SCENT OF A WOMAN (1992) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@juliangrant9718]

The "scent of a woman" is not exactly about smelling women. He's not being a creep, he explains it. Especially as a man, if you've ever taken long increments away from intimacy, you begin to miss things like smells. And especially with Frank being blind, it highlights that specific sense. There's something about waking up next to a woman in the morning. For lack of better words they smell sweeter. It's like a pheromone that gets left behind on everything. Some people find it hard to wash sheets if their loved one dies because that pheromonal smell is the last thing left behind. If you lose that it is one of those things you can describe very vividly. I and I think a lot of men understand exactly what Frank is saying when he describes the "scent of a woman." It's not about fetishising. It's about the natural things you only notice through stopping a routine.

[@brandondavis1039]

Damn right

[@potterj09]

Glad you clarified that this is not about perversion. heh

[@adamcunningham6847]

much agreed and thanks for posting , when my bestfriend girl died he secretly kept her sweater , he smelled it when he felt really alone.

[@geetuz]

Spot on. My wife passed away 16 years ago when I was 26 and it's true about the sheets.

[@kuarapika]

i confirm

[@chrisbruneau8552]

Cassie, Pacino won an oscar for this film, its one of his greatest performances. Cant wait for your reaction to the "speech" its electrifying!!!

[@jacobjones5269]

Interesting fact.. Pacino was nominated for best supporting actor that year, as well… For playing Ricky Roma in Glengarry, Glen Ross.. Definitely worth a watch..

[@robertcampbell8070]

Problem is after Pacino won an oscar for this, he basically started just doing this character for everything going forward.

[@Kickinthescience]

@@robertcampbell8070 it worked for The Devil’s Advocate

[@knoahbody69]

If I was half the man I was five years ago, I'D TAKE A FLAMETHROWER TO THIS PLACE!

[@ct6852]

@@Kickinthescience He should have got nominated for that. Did he? Can't remember.

[@ThomasCorp]

When I was younger, my favorite scene of this was a tie between the Colonel’s climactic monologue and the scene where Charlie talks the Colonel down from killing himself. Now, those two scenes are tied with the Thanksgiving dinner scene. I particularly love how during the Thanksgiving dinner scene the Colonel never argues back against his nephew’s insults, but when his nephew is discourteous to Charlie, that gets him angry.

[@duanevp]

I've always assumed that the reason for even wanting to visit his family again is TO BE INSULTED. He keeps saying he's no good and after being told one last time by his family all the ways that he is no good it will give him the last push he wants to commit suicide - it will give him the COURAGE to do it. When he later says he always took the easier path because the other way was too damned hard I think THAT'S what he was referring to. Really he'd have done it before but he never had the guts to do it, it was too hard, and in that weekend he was trying to work himself up to it. Being told by his family one more time (with all the prompting from himself) that he was no good and he thought that would get him low enough to do it. But in the short time he's known Charlie he sees that while he's a bit naive, he's already a BETTER man than himself, willing to sacrifice his own future to stand on principles - which the Colonel never actually had the guts for. THAT is what really makes him angry then - that his nephew/whatever was cruelly insulting a TRULY good man for no valid reason.

[@ThomasCorp]

@@duanevp Over the years, I’ve read the scene like how you described. He goes to the Thanksgiving dinner to gain justification to follow through on committing suicide. And like you say, though the Colonel barely knows Charlie, he can already tell that Charlie’s a better man than he ever was or ever will be.

[@alexeilindes7507]

Love me some black southern Pacino "And i hoooohawww want some water Mellon seeds to spit charlie and im gonna kill myself if I don't get some crazy good chicken!"

[@commanderkeen3787]

Pacino was imitating John Huston when he gave this performance

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

​@@duanevp he was saying goodbye

[@TampaCEO]

I've completely memorized his 15 minute speech at the end of the movie word for word. It was one of the all time greatest scenes in the history of filmmaking. Also R.I.P. to Philip Seymour Hoffman. He was one of the few actors willing to play a sniveling jerk.

[@SurvivorBri]

Some time ago, I was an acting student and I even studied film for a period of time. In one of my classes, the professor showed Slade's monologue. It's a great lesson in how to prepare for a role. Al's conviction will make a believer out of anyone.

[@AlexG1020]

If you want to see him as a jerk KZbin his scene in "Hard Eight". He is soooo good.

[@susanlawens3776]

A rich sniveling jerk. Even worse. And the same character he got over and over again ("The Talented Mr. Ripley" comes to mind.) He got type cast. And maybe that's why he never really got the recognition he should have gotten, because these characters prop up the other characters and the whole movie, really, but they don't get the love that we give the hero. They usually don't get the Oscar. But they should. Without them, these are not complete stories. But yeah, that speech, though.

[@TampaCEO]

@@susanlawens3776 I totally agree. And the Talented Mr. Ripley was one of the first movies that comes to my mind as well.

[@liotc4166]

Moi aussi j'aime beaucoup lorsqu'il va le défendre à la fin

[@joelok48]

The tango scene is absolutely perfect. Donna is made for Charley but they will never know it. We know it and that's what makes this so romantic. Throw in the music, her beauty, and Pacino's amazing acting and you have a timeless treasure. ❤❤

[@Chris-ji4iu]

When Cassie says 'he's not telling her anything' ...oh, but he is. The term 'Leading Man' always reminds me of this scene.

[@alexwest5603]

And Frank was nice to the kids at the end.

[@danieldwyer]

A good dancer doesn't need the woman to know what to do. He just makes her move that way.

[@guittadabe5214]

"Donna", ie actress Gabrielle Anwar, is the one with ballroom experience. She was the one back leading Al Pacino as he acted like the teacher. The way that ballroom dancers know where to go even if dancing for the first time is that the "lead" (usually the man, but the woman in this instance) uses pressure and the position of his body to inform the "follow" which way to go. The "follow" gives the "lead" a good frame and enough pressure that just by moving against that resistance, the "lead" can inform her which way he'd like her to move.

[@chrisk5204]

"He's going to say something pervy." "You ought to go down on her." "Oh my gosh!" LOL.

[@TampaCEO]

I know i laughed out loud the moment she said that line because I knew what was coming out of his mouth next. LOL!

[@robbob5302]

Give that woman a cigar!

[@alswearengen6427]

I can't like this comment. It's aptly at 69.

[@garystewart2355]

@@robbob5302 Who you think you are Clinton, WHO AH

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

He meant, "go down....stairs and get your wife a cup of warm milk so she can sleep better."

[@JC2023HD]

This movie gets better as years go by. A true classic.

[@justinamerican8200]

"If I were the man I was five years ago, I'd take a FLAMETHROWER TO THIS PLACE!" I identify too much with this line.

[@cobbler88]

It's very easy to these days, but it's slightly different. I AM the man I was five years ago. But if I gave anyone an inkling of that reality, they'd find some way to take away my livelihood and - if things continue to go as they currently are - attempt to take my firearm away under "red flag" laws.

[@seanm6667]

Really cause I identify with the line "I'm too old, too tired, too fucking blind"

[@danballe]

Here here

[@goyasolidar]

This film was one of Pacino's finest performances. Glad you finally got around to watching it.

[@tedtorqueoholic3628]

The world needs more films like this. one of my GOAT films. thank you for doing this!

[@SFranc]

They won’t make movies like this anymore e

[@cobbler88]

If they made it today, someone would dig out a Tweet from when Charlie was 13 asking what "trans" is, he'd be expelled and the film would be required viewing at all public schools.

[@christhompson7345]

The monologue at the end is simply stunning, how Al Pacino paces the dialogue and the overall execution is just a tour de force in acting. There a very few actors who can captivate and truly come through the screen and hold you attention the way that Al Pacino does. One of my absolute favourite films!

[@jesterssketchbook]

The physicality ALONE that Pacino exhibits through-out this - just amazing acting When charlie asked him to go for a ride, Pacino's eyes moved to the right, as ppl do when using the visual part of their brain. He ACTED that THROUGH the blindness. STAGGERING skill

[@ShaneLochlannBlack]

Don't be too quick to overlook the fact the colonel won the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with palm device (?) and a Purple Heart. Add to that the fact he's two promotions from Brigadier General. The words "war hero" don't begin to describe what he must have endured to earn those medals. He won everything but the Medal of Honor.

[@cobbler88]

Careful about stating that people "win" medals. I didn't serve nearly as long. You can actually knock out the first few rows of that Christmas tree he was wearing on his chest in a fairly short period of time. But the last few rows - and the multipliers of medals already earned - take a considerable amount of service.

[@Qochoc]

Bronze star with combat V…also Vietnam campaign and armed forces expeditionary medal (likely for the Dominican) so at least two conflicts

[@robertcampbell8070]

The bronze star is a bit of a mistake, as it would be an oak leaf device for multiple awards, not a palm device. It should also be noted that there's a difference between a bronze star and a bronze star with V device. With V device essence means the person did something valorous that did not rise (in someone's opinion) to the level of a silver star medal. A regular bronze star can be awarded for just doing a good job in a combat zone. When we got back from Afghanistan, all our officers agreed to write each other up for bronze stars for "meritorious service." The regular bronze star is just one step up from an Army Commendation Medal (ArCom).

[@cobbler88]

@@robertcampbell8070 Yeah. With ArComs and AAMs, you pretty much just toss those on the pile. 🤣

[@robertcampbell8070]

@@cobbler88 Exactly. I was in for just over 4 years and ended up with multiples of both. As long as you can place your boots without accidentally hanging yourself you should probably get a handful.

[@UmbraFulgur]

At the beginning she said: "I don't like him", at the end: "I like him, I really do". Now that's the stuff movies should be made of. Was quite a journey for her, watching this movie.

[@mckrackin5324]

HUA!... An old Army acronym. Heard. Understood. Acknowledged. I love the Colonel. I don't much care for the actor as a person but he played this character perfectly.

[@Mike_Rithjin]

A classic masterpiece. This film still shines an important light on the massive issue with suicide among men. My dad and I used to watch this film all the time together when I was in middle and high school, until my parents got divorced. He never talks about it, but I can tell he's lonely without a woman by his side. Now whenever we watch this film, it resonates differently.

[@Phatnaru0002]

Modern women don't care. Most of them will say it's men's own fault for wanting too much.

[@Delostacia]

One of my favorite movies... the glimmer of home upon meeting the auburn haired woman at the end is so touching. He knows he's not a good man and that he has made poor decisions but he still desires the love of a woman. The desire to off oneself can be unbearable. Especially when one is down and the holidays are around and you are alone as he was save for his family having the foresight to have someone watch him. He was lucky that Charlie was a good man. That someone cared about his life and was there when he needed someone.

[@portalina]

Holy shit. The way he delivers that line. “I GOT NO LIFE!!!!! I’M IN THE DAAARK HERE!!!!”

[@johnabbottphotography]

Also; fun fact, the woman who dances with Al Pacino is Gabrielle Anwar... who would later perform in one of my favorite action television series "Burn Notice". She amazing, and completely under-valued.

[@Wirenfeldt1990]

Fuuuck right off! That chick was Fiona?! Mind blown..

[@tamberlame27]

Love Burn Notice! Well upto season 4 :P

[@johnabbottphotography]

@@tamberlame27 Its so friggin good. And both lead actors, I felt, were way under-rated.

[@clintmorrison5863]

Scent of A Woman is in my top ten list and definitely one of the most underappreciated films ever.

[@pwmel1]

Another great reaction! I love how invested you become with the characters. Interesting tidbit: Al Pacino's agent brought this script to Pacino and said he should do it, but Al had his doubts and didn't think it would be a good role for him. His agent persisted and Al eventually gave in, and THIS MOVIE was the first Oscar Award Al Pacino ever won. I love this movie. And I'm glad you seemed to have loved it, too.

[@isaaccrist8642]

I’m so proud of you Cassie! The fact that that you knew little to nothing about movies when you first started this channel to watching freaking Scent of a Woman is just awesome! It’s been great watching movies with you and watching your knowledge and appreciation for films grow too, def the best reactor out here. I’m so excited for you to watch this, Al Pacino is my favorite actor of all time, it’s time you learn who the GOAT is

[@jcastromex]

I couldn't have said this better myself Isaac. You hit it right on the head. Cassie has grown leaps and bounds in her love for cinema. I'm glad I'm here for the ride along with her. 📽❤

[@malmofanatico]

I conqeur

[@ct6852]

I'm gonna be super jealous when she has more expertise than me.

[@idea2go]

I saw where this was going after the first few minutes so I immediately stopped watching and signed up on Patreon to enjoy the full length reaction instead. To the others on this quality appreciation (directing, acting, character building, etc) sub thread I’d love to hear what other movies you think Cassie should see.

[@ct6852]

@@idea2go American Beauty. Contact. Eyes Wide Shut. Twister. Scream. Hannibal. Road to Perdition. Just some that came to mind. (And I love them so much)

[@marmiksaini]

*"You broke my streak."* - *Al Pacino* after winning his first Oscar on his 8th nomination for *Scent of a Woman* at the 65th Academy Awards in 1993.

[@wangofree]

"He's not telling her what to do!" Yes he is, by leading--guiding her with his hand on her back . Most guys don't know how to dance these days, let alone lead. If you ever find a really good dance partner, hang on to them!

[@RageousMode]

I'm glad you finally got around to watching this one Cassie, definitely a favourite for a lot of people. Everyone comes around to eventually liking Frank, just happened much later in the film for you. A lot start warning up to him on the plane and most people really like him by the tango scene.

[@anzaeria]

Yep, Frank is a bit rough around the edges and definitely has a tough exterior. People need some time to warm up to him as you say.

[@SMacCuUladh]

he had me at eff off.

[@Chalky29]

I adore the speech in the school hall. Apart from one line. Headmaster is banging gravel to quieten students and Pacino says ‘nothing can shut them up’. 2 more gravel bangs and they go silent 😂

[@Tazza19931]

Pacino's speech at the end of the this film is one of the most cathartic and brilliantly written scenes in cinema for me personally.

[@MrStath1986]

Honestly I always love Frank's call out of Harry, Jimmy and Trent because you can absolutely tell they thought he was on their side with how badly he was roasting Trask. Like, no, Frank loathes you just as much for putting Charlie in this situation.

[@Drawkcabi]

My dad immigrated to the USA from Italy and English was his second language. He loved movies with lots of action in them because he could follow the plot better, dialog heavy films lost him because he couldn't follow the English well enough. So Stallone, Bruce Willis, Schwarzenegger, Chuck Norris, Jean Claude Van Damme, movies with those guys are the ones he really liked. There were a few exceptions though...The Godfather trilogy...obviously, because he could follow along as Italian was spoken a lot in those movies, and another exception was this movie. He absolutely loved it! That it starred Al Pacino helped but still this really wasn't his normal kind of movie...but he loved it. I think that says something about how strong a good movie this is. Also, if you like this movie I highly, highly, highly recommend the movies School Ties and Dead Poets Society...they all take place in boys prep schools and including Scent of a Woman they all compliment one another thematically very nicely. Best Regards!

[@stovalish6]

Dead poets is a absolute gem. Cheers!

[@ct6852]

School Ties. That's the one I was trying to remember. Ben Affleck and The Mummy guy.

[@ct6852]

@@akashenk That's the one. Did he retire?

[@jem1282]

Just point to you that this movie is a remake of an Italian one, Profumo di donna. I remember to saw it in the Spanish tv long ago. It was darker and rougher, without the school subplot, I think. If you wanna check the country your dad left behind, maybe it is a good film to seesee and it is in youtube.

[@Drawkcabi]

@@ct6852 He's doing The Doom Patrol series on HBOmax now. Mostly he's just the voice of the robot character but sometimes he's fully in the episode. Its a great show if you like shows that fully embraces being meta weird.

[@erictaylor5462]

16:30 He is telling her what to do, just not with words. By adjusting the pressure of his hand on her back he tells her which way to move. Haven't you ever danced?

[@mohdamjaddehlvi3063]

He told her In beginning....there r no mistakes....just tangled on ...... She edited that part.......

[@TyJSimm]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I saw a video of someone being granted any single superpower and they picked the ability to re-experience movies they've seen for the first time. This channel is the closest I'll ever get to that power, rewatching these great films through your eyes. Thank you so much!

[@Nimzzeee]

This is a wonderfully accurate description of this channel. I echo every sentiment of this.

[@rasmuslernevall6938]

Hear Hear!

[@KellyHilgerRealtor]

It’s my favorite thing… introducing friends to my favorite movies, and watching with them for their reactions…this is as close as it gets to that feeling.

[@adambowman4076]

I love how you saw Bradley Whitford and immediately said ”Josh!” 😂

[@flecha9991]

I watched this in the theater when it came out, that's how old I am :(. Tremendous acting from Pacino.

[@johlbenedict4960]

"executing his SOUL"WAS SUCH A GOOD LINE

[@keithbrown8490]

Al Pacino's response of "Who-Waa" became so famous it was used as a vocal meme for people to answer back in the positive. Radio hosts on sports or talk shows would play it when they wanted to hit back hard in a positive fun way to someone's quote they played on their broadcast.

[@keithbrown8490]

@@DV80s That'sTrue. I was just referring to Pacino's recorded vocal of that was used for years on radio shows.

[@SMacCuUladh]

its an Army term, heard understood acknowledged, HUA.

[@nealrepetti2396]

This cast was the best. This in my opinion is ONE of Pacino's finist rolls. FANTASTIC!

[@reneebreathesnitrox]

I haven’t watched this since I was a kid as it was my dad’s favorite movie. I’m happy to see you react to it.

[@Jeremy_theGent]

If you can believe it, the only Oscar of Al Pacino's brilliant career. It's still a terrific performance and movie, but I think most agree he should've won much earlier.

[@LeviBoldock]

Definitely a sympathy Oscar.

[@laustcawz2089]

I say for "Dog Day Afternoon"!

[@jamesjoseph1249]

Both Godfather 2 and Dog Day Afternoon should have been Pacino's. I hate the Oscars that are handed out for what amounts to a lifetime achievement...just give the deserving person the award.

[@Tr0nzoid]

Back then, I really liked "Frankie and Johnny" for some reason and watched it a lot.

[@AL13NM]

4 Godfather 1 and 2, maybe even for Heat!

[@FeaturingRob]

Al Pacino had been nominated for 7 Oscars before he finally won Best Actor as Frank Slade. The first words out of his mouth when accepting the Oscar? "You broke my streak!" In a career filled with exceptional roles...Michael Corleone in 'The Godfather' films, Detective Frank Serpico in 'Serpico' , Sonny in 'Dog Day Afternoon ', Arthur Kirkland in '...And Justice For All', and Big Boy Caprice in 'Dick Tracy' among many others...Lt. Colonel Frank Slade stands out. Chris O'Donnell (Charlie) and Gabrielle Anwar (Donna) appeared in the Disney version of 'The Three Musketeers' together. O'Donnell played D'Artagnan and Anwar played Queen Anne of France. It's a really good version of the story with Kiefer Sutherland (Athos), Charlie Sheen (Aramis), and Oliver Platt (Porthos) as the Three Musketeers of the title, and Tim Curry as Cardinal Richelieu. O'Donnell also played Dick Grayson aka Robin to both Val Kilmer and George Clooney as Batman in 'Batman Forever' and 'Batman and Robin'. Currently, O'Donnell is NCIS Agent G. Callen on 'NCIS: Los Angeles' with LL Cool J as his partner, Sam Hanna. If you want a really moving romantic drama, 'In Love and War' stars O'Donnell as a young Ernest Hemingway with Sandra Bullock in the real love story that inspired the novel 'A Farewell To Arms' by Ernest Hemingway. The film was directed by Martin Breast who also directed Eddie Murphy's monster hit comedy-action movie 'Beverly Hills Cop'. Mr. Trask was played by James Rebhorn. Rebhorn plays those guys you love to hate...especially Secretary of Defence Nimziki in 'Independence Day'. I love this movie...Thanks for watching it!!!

[@scottjo63]

Also both Pacino and James Rebhorn went on to play against each other in Carlito's Way, another great gangster movie directed by the great Brian DePalma also starring Sean Penn.

[@paulhelberg5269]

It's my experience that the best films leave you thinking afterward. If it doesn't touch you emotionally and give you food for thought, it will never be timeless or worthy of appreciation by future viewers. Thanks for checking this movie out.

[@ct6852]

Scenes from this movie have been popping up into my memory at random times since this came out.

[@harveybojangle475]

Slade romanticized women, for the most part, saying rather poetic things throughout. You needn't choose to give him the benefit of the doubt regarding this movie's title, though. He mentions wanting a woman's arms around him, smelling her, and knowing she'll still be there in the morning around 23:16.

[@juliajames100]

My heart stopped for a second when I saw you posted this one. 😳😱 I was one of the people requesting this movie! It’s my favorite film ever, I’m so glad you watched it. I think it is SO underrated, even though Al Pacino is in it, playing the best role of his life. Thank you for watching 🥰🙏🏻

[@jarrettenaope7038]

The end Speach Just CHILLS

[@gliblyaware]

I saw this movie opening weekend. Looking back, I feel lucky for the films of the 70's and 80's that made me think and challenged my perceptions. In some ways I was parented by these movies and I listened closely.

[@ninawildr4207]

Love and agree with your comment! They dont make movies like this anymore

[@johncollins9989]

1992

[@gliblyaware]

@@johncollins9989 yep! I was thinking it was around 90... late part of my development but I'm 52 now and still working on it. 😉🤣

[@johncollins9989]

@@gliblyaware well better late than never as they say lol.. I'm 41 and I still ain't got my stuff together lol🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️😂😂

[@SpiritAnimalVSOP]

Martin Brest directed another movie, with Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin, called Midnight Run. A must see! He also directed Beverly Hills Cop, with Eddie Murphy.

[@joshuahermanson341]

He also directed Meet Joe Black. Some find it schmaltzy, which I can understand in parts. But the original, uncut version I do like. If nothing else than for Anthony Hopkins' and Brad Pitt's interaction.

[@BigBoss-zi5ss]

Love midnight run ..favorite movie since I was a kid

[@William_Sk]

LOVE Midnight Run! Such a fun movie with a lot of heart. One of my favorite DeNiro movies, you can tell that he had a lot of fun making that.

[@DrittAdrAtta]

@@William_Sk Midnight Run is an absolute must for Cassie🤘

[@dolphinsmlb5656]

As someone who went to an all boys prep school and spent holidays at an uncle who had a lot of Colonel Slade in him, this movie always reminds me of those days and the life lessons I learned through them. I only recently got to appreciate Thanksgiving through some new people in my life, like my significant other. She is my Donna.

[@RetroClassic66]

“Is that even a real gavel?!?” Cassie, don’t ever change. We love ya just as you are!

[@SMacCuUladh]

she could improve her driving, 16 crashes is a lot

[@shanehenry7699]

Best speech ever put to film.

[@dcXero]

So happy you finally watched this one. It is one of my all-time favorite movies. Al Pacino was absolutely brilliant. He made you hate him and then made you love him through Charlie. Roller Coaster Drama. I love every minute of it. Thank you, Cassie!!! (and yes. Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role. SOOOOO deserved it!)

[@gsh341]

This movie is a very good story of two very different people. Col. Slade is a bitter old man with a bad attitude and no desire to live. Charlie is a young man with his whole life ahead that just wants to make something of himself. The movie explores both characters and shows how one needed the other. It's a very Ying and Yang kind of movie. It might not be the most exiting movie, but it is very good.

[@charlieeckert4321]

The blind tango is one of my favorite scenes.

[@scottjo63]

And the Tango dance gets repeated in the movie True Lies starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. Schwarzenegger gets to do the Tango in that movie!

[@thenewsaint04]

Glad you enjoyed this gem of a movie - fun fact: was based on a Italian film 'Profumo di donna' Yeah, I think everyone felt the overwhelming of Pacino and O'Donnell's performance - I'm happy to watch it again and again. God bless!!

[@karicastanza5216]

Chris O'Donnell was the actor who played Charlie. He also has a small role in the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes". Another great movie. Al Pacino was so freaking awesome in "Scent of a Woman". His character is so multi-faceted. First you hate him, then you worry about him, then you love him. Thanks so much for reacting to this movie. Haven't watched in in so long.

[@richardmaurice8622]

The guy who plays George in the movie is Phillip Seymour Hoffman. He is an amazing actor, you should watch Charlie Wilson's War, The Savages, Twister for more of his films. He looks so young in this movie. RIP

[@michaeljfoley1]

This film has always stuck with me. Powerful scenes in this. Genuine film making and rich story telling.

[@stevemccullagh36]

People always remember and often mock Pacino in this as all yelling and bombast and HOOHA but it's actually such a deep and varied performance. In particular his depiction of crippling depression when he doesn't want to get out of bed is one of the best I've seen on screen, and really hits home with me.

[@SMacCuUladh]

Do you notice any connection between your name and mine Mr McCullagh? perhaps your Irish isn't very good? I have a have a brother called Steven, it's very weird to see an account with his name and your picture totally randomly on a video I watched. We might be some kind of far out cousins some way. Anyway, never give up. Life has a way of working out and things always change. I hope all is well with you and yours. Life truly is a gift, cuz.

[@alexanderriley2979]

You're so gentle and empathetic, it's very sweet. And we're pulled into your perspective and see the movie with fresh eyes. That's a real gift. I have no doubt you were able to get the sympathy of the police. Your eyes, voice and manner, they'd have to be statues in an iceberg not to be influenced. Great film choice and response.

[@joelwillems4081]

Now I'm no great shakes at dancing, but he doesn't necessarily have to tell her what to do during the dance. He's the lead. With a delicate tug here and a push there, she just has to follow. Didn't "Dirty Dancing" explain that? And, yes, Gabrielle Anwar is ridiculously gorgeous here. For a film with even more of her is 1993's "For Love or Money" with Michael J. Fox.

[@davidcorriveau8615]

She is still ridiculously lovely in Burn Notice 20+ years later...

[@geoffelder2236]

@@davidcorriveau8615 Yes! She's definitely easy on and the eyes and very awesome in "Burn Notice"!

[@jp3813]

First saw Gabrielle in The Three Musketeers (1993), also starring Chris O'Donnell.

[@matthewdunham1689]

I'M IN THE DARK HERE!!! (great movie huh kiddo, Al is one of the best ever) ❤

[@bekind3931]

Good reaction! Seeing you arc from ‘don’t like him’ to ‘kinda warming up to him’ to ‘I like him’ is always fun. Also, I never considered he was in pain. I just thought he was numb and wanted to quit life bc he’d lost hope. How insightful.

[@keetahbrough]

too much pain for too long requires pain relief.. so the body provides numbness. It's a fight or flight, physiological response. To recover.. one has to begin feeling their emotions, honestly, again.

[@johncollins9989]

@@keetahbrough well how do you think someone arrives at that point?? they want to feel numb and give up because thats better than feeling pain..

[@Nimzzeee]

@@keetahbrough I can attest to that, 7 years of chronic pain and my body course corrected to increase pain threshold so I could function to do the basics. My last trauma, paramedics said I was experiencing pain at a level comparative to a woman in labour. I'm certain our minds react similarly in response to overwhelming emotional pain so we can function to do the basics.

[@マシュードーラン]

The first time I ever had a girlfriend stay for the night and wake up before me because she needed to go to work early and let me sleep in I remember it so well. Nothing sexual happened we just slept side by side. When I woke up I could still smell her on that pillow, on my sheets…I texted her and told her I still feel like you’re here and I can’t wait to see you again. A shampoo, a perfume, etc. it’s an intimate thing. She chose that scent for a reason…because it resonated with her. It’s really even the smallest things like that. Like Robin Williams said in Good Will Hunting. Those are the things you end up remembering the most about someone

[@matthintz9468]

Scent of a Woman was so influential that there were a series of "Scent of a Woman" knockoffs over the next few years. I don't necessarily mean that in a bad way, but you can detect a very clear, prefabricated formula to them that was clearly taken directly from this movie. My personal favorite, and a movie I think that deserves more recognition, is With Honors, starring Joe Pesci and Brendan Fraser. Same kind of setup - young boyish outsider, posh school, domineering authority figure related to the school, an older brazen outsider with a disability who is more than what they appear, a "big speech" moment by the older outsider, and a life lesson learned. With Honors is very by the marks, but Pesci's performance is one of his bests, Fraser is excellent, Patrick Dempsy is great as one of Fraser's friends, the beautiful Moira Kelly (The Cutting Edge) shines as another one of Fraser's friends, and the script has got some great moments like Pesci's speech and his more revealing moments with Fraser. I think it's a movie that needs to be rediscovered, so I hope you check it out. If you liked this film, you'll like With Honors.

[@ghostofyourmom]

Ha! There was even a Scent Of A Woman type of film starring Pacino's HEAT co-star Val Kilmer called At First Sight, where KILMER is the inspiring blind man!! Lol

[@mattperiolat]

Seconded, With Honors is a VERY underrated movie that I still love for all the reasons listed.

[@matthintz9468]

I want to make a correction to my first post: Dead Poet's Society kicked off the frenzy of this kind of movie, not Scent of a Woman. But Scent of a Woman, and if we include Good Will Hunting, were the most successful.

[@ericmarois6960]

THIS is the most adorable movie you could have picked to scare you until you love the guy. You are the first to do a review of this movie that I watch and I can't see anybody better suited to do a better reaction to this particular movie Great choice, great movie, fantastic performance by Mr. Pacino of course, loving all of it. This is the best thing that's happened to me this whole day. Thank you.

[@ct6852]

Agree she's perfect for this.

[@scipioafricanus5871]

@@ct6852 I sense Popcorn (in Bed Award) buzz for this!

[@ct6852]

@@scipioafricanus5871 I'm really into her and Carly's Speed reaction and I don't know why. Seen it five times. It's weird.

[@scipioafricanus5871]

@@ct6852 Going to be a tough contender for sure!

[@Danimal77]

The actor who played Charlie (Chris O'Donnell), played in another great movie that's similar to this one, called "School Ties" (1992). I also recommend "Dead Poets Society" (1989), "Awakenings" (1990), "Good Will Hunting" (1997), "With Honors" (1994), and "The Program" (1993).

[@CollarCityGuy]

Thanks Cassie I've been waiting for this one! It was one of many movies filmed here in Troy, NY because of our extensive collection of Victorian buildings. Several of my college buddies are extra's in it. The school the boys attend is actually the very exclusive all girl school called Emma Willard here in Troy, which was also featured similarly in "The Emperor's Club".

[@keetahbrough]

private schools are cults.

[@moonlitegram]

One of my all time favorites. Al Pacino earned every ounce of his Oscar for Best Actor in this. Brilliant performance and also up there with my all time favorite performances. I also think Phillip Seymour Hoffman made the most out of his screen time in this one and it didn't surprise me when he became a prominent character actor later on. Oh and the music in this film is also phenomenal.

[@JohnSmith-wh2ob]

Thomas Newman has been nominated 15 times for an Oscar but never won I thought this and Shawshank were definitely deserving

[@mikepope9503]

I always remember this as one of the masterclasses in character acting, along with Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump, Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man and Ken Watanabe in The Last Samurai. There are, of course, many others, but those are probably four of my favourite movies and four stellar performances by the actors. They drag you into their world and refuse to let you surface until the end of the movie :-)

[@paulmenard6219]

This movie…. Possibly the finest acting I’ve ever seen from Al Pacino… he is outstanding in this.

[@BK_gamer_]

I had a crush on Gabrielle Anwar (in the tango scene) in the early '90s. This and "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken" and "Body Snatchers" came out within a few years of each other.

[@mark_p300]

_The Three Musketeers_ featuring both Anwar and Chris O'Donnell came out the year after this too. Although in that one I wasn't sure whether I had a bigger crush on Gabrielle or Julie Delpy, who played her lady-in-waiting... 💕

[@BK_gamer_]

@@mark_p300 Yes, that one too. I don't think I cared for that one, but I've only seen it once, so maybe I'll check it out again.

[@ghostofyourmom]

Anwar also appears in a GREAT crime movie called Things To Do In Denver When Your Dead. I'd love to see some reactions to that one.

[@happyhedgehog6450]

This film is fantastic. First class acting and I believed every character in the story. I went through 30 years of poor eyesight before life changing surgeries and this film gave me hope that I could live still when I thought I would never be able to be fixed.

[@davidgermain]

Pacino , there are very few actors that are this gripping and ANY film . man is a legend in everything he does.

[@Tommy1977777]

The Donna scene is amazing! Cassie accusing another woman of being beautiful is the definition of the pot calling the kettle black!

[@SMacCuUladh]

Cassie is beautiful of course but the lady in the movie is an absolute knockout.

[@jdm1066]

8:14 is the best part of the reaction, I had to watch it a dozen times.

[@topherwhite370]

I saw this movie opening weekend in theaters. I fell in love with everything about it. Seeing super young versions of people who become big stars is awesome.

[@BabyGeneral96]

13:30 lol i swear you're the most sweetest most innocent reactor i've ever seen😂God Bless Your Heart

[@johannesaid244]

This is my favourite movie of Al Pacino. True that Pacino have played in tones of great movies, but this one, won my heart

[@mikeyates7931]

Thought you'd like to know that , HUA is actually an acronym of , Heard , Understood and Acknowledged

[@andrewmadeloni7173]

Al seems like he was born for this role (like so many other roles he's had). "Serpico"is a must see!

[@DutchDread]

That final speech always gets me.

[@heatison11]

Great choice, as a former soldier this is one of my favorite movies

[@paulcdallas]

When you said "Josh!" as soon as Bradley Whitford opened the door...instant respect.

[@NickPR87]

A very similar film to this and a great one too is Finding Forrester. The relationship developed out of oddness has a wholesome result as well.

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

You’re the man now dog!

[@scottjo63]

Starring Sean Connery!!!

[@JohnSmith-wh2ob]

I love that film

[@rickjend6667]

Cassie, I would love to see you react to Finding Forrester. It's a GREAT movie. You will love it!

[@karenlackner192]

This was, by far, Al Pacino’s greatest performance!!!! I love his character so much!

[@Bagofsoup]

Great reaction as always. I remember seeing this in the theater with my best friend when I was 15. Al Pacino was really on a role during the early to mid 90s. And Chris O’Donnell was just getting started. I am surprised that you didn’t recognize Al Pacino after watching him in Heat last month or so, as he took down Robert Dinero. I was sure his random voice raising and yelling in this movie would clue you in to his performance in Heat! Hoowah!

[@troyhagen9843]

Cassie said it was May at the beginning of this reaction so for some reason she waited a couple months to release this one so I assume she watched Heat afterwards.

[@bavondale]

such a great reaction vid. thank you for sharing

[@the_last_centurion]

Al Pacino has some great movie speeches. I really hope you check out 'Devil's Advocate' starring Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves . Amazing film.

[@Nimzzeee]

Any given Sunday

[@DanjinSpear]

@@Nimzzeee i listen to the Any Given Sunday speech all the time.

[@giovannivitodonghia3583]

2 interesting facts about Martin Brest's SCENT OF A WOMAN: 1) It is a US remake of the Italian PROFUMO DI DONNA, a 1974 film by Dino Risi with Vittorio Gassman as the blind retired captain Fausto Consolo. 2) Al Pacino, directly from the USA, phoned Vittorio Gassman in asking for some advice over the character of Tenent Colonel Frank Slade. Great choice of movie, dear Cassie! Love from Italy 🇮🇹😍🎥😎👍

[@Comewithmeifuwant2live]

I wonder if that's why the young girl he dances the tango with is called Donna.

[@Ghoulstille]

A good portion of the people I knew from the Era the Colonel is from either used Anger or Comedy to hide their pain along with a good stiff drink and a Cigar. The Colonel had all three but it didn't stop him from deep down being a good man.

[@gotaigo]

Charlie is Chris O’Donnell. I saw him in person when I worked as an extra on a tv cop show he was on regularly. He also played Robin in one of the Batman movies. When he cried and asked to do them both was the money shot; his tears looked so authentic. Great acting!

[@angelwolfplays6456]

I made this movie a Thanksgiving tradition when I owned it on VHS. It's the last movie I watched with my stepbrother before he passed away. I've always considered it a male 'chick flick'. Loving your reations!

[@claytonbishop4021]

Such rising young actors as Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Brendan Fraser, Anthony Rapp, Randall Batinkoff, Dante Basco, Chris Rock, and Stephen Dorff were auditioned for the role of Charlie Simms before Chris O'Donnell was cast in November 1991. Jack Nicholson was offered the role of Lt. Col. Frank Slade but turned it down.

[@Krisgenx]

Chris O’Donnell ❤❤❤ in Circle of Friends, Mad Love and a smaller part in School Ties!! All great!!! Al Pacino in Serpico!!

[@thecowboyjesse8780]

21:41 You said, "This is not cool colonel." I loved that you called him colonel. You get soooooo invested in movies. Never stop.

[@zeeyore2102]

He didn’t sexualize women. Thats a problem I’ve seen with this younger generation. They mistake intense appreciation for sexualization. He loved women, EVERYTHING about women that makes y’all women. And he did want a woman’s love. But he was not creepy. Creepy is actually very different. It’s just y’all have been conditioned to think everything is creepy and sexualization.

[@thunderslapped]

agree, i have been married for 21 years and i love waking up in the morning and getting closer to the wife and smelling her next to me. nothing weird, it's just that reminds me the love of my life is still next to me.

[@tmendez31]

I agree. Women used to enjoy when a man found her attractive enough to show her attention. It is true that there are guys that are very vulgar, and they go overboard, but many are still gentlemen and just want to compliment a beautiful lady. But it’s so bad with the response that is given that many guys keep their mouths shut. I’ve noticed many women today are a bit crazy in the head. They want to only appear attractive to men that they find attractive. They don’t like the idea of regular guys admiring them. It’s like they don’t understand that if you walk around in public looking good, you will look good to many guys, not just the handsome guys

[@EmilyCarmen]

I absolutely love this film. So glad you watched it. It is so powerful and well written and acted. You truly feel the pain of realizing your life will never be the same. Al Pacino portrays that anger and devastation so purely. It also makes me wonder if he has endured a sudden disability or medical trauma. I really felt his devastation when he was so depressed and unable to get out of bed and later when he fought Charlie he was truly fighting his inner heartbreak and devastation. An absolutely beautiful portrayal that fascinates me and still is fascinating to me as it is portrayed by a man without a disability or severe medical condition or chronic illness. Thank you for picking this film.

[@doctornick0]

Could you believe this was the 1st Academy Award for one of the best actors to ever live? 9 nominations, could very well have won 9. And he's even more charismatic in person, believe it or not.

[@JohnSmith-wh2ob]

He should have 4 Oscar’s under his belt it’s an absolute shame he lost for godfather 1 and 2

[@raymondwat956]

Pacino's performance in this film was so spot on, so many layers. You dislike him 1st then you slowly realised why he is like he is. That speech at the end, My Gosh, I sob like a baby every time I hear it.

[@theevilascotcompany9255]

Yeah, if you like "mike drop" speeches, this movie's one of the best.