Brother it might be brutal...

It took so damn long to get there but the singing of HUT in the bed was the best moment of the film. Up close and personal like the rest of the movie but actually emotional and not the least bit awkward like some of the film felt

everyone saying its just a long commercial for his album damn

I’m expecting like 15-35

It won’t hurt him too much because people will move on quick though unlike the album. I didn’t think it was utter s*** but I already see the vibes of critics who went to see it and it’s what I was expecting even before seeing it.

that's kinda hilarious cause this was shot like 4-5 months after idol finished production lol

No yeah like the timing it came out is kind of helping it

People are still talking about Sinners & Thunderbolts, Final Destination and Mission Impossible are about to come out

This is just going to be a small thing when it's all said and done

HURRYUPROTTEN

Already know some people are going to rip this movie a new one lol

Abel gonna crash out like in the movie

The ending tho that drop into Without a Warning

I feel bad cause I don’t think it was all that bad it just needed some tweaking. Plus following up The Idol & this being more personal for him i’m unsure how well he’ll take the reception. I assume he’s a bit battle tested by now lmaoo

Jenna Ortega plays his Anima. Anima is the feminine spirit that bridges the gap between the conscious and unconscious. Jenna’s character was trying to help him get over his complexes towards how he views himself and women, and other things I guess. Also trying to help him stop compartmentalizing his persona (Weeknd) with himself (Abel). The entire film is based on Jungian psychoanalysis and granted I’m not an expert on that but this was my current reading of the film.

Nothing about the movie is ambiguous, it’s very well written by Schults imo.

I thought his performance was more vulnerable and interesting in The Idol because he wasn't afraid to make himself look like a little creep

He's definitely giving a better performance than Ortega here tho

lol already seeing a whole bunch of “worst movie of the decade” reviews online. I think people just don’t want The Weeknd in Hollywood

I am biased but it wasn’t THAT bad. Forgettable and awkward at worst

I love Abel he did a decent to good job but Jenna is much more expressive with her eyes. What problems did you have with her performance or her in general?

what do you think her burning down his house with his childhood stuff/call from her mom represented

The short of it is: if you don't like The Weeknd, you won't like the movie. If you do, you might like the movie. If you love The Weeknd you'll like the movie.

I think that's plain and simple (not counting for variables or anything)

and i stick by my opinion that this should’ve been the cover

I mean I love him and thought it was just okay

gonna see it on a bigger screen and see if that changes things. Saw it on a smaller screen. I think the strengths are the visuals and sound design.

Yeah that's not to be like a 1:1, more of a general consensus

Seeing it in Dolby last night did enhance the experience no doubt

I wonder how it's going to play at home

Well, he didn't do himself any favours with the Idol and all the mess around that. It feels like he's trying to force his way into being an actor when he really doesn't have to and doesn't really have anything new to add.

no opening night and no niagara falls or
enjoy the show.. oh Dudbel