One of my top ten favorite movies from that time period. Thanks for doing it. The Thomas Newman score is absolutely incredible and really makes this movie what it is.
I’m so glad you reacted to this often overlooked gem of a film. I love that you chose this! Such a beautifully shot and told story. Mr Nitty (Stanley Tucci’s character) was based on the real Nitty who worked for Al Capone.
I like how they show how skilled Sullivan was with the 45 semi auto and Thompson , and how respected and feared he was in the underworld, really yes it’s like the John Wick story , and the actor playing his son grew up and plays Superman now on Superman and Lois think
This being Paul Newman's last major movie acting role I see it as a passing of the baton from Newman (who was immensely popular in the '50s into the '90s for being an "everyman", someone every man could identify with) to Tom Hanks who has taken over that personna. And it seems to me the director may have seen it that way in casting the two for their roles. It even has Hanks personally taking Newman out with a tommy gun at the end of the film. And the cinematography for that scene, by the way, was breathtaking.
@@Ceractucus I don't remember that scene but I don't doubt what you are saying. as I believe there were a lot of interesting references in this movie. The one that sticks out most to me is the bathtub scene where you get just a tiny glimpse of Daniel Craig through the bathroom door mirror as Tom Hanks is walking out. And I don't know this for certain but I'd bet that that image was intentionally set up that way to call to mind the famous painting, The Death of Marat, as that is what came to my mind when I first saw it.
This is a criminally underrated film that most ppl have forgotten or choose not to talk about. The cinematography in this film....it’s impeccable, there are just so many beautifully shot sequences and I was never once bored by the camera work. It won an Oscar for it, and it was well deserved. My only gripe is....I think Tom Hanks is a phenomenal actor and loved watching him in other films BUT IMO I think he was miscast in this film. He did a good job in the father son scenes and he was also good with Paul Newman but I think he didn't fit the role of the mob enforcer Michael Sullivan. I would've preferred it to be Harrison Ford playing that part. Other than that, I loved the tragic story and everyone else was great Paul Newman, Daniel Craig and Jude Law!!
I totally agree with you on the cinematography. It was awesome. But the score (which you didn't mention) was equally impeccable and I think Thomas Newman was robbed that year at the Oscars. I disagree only with the casting of Tom Hanks. I thought him perfect for the role and largely because he is not what you normally think of as a gangster type. And that is what I think they were going for. They wanted to try to show the duplicity of personality required to be both a family man and a viscious gangster and that there are no stereotypical personalities when it comes to criminality. All in all I consider it one of the finest portrayals ever done by Newman and the finest to date for Hanks.
THANK YOU for reacting to this great movie, IMO this is the best gangster/crime family movie ever made. its in my top 10 list of best movies ever made. great reaction!
This movie is just incredible. Thanks for watching. I was one of the few that saw this in the theater. Sullivan didn't want to kill Rooney's father (Paul Newman) but he had to before the mob would give in and let them kill Rooney.
14:48, speaking of "The Untouchables", this is Frank Nitti, played here by Stanley Tucci, and quite differently by Billy Drago in "The Untouchables" (thrown off the roof guy).
Prohibition caused so much destruction. Businesses failed, families were devastated, organized crime made so much bad money and so many people were poisoned by toxic alcohol. My grandfather rarely drank alcohol but he was taken to lunch at a speakeasy and was offered a beer so he said “ok”. He said it was the worst thing he ever drank. I think about mj today. There so important questions but would it be nice if we could take it away from the criminals. It’s far less poisonous than alcohol.
The UA-cam video doesn't show if you guys recognized old man Conner as Paul Newman (Gondorf in The Sting). You should see Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid with the same team (Newman and Redford), a great Western. Thanks for the reaction to this film.
It basically IS an intentional homage/remake of Lone Wolf & Cub, with the old car replacing the baby carriage. Which brings us to the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda...
I said the same Marian when you said "Why didn't he finish him?" That always bothered me when watching this excellent movie. The only flaw was that a seasoned-hitman would not leave a persistent fellow hitman writhing in pain without finishing him off. And of course, that would comeback to kill him.
The beach scene from the beginning & later with the sand dunes was filmed not far from Chicago on the Michigan side of Lake Michigan. Sandy beaches all the way up the coast of Michigan. I shot this drone footage on the shore a couple hours north of the movie location. ua-cam.com/video/5AhW84owtcA/v-deo.html
26:48 This was a sacrifice; he knew that Rooney's connections is what's keeping Connor safe. If you kill Rooney, then there's no logical reason to protect Connor. That's why this had to be done.
Different story and different way of using the character, but you may remember Frank Nitti from "The Untouchables". In the final narration Michael says he never picked up a gun again. It's fiction, of course, but if that's so, and this is 1931, then what was he doing a dozen years later during WW II?
I honestly don’t know why this film isn’t talked about or reacted to more. It’s up there with mob classics imo, and the soundtrack is wonderful
Another score by Thomas Newman overlooked by the damned oscars.
I wonder if it's looked down on because it's based on a comic book. The impression then might be that it's lower literature.
This is quite literally one of Tom Hanks best movies he has ever done
Tyler Hoechlin, the actor who plays the Man Of Steel, Superman in the CW, plays Tom Hanks' son.
So glad the great Paul Newman had a movie like this to wrap up his career. Won the Oscar for best supporting actor. Check out Cool Hand Luke sometime.
Nominated didn't win. He won for the color of money in 86
One of my top ten favorite movies from that time period. Thanks for doing it. The Thomas Newman score is absolutely incredible and really makes this movie what it is.
The cinematography in this film is fantastic!
I’m so glad you reacted to this often overlooked gem of a film. I love that you chose this! Such a beautifully shot and told story. Mr Nitty (Stanley Tucci’s character) was based on the real Nitty who worked for Al Capone.
I like how they show how skilled Sullivan was with the 45 semi auto and Thompson , and how respected and feared he was in the underworld, really yes it’s like the John Wick story , and the actor playing his son grew up and plays Superman now on Superman and Lois think
This being Paul Newman's last major movie acting role I see it as a passing of the baton from Newman (who was immensely popular in the '50s into the '90s for being an "everyman", someone every man could identify with) to Tom Hanks who has taken over that personna. And it seems to me the director may have seen it that way in casting the two for their roles. It even has Hanks personally taking Newman out with a tommy gun at the end of the film. And the cinematography for that scene, by the way, was breathtaking.
That scene was a nod to Public Enemy (1931) starring James Cagney. It's the film that made him a star.
@@Ceractucus I don't remember that scene but I don't doubt what you are saying. as I believe there were a lot of interesting references in this movie. The one that sticks out most to me is the bathtub scene where you get just a tiny glimpse of Daniel Craig through the bathroom door mirror as Tom Hanks is walking out.
And I don't know this for certain but I'd bet that that image was intentionally set up that way to call to mind the famous painting, The Death of Marat, as that is what came to my mind when I first saw it.
This is a criminally underrated film that most ppl have forgotten or choose not to talk about. The cinematography in this film....it’s impeccable, there are just so many beautifully shot sequences and I was never once bored by the camera work. It won an Oscar for it, and it was well deserved. My only gripe is....I think Tom Hanks is a phenomenal actor and loved watching him in other films BUT IMO I think he was miscast in this film. He did a good job in the father son scenes and he was also good with Paul Newman but I think he didn't fit the role of the mob enforcer Michael Sullivan. I would've preferred it to be Harrison Ford playing that part. Other than that, I loved the tragic story and everyone else was great Paul Newman, Daniel Craig and Jude Law!!
I totally agree with you on the cinematography. It was awesome. But the score (which you didn't mention) was equally impeccable and I think Thomas Newman was robbed that year at the Oscars.
I disagree only with the casting of Tom Hanks. I thought him perfect for the role and largely because he is not what you normally think of as a gangster type. And that is what I think they were going for. They wanted to try to show the duplicity of personality required to be both a family man and a viscious gangster and that there are no stereotypical personalities when it comes to criminality. All in all I consider it one of the finest portrayals ever done by Newman and the finest to date for Hanks.
THANK YOU for reacting to this great movie, IMO this is the best gangster/crime family movie ever made. its in my top 10 list of best movies ever made. great reaction!
One of my favorites because my grandma loved this movie and kept it on repeat. She grew up in Chicago during this time. I love and miss you Nanny!
I watched this movie early 2003 i loved it so much especially the soundtrack is amazing
This movie is just incredible. Thanks for watching. I was one of the few that saw this in the theater.
Sullivan didn't want to kill Rooney's father (Paul Newman) but he had to before the mob would give in and let them kill Rooney.
14:48, speaking of "The Untouchables", this is Frank Nitti, played here by Stanley Tucci, and quite differently by Billy Drago in "The Untouchables" (thrown off the roof guy).
An unusual character portrayal for Tom Hanks. Great movie though. One of Paul Newman's last movies. Great acting by all. A surprise ending for sure.
perdition translates into “hell”. Did u notice Daniel Craig?
I remember seeing this a few times in the cinema 🎦 I think this is a fantastic movie and it shows how great an actor Tom Hanks is
This movie is a masterpiece on so many levels. But if you have a rough relay with your father it hits way way different
Prohibition 1920 to 1933
Prohibition caused so much destruction. Businesses failed, families were devastated, organized crime made so much bad money and so many people were poisoned by toxic alcohol. My grandfather rarely drank alcohol but he was taken to lunch at a speakeasy and was offered a beer so he said “ok”. He said it was the worst thing he ever drank. I think about mj today. There so important questions but would it be nice if we could take it away from the criminals. It’s far less poisonous than alcohol.
The UA-cam video doesn't show if you guys recognized old man Conner as Paul Newman (Gondorf in The Sting). You should see Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid with the same team (Newman and Redford), a great Western. Thanks for the reaction to this film.
This is one of my favorite movies ever and so few people know about it.
the more i age, the more i realize that i love movies that i might hated as a teen...
makes more sense why not many people don't know about this one
Great Movie, Great Cast, Great Performance By Tom Hanks & Great Reaction To This Great Classic Movie, Guy's
In my opinion, one of the best movies ever made! Great reaction, too!!
very good i agree
The comic it's based on draws a lot from "Lone Wolf and Cub."
It basically IS an intentional homage/remake of Lone Wolf & Cub, with the old car replacing the baby carriage.
Which brings us to the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda...
I said the same Marian when you said "Why didn't he finish him?" That always bothered me when watching this excellent movie. The only flaw was that a seasoned-hitman would not leave a persistent fellow hitman writhing in pain without finishing him off. And of course, that would comeback to kill him.
The last lines in this movie hit home personally for me. Great reaction!
One of my favorite films of all time, it will always be special to me.
Fun fact: Mr. Nettie works for Al Capone.
RIP Conrad Hall
Excellent Movie
At 9:00, Joy's reaction listening to Marian was just hilarious!
One of the great movies of all time and yet no one knows about it.
Also your after movie discussion and analysis is always so interesting, thanks
A sad movie….😖
The beach scene from the beginning & later with the sand dunes was filmed not far from Chicago on the Michigan side of Lake Michigan. Sandy beaches all the way up the coast of Michigan. I shot this drone footage on the shore a couple hours north of the movie location.
ua-cam.com/video/5AhW84owtcA/v-deo.html
1) Good movie, and something different than the usual light-hearted Tom Hanks characters.
Look up actor Paul Newman, One of the most beautiful men and great actors…He was a HUGH MOVIE STAR… LOOK AT HIS YOUNG PHOTOS
You need to watch 1999's "American Beauty" if you liked this movie. It's by the same Director Sam Mendes.
26:48 This was a sacrifice; he knew that Rooney's connections is what's keeping Connor safe. If you kill Rooney, then there's no logical reason to protect Connor. That's why this had to be done.
Fantastic movie!!!! 👍😎👍
Different story and different way of using the character, but you may remember Frank Nitti from "The Untouchables". In the final narration Michael says he never picked up a gun again. It's fiction, of course, but if that's so, and this is 1931, then what was he doing a dozen years later during WW II?
Such a good movie! Glad you both enjoyed it. 🙂
This was the first movie I saw Daniel Craig who would later become James Bond
Rooney beat his son up that was the punishment.
Sullivan is Irish and there was an Irish Mafia in middle west of America
Such an underrated film!!!
I love you both!
Need to do a watch through of Broadway Empire if you like this style of movie.
You HAVE to watch “Primal Fear” with Richard Gere and Edward Norton. This is an edge of your seat kind of movie. See if you can spot the movie twist.
great movie thanks
So often these reaction videos are frustrating because the reactors just don't get it. Not the case with you two Great job.
thank you! 🤗
Drinking behind bars was illegal too.
NOBODY NOTICED daniel Craig ( the last James Bond) played the son Conor?… gosh people!!
really??? oh no. we totally missed that!
Check out the kite runner similar themes wonderful movie.
We are all God and this land is a conscious place. Our pictures of Galaxies LITERALLY look exactly like brain scans. The entire universe is Gods mind.
And these guys are mafia but they are not Italian mafia they are Irish Mafia.
Nitti is the Italian mafia
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The aliens coming down in a butt-shape spaceship.