Great breakdown! One other thing that i've always loved about this scene is Cliffords realisation that he can't lie to Coccotti. After 2 attempts (and then the brilliant pantomime speech from Walken) Clifford realises he only has 2 options. Be tortured until he breaks and gives up Clarence, or provoke Coccotti to kill him quickly so he won't have to, which leads to the Sicily history lesson. Every second of this scene is perfect, especially as you pointed out, the moment when Cliff realises it worked.
I always really liked how Hopper looks at the zippo and gives a slight chuckle.. Like, he briefly thought about the memory *behind* the zippo. Perhaps his son, Clarence gave it to him, a long time ago.. or something. Such an incredible scene in an incredible movie.
@Drunkwithpower100 I’ve always enjoyed that bit of laughter that Hopper has as he’s closing his lighter and taking his first drag too but imo it’s not about some beloved memory relating to Clarence or the zippo but a chuckle signifying that he’s relishing in what’s to come.
PRECISELY. The moment he realized that he was going to die and nothing could save him, his entire countenance relaxed when he realized what he had to do... either die a slow agonizing death or a quick one, dictating his choice by angering Walken to the point of murderous rage. This was some of the best acting I've ever seen by Dennis Hopper since Apocalypse Now.
Well Gandolfini wasn't Tony Soprano or anything close to a lead actor at this point in time and he had many other small parts in films where the scenes would have actors not anywhere near Walken or Hopper. So just by Gandolfini being in a scene doesn't automatically make the rest of the cast amazing actors.
He knew he would die a slow and painful death and eventually give up his son in order for the agony to end. He chose a quick and painless death and didn’t give up his son. Beautiful.
When Hopper’s character changes his mind, and requested the Chesterfield, watch the look on Walken’s face. It’s gone in an instant, but it was perfection. It was his pantomime. He knew that Hopper’s character had accepted his fate, and he wasn’t going to get the information he needed.
I actually wish more attention had been paid here TO the brilliance of the writing. The overall analysis was great, mind you, but the dialogue is SO good it merits dwelling on. ESPECIALLY since I heard that Tarantino, while not directing, pleaded that the actors include every little "uh" and "um" he wrote for them. Apparently the actors, recognizing the New Guy's talent, did. EXCEPT for when Walken apparently improvised his extremely witty comeback to "eggplant": "You're a CAN'T elope," LOL!
I always tell the people I know that love this movie that I would take the "Pepsi Challenge" putting this scene up against any other scene from any movie ever.
Excellent analysis of this scene. My wife and I's favourite movie! Just a side note for the mob afficionados out there, Christopher Walken's character is the Consligliere of the Detroit mob not an enforcer. He's the trusted adviser to the boss. A respected leader who rose above the mundane act of mafia murders long ago and now has underlings do the dirty work That's why his killing of the Dennis Hopper character is so removed from his position. He's forgotten his lofty status and taken it completely personally, "I haven't killed anyone since 1984" Great breakdown of a scene of a great movie.
This is amazing. I’ve tried to explain this genius of this scene to people over the years. The moment Clifford accepted death was moments away was always something I tried to highlight. Also I have heard that the length of the dialogue between 2 characters never has gone on for that long in a movie. Glad I found your channel.
Favorite cinema scene of all time. So many good aspects to it. I love the moment when Hopper knows he’s not getting out alive and asks Walken for the cigarette.
Quinton has said in interviews that this scene came from a black friend of his who used to say these exact lines. He said it to Quinton when he found out Tarantino was part Sicilian.
@@ontheslide2339 WOW. Today is a great day to google a little group called the MOORS. When you google that group, you'll notice that literally every word of what he said is historically correct. Oh, and btw, he left out that they stayed in control for several hundred years. Thats generations on generations on generations. Toodles!
I must have seen thei movie and scene a hundred times. Its one of my absolute favorite movies. It was basically my introduction to Tarantino. I love the part where he looks at the lighter after he lights the cigarette, it looks like hes thinking back on his whole life in that split second, like he thinking to himself, "ive lit a million cigarettes with this lighter, and now i just lit my last one. I love Tarantinos old stuff. Not that he directed True Romance, but he wrote it, and its definitely got Quintons smell all over it.
I've seen interviews with Walken where he talks about memorizing his lines by themselves, not reading the other lines and not rehearsing to get an honest reaction.
Kinda makes me wonder how he knows when to respond? Multiple takes helps naturally, but he can only have an "honest reaction" the first time. So that kind of defeats that whole method.
Great analysis of a phenomenal scene! I appreciate you having left the risky language uncensored (eg. 7:48) even though it may get this video demonetized. The language used is relevant cause he's trying to cause as much damage as he can with his last words. It's part of why this scene is so impactful so I say good choice to leave it alone in the name of authenticity. Again, really great analysis! 😊
Yep. truly an incredible moment in the history of film making. P.s I'm still convinced to this day that Walken got his lines the wrong way around when he says: * "You don't show me anything , but you Tell me everything" * If the lie pantomime is a visual clue & not a verbal one, then he should have said: * "You don't tell me anything, but you Show me everything." *
When I first watched this scene I realized I would never see anything better ever again. The only ones that have come close were from other Tarantino movies.
Part eggplant relates to Italian slang for a half black person which is a mullignan (with eggplants being black outside and white inside) there are even references to this in the Sopranos. So that’s another insult he gives Walken after talking about the Moors
Absolutely one of the most phenomenal scenes. Everything about it is so well crafted. While there were issues between Stone and Tarantino, this was pure Quentin imo. I also love the effects from that scene then are then subject to the pathos or lack there of when one of the goons discovers the address on the fridge, making the entire situation completely avoidable
Excellent scene, excellent movie. I saw an interview with Tarantino where he mentions that the eggplant/cantaloupe portion of the scene was not written by him, but ad-libbed by the two actors. I wasn't surprised to learn this... As great as the scene is, I always thought Hopper's insult should have ended with, "Am I lying?" What a perfect way to counter Walken's elaborate pantomime speech. A brilliant piece of cinematic gold in any case.
Our narrator missed the most important point. Hoppers character antagonizes Walkens character with such an insult that his emotions take over and he kills him instead of torturing him for the info. Hopper avoids the torture and creates a ticket straight to a quick painless death.
@@gohumbertoWe all knew that going in, and I think the narration seems aware of this, but I think making that point more explicit was definitely an option. That said, I don't make UA-cam videos.
There is a level of historical accuracy about the Arab conquest of Sicily and how that changed the racial dynamics of the Island and its architecture. Many Churches there are converted Mosques. Hopper’s character definitely exaggerated and as it was laid out in the video he knew it would be the quickest way to his inevitable end.
Heard the Flower Duet while sitting in a restaurant with my wife & she asked what they was smiling at, couldn't explain this scene to her & do it justice so i just showed her!! It's one of my absolute favourite scenes in cinematic history! Completely captures my attention every time i watch it!
Probably my favorite scene in cinema of all. The Chesterfield line always defined the tension and outcome. Thank you for putting this scene in perfect succinct explanation. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
*"Can I er, have one of those Chesterfields now?"*- That was the moment of reality. Dennis Hopper played it beautifully, as well as Chritopher Walken, who was scary as hell.
What makes this scene even greater is early on Vincenzo (Christopher Walken) tells Clifford (Dennis Hopper) that he knows when a man is lying. So when Clifford's tells him about the history of Sicilians, it not only rips apart his nationality/ethnicity, it's also him being a smartarse in that he told the flat out truth to Vincenzo, after saying he knows when a man is lying.
I was never a big fan of this movie but Hopper really shined brightest and impacted me. Now, as a collector of old lighters, it seems that when he lights his he’s thinking about how this is his last time to do so, and for a few moments he may be flashing back to old memories associated with it before snapping back to the present.
I saw this film when it came out and this scene blew me away. So well done on so many levels. That's for breaking it down. I agree. It is a masterpiece.
Recommendation: the movie "Fresh"...some of the most amazing child acting I've ever seen on film, and so many iconic visual and dialogue moments, plus an amazing, all jazz soundtrack
True Romance has so many great scenes. The fight between Alabama and Virgil. The scene with Drexel and Clarence. The stand off at the end. Just take a moment to see how many great actors are in this film. But this scene is amazing. The bit when Dennis hopper smokes the cigarette and his face changes as he knows this is his final moment, amazing.
The first time I heard the dialogue for this scene was back when Howard Stern was doing a terrestrial radio show. I laughed so hard that I just had to see this film.
Nice break down. I always thought there was 1 more layer to it too. The fact he doesnt want to get tortured. He figures if he can piss him off enough he will get it quick.
There was no way out for Hoppers character, one of the first things Walken says is _"Tell the Angels in Heaven you never seen evil so personified as the man who killed you."_ He wasnt getting out of it, Hopper knew it and so decided to provoke Walken to ensure something of a quick death.
Thank you! This is my favourite scene in a movie. Very well done! Just watched my 3rd favourite scene breakdown Training Day Hoyt/Smiley scene. Would very much like to see your take on No Country's coin toss scene(s).
That moment of realisation & resignation ..... it's like Bob Hoskins in The Long Good Friday (.. and now I have the theme tune stuck in my head again).
Amazing analysis and breakdown of this classic. You also have to give prompts to the late great director Tony Scott. In my humble opinion was the better director of the Scott brothers. His films are filled with amazing scenes like this. Man on Fire, Revenge & Enemy of the State. RIP Tony Scott
The beauty is that Coccotti tells him he can’t lie, then proves it twice, then gives the pantomime speech. Hopper’s character finishes his speech about familial heritage of Sicilians by asking Coccotti, “Now, am I lying?” THAT is why he is killed. He has no insulted, demeaned, wasted the time of, and questioned Coccotti’s mother’s good name, he’s turned the pantomime against him. Because Sicily was conquered by moors in 827, and if Coccotti denies it then he’s made to look like even more of an ass. So… quick solution. And that’s why I love the asking for a Chrsterfield because it’s just a second for Hopper’s character to make up his mind. He knows he can’t lie and he can be broken and made confess, “but to hell with this guy. I’m gonna make him do it fast!” And he does. Beautiful
@@fromthescreen123 We gave him the cafe menu to sign, (we were 3 chefs), the manager told him we were all big fans. He stood up immediately and said "No, I'm a big fan of you!", then handed over 3 signed menus..
@@56postoffice It was when he was filming an obscure film in Sydney called "The night they called it a day" which was about Frank Sinatra's ill-fated Australian tour where he called women "2-bit broads", and the airline wouldn't let him return until Frank apologized!! lol He was staying at the Sheraton, and I was cooking at the Bambini Trust Cafe, just down the road. Was long ago now.. :D
This is an amazing scene. However, I think you're missing something. The story isn't that absurd. Sicilians do have some African lineage. It's kind of hard not to when you're that close to Northern Africa. The important part you left out is that earlier in the scene Vincent talks about how Sicilians are world-class liars and that because his father was such a good liar, he's better than a lie detector at spotting them. Hopper then uses that when telling the story. After he tells it, he asks, "Am I lying?" Vincent knows he's not and it pisses him off because he's a racist who thinks having African blood is somehow an insult. It's a brilliant way to do two things. Yes, it's taken as an insult, but knowing that he's going to die, he likely hopes the insult will make it quick instead of getting drawn out with torture.
Another small brilliance of the cigarette being used. When Hopper pulls out his zippo to light it, the perfection in subtlety that is the look he gives to the Zippo’s “click.” As a smoker, I can tell you there’s a very odd satisfaction to that sound/mechanism. And even that seems written upon his face as Hopper’s character experiences it for what he knows is the last time.
Maybe im wrong. But the whole time the top of Hopper's head is brightly lit. Precisely where the brain is. The thing he used to get ahead of them and peovoke Walken.
@@RubiiMoonI watched it when I was super young but I’ll definitely check it out in the next few weeks! Thanks for watching and commenting Rubii, always appreciated :)
I'm surprised the film was still a blast after this scene and the Gary Oldman, Drexel scene. Both Oldman and Hopper should've gotten Oscar nominations.
This movie has so many incredible scenes. But there are 2 that stand above the rest. This scene is one of them. And the scene with Clarence and Drexl is the other. Both are master classes in acting and scene build up.
One of my take aways from watching this movie the first time I saw it was Clifford tries to provoke the mob guys so he gets a quick death. Truly a 4D chess match.
Great breakdown! One other thing that i've always loved about this scene is Cliffords realisation that he can't lie to Coccotti. After 2 attempts (and then the brilliant pantomime speech from Walken) Clifford realises he only has 2 options. Be tortured until he breaks and gives up Clarence, or provoke Coccotti to kill him quickly so he won't have to, which leads to the Sicily history lesson. Every second of this scene is perfect, especially as you pointed out, the moment when Cliff realises it worked.
I always really liked how Hopper looks at the zippo and gives a slight chuckle.. Like, he briefly thought about the memory *behind* the zippo. Perhaps his son, Clarence gave it to him, a long time ago.. or something. Such an incredible scene in an incredible movie.
Exactly, and my favorite part is when Hopper twists the knife by saying "So tell me, am I lying?"
@Drunkwithpower100
I’ve always enjoyed that bit of laughter that Hopper has as he’s closing his lighter and taking his first drag too but imo it’s not about some beloved memory relating to Clarence or the zippo but a chuckle signifying that he’s relishing in what’s to come.
when Dennis Hopper resigns himself to the fact it's over, the scene then goes to another level. some of the best acting ever
PRECISELY. The moment he realized that he was going to die and nothing could save him, his entire countenance relaxed when he realized what he had to do... either die a slow agonizing death or a quick one, dictating his choice by angering Walken to the point of murderous rage. This was some of the best acting I've ever seen by Dennis Hopper since Apocalypse Now.
Spot on great comment ❤
When James Gandolfini is just a background character, you know you got some great actors in a room together.
Well Gandolfini wasn't Tony Soprano or anything close to a lead actor at this point in time and he had many other small parts in films where the scenes would have actors not anywhere near Walken or Hopper. So just by Gandolfini being in a scene doesn't automatically make the rest of the cast amazing actors.
@@LeviBulgerhe was saying it tongue & cheek. FYI James gandolfini, even in that moment in time, was bad ass!
He knew he would die a slow and painful death and eventually give up his son in order for the agony to end. He chose a quick and painless death and didn’t give up his son. Beautiful.
That's what I love about this scene. In an apparently hopeless situation he outsmarts his captors and takes control of his own fate.
Unfortunately his son’s address was posted on the fridge
@ yeah that’s the tragic part . . . with some real black humour 😂
So damn glad you didn’t bleep out parts of the scene that 99% of people would have. It takes so much away from the scene when people remove them.
@@jackmarti237 100%
It’s not a movie that should be subjected to a Broadcast cut.
"Now, if that is a fact, tell me: Am I lying?"
Great last words.
I love that Hopper insulted Walken so that he would kill him quickly and not get a chance to torture him.
Two masters of the craft going toe to toe, and just blowing us all away.
you need to see a lot more films
this shit is weak and the analysis here is pure bullshit
When Hopper’s character changes his mind, and requested the Chesterfield, watch the look on Walken’s face. It’s gone in an instant, but it was perfection. It was his pantomime. He knew that Hopper’s character had accepted his fate, and he wasn’t going to get the information he needed.
@@hdrunk5 yep! It’s class A acting from both of them. The scene is filled with these subtleties
Makes it an absolute classic
I've been saying for the last 3 decades that this is the greatest single dialogue scene in the history of cinema
@@smalltowncritic1 100%
Nothing even comes close these days
I actually wish more attention had been paid here TO the brilliance of the writing. The overall analysis was great, mind you, but the dialogue is SO good it merits dwelling on. ESPECIALLY since I heard that Tarantino, while not directing, pleaded that the actors include every little "uh" and "um" he wrote for them. Apparently the actors, recognizing the New Guy's talent, did. EXCEPT for when Walken apparently improvised his extremely witty comeback to "eggplant": "You're a CAN'T elope," LOL!
Agreed
I always tell the people I know that love this movie that I would take the "Pepsi Challenge" putting this scene up against any other scene from any movie ever.
@@ludwigdrummer7802 see what u did there. 🤣
Excellent analysis of this scene. My wife and I's favourite movie! Just a side note for the mob afficionados out there, Christopher Walken's character is the Consligliere of the Detroit mob not an enforcer. He's the trusted adviser to the boss. A respected leader who rose above the mundane act of mafia murders long ago and now has underlings do the dirty work That's why his killing of the Dennis Hopper character is so removed from his position. He's forgotten his lofty status and taken it completely personally, "I haven't killed anyone since 1984" Great breakdown of a scene of a great movie.
@@neilpatmore7140 Thanks :) I’m happy you enjoyed it!
you have my deepest condolences
This is amazing. I’ve tried to explain this genius of this scene to people over the years. The moment Clifford accepted death was moments away was always something I tried to highlight. Also I have heard that the length of the dialogue between 2 characters never has gone on for that long in a movie.
Glad I found your channel.
@@goodtalkpbc7426 Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Favorite cinema scene of all time. So many good aspects to it. I love the moment when Hopper knows he’s not getting out alive and asks Walken for the cigarette.
Ive have said since 1994 since i saw this in the theatre it was the greatest scene in the greatest movie ever.
Nothing even comes close nor will
@@fromthescreen123 i even got married to the song that plays at the end of the movie when they are on the beach.
Quinton has said in interviews that this scene came from a black friend of his who used to say these exact lines. He said it to Quinton when he found out Tarantino was part Sicilian.
The black guy that told Quentin this story was his mother's boyfriend. Quentin says his name, but I forgot it.
This scene hits because there’s a historical truth that nobody wants to face.
..except... there isn't really...
@@ontheslide2339Actually there is
@@JaydenJohnson-d9v
not really...
@@ontheslide2339 WOW. Today is a great day to google a little group called the MOORS. When you google that group, you'll notice that literally every word of what he said is historically correct. Oh, and btw, he left out that they stayed in control for several hundred years. Thats generations on generations on generations. Toodles!
Maybe people who place too much stock in worthless bloodlines...
No one else could give a toss
am I lying? Masterpiece
I must have seen thei movie and scene a hundred times. Its one of my absolute favorite movies. It was basically my introduction to Tarantino. I love the part where he looks at the lighter after he lights the cigarette, it looks like hes thinking back on his whole life in that split second, like he thinking to himself, "ive lit a million cigarettes with this lighter, and now i just lit my last one. I love Tarantinos old stuff. Not that he directed True Romance, but he wrote it, and its definitely got Quintons smell all over it.
For me, this one of the finest displays of acting, direction and script writing I've ever seen
I've seen interviews with Walken where he talks about memorizing his lines by themselves, not reading the other lines and not rehearsing to get an honest reaction.
@@jaysoncornish4779 now that’s interesting!
Kinda makes me wonder how he knows when to respond? Multiple takes helps naturally, but he can only have an "honest reaction" the first time. So that kind of defeats that whole method.
Interesting technique
when he sez "no i got my own (light)" thats when he takes control of his own destiny
A scene you never forget. .when the music starts and then you're sicilian eah...something glorious was coming
One of my favourite scenes.
But i think the power dynamic changes when Hopper uses his own lighter to light his cigarette
Fav scene! Just brilliant in every way!
Kudos. One of the finest scenes in a movie full stop. Great analysis 👌🏽
Great analysis of a phenomenal scene! I appreciate you having left the risky language uncensored (eg. 7:48) even though it may get this video demonetized. The language used is relevant cause he's trying to cause as much damage as he can with his last words. It's part of why this scene is so impactful so I say good choice to leave it alone in the name of authenticity. Again, really great analysis! 😊
Hey thanks for watching :) Yes I had to leave it in, it's pivotal to the scene! Glad you enjoyed the breakdown :)
Always loved that scene.......not possible in present Hollywood culture
brilliant breakdown my friend .. what a truly wonderful film True Romance was
@@dombyrne4213 thanks :) Yeah it’s an underrated classic!
Thank you FTS! I have watched this scene a number of times and had a grand appreciation of it, but your analysis makes me savor it all that much more.
@@ralexander9495 haha it’s a classic! Glad you enjoyed the breakdown :)
Yup, two world class actors & a world class script.
The story is not absurd. Its true.
What broke my heart about this scene is his dog Rommel. Poor Rommel will be left outside with no one to care for him.
Don't worry 20 or so years later a certain Mr.Wick would come to collect the debt.😂
I’m fairly certain Rommel was killed.
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The best part is the fact that it's 100% historical fact. 😂
Yep. truly an incredible moment in the history of film making.
P.s I'm still convinced to this day that Walken got his lines the wrong way around when he says:
* "You don't show me anything , but you Tell me everything" *
If the lie pantomime is a visual clue & not a verbal one, then he should have said:
* "You don't tell me anything, but you Show me everything." *
When I first watched this scene I realized I would never see anything better ever again. The only ones that have come close were from other Tarantino movies.
The scene was two dynamic actors having probably the best scene of the movie.
Part eggplant relates to Italian slang for a half black person which is a mullignan (with eggplants being black outside and white inside) there are even references to this in the Sopranos. So that’s another insult he gives Walken after talking about the Moors
Absolutely one of the most phenomenal scenes.
Everything about it is so well crafted. While there were issues between Stone and Tarantino, this was pure Quentin imo.
I also love the effects from that scene then are then subject to the pathos or lack there of when one of the goons discovers the address on the fridge, making the entire situation completely avoidable
Excellent scene, excellent movie. I saw an interview with Tarantino where he mentions that the eggplant/cantaloupe portion of the scene was not written by him, but ad-libbed by the two actors. I wasn't surprised to learn this... As great as the scene is, I always thought Hopper's insult should have ended with, "Am I lying?" What a perfect way to counter Walken's elaborate pantomime speech. A brilliant piece of cinematic gold in any case.
Our narrator missed the most important point. Hoppers character antagonizes Walkens character with such an insult that his emotions take over and he kills him instead of torturing him for the info. Hopper avoids the torture and creates a ticket straight to a quick painless death.
Sweet Jesus !! That's EXACTLY the point he WAS making. Get your ears cleaned out man.
@@gohumberto no he didn’t and keep your negative comments to yourself about ears you ignoramus that’s why there’s three likes for the comment.
@@gohumbertoWe all knew that going in, and I think the narration seems aware of this, but I think making that point more explicit was definitely an option. That said, I don't make UA-cam videos.
There is a level of historical accuracy about the Arab conquest of Sicily and how that changed the racial dynamics of the Island and its architecture. Many Churches there are converted Mosques. Hopper’s character definitely exaggerated and as it was laid out in the video he knew it would be the quickest way to his inevitable end.
Exactly, what he said for 10min XD
Masterpiece honors this scene indeed !
A great examination of, probably my favourite scene in cinema history. 👍
Heard the Flower Duet while sitting in a restaurant with my wife & she asked what they was smiling at, couldn't explain this scene to her & do it justice so i just showed her!! It's one of my absolute favourite scenes in cinematic history! Completely captures my attention every time i watch it!
Probably my favorite scene in cinema of all. The Chesterfield line always defined the tension and outcome. Thank you for putting this scene in perfect succinct explanation.
⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@@jaredralls9221 My pleasure! I’m glad you enjoyed it :)
Ooo ooo ooo, one of my all-time favourite scenes in film!!!
This scene is the only thing I remember about this movie honestly. Not to say the movie was bad but just this scene stands out so much
Brad Pitt, featherhead.
The Gary Oldman scene is dope as well
I've thought of only this scene many times, no clue what movie it was from
*"Can I er, have one of those Chesterfields now?"*- That was the moment of reality. Dennis Hopper played it beautifully, as well as Chritopher Walken, who was scary as hell.
What makes this scene even greater is early on Vincenzo (Christopher Walken) tells Clifford (Dennis Hopper) that he knows when a man is lying. So when Clifford's tells him about the history of Sicilians, it not only rips apart his nationality/ethnicity, it's also him being a smartarse in that he told the flat out truth to Vincenzo, after saying he knows when a man is lying.
Prime QT dialogue here. We all peak in life and this is QT's peak right here in this scene. This is like QT summitting Everest.
I was never a big fan of this movie but Hopper really shined brightest and impacted me. Now, as a collector of old lighters, it seems that when he lights his he’s thinking about how this is his last time to do so, and for a few moments he may be flashing back to old memories associated with it before snapping back to the present.
More than any other single scene I ever saw, I knew it was a classic from the very first time.
@@gaultadam legit haven’t seen anything as good since
MAYBE the bar scene from Inglorious Basterds
This video has far too few thumbs up for the amount amount of views. Excellent work that should be appreciated. At least a bit more.
@@wheretoplaygames haha thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the breakdown :)
Really good breakdown. It's my all time favourite scene in movies. Brilliant in every way
This is a great scene. glad someone else thought so too.
I saw this film when it came out and this scene blew me away. So well done on so many levels. That's for breaking it down. I agree. It is a masterpiece.
@@glynnborders762 thanks for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed it :)
Thanks for your summary it's quite good. 👍👍True Romance is a classic. Chris Walken and Dennis Hopper two giants.
@@chuckselvage3157 No worries, glad you enjoyed it :)
Oh yeah 100%! Heavy weights
The way he sucks, tastes and savours the cigarette 🚬 is pure gold. He's enjoying his last moments.
Recommendation: the movie "Fresh"...some of the most amazing child acting I've ever seen on film, and so many iconic visual and dialogue moments, plus an amazing, all jazz soundtrack
@@tahajfirst6836 I’ll check it out! Always appreciate recommendations thank you 🙏🏽
"I've never seen acting that good"
"I told ya he was Top Gun"
This & Jacks bar scene are two of my favorite scenes in awesome cinematic history. Top ten. 🎬
True Romance has so many great scenes. The fight between Alabama and Virgil. The scene with Drexel and Clarence. The stand off at the end. Just take a moment to see how many great actors are in this film. But this scene is amazing. The bit when Dennis hopper smokes the cigarette and his face changes as he knows this is his final moment, amazing.
The first time I heard the dialogue for this scene was back when Howard Stern was doing a terrestrial radio show. I laughed so hard that I just had to see this film.
Nice break down.
I always thought there was 1 more layer to it too. The fact he doesnt want to get tortured. He figures if he can piss him off enough he will get it quick.
There was no way out for Hoppers character, one of the first things Walken says is _"Tell the Angels in Heaven you never seen evil so personified as the man who killed you."_
He wasnt getting out of it, Hopper knew it and so decided to provoke Walken to ensure something of a quick death.
Thank you! This is my favourite scene in a movie. Very well done! Just watched my 3rd favourite scene breakdown Training Day Hoyt/Smiley scene. Would very much like to see your take on No Country's coin toss scene(s).
Hey thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed both of them :) That movie is on my list, scene breakdowns of that will eventually be on my channel :)
@fromthescreen123 really enjoy your style and presentation.
Best movie scene in movie history.
That moment of realisation & resignation ..... it's like Bob Hoskins in The Long Good Friday (.. and now I have the theme tune stuck in my head again).
Fantastic analysis of the drama!
@@LionZebra Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it :)
Great breakdown
Yes, it really is well done.
@@jabelltulsa thanks :) I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I used to have my 6 year old little sister at the time copy the part where brad pitt says "Don't condescend me, man I'll fuckin' kill ya, man" lol
@@edwardsanchez3708 😂😂
Amazing analysis and breakdown of this classic. You also have to give prompts to the late great director Tony Scott. In my humble opinion was the better director of the Scott brothers. His films are filled with amazing scenes like this. Man on Fire, Revenge & Enemy of the State. RIP Tony Scott
Your analysis of the cigarette/power shift was brilliant.
Because its Dennis Hopper and Chris Walken , if they just sat there it would be a masterpiece
Just after or before the watch scene with Walken/Tarantino again.
The beauty is that Coccotti tells him he can’t lie, then proves it twice, then gives the pantomime speech.
Hopper’s character finishes his speech about familial heritage of Sicilians by asking Coccotti, “Now, am I lying?”
THAT is why he is killed. He has no insulted, demeaned, wasted the time of, and questioned Coccotti’s mother’s good name, he’s turned the pantomime against him. Because Sicily was conquered by moors in 827, and if Coccotti denies it then he’s made to look like even more of an ass.
So… quick solution.
And that’s why I love the asking for a Chrsterfield because it’s just a second for Hopper’s character to make up his mind. He knows he can’t lie and he can be broken and made confess, “but to hell with this guy. I’m gonna make him do it fast!”
And he does.
Beautiful
This is the Second best scene in cinema, following closely to The COIN FLIP scene from No Country for Old Men.
I like how it also informs why Slaters character is so hard to catch. Like father, like son.
One of my favourite scenes, and by far the best in the movie.
Truly a classic
@@MADNESS084 100%
Still one of my all time favourite scenes in any movie, ever
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You said it was an absurd story , it’s not , it’s historically correct !
Well done. Thanks for sharing. This is great.
@@Byrrd51 Glad you enjoyed it :)
I was lucky enough to cook Dennis Hopper's dinner for a week back in 2001. :)
@@fraserthomson5766 that’s so cool!
@@fromthescreen123 We gave him the cafe menu to sign, (we were 3 chefs), the manager told him we were all big fans. He stood up immediately and said "No, I'm a big fan of you!", then handed over 3 signed menus..
_"I was lucky enough to cook Dennis Hopper's dinner for a week back in 2001. :)"_
Remind me not to order from you when I am in a rush 😏
@@fraserthomson5766Holy sh*t!😮 Respect!
@@56postoffice It was when he was filming an obscure film in Sydney called "The night they called it a day" which was about Frank Sinatra's ill-fated Australian tour where he called women "2-bit broads", and the airline wouldn't let him return until Frank apologized!! lol He was staying at the Sheraton, and I was cooking at the Bambini Trust Cafe, just down the road. Was long ago now.. :D
This is an amazing scene. However, I think you're missing something. The story isn't that absurd. Sicilians do have some African lineage. It's kind of hard not to when you're that close to Northern Africa. The important part you left out is that earlier in the scene Vincent talks about how Sicilians are world-class liars and that because his father was such a good liar, he's better than a lie detector at spotting them. Hopper then uses that when telling the story. After he tells it, he asks, "Am I lying?" Vincent knows he's not and it pisses him off because he's a racist who thinks having African blood is somehow an insult. It's a brilliant way to do two things. Yes, it's taken as an insult, but knowing that he's going to die, he likely hopes the insult will make it quick instead of getting drawn out with torture.
@@namonty4 yep you’re 100% right. I originally spoke about that in the video but it got flagged for copyright so I had to cut it out :(
Masterful critique despite being rushed a bit.
Another small brilliance of the cigarette being used. When Hopper pulls out his zippo to light it, the perfection in subtlety that is the look he gives to the Zippo’s “click.” As a smoker, I can tell you there’s a very odd satisfaction to that sound/mechanism. And even that seems written upon his face as Hopper’s character experiences it for what he knows is the last time.
Maybe im wrong. But the whole time the top of Hopper's head is brightly lit. Precisely where the brain is. The thing he used to get ahead of them and peovoke Walken.
Maybe my favourite scene of all time from any movie.
MY NO1 MOVIE - SAW IT IN 1992 AND AGAIN 20 YEARS LATER IN THE PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA ON THE OG NEG.
Great job, you have my subscription sir, awesome video, just a shame that they find the address on the fridge
@@calcariachimera thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)
I know right, all that and then they just find out exactly what they need to know
Wow, this is a masterful breakdown, good job dude 👍
@@ElCaballoTV thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Couldn't wait for this
Ps: I hope you get to check out Tarantinos Death proof. It's a talker, but definitely has highlights.
@@RubiiMoonI watched it when I was super young but I’ll definitely check it out in the next few weeks!
Thanks for watching and commenting Rubii, always appreciated :)
I spoke to Quentin, he doesn't know what you're talking about. He simply said 'I copied the whole scene from an episode of Columbo.'
Anyone who grew up in the 80s or 90s with a black uncle would hear this speech or a rendition of it. Funny when i saw it on camera.
An amazing scene. Tony Scott did a bang up job directing this movie, always thought it was a classic...
@@gulfstream7235 totally agree
I'm surprised the film was still a blast after this scene and the Gary Oldman, Drexel scene. Both Oldman and Hopper should've gotten Oscar nominations.
@@matthews7805 100% they were so good in this film
I believe he knew by telling the story would cause Walken to lose control avoiding a long torturous death
This movie has so many incredible scenes. But there are 2 that stand above the rest. This scene is one of them. And the scene with Clarence and Drexl is the other. Both are master classes in acting and scene build up.
Back in College, I started smoking Chesterfields because of this scene. lol
@@erikjansen8597 😂 love it
One of my take aways from watching this movie the first time I saw it was Clifford tries to provoke the mob guys so he gets a quick death. Truly a 4D chess match.
This was really well done....
@@reedrothschild8079 thank you :)