A FEW GOOD MEN (1992) MOVIE REACTION! FIRST TIME WATCHING! Tom Cruise | Jack Nicholson | Full Review

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[@jjkcharlie]

I agree, tom cruise needs to act again.

[@ChadB1988]

Have you seen The Last Samurai? Recently one of Tom Cruise’s best work, also starring the great Ken Wantanabe and directed by Edward Zwick of Glory, Legends of the Fall and Blood Diamond fame. It’s a beautifully told story and Cruise at his best

[@TangieTown81]

I never listen to analysis in reaction videos....I listened to your ENTIRE analysis....very fun and thought provoking

[@RaisiaFan1919]

Great Reaction. Please watch Escape from New York, The Last Dragon, and the original Fright Night next. Thanks.

[@iuKeKini2527]

If you want to watch more Tom Cruise movies, I recommend The Last Samurai. But if you are into classic military movies, I recommend Crimson Tide with Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman.

[@toddsmitts]

Nicholson was so compelling that other actors came to set, even on their days off, just to watch his performance.

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

He also raised everyone else's acting game, even at the initial table read.

[@reservoirdude92]

The Last Detail is a Nicholson performance for the ages. My personal favorite film of his.

[@thearchivist250]

He even went 100% when the camera wasn’t on him, just so his scene partner could still react accordingly. A total professional.

[@JeffKelly03]

@@thearchivist250Yep - Rob Reiner told him they could have a reader stand in but he said no, because he “loves to act.”

[@eatsmylifeYT]

No, they didn't.

[@Jordashian93]

By pitting Cruise against Nicholson in the film`s final courtroom confrontation, Sorkin and Reiner are pitting two notions of masculinity and two notions of stardom against each other.

[@analystzorncasteel3047]

It was brawn against brain. .. And - at the last second - 'Brain' won.

[@AB-ol5uz]

@@analystzorncasteel3047 It was brain against brain - you don't become a General without having a brain....his strategy didn't hold up because of the gap between the unit team leader and the mentally challenged (relatively speaking) unit member. They were all acting out of trust but the junior testimony didn't hold up because he couldn't lie...and that's what it took to bring them down....as well as expose the leadership.

[@analystzorncasteel3047]

@@AB-ol5uz No - Kaffey was way, WAY smarter than Jessup. In Jessup's case you "don't become Colonel" without bullying, lying about people, stepping on people's faces -

[@analystzorncasteel3047]

@@AB-ol5uzThere is *no doubt* he lied, and destroyed many people's careers, so he could rise up. Tom Cruise (prodded by Demi Moore) put a stop to that.

[@clevelandcbi]

​@@analystzorncasteel3047Kaffey spotted Jessup's weakness in Cuba when Jessup had to go full alpha dog on himself and his friends. He realized attacking his manliness and pride (soldiers NOT respecting his orders) was his weakness.

[@ReelPodcasts]

This movie is in my top 5 of all time. One of the tightest scripts and one of the best casts just nailing every scene. Rob Reiner is one of my top directors because he has 3 of my top 5 favorite movies (this, Princess Bride, and Stand By Me).

[@cjc2]

I’m shocked you guys haven’t seen this. Such a classic 90s movie. One of my favorite court room scenes!

[@michaeljeacock]

second only to my cousin vinny.

[@danielandrews5357]

They kept saying “handle the truth” which is a dead giveaway that they have seen the movie before.

[@carolprince16]

@@danielandrews5357 Not necessarily. I mean they could have - but "You can't handle the truth!" is an iconic line/scene that most people would have heard of, even if they haven't seen the movie.

[@bmogopro]

Watched this and The Firm a little while ago. Had known Tom Cruise as mainly action star. Born in early 2000’s. His body of dramatic work is amazing and I think people forget he is just an all around great actor.

[@oldschoolny]

He has always been an amazing actor, glad you got to watch those two films. He was nominated for an academy award for Born on the Fourth of July, should check that one out as well if you can :)

[@bmogopro]

@@oldschoolny just watched with my dad! It was amazing.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

@@bmogopro Rain Man, Magnolia, Interview with the Vampire, Collateral, Vanilla Sky

[@WastedPo]

@@bmogopro - So glad you watched "Born on the Fourth of July." It's amazing, and I wish more people were familiar with it. (Even though it was nominated for Oscars, I feel like it's been forgotten about in recent years.)

[@bradbarter8314]

The Firm is one of my favourite movies not just a Tom Cruise movie but in general also co-starred Gene Hackman, Holly Hunter and Gary Bussey as well as Wlfred Brimley and Ed Harris. The long blonde haired henchman in it is the main guy from the Saw movies too. The Firm has also since spawned like Fargo has its own series. If you haven't seen or reacted to The Firm as it is full of intrigue and suspense it is an awesome thriller.

[@Grizzly_6623]

50:43 I like the way the “romance” was handled in this movie. I like the idea that, from a writing perspective, it’s not that they needed a love story arc. Danny needed to learn to feel Jo’s empathy and the only way he could do that was to become intimate and vulnerable with her. It’s used as a spring board in his character arc, the closer he becomes with Jo the more empathy he shows towards Dawson and Downy.

[@Knightowl1980]

U essentially know Jessup is the guy ordering things from the jump but the tension is just how it unfolds and slowly builds to that scene. Great cast, classic courtroom drama.

[@thearchivist250]

Good point. It’s like Columbo or Pokerface. It’s crazy how there is so much tension even though we know the villain.

[@daverowe03]

John's question at the beginning couldn't be more perfect. "Is this a hazing or an actual assualt?"

[@EleventhCubFan]

Aren’t those the same thing?

[@Hope2BHappy]

@@EleventhCubFan That was my thought. In general life they would be both but I don't how the marine corps actually handles that question.

[@PaperbackWizard]

@@EleventhCubFan Yes, they are the same thing.

[@bradybimson9106]

The quote is obviously famous, but the entire back and forth from Cruise and Nicholson (driven by Sorkin) at the climax of the movie is one of the best scenes ever put to film. So brilliantly written and perfect performances from two powerhouse actors delivering the climax to perfectly built tension. Its what all movies should strive for. Great reaction as always guys!

[@charlize1253]

Most people decide that Jack Nicholson is a villain because of his ferocity, but the writing is much more subtle. His speech makes a good point about the gap between civilian and military ideas of honor, and how the two worlds barely understand each other. The military's job is to ensure that civilians never see violence, but they do it by being violent against enemies, and sometimes you don't want to know what they did to make the sausage.

[@marslara]

@@charlize1253 There's a difference between committing violence out of perceived "necessity" vs pleasure though. The act of killing others in war is one thing, but if a soldier were to rape someone well..

[@HamSandwich-xk3om]

I've always thought of this as an action flick, in which the dialogue is the action.

[@sherrysink3177]

If you haven't seen Tom Cruise (and Dustin Hoffman) in Rain Man, I recommend it! Another film with terrific acting all around.

[@janish4027]

And The Firm. He was great in that. And if you like legal dramas, you should really do A Time To Kill. Not Cruise, but Matthew McConaughey & Sam Jackson are fantastic. Both are excellent films.

[@inarar5334]

There's one little moment of Cruises performance that always stood out to me on this, and I don't see it talked about much, but right after he gets Jessup to admit the Code Red was his order, Kaffee is in minor shock, and then requests the members be dismissed. While he's doing that he walks away from the bench, literally turning his back on Jessup, but look at how he's holding himself. He's got his right arm like locked, he's kind of hunched a tad, and as he gestures with his left hand, he looks like he's kinda vibrating with excitement. In other words he looks like his adrenaline is pumping like crazy after that exchange and he's doing his damndest to maintain control over his emotions.

[@februaryschild0216]

Now watch Born on the Fourth of July. I forgot he was "Tom Cruise" in that movie. He was incredible!

[@janish4027]

I was just thinking about that one. Amazing performance.

[@sherrysink3177]

Everybody loves "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!" but my favorite line of Jack's comes after that, when Danny says, "Did you order the code red?!" and Jessup says "YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I DID!" Whooooooooooooo! Epic moment. So intense and I love it. ⚖

[@franchk8372]

The best quote for me in this movie is where Galloway (Demi Moore is asked why she respects the marines so much and she replies: Because they stand on a wall and say, "Nothing's going to hurt you tonight, not on my watch."

[@jinyatta4103]

A complete acting master class by Cruise and Nicholson

[@Vulcanerd]

So glad you guys got around to watching this. Probably my favorite TC movie.

[@drewnes64]

One of my favorites! I miss 90's color grading that some of these movies had. It had a "movie" feel that I can't explain! Maybe it's the slight red tint.

[@sherrysink3177]

Good note about the fact that Tom and Demi's characters didn't get together in the end. It's such a rare thing to NOT go there! I find that surprising and refreshing.

[@jeffehren]

I remember thinking when this came out, "He is playing another military character haunted by the legacy of his father?" But the film is amazing! AND I prefer this acting by him than the stuntman acting in movies now.

[@MiniSerloneBurger]

This is such a classic movie!! I WANT THE TRUTH!!!!!! YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!!!!!

[@EdwardSanchezProductions]

This movie is a classic

[@tysonthomas7094]

This movie was a masterclass in acting, writing & directing! No high-speed chases, blood, explosions, aliens or super heroes..... just a perfect little movie!

[@TrueBagPipeRock]

was thinking the same. pacing was good tempo and all dialogue. What movies used to be.

[@Stoney_Snark]

It’s always a huge treat when you guys do a classic movie like this one!! Normally, you’re a great source for the new stuff coming out.

[@kartiksharma7674]

Cuba Gooding Jr. looks like he was shooting Men Of Honor at a nearby set & got pulled in to fill in for a minor speaking role here! 😅

[@user-aaaaa4788]

fun fact: Wolfgang Bodison was a film location scout for different film makers and ended up working for Rob Reiner for this movie and thought he was perfect for the role of dawson

[@botz77]

Rob Reiner is a genius director who never gets the credit he deserves.

[@BrienBellJTS]

One of my favorite films of all time, and it still holds up. Glad you guys enjoyed it so much!

[@tjwsports]

Wow, I sometimes forget that y’all aren’t an old fart like me and missed some great movies. So fun to watch your reactions to favorites like this.

[@floppsymoppsy5969]

I tear up every time that soldier salutes Tom Cruise in that courtroom.

[@nickkarmol7462]

Absolute classic. I'm a big fan of Tom Cruise, and this is probably my favorite film of his.

[@KennySparksYT]

One of my favorite movies!!! We need more court dramas

[@jennifer5512]

This is my rainy day movie. So good. Also, I agree that I miss this kind of Tom Cruise performance. He’s so charming but with a real intensity.

[@conrade0404]

I was a navy brat and my mom watched this movie over and over again among other navy films, she has passed. When i was young i didnt get it. Now that i have served for 11 years i get all the little details and importance of this film. Excellence from mulitiple actors and story.

[@SiriuslyBlack7]

A true classic..We get to see all of the actors and actresses in their peak performances!

[@EleventhCubFan]

This may be my favorite Jack Nicholson performance.

[@shadowmane55]

I totally get it Greg... I CHOKED tf up when Dawson salutes Tom at the end. Brilliant ending.

[@mrjunk3203]

Phenomenal movie. I’m looking forward to Cruise going back to movies like these once the action dies down as he gets older. Love to see your reaction to Rain Man

[@stupreme]

How funny I also just watched this for the 1st time ever this year, 30 years after it's release even though I'm 36 yrs old. The Simpsons & Seinfeld quoting Nicolson

[@jjkcharlie]

One of nicholsons better known roles, even though he's only on screen for like twenty minutes. The Firm is another good tom cruise movie.

[@46angelgonzalez]

YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!! I was about 8 years old and would say this in class for almost a month and never watched this movie once to quote it. Great line.

[@ErikByrge2025]

38:03 "You can't Handle the Truth" 38:20 Greatest moments

[@amandadougherty6615]

You are joking. I CANNOT believe you have never seen this. I’m an attorney and this is so fun to watch (notwithstanding that the last cross examination scene is totally unrealistic- though the “strongly object” scene is).

[@Chrissybrit43]

Best finale courtroom scene in a movie ever. Jack Nicholsons performance in this movie is phenomenal.

[@kindofabigdeal7284]

Exactly! I was 8or 9 when I watched this and I was amazed even at that age how good it was

[@keshin_martin]

Legitimately one of my all time favorite movies. Also the play it’s based off of is also written by Sorkin. It’s like… 98% word for word identical

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

He wrote his play based on something that happened to his sister. She was a JAG lawyer and sent to Gitmo to investigate a case, and she wondered why she (an inexperienced JAG lawyer) was sent to handle that case. This was the genesis of the play. When Rob Reiner acquired the rights for the movie, he asked Sorkin to rewrite it for the screen. Sorkin stuck pretty close to his stage play. Then Reiner explained that they weren't limited to stage sets, and they could go to any location he wanted. Sorkin then wrote the whole Gitmo scene with Col. Jessup and the Lt. Col. Markinson scenes.

[@holdyourfire74]

Yeah my local community theater did a run of this about 15 years ago, and I recognized most of the dialogue from having seen the movie. It's equally compelling as a play. Though no one does it like Jack and Tom.

[@clarissa182]

A Few Good Men is one of my absolute favorite legal dramas. Along with 12 Angry Men and A Time to Kill, it is just so damn good.

[@PeaceLoveMusic75]

They should watch A Time to Kill if they haven’t seen it! Was my favorite movie for a long long time.

[@gabrieleharmon4648]

Greg, I love how emotional you get during these re watches! Thanks for that. I remember seeing this movie at the theater...so when you said 31 yrs ago, I almost threw up.

[@melliemel151]

The joy the two of you displayed watching this movie was a true delight. And “Papa, can you hear me?” 🎶 The funniest comment of this reaction!

[@kwalton7690]

The way I fell out of my chair when I saw A Few Good Men as a first time watching. How? Either way, glad you corrected this :)

[@Xonslaught1]

Great reaction guys. Kevin Pollak has some great stories about filming this and bringing his mom to the set who apparently was infatuated with Nicholson. I loved the fact that John knew about his comedy routine. You should definitely watch Indian Summer. It has Pollak and Alan Arkin who just passed. It's a comedy about adults going back to their childhood summer camp.

[@sophiaisabelle027]

A Few Good Men is a masterpiece. Seems like all of you had a great time.

[@TTM9691]

Man oh man, the last time Tom Cruise did a good performance where you didn't see the acting was "Risky Business" in 1983, lol. You guys are great reactors! It's terrific because you guys know movies so well, obviously! You're just filling in! Very cool! Love that you recognized Christopher Guest. I'm assuming you've seen "This Is Spinal Tap" (which is also directed by Rob Reiner). If not, that should vault to the top of your list....especially since it's only an hour and 20 minutes! And I RELISHED how much you appreciated Jack's performance! You guys are fantastic Jack Nicholson reactors!!! Could you do me a favor? SO MANY of Jack's greatest performances/movies haven't even been reacted to yet! Or if so, very few. So these are all ones to cross of the list: "Easy Rider", "Five Easy Pieces", and "Carnal Knowledge". 1969, 1970 and 1971. These three put him on the map, changed the game, and established three archetypes for his characters. "Carnal Knowledge" is a PERFECT movie, script, acting, directing......not one reaction for it eyt. And you guys would KILL on that one! Going forward, "The Last Detail", "Chinatown" and "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" 1973, 1974, 1975. The first mountaintop. You probably saw them already. Jumping up a bit, you've got "The Shining" (which you must have seen) immediately followed by a COMPLETELY different, brilliant performance in "Reds" and then knocked it out of the park in "Terms Of Endearment" (his second Oscar). Those three movies in order, completely different performances. Then you've got "Prizzi's Honor", an 80s mob comedy directed by John Huston, great one! He's great in "Broadcast News" in a sort of cameo role. And also in "Heartburn" with Meryl Streep. (he also did "Ironweed" with Meryl Streep, though I'm not sure how that one holds up). In the late 90s he did "About Schmidt", one of his last truly great performances. Anyways, whichever of those films you haven't seen yet, pop 'em on the list! There are others as well, but I didn't want to overwhelm you with an even longer listing. Definitely don't sleep on "Carnal Knowledge", on or off the channel!!!!

[@iloveentertainment]

The writing and performances in this movie makes it so compelling to watch. One of my favs. Great watching your reactions Greg and John 👍✌️

[@TheMaskedChef7]

36:45 love how he threw “Old” in there to get his ego rattled even more 😂

[@dalevintage]

This movie is the perfect example of talented writing and the actors & direction to back it up. This film changed careers for a lot of the cast. Simply put, it's a classic like I hope we see again one day. 🙏❤️🎬👍

[@kellysimrell3007]

"Papa can you hear me..." Cracked me up! 🤣

[@santiqueen19]

This is one of the few movies I watch once at year every year! Absolutely love it

[@hussd21]

This is one of my favorite performances of Tom Cruise. I know everyone remembers Jack Nicholson primarily, but Tom really holds his own. Also my favorite Aaron Sorkin written script

[@hankson8]

By the way, spot on about Nicholson , No one quite like him and I miss seeing him in movies also

[@MegaTerryWogan]

Gregg - Dude - you well up as easily as I do watching the emotional bits in films 😂

[@Hazmonk]

The Jack impression Tom does is improved, that's why Demi and Kevin are snickering.

[@Smlish]

my reaction when I saw the "first time watching" I couldn't believe it, this movie is so good!! glad I get to see your reactions to it

[@Slamx3]

This is one of my favorite movies ever. I would love to see more of these types of movies from Tom but these diamonds of scripts are hard to come by now a days.

[@billneville6171]

Another great movie you need to check out is The Last Castle staring Robert Redford and James Gandolfini about a military prison

[@briannichols4807]

My Dad was in the Marines during Vietnam and he said Code Reds were done . He even witnessed a guy getting that one described in the movie called a " G.I.shower" , so my Dad said after that , he made sure to keep himself bathed .

[@thomasfinnell9681]

Kevin Pollack is a gifted impressionist.

[@ryanmatthews7405]

Blows my mind you had never seen this one.

[@themetalchica]

This is my new favorite KZbin entertainment: your reactions to first viewing big time films. Forrest Gump reaction made md cry, Shawshank made me cry... Keep this going please!

[@b2ickwall978]

"He's doing the 8 Mile thing..." OMG 😂

[@ISleepAndIKnowThings]

Great film and great reaction video! Cruise is definitely more than just an action star. If either haven’t seen Collateral, please do a reaction for that!!

[@rodgerlang884]

Collateral is such an amazing movie that far too few people talk about

[@iloveentertainment]

Agree. Collateral was the movie that really showed me that TC can act. Every other TC movie I have seen still has TC mannerisms in it (at least that is what I have observed). 🤷‍♀️🤔✌️

[@craigbarr2003]

The guy that played Harold, Wolfgang Bodison, was Rob Reiner's assistant before they started casting the film.

[@KushanDwarsingh]

The "Ten hut" in the end sounds amazing.

[@DylanMadd]

I’m like, watching along. Quoting the film the entire way. One of the best movies ever.

[@craigm3353]

I really liked it when Kaffee got Jessup to admit he ordered the code red. I got a movie reaction suggestion for you guys. It's one of my favorites, The Final Countdown (1980) The U.S.S. Nimitz goes back to December 6th, 1941. It's filmed on the Nimitz.

[@Brook11223]

One of 2 or 3 final performances of J.T. Walsh who was a friend of Jack Nicholson. He passed away around 1998. The final J.T. Walsh performance was The Negotiator that was released after his death they did a tribute to him in memory of J.T. Walsh.

[@japrats]

That 'Papa can you hear me?' was on point 😂

[@t.c.thompson2359]

Those Marines drilling practically keep their uniforms on ice to keep them as pristine as possible, their inspections for their uniforms are crazy detailed, and that's before you even get to sheer dedication to drilling they have to undertake.

[@thenerdywave2007]

Great Reaction Greg and John! Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson does a great job in this movie 👍

[@ck_sidekick8306]

I grew up in NC. This is based on a true story. The character that Tom plays is a famous, and successful lawyer back home. The fact that the movie was made about this case was always a big commercial for his law firm.

[@dangonya1561]

I feel like it's often overlooked, but Kevin Pollack is fantastic in this film...Even without the Walken impression😁

[@kblixt]

When the films aren’t the Mission Impossible franchise Tom acts, but when he makes MI movies they’re basically stunt shows

[@kenjaminbuttonz]

I see you getting a little verklempt at the end of the film, Greg (when Dawson salutes and acknowledges Caffey’s legitimacy as an officer) - no matter how many times I’ve watched this, it still gets to me as well 😊🙌🏽

[@jenwhite8173]

I love young Tom Cruise movies. I’m embarrassed to admit how many times I’ve watched cocktails lol😂

[@tanyakopel]

"Is this a hazing or this is this actual assult?" Yes.

[@shainewhite2781]

I WANT THE TRUTH! YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!

[@oldcdog91]

If you’re Aaron Sorkin fans, you find a criminally short-lived show called Sports Night. I’m not even a sports fan, but that dramedy about an ESPN style sports show always puts me in binge mode once I start watching.

[@vikingraiders6703]

Love it, you guys need to watch True Romance

[@tvdroid22]

Cruise's impersonation of Nicholson was an improvised thing he did when they were rehearsing lines. It went over so well they decided to include it.

[@tfpp1]

22:14 - . . . “Mom’s spaghetti” 😂 Sorry, couldn’t help myself, especially with your guys’s earlier reference to 8 Mile.

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

1. (36:39-38:53) *A most nail-biting sequence* 2. (37:03-38:53) *The iconic sequence that launched Tom Cruise as a serious actor, and also relaunched Jack Nicholson as a phenomenal actor*

[@renee7407]

Putting all the brilliant writing and acting aside, I’m so glad they didn’t throw a romance between Demi and Tom. When I went to see this it pleasantly surprised me. Grounded the movie for me.

[@dukajoe]

Originally the studio suits wanted there to be a jo romance arc, but rob and others were able to tease it but not go down that road in the end

[@bahamutskingdom]

One of the greatest scenes in cinema history. Nicholson at his finest.

[@BFLOJoker74HaHa]

To know Rob Reiner as “Meathead” from TVs “All In The Family”...& then to go on to direct some great films..like “A Few Good Men”...”Stand By Me”..”When Harry Met Sally”..& “Spinal Tap”..is pretty cool 😎

[@AmericanMumReacts]

LOVE this movie ~ another one that will grab you is "The Life of David Gale" (Kevin Spacey & Kate Winslet) 💚

[@nickperkins8477]

Watched this movie last night. Anytime I see it on, I fall into watching it. Completely brilliant cast, script, and direction.

[@daverowe03]

Downey wasn't just following his buddy. He was following an order from a superior officer.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

A Lance Corporal isn't an officer, but he was his superior. Lt. Kendrick is an officer and the platoon leader. LCpl. Dawson had no choice but to relay his order to PFC Downey, and PFC Downey had no choice but to obey that order.

[@ruule]

G: "Whatever beliefs he might have that you might disagree with at the end of the day...." J:"THEY WORK!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@susanconstable2113]

That scene between cruise and Nicholson has to be one of the best performances ever. I’ve seen the movie many times but when it’s on I admit to just trying to catch that scene. It never gets old.

[@emerybowles2044]

"I don't want a deal and I don't want immunity..." I want McDonald's. LOL As a former manager of Mcdonald's, I thought this was hilarious!🤣