THE ROCK (1996) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@BigGator5]

"Are you sure you're ready for this?" "I'll do my best." "Your BEST?! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and fuck the prom queen." "Carla WAS the prom queen." "Really?" "Yeah." Fun Fact: Theatrical movie debut of Vanessa Marcil. Living On The Rock Fact: Sir Sean Connery insisted the producers build a cabin for him on Alcatraz, as he didn't want to travel from the mainland to the island every day. He got what he asked for. Location Location Fact: The scene in which FBI Director Womack (John Spencer) is thrown off the balcony was filmed on-location at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, California. The filming led to numerous calls to the hotel by people who saw a man dangling from the balcony. SEAL Stuck Fact: Michael Biehn, who has played Navy SEALs or some variation thereof on multiple occasions, apparently grew unsure of himself while acting for the first time here against real SEALs He told Michael Bay he was freezing up pretending to be the leader in front of them, as well as in Sir Sean Connery's presence. Disney Sucks Fact: There were tensions during shooting between director Michael Bay and Walt Disney Studios executives who were supervising the production. On the commentary track for the Criterion Collection DVD, Bay recalls a time when he was preparing to leave the set for a meeting with the executives and was approached by Sir Sean Connery in golfing attire. Connery, who also produced this movie, asked Bay where he was going, and when Bay explained that he had a meeting with the executives, Connery asked if he could accompany him. Bay complied, and when Bay arrived in the conference room, the executives' jaws dropped when they saw Connery appear behind him. According to Bay, Connery then stood up for him, and insisted that he was doing a good job and should be left alone.

[@ronnycollins9125]

As an ex-Marine, I am highly grateful that you did this movie today. In my opinion Ed Harris’s character General Hummel is one the coolest and most sympathetic villains in media history. All he wanted was for his men’s families to receive proper compensation for his mens’ services. He was sympathetic and professional beyond villainy throughout the entire movie… … especially that part where he got the children OUT of the madness he was about to start.

[@tresseidel5672]

No such thing as an ex marine, try again, try harder.

[@Walter-Copel]

Semper Fi

[@USMC_Veteran]

Ex-Marine?

[@ZeroOskul]

You understand that "Semper" means "Always", right?

[@samwallaceart288]

So because you don't know what he means by "ex" y'all just ignore the actual point of the comment he's making. Cool.

[@S_047]

Took me half the movie of going "is that? Nawww... But..." To realize the one soldier was Raymond Cruz aka Tuco Salamanca. Seems after this he went to new mexico to chill with his tio

[@davidmendez3899]

this and “Lord of War” are two Cage movies I randomly caught on TV and instantly knew they were great.

[@shaggyrumplenutz1610]

Have you seen Renfield or Willy's Wonderland yet?

[@dillonsronce2583]

I think con air is good one as well.

[@Top10soon]

The Rock and The family man are my 2 fav Nic movies

[@chaost4544]

Lord of War was great. I heard they're making a sequel.

[@Raven5150]

​@@chaost4544cause the guy lot of war is about is out of prison in the worse prisoner exchange in history

[@haydenlindquist7006]

The exchange between Hummel and the seal commander in the shower room always gives me chills. Ed Harris was freaking excellent in this movie.

[@olamideobatomi8006]

Yes Sir he was! The Rock was my 1st contact with him as an actor and the Shower room scene struck me like a lightning bolt when I first saw it. I literarily stood up in the middle of my living room and screamed 'this is going to be a massacre!' when Gen Hummel came out to address the Seal Team.

[@stevenhernandeznon-profitf968]

He is solid to amazing in every thing I have ever seen him in

[@aaronburdon221]

@@stevenhernandeznon-profitf968 Same. He does indeed have the presence as Joshc said.

[@giannag4581]

Sean Connery was such a treasure. One thing about him, he was such a good looking man, there are not many actors, but the older he got the better-looking he got or stayed just as handsome. Thanks for another great reaction. 😊

[@FreedomAtRisk]

Theory is that Connery is actually playing James Bond here

[@sunshine_tidings6983]

unfortunately not canon, but my FAVORITE film fan theory of all time. SO fun to imagine while watching

[@jamesMarjan]

Without saying so, it is intimated that he is James Bond whom the United States captured. Since Sean Connery was the original Bond in the first place. Pretty awesome!

[@johndarcangelo6893]

​@@GhostWatcher2024I don't know "aboutnit" being theorized but it is also insinuated by the movie.😂

[@racheledmunson7296]

The guy you recognize on the seal team is Johnny Ringo!

[@rociomungaray7502]

And he is Reese from Terminator 1 ❤

[@mrcinsc]

Thought I was going to have to say goodbye to my copilot today but I was able to bring my cat back home. Time to lay down next to him and enjoy this. Thank you for posting this. I needed some relief.

[@giannag4581]

Hello. My thoughts are with you and your kitty. I hope that you have many more days to cuddle copilot. ❤

[@mrcinsc]

Thank you for the incredibly kind response. I appreciate it very much. He's doing a bit better, he just needs to start eating more and i will be able to relax. Until then he gets nothing but love when i am not at work. Thank you again. Have a wonderful day. @@giannag4581

[@giannag4581]

@@mrcinsc ❤️

[@MrJoeym78]

Connery is what makes this movie. He actually had the producers build a cabin for him on Alcatraz so he didn't have to travel from the mainland everyday.

[@maximillianosaben]

“Winners go home and f*** the prom queen.” Top tier quote.

[@bigsarge8795]

Carla was the prom queen

[@ryanb-ol2pf]

Its been great watching your channel grow! when i first found your reactions you only had one video up and a hundred something subs, almost to 50K now! Thank you for deciding to do youtube, youve helped me through some very hard times. Much love and Respect brother. AZ.

[@andrestheartistghost1996]

The Rock is a great movie. One of the best 90s action in my opinion.

[@heather9857]

Nicolas Cage in all his quirkiness, LOVE IT! ❤

[@orlandoruizjr3834]

Hummel had a cause he believed in, but he was also a man of honor. The fact that he did the right thing at the end was redemption, making him way more interesting than just another by the book villain, in my opinion. Loved your reaction. You should check out some of Connery's Bond films. He's the best.

[@nathanielhorrigan2181]

Agreed. I agree with his cause but I love when he said he “wasn’t about to kill 80 thousand innocent people “. Great performance

[@LA_HA]

​@@nathanielhorrigan2181 Agreed. It's clear that his plan was Never to kill 100K people or more to get the money to his soldiers' families. It's not a balanced exchange. He wanted to call the government's bluff and force them to do it to end the situation. The problem is, he wasn't honest with his men. They didn't put their lives on the line for a cop out. They were in it for one reason. In short... He chose poorly

[@freddysauce]

My favorite fan theory of this movie is that John Mason is in fact a former British special agent by the name of James Bond, 007. Somewhere on KZbin there is a pretty good breakdown of all of the things that eerily seem to match up. Sean Connery played James Bond at one point.

[@technopirate304]

Connery was the first actor to portray James Bond

[@pablosonic892]

It ain't a theory. ;)

[@chaost4544]

I'm at the point where I accept it as the truth. It makes a lot of sense.

[@samwallaceart288]

"Sean Connery played James Bond at one point." feels like way more of an insult to what he was than it should be.

[@chaslovesdance]

Sean Connery did play as James Bond back in the day. Funny you said that. Good actor

[@ashokmorar]

This was an awesome movie! Watched it countless times as a kid. This together with "Face/Off" (1997), "Con-Air" (1997) and "Broken Arrow" (1996) were Nick Cage/John Travolta classics.

[@stephenochosiete9869]

Same! Those movies changed how action movies were made and pushed the industry forward.

[@Jason_Van_Stone]

Gone in 60 seconds

[@RhinoTown]

Same bro gotta throw die hard 3 in there too with that mix!

[@jessejee9192]

Buddy from Green Mile is also in the negotiator with Samuel L that's a movie worth checking out

[@AnastasiaSaenz]

I can vouch for that - The Negotiator is such a good movie. "Buddy" played it well as a hard-ass-by-the-books cop.

[@maximillianosaben]

David Morse has been in a bunch of things. One that popped into my mind was 16 Blocks, with Bruce Willis and Mos Def, and directed by Richard Donner too (Lethal Weapon 1-4 and Superman director).

[@JustLouIt]

This movie is pure 90's badassery

[@jennhurl]

📽 "FACE OFF" Nicholas Cage & John Travolta Wait til you see the acting! It will blow your mind to see them switch personalities. Can you image John acting like Nick & Nick having John's mannerisms? It's a masterclass in acting.

[@gmarcello6912]

Great Reaction !!!! ,Face Off is Good ,keep doing what you do your Reaction's are 😎 cool ,Have you seen - CB 4 / King of New York or Behind enemy lines ,🎬 movies

[@Zero_Fawkes]

yup. Kyle Reese aka John Connors daddy, Hicks from Aliens, and Johnny Ringo from Tombstone

[@technopirate304]

32:34 In that moment it was actually Mason who showed fear not Stanley. When Goodspeed described the effects of VX gas Mason was petrified. Stanley had to take the chain of VX from him because he started to shake. VX was something that Mason was never trained to face but Godspeed was very prepared for it. There are all types of bravery. I always thought this was a nice moment to show even someone as badass as Mason could still be frightened.

[@JurassicGodzillaFan]

One of two my favorites from Michael Bay and yes, that's Michael Biehn who played Kyle Reese from The Terminator.

[@RLKmedic0315]

And he played Johnny Ringo on Tombstone.

[@shainewhite2781]

Love this movie! Regarded as one of Michael Bay's best films ever made! Its never been confirmed, but its been rumored that this is actually a James Bond movie as Bond went to prison after going rogue to steal the microfilm with half a century of state secrets. A sequel was in talks, as it was going to involve Nic Cage's Goodspeed goes on ghe run after being accused of trying to sell th microfilm on the black market, with Connery coming out of hiding to help his friend. However it was cancelled due to Connery retiring, Michael Bay was too busy working on TRANSFORMERS, BAD BOYS 2, and THE ISLAND, and Nic Cage was too busy with the National Treasure movies.

[@ZeroOskul]

This is actually regarded as the only good movie Michael Bay ever made. It only has one huge glaring plot hole, which is that Goodspeed is introduced as a Beatlemaniac at the start of the movie but at the end, the only time he discusses music in the movie, it's Elton John's "Rocket Man" that he chooses to mention. And that is--along with his keeping a glass orb in his shirt pocket while climbing all over the place--the only real plot hole in the movie.

[@djokealtena2538]

Anyone who hasn't seen the Last Castle needs to check it out.

[@bethking7348]

This movie is great because it makes you think about many levels of humanity

[@TheSundanceKid71]

Finding Forester is an amazing movie with Sean you have to watch at some point. Love your reactions ❤ from 🇧🇻

[@elizabethparker4511]

Yes! I love finding Forester.

[@bigredtlc1828]

Watched another reaction channel talk about Sean Connery as an older wise mentor in movies. It's true in so many films. Highlander, Untouchables, The Rock, etc. He's the man.

[@Amtrakker]

"I'm not going to San Francisco with blue balls" 😂

[@thefatman2780]

YOU MUST NEVER HESITATE

[@Yawnzee_]

This movie has somehow been forgotten and its a travesty! Its just so great, the action, the music and Connery basically playing bond himself 30 years later is just an added touch :d

[@maximillianosaben]

Don't know what circles you're hanging in that this movie is forgotten... But for real, it's just the natural course of the newer generations coming in. I'm still a bit perturbed that there's folks who don't know who Morgan Freeman or Jack Nicholson are if you mention them, never mind Sean Connery.

[@tsogobauggi8721]

27:21 "He's got all the guns now." That is the best line of this ridiculous movie. :D

[@philmakris8507]

Hey Jay, the theory out there is that Mason is actually James Bond.

[@paulhavenjr774]

He's Brutal from The Green Mile..

[@philmakris8507]

$200 in the bible for safe keeping is an old school thing, bc those room safes ain't shit and get ripped off all the time whereas the bibles hardly ever get opened in hotel rooms.

[@ElectrikNYCfunK]

almost at that 50k subs!!! Am honestly surprised EOM not at 500k yet

[@bradmorrison2796]

There is a pretty solid theory that he is in fact James Bond. Sean Connery played James Bond in several movies, all of the dates about Masons past line up with times in the Bond movies, Mason and Bond were both British Intelligence etc

[@samuelfelder2865]

There are those that think this is James Bond canon.

[@drewbear1969]

I keep forgetting that Tony Todd is in this, every time, until he shows up. Then I love how unlikeable he makes that character. Two of my favorite Ed Harris roles that I really hope are on the list to turn up here someday, are _The Abyss_ and _Apollo 13._

[@samwallaceart288]

His role in _Apollo 13_ is a legit role model. How I wanna be in a stressful situation; put on the vest and work the problem.

[@berserk2]

You just fucked up your Ferrari. Its not mine. is one of my fav lines in all of movies!!

[@pamelaallen-sanders5464]

One of my all time favorite movies!!!

[@richiejohn9292]

Hey Jay, thanks for the shout out 🎉 it really made my day 😊 and I have no choice but to give Mrs Parr the biggest bit of chicken 🍗 every night 😂

[@roddmatsui3554]

Back in the day, I had fun working on the prosthetic makeups for this film, in Los Angeles. It was only a couple of weeks, but a good memory, and I was pleased that the movie turned out so well, too.

[@RhinoTown]

That’s sick!

[@murrayroodbaard207]

Woman to tourguide: "Is it true there has never been an escape?" Ehhh.. No. Alcatraz was closed because there WAS an escape. It was made into a great Clint Eastwoord movie called "Escape from Alcatraz."

[@liammurphy2036]

There's actually a theory on youtube that Mason is actually James Bond. The guy even managed to get the timelines from all the movies to sync up.

[@marsanchez2500]

The fact that at 26:33, J said “ I Don’t Know Who He Is “James Bond” had me laughing so hard😂😂😂

[@Mickster1977]

that person you can't remember played hicks in aliens.exellent reaction as always,this is one of my favourite films

[@wubranch1]

Claire Forlani is the name you’re looking for, you’re welcome.

[@MrAlex_Raven]

18:09 Enjoying the video so far. Before I forget since you talked about how you're enjoying this movie, I got two suggestions that probably are already on your polls: 1. Face Off (Nick Cage and John Travolta) 2. League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (another Connery film) Keep well.

[@ViewsByTaz]

Me and my Dad would bump to this back in the late 90s whenever my mum would be staying with my gran when she was unwell . I was 7 , it was epic 😂😂❤

[@DevInvest]

“Valley Girl” was NC’s 80’s “breakout” film, very young . It’s has a fantastic 80’s soundtrack It’s a time machine like “Fast Times At Ridgemont High”

[@dabreal82]

"The big piece of chicken" some of wasnt raised right ya filthy animals!😂

[@TheSilverJedi]

I love this movie. Amazingly entertaining. Connery’s last Bond movie, peak Cage, great supporting cast. So fun. Your next Cage movie needs to be Raising Arizona. It’s your kind of movie and I have no doubt that you’ll love it.

[@staciepoole8161]

I figured you’d love this one! Almost surprised it’s been this long before you watched it. Awesome reaction!

[@jeffsherk7056]

There was a fitness guru named Jack LaLanne who became interested in physical fitness in the 1930s. He was born in 1914, and he lived to be 94 or 95 years old. On his 60th birthday, he swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco with his hands handcuffed together, and pulling 1000 pound boat a boat by a rope tied to his belt.

[@nataliefaust7959]

Ah this was my teenage years summed up accurately. I love the theory this is a Bond movie. Hey Blank, is there any chance Matchstick Men is on the list? My favorite Cage movie. 🥰

[@MsConstrue]

Good to know... I nominate "Sleepers" (1996)... with Robert De Niro, Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon. Although it would be more fun to see the reaction to some of the scenes in Trainspotting (1996)

[@Lilith54]

Every time I turn on your one of your videos and see you dog it makes me feel so warm inside. That is the cutest little baby ❤❤

[@bridgetrodriguez4643]

Love your channel u do reactions to a lot of movies I love 🍿🥰 This movie is no exception. Have a lot of fond memories eating tasty snacks and watching it w my mom. Brought a smile to my heart to see this movie

[@JacobDennisHarris8586]

COOL REACTIONS!

[@KurtyKingKongDong]

Just want to say just found you a couple days ago and love your reactions thanks for making me videos and keeping me entertained!

[@shediva5705]

Past half century here. 🤪

[@st0n3p0ny]

Always check the Bible. Some people leave cash to thank whoever actually opens it to read it.

[@Ngjack90]

There's a conspiracy that John Mason is actually James Bond 😂

[@discatmatt]

I always love the pov shot of the approaching aircraft on their bombing run. This is such an excellent movie and you guys had an excellent reaction and editing for this one. God bless you guys with excellence!

[@joellenglass2344]

I just Love your reactions J! You be having me over here cracking up! 😂

[@leeann3920]

No--Ed Harris' character was very sympathetic. The problem was his getting people he had never worked with before. His character was a good guy pretending to be bad. Great reaction, regardless!

[@Karadjanov]

Great reaction as always :D When you said " Who is this, James Bond?" you were actually correct. Even though it is not explicitly said it is heavily implied that he is actually James Bond. The hints are there: -A British secret agent caught in the 60s... -Master at escaping... -Has obtained secret files... -Played by Sean Connery... Mason was just an alias he is totally James Bond :D

[@Raven5150]

Those hostages still think its part of the tour

[@laynevinzent4031]

Indeed, the inmates in Alcatraz were not allowed to talk amongst each other or with the corrections officers, unless they requested and recieved permission to do so.

[@athens_1psvr31]

The two things I know that made the Rock a difficult place to escape is the multiple strong changing currents entering and exiting the Bay, and Great White Sharks. The guards telling them to try if they want and face the water guards. 🦈

[@dawnofthewalkers4915]

Have you seen the devils rejects? The guy that looks like John connors dad is the sheriff in that movie.

[@canadianbakin1304]

yoo this is one of my favourite movies with one of my favourite lines of all time "do your best? only losers whine about their best, winners go home and fuck the prom queen" legendary performances all around in this one, also i need that betty white shirt 🤣 john mason is james bond

[@jamessinacore6991]

29:28. Naw, bro, you didn’t see that dude earlier in the movie. He turned into some bubblegum shit. 😂😂😂😂😂. You had me rolling with that one. Great reaction as usual. Love the channel bro!

[@CW-user]

Connery as Bond for sure !

[@jblewis1975]

Great to see you reacting in your new apartment, brother! I hope you and the Co-pilots get settled in quickly and comfortably. As always, I enjoyed watching this with you. Night night! 😀👊🏼

[@MZ-bl6wg]

You’re a great dude man! Love seeing your success!

[@obscuramask7435]

"humms White Ranger Tiger Power to myself"

[@athens_1psvr31]

“The Rock is a tourist attraction?” 👀 I feel him. I don’t care if it’s open or closed. I don’t want to see no prison interior. I refused to see my boy when he wanted to add me to the list.

[@scottdarden3091]

This is why you are my favorite reactor and I watch a lot "Hey they don't have to look for me, cause they can smell me" OMG 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@Dad_Brad]

Christopher Wallace, aka the “Notorious B.I.G.”, was a big fan of this movie. When he directed his music video for “Hypnotize,” he was inspired by this film, and wanted to match the intensity(especially the Ferrari-Hummer chase). He mentioned this during one of his final interviews which was posthumously attached as an outro to the final album he recorded, “Life After Death,” in 1997.

[@RhinoTown]

That’s fuckin cool. Imma look that video clip a different way now

[@ElectrikNYCfunK]

lol Betty White as a Power Ranger is a top tier shirt 🤣

[@athens_1psvr31]

I had to zoom in. Is that a Betty White Ranger shirt? Lol In sitting here like, “WTF is that?”

[@t1naba1ley]

“It’s The Rock in your area” 🏆🫶

[@jbonzmcgee]

I have never been more jelly of a shirt.

[@ronniearnold9165]

Corporal Hicks in Aliens, Reese in Terminator or aka Michael Biehn.

[@ZeroOskul]

18:50 Claire Forlani See "Mystery Men" See also: "Mallrats" See also: "Meet Joe Black"

[@The_GrayGhost]

Time stamp 26:35 That's correct Murder Whistle Sean Connery in The Rock is "James Bond" many years. The title of James Bond was given to many different special agents throughout the decades.

[@stegwise]

you know they are trying to do a new Lethal Weapon with Danny Glover's elderly ass knees and Sean Connery out here 65 years old rolling through fire.

[@ZeroOskul]

20:12 Michael Biehn. He only looks familiar because he's the guy who was the leader of the Space Marines in *Aliens.* Also, you may recognize him from his biggest role ever wherein he went back in time to destroy the T-800 and bangity knock boots with Sarah Connor in the original *Terminator.*

[@CarolinaCharles777]

Great reaction as usual! This movie always reminded me of Die Hard 2. Except in DH2, the rogue military terrorist was definitely not as "soft" as Harris.

[@MovieSteve1999]

This is really Connery's last outing as Bond.

[@Howard.Watkins]

I love the high action movies of my youth

[@KeithMurrells]

The Hairdresser in this movie.. Vidal Sasson. Tony & Guy. Mustafa's Buzz Cutd.. All ya'll need to hire this dude....lol

[@storyspinner70]

I love this movie so much! So excited you're watching it. (And I was totally thinking only about chicken when you said that that the start. Really.)

[@MsAppeljack]

the big guy was in The Green Mile. And the young soldier was in Aliens.

[@laticiadavis8627]

I've always loved this movie. Miracles and blessings to you and yours ✌️ 💜 🙏 keep up the great work.

[@LordEriolTolkien]

This is sometimes called a Secret Bond movie. Connery as aging imprisoned Bond that kept his secrets.

[@ThatShyGuyMatt]

Fun fact! VX gas is real! But current rules prevent chemical attacks in war. Not that some countries care of course. Though I'd rather die from VX gas then survive a nuclear explosion. Dying from radiation is way more awful.