The ending also raises another point: Even though the system is broken, the ending is bittersweet at best, and Joon-ho intentionally leaves it ambiguous as to whether the last two children will survive the next 5 minutes, let alone rebuild the human race. In the end, everyone Curtis was trying to protect died. The tail section he was trying to save was annihilated along with the rest. I interpreted this as a cautionary tale that looks at the other side of the coin: This is the price of revolution. Is it worth it? The system screwed a lot of people over, but it worked. If you tear the system down, can you rebuild something better? Or will you just be throwing humanity into a worse place than it was before? I love movies that don't treat these issues as simple and clear-cut. In the real world, it's rarely good vs evil, and revolutions are historically rarely humane, not to mention nations are sometimes left worse off. Snowpiercer understands this, so it doesn't portray either view as 100% right or wrong.

@pran4649

4 жыл бұрын

an argument could be made that even if humanity ceased to exist, it would be better than living a pointless life without any freedom in a metal box

@guicaldo7164

4 жыл бұрын

@@pran4649 Huh, good point, I hadn't thought about it from that angle. I suppose it's part of the "how much are you willing to sacrifice in the name of freedom?"-message

@shrutefarms4741

4 жыл бұрын

Gui Caldo both good arguments but one more thought is without some sort some freedoms being restrained, man has a way of destroying any and everything that isn’t himself. We’ve seen in history over and over and over again that it’s a fairy tale to think if we all have our freedoms that people will do the right thing. Tough issues with even tougher answers. They both think they are doing the best thing for mankind and in some aspects, they are both wrong and right at the same time.

@dg6289

4 жыл бұрын

Director Bong believes that those 2 will go on to rebuild humanity. My take on the movie is that the only way to dismantle the unequal, corporatist, classist system we live in is to tear it down and start a new. It's also a really good film about how those who want to keep the system going indoctrinate us from birth to believe that they are the only reason we are alive and they'd rather have us thank them, than think for ourselves. He shows how fake this all is when Song Kang Ho's character realises the ice is melting. One of the underrated parts is the school scene. The kids being taught to love the train are in the middle section of the train. To me this is clearly purposeful as it's about how the middle class is taught to be even more thankful to the system and to fear those below them, because that could have been them. The lie of upward social mobility and the fear of downward social mobility is what keeps the middle class aligned with those in charge and prevents them from working with the lower class to get better lives for both groups. While I'm here could someone explain the fish?

@matildapalmqvist7424

3 жыл бұрын

I see the the ending, regarding the two children surviving by the two fathers ultimate and spontaneous (instinctive?) decision to save their offspring (hope, future) and thereby obliterating themselves by literally shielding them. Young woman, younger man, (repopulation!) potenial prey or substinance(how to kill a polarbear), they have a chance to survive, against all odds (me not believing in those odds) and that is saying something about the human survival, and the (sometimes) contradictive altruistic instinct we have.

The "they've got no bullets" and "we need fire" scenes give me goosebumps every time

@kingslayerx1716

Жыл бұрын

Ong

"If the entire system is broken... why participate?" Oof.... Yeah, this movie is a goddamn masterpiece!

@takeawaypodcast

4 жыл бұрын

I didnt get this line.. can you please explain

@campkira

4 жыл бұрын

so fuck everyone who just try to get by just so becuase your life is shit?

@gwenlovesmovies

4 жыл бұрын

@@campkira huh?

@dg6289

4 жыл бұрын

@@PriestessOfSlaanesh My guy is either simping to a fictional capitalist or should be hired for SNL

@Spinexus

4 жыл бұрын

I saw humanity killing itself or choosing to "finally" end itself. 2 people cant re-populate and even if they survive a bit it´s still fucking cold with no shelter or food. xD So it´s essentially the end BUT they chose to go out instead of slowly rotting in that train. Jea Bong said he thinks of it as a rebirth but that´s too crazy unrealistic for me. Just a "metaphor" ofc. Still too artsy for me.

Bong Joon Ho is honestly my favorite director working today.

@DaedalusR

2 жыл бұрын

same

@kingslayerx1716

Жыл бұрын

Same

Normies version of Chris Evans: CAPTAIN AMERICA My Chris Evans: "Babies taste best"

@yabar1028

3 жыл бұрын

My Chris Evans: Sunshine

@Liliquan

3 жыл бұрын

And they do, hence the popularity of lamb.

When you can't get your ears pierced, get your snow pierced.

@Browntable

4 жыл бұрын

*Mindblown*

@antonboludo8886

4 жыл бұрын

Nooooooo!

@jonnyp1340

4 жыл бұрын

Tfw the snow gets pierced in snowpiercer

I love that his films have purpose, everything on the screen is there for a reason, he really embodies what Scorsese preached about “cinema is a matter of what’s in the frame and what’s out”

"A chad is a very cool person who loves film." Chads rise up.

@justadummy8076

3 жыл бұрын

James Merritt Chads are already at the top of the world

I love this movie so much. Curtis, like the viewer, thinks there is only forward or backwards. Those are his choices. It is Namgoong who shows that sideways is also an option. A fantastic movie.

@imnotakingimnotagodiam..ab9455

Жыл бұрын

ayo never thought of it like that. Thanks

Bong Joon-ho is definitely a chad

@Browntable

4 жыл бұрын

No bro that's YOU

@LoverboyMedia

4 жыл бұрын

@@Browntable there's plenty of room in Chadsville

@Noobmaster-nb7cr

4 жыл бұрын

he gets all the hos

That clip from Taken made my brain hurt

@Browntable

4 жыл бұрын

Me too haha

@fookinaye8277

4 жыл бұрын

the worst is the scene of him jumping the fence. its like 30 cuts for a 8 second clip

One of the most underrated films ever. Great stuff man! I also think this is one of the best scored movie ever. The music is truly masterful.

After Parasite I think it's in all of our best interests to see every bong joon ho film during this quarantine. Snowpiercer in particular is incredible.

@IlijaBossrock

4 жыл бұрын

Mother, Memories of Murder and The Host are also great movies.

@campkira

4 жыл бұрын

tv show coming afterward the Guy really got good support...

@yourmomskitchen3236

2 жыл бұрын

@@chandlerchapman-fong5734 you're wrong

I'm so glad I watched Sexypiercer. And it's So true about Chris Evans, man. So freaking good. Great video! Is Knives Out a possible future topic?

@Browntable

4 жыл бұрын

If I find something to focus on about the film, most definitely!

@yt-sh

3 жыл бұрын

@@Browntable This is a beautiful video, great job!

My theory is that the ending with the 2 survivors the boy and the girl signifies rebirth as in Adam and Eve even tho they probs get killed by that bear

Snowpiercer was a crazy train ride emotionally and literally

The child in the hole scene reminds me of a question I found while reading about utilitarianism : suppose that the happiness of everyone in the society can be ensured by simply torturing one little child, would you let that happen?

@mode4801

2 жыл бұрын

The one where the maniac with the world ending toxin would be stopped only if his ten year old daughter was tortured and the event was broadcast? Yeah, that's a tough one. Not everyone is willing to die for a kid that they don't know.

@chaos.corner

6 ай бұрын

"Sent from my IPhone"

I love that Boong Jong-ho finally got his work recognized more in the public. I remember talking about his directing skills and storytelling from Snowpiercer and The Host and people I know just scoffed his work when I was in high school and now people yell in my ears of if I have seen Parasite and have you heard of this "Little South Korean Director That Could" I cried a little bit inside but at least a few of my select friends did love his work prior to Parasite and how it helped shape his future works.

this video makes me wanna watch snowpiercer again for the first time

When I watched this film for the first time, I just found it on Prime Video, not knowing who the director was but the film stunned me with how impactful it was. I just wanted an action film about fighting along a train with Captain America but i got so much more and it's been one of my favourite films since.

Lets be honest, Snowpiercer is the closest we’ll ever get to a direct sequel to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

@ahmedmurtazamalik

4 жыл бұрын

yes we all watched the video

@thephantomoftheparadise5666

4 жыл бұрын

I know right?

@will_press7687

3 жыл бұрын

There was a sequel to willy wonka and the chocolate factory

@thephantomoftheparadise5666

3 жыл бұрын

@@will_press7687 Charlie and the Glass Elevator.

@ebensennett3095

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and no one can convince me otherwise.

The shot composition in this film is literally godly

Bong Joon Ho? More like Bong Joon *Bro* Cause hes a bro...

@WobblesandBean

3 жыл бұрын

He is such a bro.

Sir. I've been bingeing your videos for the better part of 2 hours, and dare I say, you're a surgeon in your commentary field. I applaud you fully. Thank you. Back to it now.

This is one of those movies that I could never get tired of rewatching! Pure masterpiece!

Yesss. I've been waiting for this! THANK YOU!!

man you're the only one that really really REAALLLY explained this movie

This is one of my favorite movies and I enjoyed everything you had to say about it

Love this movie so much! One of my favs..so glad you made a video on this :)

bruh your question at the end gets me every time. i get chills, and i start tearing up T_T

Years after parasite, I think Snowpiercer is still criminally underwatched. I wish more people see this.

Damn Mauricio, another amazing video! I’m about to rewatch Snowpiercer again because of this!

I just watched this movie on Netflix like 3 days ago, you completely summed up my thoughts. Fantastic movie, even better video

I've never watched this movie,planning on tomorrow!!

@leecameron9226

4 жыл бұрын

U will love it the weakest part for me is the ending doesn't stick the landing as much as I expected but its about the journey don't worry

@IlijaBossrock

4 жыл бұрын

@@leecameron9226 ending is fantastic

@leecameron9226

4 жыл бұрын

@@IlijaBossrock I wish I could agree it just felt a bit messy compared to the rest of the film in execution think I just liked the train so when it got destroyed bit underwhelming that the kids only survived

@IlijaBossrock

4 жыл бұрын

@@leecameron9226 Ending is almost perfect for me. It ask questions like: What if we destroy broken system? Can we survive? Does it wort it? Polar bear say that nature is not dead but also ask if we(people) can survive. And it also can be viewed like Adam and Eve or Noah arc. I just love open endings that i can think. Its matter of taste.

@leecameron9226

4 жыл бұрын

@@IlijaBossrock I love endings like that too this one just didn't work as well for me great movie tho And it doesn't tarnish the movie for me

This movie is definitely in my top 10, I’m so glad you covered it

This video is amazing my guy! I loved your deep dive into this film!

Ah yes, *Snowpiercer* , the one true sequel to *Charlie and the Chocolate Factory* . Great movie.

your 'why it works' sub series is the reason I subscribed to this channel 4 years ago

This is one of your best videos yet

The idea you put when you explain the revolutionist/ the conformist/ the extremist is just 10/10

Can you do an analysis on The Lighthouse or Donnie Darko?

@Browntable

4 жыл бұрын

Idk about Darko as it's been talked about to death but I might do The Lighthouse at some point!

@WaterHazard86

4 жыл бұрын

@@Browntable Ooh! I'm so excited for your future content. Keep up the good work and stay safe! :3

I love it when you make videos on movies that you actually want to, rather than whatever is new/ popular

Man I just finally got around to watching it this year and wow. Probably one of the greatest films I've ever seen I am in love.

DAMN that was one of the best analysis vids ive seen you deserve more views bro

Yay! I love this film and I love this channel! It's a win-win for me

@Browntable

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Such a good movie and Chris Evans has always been such a great actor and this movie reminds us that he is more than a Avenger. If there are any Chris Evans fans check out this movie and strongly suggest watching "Puncture" as well.

@inugami78

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion I will.

Well thank you for adding a movie to my quarantine rewatch list 😉

Ah yes snowpiercer, everyone's favorite sequal to willy Wonka and the chocolate factory

Hey, you delivered as you promised!

I'd also like to make the observation that its the young characters, ages 17 and younger than 5, that survive the revival of humanity. It could be seen as a comment on the reliance of humanity on "the next generation" where younger generations are seen to be the promise of a better future and will overall be able to fix the issues of the predating generations.

Big fuckin yup my guy. Snowpiercer is top 20 films for me and seeing someone like you who can pick apart a film better than ive ever seen makes me enjoy the film even more

When LFTS and browntable post on the same day you know its a good day

That last speech by Evans is some of the best acting I've seen. Chilling to watch.

loved this!!

Even though I can't help through Patreon, I hope recommending your videos to others still helps the channel!

Amazing Movie and an Amazing Video❤️❤️Thank you Mauricio!

@Browntable

4 жыл бұрын

GENERAL KENOBI!... Thank you!

@rice-man9254

4 жыл бұрын

@@Browntable Much Love Papi

Just watched it last night and I thought it was unbelievably good

Browntable's best yet.

"Bong Joon Ho? More Bong Joon faithful" You earned a like for this alone

I’ve been saying that about Chris Evans acting I’ve always said he will eventually win an Oscar

Thank you for the video. This was a really great analysis. Very interesting. I'd like to hear what you have to say about the TV show. Take care.

I just watched the movie yesterday, then this video this morning, and MAN. yeah i totally agree with your analysis. Something thats strange to me storywise, is how instead of going to search for other survivors- because there are ways people could have survived, especially the ones who got caught in the tunnel, they start walking into the wilds. ... buuuuut going to search for survivors wouldnt be as cool as a shot like that. The thing that gave me the most chills in the movie was how everyone that was taken to the front against their will, no matter how few cars ahead- how brainwashed and indoctrinated they became. The violinist doesn’t react on seeing his friends. The protein bar maintenance man is happy for his friends but refuses to leave his station. the children, seeing Curtis, who they knew and who was absolutely basically an uncle to him, don’t react. the red headed boy just goes to the engine. speaking of the kids. Wilford speaks of the engine room being lonely and noisy. but theres children in his fucking cupboards. either he views them as entirely disposable so makes no attempts to parent, or. Something else that’s against the TOS. I REALLY hope its the first one. The lady with the measuring tape also gives me the heebie jeebies. Something I do like about the ending, though- I was entirely expecting both fathers to live, but then... neither do. its a subversion of expectations that i appreciate.

Any of you guys see the video that this is a secret sequel to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory. It’s crazy man

I turned off lessons from the screenplays video on parasite for this. Worth it

is browntable a comrade? one can only hope

Snowpiercer more like snowsterpiece.

The monologue scene with the cigarette was great.

Ah yes gotta love Snowpiercer, the plot twist at the end is that they were all inside Thomas the Tank Engine right?

Normal capitalist-critique movies: what if we eat the rich Snowpiercer: what if we eat the rich... but that’s what they wanted all along

@comradesillyotter1537

3 жыл бұрын

You have to destroy the very structure itself - the train - if you wish to overcome it

@StraightEdgeSieghart

3 жыл бұрын

@@comradesillyotter1537 Exactly. That's what happened to every revolutions that happened. America needs one as well.

This video is soo informative your my fav video essay guy superheroe movie dude

@Browntable

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks king

Excellent video

Excelente análisis!!!

Thank you for this POV.

Can’t wait for the Long Haul video

Your final conclusion is a dangerous one if you’re trying to draw parallels with humanity

The director did a great job and understands what story is and how to write it

I can't believe this, I just watched this film YESTERDAY after seeing Parasite, what perfect timing! Snowpiercer is definitely underrated, just as good as any of Bong's other films, and probably one of Chris's best roles. Great analysis, you point out some things that I didn't notice before. I'll definitely have to rewatch it soon. Bong: Why participate? Also Bong: Because your dad's stuck in the basement and you want your super pig back.

I LOVE THIS FILM!!!! ONE OF MY PERSONAL FAVOURITES AND ONE I'LL REMEMBER TILL DEATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing video! Really well thought out. Kronole?

I haven't seen the film yet :( I'll go and binge it then come back and watch your analysis haha

Awesome movie, awesome analysis !

king shit 👑 great vid man keep it up

The Film is a masterpiece itself. Bong Joon Ho is really one of the best filmmakers of today.

0:16 "Bong Joon-ho? More like Bong Joon-faithful..." 😂Killed me

Fun fact: Remember the scene where Curtis finds out that their protein bar was made of roaches and absolutely freaks out? You would think that, having the experience of eating actual babies, they would be a bit desensitized by that and react less. However, in the original, Curtis finds out that their food was actually... wait for it... the poop of the rich people. Now the reaction is merited. The roaches were just hastily CGI-ed on top of it to make it less gross.

@Browntable

4 жыл бұрын

Wild, I’ve never heard of that, I wonder if there’s an article on it

@Browntable

4 жыл бұрын

Or is that the graphic novel?

@davidci

4 жыл бұрын

@@Browntable I read it in an article somewhere.

"If the entire system is corrupt, then why participate" because the system has grown so large that there's no where left to escape to. The people in Snow Piercer could stop and walk off the train but we can't stop and walk off the earth .... yet.

I love how you titled this video Why It Works as if this movie is divisive

@Browntable

4 жыл бұрын

Lol, it's just the video series name

wow I completely forgot about the kronole subplot and how great the ending was 😂

It took me about 30 minutes of the film to realize it WAS Chris Evans. And from there I was absolutely stunned at how good of an actor he really is. He did great as Cap, but that didn't require a ton of acting prowess like this movie did. Although he's a bazillionaire from being cap I will actually defer to this movie if you want to see him really act and not just be a jacked superhero

💪💪💪you are the best can you do more of that good luck

Love the SOURCE CODE train inset.

I love how you need to say that you are serious when you say masterpiece.

Such an amazing film honestly.

6:20 idk if you did this on purpose but choosign three shots where they are each facing in the direction fo what they look upon, very clever mauricio

Me during the entire duration of this film: damn must be nice having a beard like that 💀😭

Love this movie, one of the best of the decade for me.

This is what i needed, after watching ton of criticism to this movie

Snowpiercer is such a good movie. Ever since I saw the video that said it was a sequel to Willy Wonka I was in the hunt to watch it, so when it came to Netflix, I hopped on it like a real Chad would!

This film is a great analogy for the anarchist tenet of deconstructing corruption by deconstructing power. Having a good king Curtis replace the bad king Wilford wouldn't solve the fundamental inequities in the system, so it must be destroyed for a new one to be built

I just watched this movie. And I was just completely blown away. It was on my watchlist forever because I didn’t see Chris Evans as a good actor, so how good could it really be right? Boy was I wrong. On both fronts. I’m going to watch it again and holy hell have y’all seen the “ this is a sequel to Willy Wonka” video? I really enjoyed your take away. And damn the ending statement