Final speech from the movie The Contender

[@mikebasil4832]

Very powerful words: “There is no weapon as powerful as that of an idea whose time has come.” 👏🏻

[@cleverchubby]

The speech alone brought him the ticket for an Oscar Nomination for Best Supporting Actor for this movie!

[@woolfeeeee]

I was a USCP officer in this movie- heard this speech live dozens of times- lol

[@Richard-hv5hh]

I liked this movie but was stunned by Gary Oldman's performance. I like his acting and I vividly remember when I first sa this movie that I had no idea that he was Senator Runyon! This is great acting indeed. Made me proud to be British!

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

“Hate and ego have no place in what my friend Laine Hanson calls the chapel of democracy.” That line makes me tear up this week. 😁

[@rohitr9400]

@r33mote you know why right? An openly racist demagogue deserve nothing less. Republican party was heading in the right way with more minorities coming into the party before his vile rhetoric about Mexicans and Muslims drove the country apart. Heck he even made vaccination and masking a political issue. The amount of misinformation told masterfully by the GOP and Fox News about Obama and his policies made the country into DSA (Divided States of America). I'm not saying the Dems aren't guilty of the division, but there is noone better at "us vs them" than the Reps.

[@rankoorovic7904]

Speeches like this exist only in fiction.

[@tinshark21]

At the end, they're not applauding him because he's just insulted them and called them traitors, they're applauding him because he's shown he's big enough to tell the truth and do the right thing, and will not back down to political pressure.

[@apphouse50]

I get the chills every single time I watch this.

[@soumy1986]

When Cinema inspires one to be the best version of themselves..

[@jewelyblue2]

12 years later this last speech from "The Contender" couldn't fit any better....sadly.

[@strangefyr]

It’s time to put this on repeat! Go Kamala! Do not be deterred by pettiness, false accusations, and misogyny!

[@mwloos1]

Dude cleans up well..

[@josselinediaz8819]

This speech needs to be repeated in today’s Congress everyday…seems it was written for today’s world!

[@dianalee3059]

Mama Bridges must be so proud of all three of her men

[@guinnesstrail6799]

Still a brilliant scene from a great film!

[@SamAceRothstein]

this film is more accurate and relevant today than ever before due to the toxicity of the current political atmosphere in this country.

[@carlrosa1130]

Imagine a person being capable of speaking that effectively. Imagine that actually existed in a person. I tell you this - if that person ever existed, he/she could motivate the world to truly change.

[@gmar7836]

JFK? Martin Luther king too

[@carlrosa1130]

@@gmar7836 MLK definitely had the gift of gab. JFK, not so much.

[@ErikSchneiderUSA]

The best part of a very good movie that explains a lot about American politics today

[@MrAllad]

Beautiful speech.

[@guinnesstrail]

Brilliant acting!

[@gaspo2180]

A GREAT MOVIE with great writing and acting BY ALL !! Get it.

[@arznodoubt]

This will not stand. This aggression will not stand, man.

[@gmar7836]

Lol!

[@jaymulligan7391]

We need leaders with integrity NOW!!!!!!!

[@r_aguilar68]

YES!!!

[@cmbatesole]

YES!!!!

[@asheer9114]

Well... be careful what you wish for... 😏

[@donna25871]

On this day of the 2020 US Presidential elections the words of this speech have never rung truer.

[@bobkumar8754]

Always been a very good actor. Really liked his character in The Fabulous Baker Boys

[@TheWchurchill4pm]

I sometimes mention the Napoleon quote to friends - even though it’s a fake quote, invented for the film. I tell them “There’s a quote, usually misattributed to Napoleon…”

[@bananabourbonaenima]

President Dude...

[@michaelashtonjr.ashohara1414]

The Dude gets my vote!

[@dridadbunkerphd6523]

Never saw this movie. Just came to watch this video on the referral of a commentor on the wonderful news that Jeff has beaten his cancer. This is the kind of speech people should be making in the Capitol everyday. Not the crap coming out of Mostly Traitorous Gorn, or Lauren Babblehead, or I-should-be-allowed-to-lie-because-I-am-a Republican-in-Congress Gohmert, or Mar-a-Lardo. Now, I must watch the entire movie. BTW: If you never saw The American President, do.

[@YTW-rw6pr]

Two minutes later as we wee the credits roll the confirmation vote failed in a landslide lol

[@gonzaleo]

I do love me some Gary Oldman

[@mpu223]

Given that the speech was in response to a coordinated Republican smear campaign built on lies, it was the perfect ending to this particular movie.

[@Macumber773]

You mean it didn't remind you of what happened to Brett Kavanaugh?

[@mpu223]

@@Macumber773 not even fucking close

[@Macumber773]

@@mpu223 right... because dishonest sexualized smear campaigns are only committed by republican men against democrat women.

[@DavidJones-wy4ch]

@@Macumber773 NO. Bret Kavanaugh is a drunken rapist

[@ericcoligado8655]

Speech could be applied today

[@lolacookie453]

Absolutely!

[@RohitRainaLM]

If you ever watch one “feminist” film, let it be this one.

[@babayaga13086]

The director of this movie also made Nothing But the Truth which is another great political thriller.

[@Traye76]

If only today’s politicians had an ounce of shame that something like this would work.

[@Arcwol]

Biden needs to do the opening part of that speech from day one, on inauguration day.

[@tonyb0904]

I've seen several actors play the president-but Jeff Bridges stands out because he was clearly open-minded enough to take his chances with Laine Hanson, despite opposition from both parties. Most presidential figures that I've seen have been good, Bill Pullman-despite his mistakes in Independence Day, did a very nice job, Harrison Ford in Air Force One- I'd vote for him over Bush jr. any day, and the list goes on, keep in mind these are just my opinions, you wanna disagree, it's open for talk.

[@Citadel97501]

I always liked this movie and thought it got a bad rap.

[@cmbatesole]

I think it is the same societal mores we are witnessing in today's politics & government.

[@pauldockree9915]

President Jackson Evans: [adressing the Congress] Napoleon once said when asked to explain the lack of great statesmen in the world, that "to get power you need to display absolute pettiness; to exercise power, you need to show true greatness." Such pettiness and greatness are rarely found in one person... Laine Hanson has asked that I allow her to step aside. She asked me to do this because she wants my presidency to end on a note of triumph and not controversy. Understand, those of you who worked to bring Laine Hanson down, that she asked to have her name withdrawn from consideration, NOT because she isn't great, but because she isn't petty. Because those two forms of leadership traits could not live in her body or her soul. Greatness. It comes in many forms, sometimes it comes in the form of sacrifice - that's the loneliest form.

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

When he walked out, he ended his career.

[@mariloutabanera3831]

That One Day....

[@briantaylor1391]

If Judy Dench could win best supporting actor for 15seconds of screen time in "Shakespeare in Love"... HOW DA FAWK did Jeff not win with this epic speech....👊🏿

[@christofferjenzen78]

He was great but time wasnt a factor that year,Del toro crushed it for traffic and deservedly won most awards. I wouldnt put Bridges last of the five but he was.

[@XAMORA2007]

thank you a lot greath

[@MrGraemeb2022]

I can't see ol' Trumpy making a speech like that. Far too many multi -syllabic words...

[@SocialAssasin]

I often wonder if people like you have any respect for a guy who gave up a billionaire lifestyle so he could simply improve this country only to be vilified and have hate spewed 24/7 about not only him but his entire family?

[@robertrichardsii3517]

@@SocialAssasin yet what has he done for this country that has made it even point to the direction of greatness. Our government has been shut down for so long it has made U.S. history for the longest shut down. All for this big wall to divide 1/3 of North America. Do you honestly believe he became president simply to serve us no he became president to serve his own.

[@necuametlchimalli6855]

@@SocialAssasin No I don't respect him because he didn't give up anything, he took more vacation days than anyone in the first few months of his presidency. He wants to build a medieval wall across the southern border of Texas, not only stripping Americans of their land but needlessly spending American taxpayers money. Mexico isn't going to pay for shit. This isn't even dipping into the idiocracy that is his logic, he's an idiot with a third grade reading level and a bad toupee. The fat lard probably can't even tie his own shoes in the morning. I respect hard working people, not fat cats sitting on high stacks with no regard for those who break their back everyday just to eat.

[@SocialAssasin]

@@necuametlchimalli6855 A medieval wall? As opposed to what? A morally ethical wall? People like you kill me, walls are ok to keep people out of your home, ok for other countries, and the Vatican but this is medieval? Do you realize the current situation is unsustainable? He's done far more than you ever could for the country. Probably done more for your family than you have also

[@UnderTheMillkyWay]

@@SocialAssasin I admire your dedication but most people refuse to see good in Trump but yet most would find some sort of compassion for a murderer. They refuse to see anything great Trump and his team did all while fighting the House, Senate and the media. Anybody saying Trump took more vacation days than any other President is definitely believing CNN or any mainstream media at this point. I guarantee you that none of these people have any idea how many children he saved? Not just here but around the world and that was his first priority along with building a wall, thank God. He created several teams to save hundreds of sex trafficked children. Never heard a word about it on the mainstream media of course. They were too busy lying about the Russian collusion hoax. All these people that hate Trump have no idea exactly what he did do and saved us from going to war if Hillary had won. There is no difference between democrats and Republicans well there might be a handful that are true Patriots in office but it's very little. They're the same just pretending to be different. These people may never see the truth because they are so brainwashed and filled with hate and with that much hate you can't see the truth. That's just facts. The establishment stole the election and most of the world knows it. There's still some that can't and will not see it because of their hate. Closing down the counting, votes taken from Trump and given to Biden right on the screen in real time but people don't want to hear that stuff. They like their lies. Not only did Trump win the popular vote he also won the electoral college. He won by a landslide and more than any other President in history. He also worked hard to get 4 peace deals in the middle east. He also got our drugs lowered but first week in Biden made sure that was over. Now insulin is hundreds of dollars again instead of under $75. Then the cheaters and liars paid antifa, blm and another group to storm the capital and dress like Trump supporters. Too many videos uploaded to social media proving this and shows several in the capital before Jan 6th getting a tour and where they'll be and where weapons would be hiding inside for them to use. That's right, it's always Trump no matter what. That's right it was Biden that signed 40 EO's within 6 days of being sworn in mostly prerecorded. It's interesting these people that say such vile things about Trump don't research anything to see if anything at say is true. Maybe they just hate being wrong and believing the lies after so many people have challenged them on this position and that would prove just how easy it is to manipulate them. At least you see truths and are not brainwashed by the media. Maybe this other person will circle back when they do some research. 😉

[@navblue20]

Actually he is right......we let ourselves get too wrapped up in labels and crap and because people are too darn busy saying the labels and thinking their way is best is why this country is the way it is right now. And BOTH sides are guilty-BOTH sides have done wrong in their actions.

[@Sumumabitch78]

@tonyb0904 So how does Jeff Bridges stand out.....except for a great performance?"Bridges stands out because he was clearly open-minded to take chances with Laine Hanson,despite.." Now,I think you know but I´m not completely sure...Bridges wasn´t the actual president at this time.He portrayed a character who was the president. And too even mention Pullman,who in a movie that took patriotism to new levels without any irony,actually got in an airplane and fought aliens Himself....great comedy.

[@pauldockree9915]

He's Sam Elliott. He is Jeff Bridges. He Is Gary Oldman. He is Christian Slater. The latter at least likes or liked Star Trek Franchise too.

[@christinehaigh9807]

2:00 Have you no decency?

[@tonyb0904]

The one part about this speech that I find a little repetitious, is his contradictive parts. Between how he describes the patriots and traitors, his description of Laine's personal virtues, almost like the script writer thought the viewers were either getting bored or stopped paying attention at some point. And the 'I have a dream' reference is irrelevant here, IMO. No I'm not racist or even bigoted, but I do have a big issue with ignorance and any form of intolerance, anyone who's read some of my comments, lengthy as they may be, should already know that. Unless you're one of those cherry pickers, and I notice their methods pretty fast. If you don't agree with this, it's fine, but unless it's a thumbs down, explain why and maybe we'll discuss it...

[@cameroni7798]

Pretty sure a POTUS can't call a vote in the Senate.

[@CaptNeeda]

Only problem with this scene is that the other side were standing and clapping for the president when he came in. Pretty sure that doesn’t happen.

[@323guiltyspark]

In all honesty, Palin isn't even loyal to her party. Above all, she's loyal to herself. Look how quickly she left politics as soon as her star rose. Now she's got her own spot on Fox News, where she doesn't have to be burdened with making hard decisions and can say whatever she wants and still demand to be taken seriously.

[@theicemanmatt12]

Ending was a little flawed but this speech is pretty awesome.

[@daviddollase345]

Particularly interesting in the light of the current climate in our government, eh?

[@jonathanlebo3710]

Yes and antifa and the others in the alt left are to blame

[@harrietamidala1691]

Great speech, and The Contender is still relevant today, especially with the sexist treatment of Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin during the 2008 election. (And i don't want to see any bashing from my statement, please). Regardless of your creed, these two women did not deserve it.

But Monica deserved being shamed by Hillary? What happen to sisters stick together? Harriet Midala you deserve hate, you deserve hate and more cause you like every other blind feminist speaks with their vaginas not with their brains, tell me what do you think about the woman who lied about Emmett Till sexual harassing her? A young 14 year old black boy was beaten to death and strung up by an angry mon cause of this little lie, oh she didn't confess till after she was on her death bed, but I bet you proud of that cause a woman got justice. You disgust me Harriet.

[@praveenrao9218]

Nice movie though the set of the Capitol is pretty poor in design. Also doesn't the speaker always sit to the left of the president and the VP to the right? Here the pres.looks to his right for the speaker.

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

And there are no outside windows in either the House or Senate chambers...

[@Abr022575]

Yeah, well, that's just like, your opinion, man.

[@tonyb0904]

Keep in mind, this is my opinion. I know Mr. Bridges was playing the President, but he portrayed a president that we desperately needed when Bush Jr won. Too conservative for America imo, and his father wasn't much better. I'm an independent voter, even though I'm not registered. Long story short, I don't trust politicians after the Bush fiasco, any more questions?

[@gannicusfinch7068]

Understand, Trumpees? Understand?

[@bdub8522]

Did this movie come out before The Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings? Surely after, as we would have learned a lot from this movie…. Oh what’s that? It came out before those hearings? Oh… well then we’re just a bunch of idiots.

[@DanielTheWalrus]

One republican dislike this

[@dannyguillory8941]

Ding Dong Trump could have never been even close to this fictional president. I wish we had Jeff Bridges as president!

[@melanieparker]

Neither could Biden or his hoe.

[@NatHarwood]

@1915fas "Presidential and yet human at all times" :P Because Americans usually outsource their presidents from Mars.

[@chilitorrescano8524]

This Scene has Serious Revalence to Today's Republican Politics.

[@melanieparker]

We weren't the ones attacking Palin for being a hoe.

[@rvninnorthcarolina3377]

This would be a nice speech if you believe that Politicians actually think this way...either side of the aisle.

[@iseeicyicetea]

like the idea, but the execution is vomit-inducingly cheesy. all it lacks is a bald eagle landing on his shoulder... i need a bucket.

[@death2pc]

+iseeicyicetea Vomit-inducing righteously LIBERAL cheesy...........

[@SIoyvenheaven1T800m101]

+death2pc Agreed, this movie is so libtarded.

[@guinnesstrail6799]

It’s a great scene and you know it!

[@User-dp2tl]

Movie was ok. I do not like movies that are not realistic. The POTUS goes outside through an unwatched door in the White house and the secret service does not know where he is. and those hearings, no one would be be suicidal to keep that nominee, for a president to call an individual congressman and for the combined house to all stand and cheer. I don't see it during the last 4 joint sessions, half are up and half are down. An Ok fantasy movie. 2 stars

[@TheOriginalEdFry]

S.S. operated a LOT different before 9/11

[@damianglenn2565]

Would never happen

[@bbaker4117]

"Chapel of democracy" he calls it. First, the United States was founded on the concept of LIBERTY, not democracy. The word "democracy" does not appear anywhere in the US Constitution. Second, you can't advocate for a separation of church and state while simultaneously calling the state your church. Those two thoughts are contradictory, but double think is the basis for the entire western left and is why democrats are mentally unfit to hold office. The film frames this pathology as a noble idea; but when democracy, rather than liberty, is your god, the president your infallible pope, and representatives your clergy, then you stop being a citizen and become a subject, and anyone who voices a word of dissent stops being a citizen and becomes a heretic that must be excommunicated or purged. You're seeing that play out 20 years after the movie was released- the democrat agenda to upend and abolish the traditional American way of life, what is commonly called the culture war, is their holy crusade against the enemies of their god.

[@javiermelgarejo9073]

Oh my God who would’ve thought that we’re going to see this type of scandals and lies and innuendos Just to make somebody look bad because you don’t have any arguments against them who would’ve thought this movie war came out in 2000 and we have somebody like Donald Trump in 2016 from now on I’m gonna keep watching movies that say some thing about the future.

[@bbrraanniissllaavv]

FTW

[@meshlife88]

Reminds me of all the hate directed at Sarah Palin.

[@jokerman1964]

meshlife88 uh, the name Clinton ring a bell?

[@NamasteBitchy]

#Hillary2016

[@TomG1555]

Would you still think it was a great scene if it was a Republican making the speech and taking no prisoners? If not, then its not a reflection of the quality of the scene, but just of one's individual political preferences. To me, this is the weakest part of the movie, basically an over-the-top POTUS ignoring separation of powers and acting tyrannical. They should have cut it. And: jogging in Arlington National Cemetery? That's a big no-no for regular folks, much less politicos.

[@TheOriginalEdFry]

So how do we feel about President's acting Tyrannical these days?

[@darkrimfilms2801]

Honestly this is a great movie until the last third. This speech whitewashes everything the film built up to.

[@cmbatesole]

Why? Because it speaks volumes about today's misogyny & racism! List what was "whitewashed" in your humble opinion.

[@darkrimfilms2801]

Christina Batesole No it was just that the whole film was about a strong female character in a patriarchal society - then the president has an epiphany about gender inequality and he's praised for it instead of the woman who's been fighting through it the whole movie

[@cmbatesole]

I just read your reply & I think the missed point is "men" sometimes lack what certain women bring to the forefront "balance & protection". Men seem to listen & respond with their testosterone, not with their brains.

[@leegrabelsky2696]

Huh ?..Well What's the speech to be about?..I think we ought to continue to bitch slap this individual?

[@leegrabelsky2696]

Dark Rim Films He did praise her dopey

[@jeffreyledergerber4136]

Too bad we have women..least i think they are like pelosi harris hillary..which make this speech lose its air

[@kevinn4038]

This is Bridges worst and most liberal role. It sucked.