you girls are so much smarter than many reactors on YT. It's always a pleasure watching one of your reactions.

"So, he's the one who ordered the Code Red?" (You're goddamn right he did.)

"He's acting like he's so easy to deal with" is right. He's shrewd, but he's arrogant. He doesn't see himself through the lens of others.

When Cuba Gooding Jr., and Tom Cruise performed together about 4 years later (in Jerry Maguire), they really had good chemistry in the film. It's one of my favorites. I can't remember but I think Cuba won an Oscar for that role.

Virtual Hug ❤ I laughed out loud when you said, "Nobody puts baby in the corner." Awesome reaction as always ❤

This film is inspired by the true events surrounding the death of PFC William Alvarado. The sister of the author, Aaron Sorkin, was a lawyer assigned to the case. Things only got deeper years later when one of the defendants was mysteriously murdered.

2:57, the actor playing a Captain right here is John M. Jackson. A few years after this movie he played another Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer on the show JAG. On JAG he played the head off the whole JAG corps for the US Navy. JAG was created by veteran producer Donald Bellisario who had seen Top Gun and this movie. He thought to himself "What if Tom Cruise's characters in both these movies were the same person". So the show JAG was created in which the main character Harmon Rabb was a former US Navy aviator who stops flying and becomes a Navy lawyer or JAG officer. Its was a wild concept but the actors really sold it. The show ran for 10 years and spawned the NCIS franchise which follows the exploits of criminal investigators who work cases for the US Navy.

This is a Rob Reiner film. Dr Stone was played by Christopher Guest who was in other Rob Reiner films as "The Six Fingered Man" in The Princess Bride and "Nigel Tufnel in "This is Spinal Tap!"

I really like your observations and insights. Thanks for this reaction.

“He needs to take a shower, and drink some tea!” Haha! That’s the best response I’ve seen to Tom Cruise’s drunken outburst! I enjoy watching movies with you girls!

1:14 i appreciate popups like this. 👍🏼

Really good analysis by the two of you on what makes up a Jessup. No one else has gone into that kind of exploration of his side of things and his character that I've seen from myself or other reviewers before.

Following orders isn't an excuse if it was an illegal order. You can choose to not follow an illegal order...but you better be right (and able to prove it)! Really hard in the military to NOT follow an order, because the whole structure is about following orders. If somebody gave you an illegal order, I'm willing to bet they won't say it was an illegal order you refused. Kind of a no win for the two marines.

VH Col Jessup had forgotten the Marine Corps Code of Honor; Honor: This is the bedrock of a Marines character. It is the quality that empowers Marines to exemplify the ultimate in ethical and moral behavior: to never lie, cheat, or steal; to abide by an uncompromising code of integrity; to respect human dignity; and to have respect and concern for each other. Semper Fi

From what someone said, Sorkin (who wrote the story) likes to have the villain believe he is in the right. A villain like in Batman movies knows he is the villain, but Sorkin likes to change that up. In this movie, Jessup - the villain - didn't think he was a villain, and thought he was doing the right thing.

The doctor was negligent in missing Santiago's medical condition because he assumed Santiago was faking his symptoms. If the doctor had performed his duty free of bias Santiago would have received a medical discharge. As for following orders, Marines and other military personnel have a moral and legal duty to disobey unlawful orders..... of course that's easier said than done because as is the case with any other workplace, culture often supersedes the rules, policies, and even the law within the military.

A great reaction to a great movie. I love the interaction you have both with the movie and each other. One of the most powerful moments in the movie is when Kaffee talks to Dawson about honor at the very end and Dawson salutes him. It was obvious that moment moved the two of you also. This is the first of your reactions I have seen but I'll definitely be watching many more. You're amazing at this. Thank you.

Great reaction. I love how sharp you are, picking up on details. The film is partly based on a true story. Aaron Sorkin, who wrote the film, has a sister, Deborah, who is a lawyer. She served 3 years in the JAG Corp. and was tasked with defending a group of marines accused of assaulting a fellow marine (code red). The case wasn't so graphic in real-life, the marine did not die. But you can see the basis of that story in the film. Daniel is based in part on his sister Deborah. Great film with amazing performances, especially Nicholson as Col. Jessup.

"Sarcasm" - I love it

I know you guys know that line "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!" Yeah that's where it comes from!

The Color Purple is highly recommended too. The original version not from 2023. Trust me.

I am constantly impressed with how mentally sharp and intuitive the two of you are! You're not so good with names, but...y'know...that's okay.

Jessup ordered Kendrick to order them to do the code red. That's why you were confused. It was Kendrick that gave the order.

I appreciate your reaction during the movie and especially your consideration of how it represents social conditions now. Not everyone gets that significance.

This movie is a grear example of doing the wrong thing for the right reasons. Cpl Dawson explains this in the first interview..."if the actions I took have consequences, I'll accept them." That distinguished his character from that of Col Jessup and Lt Kendrick, who were both unwilling to accept responsibility for their own actions and set up their subordinates to take the fall for their own failures.

Cool movie back ,when my kids were little 😊you really get into the movies you’re reacting too

WOW thanks for putting me on the Patreon list! It's such a great honor!

I am always so impressed by your reactions. Every movie I have seen you react to you catch so much many others don't. You are so intelligent! I greatly appreciate the time I spend with you.

One of the very best top-notch movie reactions. Thank you for this , you girls take care of yourselves.

I am German, 62 years old. After the end of the Second World War, too many German soldiers, SS and others, claimed to have only obeyed one order. In the Nuremberg trials it was established that following orders that clearly constitute a crime is clearly not legally protected. LCPL Harold W. Dawson realized this clearly in the end. But it remains that he is a man of absolute integrity.

Great reaction. I enjoy watching movies with you guys. And I have not come across anyone else so empathetic that they look for the positive side of Kendrick.....oops, I mean Jessup.

I absolutely love you ladies! I hope youre havig a wonderful weekend and as soon as I had gotten notification that you were both reacting to this amazing classic, I stopped everything to watch your reaction video and thank you for all the videos youve shared with us all!! God bless you and yours! ❤❤

I've been subscribed for awhile now, and you 2 are some of the best....very insightful!

A classic...An outstanding movie with a great cast.

Realness overload. Nothing fake about you 2. The most honest reaction I'm ever going to get, -including no reaction at all if it doesn't make the cut. Great insights.

Sam wasn’t wearing cologne or perfume it was just a joke. Tom Cruise was talking to Demi Moore but when she said “Really?” He saw his opportunity to pretend he was talking to Sam for comedic effect because he did use the term “perfume” to describe the fragrance. The filmmakers assumed that the audience would get the joke since Tom Cruise throughout the entire movie tried to make a joke of everything.

There was a real Jessop in WWIi called General Patton. He was known as "blood and guts" and there is a movie about him called"Patton" you should react to, an Oscar winner

You two handled the truth very well. Really great performances in this one, and Jack Nicholson is always great. You should check out one of his more comedic movies - As Good As It Gets.

Great reaction! You both are doing a great job.

The doctor on the stand is the six finger man from The Princes Bride.

Everybody always talks about how supposedly good Tom Cruise is in this but imho Demi Moore is right there toe to toe with Cruise with her performance 💪

As a Marine I’ve always loved this movie. My 3rd favorite Marine Corps movie.Jack Nicolas won an Oscar for His JESSUP role. Tom Cruise won an Oscar for his role in Born on the 4th of July. Great reaction y’all. 😊👏🥰

As a military veteran, i can tell you that military personnel can definitely refuse to act on an order if they deem that order can cause unnecessary harm or be to the detriment of any person or persons. This film was from the early 90s and even by then, hazing was strictly forbidden in all U.S. branches of the military. There may have been instances where soldiers took matters into their own hands, but if a superior was found to have given them such an order, that person would be in serious trouble. The two marines were dishonorably discharged because the jury believed they didn't exercise sound judgement and went through with what was an unlawful order. Jessup and Kendrick were arrested at the end and now would have to go on trial themselves. They most likely wouldn't be convicted of murder but because they lied about the order, it clearly constitutes conspiracy to cover up a crime. Since the code red order was intentional, both would most likely be found guilty of voluntary manslaughter among other charges like conspiracy, perjury, conduct unbecoming, etc. Both Jessup and Kendrick would definitely be spending a hefty term in prison.

This is an amazing movie, it has a great all star cast too, and has one of the most iconic lines from early 90's movies...You want the truth?, You can't handle the truth.

The Jyn Prescription: A shower and tea. Lol. Great reaction guys. That end courtroom scene even gets to me as well. All the actors brought their A game. Especially Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise. You two might also like A Soldier’s Story. Also Crimson Tide has an intense scene in a submarine between Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington. A Face In The Crowd is a great black and white movie that should leave you two with a lot to talk about at the end, as well.

You guys have really been reacting to some great ones lately!!!! All great movies!

you two are so smart when it comes to figuring films and how they are going, Ryl you are amazingly logical. great fun to watch you read everything. great job !

Such an awesome movie. Great reaction!

Another great reaction from you lovely ladies 😊

Your reaction and the way you went through watching and discussing the film is so good and your analysis is spot on.

Virtual hug ladies! Great reaction as always!

That was a great conversation breaking the movie down. I've watched the movie many times and never really thought about it as much as you two did. Great reaction.

Absolutely love your reactions and comments. You both are the smartest reactors on KZfaq. Keep up the good work!

You guys are incredibly bright! I’ve seen this dozens of times and you guys picked up on stuff it took me 10 watches to see!

The lines "I want the Truth !" "You can't handle the Truth !" is a very memorable quote for my generation . It still stands strong in regards to how governments (then) and corporations (now) see (or don't see) people. It's an open acknowledgement that we're not seen or that we're not really being told the truth . I love this movie .

47:20 That was a brilliant move by Jessup to just say “I don’t know how this guy likes to travel” If he had kept his composure after this he would still be free

Love watching you ladies react. Big fan

Ladies I am a former Marine and one thing is simple when you are given a direct order you follow it no matter what you think of it you follow the order.

Thanks for great reviews 👍

In the military it's not Hazing, it's called a blanket party.

Virtual hug!

Great reaction 👍🏾!

Back then when you joined you became the property of the United States of America. The core and unit were put before anything. And they were serious about it. There are still a huge amount of soldiers that believe that. And to be honest you have to respect that amount of dedication and loyalty.

You are quickly becoming my favorite reactors. Your insights are spot on. I'm having fun watching your reactions, especially for classic movies like this. The military is a whole different world, and Jessup's personality is not uncommon. If you want to see another good soldier who let his ego get the better of him, you might like watching the WW2 movie "Patton" (1970). George C. Scott plays General Patton and won an Oscar for his performance.

Good analysis of the movie. Thanks for the reaction.

In response to your question how he got in. I enlisted in the United States Navy was given the physical served through boot camp and A school. Only after I collapsed one night was it discovered I had a heart condition and was issued a entry level separation other than honorable medical discharge. Which means that I am not a vet. Just someone who couldn't cut it in the military

BEST REACTION EVER.

Jessup admitted to ordering "Code Red" ? Because he did not feel he should have to keep it a secret. He believed that issuing the Code Red made us safer and should be a legal part of his job. He was upset with having to keep it a secret. 💯🤔

For me the funniest bit is, "Is the Colonel's underwear a matter of national security?" U two were funny about Caffey needing shower & tea.

44:30 "Jessup. aka Kendrick." -ryl 🙂

We didn't call it a Code Red but we did do things like this. I had a guy who had been in for 3 years tell me he wouldn't go to war, so I sent him a gift of an angry Corporal, he came in ready to go to Iraq that very next day without complaint.

The older I get the more I hone in on Jessups statement “ my existence while grotesque and incomprehensible to you…” it’s an amazing moment in that jessup has fully bought in to the “ to fight monsters you must become one yourself “

Great Movie and Reaction Ladies !! Thank You

This was a really good reaction, I enjoyed this a lot. Just a quick point to be made - you asked how Santiago got into the marines when he has a heart condition. This is something that actually happens all the time unfortunately. When people join the military, they give you a physical, but as long as you pass the physical you can get in. They don't necessarily go through your entire medical history except to ask if you've had certain conditions which would keep you out. But if you have never been diagnosed with anything and don't know that you have a heart condition, there's no way for them to know that. I served in the US Air Force for 20 years, but I was diagnosed with asthma as an adult, after I had already been serving for 14 years. They don't let you in the military if you have a diagnosis of asthma, but I never knew I had that before joining at 19 years old. So people with medical conditions slip through the cracks all the time.

Cant wait to see this movie again with y'all

Man you two be roasting Kendrick, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Love this movie. So glad you guys watched it👍❤️🌹.

Great reaction to an excellent movie!

Sam’s disdain for Dawson and Downey can certainly be interpreted as something personal; but I think he just truly believes they’re at fault for Santiago’s death. In the final scene where Dawson acknowledges their mistakes, you can see the respect in Sam’s eyes and a sort’ve “maybe I was wrong” look

That thrasher shirt is dope af.

In my top 3 favorite movies....fantastic

"Shower and ginger tea" 😂 add some magnesium powder and you're cured 👍🏽

VH ladies. Nice analysis, as usual. Ramble on. I'll listen.

The lines where you only see the back of the Jack Nicholson's head, are impersonations of him done by the actor playing "Weinstein, the third of trio of lawyers working on the case together. They wanted to change some lines after Nicholson's work on the film was complete, and he gave permission to let the actor, Kevin Pollack, also a comedian known for impersonations, do the lines.

You girls rock!

While I've Never been a big fan of Tom Cruz. I have to Admit . The Court room Show down between his Character " Danny " & Jack Nicholson's " Character, Col. Jessup is CINEMA 🎥 GOLD!

If you want Tom Cruise's greatest performance, you'd be doing yourself a huge favor watching Magnolia (1999), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, one of the absolute finest directors in American cinema. Now, Jack Nicholson's greatest performance, for my money, is in The Last Detail (1973). Of all the incredible roles he's chosen over the years, he really shines in that film. I can't exactly explain why, but he's a force of nature in that film.

Ron Reiner. Was Meathead in All in the Family. His dad carl, one of the greatest actors director of all time! Rob was famous for comedies before this... Spinal tap, Princess Bride, then he did this!

34:10 You got a Code Red because your palms are sweaty. Knees weak, arms are heavy. There's vomit on your uniform, Marine Spaghetti.

I enjoyed your reaction to A Few Good Men. - But one thing you ladies did not seem to realize during your reaction was, in the military, soldiers have a right and a responsibility to refuse an illegal order. The Code Red was an illegal order. They should have refused that order. Yes, they would have had to suffer a temporary punishment for refusing an order. But they would not have been Dishonorably Discharged from the military. Which is what they said in the movie was the most important thing to them. - You ladies are correct about the character Kernel Jessup. He let his power go to his head. He thought he knew better than everybody else. - But you two were wrong in your summation to say those two Marines got all the blame and punishment. They said in the movie both Jessup and Kendrick got arrested also, after the trial. But I still really enjoyed your reaction video.

LMFAO @ the Jessup Emojis

You two should be detectives, but get the names right if you do 🤭 great reaction ladies 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔥🇬🇧❤️

There's a lot of scary things like this in the military. My brothers are veterans (I come from a big military family). The military system in the US is really scary. There are many in leadership who are like Jessup. Some people go into the military with that mindset, and some develop it. It's sad because there are good service members in the military who deserve better. The military itself generally ignores, condones, and/or does not punish bad behavior. They also dismiss or neglect severe physical and mental health issues in order to keep people active-duty. They don't want soldiers to leave mandatory service early, or the military to have to pay extra benefits if someone is disabled. I've heard true horror stories. I've seen other comments mention this film was inspired by PFC William Alvarado, but there are other similar cases. Higher-ranking people are almost never punished, and when they are, it is not nearly what they should justifiably receive. That's not even mentioning the often immoral recruiting tactics the military uses. If you're looking to react to something lighter, from this time, may I suggest "A League of Their Own" film.

43:03 I love ginger tea! Ginger fixes everything! 🤗❤️🫖 Virtual hug as always 🫂 BYE! 👋

Dinner is cookin back later ty! 👋👍

A Few Good Men is an awesome movie and I'm glad that you reacted to it. My only complaint, and it's not with you , is that lots of content creators have reacted to this movie but ignore older classics. I hope you check out Murder In the First, another courtroom drama, also with Kevin Bacon.

Hot take: I think Tom Cruise peaked early in his career. His roles were more versatile back then. Now he only does action roles with little performance variations.

44:09 was hilarious 😂

Another excellent Tom Cruise movie is "The Last Samurai"

32:36 "However, when it's an order". You're right, Ryl, it's different when it's an order. It can put the person receiving the order in a sorry situation. But do you know what we heard from the Nazis during the Nuremberg Trials for crimes against humanity after WW II? Their excuse for doing the horrible things they did in the concentration camps to Jews and other "undesirable" citizens was "we were only following orders". Growing up in the 50's, when the Holocaust was fresh on everyone's minds, I understood that "following orders" is no excuse for doing something that is morally, and sometimes legally, wrong. Even in the military. In our military you are not required to follow an unlawful order. However, deciding which orders are "unlawful" is tricky, because not all orders you don't like, or personally don't agree with, are unlawful. You're advised to seek legal advice. Obviously, you may not be in a position, or have time, to seek legal advice. Like I said, an unlawful order can very easily put the person receiving a questionable order in a very bad situation. Thanks for letting us watch a great movie with you, and for your wonderful reactions! God bless you!