Hell or High Water (2016) Movie REACTION!

[@west-Co_exploration]

One thing to keep in mind, it was not just a "perceived" crime against the brothers. The bank discovered that oil was found on the land before the surveyor told their mother. They accelerated her loan and made it impossible for her to keep the land... thus actually stealing it from her and her family. So they defaulted her on a $40,000 loan, when they knew she was going to be making $50,000 a month (by stealing her land they were also stealing that oil money and they knew it). If she had known, she could have used the oil money to pay off her debts in a heartbeat. Two wrongs don't make a right, but a bank robbing an old lady is just as bad (if not worse) as an individual rubbing a bank.

[@creekfishingny5448]

This is an important distinction. Thank you.

[@Quzga]

Like always, we punish individuals so harshly while corporations that do just as bad things if not worse get away with it all. Just look at Boeing. If you wanna get away with crime, just make a company.

[@TheDocumentarian01]

Banks and bankers have always, along with billionaires, been the biggest exploitative scumbags on the face of the planet. How does the saying go? "Give me a gun and I can rob a bank, give me a bank and I can rob the world"

[@gregmacklin9758]

I was born poor, same as my father and his father before him. Poverty set in like a disease in my family, but it ends with my boy's. Hearing that script really humbled me .

[@teeheeteeheeish]

His monologue at the end must have resonated with you. I hope you're doing well now.

[@markwang77]

If you like Taylor Sheridan’s writing, I highly recommend watching ‘Wind River’ starring Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen 👍🏼

[@McShaganpronouncedShaegen]

You beat me to the punch on that one.

[@PastaDon_]

Underrated film.. didn't get it's proper due.. Always felt "Wind river" went hand & hand with 2010's "Winters Bone" "Jennifer Lawrence".. and of course who could forget the script he wrote for "Sicario"..

[@ernestallison9880]

Lol, I was going to say the same thing.

[@MadisonKThames]

Totally would if I hadn’t already seen it. Great movie!

[@streaky81]

@@MadisonKThames have you also seen Sicario? This, Wind River and Sicario are part of a soft trilogy, they go together with a specific theme.

[@tduffy5]

The cowboy moving his cattle across the road to escape the grass fire is Taylor Sheridan.. He wrote the screenplay and produced the film. He also wrote and produced YELLOWSTONE. In YELLOWSTONE he played Travis, the guy who took Jimmy to 4 Sixes in Texas. All of the horses used in YELLOWSTONE are his horses from his ranch in Whyoming.

[@missk8tie]

As others have said, this movie (poverty and heritage) is part of a thematic trilogy with Sicario (drug trade and the border) and Wind River (missing and murdered indigenous women). I would call them modern westerns.

[@itt23r]

TRUE GRIT (the 2010 remake) - directed by the Coen Brothers and starring Hailee Steinfeld, Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Barry Pepper and Josh Brolin - a must see if you haven't seen it.

[@peteyn.y.7960]

Yes good choice! 💪🏽

[@PastaDon_]

💯

[@streaky81]

Oh, I love True Grit - underappreciated, but well-loved by those who have seen it. It's somewhat the rebirth of Josh Brolin's career, and a very young Hailee Steinfeld was very good and very memorable in it. Jeff Bridges of course is good for all time zones.

[@versetripn6631]

Line of the century: "Tweakers don't sleep, they just...TWEAK!"

[@teeheeteeheeish]

I'm obsessed with this film, I saw it twice in theaters.

[@michaelflint4159]

It's a love story.the 2 brothers and 2 rangers. Fantastic small supporting cast. The waitress the guy in the pick up. What a soundyrack

[@teeheeteeheeish]

Katy Mixon! She is wonderful and so charming.

[@user-tb2jy9lu3d]

9:27 That's the same lady who was the hotel clerk in No Country For Old men. "That's got two double bey-uds!"

[@derrickduncanson9253]

The waitress, yes! Hahaha

[@michaelescareno7048]

Great reaction, Madison!!! One of my favorite movies!!! This and No Country For Old Men are the ultimate Texas double feature...

[@MesaTheoryKid42]

Natalie (teller at the bank by the diner) is played by Amber Midthunder who's also the lead in Prey

[@michaeljacyna1973]

Wow... I love your reactions, which always go beyond the surface of the movie. You seem to have such knowledge, insight and analysis.

[@MadisonKThames]

Thanks, Michael! Glad you're enjoying them.

[@PlasticMacele]

I have not watched all of your reactions yet, but so far this is my favorite. I was born and have lived most of my life in rural Texas. This is very much old school Texas. You could almost smell the overheated plastic in those trucks. I have also spent many years in Oklahoma with large populations of Native Americans. I appreciate that you have a reasoned approach to the subject matter in this film and aren't looking for every opportunity to be outraged and appreciated it for what it is. 9.5/10 reaction and movie!

[@choosetolivefree]

When you think about it, the term native American describes anyone born in the United States, and I suppose the American continents. I certainly am a native

[@PlasticMacele]

@@choosetolivefree Okay, give me a term that isn't offensive to anyone and if it makes sense I will use it.

[@choosetolivefree]

@@PlasticMacele Oh I wasn't saying it was offensive or anything. I was just pointing out that we don't really have any accurate terms for "indians"/natives/the various things people call them

[@PlasticMacele]

@@choosetolivefree I suppose you're right about that. My original instinct was to call them indigenous, but because that means naturally occurring from a certain place, I rejected it and went with the more traditional term of native. Humans didn't evolve in the Americas. We are all migrants even the East Asians/Mongolians etc. Fair point.

[@jlmain5777]

Terrific film with terrific acting all around. That banter with the waitress was remarkable and memorable.

[@happydog6537]

I listen to this soundtrack all the time, especially when I drive out to the Prairie and go for walks with my dog. I often drive down from Colorado and stay in some of the casinos in New Mexico just for this vibe. Great movie. Thanks so much for what you do. Thanks for the entertainment. Congratulations on the book.

[@ShreveportJoe]

Another neo-Western I guarantee you’d like is “The Way Of The Gun”. Written and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who won a best screenplay Oscar for “The Usual Suspects”, it pays homage to “Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid”… all great films.

[@NefariousKoel]

'The Way Of The Gun' doesn't get enough recognition for being a good "neo-western".

[@Melancthon7332]

What a great pick. It's so cool to see a reactor that is following their own direction instead of just watching all the films that everyone else does, or that the masses demand. To continue with your suspense/thrillers with a tinge of Western, I'll throw in a good word for Blue Ruin and Green Room, two great films by Jeremy Saulnier.

[@BigPete44]

Good Movie Madison! You should check out “Wind River” (2017) 😎

[@streaky81]

She said in another thread she's seen it.

[@UberNoodle]

Speaking of modern (produced, not set) westerns and Nick Cave, have you seen Australian film, The Proposition? He also wrote the screenplay. It was directed by John Hillcoat who also directed The Road and Lawless.

[@georgecoventry8441]

Yes, this is an excellent movie, terrific cast, and like you said...it's the little things that make a film like this so good. Very perceptive review on your part, Madison. I also recommend that you watch "Wind River".

[@johnt84]

I'll never get over this gem! Glad you loved it too.

[@kyleshockley1573]

Ironic that Hollywood has to point it out, but it's true nonetheless: Institutions tend to be the biggest criminals, and the players in them also tend to get away with it. The rest of us have to pay for the rules they set.

[@Christianplus10]

Absolutely love this film. Thanks for reacting.

[@briancarr4607]

THE PROPOSITION a film you must see (NICK CAVE SOUNDTRACK) and RAY WINSTON in an AUSSIE WESTERN keep up the great reactions always a must watch cheers

[@randall-king]

You mentioned riding your horse to the gas station. Our grocery store in Lubbock has a hitchin’ post for horses. I’ve seen people ride their horses there before and tie ‘em up there.

[@kenkotoku339]

Greetings Madison, Another great choice by your fans and you. Great actors and storyline .

[@christopherking4932]

Love this movie so much, it's so underrated. Love your channel and can't wait to see your next video.

[@randall-king]

I don’t think it’s underrated. It’s got a 98% and 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. On IMDb it’s 7.6.

[@makerstudios5456]

There are still towns in Texas where people ride horses to gas stations. But our economy is great and we don’t pay state income tax…

[@mintjulius275]

Mad respect for watching this. Sure it's a neowestern, but it's still one of the best westerns I've seen and too many people sleep on it

[@mintjulius275]

And the score is perfect

[@meanmax9663]

I just watched this movie for the first time last night. I knew that I would want to watch a reaction to it, and I hoped that it would be one of yours. Thank you. If anyone making reaction videos can appreciate a western themed movie, it is definitely you. Good movie, great reaction! Thanks again!

[@mattdellarosa7365]

Great movie. Love the channel. Just subscribed. You have some good movies on your channel. I like.

[@sisterdebmac]

Love this movie. My second reaction of yours, after The Sixth Sense. You're very insightful, and you know what you're talking about in film terms. Off to check out more.

[@bobcobb3654]

Only gripe I had with this movie was when they were driving away from the gas station and Ben Foster gripes “I asked for Dr. Pepper, this is Mr. Pibb.” And Pine says “Thats all they had.” No store in Texas would sell Mr. Pibb and not sell Dr. Pepper. Along with sweet tea, Dr. Pepper is the house wine of the state.

[@80HD8]

Haven't seen this movie but I always enjoy your reactions.

[@vulamnguyen9453]

Old Henry (2021) was one of the best western movie.

[@Mdroudian]

02:15 “That's crazy… y'all ain't even Mexicans"… LMAO

[@donaldgilbert6739]

Yes, please react to Wind River, starring , Jeremy Renner, ( Hawkeye) and Elizabeth Olson, ( Scarlett witch ) based ok on a true story.

[@Tigermania]

Since I found the movies Taylor Sheridan makes are to my taste (like Sicario from 2015) I keep a watch to see if he wrote or directed anything new. Yet to watch his Yellowstone Tv series.

[@versetripn6631]

If you're a Sicario 1 and 2 fan, you should hear my theory connecting the 2nd with The Mask of Zorro

[@west-Co_exploration]

Start with 1883 then 1923 before you get to Yellowstone. Also his movie Wind River is probably his best, and "those who wish me dead" is another great one

[@louremington6975]

One of my favorites!!

[@bghoody5665]

Great reaction, Madison. Some really good observations.

[@19McCloy91]

Outlaw king is another great David Mackenzie film staring Chris Pine

[@badprotocol1105]

Fantastic movie, great cast!

[@ButchPerdition]

Love you watched this. Great movie

[@ronlackey2689]

Outstanding movie. You are the first reactor that doesn't always pick the same one every other reactor picks.

[@buddystewart2020]

It's an underrated movie.

[@drdavid1963]

Really enjoy your film choices (even though it's another Western. Hell, I can live with that). I like your concise summaries too - great appreciation of a great movie.

[@ohbejuankenobi663]

Your sofa looks so comfy.

[@pocoapoco2]

Sometimes a bad choice is the only choice that will get any results.

[@anthonyscully2998]

Have you seen the re make of true grit?

[@johnnyboy7144]

Taylor Sheridan is a GENIUS. everything he’s written has been FANTASTIC…. This, Wind River, Sicario Etc….. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Wind River next for you, it’s a masterpiece, you think the tension in this movie was palpable? Just watch Wind River lol

[@west-Co_exploration]

Yes wind River is fantastic, so is 1883 and those who wish me dead

[@newtonburr3123]

Wind River would be a powerful watch.

[@alwaysbreezy37]

I subscribed instantly when you mentioned The Assassination Of Jesse James 😂

[@MadisonKThames]

Love that movie🙌🏻 Thanks for the sub!

[@ernestallison9880]

As always, great insight and analysis by you, Madison. As was mentioned, Wind River is a must see by Taylor Sheridan. As for westerns that you may enjoy, I recommend Appaloosa with a solid cast including Ed Harris, Viggo Mortenson and Renee Zellweger. Another good one is "Jane Got a Gun" with Natalie Portman and Joel Edgerton.

[@wirebrushproductions1001]

Generally, the West was not taken from the Indians by "wealthy, powerful interests". Trickles of poor homesteaders moved into and settled the same land the Indians occupied. Quite understandably, the Indians took exception and started raiding settlers and settlements. Quiite understandably, the US government tried to protect the settlers, and it all went downhill from there. The whole process was made worse by the fact that no tribe was "ruled" in the same way as the whites were. If the chief signed a treaty, he had no way to enforce it, and no way to prevent bands of young bucks from deciding that raiding the whites was a good way get rich and get a reputation.

[@versetripn6631]

Abstract Inversion (A.I.) allowed me to "Mirror" this film with...'Unforgiven'. 😎

[@innocentbystander1853]

Please watch and react to “Under The Skin” (2014) staring Scarlett Johansson and “Flag Day” (2021) staring Sean Penn

[@leowashington8991]

ending was pretty intense, I thought they going to shoot each other

[@progrocker2112]

Prine at his best. Bridges at his equal to many bests.Ray Wylie Hubbard on the soundtrack. Yes I love this film.

[@versetripn6631]

NO YOU DIDN'T!! You did. Only the Brave (Hell) + The Perfect Storm (High Water) = Deepwater Horizon (Yeah)

[@versetripn6631]

Btw, I can joke that way because I own ALL of those (and this) on dvd. I have a personal tie with '...Storm'

[@Shah-of-the-Shinebox]

You should check out Bone Tomahawk with Kurt Russell. It’s pretty gruesome tho, not for the faint hearted.

[@versetripn6631]

Many people can watch this film and still never see the modern social commentary regarding guns. The "escalation" of Tanner from handguns to an automatic then a sniper rifle. Live by the sword...

[@versetripn6631]

Sorry, would that be Automatic or 'Assault'? Either way it was worse than a 'GTA V' game. I own and watch this frequently. The two stars mirror their roles in the film Contractor. Hollywood is on borrowed time. Any investors out there?

[@MrGpschmidt]

Neo Westerns don't come any better than this - great choice & watch Mads - you need to binge Taylor's show YELLOWSTONE w/Kevin Costner (it's top notch).

[@west-Co_exploration]

I would suggest anyone start with 1883 before going into Yellowstone

[@derrickduncanson9253]

As much sh!+ He gave alberto, he loved him. You could tell when he got shot.

[@jmiyagi12345]

Such a good movie.

[@louremington6975]

Watch, Old Henry.

[@H2LaPyr]

If you haven't seen them yet, you should definitely watch Sicario (2015) and Wind River (2017). They are the first and last part of Sheridan "Frontier" trilogy.

[@west-Co_exploration]

I would also add part two of sicario, as well as *those who want me dead"... Not to forget 1883 which is also a Sheridan production, and one of the best western series I've ever watched.

[@ronlackey2689]

Riding a horse to the convenience store. Can you say stereotype? Lived here my whole life and never saw any such thing.

[@thefatman2780]

DAMN FINE FILM. WARRIORS OF THE PLAINS & ENEMIES FOREVER ( ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES IS ALSO A DAMN FINE FILM. CHEERS DARLIN )

[@KBH27]

Love this movie. I totally got the No Country vibes , which is another great one. Some Western suggestions for you, The Appaloosa (1966) Catlow (Yul Brynner) Cheyenne Autumn Jeremiah Johnson (Robert Redford) The Missouri Breaks Once Upon a Time in the West One-Eyed Jacks Red Sun (Charles Bronson) A great Western with a Samurai The Shooting (Jack Nicholson) Stranger on the Run Valdez Is Coming (Burt Lancaster) The White Buffalo (Charles Bronson) Young Guns 1&2

[@peteyn.y.7960]

- “MANCHESTER BY THE SEA” FROM (2016)? 🤔

[@Shah-of-the-Shinebox]

That movie is emotionally devastating but it’s so good

[@domenicgalata1470]

Great reaction as always. If you have not seen Jim Jarmusch's Dead Man (1995) starring Johnny Depp it is a must. A Neo/Noir western with great story and a fantastic cast. You would love it. It is one of my all time favourite films.

[@1matrix9]

Madison; you have the youth and exceptional appearance to sell your soul to Tik Tok etc. Fortunately for the world you are living proof a well developed mind remains the most attractive attribute on earth. You're an old soul and trust me…that is a compliment.

[@MadisonKThames]

Appreciate the kind words💛

[@dylanbeard3530]

Just found your channel, love it you should check out beasts of no nation

[@cruzmizzl]

Like Westerns? Check out: 'HOSTILES' w/ Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Wes Studi, Ben Foster, etc. Even if is for just yourself > SUPER! story, acting, cinematography, etc-etc-etc!

[@MadisonKThames]

My FAVORITE Western! And one of my all-time favorite films❤️

[@PastaDon_]

Dang it.. You've already seen Assassination of Jesse James by the coward Robert Ford?? Would've loved to had seen that reaction.. One of my favorites.. The costume design for the characters was sooo good..

[@Blue-qr7qe]

You love Westerns - Have you seen OPEN RANGE (2003) Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, Annette Bening? If not, that's a request for a reaction video. Thanks -

[@McShaganpronouncedShaegen]

Damn this is a great movie.

[@donnaralph4413]

Old western ,really good called Westwards the woman

[@miamimikeperez1011]

And of course ya gotta get in that liberal diatribe at the end...🤦

[@tommywalker3746]

This movie is not a western movie. Unforgiven now that's a western. All these" modern western movies" are lame. Western movies are a long gone era

[@CR055FIRE]

aw poor native amewicans booo hooo