A FEW GOOD MEN (1992) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION
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- A FEW GOOD MEN (1992) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION
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Dawson's "We were supposed to fight for people who couldn't fight for themselves. We were supposed to fight for Willy." ALWAYS gets me in the end 😭😭😭
I was in the play a few years ago. I played Kendrick. I couldn't believe that line wasn't in the play!
And supposedly that guy wasn’t even an actor.
After many years of watching, that statement while it sounds great, it is a lie. As stated earlier in the film, having loyalty to the Core is the most important thing even above God, to Marines. Hence, they are NOT "supposed to fight for people who couldn't fight for themselves". They are supposed to follow commands to reach an objective or die in the process of completion of the 'mission' at ALL costs. (even death) Marines or any soldier, for that matter, are NOT allowed to question or oppose a direct command, even if it is immoral, unethical, or criminal.
@silverlobo2135 Not since Nuremberg. The Code of Military Justice states clearly that no soldier is to follow an order that violates international, federal, state, or even municipal law, and if they do, they’ll be held responsible not only in civilian courts, but in military court as well. The military is not above the law, nor should it be.
Ok guys, the speech was movie making, not an extract from the Code of Conduct or UCMJ . We all got the gist. I think.
That last courtroom scene between Nicholson and Cruise is one of the best, most intense courtroom scenes ever put to film.
Agreed
As I understand, what you see in that scene from Jack was the 1st take ... simply perfect. Director said, "Ok we're done".
He also sat for everyone else's scenes.
Big actors will typically leave when they're not being filmed and someone will sit in and read their lines for others to react to.
Nicholson sat and gave his full performance even when he wasn't the primary in the shots and the rest of the cast has said his every read was exactly the same which helped feed the other actors.
True
T to my brothers graduation from boot camp was one of my favorite things I've ever seen
I just recently found out that Nicholson's line was supposed to be "You already HAVE the truth". But Jack being Jack adlibbed "You can't HANDLE the truth!". It is one of the most iconic lines in movie history. Peace and Love, RSR Family!
How does he already have the truth. Doesnt even make sense if you accept everything he says as true.
Looking at the script in the internet movie script database, it's got the line in there already, so that sounds like an urban legend to me.
@@videokid5102 To you? Alright then.
You mentioned that Jack Nicholson always plays the bad guy so well. If you watch As Good As It Gets you will truly see how amazing he is. His Oscar winning performance along with Helen Hunt is incredible
Ironically, none of his 3 Oscar wins have him playing a bad guy.
Yes! 'As Good As It Gets' was the Jack Nicholson one I thought they should see next :~)
So true. I love that movie. Excellent acting.
Just for contrast, maybe try Jack in a comedy - The Witches of Eastwick. He plays none other than the devil himself.
Love that movie! And he's on Terms of Endearment with Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger🥰👍👍
If you want court/legal drama, you NEED to see 12 Angry Men, from 1957. Absolutely amazing story, amazing cast, and is in mamy ways a benchmark against which other movies are measured.
Absolutely one of the best movies of all time!
Yes yes yes. The newer one is good too, but this is a top tier movie.
I second that. It’s an amazing movie and one of the all time classics. You would love it!
Absolutely! It's so engaging. One of my top 10 films.
Yes.. 12 Angry Men
One of the things I love about this movie, they didn't try to weave in an unnecessary love interest. 💪🏽
With only two small rolls for black actors, it would not be considered diverse enough to even allow a nomination in today's Academy Awards.
Don't ask Don't tell. Original play was all male, love story not allowed. Demi (female co-lead) was added for feature.
@@blackbruno50 The Fabelmans?
From IMDB Trivia:
"A Few Good Men (1992)
An unnamed executive gave Aaron Sorkin a note: "If Tom Cruise and Demi Moore aren't going to sleep with each other, why is Demi Moore a woman?" He responded, "I said the obvious answer: Women have purposes other than to sleep with Tom Cruise." He claimed the incident was his worst experience as a screenwriter."
@@blackbruno50 Truth....
My all-time favorite Tom Cruise movie definitely in the top 50 movies of all time. Tom Cruise gave an interview about Jack Nicholson saying he came in for the first reading. Everybody was sloppy and all over the place. Jack came in and delivered all of his lines perfectly in character He stood, smiled and said children that's how it's done. Turned around and walked out. He said I learned to be an actor that day. Jack made everybody lift their game. That's why this movie was so good.
Nicholson always knew how to deliver. I saw an interview with Kevin Pollack (I think) and he described how awestruck he was in the final courtroom scene because of Nicholson's performance. They shot the court scene over five days and his delivery was exactly the same with every take.
It’s sad that the reason Jack Nicholson retired was because he has trouble remembering his lines now.
What’s your top 50?
Source?
Great reaction guys. Kiefer Sutherland was in Lost Boys. He was also the mean leader of the older group of guys in Stand By Me. He starred on TV in 24 and Designated Survivor. He was in the movie Young Guns (western worth watching BTW), He has made something like 60 films and a bunch of TV work too. So many great Jack Nicholson movies as well. Such a great actor.
And his dad is Donald Sutherland who is a great actor as well. It’s in the genes.
@@whey4uthe younger gens will know Donald from the hunger games.
He is good in the redo of the body snatchers and thriller don't look now.
@@sarablack2547 I loved him in Kelly’s Heroes and the Body Snatchers. He’s also the professor in Animal House that Karen Allen (from the Indian Jones Movies) has an affair with.
@@whey4u I vaguely remember Kelly's heroes.animal house I haven't seen for decades.i know Karen Allen from Indiana.
Wasn't he in the mash film too?
@@sarablack2547 yes. He was Hawkeye!
One of the best movie lines ever..."You Can't Handle the Truth"😂😂😂❤
Just that we couldnt hear it
All the tv shows and saying those words. I was wondering where did they got it from. This movie “A Few Good Men” and got it of the best quote
Everyone agrees, but I always liked, ARE WE CLEAR?! Crystal, too.
You can't stop. He said so much after that and it was all great lines
It's like if they were reacting to Jaws and didn't show the shark.
“RAIN MAN”
Is another “great” movie with TOM CRUISE and DUSTIN HOFFMAN (won an Oscar for his performance)
Great acting by both and great story!!
YES!!! I've suggested Rain Man before, seeing a lot of mention of it here. Let's hope . . . .
As much as I liked this, I like his performance in The Last Samurai better. 🙂
Yes!!!
Yes, you guys have to watch Rain Man.
Tom used Jacks ego and anger to get the better of him. Brilliant 👏 👏 👏
Just seeing Tom Cruise go head to head with Jack Nicholson was the highlight for me! The rest of the cast was equally as amazing! Rob Reiner's direction was flawless. 😎👍🏽🇺🇸
I’m a huge movie buff and this is one of my top 10 favorite films. Glad you enjoyed!
FYI, “You can’t handle the truth” is one of the most famous lines in cinematic history.
This movie made me remember one of my other favs, "At Close Range" 1986
Barely beating out "You want me on that wall. You need me on that wall!"
It was definitely the golden meme of that decade. My aunt directed dinner theater in Philadelphia years afterward and they used that line in every show.
A good movie. Not in my top ten, but a really good movie. And a welcomed departure from big-box sequels. Whew.
Got to get to "The Hobbit" Trilogy
Another military drama that you would surely enjoy is "Men of Honor" starring Cuba Gooding Jr and Robert De Niro. It doesn't get the critical acclaim that "A Few Good Men" gets, but is very inspirational and is based on a true story.
Men of Honor is a fantastic movie. I watch it EVERY time it's on.
100% correct
´Crimson Tide ´ with Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman is epic too
My favorite move of all time is Men of Honor!
Courage Under Fire is another great movie.
I am a retired U S Marine and I was there when filming was happening This is a very personal movie for me and I am very happy you guys enjoyes and appricated it so much Warms my heart Thank you!
Thank you for your service, sir.
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I believe anyone that has served, the honor aspect touches deep.
Thank you for your service.
YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!! That line is a favorite in my family.
Jack actually got time to spend time with a high level officer and noticed they were Gods of their bases and Jack took that into the movie. Jack lost his damn mind in the courtroom and as a Marine he played the role to perfection. Glad you all liked it.
I was in the Marine Corps almost twenty years ago. Still got a few friends that went lifer. One friend has access to all the reports military police file and many court filings. Those high ranking Officers and many SSNCOs get away with things that would get them looked up for a very, very long time on the civilian world. Assualt, DUI, hard drugs, r*pe, even confirmed inc*st and other people losing their lives under questionable circumstances. The Lifers cover for each other and then when they finally have to EAS they become private contractors for the government.
IN some ways US commanders in regional command HQ's are god-like.
A Time To Kill- Matthew McConaghay and Samual L Jackson (1996). Another Oscar winning movie courtroom themed and also will touch on other important topics. J/A again confident both of you would enjoy that movie from beginning to end. It’s a 90s classic. Love to see you react to it! Thanks for this great reaction.
Love A Time to Kill. Contains another one of my favorite movie lines.
Also .....Amistad
I thought of recommending this movie once, however, I don't think Amber could handle the first 10 minutes of it, and I really don't want to see her have to watch that.
@@ronnix23yes it is a bit difficult to watch, and also. The closing statement is difficult too.
Absolutely! That's a great movie. One of the best with a great storyline and great acting.
I always choke up when Dawson salutes Kaffee in the end.
Jack made this movie. He was the true star in a movie full of stars.
I was stationed in South Korea and saw this in a base theater where every person in it was military.
The synchronized "oohs and aahs" for every scene with a revelation was great. The military audience made this already great movie even better.
Not this movie but I first saw Star Wars as a young Second Lieutenant in a theater filled with nothing but Army service members. It was phenomenal!
That would be a great experience!
The guy that was Tom's lawyer friend is Kevin Pollak. He's been in a bunch of movies and he is also a comedian. I saw him live once. One of the best stand-ups I have ever seen.
Most recently, he played a supporting character in the streaming series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He does the best William Shatner imitation ever, and he has some great stories about making this movie -- to which, he said, he owes his acting career -- that he shared on interviews you can find on UA-cam. Such a funny guy, I wish I'd seen him do standup.
@@Historian212 Love me some Moishe Maisel!
Yeah, he was good in this movie and I saw his standup at an Improv a number of years ago. He wasn't that good.
@joethomas1775
I also loved him in "The Whole Nine Yards" & its sequel, "The Whole Ten Yards". And his Shatner impersonation is so great.. once seen, never forgotten.
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The 1990s was the GOLDEN era of great films. Literally all of the best movies of the past 50 years seem to have been filmed in the 1990s (Shawshank Redemption, Forest Gump, etc.). Thanks for another great reaction to one of my all time favorite films.
Watch born on the Fourth of July. After seeing it, I have never questioned Tom Cruise as an actor. One of the most gut wrenching performances I’ve ever seen. He’s great in Jerry Maguire too. Great reaction ❤
This cast is insane. They have actors who were either already great but lesser known. Or were on the path to being solid actors.
I think I went 'I know that guy, he was in!...' about 10 times.
Or Jack.
Sooo many great film and TV actors. Kiefer Sutherland (loved 24 and Flatliners)
J. T. Walsh,
Noah Wyle,
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Xander Berkeley,
Matt Craven,
Christopher Guest,
Joshua Malina. Great, great cast and performances.
@@joe34012 Nicholson was paid $5 million and Cruise $12.5 millions so a little less than half.
I've always loved that last scene with Kevin Bacon's character, showing the grudging admiration for Kaffee's gamble, and that they are still friends.
Yes. The movie is full of such gems.
This was written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Rob Reiner, the same team that made "The American President," another great movie. Aaron Sorkin is known for writing political dramas and did such a great job of creating these characters and, like you said, not adding a love story into the mix. Great movie!
Love American President!
I love this movie - everything about it is so perfectly executed. ❤ The acting is stellar, the script by Aaron Sorkin is absolutely incredible, and the directing/editing/pacing of the film is PERFECT. The story rises and falls exactly the way it should to keep tensions high and audiences glued to the screen. Loved your reaction, and I'm so happy you enjoyed it so much. ❤
Another great courtroom drama you'll have to watch is the classic "12 Angry Men". It was with a star-studded cast from back in the day. Superb movie!
That was such a classic
Definitely a Classic!!!
Great movie choice. Another great Tom Cruise film I know both of you guys would love is "Jerry Maguire". "Rain Man" is another 80's film which stars Dustin Hoffman in his Oscar winning performance that shows Tom Cruise's gowth as a serious actor.
I was going to recommend the same two movies. Good choices!
Rain Man is must watch as well such a good movie
Yes to both!
If you like Tom Cruise in this, you’ll definitely enjoy ‘The Firm’. John Grisham’s (an author) film adaptations in general are all fantastic! Perfect for the sleuths in you. Great reaction ❤
One of my all time favs!
Fantastic movie!
Excellent movie! Along with A Time To Kill and Runaway Jury.
This is one of my favourite movies of all time. The cast was amazing, and the storyline was top-notch. It's definitely one of the all-time greats. Another great reaction Jay and Amber. I'm so happy you guys reacted to this movie.
Such a great movie - so glad you two are enjoying it. 'The Firm' with Tom Cruise is right up Amber's alley. You guys will love it.
Yes! I hope they add it to their list.
Yes, love “The Firm”
The Firm and Jerry Maguire need to be their next two Tom Cruise movies
I’ve been suggesting that movie all over the place, it’s amazing, and Jay & Amber will love it I’m sure! 👌🏻
@@docj72 Yep!
My son, who has special needs, memorized Jack's speech as a little boy. Priceless 😂😂😂
Cool 😎.
How sweet! Does he act the part, as well?Sorkin always has a memorable, key, monolog. There's a good one in The Americal President. Also, the opening scene from the HBO series, The Newsroom, is spectacular.
"He could never play Santa" OMG I needed that laugh, Amber! Still laughing about it! ✌❤😁
An absolute gem of a movie, I’m so glad you guys enjoyed it so much! You guys are the best!!
Yes. Kendrick was on The Lost Boys. His name is Keifer Sutherland. He also was the leading man on one of my all-time favorite TV shows: "24". He was an agent who worked for CTU (counterterrorism unit) on that show! It was an absolutely marvelous show!
Jay and Amber might recognize him as one of the bully older teenagers from Stand By Me too.
His father Donald was a good actor. Loved his character in Kelly's Heroes with Clint Eastwood
24 was one of the best shows in TV history, I've watched the entire series twice and still wish they would reboot it.
Flatliners is a good Keifer Sutherland movie. Julia Roberts is in it too.
Keifer was so good in this movie. Makes you wish his character had a bigger role.
Rain Man- Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. J/A this movie won many Oscars back in 1988 and it is an amazing story and movie without telling too much. Very confident both of you would enjoy this movie and love to see you react to it!
and the movie "Jerry McGuire"
YES, YES, YES to Rain Man. Hoffman is incredible in his role and you will hate Cruise for the first half of the movie.
The most famous and imitated line by Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise, "I want the truth! " "You can't handle the truth!" I love the way Jack says it.
The “military guy” Jay thinks he recognise, is Kiefer Sutherland.
Jack Nicholson is a great professional. When shooting that last scene, they were first shooting Tom Cruise shots, reaction shots, and various other angles. They did Nicholson's main shot last. As he said his lines for the secondary shots he gave his full performance. People told him he should hold back and save it for his main shot. He felt they should have the performance they were reacting to, and he still had that amazing performance for his shot at the end.
When they questioned him about that in rehearsal he said " I love to act "
Tom Cruise's character goes through such a huge arc in this movie, from being a very talented but flippant lawyer to a serious one at the end. I would recommend "Rain Man" to you guys, like a few others have already done. Without giving away too much, I'd say that you will see an equally good performance by Cruise in that movie as well.
I watched Far and Away recently and LOVED it...
Far and Away was a great epic movie!
@@phillyphan1225 I can't believe I had never seen it before....;)
YES, YES!! Rainman for next Tom Cruise movie..and performance is eclipsed by Dustin Hoffman!! Next Jack Nicholson movie should be "As Good As It Gets."
This movie is a CLASSIC!
I'm so happy you both enjoyed it so much!!! ❤
As comments here have already mentioned, I also highly recommend 12 Angry Men from 1957, which was a good year for courtroom dramas, as it also saw the release of Witness for the Prosecution with Charles Laughton. Both films are among my all-time favourites. But you have ti watch the original versions! Thanks for your reactions, I'm really enjoying all of them. You're great!
One of the most classic movie lines in history "you cant handle the truth". Jack Nicholson was perfection in this movie.
Great movie! Jack Nicholson's testimony at the end is one of the greatest scenes ever.
What a great reaction from both of you. This is an outstanding movie. The entire cast worked so well together supporting one another that it worked so well.
Like others have pointed out that very famous line, "You can't handle the truth" is an iconic line in cinematic history.
Yes, Kiefer Sutherland was in Lost Boys and was on another movie you reacted to, Stand By Me...the leader of the boys that arrived to claim the body. Stand by Me was also directed by Few Good Men director Rob Reiner who also directed other movies you have reacted to The Princess Bride and Misery.
I saw this when it first came out and you could hear the audience gasp when Colonel Jessup said he ordered the code red.
Cuba Gooding Jr appears in this movie and was in another movie with Tom, "Jerry McGuire" where he has a iconic line too, "Show me the money." Cuba won a supporting Oscar for that movie "Jerry McGuire."
Jay said he didn't know who actor Kevin Pollock was when the credits began. He played their friend and fellow lawyer Sam.
I love when Jay says' this officer looks familiar..was he on Lost Boys" he is the fantastic actor Keifer Sutherland born into a fantastic acting family His dad is Donald Sutherland❤✌
Another reason this movie is so good is that Rob Reiner directed it. He was on a roll from the mid 80s to the mid 90s directing: "This is Spinal Tap", "Stand By Me", "The Princess Bride" "When Harry Met Sally", "Misery", "A Few Good Men" and "The American President "
…and the BRILLIANT AARON SORKIN.
In addition, his production company, Castle Rock, also produced The Shawshank Redemption.
Rob can get really annoying with his politics but the guy had one of the best runs in the 80s and 90s.
He could never play Santa Lmao Amber!
@@BishopWalters12 It's why I don't like him or Stephen King.
One of the best movies! Tom, Jack, Demi, Keiffer and Kevin...the actors are incredible.
"You can't handle the truth!!!"
Such an iconic scene and movie. Jack Nicholson is such a great actor and Tom, even if he was quite young in this he showed how good of an actor he is too.
I just read today that Hollywood is trying to get Nicholson to make another movie, even offering him a LOT of money but he's not accepting hahaha. Jack's so awesome.
Yes, Kiefer Sutherland was in Lost Boys (the leader of the vampires) he was also in a TV show called 24 (referring to hours, since each season takes place within 24 hour time period), and in a bunch of other stuff as well.
This is Sorkin at his finest. Aaron Sorkin has written so many brilliant pieces. THE social Network, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Molly's Game. Plus so many TV series
And "Steve Jobs". He even out-Sorkin-ed himself on that one.
@phila3884 , Jobs was so good, the entire cast was absolutely brilliant.
West Wing forever.
Absolutely love anything written by Aaron Sorkin.
Nicholson is in what, 15 minutes in the film, yet still commands such a presence
Two days on set and you go home with accolades across the board -- that's an actor's dream right there!
@@Chasmodius and millions of dollars $$$
@@Chasmodius it's kinda like Hopkins in SOTL. Not a lot of screen time but he's probably the most memorable character
A cool bit of film history. The Marine Silent Drill Team at the start of the film are actually Texas A&M University Fish Drill Team. I grew up in College Station so watching this as a kid was always cool to know.
Born on the 4th of July is a Tom Cruise movie that blows me away. But this movie is incredible! Love love love Aaron Sorkin's writing. This is one of Demi Moore's best also. Jack Nicolson's speech at the end premiered at a Laker game while he was there. The crowd went nuts and gave him a standing ovation.
Wow, finally, this had Oscar worthy performances. Loved it and watched it a few times. Great, great movie. Glad you guys enjoyed it. It's one of Tom's best performances if not the best. Totally loved him in this.
Great to Oscar-nominated performances. Nicholson was the only person nominated for an Oscar but the film was nominated best picture. Would be nice if they visited more oscar nominated movies.
I think this is also Demi Moore's best performance. I think she totally disappeared into this role. Everyone was so good.
This movie had so many great actors in it. This movie came out about the same time frame as Rain Man and Top Gun. Those two movies, and this one made Tom Cruise's career in my opinion. Demi Moore was also at the height of her career. Fantastic movie.
I wonder if they know Demi Moore was married to Bruce Willis and were THE Hollywood couple at this time!!!
@@jannathompson2262
I remember when Demi was pregnant, and was on the cover of time.
No. This came out in 1992. Top Gun and Rain Man came out in the 80s. Get your shit straight.
@@eatsmylifeYT
I said about the same time. Get your shit straight. About isn't exact. If you don't have anything better to do than make comments like this just don't make comments.
Bom of fourth July is another classic
This is one of those movies I have to watch if I see it on tv. “I want the truth!” “You can’t handle the truth!”
That line “YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH!” was something that would get rolled out in arguments and conversations like a meme before there were memes.
@Jay and Amber this remains one of my favorite films with such rich writing and amazing direction from Rob Reiner. Was a treat to see you both finally see this gem.
I was so happy when I got the notification that you had reacted to this movie. Your reaction was fantastic! I can hardly believe how much detail you picked up on with only one viewing. I had to watch it several times before I caught all those details. Thank you for this reaction, it was so much fun to watch! I think you would also really like "The Firm" with Tom Cruise. It's a hi-stakes thriller / mystery roller coaster that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
I second "The Firm" - - a good thriller from the John Grisham novel. (A Time to Kill would be another good recommendation for them to watch.)
Nicholson’s performance was so riveting that other actors who worked on the film would come to set on their days off to watch him.
No action, no love story, pretty straightforward plot … but it’s great dialogue and even better actors … one of my top 10 movies ever.
One of the best casts ever assembled for a film, and one of the best movies ever made. Totally recommend watching interviews with the cast about Nicholson courtroom scene. It's amazing behind the scenes look.
I've only just started watching this reaction, but the actor Kiefer Sutherland, who plays Lieutenant Johnathan James Kendrick in this movie, played the vampire David in The Lost Boys. He's a very underrated actor in my opinion.
Also Jack Buer from 24
A Time to Kill..he plays the scumbag really well!
He’s also in Stand By Me…… that’s his type of character too 😂😂😂 he’s great
The “guy from Lost Boys” is Kiefer Sutherland ; an amazing actor. Young Boys, Flatliners, A Time to Kill and one of the best tv shows ever made..”24”
Lt. Kendrick was played by Keifer Sutherland (Lost Boys, 24, etc.) Part of his allure as an actor is that his dad is Donald Sutherland (M.A.S.H. the movie, Space Cowboys, etc.)
If you like court related films, you should really watch Twelve Angry Men. Probably the best film ever made in this genre.
My favorite film of all time. It holds a very special place in my heart. It inspired me to join the military, which I did, and to work in the legal field, which I do. Love it!
I've seen this movie a whole bunch of times, and I *just* noticed something this time. When Kittrick is on the stand and Kevin Bacon asks him if he gave Dawson & Downey an order to do a code red, and he said "No I did not". Before, I had just thought that this was him lying, but he's actually telling the truth. He gave DAWSON the order, not both of them. So he squeaks through on a technicality.
The courtroom scene with jack Nicholson Going head to head with tom cruise or rather tom cruise going head with jack Nicholson Is some of the finest acting I have ever seen. And jack Nicholson drops that bombshell1 of the most iconics from A movie
The “guy” that you said looked familiar, the one that showed Tom and Demi the victims room that was Kiefer Sutherland and yes you saw him in “The Lost Boys” and “Stand By Me” he was the bully who held the cigarette to the kids face .
Happy you guys chose this movie, it's excellent. You guys have to remember that the Uniform Code of Military Justice is drastically different compared to conventional U.S. Law.
Also, I served in the Marines until 2002 (Corporal) and believe me, there are a ton of Colonel Jessup and Lieutenant Kendricks in the Marine Corps. Luckily, the good intentioned Marines heavily outnumber those types. In essence, proportionally this is not so different from normal society. But we should hold our military to higher standards...those standards are attached to you the moment you join. The Marine Corps has 3 "Core Values": Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
Fun Fact: There's no such charge as "Conduct Unbecoming of a United States Marine" in the UCMJ. It was made up, but I don't mind a little dramatic license, since "A Few Good Men" is a terrific movie.
@sparky6086 actually, conduct unbecoming applies to officers, but not enlisted men. UCMJ Article 133.
@@hazi5961 Yep.
@hazi5961 The accussed in the movie were both enlisted, and even with officers, it doesn't specify Marine.
This is such a great movie! My other favorite Tom Cruise performance is Jerry Maguire. He and Cuba Gooding Jr. are so great together in the story of a struggling sports agent.
If you loved this movie, you two will REALLY LOVE Cruise's film, "The Firm" (1993). It also stars Gene Hackman, Gary Busey, and Tobin Bell (Jigsaw).
I agree - love all of John Grisham's books and movie adaptations
This is what you call an all star cast guys. Demi Moore also had a great movie called J.I. Jane and Jack Nicolson had a great oscar winner called "As Good As It Gets" Both must watch movies. Great choice kids.
I second As Good As It Gets.
Jay and Amber were commenting on how good Nicholson is at creepy roles. As Good As It Gets is a totally different type of role for him, as an obsessive compulsive guy trying to cope with creating relationships with others. It is a really excellent film, with lots of funny moments.
You can’t forget his performance in “One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest” too.
Love this film. And if you like 'who done it' type movies, I recommend The Pelican Brief with Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts.
The opening with the Marine Corps silent drill platoon is one of my favorite openings ever. I've seen them live in person and their full routine is amazing.
That’s actually the Fish Drill Team from Texas A&M University. They’re awesome too.
Jack Nicholson is such a great actor. You need to check him out in "As Good As It Gets." It will take you on an emotional ride. Also, Demi Moore is awesome in "The Seventh Sign." I hope you will consider watching these two awesome movies.
They chose him because he had never actually tried a case in court before. He always took a plea deal. They had no idea he was gonna grow a conscience and actually try the case.
I saw an interview with director Rob Reiner. He said for Nicholson's big speech in the courtroom, "You WANT me on that wall....," they only had one camera. In order to get all the close ups from different angles, they had to film that scene 5 times. He said Nicholson nailed it 5 times in a row on one take. Perfect every time.
The Marine Band and the Marine Silent Drill Team is always a pleasure to watch.
The guy who wrote this movie, Aaron Sorkin, also wrote the movie "The American President", and the TV series The West Wing, and the tv series "Sports Night". They are my favorites (along with this). You can tell an Aaron Sorkin movie or series by the smart, witty banter. You have to see "Sports Night" both of you will love it!! But "West Wing" is superb!!!
Sports Night is too funny!!!
Oh Sports Night is brilliant
They should totally watch American President. Really a treat.
This is one of the greatest courtroom dramas ever, some of the most iconic lines delivered with so much intensity and passion they hit hard!! Outstanding characters and acting 👏🏽 when you said your hearts were pounding lol we all felt like that..... and still do whenever I watch it... Great reaction ❤
Kiefer Sutherland (Kendrick), has been in a time if stuff including “24”, “Designated Survivor”, “Flatliners”, “The Lost Boys”, “Young Guns”, “Stand By Me”, “The Three Musketeers”, “A Time To Kill”, “Behind The Red Door”, “Phone Booth” and lots more. Plus his dad is the legendary actor Donald Sutherland.
The cast is incredible. Everybody did an amazing job. Also the director, Rob Reiner and the writer Aaron Sorkin are incredible. Aaron Sorkin has written for TV shows as well as movies. West wing and Newsroom are ones of the best TV series of all time in my opinion.
And Sports Night is brilliant
When I see Rob Reiner's name, I will always associate him as Meathead from All in the Family.
What a great choice, thanks, guys! If you are looking for a funny movie with lots of music, please consider The Commitments! Thanks again for all your hard work! Our love to the family!
Such a great film with fantastic music
I agree, and have suggested as well.
I’ve requested The Commitments or Eddie and the Cruisers for years. Still waiting.
@@marknapiello8055They would LOVE Eddie and the Cruisers and Eddie and the Cruisers II Eddie Lives!...😏
Before he was an action hero actor (who does his own stunts), Cruise proved he was an astounding actor through and through. 🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤
Mainstream Hollywood just doesn't make movies like this anymore, so many great performances and Cruise is very underrated as a talent. The guy can act, and he went toe to toe with one of the greatest in Jack Nicholson.
Great reaction! This is one of those movies that you can watch over and over again and never get sick of it. I watch it twice a year!
I love this movie. It's a fun rewatch every time. The amazing military doing the precision drill routine at the beginning, the acting, the friendship between Danny and Sam (I love that conversation between them about "I wouldn't put Jessup on the stand, not in a million years. But here's the thing, neither your dad nor I are lead counsel for the defense. The question is - what would YOU do?"), all the dialogue, the fiery courtroom drama, the intensity... it's a terrific film.
"You can't handle the truth!" is the often-quoted line from this film, but honestly, I love the line Jack has after that. When Daniel finally demands, "DID YOU ORDER THE CODE RED?" and Jack yells "YOU'RE GOD DAMN RIGHT I DID!" Ooooooooooooh. Shivers!
So so glad you enjoyed it!
These need to next up for you. No particular order:
1 - Braveheart
2- Gladiator
3 - Good Will Hunting
Three of my favorite movies and will all make great reactions.
Crazy Nicholson? "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
This is a phenomenal film with as you say an all-star cast. They all do a fantastic job but Jack is the boss. He can play crazy like no one else
I seriously don't think he is acting when he plays crazy(JK). He's also great in As good As It Gets
Great movie! If you like courtroom drama you should definitely check out To Kill A Mockingbird, Primal Fear and A Time To Kill.
The guy in the bar talking about going blind on paperwork is the writer of this. Aaron Sorkin. This was his first major hit. He went on to write "An American President" and my favorite series "The West Wing " You guys would love both btw
You guys should watch A Soldier’s Story Starring Harold Rollins, Denzel Washington & Adolf Caesar…. great performances by all.
If you'd like to see the greatest movie ever, about a Jury deliberating on a case, watch the original 12 Angry Men (not the remake). It's an older movie with a star studded cast including the legendary Henry Fonda (One of the top 5 actors in history in my opinion).