Justin Timberlake’s new video is hard to watch. And not in the way that his "What Goes Around" video is hard to watch, although I’m sure many of us found it difficult to watch someone so handsome make out with someone who is not us. But I’m over that.
What I’m not over, PopWatchers, is this "LoveStoned" video. My eyes hurt. There’s so much going on and yet, there’s absolutely nothing going on. All I see are lotsa pieces of Justin Timberlake and computerized argyle! (If JT was vying for geek stripes, I could have told him that his MMC days earned him a lifetime membership.) And when we finally do see JT in his human form, he looks particularly sad. Maybe the object of his affection decided she’s not going home with him tonight. Or maybe he just watched the first part of this video.
Perhaps the only way to enjoy this clip is if you are, in fact, stoned (with, or without, the love). Let me know if I’m wrong, PopWatchers. In the meantime, I’m just going to wear sunglasses in the dark for a few minutes.
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Don’t get me wrong – I’m a die hard JT fan… and this video is a complete disappointment – basically it sucks. What makes it worse is that “LoveStoned/I Think That She Knows” is the best song off of his album, and he pairs it with some craptastic video. Me so sad.
I don’t think it’s that bad. At least he’s not just standing in a club with a bunch of girls with their butts hanging out of a thong. I respect him for giving us that much.
I don’t think it’s that bad. At least he’s not just standing in a club with a bunch of girls with their butts hanging out of a thong. I respect him for giving us that much.
Ehh. Who really wants to watch that over and over again? Plus, being “LoveStoned” doesn’t sound terribly romantic. “Baby, I’m lovestoned for you.” “Ummm…thanks?”
Yes, this isnt what we all expected for yet another amazing song off of this CD, however what other videos have you seen like it…so it looks like you’re watching media player for the first bit…the I think she knows half is..I dont know, theres just something about it that gives me goosebumps. I actually really like this video..no sexyback, but still intreguing.
Well, oh well, whatever. Who watches videos other than on youtube anyways anymore? But yeah. this is the best song on the album. Im actually surprised they are releasing it though.
I like it. Most people listen to music with the visualizer that WMP does these days, and I think the video plays to that. It also basically makes the music the focus instead of some scantily clad babe, by making the visual be a representation of the music’s construction.
Yeah – I’m in the camp that thinks the video is craptacular, and what’s frustrating is that it was probably very expensive to make with all that CGI. I just don’t think it’s very creative and it doesn’t do justice to what is a really good song – one of my favorite tracks off the album.
It actually looks like the opening sequence to a James Bond film to me — one where the plot revolves around a mix tape that happens to contains the names of all the spys in MI6 or something. That last minute of the song and video where everything slows down has got to go though.
I don’t understand this former mickey’s boy appeal. Really, what is so special about Justin Timberlake?
Wow, that was a long couple of minutes. I will say this, that was no “D*ck in a Box.”
Why isn’t Justin Timberlake a has-been yet? The man is a real enigma. He is a puzzle best left unsolved.
Ummmm…welcome to the Matrix? During the last minute I was waiting for Neo to burst in and demand answers!
It looks like WMP on crack to me.
It’s an ok song but that video gave me a headache. It’s creative though.
I enjoyed this video, cause if I had to watch another video with “acting” like in the “What Goes Around” video, I may have had to stop liking JT. What would have been a better concept for this video?
I’m with TsuKata, I’ve watched enough visualizations on Windows Media Player, this isn’t so hard to watch or understand. I’ve thought in the past that songs should contain their own visualizations so the musicians control the images, this video is doing that.
I also agree with others that it doesn’t make sense when everything slows down and we see the normal JT. I was waiting for Will Ferell to show up as the Architect (remember the MTV movie awards Matrix parody with JT?).
GeeMoney’s right: “LoveStoned/I Think That She Knows” is TOTALLY the best song off of the album, but this video doesn’t do it justice. I think it’s creative to a point, but it’s not gonna help the song achieve the hit status that it deserves. Damn.
“LoveStoned/I Think That She Knows” Version 2, anyone?
Looks like the next generation of Windows Media Player.
Looks like the next generation of Windows Media Player.
Jason is bonkers, indeed. Not to mention nonsensical and clumsy with metaphors.
The second part isn’t sad so much as boring. It put me to sleep which is good since I had a headache from the first part of the video
The concept of this piece of visual indulgence isn’t so bad. The object of my rejection is. That MonkeyBoy needs to take his whiny blank-eyed soul self and go away. The ending is so pitiful, it makes me want to slap a baby bottle in his mouth and push his stroller down the stairs.
Aw, I thought it was cool. The second half was a little boring, I suppose, but still pretty. I liked it.
I swear to god…EW is run by 13 year old girl’s lately
I liked “What Goes Around” as a song much better than this. He sings Pop better than R&B. For me, when he sings R&B, it’s like he’s trying to prove he’s worthy.
The video was lame. Most videos lately have been lame.
I really like it, but it’s not exactly original. If Michael Jackson and Prince came together and had a musical love child, it would be this song. From the catchy hook (MJ) to the funky guitar breakdown (Prince) to the weird green lights (MJ’s “Rock with you” video) to the drum beats (Prince) to the dance moves (MJ & Prince).
In regards to the second half, I don’t know if I would call him ’sad’. I prefer the term ‘high’. He reminded me of the heroin addicts I see when I walk home. They are just stopped in the middle of the sidewalk, looking at nothing in particularly, practically dozing off while they’re standing up. (I know I’ve been living in Baltimore for too long when people start reminding me of addicts.)
The only reason Justin Timberlake hurts my eyes is because he’s just so pretty. This song is my favorite off the cd. But, I liked the video where he sniped a Gap ad better. My Love. That one really entertained me for some reason. But, you know, Lovestoned isn’t the song the radio stations in my city have been playing…
yeah, it’s a little different, and boring, but it sure beats the horrible “what goes around…” video. looks like it was put together in 5 minutes.
Justin Timberlake hurts my EARS.
I’m confused. All I hear on the radio is “Summer Love,” not this.