The way this scene was shot is impeccable. One of the best ever.
@ayokay12320 күн бұрын
I strenuously object.
@hbpencil883 күн бұрын
Worst, most overrated piece of shite movies of all time. You don’t know movies at all.
@NicholasDeCapua2 күн бұрын
@@hbpencil88ok 😂
@michelledavidson81907 ай бұрын
One of the most iconic movie scenes ever. Everything about this is a masterpiece.
@benediktamrhein56395 ай бұрын
Definitely! I'll expand it to the whole movie. Brilliant writing, brilliant directing, brilliant acting - not just by Cruise and Nicholson, but by all actors. Watched it 20 times or so and I could never tire of it.
@JOHNRANKING3 ай бұрын
Agree with the Pacino movie scene compliment.
@BertColomo2 ай бұрын
Its over
@tomeu98722 жыл бұрын
Jack Nicholson is one of the best in his field. The characters he portrays were always so realistic that it frightens people.
@stockvaluedotcom2 жыл бұрын
It is amazing the see ihm in this film, The Shining, Five Easy Pieces, Chinatown, Cuckoo's Nest and so many others, playing a completely different character perfectly.
@AnnaLVajda2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the shinning especially.
@Belfastboi2 жыл бұрын
It’s his dead eyes. He’s a superb actor
@ssaraccoii2 жыл бұрын
How about his performance in Easy Rider? He was sent to make the movie happen by the studio, as well as act.
@dudenotsoperfect93662 жыл бұрын
About schmidt, the pledge. List is so long!
@anthonyvasquezactor2 жыл бұрын
"Defense counsel will address the witness as 'Colonel' or 'Sir'... and the witness will address this Court as 'Judge' or 'Your Honor'. I'm quite certain I'VE earned it."
@JnEricsonx2 жыл бұрын
That was when the judge started seeing Jessup's arrogance.
@anthonyvasquezactor2 жыл бұрын
@@JnEricsonx Absolutely. And you don't talk that way to a judge, period. And don't for one second think your rank will save you.
@JnEricsonx2 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyvasquezactor Plus, I'm sorry, assuming the movie takes place in the year it was made, Guantonomo in the early 90's meant jack and shit. Jessup wasn't defending Stalingrad in the 1940s.
@MrJustonemorevoice2 жыл бұрын
*Power move*
@sdc35362 жыл бұрын
Yep. that was definitely a line that was said
@metamage16852 жыл бұрын
The way Cruise's hand is shaking as he takes a drink of water, knowing how poorly this can go for himself.... something that is rarely discussed because of how amazing this scene is but even a detail like that was perfectly done.
@elyfel11832 жыл бұрын
I was like: who's Cruz. Lol. Then I realized you were referring to Tom Cruise.
@metamage16852 жыл бұрын
@@elyfel1183 There, I fixed it. :D I was very tired when I wrote that and distracted and managed not to notice which way I put it. Glad you pointed it out though. :)
@javier13332 жыл бұрын
Actually tom cruise's hand was shaking cause he really was afraid of Jack. My hands were shaking too.
@earlemorgan50682 жыл бұрын
Meta. I think it is obvious why he was shaking.
@jaimeduncan61672 жыл бұрын
Yes the Scientology stuff means he will never win an Oscar, but he is not a bad actor. Demi Moore did also a very good job you can see her tension. and that she is close to tears, but being strong. I have not seen the movie but I guess she was emotionally compromised in the fight against injustice.
@stephenbailey67099 ай бұрын
Best film scene ever. The interplay between Cruise and Nicholson is sublime.
@murrayspiffy28158 ай бұрын
I think so too - but a close second is Phoebe Cates in _Fast Times at Ridgemont High."_
@mashalvin2784Ай бұрын
I need the title of this full movie, would you please share
@unconka-rebeltruth933620 күн бұрын
Tom is garbage
@unconka-rebeltruth933620 күн бұрын
ts called a few good men . . U seriously don't know?
@sefutho2 жыл бұрын
This never gets old. I don't know how many times in my life time I've watched this scene. You can call it an obsession or a guilty pleasure.
@mahendirandamodaran37342 жыл бұрын
I watch it not randomly but whenever i feel deviating from my responsibilities as a human to our Nature.
@GoodLifeGodLike2 жыл бұрын
Same here brother.
@joshscott74012 жыл бұрын
Nothing guilty about rewatching this scene
@randmayfield56952 жыл бұрын
Same here. Never gets old. Outstanding acting.
@IvanMaksimov2 жыл бұрын
Why guilty? Every actor in that scene delivered perfect performance.
@vickramsubramaniam1072 Жыл бұрын
Spine chilling performance by both Tom and Jack. Every bit of this movie is carefully constructed to astound the audience. The excitement level never changes even if you watch it for 1000 times. Especially this scene.
@usertim218 ай бұрын
Yeah it's ashamed Cruise never won an Oscar for this movie or nominated 😳
@chrisc-rc2og8 ай бұрын
Those uniforms are ate up.
@sfranc018 ай бұрын
I heard an interview with Rob Reiner who talked about how Jack Nicholson had to repeat the performance so he could film from different angles. He said that every single take was 100% and every bit as emotional as the last.
@GravesRWFiA8 ай бұрын
a lot of people say cruise wasn't very good in the movie but that shows how good he is- IF you don't think he really gets under nicholson's skin, then the outburst makes no sense. what is arguable one of nicholson's two most famous lines would be meaningless unless you believe he's really angry and it is cruise that gets him there.
@Iamready4peace6 ай бұрын
Cruise’s character is fairly passive and his aggressive style against the colonel is not realistic. He might get his own unspoken code red by any Marine worth his weight for those kind of shenanigans. People like that really can’t handle the truth of protecting our freedom. Semper Fi
@esluv2laff2 жыл бұрын
From the line "you can't handle the truth" Jack goes on beast mode of acting that can never be duplicated. Watch his eyes, it hardly blinked, full focused, spitting lines like a rapper that couldn't be stopped. That's an actor's actor! AMAZING!
@sailaab2 жыл бұрын
He is an amazing actor for sure
@RAFchurchlawford44692 жыл бұрын
What do you wanna discuss now, my exit from Afghanistan?
@tsp2762 жыл бұрын
You can't watch this and not be in awe. I was so focused watching Nicholson's brilliance I hardly blinked too!
@hunterbazz78072 жыл бұрын
You can watch the Indian remake
@chuletaization2 жыл бұрын
Kevin Pollock said that during filming Nicholson duplicated that scene dozens of times. Each time exactly the same. Now THAT'S an an actor.
@govikes6897 ай бұрын
Might be the best 7 mins in cinema history - ALL the characters are perfect!
@MichaelEngeldinger17 күн бұрын
why would’ve any of those things been done, is my question, release the Scientologists
@hipNrip2 жыл бұрын
This scene still holds up. Looks like it was shot 6 months ago. The acting is another level of great. Well written, well directed.
@steamsmoke2512 жыл бұрын
If it was shot 6 months ago the judge would have been a transgender lesbian non binary pansexual
@jonjonjovi12 жыл бұрын
definitely holds up, but if this was written today we'd lose that beginning scene were you can see the wheel spinning in cruises head as he thinks of the questioning. the past was really good/confident at holding shots, unlike today with its crazy jumps for scene to scene.
@seaque.2 жыл бұрын
@@pashadyne that's not the point. Social media's quick dopamine design changing the editing techniques in blockbuster movies.
@jonjonjovi12 жыл бұрын
@@pashadyne and certain situations calls for a still scene so you can watch how the character reacts. jumping for scene to scene to fast doesnt let the reaction/scene fold out properly.
@jonjonjovi12 жыл бұрын
@@pashadyne to each their own. couldnt find the exact numbers but i believe the number of jump cuts used in 2010~ compare to the 80s were nearly tripled. does have its pros an cons, certain situations i feel need to be held
@helenlouis55602 жыл бұрын
You have to admit here the way Tom Cruise sets up Jack Nicholson in the scene is exceptional. Jack steals the scene because of the speech but Tom Cruise is every bit the A-Lister. Fantastic acting from everyone here
@bsvenss22 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I have to re-watch the movie. ;-)
@samuellp11462 жыл бұрын
The best part of this is people who haven't watched this and movies he acted in further back see him only as an action star because of Mission Impossible and other sci fi movies, the dude is legit as they come.
@theguyfromwalgreens2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. They way they played off of each other was excellent. Brilliant acting & making you feel every emotion.
@mikimiyazaki2 жыл бұрын
Jack has 17 more thetans than cruise. Dont get me wrong cruise aint no sucka who gonna punk out to xenu, but hes no elrond Hubbard
@helpstopanimalabuse81532 жыл бұрын
I am a Nicholson fan & what showed me is what a great actor is he also played a great role in "As good as it gets" which is a rom com. Only watched it becaus of GF insisted (I am sure there are guys out there who have been in that situation-HAPPY WIFE HAPPY LIFE) for married guys). Nicholson has lasted the test of time, a great actor much like Clint Eastwood.
@Houdini774 Жыл бұрын
The look of shock on Tom Cruise's face when Nicholson flagrantly and without one speck of remorse admits freely to giving the Code Red. This is one of the most intense scenes in motion picture history. Cruise's character knew that if he kept needling Nicholson, his colossal ego would fly into a rage and cause him to drop his guard. But I don't think Tom expected Jack was going to admit a full confession on the stand. This scene was the perfect storm as far as script, acting, directing, editing and photography.
@stu4932 Жыл бұрын
I also love demi moore in this film as well. Its sooo subtle her reaction to the confession is perfect. She has to keep her composure in court but you can tell she is bursting with emotion.
@kw12784 Жыл бұрын
@@stu4932this is, what they call in the business, acting
@grantnebel9974 Жыл бұрын
Cruise's reaction is perfect--not triumphant, just pure surprise: "shit, that worked." One of things Sorkin got from the theater is that he deliberately writes pauses for reactions like that in his scripts.
@AgeismGoesBothWays11 ай бұрын
This happened with my ex sometimes. He was a pathological liar but when he got angry enough sometimes the dark truths of his world would come piling out.
@therepublicofcynica10 ай бұрын
You do know these actors are speaking lines written for them by someone else don't you?
@AndySaenz9249 ай бұрын
WOW!! What an incredible performance from both Tom and Jack! They are 2 of the best actors in Hollywood history.
@Mike-h8m6 ай бұрын
Tom Cruise is the world's biggest movie star.
@papadwarf67623 ай бұрын
@@Mike-h8msaw movies are the best ever created
@Usedw0tm82 жыл бұрын
This is the exact reason Nicholson is one of the most decorated actors in history. He's absolutely brilliant. Intense, perfectly controlled while seeming out of control, and doesn't miss a beat this entire monologue. Ive been acting my whole life, this monologue is incredibly difficult to get right and Nicholson made it look effortless. I will never not be impressed by his insane amount of talent.
@Derpsman20212 жыл бұрын
Yes probably the Shining was the whole movie is an incredible performance but this scene is just in top 3 ever easily!
@bayadere83082 жыл бұрын
Your whole life? I hope not...
@Usedw0tm82 жыл бұрын
@@bayadere8308 well. Since I was 6. Im 25 now. So pretty damn close to my whole life.
@bayadere83082 жыл бұрын
@@Usedw0tm8 Your whole life is birth to death!
@Usedw0tm82 жыл бұрын
@@bayadere8308... I'm aware of that. I exaggerated a tiny bit. It's called hyperbole. I'm not an idiot. Almost 20 years out of 25 years of being alive is pretty much my whole life so far. I didn't mean "from when I was a line on a pregnancy test to the future when I'm six feet under". Literally no one else would think that. Im so confused at this comment
@Pr0phetless Жыл бұрын
"You can't handle the truth!" still gives me goosebumps to this day. Such a powerful delivery on a powerful line! This is what movies aspire to be
@billdonohue-oc6is Жыл бұрын
It's reality... Sadly the "current administraion" doesn't believe such
@MR.Drowsy15811 ай бұрын
I do feel Nicholson's anger would be a little justified even in an awful situation. His situation in the movie probably not, but Especially in battle I'd be angry at someone judging me from a desk as you and your friends are dying or risking their lives.
@Steinhammer66611 ай бұрын
Jack Nicholson is a scary man.
@wolf1723810 ай бұрын
@@billdonohue-oc6is 😂😂😂 Always with politics. Even when there's no relevance, it is ridiculous.
@UWSPPhysicsFineArt10 ай бұрын
Every soldier talks eventually. Despite brainwashing by superiors.
@timothyantoine53212 жыл бұрын
Jack Nicholson didn't miss a single syllable in his dialogue . His anger was perfectly placed in lock step with his ego and arrogance .
@bryanboatwright16712 жыл бұрын
Jack Nicholson should have won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Gene Hackman won.
@herbsuperb60342 жыл бұрын
@@bryanboatwright1671 Tough category that year. Gene Hackman TOTALLY deserved to win for playing Little Bill Daggett in Unforgiven. Performance of a lifetime, for one of our finest actors. It's a shame when two such deserving performances happen in the same year. Nicholson was truly excellent in this role. I'm actually surprised that Richard Harris wasn't also nominated for Unforgiven (playing "English Bob"). He was fantastic as well. Unforgiven is such a great movie. One of the best.
@D1it4FN2 жыл бұрын
It's his eyes that put the performance over the top. The dead Psychopathic eyes.
@herbsuperb60342 жыл бұрын
@@D1it4FN I love actors that can work so well with their eyes. Al Pacino, of course, absolutely kills it. I can think of none better, but they might be out there.
@drgwhatsthetruth37832 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@HappyArchaeology-mm4ng8 ай бұрын
Love this movie. Well acted. Jack really did it well. All the actors, did it well. To the same level. Best scene in this movie.
@Batch00 Жыл бұрын
0:54 - I love that his hands are shaking as he's drinking the water. It's such a subtle detail but it tells you everything he's feeling in this moment. Fucking awesome scene, fucking awesome film
@jorgemorales41312 жыл бұрын
30 years later, this scene still gives me chills!! Great acting!!
@stigtuneback19662 жыл бұрын
scenes like this are timeless .
@johncarter12052 жыл бұрын
It gives me the chills because this is what they do, send you to get screwed to then stab you in the back.
@CateSimulate2 жыл бұрын
Crap! 30 years ago?! Where the heck did time go?? And why do I feel like a dinosaur all of a sudden?! 😭 😱 🤣 😬 👵 🤦♀️
@RaptureMusicOfficial2 жыл бұрын
The whole movie is brilliant, not "just" this scene!
@mohammadz12962 жыл бұрын
@@CateSimulate heading immediately to google it and to check the release year, OMG I'm a dinosaur too :/
@albesk2 жыл бұрын
Cruise and Nicholson at their very best. You never get tired of watching performances like these ones.
@user-sp8eb6iz7f2 жыл бұрын
Lee J. Cobb.
@luke88572 жыл бұрын
YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH
@lewisc2152 жыл бұрын
he's made a lot of junk too.
@AndrewGivens2 жыл бұрын
@@lewisc215 Yeah, but that was hardly the point.
@pattyajones2 жыл бұрын
BOTH are losers. Next at :19
@satans_pet_penguin11 ай бұрын
Jack Nicholson was simply incredible. He absolutely oozed charisma and could be incredibly intimidating when playing a character that required it
@atenciaf Жыл бұрын
The silence between 6:34 and 6:46 at the shock of Jessup's admission is a brilliant piece of acting. Love this scene!
@joesmith942 Жыл бұрын
Everybody in that scene - the two soldiers, Demi Moore - all of them really hit it.
@DarkAngel-wj6om Жыл бұрын
It's as if they can't quite believe he managed to get Jessop to admit he ordered the code Red.
@Steve-yo4ld Жыл бұрын
Absolutely 💯 The silence was deafening!👍 It's one of the most powerful scenes ever! The next one is Crimson Tide when Denzel stands off against Gene for control of the launch key.....✌️
@killerJit85 Жыл бұрын
@joesmith942 : Marines not Soldiers
@adamhowardschneider35710 ай бұрын
Demi Moore's throat is really the star of the scene
@stevebrazilio Жыл бұрын
Has to be one of the most electrifying scenes in the movie world. I love Jack Nicholson's expressions throughout this tense scene. He plays someone who is clearly an intimidating character so well.
@markforster6457 Жыл бұрын
You're right! Playing "someone who is clearly an intimidating character" is his stock-in-trade and no one does it better.
@isrbillmeyer2 жыл бұрын
"You can't handle the truth" The other actors are good, but Jack got the line that captured the imagination. Perfect acting, perfect line. That speech was epic. I think everyone on set was afraid of Jack at that point.
@CoffeeNo0b05142 жыл бұрын
I also thought Tom’s line of “I want the truth!” was excellent. His acting, facial expression, the way he said it was next level. Set up Jack perfectly for his line.
@DennepeerRelaxation2 жыл бұрын
from imdb: Jack Nicholson repeated his famous courtroom monologue as Colonel Jessep off-camera several times so Rob Reiner could film the reactions of other actors and actresses from various angles. Nicholson's memorable on-camera performance was filmed last, but according to Reiner and the other cast members, Nicholson gave it his all every take as if he was on camera. Nicholson said he was "quite spent" by the time he finished.
@neilkurzman49072 жыл бұрын
Supposedly he made that speech four times. So that they could get the different camera angles for the different actors while he was doing it. They said it was perfect every time. And he even stayed late to do it.
@grantrogero45442 жыл бұрын
True story. Improvised by Jack on the fly. Original scripted line was "You already have the truth"...Jack's is much better.
@BST-lm4po2 жыл бұрын
I like how he barks: "Either way,....I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!"
@elisa_lily5 ай бұрын
I saw this movie when it was released in Italy, Milan, end of 1992, my friends and I had just turned 13 and it was the first 'grown up' film we went to see together,ìn the evening, no parents....We picked a good one....At the end I still remember we talked about this scene at dinner for like half an hour, we were mesmerized! Everytime I rewatch it l still get chills,it's a masterpiece (and for me a great memory of growing up...)
@andymclafferty6002 жыл бұрын
Kaffee's face when he delivers the "crystal" line is great, he knows that Jessop has swallowed the bait and switch coming next. Good writing and good acting
@fraiseweb43812 жыл бұрын
ARE WE CLEAR ?
@DBarns72 жыл бұрын
That, and Kaffee also saw how Jessup was trying to evade the question, with his bravado about the Marine code. Kaffee was probably thinking: 'Nice try pal, but it won't work.'. Jessup's arrogance and short temper is what ultimately did him in.
@petergrifin54062 жыл бұрын
@@fraiseweb4381 Crystal
@elisa_lily5 ай бұрын
You're absolutely right
@maxxxmodelz40612 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest scenes in movie history. Hands down. The whole "You can't handle the truth" penetrated pop culture for over a decade after this movie, and even people who sadly never saw the whole movie knew of that line and this scene. Powerful stuff by two great actors.
@bravehartley2 жыл бұрын
I never got it. I just think its unrealistic that he would have cracked or said anything therefore I've always found it unbelievable.
@shanet56042 жыл бұрын
@@bravehartley Ego…
@dillon42862 жыл бұрын
@@bravehartley It's def unrealistic but it makes for a damn good film
@carlodonn89832 жыл бұрын
@@bravehartley if you think its unrealistic that he cracked , I def would not watch sleepers Ralph Ferguson court scene.
@grassygnoll33452 жыл бұрын
@@bravehartley Check out Tom's reaction, even he didn't expect it quite to blatantly. The general's been busting to give that speech for years.
@chrisjones50622 жыл бұрын
i just like how when Nicholson admits he ordered the code red: “You’re goddamn right i did”, the entire vibe changes. tension is released since he finally admitted after dodging the question the entire time. such a powerful moment.
@zoe-janesutherland4359 Жыл бұрын
It's like he had the court witness equivalent of post-nut clarity and regret after yelling "You're goddamn right I did!"
@breathstealer5486 Жыл бұрын
Always killed me if I ever watched it on TV and they pged the language, really kills the fantastic moment
@xrizbira Жыл бұрын
What's wrong with the code red order?
@CommonSenz Жыл бұрын
@@zoe-janesutherland4359 the point is he did not have a 'clarity' or a "should not have said that" moment, as he was so full of himself, he genuinely thought he did nothing wrong and whatever he judges right, IS right.. these types of people not only confess crimes, but brag about them. (See Trump as an example, he cannot even comprehend he is a criminal)
@MrMaddy70 Жыл бұрын
Apparently, A "code red" is how they refer to hazing a Marine and is strictly against Marine Corps policy.
@EdmundoPereira-e1s8 ай бұрын
One of the better courtroom scenes in cinema history. Everyone involved was on their A game here.
@DaBaltimoron6 ай бұрын
I'd argue it's the greatest scene in movie history, period.
@Bert_de_Wit Жыл бұрын
This scene is a great example of why he won 3 oscars, 6 golden globes and a grammy. He had a way of striking fear into your soul.
@adredy Жыл бұрын
You cant do ? Why
@delloffthewall Жыл бұрын
Jack, did you threaten the Academy to get all of those awards? Jack: 6:32
@johndough6813 Жыл бұрын
Not really.
@JaySkyBlueWalker Жыл бұрын
A grammy, for what song?
@Bert_de_Wit Жыл бұрын
@@JaySkyBlueWalker The Elephant's Child, 1988.
@shadowmagus04132 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite details in this scene is the stunned silence Cruz has after Nicholson admits he did it. There is this stunned look of shock of "I got him", like he didnt expect to get that far and then had to recollect himself before he could continue.
@hepek692 жыл бұрын
Lol Cruise
@robertosantos-vx6pn2 жыл бұрын
He might be a loon with his religion but he is a fantastic actor.😂 😂
@CFH19622 жыл бұрын
Kevin bacon not expecting the admission or he thought that col was innocent?
@beauxr.benoit13742 жыл бұрын
@@CFH1962 He was playing his side of the coin, it isn't important if his client is guilty or innocent. He is supposed to give that client his best in that defense as it is a given in real life in the Military or in a public Court Room.. And he was blown away at the performance and the actuality that he was guilty. And like with the character that Cruise was playing was stunned that what was done worked.
@davidharrison37112 жыл бұрын
As if to think "Wow! "This idiot just incriminated himself!"
@tabbycat85112 жыл бұрын
How many times in 30 years have I watched this? Never gets old, never loses its power. Can’t see through the performances, now matter how closely I zero in. Nicholson’s slow rise from calm and cool to simmer, and finally to explosion is magnificent. This is the greatest courtroom climax ever. In 1992, while I certainly supported the acting Oscar (though I felt they fell one supporting statue short), I did not think this deserved a Best Picture nomination. I’ve since changed my mind.
@robertkilby4872 Жыл бұрын
agree, the movies in the 1980's and 1990's were good.
@SayMyName316 Жыл бұрын
@@robertkilby4872way too good
@whatnow928818 күн бұрын
3:22 That tiny smirky smile after he says "crystal" .. conveying... I got ya...you just bit the bait... soooo good...
@chuckdickson6982 жыл бұрын
I could watch this scene again and again and again, and I do. For all parties involved, but specifically Nicholson and Cruise, this is a masterclass in acting. You feel anger, relief, tension, and so much more in 8 minutes.
@PeteKay2 жыл бұрын
I've memorized Col. Jessip's response years ago. I've used his words filling in names of people I feel like pissing off -- makes for a good time, especially when they realize I'm quoting (mostly) ol' Col J.
@Chris-xl6pd2 жыл бұрын
I love this scene but masterclass? Cruise is over acting .... a lot.
@PeteKay2 жыл бұрын
@@Chris-xl6pd how old were you when the movie came out? Just curious - doesn’t make your opinion less relevant.
@RaptureMusicOfficial2 жыл бұрын
The whole movie is great, not "just" this scene.
@Chris-xl6pd2 жыл бұрын
@@PeteKay 6 years old
@stephantranquille6681 Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest moment in movie history. Mister jack Nicholson is undeniably one of the best actor of our generation, he never ceases to amaze again and again.
@ziff_1 Жыл бұрын
Tom Cruise was amazing in this scene as well. I think that gets overlooked a lot.
@vchism712 Жыл бұрын
Exactly! There is a reason he is about the biggest movie actor in terms of box office money over the last 30 years...he just gets overlooked.@@ziff_1
@Steinhammer66611 ай бұрын
Tom Cruise is so cool.
@_Urahara_Kisuke_2 жыл бұрын
What a scene. Amazing acting from them. The eyes, the body language, the tone of voice, the fluidity of the lines. Just brilliant!
@ctlt-pg4tm2 жыл бұрын
Yeah but these were 1 camera shots, meaning the opposing actor wasn't even in the room at the time. These guys acted this scene out with all this emotion and were probably looking at an empty chair or maybe a stand-in. They were NOT yelling at each other
@TeutonicNordwind Жыл бұрын
@@ctlt-pg4tm :34 ???
@rolytnz4 ай бұрын
What I like about this absolutely amazing movie scene is there is no music droning on trying to set the tone and make you feel a certain way - the same scene filmed today would be constantly punctuated with noise, drowning out dialogue. You can just absorb the intensity, tension, and drama. It is magnificent.
@NaticzkaKaminskaHenryDolphin3 ай бұрын
yes, this! meanwhile, nowadays, modern movies have music in every single f0cking minute of screen time, and so loud you are deaf in a matter of seconds!
@YummyBaer2 жыл бұрын
One of the most powerful scenes in cinema. Still makes me emotional every time I see it. Excellent acting on all parts.
@pabloastudillo69032 жыл бұрын
This is by far and away the best dialog in a courtroom setting- Nicholson and Cruise are Outstanding
@ian.piepenbrock2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Jack Nicholson is such an incredible actor, and I commend Tom Cruise for being able to hold his own next to such a giant.
@skipads51412 жыл бұрын
It's ridiculous the man presiding wouldn't demand order and respect. It's ridiculous that a man who's gone that far in the military would be so stupid as to think he could constantly talk like that in court.
@matthewh70852 жыл бұрын
Actually it's not realistic. Tom Cruise says lots of objectionable questions which are very leading to the witness.
@bennewnham44972 жыл бұрын
Shout out to the courtroom scene for The Caine Mutiny.
@EASYTIGER102 жыл бұрын
This is Jack Nicholson at his absolute best - showing all the things that make him not only a great actor but that make him unrivalled in his portrayal of characters on the edge of exploding. Only this time, he does!
@SarcastSempervirens2 жыл бұрын
this scene could have been done by any other actor, it's just being angry and shouting
@wanzakaria2 жыл бұрын
vampire lestat meet jack napier the joker
@KQwest982 жыл бұрын
You never saw One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest obviously
@EASYTIGER102 жыл бұрын
@@KQwest98 Oh I have, and the shining and other films. I'm not saying he doesn't explode, I'm saying the way he plays the character BEFORE he does is unique and powerful.
@jedknutson83732 жыл бұрын
yep ...love gene hackman in the days as well...
@PrecursorIdeliron7 ай бұрын
One thing I never seem to notice anyone mention is how Nicholson manages to portray the initial feeling of a cocky General who thinks he’s gotten away with murder, but as Cruise starts to poke holes in his testimony, he begins to lose his demeanor. His eyes dart away and to the side as he’s asked to produce an answer. His condiment demeanor begins cracking even before the climax of the scene. It’s subtle, and the kind of thing that you might not notice that first time around, but it sells the big moment: the moment where the General finally breaks, and loses his cool. All the build up, the risk, the gamble, all so you could see an explosion of a character that would fit in a detective noir. Masterful work by all on display.
@timothyclark8116 ай бұрын
Hes bot even a general thats how far down the cult rabbit hole a colonel at guantanamo has gone
@Aetlaify2 жыл бұрын
Old Hollywood is long gone with such legendary scenes, actors, actresses and movies like this. What a spectacle! 30 years have passed and still that very "you cant handle the truth" moment gives me goosebumps.
@jdoesmath20652 жыл бұрын
You trying to make me feel old? Stop with the "old Hollywood" stuff. You're killing me Smalls!
@Aetlaify2 жыл бұрын
@@jdoesmath2065 sorry pal *big hugs*
@briann62052 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking the same thing-- if you can find a new movie with performances like this I'd love to see it, but they aren't being made.
@HitokiriShaggyTTV2 жыл бұрын
most these actors are still doing their thing still to this day (-Jack). what are you talking about?
@kake16042 жыл бұрын
@@briann6205 Yes they are? Just because you live in the past doesn’t mean good performances don’t still happen.
@klass_12212 жыл бұрын
Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kiefer Sutherland, and Jack Nicholson sir. All in the same film! Great courtroom drama.
@daveluttinen25472 жыл бұрын
One cannot forget J. T. Walsh. There was wonderful chemistry between the entire cast. Absolutely brilliant acting by everyone.
@martingardener902 жыл бұрын
Although Kiefer Sutherland didn't make it into this fantastic scene his own performance was spectacular in it's own right!
@Orangeflava2 жыл бұрын
J.A. Preston too!
@martingardener902 жыл бұрын
@@Orangeflava Only 55 when he died.
@Orangeflava2 жыл бұрын
@@martingardener90 he's still alive!
@davidpetrosky2 жыл бұрын
Love this scene. The power of the way it's delivered by Nicholson. The truth in the words he spoke. The prevailing truth as well though, in his arrest at the end. His character, like many real characters, doesn't understand the power of his position. He's trapped in the importance of what he does, so much, that he begins to believe, it's all that matters. Above all else. The genius of the writing in the scene is perfectly cemented by his feigned shock that he's being charged with a crime. Even though he knows he committed one. He truly believes it should be overlooked in the interests of his goal. Will always be a masterpiece of filmmaking.
@hottuna20062 жыл бұрын
That's not feigned shock - that's real, which makes his indignation all the more powerful. He knows what he did was against the "rules" but he believes he's above those rules and/or they don't apply to him, and how dare the mere mortals in the justice system charge him, the almighty, with a crime.
@clockware2 жыл бұрын
Well, he's kinda right about what he does. There is no world where everybody's happy, so military has to defend their interests selfishly. Except he should've transferred the guy before the accident, I'm sure someone more motivated would apply for marine position. Instead he tried to make marine out of non-marine material. Such kind of psychological training and pressure should be applied for soldiers who happened to be at army involuntarily to bring them up to speed about how things on war actually are, but not for the supposed motivated professionals, where best of the best are selected during peace time.
@maxxxmodelz40612 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree. One of the most brilliant scenes in cinema history.
@Ares999992 жыл бұрын
@@clockware He sent two marines to beat the shit out of another marine, leading directly to the marine's death. What is 'kinda right' about this?
@brkatikrompir25912 жыл бұрын
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@michaelstill48158 ай бұрын
You said he was in Danger i said GRAVE DANGER. i can have it read back to you 😂😂😂
@MattStevens98242 жыл бұрын
You can cover their face and just leave their eyes visible--- the acting and conviction will still shine through. That's how great these two are!
@corientewilliams2 жыл бұрын
@Sharky & George I disagree
@MattStevens98242 жыл бұрын
@Sharky & George it really isn't about who is superior of the two, as this scene really is for Jack's character. Having said that, you do need an equally supportive dialogue/ performance from a co-actor (Cruise) to trigger the emotional weight of Jack's lines. Without the other man's performance, both of their lines won't stand.
@ronin29marcpano2 жыл бұрын
@Sharky & George grow up, why did you need to discredit the othesr for the sake of your biases😅
@jub3882 жыл бұрын
One of the best court scenes ever...the dialogue between Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson is simply great stuff...!!!
@hubbsllc2 жыл бұрын
It is, but personally I don't really care for Cruise's performance. I feel like he's acting for the camera's consumption but he's not really "in" the scene.
@carlosoli112 жыл бұрын
Good scene but totally fake. That's not what happens in court... In fact there is no court but a mere room...
@massimilianomencacci25102 жыл бұрын
@@carlosoli11 its a movie, Remember?
@valmacclinchy2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant writing by Aaron Sorkin, one of my favorite screenwriters.
@dereknolin59862 жыл бұрын
@@hubbsllc The character is intentionally delaying and acting distant in order to rile up Colonel Jessup. The character is intentionally acting obnoxious in order to trigger him. Tom Cruise is playing a character who is himself "acting for the camera." I think it's brilliant.
@williamthomas5215 Жыл бұрын
Nicholson is such an amazing actor. Such bravado and confidence for the entirety of the proceedings until Cruise asks “why would you need to move him off base if your orders are always followed?”. Nicholson’s subtle but powerful blink shows immediate shattering of his narrative and exposes him entirely. Beautiful acting.
@luistorres803911 ай бұрын
great performance!
@SS333339 ай бұрын
Incredible movie. It's sad that movies like this aren't made anymore.
@breakshot74518 ай бұрын
all we have these days is man in tights;)) and capes
@danielkokal88197 ай бұрын
@@breakshot7451 She-Hulk and Barbie. cultural trash.
@allhopeabandon78317 ай бұрын
@@breakshot7451 Activism ruined Hollywood, and everything else it infects.
@vahyalakwaga54287 ай бұрын
@@breakshot7451 I got that reference!.....😄😄
@joedude48226 ай бұрын
Not true, we have the Barbie movie😂
@hansvonmannschaft90622 жыл бұрын
Watched it at the theater back then, was a kid, didn't know half the actors. That cast was out of this world and performed as true actors, not as stars, and that's what makes this movie so good and that particular scene so well deserving of being remembered. Thanks a lot for the clip!
@Terpenesteve2 жыл бұрын
"What do you wanna discuss now,my favorite color?" 😂my favorite line lol. Jack never skips a beat in any of his roles. Pure magic on this film
@bensanchez57752 жыл бұрын
And the way he gave his closing argument, pure talent!! "We use words like Honor, Code, Loyalty"
@agnidas58162 жыл бұрын
full credit to the writers...
@beauxr.benoit13742 жыл бұрын
@@agnidas5816 Parts of this was made up by the actors.
@RAFchurchlawford44692 жыл бұрын
What do you wanna discuss now, my exit from Afghanistan? 🤮
@AnnaLVajda2 жыл бұрын
Arrogant and sarcastic just belittling out of habit since he's "superior"
@danielbrowne17472 жыл бұрын
As if everyone doesn't know how amazing this scene is I'll take it one level higher. Jack did this entire scene straight through on the 1st try as you see it in the movie the movie he also did a second cut which was exactly the same as the 1st and they wrapped.
@LesterMoore2 жыл бұрын
I saw a clip of actor Kevin Pollak who said between takes Nicholson looked all rumpled and sagging as if he just got off a weekend bender and then when the director called action, Nicholson sprang up, assumed an alert and military bearing, smoothly slipped into character and flawlessly delivered his performance.
@TheDavelister302 жыл бұрын
@@LesterMoore This is the difference between a good actor and one of the best ever, he doesnt have that reputation for nothing
@daktarioskarvannederhosen25682 жыл бұрын
did they lay both takes overtop of each other and make it stereo?
@daktarioskarvannederhosen25682 жыл бұрын
@@secretname4190 when i film my film filming film can i extract the images via usb before having the film developed?
@whoisjohngalt48802 жыл бұрын
Parts of it are actually Kevin Pollak doing his Jack Nicholson impersonation. They wanted to reshoot the scene for different camera angles and Nicholson wasn’t available later on so Kevin Pollack voiced over certain parts of the speech and they dubbed it in. It’s a Hollywood rumor but Kevin Pollack himself says it’s true…but he might be trolling everyone just to brag up his perfect Jack Nicholson impersonation!!
@lil----lil2 ай бұрын
There is not ONE SINGLE Bad Actor/Acting in this entire movie. It's unreal. A+ 100% 10.
@f15stroke Жыл бұрын
As a career Air Force officer, what I can say about this scene is how it proved to the world how much sharper the Marine and Navy Class A uniforms are.
@SalemGhassanHanna2 жыл бұрын
Love Kevin Bacon's character in this film. The way he goes from prosecuting those guys to helping arrest their Colonel without a shadow of regret as soon as he knows the right thing to do. Total professional.
@tristan78442 жыл бұрын
Really?? He knew he was guilty way before the final trial and didn’t care..Just wanted to win
@francoissuissae62172 жыл бұрын
Hes a yes man Ya nodDy Just like jimbo was
@JohnInTheShelter2 жыл бұрын
If he didn't show a second's regret he would be a robot, as much an unfeeling machine as everyone likes to paint the Nicholson character. Bacon's performance and the writing of his part are good precisely because he DOES have that moment's regret. He just is able to put that aside and do his duty--as Nicholson cannot do, because he and his job are too closely grafted together.
@samamthabillse432 жыл бұрын
Hello there how are you doing today?
@angelvalle99632 жыл бұрын
Like don king leave with the winner lol. we need jessup more than 3 soldiers sorry If the truth hurts.
@captainamerica6525 Жыл бұрын
" ..to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of freedom I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it!" Man! What a great movie!
@brucetucker4847 Жыл бұрын
And he is talking to Aaron Sorkin there - a man, like all of the principal actors in the scene, not fit to shine the shoes of the real men and women who make sacrifices they literally cannot imagine to guard a freedom they cannot hope to understand.
@Dallas1722 Жыл бұрын
This script is so brillian (Sorkin of course) that my friends and I take these lines and add them to almost any facet of life. How about a teacher.."I have neither the time nor the inclination to answer to a student who takes the very class that I provide, then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just say thank you and be on your way, either way...I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled too.. Are we clear!
@radiatingtubes Жыл бұрын
@@brucetucker4847 chump
@mapleva Жыл бұрын
And who has to be under complete cross examination in order to stand behind his own actions.
@Can_O_Crayola Жыл бұрын
@@brucetucker4847 Hardly so. Nobody should be beyond question or criticism. While few of us can hope to truly understand what men and women who go to war sacrifice, they are not above the law or beyond criticism. Their dignity and their legacy is all the more important to defend by holding those same men and women to the highest of standards. Every disgusting egomaniac like Jessup smears their honor and their sacrifices, and uses the flag they died under to shield his personal pride. Men like Jessup exist in the military today, as they always have. They must be held accountable. Always.
@4Cabin5 ай бұрын
One of the greatest movie scenes ever. I know its already been said here, but it begs repeating: An absolute masterpiece in every respect.
@spencergsmith Жыл бұрын
I’ve probably watched this particular scene close to 100 times by now. It still hasn’t gotten stale.
@hblee88 Жыл бұрын
It's so intense, I have to go back to My cousin Vinny to calm my nerves.... 😬😶🤣
@Robzrx2 жыл бұрын
God this scene is so good. Sooooo good. Everyone in this scene even the ones with no dialogue, just facial expressions. Multiple Oscars could be won just from this scene. 👏🏽
@deblopez25712 жыл бұрын
One of the best scenes in cinema history! Jack is truly one of the greatest talents created!
@brkatikrompir25912 жыл бұрын
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@Ajay_Singh20202 жыл бұрын
Watch shaurya of bollywood (adaptation of this movie) much better than this. K K menon is better than Jack.
@oculosprudentium84867 ай бұрын
One of the best scenes in a movie - ever! Even the audience in the courtroom's body language fits the words and emotions of the scene. Legendary!
@blawruk Жыл бұрын
This scene never gets old. Such an excellent performance by ALL involved!
@chrisbudesa9 ай бұрын
Superior writing by Aaron Sorkin.
@greanstreak042 жыл бұрын
One of the finest examples of roleplaying acting ever. Jack at his best...
@SpotTheBorgCat2 жыл бұрын
Pity he's an a** in real life.
@joeoak81812 жыл бұрын
Jack at his best? Try watching Five Easy Pieces.
@greanstreak042 жыл бұрын
@@joeoak8181 How about The Witches of Eastwick???
@RichWeigel2 жыл бұрын
I loved him in The Shining. That to me was his career best over any other movie he was involved in well besides One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest.
@fortythreenorth2518 Жыл бұрын
Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise really made this one of the great scenes in cinema history. I need to go back and watch the whole movie someday.
@quixoticeefster2955 Жыл бұрын
I come back to it every so often and it never disappoints. The writing, acting, and everything else is just top notch.
@joeheid2776 Жыл бұрын
This is a complex movie where you must watch it more than once. You catch something you missed the previous times it seems even after wstching it a 3rd or 4th time.
@Steinhammer66611 ай бұрын
Rewatchability.
@cuibono68729 ай бұрын
Dont bother, this scene is why there is a movie.
@paulmeaden57312 ай бұрын
A phenomenal scene. Not just the dialogue, but everything from timing, facial expressions, body language and tone are all perfect.
@jakubpytko55512 жыл бұрын
Once of the best scene in the movies history. This movie is a masterpiece.
@francoissuissae62172 жыл бұрын
Or not
@waynecassels3607 Жыл бұрын
One of the best scenes and dialogs and one of the best actors in the history of films. "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!"
@dshadow31732 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best scenes in movie history.
@isaacmarin93532 жыл бұрын
Hey, I think you dropped this. 🧢
@Pratikmayekar42 жыл бұрын
@@isaacmarin9353 Opinions are not facts.. and he ain't lying.. so I think you dropped this makeup 🤡
@isaacmarin93532 жыл бұрын
@@Pratikmayekar4 yikes bud. Even by KZbin standards that was a sad attempt
@chimp85032 жыл бұрын
@@isaacmarin9353 false get ratiod 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@bobpopovic8979Ай бұрын
One of the best movies ever made.... the actors and the screenplay are out of this world
@hiker642 жыл бұрын
I've seen this scene many times over the years - It still gives me goosebumps.
@francoissuissae62172 жыл бұрын
Not me
@sasquatch27532 жыл бұрын
It's a fantastic scene..., in some ways, I think the colonel was RIGHT. Unlike the woke military of today
@davidharrison37112 жыл бұрын
@@sasquatch2753 But in the trial, the issue was NOT about the Colonel's exemplary record; it was about him issuing the code red.
@SuperJohnnychimpo2 жыл бұрын
@@sasquatch2753 Jessup WAS right about the code of the military. The problem was that he abandoned the code when he cut the two Marines loose and created false evidence to bury them in jail for the rest of their lives. He was (became?) unfit to lead those fine men.
@sasquatch27532 жыл бұрын
@@davidharrison3711 duh ! Yes i know it was about the code red. He was right to order it even though he received cautionary memo about not using it. His crime was covering up and falsifying documents and lieing under oath. If he just came out and said it during investigation and supported the two accused by taking responsibility, the worst he would have received was loss of command.. and that's the worst case scenario. He broke his own honor and code he preached about so much. Code red was discouraged by his commanders, not illegal.
@wendelldallas75722 жыл бұрын
The Judge really is one of the most underrated characters in this story and the actor portaying him gives one of the most underrated performances in the movie.
@cavaleer2 жыл бұрын
Yup but he was surrounded by command performances in a command performance scene. Easy to be overlooked.
@waldolydecker81182 жыл бұрын
@@cavaleer - he's not overlooked...far from it; its Jack's scene, but the Judge, along with LT Kaffee and Capt Ross each have integral contributions to the final product. They ALL contribute to the command performance scene...that's what makes it so.
@billwebb96432 жыл бұрын
He makes very clear just whose courtroom it is. 'Take your seat.................Colonel.'
@DarkeningSkies12 жыл бұрын
J.A. Preston- great character actor- did a lot of television in the 1970s and 1980s.
@TonyTylerDraws2 жыл бұрын
Supporting actors are often overlooked
@mr.markjcogley21382 жыл бұрын
This scene is arguably the best scene in movie history. The intensity, the tension, and the hostility between Jack and Tom's characters, makes it feel as if it's 100% real.
@kinh0t Жыл бұрын
no
@СтакНајф Жыл бұрын
@@kinh0t I mean it's up there, what's your #1?
@gorkhaland Жыл бұрын
@@СтакНајф there is never number #1. it is an art. you can't put one above another, but you can have your personal favorite which changes in accordance with age and mood.
@matteulberg3690 Жыл бұрын
well at least you can compare it to similar genres
@ZA-7 Жыл бұрын
Is a great scene but there's no "best scene in movie history", that's your opinion. Like the other guy said, this is art.
@alexandradane36728 ай бұрын
One of the finest speeches ever written - delivered by one of the finest actors ever born.
@shogunfox71412 жыл бұрын
Never ceases to amaze me why are there not another movie with these two great actors together. Jack would have played a great villain in Mission Impossible.
@ctlt-pg4tm2 жыл бұрын
It ain't Batman
@criticalem2 жыл бұрын
yeah well Nicholson has no reason to be in part of a cheesy action flick like the impossible series
@cirquegoddess2 жыл бұрын
I was literally just thinking that watching this scene
@douglaspaul5259 Жыл бұрын
@@criticalem Amen
@d1p70 Жыл бұрын
@@criticalem lol. we already had the late great philip seymour hoffman in the mi series. nicholson would be the cherry on top for the final installation.
@deans1782 жыл бұрын
yes, impeccable actors. The true pricelessness of this scene is impeccable research, production, direction, and writing. Given that, impeccable actors made this movie & scene priceless!
@SunnnyDay2 жыл бұрын
The casting in this film is world class. Look at the faces of the actors in this clip alone and imagine others in their place. You can not.
@tapodheerm79862 жыл бұрын
I can actually. Al Pacino, Marlon Brando
@trinalaios7342 жыл бұрын
Pacino would have way overdone it. Brando would have underdone it.
@theopot57982 жыл бұрын
Jean hackman...
@god0fgames1002 жыл бұрын
Demi didn't bring anything special to her role
@davidharrison37112 жыл бұрын
@@theopot5798 You mean Gene Hackman?
@cedriclamorena15211 ай бұрын
Thank you Mr. Nicholson for delivering one of the most memorable acting performance in this movie!👏👏👏👏👏
@FuriouslyFurious Жыл бұрын
Boy would I love to see the behind the scenes of this scene. How many takes did it take, how many times did anyone break character. Great scene in movie history from some great actors.
@jasonscott526 Жыл бұрын
One of the more famous behind the scenes aspects of this scene is that apparently when Nicholson was doing the line readings for the reverse takes (Tom Cruise talking, and so on), he delivered his lines with exactly the same intensity and fury to give the actors the best to work with.
@brettbarber5630 Жыл бұрын
Find an interview that director Rob Reiner did with Rich Eisen about this scene. 1-2 takes total.
@snoookie456 Жыл бұрын
Just watched Sutherland talk about this , saying Nicholson only took two takes to get it done.
@michaelpacak34012 жыл бұрын
Tom Cruise was a badass in the scene too, especially when he says " and when it went bad, you cut these guys loose!" Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Ks-nb6sf2 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@spacemann14252 жыл бұрын
What does this line mean?
@therealgospelofchrist68232 жыл бұрын
@@spacemann1425 I think Santiago's fellow officers hated him because he was weak and couldn't hold his own weight. He became a problem for their unit and they wanted him punished for snitching. Col. Jessop should've just had Santiago transferred but his pride wouldn't let him even at the advice of his Lt. Col and things went bad so Jessop cut the guys loose by ordering the code red giving his soldiers permission to whip Santiago's butt. I don't know if Jessop wanted them to kill Santiago but I can only imagine that he as least would've thought it was possible.
@alecargnin2 жыл бұрын
@Baronarx V he is a movie star since he has 21 years old, maybe thats why
@alecargnin2 жыл бұрын
@Baronarx V i though the average young Hollywood stars was die from alcohol and drugs... Who knew
@christopherthomas92182 жыл бұрын
Jack's skills are insane when you think about a scene like this and then remember he was the Joker as well. Man is a legend.
@Joshuanyc732 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Jack is a beast, as always. But Tom Cruise is an amazing actor too, and he seems to really shine in this movie. I wish he got more accolades for his acting chops, but his zealotry seems to get in the way. I might be dead wrong, but I think he's an exceptional actor.
@rebelliousindian23722 жыл бұрын
if you want another masterpiece based on the same theme watch a bollywood movie titled 'Shaurya'.
@cjpatz2 жыл бұрын
Agreed though the Joker and Jessup aren’t too far off as they are both antagonists. It blows my mind is his Melvin Udall “As Good As It Gets”, and Dr. Buddy Rydell “Anger Management.” His range is amazing.
@ronaldjohnston79182 жыл бұрын
Golly Gee Wiz.... You are the first person that I ever heard call anther person's skills insane. Why would you do this? Oh yeah, you told on yourself. Man is a legend, huh? ... No Worries, drink another beer forget about being the ad.
@vigilante83742 жыл бұрын
@@cjpatz He does subdued really well, too. The Pledge is an underrated example of this.
@BeingMe5328 ай бұрын
Jack Nicholson's testimony is the pinnacle of the movie! Tom's interrogation is superb beyond words! This movie is studied in Law school!
@asifkhan48222 жыл бұрын
"You can't handle the truth!" 2 different generations of power house actors going at with great vigour. Tom Cruise Vs Jack Nicholson in one the greatest scenes ever commited to film.
@dennisclark17672 жыл бұрын
Another great movie scene was, Oprah Winfrey in The Color Purple. When she and Whoppi Goldberg was standing in the cornfield. And Oprah said "I had to fight all my life and I love Harpo ".
@AlexDeLarge77 Жыл бұрын
Cruise is a seriously underrated actor. He is a top tier actor. Rain Man, Born in the Fourth of July, this film are prime examples. Lesser actors have won Oscar’s.
@Robster5432109 ай бұрын
Days of Thunder, Far and Away as well.
@quinnobrien86867 ай бұрын
Don’t forget The Last Samurai…one of my favorites!
@lukebarnes80976 ай бұрын
Hugely underrated as a dramatic actor in my opinion. Although it doesn't help that in this scene in particular he's opposite Nicholson also giving the performance of a lifetime.
@Mzansi746 ай бұрын
Cruise is the last great actor in Hollywood!
@Jorquay5 ай бұрын
I agree with you praise but he is hardly underrated. At this point, he is among Hollywood's best. Hard to to deny the prestige from the lad at this point. Although I could see the elite doing just that.
@Steve-yo4ld Жыл бұрын
Still, even after all this time, after watching this countless times! This scene never gets old and is one of the most powerful scenes ever!✌️
@arivazhaganrathinavelu46595 ай бұрын
Always admire the quality of the scene. One of the best scenes in Hollywood history. Performance of the legend Jack Nicholson ❤
@ctj1112 жыл бұрын
I can't think of any better scene to wrap up a movie than the end of this courtroom scene. I can watch these two all day. Nicholson is a beast.
@hrishikeshdutta99592 жыл бұрын
Love the whole movie. Few Good Men is what made me pursue a Law degree.
@BattleBound2 жыл бұрын
But did you get it? I MUST KNOW.
@hrishikeshdutta99592 жыл бұрын
@@BattleBound yeah I am an Advocate now. I wanted to be an Army Lawyer but couldn't get in coz m fat 😆 actually I didn't tried it.
@Pratikmayekar42 жыл бұрын
@@hrishikeshdutta9959 Good going brother.. living out my dreams
@perpetualgrin58042 жыл бұрын
One flew over the cuckoos nest got me into Nursing.
@atulgangwar74552 жыл бұрын
@@manicboy76 lmaooo
@CoralBooks2 жыл бұрын
Only Jack Nicholson can play such characters in such a real way, i'll just say PERFECT!
@AlumniQuad2 жыл бұрын
6:30 He ordered a Mtn Dew® Code Red®, 'cause it's got all of the great taste and exhilaration of MTN DEW® with a kick of cherry.
@gorillachilla2 жыл бұрын
He's a legend and a beast in movies
@josephkramer9322 жыл бұрын
Jack Nicholson is imitating George C Scott but he did it well.
@handyrus8 ай бұрын
From the time I first saw this movie til now, whenever someone asks me if so and so is clear, I respond "CRYSTAL"
@THEJR-of5tf2 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favourite films. This scene is beautifully acted, the tension is mind-blowing. Nicholson is superb. More films of this calibre should be made instead of the peurile tripe we are getting.
@RickaramaTrama-lc1ysАй бұрын
You said a mouthful there~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@mikethebeginner2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes in a movie everything just goes so right. Storyline, ensemble acting, everything just right. Magic when it happens. Sure happened here.
@worldlit11462 жыл бұрын
Gesamtkunstwerk.
@jimfowler59302 жыл бұрын
One of the , if not the, best scenes in ANY movie! Bravo Zulu, FLYNAVY!! Thanks for posting this for us to experience goosebumps, again, in our lives!
@UlrichW-mm8yz9 ай бұрын
That deer in headlights look of sheer astonishment Tom was able to convey after the code red order confession was superb. He literally looked like he had no idea the line was coming.
@AlbertaTrailCams2 жыл бұрын
I love that it's not a simple trick to get a confession. He realized that he WANTED to confess, that he HATED having to lie and cover his tracks and that led to this very specific approach.
@eclipse60212 жыл бұрын
"Are we clear?" Cruise's smile is like "Now I've got you". Brilliant acting.
@alane86732 жыл бұрын
One of the best ever movie scenes.. No other actors could have played this as good as what was cast. They were all brilliant. It was nominated for four Academy Awards as well...Simply superb.
@jubalcalif91002 жыл бұрын
Indubitably ! I rate this right up there with 1966's "Billy the Kid vs Dracula".....
@ravensinclair47933 ай бұрын
NICHOLSON IS BRILLIANT. ALWAYS A GREAT GREAT PERSONALITY BROUGHT TO LIFE THRU MOVIES.