposeful or intentional way. Jessie was brilliant as always and Rory was excellent as well, but by the hour mark it said what it was trying to say and everything else felt superfluous. Hope to see more movie reviews should another piss you off as much! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

This reminds me of that video ‘Why I Hate Dev Lemons’

This movie was stinky and not in a based, Dev Lemons hit music way. Talk about more movies! Also drop the letterboxd thanks

It reminded me of “Promising Young Woman” except that one has a bit (a lot) more nuance and an actual point to talk about

@eduardosilveira6974

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Promising Young Woman has a lot more nuance than Men. Just look at the way PYW uses violence. Yes there are some pretty graphic images of woman suffering from male violence, but they always have a point. Otherwise they would just feel exploitative, which is exactly how this movie feels. Remember reading an essay or something about how most horror movies seem to take pleasure (and therefore the audience as well) in showing a female body being subject to violence. Female death scenes in movies are always longer and more gruesome, which seems to imply what i mentioned above. Either way, Men fails to acknowledge such discussion around the male gaze in my opinion

@superstygian3751

2 жыл бұрын

@@eduardosilveira6974 absolutely. Even all the way to how PYW used Bo Burnham’s character. Burnham essentially played a character that this director seems to evoke

@eduardosilveira6974

2 жыл бұрын

@@superstygian3751 yes the casting in that movie is perfect

@theloveandcookiesgal

2 жыл бұрын

promising young woman falls apart in the last 10 minutes unfortunately

@superstygian3751

Жыл бұрын

@@theloveandcookiesgal i can see why you might think that, but i feel like it’s indicative of real life. that’s how it is, so often

Well yea of course you didn't like it. The movie is called "MEN". It's clearly meant for only the manliest of men. True alphas. Come back when your beard grows in.

We need a movie channel that would be fire

I guess you could say getting a notification for a new upload from you really brings a whole new meaning to “when life gives you lemons”

Happy Death Day is legitimately critically acclaimed, not sure you were on about mentioning that.

@randomrealistictone2231

2 жыл бұрын

I love how that movie franchase became a thriller horror camp and became a Scifi at the end.

@jeejeejeejee

2 жыл бұрын

Critically acclaimed equal good 👍🏼👌

@jaydenbanks6603

2 жыл бұрын

Brother in christ it is a blumhouse movie lmfao

@kwestionablplus

Жыл бұрын

probably my favorite movie of all time, i didnt know it was bad tho

Woah is this Dev the Lemons? Isn’t she Anthony Fantano’s way cooler and more successful daughter?

Yes. Keep making videos about movies. F*%k, so good to hear your take on this movie. You put the truth out there and made me laugh/cringe/shiver, you made me actually feel something in your review!

I just found your KZread 2 or three days ago, binged all of it I think. Looking forward to collab in the future

this was great! definitely do more

I liked this, would love to see more movie reviews!

I'd appreciate more movie reviews/ videos‼️

i would love a video of you and nick talking about this movie

I would love to hear more of your opinions on movies! It'd also be cool if you compared soundtracks! For example a Bratz movie soundtrack vs a Barbie movie soundtrack.

If you don't have one, you should make a second channel for miscellaneous video essays, I really enjoy your music oriented videos, but it was equally interesting to hear your perspective on other things!

yess pls, I need more moviesych.

Hi dev, i first saw you on my tiktok fyp months ago and now you're popping up on my youtube recs. I have to say you wiggled your way into my little brain!! I love your videos and your opinions, whether its on music or movies or whatever!! wishing you the best, thanks for your hard work!!

Do you dislike all of Garland's films or is it just this one? And yes, more movie content would be great!

talk about movies more please!!!! i really loved this video lol

would def b interested in u branching out 2 other media like this, always love hearing ur takes on shit

I'd like to listen to you talk about all kinds of art and media. You have interesting perspectives, Dev.

A song psych movie review TF YAYY

banger title lol good video tho, glad I didn't see this movie. shocker that another man did a bad job giving commentary on societal issues that women have with men bc he didn't talk to any women about it 🤪i'd love for you to talk about movies more tho!

Keep talking about movies! Super bummer though because I’ve been looking forward to this movie for months, the trailer looked good & A24 is one of my favorite studios; especially for horror. (:

I’ve been wondering since I started watching this channel who they remind me of and that “I think you should leave” reference solved it for me, your comedy reminds me a lot of tim robinson!

Been through some straight Bologna today and am also cwanky. I a little feel better now, though, so thanks

MoviePsych i am here for it!!! that 3rd act wild 🤯🤯

"Business, business, business..." all I could think of was the scene from the LEGO Movie with Business Kitty when you talked about stilted business dialogue. haha

channel growth go crazy wtffff

I would love it if you talked about more movies

Definitely enjoy hearing your thoughts! I agree that the film lacked nuance. Would be curious to know what you think of the analysis on my channel. There's a trend with the A24 male auteurs and telling woman-centered stories, which I dig into a little bit. Interesting phenomenon for sure

time for Movie Psych!

Def Talk about more movies

Can't wait to watch the movie

those rugs, so 🔥 totally matches her aestethics!!!!

Geez you’re so right

I wouldn’t mind movie stuff content

I kinda feel the same about that movie"The Invisible Man" (2020). Just a guy making a super surface level commentary on abuse in relationships.

You should give your thoughts on nope next! Seems like there’s quite a divide which side are you on more love or hate?👀

I feel like this movie's commentary would have been more cutting if it came out 50 years ago. But it should also be noted that Alex Garland is usually an amazing filmmaker. Annihilation and Ex Machina are hands-down two of the best science fiction movies to come out in the past decade. Hope to see better from him in the future, maybe with him staying in his own lane next time:/

Aw man. I loved Ex Machina and Annihilation so I was real excited for this.

GREAT REVIEW MORE MOVIES REVIEWS

please talk more abt movies this was so good

DEV Reviews Movies NOWWW!!!!!!! ID BE DOWN IF YOU DID!!!!!!!

More movie talk!

hair lookin gewd

i agree with all your points apart from how unrealistic the film is, i thjnk it comes from a place of unrealism- more like a fairytale or folk story. also with its rural england setting where a lot of these stories are written or about.

goat title and thumbnail 🔥

damnnn i was quite excited to check out this movie

did not know how much i needed this video thank you dev

@gocelotspice5766

2 жыл бұрын

Yooo ro I love your videos!!

Thank you for this review! I was planning on seeing this movie but then I ended up watching the new Jurassic World movie in 3D with BAE

Dont care if this isnt about music, love everything you do

Same

I liked ur movie talk. if u want to talk about movies again I would not mind. my friend told me this movie sucked a while ago and now u did too and I never have to see it and I'm happy about that

That title had me for a second, Dev, I saw your career flash right in front of me..

i literally love you

It's sad how there are so few true feminist movies that were made by women with an understanding of the subject, talent and real passion to express their feelings and frustrations out there. What we get is a movie about nothing, with a plot that could be summarized by "men do bad things and the lead doesn't like it", a movie that doesn't bring up anything substantial and could only be credited for being another topic MRAs will go ape shit over and another reason for them to bitch about feminism. I also don't agree with some of your criticisms in this video, but I still don't like the movie, just for other reasons.

@jaytb5815

2 жыл бұрын

Promising Young Woman. goated film

@tbriecheese

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericaolive pls dont judge them off this bad movie tho.... Hereditary, The Lighthouse, Climax, Midsommar, Moonlight, Ex Machina are all fantastic movies by them i'd highly recommend

@tbriecheese

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericaolive fair man, i still havent seen this one and im intrigued to see how it is compared to this reception...im going in with an open mind like i usually try to do with all movies. and thats honestly thats a fine assessment as well, it does seem a24 likes provacative movies that have u thinking about them for a while after watching them

@punkpundit9701

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaytb5815 Promising young woman is anything but "goated," The main character does nothing but give skeezy men a slap on the wrist. I could go further in detail but that movie was a joke of a feminist film. -She takes matters into her own hands by luring in weird men, scares them, but ultimately does nothing. -There's even a moment in the movie where a scene ends in a way that just screams "and everyone clapped" (where she made the black dude run away) -She set up the dean at her old college's daughter to get raped or taken advantage of. -She DIES in the final conflict against the guy who hurt/violated/killed her friend and then left all the evidence to the police, which from a feminist perspective is a fat fucking joke because rapists are hardly ever convicted even with evidence, also like if you take matters into your own hands why let the police take point? I'm tired of seeing PYW brought up as a good feminist film when it's only good to white women.

@Neyenn

2 жыл бұрын

@@tbriecheese They last movie "Everything everywhere all at once" its incredible good, personally the best of the year so far

man, this review was fire

Love hearing about movies!!! Yes!!! This was fun. Also on the note of bad shit connoisseuring, do you like the song Respect and Obey Authority by those KZread church kids?

MoviePsych coming soon 👀

MORE MOVIES

movie time fun time? oh boy!

the only ppl i've seen talking about how much they love this movie are "feminist" men. thank u for this video bc i was actually abt to watch it. but no more!!

The title of this video could sure use some quotes around the movie title, lol

you do a great tim robinson impression

More movies more movies!

Ohh youre talking about a movie. I Saw the title and thought this was about something else lol

Sweatshirt dummy slaps 👊👊

Why was Sokrates executed for defying the gods but not Protagoras?

im a simple dude, i see a funky new video idea, i drop a like in support of new content ideas

There was a lack of female writers in the team and it shows.

@GrimChiefer

2 жыл бұрын

Wait… are you saying women are real?! 😳

@eewahnah

2 жыл бұрын

@@GrimChiefer are they? am I?

@GrimChiefer

2 жыл бұрын

@@eewahnah hmmm idk, i’ll ask my parents and i’ll let you know what they say😸

Let me just speak on the writing credit part. Even if Alex wanted to give Jessie screenplay credit, that doesn’t mean that can happen. There’s a lot of rules about screenwriting credit and lot of bullshit around it. I’ve been in the industry and the amount of times I’ve seen writers be responsible for 90% of the story and still not get any credit is too sad to count. There’s also a matter of whether Jessie Buckley is even a member of the WGA. She probably isn’t which would make it pretty much impossible for her to get credit. All this to say, who is credited for the screenplay in the credits says absolutely nothing about who made the most contribution to screenplay. Many times it’s completely and utterly inaccurate. I’ve made calls to the WGA before. In my opinion, a writer who is completely responsible for the story structure of a screenplay and the end result film should get a credit, but according to the rep I talked to st the WGA, that is not a criteria. You can literally decide the story’s beginning, middle, and ending and still not get credit sometimes. If it’s an actor who had a lot of input but didn’t do any actual writing/typing or anything, big fat chance she’ll get credit no matter what anyone including Alex Garland wants. So while I get your complaint and it’s a fair one that women didn’t seem to be very involved in a story about women’s experiences, the screenplay credit shouldn’t be a part of it as it’s irrelevant. Your complaint about the lack of women in the crew is fair tho and relevant.

@danwillreview

Жыл бұрын

Cheers for the insight

Speak on it!!!

wouldnt mind hearing you talk about movies more

the best part of the movie is that it proved birth can be used as a means of locomotion

The title of this video is so good.

I got a sweet corn ad while watching this.

Didnt know it was h8 o clock ⏰ smhhh

Clever title😂

Loved the video and I’d love to see you talk more about film! Me and my non binary partner discussed this movie with a lot of the same criticisms and overall had a lot of the same issues. I still personally really like this film though all things considering. Even though it doesn’t solve a lot of the problems that misogyny and toxic masculinity do bring to the table, I think it does do a wonderful job of shedding light on that subject in a very real way. I think it’s not the most valuable movie out there to talk about these problems, but showing forms of toxic masculinity like threatening self harm is a very real thing that I don’t think lots of men take into consideration As for the SA scene and being a survivor of SA myself me and my partner talked endlessly about the “necessity” of that scene. For me it is important to talk about even though the scene didn’t handle it well. What makes me the most angry is honestly the motion picture content rating system and how flawed and ignored it is. (for good reason) If the rating system was all around better it could have helped people prepare for that trigger without it losing its shock and emphasis. Men to me has been incredibly interesting to watch and discuss. It’s far from perfect but I do think it does do some stuff right and some stuff horribly wrong. The fact little to no women were involved with this film is icky

Haven’t seen this one yet but can everyone PLEASE not forget Garland also directed the incredible show “DEVS”. I’ve never seen anyone mention it and that should change.

I feel Jessie Buckley was also underserved by the writing of her character in Fargo season 4. She also knocks that out of the park with what she's given.

This title is amazing

talk about movies more!!! maybe movies about music would be cool too

I've never massaged a kneee

I liked the movie review! I'll echo what some other commenter said, which is that if you make videos about something you're passionate about and have a lot to say about they'll probably wind up being good videos, no need to pigeon hole yourself into one topic.

to be honest i could watch you talking about movies forever... WHATS YOUR LETTERBOXD ????

More movie content please ;-;

great title

Hey, as a man who is not qualified to speak on the behalf of men, or of what the future might be like, here's what I have to say. I'm going to assume that you know I agree with your viewpoint entirely. I'm scared by the world and all it's systemic ways of oppression. I'm afraid of what it does to people, and how people are as they go through it. I'm afraid of men, on the many different levels of fear that you can have. I am very afraid that I will share the bad qualities that many men share. I'm afraid that I feel relatively educated and am still not what I should be, what should be good. I feel that I have a good environment and some very good people around me, and the fact that I'm still not there makes me afraid of how strong this system is. It makes me very angry at myself for not being the man that should populate its percentage of the earth. It's disappointing and worrying that a man much older than me couldn't figure out a more nuanced way to perform misogyny. I'm afraid that he couldn't figure out a realistic thing to say about how to be good, and if that's possible. It makes me scared that I'll stay the same. It makes me afraid that I won't grow to where I should grow, where I want to and can imagine growing. But to the people out there, I do see good people around. More accurately, I see good behaviors. Or at least, I see better behaviors. The world is terrifying and sucks through so many aspects, but there are things that I appreciate. Slow changes in culture, that give a movie directed by a man to be about the dissection of misogyny. And then, for a smart and funny woman to explain exactly why it was done wrong to thousands of people. Or how some level of discussion of mental struggle is mainstream in some parts of the West (I don't know the east well enough like I could). The excruciatingly slow changes, like the rise of attention to mental health, to misogyny, to racism, to environmentalism do give me a little bit of hope. I want to say that as a man, I want, plan, and try to do better and strive to be actually good. It feels like I'm not the only one. I think there are people who are doing better, and I think that there are people who are doing something. I hope we will all survive through to get somewhere better in the future that is unfolding right now, still too slowly, and I only hope you feel like there might still be men who aren't all bad. I can't say if that's true, but sometimes I believe it is. I'll end by adding that none of these systems and contexts justify wrong things and doings by any means, just in case anyone should hear that.

@zenoniachale11

2 жыл бұрын

This absolutely is the best comment I have ever read and encapsulates exactly how I feel

I actually thought the movie was pretty decent. The big problem I had was, like you said, the plot doesn't really go anywhere. The whole movie I was just like, what the fuck is even happening. I get the point the movie was trying to make, but it didn't pull it off extremely well. I thought the critique on misogyny was well done and I think it's extremely harmful to suggest that men can't talk about misogyny, but the film absolutely should have had more women work on it. The ending was what tied the whole movie together. In the disgusting birth scene where it eventually gives birth to the husband, I think that means every man in the town all represents different awful traits her husband had. They all culminate together into the husband when he's the final birth. I think the whole movie is about her dealing with her perceived guilt she has from her husband's death. I think all the interactions and conversations with the different men in the town all represent the main character's internal pain and confusion. I don't think it's about just having the main character be tormented at all. It's a story about her inner torment with some hit and miss critiques on misogyny. In the very end when she's holding the axe talking to the husband and then cuts to her outside smiling when her friend comes over with blood on her clothes, it suggests she overcomes all her trauma. The movie is about her overcoming her trauma. I thought the ending is what made the rest of the movie justified