Michael Douglas , has said out of all his movies , this is the one he is the most proud of . I agree with him , it's probably his best character performance . And it's underrated
I think this movie really resonated with all the people that work hard and don't complain when they are served crappy food or given bad service or had to deal with rude people. How he responded to these people was kind of the fantasy of what normal people wish they could do but in reality just keep quiet and don't do anything and move on.
This movie laid groundwork for alot of '90s anger. Unfortunately, the game has only gotten worse as more Americans now play by "Can't beat 'em...Join 'em" rules.
@@Anthony-kw4en lol Yeah, but this film is mostly about how modern america turned its back on the straight white men working class. D-Fens is a villain but also a victim if u see it from his perspective which is what this film is trying to show you.
"D-Fens" represents the "Forgotten Man." He looks like a throwback to 1950s America. The white shirt and tie. The brush cut hairdo and horn rimmed glasses. The Everyman who feels they have been let down/left behind by their company. Who feels like a stranger in their own Country, as more and more people immigrate to the big cities of America. Who feels taken advantage of their whole lives. However "D-Fens" is a tragic character- He is a man having a psychotic break with reality. And yes- some viewers getting a cathartic release from his lawlessness in the first hour may have been just as surprised as D-Fens was when he exclaimed "So I'm the bad guy?" Michael Douglas has said that of all his films, this was his favourite role.
When the movie came out, Michael Douglas called this the most important role hes had. He made the same statement as late as 2016 when he was asked what was his best role. He is very proud of 'Falling Down'. When they're on the pier and he says "It was hot today, wasn't it?" Thats he moment I knew he chose to go out right there.
Great reaction to this movie. I saw this back in the day and it really made you understand how people can go crazy when your life changes in bad ways. Michael Douglas is a great actor and same with Robert Duvall.
You're the first reactor who actually sympathize with Michael's character. Props to you for watching seriously. Other reactors only watch on the surface not understanding what the character is going through.
Yeah it reminds of Upham in Saving Private Ryan. When People always say is easy to hate him for what didn't he do and call him a Coward or Piece of Crap. Which I felt like it's not Fair that Reactors say that also with no Combat Skills yes he did basic training but not enough. when Mellish gave him to be ammunition its their fault for not watching him.
@@harvey4512 A perfect example. That reaction always annoyed me. They were never in his shoes, much less in combat. So how would they know about his mindset? They wouldn't.
@JayCity10 I have watch this film I do also sympathize with Michael Douglas Character. including Travis from Taxi Driver Upham from Private Ryan Even Casey in Scream thats four Characters I have empathize with
After the end of the Cold War, the defense industries in Los Angeles began laying off/firing their labor force. My friend's father was working for one of those companies. He was let go after 30+ years with them. He was kinda bitter about the end of his career. Not as bitter as Michael Douglas's character though. There was a lot of former defense industry workers in LA at the time of this movie that were unhappy with their lives.
The more you see this movie the better it gets - I've seen it about 10 times. Your reactions are great and your editing is good too. Keep it going bud.
Squeezed between the sides, the left behind, the forgotten Man. There's a clear psychological aspect to the story that's very important to understanding it, but I choose to focus on the clear economic message. It really drives home how tragic it is.
The wife is the actual main villain. Notice when she's talking to the cop he gets her to admit to lying about him being abusive (implication of it being physical), which is why he is unable to see his daughter. She "thinks he might/could do something", which can be said and is true about literally anyone and everyone. I obviously don't condone his actions throughout the film, but knowing this context makes me understand why this man completely snapped.
I love the "Not Economically Viable" part. It's that classic double-speak of nowadays. Especially corporations and the government. They are really saying "We can't squeeze as much money out of you, so we're gonna throw you away like trash." but they phrase it differently so as to not admit how callous they are being.
Like the Brit phrase 'declared redundant.' - No, dangit, the position may be unnecessary but no person is redundant, they just need to find a new purpose.
One of my favorite movies. Now that I think about it, yeah, this movie is kinda like a game where the character levels up when he finds a stronger weapon.
So grateful you got around to this one. and very happy you enjoyed it! You really highlighted all the best parts, and did a great job analyzing it. It was nice to see how it would be watching for the first time, after seeing it so many times. 5/5 for sure!
I saw this opening night in 7th grade,I couldn’t really talk to anyone in school about it because other than 2 friends no one else my age was even aware of it. Because of that I thought it was more obscure than it is. It was also the day of the first attempted attack on the WTC if anyone remembers that(I think I say that on every reaction video for this🤣). Anyway,total classic
I love the "I'm just going home" narrative of this movie like he is exhausted beaten down by the system, but he is also unemployed, what's he so exhausted by, pretending to have a job so his mom doesn't kick him out?
Great reaction bud. Seems to me that alot of people/reactors overlook or miss the depth that this movie has. Appreciate the vid and will check out more of your channel.
I’ve seen people mischaracterize the intent of this movie, had he not met these low lifes it could have been vastly different. Like a pin-ball machine he was bumped from object to object spinning more and more out of control until events shaped his actions. You were exactly right; having lost his bearings in life he couldn’t understand the implications of trying to see his daughter. I’ve walked close to his path and probably there has been of lot of others who have as well.
Hollywood Connections: The asian Detective is played by Steve Park. In '89, Park played the Korean store owner, husband and father in 'Do the Right Thing'... Willing to DEFEND his business with a push-broom against a fed-up mob. Mmmm. 🤔 In '93, this movie shows Michael Douglas as 'D-Fens', a disturbed ex-hubby and father unwilling to let his family and go. Scary. In '96, Park appeared in 'Fargo' as an ex-schoolmate of a mother-to be Sheriff and a stalker of another woman he knew in school. He claims to work for Honeywell (which does DEFENSE Contract work), in Golden Valley, MN. (I live 5 miles away). Park's name in Fargo...Mike.
D Fens leaves his car PARKed on the highway. In Fargo, Jerry Lundegaard is trying to get ransom money from his father-in-law Wade Gustafson to build a PARKing lot... Mike Drop
I've always loved this movie. VERY, WELL, DONE! The story is good. The performances are excellent. It's sad that so few people know about it. I'm glad you chose this. Thanks!
You know I'm supposed to hate this guy, but I fucking LOVE HIM! He is doing what I've been secretly wanting to do every day. I think that is the message of the movie as well.
Me and cousin were driving up to see her sister. Construction was all over the highway. She's screaming there's nothing wrong with these roads! I said you're having a Falling Down moment. I made her watch it that night
Every time I see a place I recognize in Los Angeles in a movie I get excited - like the Sepulveda Basin (dam) in Encino - I've seen that so many times in movies! This movie I didn't like the first time I saw it, now I love it!
Saw this in theaters when I was 11. Ive watched this movie over the years, and its meanings do change depending on your age and your experiences in life. Its crazy, the older and more "worldy" you become, the more you understand how something like this could happen. Such a great movie, timeless
"Now, let's go meet some nice policemen. They're good guys. Come on, let's go." "I'm the bad guy?" "Yeah." "How'd that happen? I did everything they told me to. Did you know I build missiles? I helped to protect America. You should be rewarded for that. Instead they give it to the plastic surgeons, y'know, they lied to me." "Is that what this is about? You're angry because you got lied to? Is that why my chicken dinner is drying out in the oven? Hey, they lie to everyone. They lie to the fish. But that doesn't give you any special right to do what you did today. The only thing makes you special is that little girl." You know, Prendergast is totally right. Foster is totally out of control and in the wrong here. Life sucks, but going on a violent rampage is never the answer. Fun Fact: "Man On The Edge" by Iron Maiden is based on this movie. The music video for "Walk" by Foo Fighters is inspired by, and mimics the movie. Colors Connection Fact: In the scene in which the drive-by car crashes, there is a mural of a Hispanic depiction of Jesus on the wall. This same mural is also present in Colors (1988), also starring Robert Duvall as an LAPD cop, in the scene in which the police officer played by Sean Penn spray paints a kid's face. Historical Fact: The movie was being shot on locations in Lynwood, California when the 1992 Los Angeles riots began. By April 30, the riots were sufficiently disruptive to force filming to stop early that day. Film crews produced more footage inside of Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank as the riots continued. By May 4, when the crew intended to resume in Pasadena, initial requests to do so were denied, causing delays. The tension around the riots was something that the filmmakers deemed to have an effect on the finished film. The Korean American Coalition protested the film for its treatment of minorities, as well as the South Korean grocer. Because of this, and the boycott threats that followed, this movie was banned in South Korea.
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Micheal Douglas did some of the very best thriller movies back in the day (80/90). Not sure which ones you have seen yet, but definitively check out Basic Instinct, Black Rain and maybe The Game, even though the last one is somewhat unrealistic.
"Falling Down" was first developed at Kopelson Entertainment through Regency Enterprises, StudioCanal and Alcor Films for Warner Bros. Pictures (Time Warner) and 20th Century Fox/SLM Entertainment (Disney) on Thursday, September 13, 1984 with Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Barbara Hershey among others under Joel Schumacher's deft direction with a powerful script by former actor Ebbe Roe Smith. After nine years in the making, "Falling Down" has finally released in theaters on early March 1993 and went on to became an major box office success.
"Falling Down": The violent, hot, cross town odyssey of "William Foster." A very different version of "The Swimmer" (1968). 37:27 "How did I not catch this movie sooner?" Discoveries happen all the time, which open your mind to unimagined possibilities. For instance, it took a 1985 episode of "Newhart" to get me to watch "It's A Wonderful Life" (1946): ua-cam.com/video/RWCPflhVQ40/v-deo.html
Frederick Forrest plays the Nazi surplus store owner. He also rode a chopper with Robert 'Big Duke' Duvall during 'Flight of the Valkryies' in 'Apocalypse Now'. Small world after all...
If you like movies set in L.A. and you appreciate good score, I recommend Grand Canyon (1991) with score from James Newton Howard (same as for Falling Down). Together with Heat (1995) these are my top 3 LA city movies.
Flix Talk,Movies to watch unless you have seen them,'The Hitcher' starring Rutger Hauer, 'The Thing' starring Kurt Russel and 'Narrow Margin' starring Gene Hackman' who was also in a must see movie 'Mississippi Burning'and loads more that i can't think of at the moment
One of the best Anti-heroes ever written. He IS the Villain, but you _do_ feel for him. He is even kind right in alot of things, but the way he handles is what makes it wrong. You end up not knowing how the hellt to feel. Brilliant writing, Fantastic acting
Superb film on so many levels - the acting, the atmosphere, life's frustrations, etc. Watch it again in a year's time. You'll like it even better. This is in my top 20 of all-time great movies. . . .and 5/5, of course.
Seeing this movie again. I can relate to SO MUCH of it, cause we’ve all been there. Where it lost me is at that military supply store. That store owner. Felt way too forced.
True Story My Sister Told Me to Check The Mail for Her I go out and See The Mailman Dump all his Load by all That's Holy in the Garbage can The Guy Lost it Period😮
I put a lot of blame on the events on this movie on the ex-wife and the judge. Sure, a divorce was the right thing to do. Sure, the mother was better getting custody. But totally cutting off a man who loved his daughter (and looking at her expression when she first saw him on the peer, she loved him too) none of that was right. Society loves to kick people when they are down and act totally without accountability in thinking "Why did he do this?" when said person snaps. Bill may have been a monster by the end (though I don't fully think he was) but he was the monster society built.
I have to disagree. People need to take accountability for their actions..i come from a family of divorce and it saved my mother's and our lives. We can't blame the world for our problems we can only learn to deal with them the best we can. I had empathy for him , but he was still committing crimes and putting lives in danger.
@@FlixTalk Don't get me wrong, he should be held accountable, but so should the judge and his wife. The law has a tenancy and so do a lot of ex wives to take away the kids from the fathers. In a number of instances, without proper access to their kids, the fathers can be painted in a negative light by the mother towards the kids on only hear one side of the story and grow up believing their father's were monsters, when it may not have been the case. In this instance, Bill should have been ordered by the judge to seek anger management and be allowed to visit his daughter who he NEVER hurt and was happy to see him. But as the wife said, gotta make an example out of him. Judges don't always get it right either. You take away all a man has left, then don't be surprised if a man acts like he's got nothing to lose.
I remember feeling not economically viable the year before this movie after being unemployed for 14 months and knowing what it's like to starve at the age of 25. But fortunately I got a call from the JTPA office letting me know I could work with them till they help me find another full time job. Sorry, enough of my sad story. Anyway way to go this is a favorite of mine, Falling Down. Watched this at the theater In 93. I remember watching this movie at home with my sister who was 20 at the time I loved to creep her out by repeating what the nazi creep would say, we're the same you and I we're the same, think about it. She'd say, I'm going to call 📞 mom😅. Then the movie that followed that was the bad Lieutenant. Couldn't have been any better lol.
The Whammy Burger scene is just fantastic. I have arrived at such places one minute before they stop selling breakfasts and there were loads of breakfasts (I could see them), and they refused me.
another film i liked of this genre is 187 with samuel L jackson..it's massively misunderstood... but the director also did the whole yellow piss smog color of l.a. but its blue in new york... to me that movie is underrated
Now this was a real genuine reaction ! 👏 👏 and good and funny one too 😂 , man I watched this back in the day when it came out and seen it quite a few times , but was too young to fully grasp it. Lots of deep emotional, relatable situations in this here. Great movie 🍿 and great reaction bro ✊
Believe it or not Homie this Movie was actually film during the 1992 La Riots my G. And it got so dangerous to the point where they had to stop the movie and then later resumed and finished the Movie when everything died down bro. 💯💯
That's crazy! Thanks for the trivia. I was just a kid but I remember seeing the riots on TV. I was born in LA but we moved about an hour up north when I was younger so I got out before all that happened. It's crazy alot of parts of LA still look like that. Concrete jungle!
@@FlixTalk yeah I feel you G. I'm not from there but I've been there. Cuz I'm I got some familia up in there bro on the Serio. 💯💯 But I would visit there sometime though to spend time with the familia you feel me? And yeah bro shit was crazy. I was a baby when that shit happened 💯💯
@@FlixTalk you want to know what I truly miss about my in Phoenix and also LA Bro? I miss the Taco Stands bro and the Eliote and Pelletero man 😂🤣😭💀☠️💯 and I'm talking about real Tacos bro real Mexican Food Homie. I miss that shit. Anyways hope your doing good my guy. And you have a good one alright. Peace ✌️💯
I appreciated your personal analysis…I liked the comment about leveling 🆙. I enjoy this MOVIE 🎥 each time I’ve watched it. My oldest daughter is just like you about someone asking for money. She has been in management and is a tough but fair person. I can be both as well. Thanks for sharing your review.
I appreciate that you saw that the wife was afraid of him in the first interview with the cops. A lot of reactors think she’s being controlling because he hasn’t paid child support or what ever. But she definitely shows fear.
Glad you got to check this one out, it's quite a unique and unsettling classic. Great reaction señor, as always. Ps, my life with Asperger's is such crap that this movie is just like a Tuesday for me.
Michael Douglas , has said out of all his movies , this is the one he is the most proud of . I agree with him , it's probably his best character performance . And it's underrated
@@GhostWatcher2024 Loved him in *The Game* too!!
I think this movie really resonated with all the people that work hard and don't complain when they are served crappy food or given bad service or had to deal with rude people. How he responded to these people was kind of the fantasy of what normal people wish they could do but in reality just keep quiet and don't do anything and move on.
This movie laid groundwork for alot of '90s anger.
Unfortunately, the game has only gotten worse as more Americans now play by "Can't beat 'em...Join 'em" rules.
Not Economically Viable is such a powerful message in this film! This whole story line is as relatable today as it was then! Great choice 👏👏
when he said "don't forget me." and the head nod made me tear up
Yes this was the best movie i ever saw about this topic ....a man pushed too far becomes a war himself
D-FENS and the black dude had the same clothes on, too. The American nightmare sees no color.
@@Anthony-kw4en lol Yeah, but this film is mostly about how modern america turned its back on the straight white men working class.
D-Fens is a villain but also a victim if u see it from his perspective which is what this film is trying to show you.
"D-Fens" represents the "Forgotten Man." He looks like a throwback to 1950s America. The white shirt and tie. The brush cut hairdo and horn rimmed glasses.
The Everyman who feels they have been let down/left behind by their company. Who feels like a stranger in their own Country, as more and more people immigrate to the big cities of America. Who feels taken advantage of their whole lives.
However "D-Fens" is a tragic character- He is a man having a psychotic break with reality. And yes- some viewers getting a cathartic release from his lawlessness in the first hour may have been just as surprised as D-Fens was when he exclaimed "So I'm the bad guy?"
Michael Douglas has said that of all his films, this was his favourite role.
When the movie came out, Michael Douglas called this the most important role hes had. He made the same statement as late as 2016 when he was asked what was his best role. He is very proud of 'Falling Down'. When they're on the pier and he says "It was hot today, wasn't it?" Thats he moment I knew he chose to go out right there.
I never noticed that line before "It was hot today, wasn't it?" thank you for pointing it out :)
It's crazy how relevant this movie is now in this modern day and age
Great reaction to this movie. I saw this back in the day and it really made you understand how people can go crazy when your life changes in bad ways. Michael Douglas is a great actor and same with Robert Duvall.
It's just tragic, that they don't make movies like this any more.
You're the first reactor who actually sympathize with Michael's character. Props to you for watching seriously. Other reactors only watch on the surface not understanding what the character is going through.
Those other reactors are dense as hell. I've always sympathize with Bill. A tragic character of epic proportions.
Yeah it reminds of Upham in Saving Private Ryan. When People always say is easy to hate him for what didn't he do and call him a Coward or Piece of Crap. Which I felt like it's not Fair that Reactors say that also with no Combat Skills yes he did basic training but not enough. when Mellish gave him to be ammunition its their fault for not watching him.
@@harvey4512 A perfect example. That reaction always annoyed me. They were never in his shoes, much less in combat. So how would they know about his mindset? They wouldn't.
@JayCity10 I have watch this film I do also sympathize with Michael Douglas Character. including Travis from Taxi Driver Upham from Private Ryan Even Casey in Scream thats four Characters I have empathize with
After the end of the Cold War, the defense industries in Los Angeles began laying off/firing their labor force.
My friend's father was working for one of those companies. He was let go after 30+ years with them. He was kinda bitter about the end of his career.
Not as bitter as Michael Douglas's character though.
There was a lot of former defense industry workers in LA at the time of this movie that were unhappy with their lives.
The more you see this movie the better it gets - I've seen it about 10 times.
Your reactions are great and your editing is good too. Keep it going bud.
Thank you so much and thank you for watching
I went and saw it 3 weeks in a row
Squeezed between the sides, the left behind, the forgotten Man. There's a clear psychological aspect to the story that's very important to understanding it, but I choose to focus on the clear economic message. It really drives home how tragic it is.
Well said.
Joel Schumacher's criminally underrated classic.
The wife is the actual main villain. Notice when she's talking to the cop he gets her to admit to lying about him being abusive (implication of it being physical), which is why he is unable to see his daughter. She "thinks he might/could do something", which can be said and is true about literally anyone and everyone. I obviously don't condone his actions throughout the film, but knowing this context makes me understand why this man completely snapped.
I love the "Not Economically Viable" part. It's that classic double-speak of nowadays. Especially corporations and the government.
They are really saying "We can't squeeze as much money out of you, so we're gonna throw you away like trash." but they phrase it differently so as to not admit how callous they are being.
Like the Brit phrase 'declared redundant.' - No, dangit, the position may be unnecessary but no person is redundant, they just need to find a new purpose.
@@thomasmacdiarmid8251 'declared redundant.' "Not Economically Viable" "Affirmative Action"
Evil and hatred disguised with nice sounding words.
@@fyfyi6053 NEVER trust someone whose choice of words do not match reality.
Not only that but a lot of people called this movie racist on release, but the point is the black guy was dressed the same and in the same plight.
Yup.
This movie is the "Taxi Driver" of the 90's.
One of my favorite movies. Now that I think about it, yeah, this movie is kinda like a game where the character levels up when he finds a stronger weapon.
So grateful you got around to this one. and very happy you enjoyed it! You really highlighted all the best parts, and did a great job analyzing it. It was nice to see how it would be watching for the first time, after seeing it so many times. 5/5 for sure!
Thanks man for watching! So glad I got the witness it as well
Falling Down is definitely 5 out of 5. Have it on Bluray in my collection. Loved seeing your reactions while watching along. 👍
He Wasn't a Bad Man I am A Retired Marine I've Seen This Happen Plenty of Time's Sadly The Wound's no one Can See💔😔🙏
Saw this several times before the title finally hit me: 🎶 London Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down... 🎵
I saw this opening night in 7th grade,I couldn’t really talk to anyone in school about it because other than 2 friends no one else my age was even aware of it. Because of that I thought it was more obscure than it is. It was also the day of the first attempted attack on the WTC if anyone remembers that(I think I say that on every reaction video for this🤣). Anyway,total classic
I love the "I'm just going home" narrative of this movie like he is exhausted beaten down by the system, but he is also unemployed, what's he so exhausted by, pretending to have a job so his mom doesn't kick him out?
Great reaction bud.
Seems to me that alot of people/reactors overlook or miss the depth that this movie has.
Appreciate the vid and will check out more of your channel.
I’ve seen people mischaracterize the intent of this movie, had he not met these low lifes it could have been vastly different. Like a pin-ball machine he was bumped from object to object spinning more and more out of control until events shaped his actions. You were exactly right; having lost his bearings in life he couldn’t understand the implications of trying to see his daughter. I’ve walked close to his path and probably there has been of lot of others who have as well.
And now we have the Chad Doerman case where he shot his three very young sons in front of his wife to "get back" at her.
Hollywood Connections:
The asian Detective is played by Steve Park.
In '89, Park played the Korean store owner, husband and father in 'Do the Right Thing'...
Willing to DEFEND his business with a push-broom against a fed-up mob.
Mmmm. 🤔
In '93, this movie shows Michael Douglas as 'D-Fens', a disturbed ex-hubby and father unwilling to let his family and go. Scary.
In '96, Park appeared in 'Fargo' as an ex-schoolmate of a mother-to be Sheriff and a stalker of another woman he knew in school.
He claims to work for Honeywell (which does DEFENSE Contract work), in Golden Valley, MN.
(I live 5 miles away).
Park's name in Fargo...Mike.
D Fens leaves his car PARKed on the highway. In Fargo, Jerry Lundegaard is trying to get ransom money from his father-in-law Wade Gustafson to build a PARKing lot... Mike Drop
That launcher is a M-72 LAW it is dumb fired, not heat seeking like the guy in the store said. Just putting that out there.
Special Shout-out to Carol Androsky and her performance as "Woman Who Throws Up (Whammyburger)" .
I've always loved this movie. VERY, WELL, DONE! The story is good. The performances are excellent. It's sad that so few people know about it. I'm glad you chose this. Thanks!
You know I'm supposed to hate this guy, but I fucking LOVE HIM! He is doing what I've been secretly wanting to do every day. I think that is the message of the movie as well.
Wrong he was pushed out of social excistence .....no work, no family (except his mother ) , no future...
@@deg6788 Well screw that !
That's extremely concerning and you should probably be on some kind of list lol.
@@branescan hahaha probably already am ;)
Great reaction! There is a movie with M.D and Sean Penn called ”The Game”. It’s very good too.
Man, your reactions are spot on! This is one of my favorite Michael Douglas movies because it is so different from all his others.
Thank you for watching!
That made me cry... some people need help.
There’s a dope movie with Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia called, ‘Black Rain’ 👍🏼
One of the best gangster movies 🇯🇵😎
Me and cousin were driving up to see her sister. Construction was all over the highway. She's screaming there's nothing wrong with these roads! I said you're having a Falling Down moment. I made her watch it that night
A very underrated film where two good guys go in different directions and show down at the end.
Every time I see a place I recognize in Los Angeles in a movie I get excited - like the Sepulveda Basin (dam) in Encino - I've seen that so many times in movies! This movie I didn't like the first time I saw it, now I love it!
"A lot of good assholes in this movie" Preach brother.
Thank you for the upload :)
Saw this in theaters when I was 11. Ive watched this movie over the years, and its meanings do change depending on your age and your experiences in life. Its crazy, the older and more "worldy" you become, the more you understand how something like this could happen. Such a great movie, timeless
"Now, let's go meet some nice policemen. They're good guys. Come on, let's go."
"I'm the bad guy?"
"Yeah."
"How'd that happen? I did everything they told me to. Did you know I build missiles? I helped to protect America. You should be rewarded for that. Instead they give it to the plastic surgeons, y'know, they lied to me."
"Is that what this is about? You're angry because you got lied to? Is that why my chicken dinner is drying out in the oven? Hey, they lie to everyone. They lie to the fish. But that doesn't give you any special right to do what you did today. The only thing makes you special is that little girl."
You know, Prendergast is totally right. Foster is totally out of control and in the wrong here. Life sucks, but going on a violent rampage is never the answer.
Fun Fact: "Man On The Edge" by Iron Maiden is based on this movie. The music video for "Walk" by Foo Fighters is inspired by, and mimics the movie.
Colors Connection Fact: In the scene in which the drive-by car crashes, there is a mural of a Hispanic depiction of Jesus on the wall. This same mural is also present in Colors (1988), also starring Robert Duvall as an LAPD cop, in the scene in which the police officer played by Sean Penn spray paints a kid's face.
Historical Fact: The movie was being shot on locations in Lynwood, California when the 1992 Los Angeles riots began. By April 30, the riots were sufficiently disruptive to force filming to stop early that day. Film crews produced more footage inside of Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank as the riots continued. By May 4, when the crew intended to resume in Pasadena, initial requests to do so were denied, causing delays. The tension around the riots was something that the filmmakers deemed to have an effect on the finished film. The Korean American Coalition protested the film for its treatment of minorities, as well as the South Korean grocer. Because of this, and the boycott threats that followed, this movie was banned in South Korea.
This guy must have watched this movie.🤣😂😆
McDonald’s among burger joints sued for false advertising May 20, 2022
(NewsNation) -It’s long been a running joke that the meal you unwrap from any given fast food joint rarely looks as dressed up and put together as it does in advertisements.
But one upset customer has had enough and is asking “where’s the beef” in a class action lawsuit aimed at McDonald’s, Wendy’s and other fast food restaurants alleging they’re engaging in false advertising by showing a product in ads that is a far cry from what comes in the paper bag.
In a 35-page complaint filed in a federal court in New York, a lawsuit alleges McDonald’s and Wendy’s engage in false advertising by overstating the size of their hamburger meat and amount of toppings that come on their food in their ads.
The lawsuit specifically targets the Wendy’s Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger, which it says appears much thicker, juicier and with more toppings in advertisements than the real life product.
McDonald’s and Wendy’s are also coming under fire in the lawsuits for not using fully cooked beef patties in their commercials, which appear larger than cooked patties, as beef can lose up to 25% of it’s size when cooked.
So glad someone with your expertise saw this. Have always liked this movie. Keep up the great work.
Micheal Douglas did some of the very best thriller movies back in the day (80/90). Not sure which ones you have seen yet, but definitively check out Basic Instinct, Black Rain and maybe The Game, even though the last one is somewhat unrealistic.
"Falling Down" was first developed at Kopelson Entertainment through Regency Enterprises, StudioCanal and Alcor Films for
Warner Bros. Pictures (Time Warner) and 20th Century Fox/SLM Entertainment (Disney) on Thursday, September 13, 1984
with Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Barbara Hershey among others under Joel Schumacher's deft direction with a powerful
script by former actor Ebbe Roe Smith. After nine years in the making, "Falling Down" has finally released in theaters on
early March 1993 and went on to became an major box office success.
a perfect murder was interesting too
Love this movie. Should watch Predator 2 if you like LA in the 90s if you haven't seen it already
"Falling Down": The violent, hot, cross town odyssey of "William Foster." A very different version of "The Swimmer" (1968). 37:27 "How did I not catch this movie sooner?" Discoveries happen all the time, which open your mind to unimagined possibilities. For instance, it took a 1985 episode of "Newhart" to get me to watch "It's A Wonderful Life" (1946): ua-cam.com/video/RWCPflhVQ40/v-deo.html
Frederick Forrest plays the Nazi surplus store owner.
He also rode a chopper with Robert 'Big Duke' Duvall during 'Flight of the Valkryies' in 'Apocalypse Now'.
Small world after all...
If you like movies set in L.A. and you appreciate good score, I recommend Grand Canyon (1991) with score from James Newton Howard (same as for Falling Down). Together with Heat (1995) these are my top 3 LA city movies.
Funny how you said he was leveling up before it began to happened. I died laughing
The best part is the ending, where they “Draw” on each other. GIJoe would've killed the detective... He drew and shot him first...
Definitely check out the film The Game starring Michael Douglas. Such a good movie.
Flix Talk,Movies to watch unless you have seen them,'The Hitcher' starring Rutger Hauer, 'The Thing' starring Kurt Russel and 'Narrow Margin' starring Gene Hackman' who was also in a must see movie 'Mississippi Burning'and loads more that i can't think of at the moment
One of the best Anti-heroes ever written.
He IS the Villain, but you _do_ feel for him.
He is even kind right in alot of things, but the way he handles is what makes it wrong.
You end up not knowing how the hellt to feel.
Brilliant writing,
Fantastic acting
Domestic abuse, yet not domestic abuse yet. You need to watch Minority Report.
I'm the bad guy? How'd that happen?
I did everything they told me to.
Superb film on so many levels - the acting, the atmosphere, life's frustrations, etc. Watch it again in a year's time. You'll like it even better.
This is in my top 20 of all-time great movies. . . .and 5/5, of course.
Seeing this movie again. I can relate to SO MUCH of it, cause we’ve all been there. Where it lost me is at that military supply store. That store owner. Felt way too forced.
His Whammy Burger got _whammed_ one too many times.
This is a movie about the common man. Work your butt off off, don't complain, & when you die nobody will care. Sad fact of life.
True Story My Sister Told Me to Check The Mail for Her I go out and See The Mailman Dump all his Load by all That's Holy in the Garbage can The Guy Lost it Period😮
I put a lot of blame on the events on this movie on the ex-wife and the judge. Sure, a divorce was the right thing to do. Sure, the mother was better getting custody. But totally cutting off a man who loved his daughter (and looking at her expression when she first saw him on the peer, she loved him too) none of that was right. Society loves to kick people when they are down and act totally without accountability in thinking "Why did he do this?" when said person snaps. Bill may have been a monster by the end (though I don't fully think he was) but he was the monster society built.
I have to disagree. People need to take accountability for their actions..i come from a family of divorce and it saved my mother's and our lives. We can't blame the world for our problems we can only learn to deal with them the best we can. I had empathy for him , but he was still committing crimes and putting lives in danger.
@@FlixTalk Don't get me wrong, he should be held accountable, but so should the judge and his wife. The law has a tenancy and so do a lot of ex wives to take away the kids from the fathers. In a number of instances, without proper access to their kids, the fathers can be painted in a negative light by the mother towards the kids on only hear one side of the story and grow up believing their father's were monsters, when it may not have been the case. In this instance, Bill should have been ordered by the judge to seek anger management and be allowed to visit his daughter who he NEVER hurt and was happy to see him. But as the wife said, gotta make an example out of him. Judges don't always get it right either. You take away all a man has left, then don't be surprised if a man acts like he's got nothing to lose.
I remember feeling not economically viable the year before this movie after being unemployed for 14 months and knowing what it's like to starve at the age of 25. But fortunately I got a call from the JTPA office letting me know I could work with them till they help me find another full time job. Sorry, enough of my sad story. Anyway way to go this is a favorite of mine, Falling Down. Watched this at the theater In 93. I remember watching this movie at home with my sister who was 20 at the time I loved to creep her out by repeating what the nazi creep would say, we're the same you and I we're the same, think about it. She'd say, I'm going to call 📞 mom😅. Then the movie that followed that was the bad Lieutenant. Couldn't have been any better lol.
Another well done movie starring Mike Douglas is called, "The King of California".
I watched many reactions of Falling Down. This one is really good. Nice cut, very emotional. Well done.
One of my favourite movies of all time, top 10.
Watched this as a teen-ager and thought this man is crazy watched again in my early 40s and thought I get it I understand why he snapped lol
Feel sorry for the guy.
Life's negative moments built up until he snaps. That end scene was tough.
Great sound track. Nice reaction.
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6:30 Rachel Ticotin best known for Total Recall 1990, Falling Down 1993, Con Air 1997 +++
"I'm just standing up for my rights.. as a CONSUMER."
Unless he has changed his mind, Michael Douglas consider this his best role and best movie. I agree.
I saw this in my late teens. That was too early. in my 30s I decided to give it a second chance. Loved it!
The Whammy Burger scene is just fantastic. I have arrived at such places one minute before they stop selling breakfasts and there were loads of breakfasts (I could see them), and they refused me.
Just don't pull out the 🔫 lol
@@FlixTalk another thriller with mike douglas is THE GAME and A PERFECT MURDER...great roles
Hollywood Duality.
The film is about two men at their End...
Tryin to make it home.
the fact that his wife didn't leave home immediately instead of waiting until he was just a block away never made sense to me lol
Excellent reaction. This movie definitely has a lot to say:)
The thing about drive bys, is that everyone but the intended victim gets shot
Wish they would remake this movie updated to 2022.
another film i liked of this genre is 187 with samuel L jackson..it's massively misunderstood... but the director also did the whole yellow piss smog color of l.a. but its blue in new york... to me that movie is underrated
Now this was a real genuine reaction ! 👏 👏 and good and funny one too 😂 , man I watched this back in the day when it came out and seen it quite a few times , but was too young to fully grasp it. Lots of deep emotional, relatable situations in this here. Great movie 🍿 and great reaction bro ✊
Hey thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
Believe it or not Homie this Movie was actually film during the 1992 La Riots my G. And it got so dangerous to the point where they had to stop the movie and then later resumed and finished the Movie when everything died down bro. 💯💯
That's crazy! Thanks for the trivia. I was just a kid but I remember seeing the riots on TV. I was born in LA but we moved about an hour up north when I was younger so I got out before all that happened. It's crazy alot of parts of LA still look like that. Concrete jungle!
@@FlixTalk yeah I feel you G. I'm not from there but I've been there. Cuz I'm I got some familia up in there bro on the Serio. 💯💯 But I would visit there sometime though to spend time with the familia you feel me? And yeah bro shit was crazy. I was a baby when that shit happened 💯💯
@@FlixTalk you want to know what I truly miss about my in Phoenix and also LA Bro? I miss the Taco Stands bro and the Eliote and Pelletero man 😂🤣😭💀☠️💯 and I'm talking about real Tacos bro real Mexican Food Homie. I miss that shit. Anyways hope your doing good my guy. And you have a good one alright. Peace ✌️💯
If you have not seen it "The Game" with Michael Douglas is a good flick too !!
I appreciated your personal analysis…I liked the comment about leveling 🆙. I enjoy this MOVIE 🎥 each time I’ve watched it. My oldest daughter is just like you about someone asking for money. She has been in management and is a tough but fair person. I can be both as well. Thanks for sharing your review.
the nick nack scene is even more important than that, cause hes dealing with d fens mom who is exactly like his wife he deals with everyday
one sad movie that micheal douglas enjoyed making
A terrible horrible no good very bad day 🏆 ❤ 🎥
React to Colors next! Robert Duval is also a cop and that mural is also there
Price gouging is a real problem and illegal to boot some Folk's lose it Thanks 👍💯🙏 RESPECT
Great reaction and analyze !
Thank you & thank you for watching!
Everyone in LA seems SOOOOO angry.
not "one" day, it was day by day, drop by drop, for years. at one point, the barrel flows over. every person has another capacity ;o|
God bless the working stiff
Just a fun note. After seeing your comment?
Grand Theft Auto 1 came out 3 years later. Kinda makes you wonder, huh? lol
Did you know Douglas said it was his favorite movie he done this one
No one thinks of the father's that get left behind or the pain they feel
I appreciate that you saw that the wife was afraid of him in the first interview with the cops. A lot of reactors think she’s being controlling because he hasn’t paid child support or what ever. But she definitely shows fear.
For nothing cause he never laid an hand on her .....she said it herself
Glad you got to check this one out, it's quite a unique and unsettling classic. Great reaction señor, as always.
Ps, my life with Asperger's is such crap that this movie is just like a Tuesday for me.
Another thriller that is not talked about much "No Way Out" 1987
It is not a shame to need help. It is a shame not to give help.
I think Sheila in whammy burger is Michelle Pfeiffers little sister or something
I could be wrong, but I think the kid who tells him how to work the bazooka is in Boyz N The Hood.
No youre right it's the same kid in the beginning of Boyz N The Hood that fights Tre in the classroom
Well done