Hurry Up Tomorrow – Budget of $20 million – 1 hour and 45 minutes
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Warning: This movie has flashing lights that can cause seizures
Abel goes through vocal exercises, lifts weights, and throws a few punches before going on stage. His manager, Lee, feeds his ego. The crew fixes Abel’s hair, puts on his hooded robe, and walks him to the stage. Abel performs in front of a sold-out stadium. Later, Lee takes Abel to an otolaryngologist because Abel lost his ability to sing multiple times. The doctor doesn’t see nodules and suspects Abel has Muscle Tension Dysphonia. He believes the cause is stress and tells Abel to rest. Abel and Lee board a private jet. Abel summarizes that his MTD started after his breakup and begs Lee to call his ex-girlfriend. Lee caves and puts the call on speaker. She never picks up.
Abel breaks down backstage and repeatedly calls his ex-girlfriend. He begs her to talk to him via voicemail. Abel tells Lee to cancel his concert as he cries. Lee reminds Abel that the fans are there for him. Lee pumps Abel up with aggressive words of encouragement, reminders of their past, and drugs. Abel calls his ex-girlfriend again and leaves a belligerent and degrading message. Abel steps on stage and performs. However, his voice starts to crack. Abel looks in the crowd, locks eyes with Anima, and runs off stage. Abel packs his backpack and slips out to escape Lee.
Anima exits her house in tears and lights it on fire. She travels to see Abel in concert and watches him falter in front of fans. Out of concern, she jumps the barricade and sneaks backstage. Anima runs away when a security guard asks her for a badge. She bumps into Abel backstage, and he lies to the guard for her. He remembers her from the crowd and invites Anima to spend the evening with him. She says yes. They go to a carnival and a hotel. Abel believes this moment is for the night and will continue his tour tomorrow. However, Anima has other plans. She will force him to come to terms with his life, choices, and music. She will make him pay if he doesn’t.
Inspired by Hurry Up Tomorrow by The Weeknd, this movie symbolizes The Weeknd’s music career and personal life (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). The film starts in a 4:3 ratio with a long tracking shot. This dynamic gives the audience a feeling of rationality. Although Abel is about to perform, his life feels authentic and attainable. Opposed to Anima’s following scenes with the burning house. The ratio changes to 16:9 with several cuts. Abel is calm, while Anima is chaotic. Before Abel and Anima collide, the ratio stays at 16:9. Then, the ratio switches when Abel reaches a realization during his torture. Don’t be fooled by the word ‘torture’ because this scene is more comedic than scary. Anima uses two of Abel’s songs to make him come to terms with himself (Song #1 and Song #2) while chastising him for their success and failure. Viewers must enter this movie with the understanding that they are entering The Weeknd’s mind. You get catchy and peaceful music that hides painful words. This film is a fevered dream of deeper meaning, like Mother!. Without that understanding, you will spend the entire movie asking for the plot with an urge to buy the album.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
My mother would forgive me. She wouldn’t abandon me – Abel
Please be honest – Anima
You’re not a normal human, bro – Lee
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