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A classic movie that holds a special place in my heart because I knew all the real people the movie depicts. I was a senior at T.C. when those events happened. Some old-timers don’t like the movie because it takes great liberties with the facts, but most of us love it because it is great drama with an important lesson. Julius died just a year or two ago after spending many years traveling around the country, giving inspirational talks on race relations. Some truths and untruths: Alexandria was not a southern hick town but a cosmopolitan, metropolitan suburb of 110,000. T.C. had been integrated since 1965 and at the time of the events (1971) was 30% Black. Hammond (Yoast’s school) had just two Black students because it was in the rich end of town, and G.W., in the poor end, was 60% Black. Race was not the main issue at T.C.; school rivalry was the issue, due to the merging of the three schools. Boone was not new to the school. He had been assistant coach at T.C. for two years preceding the events, and he was my P.E. teacher in his first year, when I was a sophomore. I liked Boone a lot and had a good relationship with him even though I was not a football player (I was varsity cross-country and track). As most people know, Bertier’s first car accident was not as shown. It actually occurred in the post season, but the movie changed it for dramatic purposes. T.C.’s hardest game was not in the State Championship, but in the regular season, 21-16 versus Marshall. T.C. had 9 shutouts in 13 games. I saw all the regular season games. Oddly, the team’s best star was not in the movie; he was a running back who led the state in yards and touchdowns. Yoast was one of the best coaches in the state at the time, and there was widespread resentment over Boone’s selection as head coach. It is true that the training camp at Gettysburg transformed the team, and students were marveling over it when they came back. Boone was a hard-driving coach as depicted, but he had a great heart for the game and for his athletes. Singing among the Black athletes (including some basketball players) was a longtime tradition at T.C, usually done in the locker room. The players were allowed to wear their jerseys in school at any time, and they actually acted as a calming influence as depicted briefly in the film. I witnessed an incident where a player used moral suasion and school spirit to stop a fight that was starting. My favorite true thing in the movie is an event I witnessed: Ron Bass’s arrival. It actually occurred at T.C. in the first week after training camp. I was with the cross-country team, warming up at the end of the track straightaway. At the other end, a fancy car drove up the ramp from the parking lot and onto the track. Everyone was amazed; cars weren’t supposed to do that. Ron (with very long hair) and a military officer in uniform (his father) got out of the car and talked to Boone, who had stopped practice and came over to them to see what was going on. Later we learned that he was a hippie quarterback from California. He was terrific, both a fine passer and a great runner. He played much more than was shown, and he always kept our opponents guessing. Bertier was a great success in the wheelchair Olympics in the shot put and discus throw. My brother met him in the gym in those later years, and they played ping pong. Bertier won, because he was excellent my brother says.
Great reaction. John Q is another great Denzel movie based off a true story. The scene when Julius went to see Gary in the hospital and Gary saying he realized he was only hating his brother, actually cane into play. At Gary's funeral, it was Julius who Gary's mother was leaning on for emotional support. After not wanting to meet him, she actually gained a 2nd son.
I grew up in Montgomery, Alabama and saw this movie when I was in 5th grade when it came out. The scene where the Titans overcome the crooked refs and the racist coach had the entire audience standing up yelling and cheering like they were at an Auburn or Alabama game. One of my favorite moments ever in a movie theater
The one thing I've ALWAYS appreciated about this movie is you don't need any knowledge of football to understand and love it. It's messages and story are just so well told, who cares if you know football or not? You get to watch amazing acting
Louie Lastik, the big guy. Went on to play college ball at Austin Peay in my hometown and lived the rest of his life here before passing. Kind of cool that this character but a real life person was able to find a happy home and live a successful business life here.
Everyone I see has the same reaction to this movie “It’s not a big deeeeal.” It WAS back then, that’s the point of the movie, though. Combatting racism and prejudice from both sides. Because it was such a big deal back then, that’s what makes the movie so beautiful.
I haven't seen this movie in a hot minute. I remember loving it when I was a kid! I used to love singing along to "We are the Titans! The mighty, mighty Titans!" 🏈
Hey Kaielle hope your days been bright. I love the growth of Gary and his friendship with Julius and I cried the same scene you did. Well that one and the ending. My 37 year old ancient dinosaur butt still remembers watching this in high school. And Denzel, the Man you couldn't escape him, he was on a roll back then or inspirational sports movies. If you want another Denzel Washington movie, there's Phildelphia, Training Day (if you haven't seen it, it stars someone you're very familiar with) 9.5 Strong sides out of 10. Remember this Reaction. I remember when Ryan Gosling really was a baby lol, young Hercules, Breaker High
Remember the Titans is just great, amazing cast, good feel good movie and it wouldn't hurt if more people watched this, especially in todays somewhat split society. Great review as always
I am from UK and I may not understand America Football League but this film was amazing and heartwarming to watch because it is much important film about team work and equality. Sometimes I cry after the film is finished. Thank for your reaction 😊
🏈 Thank you for the watch. This is a good movie. I'm really not a sports enthusiast. Growing up in St. Louis, when the Cardinals were in the World Series... at that point I'd care about baseball... a little bit. I've never been a football fan. My brother played, and he has a huge scar on his shoulder from where he was seriously injured and had to have reconstructive surgery. Not for me, thank you. And, although I was rather large growing up, and all the coaches wanted me to play, I thanked them, but no-thank-you-ed them. And, in my entire life, I've only seen 4 or 5 games. That said... I'm a sucker for a feel-good sports movie. I like it when the team has problems, and they work together to overcome them. Pretty much all sports movies are like that, and this one is no different. As for the social stuff... It existed back then. I grew up in the late 60's early 70's. By 1970, the little municipality I lived in was as integrated as it could be. As for the hearts of the folks? I've never had hatred in mine. And, I refuse to waste any time around anyone who has hatred in theirs. That's just no way to live. So... there it is. I hope you have a safe trip to wherever you're going. Have fun, and I'll look forward to whatever you watch next.
There’s a lot of people out there right here right now they need to watch this movie because apparently we haven’t learned anything. We’re still fighting to fight they were fighting in this movie. We’re fighting it now. Somebody should never be judged by the color of their skin or what religion they are, or what they believe in the only thing they should be judged on is the content of their character.
The family dynamic between the Yoasts and the Boones was a fantastic idea. Sheryl is being raised by just her dad because her mom left, she doesn’t have a female figure in her life, so she’s portrayed as more of a “tomboy.” Nicki has her mother at home and has much more feminine energy. I was a little Sheryl when I was young. I didn’t have a mom but I did have a dad and two older brothers. You could catch me at any practice, scrimmage, or game on the sidelines cheering my brothers and their teams on!
I worked at a movie theater as a teen when this movie came out. It is still one of my favorite movies to watch. Denzel is amazing for this role. I hear he is one of the most kindest people to meet in person. He respects his fans. My favorite movie of his son John David Washington is Blackkklansman. John plays the character so well. He has his father’s voice as well. Amazing film if you never seen it
I completely agree with your opinion about movies from the mid 90s to the mid 2000s. The trailers also hit different too. Movies that came out in the 70s are kinda like that too
Hi Kaiielle! Been enjoying your commentaries for some time. Thanks for mentioning your suggestion form. I just used it to put through a few, and I'm just mentioning them here in case they remind others of things. For sports movies, titles were McFarland USA, Moneyball, Gridiron Gang, 42, Cool Runnings, The Natural, and Field of Dreams. Titles in other genres were: Scaramouche, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Captain Blood, Zorro (1975), and Sneakers. Thanks for your authenticity!
This movie is an absolute classic, and is one of my top 5 Disney a sports films. Disney had a Hockey movie based on true story Miracle it was about the men’s 1980 men’s Olympic hockey team Kurt Russel was the lead. Ryan Hurst went from This to Sons of Anarchy and Walking Dead. Denzel as always turns his roles into gold.
This is one of my favorite football movies, and I’m a big football fan, too. (I act just like Sheryl when I watch some games, lol) Thanks for sharing this reaction!! ❤❤❤ 🏈 Safe travels!!
I graduated high school in 73 and played football in 71. I had moved from California to Texas in 71 and I can say it was exactly this way! I especially liked the soundtrack of this movie. Nice job Kaiielle!
Your reaction was thoughtful. I liked that you were careful about not speaking for POC and racism (like so many who do but have not experienced it). Another good one to watch: The Hurricane (Denzel plays Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer). It's a solid film and Denzel is great in it.
This is one of my fav movies ❤ such an incredible performance from Denzel and the entire cast. Its crazy that this type of racism happened only a short time ago and as black ppl we're still fighting for some much world-wide.
And based on your ending comment... Racism during this time was absolutely horrible. My parents, aunts and Uncles lived thru this time of being bussed to newly integrated schools and have shared some horror stories with us. The feel good aspects of this movie are great however they were rare in most places in America. And yes the hippies were discriminated against as well during this era so that was accurate
Yes if I remember correctly Joe Biden was against integration and the bussing of African Americans to same schools. He said he didn't want his kids growing up in a racial jungle. Kamala Harris brought that up to him in the democratic primary in 2020 saying that one of those little girls on the bus was her. He just dropped his head and stayed silent. I mean... what do you say to that. I bet it was an awful experience for everyone who had to go through that. 😢
I really liked your reaction to this movie. I felt they were honest, heartfelt and well spoken. My recommendations for sports movies are: football - Rudy, baseball - Field of Dreams and basketball - Coach Carter. Looking forward to more reactions.
Someone probably already posted this - •the final game of the season was filmed at a local high school in Marietta Georgia. (Sprayberry High) A lot of my friends went to the open call and we’re extras in the stands. In an extra dose of coincidence, I grew up down the street from hayfield high school in Alexandria Virginia which is one of the schools featured playing against the Titans . Shits wild.
i like the comeing together of all the boys to form the team , it takes many different parts to form a team that works together to achieve there goal this is depicted in this movie very well. the many parts to form the one is one of my favourite things about life and this is why i like movies like this or the three musketeers. I played in many teams growing up and this is the reason i loved it so much. another good movie to watch is WE ARE MARSHALL which is the final team the titans played in this one.
Love this movie! It is amazing - so good. And of course, your reactions are always great. All that said, this so very VERY loosely based on a true story. The players and those involved have pointed out the historical innacuracies many times. But it wouldn't have made for as entertaining of a film. Jerry Bruckheimer has said multiple times he's a film maker, not a historian.
These "based on a true story" movies always hit a little harder than others, whether we're talking about a sports movie, a war movie, or just a drama. This movie is strange to me because even though Denzel Washington gets top billing, he isn't what I remember about this movie. It's the players and all their bonding and eventual comradery that takes center stage here. And having been through the same situation (though much younger), when Bertier is first on screen after his accident, talking to his brother, it's always a punch in the heart. That's a terrifying moment and a huge obstacle to wrap your head around. His reaction was MUCH better than mine. Sports movies have a special kind of magic to them. 🏈 I don't like watching sports. Like... at all. But somehow, I've seen and fallen in love with well over a dozen sports movies. Hollywood even managed to keep me fascinated by the NFL draft for a two-hour movie, and even made a movie about baseball statistics exciting somehow. Very few of my most favorite sports movies have been reacted to that I've seen, so I may have to suggest them on your form thingie. Is there a list of what has already been suggested somewhere? Or do we just suggest everything and let the form sort it out? Hope your vacation is going great! ✌🤓
Thanks for your thoughts! As for the form, it's intentional that nobody sees what has been suggested! On my end I can obviously see what has been suggested by more than one person, but for you all I think it's more fun that you don't know as then nothing can influence you and you can just put through everything you want to!
I know everyone loves this movie. Point of fact and easy to verify, Boone was fired in 1979 after several players and and at least 2 assistant coaches filed allegations of abuse and extreme cruelty. The college tried to save face and tried to cover it up. Please know much of this movie is a fiction or exaggerated and this coach should not be held up in any positive way. Fantastic movie, but the real man and his methods, as well as the reality of his career, are laden with horrible treatment of people. Enjoy the movie for what it is. Especially the amazing acting and message. Just know there's a lot of BS in there. Tyrell didn't exist at all, Virginia HS Hall of Fame didn't exist yet, the school was already integrated since 1965 and several other players were made for the movie. Sorry for such a negative post, but I am tired of hearing people talk so highly of someone and something they know nothing about other than a Disney produced movie. LOVE YOUR REACTIONS!
@@kaiielle I know, but some don't stay for that part, so that's why I put it in comments. Still a great message in the movie. Your reactions and afterthoughts are always really good.
I would say that the racism in the movie was heavily toned down but done in a way that did a good job of conveying the atmosphere. I played high school in the 90s in the north east and you wouldn't believe the amount of racist bs spewed on the field from all white suburban teams directed at my inner city team. It was truly wild in the 90s so I could only imagine how bd it was a few decades earlier.
Thanks for the comment. I was going to express the same feeling on the movies exposure of the climate. I also grew up playing sports in Downstate NY and from elementary through high school I dealt with similar experiences with basketball and baseball. I also lived in VA twice in the mid 80’s and late 90-2000. I’m glad I made it out and now live in FL. ✌🏾
I remember having to leave from playing in baseball games because of opponents parents, coaches, and the refs. Instead of letting things escalate or get baited into trouble we would leave. My father and I along with a few players while the game continued on.
@athens_1psvr31 yea it got pretty bad at times. I remember a fight erupting once that caused the rest of the game to be canceled. We didn't throw hands first nor did we speak hate, but we were the team that got in trouble and was blamed in the local paper
Just to clarify one scene: when Yoast refers to carrying his sins to his grave, he wasn't saying Boon was responsible for the brick incident, he was referring to the public statements made afterwards. Yoast is a Christian man, and for all his faults, he still promoted that life, and you're supposed to turn the other cheek of you're true to your word as a Christian. Calling the perpetrators out on TV is not following that promise Christians make. So that's why Yoast said what it is he said
Be sure to watch Ford vs Ferrari! You don't have to be a car person at all. Another emotional, family and relationship movie, based on another true story (but it followed the true story MUCH closer)!
Great reaction to such a great movie! I remember the days when these kinds of attitudes were not unusual. A lot of them were leftover attitudes from a previous generation. Thankfully, when I was a teen in the 80s, even though we still had pockets of ridiculous racism, most of us were surprised to encounter any of the racism that was prevalent in the earlier eras. I have been and remain good friends if not as close as we once were (mainly due to geographical distances and family/job demands on time for many of us) with the friends I made in my teens of all colors, creeds, and genetic backgrounds. It was a golden age of racial harmony, or at the least a willing tolerance, that has been lost in this age where our so-called leadership and so-called icons turn everything into a race war. I miss the days when we were teens and we could all just hang out together, act like idiots together, laugh and have a good time and enjoy being friends. I don't see much beyond fear and anger in relations today and it makes me sad.
I always caution folks to do the best you can to not jump to judgements about history based on what you all are told, let alone a Hollywood movie. (Maybe should say especially a hollywood movie as they have a tendency to promote their agenda whatever it is at the moment) There is no doubt about the stain of racism on history. As this movie reveals I would say most racism is not exactly based in hate. Please don't misunderstand hate is definitely there but its more ignorance as shown in this movie. It marinates in ignorance and I mean that term literally not as some kind of slight. It is very easy to look at someone in a time that was not ours and make judgements. What were people taught as they were raised etc.. At the age of 58 it is very humbling to learn something that you had believed all your life was not correct! Believe me I learn things all the time. :) We are all works in process! For me I like to say God is not done with me yet! As get off my soapbox I want to also clarify I did not see any of the things I talked about in your reaction. It was a great reaction. I grew up some ignorance about race in my family. My step Dad was racist no doubt about it. I had a friend who happened to be black and I am white we played football all though Jr High and high school. He was the best man at my wedding. They just had to deal with it! :)
The Disney movie Miracle about the 1980 US hockey team is a movie that nobody has ever reacted to.. would be nice to see someone finally react to it lol
Something important to remember is this is BASED on a true story. The actual story is far less fairytale Disney-esque and would have made a pretty terrible movie. The team it is based on had been racially integrated for I believe 5 years by this time in 1971 but so had all the other teams in the area. There was most certainly racism and hate but the movie drastically over sold it specifically within the team. The kids were by all reports just there to play football and have fun. This is a very Hollywood version of events that were fairly uneventful aside from the perfect season. That said I think its a great movie that has a great tone and great message its definitely one of my favorites.
If you're trying to say the racism shown in this movie is worse than 1970's Virginia. Save your breath. The school was integrated already, but in 71, they started busing in kids from George Washington High School, which was a predominantly black school. A third of the football team and 4 cheerleaders all came that year. The players did get along, but they did in the movie as well. Maybe 7 days with some not liking each other. There are nearly 60 players on the team. It's hardly unlikely that a few were racist at 1st. Yes, they changed some things for the movie. One of which was toning DOWN the racism.
You know how much I enjoy your reviews. The thing is, I don't have the money to subscribe for Patreon. The best sports movies I can recommend to you, that I would LOVE to see your reactions to are 42: The Jackie Robinson Story, Glory Road (College Basketball.) and The Express: The Ernie Davis Story. And if you think Field Of Dreams qualifies...
@@kaiielle I'm not exactly sure how to really imput on that. When I click the link, it seems the only places I can write is back in the comments. Never Mind, solved it.
I have to say, race aside for the moment, they did kind of do Coach Yost a little dirty. Maybe what they could have done is bring in Coach Boone as the ASSISTANT coach instead.
I was curious why they didn't include the reason Bertier died so I looked it up. Turns out it was a car wreck. Can you imagine? The thing that changed your life forever ended up being the same thing that ended your life. As cliché as it is, life really is stranger than fiction.
If your people voted for what they thought _you_ would like most, this would've likely still won, but Cinderella Man would've been a very close second at worst.
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A classic movie that holds a special place in my heart because I knew all the real people the movie depicts. I was a senior at T.C. when those events happened. Some old-timers don’t like the movie because it takes great liberties with the facts, but most of us love it because it is great drama with an important lesson. Julius died just a year or two ago after spending many years traveling around the country, giving inspirational talks on race relations.
Some truths and untruths: Alexandria was not a southern hick town but a cosmopolitan, metropolitan suburb of 110,000. T.C. had been integrated since 1965 and at the time of the events (1971) was 30% Black. Hammond (Yoast’s school) had just two Black students because it was in the rich end of town, and G.W., in the poor end, was 60% Black. Race was not the main issue at T.C.; school rivalry was the issue, due to the merging of the three schools. Boone was not new to the school. He had been assistant coach at T.C. for two years preceding the events, and he was my P.E. teacher in his first year, when I was a sophomore. I liked Boone a lot and had a good relationship with him even though I was not a football player (I was varsity cross-country and track). As most people know, Bertier’s first car accident was not as shown. It actually occurred in the post season, but the movie changed it for dramatic purposes. T.C.’s hardest game was not in the State Championship, but in the regular season, 21-16 versus Marshall. T.C. had 9 shutouts in 13 games. I saw all the regular season games. Oddly, the team’s best star was not in the movie; he was a running back who led the state in yards and touchdowns. Yoast was one of the best coaches in the state at the time, and there was widespread resentment over Boone’s selection as head coach. It is true that the training camp at Gettysburg transformed the team, and students were marveling over it when they came back. Boone was a hard-driving coach as depicted, but he had a great heart for the game and for his athletes. Singing among the Black athletes (including some basketball players) was a longtime tradition at T.C, usually done in the locker room. The players were allowed to wear their jerseys in school at any time, and they actually acted as a calming influence as depicted briefly in the film. I witnessed an incident where a player used moral suasion and school spirit to stop a fight that was starting.
My favorite true thing in the movie is an event I witnessed: Ron Bass’s arrival. It actually occurred at T.C. in the first week after training camp. I was with the cross-country team, warming up at the end of the track straightaway. At the other end, a fancy car drove up the ramp from the parking lot and onto the track. Everyone was amazed; cars weren’t supposed to do that. Ron (with very long hair) and a military officer in uniform (his father) got out of the car and talked to Boone, who had stopped practice and came over to them to see what was going on. Later we learned that he was a hippie quarterback from California. He was terrific, both a fine passer and a great runner. He played much more than was shown, and he always kept our opponents guessing.
Bertier was a great success in the wheelchair Olympics in the shot put and discus throw. My brother met him in the gym in those later years, and they played ping pong. Bertier won, because he was excellent my brother says.
Julius showing up to the hospital and getting the news always breaks me. ✊🏾
Great reaction. John Q is another great Denzel movie based off a true story. The scene when Julius went to see Gary in the hospital and Gary saying he realized he was only hating his brother, actually cane into play. At Gary's funeral, it was Julius who Gary's mother was leaning on for emotional support. After not wanting to meet him, she actually gained a 2nd son.
I grew up in Montgomery, Alabama and saw this movie when I was in 5th grade when it came out. The scene where the Titans overcome the crooked refs and the racist coach had the entire audience standing up yelling and cheering like they were at an Auburn or Alabama game. One of my favorite moments ever in a movie theater
That's lovely!
Nice! Futuristic and grand I believe...2 occur there and for it to forge such a strong memory!
The one thing I've ALWAYS appreciated about this movie is you don't need any knowledge of football to understand and love it. It's messages and story are just so well told, who cares if you know football or not? You get to watch amazing acting
Louie Lastik, the big guy. Went on to play college ball at Austin Peay in my hometown and lived the rest of his life here before passing. Kind of cool that this character but a real life person was able to find a happy home and live a successful business life here.
Everyone I see has the same reaction to this movie “It’s not a big deeeeal.” It WAS back then, that’s the point of the movie, though. Combatting racism and prejudice from both sides. Because it was such a big deal back then, that’s what makes the movie so beautiful.
Of course we all have that reaction to this movie, because we're watching it from a 2020s perspective. 🤷♀️
Seeing Gerry and Julius’ friendship grow doesn’t fail to make me tear up every time I watch this film
Major Props to Ethan, who lost a ton of weight and is living a happy life.
I saw him in Dog and almost didn’t recognize him!!
Dude is jacked now
He’s a total badass in the show “Chance”.
Its hilarious he was in this boy meets world and American history x
He transformed it into muscle. The guy is a beast now
Having played high school and college volleyball we always watched Remember the Titans and Miracle at every “team bonding” sleepover. 🤣
I haven't seen this movie in a hot minute. I remember loving it when I was a kid! I used to love singing along to "We are the Titans! The mighty, mighty Titans!" 🏈
Gary's car accident scene and Betty Spaghetti scene are so powerfully well made and tear jerkers.
Omg yes both of those scenes made me cry
Hayden was 95% hair in 2000.💗😂
Right lol
Hey Kaielle hope your days been bright. I love the growth of Gary and his friendship with Julius and I cried the same scene you did. Well that one and the ending. My 37 year old ancient dinosaur butt still remembers watching this in high school.
And Denzel, the Man you couldn't escape him, he was on a roll back then or inspirational sports movies. If you want another Denzel Washington movie, there's Phildelphia, Training Day (if you haven't seen it, it stars someone you're very familiar with)
9.5 Strong sides out of 10. Remember this Reaction. I remember when Ryan Gosling really was a baby lol, young Hercules, Breaker High
Remember the Titans is just great, amazing cast, good feel good movie and it wouldn't hurt if more people watched this, especially in todays somewhat split society. Great review as always
Never really liked sports movies but this is one from my childhood that I really love. Watched it on VHS a ton
Bertier: I was afraid of you Julius…And now I know I was only hating my brother”
I am from UK and I may not understand America Football League but this film was amazing and heartwarming to watch because it is much important film about team work and equality. Sometimes I cry after the film is finished. Thank for your reaction 😊
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Thank you for the watch. This is a good movie. I'm really not a sports enthusiast. Growing up in St. Louis, when the Cardinals were in the World Series... at that point I'd care about baseball... a little bit. I've never been a football fan. My brother played, and he has a huge scar on his shoulder from where he was seriously injured and had to have reconstructive surgery. Not for me, thank you. And, although I was rather large growing up, and all the coaches wanted me to play, I thanked them, but no-thank-you-ed them. And, in my entire life, I've only seen 4 or 5 games. That said... I'm a sucker for a feel-good sports movie. I like it when the team has problems, and they work together to overcome them. Pretty much all sports movies are like that, and this one is no different.
As for the social stuff... It existed back then. I grew up in the late 60's early 70's. By 1970, the little municipality I lived in was as integrated as it could be. As for the hearts of the folks? I've never had hatred in mine. And, I refuse to waste any time around anyone who has hatred in theirs. That's just no way to live. So... there it is.
I hope you have a safe trip to wherever you're going. Have fun, and I'll look forward to whatever you watch next.
Great reaction Kaiielle! I really enjoy your channel! This was a great choice for your first sports movie!
There’s a lot of people out there right here right now they need to watch this movie because apparently we haven’t learned anything. We’re still fighting to fight they were fighting in this movie. We’re fighting it now. Somebody should never be judged by the color of their skin or what religion they are, or what they believe in the only thing they should be judged on is the content of their character.
The family dynamic between the Yoasts and the Boones was a fantastic idea. Sheryl is being raised by just her dad because her mom left, she doesn’t have a female figure in her life, so she’s portrayed as more of a “tomboy.” Nicki has her mother at home and has much more feminine energy. I was a little Sheryl when I was young. I didn’t have a mom but I did have a dad and two older brothers. You could catch me at any practice, scrimmage, or game on the sidelines cheering my brothers and their teams on!
I worked at a movie theater as a teen when this movie came out. It is still one of my favorite movies to watch. Denzel is amazing for this role. I hear he is one of the most kindest people to meet in person. He respects his fans. My favorite movie of his son John David Washington is Blackkklansman. John plays the character so well. He has his father’s voice as well. Amazing film if you never seen it
I completely agree with your opinion about movies from the mid 90s to the mid 2000s. The trailers also hit different too. Movies that came out in the 70s are kinda like that too
The score still gives me chills. The Titian's Spirit theme still raises the hair on the back of my neck. Its that good.
I just found your channel and this video is perfect. You show enough of the movie, you comment the perfect amount, and I'm hooked!
Thanks so much! ☺️
Hi Kaiielle! Been enjoying your commentaries for some time. Thanks for mentioning your suggestion form. I just used it to put through a few, and I'm just mentioning them here in case they remind others of things. For sports movies, titles were McFarland USA, Moneyball, Gridiron Gang, 42, Cool Runnings, The Natural, and Field of Dreams. Titles in other genres were: Scaramouche, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Captain Blood, Zorro (1975), and Sneakers. Thanks for your authenticity!
the greatest movie of alltime and denzel is the GOAT. great reaction im so happy i stumbled across your channel.
This movie is an absolute classic, and is one of my top 5 Disney a sports films. Disney had a Hockey movie based on true story Miracle it was about the men’s 1980 men’s Olympic hockey team Kurt Russel was the lead. Ryan Hurst went from
This to Sons of Anarchy and Walking Dead. Denzel as always turns his roles into gold.
This is one of my favorite football movies, and I’m a big football fan, too. (I act just like Sheryl when I watch some games, lol) Thanks for sharing this reaction!! ❤❤❤ 🏈 Safe travels!!
8:32 "It's just a poster." It was the most divisive protest at any Olympics. It would be good to explore the story behind it.
Didn't know that! Thanks for the info.
Such a great movie! I remember when I was younger I had the old VHS tape and Ive watched this movie like probably 100 times lol.
When I see my best friend like twice a yr th first thing we do is yell "strong siiiiiiide... Left siiiiiiide! "😂... Love this so much
I graduated high school in 73 and played football in 71. I had moved from California to Texas in 71 and I can say it was exactly this way! I especially liked the soundtrack of this movie. Nice job Kaiielle!
Imagine having to bury your own kid? The pain real life parents are going through must be horrible.💗✌️
Phenomenal as always. Just subscribed. 😎👍🏽👍🏽
27:57 we all know 48 was Ryan Gosling getting too into the dance 😂😂😂
FYI, Creed is actually a sequel series to Rocky. Make sure you watch Rocky first!
this 1000%!
Your reaction was thoughtful. I liked that you were careful about not speaking for POC and racism (like so many who do but have not experienced it). Another good one to watch: The Hurricane (Denzel plays Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer). It's a solid film and Denzel is great in it.
We need more denzel reactions 👍🏽
This is one of my fav movies ❤ such an incredible performance from Denzel and the entire cast. Its crazy that this type of racism happened only a short time ago and as black ppl we're still fighting for some much world-wide.
And based on your ending comment... Racism during this time was absolutely horrible. My parents, aunts and Uncles lived thru this time of being bussed to newly integrated schools and have shared some horror stories with us. The feel good aspects of this movie are great however they were rare in most places in America. And yes the hippies were discriminated against as well during this era so that was accurate
I'm so sorry to hear what your family went through. 😔 Thank you for sharing.
@@kaiielle appreciate you asking 🙏🏾
Yes if I remember correctly Joe Biden was against integration and the bussing of African Americans to same schools. He said he didn't want his kids growing up in a racial jungle. Kamala Harris brought that up to him in the democratic primary in 2020 saying that one of those little girls on the bus was her. He just dropped his head and stayed silent. I mean... what do you say to that. I bet it was an awful experience for everyone who had to go through that. 😢
I think your eyeliner is on point Kaiielle 👌🏼 Your shirt is also giving me Deadpool vibes ❤
For Hockey "Miracle" is a must see!!
Definitely in my top 5 of favorite sports movies!
I really liked your reaction to this movie. I felt they were honest, heartfelt and well spoken. My recommendations for sports movies are: football - Rudy, baseball - Field of Dreams and basketball - Coach Carter. Looking forward to more reactions.
Someone probably already posted this -
•the final game of the season was filmed at a local high school in Marietta Georgia. (Sprayberry High)
A lot of my friends went to the open call and we’re extras in the stands.
In an extra dose of coincidence, I grew up down the street from hayfield high school in Alexandria Virginia which is one of the schools featured playing against the Titans . Shits wild.
I knew a lot of Sheryls growing up, but most spelled it with a "C". Ryan Gosling turned 18 while this was being filmed.
Ethan Suplee (Lastik) always seems to play a lovable character. He was so good on the show My Name Is Earl.
I always loved the "garry won gold in the wheelchair games. AND THEN HE DIED!"
great reaction! one of my favourite movies! would love to see a reaction to The Blind Side :D
i like the comeing together of all the boys to form the team , it takes many different parts to form a team that works together to achieve there goal this is depicted in this movie very well. the many parts to form the one is one of my favourite things about life and this is why i like movies like this or the three musketeers. I played in many teams growing up and this is the reason i loved it so much. another good movie to watch is WE ARE MARSHALL which is the final team the titans played in this one.
Love this movie! It is amazing - so good. And of course, your reactions are always great. All that said, this so very VERY loosely based on a true story. The players and those involved have pointed out the historical innacuracies many times. But it wouldn't have made for as entertaining of a film. Jerry Bruckheimer has said multiple times he's a film maker, not a historian.
shooould have watched till the end because you addressed this. :)
These "based on a true story" movies always hit a little harder than others, whether we're talking about a sports movie, a war movie, or just a drama. This movie is strange to me because even though Denzel Washington gets top billing, he isn't what I remember about this movie. It's the players and all their bonding and eventual comradery that takes center stage here. And having been through the same situation (though much younger), when Bertier is first on screen after his accident, talking to his brother, it's always a punch in the heart. That's a terrifying moment and a huge obstacle to wrap your head around. His reaction was MUCH better than mine.
Sports movies have a special kind of magic to them. 🏈 I don't like watching sports. Like... at all. But somehow, I've seen and fallen in love with well over a dozen sports movies. Hollywood even managed to keep me fascinated by the NFL draft for a two-hour movie, and even made a movie about baseball statistics exciting somehow. Very few of my most favorite sports movies have been reacted to that I've seen, so I may have to suggest them on your form thingie. Is there a list of what has already been suggested somewhere? Or do we just suggest everything and let the form sort it out? Hope your vacation is going great! ✌🤓
Thanks for your thoughts! As for the form, it's intentional that nobody sees what has been suggested! On my end I can obviously see what has been suggested by more than one person, but for you all I think it's more fun that you don't know as then nothing can influence you and you can just put through everything you want to!
Hardball getting that little support against Cinderella Man and especially FvF is absolutely CRIMINAL!
It be that way sometimes. 😅
"Like a clashing of..."
Me: OF THE TITANS?
"Of coaching styles"
aww.
Ohhhhh, Cinderella Man is a GREAT movie, and generally a true story.
One of my favorite movies of all time! Hayden Panettiere stole the movie
If you like this film, you will LOVE the movie "Glory Road". I loved your reaction, gave you a hearty thumbs up! Subscribed!🏈🏀
Best sports movie ever!
Another football movie I could recommend is "Rudy" with Sean Astin.
Man you talked right through the epic left side strong side scene
Yep, sometimes that happens when I'm watching something for the very first time. ☺️
I know everyone loves this movie. Point of fact and easy to verify, Boone was fired in 1979 after several players and and at least 2 assistant coaches filed allegations of abuse and extreme cruelty. The college tried to save face and tried to cover it up. Please know much of this movie is a fiction or exaggerated and this coach should not be held up in any positive way. Fantastic movie, but the real man and his methods, as well as the reality of his career, are laden with horrible treatment of people. Enjoy the movie for what it is. Especially the amazing acting and message. Just know there's a lot of BS in there. Tyrell didn't exist at all, Virginia HS Hall of Fame didn't exist yet, the school was already integrated since 1965 and several other players were made for the movie. Sorry for such a negative post, but I am tired of hearing people talk so highly of someone and something they know nothing about other than a Disney produced movie. LOVE YOUR REACTIONS!
I talked in the review about how I read up on the differences you mention. ☺️ Thanks for watching!
@@kaiielle I know, but some don't stay for that part, so that's why I put it in comments. Still a great message in the movie. Your reactions and afterthoughts are always really good.
The cast for this film 8s up there with any film #Sunshine is a badass
That ice hockey film Miracle is worth a watch,baseball gotta go with field of dreams or for the love of the game
I would say that the racism in the movie was heavily toned down but done in a way that did a good job of conveying the atmosphere. I played high school in the 90s in the north east and you wouldn't believe the amount of racist bs spewed on the field from all white suburban teams directed at my inner city team. It was truly wild in the 90s so I could only imagine how bd it was a few decades earlier.
Thanks for the comment. I was going to express the same feeling on the movies exposure of the climate.
I also grew up playing sports in Downstate NY and from elementary through high school I dealt with similar experiences with basketball and baseball. I also lived in VA twice in the mid 80’s and late 90-2000. I’m glad I made it out and now live in FL. ✌🏾
I remember having to leave from playing in baseball games because of opponents parents, coaches, and the refs. Instead of letting things escalate or get baited into trouble we would leave. My father and I along with a few players while the game continued on.
@athens_1psvr31 yea it got pretty bad at times. I remember a fight erupting once that caused the rest of the game to be canceled. We didn't throw hands first nor did we speak hate, but we were the team that got in trouble and was blamed in the local paper
sine the day i saw this in the theaters i knew it was top 10
No one can play a guitar like tom delonge
I absolutely loved this reaction! Thank you!
Just to clarify one scene: when Yoast refers to carrying his sins to his grave, he wasn't saying Boon was responsible for the brick incident, he was referring to the public statements made afterwards. Yoast is a Christian man, and for all his faults, he still promoted that life, and you're supposed to turn the other cheek of you're true to your word as a Christian. Calling the perpetrators out on TV is not following that promise Christians make. So that's why Yoast said what it is he said
Thanks for the reaction. Moneyball is a really great sports film for future polls 👍
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I don't learn by someone yelling at me either it just makes the situation worse.
Gloryroad is an incredible basketball movie! Similar concept but another great story worth checking out! Highly recommend!
I'm too STRONG!!!
Here's three true sports story movies you can watch on your own if you don't ever stream them. Miracle (2004 film) Glory Road (2006) Race (2016 film)
They filmed the “camp” at Berry college in Rome ga. I use to work there years ago and it’s beautiful.
Be sure to watch Ford vs Ferrari! You don't have to be a car person at all. Another emotional, family and relationship movie, based on another true story (but it followed the true story MUCH closer)!
Great reaction to such a great movie!
I remember the days when these kinds of attitudes were not unusual. A lot of them were leftover attitudes from a previous generation. Thankfully, when I was a teen in the 80s, even though we still had pockets of ridiculous racism, most of us were surprised to encounter any of the racism that was prevalent in the earlier eras. I have been and remain good friends if not as close as we once were (mainly due to geographical distances and family/job demands on time for many of us) with the friends I made in my teens of all colors, creeds, and genetic backgrounds. It was a golden age of racial harmony, or at the least a willing tolerance, that has been lost in this age where our so-called leadership and so-called icons turn everything into a race war. I miss the days when we were teens and we could all just hang out together, act like idiots together, laugh and have a good time and enjoy being friends. I don't see much beyond fear and anger in relations today and it makes me sad.
Yep, there is a lot of hate out there today. 🫠 Thanks for watching!
I always caution folks to do the best you can to not jump to judgements about history based on what you all are told, let alone a Hollywood movie. (Maybe should say especially a hollywood movie as they have a tendency to promote their agenda whatever it is at the moment) There is no doubt about the stain of racism on history. As this movie reveals I would say most racism is not exactly based in hate. Please don't misunderstand hate is definitely there but its more ignorance as shown in this movie. It marinates in ignorance and I mean that term literally not as some kind of slight. It is very easy to look at someone in a time that was not ours and make judgements. What were people taught as they were raised etc.. At the age of 58 it is very humbling to learn something that you had believed all your life was not correct! Believe me I learn things all the time. :) We are all works in process! For me I like to say God is not done with me yet! As get off my soapbox I want to also clarify I did not see any of the things I talked about in your reaction. It was a great reaction. I grew up some ignorance about race in my family. My step Dad was racist no doubt about it. I had a friend who happened to be black and I am white we played football all though Jr High and high school. He was the best man at my wedding. They just had to deal with it! :)
The Disney movie Miracle about the 1980 US hockey team is a movie that nobody has ever reacted to.. would be nice to see someone finally react to it lol
More Denzel movies please!!!
Ronny Sunshine Bass looks like the young version of Ken Stabler 29:06
Hey what's up... I'm not a sub, but I'm gonna watch this reaction cause it's a good movie.
Nice reaction! Please do "the longest yard" (2005) next :)
Great reaction, a classic for sure... but how did Hardball only get 3% of the votes?? lol
Ask my Patrons! 😏
You have to do Hardball. Probably my favorite Keanu Reeves movies
I am a first time viewer
Just watched a film from (2020) called Greyhound Tom Hanks is in the lead role is definitely worth a reaction.
It is about winning when some of the kids will not be able to go to college without a scholarship.
Sheryl Yoast died of cancer in her early 30s.
Something important to remember is this is BASED on a true story. The actual story is far less fairytale Disney-esque and would have made a pretty terrible movie. The team it is based on had been racially integrated for I believe 5 years by this time in 1971 but so had all the other teams in the area. There was most certainly racism and hate but the movie drastically over sold it specifically within the team. The kids were by all reports just there to play football and have fun. This is a very Hollywood version of events that were fairly uneventful aside from the perfect season. That said I think its a great movie that has a great tone and great message its definitely one of my favorites.
If you're trying to say the racism shown in this movie is worse than 1970's Virginia. Save your breath. The school was integrated already, but in 71, they started busing in kids from George Washington High School, which was a predominantly black school. A third of the football team and 4 cheerleaders all came that year. The players did get along, but they did in the movie as well. Maybe 7 days with some not liking each other. There are nearly 60 players on the team. It's hardly unlikely that a few were racist at 1st. Yes, they changed some things for the movie. One of which was toning DOWN the racism.
You know how much I enjoy your reviews. The thing is, I don't have the money to subscribe for Patreon. The best sports movies I can recommend to you, that I would LOVE to see your reactions to are 42: The Jackie Robinson Story, Glory Road (College Basketball.) and The Express: The Ernie Davis Story. And if you think Field Of Dreams qualifies...
Thanks for the suggestions! Please use my suggestion form (linked in every video description) that way I can see the suggestions forever!
@@kaiielle I'm not exactly sure how to really imput on that. When I click the link, it seems the only places I can write is back in the comments. Never Mind, solved it.
One sports me I think you would love would be Miracle.
I have to say, race aside for the moment, they did kind of do Coach Yost a little dirty. Maybe what they could have done is bring in Coach Boone as the ASSISTANT coach instead.
I was curious why they didn't include the reason Bertier died so I looked it up. Turns out it was a car wreck. Can you imagine? The thing that changed your life forever ended up being the same thing that ended your life. As cliché as it is, life really is stranger than fiction.
If your people voted for what they thought _you_ would like most, this would've likely still won, but Cinderella Man would've been a very close second at worst.
They usually vote for what they think would make a good reaction and what I would enjoy combined.
3:10- Yeah, well try saying "Klitschko" 17:31- I mean, Ronnie Bass might be. Dude is a hippie.
If you don't mind i really can help you out about what the game of football is all about
"I hate le razism dood herp derp" bold statements only on this channel, I see.
Hating racist people is bold? Wow.