Yeah, I thought King Shark was funny, but if anyone stole the movie it was Ratcatcher. She was pretty much the heart of the movie, which I wasn't expecting at all.
Same. I can't remember when I actually cared about a character's wellbeing in a movie. But the actress and her character (and her rat Sebastian) are adorable af.
I really liked how this one made most of the characters feel like bad guys, of course they end up doing some good but it's not like the movie is trying to say they were heroes all along or anything. They're not outright evil people but they're not heroes either. Far better than the first one where they're all like "We're a family!" after spending like a few hours together. Loved the whole thing between Bloodsport and Peacemaker, it's funny how it makes a joke at how similar a lot of comic book characters are whilst also making them unique and fun at the same time.
Same could be said about this suicide squad, and I'm not trying to hate but some of the relationships felt forced. Ratcatcher and Bloodsport for example
@@giovan5219 I thought that as well on first watch, like I thought the reason that he took a liking to her was just because he “saw his daughter”in her which is somewhat the case, but if you listen to the conversation it makes more sense. Bloodsport is disinterested the whole time she tells him her story until he realizes how much of a good father she had and how that affected her for the better, and then he reflects on how much of a jerk his own father was to him and how it affected him personally for the worst. and this causes him to realizes how he is making his daughter feel by being a shit father, which makes him want to change. On rewatch it was very clever Imo.
Val was incredible. It was so heartwarming to see his excitement in being with his children, the old footage showed that was his focus all along. Praying for his recovery, he’s got some guts to put himself out there like that.
Idris Elba has always been a phenomenal and powerful actor. I think it's sad that in the modern movie landscape, people don't really recognize your greatness in the art form unless you're in a 200 million dollar comic book movie. But in just about everything he's ever done, he's always given Denzel Washington-levels of commitment and gravitas to the role. There's a reason that he was recently considered to possibly be the next James Bond. Too bad it looks like that will never happen...
I think it's age. Like, he's 48 now, meaning, if he were to be the next bond, it could easily be another Roger Moore by the last film in the "Idris Elba run".
@@HungNguyen-sy4oz Are we speaking of acting/presence or the goofy nature of the Moore Bond films? Because if it's the former, I don't see that as being a problem. Edris is like a fine wine, he's only gotten better with age. Whether it be his ability to emote or his physical prowess. And I've never seen him in a role that he hasn't 100% committed to. If it's the latter...well...that all depends on the script writers and the directors. But an actor of Edris' caliber should be able to spin gold from whatever straw he's given.
@@gateauxq4604 He did a great movie that's not much talked about in 2016 called The Take (A.K.A. Bastille Day) that was a pretty awesome action based anti-terrorist role for him. You should check it out if you haven't already.
I was actually really surprised by John cena’s performance in Suicide Squad. I haven’t seen Fast & the Furious so I don’t know how he is in those movies, but out of the movies I’ve seen him in, this is his best role
This is what I want for the DC films, creator driven movies. Like obviously find directors that actually like the characters they're working with but let them make the movie with little interference (but obviously not deviating too far from the core aspects of the characters).
I really liked the 2016 one's soundtracks tho like Heathens and Purple Lamborghini. And for some reason I f**king loved the Jared Leto Joker even though he was like the worst Joker ever.
its really what they doing now and im so happy . its all to blame on WB actually they hired a horrible director like snyder .his movies never had a hero we can relate or like .thats why DC failed and marvel succeeded . if we dont give af about the characters we gonna forget about the movie too . im glad they trynna reboot from that mess
@Isaiah G-M as much as it hurts to say I wouldn't call it a hit. At least not in the theaters. And I LOVE this movie I'm just saying it isn't doing well in the box office and it hurts.
@@yamyam263 It does really suck that it's not doing so hot! Especially because the general reaction seems to be overwhelmingly positive. I wish I could place why it's not doing well. The only explanation I can think of is that it's probably a pirating issue because it went free on streaming.
I watched Val last night, and it was honestly the best documentary I've seen since the Zappa doc. Also the fact that he lives next door to his daughter during it is god damn adorable 😐
I felt the TSS was a substantial improvement compared to the original. Everyone was amazing in it. However, I personally felt that Daniela Melchior was the true star of The Suicide Squad.
Rat Catcher was definitely the heart of the movie. When Bloodsport shows up during her confrontation with you know who (don't want to spoil) I literally cheered
@@fangal12 I personally would have been kind of pissed off if they did kill her off. Out of all of the characters in the film, she was the only person who didn’t deserve to die because of how much of a good person she is.
Dude what a great movie duo I watched as well Stuckmann! TSS was a blast - loved Ratcatcher 2, King Shark, Bloodsport, Polkadot and Starro. Probably the most James Gunniest of James Gunn films. BIG fan of Val Kilmer ever since Top Secret and I LOVED this doc Val...great insight into an artist/comedian/character actor and family man sort of trapped into a leading mans body. So good, funny, revealing, heartfelt, gonna be in my best of the year. Keep Creating Val!
I agree. I always look for reviewers that review films I might not otherwise be aware of. I can always find 30 reviews of box office hits, although box office is still not what it was.
means he(Chris) had some to many criticism for loki show, otherwise he would have made loki video :( ....., happy for james gunn, loved TSS, watched it 3 times already!
Hey Chris! Been watching your channel for years and just wanted to say I’m so happy for you and proud of you’re growth and success. For about a year I noticed it seemed like reviewing movies was a chore not a passion (you made a video about this) and now you look reinvigorated. Keep doing what you love. If that’s reviewing or just chatting with us about film. You bring joy to a lot of people and that should never feel like a burden. Do what you love and I look forward to watching your movies someday. Thank you for a decade of great conversation!
I’m glad Chris reviewed this as I was highly anticipating the Val doc but never saw when it was coming out. Love the new approach to the channel and can’t wait to see what you do next!
@@leroyvermilion7708 I meant as far as his approach to what kinds of movies he’ll be reviewing from here on out and not actively putting down or tearing apart “bad” movies. Even took away the explosion opening theme and now it’s more tame and with seemingly Hollywood theme. It’s a new approach in that he’s obviously matured as a person and wants to move on to other things.
@@leroyvermilion7708 check his previous video dude. It states he will be changing up his videos for the future and rather than reviewing them with ratings, its going to be just movies he likes and will simply talk about them without the rating at the end.
Nick Rivers in Top Secret is my favorite Val Kilmer role. Thanks Chris for grouping Val in with the big movie review because I had no idea it was a film!
Long time viewer Chris... really proud of you for following your heart and your conscience. Cant wait to hear about some of the smaller films you've enjoyed. Best of luck my man
I was waiting for Chris to review The Suicide Squad. I absolutely loved it and went to opening night and got myself a comicbook😄 I'm actually seeing it again this week, I feel in love with the characters and amazing soundtrack🤟🏻
To me fascinating would be the director of "The Island of Dr Moreau"'saying of Val, "Even if I was directing a film called The Life of Val Kilmer, I wouldn’t have that prick in it”!
I've been a huge fan of Val Kilmer since "Top Secret", "Willow", and "Real Genius". Definitely checking it out! As a huge Suicide Squad fan, this is so much better than than first movie. Love they used Starro (another favorite JLA villian)
Just from the thumbnail alone, the idea of reviewing a giant big budget film with an indie is awesome man. A little bit RLM inspired, keep killing it Chris.
I saw an ad for Val on Facebook and immediately watched it. I haven't seen Val Kilmer in years and was floored by his appearance and voice. The documentary wrecked me because my dad had throat cancer years before passing away of pancreatic and the man I crushed on as a young girl watching movies now reminded me of my dad. It was a bizarre transition to realize just how sentimental and human Val really is. I particularly loved his monologue as Mark Twain when he said " all you need is confidence and ignorance ". I started my TH-cam channel on my late dad's birthday with that same sentiment. I'm introverted and thought I could never be heard but Val's documentary really inspired me and touched me on a spiritual level. I truly won't be forgetting it anytime soon.
Val Kilmer is one of the faces of my era. Born in 1970, I was a teenager in the 80s. I just caught a movie yesterday, that I somehow missed when it came out in 1985. It was called "Top Secret" and it was so very 80's in it's goofiness, I felt like Val came to me here in 2021 in a time traveling DeLorean. He did the one, also, where he was the genius college kid. He gave us all of that silly stuff when we were teenagers where we got to stop thinking so damned much and take a break to laugh. And then he gave us the iconic roles. Make no mistake about it, it was he and Tom Cruise that put me in the Navy. He did Jim Morrison and...man oh man...perhaps his best role ever was the time he was everyone's "Huckleberry." And he was never a phony. He always made it clear to us that he HATED those roles. What is not to respect about a man who refuses to pander, and tells you the truth about how he feels? Moreover, what is not to respect about a man who delivers his level of excellence to jobs he hates? So, he made his money doing our stuff, and then he no longer had to work for a paycheck and was free to go out and start doing the stuff HE liked and wanted to do. That is a far cry from the whiny little kid who wants only to do his "art" while begging for other people to pay for his life. Done correctly, and making your own money to pay for your own life first, as Kilmer did it, that is not just "respectable," hell, that's the American Dream! Good for him! Now his health got in the way and he lost his voice. I am saddened by that, but for him and not for me. As far as I am concerned, Val doesn't owe us anything else. He has already earned his place in our anthology and I am just glad that it was his voice he lost and not his life. Enjoy the rest of your life, Val! You have nothing left to prove to us!
That whole bit between Harley and the general ground the movie to a complete, 20 minute halt. I loved the rest of the movie, but if I ever watch it again, that whole part is getting schkippity schkipped.
Combining lesser-known films with better-known films for review is a great idea. I wouldn't have known about The Vigil without your reviews. Keep bringing skilled smaller films to people at large.
Since I was a little kid and first saw willow, Val Kilmer has been one of my favorite actors and he has always had an ability to be a chameleon and disappear into his characters. I've really missed seeing him on the big screen. I'm not a documentary guy but I guess I'm gonna have to watch this one
Chris, thank you for reviewing both of these titles. I actually streamed them a couple of days ago. 😊 VAL (2021) was an excellent autobiographical documentary, which I'm partial to to begin with. I always knew I appreciated Mr. Kilmer as a performer, but now I love him all the more as a human being. And, like you, that scene when he was at the convention and had to stop signing autographs reached right into my core. 🏆 THE SUICIDE SQUAD (2021) was all the irreverent fun you described. I love stuff like that... which is borderline offensive, especially if one doesn't have a developed sense of humor. But the more twisted, the better, in my opinion. ⭐👁️ I hope every cinephile gives both of these flicks a chance.
Thank you for the Val highlight. I've fallen off of what's going on in the cinematic universe so I hadn't even heard of it's release. I cannot wait to watch.
One Val Kilmer film that people tend to forget is The Ghost and the Darkness with Michael Douglas. That is one great movie! Based on true events, as well.
I just recently googled Val Kilmer because I hadn’t seen him in a movie recently and I read about his voice. But was happy to see that he was doing good again. Thanks for mentioning this documentary. I’m definitely going to watch it. We’re planning on watching The Suicide Squad tomorrow night.
Hey, Chris- love the new opening and thanks for the heads up about Val being on Prime. I've wanted to see it since I first heard about it and I have a week of Prime since I needed some phone cases quickly. It's both sad and uplifting at the same. My husband and I are really glad we watched it.
James Gunn is just the best director for this kind of Comic Book movies with weird characters, he brings the best from everyone, also his humor is just so good, smart humor
The suicide squad is the first film I went to watch on the theater after a year and a half and I couldn't express enough the joy throughout and after the film of how good it was. It made the wait worth it.
thanks for bringing the val documentary to my attention. aside from showcasing in depth moments of his past oveercoming something he couldn't control. I am a filmmaker myself and last year diagnosed with lupus with it attacking my nervous system taking away my ability to walk and having to go thrrough the healing process to recover what i can back being in my late 20s doctors think i can. Maybe emotionially i can pick up something from his story
There were credits for his old troma films, but don’t remember any references. Guess it’s time to watch it again lol I loved loyd Kauffman showing up in “guardians in the galaxy “
Val recovered from the cancer? Oh that's awesome, I thought it was ongoing. Also, Hollywood finally realized that Harley's design is 'red and black chequered clothing' and note 'blue and pink hair hilights'. Only took them three movies. Love this first outfit she has!
I love your idea of promoting the more niche movies using the blockbuster reviews as a springboard. Your channel is getting better and better, Chris! Thanks a lot for all the quality content!🙂
literally the only thing i would have changed is I wouldn't have sold captain boomerang so short. He was one of the only good things about the first movie and james gunn did him dirty.
After seeing the promotion of the movie "Batman Forever" in Australia where he basically refused to answer any questions asked by the interviewer, left me with no sympathy for Val Kilmer. Yes, I thought he did some good acting in some of his movies I saw him in but that was it for him. The director even said that he was "psychotic" to work with and things like insisting the crew address him as “Mr. Kilmer", arrive to set late and covered in blankets, stubbed a cigarette out on the face of a cameraman, and muttering his lines so quietly they could not be heard. So much for artistry. Critical Drinker did a video about The Island of Dr Moreau and good ol' Val did not improve. Like the director stating, "Even if I was directing a film called The Life of Val Kilmer, I wouldn’t have that prick in it”, nice one!
I honestly don’t understand why some people do this. There is room enough for both indie films and big budget films. I say this as a film student who worked in LA… Both films can be great! There’s no reason to exclude bigger budget films because you want indie films to get recognition, you can do both. Put the big budget film first and then follow up with an indie film review. Give people choice… don’t force them to follow your beliefs or ideas or go elsewhere… Especially to those of us who have been with you for years. If that’s the way it has to be for this channel, more power to you, this will be my last video on this channel then. SMH, why not both? Sad.
No review I've seen is talking about Ratcatcher...she was so earnest and sweet. Best part of the movie for me.
I'm so glad they didn't gender-blend rat catcher they just make him have a daughter instead😁
Yeah, I thought King Shark was funny, but if anyone stole the movie it was Ratcatcher. She was pretty much the heart of the movie, which I wasn't expecting at all.
Yooooo check out my suicide squad review BRAH
@@Mr_Cinematic will do!
Same. I can't remember when I actually cared about a character's wellbeing in a movie. But the actress and her character (and her rat Sebastian) are adorable af.
I really liked how this one made most of the characters feel like bad guys, of course they end up doing some good but it's not like the movie is trying to say they were heroes all along or anything. They're not outright evil people but they're not heroes either.
Far better than the first one where they're all like "We're a family!" after spending like a few hours together.
Loved the whole thing between Bloodsport and Peacemaker, it's funny how it makes a joke at how similar a lot of comic book characters are whilst also making them unique and fun at the same time.
I'm glad that peacemaker survived tho...
@@leroyvermilion7708 but he killed rick flag :(
Same could be said about this suicide squad, and I'm not trying to hate but some of the relationships felt forced. Ratcatcher and Bloodsport for example
@@ImQuirkless they’ll probably do something interesting with that in his solo series because he looked so distraught after killing flag🤷♂️
@@giovan5219 I thought that as well on first watch, like I thought the reason that he took a liking to her was just because he “saw his daughter”in her which is somewhat the case, but if you listen to the conversation it makes more sense. Bloodsport is disinterested the whole time she tells him her story until he realizes how much of a good father she had and how that affected her for the better, and then he reflects on how much of a jerk his own father was to him and how it affected him personally for the worst. and this causes him to realizes how he is making his daughter feel by being a shit father, which makes him want to change. On rewatch it was very clever Imo.
Val was incredible. It was so heartwarming to see his excitement in being with his children, the old footage showed that was his focus all along. Praying for his recovery, he’s got some guts to put himself out there like that.
Idris Elba has always been a phenomenal and powerful actor. I think it's sad that in the modern movie landscape, people don't really recognize your greatness in the art form unless you're in a 200 million dollar comic book movie. But in just about everything he's ever done, he's always given Denzel Washington-levels of commitment and gravitas to the role. There's a reason that he was recently considered to possibly be the next James Bond. Too bad it looks like that will never happen...
I think it's age. Like, he's 48 now, meaning, if he were to be the next bond, it could easily be another Roger Moore by the last film in the "Idris Elba run".
@@HungNguyen-sy4oz Are we speaking of acting/presence or the goofy nature of the Moore Bond films? Because if it's the former, I don't see that as being a problem. Edris is like a fine wine, he's only gotten better with age. Whether it be his ability to emote or his physical prowess. And I've never seen him in a role that he hasn't 100% committed to. If it's the latter...well...that all depends on the script writers and the directors. But an actor of Edris' caliber should be able to spin gold from whatever straw he's given.
Agreed. Elba is a bad ass.
Pretty much every genre movie he’s been has buried him under makeup so this has been a great chance to see him being a badass and a great actor.
@@gateauxq4604 He did a great movie that's not much talked about in 2016 called The Take (A.K.A. Bastille Day) that was a pretty awesome action based anti-terrorist role for him. You should check it out if you haven't already.
"People were saying he's this huge asshole, and he's just not." - Fairuza Balk on Val Kilmer.
The Suicide Squad was literally a comic book come to life. Amazing film from beginning to end
I didn't like how Harley Quinn almost got rape
i adore this movie man ❤
@@leroyvermilion7708 In what scene did Harley almost get raped? Did we watch the same movie?
@@SeelsOfElation I’ve seen him comment on a couple of other things and they’re all equally nonsensical
I was actually really surprised by John cena’s performance in Suicide Squad. I haven’t seen Fast & the Furious so I don’t know how he is in those movies, but out of the movies I’ve seen him in, this is his best role
Oh, hell yeah…
His role was originally meant for Dave batista, which is why most of the funny scenes involving the Peacemaker is very Drax-like
He was pretty good in blockers and trainwreck but I feel like he's really good at playing a villain
He'd play a great Terminator if he was a little bit taller.
hard to get excited about him after he apologized to CCP in Chinese.
Val Kilmer... I know he wanted to be appreciated for his talent and artistry, not his looks. But GOD that man was gorgeous, and insanely charismatic.
"I'll be your Huckleberry"
I've been a fan since Real Genius
Real Genius and Top Secret!
This is what I want for the DC films, creator driven movies. Like obviously find directors that actually like the characters they're working with but let them make the movie with little interference (but obviously not deviating too far from the core aspects of the characters).
I can't wait for Black Adam
I really liked the 2016 one's soundtracks tho like Heathens and Purple Lamborghini. And for some reason I f**king loved the Jared Leto Joker even though he was like the worst Joker ever.
its really what they doing now and im so happy . its all to blame on WB actually they hired a horrible director like snyder .his movies never had a hero we can relate or like .thats why DC failed and marvel succeeded . if we dont give af about the characters we gonna forget about the movie too . im glad they trynna reboot from that mess
Yooooo check out my suicide squad review BRAH
Thank you for covering Val. It was very grounded and the stuff with his brother really opened up Val Kilmer as an artist. I’m so glad I saw it
I was shocked at how good the Suicide Squad was, but I really shouldn’t have been. James Gunn is really really good at what he does.
i adore this movie man this is the only one comic book movie i genuinely loved since infity war
@Isaiah G-M as much as it hurts to say I wouldn't call it a hit. At least not in the theaters. And I LOVE this movie I'm just saying it isn't doing well in the box office and it hurts.
@@yamyam263 It does really suck that it's not doing so hot! Especially because the general reaction seems to be overwhelmingly positive. I wish I could place why it's not doing well. The only explanation I can think of is that it's probably a pirating issue because it went free on streaming.
@@awildbagel6723 delta variant
I watched Val last night, and it was honestly the best documentary I've seen since the Zappa doc. Also the fact that he lives next door to his daughter during it is god damn adorable 😐
The Suicide Squad is a blast because it's Gunn doing everything Disney won't let him.
I'm so upset that it bombed at the box office. They're probably gonna ghost Gunn now and no longer make suicide squad movies
It's Guardians of the Galaxy.
@@YuhNinja Disney does own marvel, and Disney fired James gunn
@@YuhNinja who said disney owned dc lol?
@@hispanic_individual7523 He’s coming back for GotG3…
I felt the TSS was a substantial improvement compared to the original. Everyone was amazing in it. However, I personally felt that Daniela Melchior was the true star of The Suicide Squad.
Yep she was my favorite as well
Rat Catcher was definitely the heart of the movie. When Bloodsport shows up during her confrontation with you know who (don't want to spoil) I literally cheered
@@MrTwessel30 ZSJL was better
@@fangal12 I personally would have been kind of pissed off if they did kill her off. Out of all of the characters in the film, she was the only person who didn’t deserve to die because of how much of a good person she is.
He was great as Murdoch in the new Macgyver
Thanks for recommending Val, Chris. I wasn't aware of this documentary, will definitely check it out.
Val-Zod?
Dude what a great movie duo I watched as well Stuckmann! TSS was a blast - loved Ratcatcher 2, King Shark, Bloodsport, Polkadot and Starro. Probably the most James Gunniest of James Gunn films.
BIG fan of Val Kilmer ever since Top Secret and I LOVED this doc Val...great insight into an artist/comedian/character actor and family man sort of trapped into a leading mans body. So good, funny, revealing, heartfelt, gonna be in my best of the year. Keep Creating Val!
I like this format a lot!
Hello verified TH-camr👋
I don’t it sucks!
I do not
I agree. I always look for reviewers that review films I might not otherwise be aware of. I can always find 30 reviews of box office hits, although box office is still not what it was.
Bruh, used to watch you a ton, back in your trolling days lol.
This is a really good idea to keep making movie reviews of Big and small films , thanks a lot Chris
I thought it was a documentary
I just feel SO BLESSED to see Chris's opinions on The Suicide Squad! God bless you!
Hey it's Nasser!
@@kieriencrabtree hey king!!
Nasser I love you :’ )
means he(Chris) had some to many criticism for loki show, otherwise he would have made loki video :( ....., happy for james gunn, loved TSS, watched it 3 times already!
Yes! Especially since he didn't review Space Jam A New Legacy & Jungle Cruise
Hey Chris! Been watching your channel for years and just wanted to say I’m so happy for you and proud of you’re growth and success. For about a year I noticed it seemed like reviewing movies was a chore not a passion (you made a video about this) and now you look reinvigorated. Keep doing what you love. If that’s reviewing or just chatting with us about film. You bring joy to a lot of people and that should never feel like a burden. Do what you love and I look forward to watching your movies someday. Thank you for a decade of great conversation!
I’m glad Chris reviewed this as I was highly anticipating the Val doc but never saw when it was coming out. Love the new approach to the channel and can’t wait to see what you do next!
New approach? He's been doing these stuff for years
@@leroyvermilion7708 I meant as far as his approach to what kinds of movies he’ll be reviewing from here on out and not actively putting down or tearing apart “bad” movies. Even took away the explosion opening theme and now it’s more tame and with seemingly Hollywood theme. It’s a new approach in that he’s obviously matured as a person and wants to move on to other things.
@@leroyvermilion7708 check his previous video dude. It states he will be changing up his videos for the future and rather than reviewing them with ratings, its going to be just movies he likes and will simply talk about them without the rating at the end.
Yooooo check out my suicide squad review BRAH
Saw both of these this weekend. Had a great time with The Suicide Squad, and Val was such a gem.
I didn't like how Captain boomerang died tho...
Nick Rivers in Top Secret is my favorite Val Kilmer role.
Thanks Chris for grouping Val in with the big movie review because I had no idea it was a film!
Long time viewer Chris... really proud of you for following your heart and your conscience. Cant wait to hear about some of the smaller films you've enjoyed. Best of luck my man
I was waiting for Chris to review The Suicide Squad. I absolutely loved it and went to opening night and got myself a comicbook😄 I'm actually seeing it again this week, I feel in love with the characters and amazing soundtrack🤟🏻
Currently over halfway through Val. It's so good. Always enjoyed him as an actor, but he's such a deep human being. Fascinating.
To me fascinating would be the director of "The Island of Dr Moreau"'saying of Val, "Even if I was directing a film called The Life of Val Kilmer, I wouldn’t have that prick in it”!
I've been a huge fan of Val Kilmer since "Top Secret", "Willow", and "Real Genius". Definitely checking it out! As a huge Suicide Squad fan, this is so much better than than first movie. Love they used Starro (another favorite JLA villian)
🎶🎷Ya gotta straighten the rug!🎺🎵
Gotta say, I’m enjoying the direction this channel is going. The omission of a rating score is something I wholeheartedly welcome
I love this format. I hope you do keep talking about big movies like this, but sandwiched in between one or two smaller ones.
I loved The Suicide Squad! Had James Gunn’s passion all over it, and took a LOT of great risks!
" I feel like I'm selling my oldself and nobody cares about the new me." That's deep.
Just from the thumbnail alone, the idea of reviewing a giant big budget film with an indie is awesome man. A little bit RLM inspired, keep killing it Chris.
I can't wait to see Val. Loved him as Jim Morrison and Tombstone
I saw an ad for Val on Facebook and immediately watched it. I haven't seen Val Kilmer in years and was floored by his appearance and voice. The documentary wrecked me because my dad had throat cancer years before passing away of pancreatic and the man I crushed on as a young girl watching movies now reminded me of my dad. It was a bizarre transition to realize just how sentimental and human Val really is. I particularly loved his monologue as Mark Twain when he said " all you need is confidence and ignorance ". I started my TH-cam channel on my late dad's birthday with that same sentiment. I'm introverted and thought I could never be heard but Val's documentary really inspired me and touched me on a spiritual level. I truly won't be forgetting it anytime soon.
Great that you show these less known Films before the big Show. 👍👍👍
Val Kilmer is one of the faces of my era. Born in 1970, I was a teenager in the 80s.
I just caught a movie yesterday, that I somehow missed when it came out in 1985. It was called "Top Secret" and it was so very 80's in it's goofiness, I felt like Val came to me here in 2021 in a time traveling DeLorean. He did the one, also, where he was the genius college kid. He gave us all of that silly stuff when we were teenagers where we got to stop thinking so damned much and take a break to laugh.
And then he gave us the iconic roles. Make no mistake about it, it was he and Tom Cruise that put me in the Navy. He did Jim Morrison and...man oh man...perhaps his best role ever was the time he was everyone's "Huckleberry."
And he was never a phony. He always made it clear to us that he HATED those roles. What is not to respect about a man who refuses to pander, and tells you the truth about how he feels? Moreover, what is not to respect about a man who delivers his level of excellence to jobs he hates?
So, he made his money doing our stuff, and then he no longer had to work for a paycheck and was free to go out and start doing the stuff HE liked and wanted to do. That is a far cry from the whiny little kid who wants only to do his "art" while begging for other people to pay for his life. Done correctly, and making your own money to pay for your own life first, as Kilmer did it, that is not just "respectable," hell, that's the American Dream! Good for him!
Now his health got in the way and he lost his voice. I am saddened by that, but for him and not for me. As far as I am concerned, Val doesn't owe us anything else. He has already earned his place in our anthology and I am just glad that it was his voice he lost and not his life.
Enjoy the rest of your life, Val! You have nothing left to prove to us!
This was a terrific format! I’m delighted to hear Val is on prime
That's a great concept, Chris, trying to shed some light onto smaller movies when talking about the blockbusters.
That whole bit between Harley and the general ground the movie to a complete, 20 minute halt. I loved the rest of the movie, but if I ever watch it again, that whole part is getting schkippity schkipped.
Does it?
I'm kinda confused as to why that is?
Felt more like it solidified her character. Don't let your wiener do the thinking for you, she's nuts even though pretty.
Combining lesser-known films with better-known films for review is a great idea. I wouldn't have known about The Vigil without your reviews. Keep bringing skilled smaller films to people at large.
Since I was a little kid and first saw willow, Val Kilmer has been one of my favorite actors and he has always had an ability to be a chameleon and disappear into his characters. I've really missed seeing him on the big screen. I'm not a documentary guy but I guess I'm gonna have to watch this one
I really wanted to hear him talk about Space Jam 2 but I’m sure it’s gonna be a hilariocity review
Chris, thank you for reviewing both of these titles. I actually streamed them a couple of days ago. 😊 VAL (2021) was an excellent autobiographical documentary, which I'm partial to to begin with. I always knew I appreciated Mr. Kilmer as a performer, but now I love him all the more as a human being. And, like you, that scene when he was at the convention and had to stop signing autographs reached right into my core. 🏆 THE SUICIDE SQUAD (2021) was all the irreverent fun you described. I love stuff like that... which is borderline offensive, especially if one doesn't have a developed sense of humor. But the more twisted, the better, in my opinion. ⭐👁️ I hope every cinephile gives both of these flicks a chance.
Thank you for the Val highlight. I've fallen off of what's going on in the cinematic universe so I hadn't even heard of it's release. I cannot wait to watch.
Great initiative! Loved TSS and I'm going to check Val's documentary too! 👏🏻
Love the format of making a double review of a big film and a smaller one.
I hadn't even heard of Val, and now I'm seeking it out. I love this idea of talking about a smaller movie anytime you discuss a blockbuster.
I came to hear about Val :)
Didn’t expect to see you here!
Wow I had no idea this documentary existed! Thanks for talking about this
Really like the new format. Chris is a force for good in this business😄
One Val Kilmer film that people tend to forget is The Ghost and the Darkness with Michael Douglas. That is one great movie! Based on true events, as well.
Thank you for the recommendation of Val! It was super inspiring.
This new format you’re doing is amazing. I was more intrigued about your input of Val than I was The Suicide Squad. This is a good move.
I just recently googled Val Kilmer because I hadn’t seen him in a movie recently and I read about his voice. But was happy to see that he was doing good again. Thanks for mentioning this documentary. I’m definitely going to watch it.
We’re planning on watching The Suicide Squad tomorrow night.
Much support for the idea of combining reviews of mainstream films with reviews of smaller films.
what a great format, Chris!
Chris!
You need to review the green knight! A24 films are so interesting to hear your opinion on.
Big fan of Val Kilmer’s since Real Geniuses. Great setup with commentary and review of movies with differing genres in the same video.
I just watched Val last night. Amazing and heartbreaking!
Hey, Chris- love the new opening and thanks for the heads up about Val being on Prime. I've wanted to see it since I first heard about it and I have a week of Prime since I needed some phone cases quickly. It's both sad and uplifting at the same. My husband and I are really glad we watched it.
Gunn probably identified with the characters in this movie after a very dark period in his life. A great return
Val performance in The Ghost and The Darkness was amazing n Superb
Love your channel Chris keep doing your thing!
Blessings and keep us up to date with your career dude
4:21 This is what you came for
The recklessness lol💀
James Gunn is just the best director for this kind of Comic Book movies with weird characters, he brings the best from everyone, also his humor is just so good, smart humor
The suicide squad is the first film I went to watch on the theater after a year and a half and I couldn't express enough the joy throughout and after the film of how good it was. It made the wait worth it.
I LOVED Val. What a great exposure into his life! My wife and I really enjoyed it. Highly recommended!
thanks for bringing the val documentary to my attention. aside from showcasing in depth moments of his past oveercoming something he couldn't control. I am a filmmaker myself and last year diagnosed with lupus with it attacking my nervous system taking away my ability to walk and having to go thrrough the healing process to recover what i can back being in my late 20s doctors think i can. Maybe emotionially i can pick up something from his story
Val was so great. I'm so glad someone's appreciating it. 👍
I really like your new approach to your Channel
About Damn Time Chris.
There were credits for his old troma films, but don’t remember any references. Guess it’s time to watch it again lol I loved loyd Kauffman showing up in “guardians in the galaxy “
The Suicide Squad was fucking amazing. Goes to show how a different director can improve a movie so much
Val recovered from the cancer? Oh that's awesome, I thought it was ongoing.
Also, Hollywood finally realized that Harley's design is 'red and black chequered clothing' and note 'blue and pink hair hilights'. Only took them three movies. Love this first outfit she has!
Beautiful review, man. You’re content and critique always ring true and competent . Basically,, I guess I’ve been Stuckmannizedlll 😎
SS was bonkers wild and a much needed escape.
Thank you! I wish more comic book films were more like this!
This is awesome! Definitely going to give Val a watch!
I like the changes to the room Chris!
So we can predict which movies Chris didn't like based on the ones he chooses not to review?
Yeah. So much for giving bad movies a chance on reviewing
Movie critics can give negative reviews. If you can't do that anymore. Stop. Critic, to be critical. Just saying.
Thank you!!!! Someone else with sense said exactly what i did. That's what critics do bad or good, it's how movies get better. Chris is such a poosy
Loved Val in Tombstone!!! My favorite western!
Glad you talked about Val first, let something else get recognition before the big movie that everyone wants to see.
Skip to 4:23 for The Suicide Squad Commentary
I love your idea of promoting the more niche movies using the blockbuster reviews as a springboard. Your channel is getting better and better, Chris! Thanks a lot for all the quality content!🙂
literally the only thing i would have changed is I wouldn't have sold captain boomerang so short. He was one of the only good things about the first movie and james gunn did him dirty.
Thx for the Val recommendation. I wasn't planning on seeing it, but found it quite interesting. Cheers!
Thanks Chris for recommending Val. It was a wonderful movie and I enjoyed it very much.
"Are you having a laugh? He does the same fucking thing as me."
After seeing the promotion of the movie "Batman Forever" in Australia where he basically refused to answer any questions asked by the interviewer, left me with no sympathy for Val Kilmer. Yes, I thought he did some good acting in some of his movies I saw him in but that was it for him. The director even said that he was "psychotic" to work with and things like insisting the crew address him as “Mr. Kilmer", arrive to set late and covered in blankets, stubbed a cigarette out on the face of a cameraman, and muttering his lines so quietly they could not be heard. So much for artistry. Critical Drinker did a video about The Island of Dr Moreau and good ol' Val did not improve. Like the director stating, "Even if I was directing a film called The Life of Val Kilmer, I wouldn’t have that prick in it”, nice one!
the idea of supporting smaller films is great!
I honestly don’t understand why some people do this. There is room enough for both indie films and big budget films. I say this as a film student who worked in LA… Both films can be great! There’s no reason to exclude bigger budget films because you want indie films to get recognition, you can do both. Put the big budget film first and then follow up with an indie film review. Give people choice… don’t force them to follow your beliefs or ideas or go elsewhere… Especially to those of us who have been with you for years. If that’s the way it has to be for this channel, more power to you, this will be my last video on this channel then. SMH, why not both? Sad.
Clicked this video purely for Kilmer. He is a legend & I am pleased to find out he's recovered
Really been loving your videos! I’d love to see a review on ‘Kill Bill’
The 'villain' in The Suicide Squad broke my heart when he said he was just happy watching the stars. Dang.. Great movie.
Yeah he was adorable, even though he wanted to control everyone's mind. He and Alligator Loki could be friends.
Tombstone was Val Kilmer's best performance imo
Talking about 2 movies to give one of them some much needed exposure is really smart Chris 👌
Val sound like the kind of movie i'd like to see, so thanks for talking about it.