I followed all the rules

LOF scene

[@kusali11]

To me Alfred is the real hero of the story. Shows up at the end despite it all.

[@michaelgonzales4899]

@George V yeah That's why Susannah killed herself for him right???

[@michaelgonzales4899]

Kusali I agree.

[@leviathanmg]

Alfred was who he was, same as Samuel. Not everyone can be a Tristan. I think the Colonel was a lot like Vito in The Godfather. He mixed all of these varied traits together well enough in one man, but they were split between his three sons and manifested as extremes.

[@lindleloverwatterson3484]

I saw this with .y mother and lil sister and when tristan shouted No and turned after and saw alfred all 3 of us burst into tears 😭 we knew all along alfred was a good son, a great man

[@Pennywise-hn5qw]

Im a women and line tristan..freedom is the most holy gift to a human

[@allantaylor742]

Don't marry a woman you know is just settling for . That's one lesson

[@rosiepestel7836]

True...

[@DivineLogos]

Yeah, Alfred really disrespected himself.

[@ashleighstephens9310]

Alfred was a stand up guy and truly loyal to his family . Tristan was about Tristan and that's all .

[@e.lizabeth]

This movie was sad. I feel sorry for the eldest brother. I hate when we follow the rules and the person who breaks all the rules seems to win in life.

[@rotyler2177]

It is sad. The first time I saw it, I didn't think of it as sad or tragic I thought 'oh.. well that's life' but I have watched Legends of the fall for years now and it's harder to watch without the waterworks leaking if you know what I mean. Great, great film.

[@e.lizabeth]

I love the eldest brother. 😭💞

[@josephjohnston612]

Nice guys finish last

[@submissivelover]

I wouldn't say Brad Pitt exactly "Won" in life. The woman he actually loved murdered, losing his brother, having to forfeit his children because of the murders of the O'banion's, and being mauled to death by a bear...Whereas sure Alfred may have lost his wife but he was a wildly wealthy Congressman who eventually earned his fathers love and respect by the end of the film and two sons. They both had tragedy but of course, Tristan clearly had more.

[@ndaulinendaulina5715]

'Seems'. Well put! Cause the end result always favors the one who actually follows the rules. This is an isolated incident put into a movie!

[@alwestcott8625]

I’ve always watched this and thought Alfred was more deserving though less understood/valued of the siblings. Tristan was praised and admired but left people wrecked.

[@MJMonroe]

Alfred was acutally better looking than Tristan (in my opinion) too

[@alwestcott8625]

MJMonroe so true!

[@jamesroboyle]

MJMonroe At least Alfred groomed and took care of himself.

[@user-kb1ur9ky8b]

@@yellowmarshmallow6353 Right. I agree Tristan had detrimental characteristics but let’s not get insincere. Tristan is more handsome than Alfred.

[@isaacmensahboadu9218]

@@MJMonroe same as i thought ❤

[@emmelineliajames2177]

When Alfred was actually the best and most decent person.

[@rosiepestel7836]

True

[@X266.]

Why would you marry a woman you know she’s in love with your brother !? Why would you love a woman who is engaged to your brother!?

[@kiriforever1]

X226 : This is called being a part of a ‘happily dysfunctional home” which more people then not, are a part of.

[@rosiepestel7836]

He took pity on her...he was always a gentleman...unlike Tristan...

[@afridibinsayed9864]

Only a insecure prick like you would say the second statement

[@memoranda1]

@@rosiepestel7836 ....yeah but the chick clearly told him.....she doesn't love him.....when they were in the cemetery

[@jeffreymeeks4051]

I've seen this movie many times and I think one of the biggest lessons that it gives about life in general, is to never play favorites within your family. Obviously sometimes we feel drawn to certain members moreso than others but its also important not blatantly show it. That in turn creates tension, anger and resentment in some cases goes unresolved. I have family who have passed on that I never felt truly close to due to their favoring of others they weren't silent about. It does more harm than you realize.

[@DivineLogos]

Parents will always have favorites and it will always show. The true reason is comparison by children. Comparison is the thief of joy. It shouldn't matter one sibling is loved more, what matters is if you are loved at all.

[@FleurEngel]

I was triggered to watch this movie again after many years.. something my brother said.. What if the rules are the problem, what if Alfred was following the wrong ‘rules’ - Tristan was a good brother and a good man, but troubled by trauma, especially after loosing his young brother while going against in what he believed and treasured. He fought and did everything he could to protect Samuel. He had to cut him open to take his heart to send to his familiy as he knew it would be all he could do at that point and in alignment with what the indian had tought him. Devastating... Tristan followed his heart and his intuition. When he was troubled and wreaking havoc in his life he left all that was dear to him to heal by himself. Some call it selfish, but you might also acknowledge he was unable to deal with the pain among his family. Alfred was a decent character but often resentful from the start.. you see his judgement at several scenes.. he fell in love with his young brothers’ fiance and showed it. In spite of knowing she had loved both his brothers and not him, he insisted in marrying her. Wrong rules, he deserved better than that for sure, but you cannot bend reality that much. He was in some sense disrespectful to everyone including himself, although he did not realize it... he comes around at the end. In another painful way.. tragedy.

[@rs7458]

This is why you never become the nice guy but don’t become a bad boy, either. Look at them both- in their misery. You must learn to become a good man: who has nice qualities and FIERCE, when necessary. Think of William Wallace.

[@heidirobinson3352]

Really heart breaking moving scene .... great movie.....

[@gymrachel]

Susannah always loved Tristan. Alfred was the brother who never broke any rules, was not suited to Susannah's wild spirit. Tristan married Isobel 2 & they were a good match but she was tragically killed. This film is very moving and tragic. Brad Pitt was the hottest brother by far!

[@123abcdef3]

Poor Alfred! He sadly and resignedly notes how he did everything the way he was "supposed" to but was never as loved or appreciated as Tristan who did everything the way he wanted to. I like how this movie highlights how human beings have an almost perverse attraction to the rebel.

[@apocratos0174]

Goes to show that the bad guys win in the end....and the sheep that obeys get the scraps...

[@cmaryk12296]

BEST QUOTE OF ANY MOVIE!!!

[@rhondashephard4147]

Tristan loved his brother as d proved when he sent a willing sussanah back to him. He would not dishonor Alfred Full circle when Tristan asked his brother to watch over his chikdren

[@coco-tet3125]

Te quiero Alfred❤️

[@rs7458]

Never put yourself on bench (nice guys) never be the dude playing in the field (bad boys)- despite it being fun. They both burn in the end. Leave the bench, leave the field and go into the world and become a man of value who fights against tyranny (GOOD MAN). …In other words, be like a William Wallace not Tristan who always grovels in his own pain.

[@maryfitzpatrick2738]

Love Alfred ❤❤ I chose Aiden

[@emre3733]

It's like summary of my early life.then i broke the rules everybody hated me more.but i find people who loved me.then i lost them anyway i'm a loser now but i think i find the middle way.i'm gonna work on this.thanks for the video

[@charlesbukowski9836]

she loves him... and he loves her... she loves somebody else ... you just cant win.... love stinks!

[@johntrueconservative2547]

Alfred was a sucker!!! Following the “rules” is for the sheep of the world!!! I did not participate in the making of these “RULES” ! So why would I adhere to said “RULES”?

[@saleemahfareed4790]

They never mentioned there mother

[@kiriforever1]

Saleemah Fareed : Yes, there is a scene where their mother comes to visit her husband. And the mother explains why they no longer live together, but still have an emotional bond. Time to see the movie again, & no napping the next time.

[@johnludwig8448]

EPIC MOVIE

[@angelocaro3172]

Tristan is assh@le he should leave them alone, and the girl she should move on and give all the love to the person who truly love her , stead he keep ruing the whole thing

[@realasscracka]

Jesus... I never gave a flying $%^&* about any rules. N the 80's Lived with Strippers down on Hlywd Blvd; 90's partied for 10 years; Late 2000's eventually pulled 3 tours in AFG. Fuk its been a Hella ride.

[@dianapatriciasilvapico7425]

Alfred deserved better... Susannah an emotional wreck and Tristan a selfish prick, the father did curse him whereas told Tristan he was not a damned. Alfred was never appreciated in that family but the world did love him and had great rewards for him.

[@adanmaugwunna1987]

I would choose an Alfred over a Tristan any day and any time

[@WomanNextDoor]

My heart ached for Alfred, he had too high expectations from all his family yet was thought of so poorly. Despite it all he loved every one of them, he was the hero in this saga.

[@Lori-ju9ho]

I agree

[@cmaryk12296]

"I followed all the rules...man's and God's and you - you followed none of them and they all loved you more." That quote, personally I think it is the best quote in any movie I've seen&btw I watch alot of movies on Netflix, I like it because it relates to alot of sibling rivalries, jealousy,&how alot of girls tend to love the "bad boy" instead of the "nice guy", I found that scene the most haunting of all the scene in the movie because it revealed how lonely Alfred was in the shadow of Tristan

[@memoranda1]

Fuck dude, i know this is 4 years late but im gonna reply anyway. After my gf watched this movie she was in love with Tristan and i asked her......why? She replied "because Tristan is a man that's not afraid of anything and he took risks". From that moment i understood, there's 2 sides to every story. On the one side they want a good man that will not cheat on them like Alfred. On the other their fantasy is a man like Tristan.

[@Bazookatone1]

That's fair enough, but I submit that those are precisely Tristan's flaws, not strengths. Tristan isn't afraid, sure, but true courage is having fear and overcoming it - he doesn't possess real courage, just a reckless gung ho bravado. When he's off drinking instead of staying with Samuel (because he's not afraid of the consequences), Samuel gets killed. When he's not afraid of the bootleggers, it indirectly leads to Isobel's death. And, yes, he takes risks, but those risks are primarily for his own short term gratification (fighting the bear as a child, trying to tame the spirited horse, scalping the enemy soldiers to assuage his own guilt, running bootleg liquor to get one over the the government), and not the benefit of the family he claims to love. The more I learn of the traits of sociopaths and narcissists, the more I think that Tristan fits the description perfectly.

[@anthonyfroio2883]

Exactly! I'm sure that we've all known people who do whatever they please and are lauded as "free spirits" or some such label, but to me the real strength is the man who stays and weathers the storm, provides for those he's responsible for or takes care of the elderly parent. There are times when I'm sure we would all like to just chuck it and say screw it I'm leaving. That's why this scene is so powerful to me. The people who stay and tough it out are rarely acknowledged while the Tristans seem to receive the love and praise. IMHO.

[@lisad7788]

@@Bazookatone1 Good analysis. I never thought of it that way.

[@lisad7788]

@Rose Wood That's a good way to see it. I can see both sides...Tristan's and Alfred's.

[@DivineLogos]

Alfred conformed to the rules because of fear and wanting acceptance and love. Tristan broke the rules but was at least true to himself. Alfred did the right thing for the wrong reasons. Tristan did the wrong thing for the right reasons. The best would be a combo of both those men, which is doing the right thing for the right reasons, which maybe Samuel came closest to.

[@raulsanches3619]

Wanting acceptance and love isnt necessarily wrong

[@raulsanches3619]

To be fair alfred rejected his father's demands and also held Tristan accountable. If he wanted acceptance and love from them, he could have caved to their desires

[@Mherediadlt]

I would’ve chosen Alfred in a heartbeat!

[@lordcron]

I'm the Alfred of my family.... In spite of doing everything right and by the book I'm the invisible one.....

[@podsmpsg1]

Alfred was a million times the man Tristan would ever be.

[@audience7264]

Tristan was a passionate man. Such a man would inspire passion in others. I see this in my own life. I am more like Alfred, and I have a close friend who’s a lot like Tristan. I see the people around us giving him a lot of their affection, while they give me respect. I don’t inspire passion in others, but in other ways, people do appreciate me for who I am. We get back what we give out, to & from, the people around us.

[@lindleloverwatterson3484]

@@audience7264 I can't say in words how truly this touches my heart I always loved tristan as does my mother and she always told me to go for a tristan but I have a kid by a tristan and he left us ... now that I'm oldér I see the true value of Alfred

[@vintagefiasco2271]

@@lindleloverwatterson3484 im married to a tristan now and its hard lol

[@user-kb1ur9ky8b]

@@vintagefiasco2271 Stay strong sister.

[@raulsanches3619]

@@lindleloverwatterson3484you don't deserve an Alfred. Alfred's greatest flaw was loving Susanna

[@ConspiracistLizardMan]

Nobody can relate to Tristan. The guy is super handsome, knows how to do everything and everybody falls for him. How many people in real life are like that? Samuel and Alfred are the more human characters, with their flaws and weaknesses. Maybe the script is about that as well: the struggle to achieve something that you can't and the resignation and acceptance of who you are, without succumbing to sadness, pain and envy.

[@littlevahn]

Tristan is relatable. He is much more then just his good looks. His story arch is centered around losing yourself then the struggle to find yourself again.

[@user-kb1ur9ky8b]

Tristan is very much flawed. How do you not see it in the choices he’s made?

[@crazyplantladyy]

I can feel Alfred’s Pain.

[@joblack5540]

The best movie I 've ever seen.

[@chloelyon8425]

Aiden Quinn will always be a legend no matter how old this movie gets💙

[@dastpaul]

“If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule?” ― Cormac McCarthy, No Country for Old Men

[@murtadaalassi1349]

Dame 😮

[@doctorsheltie]

They aren't exactly parallel, but I've often noticed similarities between Aidan Quinn's character and that of the older brother in the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). "I followed all the rules."

[@Basomic]

Whoa, I never thought about that. Makes a lot of sense

[@rosiepestel7836]

Yes, totally

[@solasluna192]

Great observation sir! 💯

[@marymacdonald6807]

That's à great observation.

[@lykosvuk]

Tristans return is Return of Prodigal son parable... Servants... forgiveness- one of the greatest act that human can give in silence...

[@donaldarthur3497]

Alfred was smart he should have been smart enough to see his wife was damaged goods before he married her. If you think a woman loves another leave her alone she will never be yours. Her heart is with another. If she wrecks her life let her do it without you. Amen

[@rosiepestel7836]

I can relate to alfred!!

[@MrJoe1129uscg]

I really felt this scene, so true in real life.

[@justamistymanic]

I love all the comments and I always thought Aidan was handsome but who isn’t going to love Brad

[@MsDivineBrown]

Translation: *"Damn you, Tristan!"*

[@rotyler2177]

underrated commentbut to be honest, it was never really Tristans fault. debatable tho

[@Jerseygirl1999]

MsDivineBrown it was fucking samuels fault!

[@chakadoo]

The fuck did Tristan do? Alfred going after the girl his youngest brother brought home, and the girl his middle brother used up and threw away. Jesus man go into town, I'm sure there were plenty of girls around.

[@002fancyface]

Best comment here

[@leviathanmg]

@@chakadoo They *all* fell in love with her to some extent -- even the Colonel. She just had that effect.

[@tongsengpedas]

I love that I see some sympathy for Alfred in the comments, I remember reading the imdb page a few years back and found no such thing, only buzzwords like "Alfred is a tool"... which, being a non-native english speaker... i know not the meaning of it...

[@luciovero9045]

"I followed all the rules". the same for me.

[@mr.nobody9716]

In my opinion love cannot be deserved. It is a feeling which is there or not. If not, one should turn away and seek for better. There are more than enough men and women out there. Alfred was a blinded idiot in his own prison and Tristan was just Tristan.

[@rosiepestel7836]

No I think Alfred knew she didn't love him but took pity on her and gave her a life and marriage after Tristan broke her heart!!

[@GabrielaGonzalez-xb4xj]

Tristan was bad whit her

[@alexevanoski4588]

Alfred got screwed. He should of known but he got screwed. Samuel didn’t know it but his G/F already like Tristian.

[@kane2181]

Tristan had a ❤️that is why they were drawn to him & he had conviction like his father. They refused to be bullied.

[@suziehartwright]

It’s just a fictional movie. It might happen for some people but the truth is: Psalms 119:74 “They that fear THEE will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in THY word.”

[@Shatamx]

I was always under the impression Alfred was apart of the Bootlegging in town. Atleast got a cut from it.

[@amineaiffa]

This scene could be interpreted as "nice guys finish last". But the truth is, it should be "nice guys always choose the wrong girl".

[@valdencorr2861]

People loved Tristan more because he was brave and defiant to follow his own path at a time when society dictated that men were to follow their family's destined path for them. His courage to live a life free of Earth's attachments couldn't helped but to be admired by those around him who only wished they could be as brave.

[@UberKrispy]

No

[@twilightblue8566]

Did Alfred partly want Susannah because Tristan had her emotionally? Just think of all of the available women who would have been thrilled to be with Alfred and be married to him but he had to have just one.

[@allengreene9954]

Tristan Represented the Colonel’s Free Spirted and Off the Grid Nature. Sam Represented the Colonel’s Innocence and Idealism before the Indian Wars. Al Represented what the Colonel never wanted to be: A Politician and Being Married to a Woman who didn’t Love Him😢😢😢😢😢

[@johnnyofthesticks7260]

They loved him more because he was totally FREE, a free spirit, not attached to money, or to any rule.

[@bluestarlighting29]

Everyone love Tristan. He was wild be nice too lady. So cute and handsome. One greatest film movie. Thank You

[@slappy8941]

Let this be a lesson - nobody likes a nice guy.

[@ndaulinendaulina5715]

Wrong!

[@jeffreymeeks4051]

Another important thing to note is that this is a movie and is no way applicable to real life. I'm sure alot of us know people who act like that, I certainly do. But such things as "nice guys finish last" or "nobody likes a good guy" is stupid and childish because there is no such thing as a "nice guy" or a "bad boy". There are the confident and the non confident. Crazy how people get hung up on that stuff.

[@byronmeir1240]

@Michael Elam That's called all or nothing thinking,If you're not first,Your last.At the end of day,You're comment is just an opinion,Not a fact.

[@steflondon88]

I felt so bad for him.

[@Drix186]

Beautiful Brad! & his brother

[@garukoe]

It amuses me to read all the comments below. That's the beauty of any forms is of storytelling. The death of the author, cos we always connect with or relate to the story, the characters, by putting our own's to it. I think one is entitled to his/her own opinion - so all views here are, to me, valid. As for me, the only "villains" in the story are the two greedy people who came towards the ending, all ended up being killed. Whilst the core characters represent the classic human path of self discovery. The protagonist here is LOVE, whether it's fatherly love or romantic love or love to oneself, the latest being the most important. Everybody here is on the path to find each true self and not to lose it in the face of passion. All their flaws and foibles are just part of being human. The beauty of being one. I simply failed to see any "villain" in them. All I can see is the various acts of free will and its consequences. I don't attach any values (good or bad), following Taoist principles. It's just the way things are.

[@kavishkhamesra3582]

Great scene

[@hahdanghongha7810]

first rule: do not marry your brother's wife that is still in love with another brother rules are for mankind. Love between woman and man has lots of selfishness that is not deserved in rules's treat

[@PeachTea38]

Poor alfred I followed all the rules Men's & God's And you followed none....

[@LTG22]

Ok, I see, but it is really a scene, not a quote lol. It is one of the bes tin the movie I agree, but of all movies? To each his or her own I guess.

[@catspaw3092]

Poor Alfred he got the shitty end of the stick but he shouldn't have blamed Tristan for Sam's death it wasn't his fault & Susannah did tell Alfred she didn't love him that she could only cause him pain which she did. But he refused to believe her if I were him after telling Tristan to give him some time to be at Susannah's grave I would let loose on her stone & cussed her out lol. I'll bet there was a scene of Alfred letting out his feelings at her grave Susannah fell for & wanted the bad boy but he pumped her & dumped she went with Mr. Nice Guy. I'll bet Susannah couldn't have children.

[@hillena]

The second Tristan came back ...she forgot about Alfred..he should never have married her...In the end he came trough tho....I loved Alfred

[@billofrightsamend4]

I remember this when it came out. All the girls were like Brad Pitt is so amazing 😍😘... I was like 🙄🤮. Then I saw the movie, his character was a toxic ass. My Great Uncles fought in WW2, none of them acted like Tristan. This is when I started crushing on Aiden Quinn. Avoid guys like Tristan, like the plague.

[@cookie_dough_hangover]

I would choose Alfred. 100%

[@sophiaperennis2360]

Chad always wins.

[@ElectricWarior]

*Giga chad like prime pitt always wins.

[@raghvendrasingh3263]

True while the woman who chooses Chad, have to go through shit as the Chad is reckless. I feel very satisfied seeing those women cry who chooses Chad over gentleman😆🤣

[@minnit2413]

This lives rent free in my head

[@jamesroboyle]

Sorry Alfred , nice guys finish last , assholes finish first .

[@AB-dq5kj]

I so much memorize this quote infinitely It's applicable to me 😢😢😢😢😢

[@Darth.Caedus]

You and me both buddy

[@roderickherbert7233]

Alfred played his part well > It was good towards the end that his father gave him love..

[@LTG22]

and what quote would that be since there are several in the monologue? and best quote of ANY MOVIE? you need to start watching movies friend.

[@catspaw3092]

I just had another thought if the roles were reversed & Alfred was the wild one & Tristan was the straight laced guy do you think Susannah still would've went for Tristan?

[@gregthompson8062]

Nice guys finish last

[@isaacmensahboadu9218]

No the world don’t deserve nice guys

[@rosebleue8888]

What about yourself, Alfred? Do you love yourself more? If you did, you would not have married someone who loved your brother. You disrespected yourself in front of your GOD who created and died for you. Why worry about others?

[@paulines581]

Atleast he got to know in advance who loved him. Don't we just hate men who don't appreciate women and their people who stood by them when they were at their lowest? Hopefully he grew up this time. Or worst case they don't appreciate these people and drop them when they do well or try to steal other people's wives not out of love but greed and malice...well, some men get it i guess?🤷

[@juju-ow2og]

In think they are all heroes in their own way. Because they chose their own destiny despite what their father wanted.

[@isaacmensahboadu9218]

To me Alfred is the best Man ❤. Is not wrong to follow the rules is not wrong to be a nice guy. Alfred deserved better

[@wchv94str9]

Alfred was the nice guy Tristan was the chad

[@handsolo1076]

Poor what's his name. I love Aidan Quinn.

[@TheAutistWhisperer]

I felt that.

[@lisaduncan3363]

All very good acting

[@petersmithyy4556]

He said this to Trump

[@hahdanghongha7810]

second rule: visit your father more when he s sick and vulnerable , he will love you more how simple is that

[@ziegle9876]

Alfred redeemed himself. He went to heaven. Tristan, "I am not so sure"..... It is not what you do every day, it is what you do in the all or nothing critical moments of life. And everybody has a few of them. THAT is where the true character shows. (The best movie for boys to watch....)

[@DivineLogos]

Better to break the rules while staying congruent than to follow the rules incongruently.

[@sandrapatriciamora2128]

Aquí se muestra que el hermano todo poderoso fue tan infeliz por qué ella solo amo con el alma al otro y prefirió cortarse el cabello y pegarse un tiro que irónica la vida por eso dicen entre más vacas menos leche y menos es más

[@johnfenwick7641]

Alfred character is great because in the end he learns that family is the most important and only love a man really has if you are going to stand for anything it might as well be family

[@giancam.5919]

Io ho odiato Isabel 2 che in un batter d'occhio ha rubato la vita a Susanna e ha reso felice Tristan. Quando Susanna alla fiera vede la loro famiglie felice e nell'andare via si volta a guardarli...che strazio per lei

[@giancam.5919]

Che bello ascoltarlo in lingua originale! Purtroppo io lo vidi doppiato in Italia

[@Erinski]

Poor Alfred :(

[@tumbleweed9977]

Alfred, that's just called life. They all thought you were boring. No one likes boring.

[@katoca007]

Nem szinkronizált rėszlet az Érzelmek Viharában C. filmből, de talán itt az hangzik el, hogy én imãdtam, de Ô téged szeretett. Megrendítő ezt a tényt tudomásul venni.

[@sivaleeple1048]

ใครๆก้อรักแต่ tristan

[@katoca007]

Pont azt mondta, téged szeretett, ...én eltemettem!

[@Idiodyssey87]

You did break one of man's rules, Alfred. An unwritten one. Don't love a woman you know loves someone else. That way lies misery.