EARLY RELEASE: YT CUT Saltburn

Late to the party here, but I have some insight that may be interesting to some. Re: the "comedy" genre:  Remember that the real name of *"Dante's Inferno"* is actually *"The Divine Comedy"* because it follows classical comedy structure in that it starts at a low and ends at a high. The same is true of Saltburn.  It is not "ha-ha" comedy, obviously, but rather a mix adhering to and subverting other types of comedy (in structures -and- in themes) that have existed in theater throughout the ages. I think with these lenses, one can have a new appreciation for what they were trying to do-- whether or not you agree with their execution. Saltburn is mix of Dark Comedy, Old Greek Comedy, and also Shakepearean TragiComedy, sometimes using the themes of one to subvert the themes of another.  (There are also clear references to major works of all three, but I'll skip those for now) (1) Saltburn is a *Dark Comedy / Theater of the Grotesque* - 'Theatre of the Grotesque' is a product of perspective and perception, relying on the audience feeling a disconnect from reality. - This theatrical style incongruously mixes the beautiful with the cruel, calling into question what is considered reliable reality. This joining of contradictory concepts encourages a fragmented world view which normalises the horrifying and the ludicrous in place of what is socially accepted. This gives the styles a core instability which defies normative definition and reduces humanity to our savage impulses. - This dramatic form is often described as a tragic farce as it uses comedy, specifically physical comedy and irony, to frame its existential questioning. - exemplified by freakish caricatures of people's appearance and behaviour - the use of makeup or masks to emulate the surreal faces which litter the movement - the Grotesque can be defined as a hesitation between horror and comedy, never fully committing to one and never truly rejecting the other. - The Grotesque simultaneously fits somewhere between being funny and being frightening. (2)  It is also a *Greek Comedy*. - Ancient Greek comedy featured common, everyday characters who, over the course of the story, elevated their standing. As such, Greek comedy by definition had a happy ending.  - The first comedies were mainly satirical and mocked men in power for their vanity and foolishness. -The essential spirit of Old Comedy is the ordinary man's protest against all who are in some way stronger or better than he - it abounds in references to food, drink, and sex, and frequently concludes with a triumphant revel - chorus of comedy often appears dressed as animals, insects, or in some other nonhuman guise - Old Comedy is generally characterized by overt and pointed discussion of contemporary social and political issues, bitter abuse of prominent individuals  and unrestrained obscenity - The end of the play is festive in character, a kind of formal recognition of the hero's triumph (3) Saltburn also takes the constructive form of a *Shakespearean Comedy* - A Shakespearean play is that a comedy will start off with a misunderstand or weird situation and will ultimately end happily - include a fool - Shakespearean fools are usually clever peasants or commoners that use their wits to outdo people of higher social standing. - Shakespeare comedies are chsracterized by: Country setting which is often idealised, Mistaken identities and deception, and Clever plot twists  - Shakespeare’s tragicomedies typically have improbable and complex plots populated by characters of high social class. Contrasts between villainy and virtue; treachery; dramatic surprises; and danger are central to the storyline, which often has love at its core - In the Elizabethan era, comedy plays would end with a song and dance for all of the audience to join in

Griffin

Dude, we don't do negativity here. We all love every single one of the guys. Being kind isn't hard my friend.

Yen Shively

Some people man!

Happy Teferi

wtf are you doing watching a reaction if you dont want to see what they are thinking. id much rather them talk throughout the entire movie. why give your money to someone and ask them to speak less and give you less content? thats just silly

Banana Hammocks

We?🤨.. If you’re going to try and speak for other people, you should do a better job of reading the room. Everyone is happy to see him in the reactions.

Aimee

Interesting you use "we" I don't think everyone here agrees with that statement. You should really watch all our reactions. It's happen with all of us at some point where we stop the other person from talking over dialogue or say Save for the review. Mason Quinn has done it quite a bit to Oak. You don't have issue with that? Sounds more like you have personal problem with me more than anything.

Badd Medicine

Padraig Conway

😂😂😂 all good. Glad you did vote 🤘

Badd Medicine

This movie was definitely something. I'm glad you guys checked it out even if you didn't like it. I found the movie lacked in lots of aspects but especially the story, which was predictable, but at the same time really directionless, it was a messsssssss And I agree with you lot, the movie had shocking scenes just for the sake of being shocking. I voted for the movie and I'm sorry you guys had to go through this but it was so fun seeing your reactions 😂

L AH

I feel like he meant like the movie didnt have a clear direction for the story. Idk how to exactly explain it but I get what hes saying. I didnt feel like the ending was super satisfying personally

Conor Moriarty

You'll be waiting a while for Jensen to show up haha

Liam

The thumbnail 😂😂😂

Aria Isara

A mental movie lol. Oxfam is a charity and they have shops here where people donate all sorts of things like clothes, music, furniture etc and the shops sell them cheapish for the charity

ElmSt Reactions

I might... thanks :-)

Patricia

You should give it a try! It is pretty bloody but in a comedic way rather than a disturbing way (in my opinion at least). And Antony Starr was absolutely born to play Homelander, he steals every scene he's in. And Jensen Ackles's voice is really deep...

Verity

PS: Since you talk about "the Boys", never seen it and just looked up the cast! If I knew Jensen Ackles was in it, I would have risked a look! I love Jensen Ackles 😍

Patricia

To Mason's complaint that he didn't know where the movie was headed: Isn't it supposed to be that way? Aren't movies that are foreseeable boring? I found that argument a bit weird. I've never seen Saltburn before until this, only heard of the bathtub scene all the time. I had the same mixed feelings about it as Answer.

Patricia

I know we were all waiting for that tub and grave scene 😭

KT180

🤣🤣🤣🤣

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