I bought this movie on VHS at WalMart in 2001. Had no idea it would be so good and I would still be talking about it and thinking about it all these years later. A classic.
I Bought The Ghost Dog's DVD Version in 2009 after watched and loved the film on Space TV Channel in 2007. I was looking for this movie over 2 years until I found it in Blockbuster the Ex-Rent Version in perfect conditions, so I bought the DVD No doub it.
Gun fu is beautiful in all its forms For a while I had added this to my list of films that has scenes like jhon wick and equilibrium Its nice to know Thank you for this!
@@PARAMOUNTPHLOPYNATOR I’m sorry but your comparing the way this Neanderthal handles his guns to likes of John wick and equilibrium??? That’s just disrespectful
it's corn rows why does everyone on youtube say things a little differently than normal. and they never add the extra "o" onto too. Every post on twiiter also has these spelling erorrs
@@mclovin9151 I give people the benefit of the doubt and chalk it up to the auto fill that sometimes changes their wording, however proof reading is a thing and only takes a second.
This movie opened my eyes to the amount of range this guy has. I knew that he was a pretty well known Hollywood actor specifically for his craft but hooooly shit. This man is a living legend.
I like how he has this sort of mutual understanding with vago at the end, and vago dies lie a noble- it was always considered the right way to die in an upright position.
I feel like Ghost Dog and Leon The Professional could exist in the same universe. A reboot of them crossing paths could be amazing. I wonder if they would be allies or enemies
"Hagakure" wasn't written to teach samurais to fight. many believe, since it was written during an era in which they weren't really needed, the book was written to remind them of how to remain prepared to fight. that's also why the book goes into the "spirit of an age" and how we can't return to it - the samurai had to accept that the world had changed and they couldn't go back to the old ways... which lead to the book being compiled from a series of discussions.
pmulbrecht that’s why he also read Rashomon , not sure if he read the book of five rings , well seeing that he does the Chow yun fat 2 shot , maybe he did
Chiburi - the act of shaking the blood off of the blade upon completion of its use and before resheathing the sword. Works well with the characterization of Ghost Dog being a modern samurai in everything he does.
GHOST DOG has been confirmed as having been picked up by the Criterion Collection for restoration and distribution!!!!!!!!!! Jim Jarmusch admitted it days ago at a Q and A!!! Stay tuned for more to come on the topic!
@@justicewinters8573 www.criterion.com/films/31032-ghost-dog-the-way-of-the-samurai But if you want it for 50% off, wait until next month and purchase the edition at Barnes and Noble when the store has its 50% off sale for Criterion Collection films for the month of July. You will save a lot that way.
That'd be kinda tight actually. Dude would probably fit well in the Boondocks style too, because they imitate other martial artist with a Hip-Hop twist
The ongoing theme that the mob is old and running out of respect & money is amusing (0:14) the creaking, un-maintained gate with the for sale sign, all the old mobsters, etc.
Louie at this point wasn't terribly concerned with the mafia's safety anymore. Just his own. He somewhat expected this would happen hence his hiding in the bathroom when he knew what was going on. (Ghost Dog considers him to be his master)
Hear all soundtrack that master RZA built for this film, it is amazing. That particular beat is from "Strange Eyes - Sunz Of Man Ft. 12 O' Clock, Blue Raspberry"
i watched the trailer, all the guns looked too small in his hands. They should gave him some double desert eagles, they would look normal in his hands.
Fun fact: Japanese warriors weren't called "Samurai" (which is a noun which means "to serve") Japanese warriors were called "Bushi" (Bu= War/Combat/Military and Shi= man/person) and Bu+Shi+Do = "The War/Combat/Military person's Way or Path"
Hello. BU means warrior SHI means death DO means way BUSHIDO means the way of the warrior is death. In Japan, the number 4 is also SHI. Many Japanese consider 4 an unlucky number.
i remember when i first rented this with my gf when i was like 14. i didnt feel this movie at all thinking ”what the hell is this”, and then this showdown came. it was great but unexpected given how slow and confusing i thought the movie had been up until then. few years later, bit older, and this movie is amazing and holds a special place in me and always will
The movie is not "cheesy", it's a sad irony. The protagonist is a poor lost kid who found a meaning in his cruel life by adopting a culture from a random book (along with some visual aspects) that resonated with his feelings.
@@neithere I think it's both tragic and cheesy. The motif with the cartoons and the way the mafia acts like man children shows us the movie does ground itself with self-aware humor but it's also incredibly endearing in the way it recognizes this goofiness.
The movie is indeed a masterpiece in every way; I just wish the ending was a bit different where instead of allowing himself to be killed by his master he rejected his master for his betrayal of him, killed him and went on to be a crusading ronin hitman using his deadly skills to help those in need, That would have been the perfect way to truly end the movie in a Japanese Samurai western style!💯😁😉👍
That's twice that Ghost Dog has walked into a room to kill somebody and had no idea that Louise is right there. There's something very mysterious about that girl that she can slip right under his radar like that.
Considering how much of a wild card Ghost Dog was, I'm surprised if he really felt that safe around the guy (even though GD's did feel absolute loyalty towards Louie). Also it's a pretty big wager to assume that it actually WAS Ghost Dog shooting up the place. Considering the line of work they're in and all. Your POV makes good sense. But this detail still struck me as a bit weird.
When John Wick is having a bad dream he's dreaming about Ghost Dog.
Hell no ghost dog has nightmares about john wick lol
DONT DIS THA DOG....MR.BOB SOLO...WEST SIDE REALITY🎭
@@anas-432 only way you killing ghost dog is if he walks into the line of fire.
This comment is cold
@@anas-432 - No, its the other way around.
I bought this movie on VHS at WalMart in 2001. Had no idea it would be so good and I would still be talking about it and thinking about it all these years later. A classic.
Indeed
Ha ha. That is how I got mine as well. Same year even.
I Bought The Ghost Dog's DVD Version in 2009 after watched and loved the film on Space TV Channel in 2007. I was looking for this movie over 2 years until I found it in Blockbuster the Ex-Rent Version in perfect conditions, so I bought the DVD No doub it.
Haha,
Life is not bad sometimes 😅🖤🤍
Good signs everywhere 😉🐦🕊🐿🐇
Underated classic.
When Ghost Dog is twirling his guns he is actually doing a version of the chiburi, the traditional samurai sword-cleaning twirl, adapted for handguns.
No yea we get it, its just stupid lmao
@@bboykiddblack It really is lol
@@bboykiddblack "ItS StUpId" people who usually have nothing of substance to say
Gun fu is beautiful in all its forms
For a while I had added this to my list of films that has scenes like
jhon wick and equilibrium
Its nice to know
Thank you for this!
@@PARAMOUNTPHLOPYNATOR I’m sorry but your comparing the way this Neanderthal handles his guns to likes of John wick and equilibrium??? That’s just disrespectful
forrest whittaker's half opened eye makes him naturally good at aiming
Lmao
Underrated comment XD
Your supposed to keep both eyes open when aiming
that was funny
He really from Longview
Forrest Whitaker with corn rolls carrying on the way of the samurai via the barrel of a gun. Feels right.
@Lord Loud Kloud Right and SMOOTH with precise calculation.
it's corn rows why does everyone on youtube say things a little differently than normal. and they never add the extra "o" onto too. Every post on twiiter also has these spelling erorrs
@@mclovin9151 youtoob
Ha ha spelling “erorrs” yeah you’re right.
@@mclovin9151 I give people the benefit of the doubt and chalk it up to the auto fill that sometimes changes their wording, however proof reading is a thing and only takes a second.
One of my favorite movies Forest Whitaker is one of the most underrated actors... he is fucking awesome
michael cantwell : Yessir 💯
This movie opened my eyes to the amount of range this guy has. I knew that he was a pretty well known Hollywood actor specifically for his craft but hooooly shit. This man is a living legend.
I think the best is when he played Idi Amin.
I like how he has this sort of mutual understanding with vago at the end, and vago dies lie a noble- it was always considered the right way to die in an upright position.
i found it a bit funny to see that man simply die of a heart attack as he exclaimed the presence of Ghost Dog.
Ghost dog don’t fuck around! And mfers know that
a BIT funny?
Imagine if he were pretending? Big brain stuff
"Jesus, It's The Fuckin' Birdman! Agrh..."
Well, at least he didn't have to shoot him
momcilo miric I piss myself laughing every time I see that.
Ghost Dog killed him by stopping his heart with samurai awesomeness
I feel like Ghost Dog and Leon The Professional could exist in the same universe. A reboot of them crossing paths could be amazing. I wonder if they would be allies or enemies
That is stupid
"Check check check she's dead look"
Good
"Hagakure" wasn't written to teach samurais to fight. many believe, since it was written during an era in which they weren't really needed, the book was written to remind them of how to remain prepared to fight. that's also why the book goes into the "spirit of an age" and how we can't return to it - the samurai had to accept that the world had changed and they couldn't go back to the old ways... which lead to the book being compiled from a series of discussions.
pmulbrecht that’s why he also read Rashomon , not sure if he read the book of five rings , well seeing that he does the Chow yun fat 2 shot , maybe he did
Thanks man ,for the insight.
that maKes the use of it in this movie all the more Poignant ThanKs for the Knowledge friend
And that is also why "Hagakure" was kept for +150 years by the Nabeshima clan, until it was revealed to strangers. ;)
Knowledge is life thanks for sharing that
i like the way he twirls his gun like a katanna at the end
Chiburi - the act of shaking the blood off of the blade upon completion of its use and before resheathing the sword.
Works well with the characterization of Ghost Dog being a modern samurai in everything he does.
“Hey why don’t I give you my card” that was smooth lol.
GHOST DOG has been confirmed as having been picked up by the Criterion Collection for restoration and distribution!!!!!!!!!!
Jim Jarmusch admitted it days ago at a Q and A!!! Stay tuned for more to come on the topic!
Just bought it, it should be shipped to me in time for Christmas! Can't wait!
haha i just ordered it before seeing this
@@benjipkcrew It's a great blu ray set. Picture and audio are really good, and there's a nice selection of extras. Big improvement over the old DVD.
Where can I find this???
@@justicewinters8573 www.criterion.com/films/31032-ghost-dog-the-way-of-the-samurai
But if you want it for 50% off, wait until next month and purchase the edition at Barnes and Noble when the store has its 50% off sale for Criterion Collection films for the month of July. You will save a lot that way.
Mr. Vargas always dealt on a higher plane of respect than his associates
Hes a boss thats why
He understood the poetry of war.
The great Forest Whitaker. So wonderful artist. I love GHOST DOG forever.
Bob Solo? This movie couldn't be any better.
Also, that's the dude that Sean Penn killed in Carlito's Way.
This guy is a professional. Going after him could be very dangerous.
My number one pick for a fictional character to have my back
The way he puts his gun away is just bad ass
I would like to see a samurai champloo style anime of this guy's life
lol totally
Moronic
That'd be kinda tight actually. Dude would probably fit well in the Boondocks style too, because they imitate other martial artist with a Hip-Hop twist
Ayy that'll be dope
Solo! LOL! Just classic, Ghost Dog was awesome.
Took em all out like he was ordering a fuckin pizza.
I love whenhe had a heart attack Ghost Dog lowered one gun
ay he just gives him that quizzical looK, waits to see he isn't faKing then his only reacton is "i acKnowledge one less target"
this imo is whitout doubt 1 a the best movies ever made its so underated in my top 5 films of all time
what are the other four
The real John wick , is Ghost DOG.
The ongoing theme that the mob is old and running out of respect & money is amusing (0:14) the creaking, un-maintained gate with the for sale sign, all the old mobsters, etc.
also earlier in the movie it's shown that they can't afford the rent for their restaurant front
@@samcavanagh7993 the boss ray put all there money in some trust fund or something. Thats why there having a tough time
@@trav2190 I didn't catch that. Do they say why in the movie?
Its another thing I really like in this movie. The old and out of money mobsters, lol.
He uses a Ruger Mark 2 pistol....an American gun based on a Japanese design (Nambu). Very appropriate.
I wish I had Ghost Dog as my loyal vassal
sure the action choreography doesn't compare to movies nowadays, but it has way more heart then most movies so i like it better.
Look up Seijun Suzuki
Lol, no.
Louie at this point wasn't terribly concerned with the mafia's safety anymore. Just his own. He somewhat expected this would happen hence his hiding in the bathroom when he knew what was going on. (Ghost Dog considers him to be his master)
Top ten best movies of all time on my list.
Fucking awesome film
Great actor. I always admired his calmness, even in shooting scenes.
Mr Whitaker is an American icon. Slick and calm, easy action. Sweet movie.
Classic slept on Crime Movie 2 thumbs up
I love the way GD and Vargo show each other respect as enemies
Hear all soundtrack that master RZA built for this film, it is amazing. That particular beat is from "Strange Eyes - Sunz Of Man Ft. 12 O' Clock, Blue Raspberry"
There is a similar shootout scene in Seijun Suzuki's 1967 "Branded To Kill" film. Jim Jarmusch was apparently impressed by that film.
Forest makes a great assassin.... the eye makes him more terrifying 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
I laughed intensely when he shot Louie in the same spot as a kid 😂😂😂
I always found it amusing that even though Ghost Dog is a big guy, his actual weapons are a pair of small pistols.
i watched the trailer, all the guns looked too small in his hands. They should gave him some double desert eagles, they would look normal in his hands.
@@ibobeko4309 If you ever shot a desert eagle, you'd realize how impractical that is
Fun fact: Japanese warriors weren't called "Samurai" (which is a noun which means "to serve") Japanese warriors were called "Bushi" (Bu= War/Combat/Military and Shi= man/person) and Bu+Shi+Do = "The War/Combat/Military person's Way or Path"
Hello.
BU means warrior
SHI means death
DO means way
BUSHIDO means the way of the warrior is death.
In Japan, the number 4 is also SHI. Many Japanese consider 4 an unlucky number.
Ghost dog looking like a male version of Cleo (Set it off)
2 of my favorite JJ movies, Ghost Dog and Dead Man. Classics!
I love Louies reaction 😂😂😂😂 the way he tells ghost dog he shot him in the same place 😂😂😂😂😂😂
i remember when i first rented this with my gf when i was like 14. i didnt feel this movie at all thinking ”what the hell is this”, and then this showdown came. it was great but unexpected given how slow and confusing i thought the movie had been up until then. few years later, bit older, and this movie is amazing and holds a special place in me and always will
Oh boy, here I go killin' again!
Jesus it's the fucking birdman...and dies....too funny😂🤣😂
Christ, I love this movie. The Equalizer can hedge his bets here.
Just the best movie ever....
i thinK it really might be
John Wick became Ghost dog's upgrade on steroids.
2:33 I love this scene...
This scene is bad ass
This movie was so cheesy but I love it. The way he twirls his gun and shealths it like a sword 😂😂😂
Cheesy might be the wrong word for this movie memorizing is the word Id use.
The movie is not "cheesy", it's a sad irony. The protagonist is a poor lost kid who found a meaning in his cruel life by adopting a culture from a random book (along with some visual aspects) that resonated with his feelings.
@@neithere I think it's both tragic and cheesy. The motif with the cartoons and the way the mafia acts like man children shows us the movie does ground itself with self-aware humor but it's also incredibly endearing in the way it recognizes this goofiness.
it's stylized, but it isn't cheesy
He died like a boss
Фильм огонь
I love all the over-the-hill gangsters in this scene.
It’s what I liked about Sopranos. A lot of the guys were a dying breed by the late 90s and they knew their world was in its twilight years.
Assassin movies were the vibe at the turn of the century
3:16 leon the professional vibes
Reminds me of the ending to 'Taxi Driver'
they pulled out their guns, but forgot to shoot
There to slow
I love this movie
Off the chain scene and overall great movie.I can't believe it was slept on
wow, better than Rambo!
yeah for sure...
3:53 Next time hold the weapon in the other hand! 🤣🤣🤣
ghost dog is badass
those who have eyes can see the biblical and spiritual symbolism in this scene.
I'd love for you to break it down and build on it
Forrest Whitaker is one of the best actors ever.
One of my favorite movies
EXCRUCIATINGLY AWESOME! 😎👍💯
I was hooked first time I saw it
Gotta love Hollywood silencers.
Immediacy. Love it. Head on FTW.
Great movie.
This is actually a pretty entrrtaining film
It’s the fucking birdman ackkkk.…
2:33 I love this scene
The movie is indeed a masterpiece in every way; I just wish the ending was a bit different where instead of allowing himself to be killed by his master he rejected his master for his betrayal of him, killed him and went on to be a crusading ronin hitman using his deadly skills to help those in need, That would have been the perfect way to truly end the movie in a Japanese Samurai western style!💯😁😉👍
That's twice that Ghost Dog has walked into a room to kill somebody and had no idea that Louise is right there. There's something very mysterious about that girl that she can slip right under his radar like that.
Bad guys always acting in slow motion.
Jesus it’s the bird man LOL
Introducing the Ghost face killa!
Yamamoto Tsunetomo, a true literary genius.
Great movie ! Love jim jarmusch !
They should do a ghost dog movie
a Ghost Dog reboot with Brian Tyree Henry would be fucking awesome Lionsgate should make it happen.
The good ole silent suppressor. Too bad in real life they create smoke and you need to wear ear plugs still.
The early Equalizer.
Considering how much of a wild card Ghost Dog was, I'm surprised if he really felt that safe around the guy (even though GD's did feel absolute loyalty towards Louie).
Also it's a pretty big wager to assume that it actually WAS Ghost Dog shooting up the place. Considering the line of work they're in and all.
Your POV makes good sense. But this detail still struck me as a bit weird.
Ok, mr. Taglialucci, sir !
JESUS! It's the fucking bird man!
JESUS IT'S THE FUCKIN BIRDMAN----HURRRRKKKGGHHHH! *dies*
and so do I
He's more like Denzel equalizer
And Leon was watching in the shadows with his blade ready
RIP, Henry Silva. Mr. Ray Vargo.
I was born in 2008 and this was uploeded on youtube 2009 so year after
no one cares
Strange eyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeees🎵
Awesome.
Its a gun not a sword, you don't need to spin it like that before holstering it.