July 7, 2025

You Gotta Watch Don’t Look Now Twice (Trust Us)

You Gotta Watch Don’t Look Now Twice (Trust Us)

There are some movies where one viewing just isn’t enough—and Don’t Look Now is absolutely one of them.

When I watched it the first time, I was lost. Not in a “what’s the plot?” way—but in a “why does this feel so weird and off-kilter?” kind of way. Everything felt disjointed. Scenes didn’t click. The red coat shows up, then vanishes. Is that his wife on the boat? Wait, what’s going on?

But here’s the trick: that’s exactly what director Nicolas Roeg wants. He’s not just messing with the audience for fun—he’s putting you inside the head of a guy whose whole life has been scrambled by grief.

That Second Watch Hits Different

Once you know how it ends—and no, we’re not spoiling it here—everything changes. The pieces actually do fit together. All that disorientation? It’s by design.

Red starts showing up in places you missed. Sounds take on new meaning. You start noticing how the editing is doing emotional work instead of just telling the story.

It's like The Sixth Sense in that way. But slower. Moodier. European-er.

Roeg’s Time Machine

Roeg once said, “Time isn’t linear. It’s lateral.” And you feel that here. The movie doesn’t jump around wildly, it just… slides. Little moments get replayed or echoed in ways that don’t feel like flashbacks—they feel like memories bleeding into the present.

Which, honestly, is how grief works. You don’t leave it behind. It follows you.

So Here’s Our Advice

If you’re going to watch Don’t Look Now:

  • Watch it all in one sitting.
  • Don’t multitask.
  • Expect to feel a little lost.
  • And then, watch it again.

The second viewing won’t just make more sense—it’ll feel heavier, smarter, and more rewarding.

Did It Groove Through the Decades?

No question. This is one of those films that grows over time. It’s not flashy. It’s not for everyone. But if you give it your full attention, Don’t Look Now sticks with you. It rattles around in your head long after the credits roll.