THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT review - The Best Movie You Never Saw
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Christmas is coming, and nothing says yuletide cheer like a Shane Black flick. For this installment of "The Best Movie You Never Saw", we're taking a look at one of Black's highest-selling spec scripts of all-time, "The Long Kiss Goodnight", which got turned into a stone-cold classic by director Renny Harlin ("Die Hard 2", "Cliffhanger") who re-teamed with his then-wife, Geena Davis, who plays a meek schoolteacher with amnesia who turns out to be a badass assassin. Samuel L. Jackson co-stars and has gone on record about how it's one of his favorite roles ever.
So why wasn't "The Long Kiss Goodnight" a mega-hit? It has a lot to do, unfairly, with the film Davis/Harlin did just before, "Cutthroat Island", but thankfully the film has picked up a major cult following in the years since. Join us as we take a look at this holiday classic.
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Loved this movie. You wouldn't think Geena Davis could pull off a cold hearted assassin, but she nails it.
90s crush
Geena Davis
Or
Julia Roberts
She's a badass in this movie!🥰
Cold hearted assassin, sassy teacher, mix of both as each identity fights the other... it's a powerhouse performance by Davis.
@@D1BonGo Davis. No question.
@@D1BonGo Geena Davis. 😍
Underrated film, for sure. Samuel L. Jackson is at his most badass here.
" I'm always frank and earnest with women. Uh, in New York I'm Frank, and Chicago I'm Ernest."
I love how he's the sidekick and in over his head in this movie!
" He's been licking his asshole for the last three straight hours. I submit to you that there is nothing there worth more than an hour's attention. I should think that whatever he is attempting to dislodge is either gone for good, or there to stay."
"Durr Durr Durr hanging up my jacket, Durr Durr Durr, putting down my keys"
Sam was a bum.
"You made an assumption! And you know what happens when you make an assumption! You make an "ass" out of "u" and "mption!"
I was captivated by this movie. Geena Davis did not get her due credit for playing dual roles and her fight scenes. I can never get enough of Sam Jackson.
I've seen like 90% of these movies we never saw...LOL
Haha thats what I was thinking but at least it shows the channel is on the same wavelength
This particular one everyone I knew saw, but of course we were exactly the right age for it.
The few i didn't its because they were never release in my country
Hahaha, me too. Of course I was around back then ......
IKR. I own 99% of them
A Christmas staple, for me, like Die Hard! Thanks for bringing light to it!
Absolutely!!
Still one of favorite movies ever. Sam Jackson says it is one of his favorites
He said it IS his favorite film he's ever been in.
He sure gets the hell beat out of him the whole time lol
I love this movie. When Borne first came out I was like "Oh it's sort of like Long Kiss Goodnight!". lol
Which was somewhat like total recall
This movie deserves a sequel! This is one of the best movies with a strong female character that doesn’t emasculate men!
long kiss goodnight is the sequel to atomic blonde
@@jackbenimblejack1 wtf 🤬
@@Luvie1980 Definitely. WTF?
@@jackbenimblejack1 I mean chronologically that works, but Lorraine in Atomic Blonde is English and works for The British Secret Service.
...and Home Alone is a Die Hard prequel.
The best 90's cheese Christmas movie ever!
"Oh foo-ey, I burnt the darn muffins"
“Now you walk in a bar and sailors come running out. WHAT UP WITH THAT?”
@@fitfogey Aww I was going to do that
"Goin' to shake hands with the maann..."
Were you born stupid? Or did you take lessons?
@@karlabrewster8605 "I took lessons!"
Saw this opening day. Never understood why it isn't considered a classic action flick. Love that sequence where Jackson is lying on the ground waiting for Davis to pick him up.
😂😂😂😂😂
I saw it.. 😘 And love it still.. Its phenomenal. It's just an amazing film. Samuel Jackson jokes and talent & swag and Geena Davis (Charlie Baltimore) was a stand out strong character at the time x
Was raised my my single mother, who didn’t allow me to watch rated R movie. But she would let my brother and I rent the hell out of this movie, she would sit and watch it with us over and over again. Man I need to call her!
"ta da - ta da - put my keys in my left pocket - mh-mhmh-h..."
...cause I'm a...
Baaad Mothafucka...
Got me a handgun...got a shotgun too...anybody F**K with Mitch...he knows just what to do... lol
I'm the only person I thought who saw this. I remember as a kid almost peeing myself when Sam says, "When you make an assumption, you make an ass out of U and Umption"
I can't tell you how many times I've quoted that line over the past two decades.
@@WordUnheard Finally somebody who remembers that line. Seriously. I quoted it so many times and never got so much as a laugh out of it...
Nothing beats "Can you bring my little BITCH over here?"
Great underrated film. "Chefs do that!" Geena Davis is great, as usual.
I agree, Brian Cox was THE Hannibal Lecter (or "Lecktor," as The Tattler misspelled it), and "Manhunter" was by far the best of the films overall.
I love this movie. Some of Sam Jackson's most quotable lines
I feel like we've missed out on a lot of Geena Davis led films because of Cutthroat Island 😭
And it wasn't even THAT BAD. There were FAR WORSE Films that came out that year.
Shhh...let society just keep pretending that film doesn't exist
There isn't a damn thing wrong with cutthroat island, never understood why it got SO much hate
@@codyt821 agreed. It's a cornerstone of my DVD collection.
@@codyt821 I've been curious about that. I remember liking it as a kid and always wondered why it was so hated. Sounds like it's time for a rewatch.
The action sequences in this movie were amazing and original for their time. Such an underrated gem.
Long Kiss Goodnight turns 25 today!
I remember watching it 10 years ago and bought the DVD
Such a masterful performance from Geena Davis that manages to offset a nonsensical plot of a split personality and stopping a terrorist plot at Niagara Falls
Yet it did predict a 9/11 scenario with the blame being placed solely on the Muslims to counteract budget cuts
Davis as this assassin turns the character into a damning indictment of the restrictive stereotypes applied to women on screens and in life
I like her daughter played by a young Yvonne Zima, when she's in danger it brings out the maternal instincts to protect her
Makes a story about rejecting the dichotomy and forging a distinct path
Davis did most of her own stunts
Samuel L. Jackson is charming too making a good buddy cop mixed-gender addition, this is actually his favorite film of his
Both characters as outsiders allow plenty of empathy
I like Brian Cox and David Morse too
It's one of my favorite action movies by Renny Harlin even though it underperformed at the box office
Plenty of sharp dialogue by Shane Black although some of it misfires
Stinks the movie signaled the end of Davis' career as a bankable star yet she's done well for herself fighting the patriarchy with the Gender in Media in 2004 establishing her own institute
She continues to research gender and other minority roles in film and television and advocate for more on-screen diversity
Long Kiss Goodnight is a captivating example of the genre and a modest feminist triumph and works as a satire of traditional spy thrillers while having substance
The other good news is that Harlin and Jackson want to make a sequel
Geena Davis was a total badass in this film. Love this movie.
I like how she had the physical stature to pull off badass moves, like neck snaps.
Samuel l Jackson character actually died in this movie, but then they changed the ending
Nick fury never dies my friend
@@seekforjannah2432 never
“You can’t kill me muthafuckas!”
Maybe you meant in the original script before they made the movie his character dies?
I love this film! Where Die Hard is most people's unconventional "Christmas Movie", this is mine.
Eyes Wide Shut is the best Christmas movie!
Gremlins is my unconventional choice
@@tonyclemens4213 I watch that one too!
I felt in love with Geena Davis after this movie. By far, my favorite movie. As for a sequel, Geena and Samuel must be on it!!!
“Felt” in love. Freudian slip?
Me too
Geena Davis is 64 years old. In a sequel now she would be the chief and send a woman half her age out as the agent. Just because Liam Neeson gets away with playing action leads doesn't mean anyone can do it. James Bonds are usually replaced before they turn 50.
I too, loved this movie. I ALWAYS bring it up as the best Christmas movie. Much better than Die Hard. She makes both versions of her character totally believable.
I rewatch this movie at least once a year. My wife saw this for the first time last month. She's the type of person who quickly falls asleep when she finds a movie uninteresting. Glad to say that she was entertained and pumped up throughout the entire movie. Highly recommended even until today.
"Shit I'd be driving Miss Daisy." A great underrated 90's action movie with a scene stealing performance by the man himself Samuel L Jackson. Geena Davis joined the list of great female action heroes in the mould of Linda Hamilton /Sigourney Weaver, I have watched it countless times and it's still great.
I love this movie and it's great to see someone talking about it.
I've seen this movie about 100 times or so.
one of my favorite movies in my younger years!
I will forever remember this movie. I ordered it on the cable box as a kid for 24hrs and spent like $30 on it. My parents were not 5o happy with me, but I did get to watch it like 4 times 😁
I saw and I love it. The chemistry between them both is electric.
Thank you for the video. Have a great day.
My absolute favorite scene was when Geena Davis is chopping food in the kitchen and us these amazing knife skills and say “I’m a chef! I think I was a chef!” It was such a cool way to introduce her past without beating you over the head with it.
Brilliant, brilliant, and brilliant! I can't stop thinking about how well you frame these movies! Keep up, you're awesome!
"Holiday Inn, you're speaking with Jet" always gets me. Such a great movie. I'm glad another commenter mentioned Brian Cox's dog monologue. I had this on VHS and watched it over and over. Recommended it to friends but nobody took me up on it. Their loss.
Me and my buddy used to lose our shit over the Brian Cox dog scene. So funny
I've always loved this movie and am glad it's getting recognized. Well done!
Still my fav movie of all time. Geena Davis was so bad ass. Samuel Jackson was hilariously awesome. Great chemistry. I never get bored watching it over and over.
Still one of my favorite all time films.
I've always loved this film. Geena Davis's physicality is much more convincing than many female action heroes. Plus Samuel L Jackson, always cooler than cool. And Evil Bierko.... Swoon!!
This movie is dope af. In the climax of the movie when the little girl tells Gena Davis' character "You fight!!!!" Gets me every time.🥺🤙🏿🌊🌌🤲🏿
This movie was lots of fun. Samuel Jackson deserved an award for his supporting role.
My personal opinion: The Long Kiss Goodnight was the last great film of action's golden age (mid 80s to late 90s).
Interesting thought and probably right
yep
Blade came out in 1998
@@TheSupinesmokey Blade had its charms but I wasn't overly impressed with its style. I think the Golden Age ended with Goodnight.
This was so soo good. In my house as a kid we watched this tape all of the time.
Love the scene when she uses the gasoline from the Doll to blowup the freezer door! 2nd favorite scene when she saves Samuel's beaten bloody body. Not one dull moment and love how two selves contrast sharply with each other.
I saw this in a movie theater when it came out. I loved it. You forgot to mention that Twister came out in the same year. It was just bad timing for this movie.
When the plan was exposed at the end of the movie was too creepy and proves that people are condition into things when they were talking about 911 basically years before it happened
"Yes, I'm A Mormon. That's Why I Just Smoked A Pack Of Newports & Drank Three Vodka Tonics!" I Remember Telling Everyone I Worked With 22 Years Ago About This Movie!
I just watched TLKG for about the third or fourth time recently. Still holds up well especially compared to the trash Hollywood is churning out these days. A classic film with a bad ass babe who is still likeable. Fantastic ensemble cast makes this a must see. Thanks for giving this film the attention it deserves.
I loved that movie when I saw it in theaters....I need to go back and watch it, I’m always afraid to revisit things I loved in fear that they won’t hold up but I think it’s time to watch it again
This movie is brilliant.
I watch it at least once a year.
I haven’t seen LKG since it came out, but it’s always been in my top ten action flicks. Plus, Brian Cox also has one of the funniest lines of all time in this film (regarding a persistent dog behavior).
My favourite action film of all time.sod it its in my top ten films ever.hugely entertaining , great chemistry with leads and terrific action scenes.
This is still one of my favorite action movies of all time, and I managed to find the DVD many years ago and watch it every year. As Sam said this movie was ahead of its time.
I like when Brian Cox said I've had to sit here and watch this dog lick its behind for the past four hours so I've come to the conclusion either whatever is there is there to stay or it is long gone.
Thanks for showing some love for that one. Great movie. I thought Geena had an action-flick future ahead. She was amazing. I don't get Hollywood sometimes. This one should be a classic. And Craig Bierko is probably one of the most underrated actors ever, especially for his villains. This one and the Cinderella Man boxer are fantastic.
A sequel where he wants to kill of his ex-wife? Or course there is no sub-text to that action at all.
Who cares, go for it.
@@anthonyclark9441Who cares? No one. It’s why that sequel wasn’t made. No Geena, no Long Kiss.
@@Y2Kr4SHM4N what are you even talking about? Do you care about the "sub text", or not?
@@anthonyclark9441 Lulwat?
@@Y2Kr4SHM4N never-mind buddy, your reply let's me know this is a waste of time. Good day sir.
There was a period in my life where I could easily quote all of Jackson's lines, I was so into this movie. Probably because it had such lacklustre box office it got a budget VHS release pretty quickly, and I wore my tape out.
We saw this movie in Annapolis, MD. 8 Naval Cadets were on leave from the Academy, sitting in the row in front of us. We were talking with them for 15 minutes before the movie started. They were laughing how they almost hit a deer on the way to the theater, and were laughing about it. When the scene happened where the deer crashed through the window, the whole theater started laughing and couldn't stop for the rest of the film. Everything that was supposed to be shocking and tragic just made us laugh harder.
It was like a theater full of Joel, Tom Servo, and Crow.
We all had a great time...and have never been able to match the energy of that night.
I LOVE THIS MOVIE!
Amen Do not do a sequel without her. Davis and Jackson have amazing chemistry
My favorite 90s action movie. When Sam Jackson calls her daughter Cat Head.
Great stuff.
Lol
Right? Or the face he makes in response to "don't hit the cars". Just remembering it makes me bust up every time.
One of my favorite movies from the 90s. Deserved more credit. Geena davis and Samuel Jackson rocked 👍🏽
A true classic. Loved it, and still love it to this day.
I remember seeing this movie as a child and was like Wow. The cooking scene with her chopping food was the reason why I paid attention to what I was chopping lol.
Always one of my favorites. I never understood why it wasn't a huge hit at the time. I watched it every time I saw it was on cable. I think I had a vhs of it once upon a time. Just a classic!
My favorite thing about this movie is how it taught me to weaponize Muddy Waters "Mannish Boy" in the Cool Cat Wars.
best line of the movie
gina davis " are you thinking what im thinking ?"
sam jackson " i hope not, cuz im thinking about how much my balls hurt".
I only heard of this movie about 5 months ago and just finished watching it an hour ago. i was born in 1989 so i grew up watching a lot of 90s and late 80s action films and i go out of my way to find good films of that era to watch so i have no idea how this movie went under my radar for so long but i WISH i saw this movie years ago because it was amazing. i did see Cutthroat Island as a child though and loved it.
Very underrated movie, I've added it to my queue of Christmas movies to watch every year.
I love this movie so much. I remember watching it when I was a teenager. It's absolutely fantastic and I truly hope there is a sequel someday.
Oh I saw it, alright... and loved it! It’s why I say say Geena Davis CAN do action. The movie was phenomenal, and she was FANTASTIC in it.
Mitch Hennessy was and still is my favorite Samuel L. Jackson role. His dialogue and delivery is the best. I saw an interview with Jackson and he said Mitch Hennessy was his favorite role too. That was dope.
Such a great film, great dialogue, fantastic action, underpinned by a realistic storey
I watched LKGN a few months ago, always been a firm favourite. I could never understand why there was never a sequel. Gina Davies is amazing in the part. Certainly far better as an action female lead than most of the shit we're getting these days. Everywhere ya go ya can't move for Mary Sues
This movie is always been a guilty pleasure for me. I like the scene when she tells dude let me go and I'll leave you the use of your legs.
Nothing guilty about it.
This movie made me feel like I could be a bad ass woman! It was so good!
I have watched this movie on Christmas, without fail, for over 20yrs. Along with Die Hard (1 & 2), Lethal Weapon, Christmas Vacation, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and Reindeer Games. I have even had arguments with significant others and family members and rescheduled visits during Christmas time because I have to have my marathon each year. Yeah, I'm a little stubborn, but it's tradition, lol
"Chefs do that"
what's weird...iVe been watching this channel for a while now, all uR "TBMYNS".....i saw when or soon after they were released.... u make me feel like iVe lived a charmed life, tyvm :D
Or you were born in the sixties
Saw this in theaters and the two things that I always remember are 'How did she tie those skates so fast?' and when they walk by the Honest Ed's sign which magically moved from Toronto to Chicago. lol
I loved this movie.
And I'm not going to lie...when she is cornered with her daughter and she's begging for help over the radio and Sam sits up all bloody in the car, drives out and yells her name...I start crying everytime. Lol! My eyes are watering just thinking about it. Those characters grow on you through the movie and it all built to that ending. It was amazing!
No idea how this didn’t do major bank at the box office. Balls out action, interesting plot and characters, great dialogue, and a lot of heart.
Wasn't marketed the right way.
Geena Davis can do just about any role. Great movie, funnier than I thought it would be. My only complaint is the truck brake fluid but I'll leave it there.
Absolutely love this movie! It is criminally underrated! And this is when I developed a crush of Miss Davis. She was so sexy in this movie and was an awesome action hero.
Chris..you are 100% right. This is hands down one of the best action movies ever! Sooo much to love about this movie and Davis duel performance is outstanding and she delivers Black's funny and biting dialogue with real conviction. I was lucky enough to see this on the big screen back in the day, it is one of my all time favorites and I always recommend it to everyone. You have impeccable taste Chris ;)
Love this movie so much! So many amazing one-liners!
I glad you used the clip of Gena taking that shot, doing that technique is totally Fonz.
(for part two, yes. A huge Yes, Gena has to be in it.)
For me, Charlie’s character was so well written because she never acted like she was invincible. She actually get her ass kicked throughout the movie and by the end she’s all messed up. I remember watching this on theaters too and thinking. Woah! I’ve never seen a woman in a movie like this. Gina Davis is an underrated action star.
I saw this when I was 5 when my parents rented it from Blockbuster, but at that time I knew it was good and forgot the name. Years later I saw it air on TV again and even now I like Geena's character more than any modern female assassin character like Atomic Blonde or Black Widow. It was truly ahead of its time!
You saw a violent movie at 5 ?
This movie was amaze balls. We watched god knows how many times back in the 90s.
I agree about "The Long Kiss Goodnight" being a great movie though a sleeper at the box office, it had all the perfect script elements of a Jason Bourne or Total Recall or Momento or Unknown even Alita all with lost past memories!
This movie was ahead of its time. The action delivered. The way AAWiL style dream sequences were used to illustrate Baltimore’s fractured psyche put a slightly macabre spin on the “assassin with amnesia” trope. Also, the chemistry between Davis and Jackson was genuine and engaging. Definitely one of the 90’s best offerings.
Daughter: Life is pain, you just get used to it!
Mom: You're grounded!
Also Mom: Should we get a dog?
You are so right: it would have been impossible to have watched this just once. I had to buy it just so I could have it on hand and share it with friends!
It's a fantastic film, and the Davis & Jackson partnership is 🌟👏🏾🔥
I watch this and Die Hard every Christmas! Fave scene? When Charlie is sneaking around her own neighborhood and drops down on the kid smoking- the best 30 seconds ever! Makes me laugh every time!
🤣poor kid! That scene is gold!
Found this one in my mom's DVD stash when I had been watching Coyote Ugly, and the original Tomb Raider series.
Break it out seasonally as one would with Steel Magnolias.
It's an absolute staple to the 80's action blockbuster. Atomic Blonde and Peppermint absolutely follow in Charlie Baltimore's footsteps as cold blooded assassins with a heart of gold. Glad Charlize took up the mantle as an action hero. Davis, Theron, and Jackson would make a very solid take on the contemporary spy considering what Samuel L, Reynolds, and Hayek are doing with the Hitmans Bodyguard. A lighthearted yet serious perspective of the government underworld, very parallel to what John Wick has been doing. The "Red" franchise was also a very thrilling revival franchise, and true to heart for action heroes like Cox and Willis, combing the soap and drama in a neat take with the outrageous Mary-Louise Parker.
However again, with Charlize Theron's hit as the Old Guard in 2020, combing elements of the spy and superhero genre and confirmation of Atomic Blonde 2, there's much hope for the femme fatales, which have undeniably become a genre of their own.
Excellent movie, never a dull moment, Jeanna Davis and Samuel Jackson are right on point !
I saw it with my blonde girlfriend at Christmas '96. She must have been inspired by Geena Davis's makeover ("Charlie"), because she surprised me with a similar makeover--she got a new, short hairstyle and started wearing eyeliner. Wow! It was my favorite Christmas present. Oh, yeah, and it's a kick-ass action movie. Over the top, but fun. Samuel Jackson was funny and Geena was hotter than ever.
When Samuel L gets thrown out of the car and just lays there in the middle of the street and fires up a cig and smokes it....... lmao!
This dude is absolutely on point it’s one of my favorite action films of all time just watched it a couple months ago it holds up call classic for real won’t see anything like this again
I think the movie The 355 is doing something similar
I liked cut throat island too! It was just ahead of its time. Pirate's of the Carribbean proved the concept was a money spinner.
Also " WE JUMPED OUT OF A BUILDING!!"
One my favorite 90s action movies. I hope they gave this movie a long deserved sequel with Geena and Sam returning.
I love this film and it should be shown more often as a great action movie
You know it's written by Shane Black because the man is incapable of writing a movie not set at Christmas.
I'm enjoying this series but I've seen all of these films. I am glad you're bringing these films to people's attention. There are some genuinely amazing movies that everyone should see. I was just watching Innerspace the other day and it is so good. I do prefer Alien Nation the series but the film's good too. Falling Down, Dragon, Showdown in Little Tokyo is sorely underrated. It's a nice reminder to revisit some of these films but how have more people not seen these movies? The Rocketeer deserved a sequel. Equilibrium has amazing action. Reign of Fire is just awesome. ExistenZ has really stuck with me. I love The Frighteners. The original cut though. The extended cut doesn't do anything for me. I love The Black Hole but I don't know if I could tell you exactly why. It's just one of those movies I watched repeatedly as an impressionable youngster. You should whack Tango and Cash in there somewhere. While on Shane Black I think more people need to see The Last Boy Scout. Remind us of the time when Bruce Willis actually enjoyed one of the highest paid jobs in the world that's relatively easy to do as long as you can read and play pretend. Keep up the good work all. It is much appreciated. Thanks for the WTF happened to Geena Davis too. It's a perfect companion piece.