As an Asian guy growing up in a prominently Irish and Italian neighborhood in Brooklyn, my neighbor was an old Italian Vietnam vet like Walt. He talks to me the same way as in this movie. We’d often argue and toss many racial insults at each other, but we wound up becoming best friends. He helped me practice baseball and how to weld; because he was a steel worker who helped build the original World Trade Center towers, how to ride a bike, auto mechanics, and got me a job at his cousin's restaurant. When he died of cancer (exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam), I cried lots and still remember the lessons he taught me today.
Amen. Everyone is too soft these days because they didn't have a Walt in their lives to show them how it is. Now we have people unironically pretending that everyone can live in magical soft pillow land where nobody gets hurt by anything at all, while they step over literal shit and needles right outside their door. I figure the up-and-coming generation will innately see what's wrong and buck the silly trend that my generation has allowed to fester out of fear of not fitting in with the fashion politics of it all. RIP to your Vet neighbor, and thank you for your service Sir, wherever you are.
I have an iconic picture of natives having lunch on the beams of a skyscraper w/o harnesses. That work took balls man, and im a Journeyman Carpenter whos about to graduate to Master Carpenter this year. But that picture gives me the shakes when i look at it in my living room.
My dad was a Vietnam vet, and we had a Vietnamese family who lived right around the corner from us, in the early 1980’s. A bunch of the neighbors were suspicious of them because several small pets had gone missing. They were outside the family’s house yelling racial slurs. My dad went over there and yelled at them to STFU. He told them we had coyotes in the area and they had probably taken the pets. He was a formidable man, and the neighbors finally went home. Later that night there was a knock at our back door. It was the Vietnamese man and his wife. They were thanking dad for his help, and gave us platters full of delicious food.
@@timcook6566 My Marine Corp mom went to boot and became best friends w/ a Vietnamese woman in her unit. After d/c when mom got pregnant w/ my brother and me... we always had cookouts in San Diego w/ that family, i always thought of them as family b/c we always did things w/ them and helped each other out like family.
@@aikighost At some point, no need to "classify", Clint is an excellent film maker and actor. He's been ostracized a great part of his career by people demeaning him with accusation of "fascism" and about his "Spaghettis Westerns", and "Ad Vigilento Reductio". He was not trying to comply with the "mainstream" Hollywood, but he didn't have just a pretty face, he have a f@ck1ng smart brain. So he did many great movies, with each their own merits. His work with Leone is fantastic, they made it all. They paved the way.
That was a beautiful reaction, probably the best I've seen for this movie. Other reactors seem to just think Walt is a horrible man early on, they don't pick up on his pain like you did. They barely notice the disrespect from his family. Great job!
@@Tien1million He is insulting out of prejudice early on (except for his barber friend), the whole movie is about him overcoming his prejudice. He realized he had more in common with this Asian family than his own, he hated how the youth of the days in this movie acted (his grand-daughter and the boys mocking the old lady who dropped her groceries) but overcame his racial prejudice when he learned the family was kind and good-natured, Sue was the first to actually get along with him and earn his respect, and then he learned to care for Thao, taught him skills, lessons and died for him. In his will he calls Thao his good friend. Despite these being the same people he literally fought in war, they are the ones who became his real family.
The moment he was willing to join the barbeque it should have been clear. No racist would step foot in that house. No racist would also bother saving the girl from the hoodlums.
Walt's real confession was to Tao in the basement. He wasn't ordered to kill the 17 year old kid trying to surrender. It bothered him all his life. Giving his life for an Asian family was his penence for killing that kid. This was probably part of his dislike for the Asians moving into his neighborhood.They reminded him of his worst day. Just remembet Walt knew he was dying so he made it count for the people he cared about.
I thought some of the best acting was by the young priest when Walt tells the priest "Your wrong about one thing, what haunts a man the most, is what he ISN'T ordered to do..." He stands there for a second confused "what does he mean by that?" then the "oh, ok... holy crap that is a terrifying thought" shocked look on his face when it hits him and he realized exactly what Walt just told him. Similar to when Walt was talking to Sue, and Sue told him "you're a good man Wallly" and Walt replies correcting her "I am NOT a good man. Now get me another beer dragon lady" She had a similar very brief small but telling look on her face that she was caught off guard by the statement and wondered "why would he say that, that is a very strange thing to say to someone who just complimented you" To your point Walt carried so much guilt he wasn't even able to let a person tell him he was a good person. Almost as if he felt like a fraud over the idea someone would think that of him knowing what he had done.
@@dallesamllhals9161 He knew it was a teen from his appereance. Whether it was 17 or 16 or 18 didn't matter, he still killed essentially a kid. He probably also knew the minimum conscription age the Koreans had
Indeed, he off-handedly mentions that he had hacked a boy no older than Thao into pieces with a shovel and later says he killed at least 13 people, maybe more. The fact he graphically talked about hacking people to death with a shovel and stacking their bodies as sandbags makes me believe he really did literally kill some kid with a shovel. While he brings it up as a taunt and intimidation tactic, at the end of the day those actions obviously haunted him.
Clint Eastwood's catalog as a director has been outstanding and even at his advanced age, he's still been at the top of his game. Throughout his career as an actor, we've seen him play a wide range of characters and he's nailed each and every one. You've brought us another great reaction and I hope you'll experience more Clint movies in the near future. Some suggestions: The Bridges of Madison County, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven, Heartbreak Ridge, The Outlaw Josey Wales. As director only: Richard Jewell, Flags of Our Fathers, Changeling (starring Angelina Jolie), Mystic River.
I'd like to add... Kellys Heroes, The Dirty Harry movies, The Mule, Pale Rider, Joe Kidd, Hang 'em high, Tightrope, The Eiger Sanction. I hope Camilla watches more Eastwood, I'll certainly watch her reactions to any of them. Camilla, If you read this, I loved your reaction to this, you had me close to tears for you. Stay well 🖖
Depending on how you look at it,it was a happy movie at the end. Walt was going to die and it wasn't going to be quick or painless. Thao was going to be left as easy prey for the gang and Walt had fallen in love with Thao and his family. He sacrificed himself to free Thao and the family he had grown to love. So yes ,that's a reason to rejoice and be 😊 happy!
Yes, bitter sweet, but a happy ending as far as I am concerned. Kinda a Cinderella story. The spoiled kids get jack, Walt gets a meaningful death with some redemption for his belief he took a life and now he saved a life, and Thao gets the glass slipper and Yum Yum. Sue gets to see her brother have a chance at thriving.
@@davesunhammer4218 And, he died courageously, standing up straight defending his family - I'm certain these are things that Walt felt were becoming of a man, and he'd prefer it to weakening and dying in a hospital bed.
And Walt’s wife and the priest would have so proud that Walt ended up living out the Gospel: “Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13
Walt, the man EVERYONE hated due to being hard on them and holding them to a STANDARD.... ended up being the most noblest person by willingly sacrificing himself to improve the life of others. While everyone either dismissed him, or disrespected him (like his family), it was the people who were seen as being the most insulting (Barber) and outsiders (Thao and his family) that really understood that there was a person underneath the gruff exterior that REALLY CARED about other people and had a sense of honor and respect when you had EARNED it that he would never forget or ignore. Walt, the perfect example of someone who you had to scratch the surface of to TRULY see just how deep his core beliefs really were.
I think I love your channel because you seem to have such genuine empathy for people. It comes across in all your videos, but is especially highlighted in films like this. Good times.
*Centane, you are so precious! Your tenderhearted compassion and empathy shined when you cried because Walt's son refused to see Walt reaching out to his son, in Walt' time of need, knowing he had a terminal illness. I was touched by your reaction.*
Can I just say, you don't need makeup.... at all. That moment when you cried when Walt called his son when he found out he was sick hits me too. My grandfather on my father's side passed when I was in my early 20s. I didn't know him, and now I have nothing but regret for that. He was a very interesting man but he never told any of his grandchildren about his life and he had a dysfunctional childhood so he never learned how to properly interact with family.
Never change Camilla, your humanity is so beautiful to watch and shines through in every reaction you do. You are the most real person doing reaction and you bring this old guy much joy. Much love from Australia.
13:05 My first thought was that you were thinking about your father. His son snubs him on the phone. He should have thought, "Wow! He's reaching out." Instead he ignores him and rushes him off the phone. People like you and I that have lost our fathers watch that scene and it hits us hard because we would give anything to hear their voice on the phone one more time.
I was 17 when my dad passed at 48. Somewhere around 12, I decided I was too old to hug my dad goodnight. I am now 2 years older than he ever got to be, and I wish I could go back and get all those hugs I missed out on.
I love it when people bully others with kindness like this because it has two outcomes, and both are great. They get mad and spend their time getting bullied kindly in absolute misery or they get mad but slowly warm to genuine good people and grow as a person. Both cases have net positives for society.
It is indeed an incredible movie from an incredible man actor director and writer a masterpiece as you said and your reaction Kamila was perfect thank you glad you felt the movie as it was intended.
They literally can't, smartphones ruined everything. Because of smartphones, there is no such thing as community or people spending time together like this anymore. Nowadays everybody is simply on their phone wrapped up in their own thing and the human connection element is pretty much completely lost. Sad but true.
@Clemens Kindermann Cancel culture over the past 5 years has already attacked this movie and others like it. Filmmakers are too scared to make movies that matter anymore.
@@Salta0monte a lonely old man estranged from his daughter, with really no love for anyone. Learns to care and love another young woman that he would do Anything for. Really no positives.
That's interesting man, that's interesting. In Heartbreak Ridge, Highway had soft spots of humanity in his armor. His men's welfare and that of their families as an example. He disliked bullies, genuinely loved his friends (Chuzu and the lady who owned the bar) but was always being the tough-guy smart ass with them and was willing to sacrifice himself when everyone else was in danger.
It's one of the very best movies. It deserves to be added to the National Archives as a significant milestone in film and its representation of time, place, culture.
This is a great movie, and your reaction to it was wonderful. I know it can be a difficult movie to watch, because it shows how the different generations can windup conflicting, and how someone so set in their ways could make new friends without realizing it. The fact that he had nothing but contempt for the younger generation, but there were some times that Tao impressed him, and how he took it upon himself to teach and mentor him.
He went on his terms for a purpose instead of a long drawn out death like all us combat veterans want. The older I get the more I relate to Walt, never had the woman but sure live with guilt because elites and politicians gotta have their wars.
My second time viewing Camilla's reaction and I must say she is my favorite of the long line of reactors I have watched. Your reactions are so genuine and targeted to the task at hand. No deviation to politics or social matters like so many others. You might actually draw me to Patreon. Thanks for the smiles. 🙂
Do not subscribe to the patreon !! its only if people are financially stable and want to see the full reactions, as I can't really post them on here 😅 I wish u a wonderful day and thank you so much for the kind words! Truly appreciate it 🩷🩷
Produced, Directed, Acted, and Sang the theme song. Talent doesn't begin to explain it. You nailed it as far as how a movie should impact you. The best actors can make you hate or love their characters and should be respected, especially if they can make you hate them but find something worth liking in them. Kinda why I liked a lot of Game of Thrones where they had such incredible characters. Walt was like that, did things that made you cringe and go "wtf Walt?" and love him all the same. Eastwood as a Hollywood Icon should never be forgotten.
When I saw this on the channel, I was so happy to see her get to see this film. It’s a great. A real treasure. Her reactions are always so genuine and perfect for this one, given her work with the elderly and empathy. Nice vid.
Kamilla you definitely hit the nail on the head. Great art be it film, music, painting or poetry that provokes emotion or thought has accomplished its purpose. I love this movie because it evokes feelings of anger and frustration in a frankly beautiful way and yes you should watch it again as all great art should be viewed more than once
You are one of the few who understands this movie. I'm glad you did not verbally sliced & diced my generation. Thank you! This month I will be 70 years old. Walt's character is older than me. I remember Vietnam War (~1955 to 1975).. Korean War (~1950 to 1953) started before that & after World War 2 (~1939 to 1945).
Walt's true confession was to Thao, confessing how he took the life of "a scared kid who just wanted to give up." The mesh of the gate is the same as the mesh of the confessional. He repaid his debt with his own life. As you said, Walt couldn't take more lives and bear that burden on his soul.
This is an absolute amazing movie, Clint Eastwood is a fantastic actor and director, and he was fantastic in this movie, and his sarcasm was first class. I've seen this over 25 times, and I never finish the movie without a tear in my eye.
This is a wonderful movie and you had a wonderful reaction to it, it was so touching when you cried at Walt trying to talk to his son on the phone, you have a heart of gold. And you understood early on that Walt is a good guy who just talks plainly and it has nothing to do with being racist, this was brilliantly addressed in the barber scene where the two guys greet each other with insults and mess with Toad, it's a real man thing. When Walt and the Asian Grandma spit they were using chewing tobacco, that's why it was brown
Here in Minnesota, in the US. Is the largest population of Hmong people in the world. And im so grateful our country did the right thing and pulled them when we left vietnam. They have contributed so much to our community here and are such a cool culture. I wish more people knew the history and I wish we could live up to our ideals more often. . .
Yes, we treated the Hmong very well, but should have brought more here because of the help they gave us during Vietnam. Unfortunately the US doesn't treat our Allies very well after they've helped us while we were in their country...For instance Afghanistan.
Young lady this is the best reaction of this movie, I have seen! This movie always touches me, but you had me crying right along with you! And if I can say, you have natural beauty! You don't need make-up to make yourself beautiful! You stay safe young lady!
Your reaction to this really shows the kind of passionate and sensitive person you are. You have no need to apologize for showing your real feelings.it was a beautiful and heartfelt reaction and I enjoyed it very very much.also,you are beautiful without the makeup.good day,camilla
Certainly one of my favorite Clint Eastwood movies. A beautiful film that is funny, frustrating, tear jerking, poignant, all in all all-encompassing with emotions. And your reaction was the best, or to put it in better words - the most heartfelt and appropriate one I saw on youtube.
I don't know if you'll ever see this or not but watching your reaction to the end was harder on me emotionally than it was the first time I watched it by myself... Subscription earned. Cheers from Ohio
I grew up very stoic. Not many emotions and over the yesrs I rewatch this film. The older I get the more it gets out of me. Now I cam shed a few tears and nervous laugh them away because I still don't know how to.let emotions manifest. One day I'll get there. I love this film.
Walt was dying of terminal cancer anyway so the opportunity to atone for his past by sacrificing himself for his new friends was a wonderful gift to him.
Loved your reaction. This was an excellent movie - not really happy, but fulfilling. The casting was spot on and the story was moving and meaningful. Your reactions were real and touching. I want to mention Ahney Her, who played Sue. I think she was incredible in this movie - it was her first! And she's a local so I have some warmth for that. Thanks again. Keep 'em coming!
I am not as old as Walt, but my grandfather and his friends spoke like this, and it is what I was used to growing up. Clint Eastwood had told those around him he was done acting and was only going to Direct. When a friend of his got a hold of this script he knew Clint would be perfect to play Walt. So his plan was to give it to Clint to get his opinion on the script because he was considering making this film. After Clint read it he announced he wanted to Direct it, and play the role of Walt. Mission accomplished. He's acted in several more movies since this one. NOW he's retired from acting.....until the next role that he can't resist comes along.
I remember back in 2008 when it was came out, I thought this was going to be an action thriller because that’s how it was marketed. But when I saw it, it’s actually a simple but beautiful story about an unhappy old man who gradually finds friendship from people he least expected. One of Clint Eastwood’s best movies. He’s been at it for 70 years!
Great film with many great messages. Cultural, spiritual and physical knowledge can be attained watching it. For me the biggest message is Walt. A man with nothing to lose is the most dangerous man you can ever come across.
I’m so glad you understood why Walt did what he did. He reminds me of most of the old men I grew up around (minus all the racism). Everybody needs a Walt in their lives.
I watch a lot of movie reactions. I think I’ll wander over to your channel and see what else you’ve been up to. I especially enjoyed your heartfelt emotions. That part when you slipped into your real self was your best, profanity and all.
Probably the best of the many reactions I've seen of this classic, thank you. And, because of it, I'm proud to call myself a new subscriber. You're wise beyond your years,,,
This is a great movie. It is nice to see Walt's change as the movie progresses. He knew that sacrificing his life was the only way to save Thoa and Sue's family from the thugs. Clint Eastwood is one of Hollywood's best.
@@styleisaweapon Exactly. Walt never changed, he was who he was. Good people brought out his better side, but it was always there, just like his selfish as f$% family brought out his darker side. And with good cause. I wouldn't have anything to do with those slimy kids and grandkids. "Walt changed"??? Way off the mark.
Very nice reaction clip dear. You are very wise for your young age. Most reactors really don't like Walt at the beginning but you picked up right away that he was that way for a reason.
The thing in this movie is, he's not bothered about what he did in Korea, and that's what actually bothers him. But he solved everybody's problems, got the neighborhood fixed up, put the bad guys in jail, got Thao a job, got his dog looked after, his family taken care of, his wife's Church,plus went out on his terms, and he did it all in one move. Clint is also singing and playing the piano, at the end. He was a pretty accomplished jazz musician.
@@davisworth5114 Clint has played jazz music all his life, did the Charlie Parker movie, played a jazz DJ in the movie, Play Misty For Me. He also played a jazz musician in one of his 80s or 90s movies. And in this movie, he confessed his sins...nothing about Korea. He said what bothered him in Korea, is what he did, that he wasn't ordered to do. And when he last talked to the priest he said, oh yeah, I'm at peace. Try not to be wrong so much, in one post. And try not to insult or name call someone, online, u have never met.
Another Eastwood directed (and starred in) movie that does not get enough attention is The Mule. Thanks for our half hours together. Love your reactions!
I just recently came across your channel and I love how real your reactions are. I’m looking forward to seeing many more. May I suggest Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me and My Cousin Vinny.
I have always loved this movie, it is so real. Great job young lady. It was cool how you understood why he did what he did at the end. He knew this was the only way to save his friends plus he was dying anyway from the cancer.
Hmong is a group that was treated bad when they were in Vietnam and to this day. They have migrated a lot to the US and happy to have them here and their culture.
I love this reaction from you!! You are so original, and it seems like that movie really got your emotions all over the place. Nice work, keep up the good work 💕💕
I've seen reaction vids from other content creators but yours seems the most genuine and sincere. Keep up the good work! You might enjoy watching movies such as The Rock, Backdraft, Ladder 49, MIdway (1976), Top Gun, Dead Poets Society, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Breakfast Club, and so forth just to name a few.
Among the talents possessed by Clint Eastwood is recognizing the best stories are told in simple ways. Basic human interractions without overthinking how they should be staged or where the lighting is positioned. Don't mess with the scene, if the message was delivered in a way the audience needs to hear it.
This is one of my favorite movies, I watched it on the theater, was around the time Rambo came out, and American Gangsta, one thing I remembered coming out of the theater was being so alert from any gun shot alike sound, these movies
Another reason you are such a wonderful reactor. Once I saw you were watching "Gran Torino," I dropped what I was doing to watch with you. Thank you for your honesty and authenticity once again! Lovely! 🧡📽
Even though I'm being really biased due to the fact that I have a girlfriend from Vietnam but holy hell the first time I came over to eat over their Luna celebration it was like another world.... Other than that this movie is just a stab in the heart where they just keep on twisting it over and over again. 😢
Thank you for expressing your emotions so honestly. You have such a good heart. You're as sweet and smart as you are pretty. I'm already looking forward to your next reaction video. Thanks again.
Where have you been girl? This is the most wonderful reaction to this great movie I have seen on utube. Only you understood that Walt was a good person, a hero, not really a racist. You felt his feelings for his neighbors and his desire to just connect to someone. Your tears were real and made me cry despite the fact I have seen the movie a hundred times (or maybe less lol). And you are so beautiful. btw, not trying to hustle you, I'm 70 years old and happily married for 43 years. But you are a beautiful person inside and out, and I am going to check out more of your reactions.
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The sacrifice so he can go to heaven ! He gave his life for the people he fought for in the war .
TheMikeman1971 Well, not quite. He fought in Korea, and she was talking about Vietnam. Probably not a lot of Hmong people in Korea.
As an Asian guy growing up in a prominently Irish and Italian neighborhood in Brooklyn, my neighbor was an old Italian Vietnam vet like Walt. He talks to me the same way as in this movie. We’d often argue and toss many racial insults at each other, but we wound up becoming best friends. He helped me practice baseball and how to weld; because he was a steel worker who helped build the original World Trade Center towers, how to ride a bike, auto mechanics, and got me a job at his cousin's restaurant. When he died of cancer (exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam), I cried lots and still remember the lessons he taught me today.
Thank you for sharing. People today just don't understand people like this. I am a 65 year old Asian American as well.
Amen. Everyone is too soft these days because they didn't have a Walt in their lives to show them how it is. Now we have people unironically pretending that everyone can live in magical soft pillow land where nobody gets hurt by anything at all, while they step over literal shit and needles right outside their door. I figure the up-and-coming generation will innately see what's wrong and buck the silly trend that my generation has allowed to fester out of fear of not fitting in with the fashion politics of it all. RIP to your Vet neighbor, and thank you for your service Sir, wherever you are.
I have an iconic picture of natives having lunch on the beams of a skyscraper w/o harnesses. That work took balls man, and im a Journeyman Carpenter whos about to graduate to Master Carpenter this year. But that picture gives me the shakes when i look at it in my living room.
My dad was a Vietnam vet, and we had a Vietnamese family who lived right around the corner from us, in the early 1980’s. A bunch of the neighbors were suspicious of them because several small pets had gone missing. They were outside the family’s house yelling racial slurs. My dad went over there and yelled at them to STFU. He told them we had coyotes in the area and they had probably taken the pets. He was a formidable man, and the neighbors finally went home. Later that night there was a knock at our back door. It was the Vietnamese man and his wife. They were thanking dad for his help, and gave us platters full of delicious food.
@@timcook6566 My Marine Corp mom went to boot and became best friends w/ a Vietnamese woman in her unit. After d/c when mom got pregnant w/ my brother and me... we always had cookouts in San Diego w/ that family, i always thought of them as family b/c we always did things w/ them and helped each other out like family.
This is definitely one of Clint Eastwoods best films ever.
Definitely one of his best. Then again they're pretty much all great.
Its good but not quite Unforgiven tier IMHO.
@@aikighost At some point, no need to "classify", Clint is an excellent film maker and actor. He's been ostracized a great part of his career by people demeaning him with accusation of "fascism" and about his "Spaghettis Westerns", and "Ad Vigilento Reductio". He was not trying to comply with the "mainstream" Hollywood, but he didn't have just a pretty face, he have a f@ck1ng smart brain.
So he did many great movies, with each their own merits. His work with Leone is fantastic, they made it all. They paved the way.
@@garryiglesias4074 not trying to put this movie down, just for me its b tier, not a tier.
For me, every Clint Eastwood film is one of his best films ever.
That was a beautiful reaction, probably the best I've seen for this movie. Other reactors seem to just think Walt is a horrible man early on, they don't pick up on his pain like you did. They barely notice the disrespect from his family. Great job!
She's a nurse, so she knows people better than other reactors.
They also don't pick up on his sarcasm, and think the is just insulting everyone out of prejudice.
Terrific reaction… I cried right along with you every step of the way ❤
@@Tien1million He is insulting out of prejudice early on (except for his barber friend), the whole movie is about him overcoming his prejudice.
He realized he had more in common with this Asian family than his own, he hated how the youth of the days in this movie acted (his grand-daughter and the boys mocking the old lady who dropped her groceries) but overcame his racial prejudice when he learned the family was kind and good-natured, Sue was the first to actually get along with him and earn his respect, and then he learned to care for Thao, taught him skills, lessons and died for him. In his will he calls Thao his good friend.
Despite these being the same people he literally fought in war, they are the ones who became his real family.
The moment he was willing to join the barbeque it should have been clear.
No racist would step foot in that house. No racist would also bother saving the girl from the hoodlums.
The part where you started to tear up and said walt can call you really hit me hard....what a beautiful reaction to this whole movie
this hit me hard as well....
Walt's real confession was to Tao in the basement. He wasn't ordered to kill the 17 year old kid trying to surrender. It bothered him all his life. Giving his life for an Asian family was his penence for killing that kid.
This was probably part of his dislike for the Asians moving into his neighborhood.They reminded him of his worst day.
Just remembet Walt knew he was dying so he made it count for the people he cared about.
I thought some of the best acting was by the young priest when Walt tells the priest "Your wrong about one thing, what haunts a man the most, is what he ISN'T ordered to do..."
He stands there for a second confused "what does he mean by that?" then the "oh, ok... holy crap that is a terrifying thought" shocked look on his face when it hits him and he realized exactly what Walt just told him.
Similar to when Walt was talking to Sue, and Sue told him "you're a good man Wallly" and Walt replies correcting her "I am NOT a good man. Now get me another beer dragon lady" She had a similar very brief small but telling look on her face that she was caught off guard by the statement and wondered "why would he say that, that is a very strange thing to say to someone who just complimented you"
To your point Walt carried so much guilt he wasn't even able to let a person tell him he was a good person. Almost as if he felt like a fraud over the idea someone would think that of him knowing what he had done.
@@dallesamllhals9161 He knew it was a teen from his appereance. Whether it was 17 or 16 or 18 didn't matter, he still killed essentially a kid. He probably also knew the minimum conscription age the Koreans had
@@dallesamllhals9161 he said "a kid about your age"
@@foljs5858 I’m not sure he really had time to assess the situation to that degree amidst the stresses and chaos of a combat engagement.
Indeed, he off-handedly mentions that he had hacked a boy no older than Thao into pieces with a shovel and later says he killed at least 13 people, maybe more. The fact he graphically talked about hacking people to death with a shovel and stacking their bodies as sandbags makes me believe he really did literally kill some kid with a shovel. While he brings it up as a taunt and intimidation tactic, at the end of the day those actions obviously haunted him.
Clint Eastwood's catalog as a director has been outstanding and even at his advanced age, he's still been at the top of his game. Throughout his career as an actor, we've seen him play a wide range of characters and he's nailed each and every one. You've brought us another great reaction and I hope you'll experience more Clint movies in the near future. Some suggestions: The Bridges of Madison County, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven, Heartbreak Ridge, The Outlaw Josey Wales. As director only: Richard Jewell, Flags of Our Fathers, Changeling (starring Angelina Jolie), Mystic River.
I forgot Mystic River was his film. That film is gut wrenching, I don't think I can ever watch it again.
Million Dollar Baby is a very hard film to watch! It's an excellent film but it will also make you cry!
How dare you to forget "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" respectively "A Fistful of Dollars" Triology?!? ;-)
I'd like to add... Kellys Heroes, The Dirty Harry movies, The Mule, Pale Rider, Joe Kidd, Hang 'em high, Tightrope, The Eiger Sanction.
I hope Camilla watches more Eastwood, I'll certainly watch her reactions to any of them.
Camilla, If you read this, I loved your reaction to this, you had me close to tears for you. Stay well 🖖
@@Jargolf86 That's directed by Sergio Leone
Depending on how you look at it,it was a happy movie at the end. Walt was going to die and it wasn't going to be quick or painless. Thao was going to be left as easy prey for the gang and Walt had fallen in love with Thao and his family. He sacrificed himself to free Thao and the family he had grown to love. So yes ,that's a reason to rejoice and be 😊 happy!
Yes, bitter sweet, but a happy ending as far as I am concerned. Kinda a Cinderella story. The spoiled kids get jack, Walt gets a meaningful death with some redemption for his belief he took a life and now he saved a life, and Thao gets the glass slipper and Yum Yum. Sue gets to see her brother have a chance at thriving.
@@davesunhammer4218 And, he died courageously, standing up straight defending his family - I'm certain these are things that Walt felt were becoming of a man, and he'd prefer it to weakening and dying in a hospital bed.
And Walt’s wife and the priest would have so proud that Walt ended up living out the Gospel: “Greater love than this no man hath, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13
I love the presentation of two shaman from two different cultures. There're a lot of mirrored small storylines in this.
I never thought about that part much.
The shaman was older and because of that wiser.
He was able to read Walt like a book.
Walt, the man EVERYONE hated due to being hard on them and holding them to a STANDARD.... ended up being the most noblest person by willingly sacrificing himself to improve the life of others. While everyone either dismissed him, or disrespected him (like his family), it was the people who were seen as being the most insulting (Barber) and outsiders (Thao and his family) that really understood that there was a person underneath the gruff exterior that REALLY CARED about other people and had a sense of honor and respect when you had EARNED it that he would never forget or ignore.
Walt, the perfect example of someone who you had to scratch the surface of to TRULY see just how deep his core beliefs really were.
"I thought this was a happy movie." It's a Clint Eastwood film, Kamila...
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The Philo Beddoe films he made were happy though.
@@danielglenn915 True. But there are often exceptions to a general rule.
Really? And what about Honkytonk Man (1982) and Every Which Way But Loose (1978) to name a few! Lol
@@MauiWauiPineappleExpress Outliers. There are always outliers.
I think I love your channel because you seem to have such genuine empathy for people. It comes across in all your videos, but is especially highlighted in films like this. Good times.
*Centane, you are so precious! Your tenderhearted compassion and empathy shined when you cried because Walt's son refused to see Walt reaching out to his son, in Walt' time of need, knowing he had a terminal illness. I was touched by your reaction.*
Can I just say, you don't need makeup.... at all. That moment when you cried when Walt called his son when he found out he was sick hits me too. My grandfather on my father's side passed when I was in my early 20s. I didn't know him, and now I have nothing but regret for that. He was a very interesting man but he never told any of his grandchildren about his life and he had a dysfunctional childhood so he never learned how to properly interact with family.
Never change Camilla, your humanity is so beautiful to watch and shines through in every reaction you do. You are the most real person doing reaction and you bring this old guy much joy. Much love from Australia.
13:05 My first thought was that you were thinking about your father. His son snubs him on the phone. He should have thought, "Wow! He's reaching out." Instead he ignores him and rushes him off the phone. People like you and I that have lost our fathers watch that scene and it hits us hard because we would give anything to hear their voice on the phone one more time.
I was 17 when my dad passed at 48. Somewhere around 12, I decided I was too old to hug my dad goodnight.
I am now 2 years older than he ever got to be, and I wish I could go back and get all those hugs I missed out on.
I love it when people bully others with kindness like this because it has two outcomes, and both are great. They get mad and spend their time getting bullied kindly in absolute misery or they get mad but slowly warm to genuine good people and grow as a person. Both cases have net positives for society.
It is indeed an incredible movie from an incredible man actor director and writer a masterpiece as you said and your reaction Kamila was perfect thank you glad you felt the movie as it was intended.
An amazing movie. Sadly, they don't make many like this any more.
They literally can't, smartphones ruined everything. Because of smartphones, there is no such thing as community or people spending time together like this anymore. Nowadays everybody is simply on their phone wrapped up in their own thing and the human connection element is pretty much completely lost. Sad but true.
"Anymore"? This movie isn't 50 years old.
@@Dave-hb7lx That's what he said "they don't make many like this any more"
@Clemens Kindermann Cancel culture over the past 5 years has already attacked this movie and others like it. Filmmakers are too scared to make movies that matter anymore.
That was a beautiful reaction. 💕
Try another happy one same grumpy Clint Eastwood, Hillary Swank, and Morgan Freeman in Million Dollar Baby 😭
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Don't. It has all the negatives and non of the positives of this movie.
@@Salta0monte a lonely old man estranged from his daughter, with really no love for anyone. Learns to care and love another young woman that he would do Anything for. Really no positives.
I absolutely love Clint Eastwoods face throughout this movie 😂
Clint Eastwood's movie Heartbreak Ridge explains how Walt became the Walt that we meet in this movie
That's interesting man, that's interesting.
In Heartbreak Ridge, Highway had soft spots of humanity in his armor. His men's welfare and that of their families as an example. He disliked bullies, genuinely loved his friends (Chuzu and the lady who owned the bar) but was always being the tough-guy smart ass with them and was willing to sacrifice himself when everyone else was in danger.
It's one of the very best movies. It deserves to be added to the National Archives as a significant milestone in film and its representation of time, place, culture.
@13:00"You can call ME Walt!"
Loved your reaction to the whole film!
I love the fact that you have a heart, it's very rare these days
You uttered what might be the best line that I've heard on YT: "Call me Walt, you can call me".
This is a great movie, and your reaction to it was wonderful. I know it can be a difficult movie to watch, because it shows how the different generations can windup conflicting, and how someone so set in their ways could make new friends without realizing it. The fact that he had nothing but contempt for the younger generation, but there were some times that Tao impressed him, and how he took it upon himself to teach and mentor him.
He went on his terms for a purpose instead of a long drawn out death like all us combat veterans want. The older I get the more I relate to Walt, never had the woman but sure live with guilt because elites and politicians gotta have their wars.
Amen, brother. Me too.
The white kid walking with Sue was Scott Eastwood his son.
My second time viewing Camilla's reaction and I must say she is my favorite of the long line of reactors I have watched. Your reactions are so genuine and targeted to the task at hand. No deviation to politics or social matters like so many others. You might actually draw me to Patreon. Thanks for the smiles. 🙂
Do not subscribe to the patreon !! its only if people are financially stable and want to see the full reactions, as I can't really post them on here 😅
I wish u a wonderful day and thank you so much for the kind words! Truly appreciate it 🩷🩷
Produced, Directed, Acted, and Sang the theme song. Talent doesn't begin to explain it.
You nailed it as far as how a movie should impact you.
The best actors can make you hate or love their characters and should be respected, especially if they can make you hate them but find something worth liking in them.
Kinda why I liked a lot of Game of Thrones where they had such incredible characters. Walt was like that, did things that made you cringe and go "wtf Walt?" and love him all the same.
Eastwood as a Hollywood Icon should never be forgotten.
Million Dollar Baby is another one of those marking Eastwood movies. That's another tear jerker
When I saw this on the channel, I was so happy to see her get to see this film. It’s a great. A real treasure. Her reactions are always so genuine and perfect for this one, given her work with the elderly and empathy. Nice vid.
Kamilla you definitely hit the nail on the head. Great art be it film, music, painting or poetry that provokes emotion or thought has accomplished its purpose. I love this movie because it evokes feelings of anger and frustration in a frankly beautiful way and yes you should watch it again as all great art should be viewed more than once
You are one of the few who understands this movie.
I'm glad you did not verbally sliced & diced my generation. Thank you!
This month I will be 70 years old. Walt's character is older than me. I remember Vietnam War (~1955 to 1975).. Korean War (~1950 to 1953) started before that & after World War 2 (~1939 to 1945).
This is one of my favorite movies. Very good acting and directing.
On a personal note, you don't need makeup.
No one needs makeup.
@@t0dd000 That's totally true. Maybe she thinks it's impolite or something. I was merely trying to tell her she looked fine.
Walt's true confession was to Thao, confessing how he took the life of "a scared kid who just wanted to give up." The mesh of the gate is the same as the mesh of the confessional. He repaid his debt with his own life.
As you said, Walt couldn't take more lives and bear that burden on his soul.
This is an absolute amazing movie, Clint Eastwood is a fantastic actor and director, and he was fantastic in this movie, and his sarcasm was first class. I've seen this over 25 times, and I never finish the movie without a tear in my eye.
16:55 I never caught that before. That's Walt saying "Where's Grandma? Where's Sue? Where's Sue?"
This is a wonderful movie and you had a wonderful reaction to it, it was so touching when you cried at Walt trying to talk to his son on the phone, you have a heart of gold. And you understood early on that Walt is a good guy who just talks plainly and it has nothing to do with being racist, this was brilliantly addressed in the barber scene where the two guys greet each other with insults and mess with Toad, it's a real man thing. When Walt and the Asian Grandma spit they were using chewing tobacco, that's why it was brown
Grandma was probably chewing betel not tobacco
Here in Minnesota, in the US. Is the largest population of Hmong people in the world. And im so grateful our country did the right thing and pulled them when we left vietnam. They have contributed so much to our community here and are such a cool culture. I wish more people knew the history and I wish we could live up to our ideals more often. . .
Yes, we treated the Hmong very well, but should have brought more here because of the help they gave us during Vietnam.
Unfortunately the US doesn't treat our Allies very well after they've helped us while we were in their country...For instance Afghanistan.
Young lady this is the best reaction of this movie, I have seen! This movie always touches me, but you had me crying right along with you! And if I can say, you have natural beauty! You don't need make-up to make yourself beautiful! You stay safe young lady!
‘We used to stack f’s like you 5ft high in Korea… use you for sandbag’s’
Now that’s a burn 🔥
Your reaction to this really shows the kind of passionate and sensitive person you are. You have no need to apologize for showing your real feelings.it was a beautiful and heartfelt reaction and I enjoyed it very very much.also,you are beautiful without the makeup.good day,camilla
Ah man, Thanks for this reaction. It's a great reaction, heartfelt, and true. This is one of the best reactions by anyone that I've seen. A+
I'm a 58 year old and ex-military and I cried my heart out.
Especially when I heard Clint Eastwood singing at the end.
I’ve seen a dozen reactions to this underrated classic. This is my favorite
Liked and subscribed
@1:13 I think the Thanksgiving family drama thing is more of a movie trope. Mostly it's just hanging out, eating food and watching TV for us.
This movie!! So good!
The little crackles of humour worked so well.
That girl who played Sue it was her first film role and she was amazing.
Walt: “Whatever I do they won’t have a chance.”
-They didn’t!
Certainly one of my favorite Clint Eastwood movies. A beautiful film that is funny, frustrating, tear jerking, poignant, all in all all-encompassing with emotions.
And your reaction was the best, or to put it in better words - the most heartfelt and appropriate one I saw on youtube.
I don't know if you'll ever see this or not but watching your reaction to the end was harder on me emotionally than it was the first time I watched it by myself...
Subscription earned. Cheers from Ohio
I grew up very stoic. Not many emotions and over the yesrs I rewatch this film. The older I get the more it gets out of me. Now I cam shed a few tears and nervous laugh them away because I still don't know how to.let emotions manifest. One day I'll get there. I love this film.
Walt was dying of terminal cancer anyway so the opportunity to atone for his past by sacrificing himself for his new friends was a wonderful gift to him.
Loved your reaction. This was an excellent movie - not really happy, but fulfilling. The casting was spot on and the story was moving and meaningful. Your reactions were real and touching.
I want to mention Ahney Her, who played Sue. I think she was incredible in this movie - it was her first! And she's a local so I have some warmth for that.
Thanks again. Keep 'em coming!
“You can call me, Walt” 🥺
I adore you and your great big wide-open heart.
You are awesome! I feel like I’m watching movies with my daughter again. You are so real! Thank you
I am not as old as Walt, but my grandfather and his friends spoke like this, and it is what I was used to growing up. Clint Eastwood had told those around him he was done acting and was only going to Direct. When a friend of his got a hold of this script he knew Clint would be perfect to play Walt. So his plan was to give it to Clint to get his opinion on the script because he was considering making this film. After Clint read it he announced he wanted to Direct it, and play the role of Walt. Mission accomplished. He's acted in several more movies since this one. NOW he's retired from acting.....until the next role that he can't resist comes along.
That, "Click Clack, Ding Dong and Charlie Chan," line cracks me up every time.
I have known "Walts" all of my life. Most are my peers all are my friends. It was nice that you understood him. Good reaction. Thanks.
Clint Eastwood is absolute gold. One of my favorites is "paint your wagon (1969)" hilarious comedy.
I remember back in 2008 when it was came out, I thought this was going to be an action thriller because that’s how it was marketed. But when I saw it, it’s actually a simple but beautiful story about an unhappy old man who gradually finds friendship from people he least expected. One of Clint Eastwood’s best movies. He’s been at it for 70 years!
Great reaction girl. Clint Eastwood is an American icon. You definitely gotta watch Unforgiven.
Great film with many great messages. Cultural, spiritual and physical knowledge can be attained watching it. For me the biggest message is Walt. A man with nothing to lose is the most dangerous man you can ever come across.
I’m so glad you understood why Walt did what he did. He reminds me of most of the old men I grew up around (minus all the racism). Everybody needs a Walt in their lives.
Another Eastwood masterpiece! Such a sad and beautiful movie! Another great reaction!
I watch a lot of movie reactions. I think I’ll wander over to your channel and see what else you’ve been up to. I especially enjoyed your heartfelt emotions. That part when you slipped into your real self was your best, profanity and all.
This is the best reaction I've seen to this film; you got it and Walt from the first scene.
Makeup? Your heart is the only adornment you need. Always appreciate your reactions.
Probably the best of the many reactions I've seen of this classic, thank you. And, because of it, I'm proud to call myself a new subscriber. You're wise beyond your years,,,
This is a great movie. It is nice to see Walt's change as the movie progresses.
He knew that sacrificing his life was the only way to save Thoa and Sue's family from the thugs.
Clint Eastwood is one of Hollywood's best.
why do you young soft children claim that there was a change in walt ... there wasnt... there was a change in you. YOU changed while watching this.
@@styleisaweapon Exactly. Walt never changed, he was who he was. Good people brought out his better side, but it was always there, just like his selfish as f$% family brought out his darker side. And with good cause. I wouldn't have anything to do with those slimy kids and grandkids.
"Walt changed"??? Way off the mark.
Don't worry about makeup ... you don't need it! Great reaction!
Very nice reaction clip dear. You are very wise for your young age. Most reactors really don't like Walt at the beginning but you picked up right away that he was that way for a reason.
The thing in this movie is, he's not bothered about what he did in Korea, and that's what actually bothers him. But he solved everybody's problems, got the neighborhood fixed up, put the bad guys in jail, got Thao a job, got his dog looked after, his family taken care of, his wife's Church,plus went out on his terms, and he did it all in one move. Clint is also singing and playing the piano, at the end. He was a pretty accomplished jazz musician.
How wrong, he said he was haunted all his life, Dopey. Clint plays piano, he wrote the score, he isn't a jazz musician.
@@davisworth5114 Clint has played jazz music all his life, did the Charlie Parker movie, played a jazz DJ in the movie, Play Misty For Me. He also played a jazz musician in one of his 80s or 90s movies. And in this movie, he confessed his sins...nothing about Korea. He said what bothered him in Korea, is what he did, that he wasn't ordered to do. And when he last talked to the priest he said, oh yeah, I'm at peace. Try not to be wrong so much, in one post. And try not to insult or name call someone, online, u have never met.
Another Eastwood directed (and starred in) movie that does not get enough attention is The Mule. Thanks for our half hours together. Love your reactions!
I love that you knew "Wally" wasn't actually racist/sexist/etc. He didn't hate other people. He hated himself.
I just recently came across your channel and I love how real your reactions are. I’m looking forward to seeing many more. May I suggest Shawshank Redemption, Stand By Me and My Cousin Vinny.
I have always loved this movie, it is so real. Great job young lady. It was cool how you understood why he did what he did at the end. He knew this was the only way to save his friends plus he was dying anyway from the cancer.
Eastwood also starred and directed Million Dollar Baby, it got multiple Academy Awards. Have a tissue handy!
Beautiful reaction. Don't be sad - Walt got redemption before he died, which is what he wanted but never thought he would get.
Loved this, I have seen it before and still had me crying...when girls cry it makes me cry I do not know why.
Hmong is a group that was treated bad when they were in Vietnam and to this day. They have migrated a lot to the US and happy to have them here and their culture.
"There is no greater love than this, that a man shall lay down his life for his friends."
I love this reaction from you!!
You are so original, and it seems like that movie really got your emotions all over the place. Nice work, keep up the good work 💕💕
Loved your honest reaction. Have a great day /night
I've seen reaction vids from other content creators but yours seems the most genuine and sincere. Keep up the good work! You might enjoy watching movies such as The Rock, Backdraft, Ladder 49, MIdway (1976), Top Gun, Dead Poets Society, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Breakfast Club, and so forth just to name a few.
Another great Clint Eastwood movie is Unforgiven, with Morgan Freeman and Gene Hackman
My favorite thing is that by the end, Thao is called Toad, by everyone, including Sue. 😂 ❤️
Love your reaction and humanity.
Among the talents possessed by Clint Eastwood is recognizing the best stories are told in simple ways. Basic human interractions without overthinking how they should be staged or where the lighting is positioned. Don't mess with the scene, if the message was delivered in a way the audience needs to hear it.
This is one of my favorite movies you go through every emotion
This is one of my favorite movies, I watched it on the theater, was around the time Rambo came out, and American Gangsta, one thing I remembered coming out of the theater was being so alert from any gun shot alike sound, these movies
Another reason you are such a wonderful reactor. Once I saw you were watching "Gran Torino," I dropped what I was doing to watch with you. Thank you for your honesty and authenticity once again! Lovely! 🧡📽
It's called catharsis, when tragedy and emotion involves, excites and heals.
Even though I'm being really biased due to the fact that I have a girlfriend from Vietnam but holy hell the first time I came over to eat over their Luna celebration it was like another world....
Other than that this movie is just a stab in the heart where they just keep on twisting it over and over again. 😢
Thank you for expressing your emotions so honestly. You have such a good heart. You're as sweet and smart as you are pretty. I'm already looking forward to your next reaction video. Thanks again.
I'm 62 years older has never been drama at a single Thanksgiving dinner at our family's home
Beautiful reaction! You're AWESOME!
Where have you been girl? This is the most wonderful reaction to this great movie I have seen on utube. Only you understood that Walt was a good person, a hero, not really a racist. You felt his feelings for his neighbors and his desire to just connect to someone. Your tears were real and made me cry despite the fact I have seen the movie a hundred times (or maybe less lol). And you are so beautiful. btw, not trying to hustle you, I'm 70 years old and happily married for 43 years. But you are a beautiful person inside and out, and I am going to check out more of your reactions.
I love waltz weapon choices, stuck to the good stuff😂 a real bro