This one was a tear jerker! War is horrible! Thank you so much for the kind words, subs and movie suggestions from my first reaction. Let me know how I can improve!
Some tear jerkers were recommended, which is fine. But you’ve done two in a row now. We are OK with you doing some comedy or light-hearted ones next. :) May God bless you and your channel.
If you want something more joyful I can recommend The Time Travelers Wife, such a good drama. Or maybe Interstellar, what a comedy, am I right guys? That murph character. Fun times.
If you haven’t seen lord of the rings, I recommend you do a reaction/review to it. It is a Fantasy movie, but the characters and writing make it worth a watch even if you may not care for the fantasy genre.
For some advice. I’d say you should host polls to allow your subscribers to vote on which movie/tv show they would like you to react to next. Be open to genres that you may not be interested in. Also important to note, the more popular the movie the more likely you accumulate views to grow your channel. Make sure while editing to be aware of the content, and do a bit of research on what may be copyrighted in said movie. (Beware while searching of potential spoilers) Maybe start a patreon once your channel grows to post your full reactions. It would be a good opportunity to make money. Use moderators to filter the comment section of spoilers before you scroll through them yourself. You’re very genuine and like-able in these videos. I wouldn’t be surprised to see your channel grow quickly as you continue to post. Subscribed.
@@ianthompson5746 She struggled with Saving Private Ryan, I feel like she’d need therapy after Schindler’s List lol tho I have to admit I’d love to see her reaction to that one, gotta be my favorite 20th century film
I know it’s difficult for you but I love how deeply these movies affect you, it drives me nuts trying to watch a movie like this with someone and they don’t feel something or even attempt to understand what the characters are experiencing
Especially frustrating when the person says about films like this, "it was alright." It's irritating when people are disrespectful like that. Yes, they are just movies, but they are still real stories about real people's experiences.
@@sahityabk It’s actually BECAUSE movies are art that such opinions are entirely subjective. I’d say it’s even more idiotic to dictate what others are allowed to think and feel about what is ultimately just a film.
@@derrickowen8162 It’s a work of historical fiction inspired by true events, but at the end of the day it’s all just actors and special affects, not a documentary. It was crafted by people with an artistic vision and as such, is just as subject to opinions and criticism as any other piece of fiction. I fucking loved the movie, but I’m not going to pretend it deserves immunity from bad takes just because of its choice of source material.
I saw this movie in IMAX. It was JAWDROPPING!!!!! Especially the scene where the village on fire. This was probably the best movie I've seen in the past 20 years. The fact that this film didn't win the best picture Oscar is complete bullshit.
By the time Schofield got out of the trench and ran across the field...for one final time....It felt like I was literally there...running with him!! A moment in cinema that will be difficult to surpass...
I rememebre a reviewer pointing something out that I hadn't noticed but that's 100% true: the fact it's shot in real time means wherever they go, you the viewer are scanning the horizon, trying to work out where the next threat is coming from and if they're going to spot it in time.
@@THELANKANCOMRADE Saving Private Ryan cuts like a million times during its run, which causes a slight disconnect. The reason this movie is so good and immersive is that its all shot in 2 long cuts, so it feels completely real. Not knocking Saving Private Ryan at all, its an amazing film that also immerses you, but this movie beats it slightly on pure immersion.
Alfred Mendez, the man that was commemorated at the very end of the film was the grandfather of the director of the film Sam Mendez. The stories he told him about the war was the inspiration for this movie.
I firmly believe these stories need to be told even though they are heartbreaking. I highly recommend the mini-series Band Of Brothers, you will cry but its important to see war through the eyes of those who were there.
One more thing. You talked a lot about the “mud mixed with bodies”, but I want you to understand that the muddy field was called Noman’s Land, the area between the trenches of the opposing sides, and the mud was made from the blood, bones, and chunks of flesh of thousands of dead soldiers, mixed by a million running feet, and overseen by hordes of rats. Too dangerous to recover the bodies, the screaming, begging and crying of the mangled and dying children is the constant refrain there that great sound guy you mentioned left out, thank goodness. Wars can not be ended or avoided by our children on the battlefield, but can be by the actions, attitudes, and lifestyle choices that we, their parents, choose to adopt. War is the logical, natural, inescapable consequences for our parents mistakes. With better life choices we can take responsibility for our own mess and not leave debts for our sons and daughters to pay.
@@Boomerbox2024 When the hordes of lazy minded idiots stop being fooled by the cliques of psychopathic power mongers, that's when the wars will stop. Needless to say it's gonna keep going for a while. We can learn all there is to know about dogs, birds, fish and all kinds of animals. But humans never learn about the most dangerous animal of all. When it comes to the human race, humans are clueless.
There’s a good moment between Schofield and Blake when they’re going through the orchard, where Schofield tells Blake he doesn't want another leave because it gets harder and harder to leave his family to go back to the front when his leave is up.
This was just one day, in a war that lasted for four years. A World War. From the trenches on the Western Front to the mountains of the Alps. From the thick forests and open plains of the Eastern Front to the Balkans. From the cliffs of Gallipoli to the Sinai Desert. It was to be The War that Ends All Wars. 17 million men from all corners of the world paid the price before peace was finally called for. But all it did was set the world for another World War that would be larger, deadlier, and more barbaric. But this was a war in where hundreds of men would die to gain only a couple hundred yards of ground. 1,600 men would’ve mattered little to the whole world that was consumed by war. That is what makes 1917 so tragic, while almost that many were saved by Schofield’s efforts, another 1,600 elsewhere weren’t so lucky.
They still find mass graves all over France and Belgium. Farmers will be plowing a field and find soldier's remains. Then some amazing people from the various governments step in and they do an incredible job of trying to identify the remains and let the families know.
@@elessartelcontar9415 ty for putting that into perspective. Knowing the difference really helps inform people on the devastation ww1 and ww2 brought. Thank you (I’m a Brit)
I'm not a big fan of war movies, but you have to watch Hacksaw Ridge. It's a war movie with romantic/peaceful vibe. I love it and I'm 100% sure you'd love it, too. Regards from Poland.
The first half of hacksaw ridge is peaceful drama, the second half is pure carnage. Desmond doss was so heroic and did such unbelievable things, they left some things out in the movie because they thought the audience wouldn't believe it and be over the top, which is what it was.
I fought in a very different war in Afghanistan from 2006 to 2008, and I can tell you that war truly is hell, but you also never feel closer to anyone than your fellow soldiers. New subscriber here, and I really appreciate the compassion you have. Also, if I may be so bold, you're gorgeous! Enjoying your reactions a lot. Thank you for such quality content!
In retrospect, lucky perhaps. However, I'm more and more convinced we're sliding in a new Dark Ages. If Trump wins in 2024, the United States will no longer be a democracy.
Who’s “we”? I know someone battling cancer right now. Two of my highschool classmates from a decade ago aren’t alive today. Life is plenty difficult already, without a battlefield Suffering is suffering everywhere. No need to single out wars in particular
@@corpsefoot758 It's all relative. Your friends who passed away from cancer wouldn't even have a chance to fight it 100 years ago. Even if the frame of reference for many remains miserable, we are more fortunate today than we used to be a long time ago.
@@gabrielgingras814 Even your comparison here is subjective. I’d much rather die to an incurable disease, than die to one where I have HOPES of surviving but then I succumb in the end regardless Zero hope hurts far less than false hope to me And by the way, this has nothing to do with the initial question: whether being a soldier is a more extreme type of suffering than the worst civilian life Someone has yet to prove that’s the case
@@corpsefoot758 That's a really defeatist mindset. My philosophy is "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, but never, ever give up hope". My mother did. She'd be alive if she didn't. I won't make the same mistake.
My maternal grand father fought at the Somme as a gunner. My paternal grand father fought at Passchendaele where he was gassed. thankfully both survived the war.
The Somme needs very little hype, It was just worst of the worst, and Passchendaele, most considered 4 months of muddy bloody hell. Mad respect for both your grandfathers.
The chances of you existing were so insanely low but here you are. Im fully british and have no direct relatives who fought, as i think is the case with most people, because so few who fought got to go home and start families.
@@bibtebo I could have also have added that my great grandfather fought at Mafeking and I also had a relative who was a drummer boy at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, they were the ones that marched into battle playing a drum but no weapon. Sadly I also had an uncle (who I never met) who died near Monte Casino during the Second World War. We also have black sheep one who was executed for treason in the Middle Ages and another for treason during the Elizabethan period. Both tried to have the ruling monarch assassinated.
@@corvus2512 They both fought for the British. My paternal grandfather died when I was very young from cancer brought about by the effects of been gassed. My Maternal grandfather never spoke of any war as his son (my uncle) was killed in a tank battle near Monte Cassino during the Second World War.
"What happened?" At the end? He survived, for now. Part of what make the end so heartbreaking is he'd have to survive another year and a half to see the end of the war. I like to think Scho got his happy ending, but knowing the casualty rates in WWI...
We don't actually know that. He could have gotten a serious blood infection from plunging his wounded hand into a corpse near the beginning of the movie, and died a few days later of sepsis.
This was fantastic. Saw it in theaters before the pandemic and yes, you’re right “watch it again when you think your life is hard”. My grandfather was a child laborer in the coal mines when he was 12 and then was in WWI when he was 19 or 20. He was poisoned by mustard gas but survived it. His voice was never the same. Good man and tough life. Hard to complain isn’t it? Not sure if you’re a fan of Game of Thrones but Blake, the young man who was stabbed, played Tommen in GOT. Enjoyed your reaction.
I was so relieved when he made it through to the end and found Blake's brother alive and unhurt. If he had found out the brother had been killed too, it would have just been too much to handle.
i lost a cousin in WW1 he died 1917, my Great Grandfather go shot and injured in 1917 and my Great Uncle who died in his 30s though the effects of getting gassed in the war too. The British Army lost in the first hour of the Somme in 1916 20,000 men overall for the British Army on that battle 420,000 men The French lost 200,000 and the Germans 320,0000. To put that into context in the US Civil War there was 620,000 casualties total
when she said "and sing him a lullabye" right as he's getting out of the water and about to hear the singing. Great anticipation as always Popcorn. I find hearing what you are thinking as you watch very fascinating, and I'm not alone I see.
For Britain and France ww1 began in 1914 and ended in 1918 For the United States ww1 started in 1917 . Thousands of young men enlisted to join the armed forces in Britain the age ranges are truly shocking. Many lied about their ages 14 ,15 and upwards.
I know of someone who lived close to me, he volunteered for the British army in the first war. He was 15 but lied about his age. In his diary he talked about how volunteered because they would give him boots, which he didn't have because he lived in poverty.
Another WWI movie I think you'd like is "War Horse." Instead of being about the trials of humans during times of war, this film is about a farm horse raised by a young lad in England. The horse is confiscated by the military for war time needs, and is put through many hardships. All through the movie the horse escapes, only to be found and put to work again, by the armies on the other side. This happens back and forth until the end of the movie, at which time a very happy ending ensues. Movie trailer: th-cam.com/video/JPNyNr2Kp4w/w-d-xo.html
Its a horrible movie that is ultimately about 1 horse surviving whilst thousands of others were rewarded for their enforced participation in mankind's brutality by being eaten by the French.
You hit the nail right on the head at the 17:05 mark young lady. "This is unbelievable." And it is. It isn't possible to "almost die" that many times in a day. He was buried alive, almost had a plane crash on him, was shot, fell down a flight of stairs, went over a 100 foot waterfall.. while eluding dozens of German snipers. Homie has more lives than Indiana Jones.
Fun Fact: the day this movie starts is the day US enters the war. If you watch Dunkirk watch Atonement after it takes place around the same event and has a love story.
I second the Atonement and Dunkirk (she knows about that one having Harry Styles). Atonement has that love story angle to it, though it makes it even more frustrating to watch.
Being a Veteran from Afghanistan I have seen my share of horror you young lady handle these kinds of movies with the emotion your supposed to. Thank you so very much for watching them I have become a fan of yours in less than a week. I think they might be getting to you because you said he has been through Hell instead of Heck. Keep up the great work!!
This was my favorite movie the year it came out. It looked incredible on the big screen. Yes, it feels very real when you watch it. Every death hits you hard in this movie. Great genuine reaction! You should watch a happy movie after that..lol
@@PopcornInBed For a war movie with a love story, check out Passchendaele. A Canadian film that was shot around Calgary. Some tough scenes, but it's a good re-enactment of what Canadian soldiers went through for King and Country.
The scene where he runs across the field and falls down with the cannon fire all around him, that fall wasn’t planned but they left it in because everything from his reaction to just getting back up and continuing was so realistic. Love little film choices like that.
You couldn't always get the bodies out to bury them, so they dug holes in the trench walls or walkways and threw the bodies in. Imagine being in a war and in six months time you gain six feet or less of ground
You could say WWI was kinda the growing pains of war's evolution. For centuries, combat was usually engaging the enemy, with the larger army having the best chance of success. But weapons came into reality that made larger armies obsolete, but the officers only knew how to fight war strategies using prior tactics, again made obsolete by the new weapons of the era developed (machine guns, tanks, poison gas, massive artillery cannons, flame throwers, etc) And worse, you had inexperienced officers who wanted the glory of taking the field and turning the tide of the war, so they'd send wave after wave of men to their deaths, thinking each one would be the "big push" that was needed to end the war. This war also led to the rise of two of the greatest evils ever to consume the planet; Communism (Russia actually dropped out of WWI because they were dealing with the revolutions back home which led to the rise of Stalin) and National-Socialism (Due to Germany having to pay for WWI, it was easy for Hitler to manipulate the Germans' outrage and point it towards his enemies)
It was inspired by stories the director heard by his grandfather who served in the British Army during WWI. These kinds of things happened, though not this exact story specifically.
@@albertf9692 I know quite a lot about the Great War since I'm from Europe but I'm sure that many people from all around the world doesn't know which were German colonies or what type of planes did the German army use during the Great War, unless they'd be from countries directly affected by this war. If you'd ask a random Chinese man about the Nanking Massacre, it's more probable that he'd know the answer than random Italian man. Always depends on who you're asking and you should expect a wrong answer. It's normal to say "I don't know the answer, but I'm willing to learn more about it."
Hmmm I wonder if you'd like The Lord of the Rings trilogy (extended editions obv). If epic fantasies aren't your thing, then try "When Harry Met Sally" (1989) starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan - best romance/comedy movie I've ever seen.
I am going to venture to LOTR soon, I've never seen them, how come everyone reccs the extended versions? just curious! And OMG When Harry Met Sally is one of my favorties!!
@@PopcornInBed well even though the extended editions add substantial runtime to already long movies, the cut scenes are still really enjoyable and provide some context for the characters. That's why I recommend them, anyway.
As a veteran the saddest part of this movie in my opinion, is the end when he sits at the tree and all is finally over. But that's just the beginning of his troubles the easy part is over, the hard part begins when he returns home.
I'm not sure if it'd be easier then or harder. On the one hand nearly the entire male population had fought in France, so they'd know. On the other hand, media was almost non-existant and so the general public were even more ignorant about how bad it was than they are now, and more likely to wave flags and talk about bashing the Bosch like it was some kind of fun adventure. I know my great grandad (a sniper in WW1) never said a word about it, nor my grandad about WW2, but they both had engaging jobs and good friends around.
He's not even going home, it's far from over. Tomorrow gonna be the same shit, and again and again (implied by him finishing the film in the same pose as he started). If he makes it out the other side he could consider himself extraordinarily fortunate - millions of his peers never got a homecoming. The chances of a mere rifleman getting all the way through are vanishingly slim.
I think one of the most undervalued moments is when LCpl.William Schofield met the French woman with the child. After a few moments with her, he felt somewhat safe and with the comfort of a young woman and child to give him some kind of ease in caring for another. He , and you can see his face, gaining resolution to commit to the bigger cause of trying to save 1,500 men. To leave it behind. to maybe never learn the fate of the young woman and her infant charge. As for US, we never learned his fate, the screen turning black. We have to hope well for all of them.
Nonono! Lance Corporal Alfred H. Mendes is Sam Mendes' grandfather. He totally lives. "For Lance Corporal Alfred H. Mendes 1st Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps who told us the stories." Schofield is just the name the director chose to represent his own grandfather.
I watched this movie a few years ago after finding out that my great-grandfather fought in the Battle of the Somme, arguably the most brutal conflict of the first World War. I've spent hundreds of hours researching everything that he did, and I found out that he did essentially what was depicted in 1917. Every day, he would be sent behind enemy lines to deliver messages and to repair communications. I dont think anyone can look at the men who fought in the World Wars and not think those are the greatest heroes thay have ever graced this earth
I just found your channel yesterday or the day before. Love your reactions. My great grandfather was a medic in WWI, and he won a Distinguished Service Cross for carrying several men to safety under intense machine gun and artillery fire, so watching this reaction right after your Hacksaw Ridge one is pretty special.
Watching this movies in theaters was an interesting experience. It was kind of surreal to see an entire crowded theater silently shuffling out in a wide-eyed daze.
I wasn't emotional when I first saw this movie, but watching you get emotional made me emotional. You have a very good heart. War is terrible and shouldn't happen in this day and age. God bless you, and I really enjoy watching your reaction videos!
Take a couple months then you can watch "Dunkirk", in the mean time to lighten things up, try "Young Frankenstein" or "Blazing Saddles" both by Mel Brooks. If you want a love story "Ghost"
Love the sleepy vibes here. Only been a subscriber for a few days as of this comment but I'm loving the content, the fact that you're so new born to this type of movie makes watching this 1000x more satisfying. I love seeing an actual emotional reaction to such well made art.
Watch Dunkirk... that movie is fukin fantastic... don't listen to anyone who says it's shit... trust me... it's more scarier, suspenseful and less bloody than 1917... that movie will show you how scary WW2 was... and it's edited by the same editor Lee Smith
It has been written that all War Movies must be anti-war. Also it is said that all veterans are anti-war. It is primarily the consuming/uneducated and protected populace that is pro-war, as instructed to them by their government. You may accidentally learn a lot from these movie reacts, you certainly ask the right questions. RomComs are nice, but they evade the question, "How do I have the freedom to love openly and consume what I choose, while saying what I want?" Now you know who gave you those rights.
"They seem so young" Sidney George Lewis enlisted in 1915 when he was only 12! years of age. He fought in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. George Maher enlisted in 1916 at the age of 13. How could this happend? - The height requirement was only 5'3 at that time. (I for example was 6'2 at that age.) - Many recruting officers turned a blind eye when it came to underage recruits, some had to made a quota for recruits. They were payed either extra or per recruit. - Some woman game men out of uniform a white feather to shame them publicaly for not beeing in the army. So many young men and boys felt the need to proove that they were real men and enlisted. I found this to be very disgusting behaviour when you know how many men died in that war for basicaly nothing.
@@fritzkaraldo8452 Yeah, a Mack truck. I knew a guy 6' 6" when he started high school. We have a great picture of him completely stretched across a hallway.
Man you are usually really good at picking up on things in films and paying attention but in this one it just felt like you were saying "what's happening?" every 30 seconds xD
@@tfpp1 No, being a history buff means knowing the names of all the generals who served under Eisenhower. Knowing WWI's Western Front was fought in France (and Belgium) is just plain basic.
@@tfpp1 *eye roll* Do not encourage obliviousness and ignorance of major world events. A reasonable question for an unreasonable mindset. It makes me wonder why anyone would bother watching a film about WWI without knowing the next thing about it beforehand. Context, setting and circumstance of the historical reality are everything and are what drive most people's prior interest in historical films, especially war films.
Wow ... what a sweet person you are .. with a lot of sentiment, conviction and warm feelings you have.... other movie recommendations ... ahh.... walk the line... the true story of Johnny Cash played by Joaquin Phoneix and also starring Reese Witherspoon, who won an Oscar for this role.... you wil LOVE this film....trust me! 😉
Trench warfare was terrible troops would. Make contact with hole Artillery battalions. Scout planes could only travel so far.They would run out fule or be intercepted by enemy aircrft.
This movie is a gem aside from the part where the german pilot stabs Blake after he is saved. I dont think ww1 germans are that fanatical yet. Remember ww1 is also the war that saw germans and the allies coming together on no mans land for a christmas party. Even in ww2 they were being pushed and discarded so hard they would become disillusioned with carrying on the empire in battle. Which is why you have the stories of Generals fighting hitler or trying to kill him and even a whole German army group with a general working with Americans to save french prisoners from the German special forces.
Watching this in theaters was a truly unique experience, i remember specifically during the scene when Schofield stands before the buring church and the german slowly appears way in front of him made the whole audience collectively scream out like it was a slasher film and the peak horror scene was going on. And as I've seen others comment, I felt Schofields exhaustion by the time he was running in the open field, such perfect build up.
I recognize the lead actor in this from another wonderful little movie, Captain Fantastic. You should add that to your list. I also suggest Gifted, with Chris Evans. The little girl in this movie is incredible. When your ready for something more intense, Sling Blade with Billy Bob Thornton. As great as Saving Private Ryan is, I think We Were Soldiers is the better movie.
Suggestions (if you haven't seen): Original Star Wars trilogy; Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986); Back to the Future trilogy; the Rocky series; the Rambo series; Terminator 1+2; Indiana Jones 1-3; Mad Max 1+2; Ghostbusters; Beverly Hills Cop; Predator; Die Hard; The Silence of the Lambs; The Usual Suspects; Se7en; The Matrix; Gladiator; and the Lord of the Rings trilogy :-)
Wow that's a great list! I think I've only seen the first Back to the Future, Se7en (scarred me) and The Matrix. Other than that, the other movies are all new to me!
If you have not yet watched "Breaker Morant" (1980) [based on the true but controversial story] I think that it might make for a great reaction video. The film won ten Australian Film Institute Awards including: Best Film, Best Direction, Leading Actor, Supporting Actor, Screenplay, Art Direction, Cinematography, and Editing. It was also nominated for the 1980 Academy Award for the Best Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium).
love this film! saw it twice in theaters...you need to see "Parasite"...it beat 1917 in the Oscars for best picture. one of the best films I've seen and I'm not even into Korean films.
Yeah this movie is a One-Shot take type of movie I saw this in theaters day one when it came out Just imagine 20 speakers around your head at the theater Some of the bullets flying everywhere And the craziness of it Awesome storyline though The intensity The suspense in this movie is phenomenally built Totally agree with the message you said at the end You think your life is Hell watch this movie LOL
Wow, this channel has grown on me big times. I now have watched all your reactions (exept for groundhog day). A very emotional, beautful movie is DANCES WITH WOLVES.
This one was a tear jerker! War is horrible! Thank you so much for the kind words, subs and movie suggestions from my first reaction. Let me know how I can improve!
Some tear jerkers were recommended, which is fine. But you’ve done two in a row now. We are OK with you doing some comedy or light-hearted ones next. :)
May God bless you and your channel.
If you want something more joyful I can recommend The Time Travelers Wife, such a good drama. Or maybe Interstellar, what a comedy, am I right guys? That murph character. Fun times.
well if you ever look for an old classic comedy, try Stripes staring bill murray
If you haven’t seen lord of the rings, I recommend you do a reaction/review to it. It is a Fantasy movie, but the characters and writing make it worth a watch even if you may not care for the fantasy genre.
For some advice. I’d say you should host polls to allow your subscribers to vote on which movie/tv show they would like you to react to next. Be open to genres that you may not be interested in.
Also important to note, the more popular the movie the more likely you accumulate views to grow your channel. Make sure while editing to be aware of the content, and do a bit of research on what may be copyrighted in said movie. (Beware while searching of potential spoilers)
Maybe start a patreon once your channel grows to post your full reactions. It would be a good opportunity to make money.
Use moderators to filter the comment section of spoilers before you scroll through them yourself.
You’re very genuine and like-able in these videos. I wouldn’t be surprised to see your channel grow quickly as you continue to post.
Subscribed.
"remind me to watch this movie when i think my life is hard" , should definitely watch The Pianist with adrien brody
Well said, & maybe Schindler's list...
God the pianist slapped me in the face so hard my skull broke
Man no shit
Yeah that one is heavy
@@ianthompson5746 She struggled with Saving Private Ryan, I feel like she’d need therapy after Schindler’s List lol tho I have to admit I’d love to see her reaction to that one, gotta be my favorite 20th century film
I know it’s difficult for you but I love how deeply these movies affect you, it drives me nuts trying to watch a movie like this with someone and they don’t feel something or even attempt to understand what the characters are experiencing
Especially frustrating when the person says about films like this, "it was alright." It's irritating when people are disrespectful like that. Yes, they are just movies, but they are still real stories about real people's experiences.
@@derrickowen8162 movies are art, if you were to describe a piece of art as "it's alright" you would look like an idiot
@@sahityabk It’s actually BECAUSE movies are art that such opinions are entirely subjective. I’d say it’s even more idiotic to dictate what others are allowed to think and feel about what is ultimately just a film.
@@derrickowen8162 It’s a work of historical fiction inspired by true events, but at the end of the day it’s all just actors and special affects, not a documentary. It was crafted by people with an artistic vision and as such, is just as subject to opinions and criticism as any other piece of fiction. I fucking loved the movie, but I’m not going to pretend it deserves immunity from bad takes just because of its choice of source material.
I saw this movie in IMAX.
It was JAWDROPPING!!!!!
Especially the scene where the village on fire.
This was probably the best movie I've seen in the past 20 years.
The fact that this film didn't win the best picture Oscar is complete bullshit.
This would have been incredible in IMAX!! I wish I had watched it on imax
Oscars probably listened to the few critics who hated that there almost no women in it.
That's what I always say, also George Mackay should have won best actor
it didn't win because it is overrated.
@@walterloehrmann5213 OH, looked it up. I was right, there's a bridge in Norway missing its troll.
By the time Schofield got out of the trench and ran across the field...for one final time....It felt like I was literally there...running with him!! A moment in cinema that will be difficult to surpass...
I rememebre a reviewer pointing something out that I hadn't noticed but that's 100% true: the fact it's shot in real time means wherever they go, you the viewer are scanning the horizon, trying to work out where the next threat is coming from and if they're going to spot it in time.
You clearly haven’t seen saving private Ryan
@@THELANKANCOMRADE Saving Private Ryan cuts like a million times during its run, which causes a slight disconnect.
The reason this movie is so good and immersive is that its all shot in 2 long cuts, so it feels completely real. Not knocking Saving Private Ryan at all, its an amazing film that also immerses you, but this movie beats it slightly on pure immersion.
When he got out I was like: why is he running on the wrong side of the trench?
Alfred Mendez, the man that was commemorated at the very end of the film was the grandfather of the director of the film Sam Mendez. The stories he told him about the war was the inspiration for this movie.
I firmly believe these stories need to be told even though they are heartbreaking. I highly recommend the mini-series Band Of Brothers, you will cry but its important to see war through the eyes of those who were there.
I do agree that I need to learn more about world history.
It is also important to remember this movie when you watch war spoofs like Bill Murray’s “Stripes”. Oh, and yes, the movie is based on true stories.
One more thing. You talked a lot about the “mud mixed with bodies”, but I want you to understand that the muddy field was called Noman’s Land, the area between the trenches of the opposing sides, and the mud was made from the blood, bones, and chunks of flesh of thousands of dead soldiers, mixed by a million running feet, and overseen by hordes of rats. Too dangerous to recover the bodies, the screaming, begging and crying of the mangled and dying children is the constant refrain there that great sound guy you mentioned left out, thank goodness.
Wars can not be ended or avoided by our children on the battlefield, but can be by the actions, attitudes, and lifestyle choices that we, their parents, choose to adopt. War is the logical, natural, inescapable consequences for our parents mistakes. With better life choices we can take responsibility for our own mess and not leave debts for our sons and daughters to pay.
@@Boomerbox2024 When the hordes of lazy minded idiots stop being fooled by the cliques of psychopathic power mongers, that's when the wars will stop. Needless to say it's gonna keep going for a while.
We can learn all there is to know about dogs, birds, fish and all kinds of animals. But humans never learn about the most dangerous animal of all. When it comes to the human race, humans are clueless.
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Great video! I was an extra in this film. Filmed back in England, UK 2019 In April. An amazing honour.
That’s too cool!
WHAT! That's so cool are you the guy that fell after the main character ran into that person?
Late to the party here but so was I!
There’s a good moment between Schofield and Blake when they’re going through the orchard, where Schofield tells Blake he doesn't want another leave because it gets harder and harder to leave his family to go back to the front when his leave is up.
This was just one day, in a war that lasted for four years. A World War. From the trenches on the Western Front to the mountains of the Alps. From the thick forests and open plains of the Eastern Front to the Balkans. From the cliffs of Gallipoli to the Sinai Desert.
It was to be The War that Ends All Wars. 17 million men from all corners of the world paid the price before peace was finally called for. But all it did was set the world for another World War that would be larger, deadlier, and more barbaric.
But this was a war in where hundreds of men would die to gain only a couple hundred yards of ground. 1,600 men would’ve mattered little to the whole world that was consumed by war. That is what makes 1917 so tragic, while almost that many were saved by Schofield’s efforts, another 1,600 elsewhere weren’t so lucky.
@@elessartelcontar9415 you forgot to count the ones that were in India and a few other countries that were under colonial rule
Thanks for the dramatic History lesson
They still find mass graves all over France and Belgium. Farmers will be plowing a field and find soldier's remains. Then some amazing people from the various governments step in and they do an incredible job of trying to identify the remains and let the families know.
Is that from the box of Battlefield 1 mate?
@@elessartelcontar9415 ty for putting that into perspective. Knowing the difference really helps inform people on the devastation ww1 and ww2 brought. Thank you (I’m a Brit)
I'm not a big fan of war movies, but you have to watch Hacksaw Ridge. It's a war movie with romantic/peaceful vibe. I love it and I'm 100% sure you'd love it, too. Regards from Poland.
A few people have suggested Hacksaw Ridge. I've added it to my list, thank you so much for the recommendation!
The first half of hacksaw ridge is peaceful drama, the second half is pure carnage. Desmond doss was so heroic and did such unbelievable things, they left some things out in the movie because they thought the audience wouldn't believe it and be over the top, which is what it was.
@@PopcornInBed I would also suggest Saving Private Ryan, Fury, and Unbroken.
I got emotional at the end when the real Desmond spoke about his experiences
A romantic/peacful vibe? Mabye for the first little bit, but most of it is absolutely brutal.
I fought in a very different war in Afghanistan from 2006 to 2008, and I can tell you that war truly is hell, but you also never feel closer to anyone than your fellow soldiers. New subscriber here, and I really appreciate the compassion you have. Also, if I may be so bold, you're gorgeous! Enjoying your reactions a lot. Thank you for such quality content!
Thank you so much for your service.
82nd airborne vet here. I was in Kandahar all of 2007, blackhawk crew chief. Flying in those mountains was the scariest shit I've even done.
@@mattharris5315 Thank you for your service guys.
What a time to live through, the whole planet at war, millions dead, entire countries reduced to barren hellscapes. We have it so lucky today.
In retrospect, lucky perhaps. However, I'm more and more convinced we're sliding in a new Dark Ages. If Trump wins in 2024, the United States will no longer be a democracy.
Who’s “we”? I know someone battling cancer right now. Two of my highschool classmates from a decade ago aren’t alive today. Life is plenty difficult already, without a battlefield
Suffering is suffering everywhere. No need to single out wars in particular
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It's all relative. Your friends who passed away from cancer wouldn't even have a chance to fight it 100 years ago. Even if the frame of reference for many remains miserable, we are more fortunate today than we used to be a long time ago.
@@gabrielgingras814
Even your comparison here is subjective. I’d much rather die to an incurable disease, than die to one where I have HOPES of surviving but then I succumb in the end regardless
Zero hope hurts far less than false hope to me
And by the way, this has nothing to do with the initial question: whether being a soldier is a more extreme type of suffering than the worst civilian life
Someone has yet to prove that’s the case
@@corpsefoot758
That's a really defeatist mindset. My philosophy is "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, but never, ever give up hope". My mother did. She'd be alive if she didn't. I won't make the same mistake.
My maternal grand father fought at the Somme as a gunner. My paternal grand father fought at Passchendaele where he was gassed. thankfully both survived the war.
The Somme needs very little hype, It was just worst of the worst, and Passchendaele, most considered 4 months of muddy bloody hell. Mad respect for both your grandfathers.
The chances of you existing were so insanely low but here you are. Im fully british and have no direct relatives who fought, as i think is the case with most people, because so few who fought got to go home and start families.
@@bibtebo I could have also have added that my great grandfather fought at Mafeking and I also had a relative who was a drummer boy at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, they were the ones that marched into battle playing a drum but no weapon. Sadly I also had an uncle (who I never met) who died near Monte Casino during the Second World War.
We also have black sheep one who was executed for treason in the Middle Ages and another for treason during the Elizabethan period. Both tried to have the ruling monarch assassinated.
Wow, thats incredible! which side did they fight on? British, Canadian, French or German? Did they ever talk about the war?
@@corvus2512 They both fought for the British. My paternal grandfather died when I was very young from cancer brought about by the effects of been gassed. My Maternal grandfather never spoke of any war as his son (my uncle) was killed in a tank battle near Monte Cassino during the Second World War.
"What happened?" At the end? He survived, for now. Part of what make the end so heartbreaking is he'd have to survive another year and a half to see the end of the war. I like to think Scho got his happy ending, but knowing the casualty rates in WWI...
We don't actually know that. He could have gotten a serious blood infection from plunging his wounded hand into a corpse near the beginning of the movie, and died a few days later of sepsis.
The casualty rates in WW1 were quite low. The majority of British soldiers never got within a mile of the front line.
This was fantastic. Saw it in theaters before the pandemic and yes, you’re right “watch it again when you think your life is hard”. My grandfather was a child laborer in the coal mines when he was 12 and then was in WWI when he was 19 or 20. He was poisoned by mustard gas but survived it. His voice was never the same. Good man and tough life. Hard to complain isn’t it? Not sure if you’re a fan of Game of Thrones but Blake, the young man who was stabbed, played Tommen in GOT. Enjoyed your reaction.
I was so relieved when he made it through to the end and found Blake's brother alive and unhurt. If he had found out the brother had been killed too, it would have just been too much to handle.
Despite the fact that this movie was sad(and I definitely cried when the dude died) I watched it in theaters twice within a week of each other
i lost a cousin in WW1 he died 1917, my Great Grandfather go shot and injured in 1917 and my Great Uncle who died in his 30s though the effects of getting gassed in the war too. The British Army lost in the first hour of the Somme in 1916 20,000 men overall for the British Army on that battle 420,000 men The French lost 200,000 and the Germans 320,0000. To put that into context in the US Civil War there was 620,000 casualties total
when she said "and sing him a lullabye" right as he's getting out of the water and about to hear the singing. Great anticipation as always Popcorn. I find hearing what you are thinking as you watch very fascinating, and I'm not alone I see.
Starts with Schofield resting his head against the tree
Ends with Schofield resting his head against the tree
For Britain and France ww1 began in 1914 and ended in 1918
For the United States ww1 started in 1917 .
Thousands of young men enlisted to join the armed forces in Britain the age ranges are truly shocking. Many lied about their ages 14 ,15 and upwards.
I know of someone who lived close to me, he volunteered for the British army in the first war. He was 15 but lied about his age. In his diary he talked about how volunteered because they would give him boots, which he didn't have because he lived in poverty.
"Can't I please just watch a Hallmark Christmas movie?"
LOL. My mom would love you!
Another WWI movie I think you'd like is "War Horse." Instead of being about the trials of humans during times of war, this film is about a farm horse raised by a young lad in England. The horse is confiscated by the military for war time needs, and is put through many hardships. All through the movie the horse escapes, only to be found and put to work again, by the armies on the other side. This happens back and forth until the end of the movie, at which time a very happy ending ensues. Movie trailer: th-cam.com/video/JPNyNr2Kp4w/w-d-xo.html
Really should learn when to stop explaining a movie plot without spoiling the movie…
Lol @ warhorse.. such a shit film.
Its a horrible movie that is ultimately about 1 horse surviving whilst thousands of others were rewarded for their enforced participation in mankind's brutality by being eaten by the French.
You hit the nail right on the head at the 17:05 mark young lady. "This is unbelievable."
And it is. It isn't possible to "almost die" that many times in a day. He was buried alive, almost had a plane crash on him, was shot, fell down a flight of stairs, went over a 100 foot waterfall.. while eluding dozens of German snipers. Homie has more lives than Indiana Jones.
Saving Private Ryan is an amazing movie too!
This has been suggested a bunch! It's coming soon!
They used birds to
That’s an intense one lol
@@PopcornInBed YOU WILL CRY BELIEVE ME!
Saving Private Ryan and even harder movie to watch It's an amazing Tom Hanks movie
The 2017 war movie Dunkirk may make you cry too. I have a cousin who's a war veteran and the realism of many of the scenes moved him to tears.
That one is on my list for sure, thanks!! So thankful for our veterans 💜
dunkirk blows
An astonishing true story and fascinating movie!
Fun Fact: the day this movie starts is the day US enters the war. If you watch Dunkirk watch Atonement after it takes place around the same event and has a love story.
I second the Atonement and Dunkirk (she knows about that one having Harry Styles). Atonement has that love story angle to it, though it makes it even more frustrating to watch.
6:36 that scene in the loud theater got me and everyone else jump out of our seats and felt like a real shockwave and really miss it
Being a Veteran from Afghanistan I have seen my share of horror you young lady handle these kinds of movies with the emotion your supposed to. Thank you so very much for watching them I have become a fan of yours in less than a week. I think they might be getting to you because you said he has been through Hell instead of Heck. Keep up the great work!!
The Lord of the Rings extended versions!
This was my favorite movie the year it came out. It looked incredible on the big screen. Yes, it feels very real when you watch it. Every death hits you hard in this movie. Great genuine reaction! You should watch a happy movie after that..lol
That's the plan! A happier movie reaction is coming within the next few days :)
"The year it came out."? You make it sound like a ten year old movie. It was released in december 2019 / january 2020. Just over a year ago.
@@PopcornInBed For a war movie with a love story, check out Passchendaele. A Canadian film that was shot around Calgary. Some tough scenes, but it's a good re-enactment of what Canadian soldiers went through for King and Country.
The scene where he runs across the field and falls down with the cannon fire all around him, that fall wasn’t planned but they left it in because everything from his reaction to just getting back up and continuing was so realistic. Love little film choices like that.
You couldn't always get the bodies out to bury them, so they dug holes in the trench walls or walkways and threw the bodies in. Imagine being in a war and in six months time you gain six feet or less of ground
What happened was they wanted to have him resting like in the beginning... the meaning is... that tomorrow; it all starts from the beginning.
I hope you are going to watch Apocalypse Now and Barry Lyndon.
Most soldiers in WW I and II were in fact 18 or 19 years old.
As the 27th(Today) is International Holocaust Remembrance Day maybe you should do "Schindler's List" a very powerful movie - Never Forget
She should but she will not. She would never make it through that movie.
Love that Kipling line from Colin Firth's character. Countless great moments in this film. It's a masterpiece. Fires on all cylinders.
I always liked how the movie ended with him up against a tree just like we first saw him in the beginning.
You could say WWI was kinda the growing pains of war's evolution. For centuries, combat was usually engaging the enemy, with the larger army having the best chance of success. But weapons came into reality that made larger armies obsolete, but the officers only knew how to fight war strategies using prior tactics, again made obsolete by the new weapons of the era developed (machine guns, tanks, poison gas, massive artillery cannons, flame throwers, etc) And worse, you had inexperienced officers who wanted the glory of taking the field and turning the tide of the war, so they'd send wave after wave of men to their deaths, thinking each one would be the "big push" that was needed to end the war. This war also led to the rise of two of the greatest evils ever to consume the planet; Communism (Russia actually dropped out of WWI because they were dealing with the revolutions back home which led to the rise of Stalin) and National-Socialism (Due to Germany having to pay for WWI, it was easy for Hitler to manipulate the Germans' outrage and point it towards his enemies)
It was inspired by stories the director heard by his grandfather who served in the British Army during WWI. These kinds of things happened, though not this exact story specifically.
It's WW1, of course it's France.
Well, World War I is not as mainstream as World War II so I can understand that someone can make a mistakes about factions or places.
@@kr0n0sthetitan23 I don't. It wat The War. War to end all wars and such. Preety big event, but depends on part of world where you are from i guess.
@@albertf9692 I know quite a lot about the Great War since I'm from Europe but I'm sure that many people from all around the world doesn't know which were German colonies or what type of planes did the German army use during the Great War, unless they'd be from countries directly affected by this war. If you'd ask a random Chinese man about the Nanking Massacre, it's more probable that he'd know the answer than random Italian man. Always depends on who you're asking and you should expect a wrong answer. It's normal to say "I don't know the answer, but I'm willing to learn more about it."
Hmmm I wonder if you'd like The Lord of the Rings trilogy (extended editions obv). If epic fantasies aren't your thing, then try "When Harry Met Sally" (1989) starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan - best romance/comedy movie I've ever seen.
I am going to venture to LOTR soon, I've never seen them, how come everyone reccs the extended versions? just curious! And OMG When Harry Met Sally is one of my favorties!!
@@PopcornInBed well even though the extended editions add substantial runtime to already long movies, the cut scenes are still really enjoyable and provide some context for the characters. That's why I recommend them, anyway.
I always feel like this was filmed as if it were a "First Person Shooter" computer game. I loved the style of this.
As a veteran the saddest part of this movie in my opinion, is the end when he sits at the tree and all is finally over. But that's just the beginning of his troubles the easy part is over, the hard part begins when he returns home.
I'm not sure if it'd be easier then or harder. On the one hand nearly the entire male population had fought in France, so they'd know. On the other hand, media was almost non-existant and so the general public were even more ignorant about how bad it was than they are now, and more likely to wave flags and talk about bashing the Bosch like it was some kind of fun adventure. I know my great grandad (a sniper in WW1) never said a word about it, nor my grandad about WW2, but they both had engaging jobs and good friends around.
He's not even going home, it's far from over. Tomorrow gonna be the same shit, and again and again (implied by him finishing the film in the same pose as he started). If he makes it out the other side he could consider himself extraordinarily fortunate - millions of his peers never got a homecoming. The chances of a mere rifleman getting all the way through are vanishingly slim.
I feel like sadly you can’t make a great “realistic” war movie without it just feeling like you went through it too lol
Epic classic movie with a love story: Last of the Mohicans. Highly recommend
I think one of the most undervalued moments is when LCpl.William Schofield met the French woman with the child. After a few moments with her, he felt somewhat safe and with the comfort of a young woman and child to give him some kind of ease in caring for another. He , and you can see his face, gaining resolution to commit to the bigger cause of trying to save 1,500 men. To leave it behind. to maybe never learn the fate of the young woman and her infant charge. As for US, we never learned his fate, the screen turning black. We have to hope well for all of them.
That was a very strong reaction video :) Thanks for sharing this with us all!
Would love to see you watch 'Arrival' from 2016 :D
Nonono! Lance Corporal Alfred H. Mendes is Sam Mendes' grandfather. He totally lives. "For Lance Corporal Alfred H. Mendes 1st Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps who told us the stories." Schofield is just the name the director chose to represent his own grandfather.
OOOHHH This makes me so happy, thank you for sharing!
This is the comment I was looking for before I wrote it myself.
I watched this movie a few years ago after finding out that my great-grandfather fought in the Battle of the Somme, arguably the most brutal conflict of the first World War. I've spent hundreds of hours researching everything that he did, and I found out that he did essentially what was depicted in 1917. Every day, he would be sent behind enemy lines to deliver messages and to repair communications. I dont think anyone can look at the men who fought in the World Wars and not think those are the greatest heroes thay have ever graced this earth
I just found your channel yesterday or the day before. Love your reactions. My great grandfather was a medic in WWI, and he won a Distinguished Service Cross for carrying several men to safety under intense machine gun and artillery fire, so watching this reaction right after your Hacksaw Ridge one is pretty special.
The Pianist is a must see film and also Saving Private Ryan. These are both war films but incredibly powerful stories.
Watching this movies in theaters was an interesting experience. It was kind of surreal to see an entire crowded theater silently shuffling out in a wide-eyed daze.
💕You want a good love story?
When Harry met Sally (1989).
I wasn't emotional when I first saw this movie, but watching you get emotional made me emotional. You have a very good heart. War is terrible and shouldn't happen in this day and age. God bless you, and I really enjoy watching your reaction videos!
Add *The Lord Of The Rings* to your list if you havent seen it yet. The greatest trilogy in cinematic history.
Greatest trilogy that will ever be made, probably.
IMO I'd give that to the Godfather
Take a couple months then you can watch "Dunkirk", in the mean time to lighten things up, try "Young Frankenstein" or "Blazing Saddles" both by Mel Brooks. If you want a love story "Ghost"
Dont think to much to dunkirk i enjoyed the original film more with john mills in it, its an older film ( black white ) but the airial scenes were ok.
I am a combat veteran ( Vietnam ) and you have done more good than you could possibly know .Thank you for this and God bless you
Hopefully you'll watch more Sam Mendez films. He's one of the best directors we've ever had, or may ever have.
Love the sleepy vibes here. Only been a subscriber for a few days as of this comment but I'm loving the content, the fact that you're so new born to this type of movie makes watching this 1000x more satisfying. I love seeing an actual emotional reaction to such well made art.
Watch Dunkirk... that movie is fukin fantastic... don't listen to anyone who says it's shit... trust me... it's more scarier, suspenseful and less bloody than 1917... that movie will show you how scary WW2 was... and it's edited by the same editor Lee Smith
Saving Private Ryan is a great movie to watch. For a silly comedy you should watch Airplane!
Saving Private Ryan will destroy her
Lots of people have been recommending Saving Private Ryan along with The Green Mile. I think both will be coming within the next few weeks :D
@@PopcornInBed the 1st 30 min of SPR will be a punch in the gut have tissues
A couple more good Colin Firth movies for you- Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy and the Railway Man, if you've not already seen them.
It has been written that all War Movies must be anti-war. Also it is said that all veterans are anti-war. It is primarily the consuming/uneducated and protected populace that is pro-war, as instructed to them by their government. You may accidentally learn a lot from these movie reacts, you certainly ask the right questions. RomComs are nice, but they evade the question, "How do I have the freedom to love openly and consume what I choose, while saying what I want?" Now you know who gave you those rights.
"They seem so young"
Sidney George Lewis enlisted in 1915 when he was only 12! years of age.
He fought in the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
George Maher enlisted in 1916 at the age of 13.
How could this happend?
- The height requirement was only 5'3 at that time. (I for example was 6'2 at that age.)
- Many recruting officers turned a blind eye when it came to underage recruits, some had to made a quota for recruits. They were payed either extra or per recruit.
- Some woman game men out of uniform a white feather to shame them publicaly for not beeing in the army. So many young men and boys felt the need to proove that they were real men and enlisted.
I found this to be very disgusting behaviour when you know how many men died in that war for basicaly nothing.
@@aj897 What can I say. Puberty hit me like a truck.
@@fritzkaraldo8452 Yeah, a Mack truck. I knew a guy 6' 6" when he started high school. We have a great picture of him completely stretched across a hallway.
Man you are usually really good at picking up on things in films and paying attention but in this one it just felt like you were saying "what's happening?" every 30 seconds xD
"I thought they were in Germany this whole time." Do you know what happened in WWI?
Be nice, dude. Not everyone is a history buff like you.
@@tfpp1 No, being a history buff means knowing the names of all the generals who served under Eisenhower. Knowing WWI's Western Front was fought in France (and Belgium) is just plain basic.
@@MetFanMac See my comment above.
@@MetFanMac i agree.... she may not be familiar with history at all... and its very sad you can tell... I hope she learned alot 🙏
@@tfpp1 *eye roll* Do not encourage obliviousness and ignorance of major world events. A reasonable question for an unreasonable mindset. It makes me wonder why anyone would bother watching a film about WWI without knowing the next thing about it beforehand. Context, setting and circumstance of the historical reality are everything and are what drive most people's prior interest in historical films, especially war films.
I’m gonna throw myself in a river and starve myself just so she can wrap me up in a blanket, hug and feed me lol
Wow ... what a sweet person you are .. with a lot of sentiment, conviction and warm feelings you have.... other movie recommendations ... ahh.... walk the line... the true story of Johnny Cash played by Joaquin Phoneix and also starring Reese Witherspoon, who won an Oscar for this role.... you wil LOVE this film....trust me! 😉
Thank you so much!! Added Walk The Line to the list!
@@PopcornInBed great movie
Trench warfare was terrible troops would. Make contact with hole Artillery battalions. Scout planes could only travel so far.They would run out fule or be intercepted by enemy aircrft.
I have a feeling this person has had a very sheltered life...
You should check out the true story of " Hacksaw Ridge".
I haven't heard of that, thank you I'll check it out!
No spoilers but the first Conscientious Objector to ......
5:17 They're half-way to the German trenches, not to their destination.
This movie is a gem aside from the part where the german pilot stabs Blake after he is saved. I dont think ww1 germans are that fanatical yet. Remember ww1 is also the war that saw germans and the allies coming together on no mans land for a christmas party. Even in ww2 they were being pushed and discarded so hard they would become disillusioned with carrying on the empire in battle. Which is why you have the stories of Generals fighting hitler or trying to kill him and even a whole German army group with a general working with Americans to save french prisoners from the German special forces.
Damn girl - you didn't show him meeting the brother!!???
Out of all the wars in history, I often find the First World War to be among the most unpleasant.
If you want to escape into romance and love then I'd suggest watching something like Pride and Prejudice or Truly Madly Deeply.
Watching this in theaters was a truly unique experience, i remember specifically during the scene when Schofield stands before the buring church and the german slowly appears way in front of him made the whole audience collectively scream out like it was a slasher film and the peak horror scene was going on.
And as I've seen others comment, I felt Schofields exhaustion by the time he was running in the open field, such perfect build up.
I am an American even ik that Canada was in the first world war , what are they teaching y'all in class these days. Gezz
I recognize the lead actor in this from another wonderful little movie, Captain Fantastic. You should add that to your list. I also suggest Gifted, with Chris Evans. The little girl in this movie is incredible. When your ready for something more intense, Sling Blade with Billy Bob Thornton. As great as Saving Private Ryan is, I think We Were Soldiers is the better movie.
I haven't seen any of those movies! I've added them to the list. Lots of people have been suggesting Saving Private Ryan.
Captain Fantastic, excellent movie!
Suggestions (if you haven't seen): Original Star Wars trilogy; Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986); Back to the Future trilogy; the Rocky series; the Rambo series; Terminator 1+2; Indiana Jones 1-3; Mad Max 1+2; Ghostbusters; Beverly Hills Cop; Predator; Die Hard; The Silence of the Lambs; The Usual Suspects; Se7en; The Matrix; Gladiator; and the Lord of the Rings trilogy :-)
Wow that's a great list! I think I've only seen the first Back to the Future, Se7en (scarred me) and The Matrix. Other than that, the other movies are all new to me!
@@PopcornInBed That's cool, you have some great journeys ahead of you then :-)
Please try “Come and see” (1985) next!, it’s a different take on war films; very human. The Criterion Collection just added it to it’s Blu Rays ;)
One of the best movies I've ever seen. Incredibly tough to watch. Worth every second though.
If you have not yet watched "Breaker Morant" (1980) [based on the true but controversial story] I think that it might make for a great reaction video. The film won ten Australian Film Institute Awards including: Best Film, Best Direction, Leading Actor, Supporting Actor, Screenplay, Art Direction, Cinematography, and Editing. It was also nominated for the 1980 Academy Award for the Best Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium).
You’re gonna cry if you watching saving private Ryan believe me
You should watch the patriot movie it’s really cool not gotta lie.
"Benedict Cumberbatch, you listen to him!!!" 😄
That plane scean chrashing that they are helping the poilet was a German poilet
I see great potential with this channel subscribed!
Thanks so much for the support ❤️
You can improve by letting us actually see what it is you are reacting to lol
love this film! saw it twice in theaters...you need to see "Parasite"...it beat 1917 in the Oscars for best picture. one of the best films I've seen and I'm not even into Korean films.
TH-camr about ww1: "Looks very muddy"
Yeah this movie is a One-Shot take type of movie I saw this in theaters day one when it came out Just imagine 20 speakers around your head at the theater Some of the bullets flying everywhere And the craziness of it Awesome storyline though The intensity The suspense in this movie is phenomenally built Totally agree with the message you said at the end You think your life is Hell watch this movie LOL
Seriously! What these kids had to go through is so sad. I can't imagine watching this movie in the theater, it must have been intense!!
@@PopcornInBed Very intense
Maybe you should watch a lighter film like Fury or Schindler's list or something.
Lighter... lol
Wow, this channel has grown on me big times. I now have watched all your reactions (exept for groundhog day). A very emotional, beautful movie is DANCES WITH WOLVES.
Why did you skip that one😂?
very Tolkin-esque, it's literally Frodo and Sam making their way through Mordor to Mount Doom
Tolkien did serve in the First World War
The empath is strong in you....
One of my favorite epics with a romance story is Doctor Zhivago (1965)