First Time Watching FALLING DOWN (1993) Movie Reaction & Commentary

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Falling Down is a 1993 American psychological thriller film[3][4] directed by Joel Schumacher, written by Ebbe Roe Smith and released by Warner Bros. in the United States on February 26, 1993.[5]
The film stars Michael Douglas as William Foster, a divorced and unemployed former defense engineer. It centers on Foster's trek across the city of Los Angeles as he attempts to reach the house of his estranged ex-wife in time for his daughter's birthday.
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[@RyanCarrington]

This reaction was up for a few days a couple of months ago before getting blocked. This is a more sisinct edit. I've spent well over a month attempting to get this back up for everyone who missed it, so feel free to drop a like for my perseverance 💀

[@MrTone71]

Thanks for your efforts. I did manage to catch the first reaction, before it got taken down. You should add "Re-upload" or similar to the title, for those of us who did catch it before, so we don't get too excited about a possible new video from you :)

[@conquerorganicchemistry5949]

DEATH RACE 2000

[@Johnny2Feathers]

When movies weren’t afraid of making the audience uncomfortable and when audiences weren’t afraid of being made to feel uncomfortable

[@The2realistic]

Well put.

[@eval7952]

Early 90s has become my favorite time for American cinema. The way everything looks, the camera work and effects are magic, the actors. Basic instinct, speed, 9 months, the fugitive, T2, they all have that same look, and it looks perfect, to me. And also the way “things” were, clothing, technology, cars, haircuts.

[@snewsh]

Truly out civilizations Golden Age.

[@ryanjacobson2508]

I'll take '78-'87 myself.... But '88-'2000 wasnt bad either. I do agree though that the early 90's had a lot of great looking movies.

[@eval7952]

@@ryanjacobson2508 the 80s for scary movies were so creative, even if sometimes goofy people back then were so inventive, and fun.

[@HSR107]

"I'm the bad guy?"

[@kimmyfreak200]

"how did that HAPPEN"

[@jennifergrove2368]

I just realized that it ended with him "falling down" off of the pier.

[@howardyoung9987]

Greetings from Scotland. The older I get (67 very soon) the more I empathise and sympathise with Michael Douglas's character which is scary. Very underrated film.

[@pamelalee1508]

I agree fully at 71 y.o. ... Truth be told there's probably 7 out of 10 scenes where the average viewer agrees as well... From one Scottish heritage to another..🇺🇲💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿... 🌿🌿🌿

[@krisfrederick5001]

This film is horribly underrated and forgotten and brilliant. It's "Office Space" to the extreme essentially. Which you also need to see

[@RyanCarrington]

Hahaha yeah, you're right! That was the second reaction I did, I think? Office Space became an instant favourite of mine! Its still up, but it might be pretty ropey 😂

[@James_Loveless]

Black Rain Black Rain is a 1989 American neo-noir action thriller movie directed by Ridley Scott and starring Michael Douglas, Andy García, Ken Takakura, Kate Capshaw, Yūsaku Matsuda and Tomisaburo Wakayama. The film focuses on two NYPD detectives who arrest a member of the yakuza and must escort him back to Japan. Once there, he escapes, and the two officers find themselves dragged deeper and deeper into the Japanese underworld. Highly Recommended

[@Metzwerg74]

great movie....

[@mrtveye6682]

Great movie. I esp. liked that ""east meets west" theme. Wasn't even that big of a hit back than, and sadly seems to be pretty much forgotten these days.

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

"Why's everyone so aggressive in this?" LA in the early '90s was a pressure-cooker. A lot of things were going wrong at once in a place that had been famously easygoing in the previous generation. There's a whole little subgenre of movies about this time and place.

[@deannamarie3746]

Yes, also it looks incredibly hot outside. That in itself makes people in a bad mood,

[@llothar68]

In in 2024 it is a broken and rotten pressure-cooker

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

@@llothar68 Depends. Some bad areas got worse, some gentrified. Some decent areas turned bad, some got way bougie. A lot has improved.

[@thirdcoinedge]

This was actually filmed during the Rodney King riots, so I'd say they inadvertently captured the atmosphere of a pressure-cooker city pretty well.

[@AbsoluteApril]

Love this movie, it's so well done making you feel so sorry for the main character and understand and feeling cathartic about the actions he takes until you start to really see how unhinged he has become. Enjoyed your reaction, sorry you had to reupload, commenting and thumbs up again for the algorithm :D

[@Hail_To_The_King]

*Basic Instinct (1992)* - Michael Douglas & Sharon Stone

[@jamegoldwaigh6410]

Definitely recommend Romancing the Stone with Mikey Duggie and Danny DeVito.

[@HuntingViolets]

I would have put Kathleen Turner first in that cast list; it's her character's story.

[@LordVolkov]

I don't know if Ryan has seen Kathleen Turner in her prime... he'll know her name after Romancing The Stone 😉

[@gallendugall8913]

It's very important to be able to deal with stressful situations in a positive way which is why I push the like button, subscribe and set notifications to all so I never miss new Carrington content.

[@Hail_To_The_King]

I find bazookas are more effective

[@RyanCarrington]

👊🤙

[@Purple_Buffalo]

Yeah man. This film reminds me of a movie I just watched called "The Swimmer". 1968 Burt Lancaster. A man desires to swim home from pool to pool. And we slowly begin to understand his life. There is not another of its kind. dig it. SKEAKERS👍 POINT BREAK🤙 for realz C-man!

[@BouillaBased]

Sorry about the re-upload. But at least I have a chance to drop another Like and comment.

[@RyanCarrington]

Appreciate ya, man!

[@Macjewski]

Black Rain 1989 Directed by Ridley Scott, it seems that nobody has reacted to this so far. You can be the first one :)

[@llothar68]

It is indeed such a great movie, specially the dark japanese visuals show you that Ridley Scott learned city shooting from his Blade Runner masterpiece. There are so many great movies forgotten now

[@spacerazer]

Mike was in Wall street and Traffic. Love this movie. The man with the sign was also the worshipper in Coming to Ameruca

[@angelagraves865]

Wall Street and Traffic are both great movies!

[@melthebell33]

This film makes more and more sense the older i get

[@angelagraves865]

Michael Douglas was in The Star Chamber (1983), a crime/legal thriller. Great movie.

[@Youngie761]

This is one of my favorite movies. It's about, well.. it's about a lot of "American" things. The guy is not a hero, but you can't help but feel sometimes he is.

[@AstroXeno]

Drive by's were all the rage with LA gangs in the early 90s, and were notorious for their sloppy aim taking out innocent bystanders while often missing the intended target

[@donnyboy6848]

Don't worry about the nubs crying and the title not saying re-uploaded Ryan. I personally love all your stuff my friend. Please keep being you and doing what you do

[@mikegilgenbach4840]

Theyre so sweaty because its so hot because its the middle of summer in LA in the early 90s.

[@RyanCarrington]

Can't relate. I'm in England 😂

[@HuntingViolets]

@@RyanCarrington Doesn't it get hot there now?

[@alanfeldstein9761]

"...and not always defensively." That's what earned you the thumbs up.

[@Ph8rus]

Romancing the Stone is a fun ride. The Game is very good. The Star Chamber is another that is often overloooked.

[@davidmeir9348]

Michael Douglas has said in an interview that this was his favorite role he played. Such a good film. I strongly suggest you watch his two 1987 output Fatal Attraction and Wall Street. Fatal Attraction was the most popular film of 1987 and was nominated for 6 Oscars, including best film and best actress for Glenn Close. Psycho had a lasting influence on people locking the door of the bathroom and Jaws had a lasting influence on people going into the sea. Similarily, when Fatal Attraction came out, guys were scared shitless of cheating on their wives. Wall Street got Michael Douglas the Oscar for best actor. Also check the 1989 movie by Ridley Scott, Black Rain about two police agents (Douglas and Andy Garcia) who go to Japan to bring back a Yakuza member accused of murder in the US. Such a great film. And of course, the 1992 film Basic Instinct.

[@EburksSuperCollector]

Always loved this movie. Such a great idea and shot so well. Your intro had me cracking up man! Hahaha

[@donalddavid3431]

Black Rain with Michael Douglas was amazing. I saw it twice in the Theater ❤❤❤

[@christoffesedao3579]

🎬 *Great Michael Douglas Movies* 1. Romancing The Stone 2. Wall Street 3. Basic Instinct 4. The Game 5. Black Rain 6. Traffic 7. One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest (he produced it, but I think you watched this already) *Honestly I’ve never seen a bad Michael Douglas movie.* But these are some must see movies of his.

[@maximillianosaben]

I once had a co-worker ask me the name of this movie. I knew the movie as soon as he started describing it, but he mistakenly said it was starring Dustin Hoffman. Ever since, I can't help but imagine how amazing it would be to see this movie with Dustin Hoffman having played the lead!

[@RyanCarrington]

I'm just realising that I haven't seen a lot of Dustin Hoffman movies 😬

[@angelagraves865]

@@RyanCarrington Stranger Than Fiction is an underrated but fantastic movie. The main character is played by Will Ferrell in a very low-key role, which I loved. He's usually a little too over the top for me. But it also stars Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Emma Thompson, and Queen Latifah. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@marke8323]

It seems you have a "Airplane" drinking problem (you can't hit your mouth! lol) The "Bazooka" is actually called a "L.A.W." for Light Anti-Tank Weapon, I fired it a couple times in Army Basic Training at Fort Knox a thousand years ago. It has a small charge but is surprisingly accurate for not being a "Smart" weapon. "The Game" is a Michel Douglas movie that will bake your brain, with Sean Penn.

[@5hanesBoard]

I love your reuploads because they're so rewatchable.

[@RyanCarrington]

😂 I've been trying to get this back up for a month 💀

[@RyanCarrington]

After I watched this, I watched The Game kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6qWipaDhZt8bc0

[@KennethSavage-nn2vv]

A great character study movie. Fun reaction and review 👊🏻

[@ThatBonsaipanda]

Michael Douglas flicks >> - China Syndrome - Romancing the Stone - War of the Roses

[@Bothorth]

When your _Whammy Burger_ gets 'whammed' one too many times!

[@nicholasregan6526]

I'd laugh so hard if someone actually came up with a movie called Under Construction and had Michael Douglass be an elderly action star LOLOLOLOL

[@RyanCarrington]

It needs to be done. Or even as like a spoof movie within another movie. That would be a pretty funny nod.

[@nicholasregan6526]

@@RyanCarrington These days, anything's possible, I even heard rumor that the sequel to Spaceballs might actually happen, LOL

[@HuntingViolets]

"Why am I calling you by your first names?" Because that's the purpose of name tags. I feel worse for the employees. They make nothing. Generally, there's some kind of changeover of the grill and/or the register when they stop serving breakfast. (I know it's a black comedy, but what he finds out about him at the end is true.)

[@shediva5705]

I wore a shirt with my name on it for ONE day at the bar when I was bartending. Having my name yelled out so frequently made me crazy. I never wore that shirt again. If you don't know me, don't use my name.

[@HuntingViolets]

@@shediva5705 But they weren't objecting to it -- he was.

[@shediva5705]

@@HuntingViolets ok so yeah I was wearing lace bustiers under flannel shirts and mini skirts with stockings with back stripes and straps. Pearls before swine.

[@charlesquinn8860]

LMAO @ the water remark. I've had beer today, and that's like, 95% water. Fuck yo water son!

[@davidmg4216]

Some of my favorite Micheal Douglas films that are a must see are, Wall Street, Black Rain, and Romancing the stone

[@jamesm654]

If you lived in downtown LA you would know that , YES, the construction worker does need to speak to people "that way". Because every other person the street of downtown LA is an absolute mental nut case. I've lived in downtown LA for 14 years. lol

[@ToniMcGinty]

Great reaction as always! I'd recommend "Romancing the Stone", "Fatal Attraction", "Black Rain", "The American President" and "The Game". He also produced "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", which is a masterpiece.

[@gugurupurasudaikirai7620]

Last thing I remember about Mikky Dugs was when his very hot wife showed up on Jay Leno's show (so I guess this is still dated) and she was supposed to be promoting her own movie but spent most of the interview promoting his movie because he was playing Liberace and she just thought it was so hilarious that he was going to play Liberace that it ended up dominating the conversation

[@Kevonutube303]

I thought so!!! I watched this with you awhile back. Great job BTW! So I'll give you another "" like" for this one. Keep em coming, love the reactions. Don't forget " KingPin" we discussed Comedies before😊

[@m06een00]

In my top 20 movies of all time. Superb, dark film, and some hilarious lines in it too. Like when the beggar confronts Bill and protests 'that's no way to treat a Vet', he retorts: 'You're an animal doctor?' Douglas was brilliant in this (he's always good) but so is Robert Duvall. Recommend The Game (1997), Wall St (1987) for 2 more MD films.

[@HuntingViolets]

Eighty-five cents for a pop (we say pop where I am).

[@kimmomaki]

if it's Michael Douglas, the customer's not always right - - but he's NEVER wrong.

[@brandonmartin08]

The proper name is “Balisong” knives. It’s movies like this that give them a bad reputation. To me they are the superior knife. •folds so it’s small to carry •unfolds quick •once unfolded you don’t have to worry about it folding over on your fingers like a $300 Benchmade and multiple others have done to me! 👍 #team balisong

[@mulrich]

Illegal in most of western Europe, including the UK.

[@Vohaul86]

War of the Roses is a great Michael Douglas film (and directed by Danny DeVito!).

[@jamesm654]

Should watch , "Fatal Attraction", "Romancing the Stone", "The Star Chamber", "The China Syndrome", "Wall Street", "Black Rain", "The War of the Roses" or the series "The Kominsky Method"

[@georgeizcazu152]

I recommend these other movies with Michael Douglas: Basic Instinct(1992), Fatal Attraction(1987), Disclosure(1994). These are thrillers. "Romancing the Stone"(1984) is adventure, comedy. Then there's Traffic(2000), alongside his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Wall Street(1987) - to which they made a sequel in 2010: Money Never Sleeps. These last two I haven't seen yet, but I heard they're good.

[@ryanmattson9997]

A similar theme in the novel "Going South". Liked your comments by the way.

[@dannyadams4765]

In your 20s you think he over reacted in your 40s you can see where he's coming from

[@fredericjuliard4261]

The Game -1997 - David Fincher - Michael Douglas ;)

[@Latash72]

One of my favorite Michael Douglas movies. So underrated. You have to watch Fatal Attraction 😮 it's a must❤

[@jessedaniel6330]

He probably shot the water pistol by mistake his trigger finger is so dang twitchy. lol

[@Novaximus]

I really enjoy Carrington's reactions. If you're reading this, thanks for the uploads. I feel like a lot of people are just one bad day from snapping. Especially today. Finances can really be that final push the Joker likes to talk about which sends a person over that edge. Personally, I think it's interesting because some people can cross that line and some people can't. Not everyone is capable of killing a person for example. Put them in a war situation. Or maybe defending your own family in a situation. I don't know. Maybe everyone can be pushed if you find their secret personal buttons. I've heard tale that soldiers during like Vietnam and WW2 will admit that when in combat and ordered to fire that many of them purposefully aim high and try to miss but still try to make it look like they're trying not to because they simply don't/can't or won't go through with the karma of killing someone even if it's an enemy stranger. Keep that in mind the next time you see an action movie and think, "Yeah there's no way Rambo could have gotten through that without getting hit if that were in real life" lmao. Just some food for thought.

[@frozen1762]

This is probably his best role by far. Romancing the stone is sweet movie from the 80s but it's more like a thing of its time. Black Rain is Ridley Scott action movie. War of Roses is dark comedy, Basic Instinct erotic thriller. He was also good in Wall Street but it's more of a side role. Interesting movie like this with him in terms of ideas is Disclosure, with Demi Moore.

[@puppyash9656]

War of the Roses -another must see with Douglas.

[@randyjohnson6960]

I don't agree with his actions BUT I definitely understand 👊

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

How weird that you brought up Kevin Spacey. Spacey IS D-Fens: we rooted for him until we see his very dark side.

[@HuntingViolets]

The generic ibuprofen doesn't have that coating on it that makes it easier on your stomach. A lot of other generic stuff is fine.

[@shediva5705]

This dude has worst day ever and becomes a messed up karma superhero. In 3 o'clock high, kid has worst day ever and makes bad choices but learns from it. In Fist Fight dude has worst day ever and realizes it's not just his life that is jacked out. Go forth my man and react. Love to see your opinions ❤

[@jtoland2333]

Micky Dougs wants me to tell you, " Hey, dawg. Sup?"

[@steve8510]

Ahhh yes my old friend the panic attack... dying without dying

[@blackmetalassasin1]

Another would be "The Ghost and the Darkness" with Michael Douglas and Val Kilmer

[@jefmay3053]

Another great Shummacher film is 'Car Wash' you should check it out, VERY AMERICAN REAL LIFE.

[@robertbunting3117]

I think you might enjoy 'Romancing the Stone' with Micky D., Kathleen Turner & Danny DeVito, a fun little action comedy from '84. I also seem to remember really liking 'The War of the Roses' it's pretty messed up movie, actually also starring K. Turner and Danny DeVito.

[@toxicrevenuegaming9415]

I think you're confused. Marx wasn't against land theft. He was against the idea of personal property, freedom, and personal responsibility. Also, he loved to watch people be executed. 😂

[@JasonNaas]

Yeah he definitely wasn't against land theft.

[@selkirk57]

Good reaction and edit. Michael Douglas considers "Falling Down" to be his best film. My favorite Douglas film is "The American President." That would be worth a reaction.

[@evilalex87]

recommend the ghost and the darkness with michael douglas and val kilmer one of his best films

[@RyanCarrington]

Not heard of that one! I'll add it to the list 🤙

[@kharma7755]

@@RyanCarrington It's based on somewhat true events. Great movie!

[@CrowVWade]

8:17 I drink water like that. The morning after a raw dog a whisky bottle almost as fast. I’m not proud of it

[@donaldgilbert6739]

Great reaction Ryan! He has alot of good movies. One of my favorites, is The American President. Nothing like this though, he is the president, it's more of a romantic comedy, directed by Rob reiner, ( princess bride and A few good men ) , it's worth a watch!

[@BOT_JERRY]

James and the giant peach.

[@richarddefortuna2252]

Well, as far as the cop goes, don't discount the fact that the main character's wife was granted a pfa based on supposition only and the incredible stress of not being allowed to see your own daughter without due process as leading to his condition at the time the film starts. Perhaps his daughter being taken away was the last straw and much of this could've been avoided if he could've been allowed to maintain that relationship.

[@wesleyrodgers886]

Also a great Tom Waits song. 😊😊😊😊

[@jefmay3053]

Michael Douglas..... Dude, you HAVE to react to 'The Game'

[@Krucifus]

That movie is an experience. Under-rated gem, imo.

[@ShahYT.Official]

One underrated movie i would say similar this that's worth watching called Seven Psychopaths. Would be nice to see your reaction for it 😅

[@Automaton_Tauntaun]

Saw this movie as a kid. Had feelings about it. Picked up on what they were putting down. My question is; how do you get the lateral mustache volume? I can grow a beard in the blink of an eye but my mustache is a different color & consistency. Like Hollywood Hulk Hogan but not on purpose. Do you oil it or just let it grow and maintain it as needed?

[@Scallycowell]

Micheal Douglas recommendations: Black Rain (1989) Black Rain (1989) The Game (1997) Fatal Attraction (1987) Black Rain (1989)

[@ivanbutenko8778]

Yes, it's GTA San Andreas:)))

[@johnserpo9267]

More Michael Douglas? Watch "Basic Instinct", "The War of the Roses" and "Wall Street".

[@carm3d]

More good Mickey D. films: Romancing The Stone (fun action/adventure), Fatal Attraction, The Perfect Murder (remake of Hitchcock's "Dial M for Murder"), Wall Street

[@jacobkubacki2719]

Check out Iron Maiden’s song Falling Down about this movie.

[@shannonpace9433]

Try his movie, Disclosure, with Demi Moore and Donald Sutherland. Awesome movie!

[@MFSMUG]

dreamland Eskimo brother lol that's great

[@krixxset2214]

6:15 what do you mean "Gods sake" Its a very legitimate fact.

[@LordVolkov]

Speaking of Mickey Doug's beautiful wife - Entrapment, with Connery, and the Zorro movies with Banderas. Peak CZJ if you haven't seen them 😉

[@RyanCarrington]

Ooooh Zorro is a good shout, actually!

[@andrewkline5611]

Micky Dougs produced Cuckoo’s Nest

[@RyanCarrington]

Yeah, of course! I spotted that at the time in the opening credits. Can't remember if I kept it in the YT Edit, but I remember that I wasn't sure if it was THE Michael Douglas.

[@HuntingViolets]

Yeah, there is a lot of societal commentary in the film.

[@SimoExMachina2]

Another fantastic, but severely underrated and way too unpopular movie with Michael Douglas: Traffic. It has such a stellar cast of great actors like Mr D himself, Benicio Del Toro, Catherine Zeta Jones, the guy who plays Eric in That 70's Show, Don Cheadle, Luis Guzman Dennis Quaid, Miguel Ferrer (he played the rising star of OCP in Robocop) etc... Why are there literally no reaction videos to it? I do not undestand.

[@PaulWinkle]

Mike Douglas movies? Have you seen WallStreet? He plays Gordon Gecko the coldest mofo on the planet and my hero.

[@flip97gt]

Romancing the Stone!!!!

[@reservoirdude92]

Yeah, this is not the film to get all PC on because a lot of these issues are universal to a LOT of Americans today, no matter the color.

[@chocolate-teapot]

The game is a good Micky D film

[@kbsanders]

Deja Vu

[@RyanCarrington]

🐈‍⬛️

[@xrusted]

Why i8s everyone so sweaty? L.A. heat is unbearable, my guy,. One of my all-time fave films -- thanks for doing a reaction to it! Much respect.

[@lawrencefine5020]

Check out the Game with Michael Douglas and Sean "I give my Oscars away to crazy Ukrainians" Penn. Fun Movie.

[@puppyash9656]

The Game !!!!!! You have to see THe Game.

[@commissarcardsharp]

Is this a re-upload?