AMERICAN HISTORY X (1998) MOVIE REACTION!! FIRST TIME WATCHING!

[@trololololo3659]

Norton should have won the oscar for this role imo , he was amazing.

[@Altunuzraids]

Roberto benigni won instead for life is beautiful, the only foreign actor to ever do so

[@matthewc.1194]

@@Altunuzraids great movie too tho

[@aligaines8476]

@@Altunuzraids Indeed, an excellent movie.

[@seanstadler6377]

At least he was nominated though. Nowhere else had the guts to nominate him for playing such a despicable character but the academy did.

[@eraldorh]

He ruined the ending tho

[@JefferyT]

I showed this movie to my students. They were mesmerized by it. It is such a powerful movie.

[@descendantofchaoscontrover7046]

Boyz N da Hood(black on Black crime) Higher Learning (stereotypes, identity crisis, racism, etc) American History X (experiences shaping a person's hatred and racist views in and outside of the home,then the hypocrisy) Crash (Stereotypes and racial prejudice)

[@katwebbxo]

What class?

[@JefferyT]

@@katwebbxo African American Lit

[@smokeythebear99]

We were shown this in high school. I'm 35 now. Still my favourite movie. When I discuss movies with people, this is the one I ask if they've seen. I've lost count of how many people I've introduced to it. You're a good teacher. Racism is learned behaviour. This movie is hard to watch, hard to discuss, but I feel it's definitely required viewing. Good on you, sir.

[@juliahorn3659]

@Uncle Ho Name checks out, except for the “Uncle” part.

[@katelynpringle5506]

"OH FREAK DUDE. FREAK." i freaking love you dude

[@TheScarecrow78]

The look on Norton's face after the curbstomp is terrifying. Such an amazing performance.

[@jongon0848]

In the original ending, Derek was supposed to shave his head and go back to his hateful ways. Signifying how the cycle of hatred continues in an endless loop but Edward Norton insisted that showing Derek having remorse and regret for his ways was a better ending.

[@dillonoickle5841]

less realistic to the real world but an infinitely better message to put out into the world especially on a topic like this.glad they stuck with him not just going back.

[@hakaigonzalez7253]

That's why the director disowned the film.

[@evyatarhadar8325]

Way better ending in my opinion. It's not unheard of, former neo-nazis who changed their ways.

[@thedudebryan98]

How on earth does Edward Norton take over editing the film? Like you would think the director would say naw I want it this way now move along and act. Either way I like this ending.

[@dillonoickle5841]

@@thedudebryan98 alot of the time especially back in the 90s 00s if an actor was famous enough they had last say on most things. Bruce willis is famous for just refusing to shoot scenes he doesnt like and pretty well just taking over live free or die hard in every aspect. Kevin smith tells a good story about it.

[@adamromero]

The kid who shot him at the end was a Terminator sent by Skynet.

[@sargonsblackgrandfather2072]

Underrated comment

[@C4LLM3AN1MAL]

or maybe, An android sent by cyberlife.

[@NordiCDreaMs]

Obviously.

[@AprilGabrielle]

LMAO!

[@Sedona_FD3S]

YEP

[@mclovin457]

No scene has ever made my stomach turn like the curb scene.

[@johnglue1744]

The sound is what gets ya. I mean the whole scene is gruesome but the sound.

[@jongon0848]

for me personally, the only scene in film history that has made me feel physically ill was Radio Raheem's death in Do the Right Thing.

[@tyroneloki5131]

i was actually hyped LOL

[@TTArt]

This and the lust murder on Seven...

[@elisabethlarsen4282]

@@TTArt the lust murder, oh my god 🤢

[@vegasviking86]

"It's like the writer time travelled..." Nah, we're just stuck in a fucked up loop. We'll be saying the same shit in 20 years

[@Ktaurus26]

Exactly. This shit has been happening for decades. White America is just now finding out plus social media is around today

[@nelzonhun]

Oh man the curb scene still haunts me to this day, and I've seen the film 15 years ago.

[@Lilka20061990]

Same, the reason I never watched this movie again

[@DARKgirafa]

The curb stomp scene from The Sopranos is also quite gnarly, albeit different.

[@founoe]

I lol every tiem

[@Mr8ofspades]

Agree man very hard to watch

[@claymccoy]

Especially when you are watching it in surround sound and the sound when his teeth touch the curb just makes you cringel.

[@snoopygonewilder]

Danny was killed because he "disrespected" that same boy that killed him earlier in the movie. He and his buddies were beating up that dorky looking white kid in the bathroom and Danny kind of stopped them by just standing up to them and being a smartass. So he was killed for something really insignificant compared to a lot of things Derek did in his past. I think it was trying to show how even a little bit of hate can ultimately destroy you. In Danny's case he lost his life because of that other boy's hate just like the men Derek killed lost their lives because of Derek's hate.

[@KossolaxtheForesworn]

to me it looks more like you cant deal with those kind of people because they are exactly what derek said they are and understand nothing but direct violence.

[@goonymiami]

I think they also knew his affiliations and it made them even more angry to be provoked. That's why they did not fight him the first time.

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

The shooter simply didn't like passive smoking while taking a piss.

[@jcli1829]

That's not exactly what the movie was. The boy who killed Danny was in the gang of guys who tried to steal Derek's truck. It's like the sins of our fathers come back to haunt our children. Danny saw derek as a father figure. The 90s was a crazy time. This movie was way ahead of it's time but did show how California was gang ridden at the time.

[@MMG1800]

@@jcli1829 Exactly, Danny being killed was still a consequence of Derek's actions and at the same time all that bullshit their father taught them, plus they were not just "regular racists" like the Karens out there (not that they're any less worse just trying to compare them to the extremists) they were part of a big neonazi club connected to other states, you don't walk away from something that big just like that by taking the nazi propanganda off your walls.They were stuck in a deep cycle of hate. My hopes were on Davina and their little sister.

[@secondghost]

To say this movie is supercharged is an understatement. It's horrifying and beautiful at the same time.

[@jibm4402]

What do you mean by supercharged?

[@secondghost]

@@jibm4402 oh snap. I meant to say emotionally supercharged,

[@gamexsimmonds3581]

Ia so crazy I hate Derek in the flashbacks but love him in real time lol This is the only.movie that has every pulled of something like that that I've scene

[@americanfreedomlogistics9984]

The flashback memories are in black and white... Kind of a profound way to see the world is seen by the character

[@jromins9155]

Love the way they shot it that after he changes and realizes his bad ways it switches to color because life itself is not all black and white.

[@fozza1051]

I think it's more to let the viewers know that it's a flashback

[@AspieMediaBobby]

@@fozza1051 It`s both!

[@WowDope]

Thats not it... Black and white scenes are things that happen before the movie takes place. Even the scene when Derek gets out of prison at 7 A.M that same morning is black and white. The plot is delivered over a 24 hr period. Anything previous to those scenes are b/w.

[@michaelhejja]

Yes! One of the best editorial / cinematic choices ever! What other movie, just through that, could say so much only through the art?

[@HittokiriBattousai17]

Black and white is past events. But also, yeah, it could also signify that.

[@Lene-Lene]

This movie impacted me so much when it came out. I was in a bad state mentaly, my life came crashing down on me and watching this movie at exactly the wrong moment in time, for me, made me turn psycotic. I was admited to hospital for 2 month. Both for the first, and hopefully last time ever. Of course it wasn't the movie that made me crazy so hard, but it was the last piece in the puzzle for me. The movie just got me so hard, emotionaly I couldn't distanse me from it. It tok years. And THIS is acctually the first time I am "watching" the movie again after all those years. I just couldn't ever do it before. It is such a great an powerfull movie with splendid acting. I am fine now though, just wanted to share this, because I feel it tells a bit how powerfull this movie is, and it was my first time experiancing rasism on that scale, I simply couldn't handle it. Thank you for your reactions to movies, I really do enjoy it.

[@michaeljosephjackson2364]

Wow u seems to me amazing

[@cctomcat321]

@@michaeljosephjackson2364 ...

[@alphamorion4314]

Powerful how? Why it did affect you so much at the time?

[@beccas.7762]

I'm glad you're in a better place, may you continue to thrive.

[@PhilipZeplinDK]

I saw this in cinema in Denmark back in the day. I don't think I've ever seen an entire audience as shocked as at the curb stomping scene, just audible silence.

[@VelkanAngels]

I have the movie on VHS. I fastforward past that scene everytime, cause I still have it stuck in my head from when I saw it as a kid, as though I saw it yesterday. Obviously skipped it in this video too.

[@elisabethlarsen4282]

@@VelkanAngels I saw the scene when the movie first came out, I have watched the movie maube 20 times since, but NEVER the stomp scene, I will never make myself look at that scene again. It's just stuck in my head, so many years, it's crazy.

[@ryanhart8740]

Me too, I also saw it at the cinema here in Denmark, everybody went completely silent during that scene…

[@neabby]

Edward Norton was incredible in this movie. Such an underrated actor!

[@donkey0303]

Damm he couldn't recognise Edward Furlong you know the kid from Terminator 2: Judgment Day

[@circa81]

I think he may not have seen that yet, or at least not since he was a kid.

[@AspieMediaBobby]

The ironic thing is Edward Furlong plays a Nazi kid in this and he`s half-Mexican IRL.

[@faz6877]

He certainly didn't grow up to look like the leader of the human resistance.

[@jongon0848]

@@faz6877 Can't lead a Resistance when he can't resist cupcakes

[@jongon0848]

@@circa81 if that's the case then here's hoping he does a reaction to that film.

[@arielscorpion68]

I think this is the video reactions that we needed in youtube, i mean you have people pick movies/films that have a strong message and/or have allot of impact after seeing them. I hope you keep doing what you do , you are an awesome person Thank you Brandon !

[@conclaveluminis]

Unfortunately, the writer didn’t have to time travel. The truth is, America is stuck in a cyclic ignorance fuelled time trap, where these events just keep repeating. The good news is we know the way out, the bad news is we keep finding excuses not to take it.

[@Serenity113]

For real.

[@Kronical69420]

Was just gonna say its topical because this crap has been going on way too long. 20 years and we are still having problems with Nazis. Only the Dannys have never smartened up and grew up to be cops.

[@MattMajcan]

@@Kronical69420 dont be so ignorant

[@vegasviking86]

Yup. We're gonna be saying the same shit in another 20 years

[@aaronyayger]

@@Kronical69420 Anyone who legitimately thinks Neo-Nazis have any sort of sway in this country are retards lmao. Neo-Nazis are irrelevant to this country. There are so few of them.

[@Eadig]

This is one of my favorite movies and your commentary is so on point. I always cry at the end 😭

[@Glass-Bowl]

I do not envy you for having to edit this for KZbin. Well done. This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It's an important movie.

[@MrParkerman6]

Why? Editing is fun!

[@xringarcher1440]

"Oh gosh he's gonna curb stomp him" Dawg, your delivery is funny as hell

[@GiladPellaeon]

I really forgot that Avery Brooks was in that movie. Amazing actor, also loved him on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine!

[@jbo4547]

The Sisko!

[@possiblepilotdeviation5791]

@@jbo4547 He is of Bajor.

[@barbaramcgee8933]

I remembered that Kes was in it but I totally forgot about Sisko, too.

[@Benjamas-]

I could listen to Avery Brooks read out a shopping list, read the dictionary or what ever mundane list you could think of, his voice is just hypnotically beautiful to my ear.

[@OhioOwns]

@@Benjamas- only one ear, not both?

[@natskivna]

Edward Furlong played Danny. His other "big" acting job was as John Conner in Terminator 2.

[@zolibako4816]

Connor

[@susannariera]

he is also great in American Heart, with the greatest Jeff Bridges.

[@rexxo4246]

Don´t forget "Brainscan"

[@adamn7516]

Eddie was in another great drama called Before and After with Liam Neeson and Meryl Streep

[@MrParkerman6]

Don't Forget Detroit Rock City.

[@shainewhite2781]

9:10, Edward Norton was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor.

[@deg1studios]

Derek is one of my favorite movie characters of all time, in the sense that he is very well developed and that he has a really satisfying arc. I like how the plot of the film is pretty much just a character study on Derek even though Danny is presented as the main character. Because in life, the people we look up to pretty much defines who we are at that age. We almost learn more about Danny from what we see of his brother than we do by analyzing Danny himself. The scene where we see Derek's father is also a fantastic scene, because it tells us that Derek is not the source of this hate. It's all cyclical. And Danny's death is sort of a "sins of the father" situation, although it's the sins of his brother. That also tells us that however much you change for the better, your past actions have consequences. It's great that Derek broke the cycle, incredible even, but the damage has already been done. Lives have been lost and that doesn't go away because you change your ideals. Overall: this is, to me, the greatest character study ever made, about one of the greatest characters ever to be on the big screen.

[@cyrisssmith8830]

Both of the Edward's were relevant when this came out because of Primal Fear and Terminator 2

[@possiblepilotdeviation5791]

Your foster parents are dead.

[@edgar6368]

Possible Pilot Deviation 😱😱😱

[@pablom-f8762]

Primal Fear was great. Even Richard Gere was good in it :)

[@SuperShayan4]

@@pablom-f8762 and Laura Linney. Awesome cast

[@faz6877]

@@possiblepilotdeviation5791 What's wrong with Wofie?

[@Polum824545201]

"Hate is baggage" such a good message that so many people today of all creeds, colours and backgrounds should take to heart. We all need to work together if we want to live in peace

[@ol343]

That's what I love so much about this film. At its heart it is simply teaching everybody that hate is baggage, not just singling out right wing or left wing people. Everybody can 'enjoy' and take something out of this film regardless of their politics as it uses racism as a vehicle for its underlying messages of family, morals, change and remaining true to oneself. A lot of films today wouldn't be brave enough to end the film the way this did, it showed that the circle continues within all demographics but that we have more in common than what we think. Great film - and everybody I know who has seen it, regardless of their politics agrees!

[@razycrandomgirl]

We literally waiting on y'all

[@razkable]

i like when he tells his bro i am tired of feeling pissed off..i don't think that alone is his reasoning for changing his ways its just the movie's subtle way to kinda sum up the point without having too many words ruin the scene or having him say the message outright about what he found out in prison about society and its kinda just him using that line as a crux to be like hey i was not wrong i just am tired of being angry...he could say i am tired of being on the wrong side of things and making the world worse but he chooses to use the phrase i am tired of anger cause it makes it seem more like a choice

[@spacemonkeyentertainment6413]

@@razycrandomgirl ironic

[@MercurialIris]

razycrandomgirl don’t be an idiot.

[@patientzeropoint5271]

Man, your commentary on this was so concise and on point, it's so much to take in but you did a great job of rounding up what lessons should be taken way from it. You are killing it with this channel man, congrats. The movie should be a mandatory watch in schools or something, it's so thought provoking without being preachy, a true masterpiece. Perfectly cast aswell.

[@joseacevedo8314]

It might be a bit to intense for schools, but it would definitely have an effect.

[@patrickjunio8664]

I remember we watched the movie in school here in Luxembourg.

[@bigfan1041]

Yeah the best propaganda isnt too preachy.

[@descendantofchaoscontrover7046]

When in conversation, I say this is one of my favorite movies, I get that look from others like I'm crazy. Like I said in my own comment, Higher Learning, American History X, and Crash are hands down the best references to learning how to unlearn ignorance.

[@patientzeropoint5271]

@@descendantofchaoscontrover7046 Man, I need to rewatch Higher Learning, i remember watching that as a young kid when it came out and being very impressed by it. Even bought the poster from my video rental place afterwards but never watched it again.

[@nawfsider85]

Dude, Its ok to shed tears, I did.. That's what this movie does, makes you tear up.

[@catcherinthesky]

You really deserve a million more subscribers. You're a great dude and a prolific reviewer. Stellar movie!

[@inward_censorship6085]

That final quote " we are not enemies but friends... " -Abraham Lincoln

[@AJ-ut8cz]

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

[@MattMajcan]

yes!! the ending shows what hate gets you :/

[@razkable]

its true...hate leads to hate and more hate...it never stops...love is so powerful it can fill someone's heart head mind body soul so much it gets rid of hate and makes things better...people were born to love not hate..think about it ...love creates life hate usually ends it.....to keep humanity alive we can't hate we can only love to continue society and the human race..without love of a woman men would of killed each other and everyone thing animal and otherwise a long time ago...woman really keep men grounded so we have distractions to keep our mind off the hate ...there is nothing like a woman and family's love to fight for and have as a reward at the end of a harsh tunnel or work and sacrifice ..nothing like it man.makes it all worth it..if we just hated and had no love what is it all for?...nothing emptiness

[@pewburrito]

Great comment brother @A J , sister... whoever you are! Thanks :)

[@landosalemchainsaw]

pewburrito Yeah gotta love MLK Jr quotes, bother was a national treasure along the same lines as Mister Rogers and Freddie Mercury.

[@daroachdoggSR]

Meaningless platitudes

[@evyatarhadar8325]

Edward Norton, such a great actor. Love this film.

[@EricEstesEleutherian]

Gosh darnit... I've avoided this movie ever since seeing it because of how emotionally intense it is... just watching you watch it made me cry all over again.

[@azazello1784]

what are you 5? it's a movie, not a documentary

[@ruling528]

You're a pussy, dude!

[@dgmaffi]

For those who don't know. In 1991 Rodney King was pulled over by police and beaten to an inch of his life by 4-5 police officers. A bystander caught it on tape, which was rare before cell phones. It ended up causing the infamous 1991 L.A. Riots.

[@raqrod1606]

I love this movie. I first watched It when i was like 13yrs and i still remember being blown away by norton's performance, i think It was the first movie that made me pay active atention to the acting. This movie is so heavy but i love It

[@bigfan1041]

Its scary how much propaganda people are fed through the media before theyre able to consider it critically.

[@stephencoan79]

I had the biggest crush on Fairuza Bulk back in the day. "We are the weirdos, mister"

[@Kisuke_Urahara]

Yeah I watched The Craft alot back in the day

[@Afrohairlicious]

I love her. She has a strange beauty (I mean in a good way she looks unique)

[@user-jj4vo1yg6s]

Ever since I watched The Waterboy

[@MrParkerman6]

Her first movie was "Return to Oz".

[@elliotthedissident6077]

Same.

[@christianjgeorge7631]

This movie needs to be seen by everyone. Very Powerful and Emotional movie! Damn your reaction definitely took me back 😭 Great analysts Bro! 👍🏽

[@jordanderson]

It dawned on me while watching this that Brandon doesn't know who Eddie Furlong is... has he never seen Terminator 2?!

[@faz6877]

Only chance is if he was really young. I don't know how anyone cannot make that connection lol. Regardless, obviously due for a Terminator 1 & 2 watch.

[@chumkrimson8161]

@@faz6877 this guy, for a "movie guy", has never seen or heard of plenty of popular movies, actors, etc. which is weird for his age

[@Ferrant621]

I’m 27, absolutely love both movies, and had no idea until now.

[@Kejosruler]

@@faz6877 Watching Terminator 2 is the first memory I have in my life. I was maybe 3 years old or something and for some reason my parents didn't keep me away from it. Couple of years ago I watched it for the first time since then and it was interesting to see that I actually remembered a lot of scenes. Talk about a mini-trauma

[@descendantofchaoscontrover7046]

I said the same thing in my comment

[@sissisuperstar95]

I literally just finished watching this movie half an hour ago and you post this right after??

[@shawndoyle7200]

I haven’t seen this movie in a minute. Thanks so much for watching and reacting to it. Such a heavy movie and so on point in these strange times.

[@JoeSmith-iv3sf]

This one is gem! We don't get movies like this anymore! I will ask again for Falling Down w Michael Douglas I think! Great Flick!

[@justinlaboy6837]

someone mentioned "The Truman Show" in the comments; that's a good one!

[@07Hubbs]

The conversation at the dinner table when they discuss the camera not turning on until half way through and that the media is making it into something it is not is crazy to how relevant that is today. More people should rewatch this movie if it has been awhile. It's powerful in its brutality and beautiful in its message.

[@Matthew-bx5yf]

Solid Content, bro. Keep churning these out. You'll go places. Thoughtful commentary.

[@UndeadLavender]

Brandon: I wonder what happened to him to in prison to make him change. Me: ohohoh youuuu will see. i just lol'd. This movie definitely still holds weight as one of the greatest films of all time, hands down.

[@djnkosi]

I've seen this film countless times and every time I'm brought to tears by a number of scenes. Truly a great film. Excellent reaction video. 👍🏽

[@Oz349]

Great movie and great reactions!! I HIGHLY recommend 'Dances With Wolves' now. Dances with Wolves will DEFINITELY tug at your heart

[@MayhemTyphone]

Remember being 10 years old, turning on the tv, and a few moments later watching the curb stomping scene in this movie.. it haunted me ever since. Re-watched the movie a few years ago, it's truly amazing.

[@StormWolf01]

I used to love Edward Furlong in the 90s. He was the best. A shame he disappeared.

[@FlixTalk]

Thank you so much for reacting and watching American History X. One of my favorite films of all time. That ending broke my heart. Excellent performances by Ed Norton , Edward Furlong and Ethan Suplee .... very relevant to what's going on today

[@tannercollins9863]

The writer of this movie didn't time travel, America has been in the same cycle of violence since its founding.

[@edcano2293]

This is true

[@revenone1077]

Humans will always be violent and hateful. Pretending any different is the real crime.

Kenny Olivier if you don‘t Vote Biden you ain‘t Black 😂😂😂

[@DuBstep115]

@ I aint actually white, I just voted Biden.

DuBstep115 If you don‘t blue you ain‘t white anyway.

[@shou_191]

I love watching an rewatching movies with you. Your voice is soooo soothing, and you definitely manage to bring back all the emotions I got watching the movie the first time. Thank you for this commentary and review

[@cinevore358]

A masterpiece that is still, unfortunately, very relevant today. Edward Norton performance is one of the greatest I've ever seen, and Edward Furlong is also incredible (it's the young John Connor from T2, I think you didn't realized 😜). Great reaction as always! Continue like that, you're definitely one of the best movie reactor on KZbin 🔥 Hope you'll react to Jackson's King Kong ❤️

[@SmileyySmiley]

Another Favorite Film Of Mine

[@chanceneck8072]

I´m still hoping for The Fountain. Or maybe The Neverending Story.....

[@boogiewoogie369]

How is it relevant today?

[@user-lv6rn9cf8m]

Even more relevant. But now they were suits instead of bomber jackets and Dr Martens. More sinister and dangerous.

[@user-lv6rn9cf8m]

@@boogiewoogie369 Take a guess ​ @Pietro Scarpa on what planet? Why do racists always think the majority of normal people is "left"?

[@vikingateez]

You'd like This Is England and The Wave/Die Welle, very similar themes.

[@frankmiller4550]

This Is England is really good. Never saw the other one.

[@goatbrother8718]

Die Welle is a movie about a teacher doing a social experiment on the power of Propaganda on his pupils. I highly recommend it This is England is a gem as well, it shows how the classic skinhead movement changed from a working class thing to racial supremacist shit under Maggie Thatchers reign and the very controversial Falkland War. These days most people have forgotten that skinheads originally weren't racistic scum. They call themself S.H.A.R.P.'s SkinHeads Against Racial Prejudice and they call the Nazi Skins Boneheads

[@elizabennet9285]

YES Die Welle would be interesting to review!

[@sergioavila2720]

This guy has a really soothing voice

[@elisabethlarsen4282]

We call him the Bob Ross of reaction channels, cause he's so calm and soothing. I think some even watch his reactions just to feel relaxed 😍

[@streaky81]

Lot of people been reacting to "you should watch before you die" movies lately, and I'm down for it. This is one of those.

[@psychonaut1829]

This movie was the reason i saw "Fight Club" in the theater, even though it looked like it was about pit fighting. Edward Norton rules, check out Primal Fear. And if you havnt seen it, Incredible Hulk.

[@michaal105]

I have a question for you to consider. Are you and I good enough to meet God's standard of righteousness? Do we qualify for heaven? God shows us whether or not we are. Would you consider yourself to be a good person? How many lies have you told, and what do you call someone who lies? Have you ever stolen something, no matter how small, and what do you call someone who steals? Have you ever taken God's name in vain/blasphemed, even ‘OMG’? That’s taking the name of the God who gave you life and using it in the place of a cuss word - would you do that with your mother’s name? Have you ever dishonoured your parents? Jesus said whoever looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery in his heart. Have you ever looked with lust? Most people probably have broken all 5 of these commandments. I myself have. I’m not judging you but if you have done these things then you’re a lying, thieving, blasphemous, rebellious adulterer-at-heart by your own admission. That's only 5 of the 10 commandments. God is fully just so he must and will punish every and all sin (which is departure from/rebellion towards God and the conscience) when he judges us. He cannot simply cancel our debt and let us go, or else he would be unjust. If you went into the courtroom and said: ‘Yes Judge, I’ve done these things but I also give money to the Red Cross and volunteer at an old-age home. I try my best to love people’ the judge is not going to take that into consideration. You’ve broken the law; the good you’ve done won’t help at all on the day of judgement. If he judges you by the moral law will you be innocent or guilty? Heaven or Hell? The answer is Hell. Doesn’t that concern you? But, fortunately, that is not God’s will. He is so loving and merciful, he made a way for you to be forgiven. The Son of God came down as a man, Jesus Christ, and lived a perfect, sinless life, so was the perfect sacrifice. He excruciatingly suffered and died on the cross to pay the FULL debt we owe because of sin; justice is fully done. You and I broke God's law and Jesus paid the fine in his life's blood, being resurrected again 3 days later. That’s why he said “It is finished” on the cross - in other words the debt has been paid. God has the payment ready to go for you. What you need to do is repent (recognising you are a sinner deserving God's punishment, turn to Him) and trust ALONE in Jesus for the forgiveness of your sins. Our works can do nothing as by the standard of God’s moral law we fail, but faith in him is enough to save us from all sin - past, present and future! Then though you have grievously offended God, he will forgive you and you will inherit eternal life being reborn in the Holy Spirit when you put your trust in the saviour. Too, you enter a covenant relationship with God - sonship, and truly I tell you your life will change in his presence. So repent and trust (i.e. Biblical faith), receive the free gift of grace. He redeemed me. God, The King of The Universe, came down as a man. He lived the first 30 years of his life as a poor carpenter then spent the next 3 preaching, healing and saving souls - all the while being persecuted, insulted and hated by his own people - and took the punishment to save our lives. It’s the most amazing love that anyone ever displayed. Christianity’s not just a religion. It's a pure, sweet relationship with God. Because of Jesus, I am now a son of God. He is my dad, and you can be his child too. God loves you and is calling out to you. Will you humble yourself and let him come?. . .

[@gamehardy]

Just found this channel , you are watching great movies and you are very good at talking and very reflective, new sub

[@loshay5638]

Requiem for a Dream has the same kind if feeling to me. Deep, dark reality.

[@Justwalks]

Trainspotting though.

[@chanceneck8072]

Well, Requiem for a Dream is ONLY devestating! I own that one, too, because I´m a massive Clint Mansell fan! But I have only rewatched it ONE time in my entire life.......

[@razycrandomgirl]

I can re-watch Requiem I can barely finish American History X, just off of the intensity of that one scene

[@greed4204]

Morel orel season 3.

[@greed4204]

@@Justwalks obi one Ken obi

[@blainesjustchillin3509]

That curb stomping scene scarred me for life also, that was some wicked stuff.

[@chief45kc2572]

Truly amazing how good this film turned out considering all of the drama that went on with the production. Look it up, it's a pretty interesting read.

[@lauce3998]

Yeah!, Tony Kaye broke his hand with a punch of rage.

[@icebergthegamer]

First time I saw this movie, I watched it again immediately after. Such an incredible movie.

[@bhurzumii4315]

There's an Australian movie with very similar themes - "Romper Stomper" - I think you might enjoy it.

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

Oooooh and Chopper should go on his list too....

[@PickleBread355]

Romper Stomper is an amazing movie

[@erickrahn]

If Brandon checks this there's the British version as well, This is England.

[@CitroChannel]

The Believer starring Ryan Gosling is solid too!

[@anunusualironiccircumstanc2246]

Romper Stomper has always been an underrated movie This is england, is a somewhat “more light hearted” movie about racism too both are great.

[@TheFinalBoss_]

First reaction and commentary I have watched of yours. Needless to say I will be watching more, often. Your commentary and the emotion in your voice and eyes during this was excellent. Great stuff.

[@lara314]

Still such a raw and intense ride. I've worked with Tony Kaye on commercials. He's def. an artist and likes run-and-gun filmmaking to capture authentic moments.

[@razkable]

i like the subtle family moments like when he says shes coughing up a lung in there and puts out her cigarettes and says don't smoke with a child near and inside and they get her water..thats so real and makes it feel intimate when derek was shown to be a monster before then..it humanized him again

[@colinwhitfield8627]

"Oh freak! Freak! Freak this movie!" Freak this freakin movie indeed. It is some powerful art.

[@mikeota67]

i've forgotten how good this movie was and how much I like it. Seeing it again still gives me chills

[@MickSli6Viewer7Metal]

Really awesome of you to take the time and talk about the film afterwards. Love the review

[@jasonmalone9833]

Nice reaction my friend I came across your channel just a few days ago and I've binge watched most of your reactions although I've seen all of the movies your commentary and the way you edit is top notch my friend. Only thing I keep asking myself is you seem to love movies and you have a collection behind you how have you not seen these lol good job bro

[@hoseaxci2419]

I have been binging alot of your reactions this week and this one hit really hard. I also love the trajectory of your insight into what makes a movie memorable as far as the way it's shot ie cinematography and also the messages the movie have. You have become one of my favourite channels bro. Much love from New Zealand. A powerful movie from New Zealand is Once were Warriors which deals with abusive family violence and relationships and alcohol abuse. This film put New Zealand on the map as far as storytelling goes. Powerful film man. Anyways keep up the amazing work.

[@johanlindwall7295]

I have to say that I really like this mans reactions, always being calm and thoughtful. Keep up the good work!

[@ChantingInTheDark]

Love your reaction and commentary on this.

[@iergosum]

I havent seen this movie in like a decade and just now realizing how important the black and white is for the flashbacks. It’s exactly how the brothers see the world with no nuance or full scope of reality.

[@bigfan1041]

Congrats, you've been brainwashed by the movie and now present the ideas the movie gave you as if its your own.

[@Gnomojo]

This is by far your best video Brandon. Kudos.

[@toxicpuma21]

This movie should be in the Library of Congress

[@rustincohle2135]

Nahhhh. "Do the Right Thing" is already in it-- it's a much better film.

[@toxicpuma21]

@@rustincohle2135 thats a great film as well. However, just like that masterpiece; this film is more relevant than ever before

[@rustincohle2135]

@CR055F1RE "Do the Right Thing" is too preachy?? "Do the Right Thing" doesn't spoon-feed you with who actually did the right thing. If the film was "too preachy" as you claim, it wouldn't be as acclaimed as it is. "American History X" is the overly preachy film. It spoon-feeds the audience its message that "racism is bad, people" because it assumes the audience is too stupid to figure it out on their own.

[@rustincohle2135]

​@CR055F1RE "Do the Right Thing" is not a typical narrative like "American History X", it's not unfocused. It's a slice-of-life film about race relations in contemporary America. If you think the film is less focused, then you clearly don't understand the film... ...and "Do the Right Thing" is a masterpiece and a MASTERCLASS in cinematography-- perhaps you should pay attention when you're watching it. The cinematography in AHX is nothing special. When it's in color, it's just standard camera work. When it's a flashback, it's just black-and-white. Hardly anyone comments on the filmmaking of AHX-- the focus is on the acting and some of the writing.

[@rustincohle2135]

@CR055F1RE Then who the hell are you to judge the film saying it's "too preachy" and that the story is "not focused" if you haven't actually fucking watched it??

[@danicallmeover4778]

I've always been a huge fan of movies and when I saw this movie I was a teen and it was really shocking but I loved it, specially the way they depicted the black and white imagery when he was in a darker side of his life but when he was released from prison the colours were back, I tought that was cool. And Ed Norton's role is just so good it's scary at sometimes, a classic 🔥

[@andrewdeen1]

hell yeah, this is the first one im jumping back into with you since your break, and what a great one it is. how i missed gangs of new york i have no idea..

[@RealMike23]

Thank you, Brandon. It is refreshing to see someone give an honest emotional analysis of this movie.

[@hippiechic6772]

I remember watching this movie when it was released ......it broke my heart! I seriously felt broken inside during watching this movie and the acting was incredibly well done it gave me chills . Much appreciation to your channel & reaction here Brandon .

[@possiblepilotdeviation5791]

Would love to see you react to the Harrison Ford film "The Fugitive" one day.

[@NotinMyBudget]

Bruh. Your commentary is always on point! I've watched this movie a lot of times and felt everyone of your reactions. Thanks for your thorough analysis. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@MoeFoeJo]

Me: *sees title* Also me : ooff wait until he gets to the curb stomp scene

[@fatsak2]

You are indeed the best, Brandon. Good on your success. You understand movies like no other.

[@forealz3255]

"I feel like the writer time traveled to 2020" Nah dude, it's just that nothing has changed since then

[@agarven1]

This is one of my favorite movies. The actor that plays Cameron Alexander/Stacy Keach, I got to meet him in 2005 when I worked on the show Prison Break. He is a very kind person

[@michaal105]

I was wondering where I recognized him from.

[@sharkybushbaby]

buddy im so curious to what movies you have behind you if you havent seen these amazing classics in your videos.

[@Bunke09]

You're echoing a common comment to his reactions. Age is a factor from what he's said before and most of his movie watching in the past was post 2000 era movies. Kind of makes me jealous to get the experience of all these films for the first time. I get a vicarious kick out of the reactions for sure.

[@wantutosigh1117]

This is what I always think when watching his reviews. Haha

[@PumaPantalones]

They're all copies of Nukie.

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

My first video on the channel goes through all the movies in my collection if you're interested 🙂

[@jonisilk]

Plenty of faces you might know in this cast, even if you don't recognise the names - "No Stars, just Talent" to quote The Player - Danny is played by Edward Furlong (John Conner in T2: Judgement Day), while filling out the rest of the cast you've got Avery Brooks (Star Trek Deep Space 9), Jennifer Lien (Star Trek Voyager), Faruzia Balk (Return to Oz, The Craft, The Waterboy), Elliot Gould (who's been acting since the 60's and was once married to Barbara Streisand), Beverly D'Angelo (plays the mom in this and the National Lampoon's Vacation series). Ed Norton actually recut this film himself as he wasn't happy with certain aspects, especially the original ending, resulting in a falling out with the director who tried to get his own name removed from the final film (but didn't). I remember it being the first time I'd heard that he (Norton) could be "difficult" to work with. Another excellent film with a great cast that's well worth a watch is A Time to Kill, (directed by Joel Schumacher, based on the John Grisham novel). The cast on that will make your head spin - Matthew McConaughey, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, Sandra Bullock, to name but a few.

[@sijovi6749]

Hey Brandon, another great reaction to a very very difficult movie. As I've said before, I am from Germany and the first time I watched this movie I cried like a baby, I was maybe 18 and have learned about ww2 all throughout my school years. Unfortunately there are still people who won't stop following this ideology and last year a nazi tried to enter a synagogue with a weapon but luckily failed to open the locked door. That a-hole still killed I think 3 random people but inside that synagogue were around 50 people that could have died. To make a long story short, you are right in saying that these topics are more than relevant for today and we need to speak on it. Stop the hate and listen to the love, as we all inhabit this planet together!

[@bigfan1041]

Its scary how much propaganda we are fed through the media and in school before we're able to consider it critically.

[@sijovi6749]

@@bigfan1041 That might me true for some parts of the US, but as a german I can say the stuff we learn in school about ww2 is far from propaganda. Its the truth. Its the story of how a deeply disturbed and corrupted man, with the help of even crazier men, was able to manipulate an entire nation into believing his ideology and follow his guidance without asking questions. Its horrible and even unbearable sometimes but we need to hear about it because after we are done with school we are so fed up with nazis and ww2 we make sure it NEVER happens again. So I do believe education plays a huge part in maybe getting to a better future where we agree that the horrific acts humans have committed in the past will stay in the past but will always be remembered.

[@carlosdanger7907]

So happy for your genuine reaction about how this made you feel bro. I love your reactions.

[@marlon-eric]

Jesus your voice is soothing.

[@camillaGorilla]

This masterpiece of a movie is beyond compare. Such a strong message to us all! I have watched it so many time i have lost count. This is poetic from beginning to end. It is also very symbolic! New sub from me! Greetings from Norway 👌🏼🇳🇴 ONE LOVE.

[@Ferrant621]

HOLY SHIT!! I watched the full reaction last night, and never noticed until then that in the scene at 4:40, the kid foreshadows shooting Danny. You can’t hear it in this highlight, but he mutters something on the way out about “he don’t want to see the heater”. It’s so subtle but it’s there.

[@mikkolappalainen9916]

Man I love your reviews. Great to watch these classics again and listen your thoughts about them. I was in tears for the whole time while watching this review. Very powerful and sad movie. Norton made himself a great actor with this movie.

[@shainewhite2781]

3:03, he bulked up like 30 lbs to be more intimidating and scary.

[@thatlad8442]

Only channel that gets better with every upload, how often can you say that,, thanks bro from Nottingham UK

[@tonymatrisin4328]

Love your reactions. Please react to The Usual Suspects, Casino, or Goodfellas if you have not yet. Keep up the great work

[@Ljungcrantz]

I saw this movie the first time in historyclass when I was 14 years old or something. It was in a mix class with all the 8th graders in order to discuss and talk about the movie, and it really had a great impact on the social-discussions at school.

[@bigfan1041]

Its scary how much propaganda people are fed through the media and in school before theyre able to consider it critically.

[@kthx1138]

American History X and Schindler's List should be shown in every high school to teach kids about the dangers of hate.