FIRST TIME WATCHING * The Departed (2006) * MOVIE REACTION!!!

I mean this has to be one of the most enjoyable 2hr 30 minutes we've ever watched...the amount of twists and Symbolism in this movie is insane!! Jack Nicholson is just TERRYFYING..hope you guys enjoy our Movie reaction to The Departed.
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Directed by : Martin Scorsese
Stars : Leonardo DiCaprio , Matt Damon , Jack Nicholson , Mark Wahlberg , Martin Sheen , Ray Winstone , Vera Farmiga
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[@kimmjohnston4744]

"Michael Processors" Tremendous

[@reservoirdude92]

Absolutely incredible!

[@SilentBob731]

Michael Processors? That motherfu**er owes me twelve bucks.

[@thomasstammmerc1]

Like a Guy i know .Mike Litt.Check that Name out!

[@brettcloud8550]

Lmao just got to that point. That was gold.

[@ctakitimu]

We have a guy at work in processing called Michael. I need to spend some time working this in to a joke to say to him.

[@SilentBob731]

Ash (in every video) : "Symbolisms!" Ash (sees actual symbolism) : "Nah Mate, I don't like it". 🤣🤣🤣

[@justtrustash]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 it’s toooooooo on the nose, I need some hard work

[@conorbarnett6379]

True but what about the 007 shot at the beginning that could also be seen as a rat hole (Matt Damon before he climbs the police station stairs)

[@TheYeti6000]

@@justtrustashyeah agreed, Scorsese went waayyy too far with that one. Everyone thought the rat was bad.

[@jdm1066]

@@justtrustash Ash did you know that Jack Nicholson's character was based on a real person named Whitey Bulger. Bulger became an informant on purpose to use the F.B.I. to take down a rival gang and he corrupted them to be used for years after. He had disappeared and was presumed dead when this movie came out. He was later found hiding in California and sent to prison. The movie about him played by Johhny Depp was called "Black Mass".

[@cowlark2000]

😂😂😂 He missed every single symbolism in the movie

[@nunuonroad9969]

I’m glad Ash laughed at the “she fell funny” part cause Matt Damon confirmed that Nicholson added that to the script

[@patrickevans9604]

But if you leave the camera rolling, I'll just keep adding lines

[@Knightowl1980]

Love that clip of Damon telling that story

[@robertvenegas6113]

"You really should see someone, Francis."

[@jediknight73]

Jack is a great actor😒😄? To bad he retired

[@rezalustig6773]

But if you keep the camera rolling…

[@Cadinho93]

"I'm the guy who does his job; you must be the other guy." Dialogues in this movie are just pure gold. It's one of the most re-watchable 2 and 1/2 hour movies ever made. Also, this was the film where Martin Scorsese finally won the Oscar for Best Director. He had been nominated, lost five times before and got it on his sixth nomination. His previous nominations were for "Raging Bull", "The Last Temptation of Christ", "Goodfellas", "Gangs of New York" and "The Aviator". He has been nominated three more times for "Hugo", "The Wolf of Wall Street", "The Irishman" and I am sure he will also be nominated for "Killers of the Flower Moon". All of them are great films.

[@SilentBob731]

I really like Mark Wahlberg, but this film contains several actors I like more. And yet, he has a possible majority of my favourite lines, that one included. "If you had an idea of what we do, we would not be good at what we do, now would we? We would be c*nts. Are you calling us c*nts?" 🤣

[@acegamer5082]

@@SilentBob731the whalberg part was originally written for Denis Leary. I think Leary would have killed it. Would have been even better.

[@benjamm1n91]

Funny coz Mark then becomes the "other guy" with Will Ferrell LOL

[@SilentBob731]

@@acegamer5082 Leary is awesome, that would have been interesting.

[@TheDweller0690]

Omg watching Hannah’s brain melt down processing that Costello is an FBI informant might be the best thing I’ve seen in weeks.

[@SweetheartXO]

I'm CRYING! I had to rewatch it cuz she's so funny 😂

[@williammccormick984]

Cringe. She didn't get it. Movie was WAY too smart for her.

[@connorlynch428]

​@@williammccormick984 it really isn't that deep little guy

[@Dillpicks95]

The elevator scene still remains one of the biggest wtf just happened moments ever.

[@Itstwofourteen]

Bro, my whole body did one of those weird numb twisty things the first time I saw it, lmfao 🤣😅

[@doughbafett]

Except if you've seen Infernal Affairs. Then you're just waiting for the inevitable.

[@_Ryan_Gosling__405]

🙂💯

[@beesmitty3435]

Hannah nailed the end.. they are all rats.. that's why the last shot is so good, not because it's telling you Damon was a rat but the composition is showing rats scurrying around beneath the veneer of beautiful city.

[@PaulCastles]

Hannah’s reaction to Costello being an informant was PRICELESS 😅

[@thurnishaley6649]

Her "What?" sounded so funny

[@phj223]

Hannah.exe has stopped working xD

[@bethscott4330]

She was hilarious 😂

[@jimbothot]

Hannah............ "I just farted" while Leo gets the head shot comedy gold.

[@axr7149]

Great choice! This movie received 5 Oscar nominations, winning 4 (Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, and Film Editing). This movie finally won Martin Scorsese (the film’s director) his first ever Oscar after 8 career nominations. Speaking of Scorsese, I also recommend his latest film KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON.

[@ampelmanis]

if u like seeing the opposite of reality then ok, coz alphabet agencies dont help, they destroy

[@marc3981]

And he made no mention that he ripped off Infernal Affairs

[@McNabProds]

@@marc3981I think you’re confusing ripoff with adaptation.

[@Kevin.Costner.]

@@McNabProdsfax not everything is stolen lol if I'm not mistaken he mentioned the original during Oscar speech and gave credit + many thanks

[@McNabProds]

@@Kevin.Costner.Haha, yes he did, the writer that won for Best Adapted Screenplay thanked the original filmmakers in his speech as well.

[@ctakitimu]

I love the way Ash gets annoyed at actual symbolisms! 🤣 This was a fun reaction to watch!

[@potato-whiz]

Tbf, that rat running across the screen got raked over the coals when this movie came out. Everyone thought the exact same thing, like bit on the nose, innit, Martin?

[@TahiriVeila13ABY]

@@potato-whiz No it didn't lol. Also, It wasn't intended to be symbolism or have any deep meaning.... it was a joke.

[@theamericanaromantic]

@@TahiriVeila13ABYthere is literally a petition to get Martin to release a version where the rat is digitally scrubbed out.

[@potato-whiz]

@@TahiriVeila13ABY it absolutely did. I was there, I remember when it came out. Everyone hated it and thought it was a heavy handed tack on at the end of an overall great film. Go look at the discourse from that time. Go look at the archived IMDb boards lol. Go look at the reviews from then. It don’t ruin the movie or anything but it was just more of an eye roll moment for people.

[@potato-whiz]

@@theamericanaromantic lol right, I don’t get why we’re doing revisionism here. I very distinctly remember the rat discourse.

[@CRSHOVRRIDE]

The best mob movie! Mark Walbergs revenge said so much. Even after his dislike for Leo’s character, he still respected and honored him

[@raelshark]

For sure. But he'd gotten Queenan killed too.

[@bluecollartradesman715]

It wasn’t for Costigan it was for Queenan.

[@taraannhickey7277]

Walburg was working gor Costello. He was the real rat. Thats how Costello knew Leos character was the undercover and left Leo the tapes

[@goodgamesir1750]

⁠@@taraannhickey7277No it’s literally confirmed that Dingham killed him because he found out Matt character a rat from his girlfriend. She gave Dingham the tapes

[@taraannhickey7277]

@@goodgamesir1750 when did she give him the tapes. And why did Costello leave the tapes to Leo. Because he knew he was undercover!!! And there were only 2 people that knew he was undercover when he died. Nartin Sheens character and Mark Wahlbergs character.

[@Radwaves]

Leo is actually one of the best actors of our generation, i highly recommend The Basketball Diaries, one that barely anyone talks about, i think it's his best performance. It's a very emotional and intense movie, also Mark Wahlberg is in that movie as well.

[@AbeVicious]

This Boy's Life

[@spencercliff]

When I saw him in What’s eating Gilbert grape, I really thought he was a handicapped actor.

[@Bulligity]

This is one of my top 5 favorite movies of all time. A damn masterpiece. It's a shame that the Academy took that long to finally give Scorsese his Oscar.

[@HQofrandom]

How does it compare to Infernal Affairs

[@TheBadboubou]

@@HQofrandom the departed is overall a better produce movie, bigger budget, a famous cast... but Internal Affairs ending is better...

[@nightking0130]

@@lostinpictures509yeah I think the addition of dingam kind of ruins the third act of this film because what’s the point of deleting costigsns files if dingam is still alive. I’m IA Anthony wings character was his only link to him being a cop.

[@mikef2811]

@@TheBadboubou I agree with you. They should have stuck to the original ending.

[@randywhite3947]

What’s your top 5?

[@jacobrolleston2834]

Jack improvised the “she fell funny” line at the beginning. He’s notorious for reading scripts and then heightening them further during filming with a line or action that he believes the actual character might say or do.

[@dunringill1747]

Jack also improvised the entire "I smell a rat" dialog as well.

[@thegael791]

He's truly one of the all time greatest, it's a shame we may only get 1 or 2 more JN movies.

[@tomcody2203]

"You think you were the only one he had on the inside?!?!" "Pfffrr...WHAT???" Best reaction ever! :-D

[@zumasa9991]

bro i DIED laughing at 6:00. I heard it too and thought "damn she moaned his name" and immediately as my thought came in Ash reacted the same way LOL

[@manu87495]

I have never felt so much anxiety and tension ever inside a movie theater than watching this one. In my opinion the best movie ever made.

[@philippebiendon5809]

I so agree with you. I got panic attacks watching this movie. We care so much for the antagonistic characters as much as the protagonist... it's just THE perfect movie.

[@mikef2811]

I like the original movie better due to a better ending. The bad guy gets away with it. But I guess the US audiences couldn't handle it, so they created Mark's character to close the loop.

[@philippebiendon5809]

@mikef2811 Wait, what ??? You re saying that the ending was different when the movie came out??

[@mikef2811]

@@philippebiendon5809 No. What I am saying is that this movie was a remake from Hong Kong's movie, Infernal Affairs. Infernal Affair, the bad guy never got caught and went on with his life.

[@philippebiendon5809]

@@mikef2811 damne , i didn't know that.... freaking American always stilling the best work of others. Whats the name of that japanese movie ??

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

The “she fell funny” line was improvised by Jack and Damon said they were all laughing their asses off

[@TampaCEO]

38:00 - I was literally counting down the seconds to this scene. I knew you would be blown away. Your reactions were absolutely worth the wait!!! Love you guys!

[@Hefff228]

Did it make Hannah fart? Is that what she said?

[@yourlifeisagreatstory]

3:08 - “I just farted!!” Was looking forward to their reaction, knew it’d be a surprise, but didn’t think we’d get that type of surprise haha!

[@yourlifeisagreatstory]

3:08 - “I just farted!!” Was looking forward to their reaction, knew it’d be a surprise, but didn’t think we’d get that type of surprise haha!

[@jessrosefawkes2721]

I actually saw this film in cinema and the reaction of everyone in the audience was epic lol. Ppl screamed, gasped, started crying and there was even 1 bloke who started laughing his head off lol. I think I even went to see it twice just so I could see 1st time watchers reactions to Leo get shot lol. Defo 1 of my fave films, this, snatch, shawshank redemption, green mile, Schindlers list and rise of the footsoilder are my fave films x

[@captironsight]

I love the irony how Ash loves his symbols, but when Scorsese shows the most blatant symbol of a rat, hes like "Come off it."

[@kevinmatthew1050]

One of my all time favorite movies. The acting is top notch. That ending was one of the craziest endings I have ever seen.

[@mikef2811]

Have you seen the original version of this movie?

[@DJ_Cub]

19:51 I think something you guys are missing here is that it’s pretty much impossible to text without looking with smart phones. These old phones were actually pretty easy to learn to do this on. Always texted without looking in class

[@ChrisBrown-or8ky]

Texting with Nokia with those raised buttons. It's like they wanted us to text while driving

[@AbeVicious]

True. That's what I was thinking. Texting on a phone these days blindly would be sending a fucked up message and auto correct would maybe change it to something way different haha

[@patches3286]

T9 baby

[@orarinnsnorrason4614]

The acting in this film is beyond legendary. The cast is equally so too.

[@ariklan8339]

The guy who got shot and died did not expose Leo because he was also an undercover agent. "Tell me why I didnt tell anyone" basically meant I didnt tell them because im undercover agent like you and he did not betrayed him ;)

[@Schacal6666]

The cool thing is that you rly feel and experience how Hannah appreciates movies more and more

[@reservoirdude92]

So many incredible moments, shots, editing choices, remarkable acting and a final 20 minutes that, for me, ranks as some of the best filmmaking of Uncle Marty's later career ❤

[@cz8024]

Jakck’s character was based on whitey burger. He was an FBI informant as well, which is how he got away with so much.

[@bikingchupei2447]

no way was a direct copy of a hong kong film basing any character off Whitey Bulger.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

​@@bikingchupei2447 The character of Costello was based on Whitey Bulger. Yes, the film is a remake of the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs"; but the Boston setting and the Costello character were based on Bulger and his Winter Hill Gang.

[@jackharrist1078]

Boy did Scorsese do us dirty with that elevator scene. Such a gut punching but great ending.

[@JamesSmith144]

The part where Costello says "She fell funny" was a Jack Nicholson idea. Matt Damon talked about it in an interview, it would have just stopped after the executions but the rest was Nicholson's idea.

[@lobotalonco6196]

Now. . If ya keep the camera rolling. . . 😉

[@ThePartisan13]

Same with the gun when him and Leo are in the restaurant.

[@roisincannon8045]

If you love Jack Nicholson please watch One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest...you will NOT regret it! 🙏 ❤

[@GRIZY28]

I recommend watching the original film Infernal Affairs . The departed was closely based off of that movie and its a banger with some of the biggest Asian stars at the time. I remember going to see the departed and being very confused. I was like "hey ive seen this before , but i havent "

[@AT-rr2xw]

The recently reunited for a movie called The Goldfinger...or Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong. It recently came out, so I have no idea if it is any good.

[@GRIZY28]

@AT-rr2xw yeah the once upon a time in hong kong was another solid film

[@AT-rr2xw]

@@GRIZY28 I will check it out when I can.

[@johndoyle1487]

Two of the best movie quotes in the first 2 minutes. " Back in those days you had the church, which was just a way of saying, we had each other " "I don't want to be a product of my environment I want my environment to be a product of me"

[@Music_Movie_Fan_]

She felt funny is the best lmao

[@Crazy__Canuck]

Now you seriously HAVE to watch "Black Mass" with Johnny Depp!! Amazing movie, amazing cast and it might be my favourite role Depp has ever played. I think I might watch it right now actually. He plays a real life person and the former boss of the Irish mob in Boston. The infamous, James "Whitey" Bulger. Bulger is exactly who Jack Nicholson's characrer is based off of in The Departed. Whitey Bulger was #2 on the FBI's Most Wanted List ... to put that in perspective, the only person above him on the list, at that point in history, was a guy named, Osama Bin Laden!! Once Bin Laden was killed he was pushed up to #1 and it didn't really take very long to find him at that point. Whitey even said himself that he knew his days were numbered when all the resources they were using to find Bin Laden were freed up. This last fact doesn't spoil anything about the movie "Black Mass." It was made before this happened... but several years ago Whitey was beaten to death by another inmate in federal prison.

[@ThePartisan13]

It was a total accident for sure. Dead 30 minutes after his transfer to a new prison 😂

[@simoncowell6571]

Love both movies, despite Hollywood's obsession with poor attempts at "Boston accents." I recommend The Departed for its script, acting chops, and wide range of emotions (tension, shock, confusion, light humor). As Ash said it's ~2.5 hours, but you're hooked. I recommend Black Mass for a more "gritty and real" portrayal of the city, its surrounding areas, and real characters. Though a cinema layperson, I think it's a prime example where I see and appreciate the full production (+ a good dose of bias as a staunch New Englander). This includes cinematography and set location leaning into the "drab" working-class suburb feel neither cheesy nor stereotypical; hair/makeup capturing Bulger's look; Depp's ability to convey a sense of both "neighborhood boy" and "pure evil" in demeanor, mannerisms, and tone; lighting that enhances all of those points (notably Bulger's blue eyes, but also seemingly pools of black in any given scene). It also stays true to its roots as a story about Whitey Bulger and the Winter Hill Gang. While there is some context in his relationship with John Connolly, it does not delve too deep, and brother Billy Bulger is more of a character in passing despite having a story of his own. I got carried away typing, sorry for piggybacking on your comment.

[@el34glo59]

Depp should have played Jack's part in the departed. Jack was miscast. Was a characature in The Departed

[@scottymcguire2023]

Hannah really needs to see the first two Godfathers if only on her own channel

[@SalvableRuin]

"Not everything is sexual" 10 seconds before they start having sex lol.

[@thales8153]

I don't know if you watched yet, but a reaction for The Wolf of Wall Street would be perfect

[@TreyM1609]

Honestly one of the best movies of the 2000’s. Scorsese never misses

[@TheBadboubou]

hard to miss a remake :P

[@MarcoMM1]

Great reaction like always, this film is a remake of a Hong Kong film called Infernal Affairs (2002) and some fun facts about this movie Scorsese was the only person who warner Bros wanted to direct the film, and he agreed to do it pretty quickly. Warner Bros had bought the rights to Hong Kong thriller Infernal Affairs (2002) and always had Scorsese in mind to direct a remake. When Scorsese read the script he loved it as it reminded him of classic Hollywood genre pictures by people like Robert Aldrich, Sam Fuller, and Don Siegel. Specifically, Scorsese said it reminded him of White Heat - a 1949 film noir directed by Raoul Walsh and starring James Cagney. Production of the film was so long and arduous that even Martin Scorsese was left ill and exhausted from making the film. Scorsese later said, “I call The Departed ‘Moral Ground Zero’. All the characters are killed at the end, and there was no place to go after that. Scorsese had been nominated for 7 Oscars previously, and lost every time. The Departed, though, was the movie where Scorsese finally won. The Departed won Best Picture (the first remake of a foreign film to do so) and Scorsese won Best Director. When Scorsese won the Oscar, it was presented to him by three of his old movie brat pals in Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Francis Ford Coppola. The lead role of Billy Costigan is played by Leonardo DiCaprio, in one of his most acclaimed roles. When the studio bought the rights to Infernal Affairs, however, they had another famous actor in mind for the role. The studio originally planned for Costigan to be played by Tom Cruise. And the main female character in the movie is Madolyn, who has relationships with both Sullivan and Costigan. She’s played by Vera Farmiga but Scorsese originally had a shortlist of 4 big stars to play Madolyn: Kate Winslet, Emily Blunt, Hilary Swank and Jennifer Aniston. One of the most popular and acclaimed moments in The Departed is when Costello is talking to Costigan about the rat, and questions if it could be Costigan himself. Costello pulls out a gun and points it in Costigan’s face. That wasn’t in the script - Nicholson improvised it, and DiCaprio wasn’t expecting it. Then Costello burns a drawing in front of him with a lighter - this was also not scripted. Nicholson also improvised the, “I got this rat. This gnawing, teething f***ing rat,” line. Keep up the amazing work.

[@kolajoabiola2790]

One of my all-time favourite films. Congrats on 150K subscribers, Ash!

[@GarrettHarlen]

This partiality inspired by a true story. The FBI actually had a South Boston mob boss as an informant. Whitey Bulger. Who then disappeared for over 30 years. It’s also a film: Black Mass. starring Johnny Depp in Jack Nicholson’s “role”

[@jasonm8017]

I was late to the party, had to scroll to check. Knew someone would mention ‘Whitey’. Also the only reason the Italian Mob could never get a stronghold in Boston. Black Mass 👍🏼 disturbing but awesome.

[@xsjado_anon]

No, it's a direct rip of a Hong Kong film - Internal Affairs - both are excellent in their own ways, but I still lean towards the original despite the amazing work from Jack, Leo and Matt.

[@jasonm8017]

@@xsjado_anon I must watch, not the first time I’ve heard this.

[@GarrettHarlen]

@@xsjado_anon true, but Whitey did also have direct influence on the story with Nicholson’s character and the setting.

[@DLites151]

Whitey was Robert Muller's informant. The FBI has BEEN corrupt

[@ThePartisan13]

It's a pretty common practice for Feds to use high ranking crime bosses as informants. Lookup Whitey Bulger as an example. The bosses give up smaller fish (lesser criminals) and are given immunity to an extent for their crimes. The reasoning is that it's easier to maintain crime than to eliminate it which is next to impossible. And normally once a crime boss is removed it creates a power vaccum which is often pretty bloody. Everyone scrambling to be the new boss with lots of people killed in the process.

[@folkblues4u]

"Micheal Processors" I'm dead 😂

[@JJKillerElite]

Sp glad I found yall... I used to think Ash was a Muscle head, and Hannah was a beautiful girl that talked too much. But now after all these months... I realize Ash is a deep thinker with a keen eye for detail ❤ love yall

[@Knight-Bishop]

While this story itself is entirely fictional, the premise of the head of an Irish crime family actually being a protected FBI informant himself is based on an actual person. If I remember correctly, his name was James "Whitey" Bulger and I believe Johnny Depp portrayed him, think the film was called Black Mass. Costello is based on him and this was such a hit that people got interested in the inspiration himself.

[@PaulJTaylor]

Bostonian here. That is correct. This film weaves a couple of facts about "Whitey" Bulger into its fiction. The first is that Bulger's FBI handler routinely tipped him off to protect Bulger as an asset, so in a way he had a man inside the police. The other is that "Whitey" Bulger -- mob boss and serial killer -- had a brother, William "Billy" Bulger, who was actually president of the Massachusetts State Senate... so there's a theme of evil/good duality there (although Billy Bulger's administration was rife with corruption... a criminal enterprise of a different stripe).

[@HeavyMetalHeadMaster]

38:10 did Hannah quickly say "I just farted?" LMAO

[@adamcohen233]

I haven't laughed so much in recent memory, you are a fantastic team. And boy have I needed these laughs. Thank you.

[@ralphtijtgat3233]

"My theory on feds is they're like mushrooms. Feed 'em shit and keep 'em in the daahk."

[@johnnybmean74]

By far the best film of the 21st Century. One of your best reaction videos. You two need to check out the 1975 Classic "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest". Jack Nicholson is Unforgettable in that movie.

[@drewshirleysports]

I like how Ash instantly recognized the terrible Scorsese decision to put an actual rat in the final shot. “Come on Martin.” Exactly.

[@JasonCone]

Yeah; too on the nose.

[@patrickevans9604]

Ooh I saw this reaction pop up in my feed and had to come check it out. Amazing movie and I love seeing people react to it

[@TheGavrael]

First movie I ever saw Leo in that I thought, damn this guy is actually good. Not just a romance lead like Titanic or Romeo.

[@julzy3]

"I thought we were gonna get sprayed!" "Close your eyes it stings!" You two are hilarious!🤣🤣

[@biggruss8445]

Omg you guys Y’all are gonna love this one!!! That twist got y’all in the elevator scene huh?!?!

[@kaylaturner4095]

FINALLY!!! I don’t see enough reactions of this one imo and I’ve always wanted you to do this. Such a great film and great reaction!! I knew y’all would be blown away. Another great one with similar vibes is Brooklyn’s Finest!

[@kaylaturner4095]

And Boondock Saints!!

[@stormy2184]

The subtlety in Leo's acting blows my mind! 30:56 Great reaction guys!!!!!🎉❤

[@sammyingersoll8870]

Love this one. This movie is actually a remake of the original Hong Kong classic trilogy Infernal Affairs (2002) which was equally awesome. This movie is almost a clone of the first movie in the trilogy. Both have epic casts at their best. Excited for this reaction!

[@thrawn5k]

I'm from Boston, and this movie deserves every accolade you can give it. It's loosely based on the real-life Boston Winter Hill Gang, Whitey Bulger turned FBI Informant, different endings, lol

[@bethscott4330]

You two had so much fun watching! Loved it

[@ThatBlackPiano]

Wow! Finally! Haha I think I stopped requesting this, like, 1yr ago. LMBO Glad y'all finally got around to it.

[@coldflamebluedragon196]

Everything and everyone in this movie is nothing but pure masterpiece

[@romeroflores7576]

I always get a kick out of observing Ashkan's passionate reactions. Thanks...By the way Ashkan, why do you sound exactly like George Michael⁉ It's uncanny.🤔♥

[@samratghosh9031]

Man your reactions on movies are truely very exciting and man I have seen a lot movie reactions channels on KZbin Really commendable❤

[@jazzbollywood]

"Oh leo" ash she did sound exactly like that 😂

[@smichelle65]

Since you both love Jack (who doesn't?) might I recommend one of his absolute classics: the 70s neo-noir mystery Chinatown. The twists in that one will blow you away.

[@ChrisJones-vc3cg]

You guys should watch Black mass with johnny Depp. It's based on the real life mobster this movie is based on

[@deltablaze77]

I've been crying laughing for a few minutes now because of the whole thing YOU didn't like the Symbolisms at the very end LOL

[@chartermuff]

Best line of your reaction “I just farted, oh my god what! What! What!” 🤣😂

[@shaunk6925]

Hello Ash & Hannah, I'm Shaun, longtime subscriber, first time commenter. I've binged so many of your reactions that I feel like I know you both. The banter, the humor, the interplay, makes me blow snot out my nose laughing. I can tell you both genuinely love each other, and for that, my advice for you Ash, hold on to that woman and never let her go, brother. Great choice of movie today, can't wait to see what else you're reacting to, I could suggest loads of movies. Much love to you both from NYC ❤❤

[@mosami5681]

This movie is so good. One of my favourites

[@iamburko]

"Catch him!!" Has absolutely ended me. 😂

[@manudalley612]

Omg I absolutely love ALL your reactions.. You're both so highly entertaining both on JTA & DTH.. Must say though Hannah's reaction to Leo getting shot in the elevator is the BEST reaction ever!! "I Just Farted"!! Had me in stitches for hours. 😂😂😂😂 Keep up the great work guys, I'll be watching from New Zealand for sure.. 👍

[@johnpratt3561]

Can't wait for this one. Merry Christmas to you both!

[@sagac1ous856]

THIS REACTION IS GOING TO BE EPIC!!!!

[@tigerslear]

I SMELL A RAT :)

[@Dudeness95]

I'm confused by how confused Ash is about Costello being an FBI informant. Even the way he was talking about it at the end (42:22) sounds like he still doesn't really get it.😂

[@s1lentsamurai]

so many symbolismmmsss. So glad you two did this reaction.

[@johnpapadopoulos4881]

My friend Ash, Nicolson wasn't playing a character. Hanah was kinda spot on. Everyone is a rat. Police chiefs and big mafia bosses are a different side of the same coin. They do business together, they collaborate. The system is so corrupted that different police agencies who want a bigger piece of the pie don't even know who is an informant of who. And they antagonize each other. Ultimately, it doesn't even matter. While the lowly police officers and petty criminals are playing a game of cowboys and indians with each other, thinking they make a difference, or they're climbing ranks, their bosses are shaking hands backstage. The game is rigged from the beginning, and nobody wins because the actual point of the game is to carry on existing so that people at the top can retain their status quo. People watch this movie and they find it absurd. That's what's absurd to me. This movie is very close to real life.

[@Squeeez]

Cranberry Juice 🔴

[@greglambert2928]

You two always brighten my day,i love the way you analyze a movie and your forethought. you need to watch The Lincoln Lawyer, Love you guys till next time.

[@robert_5974]

Masterpiece! Performances, story, pace, sigh...I'm glad it was a long movie bc the story needed to develop and the director knew that. The ending is a gut punch, followed by 2 to the chest and then one to the head. Crazy story!

[@rezalustig6773]

You guys seriously should react to Goodfellas if you liked this.

[@JJKnapich]

Man... I still remember the gasp in the theater during the elevator scene.

[@PrincessSarah090288]

Great choice guys!! I was waiting on you guys to reach THAT SCENE to see your faces. Didn't disappoint 😉😂😂

[@02michellemybell02]

One of if not my FAVORITE reaction by you two. Love you both ! ❤❤🙂

[@PedranZ]

I swear i could do the same stuff with these old phones😂. It was much easier because you could feel where the buttons was and then you knew how many times you had to press them untill you got the right letter🙂

[@HFMproductions1]

some extra symbolism for ya, throughout the movie every time you see a x next to or behind a character that person dies later in the film. Some examples, Jack Nicholson walks infront of a x at the beginning of the film, Leonardo de caprio is in front of x's in the airplane terminal, the sun shining a x through the window on the wall in Matt Damon's office, and many more.

[@02michellemybell02]

Glad Ash that you and Hannah liked my movie request. Love you both ❤❤🙂

[@weltonreds]

The Departed was a remake of the popular Hong Kong film Mou gaan dou (2002; Infernal Affairs).

[@PeterTheOk]

I had to laugh at your surprise at texting inside the jacket. Anyone with a flip phone who texted back in the day could do this. You just memorize the keys and the # of button presses

[@ninagude0586]

Was looking for this exact comment!! 😂. I could do this all day when I had my flip phones! 🤳🏼😉

[@iJeshu]

I think is T9 right ?

[@ninagude0586]

@@iJeshu Yes!! 🤭

[@fallingintofilm]

Ash needs to be neutered asap

[@Casey6284]

You gotta google the symbolisms in this movie. Each main character that dies is literally marked for death with an X. There is one on the elevator wall behind Leo, the carpet before Matt Damon gets killed etc etc. For real, you love your symbolism, google it and check out the screenshots 😀

[@Nomadicmillennial92]

You two are my favourite reactors. So funny 😂

[@tigerslear]

This is a GREAT FILM the both of you will enjoy this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Smoothjazzsundays]

Shame you two haven’t reacted to one flew over the cuckoos nest yet. Jack Nicholson’s best performance. One of the greatest movies ever made.

[@pepe3540]

The rat on the "beautiful building" symbolizes that there are rats everywhere in the city Ash & Hannah.

[@CaptainLuckyLuke]

One thing I never noticed till now is that the psychiatrists Boston accent is a lot stronger with Leo. With Matt Damon she speaks in her professional accent. I wonder what such code-switching means? Did she instinctively trust one man more than the other right from the start?

[@joshuacampbell7493]

Watch Jack Nicholson again in A Few Good Men & Batman 1989.

[@joshuacampbell7493]

Please watch Goodfellas & Casino. Both Incredible True Story's & Martin Scorsese direct those movies too.

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

Love the rat at the end. You know whoever came up with that was laughing their balls off. No F's were given.

[@billthomas478]

This movie is based on a Chinese trilogy called "Internal Affairs". I highly recommend giving it a view