The Harder They Fall: "Just Call it Revenge"

[@DystopianMelancholy]

Also, Idris still won the revenge. He killed his dad for abusing him. Then manipulated his brother into becoming everything his dad was trying to keep him from being. True revenge.

[@SW15H]

*chefs kiss* to the writing

[@jennaharris6053]

The only bad part in the writing was Mary going into that town to get intel under the guise of buying the saloon. That literally made no sense except to give them a reason to go to town and rescue her.

[@nunyabusiness3516]

I don't think anyone "won" and I think that was the point. Revenge is basically poison that infects everyone it touches.

[@CLBarr]

@@jennaharris6053 EXACTLY! That sh*t made ZERO SENSE and damn near ruined the movie for me! But still a very good movie.

[@brandyjensen6899]

@@jennaharris6053 it really wasn't when you take into account that Stagecoach Mary was the "Mailman" of those days before she retired she traveled the country for the government delivering mail so she had the money and the rep.

[@rjrgjr]

"more Black westerns, less slave movies" are words to live by

[@77Creation]

I'm not living my life by what movies come out.

[@kissit012]

@@77CreationNo one said you were. Not a single person. Who wants to keep seeing depictions of an entire group of people in the same context for generations, other than racists?

[@noellegardner9800]

This movie was so visually stunning. The air of Blackness just shining all through it. I loved it.

[@martelc.j.6122]

It was beautiful.

[@jrbucks643]

Needed this movie honestly , was amazing

[@korij216]

Yes it wass

[@isaiahharris1998]

Facts!!!

[@AKilahVamp]

Sis, you are adorable!🤩

[@sekaren87]

"I'd ask you to fetch your superior, but that'll be like asking you to find yo' daddy..... could be anybody" THEE most iconic line!!!

[@shawndabarrett6777]

Cracking up

[@chelseabrown9716]

Yes! Had to rewind and pause that

[@wavey_b0ne]

Is that his left arm, or his right?

[@Dimethyltripping]

that moment still cracks me up especially bc sheriff looks like the pastor at our church when i was young 😂

[@LangstoniusRex]

The Harder They Fall 2: The search for Trudy's teeth.

[@cherylkay1636]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shawndabarrett6777]

I'm here for it all...when I saw that hat at the end...SMH!

[@KylaKel]

😂

[@blacksheba41]

I'd still watch it. Lol

[@oliviah.4741]

🤣🦷🤣🦷🤣🦷🤣🦷

[@ahub87]

But Cherokee Bill cheated...that’s why Cathay aka CW said “Jim was faster” when she killed Cherokee Bill. Smh at Jim for thinking there would be some form of honor amongst theives

[@shonb989]

he was a whole cheater!! Made me mad lol

[@sharar1285]

Right. I was coming to make this comment and I seen yours. If he hadn't cheated, he would have lost. Lakeith was one of my favorite characters in the movie, but he would have died sooner if he hadn't cheated.

[@Deezy_Ankh]

I kinda liked that part. (The idea of someone cheating, not that my boy got popped). It kinda evens out the idea of some of these so called 'legends'. Shows you that these were just regular ass ppl.

[@CocaineBunny]

He cheated but, it did take home boy 7 years just to count to three. I could of made my whole Thanksgiving dinner before he made it to 5.

[@scorpiocarnage1055]

@@CocaineBunny You could have had a whole baby by the time he got to 5.

[@deejay_n_va]

They killed me with the “white” town

[@shonb989]

I hollered! I was like , Oh they for real with it lol

[@SW15H]

The white sand sent me 😂

[@plugged1]

They was so dumb for that.

[@scorpiocarnage1055]

@@plugged1 I love the "It's a white town" tag line. When black people clown, it is beautiful. I imagine for years to come, we'll be talking about that "white town."

[@psychse]

My favorite moment was the train scene, when Rufus Buck says “everyone except him” and just when he starts moving, the song begins....Classic!

[@shawndabarrett6777]

"Who can drive a train?" Loved it. Spared him for the moment but I doubt that he made if off that train.

[@psychse]

@@shawndabarrett6777 Yeah, I'm sure he did, because we see the train riding off.

[@cdford09]

My husband's favorite part. He said that's when he knew he was gonna love the movie lol

[@ms.feliciano38]

Lakeith was smooth and deadly especially that train scene everyone was great loved it 🙌🏾👏🏾🙏🏾

[@damalc]

Lakeith kills it in everything. One of the best young talents in Hollywood.

[@lamisspoetry]

He is incredible! Such a great job.

[@joygirl09]

The whole point about Cherokee bill was that he was always the “quickest” because he didn’t allow anyone else to be quicker.

[@tiaraw872]

Yeah by cheating

[@blacksheba41]

Yes, but he wasn't apologetic about it. The bottom line, according to him, is who's alive at the end.

[@goldensilence1984]

@@tiaraw872 How does he cheat in this movie?

[@GRRAB]

@@goldensilence1984 watch his final scene again.

[@henryredd8983]

Agreed, He tried to “warn” Jim too…

[@vision176]

Deon Cole lightweight was a standout character in this in the fastest gun dude.

[@Kenrenb]

I loved Deon Cole's performance. I love when comedians flex their acting muscles

[@Crooze88]

I couldn't tell if that was him or not. It bothered me the entire time.

[@Kenrenb]

@@Crooze88 Same! I was like, I know this face lol. It finally clicked.

[@rochanhall9116]

​@@Crooze88 isn't that great though! He PLAYED the part so great as the character. You couldn't see HIM! I Love it!

[@tiki2976]

"Made with hard work, love, and organic materials" I definitely need this on a t-shirt 😂😂

[@kbowman0402]

To be fair, Cherokee Bill cheated. 2 times. Didn't wait for the draw and shot a guy in the back. Mad disrespectful.

[@shakeemdiggz2354]

It's a shoot out. No rules on that game the rule is to stay alive

[@letsgitcrackin]

Old west had those rules lol, at least the movies. I hear you though

[@fabulusslife]

Exactly!!

[@00ghostcobra]

"Told that boy about all them damn tricks.." Bass Reeves

[@jennaharris6053]

Cherokee Bill was awesomely acted but he was trash. He ain’t have to give old boy that dimple. But he got his. Cuffee was my fav. She gave bill the business in the end.

[@TonyBakercomedy]

Cherokee Bill did cheat, BUT THE BUILD UP AND THE SH*T talk!! I was like man! If you the fastest in the west you shoulda won even on the cheat. Lol.

[@chasehlee7197]

The whole time I was watching this I kept saying “I’m into this”.

[@dellytancyl524]

Beckworth was cheated by Cherokee Bill BUT Cuffee came way the hell through, when she got him I had to pause the movie and cheer. that being said Lakeith Stansfield's performance was AMAZING. As vicious as Rufus was, Regina King's Treacherous Trudy was down right terrifying. And shoutout to Edi Gathegi who dies like a sucker AGAIN in yet another movie.

[@WakandaForever.]

Lol still mad at his death in X-Men 😂

[@Djdonthate]

@@WakandaForever. yeah but also "why do they always have to count so slow" is such a great line because its so damn true

[@AKilahVamp]

😅

[@cblackmanrun]

At least he made it to the end this time lol

[@brandyjensen6899]

He died by wolves in Twilight: New Moon and he was a Vampire.

[@anthonyjames5655]

Tony’s movie cover mean mugs are priceless 😂😂💯

[@JaDedby88]

Favorite part of his reviews

[@no1uknugamingchannel]

top rated: Regina King underdog: Danielle Deadwyler/Cuffee

[@MOBROOKS]

BY THE WAY, this film was so well directed. It was visually stunning with a ton of over head shots, well done tracking shots, and great use of color.

[@tc8isgreat]

Agreed! That one shot from behind Rufus and over his shoulder all the way down and across the town to Nat's close-up?! I said (out loud to myself), "What even is this shot?!?!" 😲

[@cindyj5439]

The plot-twist at the end was EVERYTHING!! It made me cry.

[@ForbsieLaLa]

Actually from the beginning when he entered the home I thought they were related and was waiting to understand how

[@Imthtdud3]

Chadwick Boseman was supposed to be in this. Hence the nod to him on the train: C.A.Boseman!!

[@yes_anotherone3260]

I wonder which character Boseman would have played. Nat Love?

[@Imthtdud3]

@@yes_anotherone3260 Either Nat Love or Bill Pickett.

[@Imthtdud3]

Regina King actually said something to that nature in an interview about Boseman

[@martelc.j.6122]

Trudy should come back with an all gold grill! 😃

[@shawndabarrett6777]

She needs to go to Willy Escoe/Deon Cole's dentist

[@martelc.j.6122]

@@shawndabarrett6777 😂 oh yeah!! 😆

[@bladeguru6358]

Has there been a more stylish, swagger filled western? The cast as a whole has to be among the best ever for the genre. Outstanding. This movie helps to restore my faith in movies! 🎥💕

[@nonabliss]

My favorite character was Cuffee. I know when they were planning to rob the bank in Maysville aka White Town (which was literally white because there was no color in that place which I'm sure was deliberate), and the big reveal was that she was a girl, I thought "That wasn't obvious?" I knew she was a female from jump. Anyway, I liked her character a lot and was glad she didn't die.

[@blackkcinamacritic]

I need a Cherokee Bill spin-off movie with lakeith Stanfield

[@shawndabarrett6777]

I'm here for it...all of it

[@chefjamesjr]

I loved the music. They did what Django was trying to do but the songs fit better here. Plus I wasnt expecting the comedy elements in there. It was equally funny as action packed but not to the point where it messed with the story

[@jonesmonroe]

Watched it a 2nd time and realized Trudy was true leader of the Rufus Buck gang!!

[@dellytancyl524]

Legit! trudy held that shit down. everyone was afraid of Rufus but Trudy was the one doing all the work. I just wish she wasn't so deadly.

[@sharondixon2117]

I loved movie wish my grandparents (big western fans) were here to see this…. That’s all they watched were westerns. Favorite character was “Cuffee” “Nat Love”

[@hueyx791]

Definitely my movie of the Year! Didn’t know what to expect but was blown away

[@sharae5387]

The ENTIRE CAST understood their assignments but I especially enjoyed Cherokee Bill, Rufus Buck, Treacherous Trudy (Smith), Nat Love, Jim Beckworth & Bill Pickett!!

[@lightafireunderluron]

Great review Tony! My favorite character was Trudy. Just the way she was unapologetic, how she had FULL conversations with only her eyes. She commanded the room wherever she went. I loved this movie! Can’t fairly compare it to Posse which is a classic. More Black western movies please!!!

[@KayJose337]

I was so excited to see Bass Reeves in the movie who is the inspiration for the Lone Ranger.

[@1986BigMeech]

My favorite characters were Cherokee Bill and Jim but my boy Jim got did dirty. He was doing countdown and Cherokee Bill caught him slacking. But did anybody else catch that the train at the beginning was named after Chadwick Boseman. C.A. Boseman = Chadwick Aaron Boseman. Personally this movie is neck and neck with Posse for me. Cherokke Bill reminded me alot of Father Time from Posse.

[@MOBROOKS]

Just watched this last night. I liked it. Deon Cole impressed the hell out of me in his role and I’m not even a DC fan but he was amazing. I didn’t think I was going to like Regina King in this film going in. However, I LOVED HER!! Regina was amazing, when she told the story about what happened to her when she was a little girl ai found myself on the edge of my seat!! That was brilliant. Regina’s story and Idris’ story just may be my 2 favorite parts of this film.

[@aychbhomas6608]

Have you tried his netflix special Cole Hearted? Legit one of the best I've seen since " Elephant in the Room" by Patrice O'Neal.

[@MOBROOKS]

@@aychbhomas6608 Yeah I saw it and one of the first jokes he told was a joke about the r&b group called After 7. He stole that joke verbatim from a 90’s comic named T.P. Hearns. Joke stealers get no love from me. If you follow black comedy as closely as I do you’d know that joke stealing is starting become a real problem in the black comedy scene. It’s been going on in the white circuit for decades but now it’s starting to rear it’s ugly head in the black circuit and that should never happen. Not us. We’re better than that.

[@andrehenley4827]

I need Trudy Smith to come back with a mouth full of golds

[@moneymir1283]

I don’t like how you didn’t bring up Cherokee Bill CHEATED that’s why he was considered the fastest. Lil homie would’ve got him

[@stephenwilliams5317]

bruh was counting too slow

[@ayrtonpenha6582]

The reggae music was put to good use.

[@plugged1]

Absolutely!

[@IrvingTransplant]

Lakeith was easily the fave because it felt like he was in an actual western while the others were on a Quentin Tarantino vision of a western. Once I recognized this wasn’t one of the old time westerns I’m used to, lol buoyed this movie immensely.

[@ranauldogreer2711]

Yea I agree the cast and acting was great but Lakeith's charisma stole the show in my opinion.

[@AKilahVamp]

Yeah! It felt very Tarantino like, and I've just seen the trailer!😔

[@jpetersen252]

My only real critique of this movie was that all of the major characters could have their own movie based on actual events and it would be amazing. Look up Bass Reeves he was a astonishing person.

[@therealist33777]

That’s not a critique, it’s a suggestion. A good one

[@IrvingTransplant]

Baby steps…

[@Eboy227]

I heard the dope reviews and the movie did not disappoint , Also glad to have ya back tony love and prayers 🙏🏿.

[@T23-u5x]

Amen

[@Mebirduwine]

facts

[@shawndabarrett6777]

Yessir

[@cherylkay1636]

Yessssss I said the same thingggg…Lakeith murdered his role man…👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾..I felt like I was watching the real Cherokee…plus he easy on the eyes 😍😍😍😍

[@autumnsmom1117]

Those eyes draw you in

[@Back2TC]

Cherokee Bill was my favorite from the moment he [spoiler alert] sliced the guy up on the train until he died extra dramatically to that amazing "Black Skin Mile" song by Cee-Lo Green. Loved that soundtrack.

[@thecrystallockett]

Definitely a revenge movie. My jaw dropped at the end

[@sj4life75]

That "pew pew" gun shot kills me every time!😆😆

[@trecycat]

I kept thinking how great Chadwick Boseman would have been in this movie. So glad they paid homage to him in the train scene.

[@terrencenelson3743]

How did they pay homage?

[@rozwynn2349]

@@terrencenelson3743 look at the name of the train

[@tomadon]

They have a lot of room for prequels focusing on some of the stand outs. Like Cherokee Bill

[@050679rudy]

He got shot in the face because Cherokee Bill cheated. "I hate it when they count slow". I mean it was true. He was being super EXTRA with his counting. Lol

[@rickycouture7224]

I absolutely loved this movie!! The way that it began with Nat Love being forced to watch Rufus Buck murder his parents was a touch of brilliance, IMO, because it made for the perfect prologue while giving you every reason to invest in Nat Love's revenge. And given the simplicity of it, from a narrative perspective, it felt remarkably fresh. So much of that, I believe, has to do with the writing. The action and violence were completely unsparing, which they let you know early with Nat's parents, and I think that allowed for them to really lean into comedy without it seeming like some kind of spoof -- something which would've been all too easy as an all-black western starring a number of famous comedians. Of all the directors out there capable of threading that needle, the only one that comes to mind for me is Quentin Tarantino and this film felt like it could've been one of his own. It had the revenge element, the brilliant twist (with Rufus Buck's confession at the end), and was visually just incredible -- not to mention cast to perfection. Regina King was amazing! Lakeith Stanfield was amazing! Moreover, the lesser known actors who were outstanding; Cuffee, Jim Beckworth, Bill Pickett, etc. Even Deon Cole as the mayor of Redwood, a mostly serious role, where he was (again) just brilliant! One of my favorite scenes, by the way, was in the very beginning when the Nat Love Gang was setup in the mountains trying to ambush the Crimson Gang. I love when they're all taken out and it's just Damon's character left, and he goes; "You killed my brother!" and Fast Draw Jim goes "Half-brother, calm down". 😂 Favorite film of the year, at least for me, is still far and away "Judas and the Black Messiah", but on pure entertainment value alone this one deserves to be somewhere very high on the list. It felt exciting the whole way through, and honestly by the end I almost felt for Rufus Buck. I can see how they were able to land so many stars to do this film, because the story itself really is so much more than just a western. Not to say it's the deepest film I've ever seen -- it's certainly no Inception -- but it absolutely hit on what it wanted to be, which I feel like earns it a very high grade. Overall: 8.5/10.

[@ckbyrne]

Man… Them biscuits and beans in them old enamel plates…. sighhh.. You know that was good eating!!!

[@alanbondcookiedaace]

I’m guessing we’re not talking about Dajango (I might’ve misspelled it) as a cowboy 🤠 movie. But, you did mention a good selection of classic African American Cowboy movies. This movie was good and the music hit on point with all the actors and actresses.

[@fredashleyjr.2668]

As soon as my boy got shot in the face!,I just wanted to turn my damn TV off...was pissed

[@stanltab]

LOL I thought I was the only one

[@Themusicmylife95]

I really enjoyed the movie and the twist at the end. I wished that Jim buckworth didn’t die the way that he did (without getting the shot off) but how else would they have set everything off?

[@lionmanx]

I love this movie watched at least 20times all ready. It was FUNNY, ACTION and the MUSIC was awesome!!!!

[@mirandacummings318]

I loved all the characters. There where no weak links!! Dope movie!!

[@QUADacityLyfe]

I actually loved it. Plus I actually knew a character. I'm here for it. I think it's going to be a part 2. My favorite was Cherokee Bill though. He was suave.

[@cdford09]

I agree with your thoughts about Lakeith... he killed it and was so good as Cherokee Bill. He was my favorite.

[@liteeyes1882]

Great movie! Amazing ensemble cast, everyone played hell out of their character!!!

[@sherissagaitor8601]

I enjoyed this movie. The cast was great! I loved the attention to the details. The use of color, costumes and music made this even better. It was also amazing to see us so confident and capable of having our own. Great job! Hopefully more movies like this to tell our history.

[@ljwilson9171]

Cherokee bill probably my favorite he was just too cold from the beginning to the end as a character

[@lyterain]

The only thing that would have been the icing on top is if Michael K Williams was in it.

[@Gl6619]

Since you put it out there…will definitely be seeing “Revenge” in the next few years🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@slarita9]

Cherokee bill was dishonorable with the kills . He didn’t honor the 5 count and he shot ol’ dude in the back . I don’t understand why he did that . They made his character seem so honorable up until he killed them

[@shonb989]

So agree, that made me so mad! I felt cherokee was go win that draw anyway, cuz young dude was just to cocky.. but i wanted to see it fair and square

[@princemwamba5230]

He does flatout say he hated people that talk to much

[@TheRealMoanmyname]

Yes that upset me too. Low down dirty shit

[@scorpiocarnage1055]

He actually wasn't honorable. You saw it on the train. Dude acted like he was going to fight with his fists but then slashed the other guy's legs up.

[@dellytancyl524]

the real Cherokee Bill was a cold blooded murderer and robber who who spread terror and death and destruction wherever he went. he wasn't an honest man and was not above shooting people in the back. his boys turned him in for the reward because it was was safer for them without him around. and he did all this shit before he turned 21.

[@melbaelba5706]

"Scibbitty Pap." - Tony Baker.

[@georgehumphrey1826]

That movie was amazing. I agree with just about everything you said. The cast was amazing and the action scenes were lit. My favorite was Cherokee Bill, because He just stood out to me the most. Now that being said, I didn't like what he did during the Final showdown, but it is what it is.

[@supahmariostyle]

You're not lying about Western movie food, because in 'My name is Trinity' they made those plate of beans look so good.

[@chelseanabonne]

I think it’s because they used those cast irons 🤤🤤

[@supahmariostyle]

@@chelseanabonne yuuuuuuuuup you right! Them doggone cast irons lol

[@mellymel9239]

I agree Cherokee bill was definitely the most entertaining to watch lol

[@remylebeau3089]

Freakin love Tony’s movie reviews! They always hit !

[@shawndabarrett6777]

Factss...check out Eternals...but watch the movie first. I missed Tony so much, I watched the review first, knowing that I was going to watch the movie...then I went back and watched the review again...twice! On my firestick, it cut off before the post scenes.

[@ikewalker960]

Enjoyed the movie and the Cinematography but the most beautiful shot of the movie is when Mary walks into Rufus Salon and the music with the blue dancer 🤩

[@sjones6393]

I've been waiting for this review!!!! "AND.... does she still have teeth left"........ I LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS MOVIE!! EVERYTHING!!!! Hoping for a prequel

[@MamaGoddessSpace]

What I thought was powerful at the end was when Mary asked if the devil was dead and Nat Buck replies "I don't know". All this time he was going after "the devil" only to find out, he's got a little bit of "devil" in him too because of who his daddy was before he "changed"

[@tujessie1258]

After watching your review I going to watch it AGAIN!

[@lareewilson3199]

If anyone is into hiking . There's a trail that goes from Reno,NV to Oroville,CA named after Jim Beckwourth. It's a nice hike.

[@lamarrboudreaux2082]

It was Sicario 1. Dope flick!

[@geeman8332]

All the food was organic, they were growing those crops and those animals

[@emirwheeler89]

Man I’m gonna have to go with Rufus Buck man the way a lot of times he gives direction with no Communication with so dope

[@swaters3667]

I LOVE these reviews!!! Especially when I've already seen the movie, so I can compare my opinion of the movie with the reviews

[@raymondwalker979]

Aye..your sons track was going HAM in the staples center..straight FIRE.

[@Deezy_Ankh]

I watched this movie first day it hit the flix. It was so good. Everyone did great. Surprises for me were Rj Cyler as Jim Beckwourth, I remember him from the last power rangers movie, meh. Deon Cole as Wiley Esco, I like how he came back on shit (also peep the scene where they catch him in the woods, his golds is gone, then he turn around and they back). Those my two surprises as great performances. Cuffee caught me cuz I didn't know her and Zazie too.

[@SibylWhisp]

Could not agree more, particularly about Cherokee Bill -- he was my favorite, easily. Trudy was right there too but he really killed it for me.

[@scoatk]

Loved this movie! My favorite character was cuffee

[@scorpiocarnage1055]

What's funny about the movie's portrayal about Rufus Buck and Cherokee Bill is that they were more gentlemanly than their real counterparts. They were BAD and they were hardly over the other side of 20.

[@myataylor5570]

12:07 “ He got a dimple now” 😅

[@fbmsnow8872]

Lmao Mary's plan went to shit quick Buck knew she wasn't to be trusted 🤣 😂 😭

[@geordiduncan]

I agree about Lakeith Stanfield!

[@andrewbrown2556]

How you gonna forget GANG OF ROSES with Stacey Dash and Lil Kim though??? LMAO! 🤣🤣🤣

[@NigelMovies]

When CeeLo came on singing BlackSkin Mile! I lost it’ great song

[@TheRealMoanmyname]

It really is a great song. One of my fav on the ost

[@mst675]

Loved this film!!! I would love even more a series of Western movies about the real, actual lives of each character! Stellar black Westerns for days!!! 🤠 Love to you, Tony. Thanks for the review and recap 🙏

[@chelseanabonne]

A 4 days ride to get that revenge🤣🤣but it’s true though

[@eddihurta7173]

I love it when Tony recaps a movie! Sometimes I cant watch or unavailable stuff so to have Tony recap the endings is a treat for me!

[@dawade6661]

Lol why did the smooth jazz come back on when you was talking about the food 🤣🤣 greedy ass…loved the movie and your review thanks

[@MsKwesi]

Yessssss, Tony! So glad you're back with the movie reviews. God bless! ♥️

[@1lionyouth]

Tony right... Good movie and i would love to see more black westerners over slave movies. I'll put some of my paycheck toward it.

[@gottagetit5312]

@Tony Baker Yeah this was a good one! But did you see Shang Chi yet? If you haven't yet, I think you'll like it being that you're a Marvel guy

[@kylerobinson1922]

Mary should've just stayed her ass at home. She's the reason why they got in that mess! Team Trudy!

[@lupe1808]

I want you to review the hateful eight it’s such an overlooked film.

[@lamisspoetry]

It was a very good movie. Cherokee Bill was my favorite character. Lakeith is such a great actor. He gave Cherokee a layered personality and it was all subtle. Loved loved loved. Cuffee is my next favorite.

[@garrickclark469]

I Really Enjoyed It! My Favorite Character Was Definitely Cherokee Bill!

[@kennethjacobs3716]

I can't find The Cherokee Kid anywhere! That movie is a slept on classic!!