*Moonlight* Made me so EMOTIONAL! Moonlight (2016) Movie Reaction! FIRST TIME WATCHING!
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- 🎦 Patreon: / sebscreen
Patreon now 30% OFF!
📷Instagram: / seb_screen
🎬 Movie reactions playlist: • MOVIE REACTIONS
👏 Thank you all for watching my first time reaction to!
Moonlight Made me so EMOTIONAL! Moonlight (2016) Movie Reaction! FIRST TIME WATCHING!
Synopsis: Chiron, a young African-American boy, finds guidance in Juan, a drug dealer, who teaches him to carve his own path. As he grows up in Miami, Juan's advice leaves a lasting impression on him.
*Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended.
Would love to hear what this movie made you think about and if you feel similar to how I did in my outro!
I believe it was Chiron looking back to being young and probably one of the last times he got to be himself and finally got a feeling of self again.
@@Mfjones666 me too and I also like to think that whole beach, and the reflected light at night has symbolic or unconscious meaning. A place & time where he was less guarded and the experiences arose from trust and affection rather than pain and suffering
the title is a reference to Juan's monologue in the beginning about the old woman telling him how "in the moonlight, black boys look blue"
i relate to this movie a lot! Very emotional to me
Seb , loved the vulnerability and your honesty. Pls pls pls react to Call Me By Your Name.
idk if anyone mentioned this, but Naomie Harris (the mom) shot all of her scenes over the span of three days. She was able to show the massive time jumps in her performance and carry a whole character arc in three days of shooting. This is why she's one of the most underrated actresses working right now imo
She is a phenomenal actress. Not a lot has been mentioned about her role in this film, but she was incredible. And to learn that she did it all in 3 days. My mind is blown
Holy shit.
Ms. Moneypenny
She was nominated for an Oscar
She is amazing
the way i interpreted that last shot was that his inner child was being healed. being touched in such a loving, innocent way by someone that he loved made him feel like a child again, especially since he had been deprived of so much of the love that he deserved. i also thought maybe that last shot was supposed to be him as a kid looking at his future self and realizing that he can be happy, or maybe it was his younger self being proud of him. i mean, don’t we all want to be the kind of person that our 10 year old selves would look up to? definitely up to interpretation but that’s how i felt about it :)
right. the calmness and the peace he accepts by being in his friends presence at the end, washes over him like moonlight, which is what gave him peace as a child. this movie is simply beautiful
Spot on
It's also to allude to the source material that was titled "In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue." But you're right, it was that original scene on the beach where someone showed him unconditional love. So it's basically a full circle moment.
You're absolutely right. I also want to point out the symbolism that the movie makes around water and fire. "You like the water, I'll introduce you to some fire" - Kevin says that when he shows him love for the first time. water is a form of escapism for Chiron - be it in the beach, the bathtub, or the cold water in the sink. He uses water to numb himself emotionally. That's also the same thing Kevin says about the sea being a place that people go drown their sorrows. The film is divided in three parts and each part has a beach scene. In the first part, we see Little being introduced to that form of escapism by Juan (who also provides another form of escapism to Little's mom). Juan himself is like the water and Little is constantly coming back to his house to escape. In the second part, we see Chiron going back to the beach to escape everything. In the third part, we see Black just looking briefly at the beach but this time he doesn't go there, he chooses fire/Kevin/human warmth/love/his true self. I think the fact that Little is looking back instead of looking at the sea in the final shot may also be significant because of this water symbolism. He's not choosing to numb himself anymore.
Another thing to point out about fire being a symbol of love is that Chiron already knew "fire" when he smoked that blunt. He says his mom leaves a lot of stuff around. He knew motherly love but the love his mother offered was only partial and indirect, only leftovers. Kevin was the only person to actually offer him true love. The only person who has ever touched him (physically and emotionally).
NGL, I was salty when the whole Oscar snafu happened and this one won over La La Land (I had not yet seen Moonlight). However, after finally watching the movie, I recognize it’s importance. Until recently, most LGBTQI+ mainstream movies were very stylized and very campy. This film stripped all of that away and offered a brutal, yet realistic, depiction of the toxic masculinity most encounter when growing up queer in low income/non-white communities, and I’m glad that those involved with the film were recognized for bringing that to the forefront (which is why it connected with so many people).
Yes, I felt the Oscar snafu deprived this film of its moment of glory - unintentional, i'm sure, but too bad.
@Ks-101 + This film TOTALLY deserved!
That moment was kind of like the opposite for me, hahaha. I had seen both so I was absolutely salty when they announced La La Land as the winner (it's a good movie but too "safe" storywise and artistically), and then I was incredibly happy when they realized it was a mix-up. Moonlight deserved it way better.
Not only that, it has a lot better acting, cinematography, musical scores (even though La La Land should have better musical scores).
I’m glad you did this movie and I’m glad you feel comfortable living your truth. So many youtubers hide that part of their lives and I’m glad you feel comfortable sharing it with us. Though it’s not on youtube yet I know you’ve seen it by now so I’ll leave you with this, we love you 3000.
We really appreciate you opening up and watching these more emotionally resonant films. It means a lot to your viewers and it's important to talk about this stuff.
Don’t apologize for your vulnerability at the end of this, it’s a beautiful thing, man. Appreciate the work you put in to these, and the honest words you speak.
WHAT YA MEAN those type of reactions are not entertaining!!????? My man, those type of reactions is the reason I love react videos. In movies like that, we see how you* react to someone's problems, shows compassion and trying to see the other side. It's entertaining as heck see people of all background meet each other in the middle and see what we have in common. Thank you for sharing your side and your true feelings, that's what makes you stand out. Thank you for being an ally!! Take care!
The last shot is regarding the monologue Juan gives in the scene where he teaches Chiron to swim. In Cuba in his earlier days, some Cuban lady told Juan that in the moonlight (title of film), black boys look blue. The colour grading of the shot reflects that. Young Chiron smiling is probably because he opened up to Kevin and shared healthy love finally.
I think Men are emotional, full of the feels as much as any woman, and it's not too be judged or shamed. I think your freest when the walls come down and you just be you .... easier said than done but you do a great job on youtube being you ... so always keep doing it brother
I just can’t get over how brave Seb is for sharing every thought and emotion he has so authentically.
I almost always, involuntarily have at least 2 to 12 filters up so no one can see my true, true self… not even me actually.
Product of my hyper conservative and sheltered upbringing.
Thank you for reacting to this poignant and extremely important film Seb. ♥️
I'm actually really happy we got to see you open up a little at the end and show your raw emotions, because you could have easily edited those parts out of the video but you left them in, so i appreciate it. Men are taught not to show much emotions and not cry, and it can become daunting growing up with everyone telling you how you're supposed to act, when in reality if more people let down their guard and showed emotion, instead of acting as though they don't care, then the world would be a better place. 💜 Thanks for another great reaction from Scotland 🏴✨
I’m sure this movie hits everyone differently, but there are so many layers in it for the Black community. I’ve seen this movie a few times and I’m always intrigued by a honest reflection of what Black men experience. Even when it comes to the music I listen to.
@@NewYorkFloridaMan they didn't say only Blacks can relate to it they said it shows the black experience so even ifs its an iota more blacks can relate a bit more because it specifically shows the black experience which only black people innately understand so calm down
@@NewYorkFloridaMan moonlight is a movie about gay black men so gay non black men can relate to the gay part but not the black part and straight black men can relate to the black part but not the gay part and that’s ok. Depending on what aspects of a movie mirrors our own life can affect how much we relate to it or not at all. I don’t know about the capitalization part but when I wrote “blacks” my autocorrect capitalized it. I won’t object to your offer to exfoliate my inner thighs with sand as long as you rinse it afterwards and apply a salve
Seb :( don't apologize for expressing your feelings, instead, we have to thank you for having the confidence to open your emotions to your viewers
I like how respectful you are and how much you pay attention, especially with this type of movie. It shows that you really care. I think we all have a front, some more than others, so even if you're not struggling with the same things, you still can relate and feel for Chiron.
Also, I appreciate your vulnerability at the end about how this movie made you feel and think. I agree that toxic masculinity is not discuss enough, and to open up about it can help a lot of people :)
as a teenage guy rn, it was so refreshing to see you be in touch with your emotions and so vulnerable at the end. seriously, thank you seb this movie is incredible
i was a bit confuse he's gay or i just had the wrong feeling ?
@@justlive2809 Kevin is bisexual and Chiron is gay
this movie is POWERFUL in so many ways, I cried so much the first time I watched. I've been watching your videos for a little while now and I got say that's so nice the way you're so cool in your masculinity, the jokes about chris evans and that kinda stuff make me as a gay man really confortable watching you. so this outro just makes me happy! keep being you 'cause you're amazing!
Okay your outro made me tear up quite a bit Seb 😀
I'm gay and I used to get bullied at school before I even knew what that word means. When I first saw that movie it hit me really hard. I felt literally numb because of all these emotions that hit me at once. My brain felt like it's been overloaded and I had to rewatch it twice to get a grip on everything, so to speak. Thank you for that reaction!
Janelle Monae is so beautiful ffs 😩
This movie was shot in only 20ish days and the director didn’t let any of the 3 actors portraying Chiron interact or meet because he didn’t want them copying or imitating eachother so the fact that all 3 read this script and got this character so perfectly is ridiculously impressive.
Also, the title Moonlight is from the quote “black boys look blue in the moonlight”. They light Chiron wt many different colors including a lot of blue - that last shot especially.
Very Impressive.
Even more amazing when you know Naomie Harris, the actress who plays Chiron's mother is actually British. She was born in Islington, grew up in a cou ncil flat in Finsbury Park. Damn Brits with their incredible actors and actresses. DAMN.
You said, at the end, you couldn't interpret it and yet you beautifully did! In my opinion, the final shot with him looking back at us while facing the moonlight is him inviting us to look at ourselves (in the moonlight), as he is doing. That is, to see our true self (i.e., who we are in the moonlight/ in the "dark"), as opposed who we are during the day (the front we put on for society). Art differs from entertainment in that it exposes something deep inside us. In that way, it *is* almost like a therapy session. So, no surprise you had that reaction in the end (and I say this as a psychologist)! This is especially relevant for men since masculinity explicitly encourages men to repress, not express.
I love this movie. It feels like a roller coaster
I feel like you won't do it but ill suggest brokeback mountain its Very good
Yes, please.
Yes, please.
the last scene of young chiron was to reference that he felt safe with kevin and his inner child was taken care of in that moment they were holding each other. love you seb even more now after this reaction!!! ❤️
Mom's know their child's sexuality most times, but some are in denial about it
This movie was very important to me and loved seeing your reaction and genuine feelings.
I highly recommend watching Brokeback Mountain because that question about what it means to be a man and hiding your true self is a huge message that movie tries to tackle.
13:23 Not everyone does, Seb... 😆
I like these more serious reactions to more serious movies interspersed with the others from your own very unique perspective, please keep 'em coming!
At the end, when you talked about how you feel about what it is to be a man, it looked/felt like a bright part of you peaked out and shared something sweet and wonderful that you keep hidden inside. Sometimes I think being a man is all about hiding these vulnerable parts of ourselves to assure ourselves we are manly. And what happens to that sparkle we hide? So I want to say thank you for sharing that part of you as you did. No apologies needed. What a gift to all of us who are fans/friends!
Love how real you are at the end of the video. I do empathize with you and have the same thoughts. I wish I could have an easy answer or any answer at all, but i don't....
Sending you a big hug from Portugal
Pensei que era o único Português por aqui!
Seb really knocked it out of the park this time, we can tell how personal and emotional this movie was for him. I really wish I could be there to give him a hug at the end.
One more for the Portugal meeting in Seb's comment section.
Few people are willing to show themselves being this emotional to so many people. And more so to talk about such a personal topic.
@@davidenas Estamos mesmo em todo o lado, c*ralho!
Yeah, this guy is amazing. Started out in my eyes as just another reactor and now I'm here every day checking for new reactions, thanks in no small part to Seb's openness about his crush on Chris Evans and other fine specimens. This is one of the few places where I feel I can be just as open about who I am as Seb himself, which is something quite remarkable for a relatively new online community.
If only everyone out there were as decent and humane as this man...
@@andreduarte8372 agreed.... Mas é bom ver que Portugal está presente, até aqui :)
@@urborge Temos de convidar o rapaz a vir conhecer o nosso país, temos cá coisas óptimas e ele seria ainda mais uma. 😁
OH THIS JUST MADE MY WHOLE DAY 😭
I don't often recommend films, but you had the same reaction I did to this film, so I think you might really enjoy Beautiful Thing from 1996.
Yeeeessssssssssssssss
@@agh6250 It doesn't have the cinematography, writing, or profound feeling of Moonlight, and it wasn't honoured by any academy awards, I would certainly agree. But it does have heart, verisimilitude and the Mammas and Pappas!
Fun Fact. Naomie Harris plays his mom. She’s a British actress so when she had to fly in to film there was an issue with her visa and if Im not mistaken she filmed all her scenes in like 1 week.
yup! in three days with little to no rehearsals
@@aryawilliams1347 thank you!!! I knew it was a matter of days but couldnt remember. Point being she NAILED her role.
As a brown boy I resonate with the bath scene. I used to have to do that ALL THE TIME. that part made me cry.
You have jumped 1000% in attractiveness with your honesty. Chris Evans would be lucky to have you!
Just look at chiron’s eyes throughout the movie. Each actor expresses sooo much with so little words.
For me the ending shows that despite builkding a muscular body or shell to hide himself in, deep down inside he is still that little boy struggling to survive in his environment, hence that's why they shows young Chiron at the very end looking out into the dark blue sea.
Just loving your reactions sebs !! keep it up, always looking forward to your videoss !!
Beautiful movie, great reaction and lovely, honest thoughts shared at the end 💙
The first man to touch him with any love and compassion was Juan when he took him to the beach and taught him how to swim. He was the light when he was in a dark place. No man ever touched him again to show him love and compassion until Kevin at the end. The final scene, he is seeing himself back in that safe place like when he first felt it on the beach. He found his light in the darkness. He could let his walls down and just be himself. The concept of "manhood" historically seems to center around toughness and strength when in reality, he became a man when he was able to be open and vulnerable.
Thank you for sharing such an sincere reaction to this film. I really appreciate you choosing to share your thoughts at the end of the film. I think it takes serious strength of character to put vulnerability out their on social media as a man.
I’m glad we’re beginning to talk more about the pressures put on men as they grow up, but it can’t be overstated how significant it is when men contribute directly to that conversation in a public sphere. Kudos to you for that and awesome video over all. I hope you’ll continue to post reactions to introspective films like this on your channel. Your content is a breath of fresh air among reaction channels!
Patiently waiting for Call Me By Your Name :)
I don't think they had any sex in the end. Chirone was just longing for a male companion and finally got one
SEB: I am glad to see you watching a drama instead of 'entertainment', despite the fact that, as you noted, dramas do not necessarily set out to make us feel good, and I think that's important. Films like "Moonlight" and so many others remind us of what life is, what people can do good and bad, and how choices are often grey, not black and white in more cartoony movies.And you have an eye, you recognize the difference in look and feel, even shot language, and how sometimes dialogue isn't necessary. I hope you continue to branch out in your movies - how about 'The Favourite', or "Killing of a Sacred Deer' - both by Yorgos Lanthimos, for instance. Anyway, bravo for expanding your cinematic universe and with this great film.
Just came from Endgame part 1. Just wanted to say I love (3000) the authenticity and vulnerability you bring to your reactions :) never apologize cuz on this channel "it's all love and all pride."
I really think you'd enjoy little women seb! It's one of my favourite movies and I can just tell you would love it. The impossible is also another one I think you'd love, it's based on a true story of a family who survived the 2004 tsunami in thailand
When I first found your channel through your Marvel reactions and becamea fan in part because of your innuendos, I didn't expect to see you have such a good reaction to a serious and emotional movie. I'm looking forward to more reactions like this, mixed with the light-hearted ones that I also love.
A really emotional reaction. Love it. ❤️🩹
The way black skin looks in the moonlight.
I saw this 5 times in the theater. I thought the final shot of the child looking directly at the audience was an accusation of the audience. This child's life is the way it is because of how we have done to his life: the conception of masculinity as we force boy children to adhere to; the poverty of an entire people. If his life is sad, a lot of it is because of us. So, his look at us is to say, this is what you've done. Are you gonna change it or naw?
I love that you said you could see the similarities between the 3 Chirons but fun fact, they were never allowed to see or meet each other until after they finished filming yet they all have such similar mannerisms and expressions. Just goes to show how amazing both the actors and director was!
Also, the whole thing was filmed over 25 days with the mother filming all her scenes in just 3 days with no rehearsals. Her and the drug dealer Juan were nominated for an Oscar with Juan winning his.
The third act is personally my favourite. I genuinely could have watched a full hour of that diner scene, that interaction put the biggest grin on my face after such heavy first two acts.
Thank you for your support to the LGBT people ❤️
My favorite scene is in the cafe when Kevin puts on the song that reminds him of Chiron
Not you making me almost cry at the end.
Love your reaction. I remember seeing this at the cinema and it stayed with me for ages. There is so much to unpack in this movie. But that scene at the end when Kevin says “I have an idea” and Black let’s his guard down is amazing. His whole energy changed in a second and it was done so well! That broke me.
I don’t know how everyone else feels, but with these types of movies (having such an emotional, realistic storyline) I find i can only watch them once. I let all the emotions wash over me and then I have to let them all go.
Man seeing u watch this movie made me appreciate it even more. Men that grow up in these type of environments find love or "belonging" in the wrong place usually to fill that void
This movie was base on a playwrite called: In the moonlight, black boys look blue. The last shot was a visual representation of that title amongst other things.
Seb, i know the guy that played Chiron, the high school aged one. he was my best friend’s roommate! i slept on his couch lol
If you love this movie, you should definitely watch The Color Purple!
You're a special one, y'know, and you're always such a joy to watch / watch with, through all the emotions. This was really heartfelt.
This may be a bit random but your thoughts on characters and your comments on the end, particularly about masculinity and such, made me think you'd really like the TH-cam channel Cinema Therapy, if you haven't seen it already. I fell in love with them over start of quarantine, and I can already think of like 15 videos of theirs I think you should watch haha - anyway, would definitely recommend :)
Honestly everything about this movie is just perfection, masterful. The script, the acting, the cinematography, the locations, everything. Just beautiful
The last shot:
In the moonlight, Black boys look blue. Permission to be unapologetically self-aware.
It's also a callback to the fact that Juan would eventually shed the nickname "Blue", the one the world gave him, in pursuit of his own identity
My fave reactor and one of my fave movies! Seb, you are awesome!
15:05 what people miss in this scene is Chiron looking for Kevin and about to sit with him but then Terell sits there. It hurts to watch
PS Why apologize for emotions????
Welcome to the life of some gay black men.
Little Black Chiron is proud and free and now BIG ADULT CHIRON gets to be free and himself and perhaps with Kevin who finally admits that I missed you like the singer missed the person in the song. The actors never saw each others performance. Today on December 26, 2022, I watched this film for the 32nd times and I am still broken to tears. Toxic Masculinity and Struggle and Trauma and the tenderness of finding someone who sees you and then you think you’ve lost them and the power of him thinking about him and coming to find him. I AM NAMED KEVIN AND I AM A BLACK GAY MAN. I am Chiron though, little and tender in a world that told me I couldn’t be me and I had to find my voice.
AND YOU GOT IT: we all have our fronts!!! That perspective is absolutely spot on and insightful!!! Please cry
I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability. It’s not easy in front of a camera not knowing who sees it. You seem like a good person. Be easy Seb
I saw this movie on a date in the theatre and the advertisements for the film weren't explicitly state that this was a movie with a gay main character. The movie is so beautiful, but the audience reaction just really affirmed the issues that society has with gay people. People laughed when the kid asked if he was a fggt, people were grossed out when the kiss/sex happened on the beach, and then groaned when his friend was supporting him after all those years.
How horrible
I think it's much easier to copy the kid than the other way around.
I love these types of films. The more you think about them, it can affect you a bit more. This is one of my favorite movies of the past 10 yrs. I have held so much in for so long and it has really affected me. But now I realize that its ok the let it out. It's quite cathardic. Great reaction. I was that one on the top right hand side of the cinema crying loudly until the credits stopped rolling.
Hey, glad you watched this movie. It still to this day makes me cry & reflect on how my own unique but similarly-horrible situation turned out & how it could have gotten worse. Glad I chose to embrace my softer side. BTW, the title 'Moonlight' is from what Juan's grandma said to him that he told Chiron when he was younger. Oh and in conjunction, the two older actors got the mannerisms from the younger actor & the director got the other two to follow his lead to give the consistency. 🖤💜🖤
I thought this was the cause because of the most famous example of this: Forrest Gump. Tom Hanks famously copied the mannerisms and accent of the actor who played young forrest.
The guy who played teenage version of the main character is my cousin and it’s crazy how I’ve never watched this movie but ik so much of this film Like my aunt literally has the Oscar for him on the mantle
This movie hits a little too close to home as a closeted person. Whenever I watch this film I get the feeling of pure isolation. Just feeling so alone in the world, with no one to reach out to to help you. Being so self aware of your every movement. Not just of how you physically act, but the things you’re into, the friends/relationships you have. It’s such a tiring existence to have to hide who you are for so long. Even though it’s gotten a lot better for LGBTQ+ people, we still have such a long way to go. There are so many “littles” out there. Desperate to live their life free of shame, fear, and self hatred. Sooner then later, I hope we can get to that place where they feel comfortable living their truth. Everyone deserves too.
The actors who played Chiron (child/young/adult) didn't meet until the end. This is the most impressive...how they menage to look the same person in the movie without meeting.
💙
I'd guess that the title 'moonlight' could suggest 'light in dark times'.
Loved this movie. I went through parallels in my life growing up with the bullying and masks.
I really enjoyed the film and appreciated it more over time.
I love you Seb! Thanks for reacting to this❤️
The Chiron actors didn't meet during filming. That was all Barry Jenkins and great acting
Love this movie. ❤️
My favourite serious film and great reaction Seb! :P
I love this film so much, and everyone does such an amazing job. Thanks for sharing. One thing I think is interesting is his name. Chiron is a character from Greek mythology, a wise and kind centaur when most around him were savage. He was also notably kind to children. And yeah, I can't watch this without tears. It really is remarkably beautiful, and woof... Trevante Rhodes. Dude. I'm dead. Send flowers.
Don’t be sorry 🙂
i felt seen and understood the first time i watched this film. i was raised in a conservative, catholic, mexican-american household; and i knew from a very young age that i wasnt straight. i also knew that not being straight was considered a bad thing that i would have to hide for some time. i knew because kids threw the word homo at me like an insult before i was old enough to know what it meant. i knew because the church told me gay people go to hell. i knew because my father said that if a man isnt a macho leader for his wife and children, then he is a failure. so much happens within this movie where so few words are said. so much of it was things id been through, things i had wanted to say, things i wished could happen. this film very honestly depicts what many people globally face when they have to grow up gay in communities that dont support them.
You inspire me lil bro. You are truly a special being. How you got into the business of reaction videos, I haven’t the slightest idea, but I’m glad you did. Love your laugh, sense of humor, sensitivity, and your insightfulness. Can you react to Couching Tiger, Hidden Dragon? Best wishes always💛💜
Hey. My screen name isn't my real name (because I'm a secondary school teacher in the UK and we can't be having the kids knowing what we teachers comment in public haha), but - just to say - I've always loved your reactions and your reaction to this was so powerful and moving (particularly in your outro). I've cried every time I've ever watched this film all the way through - it's a film that says so much about growing up and trying to fit in and finding your place in the world - and I show it to my Y11s every Christmas (when we have two of those 'waster' lessons) in order to build empathy in my students so that those kids like Chiron and me don't get treated like Chiron did in this film. I love your channel, Seb. Keep it up.
P.S. If you haven’t seen it before, I’d recommend Perks Of Being A Wallflower for a vid idea.
Seb: I struggle to put my tongue on the words
Me: 🤨 I hope that's the only struggle
You seem so genuine and lovely
Awwww! Your reaction in the outro was so beautiful and I think I got it all without you saying any words, just as the characters in the movie.
As for some of the symbolism, much of it relies on the story the drug dealer tells the kid when they go to the beach, something about a Black boy bathed in blue moonlight or something of the sort. A beautiful image.
And yeah, its all about how enclosed and trapped you feel when you negate yourself. The main character has been ignorant about himself, then scared and also fearful of his surroundings, especially living in a bad neighborhood with bullies. And then, in the last few minutes, we realize he gets a glimpse at being free from all of that. That's why they don't kiss or have sex, they just hold each other as they enter a new phase in their lives. It's a beautiful movie and I yelled when it won Best Picture over La La Land.
And what does it mean to be a man? Nothing. We created the meaning so we can create another or just not care about labels and live our best lives. Thank you for opening a door to these kinds of conversations.
Recomendation: watch God's Own Country. UK movie, released the same year than Call me by your name but sooooo much better in every way. Jack O'Connor (The Crown) gives a magnificent performance.
Beautiful reaction. Thank you for opening up and sharing with us. I've gotten used to most reaction channels picking movies/shows that are more "popcorn entertainment," so it is nice that you react to both. Sub from me! This film resonated with me. It is a beautiful example of artistry.
If I may make an off the wall recommendation, I would suggest the mini-series Angels in America. It's been almost 20 years since I first watched it and it is still my favorite "movie." (I view it as a 6-hour movie! haha) I was young when I saw it and it tackled so many issues that I was struggling with. It is beautifully made and the performances are out of this world: Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Emma Thompson, Patrick Wilson, Jeffrey Wright, Mary Louise Parker and more! I tear up just thinking about certain scenes and there are scenes that still make me burst into laughter. I highly recommend!
It's not really a typical reaction movie since it's so understated without the big in your face moments that make reactions. But I'm glad you decided to do this one. Your thoughts and reactions were wonderful to see. It's such a sweet movie even with the darkness it carries in a lot of the scenes. Honestly if there's any movie to get emotional about or to cry over, it might be this one. Especially on the topic of thinking about what it means to be a man and your relationship with your masculinity since Chiron struggled with that the whole movie. It's a pretty emotional film. I love that they took someone in society who is typically the "bad guy" (a drug dealer) and showed him taking a child under his wing and showing positive masculinity that was genuine and not as a means to abuse the kid's trust. It's also sweet that that home was still a haven for Chiron even after Juan died because he still felt safe, wanted and loved by Teresa. It's a nice take on found family.
I couldn’t quite get if you were referring to your masculinity or your sexual orientation… anyway, we all appreciate when this interaction in TH-cam becomes more real by sharing of felling. We’re here for u bro, thanks for that ❤️
Absolutely wonderful reaction; being able to reflect emotionally is such a genuine way of showing empathy and understanding. I highly recommend the film My Own Private Idaho from 1991 by Gus Van Sant. A movie inspired by the great novel City of Night by John Rechy published in 1963. 🖤
i've been a casual viewer, not subscribed, for a while. this reaction made me finally click that subscribe button!
I love how you think they are so similar since (my fave trivia for this movie from IMDb):
"In an interview, Barry Jenkins said that the three actors who play Chiron never met during production. He wanted each of them to build their own persona of Chiron during their respective segments, with no influence from the other portrayals. The same technique was used with the actors who play Kevin."
Also, the title Moonlight comes from "The film is based on the unproduced play "In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue" by MacArthur Fellow Tarell Alvin McCraney."
You should watch God's Own County! The actor's are so good
I fell in love with this movie the first time that I saw it. I was so sad throughout the entire movie and then to finally see Chiron appear to be "free" caused to be go into a full ugly sob. I feel like everyone in this life should get to be "them" and knowing that some people have to suppress the true them, for whatever reason, breaks my heart.