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- A video essay that explains how Derek Cianfrance brings the themes of The Place beyond the Pines to life.
Using a unique cinematography technique that I'll call "visual ghosts", Cianfrance builds a connection between Luke Glanton and his son Jason, despite them sharing next to no screen-time together.
Come and see how it works, and why it moves us to tears.
00:00 Intro - Themes & Storytelling
01:54 Visual Ghosts
04:56 Creating Distance
06:57 How the story ends
08:25 Closing thoughts
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The brokenness in his eyes in the cafeteria scene when they first meet is so pivotal. You can see the darkness that was passed onto his son. Alone, doesn’t fit anywhere really. Amazing film.
Definitely agree, I think this film is one where Dane DeHaan is at his best (and he shines despite the heavyweight stars in the film) - his perrformance is so fragile and broken, he really communicates so much non-verbally.
I’ve only seen this film once, but I remember everything about it. Incredibly haunting.
Couldn't agree more
Same, I watched it again last night … sooo much more you notice on a second viewing
Another visual ghost that was really cool was when Avery Cross went to Romina's house to give her the money the cops stole from Jason's cradle, how he stopped her in front of the car and begged her to accept the money was almost identical to how Luke did that before, and it's crazy that it's actually the same money.
I love how this one makes a paralellism between Avery Cross and Luke and how they are so alike in some way (despite being literally the opposite kind of people, a cop and a thief), both did bad things but are good people, have a good heart and good values, it's just a beautiful detail.
Ryan gosling deserved an Oscar for this movie. every scene he's in was performed brilliantly, whether he was robbing a bank, opening up about his father, breaking down, goofing around with Eva Mendes..etc. He made u empathize with hi character and feel his pain and regret. This movie is a melancholic masterpiece that everyone should watch.
Agree, he's quietly magnetic in this movie, you can feel that his character is holding so much emotion back, until it all comes out. I think he also started dating Eva Mendes during this movie, their chemistry and performances in the scenes where they are together is on another level!
How he cracks his voice when yelling at the bank tellers, whether fully intentional or not, adds so much realism and empathy for the character. Not many actors can make something laughable like the cracking of their voice seem so cool.
@@dylandavis4539that’s his one trick, in every movie he screams like that at least once
Eva Mendes is equally as incredible. The turmoil she is going through is so visible on her face, how close to the edge she is yet keeping things together, because she's a mother and she must. It's all there in her performance. What a film.
@@fastfishtoo4991the part where they’re in bed together and she breaks down crying when he asks if he can give his son his first ice cream 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 kills every time
Can’t agree with you more the movie is the most underrated movie of at least the past 20 years. The poetic power of fate reminded me of the odyssey
Absolutely, there's something both poetic and epic about this film - which is definitely, at least in part, due to it's scale and visual language. Thanks for the comment Usman!
You mean 2016 Odyssey ?
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Movie broke my damn heart, especially the scene where he gives his son ice cream. Such a sad but beautiful scene, but then I really felt for the stepfather too as he was truly there for him his whole life. You could see the sadness in him when the boy inquired about his father. Derek Cianfrance is one hell of a talent that makes these great films about REAL relationships. I saw this one as the old phrase of “the sins of the father are visited upon the child” as both boys inherited the weaknesses of their fathers. I felt it had an ambiguous ending in terms of how the sons will carry on after traumatic experience. Will they grow and change? Or will the cycle repeat?
I can’t believe how much this movie grabs me emotionally still. What an amazing film
Agree, I always get hit hard when I put it on
Holy crap this was such a phenomenal film essay. I have loved this movie for years but didn't realize just how deep so much of it goes in tying all of the themes together. Visual Ghosts is brilliant. Thank you for this.
Thank you man! Really appreciate it :)
This scene right here 5:17 broke me, specially when she starts crying and they way it's shown.
At that moment I knew this movie was going to be something on another whole level.
One of the most affecting movies I’ve seen in my lifetime. My father was murdered when I was 6, and I have no memories of him. The sins of the father theme throughout the movie hit me hard.
Watched this film when I was 13.. fell asleep on HBO or Showtime, woke up to it playing.. gave me chills.. rewatched it a few more times as I got older, really powerful. Really brought me into Cinema, the way directors drag you through a film and make you connect to it in a way.. I felt this film..
Yeah, it's definitely a movie that you can appreciate differently depending on when you watch it / at what age :)
Oh shit. Your ending statement about the opening credits is spot on. What an incredible essay. Following now and exited to see what else you’ve got
Thanks man, just getting back into it - video about Saint Maud out tomorrow :)
director: oh shit, ya i just thought the cage scene would look cool
Hahahah, it's too perfect to be a coincidence
This movie made me buy my first motorcycle, a dual sport because the way you can drive them, nothing can stop you, that's what I love about riding.
me too, I bought my two stroke yamaha after watching this movie.
Also, what I found notable was that like in the opening act, 'Handsome Luke', is the star of the show, the 'hero' one might say, and it has been inflicted on our minds multiple times through the dialogues that Avery is the 'hero'. But who made him one? Luke. He was then hero, like he was one in the cage initially, a life he leaves behind in redemption.
I just bought this movie on Blu-ray. It’s a MUST HAVE to any collection
Rewatched it again today and I couldn't even finish it, such a heavy film. So heartbreaking. The visual ghosts are everywhere on the rewatch. What a great video about a great movie.
Yep, this movie really rewards rewatches - it hits even harder
Mike Patton's soundtrack to the film adds a lot to it, that's actually the reason I watched it in the first place, since I am a Mike Patton fan. I walked away thinking it was one of the best movies I had ever seen, even though I couldn't really explain why.
YES! As well as Bon Iver's The Wolves pt. II. Unbelievable atmosphere from the soundtrack - it's why I had to find a way to cut it and include it in the video :D
@@TakeTwoReviews Don't forget about Springsteens Dancing in the Dark ! beautiful video, thank you for explaining everything i couldn't.
I first saw this movie without knowing much about it. I knew Ryan Gosling was in it, he rides a motorcycle, and it was well reviewed by those who had seen it, but that was about it. Knew nothing about the plot. That transition from Gosling to Cooper was so seamless. At first I didn’t realize it was Bradley Cooper. That among many things led to this being one of my highest recommended movies. Great video essay. You nailed it. 👍🏼
Thank you man!
hands down one of the best movies I've ever seen... it broke me...
It's crazy how many people haven't even heard of this film. I really loved it.
This is my favorite movie in the world.. I love how the “visual ghosts” are portrayed. Generational failures, but also a bond that sticks despite memories and pictures that can be lost.
This film made me a goslin fan. Has many similarities to a broken father trying to see his kids. I drop tears everytime
He's just trying to make good on who he wants to be :'(
An essay for this film is waaay overdue. I can't even believe nobody mentions this in their top movies of the decade 2010-2020
Ayyy thanks man, much appreciated. Crazy how under the radar this flew, even with the combined star-power of Gosling/Mendes/Mendlesohn/Cianfrance
Just saw it last night, and it made me love movies even more?? Wow, really great. Ryan Gosling's smile was amazing. Such a great meaningful movie. Powerful. I'm kind of in love with this movie. wow.
It's fantastic and so so underrated, I'm happy
I helped you discover it! Such an powerfully ambitious film.
@@TakeTwoReviews Yeah man, thanks. Next is blue valentine!
This movie is a 10/10 for me. Such depth. Hauntingly beautiful.
Always loved this film, feel like it gets overshadowed by drive (which I also love)
This one always had a more emotional haunting tone and I couldn’t figure out why
This video has helped me see the film in a whole new way so thank you!
Yep, this one is a totally different vibe from drive, even if he's a driver in both hahah - definitely haunting. Thanks for your comment!
I think it's underrated because it's simply sad story. There's no winners. And mainly stories without a winner isnt considered worthwhile for general public.
Not sure I agree - there are many movies that end on a low, and I woud argue Dane Dehan's character has a positive ending (or beginning :D) to his story
incredible, being adopted myself i'm able to understand dane dehaans accurate performance of brokeness and not understanding his own identity. props to him as he hasn't experienced it himself but is able to understand such a niche experience only some are exposed to in their life.
I could never put into words why this was my favourite film, but this videos does exactly that. great analysis 10/10
This movie touched me so deeply
I love the place beyond the pines
Omfg, this is the movie that had touched my soul at the deepest level
Thank you for the perfect analisis of this masterpiece
Best film, timeless piece of art RIP Liotta
This is a very nice essay! One of the connections I thought was interesting was Luke's friendship with Robin and Jason's friendship with AJ.
You mentioned AJ beating up Jason mirroring Luke getting shot by Avery, but I also saw it as being similar to Robin cutting up Luke's bike. This prompts both Luke and Jason to get a gun, point it at their friend and move into their respective climactic scenes with Avery.
Overall, this movie is one of my all time favorites!
Hey - thanks for the comment! There's definitely a parallel drawn between the friendships Luke and Jason keep. I hadn't noticed the deciding moment for each of them to get a gun, love that pickup.
The same can be said about Robin and AJ pushing Luke and Jason towards criminal/high-risk behavior.
At times, the movie really feels like watching the same story play out twice - masterful!
Definitely the best movie in the past however many years… holds a special place in my heart ❤❤
I've had this film as one of my top picks for a long time, as someone who lost their father at a young age, the entire movie hits home with the ideas of legacy, trying to live up to expectations, and losing yourself in your fathers mistakes. He is like a ghost I see everywhere
I grew up in scotia NY, it has a ghostly green feel to it, like the trees are too big for village. I love it there.
How do great movies that are not ancient become so quickly forgotten? I watched a youtube review recently where the twenty year old hosts had not heard of Prisoners another great movie that is falling through the cracks.
Ugh it's so true - people already deem anything that came out between 2010-2015 "old"...Prisoners is one of my favorite neo-noir movies, can't believe people are missing it completely (I'm also a sucker for anything Villeneuve touches hahah).
Hope the trend changes soon, there's so much great cinema out there!
@@TakeTwoReviews I think our streaming world having killed physical media stores is to blame. I'm quite certain that if we still had Blockbuster stores (and other rental chains) to browse in and were not limited by the latest titles that streaming services push, word of mouth from physical media would keep titles like The Place Beyond the Pines and Prisoners from slipping from memory so quickly.
@@KMHill Agree that the saturation of digital media + loss of brick and mortar has had a role to play. I remember the excitement of going to Blockbuster and browsing movies, grabbing snacks, it was such an experience. Ahh nostalgia!
@@TakeTwoReviews If they wanted to they could hightlight such "old" movies in special categories etc. But I guess the majority just needs the newest fix. Everything is optimized to uniformity.
Because the all mainstream want is super hero movies. It's a shame more movies like this aren't made. They are there, they just need finding
The casting was very well done in this movie. I mean Dane DeHaan's performance in this was outstanding. Every scene where he had to look confused as to what was going on or if he should do something or not do something, his nonverbals were great. Even Emory Cohen played his character very well. The casting was just well done.
The subtleties in his performance were undeniable :)
I have watched this movie three times, and it trows its punches just as hard on the third watch as the first. I was jarred by the shifting of protagonist, but not for more then a few minutes and then you just continue the journey/character study. I find this movie to feel incredibly real. The long run time can be a bit jarring to, but it is definitely more than worth it.
Yes, definitely agree with you! If you let yourself fully dip into the movie, it's totally worth it
This film hit me in a few ways. My Dad only met his Dad a few times, and went on to rebel on motorbikes. Later he became a white collar professional, but was often too busy to spend time. Really appreciate how the characters are threaded and remembered throughout. You broke this down beautifully!
Thank you Sean! If there’s one thing I love about movies, it’s their ability to make us relate, and pull out feelings that are sometimes buried deep down. Thank you for sharing your experience
A lot of people criticize TPBTP because of Gosling’s early exit from the film and it’s meandering in the third act. Initially, I agreed with this point of view and still understand people who feel this way. However, I couldn’t get this film out of my head because of how it calls back without holding your hand as most directors would do. Also there are so many small nuances that can be overlooked throughout the film that show the similarities between Gosling’s son and Cooper’s son. I think the third act is needed and despite it being slower-paced, it makes the storytelling of this movie and ultimate message of the film stand more powerfully so than if it would’ve been cut shorter. 10/10 film for me.
Thank you very much for your analysis. You made me love this movie even more.🥰
Criminally underrated doesn't even explain this. This movie changed me.
I remember seeing the advert for this movie and thinking "Great, Drive in another American state.". Was a good lesson in curbing my cynicism when it comes to movies(not the first, won't be the last. Guess the usual trends in movie making over a batch of years reinforces such bad habits till I find something that breaks the spell, but I do try to avoid it.). Thanks for reminding me why I loved the movie and adding further nuance I missed on my first and only viewing.
Will definetly need to revisit this gem.
There is a reason why Cofe is black. Showing that it's even more obvious he's not Jason's biological father.
This is one of my favorite films of all time. A true masterpiece of cinema.
This movie is a MUST for any filmophile... how everything is connected... mindblowing. It's a piece of art, I must say.
In the movie, Place Beyond the Pines since I seen it before, I can even recognize some of the Schenectady or Scotia landmarks that I saw in the movie, since I'm a resident of Schenectady that look familiar.
Hahah that’s awesome! Wonder if I’ll experience something similar someday, must be a little surreal 🤔
Definitely one of my top 10 movies.
WOW! That was well done. This is one of my favorite movies since it aligns with hardships in my life and you made it mean all the more to me.
I was watching this movie again after a long time, when I got word that my son is currently a federal prisoner. He’s ex military, I’m an ex con… I’ve been texting with his mom for a few days now, after not talking for a couple years. I’ve been a complete fucking mess. This film is truly brilliant and beautiful.
Hits different when you live where it takes place
I can imagine!
Absolutely brilliant & captivating movie, I was as still as a stone watching this. Had 100% of my full attention. Hard to describe what this movie made me feel.
I’m literally Ryan Gosling And Luke Glanton
Mike Patton's score and Arvo Part's "Fratres" added immensely to this film!
AGREE!!
I just watched this movie. I wasn't expecting it to be this good. I can't stop thingking about it.
Your video made me appreciate it even more. Thank you!
This movie really moved me. I cry just thinking about it and watching this. Triggers something from growing up without my father.
Thank you for this, I was troubled after seing this movie for sure. It moved me. And thanks for highlighting the metaphore with the caged bikers at the beginning didn't see that one at all.
Another fantastic essay by you ❣️❣️
😊😊 Thank you so much Joy!
Just saw it, and it was fantastic. I feel like it could have successfully been split into 3 movies, that's how much depth there was in the story. Also, I know this word gets thrown around a lot, but your channel is very underrated. Please keep it up.
Thank you very much!! Appreciate it ☺️
Such an undervalued movie! I love your movie choices, thanks for another excellent review & video!!
Thank you so much - really appreciate the positivity!! :)
I don't think I've ever seen a video essay so perfectly and concisely capture the esscence of a film. The Place Beyond the Pines has this ethereal atmosphere that I absoloutley adore, and you really illustrated that so well
one of the best film breakdowns i have ever seen. Kudos to you!
one detail i loved that i saw someone else pick up on is that in the scenes with Luke he's always looking forward, trying to start a new life with his baby. but the scenes with Jason in the third act he always look back, meaning he's looking back at his past. in the end Jason stops looking back and rides off with his motorbike
I cried a lot and changed a lot about who i was and wanted to be remembered as to my children because of this movie.
Amazing film; great commentary.
Amazing amazing film!!! I still keep recommending this movie whenever I get a chnace.
movie had me bawling the entire way through. very epic analysis.
one of my favourite films... you've reminded me i need to rewatch it!
I love this movie. No one of my friends have even seen this movie or even think of this movie is all time great
The simplicity of the timeline made this film very accessible. It was very well done
Agree, super easy to follow, and makes the thematic weight hit even harder!
Wow, without realizing it, there are so many similarities to the scenes in this film
@Take Two, this was beautifully done from your side. I noticed the visual similarity/mirroring in how Jason got away on a bike after the theft of the pharmacy, but didn't notice the same tank top and show of riding the bicycle. But not the others. The view of Luke looking at something , and it lines up perfectly with looking at his son, that's amazing.
awesome video! the thing about the motorcycle cage is so deep! awesome
What a film. What a bloody film.
peak. beautiful. this is cinema.
Thank you! Agree!
Beautiful analysis, Luke is probably my favorite character in all of cinema
Excellent analysis.
What a beautiful analysis. Wonderfully done man!
Absolutely LOVE this film. I need to watch it again ASAP.
Stunning story revealed with exceptional skill by the actors and director. I’m captivated by the performances of each actor, however Gosling and Mendes steal the show for the poetic nature of their bond, their sweet son. It’s a superb film, far more arresting than some others that seem to gain more PR. Someone ought have won an award. Not stating the obvious! A must watch if you like realistic love affairs & life.
Great movie. Great discussion.
Thank you Holden! Happy you liked it - such an underrated movie!
One of my favorite films of all time. Thanks for inspiring the rewatch.
I watched this film many years ago and it's always stayed with me. It's a great piece of filmmaking.
You've got great taste man! Really good analysis of underappreciated movies on your channel. The only one you've covered that I haven't seen yet is The Florida Project, so I must get on that.
Thank you for doing these video essays. They are inspiring.
That was beautiful, it brought me back to when i saw this movie in the theatres. Thank you!
Cheers - happy you liked it!
This video essay was so beautiful done! Thank you :)
Awesome analysis; thanks for making this content
Incredible analysis - so insightful
Your insights and the things you pick up on are perfection. You have a great eye for these things 🙏
Thank you so much!
What an incredible analysis of a great film
Well done this is the first critique in a long time that I can't poke holes through
Cheers man!
You absolutely nailed that! 👏🏻 wow!!!!! So many solid points made!!!!
Beautiful film and analysis
Thank you!
Very lovely put together & explained. It’s one my fave films. Seen it 10 times plus but not seen in this fashion. Keep up the sweet work, man.
i'd never noticed that Romina cried when luke was talking about feeding his son some ice cream
Yes. And this is so important to the whole understanding of the character. Sometimes I think the Director forced us to re watch the movie to really feel it. It's a story of our lives...
Yes. And this is so important to the whole understanding of the character. Sometimes I think the Director forced us to re watch the movie to really feel it. It's a story of our lives...
@@kubiktomasz Yep, Derek Ciafrance is really good, so is the story and the acting in the movie.
Yeah, it’s real subtle but holds so much meaning
@@TakeTwoReviews absolutely
Beautiful insight on this film. I’ve seen this movie 1000 times because it’s easily top 5 of all time to me. But I’ve never even noticed some of these details you shared. Here’s a sub and a like and I’d love to see you do more of these with other films!