Great breakdown! One other thing that i've always loved about this scene is Cliffords realisation that he can't lie to Coccotti. After 2 attempts (and then the brilliant pantomime speech from Walken) Clifford realises he only has 2 options. Be tortured until he breaks and gives up Clarence, or provoke Coccotti to kill him quickly so he won't have to, which leads to the Sicily history lesson. Every second of this scene is perfect, especially as you pointed out, the moment when Cliff realises it worked.
I always really liked how Hopper looks at the zippo and gives a slight chuckle.. Like, he briefly thought about the memory *behind* the zippo. Perhaps his son, Clarence gave it to him, a long time ago.. or something. Such an incredible scene in an incredible movie.
@Drunkwithpower100 I’ve always enjoyed that bit of laughter that Hopper has as he’s closing his lighter and taking his first drag too but imo it’s not about some beloved memory relating to Clarence or the zippo but a chuckle signifying that he’s relishing in what’s to come.
The scene is brilliant on every level… Dialogue, acting, lighting & music are all perfect… Hopper knew he was gone & gave his killers an enormous F U with historical facts.
Oh, thats nice. I think youre correct. Thats a nice take on that! I think i'd worked that out myself but you said it and then it like bell hit me, YES!!
PRECISELY. The moment he realized that he was going to die and nothing could save him, his entire countenance relaxed when he realized what he had to do... either die a slow agonizing death or a quick one, dictating his choice by angering Walken to the point of murderous rage. This was some of the best acting I've ever seen by Dennis Hopper since Apocalypse Now.
Well Gandolfini wasn't Tony Soprano or anything close to a lead actor at this point in time and he had many other small parts in films where the scenes would have actors not anywhere near Walken or Hopper. So just by Gandolfini being in a scene doesn't automatically make the rest of the cast amazing actors.
He knew he would die a slow and painful death and eventually give up his son in order for the agony to end. He chose a quick and painless death and didn’t give up his son. Beautiful.
Mesmerising acting by these 2 legends. Christopher Walken plays that unhinged psycho role so well, perfectly adapting it here into a slick mafia boss. The micro expressions by Dennis Hopper are just incredible- the sad moment when he realises death is coming is just a couple of seconds but it says so so much. This scene is worth analysing to completely appreciate it. Thanks.
When Hopper’s character changes his mind, and requested the Chesterfield, watch the look on Walken’s face. It’s gone in an instant, but it was perfection. It was his pantomime. He knew that Hopper’s character had accepted his fate, and he wasn’t going to get the information he needed.
Hopper's "yep, that'll just about do it" expression when he realizes he has pushed Walken as far as he needs to is just pure artistry. His face portrays everything about what is about to happen and a man coming to terms with his fate.
This is amazing. I’ve tried to explain this genius of this scene to people over the years. The moment Clifford accepted death was moments away was always something I tried to highlight. Also I have heard that the length of the dialogue between 2 characters never has gone on for that long in a movie. Glad I found your channel.
Excellent analysis of this scene. My wife and I's favourite movie! Just a side note for the mob afficionados out there, Christopher Walken's character is the Consligliere of the Detroit mob not an enforcer. He's the trusted adviser to the boss. A respected leader who rose above the mundane act of mafia murders long ago and now has underlings do the dirty work That's why his killing of the Dennis Hopper character is so removed from his position. He's forgotten his lofty status and taken it completely personally, "I haven't killed anyone since 1984" Great breakdown of a scene of a great movie.
Favorite cinema scene of all time. So many good aspects to it. I love the moment when Hopper knows he’s not getting out alive and asks Walken for the cigarette.
Wow, nice analysis of this scene. You pointed out several things I never noticed before, nor were mentioned in other breakdown vids I've watched. It's a thrill to learn something new about something I thought I knew perfectly for decades.
I actually wish more attention had been paid here TO the brilliance of the writing. The overall analysis was great, mind you, but the dialogue is SO good it merits dwelling on. ESPECIALLY since I heard that Tarantino, while not directing, pleaded that the actors include every little "uh" and "um" he wrote for them. Apparently the actors, recognizing the New Guy's talent, did. EXCEPT for when Walken apparently improvised his extremely witty comeback to "eggplant": "You're a CAN'T elope," LOL!
I always tell the people I know that love this movie that I would take the "Pepsi Challenge" putting this scene up against any other scene from any movie ever.
@@ontheslide2339 WOW. Today is a great day to google a little group called the MOORS. When you google that group, you'll notice that literally every word of what he said is historically correct. Oh, and btw, he left out that they stayed in control for several hundred years. Thats generations on generations on generations. Toodles!
Quinton has said in interviews that this scene came from a black friend of his who used to say these exact lines. He said it to Quinton when he found out Tarantino was part Sicilian.
I saw this on release, and I always liked this scene. And, its not b/c I KNEW why I liked it and replayed it in my head soooo many times, but I KNEW I liked it for some reason. Like, to be honest, alot of other scenes in movies. But, thats a nice breakdown. I think you hit it pretty good right around the 5min mark w/Hopper taking the Chesterfield, and the resolve that he's not leaving unless he changes the dynamic.
I've seen interviews with Walken where he talks about memorizing his lines by themselves, not reading the other lines and not rehearsing to get an honest reaction.
Kinda makes me wonder how he knows when to respond? Multiple takes helps naturally, but he can only have an "honest reaction" the first time. So that kind of defeats that whole method.
I must have seen thei movie and scene a hundred times. Its one of my absolute favorite movies. It was basically my introduction to Tarantino. I love the part where he looks at the lighter after he lights the cigarette, it looks like hes thinking back on his whole life in that split second, like he thinking to himself, "ive lit a million cigarettes with this lighter, and now i just lit my last one. I love Tarantinos old stuff. Not that he directed True Romance, but he wrote it, and its definitely got Quintons smell all over it.
Great analysis of a phenomenal scene! I appreciate you having left the risky language uncensored (eg. 7:48) even though it may get this video demonetized. The language used is relevant cause he's trying to cause as much damage as he can with his last words. It's part of why this scene is so impactful so I say good choice to leave it alone in the name of authenticity. Again, really great analysis! 😊
True Romance has so many great scenes. The fight between Alabama and Virgil. The scene with Drexel and Clarence. The stand off at the end. Just take a moment to see how many great actors are in this film. But this scene is amazing. The bit when Dennis hopper smokes the cigarette and his face changes as he knows this is his final moment, amazing.
Probably my favorite scene in cinema of all. The Chesterfield line always defined the tension and outcome. Thank you for putting this scene in perfect succinct explanation. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
*"Can I er, have one of those Chesterfields now?"*- That was the moment of reality. Dennis Hopper played it beautifully, as well as Chritopher Walken, who was scary as hell.
What makes this scene even greater is early on Vincenzo (Christopher Walken) tells Clifford (Dennis Hopper) that he knows when a man is lying. So when Clifford's tells him about the history of Sicilians, it not only rips apart his nationality/ethnicity, it's also him being a smartarse in that he told the flat out truth to Vincenzo, after saying he knows when a man is lying.
New to this channel, just gave this vid a Like and Sub, I've been binging and truly impressed. I've got to two great old movies I haven't seen in years I need to watch again. I respect that the creator didn't edit out the offending words in this scene which I would have expected. That's True Dedication to the craft in 2024.
Our narrator missed the most important point. Hoppers character antagonizes Walkens character with such an insult that his emotions take over and he kills him instead of torturing him for the info. Hopper avoids the torture and creates a ticket straight to a quick painless death.
@@gohumbertoWe all knew that going in, and I think the narration seems aware of this, but I think making that point more explicit was definitely an option. That said, I don't make RUclips videos.
There is a level of historical accuracy about the Arab conquest of Sicily and how that changed the racial dynamics of the Island and its architecture. Many Churches there are converted Mosques. Hopper’s character definitely exaggerated and as it was laid out in the video he knew it would be the quickest way to his inevitable end.
I saw this film when it came out and this scene blew me away. So well done on so many levels. That's for breaking it down. I agree. It is a masterpiece.
Part eggplant relates to Italian slang for a half black person which is a mullignan (with eggplants being black outside and white inside) there are even references to this in the Sopranos. So that’s another insult he gives Walken after talking about the Moors
Heard the Flower Duet while sitting in a restaurant with my wife & she asked what they was smiling at, couldn't explain this scene to her & do it justice so i just showed her!! It's one of my absolute favourite scenes in cinematic history! Completely captures my attention every time i watch it!
Excellent analysis. Great scene from start to finish. The Dennis Hopper character is presented with a decision that will either result in the death of himself or his son. As a concerned, devoted parent the choice to him is clear that he is must do all he can to save his son. Even at the expense of his own life. But the brilliance of the scene is that he is able to confront the end of his life with the utmost courage while in the process diminishing dignity from the Christopher Walken character in upsetting him with a story of his ethnic lineage that he clearly had no knowledge of.
Thank you for mentioning the use of Delibes' music. Not just a light music to use in contrast to the situation but one of the themes of Lakmé fits here: India under British rule, exoticism, the possible mix of different cultures and ethnicities. Coccotti is definitely not the kind to accept Worley's point, which is apparently valid.
There was no way out for Hoppers character, one of the first things Walken says is _"Tell the Angels in Heaven you never seen evil so personified as the man who killed you."_ He wasnt getting out of it, Hopper knew it and so decided to provoke Walken to ensure something of a quick death.
Absolutely one of the most phenomenal scenes. Everything about it is so well crafted. While there were issues between Stone and Tarantino, this was pure Quentin imo. I also love the effects from that scene then are then subject to the pathos or lack there of when one of the goons discovers the address on the fridge, making the entire situation completely avoidable
Thank you! This is my favourite scene in a movie. Very well done! Just watched my 3rd favourite scene breakdown Training Day Hoyt/Smiley scene. Would very much like to see your take on No Country's coin toss scene(s).
I was never a big fan of this movie but Hopper really shined brightest and impacted me. Now, as a collector of old lighters, it seems that when he lights his he’s thinking about how this is his last time to do so, and for a few moments he may be flashing back to old memories associated with it before snapping back to the present.
That moment of realisation & resignation ..... it's like Bob Hoskins in The Long Good Friday (.. and now I have the theme tune stuck in my head again).
Excellent scene, excellent movie. I saw an interview with Tarantino where he mentions that the eggplant/cantaloupe portion of the scene was not written by him, but ad-libbed by the two actors. I wasn't surprised to learn this... As great as the scene is, I always thought Hopper's insult should have ended with, "Am I lying?" What a perfect way to counter Walken's elaborate pantomime speech. A brilliant piece of cinematic gold in any case.
@@RubiiMoonI watched it when I was super young but I’ll definitely check it out in the next few weeks! Thanks for watching and commenting Rubii, always appreciated :)
The first time I heard the dialogue for this scene was back when Howard Stern was doing a terrestrial radio show. I laughed so hard that I just had to see this film.
One of my take aways from watching this movie the first time I saw it was Clifford tries to provoke the mob guys so he gets a quick death. Truly a 4D chess match.
Nice break down. I always thought there was 1 more layer to it too. The fact he doesnt want to get tortured. He figures if he can piss him off enough he will get it quick.
Recommendation: the movie "Fresh"...some of the most amazing child acting I've ever seen on film, and so many iconic visual and dialogue moments, plus an amazing, all jazz soundtrack
Yep. truly an incredible moment in the history of film making. P.s I'm still convinced to this day that Walken got his lines the wrong way around when he says: * "You don't show me anything , but you Tell me everything" * If the lie pantomime is a visual clue & not a verbal one, then he should have said: * "You don't tell me anything, but you Show me everything." *
Amazing analysis and breakdown of this classic. You also have to give prompts to the late great director Tony Scott. In my humble opinion was the better director of the Scott brothers. His films are filled with amazing scenes like this. Man on Fire, Revenge & Enemy of the State. RIP Tony Scott
Another small brilliance of the cigarette being used. When Hopper pulls out his zippo to light it, the perfection in subtlety that is the look he gives to the Zippo’s “click.” As a smoker, I can tell you there’s a very odd satisfaction to that sound/mechanism. And even that seems written upon his face as Hopper’s character experiences it for what he knows is the last time.
I'm surprised the film was still a blast after this scene and the Gary Oldman, Drexel scene. Both Oldman and Hopper should've gotten Oscar nominations.
When I first watched this scene I realized I would never see anything better ever again. The only ones that have come close were from other Tarantino movies.
Great breakdown! One other thing that i've always loved about this scene is Cliffords realisation that he can't lie to Coccotti. After 2 attempts (and then the brilliant pantomime speech from Walken) Clifford realises he only has 2 options. Be tortured until he breaks and gives up Clarence, or provoke Coccotti to kill him quickly so he won't have to, which leads to the Sicily history lesson. Every second of this scene is perfect, especially as you pointed out, the moment when Cliff realises it worked.
I always really liked how Hopper looks at the zippo and gives a slight chuckle.. Like, he briefly thought about the memory *behind* the zippo. Perhaps his son, Clarence gave it to him, a long time ago.. or something. Such an incredible scene in an incredible movie.
Exactly, and my favorite part is when Hopper twists the knife by saying "So tell me, am I lying?"
@Drunkwithpower100
I’ve always enjoyed that bit of laughter that Hopper has as he’s closing his lighter and taking his first drag too but imo it’s not about some beloved memory relating to Clarence or the zippo but a chuckle signifying that he’s relishing in what’s to come.
The scene is brilliant on every level…
Dialogue, acting, lighting & music are all perfect…
Hopper knew he was gone & gave his killers an enormous F U with historical facts.
Oh, thats nice. I think youre correct. Thats a nice take on that! I think i'd worked that out myself but you said it and then it like bell hit me, YES!!
when Dennis Hopper resigns himself to the fact it's over, the scene then goes to another level. some of the best acting ever
PRECISELY. The moment he realized that he was going to die and nothing could save him, his entire countenance relaxed when he realized what he had to do... either die a slow agonizing death or a quick one, dictating his choice by angering Walken to the point of murderous rage. This was some of the best acting I've ever seen by Dennis Hopper since Apocalypse Now.
Spot on great comment ❤
Exactly !!!!!!
When James Gandolfini is just a background character, you know you got some great actors in a room together.
Well Gandolfini wasn't Tony Soprano or anything close to a lead actor at this point in time and he had many other small parts in films where the scenes would have actors not anywhere near Walken or Hopper. So just by Gandolfini being in a scene doesn't automatically make the rest of the cast amazing actors.
@@LeviBulgerhe was saying it tongue & cheek. FYI James gandolfini, even in that moment in time, was bad ass!
In another scene Brad pitt in one of his first tony roles.
Watching Old Movies?...I Always notice an actor of Today... Where i Say- 'Ooohh😮 That Him/Her from this n that movie.
But I've followed Most of the Actors in this Movie since then ...
He knew he would die a slow and painful death and eventually give up his son in order for the agony to end. He chose a quick and painless death and didn’t give up his son. Beautiful.
That's what I love about this scene. In an apparently hopeless situation he outsmarts his captors and takes control of his own fate.
Unfortunately his son’s address was posted on the fridge
@ yeah that’s the tragic part . . . with some real black humour 😂
"Now, if that is a fact, tell me: Am I lying?"
Great last words.
Mesmerising acting by these 2 legends. Christopher Walken plays that unhinged psycho role so well, perfectly adapting it here into a slick mafia boss. The micro expressions by Dennis Hopper are just incredible- the sad moment when he realises death is coming is just a couple of seconds but it says so so much. This scene is worth analysing to completely appreciate it. Thanks.
When Hopper’s character changes his mind, and requested the Chesterfield, watch the look on Walken’s face. It’s gone in an instant, but it was perfection. It was his pantomime. He knew that Hopper’s character had accepted his fate, and he wasn’t going to get the information he needed.
@@hdrunk5 yep! It’s class A acting from both of them. The scene is filled with these subtleties
Makes it an absolute classic
So damn glad you didn’t bleep out parts of the scene that 99% of people would have. It takes so much away from the scene when people remove them.
@@jackmarti237 100%
It’s not a movie that should be subjected to a Broadcast cut.
Two masters of the craft going toe to toe, and just blowing us all away.
you need to see a lot more films
this shit is weak and the analysis here is pure bullshit
Hopper's "yep, that'll just about do it" expression when he realizes he has pushed Walken as far as he needs to is just pure artistry. His face portrays everything about what is about to happen and a man coming to terms with his fate.
This is amazing. I’ve tried to explain this genius of this scene to people over the years. The moment Clifford accepted death was moments away was always something I tried to highlight. Also I have heard that the length of the dialogue between 2 characters never has gone on for that long in a movie.
Glad I found your channel.
@@goodtalkpbc7426 Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Excellent analysis of this scene. My wife and I's favourite movie! Just a side note for the mob afficionados out there, Christopher Walken's character is the Consligliere of the Detroit mob not an enforcer. He's the trusted adviser to the boss. A respected leader who rose above the mundane act of mafia murders long ago and now has underlings do the dirty work That's why his killing of the Dennis Hopper character is so removed from his position. He's forgotten his lofty status and taken it completely personally, "I haven't killed anyone since 1984" Great breakdown of a scene of a great movie.
@@neilpatmore7140 Thanks :) I’m happy you enjoyed it!
you have my deepest condolences
Favorite cinema scene of all time. So many good aspects to it. I love the moment when Hopper knows he’s not getting out alive and asks Walken for the cigarette.
Wow, nice analysis of this scene. You pointed out several things I never noticed before, nor were mentioned in other breakdown vids I've watched. It's a thrill to learn something new about something I thought I knew perfectly for decades.
I've been saying for the last 3 decades that this is the greatest single dialogue scene in the history of cinema
@@smalltowncritic1 100%
Nothing even comes close these days
I actually wish more attention had been paid here TO the brilliance of the writing. The overall analysis was great, mind you, but the dialogue is SO good it merits dwelling on. ESPECIALLY since I heard that Tarantino, while not directing, pleaded that the actors include every little "uh" and "um" he wrote for them. Apparently the actors, recognizing the New Guy's talent, did. EXCEPT for when Walken apparently improvised his extremely witty comeback to "eggplant": "You're a CAN'T elope," LOL!
Agreed
I always tell the people I know that love this movie that I would take the "Pepsi Challenge" putting this scene up against any other scene from any movie ever.
@@ludwigdrummer7802 see what u did there. 🤣
This scene hits because there’s a historical truth that nobody wants to face.
..except... there isn't really...
@@ontheslide2339Actually there is
@@JaydenJohnson-d9v
not really...
@@ontheslide2339 WOW. Today is a great day to google a little group called the MOORS. When you google that group, you'll notice that literally every word of what he said is historically correct. Oh, and btw, he left out that they stayed in control for several hundred years. Thats generations on generations on generations. Toodles!
Maybe people who place too much stock in worthless bloodlines...
No one else could give a toss
Quinton has said in interviews that this scene came from a black friend of his who used to say these exact lines. He said it to Quinton when he found out Tarantino was part Sicilian.
The black guy that told Quentin this story was his mother's boyfriend. Quentin says his name, but I forgot it.
I love that Hopper insulted Walken so that he would kill him quickly and not get a chance to torture him.
Amazingly seamless intelligent analysis. Spot on.
@@borystalar4570 thanks :) Glad you enjoyed it!
Kudos. One of the finest scenes in a movie full stop. Great analysis 👌🏽
I saw this on release, and I always liked this scene. And, its not b/c I KNEW why I liked it and replayed it in my head soooo many times, but I KNEW I liked it for some reason. Like, to be honest, alot of other scenes in movies. But, thats a nice breakdown. I think you hit it pretty good right around the 5min mark w/Hopper taking the Chesterfield, and the resolve that he's not leaving unless he changes the dynamic.
I've seen interviews with Walken where he talks about memorizing his lines by themselves, not reading the other lines and not rehearsing to get an honest reaction.
@@jaysoncornish4779 now that’s interesting!
Kinda makes me wonder how he knows when to respond? Multiple takes helps naturally, but he can only have an "honest reaction" the first time. So that kind of defeats that whole method.
Interesting technique
when he sez "no i got my own (light)" thats when he takes control of his own destiny
I must have seen thei movie and scene a hundred times. Its one of my absolute favorite movies. It was basically my introduction to Tarantino. I love the part where he looks at the lighter after he lights the cigarette, it looks like hes thinking back on his whole life in that split second, like he thinking to himself, "ive lit a million cigarettes with this lighter, and now i just lit my last one. I love Tarantinos old stuff. Not that he directed True Romance, but he wrote it, and its definitely got Quintons smell all over it.
Thank you FTS! I have watched this scene a number of times and had a grand appreciation of it, but your analysis makes me savor it all that much more.
@@ralexander9495 haha it’s a classic! Glad you enjoyed the breakdown :)
Great analysis of a phenomenal scene! I appreciate you having left the risky language uncensored (eg. 7:48) even though it may get this video demonetized. The language used is relevant cause he's trying to cause as much damage as he can with his last words. It's part of why this scene is so impactful so I say good choice to leave it alone in the name of authenticity. Again, really great analysis! 😊
Hey thanks for watching :) Yes I had to leave it in, it's pivotal to the scene! Glad you enjoyed the breakdown :)
Impeccable break downs dude. I look forward to seeing all your future work. 👏
@@matthewjamison thanks :)
@@fromthescreen123 🫡
True Romance has so many great scenes. The fight between Alabama and Virgil. The scene with Drexel and Clarence. The stand off at the end. Just take a moment to see how many great actors are in this film. But this scene is amazing. The bit when Dennis hopper smokes the cigarette and his face changes as he knows this is his final moment, amazing.
brilliant breakdown my friend .. what a truly wonderful film True Romance was
@@dombyrne4213 thanks :) Yeah it’s an underrated classic!
A great examination of, probably my favourite scene in cinema history. 👍
Yup, two world class actors & a world class script.
Ooo ooo ooo, one of my all-time favourite scenes in film!!!
One of my favourite scenes.
But i think the power dynamic changes when Hopper uses his own lighter to light his cigarette
Fav scene! Just brilliant in every way!
Probably my favorite scene in cinema of all. The Chesterfield line always defined the tension and outcome. Thank you for putting this scene in perfect succinct explanation.
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@@jaredralls9221 My pleasure! I’m glad you enjoyed it :)
For me, this one of the finest displays of acting, direction and script writing I've ever seen
Really good breakdown. It's my all time favourite scene in movies. Brilliant in every way
This whole movies a masterpiece it’s been my #1 favorite movie for as long as I can remember.
*"Can I er, have one of those Chesterfields now?"*- That was the moment of reality. Dennis Hopper played it beautifully, as well as Chritopher Walken, who was scary as hell.
What makes this scene even greater is early on Vincenzo (Christopher Walken) tells Clifford (Dennis Hopper) that he knows when a man is lying. So when Clifford's tells him about the history of Sicilians, it not only rips apart his nationality/ethnicity, it's also him being a smartarse in that he told the flat out truth to Vincenzo, after saying he knows when a man is lying.
New to this channel, just gave this vid a Like and Sub, I've been binging and truly impressed. I've got to two great old movies I haven't seen in years I need to watch again. I respect that the creator didn't edit out the offending words in this scene which I would have expected. That's True Dedication to the craft in 2024.
This video has far too few thumbs up for the amount amount of views. Excellent work that should be appreciated. At least a bit more.
@@wheretoplaygames haha thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the breakdown :)
The music used...the angels are giving blessiing...he he
Thanks for your summary it's quite good. 👍👍True Romance is a classic. Chris Walken and Dennis Hopper two giants.
@@chuckselvage3157 No worries, glad you enjoyed it :)
Oh yeah 100%! Heavy weights
This & Jacks bar scene are two of my favorite scenes in awesome cinematic history. Top ten. 🎬
Our narrator missed the most important point. Hoppers character antagonizes Walkens character with such an insult that his emotions take over and he kills him instead of torturing him for the info. Hopper avoids the torture and creates a ticket straight to a quick painless death.
Sweet Jesus !! That's EXACTLY the point he WAS making. Get your ears cleaned out man.
@@gohumberto no he didn’t and keep your negative comments to yourself about ears you ignoramus that’s why there’s three likes for the comment.
@@gohumbertoWe all knew that going in, and I think the narration seems aware of this, but I think making that point more explicit was definitely an option. That said, I don't make RUclips videos.
There is a level of historical accuracy about the Arab conquest of Sicily and how that changed the racial dynamics of the Island and its architecture. Many Churches there are converted Mosques. Hopper’s character definitely exaggerated and as it was laid out in the video he knew it would be the quickest way to his inevitable end.
This scene is the only thing I remember about this movie honestly. Not to say the movie was bad but just this scene stands out so much
Brad Pitt, featherhead.
The Gary Oldman scene is dope as well
I've thought of only this scene many times, no clue what movie it was from
I saw this film when it came out and this scene blew me away. So well done on so many levels. That's for breaking it down. I agree. It is a masterpiece.
@@glynnborders762 thanks for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed it :)
Always loved that scene.......not possible in present Hollywood culture
A scene you never forget. .when the music starts and then you're sicilian eah...something glorious was coming
Your analysis of the cigarette/power shift was brilliant.
Part eggplant relates to Italian slang for a half black person which is a mullignan (with eggplants being black outside and white inside) there are even references to this in the Sopranos. So that’s another insult he gives Walken after talking about the Moors
Well done. Thanks for sharing. This is great.
@@Byrrd51 Glad you enjoyed it :)
Ive have said since 1994 since i saw this in the theatre it was the greatest scene in the greatest movie ever.
Nothing even comes close nor will
@@fromthescreen123 i even got married to the song that plays at the end of the movie when they are on the beach.
What broke my heart about this scene is his dog Rommel. Poor Rommel will be left outside with no one to care for him.
Don't worry 20 or so years later a certain Mr.Wick would come to collect the debt.😂
I’m fairly certain Rommel was killed.
@@charlesbrown4941100%
"I've never seen acting that good"
"I told ya he was Top Gun"
Heard the Flower Duet while sitting in a restaurant with my wife & she asked what they was smiling at, couldn't explain this scene to her & do it justice so i just showed her!! It's one of my absolute favourite scenes in cinematic history! Completely captures my attention every time i watch it!
Fantastic analysis of the drama!
@@LionZebra Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it :)
Excellent analysis. Great scene from start to finish. The Dennis Hopper character is presented with a decision that will either result in the death of himself or his son. As a concerned, devoted parent the choice to him is clear that he is must do all he can to save his son. Even at the expense of his own life. But the brilliance of the scene is that he is able to confront the end of his life with the utmost courage while in the process diminishing dignity from the Christopher Walken character in upsetting him with a story of his ethnic lineage that he clearly had no knowledge of.
Thank you for mentioning the use of Delibes' music. Not just a light music to use in contrast to the situation but one of the themes of Lakmé fits here: India under British rule, exoticism, the possible mix of different cultures and ethnicities. Coccotti is definitely not the kind to accept Worley's point, which is apparently valid.
There was no way out for Hoppers character, one of the first things Walken says is _"Tell the Angels in Heaven you never seen evil so personified as the man who killed you."_
He wasnt getting out of it, Hopper knew it and so decided to provoke Walken to ensure something of a quick death.
One of my favourite scenes, and by far the best in the movie.
Absolutely one of the most phenomenal scenes.
Everything about it is so well crafted. While there were issues between Stone and Tarantino, this was pure Quentin imo.
I also love the effects from that scene then are then subject to the pathos or lack there of when one of the goons discovers the address on the fridge, making the entire situation completely avoidable
Exactly, what he said for 10min XD
Masterpiece honors this scene indeed !
Thank you! This is my favourite scene in a movie. Very well done! Just watched my 3rd favourite scene breakdown Training Day Hoyt/Smiley scene. Would very much like to see your take on No Country's coin toss scene(s).
Hey thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed both of them :) That movie is on my list, scene breakdowns of that will eventually be on my channel :)
@fromthescreen123 really enjoy your style and presentation.
I was never a big fan of this movie but Hopper really shined brightest and impacted me. Now, as a collector of old lighters, it seems that when he lights his he’s thinking about how this is his last time to do so, and for a few moments he may be flashing back to old memories associated with it before snapping back to the present.
am I lying? Masterpiece
Wow, this is a masterful breakdown, good job dude 👍
@@ElCaballoTV thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Great breakdown
Yes, it really is well done.
@@jabelltulsa thanks :) I’m glad you enjoyed it!
More than any other single scene I ever saw, I knew it was a classic from the very first time.
@@gaultadam legit haven’t seen anything as good since
MAYBE the bar scene from Inglorious Basterds
The scene was two dynamic actors having probably the best scene of the movie.
Great job, you have my subscription sir, awesome video, just a shame that they find the address on the fridge
@@calcariachimera thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)
I know right, all that and then they just find out exactly what they need to know
That moment of realisation & resignation ..... it's like Bob Hoskins in The Long Good Friday (.. and now I have the theme tune stuck in my head again).
This is a great scene. glad someone else thought so too.
Still one of my all time favourite scenes in any movie, ever
@@ivorytelecaster 💯
Prime QT dialogue here. We all peak in life and this is QT's peak right here in this scene. This is like QT summitting Everest.
Truly a classic
@@MADNESS084 100%
Excellent scene, excellent movie. I saw an interview with Tarantino where he mentions that the eggplant/cantaloupe portion of the scene was not written by him, but ad-libbed by the two actors. I wasn't surprised to learn this... As great as the scene is, I always thought Hopper's insult should have ended with, "Am I lying?" What a perfect way to counter Walken's elaborate pantomime speech. A brilliant piece of cinematic gold in any case.
Dennis also ad-libbed in Apocalypse Now. Great work, sober or not. He gives the scene what it needs.
Brilliant scene❤️👌
Couldn't wait for this
Ps: I hope you get to check out Tarantinos Death proof. It's a talker, but definitely has highlights.
@@RubiiMoonI watched it when I was super young but I’ll definitely check it out in the next few weeks!
Thanks for watching and commenting Rubii, always appreciated :)
Maybe my favourite scene of all time from any movie.
Masterful critique despite being rushed a bit.
The way he sucks, tastes and savours the cigarette 🚬 is pure gold. He's enjoying his last moments.
The first time I heard the dialogue for this scene was back when Howard Stern was doing a terrestrial radio show. I laughed so hard that I just had to see this film.
One of my take aways from watching this movie the first time I saw it was Clifford tries to provoke the mob guys so he gets a quick death. Truly a 4D chess match.
This was really well done....
@@reedrothschild8079 thank you :)
Nice break down.
I always thought there was 1 more layer to it too. The fact he doesnt want to get tortured. He figures if he can piss him off enough he will get it quick.
Best movie scene in movie history.
MY NO1 MOVIE - SAW IT IN 1992 AND AGAIN 20 YEARS LATER IN THE PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA ON THE OG NEG.
An amazing scene. Tony Scott did a bang up job directing this movie, always thought it was a classic...
@@gulfstream7235 totally agree
Recommendation: the movie "Fresh"...some of the most amazing child acting I've ever seen on film, and so many iconic visual and dialogue moments, plus an amazing, all jazz soundtrack
@@tahajfirst6836 I’ll check it out! Always appreciate recommendations thank you 🙏🏽
Yep. truly an incredible moment in the history of film making.
P.s I'm still convinced to this day that Walken got his lines the wrong way around when he says:
* "You don't show me anything , but you Tell me everything" *
If the lie pantomime is a visual clue & not a verbal one, then he should have said:
* "You don't tell me anything, but you Show me everything." *
I like how it also informs why Slaters character is so hard to catch. Like father, like son.
Amazing analysis and breakdown of this classic. You also have to give prompts to the late great director Tony Scott. In my humble opinion was the better director of the Scott brothers. His films are filled with amazing scenes like this. Man on Fire, Revenge & Enemy of the State. RIP Tony Scott
I used to have my 6 year old little sister at the time copy the part where brad pitt says "Don't condescend me, man I'll fuckin' kill ya, man" lol
@@edwardsanchez3708 😂😂
Another small brilliance of the cigarette being used. When Hopper pulls out his zippo to light it, the perfection in subtlety that is the look he gives to the Zippo’s “click.” As a smoker, I can tell you there’s a very odd satisfaction to that sound/mechanism. And even that seems written upon his face as Hopper’s character experiences it for what he knows is the last time.
I'm surprised the film was still a blast after this scene and the Gary Oldman, Drexel scene. Both Oldman and Hopper should've gotten Oscar nominations.
@@matthews7805 100% they were so good in this film
Because its Dennis Hopper and Chris Walken , if they just sat there it would be a masterpiece
When I first watched this scene I realized I would never see anything better ever again. The only ones that have come close were from other Tarantino movies.
0:50 Apologies, but I had to chuckle at the mechanical typewriter sound accompanying a handwriting-style font.
@@marasmusine 😂
The story is not absurd. Its true.