@JamesVsCinema I love that you compared Jesse Pinkman to both Arthur Morgan and John Marston from Red Dead Redemption. That's cool. And you could say that Dutch van der Linde was basically Red Dead's version of Walter White. I can totally see Dutch's right-hand man Hosea Matthews as Red Dead's version of Mike Ehrmantraut, and Micah Bell is basically either Red Dead's version of Todd or his Uncle Jack. Or both.
I love how they chose to make this a classic western story arc. Outlaw on the run, scrambling against other criminals to get to a secret treasure, ending it all with a showdown and the hero riding into the sunset. People say this movie didn’t really need to exist and it didn’t, but I’m really glad it does. Jesse was too good of a character to not get a proper send off. Can’t wait for you to get into BCS, imo it’s way better written than Breaking Bad.
I loved the scenes with Badger and Skinny Pete. It really reminds you of the difference between Walter and Jesse. Walter had business contacts. Jesse had friends.
I laughed so hard at how the welder said "Your .22 against my .45." Like the difference in calibers makes a difference in a duel. At such close range too. Laughed even harder when Jesse used his concealed gun. Anyone with eyes and a brain could see he was desperate and dangerous. Anyone sober anyway, lol! Also, as a born and raised Alaskan, props to their accurate depiction at the end. Rarely happens in Hollywood productions.
Smaller caliber is more dangerous anyway. Large caliber goes through, small caliber can pingpong of bones and rip apart your insides, guaranteeing death
yeah if he shoots him in a lethal spot it won't make a difference but if he only hit him in the gut or something the welder could easily return fire and drop jesse without dying, with much less care for where he needs to aim. it'd hurt like a bitch and he'd need medical attention but compared to a 45, hit anywhere and you ain't standing much longer even if you don't immediately die.
I think most of us hardcore B Bad fans were nervous when this cane out. The ending to the show was about as perfect as we could've hoped for, and just knowing Jesse got out, that was enough. We didn't need an epologue. But credit due to the writers and creators, they made this work, and gave us the closure with his character we didn't even know we needed.
Exactly this. But after so many years, this was such a welcome treat. Especially after Aaron and Bryan kept teasing us with instagram posts only for it to turn out to be their mescal brand.
Fr fr you can just tell its the same writers and show dudes. Amazing story about Mike more which is something James will a solutely love because Mike gets even more direct attention in BCS than BB by a mile.
Kind of a weird thing to commend someone on, but it was really cool to see how well-rounded of a criminal Jesse became. Total goofball that could barely accomplish anything at the start of the series, but he absorbed the best qualities of Walt, Mike, and Gus in short order. He maintains his heart of gold, but is legitimately one of the last people to mess with in the show, on top of being THE best meth cook in the US after Walt’s death. If he wanted, he could be a one man empire, but that’s the last thing he wants, and that’s why we love him. Some may say the movie was unnecessary, but he absolutely deserved a proper send-off; something more definitive than the end of BB.
Oh man! I got to go see the premier of this movie at a 100 year old theater in Aaron Paul’s home town of Boise Idaho. He was running around town handing out tickets! It was awesome meeting him.
Im so glad they decided to make it like a longer BB episode to tie up loose ends rather than try make it some hollywood style blockbuster movie and cash in. It got a lot of criticism for being slow but feel like the true BB fans got exactly what we wanted from this.
Absolute gem of a movie and the perfect epilogue of Breaking Bad, honestly. Also, the scene at the end with Walt and Jesse at the diner is supposed to take place right after they got back from being stranded in the desert while cooking that huge batch of meth. That's why Jesse was icing off in the bath and Walt was asking how long it would take to sell, but also why Jesse was being so considerate of Walt's cancer and his family getting the money, because he had just learned about the diagnosis and why Walt was doing it. Also I think it's so telling that the most perfect line to encapsulate why Walt did what he did in becoming Heisenberg was summed up in what he told to Jesse. "You didn't have to wait your whole life to do something special."
I'm pretty sure you're right about that scene taking place after that incident but Jesse knew about Walt's cancer way before that. 4 Days Out was season 2 episode 9 and Jesse learned about Walt's cancer in like season 1 episode 5 or 6, I think it was 6.
@@theogrebert4610I think the reason it gets brought up in this scene specifically is because both Walt and Jesse have just been unambiguously reminded of their own mortality, having been stranded in the desert for days with no hope of survival. So Jesse reassures Walt that when the time really does come, he'll do right by him.
My wife and I were vacationing in Santa Fe and being the huge BB fans we are, we decided to spend a day in ABQ. We booked a private BB tour. The tour guide took us to see all the amazing sites from BB and BCS. The White residence, Jane and Jessie's apt complex, where Walt caused the explosion at Tuco's, the spot where Walt was picked up by Ed, the spot where Combo was shot and on and on. Chuck McGill's house is actually catty corner from Jesse's parent's place. We took tons of pics. Also took us to the candy shop that supplied the infamous "blue meth". Got pics of us doing a "cook". Anyway, so our tour guide mentions how lucky we are because they are filming the Breaking Bad movie in ABQ right now! The crew would put up these cryptic signs to stealthily guide cast and crew to various shooting locations. Our tour guide's brother got a job working on the set and told him how to read the signs. Anyway, after the "official tour" was done, he drove us around seeking out sets that were shooting. We got to check out a couple of locations and then there was a huge set across from the courthouse set up. Catering trucks and a huge canopy, cast and crew was there, it was their dinner break. We spotted Aaron Paul! Also, Twisters was painted up like Los Pollos Hermanos. Got some great shots in Twisters sitting where Walt sat, etc. Such a fantastic and memorable experience!
For those that don't know, Aaron Paul revealed in a commentary track of this film that he talked to Robert Forster and said he saw the film shortly before passing.
The last scene with Walt and Jesse is just perfection to me and perfectly encapsulates their relationship. On some level, Walt does care about Jesse, but ultimately that gets overridden by his need to control others and Jesse. Also love how they continued on the theme of how Jesse interacts with insects to set him apart from others in the show. In the second season, he lets a bug crawl over him before Skinny Pete comes over and stomps on it and they showed something similar while Jesse was outside the welding company. Recent Patreon joiner and so glad I did!
The scene with Skinny Pete and Badger always got me, from Skinny Pete's perspective Jesse was always that friend who dipped in and out of his life, although this time it was different. This time Jesse was running away to Alaska and Skinny Pete had no idea this was the last time he would ever see Jesse again, they also never got told where Jesse was going so he could never go looking for him. Considering Jesse had a new identity to protect I think its safe to say he never returned to New Mexico or contacted old connections. He literally never saw Skinny Pete or Badger again. I don't know why it just gets me, maybe it's because from past experiences Skinny Pete is probably expecting Jesse to show up again like old times, but bro literally grew old never seeing his hero/friend again, never knowing if he made it or died trying. That's deep.
Robert Forster (vacuum cleaner guy) died shortly after this film. He was an amazing actor. He was very big in the 70s and then his career kinda went dormant and he disappeared and then in the 1990s he was cast as the role of Max Cherry in Tarantino's Jackie Brown and he was BRILLANT. It revitalized his career and I can't recommend that movie enough solely for his performance and character alone
30:10 I think this is following the 4 Days Out episode in season 2. They were talking about getting a hotel room (with separate rooms) but of course, got sidetracked after the battery died. My guess is once they made their own battery (instead of a robot) they actually went to a hotel to recuperate
Pretty much. That's why Jesse was taking an icy bath and set the A/C in his room at such a low temperature: after three days stuck in the desert, you'd be fed up with the heat too.
I once read a comment about how the GOT ending was so bad, Breaking Bad had to come back to do a second series finale to show them how they do it right twice! XD Hahaha! Seriously though, I'm so glad you enjoyed the movie, this is my personal favorite piece of the BB universe because I'm just a huge Jesse lover. I love him so much, and I was just so damn happy to see him get his happy and deserved ending. It's so great. This film is a real must to watch whenever I re-watch the show... And man! We got a whole nother six seasons of great television to watch, on your way, man! We ain't even done! :D We got so much more to cover and I cannot wait to ride Better Call Saul with ya!
My headcanon for fat Todd is that we are seeing things from Jesse's perspective, so maybe to a tortured and broken Jesse he would see his psychopathic captor as being large and intimidating. The reason he doesn't fight back is because he feels small and weak compared to Todd, whom he is terrified of.
I loved the ending, mirroring Jesse's ending in Breaking Bad -- the stressed, frantic car ride out of the Nazi compound vs the calm, peaceful end to his long escape, even including a goodbye of sorts to Jane. I love the writers of this series and IMO, a perfect ending.
Credits music for this movie is so fitting. Fantastic song Also the ending juxtaposition is so good. In breaking bad, it ends with Jesse driving away, yelling and extremely emotional. Here, it ends with him driving away, quiet and finally at peace
32:44 lol, that is exactly what I was thinking; the whole time my stomach, my heart, they were in my throat; decades of movies playing that edititing trick of peaceful contentment, smiling faces, then wham they're hit, especially in driving scenes. You nailed it by saying Jessie was always treated like a dog. It was nerve-racking to watch this, because of all people, Jessie desrves to come out on top for once, to have his day. In my head, he goes on to live a beautiful life, full of warmth, support, love and a big family.
As a gamer, James, I know you'll understand me when I say this. El Camino is like a fantastic DLC expansion to a great game. You get to live in this world you love just a little bit more, get some fan service, and some closure on a few loose threads.
Very satisfying conclusion to Jessie’s story and it’s great we got some sprinkles of other characters we loved (or loved to hate) as icing on the cake. Excited to see you jump into Better Call Saul and to see what’s in store for us after that long and beautiful journey ☺️ Also shoutout to Skinny Pete for thinking quick on his feet and basically saving the day. “Dude, you’re my hero and shit” will never fail to put a smile on my face. Ride or die friends are more valuable than gold And it feels fitting that in a show full of references to old westerns, we’d have the final conclusion be a good ol fashion stand-off
I'm glad this story exists in a standalone movie, rather than as part of the final season - because 1) within the flow of those final three episodes, it would've slowed the momentum and split the thematic focus, and 2) Jesse deserves his own separate finale, independent of Walt's journey.
I love that in the final confrontation, Jesse approaches it like you would imagine Walt to do (like he Tuco in Season 1) but you could say his method of staying alive and going that full measure comes from an old school black and white film with a gun (Mike had an affinity for both). The Skinny Pete moment is amazing as we've seen Walt reunite with his old life and everyone hates him. Jesse emerges and while he doesn't have much, he has genuine love for him from his friends.
This was an amazing epilogue to the show and to Jesse’s story! Aaron Paul is a god damn legendary icon, yo! 😂 So happy you got to see this and we can now continue with Better Call Saul! Yeah, Bitch! 🙌🏻 Edit: Skinny Pete & Badger are the definition of “Ride or Die” Homies 👏🏻
24:45 RE: Todd playing with the welding helmet. The guy playing Todd ... Jesse Plemons ... was in a move called "Battleship" which is about aliens invading Earth. In that movie the person Jesse played also did the same thing with an alien helmet.
What’s crazy is that most everyone who watches B.B., when they first meet Skinny Pete, say Jesse needs to find new friends. But when ish hits the fan Jesse can count on the friends he had.
After at least a dozen rewatches of Breaking Bad and several of Better Call Saul, I still can't decide which one is better. They're both phenomenal shows and I can't wait to see you start BCS!
I think bb and bcs are even.They are different shows.I can say I think bcs was a tad better cause I think they took more time and learned from anything they didn't like about bb.
I have been waiting for your insights on this film plus Better Call Saul. This series is engaging and such a masterpiece of characterization, and superb plot connections. Your reactions are thoughtful.
Genuinely so creepy that Todd took the tarantula from the kid he killed, drew. Some people say it's like a trophy, other people say he felt bad for it, some people say it's a psychopath taking elements of the people he killed.
I forgot about some of this. It's been a while. The red-haired sleazy guy with the mustache is Scott Shepherd who played David in S1E8 of The Last of Us.
Breaking Bad is the single most inspirational thing I've ever seen as a writer, particularly when I learned how many things changed from the first draft to what we got. Jesse was originally going to be the guy Tuco beat to death at the end of season 1, but when they saw the chemistry between Paul and Cranston, they completely redid the story going forward. Mike's character only exists because Bob Odenkirk couldn't make it to set for the season 2 finale. And Gus didn't exist, his character's name in the original script was "Chicken store manager". I cannot image the version of this show that doesn't have those 3 characters.
Just a little tid bit about the geography of the cleaning ladies burial location. The burial site is about a two hour drive from Todd's apartment so Jessie was in the bed of that El Camino for about two hours with the corpse. It in North West New Mexico near Farmington. It is very desolate and eerie. It reminds me of what I would imagine the surface of Mars or some other planet. There is no cell phone reception and I believe that there are deposits of uranium at or near there. Just another thing I forgot about. The place that Walt and Jessie were eating at is called the Owl Cafe which has a New Mexico history of its own. I had not been there for about 30 years roughly. My wife had business in Albuquerque last week, and we ate at the Owl. She had never been there. I also bought some weed at a dispensary that is at Saul Goodmans office.
This movie was a perfect love letter to the absolutely legendary underdog character Jesse. Im so glsd they mafe tuis. Its less narratively ambitious than the shows, but its so well made and provides a perfect epilogue for s fan favourite character
While this may not be a necessary film, I’m glad El Camino is able to show what happened to Jesse so we know for sure that he did indeed get out of New Mexico. Great reaction James, keep up the great work and take care!
For a quick diversion, there is an episode of Black Mirror where M*th Damon does a great Captain Kirk impression. Definitely interesting and amusing as hell to see a little range from him outside of Todd. It's season 4, episode 1, Uss Callister.
Really heartwarming detail, the money that Skinny Pete and Badger gave to Jessie is the money Walt paid them from the Elliott and Gretchen thing. They really are the best friends in the world.
James, you are one of the most articulate guys doing reviews! I have been producing documentaries for years and in that time exposed to many "wannabe's" - but I think your grip on this business is a good one. Wishing you much success and luck (it's at least one third luck for anyone). Would have loved having you on my team. Creativity and a feel for doing everything with nothing is the key. God Bless.
I swear I'm just clicking refresh at the perfect times at this point. What's up James! Been waiting for this one! I'm excited to see how you enjoyed (and probably were disturbed by) El Camino!
James its been dope watching you react and be moved by the entire BB series plus el camino I remember showing my dad this show and watching it again with him probably 7 or 8 years ago and it was just great to share this master piece with him. Better Call Saul is fucking literally just as incredible with just less action but everything else is still impeccable and some aspects BETTER. The story of Mike and Nacho Varga/Salamancas is going to be epic. Pz and love.
I still have to remind myself when watching Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and El Camino that it's still the mid 2000's. So everything we're so accustomed to using isn't around yet.
Loved this video dude. Happy to see this movie get more appreciation. A lot of people (mainly those who saw BB back in the day) consider this movie unnecessary. And while I can understand why, I'll take good writing, directing, acting, editing, cinematography and music, whether it's completely necessary or not. Plus, I do believe that, if anything else, the ending of this film is what most justifies it being made. Throughout Breaking Bad Jesse relied on the approval of others. He needed to be told "good job" by somebody. But in El Camino he's alone and he has to save himself. So when he's driving to Alaska at the end, I like to think he's telling himself "good job." And of course there's the difference in Jesse's driving. In the finale of Breaking Bad he crashed through the gate. Speeding into the dark. Maniacally laughing with tears in his eyes. Letting out that scream of an uncaged, liberated animal. He was free but at the same time everything was still so hardcore, loud and painful. The final shot of El Camino is where he's actually reached a moment a peace. It's daylight. The snowy vistas are sobering. The sound drowns out. Jesse's calm and laid back against the seat. Subtly confident about his future. That's freedom.
When the trailer dropped for this movie it was amazing, and then getting to see it… man seeing all the actors reprise their roles was cool, Jesse’s arc has got to be one of my favorites’ cool reaction vid James
For the life of me I will never understand the people that consider this movie bad. Like what on earth are you on? We knew that Jesse got out but just to SEE IT, just to be able to come with him in his journey to finding as much freedom and peace as he could was something that I needed badly.
Shoutouts to Aaron Paul. Jesse was supposed to be beat to death by Tuco in season 1. But his acting was so good, they kept him around. Best decision ever. And now he carries an entire movie. A surprise movie that we sort of needed, (since Jesse's story ended on an open note) but didn't expect. El Camino really brings out the Neo-Western in Breaking Bad. This was a modern western, and it worked so well. Jesse earned his happy ending. What a character development, compared to season 1 Jesse. A hardened badass, who has gone through literal hell. He did a lot wrong, but his actions also had consequences, and he suffered through all that. I see Jesse has learned from all his mentor figures. He has the quick wit of Walt, the intense negotiation skills of Gus, and the badassness of Mike. All skills that helped him out when trying to leave this life behind. Love how Badger and Skinny Pete are true friends. No gaslighting and manipulation. They just look out for their bro. Also, there is a deleted scene, where Jesse arrives at the vacuum store in the morning, and Ed the disappearer takes his gun away, saying that where he goes, he doesn't need it anymore. Can't wait for BCS. We will have so much to discuss and analyze.
Fun fact: when Jessie is getting his salad and says "Yeah Bitch" when he puts the cherry on top, that was the first "Bitch" that Aaron Paul ad libbed. All the other "bitches" in the entirety of BB were written in the script.
I am one of those people who thinks that this movie wasn’t really needed. That being said, Jesse’s “Yeah bitch” at the buffet station is the best fan service I could ask for 😂
If you enjoy Jesse Plemmons' character in BB as Todd, you definitely have to check out the episode of Black Mirror he is in. Oh, AND Aaron Paul's episode too. They are so damn good and both so well acted.
Such a good reaction! Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did. I had the same reaction to the ending it’s so bittersweet to see Jesse finally get out! Can’t wait for your BCS reactions it’s also a top tier show if not better ❤
As a little clarification where the Flashbacks take place. The Mike Flashback is right after Mike and Jessie wanted to take the 5 Millions and leave the Business. The Todd Flashback was obviously during the last 3 Breaking Bad Episodes, from his looks more like during the second last. The Walter White Flashback was during Season 2, right after they were 4 days out cooking, where the RV didn't start. They were talking about going to a nice Hotel and having a day off. The Jane Flashback was when they made their trip to the Georgia O'keefee Museum (The one with the Vagina Paintings as Jesse States it) Over all I think this Movie is just great. When it came out I haven't watched Breaking Bad for years, since it was over for multiple years. I didn't even know it was in the making, suddenly I saw Jessies Face on Netflix and I HAD to watch it. It was such a cool thing to see so many Characters again.
Calling this movie an epilogue is extremely accurate. People try and act like its more than that, and hold it to a much higher standard. Its just a way to tie up loose ends, answer questions, and give Jesse a concrete happy ending.
21:57 Check out The Delta Force (1986) with Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin. It's a schlocky Cannon Pictures movie, but Robert Forster plays the villain, and he's the best thing in it. I had to look up who the actor was cause he was killing it, and I was floored to find out that that's who it was.
Todd is such an incredibly interesting character. Hes like a text book psychopath in as much as he doent experience empahty for anyone but still has respect for people when he feels they deserve it.. His value system.
One of the great things of BB - and El Camino is a great reminder of it - is how fantastic all the side characters are written. Besides Better Call Saul, they could easily made half a dozen more spin-offs. I would totally watched a show about the scrapyard-guy, the extraction guy, Skinny P and Badger, and so many more.
This movie was needed...at least for me. Loved it!
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If you like the vacuum repair man, watch Jackie Brown, a film by Quentin Tarantino. He played the bail bondsman.
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I love that you compared Jesse Pinkman to both Arthur Morgan and John Marston from Red Dead Redemption. That's cool. And you could say that Dutch van der Linde was basically Red Dead's version of Walter White. I can totally see Dutch's right-hand man Hosea Matthews as Red Dead's version of Mike Ehrmantraut, and Micah Bell is basically either Red Dead's version of Todd or his Uncle Jack. Or both.
I love how they chose to make this a classic western story arc. Outlaw on the run, scrambling against other criminals to get to a secret treasure, ending it all with a showdown and the hero riding into the sunset. People say this movie didn’t really need to exist and it didn’t, but I’m really glad it does. Jesse was too good of a character to not get a proper send off.
Can’t wait for you to get into BCS, imo it’s way better written than Breaking Bad.
“Jesse’s Redemption” actually came from me thinking of this film as Red Dead Redemption funny enough haha!
I'd argue it did need to exist. You say it yourself: Jesse needed a proper send-off.
@@JamesVSCinema "Meth Head Redemption"
Saying BCS, let alone anything, is "WAY" better written than Breaking Bad is unhinged behaviour
@@pitchen The claim is backed up by the show itself.
"...you're my hero and shit." got to admit that line choked me up first time watching.
I loved the scenes with Badger and Skinny Pete. It really reminds you of the difference between Walter and Jesse. Walter had business contacts. Jesse had friends.
I laughed so hard at how the welder said "Your .22 against my .45." Like the difference in calibers makes a difference in a duel. At such close range too. Laughed even harder when Jesse used his concealed gun. Anyone with eyes and a brain could see he was desperate and dangerous. Anyone sober anyway, lol!
Also, as a born and raised Alaskan, props to their accurate depiction at the end. Rarely happens in Hollywood productions.
Smaller caliber is more dangerous anyway. Large caliber goes through, small caliber can pingpong of bones and rip apart your insides, guaranteeing death
i mean, it’s really just snow, not to hate, just saying
yeah if he shoots him in a lethal spot it won't make a difference but if he only hit him in the gut or something the welder could easily return fire and drop jesse without dying, with much less care for where he needs to aim. it'd hurt like a bitch and he'd need medical attention but compared to a 45, hit anywhere and you ain't standing much longer even if you don't immediately die.
I think most of us hardcore B Bad fans were nervous when this cane out. The ending to the show was about as perfect as we could've hoped for, and just knowing Jesse got out, that was enough. We didn't need an epologue.
But credit due to the writers and creators, they made this work, and gave us the closure with his character we didn't even know we needed.
Couldn't said it better myself, I was nervous they'd ruin it but they did it well and tied up loose ends we all wondered about.
Exactly this. But after so many years, this was such a welcome treat. Especially after Aaron and Bryan kept teasing us with instagram posts only for it to turn out to be their mescal brand.
On to Better Call Saul! BB universe doesn’t miss
Let’s get it!
omg now i can't wait for this series now hahaha@@JamesVSCinema
Fr fr you can just tell its the same writers and show dudes. Amazing story about Mike more which is something James will a solutely love because Mike gets even more direct attention in BCS than BB by a mile.
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Kind of a weird thing to commend someone on, but it was really cool to see how well-rounded of a criminal Jesse became. Total goofball that could barely accomplish anything at the start of the series, but he absorbed the best qualities of Walt, Mike, and Gus in short order. He maintains his heart of gold, but is legitimately one of the last people to mess with in the show, on top of being THE best meth cook in the US after Walt’s death.
If he wanted, he could be a one man empire, but that’s the last thing he wants, and that’s why we love him. Some may say the movie was unnecessary, but he absolutely deserved a proper send-off; something more definitive than the end of BB.
Oh man! I got to go see the premier of this movie at a 100 year old theater in Aaron Paul’s home town of Boise Idaho. He was running around town handing out tickets! It was awesome meeting him.
I remember during season 2 you said Jesse needs to get out into the country, like Alaska. Well, here you go
Mondays are rough but not when James posts Always Sunny AND El Camino back to back, lets GOOOO
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It says the video was posted 13 minutes ago, how is this comment 5 months old?
But today is tuesday 😮
Uhhhh this comment is 5 months old
Lets fucking go honestly. He should do Sopranos after all of this.
Im so glad they decided to make it like a longer BB episode to tie up loose ends rather than try make it some hollywood style blockbuster movie and cash in. It got a lot of criticism for being slow but feel like the true BB fans got exactly what we wanted from this.
Absolute gem of a movie and the perfect epilogue of Breaking Bad, honestly. Also, the scene at the end with Walt and Jesse at the diner is supposed to take place right after they got back from being stranded in the desert while cooking that huge batch of meth. That's why Jesse was icing off in the bath and Walt was asking how long it would take to sell, but also why Jesse was being so considerate of Walt's cancer and his family getting the money, because he had just learned about the diagnosis and why Walt was doing it. Also I think it's so telling that the most perfect line to encapsulate why Walt did what he did in becoming Heisenberg was summed up in what he told to Jesse.
"You didn't have to wait your whole life to do something special."
Yes I caught that after a few moments of dialogue. It was damn great seeing the two in this film!
I'm pretty sure you're right about that scene taking place after that incident but Jesse knew about Walt's cancer way before that. 4 Days Out was season 2 episode 9 and Jesse learned about Walt's cancer in like season 1 episode 5 or 6, I think it was 6.
@@theogrebert4610 It was episode 6. Episode 5 is the ending where they decide to get back to cooking together.
@@theogrebert4610I think the reason it gets brought up in this scene specifically is because both Walt and Jesse have just been unambiguously reminded of their own mortality, having been stranded in the desert for days with no hope of survival. So Jesse reassures Walt that when the time really does come, he'll do right by him.
My wife and I were vacationing in Santa Fe and being the huge BB fans we are, we decided to spend a day in ABQ. We booked a private BB tour. The tour guide took us to see all the amazing sites from BB and BCS. The White residence, Jane and Jessie's apt complex, where Walt caused the explosion at Tuco's, the spot where Walt was picked up by Ed, the spot where Combo was shot and on and on. Chuck McGill's house is actually catty corner from Jesse's parent's place. We took tons of pics. Also took us to the candy shop that supplied the infamous "blue meth". Got pics of us doing a "cook". Anyway, so our tour guide mentions how lucky we are because they are filming the Breaking Bad movie in ABQ right now! The crew would put up these cryptic signs to stealthily guide cast and crew to various shooting locations. Our tour guide's brother got a job working on the set and told him how to read the signs. Anyway, after the "official tour" was done, he drove us around seeking out sets that were shooting. We got to check out a couple of locations and then there was a huge set across from the courthouse set up. Catering trucks and a huge canopy, cast and crew was there, it was their dinner break. We spotted Aaron Paul! Also, Twisters was painted up like Los Pollos Hermanos. Got some great shots in Twisters sitting where Walt sat, etc. Such a fantastic and memorable experience!
For those that don't know, Aaron Paul revealed in a commentary track of this film that he talked to Robert Forster and said he saw the film shortly before passing.
The last scene with Walt and Jesse is just perfection to me and perfectly encapsulates their relationship. On some level, Walt does care about Jesse, but ultimately that gets overridden by his need to control others and Jesse. Also love how they continued on the theme of how Jesse interacts with insects to set him apart from others in the show. In the second season, he lets a bug crawl over him before Skinny Pete comes over and stomps on it and they showed something similar while Jesse was outside the welding company. Recent Patreon joiner and so glad I did!
The scene with Skinny Pete and Badger always got me, from Skinny Pete's perspective Jesse was always that friend who dipped in and out of his life, although this time it was different. This time Jesse was running away to Alaska and Skinny Pete had no idea this was the last time he would ever see Jesse again, they also never got told where Jesse was going so he could never go looking for him. Considering Jesse had a new identity to protect I think its safe to say he never returned to New Mexico or contacted old connections. He literally never saw Skinny Pete or Badger again. I don't know why it just gets me, maybe it's because from past experiences Skinny Pete is probably expecting Jesse to show up again like old times, but bro literally grew old never seeing his hero/friend again, never knowing if he made it or died trying. That's deep.
Robert Forster (vacuum cleaner guy) died shortly after this film. He was an amazing actor. He was very big in the 70s and then his career kinda went dormant and he disappeared and then in the 1990s he was cast as the role of Max Cherry in Tarantino's Jackie Brown and he was BRILLANT. It revitalized his career and I can't recommend that movie enough solely for his performance and character alone
30:10 I think this is following the 4 Days Out episode in season 2. They were talking about getting a hotel room (with separate rooms) but of course, got sidetracked after the battery died. My guess is once they made their own battery (instead of a robot) they actually went to a hotel to recuperate
Pretty much. That's why Jesse was taking an icy bath and set the A/C in his room at such a low temperature: after three days stuck in the desert, you'd be fed up with the heat too.
I once read a comment about how the GOT ending was so bad, Breaking Bad had to come back to do a second series finale to show them how they do it right twice! XD Hahaha!
Seriously though, I'm so glad you enjoyed the movie, this is my personal favorite piece of the BB universe because I'm just a huge Jesse lover. I love him so much, and I was just so damn happy to see him get his happy and deserved ending. It's so great. This film is a real must to watch whenever I re-watch the show... And man! We got a whole nother six seasons of great television to watch, on your way, man! We ain't even done! :D We got so much more to cover and I cannot wait to ride Better Call Saul with ya!
I agree..huge fan of Jesse’s character and honestly if you followed my commentary on him, this is THE perfect ending on him. 🙏🏽
My headcanon for fat Todd is that we are seeing things from Jesse's perspective, so maybe to a tortured and broken Jesse he would see his psychopathic captor as being large and intimidating. The reason he doesn't fight back is because he feels small and weak compared to Todd, whom he is terrified of.
I loved the ending, mirroring Jesse's ending in Breaking Bad -- the stressed, frantic car ride out of the Nazi compound vs the calm, peaceful end to his long escape, even including a goodbye of sorts to Jane. I love the writers of this series and IMO, a perfect ending.
Credits music for this movie is so fitting. Fantastic song
Also the ending juxtaposition is so good. In breaking bad, it ends with Jesse driving away, yelling and extremely emotional. Here, it ends with him driving away, quiet and finally at peace
Jesse's Western style gunfight was unexpected--but riveting. LOVED that scene so much.
That moment where Skinny Pete takes off his hat and gives it to Jesse, then says “you’re like my hero”.
Give me chills every time haha
32:44 lol, that is exactly what I was thinking; the whole time my stomach, my heart, they were in my throat; decades of movies playing that edititing trick of peaceful contentment, smiling faces, then wham they're hit, especially in driving scenes.
You nailed it by saying Jessie was always treated like a dog. It was nerve-racking to watch this, because of all people, Jessie desrves to come out on top for once, to have his day. In my head, he goes on to live a beautiful life, full of warmth, support, love and a big family.
As a gamer, James, I know you'll understand me when I say this. El Camino is like a fantastic DLC expansion to a great game. You get to live in this world you love just a little bit more, get some fan service, and some closure on a few loose threads.
So glad Badger and Skinny Pete were in this; they had to be!
Agreed!!
Very satisfying conclusion to Jessie’s story and it’s great we got some sprinkles of other characters we loved (or loved to hate) as icing on the cake. Excited to see you jump into Better Call Saul and to see what’s in store for us after that long and beautiful journey ☺️
Also shoutout to Skinny Pete for thinking quick on his feet and basically saving the day. “Dude, you’re my hero and shit” will never fail to put a smile on my face. Ride or die friends are more valuable than gold
And it feels fitting that in a show full of references to old westerns, we’d have the final conclusion be a good ol fashion stand-off
Skinny Pete had a legendary role in this film. I’m just happy the three were able to reunite!
I'm glad this story exists in a standalone movie, rather than as part of the final season - because 1) within the flow of those final three episodes, it would've slowed the momentum and split the thematic focus, and 2) Jesse deserves his own separate finale, independent of Walt's journey.
Skinny Pete is a real one
Cant wait for Better Call Saul
I’m not sure if you know this or not but Robert Forester (the owner of the vacuum shop) sadly passed away the day that El Camino was released.
@@matthewwilliams2093 Lmao why does it have to be addressed?
I love that in the final confrontation, Jesse approaches it like you would imagine Walt to do (like he Tuco in Season 1) but you could say his method of staying alive and going that full measure comes from an old school black and white film with a gun (Mike had an affinity for both).
The Skinny Pete moment is amazing as we've seen Walt reunite with his old life and everyone hates him. Jesse emerges and while he doesn't have much, he has genuine love for him from his friends.
This was an amazing epilogue to the show and to Jesse’s story! Aaron Paul is a god damn legendary icon, yo! 😂
So happy you got to see this and we can now continue with Better Call Saul! Yeah, Bitch! 🙌🏻
Edit: Skinny Pete & Badger are the definition of “Ride or Die” Homies 👏🏻
24:37 Todd pretending to be Iron Man with the welding mask made me lose it the first time watching this too! 🤣
24:45 RE: Todd playing with the welding helmet. The guy playing Todd ... Jesse Plemons ... was in a move called "Battleship" which is about aliens invading Earth. In that movie the person Jesse played also did the same thing with an alien helmet.
What’s crazy is that most everyone who watches B.B., when they first meet Skinny Pete, say Jesse needs to find new friends. But when ish hits the fan Jesse can count on the friends he had.
After at least a dozen rewatches of Breaking Bad and several of Better Call Saul, I still can't decide which one is better. They're both phenomenal shows and I can't wait to see you start BCS!
I think bb and bcs are even.They are different shows.I can say I think bcs was a tad better cause I think they took more time and learned from anything they didn't like about bb.
I have been waiting for your insights on this film plus Better Call Saul. This series is engaging and such a masterpiece of characterization, and superb plot connections. Your reactions are thoughtful.
I really appreciate the kind words! Cheers!
Genuinely so creepy that Todd took the tarantula from the kid he killed, drew. Some people say it's like a trophy, other people say he felt bad for it, some people say it's a psychopath taking elements of the people he killed.
Best reactor on the tube. As someone with big interest in film and writing But not a lot of knowledge I enjoy your insight and in depth commentary
I forgot about some of this. It's been a while. The red-haired sleazy guy with the mustache is Scott Shepherd who played David in S1E8 of The Last of Us.
Breaking Bad is the single most inspirational thing I've ever seen as a writer, particularly when I learned how many things changed from the first draft to what we got. Jesse was originally going to be the guy Tuco beat to death at the end of season 1, but when they saw the chemistry between Paul and Cranston, they completely redid the story going forward. Mike's character only exists because Bob Odenkirk couldn't make it to set for the season 2 finale. And Gus didn't exist, his character's name in the original script was "Chicken store manager". I cannot image the version of this show that doesn't have those 3 characters.
holy shit.
great ending for Jesse. can't wait for your BCS reactions. you are going to be thrilled with that series.
I think he has those on patron. Crap I want to see those too.
Just a little tid bit about the geography of the cleaning ladies burial location. The burial site is about a two hour drive from Todd's apartment so Jessie was in the bed of that El Camino for about two hours with the corpse. It in North West New Mexico near Farmington. It is very desolate and eerie. It reminds me of what I would imagine the surface of Mars or some other planet. There is no cell phone reception and I believe that there are deposits of uranium at or near there.
Just another thing I forgot about. The place that Walt and Jessie were eating at is called the Owl Cafe which has a New Mexico history of its own. I had not been there for about 30 years roughly. My wife had business in Albuquerque last week, and we ate at the Owl. She had never been there. I also bought some weed at a dispensary that is at Saul Goodmans office.
The stand off makes sense when you remember they're all coked up which generally gives you false confidence and not thinking straight lol
Thanks for posting before your well deserved vacation. Have a great time.
Anytime my friend!
This movie was a perfect love letter to the absolutely legendary underdog character Jesse. Im so glsd they mafe tuis. Its less narratively ambitious than the shows, but its so well made and provides a perfect epilogue for s fan favourite character
I am so excited for people to see your BCS reactions James. They're so good and you get so giggle it's awesome! Best content yet!! 💯!!
While this may not be a necessary film, I’m glad El Camino is able to show what happened to Jesse so we know for sure that he did indeed get out of New Mexico. Great reaction James, keep up the great work and take care!
The fake cop with the red hair that Jesse takes at Todd's apartment is the same actor that plays David in HBO's The Last of Us
So HAPPY to see poor Jessie take charge of his life again & actually get a happy ending. The only one! ❤❤❤ to Jessie
For a quick diversion, there is an episode of Black Mirror where M*th Damon does a great Captain Kirk impression. Definitely interesting and amusing as hell to see a little range from him outside of Todd.
It's season 4, episode 1, Uss Callister.
I can remember watching this on Netflix and getting the alert that Robert Forester passed. Eerie feeling.
At long last, Jesse has finally found his peace😌
REALLY lookin' forward to Better Call Saul!
Have a great vacation James have fun relax & stay safe❤from 🇨🇦
Todd has TEXTBOOK Psychopathy. If you read the DSM, it might as well have his picture.
Really heartwarming detail, the money that Skinny Pete and Badger gave to Jessie is the money Walt paid them from the Elliott and Gretchen thing. They really are the best friends in the world.
I love the song Todd is singing in the car ride lmao. This movie introduced me to Sharing The Night Together.
James, you are one of the most articulate guys doing reviews! I have been producing documentaries for years and in that time exposed to many "wannabe's" - but I think your grip on this business is a good one. Wishing you much success and luck (it's at least one third luck for anyone). Would have loved having you on my team. Creativity and a feel for doing everything with nothing is the key. God Bless.
Congrats on completing the BB saga! It's been an amazing journey!
I swear I'm just clicking refresh at the perfect times at this point. What's up James! Been waiting for this one! I'm excited to see how you enjoyed (and probably were disturbed by) El Camino!
Let’s fucking go my guy, been waiting for this one since you started breaking bad
James its been dope watching you react and be moved by the entire BB series plus el camino I remember showing my dad this show and watching it again with him probably 7 or 8 years ago and it was just great to share this master piece with him. Better Call Saul is fucking literally just as incredible with just less action but everything else is still impeccable and some aspects BETTER. The story of Mike and Nacho Varga/Salamancas is going to be epic. Pz and love.
I still have to remind myself when watching Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and El Camino that it's still the mid 2000's. So everything we're so accustomed to using isn't around yet.
Thanks for all the great content you give us James! You are the dopest UA-cam person in the tv/movie space.
Loved this video dude. Happy to see this movie get more appreciation. A lot of people (mainly those who saw BB back in the day) consider this movie unnecessary. And while I can understand why, I'll take good writing, directing, acting, editing, cinematography and music, whether it's completely necessary or not.
Plus, I do believe that, if anything else, the ending of this film is what most justifies it being made. Throughout Breaking Bad Jesse relied on the approval of others. He needed to be told "good job" by somebody. But in El Camino he's alone and he has to save himself. So when he's driving to Alaska at the end, I like to think he's telling himself "good job."
And of course there's the difference in Jesse's driving. In the finale of Breaking Bad he crashed through the gate. Speeding into the dark. Maniacally laughing with tears in his eyes. Letting out that scream of an uncaged, liberated animal. He was free but at the same time everything was still so hardcore, loud and painful. The final shot of El Camino is where he's actually reached a moment a peace. It's daylight. The snowy vistas are sobering. The sound drowns out. Jesse's calm and laid back against the seat. Subtly confident about his future. That's freedom.
When the trailer dropped for this movie it was amazing, and then getting to see it… man seeing all the actors reprise their roles was cool, Jesse’s arc has got to be one of my favorites’ cool reaction vid James
For the life of me I will never understand the people that consider this movie bad. Like what on earth are you on? We knew that Jesse got out but just to SEE IT, just to be able to come with him in his journey to finding as much freedom and peace as he could was something that I needed badly.
Love the name so much. On top of the car, It’s el Camino de la vida that Jesse chose
Shoutouts to Aaron Paul. Jesse was supposed to be beat to death by Tuco in season 1. But his acting was so good, they kept him around. Best decision ever. And now he carries an entire movie. A surprise movie that we sort of needed, (since Jesse's story ended on an open note) but didn't expect. El Camino really brings out the Neo-Western in Breaking Bad. This was a modern western, and it worked so well.
Jesse earned his happy ending. What a character development, compared to season 1 Jesse. A hardened badass, who has gone through literal hell. He did a lot wrong, but his actions also had consequences, and he suffered through all that. I see Jesse has learned from all his mentor figures. He has the quick wit of Walt, the intense negotiation skills of Gus, and the badassness of Mike. All skills that helped him out when trying to leave this life behind.
Love how Badger and Skinny Pete are true friends. No gaslighting and manipulation. They just look out for their bro.
Also, there is a deleted scene, where Jesse arrives at the vacuum store in the morning, and Ed the disappearer takes his gun away, saying that where he goes, he doesn't need it anymore.
Can't wait for BCS. We will have so much to discuss and analyze.
The ending scene with Jane gets me every single time.
Fun fact: when Jessie is getting his salad and says "Yeah Bitch" when he puts the cherry on top, that was the first "Bitch" that Aaron Paul ad libbed. All the other "bitches" in the entirety of BB were written in the script.
I think you are a real fan and you will enjoy BCS👍🏼 A lot of reactors had a hard time with the slower pace, but you will love how deep it is.
You cut the best scene "sharing the night together"😂
That scene was after 4 days out if i recall correctly (season 2 episode 9), consdiering their outfit and how they were talking about the hotel rooms
The callbacks to BB are so good and something they built on and expanded so perfectly in BCS
I’m so glad you finished up with this
El Camino isn't just the name of a car, it also means "the road" or "the way" in Spanish.
Don't be sad that is over, be happy that it happened! THANK YOU for the amazing reaction from Breaking Bad to this! Keep'em coming dog.
I am one of those people who thinks that this movie wasn’t really needed. That being said, Jesse’s “Yeah bitch” at the buffet station is the best fan service I could ask for 😂
If you enjoy Jesse Plemmons' character in BB as Todd, you definitely have to check out the episode of Black Mirror he is in. Oh, AND Aaron Paul's episode too. They are so damn good and both so well acted.
Such a good reaction! Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did. I had the same reaction to the ending it’s so bittersweet to see Jesse finally get out! Can’t wait for your BCS reactions it’s also a top tier show if not better ❤
Just checked for an upload from you 🤣 awesome timing
Perfect ending for Jessie Pinkman
As a little clarification where the Flashbacks take place.
The Mike Flashback is right after Mike and Jessie wanted to take the 5 Millions and leave the Business.
The Todd Flashback was obviously during the last 3 Breaking Bad Episodes, from his looks more like during the second last.
The Walter White Flashback was during Season 2, right after they were 4 days out cooking, where the RV didn't start. They were talking about going to a nice Hotel and having a day off.
The Jane Flashback was when they made their trip to the Georgia O'keefee Museum (The one with the Vagina Paintings as Jesse States it)
Over all I think this Movie is just great.
When it came out I haven't watched Breaking Bad for years, since it was over for multiple years.
I didn't even know it was in the making, suddenly I saw Jessies Face on Netflix and I HAD to watch it.
It was such a cool thing to see so many Characters again.
😎 Enjoy your vacation! Looking forward to your BCS reactions soon!
Scott MacArthur who played the Kandy Welding dude was great! Also played Jimmy Shepard on the Mick to perfection
My boy Jesse 💜 he was always my favorite character and I was so happy he finally found relative peace in Alaska.
I've been waiting for this! Possibly more than I anticipated your reaction to ozymandias.
Did not disappoint 😊
Calling this movie an epilogue is extremely accurate. People try and act like its more than that, and hold it to a much higher standard. Its just a way to tie up loose ends, answer questions, and give Jesse a concrete happy ending.
That dinner scene was something special man it shows again why Walt always thought that he was like a father figure to Jesse.
Good cap off the show. Can’t wait for BCS but watching BB with you was awesome to see again and why it’s the goat.
Robert Forster the actor who played the “vacuum store” owner died, the release date of this movie.
It's the epilogue we didn't know we wanted and needed.
21:57 Check out The Delta Force (1986) with Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin. It's a schlocky Cannon Pictures movie, but Robert Forster plays the villain, and he's the best thing in it. I had to look up who the actor was cause he was killing it, and I was floored to find out that that's who it was.
Todd is such an incredibly interesting character. Hes like a text book psychopath in as much as he doent experience empahty for anyone but still has respect for people when he feels they deserve it.. His value system.
Here we gooooo, into the better call saul! can't wait
One of the great things of BB - and El Camino is a great reminder of it - is how fantastic all the side characters are written. Besides Better Call Saul, they could easily made half a dozen more spin-offs. I would totally watched a show about the scrapyard-guy, the extraction guy, Skinny P and Badger, and so many more.
Todd is such a child. I remember hearing that a baby with super strength is just a psychopath. It's just weird that he can do evil without any malice.