How this scene takes Training Day from epic to masterpiece

[@eminosose]

If Smiley had called his niece today she would’ve been on Tik Tok and missed the call….obviously sealing Jake’s fate

[@fromthescreen123]

@@eminosose 😂🤣 I’m pinning this

[@eminosose]

@@fromthescreen123 thanks buddy 😀😀😀😀😀

[@NaajiRahmbah]

“Make sure that tub is clean”

[@cjsantacruz-gv1cq]

😂😂😂 facts. My son's 13 year old cousin drops calls and never passes on incoming texts either, when the phone in hand.

[@chazzx1018]

😂😂😂😂

[@Harry64278]

What makes this scene legendary is that it has my boy Hector. And Hector always plays Hector

[@cpmow831]

That’s right. He always plays Hector

[@unfi5hable]

Sep his name is Noel

[@bl2528]

Hector from the Hectorverse lol

[@alejaan6778]

And he’s not even Mexican, puro catracho

[@TaterKing1]

AND tuco

[@56postoffice]

The moment Smiley released Jake, Jake went from rookie to Punisher mode. Classic film.

[@seewhativescene]

Punisher was inherently anti-police, Jake took the law into his own hands too- neither represent justice

[@Cmat-tn5en]

@@seewhativescenepunisher was not anti-police, it was anti rules and laws that police must follow. This was totally about justice.

[@Barrythebarnabas]

@@seewhativescenethe definition of “justice” isn’t “legal repercussions” specifically 🤦‍♂️

[@danielclark-hughes692]

Its the metaphorical death of Jake the Rookie. His idealism worn down by Alonzo, slowly at first then more and more aggressively and blatantly. He sees the corruption of the system first hand and is framed as a shooter, all while he had drugs in his system. After that massive adrenaline dump from being dragged into the bathtub wore out I'd imagine he'd become very focused and very, VERY, fucking angry.

[@nerdytom6881]

@@danielclark-hughes692 Smiley also lit a fuse. The 'it was only business' meant 'I am not your target'. Smiley gave him his gun back, after being a hair's breadth from killing him. That is confidence.

[@lutherwalker7639]

"What I love about Training Day and Ethan Hawke's character is that he never bends. Throughout the movie, Denzel's character tests him, trying to corrupt him at every turn. But Hawke’s character never wavers, even when tempted. In the end, his integrity saves his life in a moment of pure fate. It’s a powerful reminder that staying true to our morals can have life-changing consequences.

[@fromthescreen123]

100%

[@Gordon.Pinkerton]

He bends when he smokes the drugs in Alonzo's car tbf

[@justincase3230]

​@@Gordon.Pinkertonit's very impolite to turn down free rugs 🤷

[@lutherwalker7639]

​@@Gordon.Pinkerton...🤔.... Touche

[@lutherwalker7639]

​@@fromthescreen123 you keep up the great work sir ... Glad you agree 💯🙏

[@zshakur]

If you've ever been in a situation like Jake was in, you know how good this scene is. That moment when you realize you're in the wrong place at the wrong time is a terrifying one. The mental (or physical) gymnastics required to get out of those situations is the difference between life and death

[@jaggill5745]

Stay out of trouble bro

[@silassilvanus5797]

I've never heard anybody talk about this scene, but it shook me also. I've seen thousands of movie, but this scene is one of the greats!

[@zshakur]

@@jaggill5745 Trust me fam, it's been decades since I found myself somewhere I didn't need to be. Much older and wiser now.

[@sidd_not_vicious2609]

fight or flight for reals

[@arewecrazyyet]

Its like you realize that the people you are with are people you should have never been around and they are way way more serious than you thought. Your brain can really rise to the occasion. Once you are out of the situation you just want some damn sleep even if it is noon.

[@StandleyHandcrafted]

Absolutely incredible scene. When Jake looked out the window with all that tension building up to see Alonzo's car gone my stomach dropped. Masterclass in film making for sure.

[@Ax-xN]

Tuco has always been a menace

[@billclinton1018]

Thanks for the reference, I never realized til you pointed it out

[@josebarragan6389]

El pinche chuey.

[@baharinkamarul3389]

Tight...tight....tight! Woooo!!

[@Breakingfree-8319]

@@josebarragan6389 blood in, blood out

[@matthowell8985]

Tuco historically comes up a bit short.

[@g-funk484]

Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry’s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system.

[@berlingray8058]

“So what are you saying? You’re going to go around looking under the hood of everybody’s sh!t, one garage after the other?”

[@whips8]

@@berlingray8058yea..because you know..that I can’t lose again..

[@berlingray8058]

@@whips8 “Let’s take a little ride” “WALK!” 😂😂😂

[@stevencaballero7072]

Not to mention Hector is tight with Tucco Salamanca...

[@derronware9320]

I HATE THAT I KNEW THIS SCENE WORD FOR WORD😂😂

[@scottgarmon4865]

I was a skinny white teenager that grew up in the hood and had met this dude just a few weeks after he got released from prison that looks, acts and sounds just like the character Smiley, A cold blooded hard core gangster, A true street fighter that scared the shit out of me in the beginning of knowing him. One example is him getting ambushed with a assault rifle wounding him in the face. The guy really has 9 lives. We worked together and became good buddies. He brought me inside his click and around his family. Many times I felt uncomfortable around the worst of the worst of the streets, I stuck out like a sore thumb But because I was his homie I knew I was safe and even his people showed me respect. he is one of only a few I have known for over 25 years that has never done me wrong. He has been a true friend through thick and thin, Never once turned his back on me after so many did, I hope he looks at me the same way. Over the years he became a loyal friend because Inside a lifetime those friends are the rarest.

[@erv_fedora]

Loyalty and respect is everything in that world. Things have changed in the last 15/20 years but those who grew up before things changed will always give you loyalty and respect if you return it the same. Safe journey!

[@tanizaki]

> click It’s “clique”.

[@brandondaniels9471]

^^^ Training Day Pt 2 plot

[@michaelr9839]

That’s cool. Curious, What neighborhood was this?

[@Beebalabeeba]

Scene dialogue was trash never heard a cholo talk about loving getting their shit pushed in sounds like frat boy conversations

[@Mcw2001]

Fun fact: Smiley is an actor from New Zealand (Aotearoa) named Cliff Curtis. His nationality is Maori which is the culture native to New Zealand. Its amazing how he was chosen to play the role of a Mexican crime boss. He did a great job 👏🏽

[@carlospuentes66]

He didn’t fare so well in “Once Were Warriors”.

[@cornfarts]

@@carlospuentes66i just left a comment saying i don’t forgive him for what he did in once were warriors lol

[@bentleyfonsworth9604]

Uncle fucking Bully

[@toshland5687]

@@carlospuentes66His character deserved it. Great movie by the way.

[@dandaadnad529]

Think he played an Iraqi once as well. His traits are indeed very adaptable

[@nevilo1]

Ethan Hawke is a giant. People forget to give respect to this man.

[@g.w.7893]

He was superb inThe Northman.

[@JohnDoe-cd6ro]

I've been following Ethan's career since I was a little kid. _Explorers_ was my shhhh when I was a little kid. It's gotta be one of the first films I remember watching in my earliest memories of watching movies. And in case you're wondering what the others are...... _Weekend At Bernie's_ , _Black Beauty (1994) , _ Enemy Mine_ , _Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles_ , Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of The Ooze_ , _Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom_ , _Little Monsters_ , _Attack of The Killer Tomatoes II_ , Killer Klowns from Outer Space_ , and _Ernest Scared Stupid_. My earliest movie memories.

[@satanwithinternet2753]

he is 5'10 tf u on about ? u comming from lilliput land

[@aidancallaghan]

@@satanwithinternet2753you’re a retard

[@Dr.Darcia]

​@@satanwithinternet2753 zero reading comprehension

[@dishonoredundead]

This scene scared TF out of me when I first saw it. I was on a bad path when I was young, and it felt like that was me unceremoniously being put face first into a bathtub to die. This scene is just so claustrophobic, and without hope. Straightened me right out. One of the best movies ever made.

[@seewhativescene]

Posers typing essays to get down with street life they claim they left behind, yet felt compelled to wax poetic for KZbinrs

[@mysticlegion8088]

​@@seewhativesceneBeing on the wrong path is a little different from being actually in "street life", think u need to slow it down and chill a lil bit.

[@beentheredonethat5908]

​@seewhativescene Lmao! That's hilarious, but you know what , I sort kf believe him,.he said he was wrong and going down the wrong path, probably bud and some tough buddies, maybe stealing kr some sh1t. People who truly get in the life, don't knkw any other way or see any other way. When I came up, I did what everyone did , some of us had more sway then others by nature and some didn't, but it js what we did , you just played your position. No movie could make me change lol, ot took 14 years in NY finest facilities to slow me down, and then a good woman, but it's still who I am. We never change, we just do things a little different and gain some patience. This was just a kid in my opinion. Good for him too, the streets aren't for everyone and this scene they talked to much, if people are gonna kill you , your dead or theyare, but if it worked for him, good.

[@Barrythebarnabas]

⁠@@seewhativescenelmao quit acting like you’re not a loser, nobody is buying the “I’m a tough guy” act lil bro 🤣

[@4evaboyz]

@@seewhativesceneposer

[@CuzCutz]

There was an “Easter egg” clue in the scene before the visit to Smiley’s house… right after they shot Roger and the backup police were there going over the chaotic scene. It shows Jake walk over to Alonzo’s car where we see Alonzo in the middle of a phone call… and subtly we hear him say to whoever he’s talking to… “Hey, make sure that bathtub is clean”. That dawned on me after a few views of the film that he was talking to Smiley, setting that hit up.

[@MoeinthePhilippines]

Yep. Bathtubs are where every other hit takes place because it literally washes away the blood.

[@quinntoohey406]

@@MoeinthePhilippinesI always thought the blast would have destroyed the bath tub and left more mess than making it a 'clean' hit. They should have planned to use a blade.

[@bjrnthebootybandit]

That wasn't an Easter egg

[@Kronicdice23]

I just said this dammit lol

[@SkinnysBooks]

@@quinntoohey406 it would but these are special tubs blessed with Movie Magic.

[@ArtieStrongManMusic]

I was flipping channels at random one day and landed on this exact scene. I had never seen this Training Day before. It made such an impact on me that I went out to Best Buy the next morning and bought it on DVD. Great analysis man.

[@fromthescreen123]

@@ArtieStrongManMusic Thank you :) Yes buy physical media 💪🏽 In full support of that!

[@cyrusshellard3905]

Training Day is a 10/10 MASTERPIECE.

[@TJPenitencia]

Jake's baptism is literal in that the water from the faucet is running over his face. And, Cliff Curtis (Smiley) KILLED this scene, all the more amazing because he's Maori and not Chicano.

[@seewhativescene]

He's an actor, from foreign nation portraying a racist caricature for the entertainment of caucasians in Amerikkka- see Idris Elba in The Wire

[@mysticlegion8088]

​@@seewhativesceneI think we have moved passed that because today that same role would be played by a black trans portraying a low rider gansta, with a Asian gansta and black binary.

[@OhnoesJmehh]

@@seewhativescene Write your own shitty movie then

[@Staycool86]

​@seewhativescene he was actually pretty dam good in the scene you see a lot of people like that out in LA .

[@Barrythebarnabas]

@@seewhativescene😂 so you’re one of those useless weak minded wannabe victims foolishly attempting to virtue signal on the internet instead of being productive and actually contributing to your community 😂you probably think, eat and breathe identity politics 🤦‍♂️

[@lancepraet]

I have always remembered this scene much more than any other scene in the movie.

[@winoodlesnoodles1984]

It is an intense scene that sums up the movie quite well. There are a group of bad people. However, when you break it all down, they still play by the same rules as everyone else. You protect your family. It also speaks to trust. They know they can't trust Alonzo. However, this scene shows that despite not likely Jake, because he is a cop first, their is a certain amount of trust and respect they have to give him. With their statements, they basically admit they aren't going to change who they are because of the event. However, they have changed how they view him. Because he help one of theirs, there is a certain level of trust that now exists between them. They've also shown, there are lines they won't cross. Which tells Jake a bit more about them as well, because he is starting to learn where he can trust them.

[@chucknorris1971]

Same

[@AllisonArmstrong-zi8bh]

​@@winoodlesnoodles1984 Well said. The best criminals are smart, intentional, respectful and understand boundaries.

[@FromNothingICome]

​@@AllisonArmstrong-zi8bh ... which is part of the reason these criminals come across as more human and more realistic than a lot of criminal characters do. (But IRL if a powerful cop just paid you to kill someone... you might have a hard time if you don't follow through... lol)

[@Dustomatic]

Hurr hurrrrr

[@JayCarver]

Spot on with the breakdown. I never realized the small part where Moreno steals the money out of Smiley's wallet lol!

Yup, this scene did it for me. I grew up around guys like this and all four actors were true to life. Mannerisms, speech, they nailed it.

[@jmo2281]

Expect how he pronounced CUETE… that’s how I knew he’s Hollywood!

[@greenbasterd9425]

For real. If you grew up in one of these neighborhoods you know dudes that act just like each one of them.

[@blondegirlsezthis8798]

When Tuco isn't the scariest mthrfckr in the room you know shit is going down

@@blondegirlsezthis8798 👍👍👍

[@skribe]

Ive been in tense situations like the table scene where you don't know if the ppl in the house are cool or want to kill you, always brought to a shady place by someone else. Stopped going with ppl to places I didn't know anyone after a few times lol

[@Bachishaman]

I love how you breakdown the angles or the "framing". To normies this kind of stuff doesn't mean much consciously but you perfectly explain what the director was going for and open us all up to film making techniques in a very elegant way. Thank you.

[@MrE.888]

I often wonder if stuff like this was intentional or accidental. The reason being because I've literally been disappointed with every other film the director has made. Always excited to see him attached to a movie but he never got close to another Training Day.

[@Asidchild]

One of my favorite little details that speaks to Jake’s potential is the moment he unloads the pistol before handing it over. He releases the mag, pulls back the slide and snatches the bullet out of the air. It’s nothing wild, but even in this moment where he’s already feeling the tension, he’s sharp and well-practiced. Even the 3 other guys kind of give a little “woo,” as if to acknowledge that he’s outnumbered, but not easy prey.

[@interestedparty7523]

Exactly. Not easy prey.

[@danielm2554]

I liked how they showed them their gun to make him feel more at ease about handing over his as if to say "it is okay to show us your gun because we could have used our own but choose not to" and even the way they show him the gun with barely holding it by two fingers signaling they are trustworthy and have no ill will towards him.

[@interestedparty7523]

@@danielm2554 Exactly. It's disarming.

[@danle7022]

Or the opposite, we got guns too, give it up

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

incredibly stupid of Jake. They showed him they had guns too, but the idea was to disarm him with jokes and tomfoolery.

[@cujokila]

Sniper went on to be a successful meth dealer in New Mexico.

[@cpmow831]

🤣🤣🤣

[@hateferlife]

After being a Special Forces Soldier in South America doing unsanctioned and clandestine anti-cartel operations.

[@An2oine]

He is a cop now.

[@patburns600]

Not a poker player unfortunately

[@f-grade]

@@hateferlife Ding Chavez, baby. Always thought his nickname Sniper was a nod to his C&PD role. I see you're a man of true culture.

[@happyninja42]

Another thing I love about this scene, is the way Jake says "Oooh fuck!" when he pieces together the wallet and the girl. Because he knows that if they think he hurt a member of their family, he's going to be in a world of hurt. They were just going to kill him, but NOW they're going to torture him. So his desperation is apparent. I also love how he says "I have A LITTLE GIRL!" the second time he says it, trying desperately with his words and expression to convey to Smiley that he has a young girl he loves, and thus he wouldn't do that to someone else's little girl. It's the expression and tone that makes Smiley doubt, and actually look into the situation. Such a good scene all around, with so many great subparts in it as well.

[@nikoenciso01]

I have a lil girl and that scene always gets me choked up like he was struggling so much to get his words out in that moment under so much pressure It just hits home ❤😢

[@TonyGabagooligan]

​Whats wilder is you can hear Smiley ask if he got this wallet from Alonzo with cold fucking rage, meaning he 100% was ready to bang it out with him and kill him over his bullshit and corruption which definitely would include SA on a gang members family.

[@happyninja42]

@@nikoenciso01 Yep, it's intense as hell. You can see after, the frantic look in his eyes as he tries to convince him of his honesty.

[@joeycarbone9540]

Thats a stretch to overthink all of that.

[@happyninja42]

@@joeycarbone9540 rofl if you think it's a stretch then you're an idiot. it's clearly written on his face what he is trying to do in that scene.

[@jacobmentality2633]

This scene saved my life in 2014. I stumbled on this scene a few days before a road trip. While I was travelling my vehicle got attacked by highway robbers and after robbing me one of the robbers had a gun to my head and was going to pull the trigger. I don't know why, but I remebered this scene and I started to plead with them that I had a little son and told them my name and that I was a father of a little boy. After surviving the incident, I read somewhere that if your life is in danger of being killed say things that would make your assailant see you as a human being and you might survive the incident. I thank God it worked for me and I thank God I stumbled on this scene.

[@Tha8Ball]

The world can be a cruel cold place. It is warming though to read you were shown mercy, and able to share your story

[@Nimbereth]

God bless you!

[@Cbriggs502]

🧢🧢🧢

[@cassidyferdinand6435]

​@@Cbriggs502Why can't it be true ?

[@jacobmentality2633]

@@Cbriggs502 I don't need to convince you to validate my experience. However, kzbin.infof5fSwHDNGQU . Fulani Herdsmen have been robbing and kidnapping victims in Nigeria since 2013

[@swoozie]

This breakdown was a masterpiece. Tysm!

[@fromthescreen123]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Jaydocsupreme]

I like that throughout the movie, it shows that Jake mainly survived by not listening to Alonzo. Alonzo gave Jake the rules of being a cop out in L.A.. But everything Jake did ultimately helped him survive every encounter and overcome Alonzo in the end.

[@DialloMoore503]

When Jake confronted Alonzo at the end, Alonzo was probably thinking “how the hell is he still alive?” LOL.

[@patburns600]

Except chasing snoop dog , got his ass kicked by a cripple

[@waynecrockett4604]

The most amazing part was the fact the young girl answered the phone when her Uncle called. Good luck having a young girl actually answering the phone first time now a days!

[@MC-so6bz]

Even more amazing is that she answered a land line phone!

[@chazzx1018]

When certain relatives call, you answer the call.

[@BobaDavis]

​@@chazzx1018Yeah, Smiley is that kind of guy.

[@chazzx1018]

@@BobaDavis definitely. What's this fool want? I have to pick up when my uncle calls or get yelled at later.

[@makaveli9687]

He’s her cousin not uncle

[@bgko91880]

"I... got... my... sh*t... pushed... in... BIG TIME BRO!!!"

[@danjonmills]

I always got love for my HOMIES........

[@cpmow831]

I thought for sure that they were going to do something else to him first.

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

it was a whole before I realized what that was...

[@getschwifty9531]

Tight, tight, tight! Yeah!

[@roybatty6952]

I STILL don't know what it means...🤷🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@neosonic23]

The fact That Smiley (Cliff Curtis) is a New Zealand actor playing a Mexican was pretty insane reveal to me

[@daxsiplin]

He also played a very convincing Escobar in “Blow”

[@AlphaConviction]

New Zealand is basically the Mexico of Oceania

[@GhilenPeek]

I wonder if he is Mexican in the movie considering his cousin looks Polynesian

[@BellzMedia]

The description and detail about the cinematography really opens the story telling up. Well beyond the reach of somebody who is just watching a movie. Thank you!

[@Guitarisforgrins]

I always found this scene incredible. The adrenaline is palpable. It's the feeling of the fight you can't talk your way out of. The absence of reason. Pure chaos.

[@jaredjones5307]

I genuinely felt sick watching that like it was me

[@MrPrice2U]

Great analysis. I will never forget the impact tis scene had on me. I felt trapped myself and I've never seen nor felt this watching any movie. Masterpiece for sure.

[@fromthescreen123]

Thanks :) Yeah it’s done so brilliantly this scene!

[@kashifwill11]

This was not a movie it was a film. That's the magic of FILM😉

[@KW-ps6hk]

This scene shattered my youthful deceit that I could power through any situation. I've nominated this scene a couple times on "most intense", "most scary moments" in online discussions. It as you said is absolutely one of the most intense and suspenseful scenes of all time.

[@BOBMAN1980]

Absolutely. Some times there's no making it out a situation when it's geared against you. The only way is to 'win' is not be present.

[@jerryfregozo6338]

One of the best scenes ever.....Love it!!!!

[@teoifolis]

One of the craziest and most twisted scenes I’ve ever seen in a movie. The wide range of emotions we went thru watching in such a short time period. The skepticism/realization turned into fright/fight or flight turned into GREAT relief! One of my favorite movies, love your analysis

[@jgberzerker]

This scene was so eerie. Even earlier in the scene, when Jake clears his side arm before handing it to Moreno, you can see Smiley pocket Jake’s clip. They’ve just disarmed him without him knowing. At that point for me, the scene went incredibly dark.

[@shiestysean]

Frfr

[@nerdytom6881]

I didn't remember this. Cold.

[@lonewolf-fq3kc]

Of course Jake forgot that he had two additional magazines on him, so he could have just rearmed, once he got his pistol back.

[@seanfarrand9167]

@@lonewolf-fq3kc I'd love to see you reload a pistol with three men within arms reach of you. Police and military are trained about the 21 foot rule for a reason. While the rule isn't fully accurate, these guys are so close that even if he manages to get the mag in the well, and miraculously racks back and gets a shot off on one, the other two would definitely already be on him. In reality he wouldn't even get his mag fully out, let alone in the gun. In this situation he would be better served trying to reach for a knife instead. Guns are not an automatic I win situation. Educate yourself a little so you don't sound stupid.

[@lonewolf-fq3kc]

@@seanfarrand9167 Perhaps you should have added that detail to the writer, so he could put it in the script. We're talking about a fictional character in a fictional film, so technically real world knowledge doesn't apply to this. Also, if you're talking about “educating yourself," in reality, they still would have never let Jake go in the first place, regardless. However the script says otherwise, so he was let go, so he could deal with Alonzo. Talk about not wanting to “ sound stupid."

[@ZakEmber]

I love this film. Alonso is such a good villain; for most of the film, we piece together we shouldn't trust him, (and Jake shouldn't either) but the man is a masterful manipulator, and always has the right answer to keep stringing Jake, (and the audience) along. But what I love about this film is that all the good parts of Jake... his desire to help, his bravery, and his 'low street IQ' pushed him to save a girl while they were driving past, and ends up being what saves him, her, and for a brief moment, changes the three people trying to kill him. It saves Jake's life here, and later, saves him as he confronts Alonso. The whole community feared Alonso, but Jake earned their respect. Despite Alonso's trying to dirty Jake up for the shooting, (and for the fall if Jake didn't agree to be corrupt), we see that Jake's goodness is what saves him and stops Alonso. Alonso's inner evil karmically comes back to kill him, while Jake's goodness comes back to save him.

[@doyadirty3804]

He is based on a real person thats why it’s even better

[@flexalex01]

I really like your style of analysis. It's detailed and yet concise. Thank you.

[@fromthescreen123]

@@flexalex01 thank you :) I’m glad you enjoy my videos!

[@seewhativescene]

Flattering the KZbinr is the fastest way towards their immersion into the gimmick to satisfy the audiences cravings

[@fromthescreen123]

@@seewhativescene what a weird comment lol

[@Barrythebarnabas]

@@seewhativescene😂 you talk a LOT for someone with *nothing* to say

[@ironborn4389]

This was incredible. Liked and subscribed immediately. This scene just became the most pivotal to the entire story after that analysis. Very, very well done. Great piece of work.

[@YoungFunnyCapo]

Excellent analysis! Thanks for sharing!!

[@fromthescreen123]

@@YoungFunnyCapo thanks :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mkn.567]

Great choice of words, "The Push-ins" lol

[@danjonmills]

I always got love for my HOMIES....

[@charleswilliams8964]

I never knew he pocketed the cash! Can't believe I missed that all these years. Great video.

[@chris-t6d3s]

Same here. He pocketed Lazy' cash(stealing Smileys cousin's money) because Jake would not have taken the money considering his morality and would have tried to return it at some point. What a great scene to an awesome movie.

[@brandondaniels9471]

He's gotta put gas in those Honda Civics.

[@DrtyALGreen]

I love the dude that plays Smiley...hes amazing in every thing he does but this especially. This is my favorite scene in the film. His story in Three Kings is heart arching and he was the first person that I feel nailed Pablo who he portrayed in Blow.

[@popeye5274]

Cliff Curtis… he is New Zealand Maori descent. Great actor!

[@cpmow831]

@@popeye5274Uncle Booey!

[@tonyh.9957]

Shit I thought the guy was Hispanic.....​@@popeye5274

[@johntheball]

​@@cpmow831Aaagh i thought that was him Thanks😊

[@Righteousone18]

Great breakdown of the scene. I also like the scene of Jake getting his revenge. He goes to Alonzo’s house and Alonzo’s son is watching a Three Little Pigs cartoon. Jake was no longer a sheep, but had turned into the big bad wolf that Alonzo referenced earlier in the movie

[@Jayqone1]

That scene was brilliant and the way you just explained the angles made me understand more why I felt a certain way about that scene. You did kind of feel like you were in the situation. It’s like seeing your favorite character die that you’ve been emotionally connected to throughout the movie or show.

[@maddenfootballtalk6544]

as a film maker, that was a great breakdown of the shots. totally makes me consider alot of my upcoming shots i will be doing in my first project.

[@fromthescreen123]

I’m glad I could help in some way! :) Good luck with your first project 💪🏽

[@smallg140]

You know how you always think to yourself watching a movie, "You know what I would've done!!??" This scene is cold AF! The moment you realise you've been played? Unarmed! Shit there's 3 of them! Where's the door??? How do I get to the door!?!🤬😫🤡☠️☠️ What i would have done is shit my pants and ask Smiley to not shoot me in the face so the family could have an open casket. This scene is one of the coldest. Its brilliant.

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

yes i put myself in positions too! looking outside and Alonzo was gone, that shit was crazy when I first saw it. when I was young i was in situations like that all the time; hanging out and going over peoples' houses, you sittin in a room with people you don't know Even if Jake made it out of that kitchen, there were people on the steps and hes in a whole Mexican neighborhood what was funny was seeing hm on the bus next

[@BOBMAN1980]

The movie was full of "What I would've done"-type scenarios. That's part of its genius. Because even the most savvy and tough among us realize that every situation is no-win, just by being there, and that's what makes Denzel's character such a fucking master manipulator.

[@ronj9448]

@@iunderstanphotography2780 Yeah man. I got myself into a few problems but was never brave enough (dumb enough) to get too deep. I wouldn't be left alone nor would I go into a house like that. I remember in H.S. some dude with a great stereo, lots of weed and movies before streaming would invite people to his basement for parties. Hell No. One way in and out? But friends wanted the weed. Sure enough a few years later something happened.

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

@@ronj9448 I gotta ask, what eventually happened? and was it the homeowner or the people who visited?

[@ronj9448]

@@iunderstanphotography2780 Homeowner. Guys would wake up "compromised" or not quite sure after partaking of the free mushrooms and weed. And then they never went back. Homeowner went to jail a few years later. He videotaped some of his attacks and was caught.

[@nathangrund7216]

Perfection. It's my favourite part of a great film. I can't believe that some thought it was too fanciful. To me this movie would have been so much less without this component. This part of the story closed the loop. It marks the beginning of where the neighborhood turns against Alonso. Making the finish that much more believable. In Denzel's rightly celebrated performance to close us out.

[@paulv.6040]

great analysis... one of the best scenes ever!

[@davidmartinez52420]

The part where Moreno pockets the cash even after finding out it was Smiley's cousin's wallet was always funny to me too. I noticed that on first viewing.

[@JoshuaBlackwood-eo8ot]

Jake being dragged down the hallway messed with my PTSD bad. So brutal, so real.

[@ChazMcMahon]

Wow... hate to ask, but could you share your story?

[@billyjoe8185]

damn bro hope you're good now

[@JoshuaBlackwood-eo8ot]

@@billyjoe8185 Thank you bro, much love and may you and yours be blessed. We shouldn't fear for anything but losing time, not spending it wisely, with those we cherish most.

[@JoshuaBlackwood-eo8ot]

@@ChazMcMahon Sure thing. I was at a low point at eighteen and having interpreted an interaction between my best friend and a guy I presumed he knew well.. well I took that guy into my hone, as he claimed to have been ejected from his by his parents. I soon came to understand that he was a professional stand-over creep. Not somebody flashy, like in a movie. One night he had made up his mind to bring his friends to my residence and take everything of value. I had heard them pulling up, getting out and speaking loudly and so immediately moved myself into the laundry, with a knife in in one hand and a two prong fork in the other, ready. As they washed through my place like so many fucking waves, I heard one ask if there was any reason to enter the laundry. That fiend said no. My fucking heart skipped more beats than my breath could keep up with, man, I heard them talk about me as if I were there, that they were going to do me. A silence came and I realized I had cigarettes in my pocket, a lighter too and you bet your arse I lit one. I left that space and entered the other rooms, finding my possession stolen, walked outside and found one of my neighbours so helpful to me in my state. She called the police and the one thing, other that sticks with me to this day... is the police sergeant telling me that I probably did it to myself. A year later, I was stabbed through the left side, clean through my ribs by the neighbour of another close friend. For reasons only his drug addled mind could comprehend. Sadly, I've been through as lot more since. Bad luck, right? I aim to effect as much positive change as possible. Since then I've been beaten, raped. My mother beat even, the same young man almost murdered me and was imprisoned. My mother bashed again and myself attacked by th ast same oer soon, only I defended myself and due to their being female, was sentenced to a term of imprisonment myself. My mother, an elderly womam diagnosed with PTSD. Beaten up by an alcohol, drug addict. After this my hips have given out, I've worked hard to walk again. And lately the problem has returned and I have spent the majority of this year bed ridden. I am walking-ish, well, it doesn't "feel" like walking. Apparently, I'll be fine. My mother, she pushes herself everyday to live her life, despite overwhelming anxiety.

[@look-out-4-1-another]

I never picked up on the fact that Alonzo paid Smiley & his crew to kill Jake. I always assumed that they were just gangsters doing what gangsters do.

[@heist247]

On the rewatch you can hear Alonzo speak with Smiley telling him to make sure the bath tub is clean, all the while smiling at Jake.

[@juancifuentes76]

Rewatch after Roger is killed, how Alonso is already planning his murder but at the same time give Jake hope to his job.

[@BigBoyTraks]

@@juancifuentes76 Yup, the moment Jake turned down the money at Rogers house is what let Alonzo know that Jake couldn't be trusted. Then he tested him again with telling him to shoot Roger and once again Jake failed the test. That prompted Alonzo to make the call to Smiley before getting into the car. I just remember Alonzo telling Jake earlier in the film "I been planning this sh*t all day"

[@happyninja42]

Yeah that was an interesting layer to the movie as it progresses, just how many different factions HATE Alonzo, but go along with him because of his position of power. It's why at the end, the gangsters at the gate, when confronting Jake, just simply step aside when he says "I'm just here for Alonzo." They'd like to be rid of him as much as Jake would. Even his wife (or just baby mama) is really there as a hostage. They're all more responsive to Jake, because they see in him, that he is actually what we all want "the law" to be. Someone there to protect and serve. He's not trying to get ahead, or take advantage of anyone. He's genuinely there to try and help the citizens that he swore to protect. And that includes them. Sure if they do something criminal, he will be there to stop them, but they can respect that. They know he's not going to try and kill them, or try and entrap them so that he can gain advantage off their situation. They can at least deal with him honestly, in the context of criminal/cop. They know if they came to him and asked for help, they'd get as much help from him as he could legally provide, and do it honestly.

[@seewhativescene]

Alonzo had it planned out before we met Jake waking up for his training day ​@@juancifuentes76

[@jasonbarton4521]

Wow. BRILL-iant visual analysis. KZbin is made for moments like this! Love it!

[@shawnhill9089]

I love how the scene was broken down and explaining. I never paid attention to the cash being pocketed. Makes me want to re-watch the whole movie again. Good stuff.

[@ToastCre4tive]

That was an awesome breakdown of my favorite scene from one of my favorite movies!

[@fromthescreen123]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@lotusmaar1236]

This whole movies goes so hard. I just rewatched and you just made me wanna rewatch again. This is one of my favorite scenes. Just a bunch of great actors ALL OF THEM.

[@zubayrbhyat8077]

Chilling breakdown of an iconic movie and scene. Great work.

[@alechiggins6515]

Man, I never would have picked up on all these intricate details on my own. Incredible scene, even more than I had realized.

[@fuferito]

This is a fantastic video essay that revealed things I hadn't noticed about a scene I had seen many times before. Subscribed.

[@fromthescreen123]

@@fuferito thanks :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sole__doubt]

Cliff Curtis is really perfect in his role as Smiley.

[@macfilms9904]

It's always been my favorite scene in the movie - partially because going to Jr high school in the late 70's in Van Nuys - a largely Hispanic part of Los Angeles. I had a lot of run-ins with a Hispanic gang & the way the guys in the scene look & talk always felt super authentic.

[@dayra6425]

Same holmz I grew up in New Mexico as a white guy ..

[@patrickodriscoll2454]

Nice job. Great scene. Great analysis 👍

[@fromthescreen123]

@@patrickodriscoll2454 Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@wedishitout]

This video was awesome. Reminded why this film was so great. Cheers. Keep up the good work!

[@kelvinkemoi2482]

damn, ive never seen a breakdown like this. props man

[@fromthescreen123]

@@kelvinkemoi2482 thanks man :)

[@jamiewhalen7804]

This is brilliant. Simply brilliant

[@fromthescreen123]

@@jamiewhalen7804 thanks :)

[@jonathanshaw7355]

As stupid as this sounds I always saw Alonzo (Denzel) as the devil. Charming, flattering, funny, charismatic, ruthless, perverse and selfish. The way I see the devil in my own head.

[@dirknowitzki3891]

That's what the director was aiming for. Watch his commentary if you have the DVD. He describes Alonzos character as the devil during the breakfast scene.

[@jonathanshaw7355]

@ HOLY SHIT REALLY! that’s awesome. Seriously I thought I was the only one that thought that’s. I’ll try and find the DVD. 👍

[@macvanquish8307]

0:27 along with Ozai, Hector and Tuco

[@fromthescreen123]

@@macvanquish8307 😂

[@godofdrill4857]

Fr wtf 😂

[@cmaestro6206]

Underrated

[@joshwarrey3728]

"You're goddamned right."

[@fuadsahinovic9532]

Came for this comment, wasn’t disappointed

[@kevinkeene9158]

The last 45 minutes of this movie is some of the best writing and filming ever. This was an excellent analysis.

[@PS-yi7yq]

Great breakdown. That movie was epic. They pulled all the stops to put the audience in the passenger seat with Denzel. First time I watched I felt like I was high myself. Amazing piece.

[@phuctifyno1]

I’ve only seen this movie once, and it was over 20 years ago. I still remember how the tone shift in this scene felt. Great stuff; maybe I’ll rewatch it.

[@fromthescreen123]

@@phuctifyno1 Oh it’s definitely worth a rewatch! 🙌🏽

[@georgetrevino3532]

Are you going to watch it again?

[@CptClpnCheeks]

Moreno?? I think you mean…. Hector 😂 3:24

[@zawa322]

YES! This is by far the best scene.

[@corneliuswonder]

That shot framing all the way to the three push-ins symbolising the three elements of progression is such a great analysis (to a beginner like me) and such a joy to watch of these films.

[@jondroll]

The fact that you kept calling zoom-ins push-ins is killing me

[@switch30313]

Wow. Outstanding analysis. Such a tense scene. I need to pay more attention when I watch a movie as I miss so much.

[@Hunterx777x]

This scene even resonated with me as a 13 year old kid. The most tense scene I have ever seen, in any movie. You really felt like you too had survived it all, and had a new reason to live after his release. This movie never gets boring.

[@mathewbuendia1038]

You ever had your scene pushed in lol😂

[@disposableincome]

there were actually 4 pushins :)

[@NelsonStJames]

That scene is the one that most comes to mind when I recall this film, and the idea that you never know how your actions might affect your future; that and the girls saying how "this cop came out of nowhere like Superman." This entire film is an example of masterful storytelling and filmmaking that we don't see a lot from Hollywood any longer.

[@shanemulvey4065]

Ethan H is one of the greatest actors. So so Underrated. His performance in this elevates Denzels. This movie rocks. Super analysis Sir! Well done.

[@fredkeeler4620]

This was sweat inducing intense when seen in the theater. Ingenious in how the twist comes stemming from a scene you forgot about til then.

[@M0v3rsandSh00t3rs]

Yup I’m about to watch Training Day again, great video

[@dskmbobulated]

I've met Noel G at a few car meets. Great guy. I told him I was surprised his character in this specific movie wasn't named Hector 😂. He responded with, "Moreno could be his last name" 🤦🏽‍♂️😅

[@danthemancushecan]

That scene where Jake is riding the bus and has that look of disconnect while he loads the gun was so powerful. That let the viewer know that this isn't the rookie we saw earlier in the film. Then he proceeds to walk through the Hood at night to pursue Alonzo as if the Devil himself couldn't scare him. What a great film.

[@Mcdakay]

best analysing and explanation of a scene, thank you

[@thedappermagician6905]

Even to this day, every time I watch this scene there are three visceral likes if dialogue that fill me with dread due to their delivery and non-verbal expressions, especially because they feel simultaneously universal And unique to Latin culture. 1. When Hector says "I think Alonzo played you fir a fool, ese." 2. When smiley is holding the wallet and is digging out his phone saying "You fucked up " 3. When Smiley has the shotgun directly in Jakes phone and yells at him saying "Don't Lie To Me!!!". These lines feel so damn real that I feel like I'm the ine who is in deep shit.

[@davidpreciado6281]

I was just looking for something to play in the background but then got locked it. This was great and I'm surprised that you don't have more subscribers; I'm sure that will change over time. Keep it up.

[@fromthescreen123]

@@davidpreciado6281 thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@swampk9]

I love this movie. I felt so tense throughout it all, and even though I think about it quite often, I've never seen it more than the one time.

[@fromthescreen123]

@@swampk9 you should rewatch it!

[@mikec4308]

ive never enjoyed a movie and not watched it again

[@swampk9]

@mikec4308 yeah, that's why DVDs weren't aimed at me. I never was one to watch a movie more than once, I can count on my hand the number of times that I did.

[@a_zero1punk496]

Glad the algorithm did its thing, I really enjoyed this breakdown so much I had to subscribe. I really liked your style of analysis, really helps understand the scene in a symbolic way

[@apollion888]

Freaking brilliant man, my appreciation of that genius scene just went up now subscribed

[@Kronicdice23]

Yes, that is a legendary scene. I’m sure you have but anybody ever noticed when Jake is getting into the car right after Roger was killed. You can hear Alonzo say “OK make sure that tub is clean”. I didn’t catch it until the second or third time I watched this. Definitely some obvious foreshadowing..

[@G-MIP]

Back when a Kiwi Maouri (Smiley) could play a Cholo. Because that is what acting is - playing someone that you aren’t. Today it would be considered “Cultural misappropriation” and the actor and director would be canceled.

[@latenightlogic]

Some dill did an essay where he said this scene ruined the film because it was to coincidental and not realistic. This is not only the best scene in the film but one of the best scenes of the 21st century.

[@fromthescreen123]

@@latenightlogic hmm I could see where he’s coming from but it never personally took me out of the story where it happens 🤷‍♂️ Definitely agree, top 10 best scenes of 21st century Amazing acting

[@MrPrice2U]

Smiley acknowledges that, you do realize?

[@Taporeee]

He's a doughnut

[@ADF_Cable]

A-mazing! Subbed skip, love the explanations! I adore cinema but I'm too naive (or dumb) to understand this narrative and visual language but get a real kick out of the new understandings..... Thankyou!

[@Searching4DMT]

your breakdown and editing was a masterpiece, randomly saw this video on my feed. just liked and subscribed

[@fromthescreen123]

@@Searching4DMT Thanks :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ghstfce]

I thought it was interesting that the one decision he made on his own, breaking off from Alonzo's manupulation was the very decision that lead to an action that ultimately ended up saving his life. Life's a trip carnal...

[@dnegel9546]

I like how hector connects these movies as being in the same timeline/universe.

[@gicardee6756]

He got baptized in hell by demons. He got their blessings and was allowed to roam hell and hunt the Devil who sent him there. Hell yeah!

[@prodigal_]

That's not what happened. He was helped by the grace of God who knew his good deeds.

[@MannyTheMan316]

@@prodigal_see how devils try to take credit, but GOD sends messengers like yourself to check these blind ones and lets them know. 👊

[@aaronmiles2802]

@@MannyTheMan316Amen🙏🏿

[@seewhativescene]

It's wild how y'all popped up with diametrically opposing mentalities with common delusion of "god" and "the devil" in common ​@@prodigal_

[@seewhativescene]

Collective delusional belief in imaginary friend in the sky as comfort in KZbin comment section safespace? ​@@aaronmiles2802

[@LegacyGhost19]

I always admired this scene so much and this video describes every reason why. Great video man hope to see you hit 100k subs

[@fromthescreen123]

Thank you :)

[@geauxst9]

Incredible analysis. Thank you

[@puuxexil]

That "nobody" that Jake saved.... she's a "somebody".

[@darkspeed62]

But he didn't lknow that at the time. He was merely following his moral compass. His desire to do right and do good ultimately saved his life.

[@mikec4308]

@@darkspeed62 ok