Existential action movies are a rare thing. Another one I would highly recommend is Runaway Train with Jon Voight. I don't think anyone's reacted to that one yet, but it's great.
It might partly be dealing with the inevitability of death, but the message to ME was that here was a man who had no reason to continue to live and he still decided that HIS meaningless life was worth fighting for. There was no one else left to save. With no purpose in living, he still fought to live. That's a different kind of courage than people expect from an action movie. That's why the film is so underappreciated.
Another addition, the wolves were more of an allegory for death . Also Liam had just lost his wife before this film was made so alot of his emotions were raw and real.
the transition from the dude seeing his daughter after he fell from the tree then getting his faced chewed off got me sooooo off guard the first time i watched this
Ooof....just went to start the reaction and I haven't seen this movie in, I don't know, a decade...but that specific scene you're talking about...I vividly remember that. Stays with you, that one. Very well done, but man...
@@nattyboh2944 Just cause it goes from a moment of peaceful serenity and surrender to death then to straight up carnage. It doesn't really hit you till the transition and the weird thing is you know he is being eaten
Absolutely. Your mind doesn’t process it as a brutal thing at first though because of the touching moment while he “sees” his daughter. And I mean, with the awful way he not only hit that tree full force, but they made a point of showing the impact on all the branches…we knew he’d never survive even just from that. Still though, giving us the moment with the daughter sort of tricked our brains into peace for those couple of seconds. Then immediately back to brutality. Skillfully done.
The only disappointment I have with it, is that somewhere the footage of Liam Neeson fighting a wolf actually exists but the director insists on withholding it. Otherwise this movie is a fantastic watch.
300, Gladiator, Troy, Die Hard, yada yada, etc. etc. This dude exhibits love for his family, compassion, level-headedness, and grit among other traits. “Once more into the fray. Into the last fight I’ll ever know. Live and die on this day. Live and die on this day.” This is the MANLIEST movie I’ve ever seen!
There is an end credits scene to this movie. It is ever so brief, but it shows Neeson's head resting on the belly of the wolf as it breathes its final breaths, suggesting he did in fact take the beast out, though they are both obviously going to die.
This is one of my all time favorite movies. “Once more into the fray. Into the last good fight I’ll ever know. Live and die on this day. Live and die on this day.” I’ve been living by this for years. So glad to see you react to this. There is actually an end credits scene. It shows the Alpha and Ottway both taking their last breaths. It’s quick. But they both died.
Yea. I just never watched through the credits all the way. Now I gotta sit and watch it all the way through again….. darn lol I have to watch a great movie again lol
Consider for a moment that what these characters go through is how human beings lived for most of our history - in nature, struggling against starvation and the cold, and just trying not to get eaten by anything. It was only recently (relatively speaking) that we built this comfy civilization to protect us from having to live that way.
They're hunting grounds span 300 miles in any direction of the den. They unfortunately went directly towards the den instead of out. Liam neesan thought it would be good to hit the trees to escape them. But he inadvertently went directly to the den and got everyone killed. I think based off this questionable logic Liam neesan was more wolf than man after his whatever origin story, and his instinct was to return to the den for safety. Only to Duke it out with the alpha, who recognized Liam neesan as the alpha of his "pack" of humans. Hence the ending when they went toe to toe. And I love the ending as a cut off cliffhanger. Side note: Everytime I watch this movie I can literally feel the cold environment. Even you said "oooweee it's cold out there boy." As you subconsciously rubbed your arms for warmth. I know you felt it too. And cold at this level brings out survival instincts. The wolves just needed food. The humans just needed to get out. It's a dual story told through excellent filmatography
Towards the end when Liam is alone and he’s having the vision of his wife saying “don’t be afraid”, that’s when i busted out crying. This movie is so deep for me
When I was younger this movie would wig me out because of that death scene in the beginning. Liam Neesons character walking him through that guys passing. My dad passed when I was 14, very unexpectedly. I was with him the whole time and it reminds me of that scene. I just really enjoy Devin G's reactions too much. I couldn't help but watch
Dude, I watched this in the theatre with my wife. I've never been so happy she brings a blanket with her (because the ac is too cold). The fucking plane crash was so loud, then silence along with the cold, it felt like you were there. It was an amazing theatre experience.
"He lost his mind too." The black guy laughing when the other man died. He didn't lose his mind, it's actually apparently a 'disorder.' Instead of feeling sad you laugh as opposed to cry. I apparently have the same disorder, I just can't cry in front of people and instead laugh hysterically. I can cry alone but if someone is around I don't cry.
Director and co-writer Joe Carnahan talked about the ending and said "I think it's like, you have to decide for you: Is it a movie about a man living and dying or is it a movie about a man fighting a wolf?" Carnahan said. "Because I think it is incidental, at least in my mind, compared to the great questions that it creates in the end."
Wolves are insanely dangerous, and there are a lot of historical accounts of things like this happening. For instance, the people of Paris were terrorized by a huge pack of wolves in the 1400's. In a single attack the wolves slaughtered 40 holy men. This is an account of what happened: _"A band of holy men were leaving their duties in the chancel to seek their homes, when down on them the wolf band swept. Wholly taken by surprise were the victims, and wholly unarmed. In twenty minutes all were dead. The wolf pack reveled for an hour; then gorged with human flesh, they fled by the river gap that let them in. Before the terrified burghers could spread the alarm and assemble worth-while help, forty human beings were killed and partly devoured in this dreadful raid. Not a single wolf was slain."_ 40-0. lol. Wolves don't play.
I love the initial reactions that you have and then how further analysis is of how you redacted to scenes yourself. Great fucking content. Aloha from Hawaii
One of my favorite movies. The acting amongst the actors was top notch. Liam should been nominated for best actor for this role. The connection between the characters; the survival instinct just isn't enough, when they knew they were outnumbered, and out hunted. Dealing with death thruout the entire movie...such a strong story.... Nature wins.
One of the few films I have watched more than once. Simple, well acted and shot, thrilling from beginning to end, and with some beautifully emotional beats.
"Once more into the fray..." is what I say every time I need to centre myself whenever things get chaotic and to try and channel that survivor spirit to push. It saved my life.
Oh damn, this is a personal favorite, in my top ten easily. Most viewers/critics dismissed this as a simple survival film, but its heavy existential subtext about life and humanity struggling against nature and death is fantastic. This is one of the most "real" (as they say) films you'll ever see. Also, Neeson's performance here is just stunning. It's hard for me to watch this film even though I adore it.
Fuck yeah!! Love this movie. Probably my favorite Neeson film. Wish more reactors would see it. It's a shame when it came out, everyone was disappointed because it wasn't "taken with wolves," as the trailers seemed to suggest. Personally I was able to see it's much deeper themes and even learned about some others later on down the road.
I've got lots of favourite movies but this is one of my favourite favourite movies. Its a real man's movie and it's beautiful. And holy mother that scene at the end when he's getting ready for the fight, that put hairs on your chest. This is like 300, go into it a boy, come out of it with your balls hanging down by your knees!!!! I'd advise looking for a few video essays here on RUclips, they delve into the philosophy behind the movie. There's one in particular about the philosophy of heroic suffering that's worth a watch. In my eyes it's a modern masterpiece.
They cut it off because he's going to get eaten. Lol Even if he beats the alpha the other wolves are going to jump on him.... If they somehow didn't and he isn't injured enough to die of blood loss he's gonna freeze to death. He's dead...this is just about how he faces death.
I saw this in the theaters and when it was over every single person in there was mad. The trailer and who,e movie built up to a fight with the wolves and right before credits role.
Massively underrated film which didn't get many good reviews when it was released but also one of my favourites. Great reaction Dev, you are one of the few that have reacted to this, bravo sir 👊🇬🇧
Roger Ebert gave it a great review, 3.5 out of 4 stars. He also said it so deeply affected him that he was unable to review the movie he was scheduled to review right after it.
The result of the ending fight wasn't important, what was important was Liam was standing up to face his demons. Live and die on this day. The wolves were an allegory for pain, grief, inner demons.. that's why they didn't really resemble normal wolves, they were darker, more monstrous. Most people that hated this movie thought it was a dumb man vs wolf film, but in fact it was an extended metaphor and a very effective one too, under-pinned by a moving piano score and a fantastic performance from Liam who like his character had also recently lost his wife making it even more poignant and moving.
I don't know if other people would be interested, but one of my personal favourite movies and extremely underrated, is 'Master and Commander: The far side of the world (2003)'. I would love for you to see this movie, but of course no worries if you're not interested or others aren't interested to see a reaction. It's a naval movie set during the Napoleonic wars, from a British crew's perspective, based on the books by Patrick O'Brian. Keep up the great videos, love you're attitude and outlooks.
@@thedrizzle06925 You don't think Master and Commander is underrated? It is one of the best films I have ever watched and I have only ever met a handful of people who have even heard of it. So I suppose to those who have seen it, it isn't underrated, but it is not as widely acknowledged as I believe it should be, is what I meant.
He also lives through the fight! If you had the DVD and you went to bonus features or something (can't remember) it shows him running as the background image and he has those makeshift knuckle weapons on his hands
There's a post credit scene :) Great movie, I live in the country in Northern(ish) Canada and I get to hear those almost every night, pretty amazing, only seen one up close walking a big black one, yellowish eyes and was huge the thing was jacked, looked at me for maybe a minute, then walked away, I had to change my shorts after that was pretty freaky
Now u have to watch "The Edge" & "The Shallows" The Edge (1997) (Bear 🐻) The Grey (2012) (Wolves 🐺) The Shallows (2017) (Shark🦈) All 3 films are basically like a unofficial "Apex Survival" trilogy considering they all got the same plot & are alike in more than one way!!!! First of all , they all have the word : "The" in the titles & second, they all are literally about being stranded in the wild with a different type of Apex predator animal that's stalking & hunting them through out the entire film💯 The Edge is by far the best out of the 3 but this one is equally good in its own ways & the third film "The Shallows" is also worth watching 💯 "Black Water" (Crocodile 🐊) is also another film just like the other films but it's actually based on a true story only it's not a major motion picture like the other 3 films & it doesn't have any famous actors in it but it definitely is extremely realistic & belongs right next to the other 3 films as well!!!!! U will enjoy all of them I promise u that!!!!!
There was another gator movie free on youtube. Rogue (2007) I saw it and people also talking about Black Water in the comments. It felt more like a 'monster' croc movie and worked well. Dunno If I'd put it in the survival your talking about as people compared to Anaconda and Lake Placid as well as Black Water. Near realism as there have been giant crocs in nature and the hero ending 'slaying the dragon' part of the monster movies genre. If we go a bit further into monster there is Deep Blue Sea and Sharknado.
@@jayeisenhardt1337 black water is based on a true story & they used a actual real croc for most of the scenes & the croc is big but not ridiculously "Hollywood" big like most Croc movies are so it's extremely realistic & it was definitely a Apex/survival film cuz it's based on a real incident involving a Apex predator just like the other 3 films I named!!!!!!
Great reaction to a very underrated movie....this is actually quite ironic that you reacted to this movie because at this time I'm going through alot of heartache so... "Once more into the fray"
As I was watching this movie in theaters for the time, my thoughts were this. No one survived the crash. All dead. These men were riff raffs with no shot at redemption. This was each man personal journey into hell after their deaths in the crash.
When I first watched this, it was a hot, humid summer day. Throughout the rest of the movie after the plane went down, I felt tempted to put pants and a sweater on.
I totally misread the title, I though it said "The Greyman" haha my fault, great reaction yeah this movie is solid. Every movie just about with Liam is awesome.
You don't need to see the ending to know how it ends. He was soaking wet from the cold water with no way to build a fire. He'd be dead in under an hour either way. But he had one good fight left in him, so his life wouldn't be wasted. He didn't have to win, as long as the wolf doesn't either.
Love that movie - we should all be lucky to go out like that. The real fight was his willingness to live - and to let go, love your fate. Ending was amazing - you might like a movie called the 'Northman' - great film.
The marketing for this movie really did it a disservice. The trailers all showed the climactic final shots with Liam Neeson squaring off with the glass shards taped to his knuckles. Clearly the studio wanted to get in on some of that "Taken" money as that gave the false impression that this was going to be a fun, hokey, Liam Neeson action vehicle. I remember seeing this in the theater and enjoying it. When I talked to people (who had not seen it) about it afterwards: "Pfff you mean that movie where Liam Neeson boxes a wolf?" Now I'm not telling anyone how to feel about how this movie was executed, as that's really subjective. I do at least feel confident in telling people what it's aiming to be: A survival thriller in the context of a protagonist who has all but given up on life, and a portrayal of grief versus the instinct to live. How well it succeeded is up to each person who watches it. I thought it did.
This movie is so damn good. I think it got a bad wrap because people thought it was going to be 'Taken' with wolves but it's really more of a drama thriller. Did you stay after the credits?
Hey Devin! I just want to say I've been really appreciating your reaction videos. You're really entertaining and you've got some interesting takes on a lot of great movies. Watching your videos makes the days a little more bearable. Keep up the good work, don't be discouraged, and if you're still seeking suggestions maybe try Rocky II or Scarface. Thanks!
Hi Devin G. I'm so very glad you had reacted to this movie. My personal favorite. The tree part gets me very emotional every single time. There was an end credit secen but it wasn't much to look at. Your my top favorite movie reactionists. I'd like to recommend one if I may & that would be Jurassic Park please, consider it at least. Thanks for cheering me up among manyothers that follow you. Keep making great content. Until your next reaction.
The movie is theme heavy. It's about being a man. The wolves weren't real and were mechanical. They were meant to look menacing but not real. The actors and the director talked at length about the movie. It was made for men. Every one of those characters were a version of Liam Neeson's character (doppelgangers). The movie is about being a man. All the weak characters were killed off. The men worried about their own mortality and limitations and missing the comfort of someone who made their lives easier...... that all gets put away. "Live and die on this day..." Literally this man's woman is dying and she is telling him not to be afraid. He's afraid of being alone, of pain, of getting into fights with others, of toil, and of death. But in the end, he puts that all away and "Lives and dies on that day" making use of his environment. That moment when he is no longer afraid and straps up to deal with the alpha wolf.........that's the point. His change from being afraid and wanting to run to "Living and dying on this day" and dealing with that alpha wolf. That was the whole point of the movie. That's why it ended there. He died. But he died fighting. He lived and died on that day. He didn't stop living because he was to die that day. He fought. He kept living until his life was taken. Why didn't the wolf attack immediately? Why do the wolves look so unreal? It's NOT about the wolves. It's about what the wolves represent. The phantom menace: the imagined threat; the fear of that (fill-in the blank) moment.
22:15 I disagree these are always the best endings. What do you think happened Devin? 22:50 It's the manner of death, you as a vet I know you understand. The wolves themselves are an alagory for suffering and the ultimate death of life we all must eventually meet. This is a man who lost everything and found redemption through suffering. Ultimately we all get to choose how we go, do you go quietly into the dark night or fight with all your might. I believe he walks out because I know the pain I've endured in my own life. Your going to need an army of wolves to handle that well of hate.
Always love your reaction videos! Here are a few luv to see you check out Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Slap Shot and a true classic Cool Hand Luke All oldies but goodies!!!!
Important to remember tho, wolves arent actually like this. Theyre just like any other animal, they hunt to eat, and generally dont prefer humans unless we happen to look like prey in a occasional scenario. Even then, theyre just hungry, not mean. Theyre meant to serve as an allegory in the movie. 😉
I gotta admit when I first saw this movie i absolutely HATED the ending for obvious reasons that Devin G stated. But after watching it a second time while having a better understanding of the message, I was cool with it. The movie kinda falsely advertised it as being this action packed wolf vs man movie when it was a lot deeper than that.
At the very end of the credits it comes back on and shows the guy resting his head on the black wolf, both breathing slowly but nobody ever watches the credits till the end.
There was no Big Fight at the end because a Northern Timber Wolf against a Man with broken bottles is Over... The Glass will not even go through the skin of the Wolf... That is a One Good Bite and it is over!
this movie is deep man. The Grey is basically about the inevitability of death and how people deal with it
Existential action movies are a rare thing. Another one I would highly recommend is Runaway Train with Jon Voight. I don't think anyone's reacted to that one yet, but it's great.
@@jculver1674 thanks for the recommendation i love this type of movies 😃👍
It might partly be dealing with the inevitability of death, but the message to ME was that here was a man who had no reason to continue to live and he still decided that HIS meaningless life was worth fighting for. There was no one else left to save. With no purpose in living, he still fought to live. That's a different kind of courage than people expect from an action movie. That's why the film is so underappreciated.
Another addition, the wolves were more of an allegory for death .
Also Liam had just lost his wife before this film was made so alot of his emotions were raw and real.
@So_Not_Stephen Not to be a dick, but the Allegory is pretty spelled out. You don’t need to be Einstein to pick up on it.
After the credits rolled, it showed very briefly them laying after the battle. He died himself, but he also killed the Alpha.
they dont actually show him die, hes laying on the alphas body, there both breathing, the alpha takes its last breath, but he doesnt.
@@andrewjesmer6639 you think the rest of the wolves are gonna leave him be? Lol he’s dead.
Spoiler alert!!! Jesus be smarter! Let him watch himself for god's sake!
@@GlennShook Well he killed the alpha so he's the new alpha. The wolfpack might not attack him knowing that he's tough enough to kill their leader.
@@KeqingMain8 that was my thoughts too. Liam is the new Alpha
the transition from the dude seeing his daughter after he fell from the tree then getting his faced chewed off got me sooooo off guard the first time i watched this
Ooof....just went to start the reaction and I haven't seen this movie in, I don't know, a decade...but that specific scene you're talking about...I vividly remember that. Stays with you, that one. Very well done, but man...
@@nattyboh2944 Just cause it goes from a moment of peaceful serenity and surrender to death then to straight up carnage. It doesn't really hit you till the transition and the weird thing is you know he is being eaten
Absolutely. Your mind doesn’t process it as a brutal thing at first though because of the touching moment while he “sees” his daughter. And I mean, with the awful way he not only hit that tree full force, but they made a point of showing the impact on all the branches…we knew he’d never survive even just from that. Still though, giving us the moment with the daughter sort of tricked our brains into peace for those couple of seconds. Then immediately back to brutality. Skillfully done.
Yes!!!! Been wanting to see someone react to this. The Grey is a underrated good movie. Been suggesting this movie to other reaction channels
The only disappointment I have with it, is that somewhere the footage of Liam Neeson fighting a wolf actually exists but the director insists on withholding it.
Otherwise this movie is a fantastic watch.
I don’t think it’s necessary. Hits hard at end with dad and wife the way it is. And we saw the results. He got it.
They shouldn't have shown the last part where he discovers he's in the den.. they should have ended after the drowning guy (Jk)
@@GlennShook I wholeheartedly agree. It's just the fact that the footage exists, and we won't get it as so much as an extra for a blu-ray is a bummer.
It's a hidden gem for sure
I lift weights while watching this movie at home.
About the ending, its not about if he won or lost, its about he was standing when we went.
Exactly. Win/lose, doesn't matter. Did you fight the good fight? That's what matters.
That's right. The poem says it all. Once more into the frey...
FINALLY someone reacts to The Grey!
Such an underrated yet absolutely fantastic movie
300, Gladiator, Troy, Die Hard, yada yada, etc. etc. This dude exhibits love for his family, compassion, level-headedness, and grit among other traits.
“Once more into the fray. Into the last fight I’ll ever know. Live and die on this day. Live and die on this day.”
This is the MANLIEST movie I’ve ever seen!
I saw this movie in theaters, and the last few minutes had me streaming tears. What a devastating story.
An incredible movie about life, death, and finding the will to push forward when you have lost everything
@S047 Exactly. His will to live died with his wife, but he kept pushing on, fighting until the end. Great movie.
There is an end credits scene to this movie. It is ever so brief, but it shows Neeson's head resting on the belly of the wolf as it breathes its final breaths, suggesting he did in fact take the beast out, though they are both obviously going to die.
This is a primal movie. A great man versus his fear, versus nature. So good.
This is one of my all time favorite movies.
“Once more into the fray. Into the last good fight I’ll ever know. Live and die on this day. Live and die on this day.”
I’ve been living by this for years. So glad to see you react to this. There is actually an end credits scene. It shows the Alpha and Ottway both taking their last breaths. It’s quick. But they both died.
Really?!? When I watched this for the first time I just wanted 5 more mins just to see how the fight went
@@aarongauthier8455 yeah they don’t actually show the fight. But they show that both “Alphas” won essentially in taking out the other.
Yea. I just never watched through the credits all the way. Now I gotta sit and watch it all the way through again….. darn lol I have to watch a great movie again lol
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@@aarongauthier8455 there you go!
Liam Neeson was Golden glove champ as TEENAGER in County Courke IRELAND, so he a real life tough ass dude
I remember watching this the first time and how the ending made me feel. Such a dark twist but also a fulfilling ending in some way.
Consider for a moment that what these characters go through is how human beings lived for most of our history - in nature, struggling against starvation and the cold, and just trying not to get eaten by anything. It was only recently (relatively speaking) that we built this comfy civilization to protect us from having to live that way.
They're hunting grounds span 300 miles in any direction of the den. They unfortunately went directly towards the den instead of out. Liam neesan thought it would be good to hit the trees to escape them. But he inadvertently went directly to the den and got everyone killed. I think based off this questionable logic Liam neesan was more wolf than man after his whatever origin story, and his instinct was to return to the den for safety. Only to Duke it out with the alpha, who recognized Liam neesan as the alpha of his "pack" of humans. Hence the ending when they went toe to toe. And I love the ending as a cut off cliffhanger.
Side note: Everytime I watch this movie I can literally feel the cold environment. Even you said "oooweee it's cold out there boy." As you subconsciously rubbed your arms for warmth. I know you felt it too. And cold at this level brings out survival instincts. The wolves just needed food. The humans just needed to get out. It's a dual story told through excellent filmatography
Me too!!! I say that everytime I see this movie. I actually feel the cold.
Towards the end when Liam is alone and he’s having the vision of his wife saying “don’t be afraid”, that’s when i busted out crying. This movie is so deep for me
That ending is everything. Fucking love it. Chills every time.
When I was younger this movie would wig me out because of that death scene in the beginning. Liam Neesons character walking him through that guys passing. My dad passed when I was 14, very unexpectedly. I was with him the whole time and it reminds me of that scene. I just really enjoy Devin G's reactions too much. I couldn't help but watch
Dude, I watched this in the theatre with my wife. I've never been so happy she brings a blanket with her (because the ac is too cold). The fucking plane crash was so loud, then silence along with the cold, it felt like you were there. It was an amazing theatre experience.
The end was heart-breaking, and hardcore at the same time, especially with that music score!!! ❤
"He lost his mind too." The black guy laughing when the other man died. He didn't lose his mind, it's actually apparently a 'disorder.' Instead of feeling sad you laugh as opposed to cry. I apparently have the same disorder, I just can't cry in front of people and instead laugh hysterically. I can cry alone but if someone is around I don't cry.
Director and co-writer Joe Carnahan talked about the ending and said "I think it's like, you have to decide for you: Is it a movie about a man living and dying or is it a movie about a man fighting a wolf?" Carnahan said. "Because I think it is incidental, at least in my mind, compared to the great questions that it creates in the end."
How to know if someone who says they’ve seen a wolf is telling the truth. The first thing they say is, “I didn’t realize how big they are!”
Wolves are insanely dangerous, and there are a lot of historical accounts of things like this happening. For instance, the people of Paris were terrorized by a huge pack of wolves in the 1400's. In a single attack the wolves slaughtered 40 holy men. This is an account of what happened:
_"A band of holy men were leaving their duties in the chancel to seek their homes, when down on them the wolf band swept. Wholly taken by surprise were the victims, and wholly unarmed. In twenty minutes all were dead. The wolf pack reveled for an hour; then gorged with human flesh, they fled by the river gap that let them in. Before the terrified burghers could spread the alarm and assemble worth-while help, forty human beings were killed and partly devoured in this dreadful raid. Not a single wolf was slain."_
40-0. lol. Wolves don't play.
In my top movies of all time. I have never clicked faster on one of your videos. This movie changed my life.
I love the initial reactions that you have and then how further analysis is of how you redacted to scenes yourself. Great fucking content. Aloha from Hawaii
I am a fan of Liam Neeson and his movies are action packed, dramatic, and satisfying.
One of my favorite movies. The acting amongst the actors was top notch. Liam should been nominated for best actor for this role. The connection between the characters; the survival instinct just isn't enough, when they knew they were outnumbered, and out hunted. Dealing with death thruout the entire movie...such a strong story.... Nature wins.
He's gonna win
One of the few films I have watched more than once. Simple, well acted and shot, thrilling from beginning to end, and with some beautifully emotional beats.
"Once more into the fray..." is what I say every time I need to centre myself whenever things get chaotic and to try and channel that survivor spirit to push. It saved my life.
Man that scene around the campfire where he’s talking about his dad hits hard to this day, phenomenal movie.
Oh damn, this is a personal favorite, in my top ten easily. Most viewers/critics dismissed this as a simple survival film, but its heavy existential subtext about life and humanity struggling against nature and death is fantastic. This is one of the most "real" (as they say) films you'll ever see. Also, Neeson's performance here is just stunning. It's hard for me to watch this film even though I adore it.
Fuck yeah!! Love this movie. Probably my favorite Neeson film. Wish more reactors would see it. It's a shame when it came out, everyone was disappointed because it wasn't "taken with wolves," as the trailers seemed to suggest. Personally I was able to see it's much deeper themes and even learned about some others later on down the road.
I've got lots of favourite movies but this is one of my favourite favourite movies.
Its a real man's movie and it's beautiful. And holy mother that scene at the end when he's getting ready for the fight, that put hairs on your chest.
This is like 300, go into it a boy, come out of it with your balls hanging down by your knees!!!!
I'd advise looking for a few video essays here on RUclips, they delve into the philosophy behind the movie. There's one in particular about the philosophy of heroic suffering that's worth a watch.
In my eyes it's a modern masterpiece.
They cut it off because he's going to get eaten. Lol
Even if he beats the alpha the other wolves are going to jump on him....
If they somehow didn't and he isn't injured enough to die of blood loss he's gonna freeze to death.
He's dead...this is just about how he faces death.
That is no cliffhanger. That's the end. The man died fighting.
After the credits Liam’s character has his head on the wolfs chest listening to his last breathe like he did at the beginning
I saw this in the theaters and when it was over every single person in there was mad. The trailer and who,e movie built up to a fight with the wolves and right before credits role.
Massively underrated film which didn't get many good reviews when it was released but also one of my favourites. Great reaction Dev, you are one of the few that have reacted to this, bravo sir 👊🇬🇧
Roger Ebert gave it a great review, 3.5 out of 4 stars. He also said it so deeply affected him that he was unable to review the movie he was scheduled to review right after it.
You can watch the actual ending of this movie on RUclips.
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I haven't seen this in so long. Glad you're reacting to it. I remember liking it around the time I watched it but I've since forgotten it.
The result of the ending fight wasn't important, what was important was Liam was standing up to face his demons. Live and die on this day. The wolves were an allegory for pain, grief, inner demons.. that's why they didn't really resemble normal wolves, they were darker, more monstrous. Most people that hated this movie thought it was a dumb man vs wolf film, but in fact it was an extended metaphor and a very effective one too, under-pinned by a moving piano score and a fantastic performance from Liam who like his character had also recently lost his wife making it even more poignant and moving.
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Thank you for reacting to this movie! It’s so underrated! Great reaction! ❤️
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there is an post-credits scene. Only shows LIam Neeson's head resting on the Alpha's ribs as it heavily breathes...
The Grey is a solid movie it's so underrated.
I don't know if other people would be interested, but one of my personal favourite movies and extremely underrated, is 'Master and Commander: The far side of the world (2003)'. I would love for you to see this movie, but of course no worries if you're not interested or others aren't interested to see a reaction. It's a naval movie set during the Napoleonic wars, from a British crew's perspective, based on the books by Patrick O'Brian. Keep up the great videos, love you're attitude and outlooks.
Master and commander is not underated
As I understand it, it was meant to be a trilogy I think. Wish it had
@@thedrizzle06925 You don't think Master and Commander is underrated? It is one of the best films I have ever watched and I have only ever met a handful of people who have even heard of it. So I suppose to those who have seen it, it isn't underrated, but it is not as widely acknowledged as I believe it should be, is what I meant.
Leon Nelson has never let me down! Love the content Devin ! ♥
He also lives through the fight! If you had the DVD and you went to bonus features or something (can't remember) it shows him running as the background image and he has those makeshift knuckle weapons on his hands
You didn't watch it through the credits, there is a post credits scene that shows the outcome of the fight.
There's a post credit scene :) Great movie, I live in the country in Northern(ish) Canada and I get to hear those almost every night, pretty amazing, only seen one up close walking a big black one, yellowish eyes and was huge the thing was jacked, looked at me for maybe a minute, then walked away, I had to change my shorts after that was pretty freaky
There's a small scene after all the credits have rolled that shows them both laying breathing but that's about it, another badass movie
Now u have to watch "The Edge" & "The Shallows"
The Edge (1997) (Bear 🐻)
The Grey (2012) (Wolves 🐺)
The Shallows (2017) (Shark🦈)
All 3 films are basically like a unofficial "Apex Survival" trilogy considering they all got the same plot & are alike in more than one way!!!! First of all , they all have the word : "The" in the titles & second, they all are literally about being stranded in the wild with a different type of Apex predator animal that's stalking & hunting them through out the entire film💯
The Edge is by far the best out of the 3 but this one is equally good in its own ways & the third film "The Shallows" is also worth watching 💯 "Black Water" (Crocodile 🐊) is also another film just like the other films but it's actually based on a true story only it's not a major motion picture like the other 3 films & it doesn't have any famous actors in it but it definitely is extremely realistic & belongs right next to the other 3 films as well!!!!! U will enjoy all of them I promise u that!!!!!
There was another gator movie free on youtube. Rogue (2007) I saw it and people also talking about Black Water in the comments. It felt more like a 'monster' croc movie and worked well. Dunno If I'd put it in the survival your talking about as people compared to Anaconda and Lake Placid as well as Black Water. Near realism as there have been giant crocs in nature and the hero ending 'slaying the dragon' part of the monster movies genre. If we go a bit further into monster there is Deep Blue Sea and Sharknado.
@@jayeisenhardt1337 black water is based on a true story & they used a actual real croc for most of the scenes & the croc is big but not ridiculously "Hollywood" big like most Croc movies are so it's extremely realistic & it was definitely a Apex/survival film cuz it's based on a real incident involving a Apex predator just like the other 3 films I named!!!!!!
Yes the edge was awesome. Also the ghost and the darkness
Great reaction to a very underrated movie....this is actually quite ironic that you reacted to this movie because at this time I'm going through alot of heartache so...
"Once more into the fray"
“Once more into the fray, into the last good fight I’ll ever know. Live and die on this day, live and die on this day”
one of my fav movie ever. Thanks for reacting to it
Love this movie!! Glad to see this on my feed :)
Please do Reservoir Dogs as well
Damn I love your reactions, keep em coming cuz this was another piece of fire keep it dawg! You're my favorite channel
As I was watching this movie in theaters for the time, my thoughts were this. No one survived the crash. All dead. These men were riff raffs with no shot at redemption. This was each man personal journey into hell after their deaths in the crash.
OMG so excited you're watching this film! I love it. Love your Channel Devin!
When I first watched this, it was a hot, humid summer day. Throughout the rest of the movie after the plane went down, I felt tempted to put pants and a sweater on.
I totally misread the title, I though it said "The Greyman" haha my fault, great reaction yeah this movie is solid. Every movie just about with Liam is awesome.
You can catch the deleted scene of the aftermath of there fight on RUclips.
You don't need to see the ending to know how it ends. He was soaking wet from the cold water with no way to build a fire. He'd be dead in under an hour either way. But he had one good fight left in him, so his life wouldn't be wasted. He didn't have to win, as long as the wolf doesn't either.
didn't realize the awesome frank grillo was in this. Lived in places like this, love this movie
Love that movie - we should all be lucky to go out like that. The real fight was his willingness to live - and to let go, love your fate. Ending was amazing - you might like a movie called the 'Northman' - great film.
The movie was shot a few months after Liams wife died. I think you can see him still wearing the trauma.
The marketing for this movie really did it a disservice. The trailers all showed the climactic final shots with Liam Neeson squaring off with the glass shards taped to his knuckles. Clearly the studio wanted to get in on some of that "Taken" money as that gave the false impression that this was going to be a fun, hokey, Liam Neeson action vehicle. I remember seeing this in the theater and enjoying it. When I talked to people (who had not seen it) about it afterwards: "Pfff you mean that movie where Liam Neeson boxes a wolf?"
Now I'm not telling anyone how to feel about how this movie was executed, as that's really subjective. I do at least feel confident in telling people what it's aiming to be: A survival thriller in the context of a protagonist who has all but given up on life, and a portrayal of grief versus the instinct to live.
How well it succeeded is up to each person who watches it. I thought it did.
It’s an open ending. You can choose whatever ending you want it to be.
This movie is so damn good. I think it got a bad wrap because people thought it was going to be 'Taken' with wolves but it's really more of a drama thriller.
Did you stay after the credits?
That aint no cliffhanger. You expected Liam Neeson to survive? He aint surviving even after he killed the alpha (which was an alternate cut)
Hasn't anyone watched the scene after the credits? Another awesome reaction.
Your reaction videos are always amazing you’re doing a great job
I love how your bringing out these vids so often now. Love your channel. Are you gonna do jurassic park?
cuz have to keep watching after end credits...genius short clip concludes the movie..
This was amazing to watch with you. I wish we coulda seen that fight soooooo badly
The movies keep getting better Devin. I love the content keep it up man!!!
One of the coolest survival movies to date 💯
i'm still intrigued by the theory that this movie takes place in purgatory.
Also, I highly recommend District 9 to add to watch list. It's so good.
Been wanting somebody to react to this!! Very underrated movie, keep up the good work Devin 👍🏻
You never disappoint bro. Good stuff!
Hey Devin! I just want to say I've been really appreciating your reaction videos. You're really entertaining and you've got some interesting takes on a lot of great movies. Watching your videos makes the days a little more bearable. Keep up the good work, don't be discouraged, and if you're still seeking suggestions maybe try Rocky II or Scarface. Thanks!
This is one of my favorite movies and I dread the ending every single time I watch it
I'm pretty sure there is something to see after the credits. May give you some closure
Great choice! As always, you deliver with your reactions. Keep them coming.
Hi Devin G. I'm so very glad you had reacted to this movie. My personal favorite. The tree part gets me very emotional every single time. There was an end credit secen but it wasn't much to look at. Your my top favorite movie reactionists. I'd like to recommend one if I may & that would be Jurassic Park please, consider it at least. Thanks for cheering me up among manyothers that follow you. Keep making great content. Until your next reaction.
One of my favorite movies. Glad to see your reaction.
The movie is theme heavy. It's about being a man. The wolves weren't real and were mechanical. They were meant to look menacing but not real. The actors and the director talked at length about the movie. It was made for men. Every one of those characters were a version of Liam Neeson's character (doppelgangers). The movie is about being a man. All the weak characters were killed off. The men worried about their own mortality and limitations and missing the comfort of someone who made their lives easier...... that all gets put away. "Live and die on this day..." Literally this man's woman is dying and she is telling him not to be afraid. He's afraid of being alone, of pain, of getting into fights with others, of toil, and of death. But in the end, he puts that all away and "Lives and dies on that day" making use of his environment.
That moment when he is no longer afraid and straps up to deal with the alpha wolf.........that's the point. His change from being afraid and wanting to run to "Living and dying on this day" and dealing with that alpha wolf. That was the whole point of the movie. That's why it ended there. He died. But he died fighting. He lived and died on that day. He didn't stop living because he was to die that day. He fought. He kept living until his life was taken.
Why didn't the wolf attack immediately? Why do the wolves look so unreal? It's NOT about the wolves. It's about what the wolves represent. The phantom menace: the imagined threat; the fear of that (fill-in the blank) moment.
22:15 I disagree these are always the best endings.
What do you think happened Devin?
22:50 It's the manner of death, you as a vet I know you understand.
The wolves themselves are an alagory for suffering and the ultimate death of life we all must eventually meet.
This is a man who lost everything and found redemption through suffering.
Ultimately we all get to choose how we go, do you go quietly into the dark night or fight with all your might.
I believe he walks out because I know the pain I've endured in my own life. Your going to need an army of wolves to handle that well of hate.
Always love your reaction videos! Here are a few luv to see you check out Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Slap Shot and a true classic Cool Hand Luke All oldies but goodies!!!!
Frfr them cliffhangers got me stressin
Important to remember tho, wolves arent actually like this. Theyre just like any other animal, they hunt to eat, and generally dont prefer humans unless we happen to look like prey in a occasional scenario. Even then, theyre just hungry, not mean. Theyre meant to serve as an allegory in the movie. 😉
I gotta admit when I first saw this movie i absolutely HATED the ending for obvious reasons that Devin G stated. But after watching it a second time while having a better understanding of the message, I was cool with it. The movie kinda falsely advertised it as being this action packed wolf vs man movie when it was a lot deeper than that.
At the very end of the credits it comes back on and shows the guy resting his head on the black wolf, both breathing slowly but nobody ever watches the credits till the end.
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Dude! Go back and watch the end credits and see the scene where the wolf takes its last breath and Liam is still breathing!
There was no Big Fight at the end because a Northern Timber Wolf against a Man with broken bottles is Over... The Glass will not even go through the skin of the Wolf... That is a One Good Bite and it is over!