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Its a War allegory

If you’ve ever had a really brash falling out with a close friend, this movie really hit home in a lot of ways. Also, I really enjoyed your take on this. I’ve never heard that Jung quote before, I think I really needed that tbh.

This… might be what you think, but just imagine how significant stories will be once you start to see what’s actually there…

That allegory on carl jungs depression and how the sister invites her and leaves unlike paderic was an excellent interperation

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Interesting interpretation. However, were there actual lines from the text to suggest Colm did all this to try and cleverly manipulate Padraic into leaving the island for his own good? Because I don't remember seeing that in the film at all.

Excellent analysis of an excellent film. I kind of felt bad for how it was advertised in the USA--as a comedy, which probably led to a lot of people going to it and then telling their friends it wasn't as funny as the commercials made it out to be. That's not how it was meant to be seen, as your criticism shows. It's a deep film, with a lot of stuff to say.

1. Isolation and loneliness: The film explores the profound effects of isolation on a small Irish island, reflecting broader themes of human connection and loneliness. 2. The nature of friendship: It questions what constitutes a meaningful relationship and the impact of suddenly ending a long-standing friendship. 3. Civil war allegory: The conflict between the two main characters can be seen as a metaphor for the Irish Civil War, with its seemingly senseless division and self-destructive nature. 4. Existential crisis: Colm's sudden decision to end the friendship stems from a fear of being forgotten and a desire to create something lasting, reflecting on the human need for purpose and legacy. 5. Consequences of stubbornness: The film shows how pride and an unwillingness to compromise can lead to devastating outcomes. 6. The role of art in life: It explores the tension between the pursuit of art and maintaining human connections.

After I was done watching this movie, It felt like a waste of time because I failed to interpret the plot properly. That is why I am so gratefull for your review. Thank you for showing me a real point of view regarding the meaning of the film. This is far more statisfying than those who claim the relationship between the characters is an allegory for the war between the Irish.

But what about Dominic? What was his life and death about?

Their pets are represetations of themselves. Pádraic is the kind but dimwitted donkey, Colm is the intelligent and loyal border collie.

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The dialogue between Peter and Rose (his mother) when she says: “It is just another man”, leads me to believe Peter killed his biological father. In the book it is explained that his father was an alcoholic that abused Rose repeatedly.

This movie was one of the best movies I have seen that provokes your thoughts. Even though it's a romcom, it was hitting in all the right/wrong places in me with the existential questions it was presenting.

such a good explaination how did u learn it did u read the book?

Was Dimitri married to 2 women?

Do you understand what "irony " means ?

Good review. It was indeed one of the best films of 2023, underrated.

on a psychological level the movie was fine.... but after watching it I learned it was a comment about Cotholic/protestant history and that felt so pointless. It almost seems like a disconnected theme or at least a stretch to put that whole debacle onto it...

Get paid and compromise your integrity

Depth work is a problem of our cultural and political times

Low level entertainment... the zeitgeist of our time. Great analysis.

Good points, especially diving deeper on the issue the stereotypical dramatization of black people

One thing that I thought the film got wrong is that it's actually quite hard to produce something extremely popular, perhaps much more difficult than to appeal strongly to a few.

Wonderful interpretation. I wish I had a counter but maybe after a rewatch.

brilliant analysis.

The Russian lady barfing and shiting was so real and gross

Gross. Very incel driven perspective. Hopefully you've grown up.

donkey also showcases they no longer solely rely on Abigail to provide, so when she comes back she’ll be less powerful

I disagree a little bit about characterising Sintaro Golden's defense of her book as hypocritical. You left out that she explains her book is heavily researched, with some dialogue being directly lifted from recorded tapes of actual conversations. This represents a fundamental, if subtle, difference in the nature of her book from the "Stagg R. Leigh" fabrication. Monk even admits that he hasn't read the entirety of her book during this scene, and is therefore judging the marketing of it rather than the book itself. This conversation parallels the one he has with his brother throughout the film. In both, Monk is confronted with the accusatory idea that he is sneering at people because they don't share his values/standards, that there is a right and a wrong way to behave. This belief in the existence of a measurable, qualitative standard between people based on their behaviour, their speech, their lives, is precisely what kept his father alienated from meaningful relationships, and is what shrinks Monk's relationships throughout the film. Her defense of her book is really the only point where the two major plots cross over and inform one another, which is why I am writing such a long response. By the actual ending, Monk has accepted himself, his brother, and the world, despite disagreeing with its ugly nonsense. The two drive away together out of the drab, dull canvases of the movie studios walls into the comparatively green and vibrant city park beyond, something that isn't quite wild, but isnt an entirely manufactured reality either. And yet, the studios still loom large in the foreground, obscuring what is actually happening in the world. It's an invitation/challenge for people to connect with their own families and worlds outside of entertainment, and to ignore the intrusions of manufactured stories. What do you guys think?

Great analysis I couldn't agree more

I absolutely agree with the analogies to the Irish Civil War, but I also loved how you commented on the selflessness of Colm’s decision to push Paidrac away. It seems insane, but his self mutilation in the face of his desire to play music shows that this decision to cut ties with Padraic is not for Colm’s benefit, but for Padraic’s. He cares for Padraic and there may be some jealousy about Padraic’s youth, but him not wanting Padraic to end up like him totally fits with Colm’s actions throughout the film, and it’s unfortunate that one of the consequences of his choices (Jenny’s death) is what pushes Padraic over the edge and causes them to become enemies. By the end, Colm seems to want to go back to being friends, seemingly giving up on saving his friend from becoming like the rest of the island, recognizing that he has joined them in bitterness, but it is too late to change how Padraic feels. Truly tragic, and Dominic’s suicide is just the cherry on top. Incredible film.

The success of the book wasn't due to white guilt it's to reinforce stereotypes and racism.

Freud thought there was no need for Jung’s idea of a collective unconscious , that the unconscious is collective anyhow, “a general possession of mankind”. But Jung’s archetypes should not become stereotypes that separates people into categories that is attached to someone’s worth. I don’t like this at all. Using the archetypes to study film or literature is fine. But why is America fixated on this stereotype of the loser? There are just people with different ways of being in the world.

We are all equal under the similar circumstances

Great review and thoughts!

It’s definitely Civil War. The policeman represents British Rule. In the War of Independence the Irish fought side by side but after independence they split and fought each other over whether to fight on for a full united ireland or accept loosing the 6 counties of Northern Ireland (pro treaty and anti treaty sides). The self mutilation represents the harm they did to themselves and Ireland or possibly the fingers represent the 6 counties lost to the UK at the end. In the end pro treaty forces won and defeated anti treaty forces. They shelled the four courts in Dublin while anti treaty forces where within burning it which obviously represents burning the house. In the end the civil war ended resulting in life going back to normal with friend and families hating each other and not talking yet having to live with each other in the same places all over Ireland. His sister I would assume represents those who left for America for a new life leaving the strife behind.

Great breakdown. Thank you

I think you are spot on. I didn't know what to make of it other than the film I like Bruges** I'm gonna watch another explanation video now but I really do like your explanation pal

We know at the end it was actually Yaya that rejected wealthy men when presented to her. Unlike Carl, who would rather manipulate someone for his own survival

Mmm this take was no bueno

Thank you for this interpretation, I was really confused during this whole movie and I did not understand what it was trying to say. This made it make more sense and gave me a lot more to think about.

Pádraic represented the depression of Colm and of Padraic's sister. Padraic WAS depression in the film. When he kept speaking to Colm, Colm would cut his fingers off. When Padraic's sister left, in order to be with Padraic she would have to return to the town. She had left her depression behind.

Thanks for posting this. At first I thought what you said Colm's attitude towards Padraic being due to Colm wanting Padraic to make something of himself and leave the island, a bit of a stretch. I mean.. possibly, but where is the evidence. But yes there are a couple indications this might be the case ie; the few cryptic and almost unspoken interactions between Colm and Siobhan is evidence of that. Good take!

I think the most enthralling scene in the movie was that in which siobhan was peering into the lake, while the old woman - representing suicide, edged her on. We can only assume had it not been for dominic, that would have been the end of siobhans life. In a way, dominic saved her life by professing his feelings towards her showing that its not always lonely, but she had other plans and didnt feel the same for him which crushed him and destroyed any hope he had of ever finding love. The phrase "well there goes that dream" is symbolic as it was the only thing that he cared about and it was taken away from him in an instant. While seemingly looking up to siobhan and her pursuit of her dreams, he tried to follow in her footsteps and push on with his own ambitions, but ultimately it was her, his love that caused his death. By attempting to achieve happiness with someone he loved, he was pushed away and led him to commit suicide, all while it was the same interaction that caused siobhan not to end her life and journey to the mainland and follow her dreams. Siobhan will probably never hear of dominics death, showing how he sacraficed his memory/legacy to give someone else an opportunity at happiness.

Yer man can't even pronounce the names in the film nevermind interpret the meaning!

Oh my you are clueless on SO MANY POINTS 🤦

It's about the civil war

I would rather have watched a movie about the Irish Civil War, than a long slow depressing film that’s an allegory of that war. The cinematography and acting were great but I honestly hated the story.

At the end, I don't think the alcohol was tainted yet. The plan is to get them started, then taint it later after they were on the job, not before so they will go all in and be a real geek. One thing has me thinking. His father wound up changing his life from being drunk and became a teetotaler and religious. Stan rejected that life and his fathers attempt at redemption and found himself going down his fathers original dark path. His end came when he thought he could play Lilith, but she played him instead.