La Haine Is Tough Guy Posturing At Its Finest | CineFix Top 100

“So far, so good. So far, so good…”
On one hand, La Haine is a grab bag of every filmmaking trick that was cool in the 90s. On the other hand, it’s a scathing look at systemic violence that’s as relevant as ever even 30 year later. The story of three guys outside of Paris grappling with the aftermath of a riot in which police officers put one of their friends in a coma, La Haine is a tough but essential watch. Clint, Cal and Alex discuss how great the black and white looks, the early days of drone photography and how the film never lets you forget that these guys are just kids trying to get through their day.
Meanwhile, Dan’s algorithm has jumped off a building and, as he passes each floor on the way down, says “so far, so good…”
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[@Goygle]

Being French, i can tell you the cow should be named Marguerite (high added value comment here).

[@BakedCookiesallday]

The first time I watches la haine , my mind was blown

[@theweatherdog1816]

Vincent's mind was also blown

[@VenomTNT]

​@@theweatherdog1816BEAT ME TO IT DAMMIT

[@shibitoobscura3348]

As a Frenchman, I always assumed Astérix et Obélix are famous everywhere in the world

[@spideyman2099]

Just watched this movie for the first time a couple weeks ago haha. Pretty great film. Definitely a masterclass in cinematography.

[@hugocortizo6993]

Never clicked a notification so quickly

[@michaelholmes3750]

The Criterion Channel La Haine collection includes some deleted scenes that are actually shown in color. The Eiffel Tower scene is pretty great because you get to hear the crew break out in cheers after Kassovitz cuts.

[@_MC529]

Oh, to have these three take 80 minutes to discuss one of my movies at one point. Certainly a dream❤

[@LisasLabs]

It never dawned on me Huberts gun was empty... 🤯 Ending has changed for me after 20 years 😮

[@agwooding1]

Any chance of finding out what movie you'll cover next week? It's been great catching up on these movies in preparation for these videos 😊

[@DanParkhurst318]

The Warriors I believe!

[@Draxxdemsklounst]

I saw this movie when it first came out and loved it. I need to watch it again though because ive forgotten so many of the details.

[@daveyoung8420]

Great pick, Dan. It sucks that it's still relevant today, but that's this film's superpower. I have 100 things I could say, but I'll limit it to one (well, two, to say that Ferris Bueller has to be on the "Day in a Life" list, if not the number one). To me, the most important element of the film is the theme of inevitability. From the opening "So far, so good" it takes us by the hand (while punching us in the mouth) through a day where we know we're marching towards tragedy. I think you're right about the meaning of the old guy's toilet story, but I think there's also another element. He has spent the past few minutes listening to Vinz saying he has to shoot a cop if his friend dies, so he tells him the story about his own friend who died, but didn't have to. The friend created his own hell, and is dead because of it. He's telling Vinz that the only reason you have to shoot a cop is because you say you do. But you have a choice, which is the reality we're all coaxed into believing, especially when Vinz hands over the gun. But then Kassovitz pulls the rug out from beneath us and we see that his comment all along was that these guys (and the people in the projects) are headed towards inevitable tragic ends no matter what they do. And perhaps that's because it up to the police, the press and all of us outside the projects to change to create a pathway for those who are helpless to create one. Sorry, rambled, but just feel this film is so multi-layered and glad it's on the list.

[@DanParkhurst318]

Excellent comment ❤

[@roel.vinckens]

Let's have some words on that soundtrack... Part of my growing up. The artist playing his vinyl in the window is Anouar Hajoui, Aka Cut Killer. He's mixing Assassin de la Police (Cop Killer, or Killer Cop) of NTM (Nique Ta Mère = F*CK your mama) with Je ne regrette rien (I have no regrets) of Edith Piaf.

[@hardlux]

THIS. It's why I bought the soundtrack.

[@Tartiflons-la-jambonnette]

C’est pas assassin de la police mais un sample de sound of da police par KRS-One

[@UpAndAboveEnt]

I watched the 4k criterion a couple days ago and it was stunning. Such a beautiful picture

[@pickyourpopculturepoison]

This is on my personal fave 100. I adore this film.

[@pickyourpopculturepoison]

@randywhite3947 I have it here (although it’s not necessarily ranked by quality but personal enjoyment, and I haven’t seen nearly as many films as the Cinefix team!): Top 100 Movies of All Time (as of Right Now) from Coleridge Girl kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHq2aaZnpbVneKc

[@liulingling88]

I watched this film in my high school French class. XD My teacher was French and Algerian so. She definitely didn't mind showing some 16-year-olds black and white think pieces on police violence. It stuck with me for YEARS and then I watched it again twice. I personally didn't find this a tough movie? I LOVED how much it made me think. ALSO, Kassovitz is also the weird dude with the weird hat at the beginning of the 5th Element whose gun Bruce Willis confiscates!

[@ar1029]

I saw this as a 16 year old after my social studies teacher gave it to me and a few of my friends. Its an underrated classic.

[@brutusb8004]

No, its not. its rated and looked at exactly how its supposed to be. No such thing as an 'underrated' film because opinions are subjective.

[@marypalmer8223]

Asterix and Obelix are French comic book characters. Warriors in Gaul, fighting the Romans.

[@melandri123]

aren't they popular in us? in Europe, before the marvel renaissance, were the most popular comic books.

[@jasuindiloan]

​@@melandri123Nah, Uderzo and Goscinny tried it in the US but as almost all the comics refer to European clichés and habits it's not a surprise it never went anywhere over there.

[@MarkMueller1975]

It's a very cartoony humor comic. Asterix is small and clever. Obelix is big and dumb.

[@stirwoodcraft]

Plus the druid was called Getafix

[@shibitoobscura3348]

@@stirwoodcraft In French, he's called Panoramix

[@noahegr3341]

Cool episode! I love La Haine. I think it was gracious of you to opt not to strike it off your top 100, despite none of you having it on your individual lists. Also, it seems like The Babadook is omitted from the rankings displayed in the description; is this simply a mistake or did it get taken off the list?

[@2nd3rd1st]

Asterix (tiny smart dude) and Obelix (fat dumb dude) are the heroes of a rebellious Gallic village during the Roman empire in a famous French comic book and movie series. They get superpowers from a magical brew. Gérard Depardieu played Obelix.

[@chubbchubb9443]

The thing that always gets me about this film is that it leaves the ending open to interpretation, until you remember that the Asterix, the cocaine guy, removed the firing pin of the gun and has it in his hand when they leave the flat

[@richardscott7778]

The part about things being better on a roof reminded me of the Cider House Rules, "Please don't go to the roof to eat lunch" "Man, that's is the best place to eat lunch!"

[@realDialFforFilm]

I'm glad to see this on the list, especially since the French government in modern history was a subject of study for me in my senior film thesis recently. An important point to make is that France has not only not improved but has even eliminated the concept of race from their constitution. These policies have only increased discrimination and do not allow for progress to be made in structural racism. "La Haine" is still a significant and vital film to examine and will remain so for the foreseeable future.

[@jtmmprints.r.l3529]

The Intouchables (2011) 😍🙌🔥

[@LeroyYonderboy]

Thank you Dan!

[@DanParkhurst318]

You’re welcome!

[@AlanGamblePhotography]

Great one, had been on my watchlist for a while so this was a good prod to give it a whirl.

[@theonlymegumegu]

1:04:29 i haven't seen the movie yet, but alex mentioned a major plot point was a cop losing a gun i immediately thought of both stray dog and ptu

[@adamlouie1503]

Vincent Cassel played Caesar in the most recent Asterix movie!

[@jasuindiloan]

I saw this back in school when it came out and it absolutely destroyed me. I watched it again last week in preparation for this episode and... it seems I got desensitized over the years and it's a frightening thought. Still an absolutely pivotal movie in European film.

[@caniz80]

Finally someone talking this movie. Saw this in 1996 amazing movie, you asked the wrong people to give their opinions. Also the diversity in the movie is pioneering.

[@caniz80]

@randywhite3947 yes i saw it on tv

[@Realrockruss]

This and city of god really changes your view on life

[@carmawarlock8455]

They didnt tease next episode. Is this the last one of the season?

[@42Strangelove]

yeah I gotta know so I know what to watch this week

[@DanParkhurst318]

The Warriors I think!

[@AkiVainio]

I saw this first in '96 when it came out here in Finland. I've probably seen it about a dozen times since then, last time just two weeks ago, when a local film enthusiast group screened it (film meaning actual, physical film here).

[@janczwartkowski6531]

Not sure, but I think I heard that the Kassovitz spent half of film's budget on the drone scene 😂. Anyways groundbreaking movie. Both with Trainspotting my favourite ones

[@gregorstamejcic2355]

Asterix and Obelix are greatly beloved comic book characters, not only popular in france, but all over Europe. They're a couple of rebellious gauls, causing all sorts of mischief to the conquering romans. Very Witty, very funny. Also made into a few animated feature-length films (worth a watch), and several popular, but kinda poorly made comedy movies (starring, amongst others, Gerard Depardieu and Roberto Benigni). Look 'em up!

[@theonlymegumegu]

40:03 that's hilarious, I've actually had a similar experience XD albeit, not amidst the tension of discussing potential murder ^^;; it was during a paintball club outing in HS, we were between rounds and while we were waiting, one if the dads (who was playing too) came out if the port-o-potty and loudly declared "the only thing better than sex is taking a really good dump!" which of course amused the surrounding teenagers to no end XD

[@JohnCollingswood]

The cow was another flex

[@gymdave199]

When are we going to get the next episodes ?

[@In0des55]

There is no bullets, holy cow.

[@jakysan]

I have, never even heard of this movie

[@canorth]

Sort of hate that you even mentioned Amelie given its IMPOSSIBLE to get ahold of.

[@michaelholmes3750]

Amelie is at this very moment for sale or rent on at least five popular streaming platforms, including the one on which we're having this discussion (I'm in the states - YMMV).

[@canorth]

@@michaelholmes3750 whoa! It is! Ok, idk what changed but, must have been a few years ago, watching that movie was seemingly an impossibility.

[@michaelholmes3750]

@@canorth Yep, you're right: it was pretty much unavailable for a long time except on DVD from the library. I guess someone finally reached an agreement with someone else.

[@canorth]

@@michaelholmes3750 seriously, thanks for making me aware. Been wanting to add it to the collection

[@starkparker16]

Repo Man next week

[@jasuindiloan]

Which one?

[@Jakobstoney666]

🎉

[@MrMann0123]

Bumping chest or bumping the lamp?

[@MrMann0123]

Ah there you go

[@Zed-fq3lj]

Mmmmm😒 imo an overrated movie all over the net, it's nothing special, one meeeh, but I respect CineFix opinions and arguments. The most interesting thing about this movie is that the director had an adorable role in ''The Fifth Element'' 🥰 - the guy who tries to rob Bruce Willis ''Give me cashhhhh guy!'' 🤣

[@acidgougewaltz]

realistically i'm not sure this is a top 250 movie.

[@acidgougewaltz]

@randywhite3947 i humbly disagree

[@acidgougewaltz]

@randywhite3947 that's just like, you're opinion, man

[@010111010110]

That "bonjour" from Alex was pretty painful. It would take a couple of minutes to learn the pronunciation and not to butcher the language.

[@carmawarlock8455]

Here comes the complaints about not pronouncing French properly. If American or Canadians complained about the French mispronouncing our language, we'd never be able to get through a single sentence with you mushy mouthed geeks

[@jasuindiloan]

Chill out dude, As a fluent French speaking Belgian I've heard just as much Francophones butcher English all the time. As long as we can communicate it's all good.

[@carmawarlock8455]

It's just an annoying double standard. I get my comment taken down but French people are so whiny and insistent that we get their language right that you are required to know French in certain parts of Canada. I wouldn't say anything if I didn't see entitled little comments everytime an English speaker is unfortunate enough to have to say a foreign word

[@carmawarlock8455]

@@jasuindiloan but I agree it's just good to be able to communicate