The Son (2022) Movie Review | Hugh Jackman
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- This is my The Son Movie Review. What is your The Son Review or Movie Reaction. Explain your thoughts on this 2022 Hugh Jackman movie in theaters down below. From director florian zeller.
A drama that follows a family as it struggles to reunite after falling apart. THE SON centers on Peter (Jackman), whose hectic life with his infant and new partner Beth (Kirby) is upended when his ex-wife Kate (Dern) appears with their son Nicholas (McGrath), who is now a teenager. The young man has been missing from school for months and is troubled, distant, and angry. Peter strives to take care of Nicholas as he would have liked his own father to have taken care of him while juggling work, his and Beth's new son, and the offer of his dream position in Washington. However, by reaching for the past to correct its mistakes, he loses sight of how to hold onto the Nicholas in the present.
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Will Hugh Jackman get that Oscar nomination?
Does he have a chance to win??
Because of the reviews, no. Is Zen McGrath really as terrible in the film as I’ve heard critics say? Doesn’t seem like you feel that way from what you said.
Will Hugh Jack man will get an Oscar nomination
I don't think so, not with this one. That's no diss to Hugh because he did his thing with this one but I don't think the weight was all on him in this film.
How did Nicholas load and fire a rifle without anyone hearing anything. If I'm mistaken a rifle has a long barrel and it's not really designed for self use
I think people missed the point. We as an audience are supposed to get frustrated with the son. I believe that the director wants to put us in the shoes of the parents. We see their experience which is why we are not shown the origin of the depression or the effects behind closed doors. It's Hugh Jackman's world view, such as it was with Anthony Hopkins in the film The Father.
You are absolutely right ✅️
Clearly the reviewer wanted to see a different movie, one that met his expectations.
Exactly we’re looking at it through Hugh Jackman eyes.
As a family member of a struggling teenager, I think this movie pictures exactly the struggle of what families go through. The pain and suffering is not only the patient’s one, but the entire support system. The struggle is real for family members, with teenagers who just can’t figure out what is wrong with them, and the entire family suffering from the consequences. For me, this movie hit real close to home and finally showed the family perspective…
I just saw the film today and it really worked for me. I felt everything I think I was supposed to feel. The performances were all good and Jackman was fantastic. Sure I would’ve liked more development of the son and his depression issues, but this film and it’s story really connected with me.
I agree, however, the son's issues are like the proverbial iceberg. It would take an entire 2-hour movie to reveal enough to begin to understand him. I have dealt with these issues with my daughter for 9 years, and it took me half of that time to fully understand her experience. 9 years on, I'm still just focusing on keeping her alive. Had Nicholas lived, his father hopefully would have learned to lower the bar a bit and meet him where he is instead of trying to make him meet his expectations.
Same here it was phenomenal
I saw it a couple of days ago at the Cairo film festival and it was so depressing..emotional maybe also a disturbing ride , it was so hard for me to picture what was that kid going through and what exactly was happening inside of his mind , my favorite scene what that scene with Anthony Hopkins..it was awesome and had a gigantic affect on me , Great movie all the way through and one of the best this year
Not gonna lie the ending knocked tears out of my face🤷🏾♂️
This film is a about the failure of the parents. From the divorce, to the self harm, to all the warning signs and cries of help from the son. It’s a film about the consequences of selfishness, and not thinking about the ripple effects of the decisions you choose to take. It’s a tragic film that you could only, honestly watch once. But it’s also a very important film for us who don’t suffer from metal health issues to be aware and try, for a change, to listen to these people, instead of doing what we think they need.
Honestly a really good take. It made me think of this trans woman I used to work with who had mental health issues like the son in this movie.
Disagree, clearly the parents loved and cared for their son.
Sadly depression can't be cured by love. The son would still be dealing with depression whether the parents were divorced or not.
We see throughout the movie both the father and mother trying to understand their son.
It's realistic to the real world that no parent wants to believe their child is going through an issue that they can't fix.
The parents' only problem was just leaving that treatment center too soon
@@aka4godExactly. Things are more complicated than pointing fingers at who is at fault. The parents tried their best, regardless of their lack of knowledge about mental health.
@@aka4god the film points to the son’s depression being caused by the trauma of his parents divorce. Hence the cut scenes of happier times when they were all together etc. mental health is definitely not black and white, and neither is divorce, both which I understand personally. But , from my opinion anyway, this film is not about a child who just happened to have a mental illness (depression), but this child was a victim of trauma, a consequence of his parents divorce, which developed in depression and then suicide. It’s not the other way round, that he was “mental” and the parents did all they could.
They did do all they could. They loved him. But, ultimately, they were the source for his trauma, and the horrible domino effect of events thereafter.
@JPH2001 yes, that was the son's reason for why he was feeling that way.
But throughout the movie, he seemed to come up with other excuses too.
He felt overwhelming sadness coming from everywhere. He blamed his mother then his father. The kids at school.
It's important to note that the doctor diagnosed him with Acute Depression, a sudden onset of depression.
How long were the parents divorced?
And the ending, where the parents are getting along he he seemed happy, he still took his life... geez, I just hate they left the treatments. @JPH2001 yes, that was the son's reason for why he was feeling that way.
But throughout the movie, he seemed to come up with other excuses too.
He felt overwhelming sadness coming from everywhere. He blamed his mother then his father. The kids at school.
It's important to note that the doctor diagnosed him with Acute Depression, a sudden onset of depression.
How long were the parents divorced?
And the ending, where the parents are getting along and he seemed happy, he still took his life... geez, I just hate they left the treatment facility.
Hugh Jackman was phenomenal in this film it was probably the saddest movie I've ever seen I don't tear up easily but this movie was so relatable on so many levels
Have to agree with you, never seen a movie as sad as this, won't be watching this again, but it was a great movie
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The movie feels so tragic..like even more tragic with each turn. Towards the end, maybe it was the framing. But I just knew when Nick placed the kettle on the stove something really didn't feel right. And then it just have to be. Just tragic.
The movie and acting reflects the reality of modern family to me. Each family member mired in his/her own lot, with little spare resources whether emotional/mental/physical to go around even for those we really care about, and just incapable to reach out to understand and help adequately another drowning soul. I see it all the time, everywhere. Fits right in w current research that father figures play crucial roles in their developing children's lives. And their absence are statistically shown to be very detrimental to many vital aspects of the child's development, be it emotional, academics, addictions, children out of wedlock etc. Edit: Maybe it was the way things turned from being so crazy and desperate to being so perfect so suddenly.. It's like Nick already decided when, and how things would end.
about the tea kettle...it was whistling for quite a while before Nick got to it. I imagine that's when he got the rifle and took it to the bathroom.
I shed a tear with this one
The soundtrack is amazing. Hans Zimmer at his best.
Just watched the Son on Netflix. This really hit home. I kinda find it’s the mother’s fault. Living with my mother I kinda get it. Nicholas even said when his father left all she did was talk bad about the father. And I’m sure there was a lot of tears and her own depression. I wouldn’t be surprised she blamed him or look at her son in disgust due to resembling his dad or have common behavior traits. Stuck in that kinda environment would probably want to delete yourself too. And blame his dad with hate.
I liked the film but I get what you’re saying. They made me sympathize with a clueless father and not really for the depressed son. I thought the lesson was memorable though. Hearing that gunshot and seeing what the Dad had to experience afterwards made me not want to ever do that to my parents. I say it works in the end for the impressionable reminder to not do that to your parents, and it could help some people avoid the decision to kill themselves, which is a hard thing to do.
Austin, Thank you for reviewing this movie, I want to watch The Father now I've seen your vid. I personally thought The Son was an absolute masterpiece of tragedy.
It was for sure annoying at times. The irresponsible nature of the parents really irked me. From the dangerous swimming when they took the boat out (why would you be out that far), to the not removing the means of hurting himself out of that room. Sad story and honestly predictable.
I felt the same about removing anything harmful. Especially after the doctor was so concerned about him leaving the hospital.
I thought that was a little silly! Families are usually advised to remove everything potentially dangerous from someone suffering from suicide attempts. I am sure they would have thought of that before bringing him home.
the movie was predictable from the start. Didn't surprise me, it was what I expected.
I agree. And I'm glad you brought up the swimming. Who teaches their kid to swim like that? Not only was the boat far out but the last place you should ever teach your kid to swim is the ocean! It's unpredictable and dangerous!
First things first the movie did not need to be 2 hours long I know the characters supposed to be unlikable that I really did not like the direction the kid was going. His answers were way too vague. Talking about predictable I could have written this script in my dream
I thought the movie glossed over what was going on in the son's mind.
I disagree with feeling bad for parents. Honest question, are you a father and have you felt with raising a teenager? Also have you thought of the generational divide that is shown? This movie, in my opinion is made for traditional working all the time fathers.
Hey Austin! Are you planning to make a video on ANDOR?
Not specifically, but I do hope to do a star wars tier list!
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I felt the son is actually the leading character here instead of the father, and the actor couldn’t carry on such a complex script as Anthony did.
This movie would have worked a lot better if it had taken place in say the 1960's or 1970's. The general lack of any comprehension about depression from these people is quite unbelievable to be honest. We currently live in a world where mental health is still misunderstood but come on: these upper class, educated and privileged parents would not have been so irritatingly ignorant. It's like they live in an alternative universe or time warp. Your son is self-harming, telling you very clearly that he's severely depressed and then he actually has an attempt and they're just like "what? I don't get it?". I mean I could even understand them bringing him home from the hospital to a certain extent knowing the horrors that can and do occur in residential treatment centers but for them to do so and not lock away any and all dangerous items upon his return is ridiculous: let along leaving a LOADED GUN in the same space it's always been AFTER you had a full conversation about it is just plain stupid. All the adults in this film are severely lacking in numerous areas: both mom and dad have more than a few brain cells missing in the intelligence department and neither of them could give the kid a simple acknowledgment that their divorce had caused him immense trauma. People say the son couldn't express himself but he sounded clear as a bell to me. It's too bad because I liked the tone of the film, the cinematography and the acting: it's just that the script and the story were in the end unbelievably bad. I know the movie is called "The Son" and that's supposed to be clever because the dad is actually "the son" and the movie is essentially all from his viewpoint but the actual character of "the son" is severely neglected in development. I don't even need to mention how predictable the suicide was. That being said, I didn't hate this movie: it just had the potential to actually be something but in the end it failed. Figure out a way to portray a parent's confusion and frustration without making them completely irresponsible, ignorant and stupid and you just might find a powerful and tragic film with some pretty great actors. Too bad it turned out this way.....
McGrath is pronounced McGrah. The T isn't pronounced. Come on buddy, your surname is also Irish. Do better
I’m not your buddy
@Austin Burke Yes you are
😂😂😂😂 you 2 are funny
I hope you review triangle of sadness. It's terrific!
Austin, what about Anthony Hopkins in the film? Great as Always?
Well Anthony Hopkins is exactly Anthony Hopkins you would expect. Even with a terrible script, Hopkins can still be great in a movie
The criticism I hear about this film (that it glosses over the character with depression to focus on their parent) is the issue that I have with Everything Everywhere All at Once. What do you think of that comparison?
I wouldn't compare these films at all. Everything, Everywhere All At Once is genius and complex whereas The Son is simplistic, neglectful and devoid of character intelligence.
It sounds mess up what the ex-wife did.
I think the family needed, family counseling.
This whole movie was about demonic possessions. And how they go unnoticed.... its such a sad movie, the son battles depression. Through God's word we know thats the spirit of depression. Also anxiety and suicide and more he has. The devil will always tempt you. The devil tempted him and found an opening when he realized his parents split. So thags where the darkness crept in. Then it fucks with his head daily. He spaces out goes into small lil transes. And starts to get more aggressive overtime. Because the more he feeds the demon the stronger it gets. Think about it he feels sad and he cant take the weight of the world. Whats the weight ? The weight is the feeling of having demons hold you down.
Then they do what all parents do they took u to the hospital where they just feed the demon even more. So the demon tells the kid, the boy its taking over, that hes useless and that he should kill himself. The son listens. So he has to act and deceive. The devil is a liar. So he does what he does. He lies and gets the boy out the hospital. But the devil is a liar so he keeps lying through the boy..... makes him backtrack and harp on the old relationship his parents had. Toxic if you ask me, toxic aka demonic. The the devil tempts him with a gun. After the knife incidents. If the devil couldnt "accidentally" cut a vein deep enough to kill him, he would do what he did. Which was going and getting the gun. The devil was aware it was in the house. Thats giving the devil access to use thes things in your home against you..... im really breaking this down for yall i hope you understand. Cause while im watching this, i bet the true essence of this film will go over so many heads. But no, the devil mocks you by doing so. He's literally telling people theyre too dumb to realize. But you dont have to be
That was never the son speaking .... barley at all through this movie the son was never there.
Ummmm yeah i cant believe nobody said that he needs Jesus Christ ... but this is how people really are in real life .... blind. Blinded by the enemy. He even puts it in movies and people still act blind to the snare. May God open your eyes to the truth. In all its glory
I ask whoever sees my comment to go and speak to the lord ask him to show you the truth and nothing but the truth. If you wish to be aware of whats around you, ask for his guidance. Cause for most it apears through the flesh. Yes.
On another note this movie did good getting straight the point if you ask me. They showed you how people act in these situations. How they act blind to what the child is going through. Parents are suppose to protect us. Yet they don't even know this is the reality of our world. So kids go undelivered all the time. And his acting not being good, id say that's because they wanted to keep him in a state of disconnect. That's how it really is. Chaos. N the devils first task is to break the family then the person it wants. also this being pg-13 is alarming. As a 13 yr old this movie would puzzle me so much. Only cause yall didn't see demons or blood doesn't mean the two aren't connected. Can i get a HELLO
Idk dude. You’re either too young or can’t have a movie full of shades of grey for particular characters. They is no hero. A film shouldn’t make you forced to feel any way 🤦🏻♂️
As of the time I’m writing this comment, the video has 69 likes so I can’t like the video. Lol
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Nice.
I have had the exact conversations with my daughter, her dad left, she didn't go to school, I had to put her in a behavioral hospital, etc. It was unbelievably accurate and horrifying.
The movie was predictable, as soon as I saw the kid I knew he was depressed and would end up like he did.
Definitely seeing most of the movie through Hugh Jackman eyes
Austin, Are you planning to make a video on warrior nun season2?
Jackman should do more movies like this instead returning as Wolverine.
I would like to see him do more Oscar type roles… if he picks the right film he could win one.
@@AustinBurke Exactly, he's one Oscar away from becoming an EGOT.
@@jerogomezrobledo he's won a tony? Grammy?
Yes he has
I loved “The Father” too. I heard negative reviews coming out of TIFF. Now your take. That’s disappointing. Thanks for the review and have a Happy New Year!
The thumbnail says it all 💀
How the hell did Nicholas load a rifle and execute himself without anyone hearing anything? Wouldn't he have to pull the trigger with his toes because I don't think you can really point a rifle at your head any other way
unless you point it to your chin
It was a good film but tough to watch.
I felt the film was too heavy-handed and vague with the motivations. The parents were also written so unbelievably clueless that the ending frustrated me all the more. That kid was a suicide risk, and they did zilch to remove any objects like the rifle(duh), and worse they took him out of that hospital and totally bought his behavior. Just dumb & dumber. It's emotion that while conveyed strongly, wasn't earned. It's manipulative as opposed to organic.
There was a good effective drama in that material, but it was written so haphazard with no real substance.
Even with taking him out of the hospital, you think they would have decided a treatment plan for him. The leaving dangerous object and gun around was just silly....I mean common the kid was even talking to his Dad about the gun.
Yeah right at least unload it. Also how did he fire it at himself. A rifle has a long barrel
@@MeatCatCheesyBlaster Exactly! I forgot about that. It would have been tough to shoot himself with the rifle, it most likely would have been a botched attempt.
I like the new thumbnail change
He is not getting Oscar nominations due to the film being bad austin butler still needs to win the award
I allways love your video it allways made my day
Thank you:)
The fact that Jackman pitched himself for this movie is upsettling because it wasn't a great film. Weak script and directing. The director didn't understand a thing about depression. The son was annoying and didn't make you feel bad for him. Instead, it made you want to punch him in the face each time he talked🤣. Peter was in denial of his son's condition n thought the problem would fix itself. Jackman isn't a strong actor (my opinion). He isn’t really convincing in dramatic roles. I don't see him getting an Oscar nomination. The critics are not lying,The Son doesn't take after The Father
"He isn't really convincing in dramatic roles" watch Bad Education, Jackman can show his range if he picks the right material to work with. This terrible script caused his performance to look bad
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I’m watching it now and I’m punching the hell out of the air 😂😂😂😂😂😂…….. throwing upper cuts and all types of combos.
Uff... 44%... not complementary at all. Quite a shame, promising as you said.
With movies like this it makes sense why hugh Jackman wants to be Wolverine again lol.
LOL
For real though, Zeller’s next movie kinda has to be called The Holy Spirit right?
Well the trilogy of plays has The Mother as the other one.
Really fair review Austin and I agree with you having seen it. I think I came at it from a different expectation as I saw the stage play in London and although I found it a tough experience, it worked far better than this film. I’m not sure what happened to the script but it certainly didn’t feel this stilted and weak on stage, so I’d be curious to see how different that is. I also agree with the sympathy of jackman and I didn’t feel that on stage (Hopkins character isn’t even in that for a start) and my memory is that I really didn’t like the father much at all so think they’ve altered that for film because it’s jackman. As for Zen I agree with you and I also had the baggage of the actor I saw in stage who was very very good. This performance felt a bit all over the place to me.
I don’t agree with this review-maker at all.
That’s okay
I had the screening press today in my country. I agree with all of what you said... HOWEVER... Anthony Hopkins with his 5 minutes scenes...oh my, he devours the entire play
The son was annoying. I don’t like depressed plp
I swear for goodness he is
He just seemed whiny