Adaptation. (2002) - Movies with Mikey

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  • Mikey's grandiloquent diatribe on movie adaptations with respect to a movie about adaptations in Adaptation.
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  • @JosephTPorter
    @JosephTPorter 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    What you said shook me to the bone. What you said was bigger than my screenwriting choices. It was about my choices as a human being.

  • @Sookie_Monsta
    @Sookie_Monsta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    A friend ha recommended this film recently. Its mind blowing to me that something like this got the green light to be made especially with an A level cast. Great video essay breaking down the movie. Nicholas cage really is nuanced and this is just a show of why hes still such a great actor. Wow, just a great movie all around.

  • @Asgard314
    @Asgard314 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    God that was gorgeous! Thank you so much for covering this phenominal movie, it's been one of my favorites since I was in High School and it's great to see more people giving it a bit more recognition

  • @charliewiggins9968
    @charliewiggins9968 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    you should do one or all of Paul Thomas Anderson's movies! The Master, or Boogie Nights would be cool

  • @RustinChole
    @RustinChole 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I gotta admit. You connected some dots I missed, that after knowing them, seem super obvious and make a whole lot of sense. Thanks!

    • @filmjoy
      @filmjoy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed! :)

  • @sarahwincer2990
    @sarahwincer2990 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is exactly what I was looking for in a review considering that I just finished watching the movie for the first time and immediately came to TH-cam and you did not disappoint. I love the way that you described everything and even added your own scenes of anxiety-filled spin-offs. But I subscribed whenI heard NSYNC cuz I'm also pathetic LMAO great job thanks a lot!

  • @backlogburning
    @backlogburning 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How does this one not have over 100k views!? Going to have to play it 27k times to get it to a tenth as much as it deserves to be seen.
    Oh, and Adaptation is one of my favorite movies.

  • @dariakrogankid1262
    @dariakrogankid1262 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gosh, this is so good.
    Thank you for your work, your videos are amazing!

  • @Halkin85
    @Halkin85 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely loved this, so glad I I found your channel.

  • @ElocL
    @ElocL 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this was really excellent mikey. I was really moved by the closing montage, and think you've done another great job capturing the inner meaning of a classic. John Wick please.

  • @oshox100
    @oshox100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love Adaptation for the same reason I love Movies With Mikey: It vibes me a glimpse into the process with which my favorite movies were made.
    I've gotta be a downer when it comes to the voting, though: I've only seen one of the movies in the list, and I've got to take a hard stand *against* John Wick. It's lazy and derivative compared to any of the other action titles you've talked about. However, The Internet is obsessed with this McRib of a movie, so you'll probably get a chance to change my opinion.

  • @bing0bongo
    @bing0bongo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you know that the videos you create are of the same extremely high quality as Every Frame a Painting. Honestly, I think you deserve a million subscribers. Keep up the good work!

  • @lonelygiantproductions1714
    @lonelygiantproductions1714 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Life is always so much easier when I've already seen the movie you make a video about!
    I'd love to here you talk about Warrior!!

  • @thewhatness
    @thewhatness 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is perhaps the most meta-Mikey review, which somehow underlines the deconstruction of a movie about the deconstruction of a book being adapted into a movie. My brain hurts...

  • @deucemoose7852
    @deucemoose7852 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    similar movie to this that I thoroughly enjoyed was the lady in the van. a movie adaptation of a book about a man's experience with a homeless woman who lived in his driveway for decades. I have never read the book but the movie puts the writer in conversation with himself about how he is choosing to portray the woman's story (and I should add the woman is played superbly by Maggie smith). ultimately the movie veers away from reality and into self acknowledged fiction, even going so far as to show the actual author standing alongside the actor-author in the final scene. great movie if you haven't seen it. would highly recommend.

  • @Anx13tyPrime
    @Anx13tyPrime 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    John Wick because I'd love your insight on why such a "dumb action flick" hooked me

  • @jacobdominguez7808
    @jacobdominguez7808 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1st of all: Mikey, you are one of my freaking heroes. This video rocks, as well every other video you put out. Fantastic.
    2nd: My vote is 100% for TREE OF LIFE. Judging on the comments, I don't expect it to win, but it's my favorite film and I would LOVE to see your take.

  • @Zeeboq
    @Zeeboq 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel is a hidden gem excellent content

  • @lokuzt
    @lokuzt 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    John Wick! It will be very interesting to see what your insights on that film are :)

  • @SFinerFACE
    @SFinerFACE 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang mikey. Great video, gonna have to watch this a few times over to fully wrap my head around it.
    I've heard good things about the Tree of Life! Definatly still curious to hear what you have to say about where the wild things are.

  • @BrothersWeird
    @BrothersWeird 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    John Wick is the exact sort of movie that deserves the MWM treatment. My vote goes there.

  • @gameboypunk660
    @gameboypunk660 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    John Wick an awesome movie very happy it's receiving a sequel!

  • @lddevo88
    @lddevo88 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I vote Tree of Life!
    This is an excellent review of Adaptation, the deconstruction of your thoughts put in was hilarious and appropriate!

    • @TylerPoppe
      @TylerPoppe 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      lddevo88 I've been trying to get him to do tree of life! We need to team up to convince him!!

  • @edenromero
    @edenromero 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! I’m an author and I needed this! Thank you so much!!

  • @digerttm
    @digerttm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    John Wick please.
    Also, great video. Thanks for putting in so much work in the video. We appreciate it.

  • @mypenguinearl
    @mypenguinearl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Review! Keep up the good work! I just wanted to say, we have seen a LOT of great Nic Cage performances. Wild at Heart being my personal favorite. Adaptation is fantastic as well! But now we have the new Nic Cage movie called 'Mandy.' I HIGHLY, lol, suggest it.

  • @highwind1991
    @highwind1991 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE THE TREE OF LIFE. It's the video that would be the most fascinating to watch. there's isn't much to discuss with warrior and John wick

  • @zacharygrafman4760
    @zacharygrafman4760 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just want to say I really relate to your writer's block asides and yes, your stuff is cool and makes real meaning so...there ya go. :)

  • @judeannethecandorchannel2153
    @judeannethecandorchannel2153 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:16 Candor! 😅 Self doubt and strong self confidence both explored in one paragraph.
    You Are Amazing Mikey
    🥰😊

  • @sudsiestduke4822
    @sudsiestduke4822 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Warrior is my favorite movie ever. I have connected with that movie on more levels than I'd ever thought was possible. It has even helped me get through some trials within my family relationships. I would love to watch you deconstruct it from your point of view.

  • @TheWillroar
    @TheWillroar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WARRIOR! Pretty please with cherries on top! So underrated and under-discussed!

  • @randygentry6193
    @randygentry6193 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is my favorite movie...thanks for a great take! It's just a flower...DRUGS!

  • @BradLeclerc
    @BradLeclerc 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    and now *I* want a poptart.

  • @Triskitout
    @Triskitout 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These cut aways were friggin' hillarious.

  • @Matrim101
    @Matrim101 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love your take on Warrior, not many movies make me tear up but that ending scene always gets to me.

  • @Cal6009
    @Cal6009 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    JOHN WICK.

  • @kjwortendyke5631
    @kjwortendyke5631 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man, I've never even heard of this movie before. I'm gonna have to make time to watch it!
    Also, I've sadly only seen John Wick, so I'm a bit biased when I say that I would love to hear your thoughts on it! XD

  • @periwinkleamvs
    @periwinkleamvs 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i would love to see a where the wild things are video! i haven't seen any of the movies that we can actually vote on though..

  • @SocialStoicYouTube
    @SocialStoicYouTube 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent breakdown (and self monologue)

  • @gbw767
    @gbw767 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    can anyone tell me the song in the back ground at 6:10 i know ive heard it before i just cant place it

  • @Fracaswell
    @Fracaswell 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another excellent video, Mikey! I'm gonna have to watch that a couple more times to unpack it all. Please do John Wick next. It's one one my favorite movies and I am dying to hear your thoughts on it.

  • @ohlookitsmatty2982
    @ohlookitsmatty2982 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Long time watcher, first time commenter;
    John Wick
    Also, strange but thought provoking ep you got there Mickey
    -M

  • @pmkv182
    @pmkv182 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job as usual on this one! I'd love to see a John Wick MWM

  • @taylortate8082
    @taylortate8082 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really well done, the angle you took was not what I expected but I learned a lot from it.
    John Wick is my vote!

  • @xMuchAdox
    @xMuchAdox 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved how McKee told Donald to never to cheat and use deus ex machina and then the ending had a giant alligator of a deus ex machina.
    As much as I'd love to see Warrior, I'm gonna have to vote for John Wick.

  • @paulaaugust1
    @paulaaugust1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cage is just brilliant, love the script

  • @spencertx100
    @spencertx100 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta give it to WARRIOR because I know no one else will. criminally underrated

  • @CLY994
    @CLY994 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you mikey you just showed me my new favorite movie

  • @mrdudeman29
    @mrdudeman29 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    love your content its dah best i try and share with all my freinds but i dont have alot xD

  • @NunSuperior
    @NunSuperior 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hmmm... this episode really needed some explosions. And a car chase. Can't go wrong with a car chase. CHiPs knew how to do a car chase.

  • @JaredPiTrick
    @JaredPiTrick 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear (fill in the blank with your preferred diety) you absolutely rock my world. I adore the aside about your writers block. And dayum! Do I ever relate.

  • @ChristopherRoss.
    @ChristopherRoss. 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    +1 for john wick. I love that film. I'd be interested on your thoughts on tree of life, cause I couldn't even sit through the damn thing--and I'm they guy who champions the 'pretentious arthouse' flicks, but alas I can only cast my vote once.

  • @AdrianWoodUK
    @AdrianWoodUK 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you, Mikey! :)
    Please, John Wick.

  • @UnrealMine
    @UnrealMine 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Warrior! One of the best films of the last 10 years.

  • @kabirahuja4229
    @kabirahuja4229 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It took me forever to realize that the intro music was from the movie You can count on me. Can someone post the name of this music, I am not able to find it anywhere. Thanks

  • @JPLC
    @JPLC 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone who is very close to his siblings, the end of Warrior made me weep. Such a beautiful ending in a film you might not initially expect it in.

  • @RitvijTiwari
    @RitvijTiwari 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well made, sir.

  • @gareththomas9793
    @gareththomas9793 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome vid as usual thank you. Also another for John wick

  • @jacobwagoner622
    @jacobwagoner622 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Warrior! I haven't thought about that movie in a long time, I'd love to hear your thoughts about it!

    • @StaticV
      @StaticV 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I felt the same but looks like Keanu is crushing it, over Tom Hardy of all people...

  • @morilious7998
    @morilious7998 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm interested in seeing your thoughts on Warrior. I'm also curious if you've seen the films Shame (2011) and Hunger (2008). Both have some fantastic directing by Steven Mcqueen; both also have great acting and stories that tackle experiences through the medium of characters.

  • @Kruudelis
    @Kruudelis 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome stuff. John Wick!! (With Tree of Life close second)

  • @TheDreamDetective888
    @TheDreamDetective888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watched for the first time. Loved.

  • @shauntighe2907
    @shauntighe2907 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mikey! You gotta get your own channel man. Myself and I'm sure a lot of people are hesitant to subscribe because they don't want the other videos in their sub box.

  • @coreyhoward4397
    @coreyhoward4397 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to see you do Where the Wild Things Are. That film is amazing.

  • @TalkSweetProductions
    @TalkSweetProductions 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting video. After I watched the film the first thing that came to mind was Donald telling Charlie what his new screenwriter friend said. "Everybody has their own genre that they write. Mine is thriller." Then in the third act when Charlie asks for Donald's help that is exactly what the film becomes. A thriller. Drugs, sex, murder and all. Just something that stuck with me.
    I also vote for John Wick since I love the feeling that there's this entire world that actually existed before we ever knew John Wick. It feels so natural.

  • @cvgurau
    @cvgurau 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey this is way off-topic but what were you and kris straub doin at JPL.

  • @micahgreeson9339
    @micahgreeson9339 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the classical music at the beginning?

  • @ajstichter
    @ajstichter 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This reminds me a bit of the roundabout way that the French Lieutenant's Woman also tried to be a reflection of the book's themes/postmodern metafiction within the movie. Oddly, it also stars Streep.

    • @ajstichter
      @ajstichter 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also, I know this isn't one of the choices but please throw up as a choice one of my all-time favorites Stranger Than Fiction (2006). But, oh, yeah, do John Wick next.

  • @1987joey1987
    @1987joey1987 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    *the sentence* just made me horribly aware of my own mortality and now i am really scared

  • @Kouyou160
    @Kouyou160 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The last stuff he was saying, was it a quote from McKee?

  • @rayrayraydio
    @rayrayraydio 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 3:50 I died😂😂

  • @StiltsTheGM
    @StiltsTheGM 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Usually the films you put up for a vote leave me with a difficult choice.
    This time, though, I immediately knew it had to be John Wick.
    (Also count me among the people who'd love to see you do Where The Wild Things Are sooner rather than later. I love that film.)

  • @geobot9k
    @geobot9k 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    "God I want a pop-tart."
    Next seen (scene?) eating a pop-tart. I fkn lost it.

  • @LinkinPark1871
    @LinkinPark1871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would love to see you talk about my boy Charlie Kauffman some more

  • @stevul0n
    @stevul0n 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've seen so much commentary on both Tree of Life and John Wick. I'm curious to know your thoughts on Warrior. A total surprise when I first saw it. Long story short, my choice is Warrior.

  • @Angreesloth
    @Angreesloth 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John Wick was such a journey for me, I gotta vote for it definitely.

  • @trevorevansyoung
    @trevorevansyoung 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was great man

  • @LukeBeeman
    @LukeBeeman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great episode as always! My vote is for John Wick.

  • @shamonic
    @shamonic 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    ACROSS THE BOARD!? I worked there, MIKEY STOP STALKING ME!!!! (don't stop stalking me

  • @michaelwyatt2334
    @michaelwyatt2334 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would also love to see you take a look at a less well received Terry Gilliam film like Brothers Grimm or The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.

  • @braden7514
    @braden7514 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ah shit yeah new video

  • @BradLeclerc
    @BradLeclerc 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    +1 for John Wick, even though the horrible trigger discipline in the John Wick 2 poster irks me more than it probably should...

    • @ATARIz117
      @ATARIz117 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are trying to kill him sooooooo

  • @Nehlaksis
    @Nehlaksis 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great episode, now I need to track down the movie. Hmm, tough vote. I guess... John Wick.

  • @davisjames8484
    @davisjames8484 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    John Wick. Good sir I love your work. It's all top shelf.

  • @worstoneyet8098
    @worstoneyet8098 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The reason the movie takes a twist, is because the brother takes over writing, and it turns into a Hollywood film, encapsulated in the scene where Meryl suggests they have to kill him now.... True ,just realised you got it.

  • @drewlosure-mcdermott7942
    @drewlosure-mcdermott7942 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    John Wick - I've never voted before, but I love your show, and I'd like to see your take on one of my favorite recent movies.

  • @Newmorning81
    @Newmorning81 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    John Wick would be Excellent for Movies with Mikey.
    Awesome review of Adaptation. I like how you broke down your video like the movie broke down the process of writing the adaptation.
    Always enjoyable.

    • @Newmorning81
      @Newmorning81 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also just do Where The Wild Things Are.
      Just do it, don't wait for us.

  • @pii31313
    @pii31313 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great as always! And my vote is for Tree of Life

  • @ninjadudeX
    @ninjadudeX 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oooo i wanna see John Wick get a review.

  • @illformed
    @illformed 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    John Wick please! (PS. You can add polls to your videos via the "Cards" option in the video manager/editor)

  • @FuriosoDrummer
    @FuriosoDrummer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    John Wick please please please please please

  • @csl___
    @csl___ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, Mikey. My vote's for John Wick!

  • @ollenadgam
    @ollenadgam 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode as always Mikey! I never mind when the episodes are longer (and even really cherish them), but it was nice seeing how concisely you managed to do this one :)
    for the next one, 1+ for three of Life. would love to see your take on that one.

  • @Mrsparky492
    @Mrsparky492 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think you already know it gonna be John Wick.
    John Wick

  • @omergrin2
    @omergrin2 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    please keep being awesome and entertaining and fun to watch,
    and please do John Wick

  • @WraTHerNOT
    @WraTHerNOT 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My vote is for Warrior!

  • @mikhail_roberts
    @mikhail_roberts 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Warrior. Although, now that I see that John Wick is on your list, I'm gonna have to go and watch it.

  • @MysticKoz
    @MysticKoz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    John Wick! It is that really sad episode of Futurama followed by Keanu Reeves being terrifyingly murderous.

  • @ExhaustedElox
    @ExhaustedElox 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please do John Wick. It is maybe one of the best revenge flicks in a generation.

  • @mihirnath6946
    @mihirnath6946 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro, the last part of the video was great.