1. This is the 4th film for this round of filming with my dad, the final one will come in about a month and is NOT a war movie :) 2. We are speaking Cantonese. 3. Next time he's flying out to visit, I plan to do another batch of films though we haven't figure out when that will be yet.
War movies are ofc understandable but throwing in some more non war or perhaps war movies but more "positive" ones to mix it up a bit and not dump all war movies on him would be nice. Unless he's totally ok with ofc, his opinion matter a bit too. ;)
I love these reactions with your dad, but I feel bad that he's only reacting to these heavy, sad movies. Maybe give him something a bit lighter to react to next time like Stripes, Three Kings, The Great Dictator, Heartbreak Ridge (sounds heavy, but most of the movie is during training, not in actual battle).
Marine Corps veteran here. I don’t comment much. But I wanted to give your dad a big salute and hug. Please please give him my respect and love. It doesn’t matter what side of the line you’re on or what conflict you were involved with. If you’ve seen what we have seen in the theater of war then there’s an automatic respect and love factor that is developed. Salute to you sir! 🫡 Side note: combat medic and a combat surgeon are the same thing. As a marine I can easily tell you one of the most important people to us in the field is the navy corpsman who go to work with us. They might not hold the title of marine. But to us they are as important as the brother next to us. What they have to do and try to accomplish on the battlefield is nothing short of extraordinary
My grandpa fought in a unit dubbed Merrill’s Marauders in WW2. It was a US Army, long penetration special ops jungle warfare unit, that fought the Japanese alongside Chinese troops in Burma.
I absolutely love these reactions you did with your Dad. It's so interesting to see and hear his perceptive on these issues and situations seen in these movies. It's equally interesting to hear your families history as well. Each country comes with their unique view of historical events. Each country comes with their own history, religions, traditions and politics. It has always interested me hearing others views on history from their countries point of view. The interaction between you and your Dad is precious. You asking questions and him answering bluntly (not rudely just extremely truthful), about what he was told and what he experienced in his military service. No sugar-coating anything. Just goes to show that War is War no matter where it is in the world. I'm glad you two decided to do these. Thank you. I really enjoyed them. I wonder if the next round of movies you two do could be some reactions about movies about China. "The Last Emperor" 1987 is one of my favorite movies and I wonder how much of Pu Yi's life in that movie was true and if they even still talk about Pu Yi in China to this day. And another movie "Red Corner" 1997 is about an American Lawyer that comes to China and is accused of murder. I was wondering how much of this movie was true as they portrayed the criminal justice system in China as "guilty, you must prove your innocence." Was just curious what your Dad's perceptive on these films would be. Keep up the great work. Please pass along my thanks to your Dad for doing this. I hope he enjoyed himself. Looking forward to more of these from you two.
The reactions with your dad are great. This quote by John Adams comes to mind when I hear him talk about his experiences and those of his father, "I must study politics and war, that our sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. Our sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history and naval architecture, navigation, commerce and agriculture in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry and porcelain.
Thank you for doing these. As a vet who also spent some time in confinement 👀 I enjoy spending this time with you and your pops quite a bit and for that im grateful 😊 It's probably not reaction worthy but you might enjoy the documentary "apocalypse ww1". It is fantastic!
If I remember right, he saved over 100 men that night. In his humbleness, he asked the military to say that he only saved 50, so they rounded it up to 75. There is a great documentary on Desmond Doss on RUclips that details what this incredible man achieved during the war. Mel Gibson said they had to cut out a lot of what he did, in the movie, because people wouldn't believe that it was based on a true story. This movie makes me cry every time I see it.
They shorten his on-screen active duty to just the Ridge on Okinawa, as well. He earned Bronze Stars in Guam and Leyte and 3 Purple Hearts. One of the most Medal-est of Honor winners and a hero for all people, not just Americans.
@@okccuster Yes, you're quite right. The measurements were exaggerated to add drama for the movie. However, after I went there on a tour, I still don't know how he would do it and save so many soldiers. 30ft is still a way to lower an injured soldier. Doss was obviously full of adrenaline and just ran on 'brain fuel'. He was no slouch and was in several combat theatres aside from this one which aren't mentioned here. I think you've done your homework though, so pardon me if I'm over-stepping.
I don't get it, because if it's all based on actual documentation then why does it need to be removed from the movie? Or better yet, why didn't they go with a mini series where you can do the story from the build up to the end? Or am I just missing the point here, because after all, did you want to be entertained or see something worth watching?
It's wild but they actually played down his achievements. It is estimated that he saved 150 people. He also served in other areas befofe hacksaw. Enemy soldiers spoke of having him dead in their sights and their gun jamming multiple times.
@@iTakerrrIt's not because it was unbelievable, it's because ""spooky action" was involved. People cannot be allowed to find out how powerful the human mind is.
@@jesusofbullets in my own experience of having lived over situations that by all rights I should have been dead… if its not your day to die, your not going to…. Not saying you won’t get hurt, but you will walk away. Pretty sure my guardian angels took up alcohol.
Fun fact: Andrew Garfield is about 5'10 and over 160 to 165 pounds. The real Desmond Doss was rumored to have never broke 145 pounds and was about 5'5 tall. So you have to picture someone shorter and smaller built than Andrew carrying all those men over distances that equaled football fields. He truly was one of the bravest and a miracle man. He was malnourished through it all because he was a strict vegetarian and couldn't eat most of the rations he was given. And he was also ill (diarrhea and dehydration) from surviving on coconut water supplementing the few rations he could eat.
I figure because he was barely taller than President Truman, and I know Truman was tiny, and his self-consciousness about not being considered very manly contributed to his choice to start the Cold War when the Soviets wanted to continue the wartime alliance, that he felt he had to show aggression to prove his "guts".
The perfect film for George and his father to watch together given the family history. Hugo Weaving did an awesome job portraying Thomas Doss, Desmond's father. It's one of the most complex supporting roles I've seen despite the brief time onscreen. It's a testament to Weaving's acting skills that such a chaotic mix of emotions comes across so well.
The father in this movie really did shocked me because he didn't want to see his sons get killed or worse come home and live with the survivor's guilt that he had after World War I.
I agree that Garfield played that role to Perfection!! This was my first time seeing Hacksaw, and IMO, it’s almost as good as Private Ryan! I’m amazed at how extraordinarily courageous Mr Doss was. And I read that he did additional amazing feats, but they were omitted. But Hugo was outstanding, especially the part where he says “ One More” repeatedly, and I couldn’t hold back the tears anymore. Lastly, I’m glad George watched with his Dad, as I believe his Dad was a Medic also!
I always really enjoy the films with your dad, George. His perspective and your relevant family history with the subject matter are always unique and interesting... and occasionally tragic.
There's a few side note that wasn't shown or mentioned in the movie. Well some I can remember reading about. 1: they actually estimated that Doss around 100-150ish men on Hacksaw Ridge but Doss said it was around 50. So they compromised and said he saved 75 men. He did this all while being up there for about 12 hours by himself. 2: while in training people would be complaining about he had it easy for not carrying a weapon or ammo but in reality he was carrying all the normal military gear (minus weapon an ammo) plus all his medical supplies and extra canteens of water. Which actually weighed more. 3: due to him being a Seventh Day Adventists his Sabbath was on a Saturday. So people would say he's slacking off but because everyone else was off on Fridays he was doing double duties and cleaning by himself. He was also a vegetarian from being a Seven Day Adventist. So it was harder for him to get a proper meal. Mainly when he was deployed. He even got sick from eating coconuts. 4: when he was being carried out on the gurney he saw a wounded man and told them to put him down and use the gurney for the other man. Despite his injuries while waiting for them to come back with another gurney Doss crawled around on the ground giving aid to people near him. 5: there was a story of a Japanese sniper that had Doss perfectly targeted but every time he pulled the trigger his gun would jam. It was said that his gun would fire normal when shooting other people but when he would aim at Doss on multiple occasions that his rifle would jam 6: about 5 years after the war Doss was admitted to a military hospital for PTSD for having reoccurring nightmare from the battle.
I'm a huge history buff and there's just so much to be gained from stories of older people. I could listen to them all day about their lives in the past. Specially when they lived during such times. Couldn't get more interesting.
IRL, when they were taking him off the ridge, Doss saw a badly wounded soldier and he rolled off the stretcher and demanded they take the wounded soldier, first.
George, some other films you might want to check out when your father visits next: 1. Flags of Our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima - Clint Eastwood directed both films back to back; it tells about aspects of the Battle of Iwo Jima from the perspectives of both sides. 2. They Shall Not Grow Old - Peter Jackson made this movie with the British Imperial War Museum for the 100th anniversary of the end of WW I. It gives us a glimpse into the lives of WW I British soldiers. Jackson restored actual film footage captured during WW I and added dialog based on post war interviews and letters from the time.
My father was a medic in the Vietnam War. His second tour he worked in a burn ward. Every shift he would basically just remove dead and burned skin off of G.I.s who were burned with a hard bristle brush and scissors. He drank a lot before that tour but he really drank after it. He told me once that he drank to try and get the memories of the screams from the wounded out of his head. Even though that was the treatment that was needed he felt like he was torturing the men. He also said that drinking was one way to try and remove the smell of burned flesh out of his nose and mouth. He told that it never really worked.
Hacksaw is one of the few movies I never get tired of rewatching. Glad you two reacted to it. Appreciate that your dad was willing to share his expirience and perspective on war and what he saw and/or had to do and also that of his father's expirience too. Hard to imagine what it must've been like to go into war at such a young age and expirience what most people wont in an entire life. Had to pause a few times just to think about what he said. Very fascinating (idk if thats the right word to use) Looking forward to any other reactions you and your dad do. Thanks!
So from my understanding, Field Surgeon you still need the typical few years of Medical educationl to perform medical procedures. A combat medic is out with the soldiers to stop the bleeding and to bring those that could be saved back to safety zone for the Field Surgeons to perform the actual procedures to save the person's life. I believe in modern times the medics now use ketamine as morphine through studies were found to cause heart failures for some patients. Also, current soldiers are taught the basics of field medic knowledge so that generally most of everyone has some understanding to treat certain injuries. Great watching with your father, a lot of good discussion and insight.
Army field surgeons are like ER doctors the can perform advanced techniques and minor surgery to keep you alive but it won't be pretty like a full surgeon. Field Medics are more like EMT/paramedics they stabilize you enough to get you to the field surgeon who then fixes you enough to get you to a real hospital. Ketamine is preferred for medics now because it doesn't affect the autonomic nervous system like morphine or fentanyl does. (Opioids slow breathing and heart rate but you can still move and talk, ketamine keeps your heart rate and breathing unaffected but you can't move or talk. You can see everything happening around you and think but you can't interact, it's called K lock.
He spent eight years in the war, just by surviving he probably was considered one of the more experienced medical professionals available by the end of it.
I have to say, you guys are the most eloquent, intelligent people I have ever seen doing reaction videos. Your Dad knows a lot and it's been really wonderful and different watching you guys than other reaction channels. I.m glad I found this, I'm going to be watching more of your videos; it's now one of my favorite channels. Thanks!
Check out the WW2 movie, The Thin Red Line from 1998. It’s a beautifully haunting film about the war in the Pacific Theater on the island of Guadalcanal. It was the beginning of the turning point in the Pacific Campaign against Japan.
As remarkable as this film already is, the film makers actually toned DOWN what Desmond Doss did because they thought people wouldn't believe what he actually did. Awarded the Bronze Star twice, for action in Guam and in the Philippines, he THEN went on to save 75 people in Okinawa, for which he received the Medal Of Honour. Reports state that he saved 75 people on Hacksaw Ridge. His citation for the Medal of Honour, is as follows: Private First Class Desmond T. Doss, United States Army, Medical Detachment, 307th Infantry, 77th Infantry Division. Near Urasoe-Mura, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 29 April - 21 May 1945. He was a company aid man when the 1st Battalion assaulted a jagged escarpment 400 feet high. As our troops gained the summit, a heavy concentration of artillery, mortar and machinegun fire crashed into them, inflicting approximately 75 casualties and driving the others back. Private First Class Doss refused to seek cover and remained in the fire-swept area with the many stricken, carrying them one by one to the edge of the escarpment and there lowering them on a rope-supported litter down the face of a cliff to friendly hands. On 2 May, he exposed himself to heavy rifle and mortar fire in rescuing a wounded man 200 yards forward of the lines on the same escarpment; and two days later he treated four men who had been cut down while assaulting a strongly defended cave, advancing through a shower of grenades to within eight yards of enemy forces in a cave's mouth, where he dressed his comrades' wounds before making four separate trips under fire to evacuate them to safety. On 5 May, he unhesitatingly braved enemy shelling and small arms fire to assist an artillery officer. He applied bandages, moved his patient to a spot that offered protection from small-arms fire and, while artillery and mortar shells fell close by, painstakingly administered plasma. Later that day, when an American was severely wounded by fire from a cave, Private First Class Doss crawled to him where he had fallen 25 feet from the enemy position, rendered aid, and carried him 100 yards to safety while continually exposed to enemy fire. On 21 May, in a night attack on high ground near Shuri, he remained in exposed territory while the rest of his company took cover, fearlessly risking the chance that he would be mistaken for an infiltrating Japanese and giving aid to the injured until he was himself seriously wounded in the legs by the explosion of a grenade. Rather than call another aid man from cover, he cared for his own injuries and waited five hours before litter bearers reached him and started carrying him to cover. The trio was caught in an enemy tank attack and Private First Class Doss, seeing a more critically wounded man nearby, crawled off the litter and directed the bearers to give their first attention to the other man. Awaiting the litter bearers' return, he was again struck, this time suffering a compound fracture of one arm. With magnificent fortitude he bound a rifle stock to his shattered arm as a splint and then crawled 300 yards over rough terrain to the aid station. Through his outstanding bravery and unflinching determination in the face of desperately dangerous conditions Private First Class Doss saved the lives of many soldiers. His name became a symbol throughout the 77th Infantry Division for outstanding gallantry far above and beyond the call of duty.
I met Mr Doss back around 1999. He retired near(about 30 miles away) where I live. I was doing some IT work at a hardware store when the owner introduced me to him as a WW2 Medal of Honor Winner. I forgot to look him up back then, once I got home(we did not have a browser in our pockets back then). Then I saw this movie and I recalled meeting him that day. He was very humble about what he did, as I recall. It turns out he did much more than was even depicted in this movie.
I cannot imagine your Grandfather dealing with the Japanese cruelty. This is probably the greatest individual US war account of all time and place, although they undersold the actual story. After he was wounded by the grenade, he refused to take a stretcher from other wounded men, he was then shot by a sniper, and crawled 300 meters to the evacuation point.
I appreciate your father’s perspective getting to enlighten people to what is a very forgotten part of western history which was the occupation of the china by the Japanese and the horror they brought upon the people of china.
@@FSboy70 the western involvement led to japan starting war with the usa. see, that's why learning history is important. world history in general is important. liek the idiots who think the west is soo racist...then there's countries than don't even hae multicultural society. or be like buthan and force ppl into dressing like the mandated clothes of the ruling ethnicity and cultural aspects, then deport a big part of the population. kknowing world history is important to put things into relation, learn from each other. become better.
Another great WWII movie is "Empire of the Sun" directed by Steven Spielberg starring a very young Christian Bale. The movie is centered around a wealthy British boy living in Shanghai with his family during the time it was occupied by the Japanese military.
My grandpa was a combat medic serving with the marines 3rd marine division darkside in Vietnam and for the longest time he didn't talk about his experiences over there. He just recently started telling me stories and what he saw. He was wounded by mortars and affected by agent orange.
My grandfather was In WW2 24:22 and was a medic Staff Sargent and carried a P-38 Pistol. He was going to be a Dr once he got out but he seen to much horror in war and he didn't want to be a Dr so he worked at the local steel mill which was the biggest in USA producing 70% of steel in America. It was called J&L Steel in Midland Pennsylvania. They paid more then Dr's were making. But it was very hard work but honest pay! My grandfather worked 41 years total. 3 before the war then 38 after he got out. Us grand kids never talked to our grandpa about ww2. Never asked questions because we know it traumatized him to relive it. He only had 3 pics of Polaroids from ww2 and they were horrifying! Great job guys! Your Pops is very wise!
@Hamrin019 That is the saddest part. I visited Japan. I think they are the most humble, polite, caring, and nicest people I ever visited. However, I noticed in their culture they have never stopped to pause to do any self reflection and share a collective guilt. Even when I went to their history museum, it was shocking how little they talked about their brutalities. I think younger generations might start leading the wave on this, but sadly, with recent political tensions between China, Japan and Korea I think a lot will get undone.
My Dad was still in the Army when I joined up. He had joined himself at the age of 16, rising through every rank to Lieutenant Colonel, and had just a few months left when I completed my year long Officer training. On the day of my Commissioning Parade he was in full uniform, as was I of course, and as I came of the parade, I came to a halt, and threw up my first salute as an Officer, and it was to my Dad, who promptly returned it. We both just about held it together long enough, and then gave each other a big hug. One of the few times I have ever seen him emotional. Still on my to do list is to document his service, which lasted 39 years.
Your father's stories of his experiences and your grandfather are incredible. It's wonderful listening to him even without the movie reaction, just hearing his insights and feelings on the horrible things that happened.
I really like the movies with your father and getting his perspective. Sadly in the US, China does not get enough credit for their part in defeating the Japanese. Yet that is where the majority of the Japanese army was during the entire war. Now for my US compatriots let's not confuse Army with Navy.
These reactions with your father you give us are so precious. Its amazing to hear his experiences and also his thoughts on the movies you both react to. I hope he has long and happy rest of his life. He certainly seems to deserve that.
I only remember some of the details, it was 25 years ago, and I haven't been able to find it since but when I was at the Military Academy I was writing a paper and came across an account of a combat medic in Vietnam, called 'Corpsman up'. I can only recall, that the medic was in a particular battle, treating the wounded, and when he ran out of bandages, he started to use parts of his own uniform to treat the casualties. By the time it was over, and the helicopter came to lift him out, he was almost naked, having used most of what he was wearing and covered in blood and mud, completely exhausted.
Absolutely beautiful to hear a reaction from someone who has ties to the surrounding events. My grandfather was in the Philippines at the time of this battle and his description of the conditions he faced were no less jaw-dropping. I will never forget those stories. My hat is off to all who served, yourself included.
My father was a US Army Medic. He asked me to burn his Purple Heart medals. I never questioned him; The medals were burned. What he experienced was beyond human capacity. I feel deeply whenever I watch these kinds of movies, and your father's commentary is invaluable. Thank you for this wonderful series of videos with your father-- Xie xie ni!
Oh my gosh. Perhaps your dad felt like there was no purple 💜 that could ever be enough to replace his buddies and all those who gave their lives and limbs over in World War II either in Europe Africa Sicily Italy or in the Pacific..
Wow George. Your Grandfather was as handsome as hell! This journey with your Dad and this movie that has relevance in regards to your Grandad is fantastic, and listening to the both of you chatting in Cantonese is wonderful. I'm looking forward to the mysterious next movie with your Dad that you elude to!
This is not only a great reaction with your dad but listening to your dad's and grandfather's memories is like a memorable documentry which I deeply appreciate as a veteran soldier. Big hugs to you and your family.
Dang this makes me miss my dad. I'm Korean and grew up speaking Korean with him. Miss the father-son conversations. You're dad seems like an amazing person. Enjoyed the reaction.
Awesome to hear your father recount his father's experience. Its intresting to learn a perspective of another that had to face Imperial Japan, and the deatruction they dealt.
My grandfather fought against russians for our countrys independence. He never talked about it, he had no ill words against russians. He even had russian friends at his late age. At the time, They were all just doing their work.
Most likely our grand fathers served close. He was medic. He saw things that broke him utterly. He came back as shell of a man. Someone who couldn't sleep without seeing nightmares. Never told what he saw. He just woke up almost every night screaming in terror and sobbing. Alcohol helped few years but gradually lost its effect. After it lost effects, it didn't long, before he shot himself with his service rifle.
I get what you're saying George - fighting is never easy, but it's human nature to hit back when you're hit. To deliberately face danger with no protection takes huge courage. It would be like jumping off a ledge and refusing to try to land safely - everything in you would be screaming to act, but your will overrules it. Desmond Doss must have had a will like iron.
I’m from the south and when i first saw this movie, i thought wow for such an epic movie with a big budget they let Andrew Garfield do a horrible accent in this how did no one stop this.. then that clip at the end ran and i was like “holy shit… he nailed it”😂
@@melanie62954 North East Texas. born in Bonham (north of Dallas on the Red River) and raised in Dallas from elementary school on. I wasnt matching his accent to particular area. I thought his accent, especially during slower more dramatic parts sounded like he doing a bad gone with the wind Imitation then i heard the guy actually speak and realized he wasn’t doing like an area of the south he was doing that guys accent and nailing it
@@jfish0723 I suspect that accents are more pronounced in rural areas. Many actors do tend to exaggerate southern accents, so I get the initial reaction!
@@jfish0723 I'm from North Texas too, but I have family "behind the pine curtain" in East Texas, my mom grew up in South Texas, and I lived in West Texas for several years. It's so interesting how distinct each accent is!
Much respect…we the troops that fight these wars against eachother are exactly the same at the end of the day. Scared, tired, hungry, and want nothing more than to get back home to our families. You don’t have to respect the government that sent us all to these wars, but you always have to respect the one you are fighting against because they probably have just as much to lose when/if they die… look up videos of old WW2 US vets meeting the Japanese they fought. Literally met like long lost brothers and remained closest friends until their death…
I know this is 6 months ago but another youtuber by the name of the fat electrician did a video recently on the division that ross is apart of in this movie and another video on doss himself. 77th ID was an experimental division comprised of older men (average age 33) in order for the DOD to see what would happen if the war continued and they needed to draft from the older generations. I'll give a slight overview of it without spoiling it too much. These men were trained to hell and back. Ordered to do forced marches without water and it only stopped when however so many of them dropped. Then they would use that distance to be a rest point with limited water and they only way they could get more water was if they met their time hack at the exact location. They were extremely proficient marksmen. They went to mountain warfare school, beach assaults. jungle warfare school. They war gamed with other divisions and would repetitively embarrass them stealing things, tapping into phone and radio traffic eventually bleeding them dry. (Since they had men who already had job experience in multiple fields before enlisting) Just before they shipped out they were sent to an advanced marksmanship school. By the time they saw combat they were probably the most trained regiment in the DOD and would eventually become a well known division for their capabilities and aggressiveness. For movie reasons this wasn't doss's first battle he had already proven himself with two before. However it was the roughest battle, and they toned down the movie since if they actually filmed his exploits it would be hard to believe. EDIT: His father, was at belleau wood, one the most brutal battle of ww1, gas attacks, machine guns, ect against extremely well supported German military and the battle was about a month long.
The movie was severely toned down, he actually saved more like 150 men, and there are several events that were omitted because the audience might have interpreted as exaggerated to push a religious belief, yet were all 100% real. Like when a Japanese soldier shot at Desmond as he was dressing a wound, the gun clicking, clearing the jam, shooting the ground next to them to make sure the gun worked now, aiming at Desmond again and the gun jamming once more causing the Japanese soldier to move on. In a movie like this I would assume it was placed there for dramatic tension or trying to appease the Christian audience, yet that and many other incredible stories of Desmond's time at war are documented fact.
Episode 6 of the show Band of Brothers, entitled "Bastogne" primarily follows the show's combat medic and goes really deep into the things that they would see and the psychological effects of the position - even deeper than this movie imo. It may be difficult to watch with you dad since its part of a series, but the episode is relatively self-contained if you just want to watch that one, and I think it would be an interesting reaction.
Combat medics are the military equivalent of first responders like paramedics. They have all the training and equipment to evaluate a casualty on the spot and to stabilize those who can be saved, but they'll only attempt any form of surgical procedure in extreme conditions (like the scene in Black Hawk Down). They typically serve within front line combat units on the actual battlefields. A field surgeon is the rough equivalent of an ER surgeon in the civilian world. They serve in a field hospital, which is typically located miles behind the front lines (the tv show M*A*S*H* is a good example of a field hospital). They have all the training and equipment to perform the kind of relatively routine surgeries which are necessary to further stabilize casualties before they are transferred back to a full hospital, typically outside of the country where the fighting is taking place. In a nutshell, the combat medic's job is to get the soldier off the battlefield. The field surgeon's job is to ensure that the soldier will live. Then they get sent to real hospitals which are more about recovery and quality of life after service.
I said in the last video with your dad but want to recommend Jarhead again. It's about the inactivity of war, the bit's between the fights, it comes to mind as your father says he was punished for sneaking alcohol, and that's the kind of thing the movie is about.
I enjoy the story but I also think it’s stupid that he won’t touch a gun. Like does he not touch knives? Does he avoid fire? And also, does he wear a cross??? Does he not know what those do?
I'm so glad you guys finally got around to this movie, I was hoping you'd watch it with your Dad. I hope you'll react to it again with Simone sometime. Such a powerful watch, and a textbook example of how to interweave the theme of faith into a movie and do it right.
One of the more underrated and unknown films in this realm is Testament of Youth. An avid World Wars enthusiast, it’s one of my favorites. It really captures how war changes people like a domino effect. Not just the soldiers involved, but also the wives, girlfriends, brothers, friends lives as well. Also based on a true story, HIGHLY recommend it. Cheers. Thank you for your service to all those who have served ❤
Desmond's father is wearing a Silver Star Medal. It is one of the highest awards for gallantry in the US Military. Even though he was no longer in the Army, because of that tangible proof of his bravery and service, the Brigadier and the rest of the officers had great respect for him.
I always enjoy these reactions with your father. Not just him sharing his perspective with us, but also you giving some insight on movies/actors or stuff that you know. I know it takes a lotta work to actually arrange and film and edit all these, so I appreciate the work you guys do a lot.
Love the reactions with your dad. He brings so much to the table. He seems to understand English fairly well when hearing it but perhaps too embarrassed to speak it. I like your reactions done with Simone, but your Dad is so much better no offense to Simone. The experience and wisdom he brings to the table cannot be matched.
Your dad is amazing. I’ve loved all of his input and perspectives and experience on these reactions. Thanks George, and your dad, for doing these. They’re all very intuitive and thought provoking ❤
The movie "Hell to Eternity" is a good true account about a soldier that was raised by Japanese parents before WW2 and served in the US army and helped capture many Japanese soldiers. Jeffrey Hunter is the main star with David Janssen. It's a sixties film but the best ones were made in those years. Great watch!
Great reaction! The movie actually underplayed Dawson's achievements and events that happened to him because they were afraid the audience would think the opposite if they kept it all in.
I live in the Town of Lynchburg, was born at Virginia Baptist and worked there as a Rad Tech. The road that runs past Virginia Baptist is called Rivermont Avenue, but it was also named Desmond Doss in his honor with a plaque explaining who he was and what he had done. I also want to salute and give thanks to your father and grandfather, especially your grandfather though. I am a history buff and I couldn't imagine what it was like for him, so many people massacred during that time by the Japanese occupation and being a Combat Medic on top of that, that is enough to drive a man insane. I hope all is well with you and your family, thank you for the videos with your father. Hooah!
Such a tremendous story, & I’m thankful it was brought to the screen. This is an amazing piece on how faith can take you to a level where a person can do more than they’re actually capable. So few WWII veterans remain & their stories need to be told. As a lifelong student of history I believe it is crucial for the generations following to know & understand the “what, when, where & why” aspects of the conflict portion of their history…be it good or bad. I don’t really follow the line that there are heroic people, but that there are people capable of true heroics that few of us can comprehend; Desmond Doss is one of those. George, I salute your grandfather & your dad for their service & appreciate you for sharing time with your pop. As a 24 year USAF veteran I have much respect for those who came before me, regardless of nationality or branch. If I recall, you mentioned he was in an armored unit?…not everyone is cut out for that. Thank you for this, God bless.
It would be interesting if you could make your father watch a film like "John Rabe" just so he could describe how accurately it was. Also I think by far, everyone love watching your father reaction and it's definitely helping the channel growth.
Just being right in the middle of watching a movie with George and his father, reading subtitles and following the movie at the same time. Then Zapp! Simone crawls out of the TV to talk to me about me extended warranty
I saw this affected your father deeply . As it did my Father , who served in WW2 but in the European theater . and Korea and 3 tours in Vietnam , When I joined in the Marines my Mom cried and my father was upset.
Fascinating conversation thank you so much Dad for sharing your thoughts on your Dad as well as being a good father to your son...and very intereting in Grandfathers experiences during a very sad and traumatic time in Chinas history.❤
Your grand-father didn't talk a lot about war because of the bad memories and the cruelty of this. That remembers me an anecdote. My great-uncle was part of the Free French forces during the Second World War. He joined the Allies in North Africa and then fought in Italy, he then landed in the South of France in 1944 (Operation Dragoon) and fought as far as Germany in 1945. He never wanted to talk much about what he did and what he saw because he experienced terrible things. I was told that he lost all his friends at once, a German shell fell while they were smoking near their half-track. All his friends were killed and not him.
George, my dad was a Marine in the Pacific in WWII, when I was 16 or 17 he came home from work looked at me and said. "Get a haircut tomorrow, or you can wait till I get home and I'll give you one." So, your father being a combat veteran, did he ever give you grief over your hair or tats? (big ole smiley face icon here!)
1. This is the 4th film for this round of filming with my dad, the final one will come in about a month and is NOT a war movie :)
2. We are speaking Cantonese.
3. Next time he's flying out to visit, I plan to do another batch of films though we haven't figure out when that will be yet.
War movies are ofc understandable but throwing in some more non war or perhaps war movies but more "positive" ones to mix it up a bit and not dump all war movies on him would be nice. Unless he's totally ok with ofc, his opinion matter a bit too. ;)
If he's not seen it, Empire Of The Sun might be an interesting watch.
George, are you two watching with Cantonese subtitles? I just want to know if your Dad is fully able to understand the story and dialogue.
The movies with him are really interesting. What kinds of movies/directors/genres does he tend to like to watch for his own recreation?
I love these reactions with your dad, but I feel bad that he's only reacting to these heavy, sad movies. Maybe give him something a bit lighter to react to next time like Stripes, Three Kings, The Great Dictator, Heartbreak Ridge (sounds heavy, but most of the movie is during training, not in actual battle).
Marine Corps veteran here. I don’t comment much. But I wanted to give your dad a big salute and hug. Please please give him my respect and love. It doesn’t matter what side of the line you’re on or what conflict you were involved with. If you’ve seen what we have seen in the theater of war then there’s an automatic respect and love factor that is developed. Salute to you sir! 🫡
Side note: combat medic and a combat surgeon are the same thing. As a marine I can easily tell you one of the most important people to us in the field is the navy corpsman who go to work with us. They might not hold the title of marine. But to us they are as important as the brother next to us. What they have to do and try to accomplish on the battlefield is nothing short of extraordinary
Which war did you fight and survive in?
Semper Fi sir, much respect. My dad was USMC…Korea, I served USAF in CSAR. Appreciate you.
only people hardder than the medics, re the priests. gotta love those bastards.
Former Navy, and adopted Marine. I am alive today because of how damn protective those devil dogs get. All respect to you and to the Corps.
respect bro
My grandpa fought in a unit dubbed Merrill’s Marauders in WW2. It was a US Army, long penetration special ops jungle warfare unit, that fought the Japanese alongside Chinese troops in Burma.
A baby George! :D That old photo really put a smile on my face! Can't wait to continue the video :)
Your dad reminds me of my dad god bless them both real people see each other.
I absolutely love these reactions you did with your Dad. It's so interesting to see and hear his perceptive on these issues and situations seen in these movies. It's equally interesting to hear your families history as well. Each country comes with their unique view of historical events. Each country comes with their own history, religions, traditions and politics. It has always interested me hearing others views on history from their countries point of view. The interaction between you and your Dad is precious. You asking questions and him answering bluntly (not rudely just extremely truthful), about what he was told and what he experienced in his military service. No sugar-coating anything. Just goes to show that War is War no matter where it is in the world. I'm glad you two decided to do these. Thank you. I really enjoyed them. I wonder if the next round of movies you two do could be some reactions about movies about China. "The Last Emperor" 1987 is one of my favorite movies and I wonder how much of Pu Yi's life in that movie was true and if they even still talk about Pu Yi in China to this day. And another movie "Red Corner" 1997 is about an American Lawyer that comes to China and is accused of murder. I was wondering how much of this movie was true as they portrayed the criminal justice system in China as "guilty, you must prove your innocence." Was just curious what your Dad's perceptive on these films would be. Keep up the great work. Please pass along my thanks to your Dad for doing this. I hope he enjoyed himself. Looking forward to more of these from you two.
The reactions with your dad are great. This quote by John Adams comes to mind when I hear him talk about his experiences and those of his father,
"I must study politics and war, that our sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.
Our sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history and naval architecture, navigation, commerce and agriculture in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry and porcelain.
Thank you for doing these. As a vet who also spent some time in confinement 👀 I enjoy spending this time with you and your pops quite a bit and for that im grateful 😊
It's probably not reaction worthy but you might enjoy the documentary "apocalypse ww1". It is fantastic!
Now that I have seen your Dad I understand why I like you so much. The apple does not fall far from the tree
Awesome video. Looking forward to more with your father. I can't watch the Full Metal Jacket video. Its a bit too stressful for me.
1.2k Americans where KIA in Okinawa INCLUDING LtGen Simon Buckner killed by a sniper during the final offensive.
If I remember right, he saved over 100 men that night. In his humbleness, he asked the military to say that he only saved 50, so they rounded it up to 75. There is a great documentary on Desmond Doss on RUclips that details what this incredible man achieved during the war.
Mel Gibson said they had to cut out a lot of what he did, in the movie, because people wouldn't believe that it was based on a true story. This movie makes me cry every time I see it.
Good stuff, I also saw Doss say the cliff was only about 30 feet high as well :)
They shorten his on-screen active duty to just the Ridge on Okinawa, as well. He earned Bronze Stars in Guam and Leyte and 3 Purple Hearts. One of the most Medal-est of Honor winners and a hero for all people, not just Americans.
@@okccuster Yes, you're quite right. The measurements were exaggerated to add drama for the movie. However, after I went there on a tour, I still don't know how he would do it and save so many soldiers. 30ft is still a way to lower an injured soldier. Doss was obviously full of adrenaline and just ran on 'brain fuel'. He was no slouch and was in several combat theatres aside from this one which aren't mentioned here. I think you've done your homework though, so pardon me if I'm over-stepping.
@@Scottie_S more information is always better.
I don't get it, because if it's all based on actual documentation then why does it need to be removed from the movie? Or better yet, why didn't they go with a mini series where you can do the story from the build up to the end? Or am I just missing the point here, because after all, did you want to be entertained or see something worth watching?
It's wild but they actually played down his achievements. It is estimated that he saved 150 people. He also served in other areas befofe hacksaw. Enemy soldiers spoke of having him dead in their sights and their gun jamming multiple times.
Ya his actual story was deemed "too unbelievable" for audiences even for a movie so they had to downplay. Which just seems absolutely wild.
@@iTakerrrIt's not because it was unbelievable, it's because ""spooky action" was involved. People cannot be allowed to find out how powerful the human mind is.
It does make me wonder some times if there really is a god out there.
@@jesusofbullets in my own experience of having lived over situations that by all rights I should have been dead… if its not your day to die, your not going to…. Not saying you won’t get hurt, but you will walk away. Pretty sure my guardian angels took up alcohol.
I thought the he himself played down his achievements from what I remember
Fun fact: Andrew Garfield is about 5'10 and over 160 to 165 pounds.
The real Desmond Doss was rumored to have never broke 145 pounds and was about 5'5 tall.
So you have to picture someone shorter and smaller built than Andrew carrying all those men over distances that equaled football fields. He truly was one of the bravest and a miracle man.
He was malnourished through it all because he was a strict vegetarian and couldn't eat most of the rations he was given. And he was also ill (diarrhea and dehydration) from surviving on coconut water supplementing the few rations he could eat.
I figure because he was barely taller than President Truman, and I know Truman was tiny, and his self-consciousness about not being considered very manly contributed to his choice to start the Cold War when the Soviets wanted to continue the wartime alliance, that he felt he had to show aggression to prove his "guts".
Corn stalk was funny
@@patrickholt2270 thanks God he did not have tinny hands like trump
well being underweight because of your belives is not a handicap. it`s just stupid
@@patrickholt2270
Really? I am curious about the Soviets wanting to continue the wartime alliance back then. Where did you read about it, please?
The perfect film for George and his father to watch together given the family history.
Hugo Weaving did an awesome job portraying Thomas Doss, Desmond's father. It's one of the most complex supporting roles I've seen despite the brief time onscreen. It's a testament to Weaving's acting skills that such a chaotic mix of emotions comes across so well.
I hope they get to watch some films on the atomic and plutonium bombs dropped Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The father in this movie really did shocked me because he didn't want to see his sons get killed or worse come home and live with the survivor's guilt that he had after World War I.
I agree that Garfield played that role to Perfection!! This was my first time seeing Hacksaw, and IMO, it’s almost as good as Private Ryan! I’m amazed at how extraordinarily courageous Mr Doss was. And I read that he did additional amazing feats, but they were omitted. But Hugo was outstanding, especially the part where he says “ One More” repeatedly, and I couldn’t hold back the tears anymore. Lastly, I’m glad George watched with his Dad, as I believe his Dad was a Medic also!
@@marjorjorietillman856, Andrew Garfield played Desmond Doss. Hugo Weaving played Thomas Doss, Desmond's father.
@@MichaelScheele Thank you! Because I only knew the sergeant’s name!👊🏼
I always really enjoy the films with your dad, George. His perspective and your relevant family history with the subject matter are always unique and interesting... and occasionally tragic.
There's a few side note that wasn't shown or mentioned in the movie. Well some I can remember reading about.
1: they actually estimated that Doss around 100-150ish men on Hacksaw Ridge but Doss said it was around 50. So they compromised and said he saved 75 men. He did this all while being up there for about 12 hours by himself.
2: while in training people would be complaining about he had it easy for not carrying a weapon or ammo but in reality he was carrying all the normal military gear (minus weapon an ammo) plus all his medical supplies and extra canteens of water. Which actually weighed more.
3: due to him being a Seventh Day Adventists his Sabbath was on a Saturday. So people would say he's slacking off but because everyone else was off on Fridays he was doing double duties and cleaning by himself. He was also a vegetarian from being a Seven Day Adventist. So it was harder for him to get a proper meal. Mainly when he was deployed. He even got sick from eating coconuts.
4: when he was being carried out on the gurney he saw a wounded man and told them to put him down and use the gurney for the other man. Despite his injuries while waiting for them to come back with another gurney Doss crawled around on the ground giving aid to people near him.
5: there was a story of a Japanese sniper that had Doss perfectly targeted but every time he pulled the trigger his gun would jam. It was said that his gun would fire normal when shooting other people but when he would aim at Doss on multiple occasions that his rifle would jam
6: about 5 years after the war Doss was admitted to a military hospital for PTSD for having reoccurring nightmare from the battle.
It’s really hard to argue against the fact Desmond Doss had God on his side.
@@jleos0095 Makes me wonder whether or not he did everything right, to have God rooting for him like that.
So we know who this sniper is then?
@@jleos0095 exactly
@@ninjireal he did his best with what he could do.
I'm a huge history buff and there's just so much to be gained from stories of older people. I could listen to them all day about their lives in the past. Specially when they lived during such times. Couldn't get more interesting.
Agreed, so much we could gain by simply listening to our elders. Used to a time in America where that was common.
IRL, when they were taking him off the ridge, Doss saw a badly wounded soldier and he rolled off the stretcher and demanded they take the wounded soldier, first.
George, some other films you might want to check out when your father visits next:
1. Flags of Our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima - Clint Eastwood directed both films back to back; it tells about aspects of the Battle of Iwo Jima from the perspectives of both sides.
2. They Shall Not Grow Old - Peter Jackson made this movie with the British Imperial War Museum for the 100th anniversary of the end of WW I. It gives us a glimpse into the lives of WW I British soldiers. Jackson restored actual film footage captured during WW I and added dialog based on post war interviews and letters from the time.
Seconding both of these.
They Shall Not Grow Old breaks your heart.
Letters from Iwo Jima is an amazing film. I would love to hear George's father's thoughts on it.
Such a joy to hear your dad's perspectives and his experiences. Don't even need a movie, could just listen to him tell his stories.
My father was a medic in the Vietnam War. His second tour he worked in a burn ward. Every shift he would basically just remove dead and burned skin off of G.I.s who were burned with a hard bristle brush and scissors. He drank a lot before that tour but he really drank after it. He told me once that he drank to try and get the memories of the screams from the wounded out of his head. Even though that was the treatment that was needed he felt like he was torturing the men. He also said that drinking was one way to try and remove the smell of burned flesh out of his nose and mouth. He told that it never really worked.
It's a shame they didn't discover Ketamine in time for your father.
Hacksaw is one of the few movies I never get tired of rewatching. Glad you two reacted to it. Appreciate that your dad was willing to share his expirience and perspective on war and what he saw and/or had to do and also that of his father's expirience too. Hard to imagine what it must've been like to go into war at such a young age and expirience what most people wont in an entire life. Had to pause a few times just to think about what he said. Very fascinating (idk if thats the right word to use) Looking forward to any other reactions you and your dad do. Thanks!
Gonna need a ‘Playlist’ for your Dads reactions.
So from my understanding, Field Surgeon you still need the typical few years of Medical educationl to perform medical procedures. A combat medic is out with the soldiers to stop the bleeding and to bring those that could be saved back to safety zone for the Field Surgeons to perform the actual procedures to save the person's life. I believe in modern times the medics now use ketamine as morphine through studies were found to cause heart failures for some patients. Also, current soldiers are taught the basics of field medic knowledge so that generally most of everyone has some understanding to treat certain injuries.
Great watching with your father, a lot of good discussion and insight.
Army field surgeons are like ER doctors the can perform advanced techniques and minor surgery to keep you alive but it won't be pretty like a full surgeon. Field Medics are more like EMT/paramedics they stabilize you enough to get you to the field surgeon who then fixes you enough to get you to a real hospital.
Ketamine is preferred for medics now because it doesn't affect the autonomic nervous system like morphine or fentanyl does. (Opioids slow breathing and heart rate but you can still move and talk, ketamine keeps your heart rate and breathing unaffected but you can't move or talk. You can see everything happening around you and think but you can't interact, it's called K lock.
He spent eight years in the war, just by surviving he probably was considered one of the more experienced medical professionals available by the end of it.
They would also work at the hospitals. Then deploy with the unit for combat.
I have to say, you guys are the most eloquent, intelligent people I have ever seen doing reaction videos. Your Dad knows a lot and it's been really wonderful and different watching you guys than other reaction channels. I.m glad I found this, I'm going to be watching more of your videos; it's now one of my favorite channels. Thanks!
I totally agree and I love the wisdom and him talking about the cruelty of War.
Check out the WW2 movie, The Thin Red Line from 1998. It’s a beautifully haunting film about the war in the Pacific Theater on the island of Guadalcanal. It was the beginning of the turning point in the Pacific Campaign against Japan.
Yep one of my great grandfathers fought in Guadalcanal and has pictures and awards from his time over there
This movie was huge in China back in 2016
As remarkable as this film already is, the film makers actually toned DOWN what Desmond Doss did because they thought people wouldn't believe what he actually did.
Awarded the Bronze Star twice, for action in Guam and in the Philippines, he THEN went on to save 75 people in Okinawa, for which he received the Medal Of Honour.
Reports state that he saved 75 people on Hacksaw Ridge.
His citation for the Medal of Honour, is as follows:
Private First Class Desmond T. Doss, United States Army, Medical Detachment, 307th Infantry, 77th Infantry Division. Near Urasoe-Mura, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 29 April - 21 May 1945. He was a company aid man when the 1st Battalion assaulted a jagged escarpment 400 feet high. As our troops gained the summit, a heavy concentration of artillery, mortar and machinegun fire crashed into them, inflicting approximately 75 casualties and driving the others back. Private First Class Doss refused to seek cover and remained in the fire-swept area with the many stricken, carrying them one by one to the edge of the escarpment and there lowering them on a rope-supported litter down the face of a cliff to friendly hands. On 2 May, he exposed himself to heavy rifle and mortar fire in rescuing a wounded man 200 yards forward of the lines on the same escarpment; and two days later he treated four men who had been cut down while assaulting a strongly defended cave, advancing through a shower of grenades to within eight yards of enemy forces in a cave's mouth, where he dressed his comrades' wounds before making four separate trips under fire to evacuate them to safety. On 5 May, he unhesitatingly braved enemy shelling and small arms fire to assist an artillery officer. He applied bandages, moved his patient to a spot that offered protection from small-arms fire and, while artillery and mortar shells fell close by, painstakingly administered plasma. Later that day, when an American was severely wounded by fire from a cave, Private First Class Doss crawled to him where he had fallen 25 feet from the enemy position, rendered aid, and carried him 100 yards to safety while continually exposed to enemy fire. On 21 May, in a night attack on high ground near Shuri, he remained in exposed territory while the rest of his company took cover, fearlessly risking the chance that he would be mistaken for an infiltrating Japanese and giving aid to the injured until he was himself seriously wounded in the legs by the explosion of a grenade. Rather than call another aid man from cover, he cared for his own injuries and waited five hours before litter bearers reached him and started carrying him to cover. The trio was caught in an enemy tank attack and Private First Class Doss, seeing a more critically wounded man nearby, crawled off the litter and directed the bearers to give their first attention to the other man. Awaiting the litter bearers' return, he was again struck, this time suffering a compound fracture of one arm. With magnificent fortitude he bound a rifle stock to his shattered arm as a splint and then crawled 300 yards over rough terrain to the aid station. Through his outstanding bravery and unflinching determination in the face of desperately dangerous conditions Private First Class Doss saved the lives of many soldiers. His name became a symbol throughout the 77th Infantry Division for outstanding gallantry far above and beyond the call of duty.
Him crawling 300 yards after getting caught in s tank attack after directing people to help someone else is so insane.
I met Mr Doss back around 1999. He retired near(about 30 miles away) where I live. I was doing some IT work at a hardware store when the owner introduced me to him as a WW2 Medal of Honor Winner. I forgot to look him up back then, once I got home(we did not have a browser in our pockets back then). Then I saw this movie and I recalled meeting him that day. He was very humble about what he did, as I recall. It turns out he did much more than was even depicted in this movie.
Please tell your dad thanks for sharing his insights with us.
I cannot imagine your Grandfather dealing with the Japanese cruelty. This is probably the greatest individual US war account of all time and place, although they undersold the actual story. After he was wounded by the grenade, he refused to take a stretcher from other wounded men, he was then shot by a sniper, and crawled 300 meters to the evacuation point.
I appreciate your father’s perspective getting to enlighten people to what is a very forgotten part of western history which was the occupation of the china by the Japanese and the horror they brought upon the people of china.
What does western history have to do with the conflicts between Japan and China?
@FSboy70 They do but it is very surface level
@@FSboy70 look up the flying tigers
@@FSboy70 the western involvement led to japan starting war with the usa. see, that's why learning history is important. world history in general is important. liek the idiots who think the west is soo racist...then there's countries than don't even hae multicultural society. or be like buthan and force ppl into dressing like the mandated clothes of the ruling ethnicity and cultural aspects, then deport a big part of the population. kknowing world history is important to put things into relation, learn from each other. become better.
Many of Japan's inhumane crimes were forgiven and covered for their medical knowledge sadly...just look up Unit 731.
Another great WWII movie is "Empire of the Sun" directed by Steven Spielberg starring a very young Christian Bale. The movie is centered around a wealthy British boy living in Shanghai with his family during the time it was occupied by the Japanese military.
The Flowers of War, maybe too close to home for you guys, its about Nanjing
My grandpa was a combat medic serving with the marines 3rd marine division darkside in Vietnam and for the longest time he didn't talk about his experiences over there. He just recently started telling me stories and what he saw. He was wounded by mortars and affected by agent orange.
My grandfather was In WW2 24:22 and was a medic Staff Sargent and carried a P-38 Pistol. He was going to be a Dr once he got out but he seen to much horror in war and he didn't want to be a Dr so he worked at the local steel mill which was the biggest in USA producing 70% of steel in America. It was called J&L Steel in Midland Pennsylvania. They paid more then Dr's were making. But it was very hard work but honest pay! My grandfather worked 41 years total. 3 before the war then 38 after he got out. Us grand kids never talked to our grandpa about ww2. Never asked questions because we know it traumatized him to relive it. He only had 3 pics of Polaroids from ww2 and they were horrifying! Great job guys! Your Pops is very wise!
I don't care how much i have to wait for the next movie with your dad, but please, don't stop doing it
Much respect for all who faced the imperial Japanese. Truly they were a nation gone insane
The worst thing is they never had any self reflection as a nation.
@Hamrin019 That is the saddest part. I visited Japan. I think they are the most humble, polite, caring, and nicest people I ever visited.
However, I noticed in their culture they have never stopped to pause to do any self reflection and share a collective guilt. Even when I went to their history museum, it was shocking how little they talked about their brutalities.
I think younger generations might start leading the wave on this, but sadly, with recent political tensions between China, Japan and Korea I think a lot will get undone.
My Dad was still in the Army when I joined up. He had joined himself at the age of 16, rising through every rank to Lieutenant Colonel, and had just a few months left when I completed my year long Officer training. On the day of my Commissioning Parade he was in full uniform, as was I of course, and as I came of the parade, I came to a halt, and threw up my first salute as an Officer, and it was to my Dad, who promptly returned it. We both just about held it together long enough, and then gave each other a big hug. One of the few times I have ever seen him emotional.
Still on my to do list is to document his service, which lasted 39 years.
Good lord, I hope you watch a happy movie with your dad one day. I can't see him watching Toy Story, haha.
Your father's stories of his experiences and your grandfather are incredible. It's wonderful listening to him even without the movie reaction, just hearing his insights and feelings on the horrible things that happened.
I really like the movies with your father and getting his perspective. Sadly in the US, China does not get enough credit for their part in defeating the Japanese. Yet that is where the majority of the Japanese army was during the entire war. Now for my US compatriots let's not confuse Army with Navy.
These reactions with your father you give us are so precious. Its amazing to hear his experiences and also his thoughts on the movies you both react to. I hope he has long and happy rest of his life. He certainly seems to deserve that.
I only remember some of the details, it was 25 years ago, and I haven't been able to find it since but when I was at the Military Academy I was writing a paper and came across an account of a combat medic in Vietnam, called 'Corpsman up'.
I can only recall, that the medic was in a particular battle, treating the wounded, and when he ran out of bandages, he started to use parts of his own uniform to treat the casualties. By the time it was over, and the helicopter came to lift him out, he was almost naked, having used most of what he was wearing and covered in blood and mud, completely exhausted.
Absolutely beautiful to hear a reaction from someone who has ties to the surrounding events. My grandfather was in the Philippines at the time of this battle and his description of the conditions he faced were no less jaw-dropping. I will never forget those stories. My hat is off to all who served, yourself included.
Respect to your father and grandfather. Wish your family joy and peace.
From one veteran to another, respect
My father was a US Army Medic. He asked me to burn his Purple Heart medals. I never questioned him; The medals were burned. What he experienced was beyond human capacity. I feel deeply whenever I watch these kinds of movies, and your father's commentary is invaluable. Thank you for this wonderful series of videos with your father-- Xie xie ni!
Oh my gosh. Perhaps your dad felt like there was no purple 💜 that could ever be enough to replace his buddies and all those who gave their lives and limbs over in World War II either in Europe Africa Sicily Italy or in the Pacific..
Shout out to your Grandpa. All Docs are heros.
Wow George. Your Grandfather was as handsome as hell!
This journey with your Dad and this movie that has relevance in regards to your Grandad is fantastic, and listening to the both of you chatting in Cantonese is wonderful. I'm looking forward to the mysterious next movie with your Dad that you elude to!
This is not only a great reaction with your dad but listening to your dad's and grandfather's memories is like a memorable documentry which I deeply appreciate as a veteran soldier. Big hugs to you and your family.
Your dad is such a legend. Look forward to seeing him back on the channel in the future!
Dang this makes me miss my dad. I'm Korean and grew up speaking Korean with him. Miss the father-son conversations.
You're dad seems like an amazing person. Enjoyed the reaction.
Awesome to hear your father recount his father's experience. Its intresting to learn a perspective of another that had to face Imperial Japan, and the deatruction they dealt.
I love these reviews with your father. His quality and character and thoughtfulness really shine through. Thanks for these reviews.
My grandfather fought against russians for our countrys independence. He never talked about it, he had no ill words against russians. He even had russian friends at his late age. At the time, They were all just doing their work.
Most likely our grand fathers served close. He was medic. He saw things that broke him utterly. He came back as shell of a man. Someone who couldn't sleep without seeing nightmares. Never told what he saw. He just woke up almost every night screaming in terror and sobbing. Alcohol helped few years but gradually lost its effect. After it lost effects, it didn't long, before he shot himself with his service rifle.
I get what you're saying George - fighting is never easy, but it's human nature to hit back when you're hit. To deliberately face danger with no protection takes huge courage. It would be like jumping off a ledge and refusing to try to land safely - everything in you would be screaming to act, but your will overrules it. Desmond Doss must have had a will like iron.
I respect all soldiers, on all sides. They fought and did believing they were doing something for their people.
I’m from the south and when i first saw this movie, i thought wow for such an epic movie with a big budget they let Andrew Garfield do a horrible accent in this how did no one stop this.. then that clip at the end ran and i was like “holy shit… he nailed it”😂
Just curious, what part of the south are you from? I'm a Texan and I have to say, the accents in East Texas and West Texas are totally different!
@@melanie62954 North East Texas. born in Bonham (north of Dallas on the Red River) and raised in Dallas from elementary school on. I wasnt matching his accent to particular area. I thought his accent, especially during slower more dramatic parts sounded like he doing a bad gone with the wind Imitation then i heard the guy actually speak and realized he wasn’t doing like an area of the south he was doing that guys accent and nailing it
@@jfish0723 I suspect that accents are more pronounced in rural areas. Many actors do tend to exaggerate southern accents, so I get the initial reaction!
@@jfish0723 I'm from North Texas too, but I have family "behind the pine curtain" in East Texas, my mom grew up in South Texas, and I lived in West Texas for several years. It's so interesting how distinct each accent is!
Much respect…we the troops that fight these wars against eachother are exactly the same at the end of the day. Scared, tired, hungry, and want nothing more than to get back home to our families. You don’t have to respect the government that sent us all to these wars, but you always have to respect the one you are fighting against because they probably have just as much to lose when/if they die… look up videos of old WW2 US vets meeting the Japanese they fought. Literally met like long lost brothers and remained closest friends until their death…
Simone need to see this movie too.
I know this is 6 months ago but another youtuber by the name of the fat electrician did a video recently on the division that ross is apart of in this movie and another video on doss himself.
77th ID was an experimental division comprised of older men (average age 33) in order for the DOD to see what would happen if the war continued and they needed to draft from the older generations. I'll give a slight overview of it without spoiling it too much.
These men were trained to hell and back.
Ordered to do forced marches without water and it only stopped when however so many of them dropped. Then they would use that distance to be a rest point with limited water and they only way they could get more water was if they met their time hack at the exact location.
They were extremely proficient marksmen.
They went to mountain warfare school, beach assaults. jungle warfare school.
They war gamed with other divisions and would repetitively embarrass them stealing things, tapping into phone and radio traffic eventually bleeding them dry. (Since they had men who already had job experience in multiple fields before enlisting)
Just before they shipped out they were sent to an advanced marksmanship school.
By the time they saw combat they were probably the most trained regiment in the DOD and would eventually become a well known division for their capabilities and aggressiveness.
For movie reasons this wasn't doss's first battle he had already proven himself with two before. However it was the roughest battle, and they toned down the movie since if they actually filmed his exploits it would be hard to believe. EDIT: His father, was at belleau wood, one the most brutal battle of ww1, gas attacks, machine guns, ect against extremely well supported German military and the battle was about a month long.
The movie was severely toned down, he actually saved more like 150 men, and there are several events that were omitted because the audience might have interpreted as exaggerated to push a religious belief, yet were all 100% real. Like when a Japanese soldier shot at Desmond as he was dressing a wound, the gun clicking, clearing the jam, shooting the ground next to them to make sure the gun worked now, aiming at Desmond again and the gun jamming once more causing the Japanese soldier to move on.
In a movie like this I would assume it was placed there for dramatic tension or trying to appease the Christian audience, yet that and many other incredible stories of Desmond's time at war are documented fact.
Amazing the love he had for the wounded Japanese as well as US troops. He saw everyone as equals. That's the Christian way.
Episode 6 of the show Band of Brothers, entitled "Bastogne" primarily follows the show's combat medic and goes really deep into the things that they would see and the psychological effects of the position - even deeper than this movie imo. It may be difficult to watch with you dad since its part of a series, but the episode is relatively self-contained if you just want to watch that one, and I think it would be an interesting reaction.
Combat medics are the military equivalent of first responders like paramedics. They have all the training and equipment to evaluate a casualty on the spot and to stabilize those who can be saved, but they'll only attempt any form of surgical procedure in extreme conditions (like the scene in Black Hawk Down). They typically serve within front line combat units on the actual battlefields.
A field surgeon is the rough equivalent of an ER surgeon in the civilian world. They serve in a field hospital, which is typically located miles behind the front lines (the tv show M*A*S*H* is a good example of a field hospital). They have all the training and equipment to perform the kind of relatively routine surgeries which are necessary to further stabilize casualties before they are transferred back to a full hospital, typically outside of the country where the fighting is taking place.
In a nutshell, the combat medic's job is to get the soldier off the battlefield. The field surgeon's job is to ensure that the soldier will live. Then they get sent to real hospitals which are more about recovery and quality of life after service.
I said in the last video with your dad but want to recommend Jarhead again.
It's about the inactivity of war, the bit's between the fights, it comes to mind as your father says he was punished for sneaking alcohol, and that's the kind of thing the movie is about.
I enjoy the story but I also think it’s stupid that he won’t touch a gun. Like does he not touch knives? Does he avoid fire? And also, does he wear a cross??? Does he not know what those do?
I saw the first downvote happen and I just stood there and did nothing
I'm so glad you guys finally got around to this movie, I was hoping you'd watch it with your Dad. I hope you'll react to it again with Simone sometime. Such a powerful watch, and a textbook example of how to interweave the theme of faith into a movie and do it right.
I love your Dad.
One of the more underrated and unknown films in this realm is Testament of Youth. An avid World Wars enthusiast, it’s one of my favorites. It really captures how war changes people like a domino effect. Not just the soldiers involved, but also the wives, girlfriends, brothers, friends lives as well. Also based on a true story, HIGHLY recommend it. Cheers. Thank you for your service to all those who have served ❤
Desmond's father is wearing a Silver Star Medal. It is one of the highest awards for gallantry in the US Military. Even though he was no longer in the Army, because of that tangible proof of his bravery and service, the Brigadier and the rest of the officers had great respect for him.
I always enjoy these reactions with your father. Not just him sharing his perspective with us, but also you giving some insight on movies/actors or stuff that you know. I know it takes a lotta work to actually arrange and film and edit all these, so I appreciate the work you guys do a lot.
Love the reactions with your dad. He brings so much to the table. He seems to understand English fairly well when hearing it but perhaps too embarrassed to speak it. I like your reactions done with Simone, but your Dad is so much better no offense to Simone. The experience and wisdom he brings to the table cannot be matched.
did simone c this movie??? would luv 2 c her reaction too!
Show your dad "The Eight Hundred". Love the Cantonese commentary! This is probably one of the few movie reaction video series in Cantonese.
Absolutely, that is probably one of my top 3 chinese War movies, an absolute master piece
Your dad is amazing. I’ve loved all of his input and perspectives and experience on these reactions. Thanks George, and your dad, for doing these. They’re all very intuitive and thought provoking ❤
👍👍An awesome movie of a man who walked the walk of his faith. 🖖❤
The movie "Hell to Eternity" is a good true account about a soldier that was raised by Japanese parents before WW2 and served in the US army and helped capture many Japanese soldiers. Jeffrey Hunter is the main star with David Janssen. It's a sixties film but the best ones were made in those years. Great watch!
It was good to see the emotion on your dads face. This true life movie touched him in a way I havent seen in another reaction clip.
These reactions are fun, George. I enjoy his "take" on the movies. I look forward to more. Thanks for sharing these :)
You need to react to the Dirty Dozen movie with Simone and then your dad
Great reaction! The movie actually underplayed Dawson's achievements and events that happened to him because they were afraid the audience would think the opposite if they kept it all in.
13:18 The double bowline that Doss tied was a knot he used growing up on the farm. It became essential later on in the movie.
I live in the Town of Lynchburg, was born at Virginia Baptist and worked there as a Rad Tech. The road that runs past Virginia Baptist is called Rivermont Avenue, but it was also named Desmond Doss in his honor with a plaque explaining who he was and what he had done.
I also want to salute and give thanks to your father and grandfather, especially your grandfather though. I am a history buff and I couldn't imagine what it was like for him, so many people massacred during that time by the Japanese occupation and being a Combat Medic on top of that, that is enough to drive a man insane. I hope all is well with you and your family, thank you for the videos with your father. Hooah!
FUN FACT: Simone has been teaching George Cantonese for three years and, as you can see, he's coming along nicely. 😉
Thank you and your dad. Great video!
Such a tremendous story, & I’m thankful it was brought to the screen. This is an amazing piece on how faith can take you to a level where a person can do more than they’re actually capable. So few WWII veterans remain & their stories need to be told. As a lifelong student of history I believe it is crucial for the generations following to know & understand the “what, when, where & why” aspects of the conflict portion of their history…be it good or bad. I don’t really follow the line that there are heroic people, but that there are people capable of true heroics that few of us can comprehend; Desmond Doss is one of those. George, I salute your grandfather & your dad for their service & appreciate you for sharing time with your pop. As a 24 year USAF veteran I have much respect for those who came before me, regardless of nationality or branch. If I recall, you mentioned he was in an armored unit?…not everyone is cut out for that. Thank you for this, God bless.
It would be interesting if you could make your father watch a film like "John Rabe" just so he could describe how accurately it was. Also I think by far, everyone love watching your father reaction and it's definitely helping the channel growth.
Just being right in the middle of watching a movie with George and his father, reading subtitles and following the movie at the same time. Then Zapp! Simone crawls out of the TV to talk to me about me extended warranty
One of my favorite reactions ever. You father is a jewel. It was really great listening to both of you. His insight was amazing!!
I saw this affected your father deeply . As it did my Father , who served in WW2 but in the European theater . and Korea and 3 tours in Vietnam , When I joined in the Marines my Mom cried and my father was upset.
Love this series you've started with your father. I love the perspective and wisdom it brings, it's a great thing you're sharing.
Fascinating conversation thank you so much Dad for sharing your thoughts on your Dad as well as being a good father to your son...and very intereting in Grandfathers experiences during a very sad and traumatic time in Chinas history.❤
One of my favorite movies!!!
Your grand-father didn't talk a lot about war because of the bad memories and the cruelty of this. That remembers me an anecdote.
My great-uncle was part of the Free French forces during the Second World War. He joined the Allies in North Africa and then fought in Italy, he then landed in the South of France in 1944 (Operation Dragoon) and fought as far as Germany in 1945.
He never wanted to talk much about what he did and what he saw because he experienced terrible things. I was told that he lost all his friends at once, a German shell fell while they were smoking near their half-track. All his friends were killed and not him.
What is not Mentioned is how there is an entire sector of our military for. Religious metics just like him because of him!!!!!!
George, my dad was a Marine in the Pacific in WWII, when I was 16 or 17 he came home from work looked at me and said. "Get a haircut tomorrow, or you can wait till I get home and I'll give you one." So, your father being a combat veteran, did he ever give you grief over your hair or tats? (big ole smiley face icon here!)