The Long Good Friday (1980) 2 Filmmakers react! 1st Time Watching for us BOTH OF US!

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Ok Guys, you asked for it.... a lot... we finally got around to it. And man were you right. This pic was a doozy. Bob Hoskins, Hellen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan star in this classic British Gangster film. We're really glad we got around to this. Thanks for the recommendation.
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[@Otto72ish]

Best final scene ever. Hoskins facial changes are so subtle but also so meaningful.

[@garyclarke9685]

One of the best for sure add to that the chilling score.

[@MacStoker]

also... best intro music. this or the wanderers ;-)

[@kingfield99]

'Mona Lisa' is another great gangster movie staring Bob Hoskins and Michael Caine.

[@robertlucas9138]

Yeah Mona Lisa is a brilliant Bob Hoskins movie, on the subject of the this movie and the IRA involvement in it another great film with a great twist is The Crying Game

[@timcliffsmith]

@@robertlucas9138 I second this absolutely. This is a classic starring Hoskins and Michael Caine.

[@justinbaker4990]

@Robert Lucas, great shout. Absolutely love Mona Lisa. Bob Hoskins was magnificent in that. Amazing actor.

[@calcecini]

Yes, ‘Mona Lisa’ would be a great movie to react to - fascinating film, and nobody has ever reacted to it. Highly recommended

[@gggooding]

Caine once told Hoskins that there are 3 perfect British gangster movies. Caine stars in one (Get Carter), Hoskins stars in one (this), and they both star in the other (Mona Lisa).

[@lordofhousestewart1821]

Love this film so memorable...its like a time capsule of 80's London. The Theme Tune is brilliant and Hoskins and Mirren had great chemistry

[@imposs-up1hg]

Not enough love is given to the script by Barry Keefe. A brilliant writer.

[@ballagh]

Great reaction to a movie I haven’t seen in years. This is really a point in time transitional period in Britain, following years of recession and inflation that makes today look trivial, after the winter of discontent and right at the beginning of Thatcher. The troubles are yet to transition to a political stage (I’m not saying there was nothing, but the election of Bobby Sands in 1981 was a change point). In terms of crime the Police, particularly the met, still had legendary levels of corruption while organised crime was largely still traditional prior to the rise in heroin and cocaine in the 80’s. Drugs were there but not to the scale seen today. All together this makes The Long Good Friday as much of a history piece as any war movie or period drama.

[@bombheadbel]

Great reaction lads. It's been fantastic seeing you both enjoying and appreciating British cinema. 🇬🇧 If you are sticking with the theme Mona Lisa is a fantastic little understated gem which still fits the gangster motif. I would also recommend Ben Wheatley's Kill List and a wonderful horror film called A Dark Song.

[@vincentconnolly5499]

Anger, disgust, bitterness, resignation, acceptance and melancholy over his life...perfectly displayed in few minutes.

[@redcardinalist]

I concur with Mona Lisa!

[@Thewingkongexchange]

Also, that theme tune still kicks ass 44 years later and I love that the film makes you sit and appreciate it.

[@colinbaker3916]

Fun facts.Derek Thompson, who played Jeff, is from Northern Ireland. He is now best known for playing Charlie Fairhead in the hospital soap Casualty for over thirty years.

[@dougie8747]

I'd love to see you guys react to Brazil. My favourite Bob Hoskins performance.

[@gammabase]

I saw this brilliant film when it was first released and remember the cinema I saw it in,,, the cinema has long gone but the last scene in the back of the cab is still fresh in my mind

[@traceyreid4585]

Wow what a great choice of film to react to! You both recognised so many actors in this! The IRA connection was as you said, significant back then and the troubles were very frightening. We had an IRA attack in my town, Warrington, Cheshire the day before Mothers day 1993 two young boys were killed .... devastating! The Cranberries released the song "Zombie", in 1994 which was written in protest at the bombing.

[@Stuart_Cox1969]

A true British classic, glad you enjoyed.

[@Cakespectre999]

Nice one , one of my all time greatest films. Bob hoskins is a legend R.I.P . Great reaction as always, cheers bruvs 🔥✌

[@garyclarke9685]

Yes it is a great film,great performances all round & good character development. I have the impression not too many people have heard of this film let alone have seen it.

[@walterlewis1526]

The Hit with Terrence Stamp and John Hurt would be another overlooked gem. Well worth your time.

[@davidoconnell4100]

Glorious film. Nails the time and place.

[@gigmcsweeney8566]

Well done for another great and insightful reaction to a British crime classic. Keep 'em coming fellas. Cheers from the UK.

[@anrun]

Great reaction. Most reactors wouldn't have been able to follow the plot nearly as well as you two did. Regarding the ending, Hoskins said he never met Pierce Brosnan. Their parts of the final scene were filmed separately. As they filmed Hoskin's close-up, the director was in the car telling him the entire story of the movie over again to get the right emotional reactions from him. For the heck of it, I'll mention Gangster No. 1 again. I know you lads are about done with the British gangster stuff, but it is a good film. And if you want a psycho to rival Begbie or Don Logan, Paul Bettany's "Young Gangster" is right there with them but without the same humor.

[@skinheadjon901]

Gangster No.1 - good call 🎥🙌👍

[@philjones45]

I have to agree, Gangster Number One is very high up in my list of favourite films. Brutal, stylish and shocking with a lot of wit.

[@Barbarous_Wretch]

'Gangster No. 01' very good. Especially the first half.

[@steveclapper5424]

The best gangster movie most people haven't seen.

[@anrun]

Oh, Withnail and I. It isn't a gangster film, but is so uniquely British/English and very, very funny. I think the two of you would enjoy it.

[@vincentconnolly5499]

"I demand to have some booze".

[@charlieismydarlin7199]

Such prompt service after the recommendation! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@kanjoracer4914]

Thanks for viewing this guys R.I.P Bob Hoskins. I'd like to recommend ''Charley Varrick'' with Walter Matthau

[@steveclapper5424]

Me too!

[@peteypopsGazeIntoTheAbyss]

I legitimately air punched when I saw this pop up. Damn good call gents 👌👏👏👏

[@mikeduplessis8069]

I remember Bob Hoskins from all the way back in 1972 (or maybe before). I remember him playing Iago opposite Anthony Hopkins' (in blackface) Othello one year after this film. That was an unforgetable performance.

[@cupid_stunt7414]

I'm shocked to see that you've not done a reaction to "City of God" its absolutely amazing film and I'm sure you'd love the cinematic

[@acidthunder1]

Yes city of god is incredible. A must see especially for filmmakers

[@MegaGordyboy]

a british classic,acting is fantastic.

[@SLIDESPOT]

Even watching it like this its still awesome……Hoskins is a beast in this.

[@jamiehickman9468]

'I'll have his carcass dripping blood by midnight ', so many fantastic quotable lines from this movie. Really glad to see you reacting to this. May i also recommend 'Bull', a really solid British gangster flick that seemed to fly under the radar. Great reaction 👍

[@vincentconnolly5499]

I cannot even remember the amount of times as a kid in the playground at school that I told someone to "Shut up you long streak of paralysed p**s". Only a couple of us had been allowed to see it, I'm guessing i was maybe about 10 or so, we all used to quote it continuously along with "Scum". So many great lines, "You seen anything of my Eric flying past your window", "Someone's been playing a touch of Jaws in the Lido", "Lads, try and be discreet ehhh". So many more great lines, great film, loved the reaction..."Scum" has to be next.

[@SeanHogan.]

Fantastic review guys one of my favourite films I’m from 🇬🇧 & saw this in cinemas I love how u spotted all those actors that ending in the car was so good all those emotions!!!

[@harrysnichol4433]

That was fun, watching you enjoy this classic old film (Guy Ritchie used the ending in The Gentleman). The whole 'British Season' has been a great watch. Thank you. ... it's Tower Bridge not London Bridge, just saying :o)

[@Damon-xr6zf]

Great film, one that I haven't seen before. A good British/Irish film is Angela's ashes with Robert Carlyle and Emily Watson. Harry brown with Michael Caine is also a good watch

[@joehart7260]

I came out of the Cinema and just walked up and down Oxford Street for about 10 minutes, I was stunned by that ending.

[@majormoviemadness9927]

Apparently it wasn’t his end tho

[@lukebarber9511]

It's insane how many actors from Guy Richie's first two films appear in this...

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

I can't help but think Stephen Graham's gangster characters must have taken a lot of inspiration from Bob Hoskins in this role. Graham as Capone in Boardwalk Empire, you can sometimes kind of see him making almost identical expressions, like he's channeling Hoskins.

[@nicholasbuttery511]

Try the Oliver Reed/Ian McShane film Sitting target .

[@vincentcarly5856]

One of my fav's...Bob at his best !!

[@TTM9691]

I think this is the first time I've ever seen you guys watch a movie where both haven't seen it. Cool! Great that you knew about the IRA stuff back then, that definitely helps! Haven't seen this movie in so long so it was really great to revisit. I'm not a big "Get Carter" fan to be honest, but I do like this one, and I do like "Mona Lisa" which got Hoskins nominated, and Michael Caine is super creepy in that one. I think it's the same director. I also think George Harrison produced this AND Mona Lisa! Just another reason to love The Beatles! lol. (Great to see ya! Good luck on the competition! Definitely want to see your movie!)

[@YevgenyNY]

Once Upon The Time in America ( long version) guys and gals please support with likes. Can't wait to see these two watch a 4 and a half our movie :)

[@sdkelmaruecan2907]

The best British gangster film... finally a reaction!

[@csb7376]

The little kid WAS Dexter Fletcher😁

[@thefincapaloma]

Great reaction. I love this movie. Especially the soundtrack (I know, I'm in a minority there) . I believe this movie was intended as a TV-movie and got a bump up when its quality became apparent. Now onto Once Upon A Time in America 🙂

[@jammygitt]

Back when they made good films with real characters you could relate to, great pacing, dialogue, and ending. Hoskins was amazing.

[@simontournay]

I think that kid may have been Dexter Fletcher, he was a child actor. He became well known after a children's show "Press gang" where he played an American

[@Mr_Incognito113]

He was in a few notable films as a kid, Bugsy Malone and The Bounty spring to mind

[@Verboten-xn4rx]

Wow tasty list of Brit films. 😮 Awesome yanks!

[@johannesclericusparacelsus4084]

I've got to jump in here and give yet another mention for MONA LISA, another extraordinary gangster film with Bob Hoskins. And also Michael Caine in one of his sleaziest ever roles. I watched it again just last week and it's just tremendous. You guys really should do a reaction to it, you won't regret it.

[@redswetter]

Carrying on the British theme, a couple from 1979 "Quadrophenia" and "Scum". "I.D." from 1995. Back to comedies "The Full Monty" 1997, "Shirley Valentine" 1989 and "Educating Rita" 1983 and the epic war film "Zulu" 1964.

[@Mr_Incognito113]

Vote for Scum!

[@alastairballantyne7789]

The best British gangster film ever if not the just the best gangster movie of all time. The ending is a masterpiece. As others have said you ought to watch 'Mona Lisa'. So many actors in this that were or went on to become famous. Pierce Brosnan's first film role. Yes it was a very young Dexter Fletcher and also Paul Barber from 'The Full Monty'.

[@eZTarg8mk2]

Funnily enough Bob Hoskins plays a plumber in Terry Gilliam's film "Brazil" before he got cast as Mario in the bizarre film adaptation. I'm fairly certain he was considered for that role with that in mind xD

[@Barbarous_Wretch]

Those two plumbers were great. 'Central Services' . So funny. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKW7aGyinJdma5Y

[@SLIDESPOT]

Though it may seem obscure now it was well known when it was released and well received. This film is still soooo good.

[@daveattrill2712]

Razors, Harold's henchman is PH Moriarty who played 'Hatchet Harry' in Lock Stock and two Smoking Barrels, also the English guy's assistant in Jaws 3

[@redcardinalist]

05:17 "It was years later, I found out Hoskins was American...Christian Bale" I don't know where you folks got this "info" from BUT: - 1. Bob Hoskins was an English actor born in England to English parents; 2. Christian Bale is also English, born in Wales to English parents No American connection at all. I had to listen to your remark three or four times as I was thinking I was mis-hearing it.

[@majormoviemadness9927]

I think I said wasn’t an American, because his accent I. Roger Rabbit was so good that I was surprised later when Cockney came out of his mouth. I speak low, apologies

[@nicholasbuttery511]

Try the Richard Burton film Villain.

[@mrmeerkat1096]

Bob Hoskins was also in mermaids with Cher, Winona Ryder, Cristina Ricci, and I can't remember if Jonny Depp was in that also.

[@keithwatkins7908]

Thanks lads for showing this brilliant film. Great reaction as always, keep them coming, please try Mona Lisa.

[@pjtufty66]

Hunger directed by Steve McQueen ( 12 years a slave) & 71 .

[@davidenglish1321]

We English had a good era of classic gangster movie and this is probably the best of that time... You should have a look at McVicar (infamous villain) starring Roger Dalton. for me a close 2nd to long good Friday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 the cockney accent is just how we sound ( we don't talk like they do in lock stock 😂😂😂

[@mrugod]

Scum with Ray Winstone(Sexy Beast) is a great brit movie about a borstal(youth detention centre)

[@Thewingkongexchange]

I know 'Get Carter' is probably more popular - but for me this is the best British gangster film. And I'd be astonished if Guy Ritchie didn't take inspiration from this film because the dialogue and humour are right up his alley.

[@KokkiePiet]

Long Good Friday, I just saw it on tv once and was hooked, ff-in brilliant movie. These London gangster were not pissing about, think of the kray twins.

[@tyjuanwilliams8719]

This was Pierce Brosnan’s first movie. He was 26.

[@youngwes79]

Withnail and I, is another Brit movie madness recommendation I advise to checkout and watch. Thanks guys, I really enjoy your show.

[@merkury06]

The grass that got cut up was Paul Barber from The Full Monty. And as for IRA bombings, they also got Lord Philip Mountbatten of the Royal Family. Great review of a great movie.

[@Raggaliamous]

I'd recomend some of the Ealing Comedies, just to see a couple of the older, UK crime flicks. e.g. The Lady Killers or The Lavendar Hill Mob, (both with Alec Guiness!).

[@edwardsighamony]

Man, I love Helen Mirren. Still so much more great British movies to see. If you want to keep going, I wouldn't mind. I'd recommend The Kill List, Down Terrace, Brighton Rock (1948), Peeping Tom, Mona Lisa, and if you want to see something really out there Performance with Mick Jagger.

[@BlueShadow777]

Yeah, agreed... Brighton Rock (1948) is excellent! ...and I LOVE Helen Mirren too!!! 😋

[@stevenjohnson7442]

Great movie, fantastic ending.

[@iceetmarne3571]

Just missed the Premier. Ill watch it now. Gutted.

[@bronson1392]

The sequel was supposed to continue with the police stopping the car and bob hoskins escapes his fate

[@mphrdldn]

If only!

[@XerxesLangrana]

John Mackenzie directed another film ‘The Fourth Protocol’ - a Cold War thriller based on Frederick Forsyth’s novel of the same name. It stars Pierce Brosnan and Michael Caine in lead roles. It’s a very well directed and photographed film (Phil Meheux). You guys should definitely check it out.

[@KekeElBecko]

Brilliant film from my favourite era. This film wouldn't have been released without financial assistance from the Dark Horse, l'Angelo Misterioso

[@RONATKINS-kw8lc]

REALLY LOVED your breakdown and review of Kubrick's Doctor Strange love ...... ... and ... GO YANKEES!!! ⚾⚾⚾

[@johnjuett9383]

You two need to see the film the crying game.(for the irish troubles.)

[@rabbitandcrow]

Sweet! Great movie!

[@marclaw4511]

Brilliant film with a great ending score.You should watch Get Carter 1971 which is another classic .

[@CharlieCanfield]

fun fact: Long Good Friday was distributed by George Harrison's Handmade film (same prod company as Holy Grail, Life of Brian, Time Bandits, Withnail and I, etc.) AND- if you're short (as it were) on B Hoskins films, you must've missed Coppola's Cotton Club; an AMAZING Harlem jazz and 30's gangster film homage (if somewhat uneven dramatically). squat Hoskins is part owner of the club with giant-sized Fred Gywnne.

[@jasonsol1719]

The end bit is the gentleman

[@jordyw441]

BRILLIANT FILM!!!

[@gerardstockwell5661]

Been to that restaurant

[@sharonsnail2954]

Also a cameo from Paul Barber!!

[@stevo728822]

It would be worth you watching The Krays and Bronson. Both with Tom Hardy as the main actor.

[@stiofanmac]

james bond as an IRA hitman - you boys gotta take a look at ''chopper'' real life story about notourious aussie madman gangster - its a classic shocking piece of work

[@nickbrook2472]

GANGSTER No1 is a very good movie but only the directors cut is the one to watch!!!

[@geoffmason7215]

IRA fanatical and motivated Bob Hoskin's character different motivation but just as fanatical

[@mphrdldn]

Helen Mirren implored the director to allow her to improve her role. That improved the film.

[@davidbull7210]

Made in 1979, not released til 1981, so I suppose that averages out to 1980... Great film and they don't make them like this any more.

[@bryaninglis9532]

Absolutely fantastic gangster movie

[@sinsmiley796]

Brilliant film at the time

[@andycarr9722]

This is one of my favourite gangster movies. Also Something I thought years ago, if you really pay attention to Victoria (mirren). She's the real boss of The Corporation??

[@Mr_Incognito113]

In the name of the father is one you may or may not have seen. It was an Oscar winner, Daniel Day Lewis IRA drama true story excellent film

[@johnbeaney1237]

Check out "Face", Ray Winstone, Robert Carlyle.A London based "geezers n guns" trip.

[@TTM9691]

Dudes, checking this one out now! But before I do: no doubt you've seen the new Scorsese trailer. But if you haven't.......could you do a reaction to it? I got CHILLS watching that thing! Dying to see what you guys think of it, and what you SEE in it. Ok, starting this reaction.....now! :D

[@TTM9691]

PS: After this, Hoskins and Michael Caine (playing a real slimy scumbag gangster) made "Mona Lisa", love that movie, another British 80s gangster movie.

[@wiegandweitz9763]

for me this is the original gangster movie. guy ritchie and tarantino just came later. Not only is it original - the story, pacing, the technical side and cast all hold up today. casting the violent mob boss as the protagonist, having him have wife, close aids, underlings with believable character and motivations, having him doing essentially police work but on the other side of the law. Adding components of a whosdunit, being very topical with the IRA boogieman, and the ending which may have inspired the last scene in 'Michael Clayton'. It might be apples and oranges but: 'Terminator' came out 1984, 4 years later, and has become a cultural icon, and i loved it when i was like 16, but it has nothing on this movie, a completely different ballpark. I love Bob Hoskins who is really good at being angry without loosing authority as a main character. A bit like Sam Jackson, whose most memorable moments often include shouting. I recommend 'Kind hearts and coronets'. This too is a small cinematic gem. And 'The celebration' from vinterberg. Both are story driven movies and rarely revisited, but good movies.

[@zvimur]

Another Irish Brosnan movie "The Foreigner". Yes, the one with Jackie Chan.

[@acidthunder1]

See the original get carter film with Michael caine. Best brit gangster film imo

[@kevinfitz8516]

"is he really?" good lord

[@stevo728822]

For a good French detective movie watch The Crimson Rivers with Jean Reno (in Ronin) and Vincent Cassel.

[@MrLorenzovanmatterho]

Actually Shand survives, in the script for the sequel he was rescued by the anti-terrorist squad and goes into exile, eventually returning to London to settle his affairs after the IRA have been defeated.

[@simondover569]

If you`re moving into Brit Gangster comedies. Try Love, Honour and Obey. Brilliant.

[@TreVader1378]

If you're looking for a great British movie, try the General, it's based on a true story and it's well worth watching.

[@robertgraves8843]

If you like British gangster films, check out "Performance" 1968, starring Mick Jagger.

[@sporkfindus4777]

This film would not have been released had George Harrison not stepped in to save it