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  • @BoxofficeMoviesScenes
    @BoxofficeMoviesScenes  2 роки тому +270

    Hi everyone! What grade (out of 10) would you give this video?

  • @toptiertone
    @toptiertone Рік тому +2789

    This scene has all the Denzel calling cards. The finger tap, the head tilt, the lip pucker, “my man” & the slick talking lol

    • @Zeekeal
      @Zeekeal Рік тому +206

      Don't forget the cup slapping

    • @willmosse3684
      @willmosse3684 Рік тому +67

      That lip pucker is the ultimate Denzel

    • @magpie6982
      @magpie6982 Рік тому +15

      That's all good but, that finger should be a million miles away when comes to acting chops, Russell Crowe rarely uses them little gestures that bring attention to oneself. Rawest of skills is what he brings time after time. He should be a two-time winner. Denzel's role in Training Day was so over the top, it should be a lesson on how not to act. No comparison.

    • @Zeekeal
      @Zeekeal Рік тому

      @magpie 69 I usually don't respond with hate but this was the stupidest shit I ever read. Not knocking crowe but you obviously need to watch training day again. 🙄

    • @xenioszenieris
      @xenioszenieris Рік тому +7

      Throwing the cup of coffee in the wall would be another one

  • @jordanwhite8567
    @jordanwhite8567 Рік тому +3225

    There’s something special about Denzel man. He makes every single role look so natural and effortless. Like he doesn’t even have to act.. he just is his characters.

    • @TheMattfranz
      @TheMattfranz Рік тому +58

      Well said. That's it in a nutshell.

    • @ddbe3932
      @ddbe3932 Рік тому +52

      The great thing about his work in this movie is that he decided to play in a low key. Never nervous, never the thug you would expect. Never threatening the cop. His real nature is when throws the cup of coffee on the wall. That’s where Denzel is great. He shows with little details who Franck Lucas was. The opposite being De Niro in the untouchables always displaying physical violence. It’s so clever from Denzel to act that way. I admire that.

    • @blakeharris58
      @blakeharris58 Рік тому +37

      One could say he plays himself in most roles…😑

    • @SnakesGaming2016
      @SnakesGaming2016 Рік тому +26

      he plays himself in every role

    • @nathanruben3372
      @nathanruben3372 Рік тому +19

      All the roles ha played are very similar...

  • @vinsanity982
    @vinsanity982 Рік тому +6053

    The interesting thing about the two characters in the movie is that Frank is morally sound in his family life and a dirt bag in his professional life. Richie is the exact opposite in that he is morally sound in his profession while being a dirt bag in his family life. It's an interesting theme of the movie that i'm pretty sure wasn't coincidental

  • @pugachevskobra5636
    @pugachevskobra5636 Рік тому +832

    Russell Crowe sticking with Denzel line for line in this scene is just beyond beautiful. I entered it thinking that Denzel would overpower him but he didn’t. A living testament to the greatness of both actors.

    • @Tonycillian5
      @Tonycillian5 Рік тому +43

      And Denzel made sure Crowe was involved in the scene so well because usually they try to make the criminal have all the importance and character but it’s cool to see they both play chess so well

    • @tavaresjockmcray4848
      @tavaresjockmcray4848 Рік тому +1

      😊

    • @lethrneck4
      @lethrneck4 11 місяців тому +17

      Russell Crowe is a tremendous actor....his tough guy persona kinda makes ya forget....until you watch LA Confidential, A BEautiful Mind, Tthe Insider...etc the man is one of the best

    • @AlienGravy25
      @AlienGravy25 8 місяців тому +7

      shit was like a slowed-down boxing match, absolutely beautiful to watch the attacks and responses as both adapt to each others' tactics

    • @lokevoice
      @lokevoice 7 місяців тому +3

      Or a testament to the writers

  • @NickJohnCoop
    @NickJohnCoop Рік тому +1352

    The superb acting on display here. I’ve always loved the way Denzel changes his expression when Russell says “They ain’t my kind “

    • @kylegilbert5089
      @kylegilbert5089 Рік тому +28

      He is a cop who actually becomes a defense attorney.

    • @BoxStudioExecutive
      @BoxStudioExecutive Рік тому +16

      @@user-vd9gv7fe2c Certain prosecutors in the USA also have investigatory duties therefore and act like cops.

    • @troydixson1394
      @troydixson1394 Рік тому +1

      Hes really solo now in that scene but great movie time for a duplicate

    • @lauralarrabee7870
      @lauralarrabee7870 Рік тому +9

      It’s like watching a tennis game between two masters.

    • @blakeharris58
      @blakeharris58 Рік тому +7

      @@lauralarrabee7870 this scene? Absolutely. Two of the best to ever do it.

  • @syncmonism
    @syncmonism Рік тому +1899

    When he realized that he was being offered a chance to help him go after a bunch of corrupt police officers, he really comes off as surprised, and suddenly he gains more respect for him too.

    • @Woodkin007
      @Woodkin007 Рік тому +106

      This comment was brought to you by water is wet.

    • @hoyinny
      @hoyinny Рік тому +122

      Its an excellent bit of acting from Denzel. You can see the wind go out of his sails as soon as he realises he is facing a truely rightous man. He knew eventually the party would come to an end and if he was brought down because of greed or curruption or racism, all those justifications he's told himself over the years for why he was still a good person, despite everything he'd done become true. But when he's face with a man who can't be bribed or threatened, who understands how broken the system is and still refuses to compromise... it's not the system he's fighting anymore, its justice.

    • @kosztaz87
      @kosztaz87 Рік тому

      @@Woodkin007 Dude, what is your problem? Have you ever looked around in the comment section on UA-cam? When 99% of the posts are spam made by bots, retarded memes, and the moronic "who is watching this in year xyz" phrase made by teenagers or borderline retards, a comment like op made here is perfectly acceptable, and in fact is one of the better ones compared to the rest.

    • @Woodkin007
      @Woodkin007 Рік тому +3

      @@kosztaz87 so much rage and criticism. What is your problem?

    • @kosztaz87
      @kosztaz87 Рік тому

      @@Woodkin007 My comment was very clear, read it again.

  • @markapostolou75
    @markapostolou75 Рік тому +812

    'Get in line. That one stretches around the block too.' Superb acting and great dialogue from a criminally underrated movie. True classic, and two actors at the top of their game.

    • @clegsmegson2627
      @clegsmegson2627 Рік тому +21

      Underrated by who? Never heard a single person saying it isn't a phenomenal film. Highly rated on RT and IMDB. I think your opinion needs to get in the bin.

    • @Wyzzkyd
      @Wyzzkyd Рік тому +8

      Written by Oscar winner Steven Zaillian. I loved the dialogue in this film so much.

    • @markapostolou75
      @markapostolou75 Рік тому +12

      @@clegsmegson2627 Ermmm. interesting and somewhat unwarranted response...but you know what, I'll explain. It's a movie that didn't win a single Oscar (when it deserved several) and was only nominated for two. In any list of 'best Ridley Scott' movies, you won't see American Gangster mentioned (which again isn't a fair representation of the quality of the movie). As for your 'needs to get in the bin', ever wonder why you felt the need to be quite so snarky?

    • @markapostolou75
      @markapostolou75 Рік тому +1

      @@Wyzzkyd Yeah, it's the dialogue that always gets me, every character is fully realized and has depth.

    • @clegsmegson2627
      @clegsmegson2627 Рік тому +5

      @@markapostolou75 Your clichéd and bin-worthy opinion has embarrassed you enough. Judging the worth of a film by the Oscars just proves that you are pretty basic when it comes to films. Stick to Avatar 2 and Flubber, my man - leave real opinions to the big boys. Best regards, Cleg.

  • @folkengames
    @folkengames Рік тому +1000

    Richie goes from an enemy Frank doesn't respect, to an even more dangerous enemy that he does respect. All in this scene. They get SO much story done with just this scene. Incredible.

    • @lewstone5430
      @lewstone5430 Рік тому +13

      Nah. You’re making too much out of it.

    • @woozy7405
      @woozy7405 Рік тому +2

      @@lewstone5430 lol

    • @marcoAKAjoe
      @marcoAKAjoe Рік тому +19

      @@lewstone5430 no he's not

    • @raiden000
      @raiden000 Рік тому +8

      @@lewstone5430 They go from having 2 coffees on the table to only one coffee on the table. Who gets to drink it? FIND OUT NEXT TIME!

    • @ronf.2029
      @ronf.2029 Рік тому +1

      This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.

  • @brycewilliams6542
    @brycewilliams6542 Рік тому +434

    2 amazing actors, Denzel and Russell... acting their asses off... from a brilliant script. This is what makes a great movie.

    • @PietroMaira80sAreAwesome
      @PietroMaira80sAreAwesome Рік тому +7

      seems thats whats missing lately.. all these movies being pumped out... all shitty... where did all the writers go?

    • @USA92
      @USA92 Рік тому +2

      @@PietroMaira80sAreAwesome Here we go again lol.
      Ok.
      So they went to movies and shows you ain't watching.
      And being that most of today's best is seen on shows you ain't even in the same room, get me?

    • @ShenMerrick
      @ShenMerrick Рік тому +6

      @@USA92 No...he's right. There is very little being put out today that has any quality to it at all. Like 1 out of 100 movies worth the time of day. And shows are just as bad...you get one gem occasionally like "Better Call Saul", other than that it's just the same old shit or woke garbage.

    • @mikehance6086
      @mikehance6086 Рік тому

      And they are also really good friends so there chemistry is perfect.

    • @65firered
      @65firered Рік тому

      @@USA92 Yeah, but the problem is, there aren't as many as there used to be, not even close to as many.

  • @danacruikshank3945
    @danacruikshank3945 Рік тому +385

    The way he slaps away the coffee cup. No one sees it coming. Just a perfect shift in emotions, then right back to Lucas's armor of calm intensity.

    • @HookedOnSonics518
      @HookedOnSonics518 Рік тому +21

      I applaud Russell for not flinching when he did that.

    • @Whitebeardtheking9
      @Whitebeardtheking9 Рік тому +3

      Yeah.

    • @DonFelixGallardo
      @DonFelixGallardo 3 місяці тому +7

      Took a couple of rewatches but I think Denzel actually misses the cup on his first attempt then gets pissed in real life at possibly screwing the take up, so angrily smacks the cup away much harder than he normally would have.

  • @joblo2671
    @joblo2671 2 місяці тому +14

    "Get in line. That one goes around the block too"
    Coldest line ever.

  • @iyot1020
    @iyot1020 Рік тому +296

    frank lucas just went on 5 stages of grief on that scene brilliant

    • @jackmeeks2294
      @jackmeeks2294 Рік тому +8

      Brilliant

    • @DonFelixGallardo
      @DonFelixGallardo 3 місяці тому

      More like 5 stages of manipulation. All effortlessly batted away

    • @odysseynoone3831
      @odysseynoone3831 3 місяці тому +17

      Actually it's 5 stages of negotiation. Bribe, Demoralization and Undermining, Sympathy, Threat, then finally Trade through Snitching with no hesitation

  • @itwontbeTV
    @itwontbeTV Рік тому +219

    In my opinion, the visual metaphor of a cup of coffee representing a pawn/knight/queen/king piece of a chess board really made the scene worth watching over again. The acting also made everything legendry in this scene

    • @childofgod4747
      @childofgod4747 9 місяців тому +3

      I’ve peeped that..!! Great insight on your end.

    • @dc7981
      @dc7981 9 місяців тому +2

      Holy shit i didn’t notice that

    • @DieFlabbergast
      @DieFlabbergast 4 місяці тому +1

      You got something against bishops?

  • @garyfrombrooklyn
    @garyfrombrooklyn Рік тому +115

    4:25 “you’ll take them too?” Frank realized he was sitting across a real one. One that wouldn’t have put a gun to his cousin either

  • @chefjeff6236
    @chefjeff6236 Рік тому +318

    "you represent progress" powerful line

    • @noahknight4039
      @noahknight4039 Рік тому +1

      Yep that went over most peoples head. Even today in 2023 you can see Black people being systematically attacked because of progress.
      Look at what the country is doing to Black farmers.
      This country has never known a day where it didn’t actively sabotage Black people in some way. Not one day.

    • @ctbt1832
      @ctbt1832 2 місяці тому +5

      So true

    • @MaJeSTiCz0
      @MaJeSTiCz0 2 місяці тому +7

      They don't want that at all.

    • @silfocus84
      @silfocus84 26 днів тому

      @@MaJeSTiCz0 what mafia does? lmao... they don't even want progress when it comes to their own let alone "outsiders"... bad for business as he says...

    • @ArRoNDaNiEl-yi2up
      @ArRoNDaNiEl-yi2up 12 днів тому

      🤓🧐🥸

  • @LilGamez21
    @LilGamez21 Рік тому +107

    I went to see this film in theaters in 2007, I can't believe it's 16 years old. I remember liking it a lot.

    • @coreyanderson5563
      @coreyanderson5563 Рік тому +1

      I remember watchin it on bootleg n enjoyin it so much, i took my girl to see it in theatures

    • @LilGamez21
      @LilGamez21 Рік тому +1

      @@coreyanderson5563 lol I still have a bootleg dvd of this movie.

  • @TheScorpioTechno
    @TheScorpioTechno Рік тому +313

    Frank comes to the realization that Richie is a valuable person who remains true to his morals despite challenging circumstances and is incorruptible. He strives for truth and does what is right. In a show of respect, Frank pushes the cup towards him and returns the drink. The acting is stunning.

    • @mosesjacksonkarashani2642
      @mosesjacksonkarashani2642 Рік тому +12

      The way you have narrated it is like a novel. You can make a good writer mate 👍🏾

    • @SoldierforGod
      @SoldierforGod Рік тому +4

      This kinda reminds me of Joker talking to Batman in The Dark Knight

    • @glennhagstedt
      @glennhagstedt Рік тому +6

      @@SoldierforGod When a unstoppable force meets an unmovable object.

    • @uchennasunday7037
      @uchennasunday7037 Рік тому

      But he has no morals though

    • @DonFelixGallardo
      @DonFelixGallardo 3 місяці тому

      @@glennhagstedt”…all it takes is a little…push” **cue manic laughter**

  • @RodZilla11
    @RodZilla11 Рік тому +62

    The brilliance of DENZEL's acting is, he encapsulates all of the subtle nuances of his character so that you can no longer discern DENZEL from the role he's playing. Its stunning to watch him because you forget you're watching a movie.

  • @goromeREACT
    @goromeREACT Рік тому +109

    Started by trying to bribe him, then try to convince him he has more ammo in the case, then straight death threat, finally accepts to help. Bruh that was fire 😭😭

    • @ste2158
      @ste2158 Рік тому +6

      all in 4 min lol

  • @leatherface964
    @leatherface964 Рік тому +168

    We used to imitate him slapping the coffee cup off the table all the time at my job. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @joeystrange87
      @joeystrange87 Рік тому +14

      😂😂😂

    • @nekrominh131
      @nekrominh131 Рік тому +10

      LOOL

    • @bobstacks8405
      @bobstacks8405 19 днів тому +1

      Lmao kills me every time 😂

    • @rosalind-n8p
      @rosalind-n8p 18 днів тому +1

      I remember when his beautiful wife of a different culture buys him this loud ethnic fur coat with a hat and insist he wear it. The day he wore it was the day law enforcement identified Frank-he knew he should not dress that way; he knew was it showed-watch how he throws it in the fireplace and burns it. One small mistake-we all go down.

    • @LawrenceACD
      @LawrenceACD 17 днів тому

      Me too LMFAO!!!!! i and i also say his line but with tony montana accent like this: I don gib fuQ abou no polith ten i don gib fuQ about polith now how you like that meng? i got octopus outta ma ears meng!😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @haoyeh8477
    @haoyeh8477 Рік тому +139

    I saw fear in Frank Lucas' eyes. It's the first time he can't control someone

    • @leonardobraynen1524
      @leonardobraynen1524 Рік тому +38

      I saw that too...
      He was a little kid all over again starting from the bottom to gain respect

  • @percypercerton2125
    @percypercerton2125 Рік тому +50

    That cup of coffee should have been nominated. Everything about this movie was good.

  • @tomlewis9207
    @tomlewis9207 Рік тому +83

    Watching this clip makes me realize that the next generation will unlikely ever see a current movie in their lifetime, with acting like this. Two legends right here, making each others presence even greater.

    • @DonFelixGallardo
      @DonFelixGallardo 3 місяці тому

      The Irishman (despite dodgy deageing)

    • @silfocus84
      @silfocus84 26 днів тому +1

      @@DonFelixGallardo that's still older actors.... new generation.. just won't hold up...

  • @Strider-Ragnarok
    @Strider-Ragnarok Рік тому +75

    The coffee cups acted beautifully.

  • @LS-oq3qh
    @LS-oq3qh Рік тому +70

    This dialogue between Denzel and Russell is at the level of epicness of the dialogue scene in the cafe from "Heat".

  • @dbizerra
    @dbizerra 10 місяців тому +11

    No CGI, no explosions, barely any soundtrack just two just amazing actors carring a conversation. I miss movies like this.

  • @subculture9119
    @subculture9119 Рік тому +28

    These two match each others energy perfectly in this scene. You really get a sense that they are not rivals but equals.

  • @bobbywhite1645
    @bobbywhite1645 Рік тому +50

    Denzel is one of the most underrated actors ever. I know he won 2 oscars and training day was a great performance, but just look at his body of work and watch scenes with him and they're all so spot on. I'm just never seeing the actor its always the character. Its pretty amazing

    • @elmoblatch9787
      @elmoblatch9787 Рік тому +9

      Actually Denzel is properly rated. He is an A list star beloved by millions of fans and critics. How is that underrated?

    • @DonFelixGallardo
      @DonFelixGallardo 3 місяці тому

      @@elmoblatch9787true

  • @TheRealBDouble
    @TheRealBDouble Рік тому +20

    "Yea Frank? Get in line. That one stretches around the block, too". That's when Frank realized he was dealing with a dangerous man. It's subtle, but his face changed just a bit...just enough that you could tell he *knew*. Excellent work, as usual, from Denzel

  • @mistercool3859
    @mistercool3859 9 місяців тому +20

    In "Virtuosity," Russell Crowe played the villain and Denzel Washington played the heroic cop. In this movie, Denzel played the villain and Crowe played the heroic cop.

  • @newportnelson
    @newportnelson Рік тому +36

    This movie is in my top 10 for sure. There is just something about how its filmed and the characters that make it so unique

  • @liausdhfsdgfgf
    @liausdhfsdgfgf Рік тому +36

    Denzel's acting is just.. sublime.

  • @SalemGhassanHanna
    @SalemGhassanHanna Рік тому +61

    Always loved this scene. The writing, acting and direction are all close to flawless.

  • @willwhite6110
    @willwhite6110 Рік тому +63

    2:47 is the most important part of this whole scene.... This is where Richie earns Franks' respect.... He was 100% real with him with no B.S. .. gave him the ugly truth that Frank knew but needed to hear.

    • @Spanner249
      @Spanner249 Рік тому +10

      That’s the moment he realized Richie is not just another cop

    • @lioneljosecastillo
      @lioneljosecastillo 11 місяців тому +3

      4:38 , to me, THATS where frank started respecting richie

  • @hofx666
    @hofx666 Рік тому +43

    Love it when Frank realizes no matter what he says, this is one time he’s can talk or act on getting out of this pinch.

  • @brendonthomas2555
    @brendonthomas2555 Рік тому +9

    This is acting at its pinnacle...Excellent dialogue filled with intent and emotion. Slapping the cup away in anger is in itself better than a thousand words...

  • @napalmman8292
    @napalmman8292 Рік тому +47

    The man that cannot be bought, I think Frank already knows that this man aren’t going to let him go no matter how strong Frank’s connection is.

    • @amead78
      @amead78 Рік тому +5

      He showed Frank that his money and threats meant nothing him. So Frank had no cards left to play.

  • @HurrikaneBEA5T
    @HurrikaneBEA5T Рік тому +30

    😭😭🤣🤣 when Denzel slapped the cup away 💯💯🏆 deserved an award for that alone

  • @zacharyrodriguez6027
    @zacharyrodriguez6027 Рік тому +180

    Denzel knew he was winning at the beginning of the interrogation, but once Russell hit him with reality….Denzel knew he lost almost immediately

    • @rileygiordano2380
      @rileygiordano2380 Рік тому

      Not really. He just kept going to find the weak spot. Once he saw Russell's weak spot was dirty police, he turned them all in. Frank Lucas served 5 years in jail for being a heroin kingpin. That's nothing given the extent of his crimes and the evidence against him.

    • @Gwynbleidd_117
      @Gwynbleidd_117 Рік тому +35

      Until he realized he wanted all the dirty cops too and he helped put half the drug division in NY behind bars. And the same cop who put him behind bars later fought to get him out. Not a total loss

    • @jayr3381
      @jayr3381 Рік тому +2

      @@Gwynbleidd_117 he ended up in prison after losing everything. Yeah a total loss.

    • @201hastings
      @201hastings Рік тому +39

      @@jayr3381 he got released 5 years into a 70 year sentence because he provided info. That’s best case scenario

    • @contraband1543
      @contraband1543 Рік тому

      @@201hastings He still had to be a rat to do it. Something he supposedly hated.
      His smugness dissapeared real quick once Richie laid it out no one gives a fck about him

  • @mrbleak9873
    @mrbleak9873 Рік тому +56

    What a phenomenal scene. Just hands down two of the best performances ever. This should be taught in acting classes.

    • @jackmeeks2294
      @jackmeeks2294 Рік тому +4

      I'm pretty sure every one of denzels scenes in any movie has been used in many acting classes

  • @colinblaine3552
    @colinblaine3552 Рік тому +57

    He went through every stage of grief in one scene. And in no particular order.
    Denial
    Anger
    Bargaining
    Depression
    Acceptance

  • @Davedio
    @Davedio 11 місяців тому +4

    The acting between these two powerhouse performers is such that it doesn't look like they are even following a script. The polished delivery of the dialogue is SO smooth you cannot tell they are acting.

  • @pandaland1
    @pandaland1 11 місяців тому +7

    4:25 that subtle stutter when Denzel says “you’ll take them too?” Was such a small yet key change of tone that makes this scene so memorable.

  • @henok
    @henok Рік тому +26

    man, forget what good acting looks like! this is soo good!

  • @MeisterFuhrer
    @MeisterFuhrer Рік тому +37

    I watched this movie in theaters with my parents, I was a child, but for some reason I rooted for Frank. A family man who came from nothing that realized everyone else was fucked up and he had to become as fucked up as they were to bring his family some prosperity. It wasn't right but he saw it that way. The detective thought he was going to stop everything bad in this world but it never really happens that way does it? Fantastic movie and story.

  • @flawedhypothesis
    @flawedhypothesis Рік тому +81

    Two A+ actors playing off each other. The stuff of movie legend

  • @russellstevens9927
    @russellstevens9927 Рік тому +96

    I love how he tries to bribe, extort, and intimidate the interrogator. And when all of that fails and he realizes it's over, his frustration gets the best of him, and he slaps the cup away. 😂😂😂

    • @stoundingresults
      @stoundingresults Рік тому +4

      Poor cup of coffee. Victim of collateral damage.

    • @russellstevens9927
      @russellstevens9927 Рік тому

      @@derryckc5 We'll agree to disagree.

    • @YouReallyDontKnow
      @YouReallyDontKnow Рік тому +1

      @@russellstevens9927you can’t disagree with a fact, idiot 😂

    • @ldking5132
      @ldking5132 Рік тому

      I think it came from all of it honestly. @@derryckc5

    • @marcuslong9761
      @marcuslong9761 Рік тому

      100 percent true. Symbolized checkmate.

  • @jay_ay_why
    @jay_ay_why Рік тому +14

    Best supporting actor award goes to that last cup of coffee.

  • @deandreduckett4881
    @deandreduckett4881 Рік тому +11

    Russell said “aside from that, u got nothing to worry about” after he said everything to get him convicted😂

  • @oholmbj
    @oholmbj Рік тому +9

    Denzel is the best actor in the world. His spectrum of different kind of movies/roles is so impressive. And this scene is brilliant, like the whole movie.

  • @meemadd6397
    @meemadd6397 Рік тому +108

    I know Denzel is an amazing actor but this movie goes to show that he is truly one of the best actors to ever do it. I am not saying he's number one or two or whatever number but he is definitely going to go down as one of the greatest 100%

    • @ATATURKdusmanlarininAMK_NJ
      @ATATURKdusmanlarininAMK_NJ Рік тому +1

      4sure

    • @Tonycillian5
      @Tonycillian5 Рік тому +4

      I think he’s in the top 3 and easily the greatest black actor ever

    • @RelentlessOhiox
      @RelentlessOhiox Рік тому +1

      It has been stated by several outlets Denzel is considered the best actor of this generation.

    • @meemadd6397
      @meemadd6397 Рік тому

      @RelentlessOhiox I believe it, however that's opinion based and I put Leonardo and even Samuel Jackson up there. Certainly a great time to be alive for cinema.

  • @TheMattfranz
    @TheMattfranz Рік тому +9

    Every once in a while, 2 hollywood heavyweights share a scene, and its just awesome.

  • @TheAlaska07
    @TheAlaska07 Рік тому +15

    It’s crazy, how after this was over they became friends and he worked for him as his lawyer.

  • @zodiac909
    @zodiac909 Рік тому +6

    I dont think people realize how lucky we are to have a movie with Denzel & Crow

  • @TheWatcher1182
    @TheWatcher1182 Рік тому +30

    Aint a Denzel movie without “my man” love it

  • @andrestamayo6509
    @andrestamayo6509 Рік тому +24

    This...is what today's movies so severely lack. Hard, good dialogue...paired with gritty, honest, believable acting.

  • @bigdapramirez6157
    @bigdapramirez6157 9 місяців тому +4

    The thing I love about Richie is that he's not the typical hero. He doesn't have any superpowers, he's not some sort of badass, he's not really anyone special, and he's not even a good person, he might be doing good in taking down Frank but his life is falling apart and this bust is all he really has left. That being said I feel like he's a realistic representation of what a hero would be like in the real world; a regular person who has issues like everyone else.

    • @bigdapramirez6157
      @bigdapramirez6157 9 місяців тому

      When I say not the typical hero I mean what we've become accustomed to in movies: (heroes like Superman for example)

  • @contraband1543
    @contraband1543 Рік тому +14

    Denzel played the "desperate gangster feigning control" in this scene.
    He talks like he's walking out of there but he knows how fucked he really is and is trying to hide his fear through manipulation and intimidation.

    • @contraband1543
      @contraband1543 Рік тому +5

      The whole time frank is desperately trying any angle he can to get out of it and the more scared he becomes the more he masks it with anger.

    • @donaldjabibski3648
      @donaldjabibski3648 Рік тому +2

      @@contraband1543 I think he looks relieved at the end not desperate. Frank knows his occupation (ganglord) ends with either a bullet or a 30+ year prison term. As soon as he figures out Crowe's priority is to sweep up dirty cops and not put Frank away forever he knows he will be free in a (relatively) short time. In the movie it was 5 years, which is hell of a lot shorter than the 70 year sentence he was staring down.

    • @leonardobraynen1524
      @leonardobraynen1524 Рік тому

      Well said my dude.
      On point.
      Lol
      Richie had his ass locked up tighter than *Master Lock!*

    • @leonardobraynen1524
      @leonardobraynen1524 Рік тому

      @@donaldjabibski3648 by that time, tge streets changed so drastically. The once feared Frank Lucas was just a common name.
      Wow.

  • @LewisB3217
    @LewisB3217 Рік тому +3

    I love how Denzel slides the coffee back then asks what can you offer me? Great movie

  • @tactrix1h
    @tactrix1h Рік тому +3

    You know why Denzel is such a good actor? Because he knows how to think like the character he's playing. And that's a rare gift, because anyone can imitate someone, but it takes a real genius to become them.

  • @paydn202
    @paydn202 11 місяців тому +4

    "get in line....that one stretched around the block too" lol

  • @richardmccormick859
    @richardmccormick859 Рік тому +4

    He made Frank realize the mob was willing to testify against him in court! 😂😂

  • @leastlikedcritic7529
    @leastlikedcritic7529 3 місяці тому +2

    Denzel Washington is just mesmerizing as an actor; he beautifully embodies every role he plays.

  • @bennyblanco5555
    @bennyblanco5555 Рік тому +15

    generic comment about how good the acting is

  • @veemajor1721
    @veemajor1721 Рік тому +3

    This man acts so well , you can see at the exact moment where he feels defeated against Richie..he knows he can’t win although he never says it he SHOWS it in his eyes..this man Denzel is a genius to portray such raw emotion

  • @racegod69
    @racegod69 2 місяці тому +3

    When Frank got the memo around 4:30 that Richie wanted cops, it was sweet 😂

  • @jimreily7538
    @jimreily7538 Рік тому +7

    2:29 "I got the Mazzano crime family (willing to testify against you)". WHAT ? No Mafia member in good standing would ever - EVER - help cops take down a rival criminal. Let alone testify in court. They wouldn't even GO to court, unless they're supporting another Mafia guy, who is on trial. Ten mob guys attending a court room trial ? And being willing to testify ?
    Imagine how self incriminating that would be. "Yeah, I hate that Lucas guy, he was dealing heroin ! My crime family only deals in gambling, loan sharking, hijacking and murder!"

    • @jimreily7538
      @jimreily7538 Рік тому +3

      If you're a made guy, if you're connected, if you're an associate. Even if you're the lowest level street thug, and you say, "Hey, let's testify against one of our enemies - let's help the cops bring a heroin dealer down", you'll be killed. You'll be marked as a rat. You're dead.
      The concept of a Mafia crime family helping the cops take down a rival, is incredibly ridiculous.
      Come on. I know people love this movie, but that's as unrealistic as it gets.
      Whoever wrote the script for this film, knows nothing about how mob guys operate.
      A Mafia member will only testify if he's indicted, or facing charges, and wants to save his own skin.

    • @anthonywhite8845
      @anthonywhite8845 Рік тому +5

      The Italian mafia did not like black criminals. They were deeply racist and snitching wouldn't be looked down upon if it was against a black guy. This movie is about Frank Lucas and the events are true regardless of if it lines up on your beliefs on Italian mafia

    • @CHamlin86
      @CHamlin86 Рік тому +3

      @@jimreily7538 ...and I suppose you're just dripping with experience from 1960's Italian mafia...

    • @CHamlin86
      @CHamlin86 Рік тому +3

      @@jimreily7538 No, I don't believe you.

    • @z1az285
      @z1az285 Рік тому +1

      @@jimreily7538 Everything you say is true except you forgot how racist they were. It's like their effing "code" didn't matter when black criminals were involved. Not that I care, but it's pretty accurate. Racism was part and parcel of who they were. Nothing new.

  • @titusyang777
    @titusyang777 Рік тому +3

    3:10
    This is what every impersonator impersonates when they do a Denzel impersonation.

  • @baddi25
    @baddi25 11 місяців тому +5

    The coffee cup scene. Fantastic.

  • @joshuaotuonye1076
    @joshuaotuonye1076 Рік тому +2

    how DW flips the part and almost becomes the interrogator (asking the questions), is a beauty to behold. Great Acting

  • @lestergarcia247
    @lestergarcia247 Рік тому +4

    He looked at the cup he slapped like it was his enemy 😂😂😂😂

  • @MallaEmpire
    @MallaEmpire Рік тому +1

    You represent progress... My Man!!! They both nailed this scene.

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 Рік тому +7

    I've never seen Denzel in a bad guy role. He's so likeable, even as a bad guy. Soon as he breaks out that smile ... like the sun comes through. Two great actors in a face off. Denzel pulls it off effortlessly. Very unpredictable. The hallmark of a great actor. Russell plays an incorruptible man, a rare breed. In the end, his character soars miles above the gangster's. Great film.

    • @terrra_2024
      @terrra_2024 Рік тому

      Have you never seen Training Day, Safe House or Flight?

    • @JnEricsonx
      @JnEricsonx Рік тому

      @@terrra_2024 Still gotta say Safe House myself.

    • @kelvincalloway5968
      @kelvincalloway5968 10 місяців тому

      Also in "He Got Game". Though, not a bad, evil person per se, but misguided.

  • @everythingsgoodx3941
    @everythingsgoodx3941 4 місяці тому +1

    Even the table wipe with his hand after passing the cup back was smooth 😂

  • @Bob.Jenkins
    @Bob.Jenkins Рік тому +5

    It's so easy to forget just how good an actor Denzel Washington is... his delivery butter smooth and his manner free and easy. I'm only a couple of years older then Denzel but he's been a presence during my whole life. A master of his craft, an erudite, witty, charming and charismatic figure that's earned every accolade ever given.
    God Bless you, Sir and thank you for all the memorable moments!

  • @patrizioherremans138
    @patrizioherremans138 Рік тому +21

    Two great actors.

  • @vrombo
    @vrombo Рік тому +3

    Frank is a rock, but Richie is diamond. Clash of tight characters.

  • @devastationofmankind3495
    @devastationofmankind3495 Рік тому +8

    When he responded to the threat with "that one streeches around the corner too..." Frank´s whole actitud chaged, he knew that moment he was speaking with a men with an equal amount of balls...makes negotiations harder.

  • @TJ96TH
    @TJ96TH Рік тому +10

    My mannnnnn! Only denzel can say that like that 👌🏼😂

  • @jeffryrene3409
    @jeffryrene3409 9 місяців тому +1

    Nobody ever talks about that quick blinking he be doing when he is his zone 😂😂😂

  • @abdullahhassan9195
    @abdullahhassan9195 Рік тому +4

    Frank said they been bleeding Harlem dry since they got off the boat! That was real and it's crazy how this hadn't changed in 2023!

  • @FreeOfAllFear
    @FreeOfAllFear 11 місяців тому +1

    They were having two conversations at once the double speak in this scene is top tier 🔥

  • @krystal7916
    @krystal7916 Рік тому +4

    Denzel captured all of the narcissist troupes that they use to manipulate people. Just masterful acting

  • @HylexMusic
    @HylexMusic Рік тому +1

    3:27 that cup slap shows how calm yet pissed off he is

  • @lioneljosecastillo
    @lioneljosecastillo 10 місяців тому +1

    4:37 - 4:46 , frank finally understood who/what hes dealing with while at the same richie earning franks respect

  • @martynlee7473
    @martynlee7473 Рік тому +8

    Monumental performances by both men, but this film took Denzel to yet another level, if it were possible.

  • @themightiestpen
    @themightiestpen 19 днів тому

    Possibly the two greatest actors of all time in one room. What an amazing film, absolute classic.

  • @clintleffingwell8129
    @clintleffingwell8129 Рік тому +7

    "Onlyest" is my new favorite word.

  • @malasoi3605
    @malasoi3605 11 місяців тому

    The rain and thunders on the background are such a great addition to the scene never noticed it untill now

  • @BenchwarmerPoe
    @BenchwarmerPoe Рік тому +4

    That cup deserved a Oscar 😂😂

  • @navskygupta5311
    @navskygupta5311 Рік тому +2

    My Man... Superb

  • @gameconsumer2517
    @gameconsumer2517 Рік тому +4

    The way he slaps that cup away man….so powerful. Denzel is unreal. The emotion. I find myself replaying that part time & time again

  • @MrLoGAn11-p4u
    @MrLoGAn11-p4u Рік тому +2

    My man went through 5 stages of grief in 5 mins 😅

  • @Dirk80241
    @Dirk80241 Рік тому +34

    It’s clear who won this interrogation.

  • @timocuyvers1501
    @timocuyvers1501 Рік тому +12

    oh man I love the actor Russell Crowe, the actor ladies and gents

  • @thehoodedvagabum7375
    @thehoodedvagabum7375 Рік тому +1

    My mom: Hey good morning, are you going to have some breakfast?
    Me after watching this movie: My man...

  • @The.Original.Potatocakes
    @The.Original.Potatocakes Рік тому +11

    Once he realized Richie wasn’t going to take the money he knew he was screwed.
    Just a side note I like how they did an improv with a couple cups of coffee.

  • @ragereset2795
    @ragereset2795 9 місяців тому

    Thanks so much for the English subtitles when they're SPEAKING ENGLISH YOU DUNCE.

  • @doubletroubledad1323
    @doubletroubledad1323 Рік тому +6

    Just phenomenal actors at their very best.