James, I already mentioned my favorite scene in the comment I made. I do want to recommend some old school Sci Fi. " THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN " after this 2 year drama we all just went through, I think it would be a perfect pick. Submitted for your consideration. Thanks James.
For sure three come to mind… hard to pick one. The shot at the end with the ocean is one… but also there’s an overhead shot as he comes out of an elevator or something that glides above the lighting fixtures and follows him down the hall… so good… and the best and most favorite shot must be the scene in the rain… you know the one.
was a boy actor Tyler Hoechlin, became an adult handsome and played the popular TV series "Werewolf" (2011 - 2017). I hope you liked it. very interesting
Paul Newman's performance as John Rooney is amazing. He was nominated for an Oscar. It was also his final live action film before passing away in 2008.
I feel like this film doesn't get the attention it deserves. Its absolutely phenomenal from almost all angles. Cinematography, sound, casting and acting, story, script etc etc. It's among my favourite Tom Hanks and Jude Law performances, Paul Newman was perfectly cast and even the kid gives a strong performance. Easily my favourite Sam Mendes film. Brilliant.
This score is absolutely underrated. Just a masterful composition of music that underscores the emotions in each of the characters and breathes life into the scenes as a whole.
Great film. This was the final film ever for cinematographer Conrad L. Hall. Hall sadly passed away in January 2003 (just months after this film's release) but ended up winning a posthumous Oscar for Best Cinematography for this film just 2 months after his death.
This movie is based on a DC comic by Max Allan Collins that is a Westernized retelling of the manga "Lone Wolf and Cub" by Kazuo Koike, which was adapted into a series of six movies from 1972-74 starring Tomisaburo Wakayama and Tomikawa Akihiro. The first two movies were edited together into the US release "Shogun Assassin," the movie BB wants to watch with Beatrix before bedtime in "Kill Bill v2"
This film is great, all around. One of my favorite things that shows the details they went to to make the film is the costumes. They made the samples and weren't happy and realized the problem was todays fabric is different than fabric used to be, so the clothes don't look right. They found a mill that could produce fabric the way it was produced in the 1920's, and used that to make the costumes. That attention to detail really draws you further in to the film.
I fell in love with this film because of the visuals and the attention to detail. You could almost smell the Honey Fried Chicken in the Diner, the look of the Motel rooms, the cameras the Jude Law character used, and the sidearms him and Sullivan used; not easily recognizable except for the Thompson machine gun and the 1911, which fit Tom Hanks' character perfectly.
One of the most fascinating things about this film is how Mendes and the cinematographer give an allegorical meaning to the tone of the story. Being narrated in flashback by the son, the only survivor of the story, the film becomes a ghost story. Visually it seems as if the environment were a limbo: - Jude Law's pale makeup as if he was a corpse (his character also photographs dead people). - The body of Tom Hanks at the end, when he looks at his son on the beach through the window, he looks translucent, ghostly. - Daniel Craig, after killing the family, is unable to see the eldest son through the glass of the front door, as if the bodies were in different realities. - The ethereal manner of filming the death of Paul Newman, and the silhouettes Hanks sees in the windows, seem like souls judging and condemning Hanks' character for killing his "father."
This film slays me every time I see it. The theme of "who will be able to make it to heaven" and the implication that Mike Sr's final act is to save his son from having to kill is beautifully set up and paid out. But as much as I've loved this film, I've never realized that the angle of the shots is from Mike Jr's viewpoint. Obviously the cinematography is wonderful, and it makes me wonder about the hidden benefits of adapting a graphic novel that has essentially storyboarded an entire film with deep attention to the art in every shot. Thanks for featuring it and for bringing so much insight into the reaction.
They filmed the opening sequence right down the block fron where I grew up in the Pullman neighborhood by the old Pullman Railcar plants and the Florence Hotel (now the Pullman Historic center). Southside Chicago Represent!!!
One of the best scenes in movie history in my opinion in that shootout scenes with Hank’s character and Paul Newman in his men. So many underlying meaning in that scene. For example, this was Paul Newman’s last movie he ever did. Him saying “I’m glad it’s you” is like Paul saying I’m glad it’s you who is coming of age and the next big movie star. Hanks being emotional during that scene too because he looked up to Paul in the movie and probably as a movie star. Add in the fact they purposely had the scene with no gun shot sounds at first but at the very end when Newman’s character was gunned down. Lastly, the soundtrack and music playing in the scene and between the dialogue…Just a perfect scene with so many meanings. Chef’s kiss 💯🔥👏
At the heart of Road to Perdition is a lovely ode to all fathers, perhaps even "bad" ones too. It embodies the feeling when you know someone's got your back unconditionally and would quite literally die for you so that you can not only live but in a way that preserves the innocence, your honour as a person.
Such an unknown masterpiece. Beautiful cinematography, great story, stacked cast. (Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Daniel Craig before he became famous, Jude Law, Stanley Tucci) Notice how throughout the movie, Michael Sullivan get physically closer. Initially the boy is always watching his father from a distance with a barrier between them. (doorway, car seat, etc.) As the movie goes on, the barrier is removed, and angles aren't quite as low, culminating in the hug at the elderly couple's house going over paperwork, and finally holding his father as he dies, at a higher level than his father..
I believe this was Conrad Hall's last film as a cinematographer (he also did American Beauty for Sam Mendes). He posthumously won the Oscar for Road to Perdition.
This was the film that got me interested in film all the way back in 2002. Going to the cinema, I wasn't expecting anything but spending time with my friends. And the movie was just spectacular. Before that, I had enjoyed the likes of Star Wars and Jurassic Park, but this one hit me so hard it gave my life a new direction. Years later, I'm still on that road of watching and making films. Here's hoping it's one that doesn't lead to perdition.
This was one of my favourite films when I was in high school, but haven't seen it in ages. Simply gorgeous. I hope your Patreons have some more Mallick on the docket for you, like A Hidden Life, or Tree of Life
James, I've always appreciated your commentary on the films you react to. Of course, I don't always agree but I like that you think things through. On this film, I think you are spot on. I can't think of a film that has better cinematography. Lighting, composition color and contrast are perfect throughout. I don't think there's a shot in this movie that you couldn't enlarge, frame and put it on your wall and not have a work of art. - As for favorite scene, I think the short depth of field focusing on Paul Newman's face as Tom Hanks approaches from behind after machine gunning his henchman may be my favorite. Newman's face told it all. The rain dripping from the dripping from the brim of his hat was perfect. And it was great to see Tom Hanks in a roll so far different than anything else he's ever done. - I've always thought this was great film; I can't find a weakness in it anywhere. Writing, acting, music all are nearly as good as the film work.
The camera really speaks volumes in this movie. Very challenging film but very rewarding too. Awesome reaction and loved your observation about the low angles. I 100% agree with it.
Beautiful movie in every way. Sadly not only was this the last movie Paul Newman played in, the cinematographer Conrad L. Hall passed away a year later.
Not a Patreon but I did suggest it after Tom Hanks viewing of The green mile. It has to be my favorite movie because of the camera work, the story, the lighting, the Cast. It's darn near a perfect movie that no one ever talks about.
i love this movie, was really hyped for it back in the day knowing it was the same guy that did American Beauty, and it did not disappoint. Prob the first time I ever heard of both Jude Law and Daniel Craig, and they were both killer in this
@@JamesVSCinema haha they were bad guys in my mind before I even knew them as anything else! When Daniel Craig started doing Bond he was always that dude from Road to Perdition to me
Notice how Sullivan's entrance to a room always seems to be from the darkness and how his son always has some sort of light shining on him? A play on innocence maybe? It would make sense with the beginning shot on the beach being so bright. And his dad shooting the last guy, this preserving that innocence.
This is probably my all-time favorite movie. For the life of me, I don't know how the cinematography and score didn't win Academy awards that year. The rain scene is easily one of the best scenes ever filmed, IMO.
What a great movie, when I first saw this around 2003, it had me on edge a lot, Mr hanks performance is very different from earlier roles. Good choice, thank James.
Great movie. The scene where Paul Newman's character is killed in the rain is my all time favorite scene of any film. It is an absolutely chilling and somehow beautiful scene. Also i think Newman should have one all the awards for this role. Legend
Love this film, especially Paul Newman. He was a beautiful younger man, a beautiful middle-aged man, and a beautiful old timer. I feel that his skills only improved with age. What he was able to give that scene in the church basement was phenomenal, and Hanks certainly held his own. My favorite Paul Newman performance is in The Verdict. I hope you watch it someday.
It was a small role. But Stanley Tucci was real glue in this film. An over-boss understanding and balancing the needs for justice and the needs of the organization.
2002 was the year of Tom Hanks being a badass (this and Catch Me If You Can). I'm glad he was trying to step out of his comfort with being an everyman. Im definitely going to give this a rewatch because I wasn't into it fully when I watched it. It's also interesting to see that the son would eventually be Superman on Superman and Lois.
Catch me if you can was one of the first tom hanks performances I saw and now his typical movie image as the friendly everyman just feels like a ploy 🤣 absolute stonker of a film though
This movie kills me at the end every time; I said something very similar to my father right before he died. This movie is one of the most hidden gems out there.
Ooooooh Man. First of All, Greetings from Cairo, Egypt. You have such a great deep sight into this industry which is rare in this kind of movie reaction's Channels. Also First, Huge, Massive, Tremendous Respect for your choice of this Underrated Tom Hanks Movie. This was the first ever Tom Hanks movie that i watch completely alone without my friends and it was such a movie. This was by far one of the best underrated movies stars by Tom Hanks. I even write this comment without even start watching your your video here, because i know that it will be fantastic reaction. Just like other reactions i watched for you. (Unfortunately Patreon is closed in Egypt) Thank you for this video, Hope you watch the Aviator stars Leonardo DiCaprio.
I’ve watched this movie many times, and this is the first time I noticed the cruel parallelism of Connor’s death. He shot Michael’s wife and son in the bathroom, and he died in a bathroom. The same indignity he visited upon Michael’s family circled back to him.
Shout out to the composer, Thomas Newman. Many of his themes are hauntingly beautiful.. From this, to the Shawshank Redemption, and American Beauty. Gorgeous melodies.
This is one of the best Mob genre films I've ever seen and yeah that end scene in the beach house got the same reaction from me as well. Dammit! As you said, there is so much working together here, the camerawork, the soundtrack, the script, the actors and direction, and all of it works so well together. The things that don't need to be said & the things we don't need to be shown, these are presented by the camerawork in a way that, I feel, makes a greater impact than if those things were said or shown. If it is used well, the camera can communicate in a way that elevates what can be a simple story to something truly special. Thanks again for another great reaction and your commentary!
Thomas Newman has done an incredible number of extraordinary scores. Finding Nemo, Shawshank Redemption, Green Mile, Six Feet Under (TV series) to name a few.
James, I must commend you for the choices you make. I do know some are poll and Patreon picks. But this one, YES! Probably my favorite period gangster film. The scene were Newman says " I'm glad it's you " has soooo much weight to it. Sorry that he is no longer with us. GREAT FILM! Thanks again James.
One of my favourite films of all time! It's a great movie. Tom Hanks and Jude Law killed it! I know this probably will most likely never happen because it's a foreign limited series but man how much I would pay for you to watch it, it's called: Brigada but in English: Law of Lawless, it's about four friends who organize a criminal group and they epic journey through the criminal life, very good show with a very tragic storytelling but it's worth it! Only 15 episodes but from the first episode you just get hooked and just can't stop watching. Also, Peaky Blinders definitely were inspired by Brigada (which came out first).
I just edited this film, so underrated. Perfect time to upload this, was great returning to such a hidden gem. Daniel Craigs performance was excellent too.
This is such an underrated masterpiece of a movie. Glad you got to experience it. It’s not up there with Apollo 13 or Forrest Gump when thinking of Hanks’ brilliant movies, but it should be seen in the same class as say Castaway.
Sam Mendes definitely directs films in a very visual way, with cinematography taking center stage. This movie, along with 1917, American Beauty, Jarhead, and the two Bond films he directed (Skyfall & Spectre) are all among my favorites. I would have to say the first three mentioned always make my best of the best list for cinematography and storytelling in general.
Jarhead is BRUTAL. Really wouldn't expect that kind of film from Mendes which just showed how much it needed to be made - Desert Storm just isn't talked about
This is a great movie that no one talks about, this was my introduction to Daniel Craig and it showed a darker side to Tom Hanks that I haven’t seen before or since.
Oh man, you are picking some quality films. One of the best reaction channels for sure. The scene and architecture driving into Chicago is amazing. Again, watching this with my dad and its all about father son connections, was one of my memories of this film even though I have seen it multiple times. And I remember him being jump scared and just saying "Awwww shit!". Someone who rarely swears and also the fact he was so emotionally invested in these characters and yet he wasnt a big movie guy, just shows the power of film and storytelling. My only curiosity....Tom Hanks still seems like a weird choice for me....but I cant think of who else would go well in that role. Maybe John C Reilly? Viggo Mortensen (sp)?
I remember when I was 12 me and my dad had a mafia movie marathon and this was one of my favourites and 13 years later it still is. Glad you enjoyed it and maybe a few more gangster/mafia movies.
Hey James, I'd like to add two recommendations to your 'cinematics' month from recent re-watches, unless you've already polled and picked out your choices. First would be Malick's 'Tree Of Life' and 2nd would be Tarkovsky's 'Mirror', that's all thanks man and keep up the good work.
The camera effect you were looking for was a "dolly zoom" where you move the camera in or out of a scene while zooming in the opposite direction to create the sense of spatial distortion. AFAIK, Hitchcock was the first to use it, but I'd dare say most would probably recognize it from that very famous shot from Jaws.
My favorite movie! Conrad Hall’s last movie before he died, and he won a posthumous Oscar for his cinematography for Road to Perdition. Not to mention coming off his brilliant cinematography in American Beauty, by the same director, Sam Mendez. Who he all know now for Skyfall and other Daniel Craig Bond movies….hey and we have a Daniel Craig connection!
Outside of the last line, what I will always remember is the gang surrounding Paul Newman, in the rain, in silence, and seeing those muzzle flashes coming and not being able to do a damn thing about it.
The fact that Dylan Baker can play a prissy uptight accountant in this movie an Owen the disgusting chewing tobacco hick in Plans Trains and automobile makes him one of the most underrated character actors in Hollywood.
Have you watched Rick Beato's interview with Newman? An hour well spent--they pick apart the Shawshank soundtrack, with Newman at the piano, and Rick geeking out the entire time. ruclips.net/video/TnRoHPaTFqA/видео.html
What was your favorite shot in this film?
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James, I already mentioned my favorite scene in the comment I made. I do want to recommend some old school Sci Fi. " THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN " after this 2 year drama we all just went through, I think it would be a perfect pick. Submitted for your consideration. Thanks James.
Yes, that's pre-Teen Wolf. Did you see that this is based off a graphic novel?
Rack focus? Push in and zoom out?
For sure three come to mind… hard to pick one. The shot at the end with the ocean is one… but also there’s an overhead shot as he comes out of an elevator or something that glides above the lighting fixtures and follows him down the hall… so good… and the best and most favorite shot must be the scene in the rain… you know the one.
You should react to _LONE WOLF & CUB: SWORD OF VENGEANCE_ . This film and that film are inspired by the same material
was a boy actor Tyler Hoechlin, became an adult handsome and played the popular TV series "Werewolf" (2011 - 2017). I hope you liked it. very interesting
Paul Newman's performance as John Rooney is amazing. He was nominated for an Oscar. It
was also his final live action film before passing away in 2008.
Paul is a legend
This is definitely an overlooked gem.
I feel like this film doesn't get the attention it deserves. Its absolutely phenomenal from almost all angles. Cinematography, sound, casting and acting, story, script etc etc. It's among my favourite Tom Hanks and Jude Law performances, Paul Newman was perfectly cast and even the kid gives a strong performance. Easily my favourite Sam Mendes film. Brilliant.
It absolutely does not get the attention it deserves. It’s a masterpiece.
Totally agreed and Jude law as the villain. When he loads the camera the clicks shows just how dangerous he is
I agree with the entirety of my being. This film is a genuine modern cinematic masterpiece.
"On the road to damnation, we find enlightenment" that's a quote if I've ever heard one. Love it
THIS ONE ISN'T MENTIONED ENOUGH.
BRILLIANT PERFORMANCES.
BRILLIANT FILM.
This score is absolutely underrated. Just a masterful composition of music that underscores the emotions in each of the characters and breathes life into the scenes as a whole.
A criminally underrated film!!! It's brilliantly shot and acted and one of the best mob movies :)
Great film. This was the final film ever for cinematographer Conrad L. Hall. Hall sadly passed away in January 2003 (just months after this film's release) but ended up winning a posthumous Oscar for Best Cinematography for this film just 2 months after his death.
This movie is based on a DC comic by Max Allan Collins that is a Westernized retelling of the manga "Lone Wolf and Cub" by Kazuo Koike, which was adapted into a series of six movies from 1972-74 starring Tomisaburo Wakayama and Tomikawa Akihiro.
The first two movies were edited together into the US release "Shogun Assassin," the movie BB wants to watch with Beatrix before bedtime in "Kill Bill v2"
My favorite comic book movie that isn't capes and cowls. ;)
Great graphic novel, awesome art and great story that differs from movie a bit
This film is great, all around. One of my favorite things that shows the details they went to to make the film is the costumes. They made the samples and weren't happy and realized the problem was todays fabric is different than fabric used to be, so the clothes don't look right. They found a mill that could produce fabric the way it was produced in the 1920's, and used that to make the costumes. That attention to detail really draws you further in to the film.
I fell in love with this film because of the visuals and the attention to detail. You could almost smell the Honey Fried Chicken in the Diner, the look of the Motel rooms, the cameras the Jude Law character used, and the sidearms him and Sullivan used; not easily recognizable except for the Thompson machine gun and the 1911, which fit Tom Hanks' character perfectly.
Conrad L. Hall's cinematography in this movie is a class of art, especially that scene in the rain when Sullivan kills Rooney. Very underrated film.
i remember being stunned by this movie the first time i saw it. its one of those ones that you can't look away from.
One of the most fascinating things about this film is how Mendes and the cinematographer give an allegorical meaning to the tone of the story. Being narrated in flashback by the son, the only survivor of the story, the film becomes a ghost story.
Visually it seems as if the environment were a limbo:
- Jude Law's pale makeup as if he was a corpse (his character also photographs dead people).
- The body of Tom Hanks at the end, when he looks at his son on the beach through the window, he looks translucent, ghostly.
- Daniel Craig, after killing the family, is unable to see the eldest son through the glass of the front door, as if the bodies were in different realities.
- The ethereal manner of filming the death of Paul Newman, and the silhouettes Hanks sees in the windows, seem like souls judging and condemning Hanks' character for killing his "father."
Great points. I always thought those silhouettes looking at tom were eerie.
This film doesn't get enough love, it's pure art and I feel, they don't make movies like this anymore.
This film slays me every time I see it. The theme of "who will be able to make it to heaven" and the implication that Mike Sr's final act is to save his son from having to kill is beautifully set up and paid out. But as much as I've loved this film, I've never realized that the angle of the shots is from Mike Jr's viewpoint. Obviously the cinematography is wonderful, and it makes me wonder about the hidden benefits of adapting a graphic novel that has essentially storyboarded an entire film with deep attention to the art in every shot. Thanks for featuring it and for bringing so much insight into the reaction.
I am so thrilled that you reacted to this beautifully shot film. It is such a great story, but the way it’s shot is just stunning.
That street scene in the rain is probably the most beautifully shot scene ever captured on film.
Watched.
He watched this beautifully shot film.
They filmed the opening sequence right down the block fron where I grew up in the Pullman neighborhood by the old Pullman Railcar plants and the Florence Hotel (now the Pullman Historic center). Southside Chicago Represent!!!
One of the best scenes in movie history in my opinion in that shootout scenes with Hank’s character and Paul Newman in his men. So many underlying meaning in that scene. For example, this was Paul Newman’s last movie he ever did. Him saying “I’m glad it’s you” is like Paul saying I’m glad it’s you who is coming of age and the next big movie star. Hanks being emotional during that scene too because he looked up to Paul in the movie and probably as a movie star. Add in the fact they purposely had the scene with no gun shot sounds at first but at the very end when Newman’s character was gunned down. Lastly, the soundtrack and music playing in the scene and between the dialogue…Just a perfect scene with so many meanings. Chef’s kiss 💯🔥👏
Possibly the most underrated and underappreciated movie of all time.
At the heart of Road to Perdition is a lovely ode to all fathers, perhaps even "bad" ones too. It embodies the feeling when you know someone's got your back unconditionally and would quite literally die for you so that you can not only live but in a way that preserves the innocence, your honour as a person.
Great comment!!
Such an unknown masterpiece. Beautiful cinematography, great story, stacked cast. (Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Daniel Craig before he became famous, Jude Law, Stanley Tucci)
Notice how throughout the movie, Michael Sullivan get physically closer. Initially the boy is always watching his father from a distance with a barrier between them. (doorway, car seat, etc.) As the movie goes on, the barrier is removed, and angles aren't quite as low, culminating in the hug at the elderly couple's house going over paperwork, and finally holding his father as he dies, at a higher level than his father..
This film has the best cinematography ever. It mesmerises me every time.
Seriously underrated film. Probably one of my favorite Tom Hanks performances
I believe this was Conrad Hall's last film as a cinematographer (he also did American Beauty for Sam Mendes). He posthumously won the Oscar for Road to Perdition.
This was the film that got me interested in film all the way back in 2002.
Going to the cinema, I wasn't expecting anything but spending time with my friends. And the movie was just spectacular. Before that, I had enjoyed the likes of Star Wars and Jurassic Park, but this one hit me so hard it gave my life a new direction.
Years later, I'm still on that road of watching and making films. Here's hoping it's one that doesn't lead to perdition.
Totally underrated and overlooked film. But worthy of great praise.
This was one of my favourite films when I was in high school, but haven't seen it in ages. Simply gorgeous.
I hope your Patreons have some more Mallick on the docket for you, like A Hidden Life, or Tree of Life
Excellent choice, this film is beautiful, I don't understand why it is so underrated
Happy to hear!! Yeah I’m surprise many don’t bring this up with other mobster films. I genuinely loved this story.
it's not underrated, it's just not rated, nobody has ever fucking seen it! no idea why, it's amazing!
James, I've always appreciated your commentary on the films you react to. Of course, I don't always agree but I like that you think things through. On this film, I think you are spot on. I can't think of a film that has better cinematography. Lighting, composition color and contrast are perfect throughout. I don't think there's a shot in this movie that you couldn't enlarge, frame and put it on your wall and not have a work of art.
- As for favorite scene, I think the short depth of field focusing on Paul Newman's face as Tom Hanks approaches from behind after machine gunning his henchman may be my favorite. Newman's face told it all. The rain dripping from the dripping from the brim of his hat was perfect. And it was great to see Tom Hanks in a roll so far different than anything else he's ever done.
- I've always thought this was great film; I can't find a weakness in it anywhere. Writing, acting, music all are nearly as good as the film work.
One of my favourite movie soundtracks of all time ❤️
The camera really speaks volumes in this movie. Very challenging film but very rewarding too. Awesome reaction and loved your observation about the low angles. I 100% agree with it.
Hanks character coming out of the dark in the rain with that tommy gun blazing…WOW!!!one of the best ever!
this film to me is a masterpiece and is probably my all time favorite film of all time. The story, music, and cinematography is just perfect.
Some of the best cinematography paired with score EVER. Can't wait for this to come to 4k someday hopefully
Beautiful movie in every way.
Sadly not only was this the last movie Paul Newman played in, the cinematographer Conrad L. Hall passed away a year later.
Not a Patreon but I did suggest it after Tom Hanks viewing of The green mile. It has to be my favorite movie because of the camera work, the story, the lighting, the Cast. It's darn near a perfect movie that no one ever talks about.
i love this movie, was really hyped for it back in the day knowing it was the same guy that did American Beauty, and it did not disappoint. Prob the first time I ever heard of both Jude Law and Daniel Craig, and they were both killer in this
It’s really cool to see these actors playing bad dudes haha
@@JamesVSCinema haha they were bad guys in my mind before I even knew them as anything else! When Daniel Craig started doing Bond he was always that dude from Road to Perdition to me
Of Mendes films, this is my absolute favorite. 1917 is second followed by Revolutionary Road.
The score for this movie though... Thomas Newman is so in touch with the soul.
Notice how Sullivan's entrance to a room always seems to be from the darkness and how his son always has some sort of light shining on him? A play on innocence maybe?
It would make sense with the beginning shot on the beach being so bright.
And his dad shooting the last guy, this preserving that innocence.
This is probably my all-time favorite movie. For the life of me, I don't know how the cinematography and score didn't win Academy awards that year. The rain scene is easily one of the best scenes ever filmed, IMO.
What a great movie, when I first saw this around 2003, it had me on edge a lot, Mr hanks performance is very different from earlier roles. Good choice, thank James.
Great movie. The scene where Paul Newman's character is killed in the rain is my all time favorite scene of any film. It is an absolutely chilling and somehow beautiful scene. Also i think Newman should have one all the awards for this role. Legend
Tom Hanks said this is one of his best films, but nobody ever talks about it.
One of my all time favorite films! This has such a beautiful theme and bonding between father and son.
Love this film, especially Paul Newman. He was a beautiful younger man, a beautiful middle-aged man, and a beautiful old timer. I feel that his skills only improved with age. What he was able to give that scene in the church basement was phenomenal, and Hanks certainly held his own. My favorite Paul Newman performance is in The Verdict. I hope you watch it someday.
Sam Mendes films are a feast for the eyes. Visually he's amongst the best ever. Road to Perdition an unbelievably beautiful looking film.
It was a small role. But Stanley Tucci was real glue in this film. An over-boss understanding and balancing the needs for justice and the needs of the organization.
2002 was the year of Tom Hanks being a badass (this and Catch Me If You Can). I'm glad he was trying to step out of his comfort with being an everyman. Im definitely going to give this a rewatch because I wasn't into it fully when I watched it. It's also interesting to see that the son would eventually be Superman on Superman and Lois.
Catch me if you can was one of the first tom hanks performances I saw and now his typical movie image as the friendly everyman just feels like a ploy 🤣 absolute stonker of a film though
A terribly tragic story absolutely beautifully shot and realised. A great movie all in all.
This movie kills me at the end every time; I said something very similar to my father right before he died. This movie is one of the most hidden gems out there.
Ooooooh Man.
First of All, Greetings from Cairo, Egypt. You have such a great deep sight into this industry which is rare in this kind of movie reaction's Channels.
Also First, Huge, Massive, Tremendous Respect for your choice of this Underrated Tom Hanks Movie.
This was the first ever Tom Hanks movie that i watch completely alone without my friends and it was such a movie.
This was by far one of the best underrated movies stars by Tom Hanks.
I even write this comment without even start watching your your video here, because i know that it will be fantastic reaction. Just like other reactions i watched for you.
(Unfortunately Patreon is closed in Egypt)
Thank you for this video,
Hope you watch the Aviator stars Leonardo DiCaprio.
I love the music score on this film, one of the best ever in my opinion.
I’ve watched this movie many times, and this is the first time I noticed the cruel parallelism of Connor’s death. He shot Michael’s wife and son in the bathroom, and he died in a bathroom. The same indignity he visited upon Michael’s family circled back to him.
Love this film. I had no idea it existed until someone bought the dvd for me one Christmas/birthday/whatever it was.
Shout out to the composer, Thomas Newman. Many of his themes are hauntingly beautiful.. From this, to the Shawshank Redemption, and American Beauty. Gorgeous melodies.
This is one of the best Mob genre films I've ever seen and yeah that end scene in the beach house got the same reaction from me as well. Dammit! As you said, there is so much working together here, the camerawork, the soundtrack, the script, the actors and direction, and all of it works so well together. The things that don't need to be said & the things we don't need to be shown, these are presented by the camerawork in a way that, I feel, makes a greater impact than if those things were said or shown. If it is used well, the camera can communicate in a way that elevates what can be a simple story to something truly special.
Thanks again for another great reaction and your commentary!
Love this film, haven’t seen it in a bit but was glad to watch the highlights w ya James! Great vid as always my guy.
Thomas Newman has done an incredible number of extraordinary scores. Finding Nemo, Shawshank Redemption, Green Mile, Six Feet Under (TV series) to name a few.
One of my absolute favorites!
Under the radar this one is..!
James, I must commend you for the choices you make. I do know some are poll and Patreon picks. But this one, YES! Probably my favorite period gangster film. The scene were Newman says " I'm glad it's you " has soooo much weight to it. Sorry that he is no longer with us. GREAT FILM! Thanks again James.
One of my favourite films of all time! It's a great movie. Tom Hanks and Jude Law killed it! I know this probably will most likely never happen because it's a foreign limited series but man how much I would pay for you to watch it, it's called: Brigada but in English: Law of Lawless, it's about four friends who organize a criminal group and they epic journey through the criminal life, very good show with a very tragic storytelling but it's worth it! Only 15 episodes but from the first episode you just get hooked and just can't stop watching. Also, Peaky Blinders definitely were inspired by Brigada (which came out first).
Crazy that this is based on a graphic novel! And I love the soundtrack!!!
I love this movie one of Hank's best
One of my Favorite and underrated Tom Hanks performances.... Same Mendes is an incredible director...
I just edited this film, so underrated. Perfect time to upload this, was great returning to such a hidden gem. Daniel Craigs performance was excellent too.
16:00 That's a dolly zoom. The camera is put on a cart that drives to or from the object and the camera zooms reverse of that movement.
16:00 I believe the term you're looking for is "dolly zoom"
Also called a "Hitchcock Shot"
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_zoom
Not sure I've ever mentioned this before, but I really love this channel's outro music. It's a vibe.
"He was my father" is the Italian title of this film
What a great movie
What a great soundtrack
Underrated film. It’s a true master class in cinematography and show don’t tell.
Wonderful movie! ♥
Simply because it's coming from your perspective, I will watch this again. You're the best
This is such an underrated masterpiece of a movie. Glad you got to experience it. It’s not up there with Apollo 13 or Forrest Gump when thinking of Hanks’ brilliant movies, but it should be seen in the same class as say Castaway.
Love this movie.. Can't wait to see your reaction
Hope you enjoy Steve, have a good one!!
@@JamesVSCinema Awesome review James.
Posting before watching. I love this movie, and I’m excited for the reaction. And analysis. This movie is gorgeous.
Sam Mendes definitely directs films in a very visual way, with cinematography taking center stage. This movie, along with 1917, American Beauty, Jarhead, and the two Bond films he directed (Skyfall & Spectre) are all among my favorites. I would have to say the first three mentioned always make my best of the best list for cinematography and storytelling in general.
Jarhead is BRUTAL. Really wouldn't expect that kind of film from Mendes which just showed how much it needed to be made - Desert Storm just isn't talked about
Wish Tom Hanks had the opportunities to play more characters like these. He was so human but so badass at the same time.
One of the absolute best DC graphic novel movies.
super underrated movie and has always been one of my faves
This is a great movie that no one talks about, this was my introduction to Daniel Craig and it showed a darker side to Tom Hanks that I haven’t seen before or since.
Oh man, you are picking some quality films. One of the best reaction channels for sure.
The scene and architecture driving into Chicago is amazing. Again, watching this with my dad and its all about father son connections, was one of my memories of this film even though I have seen it multiple times. And I remember him being jump scared and just saying "Awwww shit!". Someone who rarely swears and also the fact he was so emotionally invested in these characters and yet he wasnt a big movie guy, just shows the power of film and storytelling.
My only curiosity....Tom Hanks still seems like a weird choice for me....but I cant think of who else would go well in that role. Maybe John C Reilly? Viggo Mortensen (sp)?
I didn't want to watch this movie when it came out, but my brother talked me into it... I'm glad he did. Thanks for the reaction!
Nice to see you reacting to this amazing film 👌
I loved how little dialog the movie had. Kept it very close to it being adapted from a comic in that way, especially the original work
The boss is paul Newman and you should watch cool hand Luke
One thing I loved about this is the fact that while its common to see Tom Hanks play the protagonist, its rare to see him playing a violent man.
This is a classic, remember watching it with my mom when it came out and we really enjoyed it.
I remember when I was 12 me and my dad had a mafia movie marathon and this was one of my favourites and 13 years later it still is. Glad you enjoyed it and maybe a few more gangster/mafia movies.
Hey James, I'd like to add two recommendations to your 'cinematics' month from recent re-watches, unless you've already polled and picked out your choices. First would be Malick's 'Tree Of Life' and 2nd would be Tarkovsky's 'Mirror', that's all thanks man and keep up the good work.
Both of those films are entirely magical. I hope he checks them out!
Ur reactions are great. Entertaining and I get to learn at the same time
Love to hear this 🤘🏽
The camera effect you were looking for was a "dolly zoom" where you move the camera in or out of a scene while zooming in the opposite direction to create the sense of spatial distortion. AFAIK, Hitchcock was the first to use it, but I'd dare say most would probably recognize it from that very famous shot from Jaws.
My favorite movie! Conrad Hall’s last movie before he died, and he won a posthumous Oscar for his cinematography for Road to Perdition. Not to mention coming off his brilliant cinematography in American Beauty, by the same director, Sam Mendez. Who he all know now for Skyfall and other Daniel Craig Bond movies….hey and we have a Daniel Craig connection!
Outside of the last line, what I will always remember is the gang surrounding Paul Newman, in the rain, in silence, and seeing those muzzle flashes coming and not being able to do a damn thing about it.
Another hometown favorite of mine, this one I don't watch that often, and I'm glad I don't. It's a treat to watch.
The fact that Dylan Baker can play a prissy uptight accountant in this movie an Owen the disgusting chewing tobacco hick in Plans Trains and automobile makes him one of the most underrated character actors in Hollywood.
Such an underrated movie! And the score is beautiful…
Thomas Newman might be my favorite composer of all time!
Have you watched Rick Beato's interview with Newman? An hour well spent--they pick apart the Shawshank soundtrack, with Newman at the piano, and Rick geeking out the entire time. ruclips.net/video/TnRoHPaTFqA/видео.html
That camera technique is called a reverse dolly zoom. Used most famously by Spielberg in 'Jaws' when he's on the beach witnessing the shark attack...
A movie with some really surprising camera tricks in editing is "Draft Day".
Thomas Newmans score is so beautiful. The movie is a masterpiece