Tragedy | Hostiles

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Hostiles is such an underrated movie, and I urge everyone to watch it, even if you watch this video first. It really pulls you into the tragedy of that era. It's also a cinematic masterpiece, as many of the shots are perfectly filmed. Christian Bale also, I think, did some of his best acting in this movie, It feels very real, and authentic.
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Movie:
Title: Hostiles
Director: Scott Cooper
Story by: Donald E. Stewart
Music by: Max Richter
(I used the movie soundtrack for this video)
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[@Maverick85ification]

One of the best westerns of the last decade.

[@EscathonEdits]

So true, so true! We need more deep and thoughtful movies like these with a western setting.

[@Jwallsmedia]

The best

[@newenglandstacker]

Agree.

[@grayden8670]

Movies*

[@seneth95]

What else would you say is up there? What do you think of 3:10 to Yuma and Appaloosa?

[@bluzzjazz]

Christian Bale is a phenomenal actor. His body of work is becoming legendary.

[@EscathonEdits]

Oh, without a shadow of a doubt!

[@arnoldjanikowski7122]

one of my all-time favorite films. cinematography so well done, beautiful landscape shots, unbelievable performance's the emotional output. by every single one of the actors. one of the few movies i could watch every couple days and still have eyes glued to the screen.

[@jonbaxter2254]

@@arnoldjanikowski7122 And that music... sublime.

[@d.pedroii2940]

@@jonbaxter2254 simply a masterpiece

[@Johnny-rj9on]

I was watching this thinking the same thing. He's been acting since he was a child and from the first to the last, he brings the goods every single time. I can't think of a single lazy performance.

[@Lost_Hwasal]

“The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted.”

[@ziprline]

No, only sunken deeper into the abyss of immorality. The "American Soul" is now condemned.

[@jimbobcooter9874]

​​​@@ziprlineThe large majority of Americans who still have traditional beliefs are quite the opposite. We're saved. My soul is without a doubt, the one thing I'm not worried about. And we have our founding documents for guidance.

[@tavish4699]

@@jimbobcooter9874 you are saved.....pfff the naivity of faith hahaha, as if these people were not devote christians back then probably more so than you ever will be the fact of the matter is humans are humans and war and the butchering that comes with it is second nature to us to think anything else shows a great ignorance to the history of this world

[@vincentkeller4725]

​@@jimbobcooter9874lol

[@vincentkeller4725]

​@@ziprlineget a real job!

[@paulriccio5333]

By every measure we judge a movies, this film was a spectacular work of art in every single one. Every time I watch it I find myself in awe of it's beauty and overcome with emotions like it was my first viewing.

[@EscathonEdits]

It's a spectacular watch, so much story and emotion grounded in each sequence of events and visuals.

[@Attaque_Des_Dragons_OFF]

This is not a film... This is a masterpiece 💔

[@PreacherLevi]

Agree saw a week ago , still stuck in my mind.

[@-tom-tronic-]

AMEN !!!!

[@sever427]

Yeth

[@howler1579]

The costume design in this movie is very well done. Bale's outfit at the end of the movie is one of the most historically accurate 1890s suits I have seen in a movie.

[@EscathonEdits]

I do second this.

[@Tommy2tone762]

Yes I really noticed that! Showing them externally cleaned up with the deep internal scares for life was powerful. To me it presented the dichotomy.

[@ΕΥΜΟΡΦΙΑΜΥΛΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ]

Σοβαρά τώρα

[@danielmorgan3812]

I’m a big believer in the respective stories of films connecting with their music/soundtracks, and the connection between this film’s story and its music is unbelievable. The emotions are everywhere and overwhelming. Incredible. Just incredible.

[@jonbaxter2254]

Richter elevates everything he does.

[@Allinonetvz]

As an indian(from India), I was really in shock from this movie. Until now all the westerns that I grew up watching were either cool or brutal. This was the first time I've ever realised the immense pain and the tragic suffering both the colonisers and the natives had to go through. The movie was so raw, leaves you wondering how messed up human beings can be. North America is sadly built on blood and horror(just like most of the places) Surely this has to be one of the darkests times in human history, it shows our true nature for material gain.

[@dylanlam6430]

Yes sad on both sides, but remember colonisers had a choice. The indians had none.

[@magickmeat8763]

@@dylanlam6430 You just really cannot pick up on a lesson can you? He had such an exceptionally well written paragraph discussing the horrors of humanity, particularly during this time but in general, and you immediately jump back to that weird shit. Truly, truly sad. Both equally wronged one another. Both equally suffered by one another. Both were equally human and both shared that horrible experience together. Neither could control the circumstances that lead them to their conflict but they both chose to feed into it. As exemplified in this video, if you would have actually watched it, neither were happy. Read this a few times, read Sourabh's comment a few times, watch the video a few times. And maybe, just maybe, you might pick up on the point this time. I sure hope you do.

[@michaelheintzelman1903]

Nothing has changed. Perhaps, the media is providing better camouflage for the corporate entities that prescibe content and censor reality. The bottom line remains exactly the same...accumulation of wealth and power. Racism, prejudice, bigotry, oppression, and hatred are endemic. Maifest destiny remains the order of the day. Don't you ever forget that.

[@Dudlers95]

@@magickmeat8763 lol, no.

[@weezycobain]

As a Native it’s stupid that Actual Indians from India have to clarify that they Indians from India 🇮🇳. Great comment tho!

[@michaelpoyntz774]

A triumph of a movie on all fronts. Acting, historical perspective, tragedy, romance, balance of emotions that will make, you laugh, squirm a bit, perhaps cry, celebrate and hold onto things you were unsure of mattering to you. Grab some good popcorn, turnoff cellphones, grab some time for yourself to truly enjoy Hollywood at its best.

[@EscathonEdits]

A great worded observation you just wrote there. I agree on all fronts with that.

[@davidgregorious3061]

I’ve never cried harder on a plane than when I watched this film haha. Simply amazing.

[@EscathonEdits]

It's such a powerful movie, without a doubt!

[@anonymousmammal1741]

I watched it on the plane to my father’s, a Native American, funeral while I was in basic training out west. It was other worldly, and I still cry from it

[@Godschild77786]

What airline were you on?

[@davidgregorious3061]

@@Godschild77786 Delta

[@davidgregorious3061]

@@anonymousmammal1741 I can only imagine that. So many emotions swirling round. An intense experience!

[@toxico1152]

To know they’re language and still hate them shows a truly personal and intimate hate. Personally justified. Not inspired by others but confirmed by himself.

[@fernie51296]

And yet, even in this case he wouldn’t find peace until he found forgiveness. I wouldn’t call myself a very religious type but it seems to be something the Bible got very right.

[@getschwifty9531]

@fernie51296 well said, friend.

[@amette55]

A western in rupture with the style, extremely violent psychologically, the human relationships are strong, brutal and violent like the reality of that time. There is no hero, no villain, no good or evil in this western, only men seeking to escape the prison of the past in search of redemption. Cristian Bale is just exceptional as the whole cast, he touches our hearts.

[@EscathonEdits]

Well said!

[@leesmith7009]

What a film. Touches you. How mankind treated each other. The native people are so special. Christian bale is a phenomenal actor. You feel his pain

[@EscathonEdits]

Yes, It's quite there and noticeable.

[@ziprline]

It's the same today as it was then. The same as it's always been. Mankind hasn't learned a thing in 3000 years. Not one thing.

[@leesmith7009]

​@@ziprlineI totally agree

[@ino7604]

This is one of my favorite movies. It's so real and tragic . It doesn't glorify either side nor does it demonize . It's a story about real people facing the tragedy and brutality of life . 10/10 movie seriously. 👏 the acting and writing is incredible

[@mracnicarobnjak1389]

i like how u put every "you are good man joe" scene on the very end, it really represents what he really is , after everything he is been through , he is good man.

[@EscathonEdits]

Glad you liked that detail! And thank you.

[@lolahernandez6871]

Yes he really is a good man. He conducted himself like a fair man during his mission.

[@muhamedsameh3079]

Your a fine man joe blocker 🙌✌️

[@clantonaw]

Wes Studi is one of the most underrated actors of our time. Ever character he plays, he absolutely crushes it.....and Rory Cochrane as Metz was a phenomenal performance! That scene in the rain where he apologizes to Yellow Hawk.....Man that hit hard!!

[@scottmaxwell8634]

It was a crime that Bale wasn’t nominated for a best actor Oscar for this

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

Too white these days

[@utpharmboy2006]

hollywood is a piece of shit is why

[@shanek3453]

Or Rory Cochran for Best supporting actor

[@TheMonkeykun]

Bale absolutely nailed this role. Great movie!

[@PoetryMan55]

Unfortunately it was a really good lineup with tough competition. Gary Oldman in Darkest Hour, Daniel Day-Lewis in Phantom Thread, Daniel Kaluuya in Get Out, Timothee Chalamet in Call Me By Your Name, and Denzel Washington in Roman J Israel Esq. Other actors not nominated were Hugh Jackman in Logan, Tom Hanks in The Post, Jake Gyllenhaal in Stronger, Robert Pattinson in Good Time, and James Franco in The Disaster Artist

[@AnotherDimension]

Christian Bale. One of a KIND. The man is a living legend. Thank you Master Bale for your dedication.

[@jwood299]

When his best friend says “I don’t feel anything”, it breaks me every time.

[@rgvcaster]

One of the best movies, ever, in my opinion. Not enough credit. The tale of suffering, human kindness, human cruelty, and ultimately redemption and some peace. Exceptional film.

[@la1122]

Just finished watching it for the very 1st time... what a masterpiece 🤌🏾💯💕🥺

[@EscathonEdits]

The movie is really damn amazing!

[@juancarrasco6598]

By far one of my most favorite westerns till this day. And as a Wartime Veteran, I felt it and understood it in a much deeper way. “You were a good soldier” “I still am”. Semper Fi.

[@Miserableatbest303]

Such an unbelievably amazing edit. You have insane talent my friend, thank you.

[@shukis17]

This film has such power over my emotions. The beauty in the story telling, the acting, the shots, overwhelms me so much I can't help but shed a few tears.

[@saverioferrara1460]

Non è uno splendido film, è un capolavoro. L'ho visto almeno una decina di volte.

[@kendrick2004]

I deeply enjoyed this edit. Thank you for creating it.

[@EscathonEdits]

You're most welcome, and thank you for watching!

[@satinkira1091]

Brilliantly made. Fantastic job.

[@EscathonEdits]

Thank you so much!

[@Aebischer1984]

Easily top ten best movies of all time. Absolutely love this! Everything about it is perfect

[@samuelstoner5651]

This was six-plus minutes of concentrated sorrow.

[@EscathonEdits]

Yes it was .-.

[@SteveSmith-ze5mw]

This is a masterpiece of an edit man. The pace and the moments it cuts to the music is perfect. Shot selection is perfect. It's amazing.

[@EscathonEdits]

Thank you very much! I remember being in doubt when I began editing, but I am glad I went through with it!

[@DevilFrog61]

This was epic, nice work

[@enriquesalas534]

At the end when he walked away from scalping that old man all I could think is “we’re all savages” at the end of the day that was story to get across in this dark cold world, at the end of the day we are all savages

[@nasasadventure6469]

Hey, man! Whoever created this video, I like you, we are kind of similar. It this video that I play in the evening to get that good vibe. I know its kinda depressing, but I thrive in it. I reflect upon things with it❤️

[@EscathonEdits]

Hey, thanks!

[@rossskeller1701]

People do this to each other in every country regardless of race. Always through greed corruption jealousy and mental illness. A lot of sad stories never get told

[@toysoldier68]

Very good movie - Christian Bale is awesome as always

[@benhenry3953]

You compelled me to watch this movie and I'm thankful for that. Good god, what a ride.

[@paulcordova8384]

The ending was so good and satisfying

[@EscathonEdits]

Amen to that.

[@ΔημήτρηςΒογιατζής-ι4ε]

This edit is one of my favourite things on KZbin. Brilliant work. For an astonishing movie. Well done.

[@southpolesurfer6936]

This is possibly one of the best films created in the last 30 years in American cinema

[@Glenuig]

Underrated film of the last decade. Great cinematography and acting and the indian cast were stellar. I think it didn't do great as there wasn't much going on in the middle act. The start and ending were great along with the world building, but its very slow going in the middle 30 mins or so. Hopefully it gets recognition soon after all the Yellowstone and 1883 renaissance

[@EscathonEdits]

To me, that slow 2nd act I genuinely enjoyed. This movie was certainly meant to breathe and take it slow. To focus more on dialog and lingering troubled morals. But, I see your point of course, it doesn't have touch everyone the same way. Regardless, the movie is quite underrated, I agree. Also, 1883 is pretty great.

[@xefitnop]

One of the best westerns ever made imo.

[@EscathonEdits]

I second this.

[@a-54hrithickbarani89]

Wonderful Edit!❤

[@samanthab1923]

He’s got a new movie out with this director. The Pale Blue Eye

[@Governor_William_J_Lepetomane]

Outstanding movie.

[@michaelrosspearson9756]

A Heart wrenching stunning masterpiece. Everyone involved in its making should be so proud.

[@PatrickOCnMD]

One of the best movies I have ever seen. Very relevant movie considering how badly we treated the Indians (Native Americans) throughout our history. Sadly so.

[@daniellee3275]

Christian Bale was phenomenal as he always is but Rory Cochran steals the show here. A criminally underrated performance showing his growth from Dazed and Confused to this masterpiece.

[@albertptran]

The music is so good too

[@EscathonEdits]

Agreed!

[@rihardiklein7309]

An absolute masterpiece!

[@jslone2654]

Sometimes the biggest confusion with forgiveness is most people have to forgive themselves first.

[@tokollodamons985]

Wow like all great films, the truly touching imprinting films I have ever watched, I landed on this movie just out of boredom looking for something to watch and I have never been more just taken. Brilliant all around, so much quality and pure talent put into this film, superb

[@MrFedeSanMiguel]

Very good job @escathon edits. You have captured the essence of the movie perfectly. Good job.

[@Pabl00d]

que tremenda pelicula y que actuacion de Christian Bale!

[@johnhunt731]

Great movie that's more true than you want to believe, Christian Bale sir you are one he'll of a actor, outstanding.

[@EscathonEdits]

Without a doubt. He's really great!

[@jessel8833]

War, conflict, hate. It is a part of life. The hatred that consumes & leads to terrible, terrible things....

[@DanielMosle]

I agree a masterpiece thankyou

[@christopherking9338]

This movie grips like no other. Outstanding!!

[@Ninja13400]

This movie gave me the same vibes that I had when I watched the kast samurai movie🖤

[@eduardohag]

So much beauty lies silent in tragedy…

[@enigmabis.]

This movie deserves so much more

[@dang7799]

Wes Studi is a Vietnam veteran soldier, there is an interview about his iconic roles wort seeing.

[@maryspeidel5258]

Now all we get are special effects movies.

[@DwayneSims-j5j]

Best since Unforgiven

[@reginaldthornton8197]

This movie is a must see absolutely incredible.

[@cheesenoodles8316]

Great movie, no Hollywood story here. Tuff times and tuff people. Even the very last minute was great.

[@nikolaussoral3823]

A masterpiece. Hostiles left me similar to A New World

[@topcat4643]

Brilliant movie

[@jimbojet8728]

A great film. Thanks

[@onncu]

You have made an excellent edit, thank you!

[@RichardStreschewski]

Ein Film der untergegangen ist und unter dem Schirm lief (wenig Beachtung wurde dem Film geschenkt)...nur weil zu wenig Werbung gemacht wurde usw. Dieser Film ist mehr nur als ein Western, sehr intensiv, der Sound geht unter die Haut...

[@math4U1234]

Wow...late to the party on this one. Will be a must watch. Hard to believe he was "P51 cadilac of the skies!"

[@WealthyHomeless]

When this movie came out I really really liked it but when I searched online not many people talked or cared about it.

[@EscathonEdits]

It's quite underrated.

[@dab0331]

It's timing was off cuz of covid

[@cmdreftilon9786]

Masterpiece of a movie

[@ibaty]

One the most underrated movie

[@44drifter4]

love it. great acting

[@mafmaf6417]

Very dark and emotional.

[@fnln544]

And one day, too, I hung up my army uniform. Past, army staff sergeant, and lieutenant colonel (retired).

[@AirDwindler402]

Great movie! Great message! Amazing sound track!

[@DeltadronesBr]

Wonderful movie!

[@gregorydryden7865]

HELL OR HIGH WATER, HOSTILES, UNFORGIVEN, TOMBSTONE, LAST OF THE MOHICANS, A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT, ALL THE PRETTY HORSES, DANCES WITH WOLVES, GERONIMO, OPEN RANGE, WIND RIVER and LEGENDS OF THE FALL are the best modern western themed movies in my opinon post 1990. the interesting commond denominator is incredible actors were in each movie and some were in multiple movie roles ie: MATT DAMON, BEN FOSTER, and WEST STUDI. Also legendary actors such as CLINT EASTWOOD, CHRISTIAN BALE, DANIEL DAY LEWIS, VAL KILMER, KURT RUSSELL, BRAD PITT, ANTHONY HOPKINS, JEFF BRIDGES, ROBERT DUVALL, AND KEVIN COSTNER etc. and other great actors such as LUCAS BLACK, POWERS BOOTH, SAM ELLIOT, BILL PAXTON, BILLY BOB THORNTON, BILLY ZANE, JEREMY RENNER etc. It is indeed a "tragedy" that Christian Bale and Rosamund Pike (both British Actors) were not nominated as best actor and supporting accress in "Hostiles".

[@cinemart5281]

I Love this movie! Great edit

[@EscathonEdits]

I'm glad you like it

[@ziprline]

Bale has had so many epic roles. He's a very amazing artist. This is certainly one of his top 3.

[@voodooprince5561]

Underrated movie

[@downhilltwofour0082]

At first I wasn't impressed with the male lead, but I was wrong. I have to see this film!

[@NNNNN1870]

A lot of you think this is ancient history. We lay our heads down at nigjt right by it.

[@waynemyers2469]

The Magnificent 7, The Unforgiven, Hostiles,Tombstone.

[@Valentinmessias566]

Good work it is beautiful

[@EscathonEdits]

Thank you :)

[@kohutracing]

wow great edit

[@alcydevan1221]

Magnifique! Splendid piece of American movie!

[@piercebaird5414]

damn, this is powerful.

[@EscathonEdits]

Truly is!

[@shivpalpatine1660]

By seeing this why do I remember another Great Man " Arthur Morgan ", I see a lot of similarities here

[@mrpaddy3318]

we humans have a strange history so much was and is not right. learn to fly and walking on the moon but never learned to stop killing each other

[@michaelscurr9046]

What a great movie.👍

[@EscathonEdits]

Yes!

[@MrFregger]

Ein Großartiger Film ! 👍

[@Thesavagesouls]

Damn now I have to watch that movie.

[@EscathonEdits]

You really should!

[@lavrentichudakoff2519]

It was a very good movie.

[@adrianmorelos3471]

I've watched this movie like four times. Awesome movie. If you like this movie check-out 3:10 to Yuma it's another Western with Christian Bale also an awesome movie.

[@chipnjoannie]

I think it was pretty dark during Gengis Khan’s time. It was very dark during the growth of Islam in 7th century. How many tribes were subsumed in the past to create an Indian (India) people? How much blood was spent in those dark times for the tribes of people unknown to us from the past.

[@persieprince9345]

Amazing work please ,do hell or high water and wind river

[@danieldevito6380]

Phenomenal movie