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A suggestion for a 90s action, The Saint with Val Kilmer. A fun and underrated spy film that's like a cross between James Bond and Mission Impossible, and is based on old serials and novels, which were notably made into a 60s TV series with Roger Moore before he was Bond.
He pretty much always does, ever since I first saw him as Mr. Pink thirty years ago. If you want to see some truly amazing acting of his, check out "Horace And Pete".
"On any other day that might seem strange." Love Cage's dry delivery. Con Air hits some pretty ridiculous heights and makes the most of a stacked cast.
I watched this in the cinema when it first released. NO in the theatre could breathe wile Buscemi was with the little girl. When you see the girl waving at the plane, there was this enormous sigh of relief...
Con Air is a silly over the top action film with some dark humour. Very 90s. Very enjoyable! A hand-in-hand accompanyment with that other 90s movie The Rock ❤
Buscemi has been recurring cast for many of Jerry Bruckheimer's stuff, often with Michael Bay involved. As well as the Coen brothers and Adam Sandler. And his volunteer fireman work during 9/11 says alot about the man
Another over the top 90's action flick is "Deep Rising" (1998) with Treat Williams, Famke Janssen and Kevin J. O'Connor. Its more of an action-horror movie with a bit of cheese and big explosions. From the same director as "The Mummy" (1999), and "The Mummy Returns" (2001), and "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" (2009). The last one is also a great action film.
According to Terry Farrell (Meaney’s co-star on DS9), Colm had a clause in his contract with Paramount that allowed him to be in movies while the show was in production, even if it included his character being absent for a few episodes. Con Air might’ve been one of those movies.
If Jen was in prison, you all know she'd be the equivalent of Red from Shawshank - she's the one you go to to get contraband from outside. Either that, or she's the one who swans around in a silk smoking jacket on her own private floor, because she used her heisting stash to pay the guards for priveliges, so now she's Mrs Big and desn't have to do work parties.
Good movie and another fun reaction Jen. Love how invested in the story you get. 👍 It's a big part of what makes your reactions so entertaining and endearing.
I like to think that Steve Buscemi's character was somehow miraculously rehabilitated by his encounter with the little girl. I like the actor too much to ever see him as a bad guy.
I remember watching this in the theaters when it came out and when the reveal that the propeller had cut off Johnny 23s arm was revealed to this day I remember the audience 'applauded' !
I thought you'd like this one. Another film with John Cusack and John Malkovich you might want to check out is Being John Malkovich, a surreal dark comedy written by the imitable Charlie Kaufman. Fun reaction to watch. Have a nice day.
You think O'Brien swears here? You should hear him in The Barrytown Trilogy: The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van. The Commitments is a stone-cold classic.
He didn't harm the the little girl because she showed him kindness and it broke through. Also she was an innocent child and nit an adult corrupted by what he thought was a corrupted world. It's also a cliche' breaker as the original Frankenstein movie created the trope used continuallu in horror movies after that
Regarding your question of whether or not Poe would've been convicted: Highly doubtful because of where they are. Alabama has a 'Stand Your Ground' statute, so Poe would have no 'duty to retreat' in the event that he & his wife (who is pregnant, no less) are accosted by drunk bar patrons. Now, in a few US states, their laws regarding self-defense are collectively known as 'duty to retreat'. In those states, a defendant claiming self-defense would have to first prove that retreating from the conflict was not possible, and there was no other option but self-defense. So if Poe was in, say, Maryland? He'd have to convince a jury that retreat/de-escalation was impossible... (Personally, I can't imagine convicting a man defending himself & his pregnant wife from three aggressive assailants who followed him out to the parking lot. But legally speaking...)
The lack of a knife as evidence (Poe's word vs the 2 survivors because Trisha went inside for help) would make 'no retreat' a less viable defense in court, unfortunately. It's not always what is right, but what can be proved to a jury.
The realistic part is that America is known for not giving military vets any sufficient support after leaving active service, hence why Poe was given such an incompetent lawyer A half-competent lawyer would have known about those laws and urged Poe to plead not guilty due to them
In a movie full of over the top action and impossible situations the least believable part to me is Cameron Poe getting convicted and sent to jail like he was. I feel like we're missing a scene where it turns out the judge knew one of the assailants and was corrupt or something.
Garland Greene simply "found God and was healed" if you will, or had some sort of epiphany, when he and the little girl sang "He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands". Greene is an introspective, intelligent, self-aware sociopath, and no medical or psychiatric professional could figure him out and treat him because their approach lacked the simplicity of a children's hymn to something outside Greene's sociopathic self. The scene with him and the girl even starts out with them sitting opposite each other like a psychologist and their patient would, she asks whether he's sick and takes any medication, but then she asks him to sing with her, and his expression while singing speaks volumes. That's at least what I make of his arc.
@@elmochacho3 @ 40:54 If you want to be a smarmy c*nt, you have to earn that by being correct first. Also if nobody asked or cared, why am I getting any likes? Are you okay dude?
if you like colm meaney you will love him in LAYER CAKE with daniel craig which is also the film that was responsible for getting daniel craig the 007 gig
One of my favorite Nick Cage movies! The other being "Raising Arizona" must watch if you haven't already! Loaded cast in this movie! Colm Meany was great as an azzhole! Everything Jen luvs in a movie.... Explosions, heist, great plan, and awesome soundtrack! Great reaction Jen thanks for sharing! ❤️💛
This film was silly fun with lots of great lines of dialogue. You know these guys all had a great time hanging out together to make this movie, and it's amazing how many of them went on to have brilliant careers.
To keep in the Nick Cage vein, i recommend The Rock. It has some good one-liners that feel very similar to this. Also if you like disaster movies: Volcano.
This is probably my favorite Nic Cage movie. Very re-watchable. Great mix of comedy, action and drama. Poe's wife is played by the radiant Monica Potter (who would later have featured roles in the tv shows Boston Legal and Parenthood). She was also in various other movies, including Along Came A Spider (with Morgan Freeman).
Danny Trejo was interviewed on the excellent How Did This Get Made. He was asked out of all these villains, which actor was the "tough guy" and he responded John Cusack ! "There was something off with that cat." More Malkovich - Being John Malkovich - just bonkers Dangerous Liasons - Glenn Close, Michelle Pffiefer and a very young Uma Thurman and Keanu - gorgeous sexy period drama
"Con Air" is a blast, and super star-studded with studly gentlemen. Colm Meany swore a bunch in "The Commitments", an early film role for him playing the band manager's Elvis loving father ("That's fookin' blasphemy! Elvis wasn't a Cajun!"). Prime Nic Cage action flick, very hard to top.
Jen, you are the best YT reactor ever! Timely comments, editing impeccable, super friendly personality and engagement with the audience....keep up the great work and thank you for everything you do! Cheers
When training for state level martial arts competition(s), (many years of continuous training) we were informed that if we used our skills on the general public, a court would consider it the same as using a deadly weapon. I later taught at an officers military school as an unarmed combat instructor. *Legally when fighting you must use a 'proportional' response.* _That can be difficult when a single blow can be lethal or permanently injure._
The original script for this movie had the plane crashing into the White House & Poe saving the President from Cyrus. But then the producers became aware of a building in Vegas that was scheduled for demolition, & changed the script to use it instead, so they could save money on sets & FX. Imagine how over the top this would have been if they’d gone with the original script. Speaking of which, there are two (!!!) action movies whose premise is “Die Hard in the White House”: “Olympus Has Fallen” & “White House Down.” Neither is from the 90s, but they’re both lots of fun. Both came out in 2013!
The law portrayed in "Con Air" regarding Cameron Poe's sentence is debatable on a few points: * **Self-Defense:** The movie implies Poe's actions were purely self-defense after a fight escalated. While the details are fuzzy, a strong self-defense case could lead to a lighter sentence or even no charges. * **Military Background:** The judge implies Poe should have shown more restraint due to his military training. Legally, this doesn't hold much weight. The law applies equally regardless of profession, though some argue veterans face harsher penalties in reality [ * **Plea Bargain:** Poe pleads guilty to manslaughter, likely to get a shorter sentence. Plea bargains are common, but the movie doesn't explore if a better deal might have been possible. Overall, "Con Air" simplifies the legal system for dramatic effect. The portrayal of Poe's sentence is questionable, but the true verdict would depend on the specifics of the fight and his legal representation.
Steve Buscemi chewing the scenery was a delight. He is such an underrated actor, and his character creeped me out as a kid when I watched this for the first time. Fun fact - the co-pilot who gets shot is Marty McSorley, formmer NHL defenceman.
Crazy how in real life that Steve Buscemi was volunteering for new york after 911. He was a real dude for the fire department in new york. Bunker Gear and. All
Hey Hey there Officer Murray! The corvette scene was hilarious and the wisecrack about Larkin recycling his sandals always makes me laugh. ❤Love your reaction as always. Have a good night.
Jen, I'm sorry but I have come to the conclusion that if you were ever imprisoned, it probably wouldn't be because of a ' Heist.' I'm almost positive you would be incarcerated as some type of ' Mad Bomber.' You know, explosions and stuff.😊 Awesome reaction as usual! Thanks Jen!
For some more Colm Meaney, Jen needs to look at "The Commitments", "The Snapper" and "The Van". He's also a Pilot (with an English accent) in "Die Hard 2"...
I'll just note that it's quite amusing how even with his relative lack of screentime at this point in Next Gen, Colm Meany has still managed to become Miles O'Brien to you. And I do believe the rest of the time, they just tell him to be Irish
Awesome thumbnail as always , movies like these were made for a Jen reaction and this one is 🔥 so much fun and some of Jen's favourite things 💥💥 everyone is in for a treat 🔥💙🔥💙
35:55 Fun fact. They really put the plane through the entrance of the casino. This was moved up in production when the found out the Sands was going to be demolished to build the Venetian. The sands was already closed so they let them smash it up with the plane.
Saw this movie in the cinema back in 97,CAGE's films were pretty good back then,now most of his stuff is direct to video,but,I'm stiill a fan of his tho. I was also surprised to see Colm Meany in this film,in this role he was very good,nice to see him play a totally different character from TNG and DS9.
18:07 -- RE: "Imagine O'Brien just droppin' the F-Bombs on TNG..."; A: *LMAO* well yeah, perhaps it isn't that much of a stretch given the degree to which "O'Brien Must Suffer" and let's not forget he has a proper dose of PTSD from fighting against the Cardassians, a characteristic which requires many angry cathartic words plus self-reflection. That's yet another reason to watch DS9 in my mind, just to see an O'Brien who is simultaneously capable of employing this type of ordinance while also restraining himself because he has a strong support system in his family and Starfleet.
^^ Side Question: Jen, have you ever seen "The Joy Luck Club" (1993)? Reason I ask -- one of the cast members is Rosalind Chao, who plays Keiko O'Brien....
We don't know the specifics about the Buscemi's character's murders but I think he spared her life because she didn't run away. She talked to him, drank tea with him, sang with him. They had a friendly encounter.
Garland seems very introspective (if a bit cold) about himself and his actions. He may be trying to reform. This is kinda the only way I can take his 'happy ending' as not horrifying 😅
Garland Greene simply "found God and was healed" if you will, or had some sort of epiphany, when he and the little girl sang "He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands". Greene is an introspective, intelligent, self-aware sociopath, and no medical or psychiatric professional could figure him out and treat him because their approach lacked the simplicity of a children's hymn to something outside Greene's sociopathic self. The scene with him and the girl even starts out with them sitting opposite each other like a psychologist and their patient would, she asks whether he's sick and takes any medication, but then she asks him to sing with her, and his expression while singing speaks volumes. That's at least what I make of his arc.
The over the top action is what i expect from a 90's action flick and this delivers in Spades !! Nic Cage in one of his best Nic Cagey roles ridiculous but awesome Malhkovich , Cusack and Colm Meaney all deliver as usual It was great to fly JEN AIR today with a great flick Keep them coming Jen. Night 😊
On a trip to the US last year we stopped at "Lerner Airfield" (Wendover Airfield, UT) where the empty swimming pool and Con Air plane are still there. You can even walk right on the plane and have a look around!
By far the most ridiculous part of this movie is that Cameron is in prison at all. Are you seriously trying to tell me that, in the Southern US, a decorated veteran defends a four-on-one attack against himself and a pregnant woman where the attackers are armed, and isn't instantly acquitted? Hell, lots of juries would have awarded him everything those guys owned in damages. And no, the concept of 'being a deadly weapon' (or indeed licened to kill) and therefore held to a different standard is pure fiction. The prosecution might well argue that a veteran should have a higher degree of judgement than a civilian, as to the necessity for deadly force, but defence would just point to the circumstances and say 'what, that doesn't qualify?'. Cameron's lawyer would have had to TRY to throw the case to get a result like this.
17:20 you generally can't trust those on the other side of the law and no matter what you always 'trust but verify' if you trust at all but occasionally you'll find some you can trust more than anyone on the planet because they know exactly how important loyalty and trust are and sometimes you're also in a Mutually Assured Destruction type situation where if you snitch then those you snitched on with do the same to you but with things no one knows about. Best way to gain trust and leverage is to tell people secrets that seem vital but also can't majorly blowback on you and eventually those people will tell you things that could blow back on them and then you have a card you'll hopefully never have to pull especially because if they think about betraying you they'll also remember that time they gave you dirt on themselves which will act as a deterrent
In reply to the early question about whether special training can have an impact on legal liability, the answer is yes. Some people such as doctors, pilots, etc are held to higher expectations to their duty than most. Someone like a financial planner may have inherit fiduciary responsibilities to their clients. When it comes to self-defense, highly trained people, be it military, law enforcement, martial arts, etc, are assumed more capable of defending themselves in a non-lethal/descalating fashion than an average person. It's a gray area, but generally the notion is someone like Mike Tyson could obviously handle a drunkard in a bar fight, basically at will. If he didn't instigate the fight but retaliated by knocking someone's soul out of their body... it'd be hard to argue it was an accident, he didn't know his own strength, etc. A surgeon standing and watching someone bleed out from a car crash he just witnessed could face consequences for not doing anything to help, etc
Speaking of Nick Cage, have you seen my reaction when I figure out why Face/Off is called Face/Off? 😂😂😂
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Oh YES😉I Remember that Moment...👌
Jen you are my movie watching hero... Grandpa wheeze and all
And I love that you long for the next explosion... Plus bow tie... My twin.
A suggestion for a 90s action, The Saint with Val Kilmer. A fun and underrated spy film that's like a cross between James Bond and Mission Impossible, and is based on old serials and novels, which were notably made into a 60s TV series with Roger Moore before he was Bond.
That accent though.
Colm Meaney - The Commitments.
"Define irony: Bunch of idiots dancing on a plane to a song made famous by a band that died in a plane crash." Steve Buscemi stole all of his scenes.
He never gets the recognition he deserves. He was the perfect straight man in this movie.
He pretty much always does, ever since I first saw him as Mr. Pink thirty years ago. If you want to see some truly amazing acting of his, check out "Horace And Pete".
I mean, he was great, but that is a terribly written line
Whenever I hear Sweet Home Alabama, I can't help but think of this scene.
Steve Buscemi is very underrated actor, he is my favorite character in the movie.
"Okay they are all in cahoots. They're cahooting all over the place" haha Jen you're the best
(also lol at O'Brien saying the f word 😲)
You know there were likely TNG outtakes where he did.
@@beesly01 for sure, Chief O'Brien is a real one. And a union man.
@@EllisThings clearly this is mirror universe "Smiley" O'Brien stranded in 20th century Earth...
You really need to watch The Commitments... 😂
@@stuartrobertson5689 hear hear, a good recommendation for all reactors, especially those that love music
7:30 "Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year, it's just not highly reported." - Spinal Tap 😂
"On any other day that might seem strange."
Love Cage's dry delivery. Con Air hits some pretty ridiculous heights and makes the most of a stacked cast.
One of many great lines in this movie. One of my all-time favorite action movies.
I watched this in the cinema when it first released. NO in the theatre could breathe wile Buscemi was with the little girl. When you see the girl waving at the plane, there was this enormous sigh of relief...
“I wonder if anything’s gonna explode in this” 😂
Michael Bay enters doing jazz hands, realizes this wasn't a movie he directed, then exits.
Con Air is a silly over the top action film with some dark humour. Very 90s. Very enjoyable!
A hand-in-hand accompanyment with that other 90s movie The Rock ❤
"Cy...onara!" One of the many great one-liners this flick has to offer.
Buscemi has been recurring cast for many of Jerry Bruckheimer's stuff, often with Michael Bay involved. As well as the Coen brothers and Adam Sandler. And his volunteer fireman work during 9/11 says alot about the man
I really enjoy how Steve can make a small role so captivating. Even his comedic roles like for Adam Sandler have surprising depths.
When Nick Cage says put the bunny back in the box. You better put that damn bunny back in the box.
But... "nobody put's Bunny in a box". Or have I got my wires crossed with corners and a baby?
@@bodan1196nobody puts baby in a corner
34:08 hahahahahaha!!! Your reaction to the "bitch slap" was why i love your reactions!!!
You had that, "meh.....i'll allow it" look!!!
Another over the top 90's action flick is "Deep Rising" (1998) with Treat Williams, Famke Janssen and Kevin J. O'Connor. Its more of an action-horror movie with a bit of cheese and big explosions. From the same director as "The Mummy" (1999), and "The Mummy Returns" (2001), and "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" (2009). The last one is also a great action film.
"Movie, you better give me a good explosion later"
The 90s never disappoint 😁
According to Terry Farrell (Meaney’s co-star on DS9), Colm had a clause in his contract with Paramount that allowed him to be in movies while the show was in production, even if it included his character being absent for a few episodes. Con Air might’ve been one of those movies.
Not gonna lie, I let out an audible giggle when Jen said "Of course if I was in prison it would be for a heist". Her doing a heist would be hilarious.
If Jen was in prison, you all know she'd be the equivalent of Red from Shawshank - she's the one you go to to get contraband from outside. Either that, or she's the one who swans around in a silk smoking jacket on her own private floor, because she used her heisting stash to pay the guards for priveliges, so now she's Mrs Big and desn't have to do work parties.
John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeifer, Glenn Close, Uma Thurman-Dangerous Liaisons!
Good movie and another fun reaction Jen.
Love how invested in the story you get. 👍 It's a big part of what makes your reactions so entertaining and endearing.
This is a wonderful throwback to the 90's. Nothing but fun, not meant to be taken too seriously. Such a great ride.
i love a plane full of unhinged murderers being terrified of steve buscemi. 😂
OK, that is funny 😄
"hello fellow crazy people"
'Ol Crazy Eyes himself.
@@t_bone12571 Weird coincidental overlap between this movie, the homage in The New Guy, and Mr. Deeds, now that I think about it.
I bet they would be even more terrified of Toph!
I like to think that Steve Buscemi's character was somehow miraculously rehabilitated by his encounter with the little girl. I like the actor too much to ever see him as a bad guy.
I am personally astonished by how violently opposed to this idea most people seem to be.
I remember watching this in the theaters when it came out and when the reveal that the propeller had cut off Johnny 23s arm was revealed to this day I remember the audience 'applauded' !
Great reaction! I love how you got excited seeing Chief O'Brien's name in the opening titles. This is my second favourite film from 1997.
97 was a very very strong year for movies.....Con Air, Face/Off, Event Horizon, Men In Black, Air Force One, Grosse Pointe Blank, Volcano!
I thought you'd like this one. Another film with John Cusack and John Malkovich you might want to check out is Being John Malkovich, a surreal dark comedy written by the imitable Charlie Kaufman. Fun reaction to watch. Have a nice day.
You think O'Brien swears here? You should hear him in The Barrytown Trilogy: The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van. The Commitments is a stone-cold classic.
He didn't harm the the little girl because she showed him kindness and it broke through. Also she was an innocent child and nit an adult corrupted by what he thought was a corrupted world. It's also a cliche' breaker as the original Frankenstein movie created the trope used continuallu in horror movies after that
There’s still “Broken Arrow.” It’s got a 90’s cheese vibe.
One of my favs!
Another one with 90s cheese vibes imo is Black Dog from 1998.
Such a good movie!
i hadnt seen the movie when it came out so i thought that cyrus was played by stone cold steve austin. it wouldve been cool if he had.
22:21 "'Uncle Bob's Scenic Tours.'"
And someone's waving.😄 Well, sure. This was a most memorable event.
Regarding your question of whether or not Poe would've been convicted: Highly doubtful because of where they are. Alabama has a 'Stand Your Ground' statute, so Poe would have no 'duty to retreat' in the event that he & his wife (who is pregnant, no less) are accosted by drunk bar patrons.
Now, in a few US states, their laws regarding self-defense are collectively known as 'duty to retreat'. In those states, a defendant claiming self-defense would have to first prove that retreating from the conflict was not possible, and there was no other option but self-defense.
So if Poe was in, say, Maryland? He'd have to convince a jury that retreat/de-escalation was impossible...
(Personally, I can't imagine convicting a man defending himself & his pregnant wife from three aggressive assailants who followed him out to the parking lot. But legally speaking...)
100% agree with that last sentence.
The lack of a knife as evidence (Poe's word vs the 2 survivors because Trisha went inside for help) would make 'no retreat' a less viable defense in court, unfortunately. It's not always what is right, but what can be proved to a jury.
The realistic part is that America is known for not giving military vets any sufficient support after leaving active service, hence why Poe was given such an incompetent lawyer
A half-competent lawyer would have known about those laws and urged Poe to plead not guilty due to them
@@LordVolkovit’s amazing how much the quick cut of the knife being picked up is so integral to the plot.
In a movie full of over the top action and impossible situations the least believable part to me is Cameron Poe getting convicted and sent to jail like he was. I feel like we're missing a scene where it turns out the judge knew one of the assailants and was corrupt or something.
40:12 it is possible that by first acknowledging that he had a problem was the first step in him resolving his problem
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"They're cahooting all over the place" 😂😂😂
Garland Greene simply "found God and was healed" if you will, or had some sort of epiphany, when he and the little girl sang "He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands". Greene is an introspective, intelligent, self-aware sociopath, and no medical or psychiatric professional could figure him out and treat him because their approach lacked the simplicity of a children's hymn to something outside Greene's sociopathic self. The scene with him and the girl even starts out with them sitting opposite each other like a psychologist and their patient would, she asks whether he's sick and takes any medication, but then she asks him to sing with her, and his expression while singing speaks volumes.
That's at least what I make of his arc.
Wow what a long winded answer to a question nobody actually asked.
@@elmochacho3 @ 40:54
If you want to be a smarmy c*nt, you have to earn that by being correct first.
Also if nobody asked or cared, why am I getting any likes?
Are you okay dude?
@@elmochacho3 @40:54
If you want to be a smarmy c**t, make sure you're correct first
@@elmochacho3 Wow what a bunch of patronizing self-importance with zero justification.
@@mallninja9805 I agree 👍
"That'll do it" when John Malkovich got crushed. 🤣
if you like colm meaney you will love him in LAYER CAKE with daniel craig which is also the film that was responsible for getting daniel craig the 007 gig
One of my favorite Nick Cage movies! The other being "Raising Arizona" must watch if you haven't already! Loaded cast in this movie! Colm Meany was great as an azzhole! Everything Jen luvs in a movie.... Explosions, heist, great plan, and awesome soundtrack! Great reaction Jen thanks for sharing! ❤️💛
This film was silly fun with lots of great lines of dialogue.
You know these guys all had a great time hanging out together to make this movie, and it's amazing how many of them went on to have brilliant careers.
To keep in the Nick Cage vein, i recommend The Rock. It has some good one-liners that feel very similar to this.
Also if you like disaster movies: Volcano.
The rock is on Jen's channel 👍
CON AIR is awesome fun. Me and my friends used to quote the bunny line to each other all the time in school.
Something about his inflection or accent just makes that line so quotable: "I said: 'Put the bunny back in the box.' " 🐇📥
This is probably my favorite Nic Cage movie. Very re-watchable. Great mix of comedy, action and drama. Poe's wife is played by the radiant Monica Potter (who would later have featured roles in the tv shows Boston Legal and Parenthood). She was also in various other movies, including Along Came A Spider (with Morgan Freeman).
Super love watching how happy you get when stuff blows up 😂
Danny Trejo was interviewed on the excellent How Did This Get Made. He was asked out of all these villains, which actor was the "tough guy" and he responded John Cusack ! "There was something off with that cat."
More Malkovich - Being John Malkovich - just bonkers
Dangerous Liasons - Glenn Close, Michelle Pffiefer and a very young Uma Thurman and Keanu - gorgeous sexy period drama
"Con Air" is a blast, and super star-studded with studly gentlemen. Colm Meany swore a bunch in "The Commitments", an early film role for him playing the band manager's Elvis loving father ("That's fookin' blasphemy! Elvis wasn't a Cajun!"). Prime Nic Cage action flick, very hard to top.
"Put the bunny back in the box."
Jen, you are the best YT reactor ever! Timely comments, editing impeccable, super friendly personality and engagement with the audience....keep up the great work and thank you for everything you do! Cheers
Thank you for your kind words! :)
“Imagine he just swore like that, but in Star Trek” bahahhahha😂😂😂
When training for state level martial arts competition(s), (many years of continuous training) we were informed that if we used our skills on the general public, a court would consider it the same as using a deadly weapon. I later taught at an officers military school as an unarmed combat instructor. *Legally when fighting you must use a 'proportional' response.* _That can be difficult when a single blow can be lethal or permanently injure._
There is another movie starring John Malkovich that I would recommend. Burn After Reading. Also starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Tilda Swinton.
"Imagine if he just swore like that in Star Trek!" The hubris! LOL!
A trope in Trek recuts is to dub over dialogue of Colm Meaney cursing.
Many people dont know this but the pilot who gets killed by Cyrus is Marty McSorley. He was Wayne Gretzky's protector.
The original script for this movie had the plane crashing into the White House & Poe saving the President from Cyrus. But then the producers became aware of a building in Vegas that was scheduled for demolition, & changed the script to use it instead, so they could save money on sets & FX.
Imagine how over the top this would have been if they’d gone with the original script.
Speaking of which, there are two (!!!) action movies whose premise is “Die Hard in the White House”: “Olympus Has Fallen” & “White House Down.” Neither is from the 90s, but they’re both lots of fun. Both came out in 2013!
It's good that they didn't. It would have likely tipped this film over from "good fun" to "seriously?!?"
@@bigdream_dreambig I agree. That would have been too much.
That was The Sands Hotel. They had dozens of cameras filming from different angles because you can't demolish a building twice.
I believe they would have called it Olympus has Fallen 🤣
White House Down is a good movie with some genuinely funny scenes
"We still have a cool million left for the last 5 minutes. What shall we do with it?"
" Let's blow up more stuff !"
The law portrayed in "Con Air" regarding Cameron Poe's sentence is debatable on a few points:
* **Self-Defense:** The movie implies Poe's actions were purely self-defense after a fight escalated. While the details are fuzzy, a strong self-defense case could lead to a lighter sentence or even no charges.
* **Military Background:** The judge implies Poe should have shown more restraint due to his military training. Legally, this doesn't hold much weight. The law applies equally regardless of profession, though some argue veterans face harsher penalties in reality [
* **Plea Bargain:** Poe pleads guilty to manslaughter, likely to get a shorter sentence. Plea bargains are common, but the movie doesn't explore if a better deal might have been possible.
Overall, "Con Air" simplifies the legal system for dramatic effect. The portrayal of Poe's sentence is questionable, but the true verdict would depend on the specifics of the fight and his legal representation.
In translation, the judge was being an a-hole.
not "debatable" Every law aspect was blatant nonsense along with much of the other plot devices lol.
They sent Cameron Poe to prison because they deduced from his accent that he's an alien from outer space.
It's a judge in the deep South. Cameron could've shot all of those guys and got off on no charges for self defense.
"his legal representation" - this movie scene made me think of George Bluth in Arrested Development: "I've got the worst f***ing attorney."
Steve Buscemi chewing the scenery was a delight. He is such an underrated actor, and his character creeped me out as a kid when I watched this for the first time.
Fun fact - the co-pilot who gets shot is Marty McSorley, formmer NHL defenceman.
I LOVE how long you spent waiting for an explosion. Like you were disappointed...then you got to the 3rd Act lol
Crazy how in real life that Steve Buscemi was volunteering for new york after 911. He was a real dude for the fire department in new york. Bunker Gear and. All
I'm thinkin' I'm gonna need a video of Jen singing 'How Do I Live'!!! ❤
UNOFFICIAL WISDOM NUGGET at 31:23: "Ya gotta scream when you're firing guns."
Excellent!
@@kevinlewallen4778 I miss Jen's wisdom nuggets...
Cage has done a lot of great stuff but this film is just sooo much fun. A gathering of great actors throughout too!
Hey Hey there Officer Murray! The corvette scene was hilarious and the wisecrack about Larkin recycling his sandals always makes me laugh. ❤Love your reaction as always. Have a good night.
Jen, I'm sorry but I have come to the conclusion that if you were ever imprisoned, it probably wouldn't be because of a ' Heist.' I'm almost positive you would be incarcerated as some type of ' Mad Bomber.' You know, explosions and stuff.😊 Awesome reaction as usual! Thanks Jen!
I reckon it'd be slingin' & hoein'
Jen's too smart to get caught. We, her obedient minions, will end up in the slammer and will not rat on her. :)
Good One...👍
Jen wont get caught, she will hide away in her secret room behind the bookcase.
@@randy7831 Behind za bookcase?
more explosions = louder Jen -- not a bad thing at all -- fun reaction!
The Last Boy Scout is a great Bruce Willis accion movie similar to this one.
🏆 Written by Shane Black (Lethal Weapon 1-4). "We're getting beat up by the inventors of Scrabble [TM]." 😂😂😂
Wow, all these stars are so young in this!
“Obrian!!” You can always spot a Trekkie!! Love it!!!
For some more Colm Meaney, Jen needs to look at "The Commitments", "The Snapper" and "The Van". He's also a Pilot (with an English accent) in "Die Hard 2"...
If you want to watch another movie with John Cusack then I’d really suggest Grosse Point Blank… it’s utterly brilliant 👍🏻😃
Good assassin black-comedy.
great cast, too.
I'll just note that it's quite amusing how even with his relative lack of screentime at this point in Next Gen, Colm Meany has still managed to become Miles O'Brien to you. And I do believe the rest of the time, they just tell him to be Irish
Awesome thumbnail as always , movies like these were made for a Jen reaction and this one is 🔥 so much fun and some of Jen's favourite things 💥💥 everyone is in for a treat 🔥💙🔥💙
One of my favorite movies of all time hands down
Fun fact Jen, the old man hiding under the truck with Nic is Dabbs Geer. He played old Paul Edgecombe in the Green Mile.
35:55 Fun fact. They really put the plane through the entrance of the casino. This was moved up in production when the found out the Sands was going to be demolished to build the Venetian. The sands was already closed so they let them smash it up with the plane.
Stellar cast, more explosions, more jackpot, more cheezy, more fun. Great job. I wanna see Jen sing 😀
Great reaction Jen. One of the best 90's action movies. Garland Green is my favorite character.
Saw this movie in the cinema back in 97,CAGE's films were pretty good back then,now most of his stuff is direct to video,but,I'm stiill a fan of his tho. I was also surprised to see Colm Meany in this film,in this role he was very good,nice to see him play a totally different character from TNG and DS9.
Jen Murray's, "got the whole world in her hands 🎶 🎵 " ✈️
Jen, another good flick with O’Brian swearing up a storm .. Layer Cake.. add that to your watchlist.
SO seconded!
My personal fave of his is The Commitments. I'm hoping these will be covered at some point.
There's always The Road to Wellville
@@chefskiss6179 The Commitments is such a good movie
@@RickLeMon Even though it was a smaller part, I always enjoyed disliking him in Far and Away.
I like his character in hell on wheels.
I'm glad you got around to this one. This is a 90s classic, with the best quotes and plenty of explosions for you Jen 😅
This movie is so much fun. All Star cast. Great reaction Jen!!
For more Malkovich, definitely check out "Being John Malkovich" and after that "Adaptation" for a great Nic Cage performance.
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He took out the transponder and connected it to an external battery to bamboozle the law with fake airplane location.
18:07 -- RE: "Imagine O'Brien just droppin' the F-Bombs on TNG..."; A: *LMAO* well yeah, perhaps it isn't that much of a stretch given the degree to which "O'Brien Must Suffer" and let's not forget he has a proper dose of PTSD from fighting against the Cardassians, a characteristic which requires many angry cathartic words plus self-reflection. That's yet another reason to watch DS9 in my mind, just to see an O'Brien who is simultaneously capable of employing this type of ordinance while also restraining himself because he has a strong support system in his family and Starfleet.
^^ Side Question: Jen, have you ever seen "The Joy Luck Club" (1993)? Reason I ask -- one of the cast members is Rosalind Chao, who plays Keiko O'Brien....
O'Brien as far as I know is the first character to curse on Star Trek DS9. He says "Bollocks"
cant wait until she gets to DS9. she'll see more of o'brien and worf, likable ferengi, and Odo.
32:00 "On any other day, that might seem strange."
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Con Air and The Rock are two of my favourite movies from growing up!
A heist. Stacks of cash. Umbrella drinks. Explosions. Everything Jen could possibly want.
No puppy!
@@e.d.2096 Yeah, but there was a plush bunny toy and a tea party.
@@thomashiggins9320 🤣👍
"Being John Malkovich" is a fantastic movie. Very weird, but very funny.
Hey Jen, I like your air guitar and sound effect skills 😊
John Malkovich should have gotten an Academy Award for his portrayal of Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom.
It's just standard Malkovich-ian over pronunciation 😉
We don't know the specifics about the Buscemi's character's murders but I think he spared her life because she didn't run away. She talked to him, drank tea with him, sang with him. They had a friendly encounter.
Garland seems very introspective (if a bit cold) about himself and his actions. He may be trying to reform. This is kinda the only way I can take his 'happy ending' as not horrifying 😅
Garland Greene simply "found God and was healed" if you will, or had some sort of epiphany, when he and the little girl sang "He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands". Greene is an introspective, intelligent, self-aware sociopath, and no medical or psychiatric professional could figure him out and treat him because their approach lacked the simplicity of a children's hymn to something outside Greene's sociopathic self. The scene with him and the girl even starts out with them sitting opposite each other like a psychologist and their patient would, she asks whether he's sick and takes any medication, but then she asks him to sing with her, and his expression while singing speaks volumes.
That's at least what I make of his arc.
The over the top action is what i expect from a 90's action flick and this delivers in Spades !!
Nic Cage in one of his best Nic Cagey roles ridiculous but awesome
Malhkovich , Cusack and Colm Meaney all deliver as usual
It was great to fly JEN AIR today with a great flick
Keep them coming Jen.
Night 😊
On a trip to the US last year we stopped at "Lerner Airfield" (Wendover Airfield, UT) where the empty swimming pool and Con Air plane are still there. You can even walk right on the plane and have a look around!
Probably my favorite "Die Hard on an X" of the 90s.Malkovich is definitely the best fake Hans Gruber.
She gonna looooooove that one!!
By far the most ridiculous part of this movie is that Cameron is in prison at all. Are you seriously trying to tell me that, in the Southern US, a decorated veteran defends a four-on-one attack against himself and a pregnant woman where the attackers are armed, and isn't instantly acquitted? Hell, lots of juries would have awarded him everything those guys owned in damages.
And no, the concept of 'being a deadly weapon' (or indeed licened to kill) and therefore held to a different standard is pure fiction. The prosecution might well argue that a veteran should have a higher degree of judgement than a civilian, as to the necessity for deadly force, but defence would just point to the circumstances and say 'what, that doesn't qualify?'. Cameron's lawyer would have had to TRY to throw the case to get a result like this.
You made me laugh my "fu**ing" a$$ off when you were talking about how Obrien would be swearing on ST like he does on this movie! 🤣😂🤣😂
17:20 you generally can't trust those on the other side of the law and no matter what you always 'trust but verify' if you trust at all but occasionally you'll find some you can trust more than anyone on the planet because they know exactly how important loyalty and trust are and sometimes you're also in a Mutually Assured Destruction type situation where if you snitch then those you snitched on with do the same to you but with things no one knows about.
Best way to gain trust and leverage is to tell people secrets that seem vital but also can't majorly blowback on you and eventually those people will tell you things that could blow back on them and then you have a card you'll hopefully never have to pull especially because if they think about betraying you they'll also remember that time they gave you dirt on themselves which will act as a deterrent
Jen:"I wonder if there are gonna be any explosions in this?"🤔💭💥
Yep!🤣👏
Great 90's blast,great reaction Jen.😊
Sshhh now.🤫😁
I always tear up at the ending hug from the baby girl. 🥲
In reply to the early question about whether special training can have an impact on legal liability, the answer is yes. Some people such as doctors, pilots, etc are held to higher expectations to their duty than most. Someone like a financial planner may have inherit fiduciary responsibilities to their clients. When it comes to self-defense, highly trained people, be it military, law enforcement, martial arts, etc, are assumed more capable of defending themselves in a non-lethal/descalating fashion than an average person. It's a gray area, but generally the notion is someone like Mike Tyson could obviously handle a drunkard in a bar fight, basically at will. If he didn't instigate the fight but retaliated by knocking someone's soul out of their body... it'd be hard to argue it was an accident, he didn't know his own strength, etc. A surgeon standing and watching someone bleed out from a car crash he just witnessed could face consequences for not doing anything to help, etc