Reactors Reacting to STEVE ROGERS JUMPING ON GRENADE | Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

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[@RichardFay]

They spend a lot of time in this film showing us Steve's character - brave, determined, and self-sacrificing - which is why he was chosen for the process and why it didn't effect him the way it did Schmidt. Unlike Tony and to some extent Thor, he didn't need to learn how to be a hero, he already had the qualities needed for the job.

[@zzygyy]

Its best intro story out of the entire MCU. Iron Man comes in second

[@RichardFay]

@@zzygyy Tony's is good. I'd put Black Widow's intro pretty high as well - 11 year old Natasha protecting her sister by threatening the KGB with their own gun.

[@TimedRevolver]

Yup, reactors forget something Erskine said in this movie: the serum amplifies everything inside. Steve wasn't a perfect man, but he was a good man. Selfless, thoughtful, used his brain before his brawn. That's why he's the archetype nobody could match. Walker, sadly, was a flawed but decent man suffering with PTSD, forced into being Captain America instead of receiving treatment for his trauma after war...then he got the serum. Of course he went sideways.

[@JR-iz1yy]

@@TimedRevolverwalker could’ve been the next cap if he had gotten some serious help before hand

[@TimedRevolver]

@@JR-iz1yy Mhmm. Steve got lucky. He didn't deal with war and related trauma until AFTER the serum, so he was better able to cope.

[@assassinxsteveo]

Tommy Lee completely emotionless “he’s making me cry…” kills me every time 🤣

[@Matt-vv7fl]

I LOVED Jone's dry humor in this role!

[@loudelk99]

Rogers is a thinking man who will sacrifice his own life to save others. He was a hero before he was Captain America.

[@dday906]

I remember someone criticizing this, saying it was absolutely stupid for Steve to do this. They didn't understand the idea of anyone willingly putting themselves in harms way, all so they can save others. I just looked at them and just asked, "Mind if I explain to you what a soldier does?"

[@bandi138138]

William Kyle Carpenter received a Medal of Honor for doing exactly this and saving the lives of his fellow marines.

[@sarahnadeofpoetry]

Probably just a conservative arsehole with an 'I've got mine' mentality who thinks that everyone's out to get them. A sad person, in other words.

[@gazelle_diamond9768]

Tbf, I don't think they say it's stupid because they think it's stupid to sacrifice themselves. I think it's more that it's stupid because... basically everyone had already jumped out of the grenade's blast radius.

[@dday906]

@gazelle_diamond9768 No, they thought self-sacrifice is dumb, period. And the point was to lessen the blast overall. No matter everyone's distance. Maximize everyone's safety, like a soldier would.

[@gazelle_diamond9768]

@@dday906 How do you know that's what they thought? And what point is there in lessening the blast when there's nobody around who would be hit by it anyway?

[@pmgpc69]

****And this is why Steve is worthy to wield Mjolnir.****

[@hulkslayer626]

"He's making me cry" lmfaooooo I loved TLJ in this 😆

[@sgtpepper1138]

How that and "he's still skinny" sometimes doesn't get a big laugh is beyond me. Both make me laugh every time. Tommy Lee Jones' delivery was hilarious.

[@JusBidniss]

This selfless act of jumping on a grenade to save others was not invented for this movie. It's a real thing, that real soldiers have bravely done. This is what Tommy Lee's character was indeed testing for, this level of bravery. For just one recent, real-world example, look up U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter, who did this in 2010.

[@DeltaElites]

Notice how Captain Carter also ran towards the grenade? That's why she was Captain America in alternate universes because she had the same brains and bravery. It's also the moment she fell in love.

[@jhedjoardumago7691]

A man with the heart to serve even when his body cannot meets a woman who has the heart to serve when all the opportunities are against her.

[@howardbeatman2820]

It's an example of Tommy Lee Jones' acting ability to sell the idea that, while his character is arguing against the choice of Rogers, he is pulling out a dummy grenade and tossing it into the middle of the candidates to test whether Rogers is the man inside to be what they need - the general takes seriously even opinions he disagrees with.

[@Phantasm57]

This Ladies and Gentlemen is why we have The Medal Of Honor. Real people going above and beyond the call of duty for the betterment of everyone else

[@RandomStuff-hh7bk]

Not many people comment on the fact that Peggy was moving towards the grenade too.

[@chaoznofx]

exactlyyyyyyyyyyyyyy thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[@firedoc5]

Beat me to it. LOL

[@jonathansherwin9903]

I always wondered why nobody ever mentions that in any of the reactions for this movie that I’ve watched.

[@beauhughes1285]

I think the reason for that is because it Steve’s movie and for the fact that he was there first

[@YoBoyMerciless]

Probably most people missed it since the focus is on Steve. I did

[@DervinHayward]

I love Agent Carter's beautiful smile before she drove off she like " yeah I'm definitely falling for this skinny dude " she knew Steve was the shit. 😂💯

[@beesly01]

These two scenes, along with "Go get him, I can swim", "Let's go find two more", and "I ain't kissing you." are my favorite scenes of my favorite marvel movie.

[@attakrus]

I like the fact that three reactors thought of Mulan when they saw that flag scene.

[@TyTimeIsAwesome]

I love that Mulan scene. It was the start of her transformation into becoming a warrior.

[@jujubees5855]

My oldest brother, Camilo Herrera did something like this in Vietnam when a flare can was accidentally run over and ignited near ammunition and near the mess hall. Everyone ran from it, but he ran towards it to try kick it away. He wasn't fast enough and got badly hurt, but came home. He was my big brother and a hero then and my hero when our father passed away. He's on Find a Grave.

[@tetsuoishiki4677]

You can see the moment when Peggy Carter fell in love with Steve Rogers

[@danielhenr7355]

I know. The moment he became rip

[@jhedjoardumago7691]

And you see her running to do the same.

[@Enderslegend]

Always feel it important to point out, while she wasn't as fast, Peggy ran toward the grenade as well, not away.

[@ExhaustedElox]

These two scenes show exactly why he was chosen. Steve was born to be Cap.

[@samanthanicholls641]

Every time the clip of Steve leaping onto the grenade saying “go away” “get back” makes me cry 😢. So many times in this video - I’m a mess 😂

[@kanick1983]

I love when the grenade hits the ground you can see Carter start to run towards it also but rogers beats her to it

[@Alvin-1138]

Got a Lump in my throat during this scene.. There's Real Guys, who've done this in combat.. 😢 (MCU note: Peggy tried to jump on it, too)

[@andrewmccormack4295]

Yes, not many people noticed that Peggy jumped towards the grenade as well.

[@akashaedge1379]

@@andrewmccormack4295 taking 1 step forward with the speed of a snail, while steve is on top of it....

[@ryaeri]

And that is why he is worthy.

[@scubasteve2189]

The moment we all fell in love with Steve Rogers. 😢

[@IDyce88]

"he's still skinny" doctor; "we can fix that part"

[@CarusELumen]

Thanks for compiling reactions to the single scene that - upon a rewatch or two, admittedly - made Steve my favorite Avenger. (^u^)d

[@zazoreal5536]

Note that Peggy also ran forward towards the grenade.

[@tuckertrueblood308]

I love this movie so much first superhero and marvel movie I watched got me into them

[@jeknechtphotography7106]

MCU SPOILER.... If you haven't seen them all through Endgame, DON'T read ..... It's said the moment he jumps on the grenade is the moment he became worthy of the hammer. Also, Peggy Carter ran towards the grenade.

[@patsyhughes7130]

I hadn't heard that theory before, I quite like it!

[@krewlex_ghost]

Well, either that, or him crashing the plane into the ice/mountain.

[@jeknechtphotography7106]

@@patsyhughes7130 I googled it a few days ago after rewatching and thinking about what made him worthy. I typed in if jumping on the grenade made him worthy. It came up with it being one of the big factors that that he was a hero before he was even enhanced. It went on to say that while Thor and Iron Man had to go through trials and growth to become the heroes they became, Steve was that from the start, showing his bravery and willingness to stand up for what was right even when he was still small and weak, possibly making him more worthy than even Thor.

[@jeknechtphotography7106]

@@krewlex_ghost he crashed the plane after he was enhanced and became Captain America.

[@krewlex_ghost]

@@jeknechtphotography7106 Well, if one wasn't the cause, then the other probably was, so fair point.

[@DarthVoxyn]

Love how most reactions instantly jump to Mulan.

[@TheMtVernonKid]

Jack the King Kirby and Joe Simon, the creators of Captain America, would be so proud

[@andrewwebb3248]

My favorite part of this part with the flag is it shows the part of ignoring orders that will come into play for his character.

[@Nos4a2ed]

you notice carter heading towards the grenade too

[@wilder11]

Yeah that's great. But what does it mean? Either she knows its a test, so maybe she's just trying to help Steve up or something...or she doesn't know its a test, and is running towards a live grenade...that somebody else has already dropped onto. It makes her look stupid, if anything.

[@casperryborg4869]

@@wilder11 Plus that grenade would've exploded WAY before she could've thrown herself upon it. I simply think it was a poor way of trying to show that she and Steve are alike.

[@kazue9272]

@@wilder11she's captain carter on other universe like from doctor strange multiverse of madness.. she was also about to jump that bomb too if steve didn't thats why shes captain america in other universe

[@wilder11]

@@kazue9272 1) Other universe's Peggy Carters have nothing to do with this one. 2) I know she was going to jump on the grenade. That makes her retarded, not heroic. 3) She's "Captain Britain" in the other universe, not "Captain America". You got any other stupid-ass takes?

[@slchance8839]

This is what has been missing with Captain Marvel and most post-Endgame MCU flicks: Insultingly, we the audience are not shown, but TOLD that Captain Marvel is the "strongest, bravest, best-est friend, blah blah blah" but we never see her stand up for her friends, like Bucky, or do the unthinkably selfless, like jump on a grenade. SHOW dont TELL, is what makes a great movie. More SHOW.

[@Double_D__]

Philips, to Ervskin: You don't win wars with niceness, you win wars with guts. Steve: *Proceeds to shows more guts than any other person in the program.* Philips, to Ervskin: "He's still skinny. 😑"

[@Sovreign071]

I have NOT served in any branch of any military. But if my civie brain had to guess, the flag was actually supposed to teach teamwork! A whole gaggle of guys clambering over eachother aren't going to get anywhere. The ine furthest up is getting pulled down by his squadmates as they try to gain purchase, and get ahead. The only way to get it down (barring Rogers' method) is to work together. And while one man might get the glory (or ride back to camp), the mission would be a success. But that's just my interpretation.

[@DarthVoxyn]

I am glad that Kakashi has taught you well. That was the point of his bell test is teamwork.

[@peterschairer488]

A ride back with Agent Carter!!!

[@PenneySounds]

I've always loved that scene with the flag. My dad has told me similar stories from when he was a skinny Air Force guy in truck driving training with a bunch of macho Army jocks.

[@cooksad]

This is why Captain America is one of my top 5 favorite Avengers from the movies along with Hawkeye, Falcon, Black Widow and Black Panther. Hawkeye is my favorite and I still say they did my boy Clint Barton dirty in the MCU franchise. He's one of the few Avengers capable of beating any of the Avengers with just his skills and brains. The way they played down his character is just criminal. Hawkeye and Black Widow should've got solo movies back in Phase 1. Marvel could've at least done a joint movie called "Black Widow and the Hawkeye" about their time in Budapest then some solo films later. Enjoyed the reactions 👍👍✌ out.

[@ngrosskurth]

It says something about our military that no one in 17 years got that flag.

[@peterseaboldt1250]

It says they're incredibly stupid.

[@chrispalmer9023]

⁠​⁠@@peterseaboldt1250ok there guy. I was active duty Air Force for 11 years and have a tested IQ of about 130. Guarantee you couldn’t stand toe to toe with me in any intellectual debate

[@EstebanBrenesV]

@@chrispalmer9023 there are different kinds of inteligence just so you know, it is great you served your country but an IQ test doesnt show qualities like logical and strategical thinking outside the box, I dont agree with the comment above tho as first this is a film and second everyperson is different, but what the scene says is that every person that had the flag test just followed orders without trying to look for other methods and could accomplish it the way they tried, So no reason to get jumpy over a movie, unless you feel that comment threateans you which if you served it probably shouldnt, then all good.

[@chrispalmer9023]

@@EstebanBrenesV I’m not sure what point you’re trying to prove at all. The point of the part in the film is blatantly obvious, summed up work smarter not harder or think outside the box in about 15 seconds. So thanks for that obvious analysis. What they probably wanted the group to do was to work together and form some sort of pyramid or ladder system to reach the flag because it shows teamwork, camaraderie, and who steps up as a leader. It promotes when one wins, we all win. No 9-5 worker has that kind of thought process. Now the whole point of my reply was to address the comment of someone stating that whether past or present military was/is “incredibly stupid.” Arguably the most successful people that most people know of are military or veterans

[@EstebanBrenesV]

@@chrispalmer9023 Ok first of if it would be that obvious it would have been stated not only by other comments but even in the reactions, that it might be obvious to you or me doesnt make it obvious for everyone, which leads to the other point, coming from the only place on earth without an army, no not a single of the brilliant and inteligent people that I know are.military or veterans, while I recognize and respect the discipline it gives it is bit true that this thibgs are related with inteligence, also High IQ and self awareness of such can leaf to overconfidence and lack of external awareness, hard things to avoid and in thay regard I can speak with experience because I had to overcome that in my youth.

[@singerkgreen]

React to Kyle Carpenter. He actually jumped on a grenade.

[@RayPruitt-ji9jx]

“And this colonel decides to test the soldiers by throwing a fake grenade at them.” “Oh, my God!” “And Steve Rogers jumps onto the grenade without any hesitation, so they’re like ‘Yeah, this is our guy.’ “ “Oh, and they’re gonna have to cure his depression before he becomes a super soldier?” “What?” “I mean, without hesitation he tried to kill himself.” “No, it was like a bravery thing, not an I wanna die thing.” “Oh, my bad. I thought he was like ‘Oh, here’s my way out.’ ”

[@dday906]

I see we have a fellow Pitch Meeting fan in the comments.

[@PilloryClinton]

I always find it strange that the majority of reactors don’t seem to notice or comment on the fact that Peggy is also trying to reach the grenade to cover it. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@connorg1350]

Emma's reaction had some crazy editing cuts!

[@RichG-m3z]

The thing with the grenade is it took guts to jump on it, but then you'll lose your guts soon after. 😒

[@jinmakarov8187]

people who sided with tony in the civil war was never seen this scene , , wait , i forgot that im team ironman 😂 😂

[@VeraxMusic]

Peggy went for the grenade too.

[@walterrutherford8321]

And it’s sad that nobody else and 17 years thought to bring the flag down to them.

[@JedHead77]

Peggy ran towards the grenade too.

[@RichG-m3z]

"Hail Hydra" = Flag capture. Those who know, know.🌠

[@andrewmccormack4295]

Just to change the subject here, at 2:38, Natalie Gold, IMO, looks absolutely stunning here with her hair down like that...

[@wilder11]

Quit simping.

[@andrewmccormack4295]

@@wilder11 If "simping" means having my own opinion.... Sorry, Yeah, I'm guilty.

[@Carno-J]

4:54 is Cinepals and not Reel Rejects.

[@ReactTV1]

Oops, thanks for catching that, I'll update it later today

[@Crimsonbreaker348]

Cap’s transformation next please

[@Nate-Great-Fate]

I agree with you.

[@PenneySounds]

A lot of pin-pulling in this video. Two pins on the flagpole and one on the grenade.

[@LongShaynx]

Yo, Natalie looks so different with straight hair

[@donlengel4770]

GREAT MOVIE !

[@SpankDMunky]

The flagpole scene is the best example of "Work Smarter, Not Harder." ETA: Asia said it at 6:32 And Emme at 12:12 And Evie at 13:22

[@williamsummerson1204]

Cap is the Goat of the mcu.💪

[@nonosapuso451]

There is no audio?

[@joecrammond6221]

request if i may suggest, scenes from the Chucky tv series

[@Thestomachlover]

It takes brains not bronze to win

[@manduheavyvazquez5268]

Greatness

[@BruceDaMooseYT]

Why don’t you guys ever include Dylan’s reactions, he’s so funny 😭

[@ReactTV1]

I'll add him to my reactor list for future videos!

[@brodycaldwell9678]

Dude keeps calling her Agent Cotter, not Carter.

[@johnking2740]

For those who have seen the whole franchise - this is the reason why Steve is worthy, as proved in Endgame, but in AoU he had a secret which stopped him from being worthy.

[@Nate-Great-Fate]

Even after showing a great deal of bravery, the general was STILL an a**hole. Steve was more of a man than the general ever was.

[@senhowler]

As I recall he nearly drove a car off a cliff to get Steve on the plane with the bombs. He was an ass, but a good soldier.

[@ryankeyes3101]

Never jump on a live grenade idc how brave you think you are because if it blows up it might blow you to pieces and turn your limbs and bones in to fragments and wound other people if a grenade lands near you get as low as possible out of the blast area that way you don’t take too much shrapnel.

[@macmcleod1188]

Anyone jumping on the grenade has accepted that they will die. It's not about "thinking" you are brave. It's about actually being brave. People die to save others all the time. Whether it's jumping into the river to save children until you finally don't come back. Or jumping on a grenade so only you are lost instead of your brothers in battle.

[@andrewmccormack4295]

@@macmcleod1188 Well said.

[@HalNordmann]

Been tested on Mythbusters - it can save the lives of bystanders, even if not your own. Hence why it is a better idea to throw a backpack or something on it, if you have it. But if not...

[@DarthVoxyn]

Wow someone clearly doesn’t get it. It’s been proven that smothering a grenade does in fact greatly diminish the blast and preventing the shrapnel from hurting bystanders. Since there are only a few seconds to act, the reactors are right: it’s about the heart and the instinct to willingly sacrifice your own life to insure someone else lives. The definition of a hero.

[@andrewmccormack4295]

@@HalNordmann Yes, backpack or human body, it does the same thing, stops the shrapnel from traveling too far thus potentially saving lives and/or causing less damage.

[@johnkelly1198]

He has everything our 2 loser presidential candidates dont have, smarts, courage and honest

[@FerretJohn]

He's still skinny!

[@A_lesson_in_Hate]

These new react channels are a brilliant idea, just edit other reaction channels into one so don't have to watch all of them. Easy money lol

[@buddah1221]

never seen or had any interest in seeing Mulan so I have no idea what they're talking about

[@johnwalkeristhatdude3018]

Unlike Steve John Walker jumped on three LIVE GRENADES not a FAKE ONE

[@senhowler]

You made that up.

[@johnwalkeristhatdude3018]

@@senhowler nope it’s real if ur not a hater u would know this

[@senhowler]

@@johnwalkeristhatdude3018 Okay, care to give me an idea of where this was revealed? All I could find was him getting three medals of valor and seemingly feeling conflicted about the circumstances behind those three medals. Should be easy to point to something, right?

[@senhowler]

Ah, never mind, I found it. It was four times covering it with his reinforced helmet. Not clear on the circumstances though.

[@Khakzoy]

I was in the theatre and this scene came up and immediately knew we were in for a cheesy crapfest.

[@Lunch_Meat]

God, these movies are so bad. How do people keep falling for this. Its the most basic and obvious narrative/trope in the book and people are acting like its the most brilliant thing ever. Super hero movies suck