Worst Movie of the Year Just Came Out

Summary

In this review, the speaker critiques The Weekend's movie *Hurry Up, Tomorrow*, starring both him and Jenna Ortega. They express disappointment over its pretentious style, awkward pacing, and lack of character depth. The film is seen as a disjointed attempt at art, filled with disorienting shots and unnecessary scenes, including long musical sequences and melodramatic acting. The reviewer suggests it serves more as a promotional tool for The Weekend’s music than a coherent movie experience, ultimately labeling it the worst film of the year with a low Rotten Tomatoes score.

Takeaways

• 😀 The film 'Hurry Up, Tomorrow' has received a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the reviewer labeling it as one of the worst films they've seen.
• 😀 The Weekend's acting is criticized heavily, with the reviewer noting that he seems to be trying too hard to appear emotional, especially with his frequent crying scenes.
• 😀 The film's cinematography is considered poor, with one repeated shot style (a rapid camera spin) being overused to the point of frustration.
• 😀 The movie is seen as more of a promotional piece for The Weekend's music than a coherent film, with long concert scenes taking up much of the screen time.
• 😀 The script's dialogue and scenes are described as pretentious, with excessive focus on The Weekend’s character’s emotional breakdowns.
• 😀 Jenna Ortega’s character is portrayed as a troubled fan, but her name is not clearly established, further adding to the film's lack of character development.
• 😀 A significant portion of the film feels like a drawn-out music video, where entire songs are played and analyzed, causing the film to drag and lose pacing.
• 😀 A viral clip from the movie, where The Weekend delivers an emotionless line, is highlighted as an example of poor acting that detracts from the seriousness of the scene.
• 😀 The film takes a bizarre turn into horror with a nonsensical sequence involving The Weekend having a nightmare and a supposed metaphorical experience.
• 😀 A potential theory is suggested, where Jenna Ortega’s character might not even be real, but rather a manifestation of The Weekend’s inner struggles, though this is debated.
• 😀 Despite attempting to convey deep emotional and symbolic themes, the film’s execution is deemed unsuccessful, leaving it flat and ultimately unenjoyable for most viewers.

Q & A

What is the general sentiment of the reviewer towards the movie 'Hurry Up, Tomorrow'?

The reviewer expresses a strongly negative opinion of the movie, calling it 'terrible' and 'the worst film of the year.' They criticize the acting, cinematography, and overall execution, especially the overuse of certain shots and the lack of depth in the characters.

Why does the reviewer believe that the film is only for The Weeknd's most die-hard fans?

The reviewer suggests that the movie feels like a promotional tool for The Weeknd’s music rather than a coherent film. It primarily features his songs, and the plot seems to serve as an excuse to showcase his music, which could appeal mainly to fans of the artist.

How does the reviewer feel about The Weeknd's acting performance?

The reviewer is highly critical of The Weeknd’s acting, describing his performance as ‘bad’ and ‘unenthusiastic.’ They specifically mention a viral clip from the film where his line delivery comes off as stiff and unconvincing.

What role does Jenna Ortega play in the film, and how is her performance described?

Jenna Ortega plays a troubled fan of The Weeknd. While the reviewer acknowledges her presence, they note that her character lacks depth and seems underdeveloped. The reviewer mentions that they couldn't even recall her character's name, which highlights the lack of investment in her role.

What does the reviewer think of the cinematography in the film?

The reviewer criticizes the film’s cinematography, particularly the overuse of rapid 360-degree camera spins. They find these shots disorienting and gimmicky, describing them as 'stupid' and ineffective in achieving any meaningful artistic or creative impact.

How does the movie use The Weeknd's music, according to the reviewer?

The reviewer feels that the movie's use of The Weeknd's music is excessive, with entire songs playing for long periods of time, which contributes to a feeling of the film being a glorified music video or concert. This focus on the music detracts from any meaningful storytelling.

What is the significance of the scene where The Weeknd performs for a long time?

The reviewer highlights a scene where The Weeknd performs an entire song for Jenna Ortega, which they find unnecessarily long. They argue that this scene, along with others, contributes to the film's pacing issues and fails to convey any emotional depth.

What is the reviewer’s take on the film’s supposed 'deeper message'?

The reviewer acknowledges a potential deeper message regarding The Weeknd's character grappling with his toxic behavior and relationships, but they believe the film fails to deliver this message effectively. They mention a theory that Jenna Ortega’s character might not be real, but they express doubt about the film’s ability to communicate such a theme clearly.

How does the film end, according to the reviewer?

The film ends abruptly with The Weeknd preparing for his next performance after surviving a near-death experience, where Jenna Ortega’s character almost kills him. The reviewer finds the ending unsatisfying and unearned, reflecting their overall disappointment with the film.

What does the reviewer think about the use of violence in the film?

The reviewer finds the use of violence, particularly the scene where Jenna Ortega stabs The Weeknd’s manager and ties him to the bed, to be absurd and out of place. They describe it as an over-the-top plot device that does not contribute meaningfully to the story, further emphasizing the film's lack of coherence and depth.