Swallow Film Analysis | Low Self-Worth
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- Опубліковано 24 кві 2020
- I watched "Swallow" and felt very connected to the character's struggles with self-worth. My whole life I've been dealing with low self-esteem and feelings of guilt and shame. It's really a journey but it does get better. I resonated with the character of Hunter so much that it felt right to make this film analysis. I hope you enjoy it and find value in it.
"Swallow" is directed by CarloMirabella-Davis and Haley Bennet plays the main character.
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Here's another video of mine about this film:
Swallow Film Analysis | Learning not to get offended ua-cam.com/video/uIBuQq4cBm4/v-deo.html
Good essay. But I would say her husband definitely doesn't adore her, he adores the idea of a perfect submissive wife and that's it. He doesn't try to help her, he tries to help himself because he actually only cares about the baby and not her. Also, her therapist isnt forced to tell him...she does so after he threatens her that he wont allow his wife to go there anymore.
No one actually cares for her, that's one of the huge points of the movie
The therapist actually made a deal with the husband to tell.him everything. He even says, "we made a deal".
He "adores" his FANTASY of her. That what a controlling, angry man or wife beater does. She doesn't exist as her own person with her own thoughts, feelings or ideas to him.
Sooo am I the only one that was happy that she decided to get rid of the baby? ... The entire time, I felt so concerned for that fetus' well-being. I'm VERY happy with how it ended.
I hope you're the only one. Killinga baby and flushing him or her down a toilet--that's low.
You were worried for the baby but glad she killed it??? You’re weird af
The only way she regained control was by taking the abortion pill. It's not sad, it's triumphant. This film is about how important a woman's right to choose is. Her husband never truly cares for her: in fact no one does. So who is she left with?: herself. And that's why a woman's right to choose must be upheld. In the end, all we truly have is ourselves.
This is by far the only analysis I've seen that actually has a very interesting opinion, every other video I've watched regarding this movie has been rather plain and not very understanding of the main protagonist character, they're just a bunch of dudes watching it out of morbidity. And this, this, was a breath of fresh air after watching Swallow once again, me and my girlfriend loved it, kind regards to you, for the amazing explanation and interpretation of symbols you catched. Keep it up ✨🍀🌦️🌼
Hunter is a trophy wife, her husband doesn’t love her. He’s never interested in anything he says or connects with her, he’s using her as a maid and an incubator
Of course, anyone this rich has a maid, but it seems 1950s-ish, or like "It Follows" with time ambiguity.
True, he is g @ y. Omg he doesn’t have a matching tie and he drives a yellow Porsche. Hunty!!
I feel that you are the only one that payed attention to each detail and that had enough knowledge / empathy to truly analize the movie.
This film was my absolute favorite thing I watched in 2020. It was a hard and uncomfortable viewing experience, but the catharsis you feel at the end is incredible. Haley Bennett’s performance is incredible too
this is the only worthy video essay that i could find on this film! thank you so much, i loved it and its message
I watched "Swallow" and felt very connected to the character's struggles with self-worth. My whole life I've been dealing with low self-esteem and feelings of guilt and shame. It's really a journey but it does get better. I resonated with the character of Hunter so much that it felt right to make this film analysis. I hope you enjoy it and find value in it.
Well done, Stay strong girl.
This movie hits differently if you're a woman or had the perspective of being treated as a woman at a certain time in their life (like the director who wrote the script too). People through the whole film just see her as this spoiled attention seeking brat who has everything in her life handed to her and everyone just keeps reminding her that whatever is troubling her, it's nothing because they're doing the difficult part they're putting food in the table while she's doing nothing. I think her husband likes her (as he likes one of his ties) but he knows her opinions or feelings don't matter because he can do whatever he wants, she holds no power and everything is his, she's trapped not only in the house/environment but in her pregnancy (that maybe she didn't want yet but it doesn't matter because it's what his family wants). Now that she's pregnant she knows they could throw her out any time after the baby is born and I think she develops this as a result.
When she develops the sickness it's so interesting to see how everyone acts worried not about her but at her baby, everything becomes explicit that she's nothing to them. All the time she was living for others didn't matter and at the end she realises to not feel resentment about her birth and just live for herself
Excellent analysis and some great comments and discussion in here, too.
Very good analysis. But I think a lot of people miss the role cinematography plays in the message and symbolism in the movie. If you go back and watch the color red is very significant throughout the movie. The window in the nursery. The marble she swallows. The woman at the party wore red. She wore red in order to impress her husband. She stands infront of a red wall whem the mother n law tells her about her hair. Red represents stop or caution. It represents the anger she can't express. In the movie the color is obvious but subtle almost like the angst she feels when ever she feels she is being pinned to a wall. When ever she feels herself or comfortable she is seen in a room with greens or blues which can signify cleansing and purification.
this is such an insightful review. i saw the trailer for this movie and Ive been looking at so many 'explanations' and 'analysis' that just paint the movie in a horrible light. This was so informative and respectful. I don't think I will watch the movie anytime soon, I'm 17 and I know at this point in my life this movie might be triggering or upsetting. but I will defiantly watch when Im in a good head space. thank you for this analysis !!
I found this movie pretty intense; I was very frustrated with Hunter at first since she was not only harming herself, but potentially her baby as well. As I kept watching it though, there was settle yet disturbing hints with her husband's family, including himself. How he would constantly disregard her, make her feel guilty that he's paying for everything, the odd moments she would have with other characters, etc. I'm glad the guy that was supposed to watch over her helped her out with her escape. She definitely needed it. The phone call at the motel was crazy and I knew he was going to show his true colors at that moment. His mask was gradually slipping, and it finally came off. Now she got a new start and closure from what was haunting her all her life. Not just from escaping her "perfect" life, but seeing her real dad as well. It felt satisfying to see herself for who she truly was. She never was her father or the show pony who had to keep performing. This movie really reminds me of the episode Nosedive from Black Mirror and The Invisible Man movie. They have similar themes and are worth the watch. Anyways, I liked your analysis on this movie and just wanted to share my thoughts! :)
But people get conned back in because they're so nice/funny/affectionate/whatever when they feel like it.
It's a circle. Mr. Sweetheart. Tension. (Can't do anything right) and explosion.
Rinse and repeat.
They do not change. If forced into abuser's therapy, they might stop assaulting their partner, but they will not stop being an ass. Just saying mean things for no reason
Like if you called them and they said, well, what do you want, apropos of nothing. When it's out if left field, it's confusing to anyone.
The secret is they have a perfect woman no one can live up to. So, their mistakes are held and nurtured for a long time. Until he feels justified to blow up. Sometimes with violence, but often just mean, rude, snotty things they instigate.
Scenario: he's mad she got "all the attention" at a party. Two weeks ago.
See? That's the problem.
To objective observers, she didn't say half as much as her selfish partner thinks. Because ANY focus on her is too much.
Sort of like violent narcissism. But I don't know it exactly qualifies..I think it should be it's own page in DSM V or whatever version they're on.
This person isn't crazy (usually). They'll use drugs/alcohol as an excise. But it's not a cause in itself.
It's imperative for everyone to read up on this subject.
Being threatened with being hunted down is no joke. And you probably wouldn't get much help if you dated or were married to the perpetrator. Still treated differently that if it's a stranger. It's victim blaming.
I absolutely enjoyed your analysis. Subscribed! I'm looking forward to checking other films you have focused your lens on to enjoy another peek at the world thru your eyes for a second.
hello and welcome to the channel :) thanks for stopping by!
TW: self harm/ SA
I really resonated with this movie because I was sexually assaulted when I was young. This led to self harm as I got older. It does give you a sense of power because everything else feels so out of your control. I went to therapy and dealt with it and am okay now but I saw so much of my own shit in it it was kind of validating in a way.
Such a great movie and video to accompany it. Thank you for making this!
i hope youre doing well today :)
This is the review I needed, since I can barely get through this movie. Others reviews I watched only hit the surface. You broke this movie down beautifully. Maybe now I can get through this film. LOL
The best feature about the treatment of such a sensitive topic is that it doesn't dilute things up and simplify the character's journey... Instead it dwells in nuances and complexities having the audience gaze in inquisition and uneasiness
Just watched this wicked flick! It's a fantastic film! Triumphant! You did a brilliant job on the analysis! Thank you! ^..^
Dead on analysis 👍
Finally! I was watching the review about this movie from Alteori and it was completely ridiculous like she had no idea about what the movie was reflecting. she was just complaining about how the character is not over her mental health issue yet! and then comparing her life with it. Like if the movie is just simple about house wife takes control over her life in a simple way then it would just become those movies like 'kissing booth' or 'tall girl' which are lame and have no true deeply message. Your analysis is truly ❤️
What a wonderful analysis! You really brought out how the word 'Swallow' works on multiple levels...Also I do agree how in a capitalist society, our mental health takes a backseat. I really identified with this protagonist as well. I too have dealt with social anxiety and low self worth. I hope you have been doing better. :)
Thank you for watching! I'm doing a lot better but I feel like it's a work in progress sort of thing :))
I saw her compultion as a way to take back control. She had been doing all she could to please her husband while not getting the recognition she needed, and her husband didn't seem to view her much more than what she could do for him. She is already controled by her husbands and other peoples expectations and the idea of a perfect wife. When her mother in law was starting to control her more, after she became pregnant, it led to Hunter starting to claim her body back; an act of hidden (at first) defiance to others control.
Thanks for the analysis. Great video
I love this great video!!
I feel like I needed a backtrack to how hunter and the husband richie met/dated. Although in a way distant, I do feel like he cared for her, but just didn't know how to deal with her problems and showed his love in well money, cuz that's how he was showed love in the first place. Her father in law didn't care and didn't want to learn of course so boo, but her MIL I think sympathized. She just got used being passive so she couldn't do much. I get Hunter's lack of control in life and family but I wondered if she could have it back if she really went there and demand it. Watching this I felt conflicted, I'm glad that she found her voice and got her life back, but I still felt a bit sorry for Richie. Was he the best of husbands? no. Did they both have poor communication skills? Very. But I think they both could have ended things better, even though children are a very yes or no thing.
If/when you run across a guy like this that wants to own you and says things like "I'll hunt you down," trust the older people--just. RUN. It's not going to get any better once it gets to that point.
Read Why does he DO that? Inside the minds of angry and controlling men.
.Lundy Bancroft. Library has it.
Be aware: it's extremely common.
These men are very solicitous when they're trying to con you. Sweet. Funny. Affectionate. Smart. Whatever you need.
At some point, any woman will differ from their dream girl and that's when all hell breaks loose.
When you get the guy who throws you a (verbal) sucker punch (think Cal in Titanic, but not always that loud or scary. More nice guy thrown in) or is just mean for no reason...JUST. RUN.
Just read up on it. You'll see
Great video essay! :)
I loved this review 😊
great analysis
Liked the trailer, didn't have time for the movie as it's 1am, came here
great movie!
Great review, would add some background music for future video.
hey , that song at the end of the movie, what is the name of it? anyone here in the chat let me know, please.
Raise your hand if you weren't expecting an abortion debate to spark from a movie about pica. ✋
Why does nobody mention the pagan altar?
Very good q. & why does nobody mention '' pro life''?
Wait where!
I'm sorry, but did you just try and say that depression is a luxury? Being so alone that it's depression inducing is not a luxury. Not to mention many, many busy people have got depression.
I totally agree! Let's take a movie like the Joker. He was obviously depressed and one can clearly see that struggling with mental health is not luxury. 🥴
Depression is a luxury if that’s the only problem you have. That’s why the nurse/helper that was hired told her “if you were in the war you wouldn’t have this mind problem. You don’t have any other problems when you’re getting shot at.” This is class consciousness 101. A rich person who worries about nothing else has the luxury to go to a therapist and treat their depression as opposed to someone who lives in a Third World War ridden country.
@@oliveangekms This and that nurse are full of it. As if soldiers fighting in a bloody and brutal wars aren't developing depression and all sorts of other mental problems. Everyone from all walks of life can develope depression.... thinking having a mental illness is privilege overall is crappy.
@@cclancaster13 yeah but even finding out that you are depressed takes going to a doctor and having time for it. Do you not get that less fortunate people have less time which is a luxury to take care of their mental and emotional health??? I’m not saying depression doesn’t exist for people in wars I’m saying that they don’t have the luxury of having time to even get anything diagnosed. Everyone can have depression but not everyone has the resources to diagnose or treat any mental health problems.
@@oliveangekms Okay but you can still have depression even if you can't afford to get it diagnosed. And the point I disagreed with is that, the way you develop depression, is if you're privileged enough to be alone enough to get it. Depression is depression, even if you're not fortunate enough to have a doctor put an official stamp on it.
Overall this was a great film that was well written but it was probably the worst movie watching experience in my life. I’ll gladly never watch this again
im sorry but it's the husband the one that gets mad about ruining the tie. She acts like, upsie no big deal right? and he is like: buuu i i don't have another tie that matches this shirt, look what you have done. The movie is more about a toxic relationship. Toxic relationships don't have to be over the top, like she tells him: i made something unespected today, i choose the curtains, and he answer: are you sure that they are the right colour, like, she can't even choose curtains... she is not being treated like a human being with needs and free will
damn 😧
"Interrupt her pregnancy"--there's a classic euphemism for you. I hope someone doesn't try to "determine my lifespan" for writing this; I may have to help them "become one with the Earth".
WRONG You watched the wrong movie. Hunter ( a warrior) is fierce. The monster is the g @ y husband. She’s trapped in a love less Union. She takes control of her life and (spoiler) wins and the end.
That movie was stupid, nothing deep about it, all it took for her to solve her problems was to call out the disrespect and be mature enough to do so, or be confrontational about not having enough attention or feeling left out, her husband came off as a busy man and him worrying about the baby in her stomach while she was going on a crazy spree of eating horrible things, showed he cared about the baby, more then her to be honest if I had a wife that did that sort of crazy stuff and didn't care about what I had to say, then I would start to stop caring too, but in the end she didn't care to do anything, horrible movie, horrible feminist message, and garbage story.
I have another video where I talk on how things could've been for her, had she been able to solve her inner problems: ua-cam.com/video/uIBuQq4cBm4/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
this would be quite a good video if you didn't call depression a luxury at the beginning
An 18 month old swallowed a battery and died.
I can't imagine the pain the baby felt in its esophagus.
That was an accident and I can't imagine swallowing a battery on purpose.
This is a demonic disorder and has to be stopped or death will take place.
Stress levels are real and very sad indeed.
Prayers in the Name of JESUS CHRIST ! Call on His name when you feel stressed.
Say His name over and over again until you feel calmed down.
😂the baby doesn’t eat the battery too, they are given nutrients through the umbilical cord. He didn’t also eat the battery and it’s just a movie dude calm down it wasn’t a documentary.
@@V3rnSqwd5611 Yes I know it is just a movie but the 18 month old did swallow a watch battery and died. Horrific.
@@smpeace2683 turn off the news, it’s rotting your brain.
?? if she wanted to take control of her life she could have just divorced or go for the abortion,
why do you need to ruin the life of a man that genuinely cared and loved you, and in the process killing his future kid?
that felt like pretentious stupidity, its just pica that she cant take control of,,
Any normal person would have reacted like the man in the movie, if she doesnt want to be a full time wife why agree to marry? just becaus she's a pretty girl all the wrong she did all the pain and suffer she created for other people is now forgiven? because she had low self worth? ...?
He did not love her.
Give the movie another watch, the husband definitely doesn't love her, he wants an accessory to his perfect life- and she's not it. This is a movie about power through the lens of a woman who's been raised as someone unwanted by her mother. The human psyche is a lot more complicated.
@@AvgJane19 proof that he doesnt love her?
@@deadlyk1tten did you watch the movie?? it's so freaking clear that he just married her for her obedience and her pretty genes for his child. he only cares about the baby when she runs away, he even tells all his office colleagues about her shame illness. and go to the gym after hearing the secret of her past?? he's obviously terrible disgusting as a husband. I cant bear watching this movie, i feel so sorry for her, everybody is being fake with her and act like she is not-existence.
@@ngoccao6689 So true! Not to mention how awful his parents are to her. It pissed me off when she was like, "Oh you should grow out your hair; my son likes his girls with pretty long hair." When the dad interrupted her while she was telling a story. The weirdo guy who kept trying to gain sympathy by getting hugs from random girls, including Hunter. How they were going forcefully send her to a mental hospital for 7 months or that he'd divorce her. The phone call they had while she was in the motel was horrifying. I knew he was going to break and say how he really feels about her. Especially the part when he was saying he was going to hunt her down if she didn't come back willingly. Like da fuck? Basically reminded me of the boyfriend from The Invisible Man but more settle. Smh