The speaker is expressing a negative review of the movie "The Emoji Movie". He begins by stating that he made a video in 2016 predicting that the movie would be about an emoji called "meh" and would have a joke about Twitter or Instagram in the trailer. He criticizes the movie for not having a joke about Instagram or Twitter in the trailer, but acknowledges that there are scenes dedicated to each platform in the movie. He also mentions that the movie was written and directed by talent who have only released mediocre or garbage movies.
The speaker criticizes the movie for being a poorly executed idea, with the characters' actions often feeling contrived. He points out that the movie is filled with product placements, with scenes in different mobile phone apps feeling like advertisements rather than part of the story. He also criticizes the film's handling of the feminist angle, stating that the movie's focus on women having limitless potential feels out of touch and unnecessary.
The speaker criticizes the performances of the actors, particularly T.J. Miller, who he feels did his best despite the poor material, and James Corden, who he describes as unlikable and irritating. He also criticizes the film's handling of Sir Patrick Stewart's character, stating that it feels like the actor was cast as a joke.
The speaker concludes by expressing his disappointment with the film's overall quality and its portrayal of women. He encourages viewers not to support the movie financially, and to instead support films that have been made with passion and heart.
1. The speaker is attending a screening of "The Emoji Movie" and is dressed formally for the occasion.
2. The speaker made a video in 2016 predicting that "The Emoji Movie" would be released in 2017.
3. The speaker was surprised by the movie's poor quality despite the talent behind it.
4. The speaker found the movie to be a "colorful, pretty blur of motions being used as a sneaky dispenser... for advertisements."
5. The movie is split into four different plot threads, each revolving around different characters and their interactions.
6. The movie features a villain named "Smiler" who tries to delete the main character, "Gene", from existence.
7. The movie includes scenes set in various mobile phone apps, which the characters use to travel between different locations.
8. The movie features a strong, independent woman character named "Jailbreak", voiced by Anna Faris.
9. The movie includes a scene where the characters play Candy Crush, which the speaker describes as a product placement.
10. The movie features a scene where the characters ride a Rihanna song in Spotify, which the speaker describes as a meme.
11. The movie includes a scene where the characters dance to the 'emoji pop' song, which the speaker describes as embarrassing.
12. The movie features a scene where the characters use an emoji machine to send a message to the main character's phone, which the speaker describes as contrived.
13. The movie features a scene where the characters use Twitter to rescue the main character, which the speaker describes as absurd.
14. The movie features a scene where the main character confesses his love for the female character, who turns him down because she's a strong, independent woman who doesn't need a man.
15. The movie features a scene where the main character is reprogrammed into a "meh", losing his ability to express emotions.
16. The movie features a scene where the main character is captured and taken back to the emoji app, which the speaker describes as a pointless plot twist.
17. The movie features a scene where the characters perform the 'emoji pop' dance, which the speaker describes as a musical number.
18. The movie features a scene where the main character's phone is reset, which the speaker describes as a plot device to create tension.
19. The movie features a scene where the main character's phone is reset, which the speaker describes as a plot device to create tension.
20. The movie features a scene where the main character's phone is reset, which the speaker describes as a plot device to create tension.
21. The movie features a scene where the main character's phone is reset, which the speaker describes as a plot device to create tension.
22. The movie features a scene where the main character's phone is reset, which the speaker describes as a plot device to create tension.
23. The movie features a scene where the main character's phone is reset, which the speaker describes as a plot device to create tension.
24. The movie features a scene where the main character's phone is reset, which the speaker describes as a plot device to create tension.
25. The movie features a scene where the main character's phone is reset, which