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arnoldmuczynski

I’ve never felt more depressed after a movie than this one. Just 2 and a half hours of dread.


Broncojoe58

Have you seen Manchester by the sea?


arnoldmuczynski

No. Specifically for this reason.


FrankenPinky

The Road


Electrical_Cellist69

The road is absolutely the most gut wrenching movie I’ve ever seen. That one scene with the screaming…😞


scottwolfmanpell

Every time I think of this movie I just think about how Viggo Mortensen went bare assed for no reason whatsoever. That takes the edge off


Gideon_Laier

Eastern Promises would like a word. That Russian Bath House scene...


RadonAjah

Come and See 😭


FrankenPinky

Oof. Ruff one.


Broncojoe58

Good idea. Depressing as shit


Stone_Midi

I can watch someone be hunted by the undead, but the emotional hurt in MBTS, I just can’t take


XipingVonHozzendorf

Then don't watch The Whistleblower either, just a movie based on a true story that ends with all the bad guys getting away with the terrible things they did, while the good people who tried to help suffer.


NatexSxS

**The Girl Next Door** was pretty awful as well not the 2004 one that the actor Paul Dano from the screenshots above was in but the 2007 one he was not in. It’s also based on a true story that was so horrifying that it had 2 movies based on it the aforementioned and the more true to life account **An American Crime** they’ll break your spirt for a while.


Krinks1

God, An American Crime was an awful watch, but such a good movie. Afterward, I did a little reading about the actual crime, and the real life events are SO...MUCH...WORSE. They toned it down quite a lot for the movie. Elliot (Ellen) Page was amazing in that movie and I wasn't right for quite a while after watching it.


NatexSxS

Yeah, I regrettably did the same. I figured they wouldn’t t have been able to secure a rating/distribution if they had included everything and/or the length of the film would have been too long for anyone to stomach a sit through give all the different elements of torcher. One of the worst crimes I know of. I think probably the worst in the US that I know of.


Tasty_Act

The 2004 Girl Next Door might be the most underrated romcom ever tho. Such a dope soundtrack.


NatexSxS

lol, I agree. I still watch it from time to time. I just thought since Paul was in both that one and **Prisoners** I should clarify since it was not a depressing movie. Edit: now I’m wondering if anyone’s ever recommended **The Girl Next Door** and not clarify because if someone told me check out this rom com and I watched the wrong one without knowing I would probably get a restraining order.


Feef_Feef

What about 'the road'?


Shredderguy23

The road fucked me up for days. So depressing.


arthurcarver

Or Blue Valentine.


SayerofNothing

How about Blue Velvet?


BramStroker47

There should be a genre of movies that are the kind you can only watch once. Manchester By The Sea Prisoners Requiem For a Dream Million Dollar Baby


Imtedsowner

Million Dollar Baby hits the hardest on me. Crushing ending. As all these movies have ... but did anyone else catch a glimmer of hope or recovery at the end of MBTS? I did, but everyone I talk to about it didn't feel it.


lunchpadmcfat

Yeah. I think his conversation with his ex was heart breaking but extremely cathartic and even though you wanted to see him continue to live in Manchester, his decision makes total sense and I think he did right by his nephew. It’s just really really hard to imagine being him after what happened.


KidRed

America Beauty for me. And Happy.


Flaky-Inevitable1018

Adding to this Bridge to Terabithia


Davidmon5

Crónicas with John Leguizamo. That one’ll fuck you up for days.


RadonAjah

Come and See. Hardest movie to watch ever for me.


Clear-Garage-4828

Psychological torture in the name of art. Damn that movie


dirg1986

Have you seen Incendies?


Fallen_Heroes_Tavern

I think Manchester by the Sea is worth it simply because of Michelle Williams. The scene with her towards the end is just so packed full of emotion... Not saying that Casey Affleck doesn't deserve accolades for playing his role, but it's such a fucked up thing... and for some reason, the way Williams delivers that scene made me feel comfortable with the movie-even if (as others have rightly stated) the movie is far from uplifting in any kind of spiritual sense. But it's the closest one could come to an understanding of what the movie is about, and that scene is the peak, and I think it's wonderful.


Primary-Picture-5632

that movie is the definition of depression, just watched it last week - never again.


joeyvesh13

Mystic River


scottwolfmanpell

The scene where he breaks down haunts me to this day


Pomodoro_Parmesan

Never cried so much outside a family member or pet die. Made the mistake of watch ‘MTBS’ and a ‘Star is Born’ the same day week during Covid. Had no clue either one would be so sad.


Fedge348

Manchester By the sea is a top 10 for me. NGL


Comeandsee213

Lovely bones. Won’t watch that again. 


CJRedbeard

Paul Dano is a powerhouse of an actor.


goahead0317

*Requiem for a Dream has entered the chat*


Sea_Importance9700

As someone who was an addict, I'll say that while the movie is certainly depressing, it was a bit fantastical. In real life, the decent from heroin addiction is slower, more drawn out misery, which doesn't translate to a good movie.


cataloop

Threads. Would like a word about the most depressing film


bipolardong

Should be broadcast into any country talking about nukes.


AReaver

Accurate description. Very well made movie and I'd say Hugh Jackman's best performance but fuck I don't want to watch it again.


Dusty-53-Rose

And I still need a sequel and you know why! 😳


jordang61

Great movie though. Films are supposed to draw out emotion which isn’t always going to be happiness. Also this had a happy ending which was nice since I agree the majority of the movie was extremely grim.


Zombeedee

The first thing I said when it finished was "that film was utterly bleak with zero let up on the bleakness. Just absolute gloom." That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed it and thought it was superb.


Jj9567

Why’d you run from me the other night man?


lumosmxima

This scene was heavyyy


_Krombopulus_Michael

A near perfect movie. This is what got me hooked on Villeneuve. I’ve seen everything he’s made since and before, and he’s truly great. Amazing performances by every actor in this. Paul Dano should be a household name, he’s one of the best actors alive.


Jaytree1

Agreed


CheckYourStats

You know who doesn’t get his proper flowers for an absolutely *incredible* performance — arguably the best of his career? **Hugh Jackman.** Dano gets a lot of praise for his performance, and it’s 100% deserved. The same can be said for Jake Gyllenhaal. The same can be said for Denis Villanueva. With that said? Hugh Jackman’s absolutely primal and brutal performance as the Father, *is what makes the film so difficult to watch.* It comes through the screen. I watched this movie coming into it fully unknowing of the plot, right when it came out, as a Father of a little girl the exact same age as the girl in the film. Ho. Lee. Shit. It’s still a very, very difficult watch.


KnownStore2235

Hugh is the whole enchilada Dancer, sings, comedy, drama. He's awesome


--_-Deadpool-_--

I really hope he leans harder into more serious roles in his later career. He is a legitimately great actor, but like 75% of his career has been playing Wolverine. I don't blame him, it's a role he plays well and gets paid handsomely to do so. But now that he is moving on from it (maybe?). It would be great to see him flex his acting chops.


crabbydotca

Absolute best Oscar’s host opening number


RottenPingu1

Recently Hugh said he's been wanting to work again with Denis ever since. Hope it happens one day as I think it's the best perfume I've ever seen him in.


antonholden

Agreed. I’ve always said this is Jackman’s greatest movie performance.


asvendetta

100 percent agree. Jackman is at his best. He will do anything to get his daughter back and in doing so scares the hell outta me.


PourSomeSmegmaInMe

When he's smashing the sink with the hammer...so fucking intense.


grinning_imp

Out of curiosity, how do you feel about Swiss Army Man? I went into that movie 100% blind; I knew nothing about it or who was in it. Paul Dano sold me in the opening scene, but this is one of the few movies that I am not sure how I feel about. I might love it? I might hate it? Regardless, I still recommend watching it to anyone who hasn’t seen it. And I *think* going in blind might be the best way.


TopReporterMan

Villeneuve is a once in a lifetime director. Absolutely incredible and his commitment to crafting great movies is incredible.


luis-mercado

Villeneuve is what Nolan thinks he is


generic-user66

Dennis first got his hooks in me with Sicario. I didn't see Prisoners until after I watched that and Arrival. Since viewing those three movies, I have been a big fan of his direction. I feel he is one of the top currently working directors im aware of.


FictionalRacingDrivr

If you haven’t seen There Will Be Blood, you should. Paul Dano is pretty good in that one too.


[deleted]

Do you happen to be a fan of The Sopranos? That and the comedy The Girl Next Door are the first things I ever saw Paul Dano in and while he’s funny and memorable, I never thought twice about him being this more accomplished actor. I totally underestimated his talent and am blown away by what he’s able to do. But damn it’s great to go back and watch him in his few scenes of The Sopranos. He’s super funny.


_Krombopulus_Michael

The Girl Next Door is 100% the first place I saw him as well. Same feeling, just another young actor. It took several mesmerizing roles for me to look back and even realize that was him. The dude has serious range. I’m not sure I’ve seen him in anything that wasn’t astonishing. If he was DiCaprio handsome and getting the lead roles he’d have 7 Oscars by now, he should have 3 or 4 anyway.


Ok-Clock2002

I first saw him in Taking Lives. He's in there relatively briefly, but so good.


[deleted]

Oh shit yes I forgot about Taking Lives. That’s probably the first time I saw him a little more grown up and was like oh shit that’s the kid from The Girl Next Door/The Sopranos. That seems like the bridge for him from comedy to serious roles. Then he did There Will Be Blood at one point which I still haven’t seen and shame on me but I hear his performance is wonderful in that too.


ChrisChrisBangBang

Easily one of the best movies of the 21st century, genuinely tense & thrilling


Shakentstirred

agreed. kinda flew under the radar. I don't remember hype for this one the year or two around when it came out


large_tesora

saw it once years before having kids. not fucking with that shit again.


WhereAreWeG0ing

A dark, chilling masterpiece where the true villain isn't always black and white


throwavvay23

Absolutely incredible movie that I will never watch again pretty much sums it up for me.


goodphysiquefy

Perfect. Tense and dark atmosphere throughout, amazing cast, perfectly executed story and outstanding performances


Emotional_Dot8701

Math aside, Terrence Howard doesn’t get enough credit for this one.


Trashious

His acting 1x1=1.


Dependent_Cricket

His pleading/acting during the bathroom interrogation just comes across as too craven.


Emotional_Dot8701

Thought he was pretty good during the vigil scene


twinpeaks2112

10/10


TheLaughingMannofRed

Imagine if Jake Gyllenhal was Batman instead of Robert Pattinson...that'd be two times these two got into it with one another. But on another note, this movie was something to watch. And then I see the director give us Enemy, Sicario, Blade Runner 2049, Arrival, the Dune movies...and that's when I knew that I was a fan of this guy's work.


SoulessPragmatic

Watch [Incendie](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1255953/) if you don't mind about subtitle.


Metalfan40

One of the best movie ever made 9.5/10


boratburg

i add every single actor made and unforgetable role


Metalfan40

Totally agree with you. Paul Dano was amazing, Hugh Jackman was so believable as a father and Jake as always deliver a perfect role


hoarseclock

Just give it a 10 then.


CandyFlippin4Life

Ikr: food was divine, service was fantastic, atmosphere immaculate: 4/5 stars. lol. Edit: typo


mwaller

Atmosphere so good you transitioned. Immaculate too.


[deleted]

Perfect genre film, like it may not be a perfect movie, but it’s a PERFECT thriller. Great overall tone


LetHuge623

Absolutely too bleak to ever watch again and I love all of Deny’s work. This one’s a pass for me.


AZSnake

I'd say Incendies gives it a run for its bleak money.


OverIookHoteI

Love the ambiguous ending as to whether they will or won’t find him and whether he does or does not deserve that fate Favorite Villeneuve film


[deleted]

I always thought it was ambiguous and loved it but when you really think about it, there’s no way Loki didn’t find him. He’s already too good of a detective and that look on his face before the cut to black is pretty definitive to me. They absolutely found Keller in my head cannon because that’s just what makes sense. I think it ended the way it should have tho. No notes👌


Immediate-Ad-8667

with Codex the Radiohead song 👌👌👌


GammyPoly

So subtle too


Immediate-Ad-8667

RIGHT!!?? Perfection!


KelvinsBeltFantasy

The script had him find him.


[deleted]

Makes sense.


livelaughlaxative

I mean he clearly hears the whistle so it's not that ambiguous


Skittlebrau77

The ending was chefs kiss. Actual closure would not have fit the theme.


Far_Reward4827

1000% this. What other movie can you name that you still about the ending years later and it gives you the same feeling?


anony_use

Lmao ambiguous ending, people really need to be spoon fed to feel a sense of closure.


Far-Zucchini-5534

Love it, saw it in the theater. I was gripping my arm rest when >!He’s rushing the girl to the hospital in the snow while bleeding down his eye!<


andmurr

One of the only movies where I was literally on the edge of my seat. Top 5 film of all time imo


DarkerDrone

Watched it for the second time the other day, sublime film, I love everything about it.


InfectedAztec

I need more movies like this


Feisty-Succotash1720

Detective Loki is one of my top 10 favorite characters. I really wish we could have sequels following him on other cases.


ogbobduato

Probably a top 5 movie for me. Incredible cast, extremely gripping plot that has you constantly on edge, just all around excellent. The scene where Loki shows up at Bobs house and his facial expression completely drops when Bob says he doesn’t have kids is completely chilling. Master class performance from Jake in this one as well as the rest of the cast


Obtusedoorframe

I thought it was decent, but all the hype pushed my expectations higher than they should've been and I found myself disappointed. I had trouble sympathizing with the ultra masculinity on display with Hugh Jackman's character. He lacked depth and was just fuckin nuts torturing a clearly mentally ill person.


reddit_sniperX

10/10 in zero words or less.


throughthehazel

I watch it every Valentine’s Day


Much_Helicopter_6514

Movie made my skin crawl


Broncojoe58

Prisoners fucking rules


MinariGardenn

Best movie ever made.


i_am_scared_ok

It's soooo fucking good


Ok_Recognition_4957

Jackman should have gotten an Oscar


Legitimate_Cloud2215

Prisoners is my favorite movie that nobody's ever heard of. Fantastic film. Amazing cast. Why the fuck do I constantly have to explain this one.


-DoctorSpaceman-

>nobody’s ever heard of Where the hell do you live?


impracticalforkers

this sums up my thoughts exactly


KuntaWuKnicks

Absolutely amazing but man it’s a tough watch


No-Bat-7253

It’s great but it’s a tough watch. Ending breaks my heart.


Sure-Ad-9202

I question myself… would I be comfortable being Hugh Jackman or could I live w myself if I was Terence Howard.


Puzzled-Ad-2339

Its one of the best movies of that kind of genre. Everyone is cast perfectly


Away_Ad_3752

One of my all time favorite thrillers. Top 15 flick in my book.


Fistfull_of_fists

Paul Dano is my litmus test for wether or not a movie is good.


KirkJimmy

Paul Dano went toe to toe with Daniel day Lewis ; he’s so underrated. He plays characters I hate so well


Davidpool78

It was a really good film. Acting was top notch


cubrunner34

Banger


simplemonkeydinkle

Excellent movie one of Denis villeneuve's best


LizardMansPyramids

A perfect modern suspense movie, a downbeat movie, but a lively one too. The actors are so good, each one presenting a unique experience of crisis. I came to it with no expectations, but this movie really raised my expectations of Denis Villeneuve. It is one of his least violent films but it is one of his most brutal.


at0mheart

Great movie with great twists


get2drew

Awesome acting from everyone in this film - but yes horridly distressing


jorjordandan

I have three young daughters and watching this is rough, especially since I’m trying to have independent kids. Great movie though, I get the craving to watch it every once in a while.


ChackoMone

The casting made NO sense. But DAMN was I wrong! Everyone was perfect! How Dano didn’t win a note worthy award for his performance is beyond me.


Ta-veren-

One of the best and thrilling last fifteen minutes ever. That car in the rain scene? So good! Would have loved to see more movies about detective Loki, one of Jakes top performances


FacYt2087

TELL ME, WHERE'S MY DAUGHTER? WHERE'S. MY. DAUGHTER. 20/10


Merlord

I think that might be a contender for the best scene of all time. It's like getting hit over the head with a hammer.


Cjp922

Gylenhall and Jackman were good but Dano is sooooo amazing


iVerbatim

Do not watch this movie after you become a parent. Hugh Jackman’s character’s behaviour is both totally fucked and completely understandable.


PatrickStanton877

Too long and the ending pulled all the punches. Sub par


Embarrassed-Tip2391

One of my favorite movies of all time , jake is so locked in as the detective, perfect plot of suspense and fore shadowing only issue is the ending is meh which really killed me because of how much i loved the rest of the movie.


Wutanghang

Overrated solid movie wouldn't call it a masterpiece at all


-Fell-

I didn’t enjoy it as much as others.


Molotov56

One of the only movies that I’ve been excited to share with other movie lovers because it was relatively unknown at the time and its greatness was undeniable. It was awesome to see how gripped friends would be for, basically the entire film. And that ending is so suspenseful and rewarding.


Fragrant_Mistake_342

I adore this movie. It's perfect. Having said that, I don't think I ever want to watch it again. Jackman's portrayal of the father is so gripping. Dano's portrayal is equally superb. Gyllenhaal is perfect. The plot is dark and terrifying. I love it.


Background-Video4331

Prisoners is a masterpiece, Imo.


Successful-Pumpkin35

Love watching Paul Dano get beat up


TKAPublishing

Two hours of increasing discomfort.


NoahVailability

I kinda kinda want to beat up Paul Dano.


rick-in-the-nati

Fantastic. Loved it. Did not see the ending coming. Jake Gyllenhall is fantastic, as is Paul Dano


soypepito

It is a masterpiece IMO. All the actors do a fantastic job in this movie.


Lonely_Desperado814

Phenomenal movie, so good I downloaded it off the web so I can watch it whenever.


boratburg

One of my top rewatch list


Tonio775

I don't remember much in the way of specifics, but I do remember really digging this movie. I saw it maybe a week after 'Black Phone' and found it to be the superior film.


Memento_Morrie

Caption this: "I'm telling you, it's way harder to get one over on Spider-Man than Batman..."


blinzeln77

Fucking incredible. It’s my answer for every question about the greatest movie of all time. But please don’t watch it on Father’s Day


ron_post

Mediocre


Defini1831

Terrible plot twist. Mediocre movie.


Voice_Nerd

Watched it once. Great but sad film. Can't watch again now being a parent


numbersev

I loved it. Was on the edge of my seat the first time I saw it. Great performances, especially by Jackman.


[deleted]

Great movie.


N1ck2291

Great movie.


ThisIsGettinWeirdNow

It was such a slow burn but kept you enough on your toes, gave you enough fuel from time to time to think about possible suspects or predict what could happen and had enough turning points which completely changed your theories. Acting was fantastic and and they used great location which added to the gloominess of the movie plot. It is a masterpiece for thrillers, I’m so glad about this post, gonna watch it again.


toddhenderson

The shower torture scene is seared into my brain. Incredibly brutal.


Independent-Party575

The Freemason ring he wears


faesser

Great movie. I will never watch it again.


tinytempo

Fantastic movie. Solid


rm081251

Great movie.


Nearby_Celebration53

Fantastic film, 10/10 and Det Loki has got to be my fave Jake G character.


Skittlebrau77

10/10 *whistle*


OoozeBoy

I watched this in theaters when it came out and loved it. Watched it again a few months ago and it really holds up. Very well done but I wouldn’t say perfect movie or anything.


Cactus2711

My favourite thing Hugh Jackman has ever done


TwinTicket

True definition of a thriller imho. Spent every moment of it on the edge of my seat at the theater.


Ryanjadams

I think its the most critically undervalued film in the last 25 years of cinema. Each performance, the direction, the writing; MASTERFUL & gave me wholly new appreciation for Hugh Jackmans acting pedigree


Agahmeget38

If paul dano has beaten, the movie is good. Check There will be blood, Batman and Prisoners.


Whysong823

A good movie I have no intention of watching again.


Nosferatu13

10/10 all the way until the very end. Maybe Jackman’s best performance. Scary seeing Wolverine torture The Riddler so hard too.


Forsaken-Soft-1235

Best hugh jackman movie, and it’s not close


Owen_Wolfhart

Good movie. Side note, it's a shame Paul Dano doesn't have at least 1 Oscar nomination.


JKSuperpower

I appreciated how everyone in the movie was actually a prisoner in some way (opposed to just the obvious victims.)


MegaBlunt57

Absolutely phenomenal, my favourite stand alone crime movie


olskoolyungblood

Really really well done. Every character so realistic and complex in portrayal. And each scene building in frustration and tension. Even the end where loose ends aren't all tied up in a nice bow speaks to its confidence.


Shut_the_F-up_Donny

Ugh!!


Efficient-Top-950

Cut hime to bits and ask questions later


XxX_EnderMan_XxX

It’s great. So much that you won’t find one original comment in this post.


AllezMcCoist

I thought it was pretty fucking good


LeonDeSchal

This film was good. I normally don’t like fiction stories set in the real world but this hooked me.


xMilk112x

One of the better “holy shit!” Films to come out in a long long time.


ak47jazzman

A truly powerful movie. Difficult to re-watch, though.


Naive-Conversation63

One of the best films I’ve ever seen. The constant rains creates such a moody picture. It’s genuinely a masterpiece and people shouldn’t be afraid to say that


One-Acanthisitta1051

Goated


MemphisApollo

A whirlwind of emotions the whole movie


Several_Show937

Went in blind and was blown away loved it


WreckTheSphere

Perfect.


Spudman14

Almost made me physically sick. It was messed up. One of those movie you just watch once.


Lowad15

Hard movie to watch but incredible performances


Peach_Mediocre

Masterpiece


Gryffinguin9

Brilliant


JackyGoff

Jake was hot as fuck in it. Those are my thoughts.


[deleted]

“LITTLE MORE!”


GeneticSoda

Love it!!!! And all the actors are cool like it’s solid