He really should have put the bunny back in the box.

I always liked how the character of Garland Greene was written, and he had one of the best character intros of all time. His reputation as a serial killer made him truly terrifying to the point that the other hardened criminals were wary of him. Just seeing a big guy like Ving Rhames hesitate to take his mask off speaks volumes. Yet Garland was very calm the whole time, sat quietly in his seat, didn't kill anyone, and just observed & analyzed everyone else with a calculating intelligence. Steve Buscemi, just looking the way he does, was perfect for that role.

Danny Trejo can play such a good sleazeball but in real life he is one of the kindest/humble celebrities you will meet. That man has so much gratitude for life.

I love the irony that Danny Trejo, probably one of the nicest people around, was cast as Johnny 23. I believe he was originally cast as a consultant as he had spent some time in the prison system and they ended up making a character for him in the movie. He's a walking example that redemption can happen!

This movie was so much better than it had any right to be, and everyone involved seemed to treat it as such, as no one phoned it in, and each person seemed happy to be there. Great action film, with some really great characters, and while not the most believable movie, it was very much an unforgettable one.

It will seem weird 20 years later but keep in mind Buscemi was really popular at this time. So the audience was really cheering for him escaping not the character.

I'm still cheering 26 years later that Steve was the only one who tried less than anyone else to escape and got away at the end and just decided to play at the craps table and drink a pina colada. LOL🤣

During my Bodyguard/Protective Services days I worked for John Malkovich ( Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom ) for a few days while he worked on a documentary here in New York...He was a class act...He did more listening to me about my life than talking about himself....It was right after he finished filming " In The Line Of Fire " with Clint Eastwood.

That barking reaction to the "Diamond dog" was tremendous! :))))

An outrageously, fantastically fun time of a film. You know it’s particularly nuts when Nicolas Cage is playing one of the more subdued characters. John Malkovich and Steve Buscemi give my favorite performances of the film.

Cassie: "HOW IS THIS LEGAL?!" I am dead. Absolutely destroyed with laughter 🤣🤣🤣 you're precious!

When Garland was singing in the airplane as it’s crashing, he was providing brilliant levity in a tense situation and that’s when the audience is endeared toward him in a way only Steve Buscemi could.

What makes Cyrus so terrifying is that he is in complete control the whole time. He isn't angry or insane... he is in complete control. He is extremely intelligent and learned. So when he is doing things, even evil heinous crimes, he is in control and methodically making decisions to do exactly that. With him, you know exactly what you are getting because he has no problem telling you completely honestly. That's scary.

One of the best 90s outlandish action movies ever! A stacked cast and plenty of dark humor. Steve Buscemi absolutely nailed his performance. I've seen this movie dozens of times and I never get tired of it! Enjoyed your reaction and commentary!

I couldn't stop laughing at how much Malloy pissed you off 😂. Great reaction.

The fact that Cassie was told to just enjoy the movie and not take it too seriously, yet the whole time she is on the edge of her seat stressing, goes to show the quality of the film. For a big dumb 90's action movie, it still holds up to this day, easily.

Love how they build up Steve Buscemi character as the worst one there but he ends up being the most sane one 😄

My takeaway was always that Garland Green's conversation with the little girl actually cured him in some weird way. It was like an addict realizing for the first time that they have a problem. If you listen to the way Buscemi delivers the line "There is no cure for what I have." It's almost a revelation, like, "I AM sick", and the last shot of him at the tables when the guy says "New shooter coming through." That's Garland starting over his life.

My favorite line from this has always been, and will always be, when he sees the car flying along behind the plane. "On any other day, that might seem strange." 😂 Like, "Whatever man, i just can't even right now."

I love the scene where Steve Buscemi starts to talk, startling Nicolas Cage and Mykelti Williamson. The look on their faces as they look around like "WTF?" So funny.

Between 1996 and 1997, Nic Cage was on a roll with action movies with 3 back to back blockbusters: The Rock, Con-Air, and Face Off. So, I'm desperately hoping for a reaction video for Face Off to round out this "trilogy"

This movie is so ridiculous and so awesome. Hopefully Face/Off at some point to complete the Nic Cage 90s action three-piece.

Lots of people already commented on Garland Greene escaping, so I'll just add one additional point. While he's done horrible shit in his backstory, he was the only villain that did not actually do anything wrong during the events of the movie.

The “horrible” guy is also aces in Places in the Heart, Of Mice and Men, Secretariat, Being John Malkovich, the Red series and so much more! An extremely gifted actor.

It's weird how time works, but Con Air has become such a nostalgic joyride for me. I never would have thought it the first time I'd seen it. John Malkovich steals this movie as Cyrus the VIrus, and he is obviously an incredibly gifted and talented actor. I am so look forwarding to you discovering more of his films.

I love the ending with Buscemi. It's hilarious that the very worst guy, and yet the most likeable, goes free.

Yeah, I believe that Garland Greene was always meant to have some kind of epiphany when he sang with the girl; the phrase "he's got the whole world in his hands" is a metaphor for how Garland Greene has the power to take life, but he also has the power to choose not to, and in that moment with the girl, he realizes this which essentially is what reforms him in the end. At least that's how I always interpreted it.

I've always believed that Steve Buscemi's character was reformed after this film just by the simple gesture of the little girl being friendly to him and the two of them singing...that's what I like to believe, anyway. :)

That slap Nic Cage gave to the one prisoner made me laugh so hard the first time I watched this. At least he was trying to be a gentleman.

24:44 What can I say Cassie, even a broken clock is right twice a day. LOL

I always took Garland Greene as being 'reformed' after meeting that girl. She gave him some kind of epiphany. Making him admit he was sick and that he believed there was no cure, then singing 'He's got the whole world in His hands' made him realize there is a higher power that is looking after him. The plane is crashing and he's singing that song, he isn't afraid of what is happening and he's not apathetic to it like he was before. Now he's accepting something is looking out for him and that either 'cured' him or he believes he can be cured. The little girl was his Saul on the road to Damascus moment so to speak. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's how I always saw it. He had some spiritual epiphany that changed him.

Such a sweet and wonderful way to celebrate and honor your father! Happy Fathers' Day for all the fathers reading this too!

I watched this movie in theaters back in 1997 and loved it so much. There's not a lot of reactions to it on KZfaq, but every time one pops up it makes me so happy. Keep up the great work! 😁

*True Story:* I made the ENORMOUS mistake of buying my daughter a stuffed rabbit and letting her watch this movie years ago. Ive been hearing "But i did put the bunny back in the box" every time I do a clean check on her room ever since.

He is singing Hes got the whole world in his hand. This is a reference to him finally enjoy life and appreciate opportunity and the little girl taught him to. Thats why its somewhat of a happy/funny ending. Yes he is out but he wont harm anyone again. He went on the plane as the most dangerously one of them all and yet he was the least dangerous one during the flight. Define irony like he said

Oh Cassie, you are so funny. I think people were cheering in the theatre at the end of the movie, not because of Garland Green being free, but rather they were cheering for Steve Buscemi, because he's a fun actor. Let's face it, the most terrifying thing in this movie, is Nicolas Cage's hair.

It's really a testament to John Malcovich as a commanding actor with such gravitas and presence when you have someone as real like Danny Trejo in the movie whose actually been in the sh*t with the steet cred energy he brings and Malchovich effortlessly conjurs the sociopathic, sadistic vibe of an alpha leader amongst the worst of the worst that is bad, bad men.

Hi! Regarding John Malkovich, just a humble recommendation: If you ever do a "trippy/mind bending movies" poll, please include the movie "Being John Malkovich". It's one of those creative and thought-provoking films that tickles your mind in all the right places and can make you wonder about stuff from new perspectives. One of my faves ❤ Here are some more good ideas for that poll (and if anyone reading has similar recommendations, I would appreciate it a lot): Arrival Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind The Lobster Everything Everywhere All At Once Abre Los Ojos (the remake, called Vanilla Sky, is not as good) Pi Inception Perfect Blue Her The Man from Earth

YAY! Romancing the Stone At Last! Cassie *KNOWS* how long I've been requesting that one! I can't wait! Also Papa Popcorn is a Saint! Happy Father's Day!

I remember seeing this movie with my Dad in the theaters in 1997. Very entertaining action flick and nice reaction! Sadly, my Dad is not around anymore but this is another nice memory to think back on.

I can think of few things more terrifying than Nicolas Cage in full psycho mode, running toward you in a crouched position, screaming at you to give him a bunny.

Betting Garland Greene freaks her out 😂😂

You said it- what I like to see in shows: bad guys you like to hate, good guys you can cheer for! You are so fun to watch, watching these shows. Thank you.

The way she connects silence of the lambs, prison break, Air Force one. Shows that Cassie is really getting to know cinema so much more then when she first started.

Con-Air is just such an awesome action packed thriller film. One of my favorite of Cage's in the 90s with Face Off and The Rock (which 2 more actors in Con-Air also starred in a minor role). Cyrus was also a great character, portrayed an intelligent and calm criminal, doesn't act on emotions (almost never shouting or getting angry). As for the Garland Greene, just his opening introduction is already amazing but also freaky AF. The sheer number of multiple security measures utilized to keep him secured in that truck. Even Ving Rhames' character Nathan who appear as a big tough guy was also terrified of him while trying to remove the face cover. But after all, he was the most sane, calm and non-violent one among the other felony convicts in that plane. A little bit of fact here, Cameron refused to leave his friend as well as the female guard, Bishop, behind is bcoz he continues to think himself as an Army Ranger and live by the Army Ranger creed; in the creed it states that a Ranger will not leave a fallen comrade into the hands of the enemy (which Cameron told Larkin at Lerner that he couldn't leave a fallen man behind). The film's song How Do I Live, I totally love it ever seen I first listened to it. A possible theory about Garland Greene is that about a year later he went on to work on an oil rig offshore, apart from having fun in Vegas, to start a new life. Eventually he went to space with others to help save the world from an asteroid impact but he lost his mind and became insane there 🤣🤣.

The plot device of a soldier being a "lethal weapon" and sentenced to prison for obvious self-defense is so silly. It's hilarious.

I felt like Poe's friend was about to talk about different ways to cook shrimp. 😂

Nic Cage was probably my favourite action star of the 90s. His films all hit time and time again.

Now that I’m a dad with two little girls, I gotta say. This movie hits differently now.

i like how cassie's reaction to violent movies is so genuine

High praise to your dad, in particular for his faithful care of your special-needs sister.

"Put the Bunny back in the box" best line ever 😅

Colm Meaney also played one of the most interesting characters in Star Trek. Laborer, soldier, engineer, husband, father, best friend, prisoner of war, and spy. Died and replaced by a future self from a parallel reality. And I probably left out two or three other things.

Without fail, at least once a year my wife and I watch Con Air. I've loved it since it came out and much to my surprise when we started dating, she's loved it just the same. It's a brisk, fun action movie and a good watch when you need a popcorn flick for the evening!

Nothing was necessary, its all necessary. I saw this in the cinema without knowing anything about it and it blew me away. Classic over the top brilliance.

This is definitely the most serious I've ever seen someone take this movie.

I saw this in theaters, and can confirm that people cheered at the Garland Greene ending. But it mostly seemed to be in the spirit of appreciating a good, but dark, joke. And also hoping for a sequel with Greene as the villain! Steve Buscemi was an extremely popular character actor at the time, people always enjoyed watching him and wanted to see more, no matter what he part he was playing. So that ending was sort of a hint that we might get more of him in a later film against Nic Cage. I really enjoyed watching you get so invested in this story. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone take it as seriously as you did. It was a lot of fun!

This is still one of the best movies I've ever seen in my life and I enjoy rewatching it every time. 😅

So the thing to remember about Garland Green (and this is true of all fictional characters) is that he ceases to exist when the movie ends & he only exists within the fictional world of the movie. I know that seems obvious but really let that sink in. The point of Garland Green is to express a trope called "Through the Eye of Madness". In this trope the idea is presented that perhaps the "maddest" among us might really be the most sane & that's what we see with Garland. The character is objectively insane & yet he is the one that speaks the most sense & arguably makes the most sane decisions. Within this trope the writer asks us to really examine why we consider some behaviour sane & some behaviour insane. The character even goes so far as literally voicing this idea during his "gold watch" monologue. Somewhat on the nose but then this is a Jerry Bruckheimer film after all :D

I still love the ending to this movie. Still cracks me up 😂

Is this a good movie? No. Is the story in any way plausible? No. Is the dialogue and acting on point? Also no. But I'll be damned if I don't love this movie. 10/10, bunny approved.

For those who don't understand, Cameron Poe used a deadly military technique to kill a civilian. In the eyes of the law, that's excessive force, and therefore, grounds for a manslaughter charge. Yes, Poe acted in self-defense, and it's understandable that he used deadly force in response to the man he killed pulling out a knife. But one of the others thugs took the knife and ran off. Without that knife, Poe had no way to prove that his life was in enough danger to use deadly force. All of the available evidence was against him. Very sad, but unfortunately true.

I will always and forever love the line, “welcome to con-air!”

John Malkovich (creepy Line of Fire guy) is good at being creepy, but he's also really good at being likeable too. Watch "RED" with Bruce Willis and Malkovich. It's a lighthearted action movie and love story that is lots of fun.

Fun Fact: "How Do I Live" was originally recorded by Leann Rimes, but since SHE was so young when she recorded it, the makers of the film didn't think it was a good idea to have a minor sing the love theme for an R rated film, so they had Trisha Yearwood re-record it for the soundtrack.

The fact that this song was made for this soundtrack and became one of the most played songs ever is Insane

"There's only two people I trust. One of 'em's me. The other's not you."

I love love LOVE Nicolas Cage... I hope you do a "Face/Off" reaction. That one's my top favorite of his '90s action flicks. :)

I think one of the All time greatest Dad movies ever made is Highlander. If any dad has the remote.. and this is on TV, it will stay on!

The song “How Do I Live Without You”, LeAnn Rimes version, was the very first song I fell in love with on the radio when I was a kid.

The old man under the truck was played by Dabs Greer in his second to last film role. His final film role was as Old Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hank's elder self) in The Green Mile. Prior to this film, Nicholas Cage was slated to be the next Superman in Superman Lives, which never got off the ground, but tens of millions of dollars were spent in pre-production. (BTW, go see 2023s The Flash).

Steve Bucemi is always fun to watch. Another quirky character I really enjoyed was him in The Island. No matter what he does it’s always entertaining.

The fact that a judge from Alabama would send a ranger to jail for standing his ground is the most ridiculous part of this movie lol.

His accent on this movie is considered one of the worst fake accents of all time in cinema. So you're not wrong, it was weird 😂

Loved this one today Cassie, Thank You...I'm all Smiles-&-Tears right now!😂 "My Hat's Off" to You, to Your Sisters, and Especially to Your Dad...👋🤠

So happy to hear that you will be watching Romancing The Stone. There are so many quotes from Con Air that my family loved, my fav being, " What's wrong with him?" " My first thought would be... a lot".🤣 John Malkovich IS very good at being horrible, you should see him play another horrible character in, Dangerous Liaisons (1988).

In my top five favourite childhood movies, I'd watch this all the time with my dad. He's gone now but he's with me when I watch this ❤

The ending was so encompassing of 1990s action flick. Ever increasing levels of ridiculous. It wasnt enough Cyrus had his ankle destroyed he needed to fly through a skyway, then power lines, and finally have his head smashed by a hydraulic press. Movie is one of my favorites.

One of the most oddly wholesome R-rated action flicks ever made lol

Brings back memories from the 90's! I remember this movie being one of my favorites. It's funny how my girlfriend at the time wanted to watch it because of her crush on Nick Cage, but I ended up loving the movie more than her. Your reaction really captured the nostalgia and emotions we felt back then. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on such a great movie

I saw this when it first released and to this day it's the only action movie that I cry at the end of every time I watch it. It's the song "How do I live" that makes me cry as it adds to the happy ending.

Steve Buscemi's was a redemption arc. He got changed by the meeting with that innocent young girl - see him sparing the girl, and then singing the song he learned from her - "He's got the whole world, in his hands." He found the cure to his sickness.

This is just a fun movie Cassie has come a long way but she's still a pure soul

Garland being the one who escapes is a little bit of moral mischief by the filmmakers. They've just provided a sense of justice in the main storyline, and then they rip it away from you right before ending the movie.

Your father sounds amazing. It’s wonderful to hear what a great dad he is.

This is a great movie! Another awesome movie you should check out with a father/son narrative is Frequency with Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezel. Such a great movie, and often overlooked!

I love how you invest yourself emotionally into these movies and give us all your thoughts along the way. Plus, your naivete about so many things depicted in these films that can and do actually happen in real life is very refreshing and entertaining. Great job!

That last scene of Cameron and his wife and daughter with the Vegas lights in the background and Trisha Yearwood's song playing gets me every time. I freakin love Nicholas Cage. He owned the 90's, one movie after the other, Conair, The Rock, Face Off...

I've always assumed this was one of Chief O'Brien's holodeck adventures.

I can't take it! My tears of laughing sooooo hard at your reaction! Thank you, made my day.

Steve Buscemi, even though he only had a small part in this movie was brilliant, he is hilarious, and was fantastic in Armageddon. Prison Break is amazing, I've seen it 5 times, from start to finish.

Re: Garland Greene, I think they were trying to emulate the concept of Hannibal Lecter being on the loose at the end of Silence of the Lambs.

“You ain’t gettin’ near my daughter. Buckle up ⬆️!”

I'm SHOCKED, Cassie, you didn't catch Ving Rhames from the Mission Impossible franchise. Also, thank you for sharing something so personal about your family. It explains a lot regarding your loving nature. As always, the very best wishes to you and your ENTIRE FAMILY 💖🙏 😊

the instant i saw the thumb i thought it was Armageddon! please do Armageddon? 🥺

My favorite line in the movie is "Oh no, drugs will end ya son". I say that whenever my friends light up 😄

That John Malkovich did not win an Academy Award for his role as Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom is a damn shame.

Yay love this classic action flick!!

Turned 35 this year. Instead of going somewhere or spending a ton of money - watched Con Air, Deep Rising, and The Rock on Laserdisk with my close friends on a sound system - BEST TRIPLE FEATURE EVER! Yes copious amounts of edibles and booze helped but my god was it a blast! A night of one liners, action set pieces, and epic film scores!

Watching this movie today, the scene that makes me cry is the sign at the airport saying gas is $1.08 a gallon lol.