HELL OR HIGH WATER (2016) MOVIE REACTION!! FIRST TIME WATCHING!

Hope you all enjoy my reaction as I watch Hell or High Water for the first time.
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Original Movie: Hell or High Water (2016)
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[@joaovitorino4637]

Man, Chris Pine was absolutely amazing in this movie. And Ben Foster incredible as always.

[@jgilmer]

I will watch anything if Ben Foster is in . He kills it every time.

[@spongeaang98]

They were good but Jeff Bridges was on a whole other level in this film. It's on par with his True Grit performance.

[@vivinova7362]

this was a movie i just randomly decided to watch in the cinema one night, didn't expect it to be such a fantastic movie

[@mclovin457]

The gas station scene is just so good its not ok. Love how you can see Tanner holding a gun once Toby walks Into the car

[@samueld5418]

@Where's Waldo??? ? have you seen this movie?

[@mclovin457]

@Where's Waldo??? ? Nah its this movie, its even in the reaction

[@terrycoolidge9511]

@Where's Waldo??? ? I think he’s talking about the scene where the yahoo in the bright green car tries getting aggressive toward Tanner and is quickly shut down by Toby.

[@Havok010]

The waitress in this movie asking "what don't ya want?" deserved a best supporting actress oscar. I'll die on that hill.

[@TT-qc2mu]

She's great! I've seen her pop up as the grumpy old Texas woman in other movies

[@graverob1910]

Being born & raised in the Lone Star state, I can attest that she is painfully accurate. She, or a lady incredibly similar waits tables in roughly 85-90% of the barbecue joints, taquerias, burger joints, and other assorted diners across the state.

[@genecoo3710]

She also stars in a sitcom “American Housewife”

[@billymuellerTikTok]

@@genecoo3710 wrong waitress

[@Mightdeletelaterbabe]

Um…why? Lmao

[@mclovin457]

Jeff’s acting when his partner got shot was fantastic. One of the more raw reactions I’ve seen

[@kevinshook2762]

Yeah, that scene haunted me for a bit. I’ve always wondered if Bridges wasn’t told about it ahead of time because yeah...his reaction was so real.

[@gzz8551]

The way he acts when he shoots the brother....the laugh and crying at the same time.

[@kevinshook2762]

@@gzz8551 Yeah, sooooo heartbreaking to watch that.

[@peterumathum4903]

@@kevinshook2762 that's not how movies work tho lol they cant just not tell him a major plot point. Filming the scene isn't as fast as it looks in the movie

[@kevinshook2762]

@@peterumathum4903 Except for the literal dozens (that we know about)of instances in movies where that has happened (alien, rosemarie’s baby, Exorcist, most of shining). Those times where an actor is given an idea of what happens but are in the dark as to how it happens.

[@mclovin457]

This movie sold Taylor Sheridan as a top 5 Writer working right now for me.

[@BrandonLikesMovies]

He's one of the best for sure

[@Y.d.o.b.o.n]

@callmecatalyst whats it called? I dont see it

[@GUTTERbOY001]

@@Y.d.o.b.o.n Those Who Wish Me Dead

[@Y.d.o.b.o.n]

@@GUTTERbOY001 thx

[@keenanbartlome8153]

@callmecatalyst you know he also wrote without remorse which comes out in 2 days on amazon. those who wish me dead has been my top anticipated movie basically since wind river.

[@zephzeph2254]

I walked into this movie when I was bored one day, and I didnt expect anything. I knew nothing going into it and it was easily one of my favorite movies In a long long time

[@Ryllas01]

Love that line "It's my teasing you're going to miss, it's what you'll laugh about when you stand over my grave and wish me well", but I think it's the exact opposite for him when his partner died first. He'll probably regret how he treated him for the rest of his life. Poor bastard.

[@cameronmac8928]

He won't regret that, it was banter between pals... his partner knew he was his friend right till the end

[@Ryllas01]

@@cameronmac8928 You absolutely missed the complexity of their relationship, the Native American subplot and the idea of powerful groups taking what isn’t theirs from the less powerful out of greed, and why Marcus’ grief and attachment to the case that killed his partner, who he did genuinely care about, was so intense. It is incredibly obvious how hurt Alberto was by his racist comments, no matter how much he tried to go tit for tat with Marcus with his own quips which, as Brandon noticed, were much, much more good natured. Marcus noticed too how much he was hurting Alberto, which is why he constantly tried to stubbornly rationalize it. Such as in the quote i mentioned. Go rewatch the movie, not just this reaction to it, and stop being as stubborn as Marcus.

[@eeveegee666]

This is such an incredibly subtle but powerful observation in this film, it honestly is what broke me. So many of us rationalize our roughness or edginess to the point of forgoing courtesy, but it's not our rugged determination to be yourself regardless of what others feel that gives life it's meaning, it's your relationships. Relationships made up of lots of little moments that strengthen the bond. And that at the end of the day, most everything comes down to the little things, as Hank Scorpio said, you can't do much about the little things, it's the little things that make up life. Thanks for posting @Ryan

[@cameronmac8928]

@@Ryllas01 I fundamentally disagree with your hypothesis. It is evident that the native American aspect runs through the film and respectively through the jibes, and although his remarks were clearly having a negative effect on their relationship I truly believe that Alberto knew they were friends despite this. Marcus is ignorant of the past and I in no way condone what he says but I can clearly tell that however hurtful and ignorant his remarks are, they are fundamentally meant in jest... thus I stand by my statement

[@richieb6020]

@@cameronmac8928 good luck trying to explain to these sjw nu-male nerds about banter and guys talking shit. LOL dude legit said he would regret how he treated him for the rest of his life lmfaooo

[@CreepyNeighbor666]

Ben Foster is such an underrated actor. I wish we saw him in more movies. If you haven't seen him play Lance Armstrong, it's worth a watch.

[@cgmason7568]

He and Pine also did the Finest Hours at about the same time too

[@thebadasstimes]

Also in he steals 3:10 to Yuma from crow and Bale.

[@mattnoonan1623]

He was also amazing in Alpha Dog

[@GUTTERbOY001]

Also amazing in Leave No Trace.

[@evanwakelin7944]

@@GUTTERbOY001 Galveston. Another amazing role of his most people don't know about.

[@happydog6537]

This is a hauntingly beautiful movie. The soundtrack is also amazing great for deep thoughts on a long road trip. Just love the vibe great acting

[@dylanbollinger6270]

Yellowstone TV series it’s from the writer of this movie Sicario & Wind River

[@dylanbollinger6270]

Yeah Taylor created the show Yellowstone stars Kevin Costner trust me you won’t regret it love to see someone react to it.

[@JoshuaDay0550]

@@dylanbollinger6270 i never heard of Yellowstone until last year when a bud dropped it on me... had NO idea that TS had a show out. Watched it all in 2 days - cant wait for the next season

[@gzz8551]

I love the final confrontation. No crazy shoot out. Just dialogue and top notch acting. And best of all - ambiguity. Ballsy move from the filmmakers.

[@erakfishfishfish]

One of the all-time greatest final scenes in a movie. Apparently, when Sheridan wrote the script, he intended on it ending with a shootout, but then realized it worked better with words instead.

[@gzz8551]

@@erakfishfishfish Yeah it totally feels like what would really happen. Love it.

[@samueld5418]

you have a great fanbase, they legit put you on to great works

[@philljenner4045]

As far as the fantastic Jeff Bridges goes, I've just got three words for you Brandon....The Big Lebowski.

[@Al-cy9qn]

Bruh, Ben Foster is legitimately one of the best, most underrated actors ever.

[@TheBoondocksaint117]

It's so nice to see you shout out Taylor Sheridan. Screenwriters never get the love they deserve, and he's one of my favorites. You're a man of great taste, Brandon.

[@distinguishedflyer]

Yes! Yes! Yes! Went into this film completely cold, and it made me a firm Taylor Sheridan fan. My favorite movie of the last decade, easily.

[@jzugel60]

This is one of my favorite movies of all time! Thanks for all the great content man, keep it up🙌💯

[@puppetmaster8551]

One of the best movies of the last decade, cannot believe you’re the only reactor to watch and react to it

[@sonnyhenriksen9398]

The score by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, is perfect. They also did the score for Wind River.

[@MesaTheoryKid42]

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford as well

[@streetrat48]

This is my brother and I's favorite movie. I'm so glad you're finally watching it!

[@kindahottish]

Give True Romance a watch bro, one of my favourite movies of all time

[@tanmaysinghal8163]

The concept of Camanche is so cool that I wish it was a more popular

[@kirathekillernote2173]

@callmecatalyst Yeah, the very idea that middle america is going extinct, and the analogy of their displacement with that of native americans is certainly an eye opener

[@thor2437]

@@kirathekillernote2173 Sounds like you're celebrating extinction!

[@kirathekillernote2173]

@@thor2437 Just the irony of it. Like there is always a bigger fish kind of scenario. It is certainly not desirable, but very real

[@ryanw6563]

Had no info about this movie when I came across it one day. I couldn’t believe how amazing the story, acting and cinematography was. This should’ve been a bigger hit.

[@erakfishfishfish]

Not even a Best Picture nomination gave it the credit it deserved

[@The_Bermuda_Nonagon]

Ben Foster did an AMAZING job playing the older brother.

[@pelopidasalexis6943]

The Comanche conversation in the Casino is absolutely brilliant!! Great movie 🍿

[@dnllrnt]

I knew very little about this movie when I first saw it a couple of years ago, did some post-viewing research and was not shocked this was nominated for best picture, screenplay, editing and supporting actor. Western/Thriller at it's finest.

[@erakfishfishfish]

Moonlight and La La Land are great films, but Hell or High Water was easily my favorite of that year.

[@sean9920]

I really like this movie. As someone who lives in Texas, I think it does a decent job of capturing what rural Texas is like. It does lean into some stereotypes but not too much.

[@ghadrackpotato960]

This is one of my favorite movies of the last 20 years.

[@JUJI5000]

Bought this movie just because of the cover on the Blu-ray and the actors involved. It didn’t disappoint. What an amazing movie 👏🏽

[@van8ryan]

Ben Foster may be one of the most underrated actors out there. I remember him best from a Disney Channel show called FLASH FORWARD (where he was pretty much a Shia LaBeouf kind of comedic kid), but got to noticing him more in movies like 3:10 TO YUMA. Always plays the rough necks, but definitely does the dramatic staredowns great

[@erakfishfishfish]

He stole 3:10 to Yuma.

[@Mackmicheals]

I watched that too

[@522abet]

One of the more underrated movies. Fantastic film. Thank you for reacting to this!!

[@mrkelso]

You need to add Ben Foster to the list of names that excite you when you see them in the credits. He's consistently excellent.

[@sonnyhenriksen9398]

Absolutely. He first caught my attention, in 30 Days of night. Smaller role, but kills it!

[@mrkelso]

@@sonnyhenriksen9398 For me it was "The Mechanic", which wasn't all that great a movie, but he was FIRE.

[@ghost.patrols]

I have yet to see a movie he’s in where he’s not fantastic. One of the best actors working today, for sure!

[@Mirrori]

My favorite Ben Foster movie is definitely Leave No Trace. It's amazing movie.

[@terrycoolidge9511]

It occurs to me that you need to add “Yellowstone” to your queue of television shows to react to. Taylor Sheridan is just as capable when it comes to writing for an episodic format. Fantastic show.

[@infraredxray]

Someone should get Brandon to watch "Under the Silver Lake" Highly underrated and generally misunderstood film by the same director as "It Follows" But this one is not a horror film. It has some definite horror elements and scary moments but ultimately feels more like a coming of age film that really grows on you.

[@skylerpetty1530]

Just watched this for the first time recently. Interesting to see someone mention it in one of these videos. Almost like, there’s some subliminal message to get us all to watch it.

[@JorbyTinky]

Hell or High Water and Wind River are my favorite modern movies for sure. So stoked for his new movie coming out this summer

[@JoshuaDay0550]

Without Remorse?

[@magn5988]

@@JoshuaDay0550 those who wish me dead

[@JoshuaDay0550]

@@magn5988 ahhh yes - forgot all about that one - that one looks great

[@flandersucks]

I love writing. I love writing stuff like Hell or High Water. I hate that I never wrote Hell or High Water.

[@SpaDeKo]

If you enjoyed Ben Foster in this movie, I strongly suggest watching Pandorum. He is perfect in that movie, and it is a Grossly underrated movie. If you like Sci-Fi with that claustrophobic feeling and some good twists, it's a must-watch!

[@librasapphire7830]

That movie is really good!

[@kirathekillernote2173]

As an non-american, I really wished more movies explored middle america more instead of focusing stories on big cities. This movie beautifully portrays crumbling of rural towns and I love racist humour from Jeff's character. My favourite themes from this movie is idea of Comanche and how decendents of former colonialist are now on the other side of the gun, and their undoing is capitalism.

[@kevinshook2762]

There’s a decent flick called Joe that explores apart of rural America that rarely filmed. Nicholas Cages & Tye Sheridan.

[@Charzy1230]

Please react to The assassination of Jesse James by the coward Robert Ford. One of the most underrated movies of all time...

[@Lightningrod75]

I had one glorious Friday night in 2008 where I rented both The Assassination of Jesse James and 3:10 to Yuma. that was a good night.

[@wtfisditvoorbullshit]

@@Lightningrod75 Damn those are some great movies. I need to rewatch those

[@morehamsandwich]

Best part of the movie is Stapleton’s “Outlaw State of Mind” playing over the end scenes. Such a badass song.

[@johnwoo8502]

Justified would be another great series to review. Similar vibe to this movie, and based on a book by Elmore Leonard.

[@nataliebeeler5167]

you should totally watch Sound of Metal, probably my favorite movie to come out in 2020

[@Pigasaur]

The reaction I didn’t know I wanted, but definitely needed.

[@depressedtv]

I watched this movie randomly a while so, and it was so surprisingly good.

[@BasketCase-rr7tx]

Taylor Sheridan's next movie is Those Who Wish Me Dead. It is out in May.

[@stanknugget]

Yeah, but it’s based on a book not by him, so I don’t know if it’ll be as good.

[@Flaming_penguin]

to me, this always felt like a "lost" Coen Brothers film. I mean that in a good way though, i love the mix of quirky and nihilistic characters with the chaotic "realism" and rawness of the story.

[@erakfishfishfish]

There’s a lot of parallels between this film and No Country for Old Men

[@austinfull8941]

Can't wait for Taylor Sheridan's new film with Angelian Jolie "Those Who Wish Me Dead" also, Ben Foster should have had at least a nomination for his performance in this but he did won the Independent Film Spirit Award.

[@erakfishfishfish]

Agreed. Foster should have been nominated instead of Lucas Hedges or Dev Patel (who was clearly a lead, not supporting) that year, but I guess they were campaigning hard for Bridges instead.

[@morph200]

Check out Dances with Wolfes. I haven't seen this Film for over 25 years. I just remembered that we watched the 4 hours directors cut when it was on TV. Recently i rewatched the Movie. It is so beautifully shot.

[@taylorcoley6329]

This movie will be a new age classic. What a good film this is. Fantastic story and top shelf acting. The best part for me personally is that the gambling scene introduced me to Colter Wall's music. Look him up, you won't be disappointed.

[@language-n-learning]

The actor who played the brother's lawyer also played Kenny (Uncle Jack's right-hand man) in Breaking Bad.

[@rehvvv]

They say Toby and Tanner's names in like the first 10 minutes lol

[@UncleAlex916]

This is a top 5 movie of all time for me. I saw it at the right time of my life with my 2 brothers at the theater. This is low key our relationship and this is what we would do for each other

[@jimmyj1969]

One of the GREATEST movies of the last few years!

[@ortho-g9826]

Yes sir. Transfer of wealth in reverse, with some good acting thrown in!

[@ryancoates9223]

This was one of those movies I always wanted to watch. I know its been on Netflix a few times, but never got past the first 10 minutes thanks to my attention span. Just finished it and really loved it. I assumed it be a full on action movie, but was happy with the journey this movie brings us on. Phenomenal movie.

[@Mightdeletelaterbabe]

Great film but the main reason I like it is the beat the fuck out of the scene with Chris and the guy in the charger lol

[@thunderstruck5484]

I used to work out in Vernon in late 70s out there between Wichita Falls and Quanah , I saw the classic “When a Stranger Calls” at the theater, time flies seems like it was just a couple years ago anyway thanks for your always enjoyable reactions

[@Timothy1987]

Ben Foster is so underrated... Brother you should see Alpha Dog...

[@rufiosrufie7639]

"That Hank and Gomez vibe." Heck yeah man! I've been with you since Breaking Bad S1E1. By the way, you're reaction to Saving Private Ryan, is my favorite! It was like I was watching it for the first time. Keep up the great work!!

[@PatrickStar-li9vu]

Love this movie and the reaction, you'll check out Bad Times at El Royale. Best Jeff Bridges performance in my opinion

[@Psilocybin77]

I am a Canadian Métis, my mother is Cree and my old man is a bunch of European stuff. People talk about representation in media and Indians have been portrayed poorly, if at all. It was nice hearing about the Native experience to the South. It’s an important part of history and it needs to be shared. Thomas King is a celebrated Native author from Canada. His book “An Inconvenient Indian” discussed representation, and also discusses the tragic and brutal history of colonization in the North America’s. A tale of broken promises and broken treaties; things that continue happening to this day. Sorry 😂 if I got too serious. It’s just important to share our experiences and that book encapsulates a bit of my own. I just hope more people are able to read Thomas King’s wonderful work.

[@CaptainDansWanderings]

Been thru Post a couple dozen times. It was established by the Post cereal guy, was originally a model town... a utopia. I never saw anything along that line when I drove thru there. Just a few thousand people living on the edge of the Llano Estacado.

[@jackpartmann532]

Dude this movie is SO GOOD!! I’m glad you watched this one

[@JeepersCreepers2013]

I love this movie. I live near the area where it was filmed, and all those towns they mentioned are real towns. Those little west Texas towns look just like that. This was all about the financial crisis in 2007-2008 and what it did to the economy and people's homes, and of course the Iraq War was really going during those years. "The Last Picture Show" also with Jeff Bridges (along with Cybill Shepherd, Cloris Leachman) was filmed in Archer City which is mentioned in this movie. If you haven't seen The Last Picture Show is a must watch and one of the all time great movies.

[@matthewjaco847]

Soundtrack by the majestic Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.

[@danielflynn9141]

The waitress at the restaurant where the two law men ordered steaks is the REAL badass in this movie.

[@mikej7513]

Fantastic film. Glad you reacted to it bro! 🤟

[@kennyoconnor6564]

Jeff Bridges one of the best ever. His natural style feels so authentic in everything he does.

[@erakfishfishfish]

His reaction after shooting Ben Foster is one of the best acted moments I’ve seen. It’s the way he slaps the other guy in the face a little too hard, then waits until he leaves before being overcome with emotion. Masterful.

[@195511SM]

That lady who walked into the bank at the beginning. It's the one who ''...ain't no skank".......in 'Breaking Bad". The one with the ATM.....LOL.

[@thedeepfriar745]

I love that this film never attempts to ever justify their actions. they give their reasoning but it’s always very apparent that what they’re doing is absolutely wrong.

[@jakobsmith4046]

I loved Sons of Anarchy so it was like a mind altering experience when I found out the cop wrote whats now one of my favorite movies

[@AbA_DBAA23]

Taylor Sheridan has "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse" which he wrote coming out April 30th. Then on May14 he has "Those Who Wish Me Dead" which he wrote AND directed. So, 2 things right around the corner. Looking forward to both of them.

[@kurtwashere]

The actress in the opening scene played the junkie from Breaking Bad who crushes her partner's head with the ATM.

[@nikolaiquack8548]

I actually wrote a thesis paper on this and Sheridan's other two films of the frontier trilogy in my history class. This film is largely about the consequences of the 2008 housing crisis for regular people. The graffiti you can see in the opening shot really says it all: No bailout for veterans who came back from Iraq. It's essentially a movie about individuals taking on a system of complete and utter inequality.

[@Flaming_penguin]

the woman in the bank at the beginning is in Breaking Bad, the episode titled "Peekaboo"

[@language-n-learning]

Chris Pine's father played the captain in the tv show Chips.

[@kalkent3699]

Hey Brandon, first of all congrats on 100k. Also loved your reaction. Would like to recommend a movie called 3:10 to Yuma with Russell Crowe and Christian bale if u haven’t seen it. It also has Ben foster in it

[@seanlagunday168]

Ben Foster is such an underrated actor

[@Tulkas219]

Fantastic film, one of my favourites from recent years.

[@miqx1977]

Hell yeah! Great choice, great reaction!

[@vaahtobileet]

the soundtrack was made by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, who also made the soundtrack for "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" (my favorite soundtrack of any movie ever)

[@nick5nine]

Im glad someone appreciates Taylor Sheridan as much as I do haha

[@shainewhite2781]

Nominated for 4 Oscars including Best Picture but lost to the LGBTQ movie Moonlight.

[@thecatch6299]

Dude I love this movie.

[@keyserxx]

Didn't know about Taylor Sheridan but I do now and I'm a huge fan of his films. This is one of my fav films in recent times. And I'm now gonna watch Wind River!! and checkout Yellowstone series!

[@GodOfTriforce17]

Still remember watching this with one of my buddies in college. Really makes you think about what poverty is and what it can entice people into.

[@bigbaba1111]

i love how the people of post shot up their truck as the bros tried to flee. 2A at work!

[@KurticeYZ]

This movie is BA. I bought it based off the cover and the blond actor from "310 to yuma" and i was hooked

[@7heSlime]

One of the best movies I've seen in the last decade.

[@FreshBro8]

13:03, that’s one of the of the Neo Nazi guys in Uncle Jack’s crew from Breaking Bad

[@JoshuaDay0550]

Im glad youre checking out Taylor Sheridan's movies. hes so good.

[@qxnt.in-59]

Don’t know which scene is more badass the gas station or the stand-off with the AR

[@christianjgeorge7631]

Love this Movie !!! The Brotherly love is so good.

[@Frozen_Smoke1972]

I'd not even heard of this but I'm definitely going to have to check it out properly, given Brandon's reactions and a lot of the comments here.

[@erakfishfishfish]

There’s a lot of parallels between this and No Country for Old Men. I will say this film has one of the greatest final scenes ever.

[@chrisjs511007]

Dude, Ben Foster is so damn good! Loved this movie and yes, watch it again and you'll see that it only get better once you do understand what certain things mean. Thanks for your reaction to this great movie.

[@core1986]

You should react to Annihilation 2018. It’s a extremely terrifying horror film with Natallie Portman and has a stellar soundtrack! It’s very artsy I think you’d enjoy it.

[@GhostInPajamas]

Fuck yea that movie is insane

[@wadedwigans442]

Great choice of movie ... As ways awesome video and insight

[@TravMaxAdventures]

Great movie. Another gem about modern day bank robbing is “The Place Beyond the Pines”. You should give it a look.

[@karmakesang6130]

One of my favorite movies ever. l