What is really beautiful about the sword scene, is that Jarmusch could have easily make it last a lot longer, almost like a video clip. The moves, the music, the city. Everything fits right in. But instead, he keeps it short and sharp like a blade. Nothing to add, nothing to remove. Just a gem inside this gem of a movie.
Fact: Forest Whitaker is actually a practitioner of the Filipino martial art called Arnis also called Kali or Eskrima/Escrima for which he still practices up to this day.
For da headz dat dont know, ....lemme drop jeweL one time: That dog arriving in front of Ghost during this last moment of tranquility before he embarks on his last mission was not random at all. It was extremely symbolic if you understand the cultural subtext, of which, the film is PACKED with cultural subtext. The purpose of the dog was to foreshadow Ghost coming demise. In various African religions, Dogs are revered as veritable *escorts to the afterlife* that guide your soul/spirit to the realm of ancestors. Those without this knowledge will see this scene odd and the meaning/symbolism will go SMOOV OVER THEIR HEADS, but for those Bruhz & Sistaz wit knowledge-of-self, ...you recognize what the presence of that dog meant IMMEDIATELY and it made this scene that much more powerful. I remember catching that the 1st time I saw this in the theater. Props to the writers for doing their homework on our culture and properly using that foreshadowing mechanic in the right context.
I can understand why some people don;t like this movie, but for those who have eyes to see and ears to hear, there is a message in Ghost Dog. But, if you don't know, you wont know and thats ok.
for a bigger man, it's remarkable how fluid and graceful Forrest Whitaker is. for those of you who may not have seen it , make sure you see the Last King of Scotland.
Let's not forget that the man is also a an actual martial artist irl, focusing in Filipino martial arts (kali/escrima) which gives him the blade and hand skills you see here.
It’s actually offensive when people say shit like that. What makes you think because someone is big they can’t be fluid , agile , quick ? What your saying is not a compliment & sounds ignorant af .
This is a great movie, in fact one of the best movies I've ever seen. Only one thing makes me sad here, and its because I can't explain with beauty words why it's great, I can feel it when I see the movie. The way of life he choose, the samurai way , but in modern times, like to live in a fantasy in real life but feel good with yourself because, in the end, life is like a dream. The way of no fear death but also no fear life, the honor and respect, all that in contrast to the modern times where people sometimes are like a rats; trying to find every path to being safe and alive when problems happen or their lifes are in risk. Appreciate is great, but appreciate life means life with honor like a real man and death with honor if possible, what is hard in this modern days, because being like a scared rat means you're dead before the physical death. This movie, like Le samuraï, shows us how a loner who found a way of life to be in peace and fill, partially, that emptiness that everyone of us sometimes feels, helping us to not get crazy. This is not enough, but is I can do.
+Стрэлок Виамонтэ Yes, but also Samurai code of ethics works even in modern times. Ghost Dog's fate followed his ethics. His life had a meaning. That's more than modern man has going for him.
I feel you. Some movies are simply about catching a feeling. they don't need hardcore action 24/7 or an evil masterplan. Those movies can have nobody talking for minutes and you still aren't bored because you can let your thoughts strife and explore the captured mindset on screen. Not many movie makers can pull that off
I think that Ghost Dog and the dog in this scene are one spirit. They are interconnected. When they look at eachother there is a sense of equallity. One living creature to another. Power, equallity, ghost dog.
I remember seeing "Ghost Dog" in the theater, I think solo, in my early 20s. I love Jim Jarmusch---this modern day lone samurai story may be my favorite of all his works. And there are some hard contenders---for me," Dead Man" and "Down By Law" are both all-time favorites. But "Ghost Dog" will always stand out for me; I love a ronin.
when this flick was on DirectTV channel 100s back in 2000 I used to watch it every single day....LITERALLY. until it went off the air. One of my favorite films ever
This is a fucking masterpiece I grew up with. I feel privileged that this was made in my lifetime. They recently about a year or so ago showed this at my local Blast Furnace as a special drive-in movie and it was even more epic there
One of my favorite film's That I grewed up watching next to Other film's that I love watching too, Like A Bronx Tales, Wes Craven The People Under The Stairs, Con Air, John Carpenter Christine, Python (2000), Only The Strong, & Cooley High. Ghost Dog: The Way of The Samurai is Criminally Underrated film love the Story, funny humor, Kickass Soundtrack, and Cool Scenes with Forrest Whitaker.
best guess for the name of this instrumental is "fast sword - RZA" according to the credits. it isn't on the soundtrack, BUT the DVD has a music only audio option where all dialogue and sound effects are silent.
it is not a mainstream movie, it has exceptional music, memorable memes, a tragic underground protagonist, a rather small but dedicated fan base... and the list goes on. A cult classic.
I am the only one that watchs these kind of videos like years and years later and also my brother was born in 2012 so 2 years from 2010 thats kind of cool to me
Fun fact: IM 43 A DIE HARD WU HEAD..AND KOOL G RAP IS TOP 5...THE SONG OFF THIS SOUND TRACK "CAKES" BROUGHT ME HERE...I WILL FIND OT STREAMING SOME WHERE TODAY SEPT 23, 2023....LONG LIVE HIP HOP!!!!! PEACE
I absolutely love this movie, and although the technical aspects showing the use of the katana sword in this scene is awful… I still find it completely convincing for the character that he is playing. Throughout the movie he is shown making the tools of his trade from scrap and trash, which somehow fits in with his combat skills, In the roof top scene he is extremely proficient unarmed and expert at wielding the machete which would be something cheap and easy obtainable and in keeping with his environment. But the sword would be something he could not carry or use except to practice with purely to train his mind and character to attain the bushido samurai spirit. It’s is alien to him.. He struggles to stand up from seiza [Japanese formal kneeling position] his sword movements are clumsy and stiff and is even shown wearing the sword in his belt upside down the wrong way up. The character Ghost Dog is someone who has never had any formal training, and this is all the more impressive because he came from nothing, with nothing… and is self taught to an expert level at manipulating whatever he can scrounge and glean from his environment.
He is literally a Samurai. In mind, spirit and body.
What a ungiustified underrated movie. Forest Whitaker performance is outstanting.
I really like it too. I've heard critique he was a little chubby for the role... That's BS, he represents soul.
Its not underrated
tf is "ungiustified"?
@@JacobKadrlik A hapax legomenon, hopefully.
@@JacobKadrlik Unjustified, maybe? 🤷♂
What is really beautiful about the sword scene, is that Jarmusch could have easily make it last a lot longer, almost like a video clip. The moves, the music, the city. Everything fits right in. But instead, he keeps it short and sharp like a blade. Nothing to add, nothing to remove. Just a gem inside this gem of a movie.
Fact: Forest Whitaker is actually a practitioner of the Filipino martial art called Arnis also called Kali or Eskrima/Escrima for which he still practices up to this day.
Discipline of Dan Inonsanto (a Friend of Bruce Lee)
Thank you for this. I never knew, but he’s fluid.
Assassin. Facts.......I also....The underworld is not without refinements.......we do what we do. No cap....understand. Stay out of the dark.
This is why he is more fluid why the knife.
Isn’t he also a black belt in Kenpo?
This movie is definitely an hidden gem and very underrated.
not at all, and it s remake from a 70s french film called le samourai with alain delon
@cyanure93 It is not necessary a Remake but it does paid homage to the movie.
@ did you ever see it ?
Such a underrated movie. Love it.
oh , it's valued alright, by the right people of course
valued by anyone who can appreciate good cinema. forest whitaker kiled it, great original story, epic soundtrack.
Daniel Korolev movie sucked
rparker8761 run and hide. now. before it's too late.
boy danny, don't get mad because someone doesn't like your movie---little pussums
rza makes the sickest beats ever...dope
That dog, with the intensity of his stare and stillness of his gaze, seemed to me a kindred spirit peering into Ghost's soul.
For da headz dat dont know, ....lemme drop jeweL one time: That dog arriving in front of Ghost during this last moment of tranquility before he embarks on his last mission was not random at all. It was extremely symbolic if you understand the cultural subtext, of which, the film is PACKED with cultural subtext. The purpose of the dog was to foreshadow Ghost coming demise. In various African religions, Dogs are revered as veritable *escorts to the afterlife* that guide your soul/spirit to the realm of ancestors. Those without this knowledge will see this scene odd and the meaning/symbolism will go SMOOV OVER THEIR HEADS, but for those Bruhz & Sistaz wit knowledge-of-self, ...you recognize what the presence of that dog meant IMMEDIATELY and it made this scene that much more powerful. I remember catching that the 1st time I saw this in the theater. Props to the writers for doing their homework on our culture and properly using that foreshadowing mechanic in the right context.
That kata sequence and the music always gives me the chills. Love this movie.
Still jamming this in 2023
2024 now bro
I can understand why some people don;t like this movie, but for those who have eyes to see and ears to hear, there is a message in Ghost Dog. But, if you don't know, you wont know and thats ok.
that's the truth
***** I can't see why people don't like it. this is epic
TimelineProvision TP People wanna see explosions and special effects. Movies with strong scenes and good dialogue and plot are few these days.
***** lol true
+Tony D, there are people and there are amphibians.
This movie captures some of the personal moments one feels or experiences when no one is around making it personal
2:58-3:18
For some reason, some of the best cinema I've seen in a looong time. The music, the cold stare, everything's perfectly blended.
Absolutely....the film is just full of these little golden cinematic nuggets it's WILD
for a bigger man, it's remarkable how fluid and graceful Forrest Whitaker is. for those of you who may not have seen it , make sure you see the Last King of Scotland.
SUPER REPUBLICAN Well he was a football player prior to acting.
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The way of the Samurai
@Stargazing_Axolotl I would also include his performance as Lieutenant Jon Kavanaugh in The Shield.
Let's not forget that the man is also a an actual martial artist irl, focusing in Filipino martial arts (kali/escrima) which gives him the blade and hand skills you see here.
It’s actually offensive when people say shit like that. What makes you think because someone is big they can’t be fluid , agile , quick ? What your saying is not a compliment & sounds ignorant af .
"In my hood I'm a hero"
Word.
Yep
Empty hand: jeet kune do
Sword: kenjutsu
Knife : kali
Correction: Jeet Kune Do means "way of the intercepting fist". Karate Do means "way of the empty hand".
the freestyle is sick wu tang forever
Ice Cream Man is Coming!!!!!
The roof-top scene is so epic!!
This and "power and equality" with the RZA.....my two favorite scenes from Ghost Dog! I loooovvvve that movie!
A cult classic.
One of my favorites
This is a great movie, in fact one of the best movies I've ever seen.
Only one thing makes me sad here, and its because I can't explain with beauty words why it's great, I can feel it when I see the movie.
The way of life he choose, the samurai way , but in modern times, like to live in a fantasy in real life but feel good with yourself because, in the end, life is like a dream.
The way of no fear death but also no fear life, the honor and respect, all that in contrast to the modern times where people sometimes are like a rats; trying to find every path to being safe and alive when problems happen or their lifes are in risk. Appreciate is great, but appreciate life means life with honor like a real man and death with honor if possible, what is hard in this modern days, because being like a scared rat means you're dead before the physical death.
This movie, like Le samuraï, shows us how a loner who found a way of life to be in peace and fill, partially, that emptiness that everyone of us sometimes feels, helping us to not get crazy.
This is not enough, but is I can do.
+Стрэлок Виамонтэ Well said :)
+Стрэлок Виамонтэ Yes, but also Samurai code of ethics works even in modern times. Ghost Dog's fate followed his ethics. His life had a meaning. That's more than modern man has going for him.
message here is deep brobro
I feel you. Some movies are simply about catching a feeling. they don't need hardcore action 24/7 or an evil masterplan. Those movies can have nobody talking for minutes and you still aren't bored because you can let your thoughts strife and explore the captured mindset on screen. Not many movie makers can pull that off
zero3556 true
Ghost Dog: proof that you don't have to wear Savile Row-tailored suits to be a gentleman assassin.
2wingo e
It's not about the clothing, it's how you carry oneself.....
it IS about the clothing AND how you carry yo'self ......
BOTH are absolutely necessary .............
He mastered ultra instinct
This technique isn't just fancy choreography this is some legit dig deep training.
connection with that dog...no doubt...
what do you mean connection?
This movie has some of the best one liners. I love it!
I can't get tired of this scene ..
I think that Ghost Dog and the dog in this scene are one spirit. They are interconnected. When they look at eachother there is a sense of equallity. One living creature to another. Power, equallity, ghost dog.
I remember seeing "Ghost Dog" in the theater, I think solo, in my early 20s. I love Jim Jarmusch---this modern day lone samurai story may be my favorite of all his works. And there are some hard contenders---for me," Dead Man" and "Down By Law" are both all-time favorites. But "Ghost Dog" will always stand out for me; I love a ronin.
I came here after learning Kendrick's N95 visuals referenced this movie
beautiful score for this scene! So majestic
adamtherock2008 it's like the movie's built _around it_, love it.
when this flick was on DirectTV channel 100s back in 2000 I used to watch it every single day....LITERALLY. until it went off the air. One of my favorite films ever
How can you not love anything with Forrest Whitaker playing in it?
Hoo-ah! :)
This is a fucking masterpiece I grew up with. I feel privileged that this was made in my lifetime. They recently about a year or so ago showed this at my local Blast Furnace as a special drive-in movie and it was even more epic there
Saw this in theatres. Was proud of my choice. Havent been to a theater in 4 years now.
One of my favorite film's That I grewed up watching next to Other film's that I love watching too, Like A Bronx Tales, Wes Craven The People Under The Stairs, Con Air, John Carpenter Christine, Python (2000), Only The Strong, & Cooley High. Ghost Dog: The Way of The Samurai is Criminally Underrated film love the Story, funny humor, Kickass Soundtrack, and Cool Scenes with Forrest Whitaker.
they say the little girl at the end grew up to be Michonne from walking dead.
You may also remember her from the Bernie Mac Show.
Kamaljit Dhaliwal serious? is that her?
"Michonne" = Danai Gurira. "Pearline" (the character in Ghost Dog) = Camille Winbush. Close, but no cigar.
@@yoyoholck Lol no, Danai Gurira would be 20 years old when this came out
Maybe best theory so far...
This is a Independent Cinema !.
AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRT CINEMA ..........lol
I love this scene
When they start rapping on the park bench, I get tingles. Epic scene, awesome movie.
I like how Forrest Whittaker’s attention quickly shifted to them . He was just chilling watching them , I thought that was dope for some reason .
11 year reply! I love it!
FOR ME THIS MOVIE IS THE BEST!!!
My all-time favorite movie.
the way of the Samurai......
best guess for the name of this instrumental is "fast sword - RZA" according to the credits. it isn't on the soundtrack, BUT the DVD has a music only audio option where all dialogue and sound effects are silent.
one of my best movies, and of course, best sound ever, RZA rules!
Must underrated movie and Forest Whitaker much acted with perfection !
Good Job !!
I absolutely love this movie. When I typed it into my tv search and nothing came up, I died a little bit inside.
great film...very underrated...Same with Jarmusch, really
Very underappreciated artist
Love that scene and the bass of the tune. Forest was great as Ghost Dog, an excellent intelligent movie.
oNE OF MY FAVORITE FILMS, NOT ONLY IN TERMS OF CINEMATOGRAPHY AND DIRECTING BUT ALSO STORY.
Now that's a cult movie.
why? and be careful of what you say, I don't want to start an arguement.
it is not a mainstream movie, it has exceptional music, memorable memes, a tragic underground protagonist, a rather small but dedicated fan base... and the list goes on. A cult classic.
I thought its because the ice cream truck.
One of my personal favorites!😎
I close my left eye a little bit when I walk through the streets. Looks cooler.
Hahahahahahaha
hahaha .....yeah ..
th love from Russia!! das cool film n all soundtrack!!
my favorite film
I am the only one that watchs these kind of videos like years and years later and also my brother was born in 2012 so 2 years from 2010 thats kind of cool to me
This movie is SOOO BADASS!!!
One of the best training montages ever!
Fun fact: IM 43 A DIE HARD WU HEAD..AND KOOL G RAP IS TOP 5...THE SONG OFF THIS SOUND TRACK "CAKES" BROUGHT ME HERE...I WILL FIND OT STREAMING SOME WHERE TODAY SEPT 23, 2023....LONG LIVE HIP HOP!!!!! PEACE
jarmusch masterpiece .. whitaker greatest actor of a generation .. rza U MADE IT ur movie
And yes.
TOP film! One of my ALL time favourites, EVER!
Instant classic. ..
Aye ghost dog all time hood classic right there 😎😎😎
i love it when you dont judge magic happens
This is and will always be THE BEST FILM EVER.....
this movie changed my life. god bless
ive watched ghost dog years ago and now that im older i now realize why they called him a dog, because he was loyal to his master even in death
Doesn't he remind you of Sammo Hung? Same height, build, speed.
hell yes
Forest Whitaker is a terrific actor
Love that kali movement, looks so clean!
one of the best actors ever.
Forest Whitaker was just fantastic in this movie!
Basically me on a Saturday train in the gym and then chill at the park
I'd love a prequel for this. How'd he get involved with the samurai code, meeting the ice cream guy, that sort of thing.
This movie deserves an Oscar Nomination.
How I start every morning
Forest Whitaker, such a great actor. Ghost Dog, such a cool character.
If I’m ever ufc fighter tho would be my walk out song
My favorite movie of all time
Dude he sheathed the blade like a Boss!
I absolutely love this movie, and although the technical aspects showing the use of the katana sword in this scene is awful… I still find it completely convincing for the character that he is playing.
Throughout the movie he is shown making the tools of his trade from scrap and trash, which somehow fits in with his combat skills,
In the roof top scene he is extremely proficient unarmed and expert at wielding the machete which would be something cheap and easy obtainable and in keeping with his environment.
But the sword would be something he could not carry or use except to practice with purely to train his mind and character to attain the bushido samurai spirit.
It’s is alien to him.. He struggles to stand up from seiza [Japanese formal kneeling position] his sword movements are clumsy and stiff and is even shown wearing the sword in his belt upside down the wrong way up.
The character Ghost Dog is someone who has never had any formal training, and this is all the more impressive because he came from nothing, with nothing…
and is self taught to an expert level at manipulating whatever he can scrounge and glean from his environment.
This movie is so fucking good. Just saw it for the first time on Bounce TV a couple of weeks ago.
One of the best films I’ve ever seen.
Classic movie the music makes even better. Rza Beats!
So hip hop so Wu tang, great movie great actor and great rza's soundtrack, Legend
The most epic moment to me that is unrealized:
How he GhostDog (master) controls the pigeons(retainers) ... that is so boss!
Forrest is an amazing actor ..his part in The Colour of Money is straight hustler
Ghost Dog: Proof that you don't have to wear a Saville Row tailored suit to be a gentleman assassin.
I love how Martin Lawrence really committed himself to this role and put on all that weight. The left eye is a good touch.
***** That's not Martin,we all look alike though..lol
haha! it was a joke dude
Ok lol
i don't get it.
Still have this gem on vhs.
Wonderful !
he aint a fighter. he a killah so he aint gotta be in shape.
3:38
"WHAT" 😂
I like how the instrumental for Ice Cream is playing while he’s eating an Ice Cream
One of the dopest scenes from a movie 💯💯
The Hip Hop feel you see here is the Rhythm and Soul of the 52 Blocks.
une scene tiré de la réalité du park ! genial !!!
Been looking for this movie since I was a kid and seen it on the one channel my telly picked up
OMG! This is a CLASSIC!
Genius underrated love of the art film. WuTang Forever
I went to the movies twice in one week and saw this