Once Were Warriors Jake the Muss Revenge for Grace REACTION

[@bluedogcartoons688]

You couldn't possibly understand the power of this scene without having watched the entire film. To do so completely undermines it's meaning.

[@waynesmith2287]

Definitely have to watch whole film. A scene here and there doesn't do it justice in it's meaning.

[@deegribble4160]

Totally agree and no this movie is old. It’s a classic, raw, brutal and tragic. Show it the respect it demands and watch the full movie.

[@leaisoufeauyoutube]

Too right!

[@basedbattledroid3507]

Exactly, everything in the movie builds up to this moment and makes it so much more meaningful, it's something that you need to watch start to finish.

[@anonamas4261]

Pretty sure most Americans just wouldn't get it.

[@rammanrai2899]

The movie was originally BANNED for being TO VIOLENT in the USA. At the time there were more movies with more death scenes than this movie. It actually highlighted DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and alot of people cried cos it was true in THAT ERA. The writer ALAN DUFF is my relative, and the book was based LOOSELY on his family upbringing, as a teen, in the '70s.

[@RARDingo]

I grew up in Onehunga & went to school with those kids in the 70's. Seeing this movie made me realise why some of those kids were the way they were.

[@shoutatthesky]

It's a violent film but an honest one.

[@kelhori1494]

Number 2 behind Hollywood hit all star watching from nz new Zealand you're unbelievable scam

[@kelhori1494]

Matter of fact what are you talking about banned issues yeah right

[@rammanrai2899]

@@kelhori1494 CENSORSHIP laws...USA banned the movie and then made it R18..in NZ it was made R13..took couple of years b4 USA allowed it to be shown.

[@BMYAGI]

As a Kiwi myself its disappointing seeing people do reaction videos to this one part of the movie. They are missing the whole story and need to watch the film. By the way there is a second movie that follows on from Once Were Warriors, the film is called "What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted?".

[@errolbaker1375]

How powerfully accurate of what you're saying . I'm seen a few watch reactions to this , and they talk a lot of dribble over dialogue that explains context. I remember going to the movies , joking to my then partner brfore it started ( I was 22 , ) when I walked out , I felt every emotion . And then some . These reaction clips do such a disservice to a very powerful message. Cheers from Oz , all the best.

[@BJenno]

Just finished watching 1 and 2, and oh boy, what a roller coaster ride of emotions.

[@Simoneelliott]

And a third part, the book “Jake’s long shadow”

[@isaacs8528]

The Maori people can either be your best friends or your worst enemies and you can go from one to the other very quickly . Gang life in New Zealand is still as hard as it ever was

[@Patrickd029]

As a Maori who grew up in a poor area with poor parents so much in this movie I can relate to. Remember my mum watching it and saying "eh fuck dats not even dat bad". Money went on parties, alcohol brought violence and kids looked after kids. Grow up resilient but also resentful

[@mtkworks]

Stay strong and resilient Patrick….history of our families is our essence…until we know that maybe it’s not the future. Sometimes we have to break the family tradition to go forward.

[@user-kk2uf5du7j]

Cliff Curtis also stared as a hispanic gangster in the film “Training Day” ft Denzel Washington, one of the best Māori actors to come out of NZ, Aotearoa 💯‼️🇳🇿

[@jamesteiwimate172]

Thats the fucker, i might be way wrong but i think he played escabar in that movie👍

[@game_ova7203]

He will always be uncle bully 😂😂

[@shairemana798]

He's acted in colombiana also

[@elijahmaoate2534]

Have you seen him in 1000 words? He's plays a Indian shaman. He's nek level at acting

[@philpetersen4477]

IMO his best role is in the Dark Horse 👌

[@bme9161]

This film is a New Zealand cult classic Beth Heke is played by Rena Owen. Amazing actress.

[@shrooms9797]

Fuck you mean cult classic? Its a classic

[@bme9161]

@@shrooms9797 I'd definitely class it as a cult classic. So that triggers you huh? Lol

[@ciaralean4203]

Watch the whole movie! It is so important to understand this culture on the whole, beautiful, courageous people♥️ this shows what happens when modern day lifestyles ruins traditions that lasted thousands of years☹️ love to New Zealand 💋 from 🇦🇺

[@CerealKillah69]

Love back to ya 🇦🇺

[@terrya8989]

@@CerealKillah69 Yes, it's a pity the Moriori can't say the same, a Maori people different from the aggressive Taranaki Maori who drove this gentle people to near extinction by the 1830's. Genocide!!!!!!!!!! but people don't like to talk about it too much because it didn't involve whites.

[@johnkennedy7368]

Modern day traditions have nothing to do with drinking alcohol, beating your wife, raping children. You choose your path.

[@rockking8023]

@@terrya8989 Tuhoe also integrated with them and had offspring with natives, and you just said enlightened beings

[@rockking8023]

@@terrya8989 Mori ori.., is enlightened beings. But yes Whitecliffs does come to bell

[@Raticus77]

Watch the whole movie, you'll get a better idea why this scene is so powerful.

[@moziboy75]

Once we're warriors I remember watching it at the movies and felt embarrassed coming out, being Maori I felt like everyone was looking at us. A snapshot of low socio-economic New Zealand in the 90s. Unfortunately realistic as especially for some of my boys....lucky for me I was raised by my grandparents and our whanau were pig/deer hunters and fisherman. #oldschoolways

[@Odinson1604]

It’s sad that this movie portrays some of the reality’s that some of our women and children have to endure in real life. I was only in high school in Auckland when this movie came out and recognised some of the locations.

[@richardparnell7584]

Never be embarrassed. This movie started a conversation that was needed. It's a conversation we are still having. I was a European Kiwi living in a low social economic area. My friends were usually raised by their mums because dad was inside. The colour red became the most popular colour to wear. I had a mate come stay at my place till the AOS were finished at his house. It is things like this move, the bravery of Hinewhei Mohai to sing the real national anthem and the continuing growth and inclusion of a Kiwis to realise that the Kiwi culture is best served by embracing what is good about Moari culture and that culture is something to be respected and shared. It is who you are, it is who you chose to become. Sometimes we set the bar to high. It isn't about seeking pride from other people, when all you need is to give yourself pride in your self.

[@Tehui1974]

@@richardparnell7584 Ka pai rawa ake tāu reo e hoa. Well said my man.

[@merehenry2775]

@@richardparnell7584 totally agree

[@frostyboy13able]

@@richardparnell7584 To much brother, respect to you in the biggest way. chur..

[@sofleavea4405]

You guys looked shook hahahahaha. That's the reality of growing up in newzealand in the 70s/80s/90s

[@samcassidy001]

Once Were Warriors, made about 17 years ago. My brother in law was in the movie. It was a movie that opened the doorway to start the talk of what was kept as the secret in families that was going through this. We as Maori, are Warriors. Proud people that through colonization adapted to a world of alcohol. Loss of identity. Devaluing what was strong in our hearts which is Wairua, aroha, Whanau, Tupuna. Not all, but through being westernized, sadly this became a norm for our lower income society whanau/family. This movie became the change for our people. The korero started, even our males that abused, they have support now to get help to find tools that work instead of fists. My suggestion is, watch the full movie. It is a reality in alot of our peoples lives. But seeing our people move from that era to ensure we stand proud as the Warriors we once were.

[@rollingdice2226]

17? Try 25 years, closer to 27/28 years now

[@passedoutsober6322]

Yeah I'm even older than this movie lol

[@jonahkingi98]

The film is 28 years old, not 17 ahahaha you're almost 10years off 🤦

[@shoutatthesky]

Definitely a powerful film that initiated much needed kōrero!

[@ryufight7987]

17 years ago, uhm try beginning of the 90s , I'm 43 this movie is atleast 30 years old 😅 This movie made a lot of impact on me 😅

[@stephenraynes2148]

Rena Owen - such a powerful performance. Shame it didn't get strong US distribution because she was lead actress oscar nomination material for this.

[@tanepukenga1421]

She always rocks whatever role she's in

[@JustineEnuake-j2k]

Watch the whole movie, then comeback with a reaction

[@ane3wforunz489]

The entire film needs to be watched because this isn't the only scene in the film that's raw! We all feel like it's too close to home! Because it happened back then and no doubt still does

[@Trevithick1984]

Thanks guys. I hope yous got the chance to watch the whole movie and the second one, What becomes of the broken hearted. Its a big honor to be shouted out on ya channel!, thank yous so much. Much love for ya'll

[@t.t6191]

Once were Warriors a movie about Maori people and the struggles that face Our People. We were a Warrior culture who was colonized by the British. What becomes of the broken hearted is the sequel.

[@Simoneelliott]

And “Jake’s long shadow” is the third book in the series.

[@fearnobeer9077]

You must see this movie ,it's raw and confronting so be ready ,it's one that will stay with you. Cheers from Australia

[@thisdude275]

Uncle Bully is the Mexican Gangster on Training Day on the Bathtub scene

[@kywynaramoana-holloway9158]

This movie came out in 1994, and has a sequel called "What becomes of the broken hearted."

[@josephlama7480]

That's our own actor Cliff Curtis.

[@nzemosrox]

Cliff Curtis plays the uncle. He is Maori and is in a lot of American made films. Like other Maori actors/actress we intend to play a lot of ethnic characters like Hispanic, Indian, Arab, Filipino, you get my drift. Jake is played by Temuera Morrison. Same thing, been in a few American made movies. He plays a couple of characters in the star wars franchise. He is Boba Fett in 'the Mandalorian', Jango Fett in 'star wars: attack of the clones' and plays the father of an aqua man, Thomas curry.

[@mattp5843]

This movie is so moving and under rated. The main actor Temuera Morrison played jango fett in star wars, as well. Another movie to watch is chopper. It is played by Eric Bana

[@rhymes2747]

He plays Aquamans father too in Aquaman

[@joycesinnott7373]

Watch the whole movie..she read the journal of her late daughter who killed herself..but to get the full facts of this hiding ( nz word for beating ) you must watch the whole movie..this is literally the end of the movie..

[@joycesinnott7373]

And sad to say this but when this movie came out, it was a reflection of life for many back then..the violence, the drinking, the abuse, the fear.. it still lingers but there is more help available these days and a lot are trying to "break the cycle".. there is truth and similarity to this movie with real world problems..

[@ThatSomethingGuy]

Rena Owens really poured herself into this role and it took a heavy toll on her. She never played any other significant roles. At most, you'll find interviews with her from some years after Once Were Warriors.

[@souljahson1207]

Rena (Beth) never received the proper accolades for her role in this movie. No other woman on this earth could have played that role.

[@shoutatthesky]

Totally an under-appreciated performance from Rena! And you're right about her being the perfect actor for this role. Powerful!

[@morrisanderson818]

Id say this movie, wouldn't be out of place in most country's,just facing facts,of what went/goes on behind closed Doors,still today, around the world

[@KM_DRIPPY]

Beth is played by rena owen, shes from the town I live in

[@yogiminnick5994]

Did you guys know Jake the muss is every clone in star wars?

[@mathewm7063]

This movie will never age, the storyline is absolutely amazing and need for big special effects, perfect storyline acted out perfectly by the crew. MUST WATCH.

[@Paul77ozee]

I like to hope it will age. Where we live in a world with no domestic violence.

[@gracehudson6804]

The tattoo on the face is part of our culture and tells the storys of our ancestors ☺️☺️

[@iainbanks7415]

Welcome to New Zealand, we don't shoot we fight. You really need to watch the whole movie (it is a movie) to really appreciate it.

[@SpankinMusic]

I hope you ended up watching this film. Important to appreciate the colonial background to which Jake and Beth’s whanau (family) is depicted. Consider for a moment a fallen house analogy. That their whanau resides in state housing, the same state whose colonial history is replete with having eroded the cultural foundations and pillars of a once proud warrior people, of course Jake and Beth would be in state housing as the cultural roof of what could have been their whare (house) no longer has any structure on which to stand. Their broken state home is a metaphor for Te Ao Maori (Maori worldview) utterly undermined. It acts as a poignant reminder for New Zealanders of the subjugation of an indigenous people, the consequences of which reach into this day. It pays to be transformed by this knowledge, lest one fails to see the truth and reckon “what a bunch of lazy, good-for-nothing buggers” when confronted by people whose at times destructive actions are contoured by intergenerational deprivation and suffering. The cyclical occurrences of violence, drunkenness, gang involvement, and antagonism to government authority is better understood in the shadow of the fallen house of Te Ao Maori. It is against all this that Beth shines all the brighter as she becomes mana wahine (woman of power/authority) and makes steps to recover for her family the mana of her people (supernatural force and prestige that pervades all people, things and places).

[@davidanderson9043]

Watch the movie from start to finish. An excellent movie, you need to understand each character’s roll.

[@hapidayz2929]

That ain't a movie bro,this is real life!!! Kia Kaha #staystrong 👏👏👏

[@Lord_Dranek]

This is one of those films you must watch, whom ever these subs of yours are requesting this reaction should stop because you ruin the film by doing it.

[@DTNNooby]

you guys should watch Once Were Warriors, it's really good.

[@Marzipan_Rocks]

One of the most well known films to come from New Zealand. Definitely need to see the whole film to appreciate this scene. Grace being so broken by her assault that she can’t go on. Jake putting his mates ahead of his family constantly and then being betrayed so badly by one of them. Quite confronting to watch but very well acted. Cliff Curtis’s break out role.

[@Dodgingss]

all these years later and Cliff Curtis that played uncle bully is in the main cast for Avatar 2,3,4 and 5 and Temuera Morrison that played Jake the muss is playing his cloned son from Star wars -Attack of the clones Boba Fett in the Mandalorian and on top that he's getting his own spin off show called The Book of Boba Fett 🤯🤯

[@bronzemen34]

Just know this movie is confronting and have you thinking when you finally watch the whole version……..Im sure this is just as similar if not the same as situations where you’re from……although lots of variants and differences……..it’s all the same thing underneath - Domestic Violence - Gang Life - The stereotype - The Poverty and Welfare…….shit is everywhere just different people different country……but the same

[@CT-uf4fb]

This is a iconic New Zealand movie. It portrays the reality of Maori Homes in New Zealand (the indigenous people of NZ). It is very very accurate and potrays the generational curses of Maori homes. This is not really acting so it may seem exaggerated to you, but it’s very real even today.

[@Marzipan_Rocks]

Geez mate what a thing to say. This is certainly the experience for a few but you make it sound like that’s the way it is for all.

[@Cbella82]

The actor that played Jake is aqua mans dad 👌🏼 him and bully are in a lot of movies. Beth is in the show Sirens

[@kiarn-tobiastoatemarama5704]

I've seen this movie so many times. Good movie ! Theres a second part . What becomes of the broken hearted !!

[@sumboide4204]

you two are probably the best most awesome couple to watch, your real, don't change

[@NativeKiwiGirl]

As a kiwi I love watching reactions to this film. My favorite part is when he throws 5 men off him then stabs him. 💪 I'd do that to anyone who hurt my children too. ❤

[@irwinpaepae8071]

You guys on kraak.?!?!?

[@dengreen2554]

Its a kiwi movie and kiwi actor's from New Zealand

[@ShivyEnby]

Cliff also played the father in Fear the Walking Dead.

[@sheldonhkrw]

He’s actually Maori in fear the walking dead.

[@rhymes2747]

Hes in Fast n Furious as Dwaynes older brother

[@David-ky8es]

You have to watch the movie properly.

[@lewiadam3382]

Nz Crooked earth movie amazing to watch & No 2 movie

[@howudoin8282]

Theres a few powerful scenes in this movie. It came out when i was 13, i walked out of the theatre in tears and upset like most people did. It still hits even now im 41.

[@njongcbooi315]

You guys must watch the whole movie!

[@ruthlapwood2486]

The context is in watching the entire movie. As a Māori, half my family refused to watch it because a denial of the violence in culture and also did not want people to assume this what Māori culture is all about. Sadly, Rena Owen (aka Beth Heke) did not receive an award for her stella performance. Left many New Zealand audiences in tears and haunted from the reality of poverty in New Zealand, alcoholism and domestic violence. Resonated with many indigenous and first-nations cultures. worldwide.

[@Menace-qh6jp]

You remind me of Eddie Griffin brother lol. Solid reaction to a nz classic. You guys gotta watch the whole movie 💯

[@si_vis_amari_ama]

The sad part here is that Grace, being for decades a recipient of Jakes violence, vicariously kills Uncle Bully herself: she knew exactly how Jake would react and manipulated him in order to get revenge for Grace. The cycle of domestic and family violence.

[@als897]

The guy acting as Uncle Bully is also the Director of Thor: Ragnarok and the actor acting as Jake is BOBA FETT.

[@sunnysamuel2915]

Taika waititi is the director of Thor Ragnarok and that isn't him(Uncle Bully)

[@SammySam369]

Did you watch the movie

[@baeshin]

The name of the actress is Rena Owen. The character in the movie was named Beth Heke. She has been in a ton of movies and tv series.

[@amoslemon6716]

Over 3 minutes of listening and watching you reviewers was enough for me l'll watch the review elsewhere.

[@Chelle9981]

Watch the full movie once were warriors. Very confronting and emotional but a good film with great acting

[@SoOwOoSwaGGa]

This one of the best movies I've ever seen still holds up well

[@matthewwilliams8795]

Love the commentary and your reactions ❤

[@RogueBoyScout]

I'm Australian. And I never knew there were a slew of these videos (Americans reacting to Jake da Muss/ One was warriors). Time to put the kettle on. My days full!!

[@Ricanae205]

Rena owen Aka Beth Heke also did a few TV Shows in America aswell really good actress from NZ

[@Awakeninghumanzombies247]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Keep it real y'all just saying what the wicked really think about our KINGDOM FAMILY!!! Who's laughing now!!!🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🐍🐊🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎👋🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@blinkybill2198]

If you haven't, watch the full movie and do a review

[@Patrickd029]

Cliff Curtis (uncle bully) has starred in a lot of hollywood movies as all sorts of different races. Middle eastern (three kings) and hispanic (training day) etc. Temuera Morrison (Jake the muss) was the clones in star wars and jango fett in the Mandalorian

[@HEMZbEATS]

Watch the whole movie famz Jake the muss is Temuera Morrison aka Boba Fett

[@bronzemen34]

Uncle bully nailed the Hispanic gangster “Smiley” in training day…..no one even thought he was Māori not even us Māori lol….he’s that good!! 🔥💯❤️🔥💯❤️ Same thing could be said had he been Hispanic playing Uncle Bully……to nail the mannerisms and accents is a gift in itself and he definitely delivers…

[@AnonymousAnonymous-yc1qe]

I am a New Zealander This is sad story but sadly how many live over here. There is a second movie to this which is good also. It is called 'what becomes of the broken hearted'. It's about Jakes journey of change.

[@kuraumaki2813]

I still get goosebumps when I see this it's so true this still happens here in New zealand within families

[@tonytehuia1075]

Hey guys. I wanted to drop in and give some light on this movie. I was bought up on this and watched my mum get her teeth smashed out with a baseball bat. This is real life for us in NZ....

[@lakybajwa2925]

This movie is my top 3 best movies ever. Any father wud do exactly wat Jake did to Bully, The close up on his face & the slo tune just makes that scene much more intense. Your reactions at the end scene, U guys really don't do violence, cos me , i was lovin it, cos dirty uncle bully deserved it. Gr8 movie.❤❤❤❤

[@vaini_badboy8937]

React to the movie we would love that once we're warriors

[@68albie]

The Movie "Once were Warriors" is followed by "What becomes of the Broken Hearted" One actor in this may not have been in the first Movie, but was in the book. ps Watch it in Surround Stereo. It brings it more to life*

[@lorrainhankin3743]

Little fun fact. The girl that plays Grace was my mums realestate agent. Now we grew up watching one were warriors and what becomes of the broken hearted my Mum had the DVDs in her house and the week before I noticed my sister ran into her at our local casino and took a photo and asked me sister to say nothing. Fast forward I told my mum when she came to my mums for house inspection and I told my mum did you have your glasses on this woman has been in and out of your house that is grace from once we’re warriors. My mum didn’t believe me until a week later my mum ran into her at the shopping centre and spoke to her and asked and when she told Mum yes she played grace and said not to make it a big deal, mum was star struck! 😂😂

[@raelshodges8949]

Why are you only watching this scene ? Just for the violence ? RIP to ALL the Grace's out there

[@maccart67]

Raels Hodges - 👏🏾🌻

[@hemara_family2026]

This movie is basically based on how things where back in the day for use Māoris

[@dbmadler]

Hope they know that jakedamuss plays as aquamans dad😂😅

[@tamedavis8091]

Rena Owen who was from my town moerewa and many of our family grow up like this its called colonization but that's why she owned this roll it was our up bringing Maka (aka)Rene own naturally fell in the roll perfectly.

[@alimoe1970]

so the guys wearing the headscarves that pull Jake back the one with the glasses is my brother in law and the other one is my mate. Had a few friends and family in this movie.

[@ashleyhalliburton780]

The laugh at the start got the Thursday up already

[@elmo690]

grace the daughter in the movie is my 1st cuzn the 13 yr old that killed her self because being abused by her dads mate on the movie but to be honest that was life back then it is and still now the same. but not as bad, the movie was graphic but to many maori people it was life . narrcistic agro men show love from a punch to the face it how it was

[@eugenewikitera6474]

One of the first ones to see this movie before it was released loved it and still love it. Watch part 2. 'What becomes of the broken hearted'

[@poppet233]

Ughh these two are annoying 😒 watch the whole movie bro

[@ava5ava]

Your reaction was how most people watching it for the first time reacted..

[@TaakeRotaria]

We use the term ' jake da muss' while we playing rugby in the 90s in nz.

[@morganmahanga1755]

This will be one of the most powerfullest movie you will see that highlights some of the worst social issues that happen in families across nz, its educate you about the realities of domestic violence and only real movie in the world

[@DesiS16]

Such an amazing movie. I watched as a teen & only just rewatched it recently. You really have to watch the whole movie.

[@charmainedethierry4166]

The first time I watched this I was 5 or 6 and I didn't know or understand what he had done to her but when I got older and realised... It hit me so hard

[@charmainedethierry4166]

Gracie ended her life because of what her "uncle" did to her... Definitely worth a watch

[@billybroughton2741]

This movie depics all races not just MAORI it's just a insite on what we do inside and out of our doors 😊

[@shawnhill68]

Don’t forget to watch the second movie too. What becomes of the broken hearted along with original once were warriors. Watching from Queensland Australia.👋

[@perkar49]

Beth was of royal blood, Jake was from a line of slaves .The tattoo on sons face shows he recognized his mothers side ( left ) but not his fathers . This movie was about drug abuse and domestic violence as seen in every country on the planet . It is not about the beautiful Maori culture .

[@phillipleng4757]

My Gawd. You guys doing an NZ reaction series. I'm in. Surprised you'd do one to this tho. Gawsh

[@passedoutsober6322]

Kia kaha (be strong) tihei mauri ora

[@ryufight7987]

It was one of the most powerful movies ever made in the 90s . The follow-up movie ,what became of the broken hearted, was good too . But I didn't have the same emotional impact as this one ,and it wasn't a brutal either

[@jaxnbloke5909]

The life of a man who kept the bottle and three away the rose , destructive lifestyle alcoholism , everyone's to blame but yourself.

[@viviennechambers513]

It's called Once we're warriors a New Zealand movie.. Rena Owen is the name of the actress. Cliff Curtis is the person you were familiar with both from New Zealand...

[@44tank255]

"Once a warrior" is it??? 😂 😂 😂

[@JohnDoe-tc5bc]

Nah for ever a warrior boi