Retro (2025) MOVIE REACTION 1/3! | Suriya | Pooja Hegde | Karthik Subbaraj

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The video features a reaction and watch-along of the 2025 film *Retro*, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, which is being celebrated as a massive homage to classic cinema ranging from Bruce Lee and Mad Max to Pulp Fiction and The Matrix. The hosts discuss the unique genre-blending nature of the movie, noting that it seamlessly mixes elements of romance, comedy, thriller, horror, science fiction, and fantasy into a single package. They express particular admiration for director Karthik Subbaraj's distinct style, specifically his love for Quentin Tarantino, which is evident in the film's structure and dialogue. The conversation also touches on the composer Santos Nadian, with the hosts anticipating an exceptional score that complements the film's eclectic tone. A significant portion of the reaction focuses on the film's impressive technical achievements, particularly its use of long, continuous one-shot sequences that require extensive preparation and flawless execution. The hosts are visibly amazed by a specific scene involving a fight sequence and a transition where a fake arm is placed into a character's hand, praising it as one of the greatest one-shots in Indian cinema history. They marvel at how the camera moves from different sets while maintaining perfect lighting continuity between interiors and exteriors, such as moving from inside a building to a rooftop. The hosts also comment on the visual aesthetics, noting the gorgeous shots and the film's ability to utilize every potential color palette, suggesting that similar stylistic choices could work in other contexts like *Sinners* set in India. The narrative of the film involves a protagonist who appears to be the reincarnation of Vishnu, leading to some humorous speculation about his blue skin tone and questionable parenting methods regarding his children. The plot takes viewers on a wild journey that includes scenes on a boat in the middle of the ocean, a fake hospital setup for a game, and interactions with menacing henchmen and various eccentric characters. The hosts react with laughter and excitement to the film's blend of high-stakes action, such as a Bruce Lee-inspired move that sends an opponent flying backward, and lighter moments involving sedated characters and British accents. They appreciate how the film balances potentially hokey concepts with genuine emotional beats, creating a unique experience for fans of cult films who grew up loving these specific genres. Throughout the reaction, the hosts maintain a casual and enthusiastic tone, frequently joking about the film's content while acknowledging its ambitious scope. They mention that the movie is a love letter to the movies they cherished during their youth, confirming Anurog's review description of it as a tribute for "cophiles" and fanboys alike. The video concludes with the hosts eager to move on to part two of their reaction series, having already established that this first installment was spectacular despite some chaotic moments involving props like a fake arm and unexpected plot twists. Overall, the reaction highlights *Retro* as a bold, entertaining, and technically impressive film that successfully pays tribute to cinematic history while carving out its own identity in the modern era.

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I did get it confirmed at LA. Moan was indeed going to be coming. >> Why are you saying that? That's nothing but bad news and sadness. >> Y >> and what happened? >> They didn't come. Oh, it was the it was the Iran >> Yeah. >> thing. >> He got stuck just like I did. >> Yeah. Well, he's in Houston right now. If he was in the States, why wasn't he able to come to Los Angeles? Well, >> because they weren't showing if they weren't showing it at LA. >> Why weren't they showing it if he was here? You show it for him. >> Well, I'm pretty sure >> Don't ask me. I would have loved to talk to Moan. >> We should have gone to Houston. >> I would have. >> Is he still there? >> I don't know. >> [music] >> Hey, welcome back to our tub. I'm Rick. You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter for my juicy juicy juicy juicy. Oh, it's so >> Welcome back. >> There it is. >> Today we're doing another watch along. >> What's that? >> And today we're doing a watch along of a film I wanted to get to last year, but we did not get to. Uh, a 202. >> Yes. 2025 film retro. Retro. Retro. Pick up your doggies. Poop. It's a 2025 film by Caric Sublage. Old Karthy, as I call them. >> Yep. I think you call him that as well. >> I called him Spock. No, you didn't. Sure I did. You weren't there. >> Uh, it's written and directed by Caric Subra. We love Caric Subra >> sometimes. Uh, he's a fantastic director. >> I'm just kidding. He uh he also is the one that like you can always tell his love for Quinton in his movie >> because of the feet. >> Yeah. And his hatred for uh Paul Dano. >> I mean Carrage hates Paul Dano. Who doesn't hate Paul Dano >> and thinks he's a mediocre actor. >> Am I right? >> Worst actor. >> Who's ever what has Paul do ever done that was worth anything? Little Miss Sunshine. Garbage. Swiss Army man. Putrid. There Will Be Blood. Terrible. >> [gasps] >> Um, you can always tell like his love for him in his movies because like there's always some type of like influence a little bit. >> Yeah, there's always got a Tarantino kind of tip of the cap. >> We love it. It's composed by Santos Nadian. >> The score is going to be off the chart. We've actually seen uh songs from this. Okay. >> Last year, >> we'll be seeing him again. It'll be Dejàu all over again. >> Um, this is something uh I saw Anurog reviewed it. He didn't give it like a rating. He He doesn't usually do that. He usually just says, "I watched it." But he says, "A homage to every film we freaked out uh over growing up. From Bruce Lee to Repo Man to Pulp Fiction to Mad Max to Gladiator to Matrix to all that we loved. A film made by a cophile for cophiles and fanboys of cold films alike. >> Nice. >> That's what he says. >> Nice. >> Uh I'll take it. I don't >> In other words, it's going to be a romcom, thriller, horror, sci-fi, fantasy film. >> Yes. >> Great. >> I hope so. Uh if you're seeing this on YouTube, you're going to see if I cut our version because copyright means like see full uncover this and OTHER [screaming] FILMS. You get a Patreon or channel memberships. I'll put the link in description below. You can go check that out. And let's get this out. Titticorn 1960. Tittyorn. >> Where is Tittyorn? >> I don't know. Some gorgeous shots right out the gate, man. >> Was he blue cuz he's the reincarnation of Vishnu? Like the story? >> That's my suspicion. for Let's try the time will heal. Oh crap. Now his mom's going to die. Debatable. Don't think so. He looks like um Joju George. Oh yeah, he sure does. It's not Jojo George, right? Cuz I believe Jojo is Mali. Beautiful shot. Look at that lens choice on that shot. >> Nice. [laughter] >> Oh jeez. >> It was Joju [laughter] George. Son of a gun. >> That guy looks like Joju George. 300. >> Questionable parenting methods. >> I don't know. It's exactly what I did with all three of my kids. >> Yep. Yep. Nice. >> My goldfish. The most menacing of henchmen. Yay. [laughter] No, no, no, no. I don't know. I don't understand. No, no, no. Not just the white actor. Is he using ash from his >> matches for his coal under his eyes? >> Looks like it. Absolutely gorgeous. Excellent. [clears throat] [laughter] Oh yeah. Rook money [laughter] and me. >> [clears throat and snorts] >> Ew, bro. [laughter] Go wash her hands. But she's so hot for you right now. Papach. Oh, you'll come back to it after they murder her. >> Whoa. Calm down, Jamal. Don't pull out the nine. Huh? >> See you, DP. This is This has been a one shot since we got into the wedding hall. >> Oh, has it? >> It has. I noticed >> one shot right into the song. Why do I feel like the whole song is going to be this continual oneshot? Dude, that'd be wild. [music] >> Good grief. God, that's beautiful. You know how hard it is to go from different sets with a camera to make sure the lighting is right in each place? That was an interior to an exterior. This is the roof. Please operator. >> [laughter] >> Dude. Yeah. This is straight up. This is adolescence level one shot. [screaming] >> OH MY GOD. >> THIS IS ADOLESCENCE LEVEL. This is adolescence level. >> Oh my god. Dude, this took so much prep. Oh, we're going into a fight scene. >> Yes. Yes, we are. Are you going to do a full freaking fight scene in the one shot now? [laughter] >> I don't think that cross was a edit away. It could have been. Could have been, but I don't think it was. >> Maybe it was a fail safe. Jesus Christ. OH MY GOD, [applause] I just came. [laughter] >> WHAT? >> [screaming] >> That's awesome. >> That was a beautiful, beautiful transition to put the fake arm in his hand. >> And that's how the one shot started. >> Oh my god. >> Absolutely [cheering and applause] incredible. >> One of the greatest one shots in the history of Indian cinema. Incredible. Wow. >> That was spectacular. I came multiple times punishment willers. Look what I done to my boy. [laughter] Hey, relax. [snorts] >> OH, [ __ ] >> I WISH I DIDN'T SEE THAT. [laughter] >> Nobody makes me bleed my own blood. Nobody makes me bleed my own blood. Nobody. Oh, 10 lakhs. What? foreign. No guns. Nice. Hello. [laughter] Laughing therapist. [laughter] Oh, [laughter] compound. They're opening a fake hospital. It's >> Munabi. for their game. What else? >> [laughter] >> They're on a boat. They're in the middle of the ocean. >> [screaming] >> Special gift. The golden arm. Oh, damn. Why do you have people holding up THE TART? >> [screaming] >> HELLO yo yo yo. >> My boss is waiting. Starting to feel like a Nelson film. [laughter] Blue joke. [laughter] The jokes here [singing] sir. Hey sitting here training certificate. do. It could be very hokey and not work, but it's working. Yeah. You know, you could think, "Oh, how dumb. He's never smiled. He's never laughed." But it's working. >> [laughter] [music] >> every potential color template that you could use in this film. Dude, you could do sinners in India. >> Yeah, you really could >> just make it the the British. >> Hi, honey. >> That was interesting. Why'd he blindfolded? Is it just sedated? Cute. Shut up. Darling, [music] darling. Need something. [snorts] [music] >> Nice. So now >> it's going to set him flying backwards. >> Nice [clears throat] >> real move. >> That is a real move Bruce Lee did and it sent guys flying backwards. >> OH [laughter] [ __ ] Oh ow. Oh, now the curry's ruined. Nice. He got his ass kicked. [laughter] That's a funny setup. They're all wearing sunglasses inside. What's a white guy? I was just going to say, what's the random white dude doing over there? >> Holy [ __ ] Maybe, sir. Hey, hey, no chance. Yeah, she's she's looks like she's at least 55 5'6. It's okay. It's okay. >> There was a movie called Inspector Gadget. >> Oh, I I remember the movie. It was based on the cartoon. >> It's time for the king's entry. >> Ferris Spieler guy. >> I think he was inspect. Yeah, Matthew Brick. >> And there's a scene with the villain that's very similar to that. >> It's got a sort of postmodern Captain Hook kind of feel to it and very diabolical. Damn, I want to play him. Part one, Rex do retro one to remember. You saw us on YouTube because got version of this channel members. Go check that out. And uh let's get into that part two. On to part two. [music]