Kent's Phonecall - The Iron Giant

HOG HUG?!
The Iron Giant (1999) Starring the Animating Talent of Richard Bazley, Bob Davies, Stephan Franck, Tony Fucile, Gregory S.E. Manwaring, Steve Markowski, Mike Nguyen, Wendy Perdue, Chris Suave, Dean Wellins, as well as Lauren Faust. Oh and the voice talents of Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick, Jr., Vin Diesel as the Giant, Christopher McDonald, John Mahoney and Eli Marienthal-
Directed by Brad Bird
The grand and fun story of a Boy and his Robot from Outer Space, at the Height of the cold war in 1957. And right on his tail the whole way through is an underdog FBI agent, just waiting for him to slip up.
This is such a fun film that gives action, suspense, emotion and grandeur in a package fit for any audience, which makes it all the more remarkable that this was Bird's first feature film. Bird has since gone on to work for Pixar Animation Studios, directing The Incredibles (2004) and Ratatoille (2007), and working on many other features within Pixar, including many of their shorts, and Wall-E (2008).
This is one of my favorite films, and it was hard to find a succinct scene that carried the pungency of awesome that was the film, that still fit in a small clip.
Here, Kent Mansley the FBI agent tries to give warning to General Rogard about his finding of the giant.
Lauren Faust animated sequences with Annie, Hogarth, and occasionally Dean.

[@LordCommander-ui2fw]

Imagine that you're Kenneth Rogard right now. He's a Lt. General in the Army, in his mid-to-late fifties or early sixties, which means he's at least served in the Korean War, and more than likely in World War 2 as well. He's spent most of his adult life fighting to defend America and its allies' freedom and interests and has likely seen both the best and the worst mankind has to offer in the process. He's commanded and trained thousands of men who choose to dedicate their lives to the defense of their country, likely sent hundreds if not thousands to their deaths in that sacred duty. And as a reward for his service, he's been given one of the highest ranks in the Armed Forces and a quiet, well-paying job in DC at the Department of Unexplained Phenomena. It's basically a placeholder department created by politicians to reassure the taxpayers by letting them know the government has a response for unnatural occurrences that defy conventional explanation. So there's not much to do, meaning that Kenneth can enjoy lots of free time to relax and enjoy life with his family, maybe play with his grandchildren, and be largely satisfied and content with the life he's led. Then, as he's sitting down to enjoy an Old West show, he gets a call from Kent Mansely, an irritating, self-righteous, and greedy contractor who's yammering on and on about some giant monster that he hasn't actually seen in a little logging and fishing town in Maine. The guy doesn't have any proof aside from a questionable eyewitness and a missing car that might have just gotten stolen. Yet, he's still demanding that you-a Lt. General of the US Army, who was probably slapping Nazi's around when this posturing doofus was in Kindergarten-bring the army upstate for this seeming nonsense

[@leighbelk769]

Well said, and glad this comments back.

[@adambess4909]

Excellent and descriptive observation. Part of what makes Brad Bird the GOAT of animated film to me is the depth and believability of the characters, both main and ancillary. A lesser kids movie would’ve made Rogard either always bombastically angry or always a compassionate man, not an extremely realistic portrayal like this.

[@varinatedrubber9550]

Tldr

[@draccoonxcii1288]

@@varinatedrubber9550 TLDR version: A seasoned General whose earned his R&R, having to put up with crap from one of his neurotic desk jockies in the middle of nowhere, over the phone.

[@taleoftwowolves74]

And when 'proof' was given he rode down there WITH HIS TROOPS His fighting days are behind him and he still chose to deal with this issue directly and in person He reacted appropriately and calmly to an escalating situation Was ready to take drastic measures before immediately calling for his men to stand down when the giant showed his nature was peaceful Was prepared to stay and die alongside his men Mourned when the giant died AND allowed Hogarth to keep the final piece recovered What.A.Legend And I love all the analysis you did into his character

[@ISBuckley8]

The oven mitt that appears to be mocking Kent after the general starts laughing at him is honestly one of the funniest scenes I've ever seen in an animated movie

[@derpbean8912]

Isaac asimoof

[@JamesJohnson-nm5pu]

He even turns it around 😂

[@zachdohdohbird9624]

I was always fond of when he's hanging up the phone

[@shadowx2652]

So true!

[@shadowx2652]

@@zachdohdohbird9624 😁

[@EdcelJannMCorre]

I like that the General is skeptical of this weasel's claims and rightfully so but was also willing to commit troops and hardware to the situation on the highly unlikely chance that Kent was right. Skeptical yet open minded to the unexpected. Wish we had more people like Rogard IRL

[@eren34558]

He also was willing to listen to Dean explaining the giant's motives and he was willing to stand alongside the civilians when the rocket was about to hit and he also tried to make amends.

[@ricardodavis4730]

The General, though not that important, was a pretty good character. Any other movie would have made him one of the villains or a complete jerk. Kudos to the writing staff and the voice actor.

[@sootythunder3111]

@@ricardodavis4730 I think it was really important to make the general in this way, it’s highlights that these people in power were regular people during an extremly stressful time to be in these positions of power and having these fears of the Cold War could lead them to make the worst choices when confronted with things they don’t understand or don’t have enough info on, leading to these good people to make terrible choices born of lack of info and fear that ends with massive loss of lives

[@thedarklrd6714]

Someone on another video said "he's the kind of man I would follow into hell" and I'd say that sounds right

[@nothdmoon]

@@sootythunder3111 Not to mention that at the end of the film, the General was only able to recover one of Iron Giant's screws. But even though he could've used the opportunity to examine it (although I doubt it's anything significant since it is just a screw and not a part of IG's weaponry), he instead just gave it back to Hogarth. It was a very sweet gesture that made me like him even more.

[@rhenvao2844]

HOG HUG?! HOGARTH HUGHES!!! God, that gets me everytime. XD

[@KangaKucha]

Rhen Vao I do the same but for the part at 1:07 instead because you never see it coming.

[@Kerorofan1990]

Hey, nice avatar.

[@robertawalker3021]

Rhen Vao ii

[@sharketeer1569]

*HOG HUG, HOGGA HUG, HUG A HOG!!*

[@aarontopa9458]

You’re Kent Mansley, you work for the Government

[@routeterror1236]

Despite being the antagonist of the film. Kent was actually pretty funny at times. Him slamming the phone gets me everytime !

[@Nick64266]

He’s so similar to Shooter McGavin. He’s a big jerk but beyond hilarious!

[@Snake-bj2gl]

​@@Nick64266 I'm pretty sure that you already know this, but it's THE SAME GUY: Christopher McDonald.

[@nicktechnubyte1184]

To me, he stopped being funny when he threatened to harm his mother and then drugged the kid!

[@XperimentorEES]

@@nicktechnubyte1184 Just goes to show an antagonist doesn't have to just be silly or only serious, some of the best ones are those who can make us laugh and spook us just as much all in the same story.

[@nicktechnubyte1184]

@@XperimentorEES it makes me wonder what punishment he got for almost nuking a town! My guess is electric chair or gas champer! Firing squad would be out of the question since that requires him to have any kind of dignity or honor, which he has neither of!

[@MasterManto]

You want to know what I love about this scene that I never appreciated as a kid? This movie is set in the year 1957 as the Cold War is escalating and the Russians have just launched Sputnik. For the United States, it's a scary time, especially since the United States was at war only four years previous in the Korean War. The world is on edge, because no one knows for sure if something is going to happen, if there will be a nuclear war from the US or the Soviet Union. And in this scene, we meet General Rogard... You can see he's a three-star general, a lieutenant general. That automatically means this is a man who served in Korea and WWII as an officer of high rank, someone who has led and directed hundreds of thousands of troops through battles. He's someone who's probably seen thousands of his friends, mentors and men he's trained die in battle, to experience the horrors of war in ways that few people can even imagine, and as his reward, he has gained his rank and position through that sacrifice. We know he's in charge of the Unexplained Phenomena Department, or at least that it falls under his jurisdiction, and it's probably this small department that no one takes seriously, that its goal is just to make people feel better if they see a light in the sky or a strange object that they can't explain. It's a department with few responsibilities, and for a man like Rogard, someone who has experienced horror and loss for many years, it's an easy position to have, because he's able to spend time with his family, with his wife and kids, to play with his grandchildren and enjoy his golden years. And then Kent Mansley shows up: this stupid civilian contractor who is constantly calling Rogard up when he's trying to enjoy his free time, to tell him about how this man in Wyoming saw Bigfoot or how the housewife in Ohio thought she saw a sea serpent in Lake Erie. This guy just won't quit calling him up about these stupid cases, because every time he does, he has a "feeling" that this case will be the one, that the department will prove its use to the government, and that Mansley will finally get the recognition, respect and reward of finding the monster, while Rogard just wants Mansley to leave him alone, so that he can finally end his career with the military peacefully and with dignity. This is what I love about this scene... Pretty much all of this information is inferred. They don't say it or show it or allude to it in any way, but it can be inferred from what we see, from how they act, from how it all goes in this scene. That's the brilliance of this movie.

[@tiffanypersaud3518]

Mak Manto, thanks for so many details! The creators picked that year to set the movie in for a reason. Some same as you’ve mentioned.

[@Gamerafighter76]

Couldn’t have worded that better myself.

[@aguyunderabridge.8794]

Holy crap that was great to read.

[@robweb2928]

Nice essay, but you repeat yourself too much. Several lines can be omited.

[@stormcutter59]

This is the difference of SERIOUS movie making and......well I guess the people you usually see making movies like The Last Jedi. Their is a solid difference between a good and bad film. This is one of the good ones, and you've proven partly why that is.

[@calamazomcdonald3688]

The scene of Kent slamming the phone is an accurate representation of me smashing my mouse when it wont move

[@GG-cn6es]

maybe it wont move because you keep smashing it 😂 be nice to your electronics, theyll last much longer

[@LordMarvin1993]

@@GG-cn6es well they shouldn't deliberately provoke me, only do it because I love them

[@futabafanclub865]

@@LordMarvin1993 Yes, I hit them because I love them.

[@gogetablue942]

Insert me trying to come up with a joke about you smashing a pet mouse and failing

[@CatzlovichCatnipAndCabbages]

*Buy a brand new game, take it home, load it up* "the disc is unreadable"

[@justinmiddleton8818]

"But you tell me you've got a feeling" The way the General delivers that line is hilarious, he's saying it in a sarcastic kind of way that just screams "You're putting me on here Mansly, i know that you've got no proof to back this crazy story up." and when hanging up as Kent is mid ramble is like "Yeah yeah whatever Kent, bye now" with incoherently ranting after while Hogarth and Annie can hear gets me every time. Also LOL at the oven mitt with the stupid looking face that Kent turns around when the general laughs after he says a giant metal monster. It's almost like the thing is making fun of him. XD

[@crisrobles3425]

Yeah, I saw it too :D

[@diningsock3316]

John Mahoney is an underrated gem of an actor.

[@justinmiddleton8818]

@Random person What's even better is that Kent looks at it at the same time the general is laughing on the other end of the phone. The comedic timing of that part is just perfect. XD

[@WillieManga]

I love how this movie gives the military more depth. The general actually has a sense of humor and isn't jumping to blow stuff up.

[@GeneralCane]

Yeah it's honestly a really nice touch.

[@WillieManga]

"Hell, you get me a photograph of this thing and I could probably get some troops out there! But you tell me you got a feeling..." Hollywood, this is a good example of how you flesh out the military. Bunch of taxidermy in his room, trolling the guy who clearly doesn't understand how this sort of thing works, and perfectly dropping the phone to hang up on him. The voice acting is amazing in this scene just like the rest of the movie. I love how Kent's voice cracks when he gets flustered.

[@aaa1e2r3]

And the beauty of it is it's not even an empty gesture, the general actually follows through on it when he's given proper evidence by Mansley and takes the appropriate precautions. It's a fantastic set up and payoff, while also providing a clear logic for how things escalate to the point they do later in the movie.

[@ISBuckley8]

The voice cast in this movie was seriously top-notch. Generally it can feel a little gimmicky to cast celebrities in voice roles but the ones they picked here work really well

[@theradionicrevival8068]

You’re tellin’ me you don’t like the military being portrayed as Uber perfect jock badasses and or disposable goons with a one track mind??

[@borntoclimb7116]

Yes the acting is great

[@HTK256]

*WHERE'S THE GIANT MANSLEY?*

[@MegaMelodytime]

HTK256 we can duck and cover! There's a fallout shelter right there!

[@MLB1996]

Disney Guardian there’s no way to survive this you idiot

[@MegaMelodytime]

Booth_photos96 you mean... You mean we're all gonna...?

[@epicboot7415]

Disney Guardian To die Mansley, for our country.

[@mariic2]

Epicboot741 SCREW OUR COUNTRY! I WANNA _LIVE!_

[@giygas79]

1:08 killed me as a kid and kills me to this day

[@megabojan1993]

He got his revenge on that poor phone earpiece :)

[@KangaKucha]

LOTTO Totally ;)

[@wrathguy]

It resembles me when I get real pissed off

[@nowiecoche]

The subtlety in the shot is just amazing.

[@nickp2271]

I love that part too!

[@lokilaufeyson523]

I agree abut one thing. What kind of name is Hogarth?

[@jonahisalright]

Yeah. They might as well have called him Zeppo or something.

[@JustineLaLoba]

He was named after famed Tarzan artist Burne Hogarth

[@jonahisalright]

Yeah.. I was quoting this movie.

[@viewtifulmorannp6185]

JustineLaLoba Edgar (Tarzan's author) is also a good name.

[@evanmiller338]

Maybe it's a nickname. His whole name could be Hogan Gareth Hughes *shrug*

[@MoltenUprisingMK]

Look at Kent's face when he says "a giant metal monster". He knows it sounds crazy, and it hurts.

[@DEFC0NZER0]

That's one thing that's relatable about Mansley, he knows what he saw and believes completely that it's true, because it is, but since it's so bizarre even he finds it to be ridiculous at the same time.

[@toddelmsworth640]

Even as he’s saying “please, sir. I’ve got a feeling” you can hear how displaced he is about this. It’s so batshit crazy, it’s completely true, he wants someone to believe him… and he gets laughed at, right into his ear. His tone and facial expressions say it all

[@CorndogMaker]

Because this time, he *listened* to himself.

[@nothdmoon]

Most likely because he's been through it multiple times. But this time, his claims are actually true but General Rogard still won't bother listening to him. But judging by the way Rogard greets him in the telephone, it's most likely that Kent has called Rogard countless times with every "supernatural encounters" and acts as if it's confirmed. (He acts the same way in the mayor's office after only the first report about Iron Giant)

[@DeathMessenger1988]

Perhaps if Kent had said "General, my car was _CHEWED IN HALF before it disappeared completely,_ I saw it with my own two eyes! I don't know WHAT this is, but we need to find it.", the general might have taken him a bit more seriously. He might at least have sent a couple of soldiers to help Mansley find this thing. Military personnel like it when you give them the facts, even if you don't have the full picture.

[@MarkCabaniss]

Can’t believe that John Mahoney is dead now. He was brilliant as General Rogard. May he rest in peace.

[@Dimensioneer88]

Also as Mr. Whitmore in Atlantis.

[@nowiecoche]

RIP

[@MikeDagger1991]

When I originally saw this, the General kinda sounded like Joe Alasky to me, but less gruff and more chilled.

[@andyberry2025]

He did a great job as General Rogard, I was noticing around the general's house all the war references, Like War and Peace book, The Iowa Jima Flag on Mount Suribachi, The Catalina Flying boat, (PBY) the M1 Grande next to his chair. The Cavalry sabers and I think Napoleon next to his chair.

[@CNR666]

He was brilliant. But every time I hear him laugh at 0:32 I just picture Martin Crane from Frasier laughing.

[@RealDiaboy]

I am still amazed that Vin Diesel did the giant. Every time I see his name in the credits I double take.

[@samb.spivey4188]

It shouldn't be surprising now after Groot...

[@RealDiaboy]

Sam B. Spivey That was possibly one of the first things I thought on seeing the film, haha.

[@tyrantgregcagkaiju71]

I know how you feel.

[@jeradturner9639]

I had no idea

[@ccggenius]

"HAND SHARK!"

[@ZackaryBiagi]

1:08 Mr incredible trying to close his car door.

[@raptalos9412]

Same director lol

[@noelanderson969]

@@raptalos9412 same time period

[@timelordsrapbattles8498]

@@noelanderson969 Almost. Iron Giant takes place during 1957; Incredibles is during the 1960s.

[@sonicluffypucca96]

I just realized how easily this film of filmed in computer animation would look like a Pixar film since its directed by Brad Bird.

[@korvexus9922]

1:12

[@simplylogan93]

(Rings doorbell again) "Kent Mansley -- you work for the government." "IIIIIII wasn't going to say that..."

[@AirGuitar]

"I have something for you Hogarth" "Your BB gun!" "Found it at the power station" "Hogarth was over there the other night!" "Really? Find anything unusuallllll, Hogarth?" "Noooooothing unusual......really..." -------cue toilet flush!

[@MegaMelodytime]

Air Guitar "gotta use the bathroom"

[@nickp2271]

Hogarth runs upstairs, sees the giant's left hand, and gasps.

[@Angelica_Rodriguez39]

I love the fact that you both despise and kind of relate to Kent Mansley a little bit throughout this movie. He's a pencil-pushing coward and a weasel, but he was also brought up in an age where everyone immediately hated the unfamiliar and he was trying to do his job to the best of his ability, so he makes some really dick moves in the process. I love a well rounded villain.

[@doomsday2703]

Agreed. I actually felt bad for him here because he wasn’t wrong about the giant’s existence yet Rogard ridicules him. Plus, even though he didn’t see his car get eaten he definitely saw the first bite. He obviously knew something happened but he lacked anything concrete.

[@shadiafifi54]

You really gotta hand it to Christopher McDonald. He knows how to portray a slimy weasel of a person but still make them sympathetic. Note: I'm not insulting Chris himself, I'm just saying he's a great actor/voice actor.

[@littlemoth4956]

Using the term "pencil-pushing" in 2022...

[@gordonf5553]

Mansley did nothing wrong

[@michaelnally2841]

@@doomsday2703 although you can also understand why the general is being skeptical cause no physical evidence and if I told about a giant robot existing I’d probably be skeptical too

[@yakunohayashi9653]

I like the realism on Mansley because of the fact that he is trying to convince the general about the giant while at the same time he is conscious about how ridiculous it sounds

[@DickWad16]

As a child I knew what was happening in this scene but could not follow the discussion. This military talk between them went well over my head but the faces and inflections made were enough for me to understand. A testament to incredibly versatile writing, really.

[@user-kj5qy8ip5v]

This is the moment hank realizes who heisenburg is.

[@danielbautista9062]

“Ha. You got me.”

[@NoriMori1992]

I just finished Breaking Bad yesterday and was just watching a bunch of clips of it, so I did a double take at your comment 😂

[@redneck2127]

heisenburger

[@zackaryruhland5684]

1:44 [whispers] "Hog… Hog…" [shouts] "'HOG HUG'?! Hogarth Hughes!"

[@fullmetalgamer6062]

Kent Mansley. You work for the government...

[@AeroRanger100]

@@fullmetalgamer6062 I...wasn't going to say that...

[@christopherlmoo]

What happens next besides slamming the brakes?

[@RogueT-Rex8468]

God this animation is so unique and beautiful. I miss this kind of work.

[@iancassidy661]

Me too, I really like 2-D animated styles.

[@lilyhalter8443]

My only wish is for this style to come back. Not just the animation but this storytelling that captures an important moment in US history while being interesting and hilarious at the same time.

[@iandanielcassidy8126]

@@lilyhalter8443 totally agree with your statement. I'm planning to bring the 2-D animated styles once again for my dream job as an movie director.

[@lilyhalter8443]

Ian Cassidy oh that is so good to hear, we need a savior to revive this kind of art! I wish you the best of luck

[@iandanielcassidy8126]

@@lilyhalter8443 thank you very much, but someone will help me out for bringing the 2-D animated styles once again in the future.

[@MetalThunder1199]

1:44 “Hog hug?....hog hug!?...HOGARTH HUGHES!!!!”

[@ZeldagigafanMatthew]

Kent Mansly, you work for the government.

[@stopreadingmyusernamebroth9090]

@@ZeldagigafanMatthew I....wasn’t going to say that. I am something for you Hogarth

[@ZeldagigafanMatthew]

@@stopreadingmyusernamebroth9090 You AM something? Oh hey, my BB gun!

[@alacritical7873]

Perfect ending to the clip. "Hog Hug?! Hogarth Hughes!" makes me crack up every time

[@christiansmith1389]

“And when I do, I’m gonna want a MEMO distributed!” Christopher MacDonald, ladies and gentlemen. The greatest character actor of our time. And huge props to the animators for giving life to that performance and catching all of those nuances.

[@Griff00]

and i want that memo carbon COPIED and REDISTRIBUTED

[@tashibalampkin8555]

I know right. The way the love is delivered is just brilliant.

[@ChrisManley1994]

@@Griff00AN-!!!!!!!

[@darthdracul8372]

That sounds swell kid.

[@michaelyoung9753]

Christopher Macdonald as Kent Mansley is one of the greatest voice castings in history...Probably the best villain to ever appear in an animated film....

[@JacobLewis2006]

Hey Michael you what evidence I'll get you evidence and when I do I'm going to want a memo distributed

[@kacieremata9014]

Michael Young Kent Mansley is the ONLY villain in this movie. But yeah, I can tell he's the villain because he when interogate on Hogarth Hughes in the evening night and also wanted to kill the Iron Giant because he realized that the Iron Giant is the Giant Robot who when ate his car. 🚘🚗

[@Elitesolider1023]

Wouldn't really say villain he is neither good nor bad just a rambling nuisance that causes trouble because of paranoia I swear Kent was like a chicken running off without its head.

[@parker-boy98]

@@Elitesolider1023 He's definitely a coward and an arrogant jerk. The way he lists the damages sounds more like he wants excuses to justify his vendetta against the giant, rather than looking out for the safety of the town.

[@Elitesolider1023]

@@parker-boy98 exactly a damn stupid ass glory hound.

[@kaspergamer460]

that oven-mitt part is absolutely genius. You could easily take it out and the scene would still work fairly well, but it's so organically quirky and gives us a realistic sense of Kent as a person

[@Lux_the_Lost]

0:32 Okay, that oven mitt is a one hit kill XD I love how Mansley looks at its goofy face as the general laughs his head off and then turns it over. It's like the thing is actively mocking him! Also... I have to say it... 1:12 EPIC RAGE QUIT XD

[@blammowammo5886]

Chaos Controller you abuse the XD's too much. Stop.

[@andrewneilan4234]

Those are the best parts, hands down!

[@awesomechannel257]

Chaos Controller 1:12 The new Hitler

[@universewithinart2838]

The oven mitt kinda resembles the iron giant but Mansley hasn’t seen him yet.

[@vancesuggs7488]

I love that laugh 0:31

[@natehausmann7627]

John Mahoney (Gen. Rogard) died just a few days ago. May he RIP 😢 (Jun 20, 1940 - Feb 4, 2018).

[@KeeferJ]

Nate Hausmann He did?

[@natehausmann7627]

Yep. Head and neck cancer.

[@TPDManiacXC626]

Nate Hausmann Rest In Peace General, you’ve earned it.

[@JSRbowling595]

Rest in peace, General Rogard. I hope you were given a well-deserved 21 Gun Salute.

[@zackaryruhland4181]

Nate Hausmann He ages 77.

[@NoriMori1992]

I _adore_ how unapologetic the writers were about making Kent completely unlikeable and irredeemable 😂 It's hard to pull that off with a character without making them unenjoyable as well. But Kent is very enjoyable even when you want to scream at him.

[@Squirrel36]

He’s kinda sexy when he’s wicked!

[@Steel-101]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the fact that the general has a nice set up? First of all he lives right next-door to the capital building , he’s got a nice fireplace behind him, A beautiful red chair with a foot rest, an American flag, an eagle statue, war and peace on his shelf, civil war swords above his TV and of course a beautiful TV with a western film on the screen. I love this guy 😎🇺🇸👍🏼

[@taleoftwowolves74]

He definitely earned his retirement to His age means he's most likely seen alot of battle and sacrificed unimaginable amounts for his country This is the treatment all veterans should get To comfortably settle down with their families and live out their retirement in peace

[@Bangbangbigelow]

🤣 he’s got one foot in the military and the other out of the retirement door

[@sparxstreak02]

And a bear skin rug……….& a bison head 😒……………Classy

[@parker-boy98]

I agree. A shame he had to put up with Mansley's ramblings about a giant robot he hasn't actually seen, right when he's trying to enjoy a western.

[@parker-boy98]

@@sparxstreak02 Dude, this film is set in the fifties.

[@rickardodaggastina9057]

I love how he turns the oven glove round as to stop it from mocking him while the general is lol. 😂

[@Jothomas214]

This is the last scene where we like Kent Mansley 😂

[@parkersims9167]

Yes lol

[@zacharyriley4561]

It's more like we just pity him.

[@thaitemple1807]

Yeah, I don’t know how a lowlife like him ended up working for the US government as a unexplained phenomenon investigator.

[@MarRayRay1996]

More like LOATH entirely

[@zacharymarlow8161]

Nice Grinch reference

[@theeyeoftheyinyangs]

“Damn it, Mansley. You called me at home for this?” Best way to start a conversation with people you hate. 👍

[@squigg7107]

Kent Mansley is one of my favorite characters ever. He’s an absolute mess and a total asshole despite his futile attempts to conceal it. You can see him struggling to contain his rage through this whole scene, and it all bursts out at the end. It’s hilarious.

[@Squirrel36]

Yeah, Kent is so crazy, funny, wicked, and sexy!

[@coletrain583]

I really love General Rogard. He is everything General Ross was supposed to be, not an idiot. Definitely a realistic portrayal of an Army General.

[@eeveeofalltrades4780]

Who's General Ross?

[@Broomer52]

@@eeveeofalltrades4780 I believe they’re talking about Ross from the Hulk. Ross is a general that overlooked Bruce Banners gamma experiments and he was dating Ross’s daughter. Ross is Honestly more like Mansly with a General position. He’s glory seeking, vindictive and spurred on by more than a little hatred for Bruce. If the MCU didn’t do Hulk dirty we would have seen him more than his first movie.

[@eeveeofalltrades4780]

@@Broomer52 ah, ok

[@coletrain583]

@@Broomer52 I meant Rogard listens to reason and only takes action when there is a good cause, when he discovered the Iron Giant wasn’t a threat, he told his men to stand down. Ross on the other would just act recklessly and without foresight to get Hulk, leading his men to their deaths. If anything Mansley was more like Ross, expect in much lowly position.

[@eren34558]

@@coletrain583 Regarding also refused to abandon the civilians he had put in danger, and made amends to hogarth. Basically Rogard is what RWBY critics think James Ironwood is.

[@Rose_D]

He had such a warm voice, rest in peace John.

[@FlashakaViolet]

God, the animation in this movie is so amazing!

[@Thewolfguys.cartoons2000]

It reminds me of Don Bluth's Animations

[@universewithinart2838]

I absolutely agree. I wish another 2d animation renaissance like the one in the 90s would occur again.

[@arbytv5139]

FlashakaViolet well can you expect anything better from the guy who directed this, ratatouille, and both Incredibles movies?

[@stormcutter59]

@@arbytv5139 I wouldnt call Incredibles 2 something to be proud of but basically every other film you mentioned, yeah I'd say that's a hell of a resume.

[@jacobrichardson1952]

I mean for 1999 this is one of my favorite movies.

[@LonePhantom756]

0:23 "Tell me again, Mansley; and this time, LISTEN to yourself."

[@YourFeelingsSucks]

"A giant metal monster"

[@user-ff1eg3mp5x]

@@YourFeelingsSucks “AHAHAHAHAHA!!!”

[@GreyWolfLeaderTW]

One of the things I love about the Iron Giant is General Shannon Rogard. He's got a good head on his shoulder's and is understandably skeptical of the idea of an "Iron Giant". The way he plays the straight man to the skittish government bureaucrat Kent's awkward and excited claims makes this scene hilarious.

[@johncreed9433]

The general just doesn't take Mansley seriously at all and I love it.

[@YourFeelingsSucks]

It is implied that Kent's previous investigations were a total faillures, perhaps the general had enough, here, he was willing to give to Kent one last change.

[@SunlightGwyn]

He was such a great character, lmao.

[@simokoistinen276]

I like how general Rogard isn't the average cartoon depiction of military officer, a hot head who just sends all his troops in when he gets a wif of something, but he is logical, pragmatic and wants to gather more information before making any actions.

[@shelbystrogen3128]

If Kent Mansley saw Sonic the Hedgehog: General: "And you saw this creature?" Kent: "No I didn't actually see it, it runs too fast for me to see it, it went off into the woods" General: "So you don't have any evidence." Kent: "But sir, I got an eye witness!" General: "An eye witness who is considered to be known as Crazy Carl" Kent: "This thing!... this thing is a menace. It caused a blackout all over Green Hills." General: "What did? Tell me again Mansley and this time, listen to yourself." Kent: (sighs) "A blue fast running hedgehog." General: "HAHAHAHAHAHAHA"

[@shelbystrogen3128]

Kent: "Please sir. I got a feeling about this one." General: "That's lovely Kent. But let me try to explain how this works. If you told me you found say... A quill from this hedgehog I might send over some scientists to do some tests on the quill. Hell you get me a photograph of this creature and I can probably gets some troops over there! But you tell me you got a feeling."

[@xKewlxKyddx]

it ate my car!!!

[@weluvb5]

lmao your profile pic

[@adammilette3076]

and you saw this happen?

[@broden4838]

No, I didn't actually see it. It ran off into the... woods.

[@KeeferJ]

So you don't have any evidence?

[@Edward.4000]

Oh god!

[@emperorreign6154]

The thing I love about Brad Bird movies is the sense of realism blended in with the fantasy element but in real life, if a government agent in 50's America was convinced of a giant, sinister machine roaming Maine, it would be taken a hell of a lot more seriously back in Washington, rather than dismissed entirely! Granted, they probably wouldn't mobilise an army based on the findings of one lone agent but they'd certainly send a couple more guys to aid in the investigation. Also Kent is s deplorable government agent 😂chances are (especially back then) you wouldn't even know that you're looking at or talking to one. They'd likely be under cover and conducting a very subtle and secretive enquiry, in a bid to conceal that something major might be happening there. But Kent? He basically announces to the world why he's there and what he's looking for! 😂😂

[@taleoftwowolves74]

@Rider450 Or competent in any way

[@thaitemple1807]

Yeah, I don’t know how a lowlife like him started working as a US Government agent in the first place.

[@NicoUnken]

I love this general character. Absolute legend. I love how he could've been easily set up as a secondary antagonist but nawwwhhhh fam, he's just a man doin' his duty.

[@bigmike9947]

I love how the receiver just rolls off the first couple tries

[@TeamNova80]

0:31 this is just pure gold, he turns around an inanimate object. I always laughed at this when i was younger 🤣

[@gabethedinosaur95]

The reason I appreciate the iron giant . It takes place the year my dad and aunt were born . It involves the Cold War and Sputnik launching into space which I believe my grandparents probably thought was crazy . And the story describing all the activities and stuff during 1957 . Thank you brad bird for making this movie happy 22 anniversary

[@EmeraldApe]

RIP John Mahoney

[@awesomechannel257]

Tommy Wakeman who’s John Mahoney?

[@cavaliothorson7755]

@@awesomechannel257 He voiced the General.

[@awesomechannel257]

Cavalio Thorson you mean General Rogord?

[@cavaliothorson7755]

@@awesomechannel257 Yes

[@JacobLewis2006]

Dragon Sword

[@samalvey8168]

"I'm sorry, your call has been disconnected."

[@scottpickering2382]

The interaction between these two is top tier storytelling.

[@neonjesus]

the little gestures are what make this animation truly great. the hand-wave at 0:09 as he searches for a word, the nail-biting at 0:37. there's such character and expressiveness in the movement. it's stylized but executed so well that it feels lifelike. the art style is incredibly charming, too. overall top tier stuff.

[@apenasmaisumdiogo.7115]

Very well said, those small mannerisms make this film one of the most realistic animations I've ever seen.

[@JadeMythriil]

I really love this era of handdrawn animation. WB, Dreamworks, Universal, and even Disney. They had a lot of really expressive characters and the animation is clean.

[@josephcalabrese6337]

Nice to see the general being fair to Kent. "You get me a photograph of this thing, And I'll sent some troops over there." And so he did.

[@FeliDJrah]

It's pretty obvious the general's a man of honor. Even when the Giant goes into berserker mode, he hears Dean out. Until of course Mansley screws everything up.

[@GigaChadh976]

Nuance. This is clearly a decorated general whose seen service in world war 2 and Korrea. And in his mind he should be spending time with his family and his grandkids, but instead he has to entertain of some crackpot busy body calling himself an agent, investigating every half drunk hick in idaho, who saw a flying saucer, and every bored housewife in Kentucky who swears she saw big foot. But he at least here’s mansley out, no matter how much of a nitwit he is.

[@mariuskristensen1867]

That missile is targeted at the giants current position were is the giant mansley

[@scarlett-parker]

"Hog Hug" gets me every time.

[@dravendfr]

The voice acting is so good!

[@Grizzly2198]

Boris Shcherbina attempting to convince CCCP's Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev of Chernobyl disaster's real magnitude and have him send competent aid to the area. Pripyat, USSR, 1986.

[@concept5631]

"Your gonna need a new phone."

[@georginavazquez508]

My favorite part of it is Kent slamming the phone yelling WHATCHADRGG%$#@!!! Very funny.

[@SirEpifire]

The General is easily my favorite character in the film. By the end of the film when the town is about to get nuked, he calmly accepts his fate in the service of his country. By his age, you know he likely served through the second world war. At a point when he would've probably would've held a field commission. He's clearly no stranger to death and given his demeanor here, it's almost like an old friend coming back for a final visit. This film kept showing up in my recommended. I'm continually reminded of how excellent it is.

[@YourFeelingsSucks]

Robard was legit furious that Kent launched a missile, the giant robot felt that he need to save the town, like Superman would. Everyone thought he was dead, but he still alive out there. Sad they didn't made a sequel.

[@sgauden02]

"Tell me again, Mansley. And this time, LISTEN to yourself."

[@krisstasko]

Kent: This thing...this thing is a menace. It tore up a power station, it - it caused a train wreck! Gen. Rogard: What did? Tell me again, Mansley, and this time...listen to yourself. Kent: ...(sighs) A giant...metal monster. Gen. Rogard: AH HA ha ha

[@AirGuitar]

Turns the dreaded oven mitt. I laugh like a maniac every time i see that part.

[@KeeferJ]

kris stasko (Kent turns over an oven mitt with a goofy face) Kent: Please, sir. I've got a feeling about this one. Gen. Rogard: That's lovely, Kent. But let me try to explain how this works. If you told me you found say, a giant footprint, I might send over an expert to make a plaster cast of it. Hell, you get me a photograph of this thing and I can probably get some troops over there! But you tell me you got a feeling... Kent: Alright then, fine. You want evidence? I'll get you evidence. And when I do, I'm gonna want a *memo* distributed. Gen. Rogard: That sounds swell, Kent. (hangs up on Kent)

[@E1craZ4life]

@@KeeferJ [sighs and put the phone back on the hook]

[@murphyjack90]

The way the general puts the phone down slowly while Mansley is ranting is so savage.

[@nahomgirma5095]

1:12 That's exactly what any kid would feel like when they don't get what they want for Christmas or their birthday.

[@cheekibreeki3607]

Man this movie is such a gem

[@andrewestrada6531]

For me, the General in this movie is actually a good man. Even when they were prepared for a missile impact on where they were located, he sees Giant as a hero that saved him and everyone else.

[@JamesJohnson-nm5pu]

The General's laugh is classic.

[@TPDManiacXC626]

Dammit Mansley, you had to call me at home for this?

[@broden4838]

You don't understand, sir. It-it-it-it-it ate my car!

[@KeeferJ]

Kevin Broderick And you saw this happen?

[@E1craZ4life]

@@KeeferJ No, I didn't see it; it ran off into the woods.

[@KeeferJ]

@@E1craZ4life So you don't have any evidence?

[@E1craZ4life]

KeeferJ 1995 But sir, I’ve got an eyewitness!

[@SpookyDeadeye]

00:29 best part. I saw this movie again last night after 16 years... This part always makes me laugh so hard.

[@wwg2005]

Bro is on the verge of tears 😭😂

[@BorderlandsBoy0]

I literally died watching this part and I’ve seen this movie over 50 times aha

[@ChrisManley1994]

Please sir! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Sound613Wave]

1:12-Over ten years later Still gets me 😂😄

[@jeremiahturner5154]

1:13

[@5Mariner]

It tore up a power station, it..(phone falls) IT CAUSED A TRAIN WRECK!!

[@TPDManiacXC626]

What did? Tell me again Mansley, and this time, *listen * to yourself.

[@GottaLoveScarlette]

TPDManiacXC626 *breathes* A giant metal monster..

[@5Mariner]

***** General: ROFL

[@GottaLoveScarlette]

5Mariner Please Sir, I've got a FEELING about this one!

[@TPDManiacXC626]

***** That's lovely Kent, but let me try to explain how this works. You told me you found say, aah, a giant footprint, I might send over an expert to make a plaster cast of it. Hell you get me a photograph of this thing and I can probably get some troops over there! *Mockingly * But you tell me you've got a feeling!

[@seanbridges3075]

The facial expressions in this movie are absolutely incredible.

[@KeeferJ]

0:31 General Rogard's laugh is so hilarious!

[@gavincurtis]

The phone hangup part... everybody in my family and who I work with points at me in reference. :/ It was a stupid phone cradle design and you know what? He didn't break the phone.

[@wolfzillaproductions4563]

“HOG HUG? *HOGARTH HUGHES!!!* “ That realization always has me in stitches every time I watch this film XDDDD

[@Jaysus777Live]

love that he turns the oven mitten over, as if it were mocking him, the little things in movies are what make them great to me

[@ThePianistDragon]

I’m so glad this Iron Giant clip still has comments enabled.

[@Nic-ye2yz]

"And when I do, I'm gonna want a MEMO distributed" Christopher McDonald is hilarious what an awesome casting.

[@chonkeyshonkey]

The cow mit tho 😂

[@tiffanypersaud3518]

Hunter Caron, I love how it looks like the Iron Giant.

[@vincentvorse]

Even in a period in time when the USA was living in constant fear from a foreign attack at any given time, even the general of the US Army remains level-headed about Mansley's claims of an invading threat and demands evidence before severe action is taken

[@megansmith5884]

Asides from the tongue-in-cheek comedy, The animation and smoothness of character movements was WAAAYYYY ahead of it's time!

[@ARedMagicMarker]

I like how Hogarth holds Kent's hat like its diseased. XD

[@christianjohnson5379]

Hogarth senses from the beginning that Mansley is bad news, and all that implies (yes I'm intentionally adapting Mansley's trademark line).

[@jeremiahwallace2275]

You can’t beat hand drawn animation to capture the amount of love and attention to detail the animators have put into their work. But, looking at this scene I wondered if the VAs actually acted out the scene in real life, so the animators will know how to make the characters move and express their emotions just right?

[@itsjustvin7630]

Idk Arcane has done it

[@superjboy16]

1:12 This shot has the same amount of energy when Mr Incredible tries to close the door to his car! Hahahaha Brad Bird recycles the best gags!

[@roberttreacy8271]

1:44 “Hog Hug? HOG HUG?! HOGARTH HUGHES!” 😂😂🤣🤣

[@StrunDoNhor]

The scene right before this one contains one of my all-time favorite movie jokes: "Kent Mansley - I work for the government!" **slams door** Went WAY over my head as a kid, but it just gets funnier the older I get.

[@mitchellfitzgerald1817]

Or the other one: *Opens door* "I-" "Kent Mansley. You work for the Government..." "I... wasn't gonna say that!"

[@tjohnnyf7100]

Yup especially we have Biden and his admins. They are horrible lol. They always said we are government and we want to help. Jeez lol

[@LunaticBunnyofEvil]

This movie is one of the best animated films ever created. I remember watching this as a kid, then watching it again. And again. And again.

[@abbiecarmichael3346]

I love how they make all the generals angry in cartoons lol

[@Asaylum117]

I think Mansley is a police investagator or paranormal investagator that works for US Goverment.

[@TheJabbate1]

Asylum117 he’s more likely an FBI agent working under Project Blue Book.

[@retroroy1983]

John Abbate That's what I always thought.

[@sailor_guy9841]

@@TheJabbate1 actually he is not a FBI agent I mean close enough he is actually working with the agency name UPD (Unexplained Phenomenal Department) which is under command of Lieutenant-General Rogard the general who’s Kent talking to,that is why he is willing to send the troops if he got PROPER evidence but I guess Kent knows how to be arrogant🤷🏻‍♂️

[@draccoonxcii1288]

Yeah, I'm sure it's a stressful job, especially in the exaggerated cartoon world.

[@zanytobbs]

This scene and the "Where you going champ?" scene my stomach hurts from laughing

[@janek4105]

+MisterPringle i've been looking for that scene for ever, it's awesome

[@BenHopkins1000]

Isn't the "where you going?" scene more of a montage? I mean he's asking the same question, just different times of the day.

[@hardheavymetalstyle]

I'M GOIN OUT!!!

[@sapphire962]

This movie is ingrained in my memory. My family and I quote so many of the lines, there's so many great ones to pick from. I always loved "Come on in,the waters g g great!"

[@Asaylum117]

What makes this movie so memorable wasn't just the amazing animation & writing, but also the voice cast. I feel like every VA fit the role of each character really well & didn't sound misplaced or bad. The Iron Giant creators really knew what they were doing when making this film.

[@johncreed9433]

The General has a dope apartment ngl

[@RoseRose-fk7ni]

I mean it feels like he was being fairly reasonable, he didnt say "you're insane and I'll see you fired," he said "give me evidence and we'll talk"

[@nickstoneham5629]

This conversations just feels so smooth and natural. It sounds like an actual conversation I could hear in a situation like this. I am not sure if it is the voice actors or the writing of the dialogue, or a combination of both, but I would love to see more of this.

[@KikiDiki]

I love that little detail of him turning the oven mit over. This movie really is awesome and it needs more love.

[@santemen3216]

in an alternate universe, Kent Mansley is the hero of the story

[@garrtoons4303]

I love how Mansley at 0:27 knew how crazy what he's dealing with sounds. It's such a good detail. 🤣

[@FerroequinologistofColorado]

For a movie that came out in 1999 the animation and art style was truly SUPERB.

[@aylatheskunk4641]

1:11 I always rewinded that part! GAVE ME A GOOD BELLY LAUGH!! XD