Comments on: Cannes Review: Xavier Dolan’s Shrill, Shrieking Drama ‘It’s Only The End Of The World’

By: Gabe69

Gabe69 — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 03:59:00 +0000

I wonder how this reviewer felt when the film won the Grand Prix, chosen by the likes of George Miller, Arnaud Desplechin, Mads Mikkelsen, and Donald Sutherland, among others…

And to the commenter who thinks this reviewer is so good at being a bully and making a filmmaker think about quitting doing something they love, I invite you (both of you) to try and make a film. Seriously, it’s like the Olympics: people at home watching on TV think they know how to do the sport better than the athletes; making chide comments to their friends…”if they had only done this…”.

But then, guess what, the TV commentator is ALWAYS SOMEONE THAT HAS DONE THE SPORT, and usually one of the best, because they actually understand what they’re watching and how hard it is.

To me, this review feels like the equivalent of someone at home on their couch critiquing Simone Biles’ floor routine. It is entirely unprofessional, and, ironically, makes the reviewer seem like a precocious child that lacks compassion for the parents toiling to put the food on the table!

I’m not saying you have to like the film, but please, respect the filmmakers.

By: Dominic Mercurio

Dominic Mercurio — Wed, 25 May 2016 17:27:00 +0000

is this a review of Xavier Dolan as a person? seems to be filled with what you infer about Xavier Dolans personality / life based on watching a movie he made. maybe keep the critique about the film itself instead of constantly circling back to how what you felt was a bad film must directly correlate with a bad person creating the art.

By: Cherryblossomgirl08

Cherryblossomgirl08 — Mon, 23 May 2016 02:43:00 +0000

Jessica, thank you for saying what so many of us feel about his work. An overrated director whose connections and complete arrogance have carried him a long way.

By: Cherryblossomgirl08

Cherryblossomgirl08 — Mon, 23 May 2016 02:42:00 +0000

In reply to Frank. I speak French and thought it was awful.

By: Glass

Glass — Sun, 22 May 2016 22:37:00 +0000

Good job, this specific review pissed him off and made him consider quitting directing. Direct hit!

By: Frank

Frank — Sun, 22 May 2016 18:51:00 +0000

This might not be a film that crosses cultural barriers very well. Dolan himself said he thinks English-speakers don’t get the film; he might have a point.

By: DG

DG — Thu, 19 May 2016 00:54:00 +0000

Whoa that was pretty scathing, seems like worse than a c- actually. Too bad cause To, at The Farm and Mommy were both brilliant

By: Jeremy Carrier

Jeremy Carrier — Wed, 18 May 2016 22:34:00 +0000

goddamn, what a review