FILMMAKER MOVIE REACTION!! Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) FIRST TIME REACTION!!
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I loved this movie..truly! Let me know your thoughts on this movie! What was your favorite scene to you?
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The last scene gave me the most intense chills I've ever gotten from a movie, I think. And yes, every scene could easily be a painting. Also, if you haven't seen it already, you should watch Fellini's 8 1/2, as an aspiring director I think it will suit you
I loved this movie. I can rewatch and rewatch it with the same pleasure. So delicate way to suggest thoughts and feelings. So beautifully filmed and played. So much passion, anger and then love hidden beside calm faces and bodies.
I fell in love with this film from the moment it showed me the beauty of some strands of hair on a neck.
Each scene with those two girls interracting is my prefered scene. With the maid, too. It's impossible to choose one.
There are subtle things that the subtitles can't translate. The characters use "vous" (the formal version of "you", almost like calling someone sir or ma'am in English) for the whole movie until the moment at the end when Héloïse calls out to turn around and uses "toi", the informal version "you". It's very intimate and it's unfortunate that the subtitles can't translate that intimacy.
Ah thank you for bringing that to my attention!
The 'toi' version is actually used twice in the movie...Heloise says it to Marianne when in the kitchen in the first instance ...saying perhaps it was Euridyce who said turn around...retourne toi.
Wow, I got goosebumps reading this. Thank you!
it works in German, it would be *Sie* , which like *vous* is also 3rd person plural, for the formal *you* and *du* for the informal manner of address
Oh wow, thank you for sharing this. Would have never known.
This ending had me shook to my entire core from the moment Marianne says "She did not see me", to Vivaldi's four seasons Summer starting and that ending smile. Gets me every time.
Yes yes and yes!!
When I first watched it I didn’t even realize there was no music in the movie til the women started singing by the fire love this movie so much
Yup! Everything within this film felt organic!
The film was shot in 8K to burst out the colours. I feel so sad to miss this on big screen.
The film gets even better on a second viewing. Every frame could be a painting.
Exactly!
some might say... a portrait
'every frame could be a painting' - the most cliche comment of ppl w/very shallow understanding of cinematography
@@helvete_ingres4717it could though. Calm your ego. It was shot in 8k and the color of every little thing is just mesmerizing to look at.
@@PanfluteExpedition_ you seem to be offended at someone not jumping on the bandwagon to adulate a film the way you think it should be, are you sure you're not projecting about ego? I said this is a comment made by people who don't really appreciate cinematography or only on a very shallow level - you proceed to insist it does in fact look like a painting when I never denied that, I'm just not as impressed by that as you are and I refute that this is what 'good' cinematography is or that this is something films should aspire to. Granted it would make more sense in this film than most as painting and the viewpoint of the painter is a literal theme of the movie. The script is heavy-handed and overstated af relying on mehanical motifs (play a piece of music, then play it again at the end = soo emotional, much crying) and some of the actors were miscast (adele haenel is big and heavy and looked ridiculous floating like she's weightless in the apparition scene, also too old for this role, a woman in her 30s would not have been promised in marriage to a count). Use of music was bad - that night scene judging by its visual tone the music is supposed to be eerie, but it's this ultra-compressed annoying modern crap that totally fails. I didn't find it 'amazing to look at' personally. It did have some great editing! (I personally value editing above cinematography). I'll give props to the director for designing the costumes too - some were just really loud and overpowering, like the red and green dresses, the one with the veil is very nice work. To what extent they're historical I've no idea - of all period pieces I've seen, this one is the most curiously lacking in any sort of historical texture. The reviews I read of this very overrated film referred to this aspect as 'minimalist' as though it were a very good and groundbreaking thing
The song the orchestra played in the end was the same song Marianne played for Heloise on the piano earlier on in the film. "it's a favorite of mine. It's not merry, but it is lively. It's about a coming storm"
That’s insanely beautiful..wow
@@JamesVSCinema Vivaldi's Summer from the 4 seasons. It only made sense to use it at the end to tie in Heloise's memories of Marianne since she had played it for her years before. Celine Sciamma created a Masterpiece. And Noemie and Adele were brilliant. From their interviews they said they did not rehearse together. They just learned their lines and did it. So it was a double collaboration of Marianne and Heloise at the same time Adele and Noemie were creating their own collaboration. Brilliant!
I am not kidding when I say that this is by far my fav movie from the last 20 years. Saw it three times in Cinema and still can't grasp the brilliance of this.
It’s honestly incredible. In my personal opinion I like this more than Parasite
basti basti I’d definitely put it in my top 5 of the decade, possibly higher. It was a revelation..
James VS Cinema it absolutely deserved to win best foreign film at the Oscars but France was dumb and didn’t enter it.
@@susanmaggiora4800 What's your other 4 if you don't mind me asking? Thanks
It’s my favourite movie of all time
Portrait, Parasite, Jojo, Little Women...such a great year for cinema 2019
100% Dana!
I'd also add 1917 and Joker
Climax, The lighthouse, the farewell, etc
This movie made me cry for like 10 minutes when it was done and over with.
This movie was absolutely breathtaking. A favorite of mine
@@JamesVSCinema Same here. It's easily a top 3 of last year for me.
god, i adore all the parallels in this movie, but my favourite has to be the goodbye scene where they basically recreate the orpheus & euridice story with marianne turning around in the end to take one last look at héloïse and then "losing" her in a way. also, if we're talking about favourite scenes in general, definitely héloïse by the bonfire - that one will be etched into my memory for a long time
p.s. that ending scene strongly reminded me of timothée chalamet in "call me by your name" and it made me wonder if you've seen that one - if not, i strongly recommend (gorgeous frames and colours, plus incredible acting and a beautiful story)
That scene shook me in all the right ways..I was absolutely floored by this movie. So soooo happy there’s films like these being made. Super inspired!
James VS Cinema have you seen Call Me By Your Name?
I noticed some similarities between those two films too for example the story, characters and the looks of it in general. Definitely recommend it to anyone who hasn't watched it yet.
@@JamesVSCinema If you want to come back to that kind of movie, and if you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend you "The Piano", 1993 Jane Campion's movie (Palme d'or and best actress prize at the Cannes Festival, Oscars, etc)
@James VS Cinema ~ Celine Sciamma is the one who wrote the screenplay as well as directed it. It took her four years and she wrote every detail into the story including the gazes, breathing, crackling fire, waves crashing, etc., and she intentionally left out music (but for the Bonfire and the ending) because soundtracks tend to force or guide sentiment and feelings and she wanted the viewer to be guided what they could see and hear or not see and hear. Hense the minimal decorations (none on the walls and minimal furnishings) she wants you watching the characters because this is Marianne's memory of a love story. You don't realize all the little nuances until you've seen it a few times and watched their interviews. Particularly Celine Sciamma. It got a 10 standing ovation at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
The ending of this film will haunt me forever and I am grateful for it.
"The film was shot in 8k. Céline Sciamma wanted to capture a large dynamic range of colors and for the film to feel contemporary, whereas 35mm felt too timeless."
Makes a lot of sense. That’s some hefty file sizes but will definitely allow you to manipulate a lot of color information!
The ending also reminded me of the story they read at the table she states how he made a choice to turn around bc he chose the memory of her and then their last scene in bed she says “don’t regret remember” & the last scene she doesn’t turn around but she knows she’s there she can feel it but it’s a heartbreak to everyone watching & the characters themselves
Exactly! What an incredible last shot
Heloise doesnt know marienne is there. The music reminds of her, thats why she cries.
Wow, I hadn't interpreted the ending that way - I thought that Héloïse's emotion came from listening to the song that Marianne played for her. But, I prefer this interpretation, that Héloïse is the lover who refused to look, and Marianne is the poet who does look ✨💛✨
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Loved how this movie had 3 different ending I think my favorite was the second one at the art gallery
Me too, that book scene tying back to that scene was so gold
James VS Cinema James VS Cinema Aww thanks for replying not to sound cheesy by you inspire me as a black female filmmaker not to sound creepy but I had no clue that your from philly I’m from Pittsburgh if you’re not from philly then this just became super awkward 😭😭 I definitely will be following you on twitter and Instagram keep up the good work can’t wait to see more!
The power of observation and how it defines our love, our memories. Film is a perfect medium to present that idea, it just washes over you.
Couldn’t have said it better. It washes over you 🙏🏽
If you love this movie, I would highly recommend "The Handmaiden" by Park Chan-wook (also directed Oldboy).
VegaZ HQ That is a fantastic film! I’d highly recommend that. I’d love to see a reaction to it.
Themes for this you can say primarily revolve around first love and forbidden love. Also obsession and women's equality.
Agreed! Loved how they were told
“I feel like my heart stopped beating for a bit” ...love that lol great commentary.
Great reaction! After watching Portrait, I was super overwhelmed with emotion. I cried after because of how beautiful it is and how it reminded me of why I love films.
That’s so great to hear
Damn I had basically the same reaction. Was extremely overwhelmed when it ended, and it sort of rekindled my love for films, which had been fading a bit.
It’s my favourite movie of all time.
Watched this alone at the cinema and someone's phone rang three times throughout the film and even that didn't take away from how honestly perfect i thought this film was. I was enthralled from start to finish and that final shot had all my attention like not really many movies have. So happy you've got to experience this masterpiece and we got to see your reaction and thoughts. Also copped it on Criterion because well yeah I had to, well worth the $$.
100% this film is for sure a piece of art!
This movie never ceases to blow me away. Being French, the dialogue moved me on such an intimate level ; I’ll never forget hearing some of these lines for the first time.
Some of my favourite themes weaved into the story are the relationship between an artist and their subject (« When you’re observing me, who do you think I’m observing? »), and the idea of the « poet’s choice » : without ever downplaying the tragedy of Marianne and Héloïse being unable to stay together because of the world they live in, the movie celebrates so beautifully the memory of love, the life that will always persevere in the moments and the art they shared together. (Speaking of, the way art is depicted in this movie is absolutely unparalleled, in my opinion.)
Sciamma has so many interesting things to say about the story, I highly recommend watching and reading her interviews, but this comment about the ending is fantastic ; it 100% reflects my experience watching that scene for the first time. « It’s cinema, and it unveils itself as cinema. It’s a reverse shot between the two characters. And at that point, it’s not about the story anymore. It’s about you being in your seat, her being in her theater seat, and you watching. First you’re watching Héloïse, and then you’re watching Adèle Haenel performing, and then you’re watching a film ending, with room for your own love, because you connect with the journey of emotion. And you think, Oh, it’s sad, but suddenly, she lightens. She smiles. And maybe you reconsider your own past love. »
When I first watched it I liked it and felt that it was a bit overrated....but I have rewatched it several times for the last few months and imo a film can't be better. I rarely use this term but it a ravishing masterpiece. My favourite film and cinematography of 2019. I can't get my head straight that why was it not even recognized at the Oscar atleast for one category. Maybe the Oscars doesn't deserve this Gem.
Loved your analysis. I’ve only seen Portrait of a Lady on Fire just a few months ago for the first time when it came to theaters and has since then become one of my all-time favorite films, especially after rewatching it twice. It’s truly a romantic masterpiece in every sense of the word.
That ending was insane for me I was so mesmerized by the acting! How she was struggling not to cry then breaks down then comfort in her breathe. It was so incredible!
Damn French always have the most beautiful woman in their movies.
Right!? I fell in love with them again while editing like damn 😂
The women in Swedish cinema are breathtaking as well.. Harriet Andersson in the 1950’s is the love of my life 😂
Holding my attention for the entirety of the runtime aside, I was staring at a dark screen for 10 mins after the movie ended, contemplating my lesbian past. (PS: I am a guy )
LMFAO. Honestly wouldn’t have known haha
@@JamesVSCinema 😂. Have u watched Call me by your name? Would love to see a reaction and commentary of that from a filmmakers perspective.
This movie gives me full body chills every time I watch - love that you pointed out the lack of music, it mirrors the lack of music in Heloise's life, and how every moment she experiences it in this movie, she's experiencing it for the first time with Marianne. So beautiful, and how everything reads as a memory, composed in the mind of a painter, with the ghostly image of Heloise like the ghost of the lover in the story I could go on forever what an amazing film.
I think this one is on my top favorite films now. What a sublime masterpiece!
Very moving film, you can especially relate to it as an artist. I was extremely fortunate to have caught this in theaters right before things went down in March.
Yes, I think this film is a gold mine for artist as well as audience members! This film was an experience!
I am a simple man. I see new James VS Cinema, I click.
Best comment hahaha thank you 😂🙏🏽
Hey there James, So happy to see you react to one of my favorite movies of the past year!
Your patreons are killing it with the recomendations!
Yeah me too! This film was incredible! The patreons are on a roll!
@@JamesVSCinema oh and regarding monogatari, High five !
Hell yeah!! 👋🏽
So glad you reacted to this. This was the last film I saw in theaters before COVID and it’s a hell of a film. I was left completely captivated and inspired to create. As a screenwriter, this level of depth and flow in story and character is what aspire for in each script.
You were left on a great note then because I agree Carlos! What an inspiring film
So happy to discover your channel! Love your perspective on this film and film in general! Keep up the good work!
Cheers!! I’m happy we’ve connected as well! Happy to have you!
Movie was filmed in Brittany, France
I watched this because I saw it on Hulu, was just bored that day and curious to see something different. This is normally a movie I wouldn't even think about watching but I did. I was really surprised at how much I liked it. The movie was just really beautiful and very interesting. I'm glad I watched it.
Glad you gave it a look Jerome!
@@JamesVSCinema Thank you for replying. I'm subscribed to your channel now, it just crossed 13K. I'm about to see your reaction to JoJo Rabbit, I LOVE that film!!! It's one of my top 5 from 2019.
Good luck on your success!!!
Thank you sir ...this was the most thorough walkthrough and review I've come across in a long time. I have to be honest and say I thought the review would be negative due to biases over its subject matter but it was a breath of fresh air to see you review it as we both watched it. I felt like I was watching it for the first time and having you explain the technical aspects of the story was an added bonus...awesome job sir...thank your for the great work you're doing
Happy to hear that, this film was and still is..my favorite watch so far!
Didn't know I needed this channel but turns out I do! Thanks for doing what you do man - also just watched your Come and See reaction before this and I relate to your level of speechless devastation
Happy to hear it Kinch!! 🙏🏽
Blessed be your patreons ! Blessed be your curiosity, the quality and the subtility of your reactions.
As a french woman who loves cinema (but doesn't speak english, sorry for that), I never thought I could find a youtube reactor reacting to a french film, even less that kind of film (slow pacing, no action, few dialogs, made by a woman, telling a love story between two women, ...) and yet love it so much !
After "Amadeus"💗, "Portrait d'une jeune fille en feu"💞 ... ! ... Incroyable !
On this Christmas day, you gave me a very beautiful 🎁. Thank you, and
Merry Christmas 🎄!
Yo Congratulations on 13k subs man. You deserve it!!!
Thank you so much my brotha!! The community is growingggg!!
Love these reactions, keep up the great work
Thank you so much!
I hadn't seen this one, so decided to watch it last night before I watched your reaction. Dam, what a fantastic movie. 🥰
It’s so incredible
One of my favorite films of all time. So beautifully done.
Yaaas! This was my fav film from last year....followed very closely by The Lighthouse. Great reaction!
Thank you so much for reacting to this and I couldn't think of anyone more suited to watch this because I know you would of appreciated this to the fullest! this film will always be one of the best I've ever seen. I'd love you to watch beanpole, it's a russian film and also one of the best films to come out in 2019.
Just watched this film, all i can say is- i’ve never seen such a intimate and beautiful love story
I recently watched this and really enjoyed it. I agree about the look of the film and I think the limited use of music is to enhance the effect of it when it is used, at the fire and at the ending. It's a film that really stays with you.
when you said "I love this film" at 22:30... I'm like "wait til you get to the ending... it's next level!"
Yes yes yesssss. I just watched. Cried. So beautiful. The score was only there when the characters were also hearing it. I believe this goes to show how rare it was to hear music back then, especially depending on your class.
It’s a artistic masterpiece of performance and imagery
Fantastic reaction and commentary to a beautiful movie.
The movie gets even better on a second viewing. Every frame could be a painting.
Didnt watch this movie before tonight. How awesome to be able to come back here to watch this video now haha
My favourite movie of all time. A transcendent experience like no other.
Would recommend to EVERYONE.
just stumbled across your channdl, really enjoy your content mate all the best !
Welcome to the community Oscar!
I’m very surprised as a film maker you haven’t seen these movies but extremely grateful you have
Hahaha appreciate you! I’m happy I’m getting the chance to watch them as well. But yes I’ve been primarily growing my own art style I’ve the years. Check my Instagram!
James VS Cinema fasho ! Keep up the dope work
I haven’t noticed it in the comments yet but did you recognize that the song they see performed at the end is the same one that Marianne played for Heloise on the harpsichord?! I wonder if Heloise’s emotion we see is due to her reliving that moment or just being overcome with the pure beauty of it.
If you liked this film I definitely recommend Call Me By Your Name. Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a bit better in my opinion but both are so brilliant. :))))
Yep, both wonderfully subtle love stories set in beautiful landscapes.
Thanks a lot for this great analysis
Thanks for your time! :)
As someone that only speaks English, it was refreshing to see how despite not being able to understand the dialogue (even though we had subtitles) the emotion and performance could still be felt! I almost forgot about not being able to understand them lol Also if you're looking for outstanding tv I'd suggest The Handmaid's Tale and Killing Eve.
I actually found this better than Parasite. But films are amazing amazing but this one just has the edge over me.
The last scene was probably the best acting I've ever seen.
Hey James, great reaction as always. Sorry I missed your Monday Reaction, College is starting next week.
Ay much love my man! Wishing you the best through college homie! Stay safe
Just recently found your channel, love your commentary but hoped you’d review more films with women leads, watched The Favourite last night and now this?? Many thanks, keep up the fun work 😁👏🏼
I did watch the Favourite! 👌🏽
@@JamesVSCinema love it, keep up the fun work, G!
Truly the most beautiful film I've ever seen.
Yeah, it’s up there as a favorite movie of all time for me. Definitely top 20.
A perfect counter-point to this movie might be "The Draughtman's Contract" from 1982 about a man being commissioned to make several drawings of an estate somewhere in the 18th century. Definitely not from a female perspective it was the breakthrough movie for director Peter Greenaway and has a remarkable score by Michael Nyman.
It's been literally decades since I've seen this movie so I did some digging and found a review from 2016 by Marc Kermode who called it a 'satire of art, sex, death and gardening'. I just might have to double bill these two movies.
That juxtaposition between orpheus and Eurydice mirroring their life. Orpheus an musician/artist, Eurydice his muse, while they danced through the paintings trying to reach out of hell, the mother as hades setting conditions and the two ultimately having to part. The beats were phenomenal and that subtext where you knew what they were really saying with a longing glance. That soft light and enhanced contrast just enough so it pulled in more of that red green on the flat giving it an oil look. The score where if you listen close, most of the music and nat sound were waves crashing and brush strokes where the focus on the songs are important character details. The blonde felt trapped in a music less world, until the painter disrupted. The end symphony playing the song the painter tried to when asked if she’d ever been to one. The cinematography matched perfectly with outstanding performances. It’s definitely a filmmaker’s film.
Glad you checked this out. Its not the type of movie I typically watch but I loved it. Still kinda bummed it didn't get any Oscar noms..should have gotten the nod over Les Mis at least.
I totally think it deserved an Oscar, but at the very least it blew me away!
It’s my favourite of all time and it’s not close I love it so much
Anyone remember the old ScarJo movie Girl with a Pearl Earring? This reminded me of that, every frame a painting
Check out the French classic, The 400 Blows. 1959. Still feels vital and inventive today. Enjoying your channel!
Happy to hear that Drew!!
I never thought about the connection with the Monogatari series, but when you mention it it's actually really accurate
Glad you spotted it!
I Just watched your Old-Boy Reaction. I have to suggest two Golden Films for you. "3-Iron" and "Survive Style 5+" You're gonna love em! These are Amazing films and I think your reactions would help bring some attention to the Asian film culture's depth!
This film’s ext. shots were filmed on the cliffs of Bretagne in France
Watched this about 4 days ago! Great film
Right!? It’s so good!
Beau Travail (1999) by Claire Denise is another movie you can check if you liked this. Claire Denise is considered by many the greatest living director.
I don't think she noticed that Marianne was watching her at the end, or that she was even in the building. It was her first time hearing music and she just became overwhelmed. All of these emotions also tied to her just flew out of her
Own this on the Criterion Collection
The last movie that stood out to me with no score was No Country for Old Men
I totally get the monogatari similarity!
This is absolutely one of my favorite films, as a saphic film and in general! absolutely gorgeous storytelling, dialogue and also looks stunning!
You're 100% correct with the Monogatari reference. We have been blessed with good animes and good movies.
I think I have to rewatch the movie with your Monogatari comparison in mind. This might could be interesting :D
Yes definitely do so! Keep the dialogue in mind 👌🏽
If you haven’t already, I’d also review ammonite. It’s amazing.
*high five* the Monogatari series is def a masterpiece in itself. Soo difficult to translate the books into images and yet, studio Schaft did it. I doubt it could be done by any other medium except animation.
would love to see your opinions on some sergio leone films, specifically his trilogy with clint eastwood
I’ll check them out!
I hope you`ll give Peter Greenaway a shot in the near future. He has some amazing films.
This lady is pretty much the perfect female example of the Smolder look, as popularized by the Rock and Flynn Rider from Tangled.
Haha pretty omg point!
fun fact, the actress who plays heloise, adele haenel, is actually dating the director, celine sciamma
They were already broken up before this movie was made. But she wrote this with her in mind.
This movie...
GREAT REVIEW KEEP UP THE WORK!!!!!!!! WATCH "PARIS,TEXAS"
Appreciate that!
@@JamesVSCinema omg yes!! Paris, Texas by Wim Wenders, you gotta watch it! One of my favourite shots of all time is in that film
Hi! I know I'm super late on the matter but as far as I know this movie was filmed in Southern Britany/ Morbihan while the let's say castle/imposing part was filmed near Paris.
Could watch this movie every night of my life so don't ask me :)
Cheers
You gotta do roma next. Directed by alfonso cuaron and its beautifully shot
Will do! I may or may not have seen parts of Roma!
The color grading, especially the skin tones in this movie are INSANE. I couldn't focus on the story the first half hour.
You might really enjoy the film Her starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. It's very underrated. Also, the film Woman In Gold. That movie is also about a painting.
I recommend you watch La Haine.
The last film I got to see in theaters before the pandemic shutdown.An amazing film that was the equal of Parasite imo.
You should watch Samsara. It's a documentary but without the commentary and it's just photography. A masterpiece.