Check out my ranking of the X trilogy!: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o-CTdbNnkt_XoHU.html

Maybe I'm weird but to me Pearl is a masterpiece.

It started off brilliantly, loved the sleazy 80s aesthetic but the third act was a complete letdown for me. I felt there was no real tension at all. There was some great set piece kills but ultimately seemed disjointed and a bit rushed. Felt the tone went too goofy toward the end and I feel slightly unsatisfied with how it unfolded. X, Pearl L, Maxxxine in that order, although I still think Maxxxine would probably be the most rewatch able out of the three as I liked hanging out in that time period more.

Finally found out Pearl and Howard’s last name is Douglas 😂

I'm actually surprised by all the positive reviews, totally respect your opinion Cody and I'm glad you enjoyed it! I loved the first two films a lot and was really excited for this one, but honestly it fell flat for me and I think it's by far the weakest of the trilogy. The twist at the end felt so cartoonish and ridiculous and the social commentary didn't really land for me whereas the previous two films nailed what they were going for. Unfortunately this finale didn't stick the landing but I'm glad a lot of people are enjoying it, I wish I did but oh well. Film is subjective after all, great review nonetheless!

ByWhat happens to the mugger was gnarly, but slightly hilarious. The theater reaction was priceless, a mixture of laughter & "Pearl" clutching gasp, it was worth the $16 ticket.

I got my grandparents into the series with X and Pearl (they’re not your typical grandparents lmao. They’re a little younger and more “with it” culturally) and they really enjoyed them both. My Nana and I prefer Pearl, while my grandad prefers X. So I’m excited to see this with them and where we all land on it. No doubt in my mind we’ll all enjoy it on some level.

Did you notice that during the protest in the movie, there is a guy with a sign that says “Hollywood stole my daughter” and he’s wearing a shirt with the face of Jenna Ortega ? I don’t remember the name of the character that she plays in X.

You should do a top 10 video on horror trilogies. No one talks about horror trilogies that are out there only the franchises

The horror aspects were so good but I didn't feel there was nearly enough of that. And that final act......a complete circus. Not a bad movie but clearly a level below X and a few levels below Pearl.

Maxxxine was soo goood. I honestly just love Mia Goth’s acting style she is perfect for these roles

I work at AMC as a 16 year old kid and you are right, the movie was great

Just got out of the theatre. That movie was killer. Really loved the noir feel of it and especially the subtle film filter that gives it a more vintage look.

Sorry I am gonna call a bit of a reviewer Bias on this one lol. It was not good unfortunately... & I went in with high expectations based off X & Pearl, and was so let down. I'm not alone, as a lot of ppl have said the same, and also critics agree, currently sitting at 75% Rotten Tomatoes, while Pearl & X both sit above 90%. The score & 80's Hollywood backdrop were the best part of the film, but the pacing & plot was all over the place & suffered from one of the worst 3rd acts i've seen in a while.

I see you love this movie more that I did, Cody. My main problem with the film is the 3rd act, which I felt was too predictable and lackluster. They could have been a better way to Ti West to included that part in the movie as to what we saw in the 3rd act.

so glad it got the cody stamp of approval I'm so stoked to see it this weekend!

I live in a small town, so this movie didn't make it here, just like x and pearl. So I traveled 4 hours to the closest location to see it and it was so worth it. I had to see one of these in the theatre. The 80s vibe and Mia Goth and Kevin Bacon were just amazing. It really reminded me of movies like "pieces" which I consider giallo horror. The camera use and chase with Kevin and Mia reminded me of that kind of crime drama scene you see in Italian horror. I love this so much. I got home by almost 2 in the morning and binged x and pearl. I think this trilogy is magnificent. I can't pick a favorite. So many versatile choices of film making through 3 different films and Eras. Ti West is my most anticipated film maker today. So happy you enjoyed it cody.

Im going Monday, will def be back to check this review post screening. Happy 4th

Not gonna watch the full video cause I don’t want the movie to be spoiled, but I’m seeing her tomorrow and I’m so excited, I’m dressing up as Maxine and my friend is going as Bobby-Lynne lol

LOVE your shirt! Between the Monster Squad, Beetlejuice, and Little Monsters, these movies started my love and interest into horror

If it wasn't for a little bit of a disappointing ending for me this might've been my favorite, but for now my ranking goes 3. Pearl 2. Maxxxine 1. X

Love the little monster shirt we need some kinda of continuation of that movie

I love how over the last 8 years or so especially since the massive success of Stranger Things there have been so many modern tv shows and movies etc either set in the ‘80’s, pay tribute to the ‘80’s or movies that came out in the ‘80’s are getting modern day sequels or legacy sequels like the Karate Kid, the Ghostbusters, Beverly Hills Cops and Top Gun.

I still like X better, but definitely second for me. Had a great time with this movie, a bit predictable. But I was there for the ride. The music was fantastic....a little Frankie goes yo Hollywood is never a bad thing

This is the first straight up positive review I have seen for this movie. Really looking forward to checking it out!!!

Just left the theater from seeing MaXXXine…. Had high expectations & was disappointed. Obviously the bar was set super high with Pearl & X - I think MaXXXine was the weakest of the 3 films BY FAR… the music & 80s Hollywood background did a lot to help try to make the movie good - but it just wasn’t & the 3rd act was awful.

Going to see it Friday evening. Loved the first two movies, hope X/Pearl/Maxxxine come out in a trilogy 4k blu-ray physical disc box set. I'll snatch that up!!!

I can't wait to see your ranking! And hopefully, a review for Longlegs.

Yes! 🙌🏻 it’s funny moment I got on KZfaq to check it was 7 seconds uploaded 😂❤ love your videos Cody!

There was meant to be post credit scene but it was decided not to use it incase they want to do another, which I've heards in the works 👍😊💜🐾

You haven’t stirred me wrong Cody and as a fellow Cody, I trust your opinion and I just want to say that your video on horror directors man when you defended TommyLee Wallace I was smiling from ear to ear, cause I completely agree with you

My ranking: 1. Pearl 2. X 3. MaXXXine

I was an 80s kid and it truly was an awesome era. The movies, the music (the fashion left alot to be desired, but two out of three ain't bad) I loved the 80s. So any film that can scratch that nostalgic 80s itch for me, I'm there. X and Pearl were both awesome films and I can't wait to see this one.

I was waiting for you to post this review! I can’t wait to see Maxxxine!

The trilogy I didn't even know existed. It must be good if everyone is talking about it.

This might be unpopular but I thought it was just all right. I loved all the characters, i loved how the movie looked and the 80s aesthetic, but i thought the movie was kinda boring tbh. I liked Pearl so much better.

You get it the trilogy is one big masterpiece maXXXine is perfect i LOVED it mia goth is just a force be to wrecking with yet again another perfect performance by her i cant wait to own it and watch it 37636363 times and just throw it on on a rainy day

I'm highly anticipating this one!

My Ranking is 1. Pearl 2. X 3. Maxxxine

Personally really enjoyed it, though I'd have liked a bit bigger of a body count and more on screen kills. It's much more a thriller than the slasher I thought it would be and i wish i hadn't figured out the reveal, but I still had such a great time with this one and would absolutely add it to my collection.

Going tomorrow. Can't wait. I love both X and Pearl. Keep up the great work Cody.

3:02 Wow I’m the exact opposite. I think pearl is by far the better of those two films, but to each their own.

1. Pearl 2. X 3. Maxxine

Great video Cody, can’t wait for you to rank them 👍

I really liked X and Pearl. But this was a huge disappointment. There was no tension it was a decent crime drama with gore. This barely felt like horror. P.S love the shirt

I’m so happy to hear u had a good time with it. I thought pearl was good but loved x. Mia goth is surely making her way to stardom. Can’t wait to go watch this. Thanks for your hard work Cody and all you do for us fans

Happy Fourth of July everyone and Cody

I liked Pearl over X. Maybe bc I watched it backwards. Looking forward to the last of the trilogy

Thank you for answering those questions. I haven't gotten around to seeing the first two movies yet and was thinking of seeing this at the show. I'm glad I saw this before I did. Love your channel!

Excellent review. I felt exactly the same way. I kept wishing they wouldn't go in the direction they were going with the killer, but that was kind of inevitable. All in all, I was pleasantly surprised. I really want to see all 3 back to back now.

I think this movie works best when you look at it more as an80s Hollywood satire than a horror and shouldn't be taken too seriously. Plus that car scene... one of the sickest kills I've ever seen

I can not wait for Nosferatu. That's my most anticipated this year. I'm hoping it brings back scary badass vampire films again. Did you see the trailer Cody?

Really dug the movie. It’s my current best of the year. As to your point on Maxine’s arc. I think the arc was sort of the inverse of Pearl. (Which is why I think Pearl is more crucial to this movie than a lot have said). In Pearl when faced with hardship and problems she buckles and regresses. She doesn’t achieve her goal of being a star because of it. When Pearl tells Maxine in X “You are gonna end up just like me” that’s sort of setting the table for MaXXXine. Maxine refuses to lose her shot or regress. She is gonna stick with what brought her to the dance and because she refuses to accept a life she doesn’t deserve. Where Pearl did. I honest to God think the trilogy is brilliant. Great review as always, Cody.

Am I the only one who really doesn’t think this movie landed the plane at all? So much of the final act was so nonsensical and thrown together? I really hoped this film wouldn’t fuck up the end but it was so… anticlimactic but also somehow too dramatic? I think the ending post-shenanigans wasn’t a bad ending for Maxines character…. but getting there totally fucked up the whole movie for me what was that whole last part?? 😭

I felt this was the best one of the trilogy. I’m a sucker for 80s horror and music.

I hated this movie because of the plot and reveal of the killer. The trilogy doesn't do it for me at all. I am okay with being in the minority in this. Elements get put in and just end up going nowhere. Didn't see Pearl because X was disappointing enough to skip it. I should have skipped Maxxxine as well. Ti West will now be a boycott director next to M. Night Shyamalan

I didn't like X but loved Pearl, so I wonder how this movie will measure up for me.

Comes out on the 11th in Aus, and my recent rewatch of X and Pearl were interesting. I used to really like X and ADORE Pearl but when I watched X the other day, I really didn’t like it at all. I still really liked Pearl on rewatch but not as much as I used to. But from what I can gather, Maxxxine follows suit as in neither 3 of the films are remotely alike, so I’m not sure what to expect. Hope I like it but keeping expectations realistic for myself. Glad you loved it though!

Want to see this but I'm working all weekend 😢 gotta wait

So glad to hear you enjoyed it so much. I loved it as well. I was hearing a lot of people giving it mediocre too poor reviews and I loved it. What a solid trilogy. Great review!

I just got back from this and was quite disappointed, it's a shame. It feels like all style, no substance. We've moved from the enjoyable slasher in X to the character study in Pearl, and left with a lacklustre murder mystery that ends in a blindingly disappointing reveal. Yes, it draws from Lynch, Giallo - Martino especially, De Palmer, 80's Satanic Panic Horror, Schrader's Hardcore is a clear inspiration too, but it doesn't do much with that. Pet peeve here, but I hated that they felt the need to address the 'Psycho' set. For a film called Maxxxine, it has very little character development or progression of that character, Goth is good, but she feels like she's been placed into scenarios rather than growing through them. Ball-Buster Keaton felt a little on the nose too...

The film was like a bad, slick and empty music video. Did not feel like 80s at all. It lacked the grittiness and seedy side of Hollywood. Every shot was too perfect. Mia looked constantly petulant or with a constipated face. No nuance to her performance. Her character not likable at all, the audience hard to warm to her. This film has so many mis steps. Why didn't she ask obvious questions to Kevin Bacon like "what does he want" or "who is he working for"? The reveal acting is hammy and terrible. This film is very weak and student like. No comparison to Argento's work that genuinely unnerves and builds suspense. Maxxxine is solid 2 out of 10.

I found it very fair and a bit disappointing for a Ti movie, For me, it started off pretty good, but then it just became fair, and by the last 15-20mins, it just didnt work for me... X 3/5 , Pearl 4/5, Maxxxine 2/5 glad you liked it thou

I thought Child's Play had the best trilogy in horror but this trilogy is great as well

I loved his use of split screen in the movie

Absolutely loved Maxxxine, easily my favorite of the trilogy. I thought the Giallo elements were superb

Happy 4th of July!

I saw Maxxxine last night. Though Pearl is still my favorite of the trilogy, I liked Maxxxine. The acting, the mystery, and some of the one liners and how they were executed really stood out. I can’t stop laughing at how (spoiler) pronounced the word deviants. 😂

I hear your opinion and I super don't agree. Maxxxine is an aesthetically pleasing but very poorly written mess. I see what they were going for, but the mark was missed by a mile. A movie I think did what Maxxxine wanted to do is The Neon Demon. Watch that instead.

About time. I thought original Scream trilogy would've been the perfect trilogy but they screwed up Scream 3. If you loved this trilogy, you should watch Ti West's underrated gem, The House of the Devil (2009). You won't regret it.

Love the review, just saw it last night and I loved it. My fiancé actually came up with an interesting theory of the whole trilogy overall that you may want to hear.

maXXXine,X,pearl maXXXine is my favorite because iv always been obsessed with the 80s iv always wanted a newer horror movie based in the 80s that shows the griminess of the era and he nailed it. X is perfect cuz it's so aware of itself and it nailed the 70s slasher vibe.pearl is amazing because mia goth is amazing her acting in pearl is insane she's incredible she jumped to one of my favorite actresses ever real quick because of pearl all around its the best horror trilogy hands down it will take ALOT to dethrone it

I’m a HUGE movie lover/fanatic and aspiring actress. I’ve already watched 21 new movie releases this year including Maxxxine which was my most highly anticipated movie of 2024. I throughly enjoyed Maxxxine! It’s now in my top five favorite movies of 2024 thus far along with Dune 2, Bad Boys 4 Ride or Die, Horizon: An American Saga: Chapter 1 and A Quiet Place Day One. This was another great movie review Cody. ❤❤❤❤

Happy forth of July

I’m kind of taken a back that you (at the time) find Maxxxine to be your favorite. To each their own for sure, however, this was my least favorite of the trilogy. I felt it should’ve started off with her leaving the farm and the audience getting to see more of how Maxine got into porn/more character growth and THEN a flash forward to years later. It felt very rushed and the third act was weird, predictable, and lazy. The run time needed to be extended. All of that being said, Pearl is one of my favorite movies of all time.

I also guessed the mystery within the first 20ish minutes. I feel like it was the weaker of the 3 and where I found it weakest was in the deaths. Aside from the one character, i feel like we fast forwarded. Especially with one character. We meet them and then they are dead. No death scenes. Just introduction and then BOOM they are a body. With both X and Pearl they didn't shy away from giving us the full experience. I think that's my biggest gripe.

Just after returning from cinema after seeing Maxxxine. Huge expectations after X & especially Pearl (Mia Goth should've won an Oscar, her performance right up there with Kathy Bates in Misery), unfortunately Maxxxine is bitterly disappointing. I expected this movie to be right up there with Drew Barrymore/Adam Sandler movie The Wedding Singer when it came to mid80s cheese, expected it to be way more violent, more explicit sex, more Hitchcockian......instead Maxxxine just barely dips it's tiny toe in, the supposed climatic scene in the end is ...a joke, in every scene Mia Goth is there posing with wind blowing through her hair courtesy of wind machine, if you're expecting Mia Goths performance to be up there with Pearl...brace yourself for major disappointment. Diehard fans of X & Pearl severely short changed with Maxxxine, bitterly disappointing.

Thank you for liking Maxxxine! People seem to like it less but I loved it. The music! My childhood.

Loved the first two....I enjoyed this one also but I was expecting something different. I wouldn't call this movie horror, more of a mystery and I was looking forward to a horror movie.

Idk but I was left wanting more with Maxxxine. I liked it but I wanted to love it. Something was missing for me

Kevin Bacon is great. I like the way he dies in this movie too.

This movie is tepid at best. I agree that "The Baconator" steals the show, but "MaXXXine" as a movie can't seem to make up its mind as to whether it wants to be "Boogie Nights" or a horror movie. Not scary, no sense of dread, and I never once thought Maxine Minx was in any real danger. Definitely the weakest of the trilogy with "X" being number 1, followed by "Pearl" at a very close second, and "MaXXXine" at a distant third. So far, "Late Night With The Devil" is the best horror movie of 2024. Maybe that'll change with the release of "Longlegs", "Cuckoo", or "Terrifier 3."

This movie was just OK. A lot of style, very little substance. Same bullshit of people who do bad things are the victims and the people who are supposed to be good in society are actually the villains. It's Hollywood's favorite stupid storyline.

I enjoyed X, blown away by Pearl and enjoyed MaXXXine. I think I maybe had my expectations too high for this movie because I loved Pearl so much. I wasn’t let down but something just felt missing in this movie for me. Which I was surprised because I’m obsessed with anything 80s but I thought they would have leaned into the slasher vibe more

I have heard you gush about these movies for a while now. I wanted to check them out, but I was waiting till Maxxxine dropped before I dipped my toe into this trilogy. Now that it is, once it comes out on Blu-Ray, I will most definitely check the trilogy out when I have the opportunity to do so.

got a early screening of this movie and i loved it and was so excited to see if got loved it or hated it and ….cody my man we finally have the greatest horror movie of 2024 i absolutely was not let down by this film i loved every second of it this sis the greatest horror trilogy ever imo . i tried to not spoil the movie for everyone and i knew as soon as i left the theater that me and you were gonna have the greatest time with this movie and this trilogy me and you are never at a disagreement with these films and i love that we can share something together that is meaningful to us and that we love keep up the good work cody and remember she’s a fucking star!⭐️ only thing that disappointed me was the killer thought zach villa from ahs should have been him since he looks exactly like him and played him too other than that mia goth fucking rocks and this toothy will go down in the horror hall of fame for the best trilogy ever made imo 🖤🤘 rock on cody !.🤘

Ti West ruined every effort he put on his saga with one last boring and uninspired film. MaXXXine has nothing more interesting to tell ! If Hollywood needs ideas, i can help them...

Love me some Mia Goth she is such a Natural Actress. She doesnt talk a lot in her movies but she doesnt have to because she says so much with her face. I love all 3 as well. Its just something so special about this trilogy. And the 80's was such a crazy time in America. She reminds me of the Character Reese Witherspoon played in FREEWAY.

Maxxxine was my favorite out of the 3 to my surprise. The 80s feel was really good unlike movies that are usually set in the 80s. Mia goth is phenomenal as well. Hope she does more horror!

Saw this yesterday. Very good movie. Nice way to close out the trilogy.

I usually agree with you. This movie was dull, with zero scares. Big let down.

Hearing from your review confirming Maxxine is more Giallo inspired has made me much more hyped for it, thanks Corey

Maxxxine was so bad. Boring, not scary, I really don’t get the reviews of it being good. Very bad movie.

Omg where did you get that t-shirt, Cody?!?! Little Monsters is one of my favorite movies ever!!

Can’t wait to see it tomorrow-I’m most excited to see the Giallo homage and Kevin Bacon 🙌🏽

Ti West, good director. House of the Devil & You’re Next are amazing movies. This trilogy…no unfortunately…BUT Pearl, I’ve watched that movie 15 times now & I’m still not tired of it. It blows X & Maxxxine out the water! 10/10! It exceeded my expectations! Mia Goth should’ve gotten a nomination for that role or more recognition! X was OK, Maxxxine was OK, I would give both 6/10. They’re one watch & that’s it for me. Not bad, but not great. The standout to me in Maxxxine was Kevin Bacon as usual, even Elizabeth Dibicki ( I hope I got her name right 😑), & even Lily Collins soon out more. Maxxxine was more toned down to me, don’t know why. I think we put too much pressure on these directors, Ari Aster was just on the rise now it seems he’s pushed to the side for Ti West. They’re all talented & bring something to the genre. Just my opinion 😊

I’m sooo relieved to hear this from you, Cody! 🙏 I’m from Denmark and this film won’t premiere here before September 1st 🙄 If it lands on streaming before that, I won’t be able to wait for the theater-experience, sadly. Mia Goth is so incredible, and she SHOULD have been nominated for an Oscar with Pearl! It’s the EXACT same with Toni Collette in Hereditary! Such bull__SHIT, that the academy are ignoring such insane performances, just because they tend to ignore horror 🙄 Thanks for your work, Cody! You rock 💪🫶

I actually didn’t know this whole trilogy existed! I got pearl Blu-ray for Christmas but haven’t seen it yet so I guess I have to buy X and then go see Maxine😍❤️ so happy to hear people love these movie!

While I do understand why MaXXXine is currently very polarizing for a lot of people, I’m becoming more and more fond of it, and I think people will look back to the X trilogy, and consider it one of the greatest horror trilogies of all time.

My Ranking (No Wrong Answers On How people rank this trilogy) 1. MAXXXINE 2. X 3. Pearl