ALICE, DARLING Movie Review **SPOILER ALERT**
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph spoil Alice, Darling - a 2022 thriller film directed by Mary Nighy, in her directorial debut, from a screenplay by Alanna Francis.
Premise: A young woman trapped in an abusive relationship becomes the unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends.
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Cast:
Anna Kendrick as Alice
Kaniehtiio Horn as Tess
Charlie Carrick as Simon
Wunmi Mosaku as Sophie
Mark Winnick as Marcus
Cinematography by Mike McLaughlin
Edited by Gareth C. Scales
Music by Owen Pallett
Keywords: ending explained, reaction video, trailer, Lionsgate, TIFF, Toronto International Film Festival
I’ve never seen a better Intervention than Sophie using that MAUL on Simon’s car, reminding Alice, “Hey, you can split logs. You’re strong. You just forgot that for a while.”
I was in a very abusive relationship and this movie was so real. It is incredibly hard to get support when you don't have bruises to show to people. When I left my ex I lost all of my friends and my entire extended family. The majority people who berated me and attacked me were other women. For me everything came to a head when my sisters visited me. I remember my younger sister cussing me out for letting someone treat me like that. There was no sweet friendly moment where we hugged it out. They basically told me I mattered flaws and all.
Also people don't stay because of "Penis". Abusive people don't start abusive. They start off sweet and kind and make you feel loved. And then they start pushing your boundaries. And at first you compromise because you love them but then things get too much. You tell them they are crossing your boundaries and they act devasted that you don't trust them or their love. And soon you are consoling them and you end up apologising and compromising because if someone was that hurt you must have done something wrong. And then you get the nice period again so you think the compromises were ok. You worry about taking a stand because that will make you selfish and cruel and and your partner deserves better. They are just trying to love you and you make it hard for them. You know this because they tell you again and again and again.
And then nice period becomes shorter and shorter and they keep pushing you and pushing. And everyone around you tells you how amazing they are and why are you being so difficult. So make yourself small and soon when they say you deserve this you believe them.
Sorry for the essay but I wanted to make you aware.
Well said. The mental and emotional abusive is often far far worse than the physical abusive. There were times i prayed my ex would just hit me instead of mental abusive me - stupid I know since any form of abuse shouldnt be tolerated but once that trauma bond is formed, that is truly the way you begin to think. I am sure you understand what I am saying. I wish people would educate themselves on narcissistic personality disorder. Its sad how people fall under the spell of a narcissist and never believe the victim. It makes me sick. Now that they are starting to make movies about it - I pray people will start to open their eyes. The places and empathic people the narcissist hide behind are slowly going to diminish....with this type of exposure starting to come about, I hope the narcissist never finds another source of supply!! One day every potential supply will be educated to the point of preventing this type of hell (all I can do is pray).
As a straight male myself, I hear this a lot but then when I see it in person it almost seems like it would be easy to leave.. I get a physically abusive relationship is hard to leave because out of fear- but can you explain from a woman’s point of view why someone wouldn’t just leave somebody who’s just mean every now and then? I feel as if a lot of situations women/men don’t want to leave because they don’t want to start over in dating but that just seems like a good trade off for escaping supposed emotional torment.
@@keenynthewise If someone else effectively convinces you that you're the problem, then leaving them isn't a solution to the problem. You don't know you're being abused; you think something is wrong with you. And, although I totally get that you're just emphasizing this to ask your question, it's worth noting that if someone has so much anxiety regarding their partner that they are literally ripping hair from their head, the problem must be more than just a partner being mean every now and then! We didn't get to see much of the actual psychological abuse in the movie, which I think is intentional since Alice doesn't recognize the abuse herself. Convincing yourself that everything is OK is a dangerous but powerful coping mechanism.
yup they sucked with those explanations all the way . Sounds ignorant AF. You are amazing, trying to educate then a bit take care flower
@@keenynthewise you’ve never seen it in person unless you’ve been in it
Being trapped in a trauma bond is something I don't wish on anyone. You will never understand unless you have been in that type of relationship. Why do they stay is probably the worst question you could ever ask someone in that situation...making them feel worse about themselves when they have already had every ounce of their self esteem and self worth diminished is horrific - especially when it comes from a close friend or love one. Every one should learn about NPD and what narcissism is...
The thing is, when someone loves being abused there is nothing you can say that is right. You can be there for them but even saying that suggests that they are in the wrong and will need you.
The hardest part of friendship is knowing that saying anything about your friends, abuser makes you the bad guy, for awhile anyway. Nobody wants to admit that they’ve made a mistake and that they are in a dangerous or damaging situation and the person they are depending upon is hurting them.
This is a serious question now. Abuse is a terrible thing. Emotional and physical. But nobody is nice all of the time. If a woman is in a relationship with a guy who occasionally says, nasty things to her that hurts her feelings; is she really not expected to be able to leave? Able to look after herself? Are we all victims the moment we get into a relationship with somebody? I’ve dated men . They all start out super sweet. Some turn into real jerks, some shows signs of getting violent, some are generally nice, but now, and again, they say something really crappy. Am I required to have absolutely no strength of character, and be equally victimised by all? If the third guy says something to me, if I can’t say “shut up“ or say “I don’t think this relationship is working“ or whatever, does that not say that there is something wrong with me? Sure he’s a jerk, but how am I going to survive on the planet if I fold and become a victim every time a guy calls me something? A bitch? An idiot? Am I just going to turn into mash potatoes? If my friend says “why don’t you leave him“ is that really the worst thing to say?
I don’t know if anybody gets through a long relationship without calling their partner, something they regret at one point or other, but I don’t think that turns us all into victims of emotional abuse.
I know what I’m talking about, I had to leave a physically and emotionally abusive relationship whilst pregnant and alone in a foreign country. It’s hard to pull yourself together and get out of a situation like that. But on the other hand, when I’ve been in a relationship with some guy that just often said, whiny, bitchy things, it really wasn’t that hard to get out. Just the usual break up stuff, but overall a relief.
@@Saffron-sugar this comment deserves a 👑. It just seems like people (male and female) don’t want to be accountable for their poor decisions and suddenly they are “emotionally” held against their will in a relationship. There is a such thing as extreme manipulation in relationships but I feel that a lot of cases the “victim” is giving their abuser too much credit as this “elaborate diabolical manipulative genius” who is a master hypnotist and psychologist with a silver tongue like not everyone has that advanced of social skills to enslave somebody with their words alone 😂
“Penis”😂😂😂 Joseph is hilarious!!
I watch only for the number of times nick rolls his eyes 😆
“The science guy?!” Lol that’s what I thought too
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Merry Christmas. All great things, come 2023
Happy to know I'm not the only one who dislikes Love, Actually. Nearly every character in that movie does terrible things and they're presented as loving gestures. Anyway, hope you two had a wonderful holiday and thanks for another year of great videos and podcasts! Looking forward to watching your best of 2022.
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this is the funniest intro lol both are hilarious
I’m torn between wanting to see this film (which Anna Kendrick looks amazing in!), and being unable to see it. My ex-husband was emotionally abusive, and I still have problems thinking about those years of my life. These kind of stories and movies still trigger me - and it’s been 20 years.
Hey I just watched it. Honestly it's so good that I wouldn't recommend watching it. Very realistic and relatable so would likely be triggering. I'm so sorry that's happened but happy for you now that you're in a better place!
@@karissaslife6950 thank you so much!
Even the trailer is too familiar and so triggering. I watched the trailer yesterday on a friends recommendation due to the theme- but I just can’t. Nonetheless I’ve already gotten fixated with it and am watching interviews and reviews like this ridiculous ignorant one. These guys smh - she doesn’t look very happy/excited to be sending sexy pix…homies, educate yourselves
Bill is also in Pirates of the Caribbean!!!
This movie sounds crunchy 😂 btw thank you guys for that word, it’s my fav thing to say now lol 😅 I imagine chewing on celery and it cracks me up every time y’all say it 😂🙏🏽♥️
So glad I found your channel. I seriously needed this right now.
Wunmi is bae, I will be seeing this just to see her ❤
I laughed my ass off when nick shouted this! 6:35 😂😂😂😂
Can someone please explain the dry hump scene to me?? 😂 confused af on why she dry jumped him to climax even though she was being “emotionally abused”.. she climaxed he didn’t, seemed like she was extremely turned on I was straight up confused in the theater lol
even i didnt understand that . if someone could explain that would be great
She was imaging someone else maybe the waiter
@@69tijs no she wasn’t 😂. It was so random. No flashback or anything to imply she was. part of me was thinking maybe it’s cuz she just wanted to please him and validate herself but he didn’t even climax or get anything out of it so I’m like wtf. Maybe she likes being abused? Idk
Maybe she got off the fact that she was in control for once? Idk I'm still confused lol
Also why did she throw up when he texted her, she was confusing
This is what makes it really hard! I've seen movies that have had the potential to be very good but a lot just kind of miss the mark and I go anyway because I want to support more female lead films and projects. But honestly, going to the theater is usually more for big blockbuster can't wait to see it! kind of movies rather than slow dramas. I really wish the material was there. I'll probably see it anyway because I am an Anna Kendrick fan and I got movie gift cards for Christmas 🎄
0:15: I was thinking The Science Guy, too.
0:40: not a fan of “Love Actually”, either.
Aww, I was hoping it would be better.
Same!
Been watching you both for a few months now, love your laid back delivery and fun dynamic between the two of you. Also think you have a good pulse on the proponents of a good film. I watched this one last night and came online to see if you’d reviewed it. I like Kendrick, she can act, which is good and a start. Agree with your assessment about the other actress as strong. I thought it was entertaining enough, but also agree more could have been done as to why Kendrick ended up in that position in the first place and what was keeping her in the relationship.
Joseph, I thought the same thing - Science Guy. 😋🤪
I’ve missed Anna! It’s great seeing her in something again😁
The movie sounds hella boring 😴
That's because it is
I call Love, Actually: Boring, Actually.
Just watched Alice, Darling on my flight. I agree. There was no depth and I really didn't believe the friendship. And I do want to also know what makes a woman stay in such a relationship.
"PENIS!".......I'm done! 😂🤣😂🤣
I wonder how many watched this movie and thought "OMG - this is my life"...
Wait.... LOVE ACTUALLY IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE?!
I've never seen it but i just thought it was a goofy romcom
It is a goofy romcom. It just takes place around Christmas. Lol
I wish I could delete Love Actually from my memory
Did Joseph give this one a score? Or give a single opinion on it? Weird…I did love hearing Nick go off a bit though…fyi - I am so addicted to Fish Jelly lately it is actually interfering a bit with my work and personal life…I don’t even care though…deadass I love these reviews so much…
Omg the video changed while i was typing and i lost my whole comment😭
Anyway UGH, the guy looks like a mashup of Pauly Shore and Christian from Nip/Tuck. I can't believe she wore a sweater on the lake... A SWEATER Y'ALL.
The Lisa Loeb song was cute though, I'm sure Nick loved it since he's so fond of Pitch Perfect 😂😂
This felt like the middle episode of a series and not a film, i would have liked to see the before/after. It just seemed kinda choppy and i have no idea why this is listed as a 'thriller'.
Compliments of the season to all! Would like to catch this one to understand the non verbal sequences Nick was talking about.
PS: I liked stowaway. Though the premise was unbelievable, the human reactions were very real.
Great video!🌞
Anna can sing! Too bad she wasn’t a B artist with a boyfriend issue . The whole ‘he knew me when’ situation.🤔
"Christmas is all around me"
the only good thing about that film
Only 7 minutes…hhhmmm…. Not the Science Guy…. The topic is way real… not sure I could make it through such a film…
6:41 - 7:05 ☺️😊😉
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Well... The spoiled plot summary was shorter than I expected ._.
Have yall seen " soft and quiet" really wanna see yall take !!!
me too!
Hey y'all!
Merry ⛄🎄 Christmas to you funny guys! Also I cannot stand Love, Actually despite Emma Thompson's good performance. Nick you always have excellent taste.
I'm like, is there people who don't like Love Actually? Of course, but still, really?
I heard love actually got an award for worst movie 💩🖕🏼 just kidding, hated it
Another misleading trailer movie.
Well this movie left me feeling sick.
I realised I didn’t see him as an abuser at all. I thought “he’s nicer than any man I’ve ever dated“. Aren’t all decent guys like that? Kind of horrible, but not screaming at you, not punching at walls, not beating you up. Isn’t that good? Don’t all men just criticise after the first several months? Try to change you and make sure you don’t feel overconfident?
…..Which is why I stay single…
But also, I don’t think I actually liked any of the people in this movie. There seem to be a complete lack of honesty going on, and it seemed like the main character had a lot of issues separate from her boyfriend. A lot!
I couldn’t help, but think that if the scene with the car window had been reversed, it would’ve been seen as terrifying.
Can you imagine if two men broke out the back window of a woman’s car, where she is driving with her boyfriend and upon walking out of the car, her boyfriend grabs the ax and stands amongst his friends who yell at her to go?!?
Are we supposed to be so weak as women it takes three of us, and an ax, to stand up to one guy?
Look, I know I’ve never been in a relationship with a man anyone has accused of being a nice person, and I know you should never say to somebody who is being abused “why don’t you leave“. But this really seemed to me that most of the problems in the relationship went off in her head. He was an insecure childish and very dependent guy. He said she acted like a “ little victim“. But that was true. She was big into the victimhood.
We are supposed understand that this guy has really gotten into her head and controlled her. But we don’t see it, so I feel like it’s all in her head. Again, he is needy and pathetic, but it is not clear that he is in control of her or in control of the relationship even. We have to see her panic attacks and trust it to be true.
Are we now at the point that if you’re in a relationship with someone who says some nasty things to you and makes you feel dumb, you can’t expected to leave them? Are we all victims from the moment we get into a relationship with anybody? When we are in a relationship with somebody, if they say something to us that is less than sweet, do we fall apart, become dependent and automatically become victims of abuse? Oh, my goodness. Are we not supposed to have any personal strength at all?
Girl with peace and love I think you need therapy if you think there was nothing wrong with him. Did we watch the same movie?
hilarious!!!!! "PENIS" im done :))))))))))
Nick doesn’t like Love Actually? 🫤