When Jack Nicholson gave his legendary speech people came from all over the studio to watch. No matter how many times he was asked to repeat it for a different shot angle he nailed it every time.
I totally agreed with you, this is the best. Excellent selection of cast. Kevin Pollak was on the top of his game also. He does some great impersonations also.
Since you are nice enough to leave the comments open for us, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for these videos. My husband and I enjoy them immensely.
I appreciate you opening up the comments section. So many times I’ve want to add to what could have been the discussion. I know you may get a few trolls, but please forget them and block the real jerks. Really enjoy your posts.
I've been watching your videos for so many years that I've recently taken to visiting your years-old presentations that I've totally forgotten and get to rewatch like they were brand new! Thank you for all the hours of enjoyment I've gotten from them!
I want to thank you for your shrewd movie recommendation and kind research for a playback source in your last video. You were emphatic in your recommendation, and with smart justification! Well done.
I truly love you videos. You are awesome. I found some of your earlier videos and they are also amazing. You have a great talent for this. LOVE IT. This movie is a all time classic. So superbly done.
Great cast do not always make great movies but this one did! FYI, A "CODE RED" is not hazing. It is an overt disciplinary action instigated by an officer or NCO and performed by members of victims own unit. It is beyond the military code of conduct and is not sanctioned by most commanders. It's used to intimidate a soldier or marine into complying with the wishes of the leader by fear. Those who perpetrate it are either seeking favor from the leader or fear his actions against them in extreme PT, running or denial of privileges.
This is the best movie insight channel on TH-cam I have enjoyed many an hour listening to all of the inner workings of many a film thankyou you so much for your time and effort from Norman in Scotland 🏴
I totally agree with Director Rob Reiner's decision to 'Cut the Sex Scene' from the Movie for (2) Reasons: 1. It would've 'Cheapened' the Movie & 2. Keep the Relationships Professional & don't cross over into the Personal!
Yes it was a very good movie, excellent even. Whether the storyline was true, false, modified or whatever is immaterial. The acting, at every level, was powerful. The audience was kept attached to the movies’ plot continuously. I was never lost in complexity. Tom Cruise’s imitation of Jack Nicholson brought a smile to my face and later Col. Jessup’s blurting out … “… damn right I did it.” Or some words to that effect, hit me like thunder in the wind and blew me back. Very powerful story.
Very much enjoyed the video, however, a “code red” isn’t hazing. Hazing is more a form of initiation for an organization like a fraternity or other organizations. As a former Marine, I will tell you that a code red is to get one’s attention in direct fashion. While it’s not the best of choices in most people’s minds and frowned upon, the reality, for Marines, is that you’re only as effective as your weakest link. Jack Nicholson’s line about “you need us on that line” was exactly correct. No lapses, no do-overs, no exceptions. People DO die when everyone doesn’t do their part. There is no reset button. Most people watch that movie and think that the good guys won. The reality is that both sides were correct based on a sliding scale of reality/perspective. There are things that civilians will rarely understand. Just know this…when you are sworn into military service you, for a period of time, are no longer part of our Constitutional Republic, but there to defend our Constitutional Republic. Sorry for the rant. Just thought there may be some folks out there who might read and understand that sometimes it’s not as easy as happy ending to a movie and heading home to bed. The safe beds that our military provides each and every night for all of us.
As simplistic and bravado as some may perceive your attempt to justify the actions portrayed by Jack Nicholson as a 'necessary evil' associated with military life, combat situations, or in this case, keeping a watchful eye on a potential enemy may be, it in no way excuses those actions. I was in boot camp at MCRD, PI, SC, 3rd Btn., Plt. 354, Serial #198**85, under the leadership of Senior Drill Instructor Gysgt. Stahling a mere five years after drunk-ass E5 Staff Sergeant Matthew McKeon, for whatever reason his alcohol-controlled mind decided to march the platoon he was JUNIOR Drill Instructor of into the swamps where 5 of them were drowned. PLEASE! Don't come at me with your lame BS. It's ALWAYS about control. And, as you are well aware...that process is accomplished by means of...FEAR!! That is instilled into US Marines the instant they arrive at PI! There is always a better solution to EVERY problem. But AHs desiring to be 'in control' would rather BE IN CONTROL! Nor will I apologize for my ranting...because I am telling the TRUTH!! Can you handle it? Btw...I hope you try correcting me on McKeon's rank before you research!! I served with an E4 Sergeant at Camp Lejeune...and you never knew there was such a thing! John Wayne as Sgt Striker in the movie, "Sands of Iwo Jima" was an E4 Sgt.! When I first joined there still were left-over E3 Corporals as well! Look that up!! I have TWO (2) sons, both former USMC and both combat Veterans. The oldest, who served 4 years in USMC, now a Staff Sergeant and Paratrooper in the US Army was awarded the Bronze Star for rescuing several civilians from a burning vehicle while under intense enemy fire. The youngest volunteered for Iraq and Afghanistan. He is 100% disabled resulting from an IED explosion he encountered. I am as proud of both as any father can be. And we share the same surname name as you! Have A Nice Day...Molon Labe...Semper Fi
Since when can we comment? Since we can comment, let me thiak you LandumC for your always interesting, engaging and entertaining content. I loved this movie when I first saw it. The funny things is, over the many many times I've watched it since, I liked it less and less. Now I find it a cloying and irritating, movie filled with stereotypes and cliches and little else. I've since served in the military and of course lived a lot of life and am wiser (and more cynical) than I was as a young man. The naïveté and idealism of youth has faded, replaced with the practical realism necessary to live a good (and moral) life. In retrospect I can see that this story provides a superficial Leftwing perspective and of course being older I can see the world thru both a left and right lens. Both have advantages and disadvantages but when something presents one side as paragon, it's shallow fare to me. Most of Sorkin's work is like this, sharp witty dialogue and engaging story but hopelessly biased, shallowly presenting all through a leftwing lens. Once you have the epiphany that the Overton Window has been forced too far left, you can't unsee it. Most of TV and movies today are full of this bias and likely this is why they are doing so poorly. I'm sure many of you will disagree with me and that is fine. Sorry for rambling on but this movie is trigger for my memory of how I used to view the world to how I compare it now. Let me say though, Demi Moore was stunningly beautiful young woman, few had such innocent effervescent angelic beauty.
Also "About Last Night" has Demi before all her plastic surgery. Back when the ratings system wasn't so draconian. Speaking of the rating system. If you haven't seen "This movie not yet rated" its an eye opener.
Just started watching your videos. I mean no offense but I’m still a bit thrown at first because your voice sounds to me like you should be making a video about repairing a tractor rather than movies. But you have very astute observations and insights and I always learn new interesting facts from your videos. Thanks for all the time you spend producing your content!
When Jack Nicholson gave his legendary speech people came from all over the studio to watch. No matter how many times he was asked to repeat it for a different shot angle he nailed it every time.
Landum....I always stop whatever I'm doing, to watch your latest presentation. Superb. Now, I need to revisit this great film.
I totally agreed with you, this is the best. Excellent selection of cast. Kevin Pollak was on the top of his game also.
He does some great impersonations also.
Since you are nice enough to leave the comments open for us, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for these videos. My husband and I enjoy them immensely.
I appreciate you opening up the comments section. So many times I’ve want to add to what could have been the discussion. I know you may get a few trolls, but please forget them and block the real jerks. Really enjoy your posts.
I've been watching your videos for so many years that I've recently taken to visiting your years-old presentations that I've totally forgotten and get to rewatch like they were brand new! Thank you for all the hours of enjoyment I've gotten from them!
Just watched this a couple weeks ago. I'd like to continue my comment but YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!
Carlmontny79. Tell us the old old story, they are pathetic
Glad you are allowing comments. Demi put the starch in a lot of uniforms in those whites. I enjoyed the movie and characters.
I want to thank you for your shrewd movie recommendation and kind research for a playback source in your last video. You were emphatic in your recommendation, and with smart justification! Well done.
I truly love you videos. You are awesome.
I found some of your earlier videos and they are also amazing. You have a great talent for this. LOVE IT.
This movie is a all time classic. So superbly done.
Ranks with "Cain Mutiny" as great military courtroom drama.
Humphrey Bogart's Captain Queeg & Jack Nicholson's Col. Nathan Jessup are legendary movie characters!
Your reviews are the best. The choice of films is great. I’ve been led to many new or forgotten flics! Thank you LandumC
You have a great show landum
Great cast do not always make great movies but this one did! FYI, A "CODE RED" is not hazing. It is an overt disciplinary action instigated by an officer or NCO and performed by members of victims own unit. It is beyond the military code of conduct and is not sanctioned by most commanders. It's used to intimidate a soldier or marine into complying with the wishes of the leader by fear. Those who perpetrate it are either seeking favor from the leader or fear his actions against them in extreme PT, running or denial of privileges.
In the 80's there was no such thing as code red. Blanket party is the correct term that everyone used.
I have the DVD, will watch it again it‘s a good one..
This is the best movie insight channel on TH-cam I have enjoyed many an hour listening to all of the inner workings of many a film thankyou you so much for your time and effort from Norman in Scotland 🏴
Have seen this great movie several times. I love movies where the more times you watch them, the more details you pick up.
one of the better channels on youtube always worth watching have yet to see a bad video
I totally agree with Director Rob Reiner's decision to 'Cut the Sex Scene' from the Movie for (2) Reasons: 1. It would've 'Cheapened' the Movie & 2. Keep the Relationships Professional & don't cross over into the Personal!
Yes it was a very good movie, excellent even. Whether the storyline was true, false, modified or whatever is immaterial. The acting, at every level, was powerful. The audience was kept attached to the movies’ plot continuously. I was never lost in complexity. Tom Cruise’s imitation of Jack Nicholson brought a smile to my face and later Col. Jessup’s blurting out … “… damn right I did it.” Or some words to that effect, hit me like thunder in the wind and blew me back. Very powerful story.
LandumC, Thank you so much for your videos. I’m glad I can finally share my appreciation. Keith
Very much enjoyed the video, however, a “code red” isn’t hazing. Hazing is more a form of initiation for an organization like a fraternity or other organizations. As a former Marine, I will tell you that a code red is to get one’s attention in direct fashion. While it’s not the best of choices in most people’s minds and frowned upon, the reality, for Marines, is that you’re only as effective as your weakest link. Jack Nicholson’s line about “you need us on that line” was exactly correct. No lapses, no do-overs, no exceptions. People DO die when everyone doesn’t do their part. There is no reset button. Most people watch that movie and think that the good guys won. The reality is that both sides were correct based on a sliding scale of reality/perspective. There are things that civilians will rarely understand. Just know this…when you are sworn into military service you, for a period of time, are no longer part of our Constitutional Republic, but there to defend our Constitutional Republic. Sorry for the rant. Just thought there may be some folks out there who might read and understand that sometimes it’s not as easy as happy ending to a movie and heading home to bed. The safe beds that our military provides each and every night for all of us.
As simplistic and bravado as some may perceive your attempt to justify the actions portrayed by Jack Nicholson as a 'necessary evil' associated with military life, combat situations, or in this case, keeping a watchful eye on a potential enemy may be, it in no way excuses those actions.
I was in boot camp at MCRD, PI, SC, 3rd Btn., Plt. 354, Serial #198**85, under the leadership of Senior Drill Instructor Gysgt. Stahling a mere five years after drunk-ass E5 Staff Sergeant Matthew McKeon, for whatever reason his alcohol-controlled mind decided to march the platoon he was JUNIOR Drill Instructor of into the swamps where 5 of them were drowned.
PLEASE! Don't come at me with your lame BS. It's ALWAYS about control. And, as you are well aware...that process is accomplished by means of...FEAR!! That is instilled into US Marines the instant they arrive at PI! There is always a better solution to EVERY problem. But AHs desiring to be 'in control' would rather BE IN CONTROL! Nor will I apologize for my ranting...because I am telling the TRUTH!! Can you handle it?
Btw...I hope you try correcting me on McKeon's rank before you research!! I served with an E4 Sergeant at Camp Lejeune...and you never knew there was such a thing! John Wayne as Sgt Striker in the movie, "Sands of Iwo Jima" was an E4 Sgt.! When I first joined there still were left-over E3 Corporals as well! Look that up!!
I have TWO (2) sons, both former USMC and both combat Veterans. The oldest, who served 4 years in USMC, now a Staff Sergeant and Paratrooper in the US Army was awarded the Bronze Star for rescuing several civilians from a burning vehicle while under intense enemy fire. The youngest volunteered for Iraq and Afghanistan. He is 100% disabled resulting from an IED explosion he encountered. I am as proud of both as any father can be. And we share the same surname name as you!
Have A Nice Day...Molon Labe...Semper Fi
Love your videos
Great recap.
Since when can we comment? Since we can comment, let me thiak you LandumC for your always interesting, engaging and entertaining content.
I loved this movie when I first saw it. The funny things is, over the many many times I've watched it since, I liked it less and less. Now I find it a cloying and irritating, movie filled with stereotypes and cliches and little else. I've since served in the military and of course lived a lot of life and am wiser (and more cynical) than I was as a young man. The naïveté and idealism of youth has faded, replaced with the practical realism necessary to live a good (and moral) life.
In retrospect I can see that this story provides a superficial Leftwing perspective and of course being older I can see the world thru both a left and right lens. Both have advantages and disadvantages but when something presents one side as paragon, it's shallow fare to me. Most of Sorkin's work is like this, sharp witty dialogue and engaging story but hopelessly biased, shallowly presenting all through a leftwing lens. Once you have the epiphany that the Overton Window has been forced too far left, you can't unsee it. Most of TV and movies today are full of this bias and likely this is why they are doing so poorly.
I'm sure many of you will disagree with me and that is fine. Sorry for rambling on but this movie is trigger for my memory of how I used to view the world to how I compare it now.
Let me say though, Demi Moore was stunningly beautiful young woman, few had such innocent effervescent angelic beauty.
Landum-Do you write the copy that appears with all of your videos, or does someone else?
I do
Aaron Sorkin is and has always been a genius.
Good job! On your review!
Good stuff.
Demi Moore as a Seal Trainee is pretty good in "Gi.I. Jane.." Might want to review that movie.
Also "About Last Night" has Demi before all her plastic surgery. Back when the ratings system wasn't so draconian.
Speaking of the rating system. If you haven't seen "This movie not yet rated" its an eye opener.
Just started watching your videos. I mean no offense but I’m still a bit thrown at first because your voice sounds to me like you should be making a video about repairing a tractor rather than movies. But you have very astute observations and insights and I always learn new interesting facts from your videos. Thanks for all the time you spend producing your content!
👍👍
Very poignant film with intense, believable acting. Liked what looked to be the TV spin-off, J.A.G. as well.
It's a movie people raved about that I didn't like at all.
It's a good movie but Demi Moore fucked the whole movie up. She didn't fit the role at all. Bad casting by Rob Reiner 😒👎
1st !