The few reviews I’ve been able to see mostly orbit people’s disappointment that this film isn’t the Awards Season Goliath they wanted it to be. As someone whose primary concern is wanting to get swept away in Guadagnino's surrealism and sensitivity, I really appreciate that this review genuinely considers Luca Guadagnino’s intentions as an artist. Really looking forward to seeing this film, when I get the chance!
@@kiaracelina thank you for this comment. Luca has been open about this being his most personal project and you can really see his love + connection to the source material
Just saw this tonight and the scene between Lee and Allerton on ayahuasca had me mouth agape in awe of its beauty. I relate a lot to Lee in his desperation to communicate beyond or without words via telepathy and the way that they basically dance together, become one and understand eachother visually was something that I have always felt but never seen in such a visually stunning way. Loved this movie
I wasn't particularly familiar with him prior to this, but now I will be keeping my eye on him. He didn't have a lot of dialogue in Queer, which makes his work even more impressive.
@@PointsofReview I thought Allerton's performance was pitch perfect. Early on in their journey Allerton did have stories to tell. But Luca made a point to let the score drown out the banal banter of early romance. Then as time went by, Allerton began to realize he was very much out-matched by Lee, spoke less and still felt compelled to hang around and see where things went. It just seemed to me that Allerton gave as much love as any young man could give to Lee while still battling his demons with being queer.
After hearing so much about this film, I think its become my most anticipated movie for the rest of the year. I simply cannot wait to see it, and i know for a fact I'm going to love it no matter what. so excited !!
Great review… I was also lost at cut he beginning but then by part 3 it all made sense and part 3 blew my mind… definitely a must watch again to explore the characters because as a young straight man I was able to relate to drew starkys character even without being gay because I could see a young man lost and unsure of himself but trying to portray a cool calm exterior… he deserves Oscar nomination also.
Thank you so much for this review! I've never read the book, I left the cinema devastated lol I wanted more. I'm hoping the longer version is released, I'd love to see behind the scenes, probably a picture book, beautiful production. I can't get over it. :)
saw it twice this last week...2nd time it made more sense...hoping the extended cut is on the blu-ray thank you for addressing drew's performance...the first viewing i thought it was lee's difficulty understanding him, like we are seeing the mystery though lee's eyes...the 2nd viewing i realized how complicated eugene's character is thank you for a good review! how did you see it so early? it was only in the vegas theaters about 2 weeks ago, and this review is several months old
What a lovely, thoughtful review. I wish I was able to articulate my feelings about Queer as well as you. I have also been thinking about it so much since seeing it last Wednesday. I think they did right by Burroughs for sure. I'm in awe of Daniel Craig's performance - I'm really wanting to go through his filmography now- i hope he gets Oscar recognition. Also the soundtrack as you mention - at first I was sort of shocked, but it really did make complete sense as a whole, I thought it was excellent. And Lesley Manville! My jaw was on floor. My fav. film of the year that i've seen so far.
@@mistercheetah9717 funny you mention that - Guadagnino talked about that entry during the Q&A at TIFF. It ended up forming much of the foundation of his approach for the project. Great comment!
I feel sorta sad for the gay community that so many gays don't look a little deeper. Which is what being queer is all about. I mean, don't most gay men, even the newly liberated ones, have experiences with older men? Perhaps that never reached the bed but still had that longing and desperation to be felt and understood.
Burroughs? I haven't read him in decades and then it was Soft Machine. I found Bukowski a bit more accessible but in the process traded the dreams of smack for the harsh reality of booze. The fact that Daniel Craig is in it gives me confidence that its worth seeing.
I hated the movie. I thought it was almost unwatchable. I felt completely misled after having watched the trailer. I can't believe someone who made CMBYN would make this. The movie is random, hard to follow, and has strange dialogue. It's not an enjoyable watch. One of the protagonists is a jerk the whole time, so there really is no love story, and it ends so abruptly. It doesn't even show you how they say goodbye to each other. It's just terrible overall. Only after reading about the novel and author, did it make a lot more sense. Still, though, this wasn't romantic. It was painful, sad, and tragic to watch.
I think you were meant to have all those feelings. To be sure, this movie is a tragedy. Depicting the tragic desperation of being old and still craving the unattainable. Lee being "ghosted" by Allerton makes perfect sense. As the audience we are meant to feel that pain. The movie is a warning. To try and appreciate those brief moments of tenderness and love we might be gifted with. And not to makes one's whole existence about holding onto something that's just not yours to own. In CMBYN, the lovers had much more in common but still could not make it last. In Queer, they were doomed from start. But still had brief moment of intense connection. Which made their ultimate incompatibility all the more bitter sweet.
Yes. I think that was the point. To sit in the big lonely and the desperation in his bones. To watch a person who never learned to love or be loved try. To stumble through years of yearning and self hatred. I think many people are preyed upon when they are young, and they tend to romanticize it, to make the abuse more bearable. There is no romance in this, only desire and objectification. And a terror of what truly being loved would be. He’s not a good person. There was times where watching was excruciating. And yet I felt for him. That’s what art is supposed to do. Imprint on us, enrage us and break our hearts.
@@margicates553 Oh I think there were some remnants of love patched in here and there. Perhaps the green shoots of love peaking up. Like the scene that depicts the movie's poster. I believe that photo of oxford shoes spooning with the young, atheletic bare feet came about as an act of love. Sure that love was born out of pity. Still was touching when he asked his detoxing, sweaty, shivering companion to join him. Actually, all the scenes of physical intimacy or near physical intimacy are laced with love as its through line. Nevertheless, the barriers to true, everlasting love are the age disparities, the power dynamic, opioids, and the societal freedom that would nourish and allow queer love to grow. Save the opioids, many str8t couples started with the those first two barriers. But resulted in decades of what the participants would call loving relations. Back in the 1950's queer love didn't stand a chance. Especially for gay men for whom love is foreign language that goes against everything they were taught growing up.
The few reviews I’ve been able to see mostly orbit people’s disappointment that this film isn’t the Awards Season Goliath they wanted it to be. As someone whose primary concern is wanting to get swept away in Guadagnino's surrealism and sensitivity, I really appreciate that this review genuinely considers Luca Guadagnino’s intentions as an artist. Really looking forward to seeing this film, when I get the chance!
@@kiaracelina thank you for this comment. Luca has been open about this being his most personal project and you can really see his love + connection to the source material
Just saw this tonight and the scene between Lee and Allerton on ayahuasca had me mouth agape in awe of its beauty. I relate a lot to Lee in his desperation to communicate beyond or without words via telepathy and the way that they basically dance together, become one and understand eachother visually was something that I have always felt but never seen in such a visually stunning way. Loved this movie
Great review! So nice to see Drew Starkey acting in more films and outside of the tv show Outer Banks.
I wasn't particularly familiar with him prior to this, but now I will be keeping my eye on him. He didn't have a lot of dialogue in Queer, which makes his work even more impressive.
@@PointsofReview I thought Allerton's performance was pitch perfect. Early on in their journey Allerton did have stories to tell. But Luca made a point to let the score drown out the banal banter of early romance.
Then as time went by, Allerton began to realize he was very much out-matched by Lee, spoke less and still felt compelled to hang around and see where things went.
It just seemed to me that Allerton gave as much love as any young man could give to Lee while still battling his demons with being queer.
After hearing so much about this film, I think its become my most anticipated movie for the rest of the year. I simply cannot wait to see it, and i know for a fact I'm going to love it no matter what. so excited !!
@Z3dude12 I'm so happy to hear that! It requires some patience and an open mind, but it's well worth it if you are able to give it the space it needs
Great review… I was also lost at cut he beginning but then by part 3 it all made sense and part 3 blew my mind… definitely a must watch again to explore the characters because as a young straight man I was able to relate to drew starkys character even without being gay because I could see a young man lost and unsure of himself but trying to portray a cool calm exterior… he deserves Oscar nomination also.
Thank you so much for this review! I've never read the book, I left the cinema devastated lol I wanted more. I'm hoping the longer version is released, I'd love to see behind the scenes, probably a picture book, beautiful production. I can't get over it. :)
Thank you for the comment!
Expect a physical release from A24 with additional content in 2025.
@PointsofReview that is awesome news, thanks again for sharing😀🍻
saw it twice this last week...2nd time it made more sense...hoping the extended cut is on the blu-ray
thank you for addressing drew's performance...the first viewing i thought it was lee's difficulty understanding him, like we are seeing the mystery though lee's eyes...the 2nd viewing i realized how complicated eugene's character is
thank you for a good review!
how did you see it so early? it was only in the vegas theaters about 2 weeks ago, and this review is several months old
@@gxdjoeybaby07 I saw it at the world premiere at TIFF!
Glad you loved it as much as I did.
What a lovely, thoughtful review. I wish I was able to articulate my feelings about Queer as well as you. I have also been thinking about it so much since seeing it last Wednesday. I think they did right by Burroughs for sure. I'm in awe of Daniel Craig's performance - I'm really wanting to go through his filmography now- i hope he gets Oscar recognition. Also the soundtrack as you mention - at first I was sort of shocked, but it really did make complete sense as a whole, I thought it was excellent. And Lesley Manville! My jaw was on floor. My fav. film of the year that i've seen so far.
“Love? What is it? Most natural painkiller what there is.” William S. Burroughs final diary entry before his passing... Can't wait to see this.
@@mistercheetah9717 funny you mention that - Guadagnino talked about that entry during the Q&A at TIFF. It ended up forming much of the foundation of his approach for the project.
Great comment!
I feel sorta sad for the gay community that so many gays don't look a little deeper. Which is what being queer is all about. I mean, don't most gay men, even the newly liberated ones, have experiences with older men? Perhaps that never reached the bed but still had that longing and desperation to be felt and understood.
Amazing review. Makes me even more excited for this!
I'm glad to hear. I hope you enjoy it!
Excelent your review, so inspiring, so respectfull of everybody involved in this film. I do appreciate so much your work here.
And I appreciate your comment!
If it’s A24 I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s an abstract film, and if it is weird then I am DEFINITELY watching this!
@@montenegroafro4454 sounds like it's for you then!
It's a 10/10 film. Home run
@@THEOBSEEN it's one of my favourites of the year, definitely!
amazing review. very nice production value and aesthetic. what are you shooting on and with? camera? lens?
Much appreciated!
This was shot on a GH6 with the Olympus 45mm f1.2 lens.
Fantastic Review.
@@christopherthompson651 much appreciated!
Merci ! thank you !
My pleasure!
thank you for a review :)
Of course - my pleasure!
Terrific review.
@@RubenDario-hr4iq much appreciated!
Ooooh this one sounds like a good one to watch too!
Also, I really like the lighting in this video haha
It's a pretty fascinating journey!
@@jacey534just some natural light coming in from the window with a little fill!
Now I want to see it
@@suzanneblumsky9501 I hope you enjoy it when you get a chance!
Burroughs? I haven't read him in decades and then it was Soft Machine. I found Bukowski a bit more accessible but in the process traded the dreams of smack for the harsh reality of booze. The fact that Daniel Craig is in it gives me confidence that its worth seeing.
@@nickhtk6285 I think that this sort of contextual literary understanding will set you on the right path to appreciating the work!
eu gostei muito do filme, assisti com a minha amiga e amamos!
@@mariasabbath I'm glad to hear!
I hated the movie. I thought it was almost unwatchable. I felt completely misled after having watched the trailer. I can't believe someone who made CMBYN would make this. The movie is random, hard to follow, and has strange dialogue. It's not an enjoyable watch. One of the protagonists is a jerk the whole time, so there really is no love story, and it ends so abruptly. It doesn't even show you how they say goodbye to each other. It's just terrible overall.
Only after reading about the novel and author, did it make a lot more sense. Still, though, this wasn't romantic. It was painful, sad, and tragic to watch.
"It was painful, sad, and tragic to watch."
I agree! Although for different reasons, it seems.
I think you were meant to have all those feelings. To be sure, this movie is a tragedy. Depicting the tragic desperation of being old and still craving the unattainable.
Lee being "ghosted" by Allerton makes perfect sense. As the audience we are meant to feel that pain. The movie is a warning. To try and appreciate those brief moments of tenderness and love we might be gifted with. And not to makes one's whole existence about holding onto something that's just not yours to own.
In CMBYN, the lovers had much more in common but still could not make it last. In Queer, they were doomed from start. But still had brief moment of intense connection. Which made their ultimate incompatibility all the more bitter sweet.
Yes. I think that was the point.
To sit in the big lonely and the desperation in his bones.
To watch a person who never learned to love or be loved try.
To stumble through years of yearning and self hatred.
I think many people are preyed upon when they are young, and they tend to romanticize it, to make the abuse more bearable.
There is no romance in this, only desire and objectification.
And a terror of what truly being loved would be.
He’s not a good person. There was times where watching was excruciating. And yet I felt for him.
That’s what art is supposed to do. Imprint on us, enrage us and break our hearts.
@@margicates553 Oh I think there were some remnants of love patched in here and there. Perhaps the green shoots of love peaking up. Like the scene that depicts the movie's poster.
I believe that photo of oxford shoes spooning with the young, atheletic bare feet came about as an act of love. Sure that love was born out of pity. Still was touching when he asked his detoxing, sweaty, shivering companion to join him.
Actually, all the scenes of physical intimacy or near physical intimacy are laced with love as its through line. Nevertheless, the barriers to true, everlasting love are the age disparities, the power dynamic, opioids, and the societal freedom that would nourish and allow queer love to grow.
Save the opioids, many str8t couples started with the those first two barriers. But resulted in decades of what the participants would call loving relations. Back in the 1950's queer love didn't stand a chance. Especially for gay men for whom love is foreign language that goes against everything they were taught growing up.