I was about 26 when I watched Field of Dreams in the theater. The theater was 3/4 full and during the last scenes of the move it starts with rapt silence. Then you start to hear men clearing their throats, followed shortly by sniffing. When Ray asked his dad to play catch, you suddenly hear all these grown men lose the battle of holding back the waterworks. In America, Japan and some Latin America countries, one of the first memories a boy will have with his father is tossing a ball to each other. It is the beginning of the father-son bond. So every man felt so many deeply felt emotions in that moment. It doesn't really matter the sport, it could be soccer, basketball ... anything. Sports are often a very primal form of Connection for males, especially when verbally expressing emotions is not typically a Male strength. We tend to Express our love by doing things together, teaching and learning lessons, rejoicing over successes and consoling our failures. This is how many father and sons learn to love, often with few words but with a deep understanding of the growing together through life's struggles. We perhaps can't emote as well or as easily as most women, but men do feel love, regret, fear, joy and sadness just as passionately.
That's just about the single most insightful comment I could imagine about this movie and how and why it evokes such emotions. I too saw it in a theater when it came out, and when Ray calls "Dad" and his father instantly turns around, I lost it - as did every other guy in the theater. I'm sure the women "got it" as well, but not quite as viscerally. The movie is so well crafted that I can't even get through a reaction to it without crying - I can't think of any other movie that does that.
I'm 57 yrs old, and I admit to crying every single time. Great reaction Dillon. Thanks to this movie, I made peace with my father, and I"m glad i did. When he passed on, We left nothing unsaid. That's the magic of this movie.
Just so you understand.... Every major baseball player mentioned in this film was a real baseball player. The field that the filmmakers made in the cornfield to film this masterpiece is a major tourist attraction to this day. I live about 300 miles from the actual field in Iowa. I've been there personally several times. If you read some of the comments here, you'll understand more. This movie is a true classic, and yes, it brings me to tears also. I subbed immediately.
I was right there with you, crying my eyes out. I saw this movie when I was young, with my Father. And, back then, I didn't understand why my Father got so emotional over the ending. I liked the movie, but the important message of it went right over my head. Watching it again today, the ending wrecked me. NOW I get it. My Father saw it after his Father had died. I am, extremely, fortunate that both of my parents are still alive, and I am in constant contact with them, and am taking a 2 week vacation next month to travel across the country (Seattle to Southern Florida) for my Mother's birthday. And my, older, sister will be there from overseas. So this will be the first time in almost 7 years, that all of us will be together. And I am terrified that it will be the last time. This movie hits, really, close to home and I am glad that my Father and I worked out the last of our differences years ago, so I won't have regrets like that. But it is a, hard hitting, reminder that my time with both of my parents is getting shorter, and it hurts to think of them being gone. My Father has 12 brothers and sisters and his eldest brother died earlier this year, and it's hard to, not, see it coming for the rest of us.
I’m right there with you. My parents are 81 and 82, and they’ve both lost siblings (my mom’s brother whom she had the closest relationship with just died last month, followed 11 days later by his wife of 61 years-Mom introduced them back in 1957 when my eventual aunt was her nursing school roommate). Both of my parents have physical issues, and I am finally adjusting to the idea that sooner rather than later, I’ll be losing them both.
This is uncannily the same story I have. Also saw this as a kid, and liked it, but didn't get emotional about it. Watching it as an adult, it wrecks me every time. Also lucky to still have both my parents alive and close to me. Also, my father has 12 siblings. He's the youngest of them, but 3 have passed already. My mother's one of 5, and one of them passed and another has severe dementia. It's hard to watch family age. Brilliant film.
Quite a few people I know, who have watched this movie, didn't understand the part where the movie explains where the voice came from. Near the very end (36:48), immediately after the part where Shoeless Joe says "If you build it (Looks over at home plate), he will come" Ray and Annie repeat the words "Ease his pain" and "Go the distance" at which point Ray turns to Shoeless Joe and says "It was you" (Referring to the voices). Shoeless Joe then turns to Ray and says "No, Ray, it was you!" The voices Ray kept hearing were coming from inside himself. "Ease his pain" (Ray's own pain), "Go the distance" (See it through to the end .... Don't give up), because if you do all this without fail "He will come" (Your father).
Graham wasn't stuck in Minnesota he chose to stay there. His whole lesson was that not achieving your dreams can sometimes be the best thing that could happen to you
About that ending. The actor who plays John Kinsella lost his father just two months prior to filming. He had a very hard time shooting this scene with how the script was written. He said it was a very powerful and serene experience at the same time.
It was the 14th highest-grossing film of 1989. Beating out other films like Major League, Twins, The Abyss, Star Trek V, Christmas Vacation, Pet Sematary, The Naked Gun, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, and The Little Mermaid. A lot of people my age have seen it.
Not too many people have watched? It's one of the biggest films of that era and definitely one of the most beloved sports films of all time. Maybe people of this most recent generation haven't seen it as much, but that's the case with any film that is 30+ years old. I don't know anybody my age who hasn't seen this film... and multiple times probably
Thanks for crying with me. I was coaxing you out loud to get on with the movie throughout the reaction. I just wanted you to watch instead of question. And, at the end you became very enmeshed in the story and you started crying with me. I enjoyed that a lot. I still have to go and blow my nose now; this movie does it to me every time. It was masterful in how the writer made it seem like it was about Joe Jackson ... a perfect deflection. Even at the end, everything is still unrevealed: "I'm Ray." No last name? Finally, "...Dad, do you want to have a catch?" And Dad knows he's Dad.
I just had to say what a heart-warming reaction that was. You’re not alone in shedding some tears. It’s arguably one of the most effective and emotional film endings ever. I’ve literally seen this movie dozens of times and I cry every single time. It’s wonderful to see a new generation experiencing this great film for the first time.
This movie hits hard....even harder now that my father is gone. 'Hey Dad?' 'Yeah?' 'You wanna have a catch?' 'I'd like that.' Water works man, water works. Blubbering like a baby. I had a lot of regrets about my relationship with my parents. Both are gone and I can't change that, but I can make it different between me and my children. I almost didn't go see this one because I thought it was entirely about baseball. I have never been so glad to be so wrong. I appreciate your reaction to this and God bless you and your family....and all here. ✌️
You might have noticed that one cast credit reads “The Voice…….Himself” It’s been 32 years since this film was released, and not one person has spoiled who played The Voice. Not one person. That’s gotta be cinema’s best kept secret. (I hope they keep the mystery).
My dad always cried watching it. Now I cry watching it and missing my dad. I was my dads child, played catch with him and my uncles. I’d give most anything to do that again, one last time. I was a daddy’s girl for real, always will be.
I’m 61 years old and I cry like a baby every time I see this film. It broke my heart to hear that you have never played baseball nor have you see a game live. Baseball is a very deep part of American culture and history.
Dude, you are such a great reactor, have amazing insight, and seem like a truly great guy. I absolutely loved your reaction to this, one of my favourite movies of all time. I've never watched a game of baseball, but then, this isn't just a baseball movie. It's a story of love, regret, reconciliation, and making peace with your past. I regularly cried when watching this movie, and now my father has gone, it hits home that much harder. I'd personally put this on the same level as The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption.
When this movie was made, my dad's cousin owned the farm you can see beyond the cornfield. Went and saw the site when we went to a family reunion in 91
I've watched several people react to this movie now.... blows me away how long it takes every single one of them to connect old Doctor Archibald Graham to young hitchhiking "Archie" Graham.
"Ya gotta believe! Ya gotta hope! Ya gotta love! Ya gotta DREAM!" Thanks for a heartfelt, open, warm analysis and commentary, AD2; it's a movie about, as you said, making time for, paying attention to, your loved ones, but also taking advantage of second chances to correct a wrong or to do what should have been done in the past.
Great review! Just one thing, Mark isn't a bad guy! He has every right to be angry because 1. He doesn't see the ballplayers and 2. He's doing all he can to hold off the real bad guys. He held them off just long enough for everything to work out at then end.
Everything you said hits the nail on the head. Never leave regrets you cannot reconcile or make amends for before the opportunity is gone. I lost both my parents 3 months apart, and I learned so much about them AFTER they past that I regret not being able to have learned and talked with them about before hand. Don't take their presence for granted, because they won't be here forever. That's life. Extend that to everyone around you, because circumstances and events can take them away prematurely. It's always good to let them know how much you appreciate them. You are awesome, and keep up the good work with all of your reactions.
My favorite Sports movie. I saw this the night it was released.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I cry my eyes out every time . Reminds me of my Dad who taught me to play shortstop confidently in the early 70’s by the time I was five yrs old . He loved this movie too . 😢 RIPDad💚This film holds a very special place in my heart
It's one of the great American films. It's magical, but not in a Harry Potter sort of way. It's magical on a different level. It's Frank Capra-esque. So if you loved this film, you should watch It's a Wonderful Life (especially since it's Christmas Time).
I own 12 baseball movies (that I watch way too often), have watched a dozen more, and love the game - a 61-year old woman who couldn't catch a ball if my life depended on it. _Field of Dreams_ is the ultimate movie (baseball or otherwise) for me: about Baseball, Writing, and it's also Anachronistic (time travel that creates change). Your Reaction was lovely. Really. So wonderful. Thank you. A tender side note as I write this on May 31, 2022, Ray Liotta, who played Shoeless Joe, died on May 26th. Kevin Costner has shared beautiful memories of Liotta during the making of this movie. (more tears) RIP Ray Liotta.
My first memories of Baseball was as a 6 year old sitting at my grandpas kitchen table with my Pops listening to the radio broadcast on his transition radio. It was magical to me. Listening to Ernie Harwell call the play. He was a legend to the Tigers broadcast for decades. When we were kids you had to be dragged off the field by your mother we loved to play so much. Each morning I would get my Detroit Free Press newspaper and look up the box score of last nights game. I loved baseball.
Dillon: I'm so glad you teared up at the end of this movie. I've watched it dozens of times....and I always tear up when Costner says, "Hey Dad, wanna have a catch." Like Bob Kupi down below, I also live in Iowa. The movie, and the baseball field, are both incredible. Nice reaction.
Wonderful reaction Sir. Having grown up in a baseball family this is the ultimate childhood fantasy - being able to play catch with your father when you were about same age. No man can get through that ending and experience that melancholy joy of - "Hey Dad, want to have a catch?" - without that strong, heartfelt emotion.
Glad you got it. Funny, There was an American sit com called How I Met Your Mother. One of the lead female characters tells the main male lead: "Let's say you watch a terrible movie... like Field of Dreams..." The guy interrupts her and says, "YOUR GO TO bad movie reference is Field of Dreams???" Major League Baseball is starting to play regular season games there once a summer, starting last year--well, just down the road from the original movie set. The players love it. The most recent one was just a few days ago--as of August 14, 2022. Check out the 2021 Field of Dreams game--Kevin Costner and the players come out from the cornfield. It's awesome.
I have watched this movie many times, in groups of people, and with significant others...I have only known ONE man who didn't cry at the ending...I cry every time.
Been watching a lot of people reacting to this movie all day n gotta say, THANK YOU for actually pausing the movie to talk... most people have been just rattling on over the movie n then cant understand why theyre so confused bout whats goin on in the movie all thru it n many miss the fact that its a young doc graham they picked up on the way home n things like that n its so frustrating, lol so seriously God bless you for not doing that like most of the rest of them!! Very refreshing! Awesome reaction!
My local minor league baseball team has a “Field of Dreams” night at the end of their season every year. They have a fake corn field in the outfield that they come out of while they play James Earl Jones’ speech. Everyone wears uniforms of the city’s first team from the 1930’s and on field staff wears vintage outfits. Also, in present day to eat and drink at Fenway, you need to take out a loan.
The level of depth to this film is crazy. I literally cry EVERY time. It's such tradition to have a catch with our fathers, here in the US. It's the simplest way to form and maintain a bond.
MAN, You are GOOD ✨ Thanks So much for this reaction🤗 I’ve seen this movie several times and missed the messages you sensed….Wow, SO much meaning…..Magic🥰
Thanks for showing your true emotions. It is so important to do that. This film has been one of my favorites for many years and I see so many messages in it. I cry every time and don't care!
One of my favorite films of all time. Was interested in seeing someone from outside of America that didn’t really know much about baseball watch and react. Now I have. You’ve confirmed with me how great this film is. As a baseball fan, it’s very special to me, but I’m glad others can enjoy it’s genius as well. Thanks for doing this one.
I cry everytime watching this, this film is just beautiful. Kevin Costner has not done 1 bad film he is one of my favorite actors It's a true story about the Sox throwing the world series because the mafia told them to. Joe Jackson's record didn't prove he cheated but was thrown out of baseball anyway, you should watch 8 Men Out it's the movie about this scandal, even Archie "Moonlight" Graham was a real person. Great reaction btw, if someone doesn't cry at this there's something wrong
you are not the only one to break to this mate. I have seen this so many times and it still breaks me. The film has such a big meaning. Hey I live on the Goldy and I managed to visit the Field of Dreams in Iowa, mate it was a piece of heaven. I say watching families play on the park by myself it made me think and even then I shed a tear, but I really was at peace there
Fun fact... if you watch the credits, the last cast name listed is The Voice.... Himself. No one's knows who it is. There's rumors but I've never seen any confirmation.
I know it's been denied, but I still kind of think it's Ray Liotta. He has a very distinctive way of speaking, and it sounds like him, at least to my ears. It would make sense in universe too.
@michaeljacyna1973 Think about it. It's Ray's conscience. Kevin Costner. No one can convince me otherwise. Also when Shoeless says, "no Ray, it was you. Ray thought the voice was Joe, but Joe says no.
It's been said that baseball is passed on from fathers to sons. However, in my case, it was the other way around. My dad grew up in Belgium, so of course he taught me to love soccer. But baseball was always my first love. He and I got to see Fenway Park in Boston for the first time a few years ago. It was one of the best experiences of our lives.
awsome reaction, probably best Ive seen. As a guy with a minor degree in sociology and psychology it is fascinating to see reactions from British, Australia casters from around the world. The way this movie brings up in us issues that are universal. My dad cheated me in a business and the money went to a brother 10 years younger, the youngest, the spoiled one. But later I reconciled with dad a few years before he passed and I remember he told me that yes he showed favoritism to my brother who had 7 kids. He said your brother recieved more help because he needed more help. Later I did understand my dads point. I was the man who started a successful business. My brother the guy who had problem after problem. My advice never let something petty like money interfere with a family relationship.
I sob every time I see this. I'll sometimes get a response, when I ask a person if she wants to watch this, that's, "Oh, I don't like sports movies." THIS ISN'T A SPORTS MOVIE; IT'S ABOUT SECOND CHANCES, ABOUT FRUITION OF UNREALIZED DREAMS. I'm freaking crying as I'm writing this. What did you think of James Horner's tear-inducing music as Ray and his dad were having a catch?
Hey you never need to apologize for crying my friend. What you said is from the heart, and something I hope everyone will hear and know before they lose a parent. From what I can see you are a great son, and a great father. Hold your head high.
I believe that Terry died when Ray Visited him, or was already dead. Remember when Ray asked him if he knew he was reported missing? So he went into his former self in the corn, wrote about it, and THATS why all the people came at the end. This was unbelievably well written. It was also Burt Lancaster's last big screen role. "Hey rookie, you were good." That was a nod to Burt's career. That is respect! What a great actor! Even if this were his only role, he would be fondly remembered for it. He killed it. Almost made the other actors look like newbies.
You are not a sook. Every time I watch this movie I can't help the tears. Only 3 films do that to me every time - Feild of Dreams, Saving Private Ryan and Schindler's List.
There is no clock in baseball. Time doesn't countdown in baseball. Baseball moves forward strike 1, ball 2, inning 3.....It is meant to be slow for a hot summer day out in a field kicking back and cracking open peanut shells. (Check out George Carlin's comedy routine on the difference between baseball and American football.)
I'm sure you're an AMAZING Son and Father. Appreciated your comments. My brother was only 16 when he moved in with my sister. My mom missed him and wanted him to come home. My sister found him a job. He had to walk pretty far because he never had a car. He died in a house fire not long after. It was horrific for my mom and dad and us his siblings. He was loved by many and still missed 😢 💔
One family night at the movies, I took the family to "Field of Dreams" (1989) for Father's Day. It was a great evening.;) "Is this Heaven? Yes, it's Iowa." 32:51 The Dyersville movie site has become exactly that, a place to play the game, resolve family issues, or just "soak up the atmosphere."
You got there, one of the few who have. It wasn't just Ray and his father, it was Doc Graham having his one wish, and it didn't really matter because he'd become a Dr, something that was more important to him in the end, and Terrance Mann who'd become so disillusioned with his beliefs that he took the easy way out, and then a story to give it him back. Shoeless Joe Jackson and the other players too, it seems they were wrongly judged and didn't recover. A fairy tale, something that doesn't happen in real life. How many of us would give anything to have a second chance because life is we don't realise until its too late. The first time I saw this and realised it was his father I howled and have done the same every time I've watched it, I am now. That's the main thing from this film having another chance to see loved ones again on this earth. Well done, getting angry at the beginning and then realising. A beautiful fairy tale, and if you watch it again you will cry again, shows you have feelings....
its good that people get moved by this movie who never have played baseball. When it came out I watched it with my dad on video, he was also teaching me to play baseball at the time. My dad died 5 years ago, and I hadn't seen the movie since then but I decided to watch it like a year ago. The amount of feelings when Costner says "Dad, you want to have a catch?" When I saw that again, it ruined me, just a sobbing mess. The movie is a 10 out of 10, would break into tears again.
Not only is the Field of Dreams actually still in that cornfield in Iowa, but now there is a MLB field about 100 yards from it. They played their first game on it in 2021, on the 30th anniversary of the Movies release, and another game just couple weeks ago in 2022. They have planned for their to be a game at the Field of Dreams for the forseeable future. Both the Movie field and the MLB on exemplify that phrase from Terrance Mann "Its reminds us all of what was once great, and can be again".
What the movie also shows is just how important the Father / Son relationship is. No matter who you are it is the relationship that makes you who you are.
We all have regrets that we can't undo because we lost the person. Maybe would can do extra good deeds for others that the person would appreciate to make up for the regret. And we can make sure that our future actions with others still with us won't be regrettable. I really enjoyed your heartfelt reaction. This is truly a great movie that might change some people for the better. Thank you.
Love this movie. Great story. Great acting (James Earl Jones steals the show in my opinion). N most importantly… a great message. Just like u, I get emotional every time. Definitely one of the greatest movies ever made.
Thank you, ReelOz, you totally got it. Best reaction I've seen, and I've watch a bunch. I had a Dad that was far from perfect, but if you live long enough, you learn that none of us are and we more or less unintentionally download our imperfections to the peeps around us as we go, as well. Happens constantly, generation after generation, a big challenge of the human condition. It's was the finding of forgiveness (of others and myself) that's brought on some healing, emotional sanity and moving forward to hopefully amend a few of my own mistakes, too. For me, this isn't religious, btw, something I don't adhere to much, it's just trying to live right. It can be hard at times, especially when the wrongs are great or when forgiveness isn't excepted or reciprocated, but it's can still personally workout without that. I was in my 60's (71 now) when I was finally wise enough to start getting that and I'm def not all there yet. But, on my Dad's death bed, minutes before he passed, although he couldn't talk, he held my face, looking at me with a loving gratefulness in his eyes. It was the absolute perfect final gift, worth all that mutual forgiveness. So, yea, "Ease his pain" is damn right. Do it for him/her and yourself.
I’m still watching this, but what you said about Ray needing to rectify what happened with his dad is sooooo what I feel about this film!!! I keep contrasting this movie with the film Joy Luck Club, which is about daughters and their mothers, just like this film is about sons and fathers. The big difference, as I see it, is that sons seem to need to fix their fathers, whereas daughters just need to understand their mothers, at least, that’s what the respective screenwriters see as the main point of their scripts. Maybe that’s something inherent in the gender roles-men are seen as more action-oriented, women as more empathetic.
I enjoy this movie so much, but its really hard to watch that ending. I end up bawling like a baby every time. My Dad passed years ago. He really wasn't supportive or emotionally available with his kids. I was the last kid and I never knew him when he was young and had dreams and his whole life before him (he wanted to be a professional boxer). It really does bring up a lot of regret about the way a parent-child relationship could have been and I commend you for vowing to be there for your children. Its so important and it follows them throughout their lives.
I LOVE your reaction! I didn't realize till very recently what this movie meant. I didn't GET it. And for years, I didn't like it. And now I love it! If you want another thrill, find the RUclips video from--I think 2021--when the Yankees played the Field of Dreams game in the summer. Kevin Costner introduced them, and the players WALKED OUT THROUGH THE CORN. It was literally magical.
I don't think there's enough room here to say what I want to say about this movie. It's wonderful, in a literal sense. Just instills a sense of wonder in the viewer. Watched this probably once a week growing up and it really holds up well. That being said, I just realized that in this story, Terrence Mann is reported as missing by his father, and is just never seen again. He was last seen entering the van of Ray Kinsella, who was recently reportedly staring at the empty baseball field he build over his crops. A true horror story.
This movie is notorious for getting men emotional. The end is just perfect. I cry even during reactions of it.
Every time
SAME
Damn straight.
Lol. So do I.
I was about 26 when I watched Field of Dreams in the theater. The theater was 3/4 full and during the last scenes of the move it starts with rapt silence. Then you start to hear men clearing their throats, followed shortly by sniffing. When Ray asked his dad to play catch, you suddenly hear all these grown men lose the battle of holding back the waterworks.
In America, Japan and some Latin America countries, one of the first memories a boy will have with his father is tossing a ball to each other. It is the beginning of the father-son bond. So every man felt so many deeply felt emotions in that moment. It doesn't really matter the sport, it could be soccer, basketball ... anything. Sports are often a very primal form of Connection for males, especially when verbally expressing emotions is not typically a Male strength. We tend to Express our love by doing things together, teaching and learning lessons, rejoicing over successes and consoling our failures. This is how many father and sons learn to love, often with few words but with a deep understanding of the growing together through life's struggles. We perhaps can't emote as well or as easily as most women, but men do feel love, regret, fear, joy and sadness just as passionately.
That's just about the single most insightful comment I could imagine about this movie and how and why it evokes such emotions. I too saw it in a theater when it came out, and when Ray calls "Dad" and his father instantly turns around, I lost it - as did every other guy in the theater. I'm sure the women "got it" as well, but not quite as viscerally. The movie is so well crafted that I can't even get through a reaction to it without crying - I can't think of any other movie that does that.
I'm 57 yrs old, and I admit to crying every single time. Great reaction Dillon. Thanks to this movie, I made peace with my father, and I"m glad i did. When he passed on, We left nothing unsaid. That's the magic of this movie.
People come from hundreds of miles away just to watch that guy and his dead father play catch.
Just so you understand.... Every major baseball player mentioned in this film was a real baseball player. The field that the filmmakers made in the cornfield to film this masterpiece is a major tourist attraction to this day. I live about 300 miles from the actual field in Iowa. I've been there personally several times. If you read some of the comments here, you'll understand more. This movie is a true classic, and yes, it brings me to tears also. I subbed immediately.
Been there too- and the funniest thing - the entry price is just $20 - just like in the film.
Including the old men sitting at the bar talking about Doc Graham. Apparently they were his real friends. Learned that on one of these videos :)
I was right there with you, crying my eyes out. I saw this movie when I was young, with my Father. And, back then, I didn't understand why my Father got so emotional over the ending. I liked the movie, but the important message of it went right over my head. Watching it again today, the ending wrecked me. NOW I get it. My Father saw it after his Father had died. I am, extremely, fortunate that both of my parents are still alive, and I am in constant contact with them, and am taking a 2 week vacation next month to travel across the country (Seattle to Southern Florida) for my Mother's birthday. And my, older, sister will be there from overseas. So this will be the first time in almost 7 years, that all of us will be together. And I am terrified that it will be the last time.
This movie hits, really, close to home and I am glad that my Father and I worked out the last of our differences years ago, so I won't have regrets like that. But it is a, hard hitting, reminder that my time with both of my parents is getting shorter, and it hurts to think of them being gone. My Father has 12 brothers and sisters and his eldest brother died earlier this year, and it's hard to, not, see it coming for the rest of us.
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
This is beautiful and heartfelt. I hope you have a great reunion with your family.
I’m right there with you. My parents are 81 and 82, and they’ve both lost siblings (my mom’s brother whom she had the closest relationship with just died last month, followed 11 days later by his wife of 61 years-Mom introduced them back in 1957 when my eventual aunt was her nursing school roommate). Both of my parents have physical issues, and I am finally adjusting to the idea that sooner rather than later, I’ll be losing them both.
This is uncannily the same story I have. Also saw this as a kid, and liked it, but didn't get emotional about it. Watching it as an adult, it wrecks me every time. Also lucky to still have both my parents alive and close to me. Also, my father has 12 siblings. He's the youngest of them, but 3 have passed already. My mother's one of 5, and one of them passed and another has severe dementia. It's hard to watch family age. Brilliant film.
“I didn’t know I was going to get emotional…”. Oh just wait 2 more mins.
I love the little detail of how both grandfather and granddaughter both say "hi ya...".
This movie always makes me cry. So did your reaction.
Quite a few people I know, who have watched this movie, didn't understand the part where the movie explains where the voice came from. Near the very end (36:48), immediately after the part where Shoeless Joe says "If you build it (Looks over at home plate), he will come" Ray and Annie repeat the words "Ease his pain" and "Go the distance" at which point Ray turns to Shoeless Joe and says "It was you" (Referring to the voices). Shoeless Joe then turns to Ray and says "No, Ray, it was you!" The voices Ray kept hearing were coming from inside himself. "Ease his pain" (Ray's own pain), "Go the distance" (See it through to the end .... Don't give up), because if you do all this without fail "He will come" (Your father).
I never got that either. Thanks for your comment.
People come from hundreds of miles away just to watch that guy and his dead father play catch.
Graham wasn't stuck in Minnesota he chose to stay there. His whole lesson was that not achieving your dreams can sometimes be the best thing that could happen to you
About that ending. The actor who plays John Kinsella lost his father just two months prior to filming. He had a very hard time shooting this scene with how the script was written. He said it was a very powerful and serene experience at the same time.
"Hey dad, you wanna have a catch?" I'm not sure I wanna know anyone who doesn't get at least a little misty-eyed at that line.
People come from hundreds of miles away just to watch that guy and his dead father play catch.
Such a beautiful film that not too many people have watched, seen this movie at least 20 times and cry every time, great reaction mate ❤️ xx
It was the 14th highest-grossing film of 1989. Beating out other films like Major League, Twins, The Abyss, Star Trek V, Christmas Vacation, Pet Sematary, The Naked Gun, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, and The Little Mermaid. A lot of people my age have seen it.
Not too many people have watched? It's one of the biggest films of that era and definitely one of the most beloved sports films of all time. Maybe people of this most recent generation haven't seen it as much, but that's the case with any film that is 30+ years old. I don't know anybody my age who hasn't seen this film... and multiple times probably
Thanks for crying with me. I was coaxing you out loud to get on with the movie throughout the reaction. I just wanted you to watch instead of question. And, at the end you became very enmeshed in the story and you started crying with me. I enjoyed that a lot. I still have to go and blow my nose now; this movie does it to me every time. It was masterful in how the writer made it seem like it was about Joe Jackson ... a perfect deflection. Even at the end, everything is still unrevealed: "I'm Ray." No last name? Finally, "...Dad, do you want to have a catch?" And Dad knows he's Dad.
I just had to say what a heart-warming reaction that was. You’re not alone in shedding some tears. It’s arguably one of the most effective and emotional film endings ever. I’ve literally seen this movie dozens of times and I cry every single time. It’s wonderful to see a new generation experiencing this great film for the first time.
This movie hits hard....even harder now that my father is gone.
'Hey Dad?'
'Yeah?'
'You wanna have a catch?'
'I'd like that.'
Water works man, water works.
Blubbering like a baby.
I had a lot of regrets about my relationship with my parents. Both are gone and I can't change that, but I can make it different between me and my children.
I almost didn't go see this one because I thought it was entirely about baseball.
I have never been so glad to be so wrong.
I appreciate your reaction to this and God bless you and your family....and all here.
✌️
I am 61 years old and I have lost count of how many times I have seen this movie and I cry my eyes out every time
Not only is this a great reaction to a classic movie, but this movie is such an important touchstone for the relationship between fathers and sons.
the ending with all the cars is just an emotional heart attack.
"I would've played for nothing" definitely one of my favorite lines
It was very cool to see that final reveal hit as a surprise. This one always has us grown men bawling like kids.
It was hilarious every time you yelled at mark to shut up even at you're angriest you said please lol
It's so awesome to see a non baseball fan of it's baseball fan appreciate the beauty that is this film
You might have noticed that one cast credit reads “The Voice…….Himself”
It’s been 32 years since this film was released, and not one person has spoiled who played The Voice. Not one person.
That’s gotta be cinema’s best kept secret.
(I hope they keep the mystery).
Himself is Ray. Kevin Costner. That's why it's listed as "Himself." Think about it.
Best reaction to this movie I’ve seen yet. You called it straight away and throughout that it was about his Dad.
One of my favourite films, gets me every time no matter how many times I watch it.
My dad always cried watching it. Now I cry watching it and missing my dad. I was my dads child, played catch with him and my uncles. I’d give most anything to do that again, one last time. I was a daddy’s girl for real, always will be.
I’m 61 years old and I cry like a baby every time I see this film. It broke my heart to hear that you have never played baseball nor have you see a game live. Baseball is a very deep part of American culture and history.
Dude, you are such a great reactor, have amazing insight, and seem like a truly great guy. I absolutely loved your reaction to this, one of my favourite movies of all time.
I've never watched a game of baseball, but then, this isn't just a baseball movie. It's a story of love, regret, reconciliation, and making peace with your past.
I regularly cried when watching this movie, and now my father has gone, it hits home that much harder. I'd personally put this on the same level as The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption.
When this movie was made, my dad's cousin owned the farm you can see beyond the cornfield. Went and saw the site when we went to a family reunion in 91
Next….need to watch:
“A League of Their Own”
Yes!! It's only appropriate after this one.
And Rudy!!
I've watched several people react to this movie now.... blows me away how long it takes every single one of them to connect old Doctor Archibald Graham to young hitchhiking "Archie" Graham.
My absolute fav film. I've seen it a million times, but that ending kicks me in the eyeballs every single time.
Welcome to the club dude.. 33 years I’ve been watching this and it breaks me the same way.. magical movie🎉
"Ya gotta believe! Ya gotta hope! Ya gotta love! Ya gotta DREAM!" Thanks for a heartfelt, open, warm analysis and commentary, AD2; it's a movie about, as you said, making time for, paying attention to, your loved ones, but also taking advantage of second chances to correct a wrong or to do what should have been done in the past.
Great review! Just one thing, Mark isn't a bad guy! He has every right to be angry because 1. He doesn't see the ballplayers and 2. He's doing all he can to hold off the real bad guys. He held them off just long enough for everything to work out at then end.
I am glad that someone else besides me thinks that. I always thought that people reacting to this movie were way to harsh on Mark.
Everything you said hits the nail on the head. Never leave regrets you cannot reconcile or make amends for before the opportunity is gone. I lost both my parents 3 months apart, and I learned so much about them AFTER they past that I regret not being able to have learned and talked with them about before hand. Don't take their presence for granted, because they won't be here forever. That's life. Extend that to everyone around you, because circumstances and events can take them away prematurely. It's always good to let them know how much you appreciate them.
You are awesome, and keep up the good work with all of your reactions.
You get this. My father past years ago and this is the film that brings me back to him.
My favorite Sports movie. I saw this the night it was released.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I cry my eyes out every time . Reminds me of my Dad who taught me to play shortstop confidently in the early 70’s by the time I was five yrs old . He loved this movie too . 😢 RIPDad💚This film holds a very special place in my heart
It's one of the great American films. It's magical, but not in a Harry Potter sort of way. It's magical on a different level. It's Frank Capra-esque. So if you loved this film, you should watch It's a Wonderful Life (especially since it's Christmas Time).
And based on a story written by a Canadian.
Great reaction, such a good movie. Another great movie to check out is "Frequency". I think you would enjoy that movie as well.
That's one of my favorites. Definitely worth a look
I own 12 baseball movies (that I watch way too often), have watched a dozen more, and love the game - a 61-year old woman who couldn't catch a ball if my life depended on it. _Field of Dreams_ is the ultimate movie (baseball or otherwise) for me: about Baseball, Writing, and it's also Anachronistic (time travel that creates change). Your Reaction was lovely. Really. So wonderful. Thank you.
A tender side note as I write this on May 31, 2022, Ray Liotta, who played Shoeless Joe, died on May 26th. Kevin Costner has shared beautiful memories of Liotta during the making of this movie. (more tears) RIP Ray Liotta.
You, Sir, are "Right On!" You Get It. Congrats! Live a great life, you deserve it!
My first memories of Baseball was as a 6 year old sitting at my grandpas kitchen table with my Pops listening to the radio broadcast on his transition radio. It was magical to me. Listening to Ernie Harwell call the play. He was a legend to the Tigers broadcast for decades. When we were kids you had to be dragged off the field by your mother we loved to play so much. Each morning I would get my Detroit Free Press newspaper and look up the box score of last nights game. I loved baseball.
Dillon: I'm so glad you teared up at the end of this movie. I've watched it dozens of times....and I always tear up when Costner says, "Hey Dad, wanna have a catch." Like Bob Kupi down below, I also live in Iowa. The movie, and the baseball field, are both incredible. Nice reaction.
Wonderful reaction Sir. Having grown up in a baseball family this is the ultimate childhood fantasy - being able to play catch with your father when you were about same age. No man can get through that ending and experience that melancholy joy of - "Hey Dad, want to have a catch?" - without that strong, heartfelt emotion.
Glad you got it.
Funny, There was an American sit com called How I Met Your Mother. One of the lead female characters tells the main male lead: "Let's say you watch a terrible movie... like Field of Dreams..."
The guy interrupts her and says, "YOUR GO TO bad movie reference is Field of Dreams???"
Major League Baseball is starting to play regular season games there once a summer, starting last year--well, just down the road from the original movie set. The players love it. The most recent one was just a few days ago--as of August 14, 2022. Check out the 2021 Field of Dreams game--Kevin Costner and the players come out from the cornfield. It's awesome.
I have watched this movie many times, in groups of people, and with significant others...I have only known ONE man who didn't cry at the ending...I cry every time.
It’s nice to see someone finally react to this movie.
Loved your genuine reaction to this beautiful movie. Marry Christmas!
Been watching a lot of people reacting to this movie all day n gotta say, THANK YOU for actually pausing the movie to talk... most people have been just rattling on over the movie n then cant understand why theyre so confused bout whats goin on in the movie all thru it n many miss the fact that its a young doc graham they picked up on the way home n things like that n its so frustrating, lol so seriously God bless you for not doing that like most of the rest of them!! Very refreshing! Awesome reaction!
The field is still there to this day. It’s been a major tourist attraction for over 30 years.
I’m glad that a beautiful human being like you reacted to my ultimate favourite movie of all time. Thank you so very much. You broke me too 😭😍
My local minor league baseball team has a “Field of Dreams” night at the end of their season every year. They have a fake corn field in the outfield that they come out of while they play James Earl Jones’ speech. Everyone wears uniforms of the city’s first team from the 1930’s and on field staff wears vintage outfits. Also, in present day to eat and drink at Fenway, you need to take out a loan.
The level of depth to this film is crazy. I literally cry EVERY time. It's such tradition to have a catch with our fathers, here in the US. It's the simplest way to form and maintain a bond.
You’re a good dude. Absolutely. I appreciate your reactions. Best wishes, and best of luck
Thank you so much 😀
MAN, You are GOOD ✨ Thanks So much for this reaction🤗 I’ve seen this movie several times and missed the messages you sensed….Wow, SO much meaning…..Magic🥰
Thanks for showing your true
emotions. It is so important to do that. This film has been one of my favorites for many years and I see so many messages in it. I cry every time and don't care!
I've been watching many reactions to this movie for the past couple days. They all hit ... But man, your commentary.... Damn dude. Good work
One of my favorite films of all time. Was interested in seeing someone from outside of America that didn’t really know much about baseball watch and react. Now I have. You’ve confirmed with me how great this film is. As a baseball fan, it’s very special to me, but I’m glad others can enjoy it’s genius as well. Thanks for doing this one.
I saw this when it first came out. When the movie was over, all the women got up. All the guys sat there weeping.
one of the greatest father and son movies ever made
I have 2 brothers and our father is 77. I have three sons like my father and your dialogue at the end was spot on. Thank you for that!
Brilliant review, sir! My congratulations. First view of your channel, and I'll be coming back.
I cry everytime watching this, this film is just beautiful. Kevin Costner has not done 1 bad film he is one of my favorite actors
It's a true story about the Sox throwing the world series because the mafia told them to. Joe Jackson's record didn't prove he cheated but was thrown out of baseball anyway, you should watch 8 Men Out it's the movie about this scandal, even Archie "Moonlight" Graham was a real person.
Great reaction btw, if someone doesn't cry at this there's something wrong
Did you mean MAFIA instead of “mobile” ?
@@tempsitch5632 lol yes 😆
I think this is my favorite movie of all time
you are not the only one to break to this mate. I have seen this so many times and it still breaks me. The film has such a big meaning. Hey I live on the Goldy and I managed to visit the Field of Dreams in Iowa, mate it was a piece of heaven. I say watching families play on the park by myself it made me think and even then I shed a tear, but I really was at peace there
Fun fact... if you watch the credits, the last cast name listed is The Voice.... Himself. No one's knows who it is. There's rumors but I've never seen any confirmation.
I know it's been denied, but I still kind of think it's Ray Liotta. He has a very distinctive way of speaking, and it sounds like him, at least to my ears. It would make sense in universe too.
@michaeljacyna1973
Think about it. It's Ray's conscience. Kevin Costner. No one can convince me otherwise. Also when Shoeless says, "no Ray, it was you. Ray thought the voice was Joe, but Joe says no.
It's been said that baseball is passed on from fathers to sons. However, in my case, it was the other way around. My dad grew up in Belgium, so of course he taught me to love soccer. But baseball was always my first love. He and I got to see Fenway Park in Boston for the first time a few years ago. It was one of the best experiences of our lives.
I grew up in Iowa. When this movie came out, there were "Iowa is Heaven" bumper stickers all over the state. LOL
awsome reaction, probably best Ive seen. As a guy with a minor degree in sociology and psychology it is fascinating to see reactions from British, Australia casters from around the world. The way this movie brings up in us issues that are universal. My dad cheated me in a business and the money went to a brother 10 years younger, the youngest, the spoiled one. But later I reconciled with dad a few years before he passed and I remember he told me that yes he showed favoritism to my brother who had 7 kids. He said your brother recieved more help because he needed more help. Later I did understand my dads point. I was the man who started a successful business. My brother the guy who had problem after problem. My advice never let something petty like money interfere with a family relationship.
Now, go find the video on here about the reunion of the cast of this movie. The opening scenes will be emotional.
...or you could just post a link ;-)
ruclips.net/video/2HnEiMGlRk0/видео.html
I sob every time I see this. I'll sometimes get a response, when I ask a person if she wants to watch this, that's, "Oh, I don't like sports movies." THIS ISN'T A SPORTS MOVIE; IT'S ABOUT SECOND CHANCES, ABOUT FRUITION OF UNREALIZED DREAMS. I'm freaking crying as I'm writing this. What did you think of James Horner's tear-inducing music as Ray and his dad were having a catch?
Hey you never need to apologize for crying my friend. What you said is from the heart, and something I hope everyone will hear and know before they lose a parent.
From what I can see you are a great son, and a great father. Hold your head high.
I believe that Terry died when Ray Visited him, or was already dead. Remember when Ray asked him if he knew he was reported missing? So he went into his former self in the corn, wrote about it, and THATS why all the people came at the end. This was unbelievably well written. It was also Burt Lancaster's last big screen role. "Hey rookie, you were good." That was a nod to Burt's career. That is respect! What a great actor! Even if this were his only role, he would be fondly remembered for it. He killed it. Almost made the other actors look like newbies.
You are not a sook. Every time I watch this movie I can't help the tears. Only 3 films do that to me every time - Feild of Dreams, Saving Private Ryan and Schindler's List.
True that. On my list, I'd have to add "The Green Mile".
…Old Yeller…
There is no clock in baseball. Time doesn't countdown in baseball. Baseball moves forward strike 1, ball 2, inning 3.....It is meant to be slow for a hot summer day out in a field kicking back and cracking open peanut shells. (Check out George Carlin's comedy routine on the difference between baseball and American football.)
I'm sure you're an AMAZING Son and Father. Appreciated your comments. My brother was only 16 when he moved in with my sister. My mom missed him and wanted him to come home. My sister found him a job. He had to walk pretty far because he never had a car. He died in a house fire not long after. It was horrific for my mom and dad and us his siblings. He was loved by many and still missed 😢 💔
One family night at the movies, I took the family to "Field of Dreams" (1989) for Father's Day. It was a great evening.;)
"Is this Heaven? Yes, it's Iowa." 32:51 The Dyersville movie site has become exactly that, a place to play the game, resolve family issues, or just "soak up the atmosphere."
This movie always make me regret the things I never said to my father before he passed.
Your comments at the end were great.
You got there, one of the few who have.
It wasn't just Ray and his father, it was Doc Graham having his one wish, and it didn't really matter because he'd become a Dr, something that was more important to him in the end, and Terrance Mann who'd become so disillusioned with his beliefs that he took the easy way out, and then a story to give it him back.
Shoeless Joe Jackson and the other players too, it seems they were wrongly judged and didn't recover.
A fairy tale, something that doesn't happen in real life.
How many of us would give anything to have a second chance because life is we don't realise until its too late.
The first time I saw this and realised it was his father I howled and have done the same every time I've watched it, I am now. That's the main thing from this film having another chance to see loved ones again on this earth.
Well done, getting angry at the beginning and then realising.
A beautiful fairy tale, and if you watch it again you will cry again, shows you have feelings....
its good that people get moved by this movie who never have played baseball. When it came out I watched it with my dad on video, he was also teaching me to play baseball at the time. My dad died 5 years ago, and I hadn't seen the movie since then but I decided to watch it like a year ago. The amount of feelings when Costner says "Dad, you want to have a catch?" When I saw that again, it ruined me, just a sobbing mess. The movie is a 10 out of 10, would break into tears again.
I love it when reactors make me cry. Off to check out your channel.
I came out of the theater in 1989 crying and called my dad.
One of my fav movies. Good book too. You can just feel it. 🥰
You may not have grown up with baseball, but in a way I think you have the spirit of it!
Not only is the Field of Dreams actually still in that cornfield in Iowa, but now there is a MLB field about 100 yards from it. They played their first game on it in 2021, on the 30th anniversary of the Movies release, and another game just couple weeks ago in 2022. They have planned for their to be a game at the Field of Dreams for the forseeable future. Both the Movie field and the MLB on exemplify that phrase from Terrance Mann "Its reminds us all of what was once great, and can be again".
Kevin Costner is the master at making grown men cry.
one of the most beautiful movies ive seen.
Always makes me cry. They played a real game there this year. Enjoy
What the movie also shows is just how important the Father / Son relationship is. No matter who you are it is the relationship that makes you who you are.
We all have regrets that we can't undo because we lost the person. Maybe would can do extra good deeds for others that the person would appreciate to make up for the regret. And we can make sure that our future actions with others still with us won't be regrettable. I really enjoyed your heartfelt reaction. This is truly a great movie that might change some people for the better. Thank you.
Love this movie. Great story. Great acting (James Earl Jones steals the show in my opinion). N most importantly… a great message. Just like u, I get emotional every time. Definitely one of the greatest movies ever made.
Great, genuine reaction.
This is in my Top 5 all time favorites 💗
Thank you, ReelOz, you totally got it. Best reaction I've seen, and I've watch a bunch. I had a Dad that was far from perfect, but if you live long enough, you learn that none of us are and we more or less unintentionally download our imperfections to the peeps around us as we go, as well. Happens constantly, generation after generation, a big challenge of the human condition. It's was the finding of forgiveness (of others and myself) that's brought on some healing, emotional sanity and moving forward to hopefully amend a few of my own mistakes, too. For me, this isn't religious, btw, something I don't adhere to much, it's just trying to live right. It can be hard at times, especially when the wrongs are great or when forgiveness isn't excepted or reciprocated, but it's can still personally workout without that. I was in my 60's (71 now) when I was finally wise enough to start getting that and I'm def not all there yet. But, on my Dad's death bed, minutes before he passed, although he couldn't talk, he held my face, looking at me with a loving gratefulness in his eyes. It was the absolute perfect final gift, worth all that mutual forgiveness. So, yea, "Ease his pain" is damn right. Do it for him/her and yourself.
I’m still watching this, but what you said about Ray needing to rectify what happened with his dad is sooooo what I feel about this film!!! I keep contrasting this movie with the film Joy Luck Club, which is about daughters and their mothers, just like this film is about sons and fathers. The big difference, as I see it, is that sons seem to need to fix their fathers, whereas daughters just need to understand their mothers, at least, that’s what the respective screenwriters see as the main point of their scripts. Maybe that’s something inherent in the gender roles-men are seen as more action-oriented, women as more empathetic.
I enjoy this movie so much, but its really hard to watch that ending. I end up bawling like a baby every time. My Dad passed years ago. He really wasn't supportive or emotionally available with his kids. I was the last kid and I never knew him when he was young and had dreams and his whole life before him (he wanted to be a professional boxer). It really does bring up a lot of regret about the way a parent-child relationship could have been and I commend you for vowing to be there for your children. Its so important and it follows them throughout their lives.
I LOVE your reaction! I didn't realize till very recently what this movie meant. I didn't GET it. And for years, I didn't like it. And now I love it! If you want another thrill, find the RUclips video from--I think 2021--when the Yankees played the Field of Dreams game in the summer. Kevin Costner introduced them, and the players WALKED OUT THROUGH THE CORN. It was literally magical.
I don't think there's enough room here to say what I want to say about this movie. It's wonderful, in a literal sense. Just instills a sense of wonder in the viewer. Watched this probably once a week growing up and it really holds up well.
That being said, I just realized that in this story, Terrence Mann is reported as missing by his father, and is just never seen again. He was last seen entering the van of Ray Kinsella, who was recently reportedly staring at the empty baseball field he build over his crops. A true horror story.