THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER (1982) Movie REACTION!

[@earlofbroadst]

This movie has some of the finest horsemanship ever put to film.

[@yaimavol]

The guy who wrangled all the horses for this film ran a trail ride through the Snowy mountains. We went there and rode with him. He had a lot of great stories from the film shoots

[@brettmuir5679]

I whole heartedly agree. "Comes A Horseman" with James Caan & Jane Fonda is another

[@KazyReed]

YES!!!!

[@marieantoinette1360]

And going to school we would knew girls whose like uncle or whatever had been one of the stuntmen, which was amazing to us because we had grown up with it and loved it. We still quote it btw lol

[@nothingnewtome1]

The only other movie that comes close is The Black Stallion. That kid was amazing. To be able to both ride and act like that.

[@susanliltz3875]

Loved the look on your face when you saw him go down that mountain on horseback!! Same as ours when we saw it for the first time!!!

[@alfredstimoli2590]

Yep, it blew everyone away at the picture theatre.

[@tempsitch5632]

You could hear the air conditioning in the theatre at that moment.

[@crackers562]

I was waiting for your reaction seeing as you know horses - nice one.

[@GavinQuick-o2s]

The inspiration for this movie was taken from a well-known Australian poem of that era. Apologies if it has already appeared in your comments. THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER by A.B. "Banjo" Paterson There was movement at the station, for the word had passed around That the colt from old Regret had got away, And had joined the wild bush horses - he was worth a thousand pound, So all the cracks had gathered to the fray. All the tried and noted riders from the stations near and far Had mustered at the homestead overnight, For the bushmen love hard riding where the wild bush horses are, And the stockhorse snuffs the battle with delight. There was Harrison, who made his pile when Pardon won the cup, The old man with his hair as white as snow; But few could ride beside him when his blood was fairly up - He would go wherever horse and man could go. And Clancy of the Overflow came down to lend a hand, No better horseman ever held the reins; For never horse could throw him while the saddle girths would stand, He learnt to ride while droving on the plains. And one was there, a stripling on a small and weedy beast, He was something like a racehorse undersized, With a touch of Timor pony - three parts thoroughbred at least - And such as are by mountain horsemen prized. He was hard and tough and wiry - just the sort that won't say die - There was courage in his quick impatient tread; And he bore the badge of gameness in his bright and fiery eye, And the proud and lofty carriage of his head. But still so slight and weedy, one would doubt his power to stay, And the old man said, "That horse will never do For a long a tiring gallop - lad, you'd better stop away, Those hills are far too rough for such as you." So he waited sad and wistful - only Clancy stood his friend - "I think we ought to let him come," he said; "I warrant he'll be with us when he's wanted at the end, For both his horse and he are mountain bred. "He hails from Snowy River, up by Kosciusko's side, Where the hills are twice as steep and twice as rough, Where a horse's hoofs strike firelight from the flint stones every stride, The man that holds his own is good enough. And the Snowy River riders on the mountains make their home, Where the river runs those giant hills between; I have seen full many horsemen since I first commenced to roam, But nowhere yet such horsemen have I seen." So he went - they found the horses by the big mimosa clump - They raced away towards the mountain's brow, And the old man gave his orders, "Boys, go at them from the jump, No use to try for fancy riding now. And, Clancy, you must wheel them, try and wheel them to the right. Ride boldly, lad, and never fear the spills, For never yet was rider that could keep the mob in sight, If once they gain the shelter of those hills." So Clancy rode to wheel them - he was racing on the wing Where the best and boldest riders take their place, And he raced his stockhorse past them, and he made the ranges ring With the stockwhip, as he met them face to face. Then they halted for a moment, while he swung the dreaded lash, But they saw their well-loved mountain full in view, And they charged beneath the stockwhip with a sharp and sudden dash, And off into the mountain scrub they flew. Then fast the horsemen followed, where the gorges deep and black Resounded to the thunder of their tread, And the stockwhips woke the echoes, and they fiercely answered back From cliffs and crags that beetled overhead. And upward, ever upward, the wild horses held their way, Where mountain ash and kurrajong grew wide; And the old man muttered fiercely, "We may bid the mob good day, No man can hold them down the other side." When they reached the mountain's summit, even Clancy took a pull, It well might make the boldest hold their breath, The wild hop scrub grew thickly, and the hidden ground was full Of wombat holes, and any slip was death. But the man from Snowy River let the pony have his head, And he swung his stockwhip round and gave a cheer, And he raced him down the mountain like a torrent down its bed, While the others stood and watched in very fear. He sent the flint stones flying, but the pony kept his feet, He cleared the fallen timber in his stride, And the man from Snowy River never shifted in his seat - It was grand to see that mountain horseman ride. Through the stringybarks and saplings, on the rough and broken ground, Down the hillside at a racing pace he went; And he never drew the bridle till he landed safe and sound, At the bottom of that terrible descent. He was right among the horses as they climbed the further hill, And the watchers on the mountain standing mute, Saw him ply the stockwhip fiercely, he was right among them still, As he raced across the clearing in pursuit. Then they lost him for a moment, where two mountain gullies met In the ranges, but a final glimpse reveals On a dim and distant hillside the wild horses racing yet, With the man from Snowy River at their heels. And he ran them single-handed till their sides were white with foam. He followed like a bloodhound on their track, Till they halted cowed and beaten, then he turned their heads for home, And alone and unassisted brought them back. But his hardy mountain pony he could scarcely raise a trot, He was blood from hip to shoulder from the spur; But his pluck was still undaunted, and his courage fiery hot, For never yet was mountain horse a cur. And down by Kosciusko, where the pine-clad ridges raise Their torn and rugged battlements on high, Where the air is clear as crystal, and the white stars fairly blaze At midnight in the cold and frosty sky, And where around The Overflow the reed beds sweep and sway To the breezes, and the rolling plains are wide, The man from Snowy River is a household word today, And the stockmen tell the story of his ride. The Bulletin, 26 April 1890.

[@jameslongest6410]

The two roles that Kirk Douglas played here exemplify his versatility as an actor. One role was light and slightly comedic. The other hard and dramatic. Kirk was extremely dynamic and versatile. I think you'll enjoy the sequel. Matilda's black stallion has a big part in it.

[@tradjick]

The famous (well here in Australia) poem by the renowned bush poet A.B. "Banjo" Patterson from 1890. We had to study it in the dim past of my primary schooling: The Man From Snowy River There was movement at the station, for the word had passed around That the colt from Old Regret had got away, And had joined the wild bush horses - he was worth a thousand pound, So all the cracks had gathered to the fray. All the tried and noted riders from the stations near and far Had mustered at the homestead overnight, For the bushmen love hard riding where the wild bush horses are, And the stock-horse snuffs the battle with delight. There was Harrison, who made his pile when Pardon won the cup, The old man with his hair as white as snow; But few could ride beside him when his blood was fairly up - He would go wherever horse and man could go. And Clancy of the Overflow came down to lend a hand, No better horseman ever held the reins; For never horse could throw him while the saddle girths would stand, He learnt to ride while droving on the plains. And one was there, a stripling on a small and weedy beast; He was something like a racehorse undersized, With a touch of Timor pony - three parts thoroughbred at least - And such as are by mountain horsemen prized. He was hard and tough and wiry - just the sort that won't say die - There was courage in his quick impatient tread; And he bore the badge of gameness in his bright and fiery eye, And the proud and lofty carriage of his head. But still so slight and weedy, one would doubt his power to stay, And the old man said, "That horse will never do For a long and tiring gallop - lad, you'd better stop away, Those hills are far too rough for such as you." So he waited sad and wistful - only Clancy stood his friend - "I think we ought to let him come," he said; "I warrant he'll be with us when he's wanted at the end, For both his horse and he are mountain bred." "He hails from Snowy River, up by Kosciusko's side, Where the hills are twice as steep and twice as rough, Where a horse's hoofs strike firelight from the flint stones every stride, The man that holds his own is good enough. And the Snowy River riders on the mountains make their home, Where the river runs those giant hills between; I have seen full many horsemen since I first commenced to roam, But nowhere yet such horsemen have I seen." So he went; they found the horses by the big mimosa clump, They raced away towards the mountain's brow, And the old man gave his orders, "Boys, go at them from the jump, No use to try for fancy riding now. And, Clancy, you must wheel them, try and wheel them to the right. Ride boldly, lad, and never fear the spills, For never yet was rider that could keep the mob in sight, If once they gain the shelter of those hills." So Clancy rode to wheel them - he was racing on the wing Where the best and boldest riders take their place, And he raced his stockhorse past them, and he made the ranges ring With the stockwhip, as he met them face to face. Then they halted for a moment, while he swung the dreaded lash, But they saw their well-loved mountain full in view, And they charged beneath the stockwhip with a sharp and sudden dash, And off into the mountain scrub they flew. Then fast the horsemen followed, where the gorges deep and black Resounded to the thunder of their tread, And the stockwhips woke the echoes, and they fiercely answered back From cliffs and crags that beetled overhead. And upward, ever upward, the wild horses held their way, Where Mountain Ash and Kurrajong grew wide; And the old man muttered fiercely, "We may bid the mob good day, No man can hold them down the other side." When they reached the mountain's summit, even Clancy took a pull - It well might make the boldest hold their breath; The wild hop scrub grew thickly, and the hidden ground was full Of wombat holes, and any slip was death. But the man from Snowy River let the pony have his head, And he swung his stockwhip round and gave a cheer, And he raced him down the mountain like a torrent down its bed, While the others stood and watched in very fear. He sent the flint-stones flying, but the pony kept his feet, He cleared the fallen timbers in his stride, And the man from Snowy River never shifted in his seat - It was grand to see that mountain horseman ride. Through the stringy barks and saplings, on the rough and broken ground, Down the hillside at a racing pace he went; And he never drew the bridle till he landed safe and sound, At the bottom of that terrible descent. He was right among the horses as they climbed the farther hill And the watchers on the mountain standing mute, Saw him ply the stockwhip fiercely; he was right among them still, As he raced across the clearing in pursuit. Then they lost him for a moment, where two mountain gullies met In the ranges - but a final glimpse reveals On a dim and distant hillside the wild horses racing yet, With the man from Snowy River at their heels. And he ran them single-handed till their sides were white with foam. He followed like a bloodhound on their track, Till they halted cowed and beaten, then he turned their heads for home, And alone and unassisted brought them back. But his hardy mountain pony he could scarcely raise a trot, He was blood from hip to shoulder from the spur; But his pluck was still undaunted, and his courage fiery hot, For never yet was mountain horse a cur. And down by Kosciusko, where the pine-clad ridges raise Their torn and rugged battlements on high, Where the air is clear as crystal, and the white stars fairly blaze At midnight in the cold and frosty sky, And where around the Overflow the reed -beds sweep and sway To the breezes, and the rolling plains are wide, The man from Snowy River is a household word today, And the stockmen tell the story of his ride.

[@h.p.chicken]

Good job putting the original poem up, it really gives the movie a much deeper context.

[@gomikmay]

The poem was also made into a song sung by the late & great Slim Dusty. That's right. This Yank is a fan of Slim Dusty's music.🤓

[@h.p.chicken]

@@gomikmay as great as the Slim Dusty version is, have a look at the song by a band called The Pioneers. Masterful

[@larissahorne9991]

Banjo Patterson is on our $10 note.

[@BobarissGish]

I would love your reaction to "the man from snowy river 2"!!

[@JaguarDave54]

One of the first waves of Australian movies in the 80’s that made the rest of the world take notice of Australian cinema and directors.

[@sandman_says_runrunner4701]

Yep... it was this movie and "Phar Lap" that grabbed my attention. Both starring Tom Burlinson interestingly enough.

[@imthewolf1]

Don't forget about the road warrior in 81.

[@michaelpalmer7954]

@@sandman_says_runrunner4701 "Phar Lap" is an incredible true story up there with Sea Biscuit, when it comes to the true DRIVE of what a horse is capable of doing under the circumstances he is dealt with.

[@PlaylistsRUs]

No one has mentioned her name so I will, Sigrid Thornton played Jessica in this movie.

[@TrentRidley]

Aussie icon.

[@skylinerunner1695]

'A man can be hard to find in the mountains, but you're welcome at my campfire anytime'

[@davewhitehead5116]

Wow. I didn’t think anyone would react to this movie. I’m glad you liked it. My wife and I saw it at a theater when it came out. Have seen it many times since. My wife still loves it. Her favorite part is Jim and Jessica breaking the colt. To this day we throw out some lines, such as when we like a person: he’s “welcome at my fire anytime.” Or, when bringing up the subject of a man: “a man did you say?” If I remember correctly, I read where Tom Burlinson learned to ride like that in two weeks before shooting. Currently, my wife is absolutely taken by the Canadian television series “Heartland.” It’s about a young horse whisperer and her ranch family. It’s not a western. It’s going on 18 seasons now. However, it’s currently showing all 15 seasons on the BYU network. FYI. Haha. Just this morning I told my wife I would sweep the porch. She said, “I’ll be back to to check on your work.” From when Jim first met Curly. Haha.

[@costlygold]

Please wrap with, literally, part two: Return to Snowy River. Such a Great ending! 🎉🥳👏👍🫡😊❤

[@skylinerunner1695]

Noooooo the sequel doesn't close to this movie! And there are different actors playing some roles, plus cheaper production values making it look like a TV movie.

[@travisvincent9610]

I have to respectfully disagree. I think the sequel is equally as good as this one. I suggest watching and figuring out for yourself.

[@PhoenixShip]

@costlygold I agree. Even though it's sad that Kirk Douglas isn't in the second one, I love the second one so much! Jim has such good moments! Plus great horse moments!

[@davidr8264]

I actually enjoyed the second one more. But it might just be me, I prefer a little more action.

[@pepsiman990]

Prediction: She will ABSOLUTELY love it.

[@BDogg2023]

Saw this at the dollar theater as a kid and watched it again about a year ago. The scene of him charging down the slope on his horse has been an inspiration to me in all kinds of situations throughout my whole life. Sometimes you just have to charge ahead and do whatever it takes when others won’t.

[@peterpaul666]

OMG, a childhood favorite! I actually was taken to see this on the big screen in the early 80s and it really delivered. It was a favorite in our house and rented from the Turtles Records n Tapes n VHS on Ponce de Leon at least once a year. This and the utterly incredible and incomparable the Black Stallion film (really, like 1/3 of that movie has no dialogue, just shots of a boy on an adventure with a stallion!) were my "go to" horseback adventures as a pre-teen. Can't wait to see it Ms. Thames, you've made my Friday a lil more special.

[@michellemicallef3250]

This movie was made in 1982. It was great on the big screen. Tom (Jim) had only ridden a horse a few times before the movie. The jump down the cliff was real. It's a pretty part of Australia, nice to go bush walking in summer, full of snow in Winter. I believe we have more snow there than Switzerland has. I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's hard to connect to a movie when you don't know the actors. Well you knew Kirk. 🐨

[@deanbritton7436]

This was filmed in the Victorian high country. Craigs hut still stands and you can 4x4 up to it still today. I have camped near it and 4x4'd the whole area. The movie was also based on a poem by Banjo Patterson, 'The Man from Snowy River'. He is a very famous Australia 'bush' poet and was actually in the movie.

[@damianmackinnon5742]

I have personally seen the hill that Jim rode from the back of a horse, and it is STEEP!! 90% of the riders are from families local to the areas in which the movie was shot - Mansfield and Merrijig area in Victoria’s Highcountry

[@lbd-po7cl]

Your expression of shock and awe as our hero takes his horse down the mountainside in pursuit of the wild herd was priceless! A Brumby, by the way, is a wild horse here in Australia, specifically in the high country region around the bordering Victoria’s north-east and New South Wales’ south-east. Sort of the Australian equivalent to the American Mustang.

[@IWDTC]

I had a feeling you would enjoy this one Madison, now you need to bring it full circle and watch the sequel "Return to Snowy River" (1988) . This one brings it all home and ties up loose ends, same beautiful cinematography, rousing music, old and new cast with a whole new story, great reaction girl..👍

[@angelsierra6126]

The look on your face when Jim went over the cliff after the horses was CLASSIC!

[@susanliltz3875]

The older man with the bushy grey beard is Kirk Douglas!!! Oh I forgot he plays two roles in this one!! Yes you’re right both are Kirk!!

[@les4767]

Not only that, he strapped his leg up to be "one legged" for the role of Spur(2 decades before they could just erase it with CGI). That is extremely painful to do. You gotta admire that commitment in an actor.

[@arconeagain]

You simply cannot get more Australian than this. Based on the the poem by Banjo Patterson of the same title. Banjo wrote our unofficial national anthem, Waltzing Matilda. He was arguably our greatest poet, this particular poem locked in Australian pastime. Then you have the Brumbies, the symbolism of the 'Waler'. They're mongrels, tough, adaptable, like a gritty Aussie. They are famous for the Australian Light Horse Brigade of the Great War. Rode by men from the country, crack shots that would put the fear in the eyes of the enemy when they'd storm the trenches. In an incredible 'poetic' twist, and a relatively little known historic fact, Banjo Patterson was involved in the training of these amazing war horses. The memorial for the Light Horse Brigade is just up the road from where I live today.

[@TimSeraphiel]

Saw this when it first came out in Australia. It's now an 80s classic. The scenery, the music, and that mountainside ride. Classic Aussie drama. I also still laugh at the dramatic horse zoom though. LOL. It's part of the charm.

[@craigalden9416]

This movie was filmed in the Victorian High Country …. In Melbourne Australia…some great Australian Actors in this Tom Burlinson, Sigrid Thornton…. Jack Thompson ( Clancy).

[@InvidiousProductions]

Besides Kirk Douglas playing two roles this was a star studded Australian cast. Jack Thompson Tony Bonner Lorraine Bayley Gus Mercurio Terry Donovan + newcomers Sigrid Thornton & Tom Burlinson.

[@EricksonEtc]

Saw this in the theater when it first came out, I was 15. It was incredible with the score, beautiful cinematography and all. Long been one of my favorites.

[@greenfalcon11]

One of my favorite Western style movies ever. That charge down the mountainside scene still delivers full body chills to this day. I think this movie also inspired my love of Australian outback hats over American style cowboy hats.

[@aussiekat6379]

It’s not a western!!! We do our Colonial heritage movies here Australia. Western are an American thing.. 🧐🙄🙃🇦🇺

[@imthewolf1]

I loved watching you when Jim rode off the cliff chasing the brombies. Your heart went into your throat, your eyes went so wide and you held your breath the entire time. It's my fav scene.

[@R0d_1984]

Brumbies.

[@macroman52]

I memorized the poem to recite at school when I was 12 (many years ago), and that was perhaps my fav part - But the man from Snowy River let the pony have his head, And he swung his stockwhip round and gave a cheer, And he raced him down the mountain like a torrent down its bed, While the others stood and watched in very fear. He sent the flint stones flying, but the pony kept his feet, He cleared the fallen timber in his stride, And the man from Snowy River never shifted in his seat - It was grand to see that mountain horseman ride.

[@genefaulkner8935]

The look on your face when he did the insane downhill slope ride was amazing! One of my favorite movies. You have to watch “Quiley Down Under” starring Tom Selleck, another Western staged in Australia. True case of good morality prevailing. Love your reactions!

[@aaronjl18]

I love this movie! I hope you'll enjoy it too! Very western-vibes without being a traditional western. You'd probably like Quigley Down Under too...

[@CoastalNomad]

I Second a Reaction to "Quigley Down Under".......

[@aussiekat6379]

It’s not a western it’s Colonial we don’t have westerns in Australia that’s an American thing! We do our Colonial heritage.

[@tgriffin8179]

G’day! Just a great wholesome film. One of my favorites on a snowy day. Great react…thank you!🦘

[@BM-ww2rf]

Jim learned to ride just for this movie and did all his own stunt riding even the hill, also his horse was the last living horse from the movie, he died not long ago, Jim does tour rides for people showing all the locations , must see part 2 now !

[@N_Georgia_Trout]

Thx for this movie reaction. This is one of my favorites. As an American, I've always identified with Aussies... life in the 18 and 1900s was very similar. Neither of us put up with any shite, either. I love horses, I love Westerns, and Bruce Rowland did an excellent job on the score. JIm's downhill ride towards the end was EPIC! Thumbs up all the way around.

[@3Kings_Industries]

Fantastic western! Both films are classic, but I personally feel the sequel is my favorite. The shots of the horses are some of the best. Especially those mountain scenes! Just gorgeous western storytelling!

[@jsharp3165]

My wife and I were dating when this came out on video. A romantic favorite of ours. And everyone said my wife looked exactly like Jessica (Sigrid Thornton) only shorter. And she really did! However, not one person ever said I looked like Tom Burlinson. 🙂

[@smedleybutler1969]

Madison they made a sequel Return to Snowy River!

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Soundtrack, may be a bit dated, but still get teary eyed. Lol. And the jump off the cliff with the sound of the whip...chills. 😂❤

[@susanliltz3875]

Australia Day Another great one : “CROCODILE DUNDEE” Really cute!!

[@benjaminhunt6235]

Another great Australian horse movie is Phar Lap (1983) about the champion racehorse of the late 1920s early 1930s.

[@johnprater8191]

we should all know that phar lap is a kiwi horse just like the rest of the kiwi stuff Australia thinks is there's.

[@benjaminhunt6235]

@@johnprater8191 He was born in New Zealand but never raced there.

[@johnprater8191]

yes I knew that but I was born in England but the family moved to New Zealand when i was just 18 mouths old does that mean I am a kiwi NO as much as I want to be a kiwi it still makes me British.@@benjaminhunt6235

[@jgali38]

Great Reaction Madison! In 1982 I dying for a Western and the trailer for Snowy River popped up and as soon as it hit the theater I was there! It was in the smallest theater in Austin and there was only 5 or 6 people there! The reason Jim couldn’t take Jessica is he needed to build a solid foundation to live and work on before he could think about starting a family! Plus I don’t think he had permission from the Elders either! I couldn’t wait to see your expression when he jumped off the side of the mountain! That was priceless! Eastwood would finally come back with a Western in Pale Rider kinda loosely based on Shane! 🤠🙏🏻

[@skylinerunner1695]

Awesome that you saw it on the big screen

[@robbysrs86]

What a great reaction. I loved this movie as a kid. Please watch the sequel Return to Snowy River. It is just as good. If not, better!

[@meganlutz7150]

Sequel is a lot of fun ❤

[@iancremmins4727]

oh man, that is the most iconic piece of cinema in Australian history, going down that hill after that mob brings chills, the slow motion and the whip crack,

[@lbd-po7cl]

“There was movement at the station, for the word had passed around/ That the colt from old Regret had got away.” You should check out the original poem by Banjo Patterson that the film’s inspired from. A masterpiece of narrative verse. Great reaction, and greatly appreciated.

[@corran9361]

It’s about time there is a reaction to this movie! Return to snowy River is also good. My mother says my brothers and I literally wore out the VHS tape from watching this movie and the sequel so much.

[@BouncyMissSally]

Your face at 'The Jump' was glorious perfection. Great to see someone else react to this, it's an Aussie classic, and one of the best horse action movies ever shot.

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Ahhh not the Australian western I was thinking of lol. Thought it might be Quigley Down Under. You should put that on your list Madison. Tom Selleck (really good screen cowboy), Alan Rickman, Laura San Giacamo and more..

[@Kyleptx1]

I was thinking the same thing. Quigley...Alan Rickman, always a great bad guy. Hope we get to see Madison react to it sometime this year.

[@CoastalNomad]

@@Kyleptx1 "Quigley Down Under" was the movie I noticed Alan Rickman..... Even though I had seen him in "Die Hard"......

[@kosh6612]

I can smell this film. There's nothing quite like that high country eucalypt smell on a drizzly day. What a pleasant surprise to see this. This film gets nowhere near enough love from modern audiences. I met Sigrid Thornton a few times through work.. she is such a lovely person. Been a long time since seeing this and totally forgot Douglas pulled a Dr. Strangelove. btw if you spend time outdoors around horses, you would really love a Driza-Bone. (the 'trenchcoat'), they are amazing

[@BDogg2023]

If you’ve seen a lot of horse movies, you’ve probably already seen The Horse Whisperer, with Robert Redford and a very young Scarlett Johansson. Might have been her first flick. It was very popular when it came out, but no one talks about it anymore, or reacts to it.

[@AndrewJens]

Thanks for your review. It's a seriously underrated Australian movie - and (loosely) based on a poem by Banjo Paterson.

[@DawnWolf7997]

Loved your reaction💯,,,I realized that Harrison and Spur were Brothers,,,How the Scenery was Epic,,,The Love between Jim and Jessica❤Can't wait to see your Reaction to the Sequel,,,"Return To Snowy River"🐎

[@1145ontop]

I'm so happy to finally see someone do this one! Thank You! You'll love the second one as well!

[@Hapsard]

Yup yup yup ... As soon as I saw the reaction title I thought this would be appreciated 😊. The stink eye the horse gives Jim notwithstanding, loved this movie when it came out.

[@dplant8961]

Hi, Madison K. Thames. You may never read this comment but, ................................. 'Ackshully', this is NOT technically a 'western' as such 'coz it takes place in what is known as The Great Dividing Range which runs parallel to the EAST coast of Australia and seldom more than about 70 kilometres - around 40 miles - in from the EAST coast, inna country which is around 4,000 kilometres - 2,500 miles across - so DEFINITELY an 'Eastern'. I LOVED the look on your face when Jim headed over the edge after the horse herd - PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You might like to look up the poem, "The Man From Snowy River", by A. B. 'Banjo' Paterson, upon which this movie is based. The poem is NOT just about the horse gathering or 'muster'. It is also about "going the extra mile" , putting in the extra effort to get the job done. Thank you for the entertainment of watching you watching this movie. GREAT stuff. Now you might like to take a look at the sequel, “The Man From Snowy River 2.” And then maybe follow it up with Crocodile Dundee and Crocodile Dundee 2. Just my 0.02. You have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.

[@user-kg7co9vi5r]

The actress who plays Jessica starred in the American series "Paradise" 1988-90 with Lee Horsley

[@SCHfan-jb4zo]

There was a concert for the Man of Snowy River last year where Tom Burlinson and Sygrid Thorton were present sharing stories about their experiences while making the film. A fantastic experience and the orchestra was amazing in handling the score.

[@liannechristian8597]

A few years ago my son and I drove through the Snowy Mountains, in the snow, listening to the soundtrack from this beautiful movie. The views are stunningly gorgeous at any time of the year, and it was a powerful experience. My parents lived not far from there, and the Man From Snowy River is buried in their town, Corryong. The film, and the Banjo Patterson poem it is based on, has always meant a lot to me.

[@susanliltz3875]

I loved the Black Stallion too!! Beautiful horse !!

[@mervinmerencio6861]

Now you have to do the sequel, return to snowy River. You’re gonna love it.

[@lancerx1759]

Kirk Douglas never disappoints what a legendary actor

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hi Madison K. Thames, this movie caused a stir in 1982. I liked the Brumbys. I hope one day you will view " Australia ". Another cowboy movie.

[@TriggerhappyNiet]

This movie was such a core memory from my early childhood! My parents/I didn't own it on vhs so I only got to watch it when we visited my grandparents, an expensive trip for where we lived, so it was a treat I made sure to enjoy every time. I remember the shot at 15:35 scared me, like the stallion was intentionally planning on hurting Jim, and 16:28 made me cover my eyes in fear, I don't know why anymore😅. I haven't seen it since I was about 12 but I remember being in utter awe at 34:12 with that same expression--I actually got into a fight with brother, insisting it was a real shot because the trees were upright while he insisted it was a tilted camera on a gentler slop--then overjoyed when Jim reappears still herding the brumbies later. The snow scene with that twinkling music was the most beautiful visual & audio combo I had ever experienced, then adding the whip crack! Such a great moment! I'm in my thirties now and the way Jim tugged at his hat brim is something I carried ever since those days. So glad I got to see your reaction to it, enjoying it like I did.

[@ramrod9556]

It was a great film. I knew a girl that went down to Australia about 4 years after the film was released. and worked on the dude ranch where they filmed this show. The hill Jim charges down had almost no slope to and they had replanted the trees on an angle to give the steepness. She got to ride the buckskin "mountain horse" and it was about the most gentle dude horse you could ever come across. It has never stopped me from enjoying that film many times.

[@blakenorman4822]

That campfire scene was fantastic, man you say? Ah yes Henry Craig he was a good man

[@mervinmerencio6861]

The best thing I like about the scene when all the horses are going down the hill, is that you can tell it’s a real shot, there is no CGI. And if you look at the trees, the way they are growing up, but the way the mountain is going down at an angle. The same angle that the horse is running down.

[@thomast8539]

Some will tell you to watch Tom Selleck in the Australian western Quigley Down Under, but The Proposition with Guy Pearce is a much better (albeit rougher) Australian western. Can follow it up with Edward Woodward in Breaker Morant, even though that one takes place in South Africa. Edit: Jack Thompson (who plays Clancy here) can also be seen in a large role in Breaker Morant. Great film.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hello, another fine movie is " The Lighthorsemen (1987) ".

[@IWDTC]

Nope, Quigley Down Under all the way..😆

[@brettmuir5679]

The Proposition is so beautifully sick, all star cast, haunted soundtrack by Nick Cave. Ray Winstone, Emily Watson, Danny Houston, John Hurt & Guy Pierce. "What's a misanthrope"? " It's a bugger who hates every other bugger" " shut up you stupid black git! I didn't ask you" " He's right Johnny, a misanthrope is someone who hates humanity" "Does that make us misanthropes? " No Johnny. We're a Family" (Conversation held by the outlaw gang on their way to murder the sheriff and his wife on Christmas day)

[@PHILPOP2]

Some Australian acting royalty in this movie

[@johnv61]

Yay! I knew you’d love this movie, I was one of the ones who recommended it. The cinematography with the horses was amazing! Your jaw drop as Jim went down the mountain was exactly what most of us did I’m sure. Nice job

[@dasta7658]

Thank you reviewing this movie and acknowledging Australia Day. The wild brumby scene which looked so funny was terrifying to me as a little kid seeing this movie in the cinemas. Many of us Australian who live in the bush have an infinity with horses and many love the races. Some other Australian horse movies you might like are; Phar Lap - Based on a true story about a great race horse that broke records and was eventually mysteriously killed. Stars the same actor, Tom Burlinson. Ride Like a Girl - Based on a true story about the 1st Australian female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup - the Australian version of the Kentucky Derby. The Light Horseman - Based on the true and infamous story from WW1 of the one of the greatest Mounted Infantry charges in the world at Beersheba. It highlights the relationship between the soldiers and their horses.

[@mandisanders40]

Back in 80's, VHS tapes were available in rental stores. Those stores also rented the VHS players (VCR). Our family frequently rented movies and a VCR on the weekend. We rented this movie over 50 times. It was a family favorite. Still, one of my all time favorites. Great reaction! I enjoyed this very much!

[@benpowersguitar]

This was so beautiful in the theater.

That horse actually did that down hill run. What an amazing horse.

[@arkikali5632]

One of my favorite movies ever. Thank you so much for reacting to it! And congratulations on your debut book. I'm an editor, so I know how much work you put into that. Way to go!

[@lovethomassowell]

Thank you, Madison! I just watched your reaction to The Sound of Music and searched for My Fair Lady which was another epic musical from that era (Julie Andrews played the lead on stage, but not the movie). Hopefully your subscribers vote for that classic as well.

[@top40researcher31]

i went to see this the first week when i left high school back in 1982 its an all time australian classic

[@tomswift3482]

Not what I was expecting, but an excellent, and logical choice! Well done.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Good one, Madison! Such a fun movie. Thanks for sharing this one. 🙂 As for Kirk Douglas, two movies to add to your list are Spartacus (1960) and The Vikings (1958). I think you'll enjoy them.

[@marieantoinette1360]

This is a big favourite in our family, we all still quote it and know what we mean, love seeing someone react to it, so G'day from Australia.

[@susanfox6666]

Good review. Thanks!

[@CarolinaCharles777]

That beautiful actress is Sigrid Thornton. She used to be an an excellent western TV show called Paradise with Lee Horsley from the 80's.

[@kelvinhill9874]

Fun fact. That hut on the mountain was built for the film and became a tourist attraction. I have an idea that it was burned down in a bush fire several years ago.

[@JeffreyCantelope]

So glad you found this movie. This is a one of my guilty pleasures to watch

[@dennis12dec]

In the winter mainly in July to September in the Southern Hemisphere the mountain range between Southern New South Wales and Northern Victoria known as the Australian Alps or the Snowy Mountains, the one we visited was about 3 hours by road from the Federal Capital Canberra.

[@karenwademan8714]

I first saw this movie while in high school around 1989-1990, and it has since been a favorite. The music in this movie is fantastic. The horses are gorgeous. The scenery is epic. Kurt Douglass plays both brothers, the wealthy bitter guy, and the one legged miner. Did you know there is a sequel to this movie called “Return to Snowy River”?

[@revelbushable]

I love the scenery I was in that area I few years ago. I love that that country the potential to rise that it amazing.

[@kazz3956]

This was the first film I ever watched in a cinema in 1982, and the iconic scene of Jim riding down the slope of the mountain is breathtaking. Before watching this movie we had only ever been to an outdoor car drive-in. 😂 The movie is based on the poetry of Banjo Patterson which was published in 1890 in an Australian newspaper. Whilst the movie is set in the Snowy Mountains of the State of New South Wales in Australia, of which Sydney is the capital, the movie was shot in the highlands of Victoria (another State in which Melbourne (pronounced Mel-bin, is the capital). Jim Craig was played by Tom Burlinson who had to learn to ride for the movie (Canadian born Australian)… His parents moved to Oz in 1965, but shortly after his parents separated, and he stayed in Australia with his father. His mother took his other siblings to England. He he went to the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney. Some other famous actors who went to this school include Mel Gibson, Cate Blanchett, Judy Davis and Baz Luhrmann. Both Tom and Sigrid Thornton (who played Jessica) did their own riding and most stunts, including riding down the mountain. Tom Burlinson also starred in another horse movie called Phar Lap about a famous race horse. Jack Thompson, who played Clancy, is also a well known famous actor. I love his voice, so typically old Australian tones. He was in a movie called Breaker Morant. I watched it in High School a few years after I watched this movie….and remember balling my eyes out. I looked at my mate next to me and she was doing the same so we ended up laughing…..still mates with her today (kindred spirits and that). Lorraine Bayley (Rosemary) was in long time running TV series The Sullivans, Neighbours and Carson’s Law. She was also on a children’s show called Play School. Other wonderful Australian movies include Red Dog, and The Sapphires. Another Australian horse movie other than Phar Lap would be The Sliver Brumby with Russell Crowe. Another movie which includes some Australian imagery would be The Dressmaker with Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving, Rebecca Gibney, Judy Davis and Kate Winslet. And then there is Nicole Kidman and a Hugh Jackman in “Australia”…. Or Mad Max (with Mel Gibson). There is more than one Mad Max movie…. Enjoy!

[@salsanchez4177]

What really made this movie a classic was the side-eye the stallion ga Jim while he was stomping him. LOL!!!!!!!

[@catheenmason]

This is the most endearing movie.....made me love Australians, their movies, their actors and their culture. I can't believe you have NEVER seen Spartacus with Kurt Douglas!!! Please do!!! It's one in a million on movie making.

[@mce_AU]

The Snowy Mountains Hut is a movie prop and is visited by 4 wheel drive (4WD) owners visiting and camping in the area. I have been to that Hut by 4WD (about 30 years ago) and while the hut is disappointing, the mountainous scenery around is magnificent.

[@MrMurwat]

Some time ago, quite a few of Banjo's poems were put to music by a group known as Wallis and Matilda. The man from snowy river is particularly good as is the man from ironbark.

[@tlgarrison8433]

I was disappointed there was only a brief mention of the sound track. This is the best score ever written. Every note, not just those high piano notes through the snow, is perfectly placed for maximum adhesion to the scene. As high school English teacher in America, I always used Banjo Patterson's poem in my poetry unit, then showed the film. Even my most cynical high school boys loved it. After seeing it, when we had desk work, my students asked me to play the score.

[@Ozefan2580]

I was obsessed with this movie in the '80s.

[@patmills8395]

Love Love Love The Man from Snowy River Still in love with him and now at 74 still Tales my breath away

[@hkpew]

"He's just having a no good, really bad, terrible day." My mom says some days are like that. Even in Australia.

[@ToobaTime06]

One of my favorite movie soundtracks to listen to! Great reaction.

[@thelordofhellaz]

Tom Burlinson never rode a horse before he got the role of Jim, and by the time they shot that ridge scene, it was a stuntman that did the jump off, but the rest of that downhill slope was all Tom Burlinson......quite an incredible feat.

[@yaimavol]

The sountrack is so good I got the CD and I like to listen to it on Sunday mornings when I am fixing a leisurely breakfast

[@ettcha]

Wasn't this an Australian tv series too? I'm seeing flashes of Guy Pierce(?) in my mind! What a throwback!

[@BDogg2023]

Yes, it’s available as a whole channel 24/7 on my Google TV.

[@CoastalNomad]

Are you refering to "The McGregor saga" in the mid 1990's or a different series??

[@ettcha]

@@CoastalNomad turns out it's the same thing! Full name of the series is 'Snowy River: The McGregor Saga'.

[@gomikmay]

Hugh Jackman was in a few episodes.when he was younger.🤓

[@gccfp]

In Top 5 Favorite movie of life- got married with Live concert playing songs, wife walked down the isle to Jessica’s theme❤

[@JC-ke7mj]

That was great! Thank you Madison!

[@alibianchimusic5085]

One of my favorite movies since I was a little girl. Just watched this with my teenage sons tonight and they liked it too! But you have to watch part 2! Return to Snowy River!

[@TheBigjake04]

Clancy wasn’t impressed, he was proud.