A Few Good Men | Reaction | First Time Watching

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Күн бұрын

Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore star in Rob Reiner's unanimously acclaimed drama about the dangerous difference between following orders and following one's conscience. Cruise stars as a brash Navy lawyer who's teamed with a gung-ho litigator (Moore) in a politically explosive murder case. Charged with defending two Marines accused of killing a fellow soldier, they are confronted with complex issues of loyalty and honor, including its most sacred code and its most formidable warrior (Nicholson). Superbly directed with a trio of powerhouse performances and an outstanding supporting cast including Kevin Pollak, Kiefer Sutherland and Kevin Bacon.
Actors: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Pollak, Wolfgang Bodison
Director: Rob Reiner
Genres: Drama, Courtroom Drama
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@davidspellman2566 Жыл бұрын

As a veteran, I must say that you may not be seeing several things: While it's true that people in the military are obligated to only follow lawful orders (Which is why the two privates are Dishonorably discgarged), it's also true that giving unlawful orders is a much more serious offense. Colonel Jessop ordered the Code Red, which resulted in the death of a U.S. Marine. Therefore, it's his responsibility. It's a REALLY big deal and, since the two privates got off relatively lightly, it's the officers, and specifically Jack Nicholson's Col Jessop that will pay the heaviest price--by far. Jessop is also guilty of perjury because he testified that he was transferring Santiago off the island before admitting that he ordered the Code Red. He is also guilty of Conspiracy because he directed the cover up. (In the last scene, Kevin Bacon's character says that he is going to arrest Keifer Sutherland's character.) And there are numerous other charges, like Conduct Unbecoming an Officer. For Dawson and the other private I think it was better to go through the trial, even though the outcome came out basically the same, because those corrupt officers were willing to throw them and any other U.S. soldier under the bus to save their own asses. (Remember, they were originally looking at anywhere from 12 years to life in prison! The only reason they were offered 6 months is that the military brass was getting nervous about the uncovered skeletons.) They ALL needed to be in Leavenworth. Also, JAG stands for Judge Advocate General, and they represent the US military. I knew several great JAG officers when I was in the army. As usual, GREAT reaction to an All Time GREAT Classic!!!

@CharlieRogers50 Жыл бұрын

Well put David. I've watched this movie many, many times as it's one of my wife's favorites, and as a civilian I never quite understood the laws Jessop was breaking...until now. Thank you for your insight.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

good to hear thanks

@anthonyzarate9807 Жыл бұрын

I agree with all those charges, however, Jessup most likely will make a deal and have a lot of the charges dropped and get a much lighter sentence than he deserves. I actually belive because of all his years of service, and commendations, and medals, he will not even have to serve any jail time. I do think it is possible that Kendrick is the one who will fall on the sword for this. This is my opinion, but of course there are many possible outcomes. P.S. I've seen a military lawyer, marines, officers, and other military react to this movie. Most of them said they thought Jessup would most likely get a "slap on the wrist".

@davidspellman2566 Жыл бұрын

Hard to tell about the plea bargain, and no doubt Jessupp's service record helps him. Still, a Marine died. It would have one thing if he wouldn't have blatantly covered it up, doctored the flight logs, conspired to set up someone else, but he did all those things. I would be surprised if he didn't do any time, but it could surely be at a minimum security prison. As a matter of fact, Leavenworth has both a Maximum AND Minimum security prison.

@anthonyzarate9807 Жыл бұрын

@@davidspellman2566 That makes sense too. I think they will go after Kendrick hard and give Jessup some type of break. Someone has to bite the bullet. While today they would try and go after the top dog, 30 years ago they were able to get away with a lot more.

@centuryrox Жыл бұрын

James, about the steak knives: When Kaffee first met with Jo at the beginning, Sam explained to her that Kaffee settled 44 cases out of court, to which Kaffee jokingly said "One more and I get a free set of steak knives". Hope that clears it up!

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Oh I missed that part. Sometimes I wish I could just shut up and watch the whole move in silence.

@MoMoMyPup10 Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeUSMovies I'm sure it's a tough line to toe, wanting to input some thoughts and not wanting to step on movie lines. Maybe on dramas it would be helpful if your input is short and to the point? Action movies it hardly makes a difference.

@KrissyFace Жыл бұрын

I’ve watched the movie 20+ times and missed that myself!

@centuryrox Жыл бұрын

@@KrissyFace LOL that's ok. I watched Back to the Future Part 2 numerous times before I realized that Marty's daughter was actually Michael J Fox in drag! I slapped myself in the head for being such a idiot for so long! LOL

@cincinnatus230 Жыл бұрын

Aaron Sorkin is the writer for the film, and a very well known one in Hollywood. He probably showed up so high on your casting list not because of the importance of his small cameo role, but because of his overall contribution to the film and reputation in the industry. Unrelated note: this is one of my top 5 favorite films of all time. 🙂

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Really good courtroom drama!

@BDogg2023 Жыл бұрын

Aaron Sorkin has a very long list of great movie and TV credits, writing, directing, and producing, and most are not just worth watching, but are also astute social and political commentaries. Charlie Wilson’s War is a true story starring Tom Hanks that’s as relevant today as the story it was told about 40 years ago. He was responsible for the TV series The West Wing and The Newsroom, as well as the movies The Social Network and Steve Jobs. The American President is a 90s classic rom com. Moneyball is a great sports flick starring Brad Pitt, a true story about how the Oakland As try to put together a championship winning team with no payroll. Another commenter recently suggested Mollys Game, another true story about a poker madam. You really can’t go wrong with anything by Sorkin.

@tempsitch5632 Жыл бұрын

Good writer. Got busted carrying mushrooms on a flight to vegas once.

@zerpblerd5966 Жыл бұрын

The West Wing is top-notch and I hate politics/government - it is drama-fantasy

@CinWin516 Жыл бұрын

@@BDogg2023 Great recommendations! Charlie Wilson's War, The American President and The West Wing are among my favorites!

@Foutainoflife1 Жыл бұрын

This is a great courtroom drama. You should watch 12 Angry Men (1957). The description reads: "Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict meaning death for the accused, an inner-city teen. As the dozen men try to reach a unanimous decision while sequestered in a room, one juror casts considerable doubt on elements of the case. Personal issues soon rise to the surface, and conflict threatens to derail the delicate process that will decide one boy's fate." It is such a good movie.

@ryanbryce2752 Жыл бұрын

12 Angry Men is a classic

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Added to my list, thanks for the suggestion.

@mimig3904 Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeUSMovies It stars Henry Fonda, one of the finest actors (& father to Jane Fonda).

@EricAKATheBelgianGuy Жыл бұрын

12 Angry Men is one of the best films of all time, in my opinion. I directed a stage version of it, although I did it as 12 Angry Jurors.

@mugwump242 Жыл бұрын

I agree. The 1957 "Twelve Angry Men" is one of my all-time faves. Magnificent filmmaking on a technical level, gripping acting, everything. Just make sure you don't unintentionally screen the 1997 version for your KZfaq channel. It's a star-studded cast (otherwise good actors) but, somehow, the '97 movie still came out seeming stilted and kinda like an "empty suit" compared to the original. I don't know why. It's not just me, though. I've heard tons of people say the same thing.

@sedawk Жыл бұрын

The crime against the Colonel was that he ordered the code red that result in a death; therefore, he has accountability for that death. Also, because of his admission, all the tampering he did (tower logs, lying, etc.) immediately becomes self evident. Hence the arrest.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

love it thanks

@tomyoung9049 Жыл бұрын

also probably conduct unbecoming an officer.

@AutoPilate Жыл бұрын

He also committed perjury, if I’m not terribly mistaken. As did Kendrick.

@tkfaf15 Жыл бұрын

Very good breakdown of the crimes Jessup committed.

@zerpblerd5966 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoPilate yep

@ronluk76 Жыл бұрын

"You can't handle the truth!" One of the most quoted movie quotes of all time!

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

First time I've heard it

@pamelahofman1785 Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeUSMovies You may have heard it but never noticed because it went over your head. It didn't ring any bells. Now, you'll hear it and get the reference.

@CinWin516 Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeUSMovies And this is what we love about being part of your film-watching journey. 🙂❤

@shainewhite2781 Жыл бұрын

Nominated for 4 Oscars including Best Picture but lost to Unforgiven by Clint Eastwood. It made $230 million dollars at the box office, making it the highest grossing courtroom drama ever.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Really good courtroom drama!

@73jefft Жыл бұрын

Speaking of Unforgiven, that would be an amazing reaction!

@zerpblerd5966 Жыл бұрын

@@73jefft it's better to know older other westerns first, Unforgiven is like an homage to the death of westerns

@EricAKATheBelgianGuy Жыл бұрын

@@zerpblerd5966 Good point. I love Unforgiven, and admittedly haven't seen that many Westerns, but from what I have seen, it's definitely one to do later on.

@jerome1lm Жыл бұрын

According to Wikipedia: "The Marine Corps has been part of the U.S. Department of the Navy since 30 June 1834 with its sister service, the United States Navy." So I think you're right. They are navy but also marines.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

totally didn't know that. That's crazy!

@jeffburnham6611 Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeUSMovies the Marine Corps is not Navy, but have had a connection with each other since 1775 when they served aboard ships to repel boarders. While the USMC is a department within the Navy academically and administratively, they retain their own identity and command structure with the highest ranking officer being a 4-star General officer, the same as the Army and Navy Admiral.

@davidspellman2566 Жыл бұрын

By the way, another Epic Courtroom Drama is "A Time To Kill", based on the John Grisham novel. Tough to watch but an all star cast and absolutely brilliant 💖

@answ7211 Жыл бұрын

Yesss, it's very hard to watch & Keifer Sutherland's in it too.

@patron40silver Жыл бұрын

I give A+ ratings to 5-6 movies. A Few Good Men is one and A Time To Kill is another.

@andystewart581 Жыл бұрын

My dad, was a smart man. In the 60's he said color t.v. was just a fad. That man went from sweeping floors to VP of a medium sized company. And he said color t.v. was a fad. When he passed, early 2000's he had the most up to date tv and all the channels he could get on cable. He was sheepish when he said, "this is what makes me happy". he earned that.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that nice story. loved it

@normie2716 Жыл бұрын

My dad said shoes were a fad. Pfft... fuckin showed him. Everyone wears shoes!

@michaeleberly7351 Жыл бұрын

The single ribbon is called the National Defense Ribbon, It is awarded to all military members who are serving in a time of war. I got it twice once for the Gulf War and the second was for the War on Terror. In this case the two LTJGs are wearing the ribbon because of the Gulf War.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Good stuff, thanks for your service!

@dlweiss Жыл бұрын

The crime the Colonel is being arrested for is probably assault (or conspiracy to commit assault) and/or manslaughter. Because his confession established that the soldiers wouldn’t have beaten/killed the victim without direct orders from him. So he’s legally culpable.

@russellward4624 Жыл бұрын

And lying under oath.

@Aegolius Жыл бұрын

Giving an illegal order that results in the death of a marine, as well as perjury. Both of them 'of course' were arrested.

@philthemovieguy81 Жыл бұрын

That and he doctored information and papers to make it fit a different narrative he wanted people to see. So I’m sure that was a legal no-no as well.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. It's been bugging me

@russellward4624 Жыл бұрын

@@philthemovieguy81 that they would have to prove. At that point it was just an accusation. They had no evidence to prove it.

@adamcohen9518 Жыл бұрын

Love watching your reactions. For someone who didn't watch many movies growing up you're great at watching them (focusing on them, understanding them, and appreciating them) compared to many other people.

@mcfmcf4038 Жыл бұрын

You should watch "Ghost". Patrick Swayze Demi Moore Whoopi Goldberg It was a huge movie, too. Very iconic.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Added to my list, thanks for the suggestion.

@answ7211 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, awesome movie

@jannathompson2262 Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeUSMovies I love ❤ GHOST so much! It was huge back in the day. I think you will enjoy it ...and by the way I think you HATED Titanic 😆

@jerome1lm Жыл бұрын

The Colonel did a couple of things. Not only did he give an illegal order that led to the death of one of his soldiers but he also conspired, tempered with evidence and lied under oath among other things. One of the many problems with commiting crimes is that it is oftentimes very difficult to only commit one. People usually have to commit a bunch of secondary offenses to get it done or cover it up. He is probably in trouble.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

great to hear it thanks, I thought he may still get away with it

@jeffburnham6611 Жыл бұрын

As a veteran of the Marine Corps, I can assure you there is no such thing as a charge of Conduct Unbecoming for enlisted personnel. It's also a bit of a mystery why the JAG Corps would be investigating and not the NIS (Naval Investigative Service). They only investigated the illegal firing of a weapon over the fence line.

@jimparker1962 Жыл бұрын

JAG was one of my favorite TV shows. It showed Navel and Marine lawyers, in the same office, prosecuting and defending sailors and marines. A really good show. Did I hear you right? Did you say that the marines deserved the dishonorable discharge, but Jessep didn't? How can an enlisted man be more guilty for carrying out an order than the officer who gave it? 1. Jessep ordered a Code Red -- that's illegal. 2. This minor crime resulted in a marine losing his life -- crime elevated to major crime. 3. Jessep conspired with his officers to cover-up his crime -- that's an additional major crime. 4. Jessep apparently ordered his officers to perjure themselves -- serious crime subject to proof. 5. Jessep perjured himself on the stand -- serious crime. 6. Jessep deliberately left two innocent marines out to dry -- this has to be against UCMJ, someway. I think Jessep's arrest was justified. However, I'm not so sure about the marines' conviction. I don't know what-all disorderly conduct entails, if there are degrees of disorderly. I do believe that punishing a subordinate for not saying, "No!", to a superior ought to be a very high bar for the prosecution to get over. I don't think they did.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

No, Jessep deserves way worse. I'm just worried he won't get anything but a slap on the wrist based on his rank.

@highstimulation2497 Жыл бұрын

Yep. There doesn't seem to be justice in the world.

@meredith2588 Жыл бұрын

Twelve Angry Men would be a good courtroom drama to react to, although it really takes place in the jury room. It was made in 1957. Henry Fonda is the star. Another one is Runaway Jury, but since you're a big reader, you've probably already read the Grisham novel it is based on. Stars John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Dustin Hoffman, and Gene Hackman. ⚖

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Added

@gregall2178 Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeUSMovies If you're adding Grisham, The Rainmaker is very good, also... in my opinion ;-)

@A23457 Жыл бұрын

“You can’t handle the truth” is one of the most famous quotes in movie history

@jsharp3165 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, it's been appropriated by people who believe Jessup is the hero of the story.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Never heard it till this video

@zerpblerd5966 Жыл бұрын

@@jsharp3165 ohgoodness that makes me ill to think of like people who say that Full Metal Jacket 'explains the need for things to be that way' rather than exposing how horrible it is

@SeminalDruid Жыл бұрын

There’s a really good but dark movie where Kevin Bacon is even more outside expectations. Called ‘Sleepers’

@renettdavidson Жыл бұрын

OR Stir of Echoes

@jasonmalone9833 Жыл бұрын

@@renettdavidson you beat me to it lol

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Added to my list, thanks for the suggestion.

@jasonmalone9833 Жыл бұрын

@@renettdavidson Kevin Bacon isn't the main character but Mystic River too

@jaxonsjerseys Жыл бұрын

@@renettdavidson stir of echoes is fantastic! saw it at cinema and several times since

@anthonyzarate9807 Жыл бұрын

This is in my top 10 all-time movies (possibly even top 5). I have watched it dozens of times, and will watch keep watching at least once year in the future (and all reaction videos on KZfaq). It is the same with Silence of the Lambs, Goodfellas, The Breakfast Club, True Romance, Reservoir Dogs, Seven, Pulp Fiction, and Exorcist, and The Thing (1982) Some personal favorites I feel are underrated that I love to watch are Back to the Future, Something About Mary, Memento, Blair Witch (original), ET, Enter the Dragon (Bruce Lee), Signs, Falling Down, Tombstone, and Taxi Driver. I know I left off movies like Godfather, Saving Private Ryan, Forest Gump, Schindler's List, Titanic (I think is most overrated, but still a really good movie), Scarface, Rocky, Dark Knight, Shawshank Redemption, etc... They are all great movies, just not the type that I want to watch more than 1x every few years.

@riada4996 4 ай бұрын

39:19 The line by Nicholson "You cant handle the truth" is an iconic line.

@kaypirinha1982 Жыл бұрын

In one of the first J.A.G(the tv series) episodes, the admiral said to Harm (the main character) who is a Tomcat naval aviator who became a military attorney. "Your career is like a mix of Top Gun and a few good men" maybe not exactly in this words (watched it in german)

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

that's funny

@CDRhammond Жыл бұрын

The actor that played that RADM in JAG was also in this movie. He plays the Captain at the start of the movie that says "please leave the room so we can talk about you behind your back"

@ZillaMesh Жыл бұрын

This is such a phenomenal movie. I've seen it 10+ times & it still never gets old.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Fantastic courtroom drama

@JoeCool7835 Жыл бұрын

Kiefer Sutherland is best known as Jack Bauer in the TV show "24", but my favorite performance from him was in the thriller "Phone Booth" which also stars Colin Farrell. Check that out sometime!

@russellward4624 Жыл бұрын

The Lost Boys is probably his most enjoyed film.

@jaysonkelly4830 Жыл бұрын

Young Guns too

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Added to my list, thanks for the suggestion.

@jaxonsjerseys Жыл бұрын

love Phonebooth, it's ridiculously underrated

@lisaberry862 Жыл бұрын

Hey there, my friend! I'm Lisa, and I've just started watching your reactions. I've loved all of them, and yes, I've subscribed! For someone who doesn't know a lot about movies you've watched several of my favorites! If you want to watch an AWESOME courtroom drama, watch the movie Primal Fear, starring Richard Gere and Edward Norton. This was Edward Norton's first movie role, and his acting is just amazing! And in terms of points or credits to give movies, have you ever thought about a movie camera or a clapboard? 📽️🎬 Those might be cute. Anyway, you keep reacting and I'll keep watching! Take care, my friend! You are awesome! Lisa

@nrgmanifest Жыл бұрын

"Heeey, I'm an Iowa farmboy!" 🤣🤣💀

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Yeah I am!

@DragonIsNotASlave Жыл бұрын

Aaron Sorkin is one of the best and most sought after writers in Hollywood. He wrote the TV Show “The West Wing” which is a fantastic, highly intelligent show about the President of the United States and his day to day work with his staff. He’s known for writing great drama, but also intelligent, witty comedy.

@RoGueNavy 10 ай бұрын

The single ribbon that Cruise's character is wearing, is the National Defense Medal. At one point, you had to serve during wartime, in order to receive it. Just after Desert Storm, it started being issued to everybody.

@TeslaRangerNY Жыл бұрын

The single military ribbon worn by Lieutenant (jg) Daniel Kaffee [Tom Cruise] is the National Defense Service Medal, which is awarded to any member of the United States military who served honorably during a designated time period of which a "national emergency" had been declared. The movie takes place during the time period August 2, 1990 to November 30, 1995 for service during the Gulf War.

@lynnie6633 Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest courtroom dramas ever made.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

agreed

@princeoftonga Жыл бұрын

I've always thought they could've still proved the earlier flight existed. Pilot logbooks are filled-out by the crew and are their own record of flights or missions they've flown and contribute to things like pay increases and promotion. So no pilot would EVER allow a flight they piloted to be scrubbed from their logbook. Also aircraft maintenance is scheduled by how many hours that aircraft has flown. NO maintenance chief would allow ANYONE to falsify an aircraft log!

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

man, plot hole Yeah!

@princeoftonga Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeUSMovies slight plot hole but still a great movie! I enjoy your reactions good stuff.

@Salta0monte Жыл бұрын

Dude, you've definitely seen Jack Nicholson in a movie, but maybe your brain just wants to block it out - remember The Shining?

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

OMG, the Shining... that's where I know him from.

@Shazzadut1 2 ай бұрын

Jack Nicholson was paid $5 million for 10 days work on this film. The courtroom scene was worth every cent. When they were filming the courtroom scene, Jack Nicholson was on set even though they were not filming his part. He was there while they were filming Tom Cruises scenes. They usually film 3 times with different angles. Jack was off screen running his lines for Tom so her would have someone to play off. But when he was doing it he was running his lines with the same intensity over and over as the take they used in the film. The director, Rob Reiner took Jack aside and suggested he might want to back off and save some energy for the filming of Jacks scenes. Jack said ‘I’m sorry Rob, I can’t. I just love to act! ‘

@bobdroll6381 Жыл бұрын

"Born on the Fourth of July" is another great Tom Cruise film, perhaps his best. Check it out...if you haven't already.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Added to my list, thanks for the suggestion.

@laudanum669 Жыл бұрын

An old friend of mine was Ron Kovic's assistant/aide for a while in the 90's.

@CDRhammond Жыл бұрын

His best by far has been TOPGUN Mavrick

@bobdroll6381 Жыл бұрын

@@laudanum669 Oh, cool!

@shallowgal462 Жыл бұрын

I hope you will enjoy Primal Fear (1996)! Probably, . . . And Justice for All (1979). Both are very compelling, award-winning courtroom dramas. Kendrick would've been charged for the illegal order to give a Code Red and for perjury, as well as probably conduct unbecoming an officer. Jessup would most likely have faced the same charges. In both cases, they may have also been charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder, at worst, and involuntary manslaughter at least. Also, the Commandant of the Marine Corps reports to the Secretary of the Navy. Both the Navy's Judge Advocate General Corps and the Marine Judge Advocates are commissioned officers of their respective services, and attorneys. STEAK KNIVES-- Galloway: Lieutenant, how long have you been in the Navy? Kaffee: Going on nine months now. Galloway: And how long have you been out of law school? Kaffee: A little over a year. Galloway: I see. Kaffee: Have I done something wrong? Galloway: No, it's just that when I petitioned Division to have counsel assigned, I was hoping to be taken seriously. Kaffee: No offense taken, in case you were wondering. Weinberg: Commander, Lieutenant Kaffee is generally considered the best litigator in our office. He's successfully plea-bargained forty-four cases in nine months. Kaffee: One more and I get a set of steak knives.

@sparky6086 Жыл бұрын

Colonel Jesup just committed perjury. Murder trial or not, that was a huge offense, especially for an officer.

@browniewin4121 Жыл бұрын

I think this is an excellent, iconic drama with a great cast. It was written by Aaron Sorkin. Some excellent legal dramas: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); The Accused (1998): Philadelphia (1993); The Rainmaker (1997); Erin Brockovich (2000); Just Mercy (2019); Bombshell (2019).

@jackiee13 Жыл бұрын

This movie inspired me to go into a military program called Young Marines when I was younger. I had the best time going through “boot camp” and wearing a uniform and learning marine corps knowledge. I’m still thinking of enlisting!

@superfark5914 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite scenes in any movie is in this. When Tom is drunk..so powerful

@EastPeakSlim Жыл бұрын

Recommendation: the Spielberg/Hanks series "Band of Brothers." You cannot find a better miniseries.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Just watching movies on this channel sorry

@CDRhammond Жыл бұрын

A Colonel in the USMC/USAF/USA/USSF is equivalent to a USN/USCG Captain. Both are at the pay grade O6 and both wear the silver eagle insignia. The rank is 1 below from the first Admiral/General rank which starts at O7 and ends at O10 with the 4 star Admiral/General rank. I got out of the Navy at the same rank of Lt Col Markingson at O5 wearing Silver Oakleaves.

@jameskellis3122 Жыл бұрын

The Marines are a part of the Department of the Navy. They are a separate service but are considered amphibious infantry and are part of the Department of the Navy. All medics that accompany Marines into battle are also Navy medical corpsmen.

@barowt Жыл бұрын

A few of these scenes had me wondering if they were still acting, or really mad.. A must watch for sure for those who haven't watched it yet.

@ryanaromero Жыл бұрын

The dialogue in this film is top notch!

@fritzkaraldo8452 Жыл бұрын

Writing these days got more and more lost

@filipohman7277 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Work Bro, Thanks 👍👍 Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MrsMills-jt1ry Жыл бұрын

Keifer Sutherland was in many movies. You'll know him from "Stand By Me "

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I did see him in that!

@zerpblerd5966 Жыл бұрын

Dark City shout-out

@no_rubbernecking Жыл бұрын

I saw a UCMJ lawyer's reaction to this where he addressed the use of Navy JAGs for a Marine Corps incident. He said the Navy had jurisdiction because Guantánamo is a naval base at which the Marines are stationed. So in a sense they are guests of the Navy.

@KayBeeLPKarsten Жыл бұрын

Kiefer Sutherland is one really awesome actor. Love his stuff!

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

I remember him from Stand by me now.

@KayBeeLPKarsten Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeUSMovies He‘s mostly in great shows and tends to play government people (24, Designated Survivor) - which is kinda funny given he‘s Canadian. A Canadian playing the POTUS. xD Movie recommendation with him if you enjoy the topic of aviation: Ground Control (1999). I bawl everytime at the end. xD

@jannathompson2262 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of Kiefer Sutherland but there's a movie with him and Reece Witherspoon back in the 90's where he was a serial killer. It's great👍

@OldLadyReacts Жыл бұрын

Now that you know Kiefer Sutherland, you should watch Lost Boys for Halloween!

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

I guess I do know him. He's from Stand by me.

@sparky6086 Жыл бұрын

You should know, that Marines by another name is Naval Infantry. It's not often pointed out in pop culture, but the US Marine Corps is part of the US Navy. Their basic training (boot camp) is separate from the rest of the Navy, but otherwise they are Navy. Look at their military ID cards and they say, "Department of the Navy".

@TakatofanAgain Жыл бұрын

I had never seen this movie but I went and watched it before I watched your review. There was more humor than I thought there'd be.

@unclebounce1495 Жыл бұрын

You bring up a very good point. What's the crime? They'll arrest Jessop but it won't stick He's more likely to get censured for ignoring the directive of the DoD to not do code red (essentially defying an order). In the end, this isn't even accidental manslaughter. It's an act of god - he had a medical condition. The doctor really should be in the biggest trouble for repeatedly passing him even thought repeatedly reporting patient complaints and chronic debilitating symptoms and doing nothing to look further into that. Gagging someone and shaving their head is not even reckless to the point of endangering life. That's like saying someone who gives a person a noogie (knuckle-rubbing their head) who later dies from a brain aneurysm should have foreseen the lethal potential of the noogie. Nonsense. Obstruction of justice/investigation and defying order/directive are his worst crimes. Not much to stick on a decorated colonel. And the whole BS on "following orders is not a defense" is BS and nuremberg f'ed us over with that BS precedent. Enlisted have no authority to defy an order, and they shouldn't. they're ignorant and clueless. Secondly, especially in wartime scenarios, every enlisted has defense for any ordered followed: self defense. When defying an order comes with the risk of physical punishment up to and possibly/likely including death, then self defense should be just cause to follow any order under such a threat. in peace times this is less justified, but still NCO is the first rank which really has any authority to "question" or be entitled to extra information regarding orders, reasons for orders, strategies, tactics, and all the stuff that's kept "need to know," with commissioned officers being given the full authority to question and be appropriately informed. If you know nothing you cannot make informed decisions, which is why enlisted should not be making decisions like that and just follow orders.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

This is my concern. Nothing will happen to him

@hanssolo8795 Жыл бұрын

If your interested in other military movies and series.The opening c.o.with the mustache is in the series JAG. That is the precursor to NCIS.Demi Moore is also in a movie called GI Jane.

@porgyt7177 Жыл бұрын

A Few Good Men is actually a stage play, which was on Broadway (1989-1991). - "Borrowed" Directly from Wiki : " The play is based on events that took place at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in July 1986, though various details were changed for dramatic purposes. Members of Rifle Security Company, Windward Side, 2nd Platoon believed that one of their number, Pfc. William Alvarado, was a malingerer and had informed about a Marine firing across the border into Cuba. In a retaliatory hazing (called a "Code Red"), ten Marines seized Alvarado, blindfolded him, stuffed a rag in his mouth, beat him, and shaved his head. Alvarado was seriously injured, but did not die. Of the ten Marines, seven accepted other than honorable discharges as part of a plea bargain, but three, including David Cox, refused to accept the plea bargain and went to court. Cox was defended by Don Marcari. Cox was found not guilty of aggravated battery but guilty of the misdemeanor charge of simple assault. He was sentenced to time already served in the brig and returned to active duty. Cox was HONORABLY discharged from the Marines in 1989. When he saw the film version of A Few Good Men, he was upset at the liberties taken with the event, most notably that the Marines in the case were dishonorably discharged, and considered suing the filmmakers. Cox disappeared in 1994. He was found murdered, along a riverbank near Medfield, Massachusetts." -YIKES!

@jillfromatlanta427 Жыл бұрын

The judge in the trial....he doesn't put up with any of Jessup's attitude. Love his line " You may address me as Judge or Your Honor. I'm quite sure I'VE earned it." (Not shown in you edited reaction.) Bodison - who was the older of the two defendants - was on Rob Reiner's regular crew as a location scout. They were having difficulty finding an actor for that part, so Rob asked him to audition. The next thing he knew, he was shouting at Tom Cruise on camera!!!

@ajchad4174 Жыл бұрын

There's another great KZfaq channel called "Legal Eagle." He's a lawyer who breaks down legal movies for accuracy. He's done this with a JAG officer. It's definitely worth watching to get some of the finer details of the legal aspects. He also does My Cousin Vinny too (which is the first video of yours I watched and IMMEDIATELY got hooked on this channel).

@solbringer2483 Жыл бұрын

I forget the name of it, but the single medal on Kaffe’s uniform was for being in the armed forces during a time of war. Since the Iraqi War was technically still going on, he would have automatically got one. I was in the military at the same time, and the PX would have a pile of the medals by the register you just picked up for free.

@TheInfo45 Жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying watching your first time reaction to all these classic films. I've been watching movies all of my life it is been a love and pastime of my family. When Colonel jessup is being arrested for ordering the code red which is an illegal act in military standing which led to Santiago's death his shock and amazement is even more so than Tom Cruise's character who got him to say it. Continue on with your movie journey I will be happy to go along for the ride

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching. I have a huge playlist of birth drama and comedy reactions. You should check it out

@xcellent-records Жыл бұрын

This movie had an all star cast (some people with small parts in this movie went on to become famous stars). Tom Cruise [Top Gun] and Kevin Bacon [Footloose] (you know them) have a long list of famous movies. You will see them again. Jack Nicholson is an icon and you will see him again [You reacted to him in The Shining]. Demi Moore is very famous and you will see her again (side note... Demi Moore was married to Bruce Willis in 1987 - 2000 and had three daughters together). Kiefer Sutherland is a famous actor, you will see him again (he was in Stand By Me as the leader of the older kids that Gordie threatens to shoot at the end of the movie). The soldier who drove the jeep and was asked where the mess hall was located in the manual... went on to star in the tv series ER. The black soldier questioned on the stand is Cuba Gooding Jr who won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (in another Tom Cruise movie)., You will see him again. A Few Good Men was directed by Rob Reiner (you reacted to other movies he has directed... Stand By Me, Misery, The Princess Bride and you are likely to react to a few more movies that he has directed).

@2dashville Жыл бұрын

Kiefer Sutherlands father is Donald Sutherland.

@rodneyarndt163 Жыл бұрын

There seems to be a little confusion about the Navy and the Marines. Below is from an article that explains a little why the Marine Corp falls under the Department of the Navy. If you ever visit a Navy base you will usually see Marines all over the place. As a former sailor most of us had very little training with rifles or side arms. Our duties fell more into ship weapons like missiles, rockets, large support guns for shelling ground assaults. A lot of training into the ships operations like navigation, mechanical ops, weapons ops, propulsion ops, maintenance, etc. The Marines handled the ground assaults. Until 1834, the Marines were an independent service. President Andrew Jackson wanted to make the Corps part of the Army. However, the Marine Corps commandant at the time, Archibald Henderson, had proven that Marines were important in landing party operations, not just ship-to-ship battles, so Congress decided to put the Navy and Marine Corps into one department, forever linking these two "sister services."

@davemurray1684 9 ай бұрын

Greetings. I served in the Navy for 23 years primarily aboard ships. Col. Jessup could be charged IAW UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) General Article 134 that criminalizes all disorders and neglects to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces and all conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces. There is a excellent movie starring Kevin Bacon titled "Taking Chance" that makes you forget he is not a Marine. You will like it very much as I did. I subscribed to your channel a few days ago and I am liking more and more of what you do. Thank you.

@sometimesitsjustmagic Жыл бұрын

I didn’t grow up in a military family but definitely had some relatives that would definitely be able to speak to the accuracy of this film. But the acting is still undeniably good regardless

@ryant3600 Жыл бұрын

The single Ribbon that he's wearing is a National Defense ribbon, we called it the Geedunk ribbon. Geedunk is Navy slang for junk or junk food from a vending machine, it's a ribbon that you get just for graduating from boot camp or Officer Candidate school.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Oh man, and all I have is a participation trophy :-(

@ryant3600 Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeUSMovies thats' pretty much all it is ha

@laudanum669 Жыл бұрын

Kevin Pollak (Sam Weinberg) is such an underrated actor. He has been in almost 100 movies and always is at the top of his game.

@zerpblerd5966 Жыл бұрын

agree, I always love seeing him, shout-outs for: Willow The Whole Nine Yards

@docbearmb Жыл бұрын

And has been a great stand up comedian

@StarkRG Жыл бұрын

I often like movies and shows that are based on books I've read. It's true that you know how the story plays out (assuming they stick to the original), but there are other aspects to a movie or show that you don't get by reading (and vice versa). There's the acting, directing, set and prop design, costumes, music, etc. The Expanse is an _amazing_ series of novels, and the TV series is _equally_ fantastic, with many things I prefer over the books. If the story being conveyed is the only important thing, then you might as well have a robotic voice speak it to you. Some (most?) blind people do do that when necessary (screen readers), but modern audiobooks have a lot more to them, the reader generally provides voices and accents for characters, they can convey emotions through their voice and how quickly or slowly they read, and that's not even covering the use of sound effects, ambient sounds, and music. Different methods of presenting the story provide different dimensions, text and audio can convey inner thoughts way better than video-based formats, video does a better job at scenery and other visual aspects of the story.

@bishop420able Жыл бұрын

That one red ribbon on TCs uniform is awarded in bootcamp.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

really? and he still has it?

@highfive7405 Жыл бұрын

loved your reaction (subscribing) and definitely loved reading the comments under your post, lots of clarification and explanations on certain matters that I also had questions about when I first watched it.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

@acecombatter6620 Жыл бұрын

Aaron Sorkin is also the AUTHOR of the movie. He is a very highly regarded screen writer and has the clout to get the cameo and credit.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Oh funny.. I just figured he was the guy in the bar.

@acecombatter6620 Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeUSMovies He also created and wrote the TV show The West Wing which is available on HBOMax...

@CDRhammond Жыл бұрын

The ribbon worn by Tom Cruises character is the National defense service ribbon. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Defense_Service_Medal during the past 20 years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan everyone in the Navy from the most senior of Admirals all the way down to the just joined Seaman Recruit got this medal/ribbon. It was the first one I earned when I went in.

@highstimulation2497 Жыл бұрын

9:52 "Oh, he's all be himself in the corner." That was me. at least in 7th grade.

@hannahtierney600 Жыл бұрын

You should watch "The Outsiders", "Rain Man" and "Born on the Fourth of July" with Tom Cruise. Great movies!

@charlesnewton6956 Жыл бұрын

If you want to see Kevin Bacon in another unexpected role, you should check out "Taking Chance". He plays another military character in a very different way. That's all I'm going to say about it except to have Kleenex at the ready

@omglowlz5417 Жыл бұрын

The laugh after the dad joke made it glorious.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@meanmax9663 Жыл бұрын

The United States Marine Corps does not have its own department within the Department of Defense. There is a Department of the Air Force, Department of the Army and a Department of the Navy etc. for the different branches of the Armed Services. However, the Marine Corps operates under the Department of the Navy and therefore Navy/Marine Corps administration is often shared. That doesn't mean that the Navy & Marine Corps are one, there is a huge presence of sibling rivalry between the two. As a U.S. Marine veteran myself, I sure as hell never referred to myself as a member of the Navy. OOH-RAH Marine Corps! Semper Fidelis!

@torinojohnson4218 Жыл бұрын

What an all star studded cast of fantastic characters. Aaron Sorkin is a writer/director who was responsible for the tv The West Wing.

@rhinehold4268 Жыл бұрын

The Marines were, for a long time, a part of the Navy. They were elevated to their own organization, but there are still a lot of ties between the two, the Navy is how the Marines get around. You will find a lot of Marines working on US Navy ships.

@docbearmb Жыл бұрын

Great reaction. For another top tier courtroom drama try The Verdict. It has quite a few well-known actors but it comes down to two words: Paul Newman

@mvasqu762 Жыл бұрын

Love watching movies with you man. You've got a great take on a lot of them. Happy Gilmore was the best one yet😂😂

@dabegmister Жыл бұрын

Great classic. I'm not into dramas but this one is iconic

@aaronsim2550 Жыл бұрын

A movie suggestion (wether you decide to watch it or if someone else suggests it): There Will Be Blood (2007) Starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson This is a very good movie, it’s long though, but that doesn’t take anything away from it in my opinion. Highly suggest watching it.

@eriksmith2514 Жыл бұрын

Aaron Sorkin ("the man at the bar") wrote the play and the screenplay.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Interesting

@bjgandalf69 Жыл бұрын

If you like this movie, you should consider watching the late 90s CBS TV network naval court drama, J.A.G., which happens to be the show that N.C.I.S. was spun off of. Also, the actor who played the officer that told Demi Moore that she couldn't be assigned to the case in this film stars in that series.

@MissTeeFy Жыл бұрын

I'm seriously shocked at how many of the really famous actors you've never heard of! Also Aaron Sorkin is a very famous screen writer.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

I have lots to learn! LOL

@reneerocha1796 6 ай бұрын

He was an accessory in the death of Santiago.

@leeannmcdermott8313 Жыл бұрын

“Jack Nichol…something?” 🤣🤣🤣 you kill me! How do you forget that face after “The Shining”!

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

OMG, that is where I know him from!

@leeannmcdermott8313 Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeUSMovies 🤣🤣🤣

@goldieschooch8512 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this…I’ve seen it b4. I like Military movies. I’m an Air-force Brat! I love Demi Moore She was in Ghost which I know u will end up watching! She was married to Bruce Willis & His parents lived 5 min from my house we saw them a few times. ✌🏻☀️

@doubledrm Жыл бұрын

Loved your reaction and post movie discussion!

@danielthompson6880 Жыл бұрын

"Easy Rider" 1969. Jack Nicholson, Peter Fonda, and Dennis Hopper. Cannes and Golden Globe winner. Represents 1969 very well.

@PatrickStewart316 Жыл бұрын

Brother. Great reaction. As usual. I won’t inundate you with a wall of text explaining the Colonel’s crime. You have some great comments that you’ve read that cover this. But to simplify, imagine you ordered people at your work place to beat another man which resulted in that persons death. You’re definitely on the hook. 🤷‍♂️

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

I mostly agree with you, I'm just very concerned based on his rank that he's basically just going to get a slap on the wrist.

@GeoffTrowbridge Жыл бұрын

As others have mentioned, Aaron Sorkin was the writer, and he is well known for a lot of great political dramas, including the TV series "The West Wing". He originally wrote "A Few Good Men" as a stage play (which, incidentally, I have performed in) and then he did his own film adaptation of the story. TBH, I think the film is superior to the stage play, as he found new ways to amp up the drama and fix some minor plot holes.

@RR64434 Жыл бұрын

The Marines are pat of the Navy which is why they have Jag as well.

@shallowgal462 Жыл бұрын

Recommendations: that you also see Kevin Bacon in Tremors (1990) and consider seeing him in She's Having a Baby (1988). For Jack Nicholson, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), The Shining (1980), The Witches of Eastwick (1987), Batman (1989), and As Good As It Gets (1997). For Kiefer Sutherland, The Lost Boys (1987), Stand by Me (1986), which I thought you already saw him in. It's really great. Finally, for Tom Cruise, other than Top Gun, he was wonderful in Risky Business (1983), Taps (1982), Rain Man (1988), Minority Report (2002), The Color of Money (1986), Jerry Maguire (1996), The Edge of Tomorrow (2014), the entire Jack Reacher and Mission: Impossible franchises, in which he performs his own stunts, and, of course, Interview with the Vampire (1993). If you decide to see The Color of Money, know that it's a sequel to The Hustler (1961), starring Paul Newman, George C. Scott, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, and Michael Constantine.

@jamesalexander5623 Жыл бұрын

"Military Justice is to Justice what Military Music is to Music". Georges Clemenceau.

@pleutron Жыл бұрын

You'd like Kevin Bacon in action/comedy "creature feature" called "Tremors". You'd enjoy Jack Nicholson in so many things, but also the comedy/drama movie "As Good As It Gets". You'd like Tom Cruise in another legal drama called "The Firm"... and you might have read the book before. You might enjoy a young Kiefer Sutherland in the vampire movie "The Lost Boys".

@walkerst8785 Жыл бұрын

You have seen Kiefer Sutherland. He was in "Stand by me". He was Ace, the older blonde guy that played mailbox baseball with his friends.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

You're totally right. I suck at remembering who was in what

@walkerst8785 Жыл бұрын

@@AwesomeUSMovies Everyone has his/her talents. I can remember faces and names pretty good, but I would never be a good farmer.

@QuinceyG Жыл бұрын

I’ve always loved this movie. Jack Nicholson was amazing. It was such a smart movie. The crime would be for the death / murder of Santiago, I guess :) And you have seen Jack Nicholson in The Shining - he was the crazy guy:lead actor

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

Really good courtroom drama!

@ryanbryce2752 Жыл бұрын

I did not really appreciate Jack Nicholson until i saw this film.

@themike101 Жыл бұрын

Crazy guy sounds bad. I consider him more as the victim.

@zerpblerd5966 Жыл бұрын

One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest

@dneill8493 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the performance by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon at the start.

@AwesomeUSMovies Жыл бұрын

It was cool

@CinWin516 Жыл бұрын

Another great reaction! , and a few more movies to add to your list: G,I, Jane {also with Demi Moore), As Good As It Gets (a totally different character played by Jack Nicholson), and another less-known but really good courtroom drama ,with other dramatic plot lines, is The Judge (Robert Duvall and Robert Downey Jr).

@highstimulation2497 Жыл бұрын

Kendrick will be charged with perjury, lying under oath, at least.