Filmmaker Reacts to Falling In Reverse - "Last Resort (Reimagined)"

[@ladyethyme]

I love how the end is the reverse to ‘watch the world burn’

[@marekszeremeta8522]

Falling in reverse tho! ^^

[@dorelturcan6906]

I thought I was the only One notice it

[@justinklaassen7190]

Watch the world burn was the message of falling into your depth, and anger. Wanting to absorb the world in fire... This is coming to terms with your anger, and anguish. A full circle of emotions.

[@melanthios]

​@@dorelturcan6906same fr

[@ZacharyHarpel]

When Ronnie screams "NOTHING IS FINE!" it hits me in the feels every time, because I can relate to it so much 😔🖤

[@curtyoung155]

In my opinion, the original was a teenager that was mad at the world around them and this version is as an adult screaming for help from the world... Absolutely a great cover!!!!

[@ysadgaming8849]

this gave me goosebumps great analogy!

[@SoLongSerenade]

I can see that. The end of the video makes me think this is either the end of a tandem or part 2 of 3. Looking at this in cooperation with watch the world burn tells a fuller story. WTWB and video tells me a story of decent into poor mental health. "I've got voices in my head again, tread carefully, I dont medicate it helps me temporaroily" is obvious and i feel like it goes on about irritants that are pushing him to potentially dark or boiling points , and the video is all different version of him being the public enemy or villan people want him to be... a terrorists on a plane with a bomb, a seemingly malevolent leader of a world order, the devil with his demonic scribe at the typewriter, an antichrist (or possibly tying it to something similar too the mass shooter in one of too many church shootings. Then when we look at Last Resort Reimagined, it screams vulnerability and cry for help. I know the lyrics arent his, but the emotion and possibly the video are. The way they are delivered, "Cut my life into pieces, this is my last resort" now conjures to mind thoughts of someone finally seeking help. They are saying "ask your questions and ill recap everything i can to be scrutinized and directed to get what I need, because I have no other options". The nearly whitewashed city scape compared to the darkly clothed Ronnie reminds me of how I have felt in low times. I have gotten so focuses on my shortcomings and inadequacies that even though I am likely puting them on a pedestal, its like the rest of the world is fully capable of so much, while I stick out like a sore thumb for being worthless. The "I am fine"s a t the the end of the first verse remind me of the lies we tell our self, our friends, our family, a new therapist. At that point , the city or world around him is just starting to crack but he is able to hold it together. Then in the second verse he is starting to tear down his walls, open up and share his downfall. In the video, the reprise to the chorus and the ensuing Im crying's is where the city really starts to crumble around him, which possibly symbolic of the pain of reliving these events that break his world. Then it all stops music and so does the destruction. When the music comes back in it is saying I cant go on living this way. He has reached a low point and a decision is to be made. but it layers of harmonies create an almost choral effect which could relate to why songs like this are so helpful to some by showing them that even though the have felt alone in these feelings, they are not. Then the video starts to take a path of healing and mending where the buildings and the city and eventually the world which was destroyed by the poor mental health in WTWB is built back up. The reversal of that video COULD have been a economical one, because that likely was an expensive few seconds and fire wasnt used anywhere else except there. But they seemed to have quite a hefty budget for the rest of the film so it seems a bit more intentional to connect the two videos. This song was released at the end of June which is Men's Menal Health Month. I dont know if that had anything to do with Ronnie releasing this, but it certainly has helped push me closer to getting over my barriers that prevent me from getting help that is decades overdue. Regardless, this is highly likely to be my "kick me in the feelings" song of 2023 which is has had some stiff competition with two great releases from Ren, and possibly could share a top spot with Too Close To Touch's "Eiley" long-term.

[@ExTiNkT91]

I'm glad you caught the ending and the connection to watch the world burn! great reaction

[@itsjonhiller]

thanks so much!

[@KevinSpringer69420]

I watch like 6 different reactors and no one said anything about it

[@Lord_Itachi8758]

​@@KevinSpringer69420yea he's been the only one so I had to comment on each one to say this video is a continuation of wtwb

[@KevinSpringer69420]

@@Lord_Itachi8758 I should have been doting that also. I should of

[@codyhunt9]

@@itsjonhillerI’m so glad you caught that. I thought I was the only one. This makes me think he’s creating a story and we’re only in the middle.

[@Alltruh]

A definite great reimagined version of the song. A goosebump worthy song in my opinion, Ronnie never disappoints. *Edit* : Also, glad to see you back man!

[@BathtubToasterr]

I get goosebumps all over my body every time I hear this song!!!

[@mikopolar1070]

This song seems like a healing... the way the events played in watch the world burn... here in this vid he restores it...

[@cardbuddy4988]

I love your reaction videos for 3 main reasons; the appreciation you give to the artist and production, your explanations of how effects effect, and the joy on your face as you’re watching the videos. Please keep doing this. As for this video, I was amazed by it all. I hadn’t heard the original so will have to check it out. I. Not sure how you decide which ones to view, but if you’re for another Ren one, and haven’t already seen it, Tale of Jenny and Screech (and Violet) is a must watch video. It truly shows the Shakespeare Ren’s brain.

[@techneko1610]

You were my first thought when I saw this video! Glad to see we're getting a reaction. :)

[@itsjonhiller]

thanks! good to be back

[@rickyscott9351]

FINALLY, someone points out the ending being in reverse to WTWB. No one else has mentioned it on their channels. Thank you

[@thomashorton1596]

You are the first person to put two and two together. I swear I have watched so many reactions of this cover and they have never mentioned how at the ending the world healing is connected to watch the world burn ending where the world is being destroyed.

[@johnnyeproductions]

YES!!!! Finally someone else noticed the ending from Watch The World Burn to this one repairing all the damage done!!!! Love your breakdowns, good to have ya back!

[@gerardwayseyelash]

Didn't even realize holy sh!t

[@nightmareinblue]

That's like every other comment under the video, come on

[@johnnyeproductions]

@@nightmareinblue I am referring to other Reactors, not ppl in the comments on FIR's page

[@BrianDunkerTranslator]

I've been waiting for this reaction! Absolutely loved it. As a translator and and a film and music lover, I would be honoured to help you expand your reach to Latin America one day! Thank you!

[@TaylorVonStrasser]

I can't believe it took me until today to realize that this was filmed in the lower lot at Universal Studios Hollywood! You can drive right by the spot in the studio tour. I never was much of a fan of the studio tour but now I want to go back just to be there because of this video haha❤

[@TheClay101eve]

You hit it on the head with the reversal of watch the world burn music video! Thought the same thing when I first saw it and haven’t seen anyone else make the comparison just yet. Your reaction only solidifies how intense of an impact Ronnie has in his music and music videos. Excellent review!

[@tiffymcconkey]

There is a youtube video of Ronnie having Jacoby listen to it. It was recorded on Ronnies cell phone, him and a piano. Jacoby loved it

[@johnnie135]

Wow, you must be awarded, in kind, for your perfect microscopic review of this music video. Your spontaneity exudes genuine emotions that were stimulated by your visual cortex and shared so vividly to your audience -- and to a guy just like me. Thank you.

[@EternalWishes96]

I also thought of Inception when I first say this music video. Everything about this song is just goosebumps.

[@localmusicearthentertainme4361]

Amazing reaction once again. Thank You!!!

[@4Simmix4]

you are back! yay, thanks for reacting to another masterpiece from ronny

[@itsjonhiller]

thanks so much!

[@jenniferjoseph1560]

This is so potent and honest! I wanted to hold him and tell him it's ok! ❤ to Falling in reverse!

[@the_anxiousphotographer]

You are the first reactor that I've heard mention the ending of watch the world burn and this video. Not many people have seemed to put that together. Kuddos sir!

[@IamRxge]

My favorite reaction channel. Love the info you provide. And also your voice is so soothing 😅

[@TrevorTheBowler]

I think I love watching your reactions cause I have like the similiar reactions. I watched Ronnie do WWTB live on youtube of him going from regular, to opera, to deep screamo and my fiance told me I looked like a proud dad XD. I listened to FIR back in their like popish phase and Ronnie is honestly my favorite Vocalist he blows my mind.

[@christina_ellis]

so glad to see you back you look good like you've got a little bit of sun ! Happy to have you back and hear you are doing well :)

[@itsjonhiller]

i try to get that vitamin D :) thanks for coming back to the channel!

[@paulm1073]

Had a stressful day, waiting for that soooooothing voice to chill me out! 😁

[@itsjonhiller]

i've been brushing up on my podcast skills..

[@CLEVERSON-xu5ux]

I like when you're explaining you look directly at the camera so I feel like you're talking to me, keep it up the good work thanks

[@Dalton325]

This is really good. He didn’t do a cover, so much as make it his own. I’ve been seeing people say the original version is for the angsty teen in us and this version is for the world weary adult. I’d still love to see you do a reaction to Loïc Nottet “Million Eyes”. He has a good, unique voice, but the video is a performance with what I think are several cool shots. Good job man!

[@Vorthulusgaming]

My god your ability to analyze the video is out of this world. I'm 32 now but as a guy who grew up with this song Ronnie fuckin rocked this cover!

[@sociopathmercenary]

Thanks Jonathan! I just found your channel and I love your reactions. Insightful and to the point, while allowing the source material to speak. Subscribed for sure.

[@redfury55]

Ronnie is a genius, he has great voice range. So much talent from his whole band. Great review.

[@jhemarca2596]

I love how he is becoming a fan every song he reviews😂❤

[@TheBlindboomer]

Glad to have you back! Your reactions are my favorite because I actually feel like I learn something and it inspires me!

[@SGI999]

Great clip, great song, great vocals, great great GREAT. Kudos for analysis.

[@deborahhodges342]

Video was epic as per usual FIR. This one was about the vocals for me. Omg.

[@shamaiemaria4217]

Looking forward to this!!!

[@itsjonhiller]

thanks for being here!

[@nicolekehler6724]

I was waiting for your reaction to this! :)

[@MaRoach7]

Jacoby Shaddix loved it. There's a video of a nervous Ronnie showing him the unmixed version

[@KaiSupaGaming]

Heard this song for the first time today. gave me goosebumps and i just had to see if everyone else had the same reaction

[@donnakurtz9293]

Good to see you back. This was a great reaction. I had already been watching reactions to this song and loving it. Ronnie's done it again. Amateur how many times have seen it I still get chill bumps. Anyway, not only do I love music I love art and film .... The whole ball of wax. I love hearing your take on that aspect. I don't hear anywhere else and will definitely spread the word. You remind me how I need to catch up on some of your other reactions.

[@thorstenglander9786]

Me as a german, it was always a Party Song.....although through this version, i ended up understanding the deep meaning....

[@ronnieradkefaneurope]

Have been waiting for this 😊

[@itsjonhiller]

hope you like it!

[@DarKcurrenT22]

Yes been waiting love your fir reactions

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

Yeah man; I find this to be one of those great songs where you can just listen to it & it's so well done you find yourself sweating & covered in 'goosebumps'! Welcome back.

[@thekingslime8334]

i personally take it as all these movies are interconnected in his mind. everything we see in all his videos are all in his head and the more chaotic the video the worse place hes in at the time. and with this hes showing signs of healing what hes done previously.

[@jokerisback711]

I was waiting for this video. I love your style of taking these videos apart.

[@sarialanko8483]

No words. Great reaction. With 💕 from 🇫🇮.

[@LyanO_]

I love your vids. I dont know anything about camera work and why or what goes behind the lens and every time you explain the reasoning behind the shots its so fascinating. I find my self saying "oh yeah I see that" or something haha. Thank you!

[@lithgowlights859]

I have seen the original clip maybe 30 times (and listened to the song a lot more lol) and in the first 5 minutes I saw more thanks to your comments. It's subtle, but its the small things like the constantly moving camera, lens flairs, the muted color, the shots through things, and these really add to the video clip and the feeling that it's almost real, so we get sucked into that reality.

[@ahlino]

Love your nice reaction. And oh how I love falling in reverse. 🤩

[@MaryannSteger-tt3fg]

I can feel this song in my soul honestly. Ronnies vouce is so haunting you can see the feeling in his eyes. Pain and mental torture

[@KrisThroughGlass]

Great reaction. I love this cover. Ronnie is awesome.

[@itsjonhiller]

thank you! i love it too.

[@klion8899]

Jensen Noen is INCREDIBLE director! and he's from Ukraine!!! What a pure talant!

[@laurilouise8280]

GOOSEBUMPS!!!!!

[@conorjordan19]

Love your reactions and knowledge:)

[@Liaminthanas]

Jonathan Hiller I loved how you explained the clip creations (sorry for mistakes my english is not best), the way you explained light, suspention was very intresting, thx I will watch others movies on your yt chanell with intrest.

[@maineisbasicallycanada3236]

Since your back, ren dropped a couple really good songs you might like

[@itsjonhiller]

awesome will check them out!

[@maineisbasicallycanada3236]

@@itsjonhiller can’t wait

[@sunshynff]

Another great reaction, I was excited to see you do this video, probably don't remember me, discovered you through NF reactions, I'm the retired firefighter new to drone videography. Wanted to see your take on a mostly CGI production, and you didn't disappoint, never would have thought about lighting as such an important role in CGI, but duh, so obvious when I think about it now. I also loved this video's nod to FPV freestyle drones, I mean Inception was a big influence overall, which I loved too, but there were subtle things that would be glaringly obvious to any freestyle drone pilot. You might know all this, and I'm just blabbering, you mentioned you are familiar with cinematic drones, just not sure if you've worked with or encountered freestyle drones. With tech of cameras getting smaller, and frame designs for drones getting lighter, they're able to put pretty decent cameras on drones that can do amazing acrobatic moves. Below are 2 clips, the 1st one is just a few short clips I pulled from this video, no audio, highlighting a few specific scenes definitely influenced by freestyle. 2nd clip is professional freestyle pilot, Johnny FPV, down in Miami, and you'll definitely see the similarities with the movement and style of the shots. Plus it's a really beautifully shot little clip and unique view of Miami. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpvPinluqq-Bgpo kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHK6iaWqfsuMb9E

[@jsspyder24ify]

You rock dude love your reactions. Just subbed!

[@itsjonhiller]

so do you! thank you!

[@bjornbeerens]

I love it how your face was stuck the whole video 😂. I had the same problem.

[@alexispincock7409]

I have watched so many reviews for this song and have yet to see this take on the orchestra. The musicians almost look like the angels on top of tombstones. There are a couple places where it also sounds like angels are singing in the background and I have to wonder if that was the intention.

[@marita2g]

Just goosebumps everywhere! And I thought the same about inception! I Really though Ronnie had hired the guys that made that effect. :O Idea for a music video reaction: Nigtwish - Noise :D

[@utilitarian]

Hey, great to see you back Jonathan. You've picked a belter to react to! ❤

[@itsjonhiller]

thank you! good to be back

[@PresidentScrooge]

Fun Fact: The guitar riff in the original, was written on piano and only then transferred to guitar. So Ronnie went full circle here.

[@2HeadEagle]

Well zombified is definitely a must react now.

[@willreynolds9460]

Do more nf man. I was loving them and his music videos are something else. Love it. Keep it up ❤

[@TheCollector91]

great reaction as always!

[@itsjonhiller]

thanks so much!

[@j9andphoenix]

Through the last several years it is like Ronnie working on the most intricate tapestries. I am in Australia and would love to read his book "I can explain" but at the oment the shipping is pretty much the cost of the book. I think reading his book would give me a lot of clues into his music. I don't know why he has haters and wish someone could tell me. He is an extraordinary talent. And the rest of Falling in Reverse should never be overlooked, because they are part of what makes it all work.

[@ItsSmurff]

I would LOVE to see you react to "Make me Famous - Kim Dracula".. I would love to get your take on that video/song. The video is amazing. And the follow up to it, "Drown - Kim Dracula" is a continuation of the first video, and plays out this story that he's still adding to as more music comes out. Really cool!

[@bluevelvetsky88]

loving these videos!!! might i suggest another band that has wonderful cinematography and story telling: twenty one pilots especially their videos for jumpsuit, nico and the niners, the outside, house of gold, and my blood.

[@melikanamazi8568]

Thanks for your reaction ❤️ please react more to FIR

[@Vegas89156]

It’s crazy how good the cgi looked in the music video until you showed a clip of the building falling in “Inception”. I can only imagine the budget difference but the simple fact it looked great until compared to something better that I didn’t even notice the difference is insane. Kudos to both but still amazing how different cgi can look when compared.

[@TheAbraham9580]

💗💗💗

[@twocityfoodies8476]

For me, CGI lives or dies with lighting. If it is properly and accurately lit, it is amazing, if not, no amount of texturing or animation will save it. This is done really well for a music video. Reminds me of the Unreal Engine 5 demos.

[@Dan_The_Man1]

Awesome take, thanks for the video. I hope you will get around to reacting to Falling in Reverses song "Ronald"

[@dougslusher]

Check out some of the Videos from Ice Nine Kills like The Shower Scene

[@RorandBri]

I don't know if you've ever seen this man's reactions @RonnieRadke but his take on your videos/visuals is something you might really love/enjoy, since I know most are only reacting to the music and how That makes them feel. Which is good too, but I'm sure you'd appreciate someone REALLY noticing your visuals too

[@christinabott-lamb1781]

Love this version by Ronnie Radke ❤

[@Pilutta100]

I can't see if you've ever reacted to a very cinematic video with My Chemical Romance. The video of "the ghost of you" from 2005 actually might be interesting for you even if old. I'm a huge MCR fan, so this would be a very interesting watch for me. Hugs from Sweden.

[@tmfsss]

Hey Jonathan 👋👋 I would like to ask and know if you could react to Dimash Kudaibergen - The Story Of One Sky!? It is a very interesting video and with a beautiful cinematographic quality. Oh, and Dimash is considered the current best singer in the world! 🌠

[@Loki_Loki01]

Given the subject matter of the song, I dont know if it was intentional or not but the way everything is like a grey colour could be in reference to how depressed people see their world in a more colourless, grey view

[@jenniferbain6570]

you work with Netfix? Forcefully tell them to add Hold the Night by Foret De Vin to Stranger Things season 5. (I'm joking, but I'm also very serious) it belongs in 3, but only recently did I find the song. I am addicted to the song. love your reactions btw, and dang does this guy hits some goosebumps notes

[@LovieGirl2323]

You should react to Popular Monster by Falling in Reverse! It’s such a cool video and I’d love to hear your insight about it.

[@filipthedev4159]

Can you please do one on Falling in reverse - "Popular monster"?

[@DanielHoo10]

PLS do their song 'popular monster', thanks

[@steph8030593]

You should do Falling in Reverse The Drug in Me Reimagined

[@bonnieralph5151]

Ronnie Radke makes the best videos to his songs, you haven't checked out 'Popular Monster' by Falling In Reverse, THATS another fabulous exciting video telling a story, you would probably like it very much.

[@Thale-451]

You should do reaction to FIR Ronald and FIR Prequal! Please!

[@coleeg69]

Can we please get a REN Suic!de reaction then For Joe on the same video or separate? For Joe is the acoustic kinda video.... Suic!de is an AI type of video and would love to hear your take_/reaction to it. More Ren lol Beautiful song..

[@Kahzaam]

Do you know what the 'white thing' on his left at 3:45 is? It looks like something that should have been removed during post-processing. It's bothering me. 🤔

[@amplifiedcreator0115]

Some would say… the buildings were falling in revers 😏

[@ktay7382]

👌✌️👍🇬🇧

[@rodneywade7521]

I think you need to listen to bad omens, the death of peace of mind

[@sandradesousa49]

Love watching your reaction videos, they're cool! A new FIR video is out. Would love a react on it. It's called Ronald

[@ned4eto89]

Can you ract to Maneskin Torna casa. The video is beautiful

[@gavinhowell2833]

Can I get a request, (code mistake)by corpse and bring me the horizon

[@lt.spears1889]

I’m slowly becoming a Falling in Reverse fan, the talent is just to good to not to……..

[@ItApproaches]

Okay....why does a KZbin channel...need an executive producer....it's KZbin...it's not supposed to be a corporate business producing TV shows like network television....Has KZbin really fallen that far?

[@chuk2rs]

I feel like the grey color is because its all ash.

[@nkshoots7057]

we could learn a lot form your very first videdos, when you say and mention so many things, but its getting into the videos when you say only "omg, good video" "thats amazing" - and thats it :(