I had a dad like that. (I say “had”, he’s still alive but he’s not in my life anymore because he was firstly emotionally unavailable when he lived with my mum then he left for another woman so he was physically unavailable. Now when I do bump into him, he’s a toxic, racist boomer). The answer to your question is that he’s too selfish to even feel love for anyone who relies on him. As Will said, “TO HELL WITH HIM!!!”
Dude, The first time I watched the scene I cried like a baby. I pull it up on Facebook all the time in my memories. I’ve lived this life with my biological father. I cry every freaking time! I’m just a big baby I guess!
You're not a baby is adults we cry too. God willing you learned from your biological father and it will make you the best parent for your current/future kids. God bless you 🙏🙏
You’re not a baby. I grew up with that question as well. I do see my father now that I’m 51 yrs old and it still burns me when he speaks as if he was ever there. With the grace of God I forgive him but I never forget.
I went through that with my son, he’s 20 years old it was very difficult raising him without a father figure but thank goodness I met a wonderful man who has helped me raise my son
I can easily pass this challenge after watching it three times in a row. I cry during the first two but then BINGO...I can make it through the whole thing. Wish I had a father like Uncle Phil...that is a man among men!
Eventhough this scene was one of the first scenes when the world saw the real potential of will as an actor, you have to take your hat off for James Avery. He was already an established actor so it wasn't a surprise, but when will's dad says "are you happy?", that look on his face is a five minute monologue in one second and without saying a word. You can practically read his mind through those eyes. R.I.P. you great great man.
This scene might just be my very favorite from any sitcom. Ever. It just feels so real every time I watch it. Every child should have an Uncle Phil in his or her life.
I just turned forty a couple of weeks ago. This show was one of the most iconic shows of my young life. We always got plenty of laughs. I remember watching this scene in silence. This was when Will realized that Uncle Phil was his real father. I've never forgotten it. The acting from both Avery and Smith was incredible! I was living in Memphis at the time. This is real life for so many people in that area.
It's a kind of cruel irony that...because of the nature of the grief and anger in this scene...trying to punch your "manly" button in an effort NOT to cry...only makes it harder to not cry. Because it's not masculine to avoid crying...it's masculine to be tough enough to not give a shit if someone sees you crying when you SHOULD be crying. A father abandons his son...AGAIN...to his face this time. And the one man who stuck by Will, is still there for him when it's over. His REAL dad. There's no way for anyone with even a hint of a healthy concept of masculinity to not cry at something like this. Or anyone else, for that matter. You can see how Phil is so PROUD of Will here...even as his own heart is breaking for the boy. Proud of the life Will has made for himself, proud of his resolve to continue to grow and be better, proud that he's not letting Lou drag him down even though it must be agonizing to go through this again.
if you listen close you can hear a female voice snicker and cry at 6:42 ; which is the actress who plays Hillary , alt of this scene was improvised and NOT scripted ; it was so intense that even the actors on the sidelines were crying and shit . after this scene will's acting career really took off
thank god. finally a channel that has some emotion. i would have liked more though. Tired of reactions being SOULLESS like a damn robot or somshit... its ok to cry people... seriously wtf
My theory is that Martín Payne and will smith the character from the fresh prince and Martin show are half brother they have the same father named Lou smith what you think
Are you still giving out T-shirts I know I'm really late but I just happened to see you RUclips page and I just now subscribed. I'm new so hopefully that's okay😊
wtf...yall literally sitting there at the last moments of the video talking about "that was tough"...yeah...and. You could have actually made a good discussion. I guess I understand how you only have 485 subs.
If I were Will Smith, I’d probably try to beg his father to beg for his forgiveness because he CHOSE to not be in his life at all. So, his father, Lou, has put fatherhood to shame because HE CHOSE not to be in Will Smith’s life, he said that he was scared; that’s bunch of B.S. because u can either choose to be in your child’s life or not, and he Chose not to be in his life because of some business he had to handle. How can u not want to be in your child’s life, because you helped his mother create U?!!!! U know what I mean? So, how dare u not choose to be in your child’s life.
The crew member crying says it all at the end the way both nailed that scene to beautifully and emotionally
That person is the actress that played Hilary, she definitely felt the impact of this scene
I’m 55-years-old and I still ask that question!!! 😢 😢 😢
I know the feeling.
I had a dad like that. (I say “had”, he’s still alive but he’s not in my life anymore because he was firstly emotionally unavailable when he lived with my mum then he left for another woman so he was physically unavailable. Now when I do bump into him, he’s a toxic, racist boomer).
The answer to your question is that he’s too selfish to even feel love for anyone who relies on him. As Will said, “TO HELL WITH HIM!!!”
Dude, The first time I watched the scene I cried like a baby. I pull it up on Facebook all the time in my memories. I’ve lived this life with my biological father. I cry every freaking time! I’m just a big baby I guess!
You’re not a baby you’re just a man who doesn’t suppress his feelings. A true man let’s himself cry when he needs to.
We all did
You're not a baby is adults we cry too. God willing you learned from your biological father and it will make you the best parent for your current/future kids. God bless you 🙏🙏
@@la225j Thank you!!! Unfortunately, I was never able (except for the 2 miscarriages I had). I had one when I was 32 and one in 1998. My OB GYN
You’re not a baby. I grew up with that question as well. I do see my father now that I’m 51 yrs old and it still burns me when he speaks as if he was ever there. With the grace of God I forgive him but I never forget.
I went through that with my son, he’s 20 years old it was very difficult raising him without a father figure but thank goodness I met a wonderful man who has helped me raise my son
I can easily pass this challenge after watching it three times in a row. I cry during the first two but then BINGO...I can make it through the whole thing. Wish I had a father like Uncle Phil...that is a man among men!
Eventhough this scene was one of the first scenes when the world saw the real potential of will as an actor, you have to take your hat off for James Avery. He was already an established actor so it wasn't a surprise, but when will's dad says "are you happy?", that look on his face is a five minute monologue in one second and without saying a word. You can practically read his mind through those eyes. R.I.P. you great great man.
For real, that look radiated "you know damn well I'm not, and you shouldn't be either." R.I.P. to everyone's uncle, James Avery ❤️
THISSSSS!!!
I cry everytime. 😢 That scene helped a lot of men do better for there kids.
This scene might just be my very favorite from any sitcom. Ever. It just feels so real every time I watch it. Every child should have an Uncle Phil in his or her life.
You know it's serious when you can't stop shaking your head
I just turned forty a couple of weeks ago. This show was one of the most iconic shows of my young life.
We always got plenty of laughs. I remember watching this scene in silence. This was when Will realized that Uncle Phil was his real father. I've never forgotten it.
The acting from both Avery and Smith was incredible!
I was living in Memphis at the time. This is real life for so many people in that area.
Your reactions made me cry too.😭😭
My favorite acting scene EVER!!! It spoke for generations of men. So good, you still forget that Will was acting😂😂
It's a kind of cruel irony that...because of the nature of the grief and anger in this scene...trying to punch your "manly" button in an effort NOT to cry...only makes it harder to not cry.
Because it's not masculine to avoid crying...it's masculine to be tough enough to not give a shit if someone sees you crying when you SHOULD be crying.
A father abandons his son...AGAIN...to his face this time. And the one man who stuck by Will, is still there for him when it's over. His REAL dad. There's no way for anyone with even a hint of a healthy concept of masculinity to not cry at something like this. Or anyone else, for that matter.
You can see how Phil is so PROUD of Will here...even as his own heart is breaking for the boy. Proud of the life Will has made for himself, proud of his resolve to continue to grow and be better, proud that he's not letting Lou drag him down even though it must be agonizing to go through this again.
That argument was showing who's wills real father is.
if you listen close you can hear a female voice snicker and cry at 6:42 ; which is the actress who plays Hillary , alt of this scene was improvised and NOT scripted ; it was so intense that even the actors on the sidelines were crying and shit . after this scene will's acting career really took off
I thought it was an audience member and already wondered why it was so loud.
“To hell with him!” Is the most powerful part of this scene. Gets me every time.
Man I seen this so many times and I can't help it
This gets me every damn time
I-im not crying. Your crying!
i hope that you still live by it and give your children the best possible outcome.
I love how everybody lost at the same time
Video starts at 2:44
I was waiting for yous to hug. Hugs
thank god. finally a channel that has some emotion. i would have liked more though. Tired of reactions being SOULLESS like a damn robot or somshit... its ok to cry people... seriously wtf
Their smiling at the scene wow
This gets me every time
Where y’all go? Just found ur account!💪🏼🔥🔥🔥
First things first... 🙏 Uncle Phil
My theory is that Martín Payne and will smith the character from the fresh prince and Martin show are half brother they have the same father named Lou smith what you think
Remember when TV was good?
Yeah, cry every time
Are you still giving out T-shirts I know I'm really late but I just happened to see you RUclips page and I just now subscribed. I'm new so hopefully that's okay😊
You both lost the challenge....and that's okay.
wtf...yall literally sitting there at the last moments of the video talking about "that was tough"...yeah...and. You could have actually made a good discussion. I guess I understand how you only have 485 subs.
I didn’t make it 😭 seen this so many times and still can’t make it through without crying
I've only really gotten misty watching this scene, but it's still hard as hell to watch.
Yes I cried
@Pierre Lecque Are you two twins or brothers? You both pretty much look identical.
If I were Will Smith, I’d probably try to beg his father to beg for his forgiveness because he CHOSE to not be in his life at all. So, his father, Lou, has put fatherhood to shame because HE CHOSE not to be in Will Smith’s life, he said that he was scared; that’s bunch of B.S. because u can either choose to be in your child’s life or not, and he Chose not to be in his life because of some business he had to handle. How can u not want to be in your child’s life, because you helped his mother create U?!!!! U know what I mean? So, how dare u not choose to be in your child’s life.
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it suck's i don't wish this on eney one my biological father did the same thing to me and my sister and it does hurt but you do get throw it