I love the way Frank is telling Charlie he's gonna have to snitch, but at the same time, he never says it with conviction. He's telling Charlie how things are and what his options are, but he's also seeing how Charlie reacts when he mentions telling on his friends. Charlie proved to Frank that he's got outstanding character, and that's why Frank stood up for him and cared for him so much. This film is so well written in addition to the amazing performances. There are a lot of layers to the words written in the script, and to the performance of Pacino. It's one of my favorite films. Great reaction, guys.
@@butkusfan23, Charlie was NOT friends with George, Harry, Jimmy and Trent. In fact, they put Charlie down because they came from rich families and had connections whereas Charlie attended Baird on scholarship and did not come from a rich family. Charlie tells Frank that he doesn't like those guys. Rather, Charlie didn't feel comfortable squealing because he was offered a bribe from Mr. Trask.
Imagine being blind and having someone come from behind you and grab your arm, it can be frightening. The proper way is for them to grab you. He’s just also abrasive.
I've watched it in 1993 I guess, but I've found quite recently Pacino got an Oscar - but I've always considered it his best movie performance, amazingly played. Thanks for sharing!
Charlie's suit was made for the brother, Willie, visit. In addition, if you noticed the intensity of the "Hoo-Haa"s during the brother visit? While the nephew told the story of the grenades? It told a lot about the defeat Frank was feeling. It's an excellent movie for which Pacino won a well deserved academy award.
I get the feeling Willie looked down on Frank all along. At the end of the Thanksgiving Day scene, Frank says to Willie that "I'm no fucking good and I never have been." That says to me that Frank was always seen as the black sheep of the family.
Also, it is clear that Willie is considerably older than Frank. Therefore, it is likely that Willie always played the part of the older brother. Frank probably resented that.
Excellent reaction. You guys do an excellent job. Pacino won all of the big awards for the performance. Whoah is something I say once in a while. Lots of big scenes and emotional moments with Frank and Charlie. Pacino's dialogue is so good here, that it becomes rather comedic. I applaud the film for its minimalist approach. It is mainly a friendship story about two men that need each other. We didn't get any flashbacks. The Thanksgiving scene was all what we needed to know about Frank's past. The rest was rightly left up to our imaginations. My Uncle's mother was blind. So I have some experiences with the blind community. It is rather amazing that blind people can "see" through their ears and nose. They can walk into a room and know exactly where everybody is, their body makeup and the dimensions of the room.
Fantastic reaction. The appreciation from both of you for this beauty was wonderful. Martin Brest is responsible for that writing y'all were loving. 41:39 "Meet Joe Black" is also from him. And Anthony Hopkins does in that, what Al Pacino did in this. Fr. But it runs even deeper, emotionally, than this one. It's also a remake of a great old black and white film. Y'all really need to watch that.
Brilliant as Usual gentlemen. Thank you for watching this movie. It is truly one of the best performances I have ever seen. Your insights are always spot on and heartfelt.
Glad you got to see it. Its a great movie that seems to have been forgotten by modern audiences, so few have reacted to it. Pacino incidentally got his only Oscar for his performance which I am sure you recognize he deserved. And if you'd like to see another brilliant performace in another movie few today have seen, take a look at DONNIE BRASCO. These two movies are tied with me on my favorites list from this time period.
Oh my goodness how wonderful to find someone watching this gorgeous movie. All about integrity. That scene in the plane, I know it by heart. He talks about women like he's talking about great wine. Lhm. Then you've got Thomas Newman, Meet Joe Black, doing the soundtrack. And, ironically, Martin Brest wrote this and Meet Joe Black. Which is also about integrity. Go figure. It'll always be my favorite Pacino role.
The scene when Slade reassembles his gun, takes the bullets out....... but he knows there's a round in the chamber. "Whatdo care if I blow my brains out......" holding it to his head for an extra second ".... or not". Slade was considering it. Makes that scene even more powerful.
@45:17 with all due respect, I don't agree with you. Admitting to his brother that he's no good and never has been was a way of appologizing, something that he most likely never did before, so I think that is something positive out of the whole family dinner scene.
True. That's a good way of looking at it. It also makes sense him apologising to his brother as one of his last acts. It's probably a conversation they've never had. I think I originally saw it as "this is me Willie, who I've always been" which sounds more like Frank's personality and WIllie nodding... accepting it.
So glad you guys reacted to this wonderfull movie. There are so few reactions to this, thanks. I would recommend another movie who i'm surprised that nobody ever reacted to this day and that's "Zorba, The Greek", it's a masterpiece, a classic, oldies but goldies a 1964 drama with Anthony Queen and Alan Bates but it has also some comedy and the Zorba character is absolutely fascinating (as fascinating as Frank Slade, Al Pacino's character in this movie) and also full of life wisdom and very quotable...maybe sometime you will react to this one also, make it a premiere.
Hooah! That's a phrase we use in the Army, probably all the different US military services. You get use to saying "Hooah" a lot and cursing as well. Probably not everyone curses, but I know I cursed a lot during my time in the military that when I got home for Christmas I asked my mom, "pass the f'ing potatoes" without realizing it.
As someone who's attempted suicide: some of your insights, like how Charlie is trying to keep LTC Slade going a bit more. Trying to talk him down (even while being threatened with a loaded gun). Seeing how Slade is wrapping up loose ends with his brother and such. Just wow. Thanks Ramblers. I love this movie, watched it several times. But it's been a while since my last viewing,. Think I first saw it in 1995. More times after that. Something to be said for seeing someone new watching it to give a fresher perspective (and the years can give a perspective too). After I watched it the first time, I got my mom to watch it with me. She had a rough relationship with her own dad. Tried describing how good it is. Throughout the movie, she despised LTC Slade's character...... up until the end, then she liked him. Highlights how good this movie is. Sometimes you just need to guide / go through something along with someone else, just for a bit. Just find a way to talk them thought it. Just tango on. Sometimes that's all that's needed.
The fact that it took a kid to bring him back from the edge as well. Couldn't have put it better myself. You just tango on. It'll work itself out I'm sorry you felt you had to do that and glad you're better now ❤️
I have always felt that Frank being blind is a metaphor for so many veterans when they leave the service. Many veterans have a problem getting adjusted to civilian life. That could be the reason why so many wind up homeless or commit suicide.
33:23 not really. He got a first class flight to New York. Some good food and drink plus a nice custom suit. 38:45 have you seen Rambo First Blood? Stallone’s speech near the end ranks real close to this one.
A wonderful film from Martin Brest, and Chris O'Donnell's best performance. Pacino is always amazing. If you haven't seen Heat check it out. Pacino and Robert Deniro have a great scene together. I was surprised to see how big Pacino was and Deniro was so small and precise. You guys were a joy to watch again.
Terrific reaction, guys. I love Al Pacino! Have you seen Dog Day Afternoon? It's one of my favorite performances by Pacino. It's based on a true event: a bank robbery gone awry. Scary, hilarious and tragic all at once. And the awesome John Cazale is in it as Pacino's partner in crime. You guys would absolutely love it. First time I watched it, I was expecting a dark drama, but the comedic elements kept it from slipping that far. The last 2 and a half minutes are incredible. The camera is on Pacino's face as he is watching what is unfolding around him. Never says a word, but his eyes convey so much. Absolutely mesmerizing.
Just thought I'd put this out here for those who are unaware. When helping visually impaired people, there are certain guidelines to follow. One of the things to NOT do is grab them by the arm or cane. Instead, offer your arm and let them hold on to you instead. That's why Frank told Charlie a few times that he should be grabbing Charlie instead.
thank you for watching this AMAZING movie. It's needed so badly today with so many boys without fathers. interesting aspect to this dilemma, if Mr. Trask hadn't tried to bribe Charlie, i think he would've eventually squealed. As the Colonel said, the three culprits are punks. It would be a pleasure to turn those scumbags in for doing scumbag behavior. The right thing. EXCEPT Trask immediately tried to bribe Charlie, so from then on Charlie couldn't cooperate without feeling like shyt, as if he's selling out.
Pacino is worthy of his legend. My favorite two performances are this one, and his role in Donny Brasco. The rest of the cast in Brasco are excellent as well.
The speech got cheers, but if you think about it, George Jr. was the only honest one, while Charlie was the cover up artist, and George Jr. didn’t get the commendation that he deserved while Charlie got rewarded. You want people like George Jr. to come forward with what they know when criminal activity is rampant in our society.
Charlie might have been covering but I think it was because Mr. Trask was offering him a bribe. Mr. Trask promised Charlie he would get him into Harvard IF he squealed. He was not asking in confidence. Also, Frank says in his speech, "I don't know whether Charlie's silence today was right or wrong. I'm not a judge or jury."
@@williamlandolfi7858 I think the bribe was off the table when Charlie refused to reveal the truth in confidence at the first meeting in his office. At the open disciplinary meeting, Trask was asking for the truth again from both Charlie and George Jr, in front of the entire student body and faculty. The only thing at stake for both was whether or not one or both of them would be expelled.
One of my favorite films, you can't go wrong with any of Al's characters, the man is a legend) Thank you, gentlemen!
One of my favorite performances from Pacino. So many dope lines, and of course that speech.
Great movie! My favorite of his!
Stairway to Heaven.
…John Daniels. Don’t you mean Jack Daniels? Not when you’ve known him as long as I have. Ha.
“Youve been so wrapped up in the sugar business that you’ve forgotten the taste of REAL HONEY!”
I love the way Frank is telling Charlie he's gonna have to snitch, but at the same time, he never says it with conviction. He's telling Charlie how things are and what his options are, but he's also seeing how Charlie reacts when he mentions telling on his friends. Charlie proved to Frank that he's got outstanding character, and that's why Frank stood up for him and cared for him so much.
This film is so well written in addition to the amazing performances. There are a lot of layers to the words written in the script, and to the performance of Pacino. It's one of my favorite films.
Great reaction, guys.
@@butkusfan23, Charlie was NOT friends with George, Harry, Jimmy and Trent. In fact, they put Charlie down because they came from rich families and had connections whereas Charlie attended Baird on scholarship and did not come from a rich family. Charlie tells Frank that he doesn't like those guys. Rather, Charlie didn't feel comfortable squealing because he was offered a bribe from Mr. Trask.
Imagine being blind and having someone come from behind you and grab your arm, it can be frightening. The proper way is for them to grab you. He’s just also abrasive.
True. In this situation though, he definitely frightened Charlie more. "Are YOU blind?" "The why do you keep grabbing my godamn arm?" 😭😂
I've watched it in 1993 I guess, but I've found quite recently Pacino got an Oscar - but I've always considered it his best movie performance, amazingly played. Thanks for sharing!
Charlie's suit was made for the brother, Willie, visit. In addition, if you noticed the intensity of the "Hoo-Haa"s during the brother visit? While the nephew told the story of the grenades? It told a lot about the defeat Frank was feeling. It's an excellent movie for which Pacino won a well deserved academy award.
I wish Willie stood up for him or at least gave words of encouragement, but maybe they never had that relationship as brothers.
I get the feeling Willie looked down on Frank all along. At the end of the Thanksgiving Day scene, Frank says to Willie that "I'm no fucking good and I never have been." That says to me that Frank was always seen as the black sheep of the family.
Also, it is clear that Willie is considerably older than Frank. Therefore, it is likely that Willie always played the part of the older brother. Frank probably resented that.
Excellent reaction. You guys do an excellent job. Pacino won all of the big awards for the performance. Whoah is something I say once in a while. Lots of big scenes and emotional moments with Frank and Charlie. Pacino's dialogue is so good here, that it becomes rather comedic. I applaud the film for its minimalist approach. It is mainly a friendship story about two men that need each other. We didn't get any flashbacks. The Thanksgiving scene was all what we needed to know about Frank's past. The rest was rightly left up to our imaginations.
My Uncle's mother was blind. So I have some experiences with the blind community. It is rather amazing that blind people can "see" through their ears and nose. They can walk into a room and know exactly where everybody is, their body makeup and the dimensions of the room.
I always thought the "heightened senses" thing was just in movies. Amazing that it's actually true.
Fantastic reaction. The appreciation from both of you for this beauty was wonderful. Martin Brest is responsible for that writing y'all were loving. 41:39
"Meet Joe Black" is also from him. And Anthony Hopkins does in that, what Al Pacino did in this. Fr. But it runs even deeper, emotionally, than this one. It's also a remake of a great old black and white film. Y'all really need to watch that.
Take a bow Martin Brest. That was a amazing.
We might add Meet Joe Black on our watchlist if it's good.
Excellent reaction, thanks! I hope you continue with more well acted classics like this.
Fantastic choice to react to this gem - one of Pacino's best performances.
Brilliant as Usual gentlemen.
Thank you for watching this movie. It is truly one of the best performances I have ever seen.
Your insights are always spot on and heartfelt.
Glad you got to see it. Its a great movie that seems to have been forgotten by modern audiences, so few have reacted to it. Pacino incidentally got his only Oscar for his performance which I am sure you recognize he deserved. And if you'd like to see another brilliant performace in another movie few today have seen, take a look at DONNIE BRASCO. These two movies are tied with me on my favorites list from this time period.
Pacino was robbed of an Oscar for Godfather and Godfather 2.
Thank you gentlemen! Better late than never on my part. i would be curious to know how many times you have replayed that speech in the past year.
I could watch that part over and over again 😂
I'm glad some are doing a reaction to this underrated classic! It's such a good film. Cheers!
Oh my goodness how wonderful to find someone watching this gorgeous movie. All about integrity.
That scene in the plane, I know it by heart. He talks about women like he's talking about great wine. Lhm. Then you've got Thomas Newman, Meet Joe Black, doing the soundtrack. And, ironically, Martin Brest wrote this and Meet Joe Black. Which is also about integrity. Go figure.
It'll always be my favorite Pacino role.
The scene when Slade reassembles his gun, takes the bullets out....... but he knows there's a round in the chamber.
"Whatdo care if I blow my brains out......" holding it to his head for an extra second ".... or not". Slade was considering it.
Makes that scene even more powerful.
I'm so glad Charlie decided to go back up to the room
@45:17 with all due respect, I don't agree with you. Admitting to his brother that he's no good and never has been was a way of appologizing, something that he most likely never did before, so I think that is something positive out of the whole family dinner scene.
True. That's a good way of looking at it. It also makes sense him apologising to his brother as one of his last acts. It's probably a conversation they've never had.
I think I originally saw it as "this is me Willie, who I've always been" which sounds more like Frank's personality and WIllie nodding... accepting it.
So glad you guys reacted to this wonderfull movie. There are so few reactions to this, thanks. I would recommend another movie who i'm surprised that nobody ever reacted to this day and that's "Zorba, The Greek", it's a masterpiece, a classic, oldies but goldies a 1964 drama with Anthony Queen and Alan Bates but it has also some comedy and the Zorba character is absolutely fascinating (as fascinating as Frank Slade, Al Pacino's character in this movie) and also full of life wisdom and very quotable...maybe sometime you will react to this one also, make it a premiere.
Hooah!
That's a phrase we use in the Army, probably all the different US military services. You get use to saying "Hooah" a lot and cursing as well. Probably not everyone curses, but I know I cursed a lot during my time in the military that when I got home for Christmas I asked my mom, "pass the f'ing potatoes" without realizing it.
😳😂 I'm guessing she didn't appreciate that and/or the whole table went quiet.
@@RamblersInc They were shocked. It's not a word that gets tossed around in my house.
As someone who's attempted suicide: some of your insights, like how Charlie is trying to keep LTC Slade going a bit more. Trying to talk him down (even while being threatened with a loaded gun). Seeing how Slade is wrapping up loose ends with his brother and such. Just wow.
Thanks Ramblers.
I love this movie, watched it several times.
But it's been a while since my last viewing,. Think I first saw it in 1995. More times after that.
Something to be said for seeing someone new watching it to give a fresher perspective (and the years can give a perspective too).
After I watched it the first time, I got my mom to watch it with me. She had a rough relationship with her own dad. Tried describing how good it is. Throughout the movie, she despised LTC Slade's character...... up until the end, then she liked him.
Highlights how good this movie is.
Sometimes you just need to guide / go through something along with someone else, just for a bit. Just find a way to talk them thought it. Just tango on.
Sometimes that's all that's needed.
The fact that it took a kid to bring him back from the edge as well.
Couldn't have put it better myself. You just tango on. It'll work itself out
I'm sorry you felt you had to do that and glad you're better now ❤️
I have always felt that Frank being blind is a metaphor for so many veterans when they leave the service. Many veterans have a problem getting adjusted to civilian life. That could be the reason why so many wind up homeless or commit suicide.
It's a shame a lot don't get the help they need.
Hi guys my two favorite Brits.... Watching from Oregon U S.. hope you enjoyed the show.
Loved the reaction, guys. Looking forward to whatever else y'all check out. Great channel.
33:23 not really. He got a first class flight to New York. Some good food and drink plus a nice custom suit. 38:45 have you seen Rambo First Blood? Stallone’s speech near the end ranks real close to this one.
You're right. He did get a tailored suit out of it 😂
We've not seen any Rambo movies but we have them on our watchlist.
Such great movie!! Excellent job reacting to this guys!
A wonderful film from Martin Brest, and Chris O'Donnell's best performance. Pacino is always amazing. If you haven't seen Heat check it out. Pacino and Robert Deniro have a great scene together. I was surprised to see how big Pacino was and Deniro was so small and precise. You guys were a joy to watch again.
We'll add Heat to our watchlist 👍
Terrific reaction, guys. I love Al Pacino! Have you seen Dog Day Afternoon? It's one of my favorite performances by Pacino. It's based on a true event: a bank robbery gone awry. Scary, hilarious and tragic all at once. And the awesome John Cazale is in it as Pacino's partner in crime. You guys would absolutely love it. First time I watched it, I was expecting a dark drama, but the comedic elements kept it from slipping that far. The last 2 and a half minutes are incredible. The camera is on Pacino's face as he is watching what is unfolding around him. Never says a word, but his eyes convey so much. Absolutely mesmerizing.
We've not seen that. You've sold it to me lol. Will add it to the list.
@@RamblersInc Awesome! 😁
Great reaction guys. Subscribed.
Thank You 🙂
All was not ended with his brother, because Frank is living at Willie's daughter's house with her family, Willie's grandkids.
Just thought I'd put this out here for those who are unaware.
When helping visually impaired people, there are certain guidelines to follow. One of the things to NOT do is grab them by the arm or cane. Instead, offer your arm and let them hold on to you instead. That's why Frank told Charlie a few times that he should be grabbing Charlie instead.
Ahh I thought it was just a Frank thing. Thanks for letting us know 👍
@@RamblersInc Happy to share! Love your reactions btw!
And that test drive scene......... buckle-up guys!
😂 That was a rollercoaster of a scene
At least the movie got one thing right. George’s father couldn’t buy him out of trouble, this time. George needed to snitch, same as the poor kids.
GREAT REACTION
it is great, and a great reation
thank you for watching this AMAZING movie. It's needed so badly today with so many boys without fathers.
interesting aspect to this dilemma, if Mr. Trask hadn't tried to bribe Charlie, i think he would've eventually squealed. As the Colonel said, the three culprits are punks. It would be a pleasure to turn those scumbags in for doing scumbag behavior. The right thing. EXCEPT Trask immediately tried to bribe Charlie, so from then on Charlie couldn't cooperate without feeling like shyt, as if he's selling out.
That's a great point. Whilst he's not a snitch, he'd do the right thing by turning those 3 in. It's Trask that swayed him in the opposite direction.
Pacino is worthy of his legend. My favorite two performances are this one, and his role in Donny Brasco. The rest of the cast in Brasco are excellent as well.
We'll have to add Donny Brasco to our list 👍
Pacino! Who made him? God must've been a fucking genius!!
Whoo Haaa
37:02 😆subscribed!
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Would totally love it if you reacted to 'The Devil's Advocate' with Pacino (and Reeves) some time soon!
We'll add it to our watchlist 👍
Amazing.
I just subscribe to your RUclips channel ❤
Thank You 🙂
@RamblersInc , there is two show that you need to watch
*teen wolf show
*hawaii five-o show
Suggestions: Gran Torino, Good Will Hunting, and As Good As It Gets. All terrific movies!❤
The speech got cheers, but if you think about it, George Jr. was the only honest one, while Charlie was the cover up artist, and George Jr. didn’t get the commendation that he deserved while Charlie got rewarded. You want people like George Jr. to come forward with what they know when criminal activity is rampant in our society.
Good point
Charlie might have been covering but I think it was because Mr. Trask was offering him a bribe. Mr. Trask promised Charlie he would get him into Harvard IF he squealed. He was not asking in confidence. Also, Frank says in his speech, "I don't know whether Charlie's silence today was right or wrong. I'm not a judge or jury."
@@williamlandolfi7858 I think the bribe was off the table when Charlie refused to reveal the truth in confidence at the first meeting in his office. At the open disciplinary meeting, Trask was asking for the truth again from both Charlie and George Jr, in front of the entire student body and faculty. The only thing at stake for both was whether or not one or both of them would be expelled.