The Harder They Fall Review

[@CouchTfilms]

This is why you always have to see it for yourself. I typically agree with John, but I LOVED THIS MOVIE! Jimmy's character stole the show and Regina is becoming my favorite actress! Her Lousiana accent was tight work!

[@BigBrianBruce]

I agree I loved the film and yea it was stylized and fast paced popcorn movie but I enjoyed the cast and they seemed to have fun with it

[@MistyWynette]

Yes, Jim was the BEST!!!!!!!

[@cybergornstartrooper2157]

Mark Kernode BBC gives it a fairly glowing review. Since probably COVID I don’t think John has given a Netflix “original” movie a good review. Usually at odds with most other reviewers including Mark who I don’t always agree with but I do respect his opinion. Make of that as you will.

[@kevinrobinsonjr3411]

This is the coolest movie I’ve seen in a long time. Glad I saw it in theaters. Plan on taking the lil bro to see.

[@m.worthy]

I just saw the movie tonight in a theater and this Campea guy is full of sh:+ in regard to his negative take of this movie (achievement). _"Terrible..It's absolutely terrible"_ Then he asks _"What the fv

[@rturene94]

Bro I kinda have a feeling he doesn’t like the movie because they all blacks he acting like he likes em all but truly he doesn’t cuz the movie was hella great

[@thelastlion85]

Right. Dude seemed racist with this review.

[@everythingisawesome2903]

Jeremy Jahns did a better review of it and he loved it.

[@thelastlion85]

@@everythingisawesome2903 Yup. I saw his review too. Jeremy is always on point.

[@CasualWarriorGhost]

I am honestly happy to read that so many others liked this movie. I just finished watching it and loved it. It has style for miles. The characters are great. The cast is great. The music is great. The dialogue and action never felt campy or cheesy. The violence was forceful and frequent, but not gory or excessive. The emotional force of the ending is satisfying and I was caught up in the movie well enough to not see it coming. Keep in mind westerns are usually stylized and heightened forms of reality, sometimes veering off into legend. There's nothing practical about a duel at high noon. It's ritual. There's a destiny at the end of a path to be followed. That's one reason why the good guy moves openly through enemy territory towards a climax.

[@KingCeazrStudios]

This movie was freaking amazing 👏🏾

[@MauricePKerry]

Bruh I said the exact same thing this movie was good as fk

[@Greygower]

What the Hell movie did YOU watch? That was one of the best movies I've EVER seen! And I'm OLD!

[@tsunamiboy777]

I totally agree. Very good film.

[@yoooo9947]

This movie was pretty dope. I’m going to do a second watch later

[@Urbanfrugalchic]

Me too!

[@bennyboom6935]

The movie was objectively good .I wanna know what Seal and Jeymes did to John. Cause he obviously wasn’t reviewing based on the films merit .

[@bennyboom6935]

@@BoomorBust question 🙋‍♂️ was the cinematography , acting ,action good?

[@Phizzo4real]

@@BoomorBust you are right... there is no such thing.

[@leeverse9741]

They didn't do anything to him lol this wonderful movie was just waaaay too black for him to like. Point blank period.

[@jelanitarik7423]

The film was AWESOME. The cast was AMAZING. So right now I'm asking myself - Where is this unbalanced hatred coming from? I'm asking myself - Did we just watch the same movie?

[@elcuz9134]

He’s racist

[@CatHarlem]

I’m glad I didn’t go with John’s analysis. This movie was cosplay so the small issues John had didn’t ruin the movie for me. The cinematographer was amazing. The set designs and costumes were on point. The acting was great. I loved it.

[@mrsharryable]

Remember folks john is a white man reviewing a film with a all black cast this is the same guy that puts black guest on his show to talk about a black tv show or movie.. to make it seem fair then you won't see the black guests again for weeks or months lol.. keep that in mind when you all are watching his reviews ( by the way I watch his reviews because he does have interesting knowledge about films ) but he isn't know all. Just keep an open mind .

[@garypeters2827]

This was made for the culture!!! I'm about to watch it again!!! It was 🔥🔥

[@Ramonafloyd]

Yeah what happened to the other girl, I hate the Blonde lady who has no input what so ever!

[@marcusrougeau5347]

@@Ramonafloyd She didnt even see the movie. So he had someone come listen to his rant.

[@UNDERTHESUN783]

Zazzie Beats character didn't think no one would recognize her, she knew exactly what could happen. She was taken a chance that her money was more important and Elbas character would look past her affiliation! that being said, to be so animated and emphatic about your dislike smh... b/c Zemo walking into a SHIELD black site with nothing but a pair of glasses and a name badge, and getting access to the worlds most dangerous assassin who could be triggered by a couple words apparently didn't make that film garbage. This movie was so entertaining, and the performances were all outstanding. The soundtrack was stellar!

[@MasterMindsStudios]

THANK YOU!!!

[@m.worthy]

🎯

[@thebodyofbelieversunified8896]

This cast killed their roles.

[@dct124]

Zazie character went into town b/c she could openly. She had literally no reason to hide and this was said in the scene prior, that he's explaining. She also had a legitimate reason and back story as to why she could simply walk into town. What it sounds like to me is, you guys watched the movie but were talking through it and missing points to the story. Now they took her rifle b/c that was a regular occurance especially when entering someone's establishment which was covered earlier in the film on multiple occasions. When she got to Idris character, she made an offer relating to a major purchase b/c he was short on money. It was at that point she messed up, b/c he questioned how she knew about the stolen money that went missing in the beginning of the film. He puts 2 and 2 together and based on his signal to his crew, (if you were paying attention) she then got knocked out. This movie is one you have to give your attention to b/c of the nuisances throughout, the signals and gestures used are missed if you're socially watching the film and missing things due to habit and preconceived expectations. This movie throws the most curve balls I've seen in a long time. The next scene where Johnathan Majors character goes into town openly does make sense. The reason he was able to do so openly had 2 reasons. 1 he was with the Sheriff. 2 he had Idris money or the whereabouts of it. Now just a bit of insight in to black culture specifically in the US. That whole scene when Zazie is telling Johnathan character what she's going to do. Being hard headed, happens on the regular in our community. Tie that scene into the final scene where they are getting on their horse's is literally a reflection of black relationships today. Black women business owners and their men trying to catch up, get a bullet in your shoulder or your face playing a heroes race. The walk into town was also a smoke screen to put his men in place without being seen (the Sniper) That's the first part explained that I disagree with b/c it made since to me and many ppl who watched that were paying attention that I spoke to after the film. The 2nd part you pointed out, says you sorta don't know your history on old western towns. It's called a "Western false front architecture" or "False front commercial architecture". Showing it, the false side is perfectly ok or the opposite side. That also a parallel today with social media, dudes in fancy cars and clothes they can't afford, rented cars in rap videos, etc. You're COMPLETELY inaccurate on that. It was used in the real world as a front for businesses to show stability in the town. The towns are projecting a sense of success they don't actually have. It was to show prosperity so when travelers come into town they spend money with that town. That also was explained, not in detail but it was explained during the scene where Idris character took over, showing the people their corrupt leadership. If I'm not mistaken, you see that in 3:10 Yuma as well and I wouldn't doubt it's shown in other westerns. I know it was in Once Upon A Time in Hollywood which obviously had different perspective and was based in a behind the scenes shot to tell the story of an actor. Cabin in the Sky from the 1940s had that.

[@babgar7295]

Absolutely spot on remark!

[@dct124]

@@babgar7295 the film has mixed reviews then you also have to account for clickbait these days. I've seen some ppl compare the film to the Wire even the cast. I live in Maryland and signals is the norm. Not saying you can have whole conversations through signals but the fact the director put that in says a lot about his attention to detail.

[@m.worthy]

@Donovan Tyler *_"Zazie character went into town b/c she could openly. She had literally no reason to hide and this was said in the scene prior, that he's explaining. She also had a legitimate reason and back story as to why she could simply walk into town."_* 🎯 *EXACTO* ❗ I've mentioned the same. "Stagecoach Mary" detailed her intent to Nat as they stood overlooking Redwood from a distance. Nat even unsuccessfully attempted to have Mary reconsider what she was attempting to do -- and when her ruse comes apart in the presence of Rufus Buck _(with his questioning of her sudden appearance in town)_ , that also made sense. Another point was that of Nat entering Redwood with Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves in collusion with him, hoping to get Mary and possibly even have his cohorts confront the Rufus Buck gang. As Nat's entourage slowly went down that main street in Redwood (law officer at their side) , they even had Bill Pickett positioned to protect them as a lookout/sniper (sharp-shooter).

[@KingCeazrStudios]

Big facts 💯 This movie meant so much to me. My Grandfather is Floyd Buck Wyatt. He's in the cowboy hall of fame along with Bass Reeves Bill Pickett etc.

[@jayhartRIC]

This is my first time hearing about Western false front architecture. Very interesting info. Hope Campea sees it.

[@papigrande4378]

Just watched this movie and John's points were valid but he let small issues get in the way of a great film. For a young director and writer this was fantastic! The set design, acting, cinematography and costumes were phenomenal. WATCH THIS MOVIE!!!

[@thebodyofbelieversunified8896]

Young director, composer, writer, producer, did the soundtrack, etc. It was great, I thought also, regardless of small issues.

[@unclefergfilm1787]

Was thinking this same exact thing while watching the movie. Its not half as bad as campea made it out to be

[@papigrande4378]

@@unclefergfilm1787 Considering this is a young director, small mistakes are forgivable. If this was a Quentin Tarantino film, I'd feel a lot different. Bigger budget, more writers, etc.

[@cassidyonfilms5115]

Yes sir!!!

[@papigrande4378]

@@stevenjohnson7442 At this point in time no movies, except some Marvel movies are meeting that criteria. This movie was available on Netflix and in theaters. Only a rare movie today would meet your criteria under today's circumstances.

[@dct124]

It's actually an 87% RT and 91% AS

[@gabrieldarius_]

I agree with his review: The cast and costumes are great! But the plot fell off the hinges after they rescued Idris’ character. By comparison, the Magnificent Seven with Denzel was done waaaay better. And I’m saying this from a plot standpoint. You could’ve replaced the cast in Magnificent Seven with the same Cast in the Harder They Fall and Magnificent Seven would be better. Like he saying: that made no sense for Stagecoach Mary to ride into town lmao. And the scream Zaza let out was sexist?

[@thelastlion85]

Glad I watched this movie before I saw this review. I liked it. Plan on watching it again.

[@Sofawookie]

Love ya, John. Totally agree that reviews are subjective. We’re usually on the same page; but man, I feel like you watched a completely different film. Aside from a few minor plot and editing issues, I thought the overall direction, score, and acting were fantastic. Also, not to get pedantic, but this didn’t strike me as a Tarantino knockoff - it definitely took inspiration from Leone films (which Tarantino pulls liberally from), but otherwise has its own flavor. So yeah, I love this film. Jeymes Samuel is a force to be reckoned with, and I’m eagerly awaiting his next pic!

[@Doomer253]

....soundtrack was a Banger too! You wilding Campea.

[@MeghannMonroe]

Dude you wilding. The movie was great. It gave Django Unchained without the White Sympathizer’s gaze. Often Black stories are told with in accordance or the addition of white people. This was FUBU. It’s not a new story. They are not new beats. But it was bad ass. Honestly this might be the very first western I’ve ever seen from beginning to end. They always gave me “colonizer” vibes. I had a good time watching this. Very black panther in the Wild West.

[@mrsharryable]

You know white people dont like movies that make black people look too good lol

[@gabrieldarius_]

Definitely wasn’t Django! wow the only thing they nailed in this movie was the cast and their costumes. The dialogue between characters sounded made up. The director isn’t from America and it shows in the dialogue. “Negro?” was that even a term used then. I thought that term came about in the Harlem Renaissance? just saying. I could’ve appreciated the songs played if they didn’t have vocals attached to them. I found myself asking, is that Lauren Hill? Is that JayZ; and you shouldn’t be concerned with musical artist when watching “a movie.” Also, like he said that plots were dumb. It was solid all the way up until after they rescued Idris’ character. The plot twist at the end was great too.

[@yusufbey1587]

You gotta watch 310 to Yuma and fantastic 7 as well as tombstone great westerns!

[@eurongreyjoy2]

Still from a male perspective... Let's down its female characters wildly

[@nativewizard]

remember people john was the only one who liked the lion king remake

[@MoviesAndTvShowsAreSubjective]

No. He was not the only one. Half of the critics and many audience like me liked the movie

[@Bayard1503]

You mean the movie that made 1.6 billion at the box office?? That's a lot of hate watching right there...

[@DarinMichaelGrant]

@@MoviesAndTvShowsAreSubjective I guarantee you that the "half" of critics that "liked" 2019's The Lion King have forgotten about it and don't think it is anything special. Just because you don't give it a negative review doesn't mean it's anything to write home about, pal. John absolutely _adored_ 2019's The Lion King and yes, he is one of the only people I have ever heard online or in person say that about the film. Sorry. Deal with it.

[@DarinMichaelGrant]

@@Bayard1503 Just because a film makes a bunch of $ at the box office doesn't mean that those people liked it, pal. The Transformers movies have made _billions_ at the box office and I have never heard of anyone that I know (or online) talk all that positive about the franchise. It could just be that they saw it for the escape at that moment and then never thought about it again. In fact, that is why _most_ people around the world go to the movies. Not because they legitimately want to support a film with $ and think it's good or great.

[@MoviesAndTvShowsAreSubjective]

@@DarinMichaelGrant and what is wrong with that?

[@safwatnuman4297]

Just watched this movie and… I strongly disagree with John. This was a good movie with a lot of highlights!

[@henryfeil5616]

I saw it in theaters over the weekend...loved it.

[@alexandrejean-pierre5091]

This is the worst review that I saw ....John campea is really frustrated

[@mikewallace7481]

I love how they made a blk western without making a blaxploitaion movie. It wasn't too heavy on the "black western movie" It was a good western with black people and cool little references if you recognized them...

[@j2174]

Erin's tired of John's rambling: Give me the two sentence pitch. LOL

[@m.worthy]

It'd be even more interesting if she saw the movie and realized that the misinformation he so adamantly conveyed to her, was either based on him not catching dialogue which explained his misconceptions, or based on non-objective intentional lies.

[@spiderslayer0447]

I just finished watching the movie and you couldn't be more wrong man I loved it

[@derrickbrown621]

Dude, the movie wasn't horrible. Your review is horrible. As a matter of fact you've lost all credibility with me I'll never watch you again sir.

[@jeandelucdephil5481]

Not a great loss I guess.

[@Phizzo4real]

That movie was "terrible?" I just saw the film and it was amazing. Wonderful performances from a lot of the cast. Yes it is a typical Hollywood revenge plot but gangs in the wild west. However, there was an emotional beat to it. Silly gun play... but yeah that's the point. It was fun and enjoyable. It was advertised so well... i thought it was going to be an Oscar contender... maybe that's why u were so let down. For me, I had fun and action was great. Again, the emotional beats are nice

[@sharmarvgeorge]

I enjoyed the movie. The cast was great and I enjoyed all the characters. I'm looking forward to seeing it again.

[@MauricePKerry]

Are you FKG kidding me!? This movie is fucking amazing!!!! Top 3 western

[@anndeecosita3586]

This dude obviously wasn’t listening to the dialogue in the movie because Nat and Mary said they were WELL AWARE that she would be recognized. That’s why he didn’t want her to go and they argued. She thought she could go in there and pretend to be there to buy the saloon and they not suspect her connection to Nat but Rufus saw through her. Plus they already knew from the former sheriff that they were out gunned. Yes they went in there after and got their asses kicked but they knew Rufus wasn’t going to kill them on spot because he was desperate for the money they stole so that’s how they could find out what he wanted in exchange for Mary. That’s why Rufus told them they had to rob the bank to get Mary back. Now after they had the cash Rufus was desperate for which is leverage AND the former sheriff got them extra ammo and explosives then they went in with a plan. Perhaps you are not used to the dialect which was Southern/Western. You sound Yankee and not like someone who uses phrases like “fixin’ to”.

[@MasterMindsStudios]

THANK YOU!!!

[@olajujuan]

Out of your mind on this one. That movie was good as hell!

[@R-L-I]

Of course John is entitled to his opinion and I get the movie didn’t work for him BUT I decided to watch this movie anyway and judge for myself and I guess we watched 2 different movies, this movie was incredible, good action, stylistically great and star studded actors and actresses that do a wonderful job I was greatly entertained by this movie. Usually me and John are in alignment but here’s one of the few times we disagree and that’s ok but I would say watch it for yourself you won’t regret it.

[@j.k5654]

The way he says rubbish as if its the worst movie ever made. This movie amazing

[@kofiaddei7377]

Gotta disagree with you on this one. Saw it at the London Film Festival, was such a fun time! The characters, the story, all fantastic. The part you spoke about with Zazie Beats makes no sense out of context but within the emotional context of the story and her relationship with Jonathan Majors character it deffo makes sense. Really liked what Jeymes Samuel did with flipping some western tropes and giving them some sauce. Very very fun film! Can't wait to see it again when it comes to Netflix

[@MoviesAndTvShowsAreSubjective]

Really? it didn't made sense for me. This movie was so bad imo

[@m.worthy]

I just saw the movie tonight in a theater and this Campea guy is full of sh:+ in regard to his negative take of this movie (achievement). _"Terrible..It's absolutely terrible"_ Then he asks _"What the fv

[@MoviesAndTvShowsAreSubjective]

@@m.worthy in my opinion, the movie is absolutely terrible. I normally disagree with john but in this review, I agree with him

[@m.worthy]

@Welcome 007 Your opinion is your opinion _(weakly formulated or not),_ but the thing is *_this Campea guy is straight misleading listeners/viewers with inaccuracies at best, or at times lying at worst._* I've seen the movie twice in theater settings. At no point is there a facade with the rear support beams or rear support structure visible. Zero. Why he would use his platform to tell listeners/viewers that is not for me to unearth. And he even says the supporting material behind a facade is visible multiple times (at some point with Delroy Lindo in the shot). *Lies.* And someone - with a role like Campea's - who gives you inaccurate re-tellings, you question their credibility. You certainly question the credibility of those with such a role who straight-out lie. Before the facade support misinformation, Campea misrepresents a couple of sequences involving the Mary character (Zazie Beetz) and the character's stated plan & rationale for going into Redwood _(for recon, to find out where outlaw leader Rufus Buck/Idris Elba is, how many men Buck has, etc.)._ What Campea says is not something that the characters don't question or say themselves. Stagecoach Mary's "popularity" (and ownership of multiple saloon businesses) is something she hopes to use as a ruse to safely get into the town, propose to buy property from Buck (who is known to need money to off-set the possible loss of the settlement town), and obtain reconnaissance info. for her cohorts (Nat Love's "gang"in collusion with Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves). However, because Rufus Buck immediately sees right through Mary's ruse (for reasons he explain) the "absurdity" of her "plan" is even called out in the dialogue of the script - by outlaw Rufus Buck. Campea isn't saying anything novel there. Then, with Mary is held captive and sat out on the town's main strip as a _"damsel in distress"_ , the script further plays on that Western trope by having her lover (Nat Love and cohorts) come into the town to try to rescue her. As Mary had discussed earlier with Love -- and the reasons behind her failed ruse, Love's group has no info. on Bucks exact location in the town, they knew they'd be immediately recognized upon arrival in the town, they have no info. on the exact number of men the Buck gang has increased to... But their plan was to position Bill Pickett (sharpshooter/sniper throughout the movie) to provide cover while they somehow rescued Mary. None of that works out for Love (admonished for his rashness), he is captured and held alongside Mary, and Buck then uses Mary as leverage to coerce Love into robbing a bank. *_'The Harder They Fall'_* is a Western in the tradition of general Westerns. It isn't trying to display the level of detail of some peak-era Tom Clancy novel or Jason Bourne movie, or be some flawlessly air-tight military operations movie. It is a Western (and fun entertainment at that), yet still viewers can tell that the script writers put thought into the story-beats, reasoning, and character motivations throughout the movie. Your opinion is your opinion (weakly formulated or not). I don't care if Campea doesn't like the movie or not, but _I was bewildered by how someone with a platform like this and role as a "movie critic/reviewer" would adamantly put forth such incorrect misinformation to his audience._ *In this instance, Campea is misleading listeners/viewers with inaccuracies at best, or at times lying at worst.*

[@masel4036]

@@MoviesAndTvShowsAreSubjective white people

[@ShequandaLong]

Completely disagree with you on this...this movie was so dope ❤️

[@everythingisawesome2903]

*Disagreed with this review. Guys, you should check out Jeremy Jahns's review of it.* 👍🏻

[@TheUjjwaluniyal]

Yeah, I don't know what's Campea was smoking, strongly disagreed with him. Jeremy loved it.

[@MRCINEMATICLENS]

First and last time watching a review from this guy.

[@delonsoedwards147]

Facts!

[@m.worthy]

🎯

[@mrsharryable]

It's either he doesn't understand a Western film or he has a personal issue with the all black cast because because John has said some things on some of his reviews in the past that makes me question his reviews but I still watch him because I do like to hear people's opinions whether they're black or white based on their film experience but I do believe that John like many other white critics when it comes to too much black people on film they cringe this movie was awsome!.

[@Sugardeluxe]

I tune in by accident on occasion. As I get older and become more aware of my biracial identity - black and brown walkin’ around - I know when a person who can’t relate is talking out of the side of their neck. He is so disconnected from the fusion of sound and visual and was likely too busy rolling his eyes and eating hotdogs to actually pay attention to details. Because out of the gate he couldn’t relate. He has no measure. I can’t help but laugh at a grown man trying so desperately to be contrarian and for some very obvious reasons he’s too dim witted to even be aware of - in short - it was unapologetically black and Miss Frills here got all up in her fiddle dee dee.

[@delonsoedwards147]

@@Sugardeluxe 👍😂😂😂

[@blkghostxx]

IGN rated this movie a 9 amazing. I remember John Campea said Extraction was a terrible movie in 2020. I watched that movie at least 5 times and it was one of Netflix most watched content of that year. So I’m sure this movie will do good with the audience

[@Bayard1503]

Extraction had great action and basically nothing else...

[@m.worthy]

I just saw the movie tonight in a theater and this Campea guy is full if sh:+ in regard to his negative take of this movie (achievement). _"Terrible..It's absolutely terrible"_ Then he asks _"What the fv

[@arpthirteen6713]

This movie was surprisingly good 👍

[@lokejones5800]

This dude needs to rewatch! None of his points were even valid. He didn't listen to the movie at all. He knows nothing of respect amongst gangsters/cowboys. Rewatch it and come at me bro.

[@oxfordthug7170]

John I have always had respect for your opinion. But honestly this movie is really good. Not only were way off on your opinion but the rotten tomatoes score went up to 87%. This movie is not with out it flaws the ending to me could have been better. There is more good than bad. The lack of a plan may be used to resemble what real life is like not everyone always has a plan. I didn't see the back of the facade even it did happen the movie itself made up for that by allowing the set to be its own charter. The town of Redwood City where the "colored folks" lived was rich with texture and colors. Even the seen where Trudy and Mary fought was a textile dye factory. The contrast was blatant in the neighboring "White Town" everything was painted white. I do not understand what movie you watched but this film will be a classic Black households. U may not have liked the film but it deserved a better review than what U had to say. It was far from terrible. I hope U revisit your review of the this art. It was just sad to hear U give praise to all the actors in the film before you ripped into the movie the way U did. It was a proud moment to see our real historical figures placed into this fictional heroic adventure.

[@janechoy2073]

Saw this on netflix last night. SO much fun!! I didn't expect to laugh as much as I did! The cast is pure amazement! every single character is so charismatic and looks SO good. I love the cinematography as it's so stylish. The music is so effective - every single song is so well used to help tell the story. The story is simple to follow but i still find it a very enjoyable movie. The middle is a bit dragged out but overall, I like it!

[@EmansReviews]

Wooow. I saw this movie and thought it was AMAZING and one of the best things on Netflix. It's so funny because while John didn't like this, he loved Venom 2. I have no idea as to how to make sense of this. I know movies are subjective but sheesh. 😅 This movie has Django vibes and the cast carried it more than anything. You won't even care about the plot because there's plenty of action to keep you entertained.

[@dsteezle7160]

"He loved Venom 2" < LoL Nuff Said.

[@m.worthy]

I just saw the movie tonight in a theater and this Campea guy is full of sh:+ in regard to his negative take of this movie (achievement). _"Terrible..It's absolutely terrible"_ Then he asks _"What the fv

[@if6924]

Exactly! He loved Venom 1 & 2, Shazam.. Your review was way more spot on about the film than John's.

[@ajeshbenny5955]

The film is great 8/10

[@theflickboy23]

Sure John, watch Shang Chi once more 😂 I STRONGLY disagree with your review here. It's one of the best netflix movies I've seen in a long time ! And definitely in my top 5 of the year 🔥

[@kingjoshthesaucegod1595]

Yea this it may not be a perfect film but this film is amazing

[@m_squared5775]

This dude is proof there needs to be an aptitude test to be able to review movies. utter rubbish!! Brilliant movie all round!

[@m.worthy]

Haha...🎯

[@ashss203]

I agree

[@MasterMindsStudios]

Lol, when a piece of art is clearly not made for your viewing pleasure! 😂 This movie clearly wasn't made for you John Campea. I loved it. And those like me loved it too.

[@gdeiselable]

This movie was amazing, you guys are ridiculous. I can't believe my ears

[@sweatbox123]

John, you totally have the wrong “glasses” on in watching this film. It’s so tongue and cheek, hilarious and entertaining in the vein of Blaxploitation / Tarantino cinematography. Kill Bill Is the only western better in Tarantino’s resume compared to this.

[@Doomer253]

This movie was awesome! It's what I wanted from Django without the white gaze.

[@Lionheart1188]

The fuck is that suppose to mean

[@Doomer253]

@@Lionheart1188 You know what it means and if you don't learn what it means on your own.

[@Lionheart1188]

@@Doomer253 I don't actually & part of me doesn't wanna know, sounds racist asf against whites.

[@Doomer253]

@@Lionheart1188 ok.

[@primus3601]

I dont know what John saw 🤔 this is one of my favorite movies of the year

[@mgbp7]

I just finished watching this movie. I should’ve known better but I had almost written the movie off - had decided I wasn’t going to watch it - based in part on John’s negative review. I say I should’ve known better because usually John’s taste in movies is drastically different from mine. Maybe because the trailer didn’t really do much for me anyway, this time I took John’s word for it and decided to pass on the movie. Thankfully after seeing Regina King do some promo I decided to go ahead and check the movie out and what do you know? From the get-go I found myself interested and intrigued and I can say that I really enjoyed the movie. Were there some issues with the plot, the storytelling, some of the character choices? Imo, yes - maybe that’s where I can agree with John - but they weren’t big enough to detract from everything that worked. So I would say if you’ve been avoiding the movie like I did for a while, rethink it and give it a watch; it’s actually excellent: stylish, well directed, has an amazing cast, and is well worth watching.

[@m.worthy]

*_"...excellent: stylish, well directed, has an amazing cast, and is well worth watching."_* 🎯

[@gotmoresoul]

If this movie ends up being shitty in my own opinion, it'll break my heart. I love modern-made westerns--even the not-so-great ones, and this cast is fuckin gold. Also,Erin got John on her point about Tarantino's own style-biting.

[@m.worthy]

Your heart❤ has been placed in good hands!!! I just saw the movie tonight in a theater and this Campea guy is full of sh:+ in regard to his negative take of this movie (achievement). _"Terrible..It's absolutely terrible"_ Then he asks _"What the fv

[@OrangeHand]

@@m.worthy It's pathetic how you keep copying and pasting the same thing.

[@m.worthy]

🍊 Ok

[@dakarbrown5474]

Lakeith Stanford did a awesome job he should be considered for some type of award.

[@jelanitarik7423]

Yes, he was!!!

[@jamesstanfield7692]

It’s Stanfield.

[@sbonelocele3711]

To be quite honest my baseline reaction when it comes to my people achieving anything, as small as it may be. Is to congratulate them! Because we have a lot of catching up to do (For obvious reasons) So absolutely it is a race thing, and black people need to get on code about backing up and fully supporting their people because lord knows no one else will. We have experienced criticism, we are used to negativity. We live in it from the day we are born, so ANYTHING that resembles achievement is to be celebrated. This movie was great, it had that flavor that only our people can bring, the characters had swagger, music was on point! I don't like westerns but I liked this one, just like I liked men in black. Because black leads and casts are refreshing... Couldn't give one cent if the building was made of cardboard and being held together with dental floss. WELL DONE cast and crew! Go watch the film, put money in black peoples pockets and keep getting better.

[@hoodiek6802]

Facts this movie was great and everything you said was facts

[@chrisjorge4627]

From a guy who liked Shazam

[@yourbestbet3485]

Maybe the lack of a white savior irked Johnny C. But I don’t care that he hated the flick, I loved it. If the Western genre is gonna be resurrected it’s gonna be because of movies like this.

[@Lionheart1188]

racist

[@marcusrougeau5347]

He never invited any of his buddies to watch this. That is a lie.

[@chilakaiheoma718]

I can't lie, this is the worst review I've ever heard. Is there a personal issue with Jeymes?

[@InimitableAde]

Watched the movie last night and first thing this morning to be sure I wasn't just fanning out over having so many of my favorite performers in the same movie. I loved it. The cinematography, set design, costumes, and music were all on point! Wonderful chemistry between all the players. It was fun and funny, too, and a true JOY to watch a movie full of Black people and not hear the n-word ONCE. Sure as hell can't say that about Tarantino movies. I'll take this pretty darn good Western over "masterpieces" like Django Unchained and The Hateful 8 any day of the week.

[@terry5309]

THIS MOVIE WAS AMAZING!!!

[@greenery0192]

Buildings in western frontier towns had facades facing the street to make them look cooler. It was a thing at the time.

[@Bayard1503]

But... there still was a building behind the facade. What John's saying is different

[@m.worthy]

*_This Campea guy is straight misleading listeners/viewers with inaccuracies at best, or at times lying at worst._* At no point is there a facade with the rear support beams or rear support structure visible. Zero. Why he would use his platform to tell listeners/viewers that is not for me to unearth. And he even says the supporting material behind a facade is visible multiple times (at some point with Delroy Lindo in the shot). *Lies.* And someone - with a role like Campea's - who gives you inaccurate re-tellings, you question their credibility. You certainly question the credibility of those with such a role who straight-out lie. Before the facade support misinformation, Campea misrepresents a couple of sequences involving the Mary character (Zazie Beetz) and the character's stated plan & rationale for going into Redwood _(for recon, to find out where outlaw leader Rufus Buck/Idris Elba is, how many men Buck has, etc.)._ What Campea says is not something that the characters don't question or say themselves. Stagecoach Mary's "popularity" (and ownership of multiple saloon businesses) is something she hopes to use as a ruse to safely get into the town, propose to buy property from Buck (who is known to need money to off-set the possible loss of the settlement town), and obtain reconnaissance info. for her cohorts (Nat Love's "gang"in collusion with Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves). However, because Rufus Buck immediately sees right through Mary's ruse (for reasons he explain) the "absurdity" of her "plan" is even called out in the dialogue of the script - by outlaw Rufus Buck. Campea isn't saying anything novel there. Then, with Mary is held captive and sat out on the town's main strip as a _"damsel in distress"_ , the script further plays on that Western trope by having her lover (Nat Love and cohorts) come into the town to try to rescue her. As Mary had discussed earlier with Love -- and the reasons behind her failed ruse, Love's group has no info. on Bucks exact location in the town, they knew they'd be immediately recognized upon arrival in the town, they have no info. on the exact number of men the Buck gang has increased to... But their plan was to position Bill Pickett (sharpshooter/sniper throughout the movie) to provide cover while they somehow rescued Mary. None of that works out for Love (admonished for his rashness), he is captured and held alongside Mary, and Buck then uses Mary as leverage to coerce Love into robbing a bank. *_'The Harder They Fall'_* is a Western in the tradition of general Westerns. It isn't trying to display the level of detail of some peak-era Tom Clancy novel or Jason Bourne movie, or be some flawlessly air-tight military operations movie. It is a Western (and fun entertainment at that), yet still viewers can tell that the script writers put thought into the story-beats, reasoning, and character motivations throughout the movie. Your opinion is your opinion (weakly formulated or not). I don't care if Campea doesn't like the movie or not, but _I was bewildered by how someone with a platform like this and role as a "movie critic/reviewer" would adamantly put forth such incorrect misinformation to his audience._ *In this instance, Campea is misleading listeners/viewers with inaccuracies at best, or at times lying at worst.*

[@jerm330]

This is why you can't rely on critics. This movie was amazing. So glad I watched before I seen this.

[@bobcobb3654]

Tarantino bites scenes, shots, and music cues from John Ford, Sergio Leone, Howard Hawks, and Sam Peckinpah, these 2 fawn over it. Newsflash: Jeymes Samuel is a huge fan of classic westerns. On top of homages to those directors, he even gives a set design shoutout to Clint Eastwood’s directing. Yet he’s ripping off Tarantino? John, it is possible for a black filmmaker to have a knowledge of westerns that aren’t drawn through the Quentin filter.

[@trottheblackdog]

I'm sure it is. But this film has too many Tarantino ripoffs (and other ripoffs). Him being black doesn't put him above criticism.

[@Doomer253]

Right!? All Tarantino does is "Homage" other directors and he bagging on Samuel for showing his influences too? Yeah ok Campea.

[@thejourney9736]

@@trottheblackdog point them out for me

[@carolinehaf21]

You went on and on for 10 minutes but couldn't explain any real reason except "no emotional weight" in a western?? It's rare to have original stories in Hollywood and you neglected to mention why this movie is important - it shows the strength of women and minorities in the west (all these characters are based on real life) which is history not many of us know about. Tell me which western has emotional weight, especially anything Tarantino does? This was incredibly well shot, soundtrack was modern for a western theme and yet it fit perfectly. All characters were well acted with depth and charisma. Director freely admits Tarantino/Spike Lee influences, but it is much more focused/faster paced with better characters and tighter dialogue imo. Every frame is a piece of art and it serves the story instead of being over stylised to the point of distraction/self indulgence like Tarantino can be. I usually agree with John but he is wrong on this one. Watch it, it's great fun!

[@ReggieVSSolace]

Terrible take John. This movie is amazing.

[@sjw4life546]

The way John feels about this movie is how I feel about Django Unchained. I thought this film was pretty good. I'm glad that it is top rated on Netflix, because the film leaves an opening for a sequel

[@dct124]

A point to be made regarding the shooting of the film also. This movie was shot during COVID-19 lock down. There were things they couldn't do and like many films ran into issues both shooting, scheduling, cast getting Covid, etc. You may want to watch the BBC panel.

[@R-L-I]

Notice MOST of his thumbs up came BEFORE Netflix released the movie and once they did and people finally got to see for themselves everybody’s saying what the hell are you talking about John?! 🤣

[@m.worthy]

🎯 Right. In October, I was here with a couple other recon troops from the *54th* countering his nonsense before our first, second, third, fourth, and fifth battalions landed to launch counter-assaults on the bullsh:t ! 😁

[@lts73191]

I just watched it idk what movie he watched that shit was fire

[@Original7_BD]

Watched it twice and I loved it!! Might watch it a third time.

[@redstarkboxingsportsnews4289]

It was brilliant I don’t understand why you have 251k as a reviewer wow I’m shocked you just said this...nvm I seen why when his cohost came out she IS BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@yorubaglobal]

You need to learn more about the songs Mr John. The director didn't write all the song. 9:34 After watching the Netflix movie 🎬 THE HARDER THEY FALL. The music was on point 👉🏽 👈🏽 Fela Anikulapo Kuti music Genre is call AFRO BEAT. Nowadays a lot of Africans and Europeans call all Afro Music AfroBeat because they just decided to be ignorant. Is like call calling all Europe and Asian music by ONE NAME. The movie is beautiful 😍

[@Manberg900]

If Tarantino made this he'd be on his knees asking for more

[@nakiadeonpresents6488]

I work second shift and couldn't wait to get off to watch this movie tonight. I loved it so much I'm mad that I'm too tired to watch it again. Headed to bed so i can watch it again as soon as i wake up in the morning. I'm in love!!! There may indeed be some issues here and there with the plot and pacing but the eye candy alone makes up for any issues you may have had a point on.... It's hands down the best movie I've seen all year. I'm super proud of everyone involved. Gonna watch it enough times to know the lines by heart 😆 that's the plan. But for now I'm off to dream about Nat Love. Yum yum yum.

[@JustJoeThoughts]

I usually agree with John movie reviews. However I’m curious to what lens is he viewing this movie from? It’s not a perfect film. There were some small things we can all nitpick from this film as we can with every film. Usually I find western films a bit ridiculous yet entertaining. This film did the same thing it was an entertaining western. Ridiculous predictable and entertaining. The only difference, theres a lot more color. The cast were all great.

[@m.worthy]

🎯

[@mgbomb11]

This blows me away that John thinks this movie is Awful! It literally is a classic western with awesome action and a African American twist to feel refreshing

[@BaronOfHell666]

Just watched it and loved it. The soundtrack is banger. The look is outstanding. The acting was very good mostly. Beats was probably the weakest link but I didn't hate her. Loved the violence that I wasn't expecting. I can see people not like the story much. I actually got confused a few times at why they were at places and what exactly were they doing that. However, I didn't really care because the movie was so fun. At times I didn't know stuff I did know there was killing going on and that was fun. I would give the move 8 out of 10. I'm not really big on westerns. True Grit was better both the remake and the original. About on par with Jango. Not as good as the man with no name movies. About the same as Unforgiven.

[@ericsellers1143]

It’s actually good idk if this guy is qualified……

[@jkxclusive295]

The movie was a 9.5/10 Idk what they are smoking here

[@jessiejames5459]

OK JOHN YOU DID'T! You actually reached a point where you hatred for Netflix has clouded you judgment!! THIS IS A GREAT MOVIE DUDE!! I don't think we can trust you opinion for another Netflix movie review!!

[@dresoto2694]

I dont know how he has such a negative review. The movie was awesome. He does always say film is subjective and he's allowed his opinion. But it's wrong lol watch for yourselves because it is good

[@lokejones5800]

Probably don't like the all black cast 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@mikewallace7481]

How is Campea so entertaining to watch even though i find a lot of his taste complete crap! LOL!! I love ya John

[@otprescott3973]

Loved the Movie from Top to Bottom.... keeping it *spoiler free*.... Particularly "Rufus Buck's" motivations (Outlaw deeply wanting to build an Oasis/Mecca.... maybe wanting to rebuild the Family he lost early - through a town. Maybe thru "Redwood" Rufus was ironically seeking the same path of his Father). Love when the Villian has Layers to their plan - Played perfectly by Idris Elba.

[@jacoboellobo]

Just finished the movie. It was amazing

[@JordanNMusic]

I actually liked it..didn’t love it but I thought it was good enough to watch.

[@oneframegames2963]

A fun cowboy movie honestly. I didn’t walk away saying to sucked. Far from sucking

[@MRCINEMATICLENS]

Definitely disagree I really enjoyed this film. I can’t believe you found it as trash. I can understand not great but trash. SMH

[@felixr6307]

Great Film! Damn John you missed the mark on this one… Rotten Tomatoes critic score has climbed up to 88%…93% audience score. Edit: Yeow Those thumbs down votes!

[@gabrieldarius_]

I agree with his review: The cast and costumes are great! But the plot fell off the hinges after they rescued Idris’ character. By comparison, the Magnificent Seven with Denzel was done waaaay better. And I’m saying this from a plot standpoint. You could’ve replaced the cast in Magnificent Seven with the same Cast in the Harder They Fall and Magnificent Seven would be better. Like he saying: that made no sense for Stagecoach Mary to ride into town lmao.

[@WallEWorld]

This cast is insane! How could they drop the ball on this potential masterpiece? Oh well, I'm still gonna watch it sometime before I die.

[@vladimirpetroski7089]

No matter how good a cast is, it doesn't, even in the slightest mean it's gonna be a good movie. It's a first time director and nobody said he's a good one at that.

[@m.worthy]

The ball wasn't dropped. The movie is an achievement and everyone who contributed did a commendable job! I just saw the movie tonight in a theater and this Campea guy is full of sh:+ in regard to his negative take of this movie (achievement). _"Terrible..It's absolutely terrible"_ Then he asks _"What the fv

[@safwatnuman4297]

@@m.worthy He’s not full of shit. That’s just what he thought. No reason to be mad because we all disagree with him.

[@gabrieldarius_]

I agree with John’s review: The cast and costumes are great! But the plot fell off the hinges after they rescued Idris’ character. By comparison, the Magnificent Seven with Denzel was done waaaay better. And I’m saying this from a plot standpoint. You could’ve replaced the cast in Magnificent Seven with the same Cast in the Harder They Fall and Magnificent Seven would be better. Like he saying: that made no sense for Stagecoach Mary to ride into town lmao. And the scream Zaza let out was sexist?

[@carolinehaf21]

The movie is great. Watch it, honestly. This is the only negative review on it and he really doesn't explain why if you listen. I watched it tonight had a blast and couldn't believe he as talking about the same movie. The soundtrack and cinematography alone is worth it.

[@antonphd]

this is going to be on Tarantino's favorite of the year list with almost certainty

[@raulgrijalva16]

Idk. Jaymes kinda took a shot at QT.

[@Ronariverah]

Director is a huge Western fan.

[@rasheedarawls7391]

Lol this movie was amazing! If big mad was a person 😂

[@DirectorDiego]

I can’t trust anything you say about movies at this point 😂 like what movie did you watch 😂😂😂

[@Chitownsfinesthoops]

Really weird how you blast this film because when I go look at other major movie review news outlets and they love it, none of them used the word terrible....I am noticing a weird and quirky pattern about films you don't connect to at all,

[@m.worthy]

Opinion is opinion _(weakly formulated or not),_ but the thing is *_this Campea guy is straight misleading listeners/viewers with inaccuracies at best, or at times lying at worst._* I've seen the movie twice in theater settings. At no point is there a facade with the rear support beams or rear support structure visible. Zero. Why he would use his platform to tell listeners/viewers that is not for me to unearth. And he even says the supporting material behind a facade is visible multiple times (at some point with Delroy Lindo in the shot). *Lies.* And someone - with a role like Campea's - who gives you inaccurate re-tellings, you question their credibility. You certainly question the credibility of those with such a role who straight-out lie. Before the facade support misinformation, Campea misrepresents a couple of sequences involving the Mary character (Zazie Beetz) and the character's stated plan & rationale for going into Redwood _(for recon, to find out where outlaw leader Rufus Buck/Idris Elba is, how many men Buck has, etc.)._ What Campea says is not something that the characters don't question or say themselves. Stagecoach Mary's "popularity" (and ownership of multiple saloon businesses) is something she hopes to use as a ruse to safely get into the town, propose to buy property from Buck (who is known to need money to off-set the possible loss of the settlement town), and obtain reconnaissance info. for her cohorts (Nat Love's "gang"in collusion with Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves). However, because Rufus Buck immediately sees right through Mary's ruse (for reasons he explain) the "absurdity" of her "plan" is even called out in the dialogue of the script - by outlaw Rufus Buck. Campea isn't saying anything novel there. Then, with Mary is held captive and sat out on the town's main strip as a _"damsel in distress"_ , the script further plays on that Western trope by having her lover (Nat Love and cohorts) come into the town to try to rescue her. As Mary had discussed earlier with Love -- and the reasons behind her failed ruse, Love's group has no info. on Bucks exact location in the town, they knew they'd be immediately recognized upon arrival in the town, they have no info. on the exact number of men the Buck gang has increased to... But their plan was to position Bill Pickett (sharpshooter/sniper throughout the movie) to provide cover while they somehow rescued Mary. None of that works out for Love (admonished for his rashness), he is captured and held alongside Mary, and Buck then uses Mary as leverage to coerce Love into robbing a bank. *_'The Harder They Fall'_* is a Western in the tradition of general Westerns. It isn't trying to display the level of detail of some peak-era Tom Clancy novel or Jason Bourne movie, or be some flawlessly air-tight military operations movie. It is a Western (and fun entertainment at that), yet still viewers can tell that the script writers put thought into the story-beats, reasoning, and character motivations throughout the movie. Your opinion is your opinion (weakly formulated or not). I don't care if Campea doesn't like the movie or not, but _I was bewildered by how someone with a platform like this and role as a "movie critic/reviewer" would adamantly put forth such incorrect misinformation to his audience._ *In this instance, Campea is misleading listeners/viewers with inaccuracies at best, or at times lying at worst.*

[@zaywright1014]

Yeah this movie was pretty amazing, a lot of symbolism and incredible African American tributes. It also felt like an ACTUALLY western….haven’t seen a good western in a looooong time

[@aviontics]

This guy is out of his mind. Has he seen Western movies before? This movie was one of the best Westerns I have seen, especially with the plot twist.

[@thebodyofbelieversunified8896]

I loved the movie as a western. You tripping.

[@thaprofound]

The movie was very entertaining and good. Loved the characters & the soundtrack. Didn't see the twist at the end happening. Would love a Pt 2.

[@clacky6]

I really liked it. Some really great characters in there.

[@bugzeee256]

I tried not to comment here but ignoring this review is so hard... it was a good movie Period

[@richardsylvester1002]

I was so happy i saw this review before I watched the movie, went into it with the lowest of expectations.... wow... talk about "subjective" ... I thought this movie was brilliant.....

[@m.worthy]

🎯

[@lealmelisa]

I noticed this movie is so lazy they don't wanna tell you what is going on and you are supposed to imagine the storyline. They think you are stupid.