The Danish Girl Official Movie Review
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- Опубліковано 24 лис 2015
- The Danish Girl starring Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, and Amber Heard is reviewed by Christy Lemire (www.ChristyLemire.com), Scott Mantz (Movie Mantz, Access Hollywood), and Tim Grierson (Screen International)
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The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. -- (C) Focus Features
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Who knew that Danish people at the time of the movie's story spoke with british accents :P
+MaMastoast they are british actors speaking normally.
i guess authenticity of this flick isnt on priority.
deal with it
+MaMastoast My mom is from Copenhagen, I've been to Copenhagen, yet they want Oscar bait to have that dumb inaccuracy.
+Nicolas Tyler Doyle Alicia Vikander is swedish
Megan E Im in Copenhagen right now... I don't know if sme kind of national pride creeping into me, But I find it really odd iur language is replaced this way
+Nicolas Tyler Doyle No.
This movie broke my heart. I feel like it should have shown how Einar felt he was a woman before they dressed him up. Sometimes I find it strange when Trans people have different personalities. Like Einar was in love with Gerda at the beginning but then once he dresses up he doesn't want her anymore. Or Lili doesn't want her anymore. The Trans people I know are the same person whether living as male or female and have the same interests and emotions.
Shannon Levy I would say that rather than different personalities, they've separated aspects of themselves into two separate entities. People handle things different, and the same goes for gender dysphoria.
Alicia Vikander was imo the star of this movie. She was just awesome in her emotional range and made the movie.She is a rising star and will be a big box office star. Eddie was very good, but his character was very limited.
That's accurate
@@marioy5914 not at all. I have seen the movie in parts and Alicia Vikander spoiled the movie. I am not saying she is a bad actress but there was just too much focus on her which distorted the narrative. You are right in observing that Vikander had the dominant screen time for what it seemed which is a surprise because movie is based on Eddie's character. And he gave a very good performance. It is very hard for a man to play a woman on screen but the grace and femininity he portrayed was remarkable. had this movie been a better movie and not concentrated as much on Vikander it would have been difficult for Leonardo to win his maiden Oscar. Man to man Eddie had the more challenging role but Leo's performance came up better because he was in the better movie. Vikander is a good actress, quite natural and appealing. As far a big box office star well it would be interesting to see what kind of roles she selects. Sometimes having too much of talent or appeal can be a drawback and it seems Vikander suffers from that.
What exactly makes a movie Oscar bait? Every time I hear somebody call a movie Oscar bait, it just ends up being a pretty good movie.
CAREFUL, PLEASE, SPOILERS BEYOND THIS POINT.
So The Danish Girl has just came out in my country, and I had *really high* expectations for it since I loved the trailer. Sadly, I'm quite disappointed. I feel it was a great story that has been presented in a wrong way. It was supposed to be Lili's story, but I honestly felt more sympathy towards Gerda than I did with her. It is not, and I insist, it is *not* Eddie Redmayne's fault, I loved the way he portrays Lili, I just didn't get to see enough of her personality to feel a strong connection with the character, before and after her journey. I feel like the script didn't made a true effort in mirroring the nightmare that was being part of the transgender community back then, they spent more time digging in their marriage drama (which I understand is a big part of the story, but, come on) than actually diving inside of the 1920's way of thinking. They basically sum up her visits to the doctors in like, five minutes, then beat her up and, yeah, that's all. And it really isn't, it was just much more than that, and the film was not able of showing it with accuracy. We don't get to see Lili's feelings in a direct way because everything is a complete mess. The way everything takes place feels rushed, and because of this we can't have not one glimpse of the long and tough journey of hard choices and difficult times through the multiple steps that a transgender person experiences. Yes, it's true that Lili is constantly suffering, but they focus so so much on the technical and physical stuff that at the end of the movie you do not feel like you know this woman, because they don't construct a deep personality for her, at any point! And also, the ending. Actual Lili Elbe married a man, and died at age 50, why did they feel the need to kill her out of the blue? I'm sick of the whole LGBT+ films and the unnecessary drama, like, can we just have a good film? one that actually portrays us wholly?
Don't get me wrong, it was not bad, it was beautifully shot, the landscapes and the overall aesthetic of the movie was great. The acting was 10/10, amazing, truly; the script and the way the plot is presented, not so much, and it made me upset. So yeah, that's my opinion. The idea and story were beautiful, it just didn't move me the way it was meant to.
I'm sure I may disagree with Scott at times but I definitely won't get mad at him because he looks so damn likable. :D
+John Sailors I love him in Movie Fights.
is it just me or are they starting to consistently get all the scores wrong. it's not the first time. those scores I think are from the creed review.
+Dancier Hall Christy got the average wrong as well. It should be 7.7.
+Dancier Hall Yes, last week it was hunger games score on the other films.
Tim is so articulate. So rare to see a reviewer explain and color his thoughts so fluidly.
Oh brother.. Please, Matt, Alonso and Ben...hurry back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+Larry Lachmann I agree, this is like the JV team
+Edward Brink I thought Tim's analysis of the movie was just as good, if not better than Alonso, Matt, and Ben
Why did the numbers that appear on screen mismatch with the ones they said?
+Jimmy Page someone screwed up.
They were the numbers from the creed review, must have got mixed up or something :)
I'll very probably see this movie, but it looks a lot like The Imitation Game or The Theory of Everything, where it's pretty good but the characters' dialogue can be difficult to hear over the movie shouting OSCAR PLEASE
Pudding brain. Typical human.
Hahahahahahahaha the numbers at the end ahahahahaha fucking dying heheheh, aahhh its not that funny but it is ohhh man.
this is such an oscar bait film, especially with transgender being the thing to talk about now; eddie is going to get nominated
+roter13 I think he's probably going to win sorry leo
+Philip Moore Nope. This is DiCaprio's Oscar to lose...which he won't. Bank on it.
+Philip Moore I think NOT! If it does then they are being generous which I will hate. I will bet my money on Spotlight or The Revenant
+roter13 YES IT IS, following the trend film which I hate and everyone supporting it can STFU trying to justify it!
+roter13 i hate leo in Revenant!!!
Who's doing the math there on the graphics team?!
I love it when the onscreen graphics COMPLETELY CONTRADICT everything that Christy is saying about the ratings.
The Danish Girl does look pretty interesting and cover a topical category which has dominated the 2015 calendar year. I plan to watch this movie and see what the fuss is about.
Beautiful aesthetics, amazing acting, gorgeous score, and an important message, but the script and the directing was just bland and kind of formulaic to me. I agree with Tim re: the "blah" quality.
I hope Mantz is never invited back, can't stand this guy.
I'm very interested in seeing this movie. I'm a huge appreciator of Tom Hooper's work (including JOHN ADAMS, THE KING'S SPEECH and LES MISÉRABLES)... and I also happen to be a trans-female. Although I am interested in seeing how the trans subject is addressed, mostly in regards to the period in which this story actually occurred, I can already tell that I'll likely most identify with Alicia Vikander's role. But it will be interesting to see if Eddie Redmayne can capture any of the nuances I've noticed in myself or friends of mine who have transitioned.
I should also note that the first trailer for THE DANISH GIRL looked exquisite, while the second one made the movie look like it'd be substandard fare. I'll be able to speak more to those points after I've seen the movie, which I'm hoping will be in late December or early January.
You guys finally listened to my "get Mantz on the show!" request lol
where is Ben
you know you showed the score for creed instead here right?
Wow these are the scores typed up for the 'Creed' review I just saw. I wouldn't be surprised if this video gets taken down, my comment "gets lost", but this video gets reposted with the right numbers in a few hours lol.
Is the editor messing with us with the wrong scores btw? haha
Scott is easy to please :D
+Norma_ott No, he just loved the movie and thought the artistic qualities were terrific. Respect another person's opinion, dude.
Wats up with the scores on the bottom...
Where's the Fargo and Leftovers reviews, did I miss something?
+R Slayher They are super lazy with the Fargo reviews. This channel is notorious for being very late to the party.
+J.A. Contes I agree, if they're on time, they would have a much more subscribers imo.
TYT needs a separate channel for TV show reviews. What the Flick?! should only be for movies, I mean flick is in the title.
Christy is going to get hate mail for calling Lili Elbe by only male pronouns, instead of female pronouns.
Hey, a German guy here.
Christy´s pronunciation of Schoenarts (9:25) is close, but not entirely correct. I certainly dont mind and I wouldnt have mentioned it in the first place but she kinda asked if her pronunciation was correct and well it was not exactly, as I said, close tho.
So, you pronounce the "Schoen" like an "ö" or Scandinavian ø if that helps. "schön" btw is the german word for pretty.
I hope nobody gets me wrong, it was just FYI. Not trying to be a grammar nazi (or pronunciation nazi, for that matter)
y do u always end up making mistakes with the points bar ?
Yay Mantz!!
Monitors go off but production fixes immediately. Kudos TYT crew
The numbers people said and the numbers written on the screen did not match at all.
i was 5 years late my gawd this movie was UGHMAZING wow
Hold on, wait, dafuq? What was up with those scores?
I wish the movie was actually available for the rest of us! It's so fucking limited and for some reason everyone's seen it already and spoilers are everywhere. :/
…making an average score of -14 and it is currently ⁴⁄₃πr³ on the Tomatometer.
Scott mantz needs to dial it down a little bit
so are you saying that this movie sucks or are you saying that this movie could be better but still watchable??
Why are the ratings and average at the bottom so often not even close to what they are saying?
So I'm assuming they changed their opinions later?...
No
Tim had such praise for the movie - then gave it a 7...
To make it sound like 7 is a bad score
I admire and completely agree with your review of The Danish Girl. But unfortunately, you are completely off about Russell Crowe in Les Miserables. His voice is sadly not understood by many, especially considering Hooper's expectation of Javert's portrayal. Tom Hooper wanted something deep and stripped naked RAW, and that is what Crowe delivered. His role was eloquently portrayed, and I pity those who misunderstand the naturalism in his voice. Nevermind his brilliant acting...
So... Eddie Redmayne plays a character who is successful and is married to a confidently willed woman. Eddie then goes through a physical change that takes a tole on their marriage and their relationship. During this difficult and stressful change, Eddie's wife finds comfort in a friend but she learns to accept and appreciate the person Eddie has become. In the end, Eddie becomes a recognized person of importance who made a strong impact to people even now.
Did they just make The Theory of Everything again?
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES GALORE
the whole movie felt like a man's severe and tragic downward spiral into his mental illness that the movie was desperately trying to play off as some bizarre triumph. it was reminiscent of a "Beautiful Mind" another story of a man's mental breakdown but at least with that story there was a victory in the end as opposed to Redmayne's tragic end.
Oscar bait movie and nothing more than that.
+Ranko Orović lol
"And nothing more than that." This movie is telling an important story.
123rockfan A movie cannot be good only because of the story or subject that is telling about.Too many movies these days get awards based on the subject not on the performance.
Whoa, whoever did the score card this video was totally off the mark!
scott mantz is so nice
Wow, this Tim guy is super cynical about film for some reason. I thought he just had some issue with Creed but this movie too? I need the OGs back from vacation NOW or I'm gonna just give up watching this stuff.
Scott Mantz... eeew! "Safe" is a good word for this movie. Was unimpressed. Redmayne's acting and Tom Hooper's directing was so heavy handed. Alicia Vikander was the best thing in the film.
+WriterusAeternus Tim Grierson articulated the points very well! That was hot.
Scott Mantz is Mikey... he likes everything.
Can't watch this with that cartoon in the middle
Honestly guys, double check your god damn numbers at the end. I love this channel, but there's a mistake every week it seems.
This movie will get 12 nominations but only win Best Actor
Have been hearing so much about this film. but never that the term Danish Girl pertains to the wife. Great review, guys. So looking forward to this one even though it didn't rate very highly with the panel.
I am a Trans woman & I was very offended by this review. Why are all of the anchors in this review referring to the trans character in this film as "he"? "HE knows who he is", "A GUY trying to become a girl". The Character is a woman & always was, despite the social constructs of society that forced her to live as a "man" simply based on the fact that she was born male. It is important that you all understand that the way you spoke of the Transgender woman portrayed in this film was highly ignorant, insensitive & with humor that was In very poor taste- I.e. "HE's the character who's getting HIS penis chopped off" & everyone around the table starts laughing. If you are going to discuss these types of issues, I would recommend that you educate yourself on real trans people & how to correctly address them. If I had any kind of pull or power at all I would ask for an apology from this channel/the people in thisVid who contributed their gender-normative 2 cents in such an inappropriate way.
it's a movie, chill
they're saying he because they're reviewing Eddie the actor, not the character.
Swear to god thought the girl in the thumbnail was Jessica Chastain
Sheeesh. . Tim just doesn't know how to share the review. Basically rambling from 4:30 to 8:25
Scott Mantz is nice a cool guy :)
Christy actually gave this shit a higher score than Whiplash.
This was great! Thank you!
That guy on the right is reviewing himself!
The Cocaine Donkey is on What The Flick
Tim tries so hard to correct Christie's pronouns subtly and she just misses it :-P
good movie, great acting
The other hosts better watch out, these guys are good they are coming for your checks lol
I would go see this to be honest, but I find Eddie Redmayne repulsive.
Alicia Vikander always steals the show, she's just amazing and honest with her acting
A reviewer from Access Hollywood? Sigh.
lol they accidentally put up the Creed numbers
Also a moment of silence for bros taken to this movie by their gfs
The guy on the right is snore inducing.
I like that these guys review just about any movie I can think of. But these guys and their opinions are a tad pretentious. Whoever the husky guy in the middle (usually) is, he is so snarky. The woman is always a tad too feminist and never seems to like anything. And the guy on the right is always nitpicking everything to shit. This doesn't make for a good series. People want to hear what likable people have to say. And for that these guys get a D-.
What the danish were and what they have become hmmm. That red cross flag, not really danish.
Americans will lap up any film set in the past featuring posh English accents.
More Redmayne award-bait. I can hardly couch my enthusiasm.
+Michael Josefsen Toby Hooper > Tom Hooper :)
+Michael Josefsen Actually yes, thank you.
+Michael Josefsen After reading more of your posts, of that I have no doubt.
Can this TIm Grierson guy speak less pls, I want to hear more from Scott. This guy is a charisma vaccum
The guy in the middle talks too much.
+turo9992000 The second guy also talks too much.
Where's Ben?
Ben Whishaw always plays gay people in movies.
+J Wizard Phoenix Well he is gay irl...
blinkzone1 That doesn't mean he has to always play gay guys. Zachary Quinto never plays gay guys but he's gay.
+J Wizard Phoenix Zachary played gay characters in American Horror Story and Angels in America on Broadway. (There are probably others.) And Ben does not "always" play gay characters in movies. Q wasn't gay in Skyfall and his character is Suffragette isn't either.
I wonder if you'd have the same reaction to a straight actor always playing straight characters.
+J Wizard Phoenix
Q isn't gay (as far as we know).
+fong03 How do you know Q isn't gay? Ever seen him with a woman?
9/10 tumblrinas would not recommend
Feels really exploitative to make some Oscar bait where a man plays a woman so he can "transform" into a best actor winner. I'm not impressed with the use of this topic.
0/10 comment. Would not read again.
Leah D Typical response from a daft human.
Looking forward to it! If only to see what all the fuss is about, haha.
great channel
Still hate it
That's because you are a pudding brain.
+Cory Weston No, it's because it fucking sucks. Cheers
Jackotroniko Typical response from a human.
Mantz!!!!
Haha, turkey day came early for the TYT intern in charge of editing your output.
Haha, that's funny how all the numbers were completely different.
Wait... Mantz... Have you already awared Leo an oscar nomination based solely on Revenant's trailer?
I'm a little worried Scott Mantz is gonna poke somebody's eye out.
This film wasn't very good.
Hi cocainedonkey！
i loved it
I honestly could name 5 better performances than Eddie Redmayne
1. Leonardo DiCaprio
2. Michael Fassbender
3. Matt Damon
4. Jacob Tremblay
5. Michael Keaton
please refer to lili with she/her pronouns. she was a woman, through and through.
Wrong pronouns fam
Not Mantz again. Nooooooooo. Boriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing.Generic. Always...
Christy pronouns! You can do better.
I want to vomit.
Thanks for sharing!
Nobody asked you to watch the review or the movie. 😊
Pass, looks like shit.
That's because you are a pudding brain. I'll never understand why humans are so stupid.
Cory Weston And you're a waste of space, aka a bot that buys into whatever they're told to.
+Gangrel Aussie Sorry but wrong. Typical human.
Cory Weston Delighted you admit to stupidity than. Have the cranberry sauce.
Gangrel Aussie Oh but I'm not human.
Massive pro-noun failure, ma'am.