It was CREEPY. That one question really showed how tense this story was. They were basically being FORCED to take a side and not allowed to remain neutral. We all know that they won't get killed since they are the MAIN CHARACTERS though. Probably get taken prisoner at gunpoint.
That chilling line about “what kind of American?” is destined to be as remembered in cinema history as Clint Eastwood’s famous Dirty Harry line of “Go ahead….MAKE my day.” 😎
Just turned 18! You know damn well im getting my firearms before my rights are gone. Especially here in Illinois. They make our cities sanctuary cities without consulting the people and spend thousands upon thousands of taxpaying dollars for migrants to sit in hotels with no job.
@@packedentertainment2866 they are mainstream super star and filmmaker... A24 is a production company which works with new born cinema professionals. It's different
The Cali Texas alliance seems non sensical at first but if both states seceded for different reasons, and were both attacked by Washington as a result, they would likely put their differences aside; at least for a time.
It makes sense since California and Texas would be the two most likely to leave. It would be an alliance of convenience as both would need each other to make it work. You don't need to be best pals to have an alliance if you have a common goal and a common enemy. History has shown that many times two sides can come together despite major differences if there is a larger threat.
Also California has almost the same amount of Republicans as Texas… and the republicans there have a lot more guns than the democrats for sure haha so maybe they took over California and then joined with Texas?
@@paulmccloud9395yes, they have been literal real talks of seceding from the united states by various representatives over the years from California and Texas.
TX and CA as an alliance could be plausible if they both succeeded for different reasons and had to face the federal government together. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."
I think it's more like Washington is now a tyrannical regime (3rd term President etc.) trying to stay in power no matter what and Texas and California being two of the largest economies in the country would work together. It also looks like the Florida Alliance is a thing, and some sort of New York alliance as well (there's a map shown in the trailer in a mirror and you can see how the country is divided in this world) so it's much more plausible than so many people seem to think.
"There is in fact no such thing as art for art's sake, art that stands above classes, art that is detached from or independent of politics." - Mao Tse Tung
Nah, the only way civil war would start is if one party thought they could lock up an ex President to stop the people having a choice again, nobody would be that dumb.... oh wait.
I know this is a fictional movie, but it kind of gives me chills because is this something we should be worried because of everything that is happening in politics today and all military factions and groups in América. Im just saying what is the movie really showing us, is this a warning in the future or is this something they are trying to prevent in a near future.
Amen. If Biden wins again.............because his poll numbers are VERY BAD. I would bet the house biden doesn't win this time but if he does......@@sonofsomerset1695
These groups showing off their guns could never form a true military like in this movie. This movie is barely more realistic than a Godzilla or Star Wars movie.
TX and CA could leave the Union if the federal goverment didnt agree politically. Both states are so large they could run as if they were their own countries. I really believe we are in pre civil war situation now. Many people are moving to states that align with their political beliefs. Also whats happening in Colorado with removing Trump from the ballot may trigger political division to point of pushing for states taking sides.
Lots of my friends have been talking about this happening that is why I have been stocking up on ammo and guns. This country is so divided rn it’s scary where all this could go
Thats what happens when you persecute an ex-President on ridiculous charges while ignoring the corrupt current one that took bribes from China and Ukraine as shown by his own sons laptop, while the FBI and media covered it up for his election, as also proven by the Twitter files.
If a civil war does happen i believe many like myself would opt out of such battles and leave for the borders. For either canada or mexico. We must always be aware of lawlessness and prison breakouts. No food or water. No electricity. No fuel. Basically a break down of resources. No medicines or medical teams.
The big question on this IS the military. Would they blindly follow orders from their Commander-in-Chief? Would they split based on their political views? Remember, the Civil War had 2 graduates from West Point, Grant and Lee.
Biden's goon shot an unarmed veteran and never even got put on trial, so yeah some people will fight for whoever pays them or is most likely to be in power afterwards.
@@svtpower03just like police that stood down in many cities across the country at Mayors' orders during the 2020 riots. Fucking ignored businesses being vandalized and looted.
At the time of the Civil War people identified to a state and not the nation. Lee was offered command of the Union Army by Lincoln, but declined because he considered himself a Virginian above all else. He resigned his commission to the US Army and took the commission as commander of the army of Northern Virginia CSA. I sometimes wonder how many carriers , destroyers and subs would end up in Galveston , Houston. Mobile Al. or Jackson Fl. Where I live who's orders would the commanders of Ft. Riley and Mc Connell AFB follow. According to the movies map almost every state that pulls away has the heavy mechanized unit posts. You also have the National Guard and ANG units which when put together is a formidable force.
Two American states, who's economies could theoretically sustain themselves, wanting to secede at the same time, despite ideological differences: US National Declaration & Enactment of Martial Law & Permanent Suspension of the US Constitution. Just a guess.
Watch this interview in 1984 " Waring to America" By KGB Propagandist Defector Yuri Bezmenov He explains where we are today (all part of the plan) almost 40 years.- Everything he said is being done today by script- everything......The question is When the guys with a gun said " What kind of American are you"- When you watch the interview with Mr Bezmenov...well which one????
for those who are fearful about this movie inspiring anything happening in real life... just embrace it, it is going to happen soon, nothing can stop it at this point, go and watch the movie and enjoy yourself while you can, before the film becomes reality.
@@sonofsomerset1695 No one will be the winner When a country falls to civil war, it rarely ever comes back. And in the process The major issue will be China, as they are itching to take over Taiwan. Then there is the issues with the western powers that have been slowly falling into fascism that will want to go full fascist and use the fall of the United States as an example as to why they are right.
@@sonofsomerset1695 the people who are seen to have weapons in the trailer have Elton John glasses and painted pink and purple nail polish. Queer people bear arms too.
Jericho was a Coup d'état, government elements with elite backing if I remember correctly. People within the intelligence community set of nukes on America soil.
Trailer for this movie is best advertisement for long term food storage, guns, ammunition, camping and survival gear. Also, this movie being released on an election year ? I'm glad to have a movie like this to "woke" me up. If Chuck Norris where in this movie ? But, he's not. So, I guess it's a thousand years of darkness.
Watched this last night. Garland is a savant and needs to make more movies. This is tense, thought provoking and visually astonishing. Plemons should not be allowed to play this sort of character because he is too bloody good at it.
Thank you for reiterating that it's a film, it's art. New to your channel, but I just HAD to see other reactions from people who love Alex Garland's films and/or A24. This is definitely the most discursive comment section I've seen so far! Great review and great job cultivating a thoughtful community.
HBO's 1997 film "The Second Civil War" : AM I A FORGOTTEN JOKE TO ALL OF YOU?? Also filmed through the perspective of journalists and has a huge cast of big actors/actresses and you can watch it here on RUclips. It's great.
That movie SUCKED. 1. It was a dark comedy SATIRE and did not take itself seriously enough as this movie will and 2. It did not have the budget needed for the EPIC SCALE that this new movie will have.
I like that you both took the time to react to this trailer. Really interesting to watch you react to something that could be considered outside the usual for you both. This trailer was intense, to say the least. This felt too close to reality, even a bit scary.
Very scary in fact and I think with all that’s going on with Trump and his supporters I think it’s very irresponsible to put this out prior to the election. This will give those people ideas.
It's interesting how these movies are coming out about the destruction of America during these crazy times. First u got "Leave the World Behind." A film about a full-blown Cyber Attack which would be more catastrophic than a couple nukes being dropped. Now, a film about a modern civil war when the country problay hasn't been this divided in a long time. Almost like they're telling us something. I do love these kinds of movies, though.
Human Traffickers are recruiting soldier's, hard labor, sex slaves , organ donors ( harvesting) . Biden invited border crossers in 2019 with plan . Obama is running the show, pulling Biden's strings, has his hand up biden's azz running his mouth. Obama administration is being investigated for human trafficking, handed children over to egg factory. Arizona is main destination and transit point for child sex and hard labor, Tucson is headquarters 6584 N Oracle Rd, it's a spa . Sheriff Chris Nanos and wife Charlene Nanos operate it. Law enforcement and system are trafficking. I watch Rainforth reports yt to see lukeville border, border crossers say they are here to join military.
Stokes & Jolly Ltd professor Richard Kellogg Jolly teaches businesses CEO'S government Democrat's how to traffic. Ring leader . State's rated highest for human trafficking California Texas Florida New York Michigan Ohio Georgia Illinois Missouri Mississippi
This movie could have been made at any time over the past 7-8 years. But none of the studios made it. Probably because none of them wanted to touch it with a pole... knowing it would be in really bad taste.
@@jamesmcalpin2227 What's your definition of conservative and socialist? I have no desire to conserve anything in America because change is constant. I await your reply?
I thought it was a series when I saw the trailer, such a huge premise to develop and wrap up in one movie, it really would be better as a series to explore the multitude of angles. They'll probably ruin it with a woke slant anyway, if Hollywood has anything to do with it.
Good point. To truly explore the deep divides without sensationalism, would take a deep dive. I think it would be worth it, but who without an agenda would put up the money to see it done?
Poll Question: 1. If given a choice, which scenario would you rather see pop off: A Civil War or WW3? Supplementary Question: 2. In the hypothetical event of a Civil War in the United States, what action do you think you would take to navigate the situation? a. Stay neutral and focus on personal safety b. Join a side based on personal beliefs c. Advocate for peace and reconciliation d. Other (please specify)
One thing people miss in the trailer, if you watch it with subtitles. In the beginning few moments you see the words "third term President" show up on screen as a News Anchor is reading the headline. Simply put Nick Offerman's character as the President, something has to have occurred prior to cause or allow a President to exceed the maximum allowed terms of service (2 terms 8 years) and retain power. Yes currently California and Texas presently are more likely to go to war against each other unless they both share an equal grievance against the current Executive Office. The Western Forces do seem to comprise mainly of Red Majority States with a few acceptions (Oregon and Washington) Florida is and always will be that wild and crazy cousin that's ever ready to party 😂. Most of the map places the North East, mid Atlantic and a few southern states as loyal to this current administration. So by our conventional thinking based upon today's political map, you'd say no way in hell.....but that's today, this could be 2 or 3 elections from now. IYKYK
@@JoeTx1965 they cancelled it. audiences demanded it be brought back on the air. they brought it back but forced it to conclude far too quickly. it was sad....because it was the only network show i was watching at the time. this looks like a dumbed down version of the show
I’m interested in this film because of A24, Alex Garland (of Annihilation & Ex Machina) , & Jesse Plemons & the rest of the cast. War for most people in the Global North only exists in the headlines of their news or on their phone screens about some far off land. It’s unnerving to have to contemplate it being on your doorstep. So I’m interested to see how this story plays out.
A "hot" civil war like shown in this movie with the actual military involved etc. is more unlikely than likely - but it's certainly possible. In this day and age, it'll just be a guerilla style war, street to street. But who knows I guess.
I’m already a fan of this movie. Simply because the balls it took to make this at a major studio and release in an election year. A24 has had some bangers in the past decade. Huge fan of their horror movies. This cast is pretty stacked. I favor this to be a pretty good movie.
It’s out here in the UK April 11th have booked my ticket to watch it in a IMax cinema so looking forward to see this film been waiting for a few months for it
We are so close to this situation and no one talks about it. But you can feel it. There's other factors that affect the situation. The grid and the infrastructure. The board of civil engineers gave the U.S. a D on and A to F scale. Tensions are high. Lights go out. Use your imagination. There's a great documentary called "Against All Enemies." It's an eye opener. And by that I mean your gonna have a panic attack.
Everyone saying Cali Texas wouldn’t happen… who have the biggest ports on the west and gulf/east? And Texas can produce oil, and if the other states that back out end up being New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada then there is a full on trade route. People obviously never played continental RISK
It's unbelievable how people are prisoners of the moment. One election can flip Texas blue. One major scandal can flip Texas red. Trump won't always be the Republican candidate, just in this election.
Your reactions were priceless. What was your question? That one scene with the family and your man - pretty chilling. I don't know A4 - I saw another trailer by them for something else. They are being pretty careful it seems - but assuming they are human, (not entirely a given these days,) they are going to have a perspective they can't hide. So I'm expecting some kind of message. Speaking about the "Art" as a window on the "Real" though - we don't even have a theory of this "division". As I study it I keep turning up new aspects that deserves exposure - more than an academic paper. Nobody's going to be happy about the truth.
The TX and CA alliance can exist EXACTLY so the movie is not about Red vs Blue. The trailer is not clear. They may have tried to make a fictitious scenario where the reasons are NOT blue vs red, so as to the movie not cause even more division than already exists.
Bushwick was very low budget with a poor script and a vague and left-leaning premise, so Bushwick was not much of a film. In fact, it was crap. But at least people are starting to grasp what is coming…
In 1860, when the 1st American civil war broke out, there were too many people that did not take it seriously. They learned the very hard way that war is not a joke. War is a continuation of politics by other means, and I mean extreme means. Now here we are in the 2020's and history may repeat itself. A modern civil war here in our country, in our own back yards, will be even more ugly and deadly than the first. It will be not something you would or should want to happen in real-life. Let's hope that it remains as "Just a movie".
I personlly doubt it, because most people must have a pollectcal point of view offline especially, and Americans put their phones, tablets , and devices,down and get off the sosa first before they can put them selves on a battlefield.
Our country is divided and there is a lot of people heavily armed. Mostly veterans. That’s why I think this could happen in the future. The fact that we fought a 20 year war resulted in thousands of fellow combat veterans with combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. The government is armed but limited in the used of heavy weapons. I would say that if it happens, it is going to be bloody and it would destroy the economy. Other countries would more than likely join the fight too.
Just yesterday a friend of mine and my husbands told us someone aggressively asked him , " are you with us or against us." He told him if your god is about killing , hell no I'm not with you!
That’s what Stinger missiles are for. The Muj in Afghanistan totally ended Soviet air domination of their country in the 1980’s after the CIA supplied them with these missiles. Two years later the Soviets called it quits and withdrew from Afghanistan. Lesson: The goat herders with the AK’s had the last laugh. Air power ain’t everything…
Loved your reactions. The first time I saw the trailer it hit hard, but I'm living in the UK. So i imagine for actual Americans it would hit even harder
If you guys want a realistic take on what a modern day civil war might look like , read Euel Arden’s novel Down Here in the Warmth. Takes place in NYC. After a race riot a militia comes down to manhattan to try to start a larger event. Yada yada yada… running battles, attempted recruitment of key public figures, media manipulation of the masses. A well written, prescient novel (came out during the blm riots in 2020) . very intense book.
This movie makes a lot more sense after watching it, the entire civil war is essentially the backdrop for the actual story of these journalists, and is less about the war itself. The entire Texas and California alliance being an odd match makes sense because if they tried it another way people would say the movie was left wing or right wing but this allows them to say it's neither, because the movie isn't about right or left, it's about the journey and character development of the main characters. If the movie was set in the middle east Western audiences wouldn't be able to relate to it as much, so I think it works out quite nicely.
Im totally curious and how it plays out. I think its going to be a hated by all. When we first saw it we were like ohhhh... but then at the end we are like Nah... Us in the rural part of america are just going to build walls around the cities :) Have little Roman city states for them
Its terrifying to think how close to reality this is. Regardless of what side you would choose it would be unnerving. To this day the civil war (1860's) is the bloodiest war with the most american casualties. It would be the same if this was a reality.
Nahhh, not really. I'm a liberal in Missouri. I don't see anything like this from my conservative peers here. Yes. There are some silly people here. Most aren't bloodthirsty like Boogalo and Proud boys make conservatives out to be. I'm seeing a lot of comments projecting 2024 (me thinks they come from similar if not aforementioned groups) and all I can think is is those people need to stop larping. They'll be the first to die and we'll be the ones to suffer their idiocy of trying to bring such silliness about.
In what universe would Texas and California unite??? Just the incredulity of that makes it difficult for me to take this film seriously, even though I do like the premise of the film.
Northeast California, along with large pockets of Southeast California, is MAGA country. Shasta country is at serious odds with the rest of urban California. And the only logical three-term president would be Hussein Obama
You bring up a good point, "why would they?" I really believe and hope we can all avoid conflict, if we can take a moment to see why people might work together. You'd be surprised how often two groups put their seemingly insurmountable differences aside to achieve or overcome something else. Humans often have more in common than they realise. And I don't want to invalidate your thoughts on any conflicts between them, but I would like to point out that in THIS universe they both are currently part of the "United" States and regardless of public or political opinion those states see more value in working together than apart. I hope this comment doesn't come across as some random words on the internet disagreeing with you, but rather as a friendly human trying to provide a perspective I think about a lot as strive for confrontation to be resolved via conversation and collaboration rather than assaults, atrocities and assimilation. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on the matter and on this movie if you do give it a chance.
@AuroraRaiju You're fine; I took no offense. 👍🏿 I plan on seeing it. You are right about people often uniting to oppose what they feel is a worse threat than each other. I try to go into every film with an open mind, so perhaps they will have a logical explanation for why those to particular communities are banning together.
According to the trailer the President in the movie is a 3 term President so right there that is telling me they are possibly uniting to take down a dictator President.
you can be sure China and Russia will be observing the Americans and the worlds acceptance towards this topic and play their hands accordingly... a lot of people will be de-sensitized and at the same time alerted to such scenario.. it'll be an interesting 4 yrs
Actually, I'm petrified at the thought that for every American who sees this movie and says "Whoa...NOT for me, man!" there will be _at least_ two other ("red-blooded") Americans (one Dem and one Rep) who'd be ready to shout at the top of their lungs, " *YES!!!* Off with the kid gloves at last! Bring it on, baby, I'm fit as a fiddle and game as the Devil! Fasten your seat belts...hell, don't even bother, 'cause it's SHOWDOWN TIME!!!" 😈 See what I mean? 🙁
Yeah, I'm seeing a lot of comments projecting 2024 and all I can think is is those people need to stop larping. They'll be the first to die and we'll be the ones to suffer their idiocy of trying to bring such silliness about.
The main concern i have about this movie ,why is it being shown next during the fall which is when the presidential election takes place. What are the motives of the people who made this movie , is there a political motive ???. There are enough armed
Anyone that thinks that this could not happen, needs to look around the world and see that it has happened more than you think. How about we all be the American that follows the rule of law and protects our borders to the South and the North.
this is kinda out there, but i personally dont see this ever happening. since there are true American patriots who are enlisted in the military and police force. if it does come down to it, there are more patriots than "terrorists". but thats my thought feel free what to share on this topic.
The most terrifying thing is that we're just one bad day away from this becoming a reality.
Ehhhh, not really. I suggest you go out and touch grass. And I don't mean by joining some silly pretend militia who larp in the woods.
"Okay, but what kind of American are you?" Brilliant.
“One who identifies as they/them!”
SHOT 😂
It was CREEPY. That one question really showed how tense this story was. They were basically being FORCED to take a side and not allowed to remain neutral. We all know that they won't get killed since they are the MAIN CHARACTERS though. Probably get taken prisoner at gunpoint.
@@weatherlou 😆😆
Native American !!!
Read the book, that might help.
That chilling line about “what kind of American?” is destined to be as remembered in cinema history as Clint Eastwood’s famous Dirty Harry line of “Go ahead….MAKE my day.” 😎
And the movie has not even been released yet.
I would’ve said the type of American that’s defending the constitution & that wants small government!
And then I would hope that would be enough!
@@Zach-sg5uu That might just get you shot, depending on what "kind" the gunman is.
And they got the right person to say those exact lines too.
Frankly my dear I don’t give a damn.
I work in the firearms industry and between this being an election year and this movie I have a feeling this is going to be a very lucrative year
Just turned 18! You know damn well im getting my firearms before my rights are gone. Especially here in Illinois. They make our cities sanctuary cities without consulting the people and spend thousands upon thousands of taxpaying dollars for migrants to sit in hotels with no job.
Very!!
Already has been for me. (I work for a large defense contractor) proxy wars are good for business lol
How many DEW weapons do we have@@jaydubs6354
A24 is literally save Cinema by its own
Depends if its more woke propaganda or not.
It would be believable if its patriots overthrowing a corrupt Government that cheated at an election.
& Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible movies as well as Christopher Nolan’s movies.
@@packedentertainment2866 they are mainstream super star and filmmaker... A24 is a production company which works with new born cinema professionals. It's different
all this independent films live because blockbusters ...nolan words
The Cali Texas alliance seems non sensical at first but if both states seceded for different reasons, and were both attacked by Washington as a result, they would likely put their differences aside; at least for a time.
That's what I figured ... will have to see if we are right.
A shaky truce at best, given how radically different California is from Texas.
It makes sense since California and Texas would be the two most likely to leave. It would be an alliance of convenience as both would need each other to make it work. You don't need to be best pals to have an alliance if you have a common goal and a common enemy. History has shown that many times two sides can come together despite major differences if there is a larger threat.
Also California has almost the same amount of Republicans as Texas… and the republicans there have a lot more guns than the democrats for sure haha so maybe they took over California and then joined with Texas?
@@paulmccloud9395yes, they have been literal real talks of seceding from the united states by various representatives over the years from California and Texas.
TX and CA as an alliance could be plausible if they both succeeded for different reasons and had to face the federal government together.
"The enemy of my enemy is my friend."
I think it's more like Washington is now a tyrannical regime (3rd term President etc.) trying to stay in power no matter what and Texas and California being two of the largest economies in the country would work together. It also looks like the Florida Alliance is a thing, and some sort of New York alliance as well (there's a map shown in the trailer in a mirror and you can see how the country is divided in this world) so it's much more plausible than so many people seem to think.
It would make more sense than people are saying, both huge economies, always talking about secession and given the right governments
Horseshoe Theory to the extreme
That cuts both ways.
Both states have the most political extremists with guns.
"There is in fact no such thing as art for art's sake, art that stands above classes, art that is detached from or independent of politics." - Mao Tse Tung
This is like Jericho meets 24 Meets The Siege., with just a touch of 7 days in May
Maybe a tad of THE PURGE due to both stories are about society unraveling in USA?
Good one. Yes agree.
It looks amazing. Well done. Well timed. And the second trailer is more chilling. The whistling. Powerful.
This hits too close to reality
Sometimes the best What If scenarios are the ones that feel like they could be real. A bit like headlines in The Onion.
Have you seen Leave the World Behind?😅
@@FunkyJabroni seven seasons of The West Wing seems counter to your claim about politics and entertainment.
Nah, the only way civil war would start is if one party thought they could lock up an ex President to stop the people having a choice again, nobody would be that dumb.... oh wait.
@@massacrestarts1673 Obama plan
Alex Garland continues to create forward thinking films and TV shows. Looking forward to this one.
No Alex Garland without politics.
I know this is a fictional movie, but it kind of gives me chills because is this something we should be worried because of everything that is happening in politics today and all military factions and groups in América. Im just saying what is the movie really showing us, is this a warning in the future or is this something they are trying to prevent in a near future.
How about trying to prevent it by not persecuting your ex president to stop democracy, that might be a good place to start dont you think?
Amen. If Biden wins again.............because his poll numbers are VERY BAD. I would bet the house biden doesn't win this time but if he does......@@sonofsomerset1695
These groups showing off their guns could never form a true military like in this movie. This movie is barely more realistic than a Godzilla or Star Wars movie.
we already do its called the national guard you web @@Zurround
TX and CA could leave the Union if the federal goverment didnt agree politically. Both states are so large they could run as if they were their own countries. I really believe we are in pre civil war situation now. Many people are moving to states that align with their political beliefs. Also whats happening in Colorado with removing Trump from the ballot may trigger political division to point of pushing for states taking sides.
It's addressed in the movie that they speculate the WF will turn on each other once DC is defeated
Lots of my friends have been talking about this happening that is why I have been stocking up on ammo and guns. This country is so divided rn it’s scary where all this could go
Yup ammo is the most precious metal you can be collecting right now.
Thats what happens when you persecute an ex-President on ridiculous charges while ignoring the corrupt current one that took bribes from China and Ukraine as shown by his own sons laptop, while the FBI and media covered it up for his election, as also proven by the Twitter files.
I'm afraid that it would get worse before it gets better. I've seen videos of many people want to leave USA because of rampant political divide rn.
If a civil war does happen i believe many like myself would opt out of such battles and leave for the borders. For either canada or mexico. We must always be aware of lawlessness and prison breakouts. No food or water. No electricity. No fuel. Basically a break down of resources. No medicines or medical teams.
@Hey_its_Koda The southern border wall can work both directions.
This is going to be the new Fight Club for half of a generation to love for exactly the opposite of the point.
The big question on this IS the military. Would they blindly follow orders from their Commander-in-Chief? Would they split based on their political views? Remember, the Civil War had 2 graduates from West Point, Grant and Lee.
Most of them would not. But some would blindly follow orders and just do what they are told.
Biden's goon shot an unarmed veteran and never even got put on trial, so yeah some people will fight for whoever pays them or is most likely to be in power afterwards.
@@svtpower03just like police that stood down in many cities across the country at Mayors' orders during the 2020 riots. Fucking ignored businesses being vandalized and looted.
At the time of the Civil War people identified to a state and not the nation. Lee was offered command of the Union Army by Lincoln, but declined because he considered himself a Virginian above all else. He resigned his commission to the US Army and took the commission as commander of the army of Northern Virginia CSA.
I sometimes wonder how many carriers , destroyers and subs would end up in Galveston , Houston. Mobile Al. or Jackson Fl.
Where I live who's orders would the commanders of Ft. Riley and Mc Connell AFB follow. According to the movies map almost every state that pulls away has the heavy mechanized unit posts. You also have the National Guard and ANG units which when put together is a formidable force.
Civil War looks intense! I’m going to watch it.
Two American states, who's economies could theoretically sustain themselves, wanting to secede at the same time, despite ideological differences: US National Declaration & Enactment of Martial Law & Permanent Suspension of the US Constitution.
Just a guess.
California would unironically collapse without federal funding after a few years. They can't balance the books to save their lives in Sacramento.
OMG. Wasn't expecting this. Yep, it may strike a nerve with some people.
I saw this trailer yesterday....can't wait that long, I want it now.
Texas born and raised here i would just like to say is holy sh^t lol
Watch this interview in 1984 " Waring to America" By KGB Propagandist Defector Yuri Bezmenov
He explains where we are today (all part of the plan) almost 40 years.- Everything he said is being done today by script- everything......The question is When the guys with a gun said " What kind of American are you"- When you watch the interview with Mr Bezmenov...well which one????
for those who are fearful about this movie inspiring anything happening in real life...
just embrace it, it is going to happen soon, nothing can stop it at this point, go and watch the movie and enjoy yourself while you can, before the film becomes reality.
Yup, it wont be anything like the outcome of the movie though, it will be the side with men that win, not the side that thinks they can change gender.
@@sonofsomerset1695
No one will be the winner
When a country falls to civil war, it rarely ever comes back.
And in the process
The major issue will be China, as they are itching to take over Taiwan.
Then there is the issues with the western powers that have been slowly falling into fascism that will want to go full fascist and use the fall of the United States as an example as to why they are right.
@@sonofsomerset1695you got that right.
@@sonofsomerset1695 Amen to that bro 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
@@sonofsomerset1695 the people who are seen to have weapons in the trailer have Elton John glasses and painted pink and purple nail polish. Queer people bear arms too.
“Geneva Conventions? HA, what do you think this is?”
Context below:
In a war, there rule, but not the civil war!
I've got 2 words for this trailer: HOLY SHIT.
They did the civil war scenario in the tv series Jericho.
That was a great series. Too bad it didn't continue. Texas was gonna save the union.
Hell yeah!
@@ruthsaunders9507it continued in the comics for a while. If I remember there’s a 3rd & 4th season in comic form.
@@destinitra Didn't know that. I'll have to look. The series got cancelled but at least they were able to wrap it up with a decent ending.
Jericho was a Coup d'état, government elements with elite backing if I remember correctly. People within the intelligence community set of nukes on America soil.
A24 movies are a hit or miss for me and I’m very interested in this one. The vibes and tones are mad. Going to trigger some unique discussions.
What 3rd term president do you think is being referred to? Is this predictive programming?
Obama is serving a 3rd term right now. Biden is just his puppet.
Trailer for this movie is best advertisement for long term food storage, guns, ammunition, camping and survival gear. Also, this movie being released on an election year ? I'm glad to have a movie like this to "woke" me up. If Chuck Norris where in this movie ? But, he's not. So, I guess it's a thousand years of darkness.
Watched this last night. Garland is a savant and needs to make more movies.
This is tense, thought provoking and visually astonishing. Plemons should not be allowed to play this sort of character because he is too bloody good at it.
Thank you for reiterating that it's a film, it's art. New to your channel, but I just HAD to see other reactions from people who love Alex Garland's films and/or A24. This is definitely the most discursive comment section I've seen so far! Great review and great job cultivating a thoughtful community.
HBO's 1997 film "The Second Civil War" : AM I A FORGOTTEN JOKE TO ALL OF YOU??
Also filmed through the perspective of journalists and has a huge cast of big actors/actresses and you can watch it here on RUclips. It's great.
That movie SUCKED. 1. It was a dark comedy SATIRE and did not take itself seriously enough as this movie will and 2. It did not have the budget needed for the EPIC SCALE that this new movie will have.
Foreshadowing at its best ! Interested to say the least !
I like that you both took the time to react to this trailer. Really interesting to watch you react to something that could be considered outside the usual for you both. This trailer was intense, to say the least. This felt too close to reality, even a bit scary.
Very scary in fact and I think with all that’s going on with Trump and his supporters I think it’s very irresponsible to put this out prior to the election. This will give those people ideas.
LOL!
@@TheFW212 What do you mean by "those people" ? Would that make you a leftist?
O my apology I mean all those insurrectionists who marched the capitol and brought violence on those officers. Whether left or right.
It's interesting how these movies are coming out about the destruction of America during these crazy times. First u got "Leave the World Behind." A film about a full-blown Cyber Attack which would be more catastrophic than a couple nukes being dropped. Now, a film about a modern civil war when the country problay hasn't been this divided in a long time. Almost like they're telling us something. I do love these kinds of movies, though.
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It's called subliminal messaging. Call me crazy if you want but the message is there.
It's the Purge all over again.
Art imitates life.... sometimes?
And vice versa
Are you guys gonna react to John Krasinki’s IF trailer? Looks like a lot of fun!
Yes that's next up
If journalist are the heroes than were screwed!
This movie might be coming true sometime in the future since Texas has been trying to leave the Union for sometime
One of several states that have brought it up actually 😳
@@robando2922 Cant imagine why, not like one side is persecuting an ex president to stop him running against them is it.... oh wait.
They always be bitching. It's what they do. It's a nothing burger.
This movie could have been made at any time over the past 7-8 years. But none of the studios made it.
Probably because none of them wanted to touch it with a pole... knowing it would be in really bad taste.
Whether or not this was done in "bad taste" depends on perspective/point of view. On whether you are a conservative or a socialist.
@@jamesmcalpin2227 What's your definition of conservative and socialist? I have no desire to conserve anything in America because change is constant. I await your reply?
looks like it should be a streaming series, not a 2 hour movie.
They can always do prequels/sequels like _The Purge_ franchise if this movie is a success 🤷🏼♂️
I thought it was a series when I saw the trailer, such a huge premise to develop and wrap up in one movie, it really would be better as a series to explore the multitude of angles.
They'll probably ruin it with a woke slant anyway, if Hollywood has anything to do with it.
Good point. To truly explore the deep divides without sensationalism, would take a deep dive. I think it would be worth it, but who without an agenda would put up the money to see it done?
@@sonofsomerset1695 agree. I'll wait for a review before I pay money to watch conservatives get shit on.
anyone think that a24 means backwards 42a meaning for 2nd amendment i love it
Coming America 2024 lock and load! Be prepared! 😂😂
Stop larping in the woods and go clean behind your ears. Dinner gonna be ready in 10 min.
Poll Question:
1. If given a choice, which scenario would you rather see pop off: A Civil War or WW3?
Supplementary Question:
2. In the hypothetical event of a Civil War in the United States, what action do you think you would take to navigate the situation?
a. Stay neutral and focus on personal safety
b. Join a side based on personal beliefs
c. Advocate for peace and reconciliation
d. Other (please specify)
One thing people miss in the trailer, if you watch it with subtitles. In the beginning few moments you see the words "third term President" show up on screen as a News Anchor is reading the headline.
Simply put Nick Offerman's character as the President, something has to have occurred prior to cause or allow a President to exceed the maximum allowed terms of service (2 terms 8 years) and retain power.
Yes currently California and Texas presently are more likely to go to war against each other unless they both share an equal grievance against the current Executive Office.
The Western Forces do seem to comprise mainly of Red Majority States with a few acceptions (Oregon and Washington) Florida is and always will be that wild and crazy cousin that's ever ready to party 😂.
Most of the map places the North East, mid Atlantic and a few southern states as loyal to this current administration.
So by our conventional thinking based upon today's political map, you'd say no way in hell.....but that's today, this could be 2 or 3 elections from now. IYKYK
There needs to be a Chinese version in the next few years titled: "Cultural Revolution".
kirsten dunst !!!!! welcome back in action movie yeahhhh
am i so old to be the only one who remembers the tv show "jericho"?
Nope, i watched it, great show. Too bad it was canceled. I personally think they were forced to end it.
@@JoeTx1965 they cancelled it. audiences demanded it be brought back on the air. they brought it back but forced it to conclude far too quickly.
it was sad....because it was the only network show i was watching at the time.
this looks like a dumbed down version of the show
people can tell themselves this couldn't really happen here, until it does
I’m interested in this film because of A24, Alex Garland (of Annihilation & Ex Machina) , & Jesse Plemons & the rest of the cast.
War for most people in the Global North only exists in the headlines of their news or on their phone screens about some far off land. It’s unnerving to have to contemplate it being on your doorstep. So I’m interested to see how this story plays out.
A "hot" civil war like shown in this movie with the actual military involved etc. is more unlikely than likely - but it's certainly possible. In this day and age, it'll just be a guerilla style war, street to street. But who knows I guess.
Especially in a nation where 40% are obese and China makes at least 72% of our pharmaceuticals……
I’m already a fan of this movie. Simply because the balls it took to make this at a major studio and release in an election year. A24 has had some bangers in the past decade. Huge fan of their horror movies. This cast is pretty stacked. I favor this to be a pretty good movie.
A24 always puts out hits
Great trailer. Doesn’t give away too much.
It’s out here in the UK April 11th have booked my ticket to watch it in a IMax cinema so looking forward to see this film been waiting for a few months for it
We are so close to this situation and no one talks about it. But you can feel it. There's other factors that affect the situation. The grid and the infrastructure. The board of civil engineers gave the U.S. a D on and A to F scale. Tensions are high. Lights go out. Use your imagination. There's a great documentary called "Against All Enemies." It's an eye opener. And by that I mean your gonna have a panic attack.
Everyone saying Cali Texas wouldn’t happen… who have the biggest ports on the west and gulf/east? And Texas can produce oil, and if the other states that back out end up being New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada then there is a full on trade route. People obviously never played continental RISK
It's unbelievable how people are prisoners of the moment. One election can flip Texas blue. One major scandal can flip Texas red. Trump won't always be the Republican candidate, just in this election.
Other than Texas and Cali joining forces. Curious to see how they have that play out.
It wasn't clear if they'd joined forces, or had split independently. Either way is a fascinating setup for a film.
@@AndrewMcColl Seemed to be a loose confederation, but mentioned 19 states had split, or were attempting to do so.
Your reactions were priceless. What was your question? That one scene with the family and your man - pretty chilling. I don't know A4 - I saw another trailer by them for something else. They are being pretty careful it seems - but assuming they are human, (not entirely a given these days,) they are going to have a perspective they can't hide. So I'm expecting some kind of message.
Speaking about the "Art" as a window on the "Real" though - we don't even have a theory of this "division". As I study it I keep turning up new aspects that deserves exposure - more than an academic paper. Nobody's going to be happy about the truth.
I kept trying to hear what was being said in the trailer but was not able to do so.
The TX and CA alliance can exist EXACTLY so the movie is not about Red vs Blue.
The trailer is not clear. They may have tried to make a fictitious scenario where the reasons are NOT blue vs red, so as to the movie not cause even more division than already exists.
Straight to dvd 😂
Thank you for your reaction, my friends. This movie likely predicts the upcoming Civil War II. The difference is the use of tactical nukes..
Possible, but doubtful.
Another movie that delved into this topic was Bushwick with Dave Bautista. Very good film that pulled you in from the opening minute.
Thanks for this!
I was very low-budget, but I very much enjoyed it.
Bushwick was very low budget with a poor script and a vague and left-leaning premise, so Bushwick was not much of a film. In fact, it was crap. But at least people are starting to grasp what is coming…
In 1860, when the 1st American civil war broke out, there were too many people that did not take it seriously. They learned the very hard way that war is not a joke. War is a continuation of politics by other means, and I mean extreme means. Now here we are in the 2020's and history may repeat itself. A modern civil war here in our country, in our own back yards, will be even more ugly and deadly than the first. It will be not something you would or should want to happen in real-life. Let's hope that it remains as "Just a movie".
I personlly doubt it, because most people must have a pollectcal point of view offline especially, and Americans put their phones, tablets , and devices,down and get off the sosa first before they can put them selves on a battlefield.
Our country is divided and there is a lot of people heavily armed. Mostly veterans. That’s why I think this could happen in the future. The fact that we fought a 20 year war resulted in thousands of fellow combat veterans with combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan. The government is armed but limited in the used of heavy weapons. I would say that if it happens, it is going to be bloody and it would destroy the economy. Other countries would more than likely join the fight too.
Just yesterday a friend of mine and my husbands told us someone aggressively asked him , " are you with us or against us." He told him if your god is about killing , hell no I'm not with you!
The part when the planes were bombing people reminded me when Biden said that the people with AR15 can't fight planes dropping bombs.
That’s what Stinger missiles are for. The Muj in Afghanistan totally ended Soviet air domination of their country in the 1980’s after the CIA supplied them with these missiles. Two years later the Soviets called it quits and withdrew from Afghanistan.
Lesson: The goat herders with the AK’s had the last laugh. Air power ain’t everything…
Loved your reactions. The first time I saw the trailer it hit hard, but I'm living in the UK. So i imagine for actual Americans it would hit even harder
"Texas and California"... sure, Alex Garland... ^^;
If you guys want a realistic take on what a modern day civil war might look like , read Euel Arden’s novel Down Here in the Warmth. Takes place in NYC. After a race riot a militia comes down to manhattan to try to start a larger event. Yada yada yada… running battles, attempted recruitment of key public figures, media manipulation of the masses. A well written, prescient novel (came out during the blm riots in 2020) . very intense book.
This movie makes a lot more sense after watching it, the entire civil war is essentially the backdrop for the actual story of these journalists, and is less about the war itself. The entire Texas and California alliance being an odd match makes sense because if they tried it another way people would say the movie was left wing or right wing but this allows them to say it's neither, because the movie isn't about right or left, it's about the journey and character development of the main characters. If the movie was set in the middle east Western audiences wouldn't be able to relate to it as much, so I think it works out quite nicely.
Im totally curious and how it plays out. I think its going to be a hated by all. When we first saw it we were like ohhhh... but then at the end we are like Nah... Us in the rural part of america are just going to build walls around the cities :) Have little Roman city states for them
Greek City states would be ideal for large Socialist city states. Wall them off and have limited contact and trade.
Its terrifying to think how close to reality this is. Regardless of what side you would choose it would be unnerving. To this day the civil war (1860's) is the bloodiest war with the most american casualties. It would be the same if this was a reality.
Nahhh, not really. I'm a liberal in Missouri. I don't see anything like this from my conservative peers here. Yes. There are some silly people here. Most aren't bloodthirsty like Boogalo and Proud boys make conservatives out to be. I'm seeing a lot of comments projecting 2024 (me thinks they come from similar if not aforementioned groups) and all I can think is is those people need to stop larping. They'll be the first to die and we'll be the ones to suffer their idiocy of trying to bring such silliness about.
Texas and California working together? 😂😂😂
Holy shit this looks and feels intense.
That’s all I am gonna say.
In what universe would Texas and California unite???
Just the incredulity of that makes it difficult for me to take this film seriously, even though I do like the premise of the film.
Northeast California, along with large pockets of Southeast California, is MAGA country. Shasta country is at serious odds with the rest of urban California.
And the only logical three-term president would be Hussein Obama
You bring up a good point, "why would they?" I really believe and hope we can all avoid conflict, if we can take a moment to see why people might work together.
You'd be surprised how often two groups put their seemingly insurmountable differences aside to achieve or overcome something else. Humans often have more in common than they realise. And I don't want to invalidate your thoughts on any conflicts between them, but I would like to point out that in THIS universe they both are currently part of the "United" States and regardless of public or political opinion those states see more value in working together than apart.
I hope this comment doesn't come across as some random words on the internet disagreeing with you, but rather as a friendly human trying to provide a perspective I think about a lot as strive for confrontation to be resolved via conversation and collaboration rather than assaults, atrocities and assimilation.
I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on the matter and on this movie if you do give it a chance.
@AuroraRaiju You're fine; I took no offense. 👍🏿
I plan on seeing it. You are right about people often uniting to oppose what they feel is a worse threat than each other. I try to go into every film with an open mind, so perhaps they will have a logical explanation for why those to particular communities are banning together.
According to the trailer the President in the movie is a 3 term President so right there that is telling me they are possibly uniting to take down a dictator President.
@@ray24051 They gonna have to stretch that since them states are diametrically opposed on some serious issues.
Only a movie, but if the movie is making its own verdict whatever it is they are underestimating the real verdict if to install a fear in people.
you can be sure China and Russia will be observing the Americans and the worlds acceptance towards this topic and play their hands accordingly... a lot of people will be de-sensitized and at the same time alerted to such scenario.. it'll be an interesting 4 yrs
Hell yeah! get this s** started!!!
?? I'll get some popcorn and you the drinks. It looks like it might be a good pew pew movie.
@@RaveYoda oh the movie? Uh.. yea that too!
Why would a24 make a movie on everyone’s fears of a civil war at home😬
I been told that actually heading out way get ready to strap up and get your ammo ready
You need to hand around fewer larpers. They've huffed too much of their own supply.
Ron Swanson became president.
This is gonna be a documentary by this time next year
I saw how one side already preformed on January 6th 2021. I'm not concerned.
Long live the KING
Actually, I'm petrified at the thought that for every American who sees this movie and says "Whoa...NOT for me, man!" there will be _at least_ two other ("red-blooded") Americans (one Dem and one Rep) who'd be ready to shout at the top of their lungs, " *YES!!!* Off with the kid gloves at last! Bring it on, baby, I'm fit as a fiddle and game as the Devil! Fasten your seat belts...hell, don't even bother, 'cause it's SHOWDOWN TIME!!!" 😈
See what I mean? 🙁
Yeah, I'm seeing a lot of comments projecting 2024 and all I can think is is those people need to stop larping. They'll be the first to die and we'll be the ones to suffer their idiocy of trying to bring such silliness about.
check out the cyberpunk timeline, its very similar to what happens here.
I expected it to be an old Civil War rehash. Interesting it’s nearly our times.
The trailer makes me very uncomfortable 😭 very scary!
🧐 Si todos los estados tuvieran ejércitos propios Abrir una pequeña posibilidad
First answer ww3, second answer b I won't sit back and do nothing when I can contribute to what I believe
x is the 24th letter. Ax
I’m Florida Alliance 🫡
The main concern i have about this movie ,why is it being shown next during the fall which is when the presidential election takes place. What are the motives of the people who made this movie , is there a political motive ???. There are enough armed
Anyone that thinks that this could not happen, needs to look around the world and see that it has happened more than you think. How about we all be the American that follows the rule of law and protects our borders to the South and the North.
Hum, it could happen. The country is divided more now than ever.
Part 2 to Leave the World Behind
I'd say leave the world would be a prequel.
this is kinda out there, but i personally dont see this ever happening. since there are true American patriots who are enlisted in the military and police force. if it does come down to it, there are more patriots than "terrorists". but thats my thought feel free what to share on this topic.
Hey, it almost happened January 6th 2021. Patriots won.