Everyone is a prisoner in this film. Hugh jackmans character is a prisoner to his faith and eventually in the pit at he end, his wife is a prisoner to her medicine. The kids are literal prisoners. Paul dano is a prisoner and has been since a child, also trapped in his own mind, another form of prison. Jake gylenhalls character is a prisoner to his work and dedication to solving the case, etc. Such an incredible film.
I wouldn't say that Jackman's character is a prisoner of his faith. In fact it's the strength that he draws from his faith that fuels his quest to find his daughter. His character's prison is his rage, which causes him to act rashly. The 'aunt' is a prisoner of her faith, which, due to the loss of her own child, was twisted by rage and resentment into a satanic "War against God." Just my take on the movie.
Define prisoner. Prisoner has a negative connotation. Trapped against your will. Faith is the literal opposite. Faith is chosen out of free will. It’s FREEING of your sins through the grace of God.
An absolute masterful partnership! Although Deakins has done a lot of brilliant photography for a whole heap of directors! The only other partnership I think comes as great as Villeneuve and Deakins is Paul Thomas Anderson and Robert Elswit, although sadly that partnership is no more.
You nailed it in the intro; Villeneuve does crime, surreal, sci-fi, and horror, with ease, and the only thing a lot of these films have in common is how great they are. Villeneuve is one of the current greats. I am very excited to see what else he has in store for us.
"He's not a person anymore. No, he stopped being a person when he took our daughters." Hugh Jackman's performance in the car when he has the outburst about how she's thinking of her father and not him, cuts you right to the core. Powerful stuff. Also, Denis Villeneuve really knows how to get the intensity out of his actors. There should have been some Oscar nominations for some of these performances.
You know how at the Oscars, they show that clip that showcases how good their performance is in the movie? Hugh Jackman had like five of them in this one.
@@tonyvelli4324 you are correct sir... jake is the star of this movie, not jack... jack OVERacted, and i know people can't tell the difference because i had a massive argument about this already on another reaction and don't really look forward to going through that again but for those of you without the requisite levels of discernment, just take it from your better.... jake -perfect, jack too much
One of my favourite movies ever. The way Hugh Jackman portrays the anger and hurt was amazing and so effective. How Jackman didn't get Oscar nominated for this movie is still a crime to me.
I mean it was a good movie but if that the best movie you’ve ever seen than you haven’t watch many movies or just easily entertained like you never seen a movie with a twist before lol but hey fella I’m not givin ya a hard time maybe watch sixth sense or seven I get the sense an east target fir the ol twist movies good movie tho 👍🏼
@@dabbadoo2226 Didn't say it was the best movie I'd ever seen, I said one of my favourite movies. If you prefer Sixth sense and Seven that's your right to that opinion, just as this is mine 👍
@@notimportant3686 I'd disagree. There are numerous movies where a main actor gets nominated but supporting actor doesn't and vice versa. Jake's role was great, but Hugh's shines through more to me.
It gets talked about all the time. its also highly rated. No one thinks this movie is underrated. It has a huge cast and literally every reaction youtube channel is recommended to check it out. How else does a movie need to be talked about before its not considered "underrated"?
agreed... this isnt the type of movie that gets a sequel, but Detective Loki should have gotten his own movie. Great character and one of Gyllenhaal's best roles.
He had an amazing performance in this movie. One of my favorite roles of J. Gyllenhaal, but his role in Nightcrawler is still my favorite and a career best imo. Deserved a nomination and Oscar for that.
RIP Jóhann Jóhannsson, the composer for this movie. He made a sublime, haunting, restrained score for this movie. And all that restraint absolutely pays off when the score goes crazy with the track, "Through Falling Snow" (plays in the scene where Loki rushes to the hospital with Anna in the backseat)
It's crazy how underrated this film really is. It's not horror, but it certainly feels that way for any parent. Can't understand how Hugh Jackman didn't get an award for this. That level of pure rage he portrayed is scary even to an audience.
Hugh Jackman is amazing in this film, definitely one of his best along with The Prestige! You’re so right as well about the rage and anger he displays, his the first actor I think of who can portray those emotions so well! I’m not sure if you know but he and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness have two adopted kids since sadly they had miscarriages. She and Hugh are both Order of Australia honourees for their services to the arts and for their advocacy for reformed adoption laws and poverty eradication. I imagine Hugh’s experience as a father definitely played into the anguish and despair of Dover.
I don't know if you've seen Mystic River (2003), but that's the film this one reminded me of. It also has tension between a grieving father and the detective handling the case, with the extra baggage thst the father and the cop were childhood friends; and I think you would definitely appreciate it given that you enjoyed this.
@jamesmeechan6983 One of Sean Penn's character's daughters is murdered very early in the film, which is exactly the same thing Hugh Jackman's character spends most of this movie afraid of. You should really watch "Mystic River."
13:28 Notice how Bob sneaked a peek at the little girl next to him? And the fear in his eyes when he realized he's being watched? I love when a movie pays attention to tiny details like that
Love that you got Gone Girl vibes! I think Fincher and Villeneuve have very similar cinematic style and they’re my favorite directors working today. Can’t wait for you to watch The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (Fincher version of course)! The original is great, but Fincher’s style is unmatched.
Watching your reactions and slowly seeing you both piece it together was very entertaining. I love this movie. The performances and story was phenomenal. Denis Villeneuve is my favorite director.
One of the best films of this millennium and one that makes you wonder if you can be prepared for the unexpected. Jake Gyllenhaal's best character and Hugh Jackman's best performance are in this film and the ending is one of those ones that forces you to come up with your own interpretation which is always great.
As the father of a young girl, this was the best and most traumatic movie I've ever seen. Fantastic performance by Jackman. Should have won an award. The hammer scene was spot on. I would like to think that I would act rationally in that situation, but I probably wouldn't.
That's the problem with wanting to deal "justice" by one own hands, you blind yourself to the other possible truths that can only be revealed through a thorough investigation by the institutions called upon to do so. I guess the moral of the story is that revenge and violence only leads to further degeneration of the human spirit, to the point where you can never come back to the way you were before. It's definitely a thought-provoking movie, great reaction!
Fun anecdote: I once heard this interview with Hugh Jackman (I think it was a GQ interview?) about the "hammer scene". 😅 And Hugh Jackman said, he had problems to get angry. But after a few takes, he thought, that he got a very angry take. Angrier than any of the takes before. And then the director walks over to him and he whispers to him in his French accent: "That was very good..... But I REALLY need you to get angry!" 🤭😅😂🤣 And the NEXT take was the one they used in the movie... 😍👍👍👍
Denis Villeneuve - he's French Canadian. btw, most would pronounce that in two syllables: "vill-nuv" for the more English pronunciation. French would be more like "veel-nuuv".
I haven't seen this movie in forever. Almost forgot about it. Loved being able to rewatch it again. Thanks for the reaction. Enjoyed how into the plot you two were!
I really wish Keller had been more prepared going in that house. He knew what that old lady was capable of. He may be a survivalist but he doesn’t want to kill anyone. Just wants his daughter back. The mother is a psychopath. Keller underestimated her. But I love the whistle at the end. If Keller had gone through all that and died in a hole that would be so depressing. I like that it ends in hope.
In the end, the reason that Loki goes to the aunt's house (when he finds the girl) is because he needs to tell the aunt about her "nephew" being tortured. Hugh Jackman's character's actions did lead to his daughter being found alive. Any prison time is fine for him because he helped save her.
@@user-uq4gr5nl5o It was the first one of his I saw on a flight back to Australia from Europe a couple of months after it had come out, I was seriously disturbed by it so didn’t quite appreciate it as much back then but absolutely love it now!! I think for a lot of directors who have done extravagant big budget stuff it’s usually they’re mid-budget smaller films I have slightly appreciated and loved more (The Prestige for Nolan is an example).
You two were all over some of the clues and observations of this movie. Nice to see you pay attention to the nuances. A lot of people missed some of the details, including me, until I rewatched the movie. It was a great film.
Denis Villeneuve is from Quebec, our best export! His first name is pronounced like "the-knee", and his last name "veel-nuh-vuh" (homemade phonetics, hope it helps!)
I can't believe this one's 10 years old already! I was an early fan of Villeneuve after Polytechnique came out. When he started working with Roger Deakins I felt spoiled. Denis deals with such difficult and sensitive subjects with a very fine hand. I feel like this is one of his deeper movies just from the simple title.
Totally agree. The only movie I have yet to see from Denis Villeneuve is "Maelstrom" (his first movie). Denis, along with Christopher Nolan, are two amazing directors who are at the top of their game.
@@greysongreyhater7667 Maeltrom is Villeneuve's second movie. His first is August 32nd on Earth. Here's a link, no subs though. ua-cam.com/video/8P0uE1KQxh8/v-deo.html
Holly Jones tells Keller that she had the girls in the hole that she dumps him in. She became lonely once Alex went missing, so she moved them into the house. Even if Alex never told Keller exactly where the girls are, him kidnapping and torturing Alex kept the girls alive long enough for them to be found, since Holly didn't kill them.
Another great movie is The Drop with Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini. It was Galdolfini's last movie, released after he passed. You'd both love that movie. It's more about Chechen mobsters than kidnappers but it has some mystery to it too.
Recommend this one some time ago. It would make a nice farewell tip of the hat to a great character actor (Gandolfini), after finishing with The Sopranos.
Here’s a terrible explanation of how to pronounce Denis Villeneuve’s name: Duh-Knee Vill (Like drill but with v sound instead of dr) neuve (like Neve Campbell’s name but with more of an “uhhh” sound)
I think this was the first thing I saw him in! Also loved him in There Will Be Blood where DDL gave him a thumping lol and he was also great in The Fabelmans! Terrific actor!
Villeneuve, yes it is difficult to parse. break it down into two sections. First Ville - like mouseville but adopt a french accent (its should sound somewhere between veal and vill). Second Neuve - this is the sticking point probably. French Neu sounds like ner (as in neuf=nerf) so its Nerve. Go with veal-nerve it will be close enough.
I love his devastation and rage he displays with his performance, my favourite moments had to be the scene in the car with Loki and then when he identified the sock.
Also the GREAT Melissa Leo (the bad lady)..who was also in Denzel's "Flight" & "The Equalizer 1, 2".. Best Supporting Actress Oscar. Also Walburg's " The Fighter".
Love this movie, director, and cast. Hugh Jackman has become my favorite over the years. The prestige, the fountain, prisoners, Les miserables are all great films that show what a great actor he is.
I remember my grandparents renting this when it came out and we all watched it lol. We were all so invested in the movie no one got up to use the bathroom or get some food or anything. I love this movie.
How did they react to it?? Great choice for a movie night although it does get very unsettling and I imagine it would be difficult to watch given the subject matter of abduction.
Loki having to go to the house to let the "aunt" know they found her nephew sped up him solving the case. But hugh jackman going to the house made it so the "aunt" was going to kill the girls sooner most likely. Also, hugh jackman kidnapping the nephew meant that Loki had one less lead he could question or watch and it also diverted resources to watching hugh jackman and trying to find the nephew So its a bit of a wash on whether or not hugh jackman helped Loki at all. My impression is that he slowed down Loki. Loki already mad the maze connection, the invisibleman abducter, and i forget if he figured out that the nephew was kidnapped or not but he would have. That would lead him straight to the aunt who claims his parents died in an accident.
I'm so glad that Denis Villeneuve has garnered so many accolades with his latest films that people are going back and checking this one out. It's a tough watch, but it is some of the best acting from one of the best ensemble cast I have ever seen. Everyone plays their role so well and I've seen the movie 4 times and seen probably 20 reactions and certain scenes still give me goosebumps. Amazing film.
I've always felt this is one of the most underrated movies ever. It's just so good, and so under-recommended. I try and tell everyone I know about this film. If they ever ask for movie recommendations, this is always #1 for me. Intense from start to finish.
It's 0344 in the morning right now, and I just back from a 6k run that I embarked on cuz I couldn't sleep. I should sleep RIGHT AWAY. But! Gotta watch this HIGHLY anticipated reaction first 😤
One of my favorite films, mainly just due to the incredible atmosphere of despair and tension soaking it. The acting and story are fantastic too. I also always get a kick out of people at first thinking Keller's actions were fair, then having those feelings challenged the farther along it goes.
I'll make two recommendations to watch. NO WAY OUT (1987) Kevin Costner plays a Naval officer who works for the Secretary of Defense (played by Gene Hackman). The secretary accidentally kills his mistress and the officer thinks that he'll be accused of the crime because he was also sleeping with the mistress. THE EYES OF LAURA MARS (1978) Faye Dunaway plays a successful fashion photographer who sometimes creates extreme violence images in her work. She realizes that, at times, she has visions of people being murdered. She can actually see the killer commit these murders.
So many thrillers are just not thrilling, but this movie MADE ME FEEL THINGS. Like you guys, I knew nothing going into it, and was riveted, and downright scared during certain scenes. That hasn't happened since probably Hereditary.
I have 2 movie recommendations for you, i think you would enjoy them both...SLEEPERS (1996) and SPOTLIGHT (2015). Star studded casts in both movies and both deal with tough subjects. That is all I will say.
This is one of the best mystery/thrillers ever made. It belongs up there with films like The Silence of the Lambs, Se7en, and Mystic River. I especially like Jake Gyllenhaal’s performance. Somehow he seems more “real” than a typical movie detective. His dialogue and mannerisms, to me, seem much more like the way a real-life detective would behave.
Ok, you said more like this. Here ya go! IDENTITY-2003 MURDER BY NUNBERS-2002 PRESUMED INNOCENT-1990 JUST CAUSE-1995 MYSTIC RIVER-2003 ARLINGTON ROAD-1999 THE VANISHING-1993 SEA OF LOVE-1989 KISS THE GIRLS-1997 HIGH CRIMES-2002 THE LITTLE THINGS-2021 SHUTTER ISLAND-2010 SECRET WINDOW-2004 GONE BABY GONE-2007 GONE-2012 These are great movies in the same vain as Prisoners. They are suspense thrillers, who done it, type of movies with great A-list actors/actresses. I think you'll like them.
Poor Alex was sitting in front of that house in the RV because it’s one of his few memories, it was the house he was abducted from
Everyone is a prisoner in this film. Hugh jackmans character is a prisoner to his faith and eventually in the pit at he end, his wife is a prisoner to her medicine. The kids are literal prisoners. Paul dano is a prisoner and has been since a child, also trapped in his own mind, another form of prison. Jake gylenhalls character is a prisoner to his work and dedication to solving the case, etc. Such an incredible film.
I wouldn't say that Jackman's character is a prisoner of his faith. In fact it's the strength that he draws from his faith that fuels his quest to find his daughter. His character's prison is his rage, which causes him to act rashly.
The 'aunt' is a prisoner of her faith, which, due to the loss of her own child, was twisted by rage and resentment into a satanic "War against God."
Just my take on the movie.
Define prisoner. Prisoner has a negative connotation. Trapped against your will. Faith is the literal opposite. Faith is chosen out of free will. It’s FREEING of your sins through the grace of God.
When Denis Villeneuve and Sir Roger Deakins team up.. it's just cinema gold 👏
An absolute masterful partnership! Although Deakins has done a lot of brilliant photography for a whole heap of directors!
The only other partnership I think comes as great as Villeneuve and Deakins is Paul Thomas Anderson and Robert Elswit, although sadly that partnership is no more.
Everyone told me to see this movie 🎥 so Worth it 😔 💧
@@andrewburgemeister6684 Deakins and the Coen brothers too, surely.
You nailed it in the intro; Villeneuve does crime, surreal, sci-fi, and horror, with ease, and the only thing a lot of these films have in common is how great they are. Villeneuve is one of the current greats. I am very excited to see what else he has in store for us.
Denis Villeneuve is by far the most versatile director since Ridley Scott.
Villeneuve is a GENIUS!!!
Half of it is Roger Deakins though.
@@ShofixiNo it wasn't..... it was masterful....
@@Shofixi Nope, it was great.
"He's not a person anymore. No, he stopped being a person when he took our daughters."
Hugh Jackman's performance in the car when he has the outburst about how she's thinking of her father and not him, cuts you right to the core. Powerful stuff.
Also, Denis Villeneuve really knows how to get the intensity out of his actors. There should have been some Oscar nominations for some of these performances.
You know how at the Oscars, they show that clip that showcases how good their performance is in the movie? Hugh Jackman had like five of them in this one.
My man really stole multiple top comments from other prisoner reaction channels and combined them into one lol.
It is indeed Jake Gyllenhaal who steals the show with each appearance, all in subtlety.
@@tonyvelli4324 you are correct sir... jake is the star of this movie, not jack... jack OVERacted, and i know people can't tell the difference because i had a massive argument about this already on another reaction and don't really look forward to going through that again
but for those of you without the requisite levels of discernment, just take it from your better.... jake -perfect, jack too much
@@tonyvelli4324indeed
Great movie, great acting. Doesn’t get enough recognition IMO 👊😎
One of my favourite movies ever. The way Hugh Jackman portrays the anger and hurt was amazing and so effective. How Jackman didn't get Oscar nominated for this movie is still a crime to me.
jake did better than jack in this movie, so if there was a NOM, it should have gone to him first
well if jake didn't, how would jack get nominated?.... since jake did a better acting job in this movie
I mean it was a good movie but if that the best movie you’ve ever seen than you haven’t watch many movies or just easily entertained like you never seen a movie with a twist before lol but hey fella I’m not givin ya a hard time maybe watch sixth sense or seven I get the sense an east target fir the ol twist movies good movie tho 👍🏼
@@dabbadoo2226 Didn't say it was the best movie I'd ever seen, I said one of my favourite movies. If you prefer Sixth sense and Seven that's your right to that opinion, just as this is mine 👍
@@notimportant3686 I'd disagree. There are numerous movies where a main actor gets nominated but supporting actor doesn't and vice versa. Jake's role was great, but Hugh's shines through more to me.
One of the most underrated movies EVER. Literally. It never gets talked about but the acting and storytelling is amazing.
It gets talked about all the time. its also highly rated. No one thinks this movie is underrated. It has a huge cast and literally every reaction youtube channel is recommended to check it out. How else does a movie need to be talked about before its not considered "underrated"?
All of the directors movies are not only great but always talked about.
not sure you know what underrated is... its widely thought of as a masterclass in film making and story telling
How is this movie underrated?
It's not underrated and very popular.
Detective Loki is one of the best protagonists ever imo. Probably my favourite Jake Gyllenhaal role
agreed... this isnt the type of movie that gets a sequel, but Detective Loki should have gotten his own movie. Great character and one of Gyllenhaal's best roles.
Same! I wish he had a tv series or something just focused on his character and being a detective solving mysteries and stuff!
@@forlornhauntedghosta neo noir show. That would be dope!!
He had an amazing performance in this movie. One of my favorite roles of J. Gyllenhaal, but his role in Nightcrawler is still my favorite and a career best imo. Deserved a nomination and Oscar for that.
RIP Jóhann Jóhannsson, the composer for this movie. He made a sublime, haunting, restrained score for this movie. And all that restraint absolutely pays off when the score goes crazy with the track, "Through Falling Snow" (plays in the scene where Loki rushes to the hospital with Anna in the backseat)
The scenes with Jackman in the car and at the police station reacting to the photo of the sock are some of the best acting scenes I’ve ever seen.
It's crazy how underrated this film really is. It's not horror, but it certainly feels that way for any parent.
Can't understand how Hugh Jackman didn't get an award for this. That level of pure rage he portrayed is scary even to an audience.
Hugh Jackman is amazing in this film, definitely one of his best along with The Prestige!
You’re so right as well about the rage and anger he displays, his the first actor I think of who can portray those emotions so well!
I’m not sure if you know but he and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness have two adopted kids since sadly they had miscarriages. She and Hugh are both Order of Australia honourees for their services to the arts and for their advocacy for reformed adoption laws and poverty eradication. I imagine Hugh’s experience as a father definitely played into the anguish and despair of Dover.
Funny when Wolverine throws a guy over a balcony.
I don't know if you've seen Mystic River (2003), but that's the film this one reminded me of. It also has tension between a grieving father and the detective handling the case, with the extra baggage thst the father and the cop were childhood friends; and I think you would definitely appreciate it given that you enjoyed this.
Mystic river is a movie that doesn’t get talked about enough
Good call. I had forgotten about that one. It's a really great film, definitely a good one to react to.
Was he grieving cause his girls were kidnapped of not then it's not fully the same
@jamesmeechan6983 One of Sean Penn's character's daughters is murdered very early in the film, which is exactly the same thing Hugh Jackman's character spends most of this movie afraid of.
You should really watch "Mystic River."
Good call, fantastic movie
Denis Villeneuve is a master storyteller. Such a fantastic director. Every movie is just sooooo good.
13:28 Notice how Bob sneaked a peek at the little girl next to him? And the fear in his eyes when he realized he's being watched? I love when a movie pays attention to tiny details like that
Love that you got Gone Girl vibes! I think Fincher and Villeneuve have very similar cinematic style and they’re my favorite directors working today. Can’t wait for you to watch The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (Fincher version of course)! The original is great, but Fincher’s style is unmatched.
I got Fincher's 'Zodiac' vibes when I first saw it.
@@flashkraft that too!
Tough watch for expecting parents
Are they expecting?
@@peteparker22si
no kidding
I think it’s a tough watch for anyone not a psychopath
I'm a father of two and the first 30 minutes or so gave me an ulcer.
Watching your reactions and slowly seeing you both piece it together was very entertaining. I love this movie. The performances and story was phenomenal. Denis Villeneuve is my favorite director.
Not many reactions keep up with the pace of this episode. I feel like they both were right behind the bread crumbs every step of the way.
This is why this channel is my favourite movie reaction channel. I love to see them figure stuff out as it goes. It helps me get it too lol
@tbrschmitt he’s Canadian! You pronounce his name like “Denny veelnuve”. He’s amazing! And as a Canadian myself, I’m super proud of his successes!
One of the best films of this millennium and one that makes you wonder if you can be prepared for the unexpected. Jake Gyllenhaal's best character and Hugh Jackman's best performance are in this film and the ending is one of those ones that forces you to come up with your own interpretation which is always great.
28:43 "Oh, the necklace!"
Detective Sam Schmitt
"This ain't right!"
"It's VERY right."
*It was not right*
😂😅😅
As the father of a young girl, this was the best and most traumatic movie I've ever seen.
Fantastic performance by Jackman. Should have won an award. The hammer scene was spot on. I would like to think that I would act rationally in that situation, but I probably wouldn't.
That's the problem with wanting to deal "justice" by one own hands, you blind yourself to the other possible truths that can only be revealed through a thorough investigation by the institutions called upon to do so. I guess the moral of the story is that revenge and violence only leads to further degeneration of the human spirit, to the point where you can never come back to the way you were before. It's definitely a thought-provoking movie, great reaction!
This movie never got enough credit. Great movie,great acting👍. Thank you💖.
Lol "THATS HOW IT ENDS!?"....
gotta feelin I'm gonna hear you guys say that again while watching something else soon lol
Fun anecdote: I once heard this interview with Hugh Jackman (I think it was a GQ interview?) about the "hammer scene". 😅
And Hugh Jackman said, he had problems to get angry. But after a few takes, he thought, that he got a very angry take. Angrier than any of the takes before.
And then the director walks over to him and he whispers to him in his French accent: "That was very good..... But I REALLY need you to get angry!" 🤭😅😂🤣
And the NEXT take was the one they used in the movie... 😍👍👍👍
An incredible movie that flew under my radar until i saw you guys react to it. Probably in my top 15 or 20 movies ever
Denis Villeneuve - he's French Canadian. btw, most would pronounce that in two syllables: "vill-nuv" for the more English pronunciation. French would be more like "veel-nuuv".
I haven't seen this movie in forever. Almost forgot about it. Loved being able to rewatch it again. Thanks for the reaction. Enjoyed how into the plot you two were!
This movie is the definition of intense.
I really wish Keller had been more prepared going in that house. He knew what that old lady was capable of. He may be a survivalist but he doesn’t want to kill anyone. Just wants his daughter back. The mother is a psychopath. Keller underestimated her. But I love the whistle at the end. If Keller had gone through all that and died in a hole that would be so depressing. I like that it ends in hope.
I knew Samantha was thinking of Primal Fear, it's the same vibe I got when I watched this movie for the first time.
Yeah, but those movies are night and day different.
In the end, the reason that Loki goes to the aunt's house (when he finds the girl) is because he needs to tell the aunt about her "nephew" being tortured. Hugh Jackman's character's actions did lead to his daughter being found alive. Any prison time is fine for him because he helped save her.
glad y'all watched this! one of my faves of all time! Villeneuve never misses imo
Potentially Villeneuve’s best film!! Such a great thriller!
Hugh Jackman is superb in this along with Jake Gyllenhaal and Paul Dano!
My favorite Villeneuve film by far
@@user-uq4gr5nl5o It was the first one of his I saw on a flight back to Australia from Europe a couple of months after it had come out, I was seriously disturbed by it so didn’t quite appreciate it as much back then but absolutely love it now!!
I think for a lot of directors who have done extravagant big budget stuff it’s usually they’re mid-budget smaller films I have slightly appreciated and loved more (The Prestige for Nolan is an example).
It is indeed Jake Gyllenhaal who steals the show with each appearance, all in subtlety.
Exactly, dude The Prestige is so underrated!!@@andrewburgemeister6684
Jackman should have been nominated
Simple
Prisoners is the type of movie I like. Uncomfortable subject matter, twists and turns and outstanding cast n performances etc
You two were all over some of the clues and observations of this movie. Nice to see you pay attention to the nuances. A lot of people missed some of the details, including me, until I rewatched the movie. It was a great film.
That hammer scene wasn't scripted. It was a little idea Hugh and Dennis cooked up without letting Paul or Terrence know.
Denis Villeneuve is from Quebec, our best export! His first name is pronounced like "the-knee", and his last name "veel-nuh-vuh" (homemade phonetics, hope it helps!)
I love the music in this movie, it sets the scenes so well
hard hitting story, beautiful visuals, haunting music, a perfectly cozy nightmare blanket
They are all...ALL prisoners. The guy who killed himsel, the preacher, paul dano, Jake, everyone prisoners, the ENTIRE TOWN of the Aunt.
I can't believe this one's 10 years old already! I was an early fan of Villeneuve after Polytechnique came out. When he started working with Roger Deakins I felt spoiled. Denis deals with such difficult and sensitive subjects with a very fine hand. I feel like this is one of his deeper movies just from the simple title.
Totally agree. The only movie I have yet to see from Denis Villeneuve is "Maelstrom" (his first movie). Denis, along with Christopher Nolan, are two amazing directors who are at the top of their game.
Villeneuve and Deakins are a top-tier team!
Beautiful looking films!
@@greysongreyhater7667 Maeltrom is Villeneuve's second movie. His first is August 32nd on Earth.
Here's a link, no subs though.
ua-cam.com/video/8P0uE1KQxh8/v-deo.html
I went in blind with this film my first watch too and it blew me away. Instantly jumped into my top 20 after first watch which very few films do.
Intense acting in this. Love this movie
Your commentary is next level not gonna lie...always looking forward to your reactions....love the movie
Holly Jones tells Keller that she had the girls in the hole that she dumps him in. She became lonely once Alex went missing, so she moved them into the house. Even if Alex never told Keller exactly where the girls are, him kidnapping and torturing Alex kept the girls alive long enough for them to be found, since Holly didn't kill them.
Another great movie is The Drop with Tom Hardy and James Gandolfini. It was Galdolfini's last movie, released after he passed. You'd both love that movie. It's more about Chechen mobsters than kidnappers but it has some mystery to it too.
Recommend this one some time ago. It would make a nice farewell tip of the hat to a great character actor (Gandolfini), after finishing with The Sopranos.
Here’s a terrible explanation of how to pronounce Denis Villeneuve’s name: Duh-Knee Vill (Like drill but with v sound instead of dr) neuve (like Neve Campbell’s name but with more of an “uhhh” sound)
Everything about this movie is top tier. Directing, acting, story, cinematography, everything! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
What a fantastic reaction! Im glad you took the ride and enjoyed the story. Its a sin that Jackman didnt get an Academy nod (or any of the cast tbh).
Agreed, so many phenomenal performances but Jackman really stands out here
Paul Dano is always so good.
I think this was the first thing I saw him in!
Also loved him in There Will Be Blood where DDL gave him a thumping lol and he was also great in The Fabelmans!
Terrific actor!
Villeneuve, yes it is difficult to parse. break it down into two sections. First Ville - like mouseville but adopt a french accent (its should sound somewhere between veal and vill). Second Neuve - this is the sticking point probably. French Neu sounds like ner (as in neuf=nerf) so its Nerve. Go with veal-nerve it will be close enough.
Hugh Jackman's performance is top tier, a perfect thriller
I love his devastation and rage he displays with his performance, my favourite moments had to be the scene in the car with Loki and then when he identified the sock.
It is indeed Jake Gyllenhaal who steals the show with each appearance, all in subtlety.
When I firts watched Prisoners it left me anguished for days. Criminally underrated movie and probably Hugh Jackman's best performance.
Also the GREAT Melissa Leo (the bad lady)..who was also in Denzel's "Flight" & "The Equalizer 1, 2".. Best Supporting Actress Oscar. Also Walburg's " The Fighter".
Love this movie, director, and cast. Hugh Jackman has become my favorite over the years. The prestige, the fountain, prisoners, Les miserables are all great films that show what a great actor he is.
I was hoping you guys would do this movie. Such a heart racing film
Absolutely love that movie. Directing, acting, cinematography, script, everything.
The characters where all prisoners in different ways. Prisoners due to an action, circumstance, conscience, liberty and consequence.
I remember my grandparents renting this when it came out and we all watched it lol. We were all so invested in the movie no one got up to use the bathroom or get some food or anything. I love this movie.
How did they react to it??
Great choice for a movie night although it does get very unsettling and I imagine it would be difficult to watch given the subject matter of abduction.
One of my favorite Hugh Jackman parts after THE PRESTIGE.
Loki having to go to the house to let the "aunt" know they found her nephew sped up him solving the case. But hugh jackman going to the house made it so the "aunt" was going to kill the girls sooner most likely. Also, hugh jackman kidnapping the nephew meant that Loki had one less lead he could question or watch and it also diverted resources to watching hugh jackman and trying to find the nephew So its a bit of a wash on whether or not hugh jackman helped Loki at all. My impression is that he slowed down Loki. Loki already mad the maze connection, the invisibleman abducter, and i forget if he figured out that the nephew was kidnapped or not but he would have. That would lead him straight to the aunt who claims his parents died in an accident.
I got floored when I saw this. Super underated.
I'm so glad that Denis Villeneuve has garnered so many accolades with his latest films that people are going back and checking this one out. It's a tough watch, but it is some of the best acting from one of the best ensemble cast I have ever seen. Everyone plays their role so well and I've seen the movie 4 times and seen probably 20 reactions and certain scenes still give me goosebumps.
Amazing film.
You should understand why he did not give Hugh Jackman's character more info cause of the influence his aunt has over him
I've always felt this is one of the most underrated movies ever. It's just so good, and so under-recommended. I try and tell everyone I know about this film. If they ever ask for movie recommendations, this is always #1 for me. Intense from start to finish.
I would recommend Gone Baby Gone. Another great kidnapping investigation story.
Imo a movie, thats one of the best movies ive ever seen while at the same time somehow being criminally underrated
Hughs performance in this doesn't get enough credit.
"what's up?!! what's up?!!... What the f**k's up Denis?!!!" *hardcore music*
One of the scariest, most tense non-horror movies to exist
It's 0344 in the morning right now, and I just back from a 6k run that I embarked on cuz I couldn't sleep. I should sleep RIGHT AWAY.
But! Gotta watch this HIGHLY anticipated reaction first 😤
This movie is so underrated
Both girls saw and/or heard Keller. Then both made a made a run for it, with Joy escaping.
In your free time you should check out a video on the symbolism and themes in this film. This is a masterpiece of a movie.
they don't have free time lol
@@HoneyKrisp69 what makes you say that?
@@TurntBucket they said it themselves multiple times; these videos are their free time
Great movie, but I really wanted those claws to pop of Hugh Jackman’s knuckles at least once, haha.
Schmitt nailed the description of why this movie is great
This is an amazing film. All the actors are amazing. And it just really hits a nerve about justice and how far you will go:)
Great casting ....more flix with Jake G, he got some good ones..."The Guilty" "Nightcrawler" "Nocturnal Animals" just to name a few.
Nocturnal Animals is fantastic
Paul Dano would later direct Jake Gyllenhaal in Wildlife (2018).
Schmitts, this was an exceptional reaction. 10/10
Dennis Villeneuve + Roger Deakins = masterpiece
My favorite movie of 2013 the performances by Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman was amazing 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Having already watched the movie, it was wonderful watching you two disect and banter back and forth.
One of my favorite films, mainly just due to the incredible atmosphere of despair and tension soaking it. The acting and story are fantastic too.
I also always get a kick out of people at first thinking Keller's actions were fair, then having those feelings challenged the farther along it goes.
I was so mad when when he found out who it was and came in there so calm to talk your going to jail for kidnapping the guy fight this woman
Cool reaction as always Schmitt & Samantha, you both have a good night
One of my favorite movies, even more now as a parent. Intense! Glad you liked it.
I'll make two recommendations to watch. NO WAY OUT (1987) Kevin Costner plays a Naval officer who works for the Secretary of Defense (played by Gene Hackman). The secretary accidentally kills his mistress and the officer thinks that he'll be accused of the crime because he was also sleeping with the mistress. THE EYES OF LAURA MARS (1978) Faye Dunaway plays a successful fashion photographer who sometimes creates extreme violence images in her work. She realizes that, at times, she has visions of people being murdered. She can actually see the killer commit these murders.
I don’t know of any word to use to describe this movie other than enthralling. It’s unique and very entertaining.
12:00 you called it
So many thrillers are just not thrilling, but this movie MADE ME FEEL THINGS.
Like you guys, I knew nothing going into it, and was riveted, and downright scared during certain scenes. That hasn't happened since probably Hereditary.
One of the best movies of the 2010s.
It was the Performance by Paul Dano in this that got him the role as riddler in the latest Batman
I have 2 movie recommendations for you, i think you would enjoy them both...SLEEPERS (1996) and SPOTLIGHT (2015). Star studded casts in both movies and both deal with tough subjects. That is all I will say.
This is one of the best mystery/thrillers ever made. It belongs up there with films like The Silence of the Lambs, Se7en, and Mystic River. I especially like Jake Gyllenhaal’s performance. Somehow he seems more “real” than a typical movie detective. His dialogue and mannerisms, to me, seem much more like the way a real-life detective would behave.
Ok, you said more like this. Here ya go!
IDENTITY-2003
MURDER BY NUNBERS-2002
PRESUMED INNOCENT-1990
JUST CAUSE-1995
MYSTIC RIVER-2003
ARLINGTON ROAD-1999
THE VANISHING-1993
SEA OF LOVE-1989
KISS THE GIRLS-1997
HIGH CRIMES-2002
THE LITTLE THINGS-2021
SHUTTER ISLAND-2010
SECRET WINDOW-2004
GONE BABY GONE-2007
GONE-2012
These are great movies in the same vain as Prisoners.
They are suspense thrillers, who done it, type of movies with great A-list actors/actresses. I think you'll like them.