We watched the movie with Chinese subtitles. i removed to edit this video since having 2 subtitles on top of eachother would be illegible.

If your dad is a tank operator I think he'd (at the very least) be interested in the movie "Fury" following a single tank crew in WW2.

Mad respect to your father, George. Appreciate you sharing his reaction with us.

"War is brutal" "Peace is the most important thing", is so powerfull to hear that from veterans, mad respect for your father!

US Combat Veteran here. Your dad spoke some of the truest things during this video. You always remember the friends you fought with, and peace is most important. Much respect to your father.

Even through the language barrier I could hear your father's empathy, experience, and wisdom. Reading what he said just confirmed it. Thank you and your father for this reaction!

My own father (US Soldier, fought in Vietnam) watched this reaction with me. I’ve been given specific instructions to comment: Please pass along to your Dad, from one soldier to another, how much he appreciated this reaction. And yes, let’s keep the peace. 👍

It was humbling to hear your father speak so openly about his experiences. There’s a lot of talk about rivalry between China and the US today. Your father sharing his stories and his constant reminder that peace is the most important thing to maintain reminds me that even if there’s competition between the countries, both have to pursue a path that avoids war. Neither country, neither people deserve that devastation and harm.

Near the beginning of the movie, when you said, "Shooting people who surrendered," the scene is unexpectedly more tragic. Those men are actually shouting something like, "Don't shoot, we're not German, we're Czechs who were forced to be here!" but it's in Czech, so the guys who shot them don't understand. I don't speak Czech, but it's an easter egg that is often mentioned.

As a war vet myself when your father makes a face I know EXACTLY what he's thinking. Combat is a universal language.

I used to watch war movies with my dad. He served for 20 years and then I served. We were always close, but we got a lot closer when I served. I finally understood him and his service. I was rained on, froze in the snow, walked dozens and dozens of miles, went over seas twice. I was like “Pop, I get it man….” RIP Larry 02/19/2023

Oh man. Im really sitting here nearly in tears listening to the dad say "doesnt matter the culture or people...war is the same for those who experience it: brutal." So true.

As an U.S. vet myself,I have great respect for you father. We were in the service at the same time just different places..

This movie already makes me cry my eyes out, but reading your dad's stories man, it completely broke me. George, your dad is an incredibly strong man.

Your Dad is the bomb. Every word he uttered was from the heart. Only a man who's been in the thick of things can want peace so bad. Your whole reaction was very moving to watch.

The soldiers you thought about were the Sullivan Brothers (5) who died during a sea battle. It was tragic and resulted in changing the assignments of siblings serving in that war. It was sobering to see your fathers reaction. Only those who have seen combat can really understand. I served from 72 to 76. I'm 70 yr's old, but that time still haunts me.

Please thank your father for sharing with us. As a Vietnam veteran, still suffering PTSD and a lifetime of separation from family and friends, I found his words familiar and his hope for peace comforting. It’s good to know that other people throughout the world that have been in combat understand what is really important. There may be hope for all of us yet.

Your Pop had me tearing up a few times... Not only did your Father return from war but he defeated the demons preventing himself from raising a fine young man. Everytime your dad said "the world needs peace" hit me so hard. You guys were great and thank you translating.

As a combat vet I really got a full sense of your father's anguish while watching some of the scenes. Recovering from the sadness and sorrow of combat is very hard and some never do. Respect to your father for being so grounded and filled with empathy after his experiences in war.

A lot of the anecdotes your dad told throughout the movie were eerily similar to my experiences as a US Marine in Afghanistan in 2010. Please tell him that I appreciate his willingness to react to this with you. Even though I don’t speak his language, I’d love to have a beer and cigar with him. 😊

it actually gave me chills seeing how your father at the beginning of the video was in a good mood and stuff but then as soon as the battle scene starts he just gets a cold blank expression on his face probably because this was reminding him of something he lived through

My father is ex-military and his PTSD is too bad to watch any movies like this. Props to your father, thank you for recording your reactions for us.

Your dad seems like an immensely respectful man. I don’t care which side he fought for, or when. Nobody really “chooses” anyway.

You’re Dad is definitely a hero,it doesn’t matter if he’s Chinese or American he has experienced the horrors of War 😔and you are Blessed to still have him in your life🙏🏽Aloha from Hawaii🤙🏽

This may be the best reaction CineBinge has ever put out. So sad that war is a universal language, but glad to hear your dad’s story and his calls for peace

I haven’t even started this past the one minute mark, but I do just want to say, I think it’s very cool to branch out a little bit, and include your father in one of these videos, and going through all the hard work of having to subtitle everything. It’s really appreciated and I think this video will be a great addition to your channel.

My dad was in the Hungarian Army in the early 50s before the Revolution. He always said, "Never serve in a tank, you don't expect it but it's the worst, most vulnerable position to be in on a battlefield ever except for submarines."

My grandfather was a veteran from the Korean War and was ALSO a tank driver! In over 25 years, I only heard him speak of his service days twice. A big thank you to your father for sharing some of his insight and experiences. This movie is not always the easiest for veterans to watch.

Very insightful contributions from your dad as a former military member. He saw the understanding of human character, and the intrinsic humanity, of the director. His sadness at the memories of his dead classmates was palpable.

Your father is such a well rounded person, in that you can see that he doesn’t deny emotional response and speaking from a place of honesty that many people, at least in his age bracket in the Western world, aren’t necessarily able to do. It was a genuine treat, and I wish him well.

Your dad being a war veteran truly understands what war is like from his own personal experience even he was in the Chinese army as a tank driver. His reaction to 'Saving Private Ryan' was very real. I would love to see his reaction to the 2014 film 'Fury' with Brad Pitt since he was a tank driver himself. Looking forward to it if you have not done that yet with your dad. And my much respect to your dad as a war veteran. We all want world peace like your dad does.

Truly one of the greatest reaction videos I’ve ever seen. Your father was awesome. He instantly seemed comfortable, interested, empathetic and insightful. The language barrier was not an issue at all. Would love to see more with you guys someday.

You could tell when the medic started repeating "I wanna go home, I wanna go home" it struck the father right in the heart, maybe brought back some memories.

Just stumbled on your channel, from China myself actually. Big thank you to your father for what he's done.

Respect to your father from one soldier to another. I was a combat medic like your grandfather. I believe I can speak for your father and myself that we do not want war, only peace.

This was profound. Thank you for sharing your father with us, George.

Your fathers stories were powerful and very impactful. The friends he made and lost, the cruelty he saw, absolutely made my heart break. I’m over here crying.

I am a soldier that became a Peacemaker. I’ve worked with foreign militaries from around the world including some adversaries. What I’ve observed in your dad I’ve seen elsewhere. We are all the same. We share values and love for our children, our dogs our friends. Soldiering ironically is a universal experience and I hear that in your dad. I thank you for your service and very glad we didn’t meet under different circumstances. ✌️🎸

Your father is so soft-spoken and gentle-presently for what he's gone through. I wish I could give him a hug tbh. Thank you for sharing him with us, too.

I’m a 20-year veteran and even hearing your dad’s story was amazing and touching. Wishing him the best. Funny that those who served are usually the ones most averse to more war.

Your dad rules, first and foremost. Super grateful to receive history from him, a perspective that the average American has no hope of getting from most outlets. The story of Chinese locals trying to rescue US Airmen from Japanese controlled Zhejiang was amazing. Covered in his friend's blood as they went to the hospital from a location in the mountains was difficult, but important, to hear. "50 years later I remember all their names." "War for any people in the world feels the same....one word, brutal." Grateful for the video today.

I believe that was the best reaction video I have ever seen. Thank you for having your father in the review. The meaning was much deeper when you have someone there who has actually experienced war. I also thank your father for his life stories and insight.

As a veteran I am proud to see today’s interest in the military genre of movies. The advances in special effects have presented such an immersive visual effect, those without military experience can get a little idea of the “HARSH REALITY” our military can face. I had the honor to attend a special showing of “Saving Private Ryan” the second week of its theatrical release. The first two rows (floor level and one up) were reserved for WWII veterans & family. Just before the coming attractions showed, approximately 20 people were ushered to their seats. At the end only subdued sniffles and sobs could be herd with NOONE moving to leave. After a brief pause the first of the veterans got up to leave, while the rest of us in attendance gave them ALL a standing ovation as they left. There seems to be a flow-over effect of people watching some older movies; “Full Metal Jacket”, “Platoon”, “M*A*S*H”, “Apocalypse Now” etc. I think these movies are great but need to be viewed with the filter of social commentary for the time they were made. I would like to see reactions to two older movies, based on two of the most decorated war heroes. These movies, though not posing the fantastic special effects of today’s movies, contain just as much interest by the simple act of storytelling. The first is the story of one of the most decorated soldiers of WWI. The main character of the story (Alvin C York) chose actor Gary Cooper to portray him. Released in September 1941, just before America entered WWII, “Sergeant York”. The second story is about the MOST DECORATED soldier of WWII. The movie not only adapted from his autobiography (Audie Murphy) but starred him as well. From October 1955, just over ten years after the end of the war “To Hell and Back”.

I really appreciate you bringing your dad into this, and for him to share his personal stories. I do not usually comment on videos, but thank him for sharing his experiences, and thank you George for putting the extra effort into translations and just everything gone into this.

This is probably my favourite reaction to film ever. Speaking Cantonese myself, it was fascinating to hear your Dad's incredible heart-wrenching accounts! Thank You Sir, for sharing with us! ❤

I stumbled on to this video randomly. Very well executed video. My dad, like many other dads from our generation, were men of war. But unlike your father, mine talked very little about his experience, but absolutely will NOT let me sign up for service. And to see that you could communicate with your dad so easily is admirable. My family used to beat me whenever I spoke English in the house. I used to joke around with the elders saying my parents beat the Chinese into me.. they all laugh cuz all they knew it was true. Keep up the good work, God bless you and the entirety of your family. Thank you.

This will probably get lost, but. As an american combat medic, this was very refreshing to see. Your fathers takes on certain scenes were spot on. I'm curious to know more about your grandfather, and possibly your fathers takes on the series "the pacific".

As a British Vet of your Dads generation, it is fascinating to hear and see his opinions and emotions as somebody potentially then 'on the other side' so to speak ie exactly the same as ours. What a nice man he is too, very wise and kindly, attributes that come across in your good self his son. I wish you long and happy lives 👍

Your dad is holding back a lot, he reminds me of my father who served in the Pacific during WWII and again in Korea as a Ranger. My old man never slept well in all his years, he was haunted by the things he did and saw. Tell your father there is deep respect for him.

Thanks for doing that with your dad. II'm a vet; and, hearing your dad helped me heal a bit myself. Thanks and God Bless to you both. Well done.

Stuff like this is important. Hearing the stories of those who have served in war, hearing straight from their lips how pointless war is. Your father's stories broke my heart to hear.

As a navy vet, I’m familiar with the story of the 5 lost brothers. It was the Sullivan brothers and they all served on the same ship. That ship was sank, and all of them died, essentially ending the family line. Ultimately this lead to a change in the way the U.S. draws its recruits. In theory, a complete loss of a family’s future like that is now avoided. We also have named several ships “The Sullivans” in their honor as well. I also love the fact your father referenced the Dolittle raid, as it’s a beautiful (if somewhat rare in modern times) example of Chinese and American forces helping one another for the greater good of the world.

Your dad left me speechless throughout the whole video. He’s one strong man.

Your dad is a real gentleman. I am proud of our service men and women around the world. May they be a voice of mercy while others TALK about starting wars

Watching your father and his reaction was amazing! He is very wise and very strong. When I watched this in the theatre I hate to admit it but I cried, more than once, and I'm not even military. He is very strong to see this without a tear. Thank you and nothing but love and respect for his service!!

Loved this reaction with your dad. His facial reactions, his insights and his stories. It just proves we all don't need to speak the same language to understand each other.

The part where your father shares his story about his friend, my eyes began to water. Much respect to your father, war is terrible doesn’t matter the flag of your nation.

Best part of this Video was hearing your father's opinion and stories. I also admire how he kept reiterating that we need to keep the peace. I totally agree with him. It was so refreshing to me hearing him say this over and over again. I respect that. Great video.

Not surprising this is one of your most watched and liked videos. The movie is hall of fame excellent, but more importantly your dad's weariness and wisdom about his time, and war in general, is just as moving as the movie. Thank you so much to both of you. No idea about accuracy of your translation but it definitely felt very smooth to connect the film, his thoughts and reactions, and his subtitled words - great job.

So much respect to your father coming on camera to share his story. His memories of his times in the military are living history. This was a special vid for sure. Thanks for letting us share in this.

This is the first time I have ever heard a first hand account of the China / Vietnam war from the chinese perspective from someone who actually participated in it .The understatement and detail from your father is very impressive This was very enlightening and moving

Your dad seems like the guy that has a lot of lessons to teach not just in oh crap situations but everyday life lessons. Good guy.

The Connection with your Father and watching a movie is Priceless, HOLD onto those memories man...

Thank you and especially thank you to your father. The way you almost gently led your father into speaking about his experiences in war was very moving. Combat veterans of all nations are often very reluctant to talk about their experiences. It takes the right approach to make them feel comfortable enough to do so. Thanks again.

Watching your fathers facial expressions and seeing his hurt on his face...I think I cried more for your father than I did for the movie. I can't even imagine experiencing war. Mad respect for your dad.

I really liked hearing your dad's impressions, his experiences, his stories. That can't have been easy for him, all those memories coming back so vividly.

I've watched several of these movies with your dad. You can tell when he gets emotional because he blinks a lot, and blinks real hard so he doesn't cry. Much stronger man than I.

As soon as your father said he was a tank driver I thought you guys definitely need to watch "Fury" together! I think he'd have some great input and commentary for that film! Edit. Now I get to the end of the reaction and you mention Fury too! I think that's a great idea and your father is amazing!

The conversation with your dad was a real treat, very rare for "Combloc" veterans who made it to the west to discuss their experiences.

Your father is a very calm and nice Person. I like his personality.

Your dad is so cool. Intelligent, wise, humble, and understands better than most the horrors of war. You couldn't ask for a better father.

I was a tank driver in Iraq. Everything your father said is true. I only had a pistol as well, our main weapons were the crew served M249 and M2 mounted on the turret and the M240C on the Co-Ax and of course, the 120mm main gun. Our tank was our universe, we would stay buttoned up (hatches closed) for days, each time we'd open up for fresh air we would be on the lookout for grenades lobbed into our turret. The rule was: try and catch whatever was thrown in and throw it back out. Don't let it land inside the turret. One time our loader was wounded and a mechanic took his place, we stopped and opened hatches and someone tossed a satchel charge into our turret. It landed in his lap, instead of throwing it back out he tried to escape and when it blew it killed him. When friends ask what I did, I tell them I was "too drunk to remember" but I remember moments like this, I remember running over Iraqi vehicles that got into our convoy because we weren't allowed to stop and they did. I remember using the main gun to knock down buildings our infantry couldn't clear. I remember using the Co-Ax to kill enemies on the street, sometimes civilians got caught in the crossfire. I remember driving down allyways too tight that we couldn't traverse the turret. I remember Republican Guard T-72's hiding around corners waiting to shoot us. They were easy, the hard part was telling friend from foe on the streets. I also remember chain-smoking cigarettes to mask the smell of 4 guys living inside a 120 degree hull of a tank for weeks at a time.

My dad served in the Marines in the Middle East, and my Grandpa was drafted in Vietnam. This movie is the only war movie my dad has ever watched with me, and he sat through it like a statue. Neither my dad nor Grandpa will talk about their experiences. I give your dad mad respect for being willing to go on camera on the internet and share his knowledge and experiences. I would absolutely be all in for another reaction with your dad as guest reactor, even if I did miss Simone.

wow, the dads reactions were so deep and visceral. It really added a lot to the movie. thanks so much for producing this content.

Your father had a visceral reaction to this film and his emotional memory was engaged. When he said that all the scenes “felt familiar” it gave me the chills to know he was having an entirely different experience watching than the average person watching purely for entertainment.

Please tell your Dad “Thank You” from all of us. Taking the time to watch this and share his stories is very much appreciated. ❤

"War for any people in the world feels the same, one word, brutal" So much respect for your dad you can tell he really feels deep sadness when he remembers his fellow brothers.

I do not usually comment on KZfaq videos. Hearing those words of "War is Pointless" from your Dad really hit home. Bless you both and thank you.

Enjoy every moment with your father.. and tell him I wish him peace and happiness and a long life.

This was a wonderful idea, George! I hope we get to see more familial reactions in the future. Please thank your father for all of us for sharing his experiences.

Great reaction and incredibly noble of your father to put himself in a vulnerable position in front of thousands. Loved his personal insight and would honestly love to see him in more reactions with you.

This is one of the best videos I’ve watched. It’s so amazing to hear your fathers take and his memories of the war. Not to mention there’s something beautiful about a father and son sharing things like this together.

Thank you and your father so much. I wish my dad was still alive to do something like this with me. We also watched war movies together and he was also a combat veteran. Watching you and your father was like being a fly on the wall watching my dad and I when we would watch something, which proves that we are all the same, no matter our differences, culturally, or on the outside- how we look, politics, etc. Please give my warmest regards to your father for being able to make it through this film with you. My father didn't make it past the first scene when he told me the story about how I got my name. A man died sitting in his place in an armored personnel carrier (a light tank) because my dad was the Sargeant and this was his last patrol before going on leave for his 21st birthday. My dad argued and gave into the kid. The convoy was ambushed and that kid caught a Russian b-40 (rpg) right through his back because he was sitting where my dad would've been if that kid wasn't so superstitious and demanded to take his place. My dad never forgot him and could really never talk about it. So, I'm glad your dad is still with you and is able to comment. He reminds me of when my dad could at least talk about the elements of war and be sure to let me know of its cruelty. God Bless you both. This took me back ❤

As a vet, I really appreciate hearing his real world experience. Incredible stories.. I'm happy you had the thought to involve your dad in this. Much respect to him!

My grandpa had 5 brothers and all were sent to Vietnam, some state official had to send a letter to my great-grandma not to send her last son which was my grandfather. By some miracle from god all 5 brothers made it home to their families. This movie always reminds me of them.

Love this George. This is so insightful and I respect both you and your dad. I was in the Army in Iraq for the US in 05. We called it Motorittaville in LSA Anaconda. Despite being an Construction support soldier we had incoming in daily. I was so scared going from Kuwait to Iraq. I remember my first convoy and the first 1d who was in front of us got hit by an IED. I remember my buddy in front of me hit a barrier and we lost the convoy in front of us. We are sitting outside of Baghdad for nearly 2 hours. After he we get running the rolling blackouts scared the s hit out of me. I always felt a sense of insecurity because of WW2 and that I didn't do enough do to September 11. Despite all of that I felt happy that I served my country and I did the best I could. God bless all who serve and I love this movie along with BOB on HBO.

Thank you for your openness and honesty about your experiences sir. My father was 101st in Vietnam. Hes gone now, and i wish I could have more conversations about his time there. He didnt like to talk about it. This is a gem of a video. Thank you.

This reaction was so incredibly moving and impactful. When your Dad spoke about his memories of his time at war, those he fought beside and those lost, I could see how the imagery of the movie seemed to transport him back to that time. Thank you for doing this reaction, and much respect and appreciation to your Father for sharing his experience.

This was such a treat George, thank you. Your dad seems like such a thoroughly decent man, and seeing his knowledge and especially his wisdom alongside his visceral reaction to what’s happening in the movie was just wonderful. Thank you for sharing your dad with us, and please let him know we’d love him back any time.

Great video. My Dad is a Vietnam veteran serving in the USMC. He was wounded by mortar fire and took shrapnel in his lower leg. He received a Purple Heart. His time in the war gave him horrible PTSD and he coped with alcohol. He's still alive and doesn't drink anymore, he's too old and his body can't take it. He wouldn't be able to watch a movie like Saving Private Ryan because it would hurt him too much I think. Your Dad seems like a very sweet man. Every time he said, "Peace is the most important thing" he reminded me of my Dad. I believe those that have been in war, saw death, had to kill and suffer other horrific experiences would agree....."Peace is the most important thing". I am a patriotic American but I do not agree with much of my government's foreign policy. It seems to me my country has been involved in some type of war since I've been alive. I am 48. I believe my nation's government is corrupted by a deeply ingrained military-industrial complex that seeks war because it is profitable to those who's sons and daughters will never see a battlefield. I became a deputy sheriff and served at a California Sheriffs Office for 15 years in patrol, as a Field Training Officer and Detective. I always told my Dad I didn't beleive the horrors I saw and the duty I completed was as bad as his because I went home every night. He told me we were one in the same. He said when your duty is that which can land you in mortal combat at any moment....there is no difference. The fear and anxiety is the same, the death and suffering you see still take the same toll on your soul. I retired in 2019 and I can say I agree with him. I never had to kill anyone but I saw more death and suffering than any one person should ever see. It stays with you. You really understand the value of peace when you see what violence between men can do to humans. I have much respect for any person who enters into a career that requires warrior culture. It ages you prematurely and distorts your perception of society and humanity. When you see the horrors humans are capable of doing to each other, it makes you crave peace and serenity. Tell your father I honor and respect him and I"m very sorry for the brothers in arms he lost during his military service. He is a strong and wise man.

My grandfather fought in the Korean War. He always talked about the Chinese soldiers that would throw grenades in the back of retreating American ambulances. He was very upset and traumatized by that. But hearing your father talk brought me peace. He was just a kid himself on the other side of it. Your father is a good man. He’s seen much. I would love to hear more of his stories. He has much to tell. Much love, and best wishes ✌🏻👍🏼

My dad served in Korea. My daughter and I saw this movie with him. I had grown up watching war films at drive-ins with my family but this movie stands out. Afterwards, we passed a man in his 80s leaning against a wall, crying silently. My father said this movie was the only one to portray war realistically.

My dad enlisted as a cook but trained as a medic as well in Vietnam. They used him as a medic a lot. His experiences as a medic really messed with him his whole life (he enlisted at 17 and returned home at 19 and passed away a couple years ago at 75). I can't imagine what your dad went through. Christ, those stories. I'm so sorry. He seems like a hardass with a heart of gold like my dad was. Much love to you guys. EDIT: to add, when my dad got back from Vietnam, he had a lot of trouble sleeping because he couldn't hear helicopters buzzing around constantly. He both fell asleep to the sound of them, and felt safer when they were overhead. My mom said it took him the better part of a year before he could sleep properly without that sound.

George's dad sharing his experiences was really amazing and powerful. I wonder if this movie was a bit too brutal and realistic and hope he was okay after having been reminded of all the horrors that he went through in war himself. I liked that George asked his dad questions, but also wish he could have been a bit more sensitive to his dad's emotions and let him express them a bit more. I felt like he was trivialising the emotions his father was experiencing by talking about the actors and cinematography and even laughing at some parts and bringing up some trivial intellectual detail, instead of just gently acknowledging how his dad was feeling. Apart from that it was a great reaction video - thank you:)

Thank you so much for putting this together, and your dad for taking the time to do this. Really interesting to get his perspective.

This was really good. Your dad seems like a good, wise man, and his thoughts and experiences was a great addition. Anyone who goes through the horror of war and comes out with a peaceful soul and outlook should be admired. I'd definitely like to see more with him if he's up for it. Also, this edit must have been much more work than usual, so thanks for the translations

Your father is amazing His gentleness , the dark sadness of his memories and stories, with this contrasting gentle nature and gentle soul. It always amazes me how those who have been through the most painful and most devastating heroic journeys are those with the most soft spoken, kind, passive and gentle of spirits. Goes to show the reality of courage and bravery and honor. Something Hollywood can only try to capture. As much as I love this movie, your fathers presence and the words he shared felt more real and more mind opening and thought provoking than any character Hollywood can create. I don’t know this channel This video popped up randomly But if you do anything in life, you should write a novel on your fathers life and stories and journey. I promise you, his story is one we all want to hear.

Ngl I randomly came across your channel just yesterday on my recommendation page and have been watching your videos non stop. I usually don't like watching other people watch movies but the fact you have your father next to you who's also a vet is what drew me in, hearing him speak about his past experiences especially in war is SO intriguing and insightful. He also seems like he's really cool and fun to talk to. I hope you make more videos with your dad, he's awesome! Anyways, you got yourself a new subscriber 👍

The story your dad mentioned about the US Airmen who attacked Tokyo and had to divert to China is known as the Doolittle Raid. This is another amazing, yet heartbreaking story.

I know it has been a while, but I thank your father for this. Loved hearing him speak about this. Thank you.