Astronaut Chris Hadfield Breaks Down Space Movies | Vanity Fair

Retired astronaut and engineer Chris Hadfield fact checks notable space movies using his NASA experience and vast knowledge of outer space, including ’Gravity,’ ‘Passengers,’ ‘Armageddon,’ ‘The Martian,’ ‘Interstellar,’ ‘First Man,’ ‘Hidden Figures,’ ‘Ad Astra,’ ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ 'Sunshine' and ‘WALL-E.’
Chris Hadfield's New York Times bestseller 'An Astronaut's Guide To Life On Earth' has been translated into 25 different languages. Visit chrishadfield.ca for more information.
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[@danwellsanddangmtb2302]

Imagine watching a space film in the cinema and you see Chris hadfield angrily leave the cinema

[@cantuseve]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@sa.w.s.3070]

Ahahah. I would definitely follow him

[@gk...]

And I would laugh at him for not being able to think outside the box.

[@Qopa]

@@gk... outside of reality you mean

[@gk...]

@@Qopa Yes I do, thnx. The film makers had very good physics expert advice, so that there would be no reason for such mistakes as Mr. Kowalski's ominous fall. It is almost disrespectful to these experts to claim that they did not even know such simple things. The producer had said that physical deviations are intentional in that movie. So there is no fault at all, because it is a symbolic story with "letting go" as its central theme (watch again and look for letting-go-symbols, both in speech and image, and for arbitrary inconsistencies that indicate dreaming but not reality). That's what Dr. Stone's nightmares look like after she lost her daughter, and she can't deal with that, she can't let go; that's the point. Basically, if it's not one hundred percent clear that a film is supposed to reflect reality, then one should not just assume that it does. You should then allow it to be interpreted. By the way, I can even fly without any aids -- in my dreams. :)

[@ariestheram5693]

"I surfed the northern lights" is probably the hardest flex in human history

[@HomebrandFishfood]

Aswell as I commanded the international space station

[@OutlawOfTexas]

Idek if there’s anyone else in the world that can say that... this guy is literally a space surfer. Freakin awesome

[@HomebrandFishfood]

@@someidiot4311 of course I didn’t idiot

[@Will-cr9fj]

@@HomebrandFishfood same

[@alexnurmagomedov]

@@someidiot4311 they meant that this quy said he commanded it

[@dhaniluvkakashi]

Chris is the perfect example of "Space for Dummies". The way he can "dumb it down" for people that knows nothing on space stuff is amazing. Not a lot of people can do that even lecturers on universities.

[@btoulzahrani4700]

Water actually alive water moves and tries to stick together every drop gather with other drops with no gravity it will make form of ball he is correct

[@contendhay647]

@@btoulzahrani4700 Water is not alive. It follows physical laws, not an imaginary mind.

[@fake_plant]

Exactly, but at the same time, he’s not talking like everyone is an idiot.

[@harlemraider3347]

I think he’s done enough talks to audiences that are not completely ignorant but obviously not astronaut-level educated (I.E. the majority of people who watch these type of videos) to know what depth he can/needs to go to when explaining things.

[@boci122]

This isn't so much dumbing down as relatable for the audience viewing it. Dumbing down implies that people are too stupid to understand so you have to use easy words. Hatfield isn't saying that the big red ball up space is called the earth, he's using broader terms that most people will understand. Like, I teach preschool, and you'd be surprised how many teachers act like they're trying to teach rocks how to walk. You teach at their level, and you'd be surprised at how much they will learn.

[@DivineKnight_115]

The scene in interstellar when they see their crew member and family’s age significantly is so terrifying to know you’ve missed years and decades of life without knowing it.

[@santiagolopez3909]

Agreed.

[@Tao_Tology]

Except it wasn't "terror! dun dun duhhhnnn". It was the love you feel seeing your children growing up and surviving and seeing the adults they turn in to.

[@vermillion8521]

I like how he said he was a representative of 7.8 billion people, not America, not Russia or Japan or Canada, he knows he is a representative of the human race

[@steevehoyoufat9155]

It's crazy the moment I scrolled across this comment he was literally just saying that. Perfectly on cue.

[@bandfromtheband9445]

I took note of that, as well! Like I said, the guy is a Godsend! No biases. No contradictions. Just pure information that all of us on this world will understand!

[@0FFICERPROBLEM]

Sadly this video only has 2.8M views

[@nachonacional9803]

human species*

[@AxlOfAwesome]

This is the awesome mindset of astronauts, you hear it very often. Just to think, what we could achieve on earth with it...

[@KyleJamesFrazer]

Props to Vanity Fair for letting him just talk and story-tell. Too many channels love to cut and speed through an interview or feature.

[@KaterinaTalantliva]

Yes!!!! Agreed

[@zapfanzapfan]

Yepp, this deserved to be the length it was!

[@NicholasCat]

I can listen to this guy talk for hours. So much passion

[@laraahmed2255]

@@NicholasCat me too!!

[@carlie8897]

I do wonder what the interview was before the editing though, I'd love to see the unedited version. I could listen to him for hours and hours

[@Poshriel]

17:33 "No where in mathematical equation is there a symbol for love." What a great line, delivered perfectly.

[@brainsploder4841]

Maybe a little heart symbol.

[@santiagolopez3909]

The perfect line. ❤

[@bobbyjose2265]

One of a very few things bad about the movie was bringing love as physical dimension. So cringe. Chris nol is going to regret it.

[@Yvxszio]

@@bobbyjose2265 going to regret what? the results dont lie.

[@ghandimauler]

I'd have to see the proof... ;0)

[@TwoGirlsOneMUP]

"I've been around the world 2650 times or so, and I never once could see enough of it". This guy talks sleek and smart about all of the engineering, mechanics, and scientifically complex stuff for a moment; and then hits you with a sucker punch of profound poetic brilliance. What a guy. What a storyteller.

[@NT_1]

*S* *U* *N* *S* *H* *I* *N* *E* is an utterly existential movie. I highly recommend it. The soundtracks throughout are breathtaking as well

[@wangson]

@@NT_1 I love that film too. It's terribly scary! But as far as genuine "space" movies go, I absolutely think that while Interstellar is an absolutely compelling, mind-boggling and truly great fun, it still exists within the shadow of the greatest movie about outer space - 2001: A Space Odyssey. For me, there is no greater film of any genre out there. Oh, and while they are clearly fiction, I also really like a number of the "Star Trek" films. Particularly the first one, and "Star Trek: First Contact".

[@RK-bz7hb]

This dude is so badass, they didn’t even invite him, he just showed up and started reviewing movies

[@terryhamilton1564]

lol

[@chinmoybiswas8257]

How do you know?

[@streetas]

@Name Name No... he’s Chris hadfield!

[@cassieridley8147]

Next video: Jesus Christ reviews christian movies

[@gaminghunt5837]

@@cassieridley8147 lol😆

[@BM-wf9uf]

I love how offended Chris is with Gravity.

[@NoahStephens]

Yes!!

[@kimyongtaikim4025]

Grandson: "Grandpa Chris, what did you do?" Grandpa Chris: "Well, let me see. I was a test pilot, a Colonel, an astronaut, I commanded a space station. Oh and I did downhill ski races and played rock guitar" That's not a bad resume 😁

[@ZenZaBill]

Gravity is the worst-conceived space movie since the worst of the 1950s' improbable sci-fi physics. And, with a ridiculous plot like in the 50s.

[@its_aj251]

I thought you said he is offended by Earths pull! Hahahaha

[@kirkhope0205]

@Anestassia Faessler did you literally just take someone elses comment and post it in another comment? I mean, I laughed pretty dn hard, but then 4 seconds later I see the same exact comment LITERALLY the next thread down.

[@pr3ttyb0yfl4cko]

I love how he was extremely honest and unbotheredly destroy some of these space movies. Dude found an opportunity and went ahead, venting out his inner, well hidden, long-time anger for these films. No remorse at all. 😂💀

[@Anaazawan]

Interstellar is the peak of any space movies for me, the way they match kip thorne's math and the theory of relativity. Whoa just whoa!

[@PolishGod1234]

For me it will always be 2001, but I think its more about mankind and unknown than actual space

[@trequor]

It is incredibly silly. I dont get why anyone takes it seriously

[@isekaitanya901]

@@trequor It's artistic,

[@Chris-ks4sw]

its just too bad you have to watch matthew mcconaughey as the main character

[@sams517]

@@Chris-ks4swhis acting was great in interstellar??

[@Flyboy_]

This video should be title: "Chris Hadfield Roasting Science Fiction Movies"

[@stefanrobien1544]

Chris Hadfield roasting Armageddon

[@pax4370]

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[@3runex]

gimme that ms!

[@InsanePorcupine]

I would watch an entire series of this.

[@Solutad]

as someone who was always vaguely angry with Gravity and couldn't really explain why, I didn't know how much my life needed Chris Hadfield totally *obliterating* that movie until this moment

[@josephineemarch]

“I’ve been around the world 2650 times or so. And I never once could see enough of it” now that actually put a tears in my eyes

[@zillandrian2329]

I am sorry, can u please tell me what does it mean.

[@josephineemarch]

navin rathakrishnan being an astronaut, he got to move around the world inside the ISS 2650 times or so. By saying “around the world”, he meant that literally which is kind of funny how casual he said it

[@zillandrian2329]

@@josephineemarch thanks mate

[@BobBob-ds1bd]

Same

[@johnjones6940]

@@AngelLerma987 its called a gut feeling, cause hes a good liar.

[@noname_joe4854]

I love this guy. He seems to take bad science almost personally. Also, I got really jealous when he talked about surfing through the aurora. That must have been the most amazing thing ever.

[@yodajuana2445]

His last bit here made me tear up. Both because his explanation of the feeling is beautifully articulated, but because I was born too early and will never have enough money to afford a trip to space to see it for myself. I imagine the beauty would be overwhelming.

[@trteeerryfse-wy2ww]

Stay on earth. Gaia loves you

[@sya286]

Him defending his female colleagues for this stereotypical frantic woman is GOLD. Much appreciated.

[@christopherh4653]

Agreed! Far more likely that they are cooking meals for the crew.

[@spdadventurer1754]

@S Y A thats a real human...being truthful , fair and respectful of Astronauts😊😊this is how Astronauts should be, so amazingly insightful and perfect😍😍

[@chavalomiguel5587]

@@spdadventurer1754 associei a é a melhor mesma forma altura e o que preço se é possível ver na altura do envio de um 30 30 2 de and you can see use for 2 42 4 2 42 in and out of the colossus rings até mesmp 4 with it is 4 3000 with and I without I e 2 2 o 27 eu 27 eu 2 uwu 27 eu 27 eu faço uso faço uso do mesmo

[@spdadventurer1754]

@@chavalomiguel5587 oh god could u translate it to english..anyone?😢

[@chavalomiguel5587]

@@spdadventurer1754 sorry I don't speak english very well

[@Topperfalkon]

Never thought I'd see Chris angry, but Gravity got him there

[@TheWehzy]

Well its the biggest crap space movie of all time

[@feldartillerie1620]

The film has some mistakes, but the reason why the satellite flying past the space shuttle is so slow could be that the space shuttle flies in the same direction but at a not so high speed.

[@ze2004]

@@TheWehzy i like the tension and suspense made in this movie. Its a good action movie.

[@generichuman2044]

I hate movies like Gravity. Space is so interesting that you could make a really fun and entertaining movie whilst keeping things realistic. Why do movies always insist on dramatising things so much

[@generichuman2044]

@@NebulousPenguin sadly, I agree. Too many people never take the opportunity to learn about space and educate others

[@F_L_U_X]

35:00 made me tear up a little. I haven't felt the magic of our world since I was a kid.

[@NT_1]

*S* *U* *N* *S* *H* *I* *N* *E* is an utterly existential movie. I highly recommend it. The soundtracks throughout are breathtaking as well

[@twiceravenpuff]

Yeah, I literally just started full on crying in like 10 seconds while listening to that

[@NT_1]

@@twiceravenpuff watch sunshine

[@mint7442]

I think the strangest thing about sound in space movies is that the silence could be so impactful if they used it

[@ion7701]

Absolutely!

[@tattycakes2k2]

The silence of Holdo’s light speed jump in the last Jedi was magnificent

[@phoebe8681]

I liked that he said, “we’re the representative of 7.5 billion people”, not any country specifically.

[@animeman9617]

Yeh because they are.

[@loturzelrestaurant]

@@animeman9617 Do you know 'Genetically modified Sceptic'? He's one of the warmest Atheists and would never talk down to anyone or anything. I recommend him warmly.

[@genny1814]

@@loturzelrestaurant who tf cares

[@phoneix24886]

Humanity above all. We survive as a civilization first!

[@hindugoat2302]

@@genny1814 i kidna care, im looking it up... s

[@faithinthereins1222]

“It set back a little girls vision of what a women astronaut can be” someone give this man a medal, I know he already has some but still.

[@user-sm2fz1zh5h]

“It set back a little girls vision of what a women astronaut can be” someone give this man a medal, I know he already has some but still.

[@bink6778]

Right? Chris is my hero.

[@khaledsoliman5128]

sees intersteller for 5 seconds Chris: well, im just confused now. Me: wait until you see all his movies.

[@josi4251]

Yeah, I love how offended he gets over that. I love this guy so much.

[@bobbyweirddick6556]

You all are overreacting. Everyone knows astronauts have to know how a space ship works and how to do basic repair. Yes there are different specialties, like doctors, scientists, engineering (usually a pilot too). So the lady might be a dr or scientist who does research and the guy an engineer. But, yeah, you would except an astronaut to be the most able people on earth.

[@maxjelley4055]

I could listen to Chris for days. It’s rare that someone has experienced so much of life and what it is to be a human being, in a literally cosmic sense, and yet remain so relatable. The way he describes seeing the earth, the tone of his voice when recalling a space walk, these things are too profound for words, but he still manages to give some small piece of it to us

[@mvp9]

The Wall-E fact was adorable, I actually thought that was impossible as child but now that I know that it is possible my inner child is proud lol

[@chinmaysardesai623]

I want to listen to him reviewing a flat earth documentary.

[@KamenMinkov]

He'd probably be able to smash it to pieces in a matter of two-three sentences.

[@Gnossiene369]

Why? Doesn't people like you give them enough attention already? Giving them what they want is probably the wrong move.

[@jaga9394]

@@Gnossiene369 Exactly. And also why waste the time of a genius like him? He could be talking to kids, making videos like these with that time.

[@zachmali4071]

I think you might kill him if he does that

[@InternationalSuperspyyy]

Haha would love to see that too!

[@shaydanny9642]

“I’ve been around the world 2650 times or so” Just a casual flex

[@janluus9590]

Hes basically 2650 years old in moon/ around the earth orbit years

[@xtremetuberVII]

@@janluus9590 I think I'll call that.... orbital field years?

[@bibekirig6418]

@@xtremetuberVII PLEASE visit my channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/imKXdJ9-atVgrtk

[@xtremetuberVII]

@@bibekirig6418 All right, since you have engaged with me in this manner, I would like a five paragraph essay on why I should visit your channel, PLEASE.

[@MrMr-kv6sd]

@@xtremetuberVII haha nice one

[@atlasnorbella11]

The last story he told.. oh god he made me cry. I'm just speechless about the way he feels, I love hearing him talk about surfing through the auroras, just hearing him made me feel like I was there too. Love him.

[@kuroroedamame]

Astronaut in hollywood : built like models and superman Astronaut in real life : looks like your regular neighbor who mow their lawn in sunday morning at 6am

[@darleschickens7106]

“We actually carried guns on board the Russian space ship that I flew.” That has to be the most badass thing anybody has ever uttered whilst being completely serious.

[@ObamaFromKenya]

Flying Burrito yeah but wouldn’t the lack of gravity seriously mess with the speed the bullet travels🤔

[@p2jack2000]

@@ObamaFromKenya bullets dont travel because of gravity, the force of the ignition when the gun fires makes the bullet fly

[@tyler9684]

@@ObamaFromKenya did you even watch the video bro

[@footymagic21]

@@ObamaFromKenya Actually Russian cosmonauts used to carry TP-82 pistols with them as a survival aid against bears and wolves in Siberia after landings and before being recovered, He's probably talking about that.

[@Highminded12]

Barry Obama nah. Only thing lack of gravity would do is make the bullet fly a lot farther. Less air resistance would probably keep the bullet more on a straight trajectory as well. Shooting long distances. The air can push a bullet a certain direction. With no air resistance that wouldn’t happen.

[@geofff.3343]

Chris Hadfield: Reminding everyone why they wanted to be astronauts as kids.

[@pons500]

You're perfectly right!

[@micwitaspud]

I almost cried remembering that feeling in this video.

[@mwnciboo]

Astronaut....Man was a Top Gun Fighter pilot to boot.

[@johannauhl8862]

that reminded me of when I was in 5th grade and my teacher read his book to us

[@DystopiaWithoutNeons]

And remembering why they shouldn't

[@jasmineajodya3521]

Protect this man at all costs fr he sounds super passionate about his job and explained this sooo good without being cocky

[@TerebiFan]

Chris Hadfield is so eloquent and articulate! It is a joy to listen to his descriptions about the realities in space and how he can critique a movie with such grace!

[@SiyabongaAfrica]

When Wall-E is more scientifically accurate than Armageddon

[@HyperVanilo]

If Wall-E more scientifically accurate, the scene where both robots in space should be silent because there is no air in space, therefore no sound.

[@morlnsk]

I mean, facts.

[@overkill1340]

Wait, you actually expected a Michael Bay film to be scientifically accurate? Let alone one about oil drillers going to space to save the world...

[@Daaaanielle]

Wall-E is a masterpiece.

[@lettuce7539]

@@overkill1340 fun fact: he was working with NASA on this movie

[@jonathaningravalle7280]

This guy is like the peak of humanity. Master's degree in aviation systems, fighter pilot for 25 years, became an engineer and astronaut, went on 2 space shuttle missions (including making videos on them), installed the Canadarm 2, and commanded the entire ISS for a short time. Like, you're done. You're basically overqualified for almost any other job on earth after that. He earned his retirement with flying colors.

[@makeplay8004]

"You're basically overqualified for almost any other job on earth after that." - Not really. There aren't that many jobs where being e.g. a fighter pilot is all that helpful. Being an engineer is pretty useful and sure he has made a great career, but his skills are not really super versatile.

[@joey_btw4718]

​@@makeplay8004 oh, so you're that guy

[@cfcreative1]

Or he is a good actor.

[@thinguswingus5602]

lmaoo I wonder how well someone like this would do in fast food. Probably fine, but it’d still be funny to see.

[@makeplay8004]

@@joey_btw4718 Yes. :)

[@christiesiu873]

ngl I didn't really know what to expect when watching this video but just the way that Chris Hadfield talks and articualtes his thoughts as well as the scietific theories/concepts/facts behind everything in space is just fascinating. ik sometimes in movies its just as simple as "i want to be an astronaut" but he shows and proves that being an astronaut is about everything. Physical demand, critical thinking, discipline, knowledge, everything.

[@MarioRodriguez-zi1xl]

This guy is amazing… he explains complicated stuff in such a simple way…

[@Mswordx23]

"We're coming in hot? Relative to what?" is the most astronaut thing I've ever heard.

[@SkyborneVisions]

Relative to the comet... you're trying to avoid hitting at high speed. I'm a little surprised someone who's resume makes mine look like crap, is picking on this aspect of the movie.

[@ricobrown6630]

The non existent atmosphere on the comet that let them slow their decent.

[@kbanghart]

@@SkyborneVisions cuz he was paid to, I assume LOL

[@shaunbremner3322]

@@SkyborneVisions there was also instant communication pish when the president spoke to the man on the moon with no delay 🤨😉

[@felipepineda1585]

@@SkyborneVisions - well that is the point of this video sir

[@james8616]

I like how he doesn’t just say it’s bad, he says it’s inaccurate but still understands the filmmaker has to make it interesting and engaging for the viewer.

[@TheSchaef47]

So many things in movies are abstracted to some extent so the viewer can understand and so the movie itself can be compelling, not just in space movies but really all kinds. For starters, they only show you the "interesting" parts, and almost never in real time. You have to find a way to get months of preparation and a four day journey down to two hours, so people with no astronaut training and no knowledge of orbital mechanics can cheer at the end of Apollo 13. I still do, 25 years later.

[@slcpunk2740]

First Man wasn't a movie about space, it was about loss and grief. Did he not catch the main theme? No wonder he didn't get why everyone was so down all the time. Pay more attention to the details you're not so interested in next time Chris! It seems like he only pays attention to the parts in space for most of the films. The theme was loss: Neil Armstrong lost his daughter, collective loss of the other astronaut candidates, Buzz Aldrin's loss of humility, I could go on.

[@james8616]

@@slcpunk2740 but that’s not the point of the video, he’s just supposed to talk about accurate or inaccurate things about space in the movie

[@crystalnero1877]

@@slcpunk2740 he was there to comment on inaccuracies. Maybe you should pay attention.

[@lickdafloor4891]

@@slcpunk2740 that's not the point of the video. Chris isn't here to watch the movie to "catch the main theme". He's here to point out the accuracy about space in the films.

[@thornhilljeff]

I really enjoyed this entire interview. Fantastic. I think it is always amazing to talk to someone that loves what they do and can articulate it the way Chris does here.

[@chronosite]

I love the way he explains things so it can be understood in a simple way in layman terms So even when I'm too tired, I can still listen and learn something easily

[@strudercutie]

He's so badass he got into Nasa at 18 with 23 years of experience

[@chef_miku]

He also has explored the ocean floor (idk what ocean tho) I just realized that there's also an airport in Canada named after him

[@Randy1337]

@Deo Lakshmana hahahaaha

[@KafshakTashtak]

Was born with that awesome mustache of course.

[@TrustFire1]

Qualifyed

[@freedomchaser151]

BOSS

[@Moohasha1]

"I've been around the world 2650 times or so, and...I never once could see enough of it." That gave me goosebumps.

[@PowPowSunshine100]

Right before that, when he spoke of flying THROUGH the earth's aurora...literally brought tears to my eyes.

[@ammarshakeel7860]

you give me goosebumps 😜😜😜

[@atlasnorbella11]

All of that speech literally made me cry, when he said that, and the he got to the part when he "surfed" through the earth's aurora, I'm crying, its beautiful the way he describes it

[@rustywine7839]

that whole bit made me so emotional lol

[@Moohasha1]

In a heartbeat. I wouldn't make a one way trip, but something on par with a short vacation (a few days), sign me up!

[@weendymils]

6:25 "onboard the international space station we played with water all the time." wholesome.

[@Sharksteak_]

Thank you Chris and Vanity Fair for this interesting video! So fascinating to hear Chris talk about what he knows and experienced

[@R4Y2k]

"We're there as the representatives of 7.5 billion people" That's just the kind of person I want as "my" representative in space.

[@user-tq3ud9zi7w]

You are not representing me with that stupid "magnum" on your upper lip.

[@MsDead-io4ik]

@@kraspootis9051 we probably going back to 7.5 billions with the coronavirus lol

[@devchatterjee2955]

​@@MsDead-io4ik wow thats dark even in a space video

[@Kona138]

Proud that he is Canadian!

[@terrywho22]

@@user-tq3ud9zi7w Correction: *crooked "magnum." I guess shaving in zero gravity is harder than it looks.

[@whazzupio]

Space movie *exists* Chris: this ain’t it chief

[@shrekwazowski8199]

To be fair most space movies are terrible at making things accurate

[@K1ddkanuck]

One of the greatest Canadians to have ever lived. What a legend. What a treasure.

[@nemanjap8768]

@@shrekwazowski8199 cuz they are movies, sci-fi

[@shrekwazowski8199]

Nemanja P yes but you could make a good plot with accuracy. Most movies just take it too far. Honestly I’m not fun at movies.

[@shrekwazowski8199]

Bilal Khalid what proof? Why do you say that?

[@euglena283]

Intensiv, unterhaltsam, lehrreich - ein ganz wunderbares Format! Vielen lieben Dank dafür und gerne mehr davon 😊

[@akakscase]

I know this video is over 2 years old but I’ve just seen it for the first time. I have always been envious of Chris and the fact he was able to go to Space, but now I am even more. I grew up in Alaska and the Northern Lights (Aurora) are such a spectacular show of nature. I never get tired of watching them. And he got to be out there, personally, in them. I cannot imagine how absolutely amazing that must have been.

[@ksc743]

This video just popped up on my page now and I feel like you do except that I live in Africa so I've never yet seen the Northern (or Southern) Lights but it's a dream of mine to see them. Flying through them is on another level!

[@roxydzey]

They should definetly hire Chris as a consultant before shooting or writing movies about space.

[@guyh3403]

No one would watch such movie I'm afraid. It would be slow. Sloooowwww... And without special effects. Eek!

[@mikeycityify]

Hendrik Hendrikson slow? Sounds to me like an opportunity to make a real thriller in space.

[@ACE7O2]

@@guyh3403 a good story line does wonders for a movie, you dont have to rely on exaggerated action scenes

[@Krawna]

As amazing physicists are, they aren't automatically great writers just because they know a lot of the accurate science. You need a good writer for a good story, and often distorting reality becomes necessary. That's why it's called science fiction.

[@evertonporter7887]

Except for Star Wars LOL😂😂

[@benwinsor4078]

Gravity: *exists* Chris: And I took that personally

[@masterwindu1234]

no

[@ot7biasedmashups]

@@masterwindu1234?

[@localmilfchaser6938]

@@ot7biasedmashups no

[@rishipaleja7087]

@@localmilfchaser6938 ?

[@danny-nr2jl]

@@rishipaleja7087 no

[@higgme1ster]

Colonel Hadfield, you made me think of something regarding Ed White's space walk. My Dad worked for GE at the Marshall Space Flight Center. Our family just happened to be visiting the museum there when a voice came over the intercom and said that they had just received the raw film of the Space Walk and they would be showing it in their little theater in a few minutes. I was one of the first civilians to see the whole raw footage including the glove floating into space. RIP Colonel Ed White.

[@christiesiu873]

29:16 I would totally love to hear/watch a version of this scene exactly the way he describes it. Silent, breathing in their suits and talking to each other through comms.

[@danidandans]

"Houston? What's Houston gonna do?" i'm wheeezinggggggg

[@tristan8823]

Legit haven't laughed that hard in years.

[@alexquyenvo5196]

Houston be like: what'd you want... Dallas ? Haha...

[@Flowku]

lmao

[@ln7929]

They put you on hold like text support

[@sadia2395]

@@ln7929 😆😆😅😅

[@kimbaldun]

It's sad that flat earthers thinks this guy doesn't exists

[@feminico2613]

And them denying Australia's existence lol. Are they just gonna ignore the flat earthers in Australia?

[@smallstudiodesign]

I love it. They are bottom feeders of society. They can fold my laundry.

[@hitoshiinaba5738]

Grandson: "Grandpa Chris, what did you do?" Grandpa Chris: "Well, let me see. I was a test pilot, a Colonel, an astronaut, I commanded a space station. Oh and I did downhill ski races and played rock guitar" That's not a bad resume 😁

[@TheSoulReaperGR]

@@hitoshiinaba5738 nice copy paste

[@conorcorrigan765]

Space is fake! That mustache is just CGI!

[@MetalCharlo]

He's not mad at Gravity, he's just disappointed.

[@the_resourceful]

Love his straight up critiques. Suspending reality is part of the entertainment most seek but closer to real science, to me, is better. His skewering of Armageddon is perfect.

[@quntface1518]

Holy crap, he really went off on Gravity. You know it's bad when an astronaut stops talking about the physics and starts criticising your writing too. Haha.

[@jakkank]

He was probably ticked off by the Mel Gibson flirty/knows it all and Sandra doesn't dynamic. All astronauts are extensively trained. Mel Gibson wouldn't need to explain anything and Sandra doesn't need to be come a damsel in distress.

[@theprocrastinator12]

Mel Gibson? Do you mean George Clooney?

[@sindri1447]

@@theprocrastinator12 doesn't matter really. His point is still valid.

[@elguero9279]

Yeah the story of the man saving the women is a little archaic, but to be fair to the writers it wouldn't be a very captivating film if it was a story about two experienced astronaut's who did their job well and nothing went wrong. It would also be a 20 minute movie.

[@cristinadecisneros3987]

​@@elguero9279 The Martian....a story about very competent people remaining competent in trying to survive/helping someone survive mars...and yet...a lot of things go wrong...and it was an interesting feature length movie... you can be competent and things can still go wrong and still react level...the faux pax with Gravity was how they had Sandra's character react...

[@thekingofcheese9005]

The dumbest thing about Armageddon is that with 12 days of training available, they decided to teach a bunch of drillers to be astronauts instead of teaching astronauts to operate the drilling equipment.

[@mariotherealg]

Se supone que son los mejores y es imposible que un astronauta sea tan bueno como ellos, ahí está el punto.

[@fmlazar]

In which role would Bruce Willis be more convincing? Hint: not the more intellectual one.

[@matthewdopler8997]

Ben Afleck told Michael Bay that who told him to STFU.

[@goddepersonno3782]

@@matthewdopler8997 lmao I remember that interview

[@michaeljorgensen790]

The only thing I remember about "Armageddon" is an animal cracker gazelle headed south. The rest is just a blur.

[@berenedain8427]

34:00 onwards made me cry, such an amazing description I felt I was there with him

[@Shadowmoonrain]

The last part when he was talking about his travels… made me tear up. ❤

[@NT_1]

*S* *U* *N* *S* *H* *I* *N* *E* is an utterly existential movie. I highly recommend it. The soundtracks throughout are breathtaking as well

[@almostdunn9524]

The way he can express himself so clearly and make what he's criticising, and why, so understandable is very impressive.

[@draqone1183]

It's nearly as if astronauts were chosen for their high intelligence and professionalism and went through rigorous training that most certainly also included public speaking.

[@firebreathingmoonbeam3961]

@@draqone1183 I think a lot of people have become used to a certain president that has ... well absolutely no skill in public speaking

[@harshbing8123]

@J K no he clearly means the current president donut tramp, and was talking about speaking skills, so your joke is pretty dumb and unfunny.

[@wishingmelon1]

WITHOUT THE WORDS LITERALLY, LIKE, OR YAKNOWWHATIMEAN.

[@robbiewalker1203]

@J K An IQ as low as income ... he would easily be a genius with a salary most likely far above $300 Soo ???

[@user-nb3ui8zj4r]

When he lists all his occupations it was like when a kid lists what he is going to do when he grows up

[@ryasol4865]

beautiful observation!

[@LilyTheCat151]

They say POTUS is the most powerful man on Earth. Chris had a job that would probably rival that in some ways. What could be more important or require more responsibility than commanding the ISS?

[@Saint5963]

@@LilyTheCat151 I dunno, personally I'd say being a general in the army or something to that effect; you're in charge of a lot of people's lives and the commands you give don't just affect the people you're giving them out to

[@Saint5963]

not saying that commanding the ISS isn't important or that it doesn't require responsibility, it certainly does

[@nackboy]

Truuuu

[@user-bi7ur9uc1n]

Chris is awesome. He is into science and the same time he notices poetic and beauty aspects of his job.

[@Omgitm10]

Experincing this in cinema, without knowing whats about to happen was just one of the best cinema moments ever. And i am glad to be part of this

[@takeinomiyas]

His rant about needing more ACCURATE female astronaut representation in space was a surprise, but definitely a welcome one.

[@ottovonbismarckboi9112]

Why was it a surprise? Chris is a great guy!

[@leonreborn1308]

He was trying to reach really high with the whole "weak female astronaut" stuff as if Nolan had a actual intention of portraying female astronauts in that way, it got a bit annoying after a while, just because she's a female character she has to be perfect so no one actually thinks real life female astronauts are incompetent? That's stupid.

[@dss7239]

​@@leonreborn1308 He said that while talking about "Gravity" not "Interstellar" and had a point, incompetent astronauts don't go to the moon, especially after less than a year of being an astronaut

[@deveshsinghal5937]

@@leonreborn1308 nolan is not the director of gravity tho

[@maplelu9514]

@@leonreborn1308 it’s just basic sense tho, not even about gender alone that a person won’t just be so incompetent. I get why he’s upset

[@aedanbrady1861]

You know it's weird when a astronaut says: "I'm confused"

[@Ajehy]

Yeah... the problem with technobabble is that it just makes non-experts nod and say “yup, science stuff”, while someone who actually knows what the words mean is listening to absolute gibberish.

[@thewizzard3150]

"I'm confused" is just a polite way of saying this is crap! He is not really confused.

[@spaceman7019]

@Rob Roy im confused?

[@VagabondTurtle]

I just love Chris Hadfield, I could listen to him explaining space and science for hours.. he always make me choke up by his description of how it feels like seeing all this

[@__-wl8jt]

The last 2 minutes of him talking and describing the experience of space was absolutely amazing. I could listen to him talking hours.

[@BT-qn5sm]

I’m glad a very intelligent man is confused by “Interstellar”.

[@angelg.s.1053]

It’s one of the worse sci-fi movies of all time.

[@zerosteam1056]

@Angel G. S. I honestly hope you’re kidding and if not I’d like you to explain. Even if some scenes may not necessarily make sense the movie is still a absolute marvel for its emotional impact

[@angelg.s.1053]

@Es Tim I'm not joking.

[@angelg.s.1053]

@@zerosteam1056 The movie is cute and the special effects are great. However, it's mere pseudoscientific religious propaganda. "Love conquers all." Give me a break! They should market it as a Christian movie instead, it could be one of the best in that genre.

[@roomtemperature7096]

@Es Tim meh. It's fine at best.

[@thePhished]

"I surfed on the northern lights" talk about a flex

[@vlobben1]

The northern lights near the south pole, no less.

[@marrileemiles3974]

I was totally gobsmacked to hear that. If I had a bucket list see "the lights" would be on it. To be inside of them has to be transforming.

[@westyavro]

Yeah hard to top that one.

[@TheIroncladResearcher]

lmao

[@alexanderheatley3763]

I’ve spent ball night wanking, how bout that for flex

[@javiersolis2993]

His speech about spacewalking on an aurora made me shed a tear

[@tombystander]

First man is a brilliantly made film. The scene at the end when Neil exits his LEM to walk on the moon and the movie goes silent is so jarring. I love it

[@jeek3452]

I appreciate Chris using a language that everyone understands even though he could speak with unnecessarily large words in every sentence

[@axonn101]

He demonstrates the saying “if you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it”

[@MrCwatson3]

He could even explain it to you in different languages and im sure with the big words in those languages too lol

[@John-mf6ky]

well said. I can't can't stand when people use overly complicated speech to explain something. It's like, we aren't writing a novel here.

[@koshka02]

like which

[@tjk9263]

Astronauts are the best of the best. The brightest people with the utmost passion to explore space and also have to be physically fit enough to survive the g forces that are tearing your body apart and have huge balls cause they know they are sitting on a giant rocket that could explode apart at any moment.

[@Calthecool]

I love how he said: “That’s a very compelling and accurate scene, assuming there is a swimming pool on a spaceship.”

[@nvstewart]

Wait till the Russians build another space station then their will be a swimming pool onboard. I mean, they have swimming pools inside their Typhoon Class submarines. Sure they are a little small, but still, a swimming pool on a submarine.

[@chickennumgit1055]

@@nvstewartI guess the guys who built the submarines are very big brain

[@guileniam]

@@nvstewart I think it will be the chinese now

[@zynix.2143]

@@nvstewart 3day leter all crew drowned

[@CDKirby1]

time: 7:12

[@Mav3ricky]

I teared up a few times. Mr. Hadfield, you express yourself so beautifully and give me such hope for humanity! You are a real marvel of a human being and also delightfully down to Earth. I love love love this video and when I'm in a depressive episode I will rewatch it to give myself some serotonin ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@NT_1]

*S* *U* *N* *S* *H* *I* *N* *E* is an utterly existential movie. I highly recommend it. The soundtracks throughout are breathtaking as well

[@TheGoudaGoblin]

When I was in eighth grade my science teacher had us all write a letter to an astronaut w some basic prompts abt what to say. Idt I put too much effort in tbh, but I wrote to Chris hadfield and I was the only one who got a letter back. Super nice too. Great dude considering there was no incentive to reply

[@RebeccaBane]

I have never heard someone hate on Gravity as much as he does and I love it.

[@victoriaalmtroberg4681]

Me too!

[@laboon344]

He

[@louispoulinmarkle4964]

Jeff Davis

[@gabrielbehzadi9182]

Gravity is very overrated

[@rundownpear2601]

Anyone who knows orbital mechanics or general spaceflight info is going to ha it because it is beyond unrealistic

[@nqh4393]

Me: Gravity is such a great movie! Chris: Gravity is terrible. Me: Gravity is terrible.

[@calisongbird]

😂😂😂

[@Maniacguy2777]

Coz he has experienced living on outerspace.

[@isakayyik966]

@@walidfakhfakh3660 yes

[@ravioliravioligivemethefor3131]

logically its terrible everything else is pretty good

[@Maniacguy2777]

@@ravioliravioligivemethefor3131 what part is terrible?

[@JohnSmith-oe5kx]

How lucky we are that someone who has got to see the amazing things that Chris Hadfield has is as articulate and enthusiastic as Chris Hadfield is!

[@CancerNoir]

I could listen to the guy talk about the universe forever. That makes you think about the enormity of the whole thing and just be amazed about who made it

[@chrisburke624]

I met Chris Hadfield at an airshow once, when I was a kid. He had a picture in the back of the program, and autographed it for me. In it, he wrote "The Sky Is Not The Limit". I had no idea then, that he would end up commanding the International Space Station & being so accomplished...I was just stoked to get a pilot's autograph at the time. Cool guy for sure :)

[@entropyzero5588]

"Don't tell me the sky's the limit There's footprints on the moon"

[@vintagedesert]

That's so lovely.

[@hamedmahmoud3769]

Chris Burke what a wonderful memory.

[@loganreuter6072]

@@entropyzero5588 I’m sorry that was so good I might have to steal it.

[@entropyzero5588]

@@loganreuter6072 It's part of the lyrics to Paul Brandt's "There's A World Out There"

[@francesco5254]

Chris Hadfield destroying Gravity is probably amongst the 3 most satisfying things I've ever witnessed.

[@bgonza2]

You're a Trump supporter aren't you?

[@k1productions87]

Even though I question whether or not he actually watched the movie. The fact that not only did he not mention Kessler Syndrome at all, but it wasn't the first thing he mentioned (instead saying something about asteroid debris?) leads me to conclude he just saw clips. He also made zero mention of centrifugal or centripetal forces. ... and THEN mentions it in the very next movie he spoke of. There's questioning, and there's outright refusal to acknowledge answers even exist. Sadly, far too many people fall into the latter, especially when it pertains to Gravity. Its like, the better it looks, the more desperate they are to tear it apart. Meanwhile the same people are quick to defend everything wrong with films like Armageddon. At least he laughs at it, but it deserves at least five times as long as Gravity.

[@amolghadigaonkar2114]

@@k1productions87 'Gravity (2013)' was always really a bad Movie.

[@k1productions87]

@@amolghadigaonkar2114 In what respect? By what metric? What were you expecting of the film? What specific things were you needing to see that it didn't do? note "specific", don't use buzz words or vague nonsense like "I expected it to be good", good in WHAT way? What specific things would you do differently? Again, no vague nonsense like "just don't make the film"

[@toxic0rphan762]

@@k1productions87 lmao u literally destroyed bro so bad he refused to answer

[@Pekoe.]

he's so respectful why is he the best person

[@jimmyispromo]

Love how intelligent and critical he was of everything. Also, for such a long time this video took to shoot.

[@makayla3694]

Chris Hadfield should write and direct an accurate movie.

[@atharvashinde1790]

Underrated comment

[@user-jc8yw8nl3y]

Atharva Shinde yes it’s very underrated

[@jeffarnold9497]

It would be the most boring movie of all time because he simply has no imagination. It would be a 12 hour movie about them getting ready for space then them just sitting in a spaceship with no action or any reason to watch.

[@jameslove8507]

Jeff Arnold that’s a highly uneducated statement it would be easy to have someone write it and he gives the idea

[@zman360auz]

Being an advisor would be more suited to him. He could be on the team to help keep it as realistic as possible but let a good screenwriter and director create the story.

[@hollanderson]

I really love how passionate he became when talking about Peggy Whitson. It really shows how much respect he has for her and really wished her achievements were properly displayed in the female character of Gravity.

[@kritikaraikwar1758]

Timestamp ?

[@flatweee6066]

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[@hollanderson]

@@flatweee6066 You alright there mate?

[@flatweee6066]

@@hollanderson g4ghgnvdth

[@hollanderson]

@@flatweee6066 Don't die on me here cat I still need you

[@JoeKaye959]

Such a wonderful video and what a extraordinary man. I could listen him talk about his stories forever.

[@marcballesteros1560]

this man hasn’t only had one of the coolest life the world has seen, but explains such complex things in such an easy way. 11/10

[@jakubn7234]

No. At least 16/10.

[@davidkonevky7372]

@@jakubn7234 that's an understatement 69/10

[@Gilliebeany]

Being extremely educated gives amazing communication skill. He's incredibly intelligent, and incredibly educated

[@anpo6118]

@@davidkonevky7372 what about 1000/10 lol

[@andrewvuu7030]

@@davidkonevky7372 nah 6969/10

[@MRMCDONALD13]

"We are coming in hot!" "Relative to what?!" That made me laugh

[@ethanperreault7470]

Relativity and Space coincide greatly, context matters in every situation regarding physics.

[@k1productions87]

Deep Impact was an infinitely better film with regards to portrayal of space and science than Armageddon could ever dream to be.

[@milkaajengfradini367]

Well to the movie's defense, the space crew were earth miners that being forced to go to space in a short amount of time and training, its kinda the point of the movie that they suppose to not having astronaut's intelligence, training, and manners. They were expected to yell most of the time unlike the pilots. Notes: I really really don't like the movie too. LOL

[@ethanperreault7470]

@@milkaajengfradini367 Yeah its not even that its the physics.

[@agentx7138]

Maybe hot was referring to the engines being up and running.

[@709mash]

Chris is incredibly humble, intelligent and is a great communicator. He's a hero for many of us Canadians and we couldn't be more proud that we have someone like him representing us. And he's a diehard Maple Leafs fan! Go buds!

[@PranavNayak2005]

in my opinion i think they should have reviewed "Mission Mangal" too cuz its a freaking amazing movie and extremely inspiring for young space wonderers. its a must watch to see how much the space holds for us and the inspiring stories of ISRO scientists

[@MafiaGamingBfh]

Chris dropped all his titles like a game of thrones character.

[@vsauce4992]

I gave you 300 likes

[@MafiaGamingBfh]

Vsauce4 hahah why?

[@vsauce4992]

@@MafiaGamingBfh I just happend to see the comment when it had 299 likes

[@MafiaGamingBfh]

Vsauce4 oh i thought you meant you botted my comment to 300 likes haha :)

[@vsauce4992]

@@MafiaGamingBfh lol 😂

[@timetraveller939]

Chris should be hired as a consultant in every SciFi movie.

[@gregtronica3569]

yeah, they should suck the joy and fun out of every sci fi movie, good call

[@timetraveller939]

@@gregtronica3569 it may bring a new taste that will be more joyful

[@ravioliravioligivemethefor3131]

@@gregtronica3569 unlogical stuff in movies doesnt make joy and fun it just makes the movie nonsense

[@botaniccal]

@@ravioliravioligivemethefor3131 youre the type of person to watch spongebob, turn up your nose, and be like "Well Ackshyually, sponges in real life do not talk. This show is scientifically inaccurate."

[@ravioliravioligivemethefor3131]

@@botaniccal uh no im just saying illogical things in movies doesnt make it cool

[@pr3ttyb0yfl4cko]

About Interstellar, if i'm not mistaken, Kip Thorne stated on his book "The Science of Interstellar" that Cooper was able to enter the black hole because it's an old, dying black hole and so, the gravitational pull is quite weaker compared to normal black holes. Of course despite being an old black hole, it's not a guaranteed safe travel inside but there's a possibility to get there safe. Cooper had that possibility working on his favor. Actually, I was look forward for him to discuss more of the accurate scientific stuff in Interstellar, like wormholes, bulk and brane of space, interstellar travel, gravitational anomalies, and etc. Kinda pretty disappointed that he missed those. Still I love Chris and Interstellar is still the best movie of all time for me.

[@jupiter776]

Question is, how is it already dying? I get there are a lot of physics involved, but how though?

[@Ruleof2Review]

That’s true. Also it was later revealed that it wasn’t really black hole. It was something built by future humans millions of years in the future and placed there for him.

[@natem1579]

I like Chris a lot but I don't think he had seen the movie, or if so he didn't remember most of it, not to mention didn't understand what was happening. That's fine, but when most of his nitpicks are directly or indirectly addressed within the film it kinda seems like a wasted segment.

[@theresalero7039]

And there he is Ladies and Gentlemen, The Most Interesting Man in the World. Thank you for sharing some of your time with us Chris Hadfield.

[@PFCKutzner]

He talked so passionately about the seriousness of astronauts and the competency of female astronauts that it brought tears to my eyes.

[@frenciela7526]

samee!!

[@ivocanevo]

That's what got me

[@howtonot4110]

S I M P

[@giampaolomannucci8281]

weakling

[@billyjack4131]

oh stfu !

[@acostabry92]

When Wall-E is more scientifically accurate than Armageddon lmao

[@abhinavdp7376]

But Wall E is one the greatest animated films of all time

[@VityokOrgUa]

@@abhinavdp7376 and likely they did this scene using some physics simulation engines

[@madsinj4722]

@@VityokOrgUa Well you're right, they made it with one of their best animation software, called Presto It does include physics engine, much like blender

[@stablest9179]

@@MoeBulle WOAH THERE

[@Maniacguy2777]

Because he mentioned accurately the laws of physics.

[@razordu30]

You can tell he's complained about Armageddon before. It starts off educational and then you can see him get more and more passionate about it; I love it.

[@martezrice3160]

22:00 Mark Great Commentary. I think the only thing that people forget about film is, with sound you can give an audible cue to what's going on without having to verbally spell it out. Or if you have a blind person listening to a movie etc.

[@juttamaier2111]

I quite like the man. Ironically, he seems quite down to Earth.

[@boomshockalocka]

You got a good chuckle out of me with that.

[@baliart908]

He is down to mars

[@SuperAZERTY10]

Nice one 😄

[@GTXBOY1650]

give him some space man....

[@MASSIVEsock]

@@GTXBOY1650 stfu u beta Nvidia card