Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson matching each other's crazy tenacity and the result is the best goddamn scene in any movie ever. This scene never gets old.

@mikelarsonmusicman

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@andrewb325

3 жыл бұрын

Still hits just as hard as ever. Now I need to watch the whole movie again.

@charliehancock2280

3 жыл бұрын

no way is this the best movie scene ever

@edp3202

3 жыл бұрын

I've always thought JN overrated, but he is good in this scene. And TC has always been underrated.

@joeade333

3 жыл бұрын

One of the best, cant think of another right now but surely gives you goosebumps.

From the moment Lt. Kaffee told him to "sittown" he had him, he needed to make the Colonel mad to throw him off his calm and rational throne. Then all Kaffee had to do was tie him in a web of his own lies and words. Absolutely beautiful.

@DirtyBeefCurtains

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll tell you what, when he gets cocky leading up before that, it makes your blood boil. For Lt. Kaffee to say that, it totally and absolutely threw me for a loop! I was shocked and what an amazing scene! From that moment it was on, and couldn’t have summarized it any better with the web of lies. 👍🏼 👍🏼

@shamsul6425

2 жыл бұрын

why 'badgering of the witness' had not been called at these stage?

@tinamoul

2 жыл бұрын

@@shamsul6425 It's a movie, at this point we know court room dramas are never like the real thing. Real life court proceedings are very clinical

@anxietygamingactual6554

2 жыл бұрын

@@shamsul6425 Is that still a condition military justice courts have to stick to?

@shamsul6425

2 жыл бұрын

Its a great movie...there's one thing I would like to ask, the opening scene of this movie where soldiers doing 'parade drill'...in an instance(the closeup shot)one of the soldier marching sure look like Tom Cruise ...I truly wonder if it was him doing one of his 'stunts'.

Love how this is one of the only judges I’ve seen that doesn’t act like an asshole just to further the story and make the protagonist’s job more difficult

@ShroomKeppie

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the judge in "My Cousin Vinny." Yale or Harvard grad, very professional. In fact, that whole movie avoided the "evil southern redneck" trope. They presented the locals as southerners, sure, but the cops were pros, the DA was fair and honest. I think that made it a much better movie than if they'd played the locals as yokels.

@SpiderPigggg

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShroomKeppie a two hwat?

@trysometruth

2 жыл бұрын

@@SpiderPigggg Two yoots your honor

@theirishempire4952

2 жыл бұрын

@@trysometruth what is a yoot?

@trysometruth

2 жыл бұрын

@@theirishempire4952 Oh, sorry your honor, Two Yooooo *_TH_* szzz

"You ever put your life in another man's hands, ask him to put his life in yours?" "Yes." "When?" "Every time I drive in rush hour traffic."

@AK-tf3fc

2 жыл бұрын

I am something of a marine myself.

@michaelcoffey5645

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@turmuthoer

2 жыл бұрын

"Every time I order out."

@clineshaunt

2 жыл бұрын

@@turmuthoer Do you gamble, Lt. Drebin?

@joelynott7360

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

Wow, I’ve never noticed Kaffee’s hand shaking when taking a drink of water. He’s gambling everything here and it shows. Hats off to Mr. Cruise and Mr. Nicholson

@te1013

3 жыл бұрын

It makes it all the better as the entire movie he’s portrayed as a cocky young stud just looking to make a name for himself. Then he’s presented with this case and his mettle truly gets tested and he has to see what he’s made of to honor these Marines’ reputations. Great great film and excellent writing on Aaron Sorkin’s part.

@thepianist7084

2 жыл бұрын

Good eye! this is the first time I ever noticed that!

@ianhill4585

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Career could have been thrown away right there.Hand shake and sweaty bum time, can't normally stand Cruise, but he bounced off Nicholson in this film,and held his own. Class film.

@MrWillypanda88

2 жыл бұрын

@@ianhill4585 Honestly the young Tom Cruise was an amazing actor. It's just that his moneymaking nowadays comes from action films. The man played a vampire opposite of Brad Pitt, he was pretty serious about his acting. I guess he only pivotted once he found that fans love his stunts more.

@markcrisp07

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that. Adrenalin cursing through as he knows he is about to make a HUGE decision.

Best scene in the movie, and they leave out the best part. "You can't handle the truth"

@samuelsmith25

3 жыл бұрын

You want the line..... You can't handle that line!

@TheSuperhomosapien

3 жыл бұрын

@@samuelsmith25 I think I'm entitled to that line!

@notmaireelneim

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSuperhomosapien Yes, you're entitled to the line, goddammit!

@johnjacobsen1915

3 жыл бұрын

i like that he left that line out.... the setup to that line was exquisite unto itself

@notmaireelneim

3 жыл бұрын

@Tyke Miiceon Yes. I'm goddamn sure you've earned it.

This scene is where the true test of your ability to act comes in. Both of these actors are just endlessly talented. Some people come close, but its really very few.

@craiglister6732

3 жыл бұрын

I would go further as to say a few good men

@te1013

3 жыл бұрын

For real. As much as I enjoy Cruise’s action stuff, it makes me sad that he hasn’t had a solid drama in years to showcase his talent. Hopefully once he’s finished with the M:I movies, he can go back to some serious stuff.

@te1013

3 жыл бұрын

@@Browne7100 You do have a point. But what about when Cruise can no longer do action?? Keep in mind, he produces all of his movies. There’s no reason he can’t begin producing good thrillers, dramas, or anything else. Look at American Made. That didn’t really on action but it was a fun and interesting film that cruise was great in. Heck, even Oblivion wasn’t that action heavy. He can do more sci-fi like that

@ronniemaclaine5234

3 жыл бұрын

@@Browne7100 I can understand why you wouldn't like the movie but if it's based on a true story and they kept out the most outrageous things because they thought people would not believe it

@ACarter87

2 жыл бұрын

100% I read recently Nicholson was LOVING this role, and essentially just sat in that chair 🪑 and wanted to do more takes because he was so passionate about this role, and knew they had heavy hitters, so he kept pushing himself

One of my favourite parts of this entire scene is how Jack Nicholson reacts with embarrassment and resignation to the Judge's clapback at 1:58. The way he quickly looks back and forth, speechlessly, before slumping into his chair with that deep sigh is such brilliant characterization. There's real complexity in conveying narcissism so deep that he'd absentmindedly betray his own principles by disrespecting military rank and order, which means everything to him, before quietly submitting in acknowledgment of his mistake. Narcissism that prevents him from apologizing, and pride that compels him to obey.

@Sacksalot

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful analysis

@KS-xk2so

2 жыл бұрын

I always took him quickly looking around and then sitting down in a huff also as him maybe realizing for the first time, he's in "enemy territory" here. He's used to being on a base where he is literally God, but in that room, he's just another soldier.

@TheXboxSux

2 жыл бұрын

"There's real complexity in conveying narcissism" Wait, you thought he was conveying? Nah that just Nicholson being himself lol.

@cwdoby

2 жыл бұрын

sheepishly, not speechlessly

@fredwerza3478

2 жыл бұрын

Commie Trump is gonna act just like Colonel Jessup during his multiple criminal trials --- he will think he can just bully the judge and prosecutor around like one of his sycophants like Kellyanne Cuntway or Bastard Bannon --- but he will get SMACKED DOWN by a powerful Dem like Cruise is playing in this movie!

Tom Cruise was barely 30 years old here, and Jack Nicholson was a seasoned multi-award winning actor with more than 30 years of working in Hollywood. Jack Nicholson is STELLAR in this film. But you know what, Tom matched him scene by scene. Many will fold under pressure but he was there until the end. Say what you will but Tom CARRIED this film on his back!

@chrissiebawn9357

Жыл бұрын

Agree.😁🖖🇨🇦🌎❤

@ArchismanMozumder

Жыл бұрын

Well said. I agree.

@tree5145

11 ай бұрын

The old man was in like 3 scenes. Stole the show no question. This is the best partd why because you cant handle the truth!

Cruise forced the Colonel to choose. A) His orders were ignored and he is thus an ineffective general, or B) His orders were followed as always. His ego “damn right” chose B, as Tom Cruise gambled he would.

@tinamoul

2 жыл бұрын

Colonel.

@QuarrellaDeVil

2 жыл бұрын

@@tinamoul Or sir.

@kevinnicholson2335

2 жыл бұрын

I believe he’s earned it

@fortminor85

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinnicholson2335 When a innocent man AND a marine is killed under YOUR orders, Your earning becomes void.

@kevinnicholson2335

2 жыл бұрын

@@fortminor85 kzread.info/dash/bejne/qK2Bycl_lZy9grQ.html

Tom cruise may be looney but he’s one hell of an actor

@mattt4080

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed lol

@mac4678

3 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding me? Is this tom?

@thingsinmyhead4189

3 жыл бұрын

In this scene, both actors are crazier than a cat trapped in a room full of bats. But they are also 2 of the best actors in hollyweird!

@dagnut

3 жыл бұрын

is not a loony , he's avoiding tax and making money from idiots. Scientologists at his level are worth billions , all undeclared and untaxable.

@damienholland8103

3 жыл бұрын

@@dagnut No, I think he's a genuine believer. All people who have been close to him say such. But the cult doesn't force people like him to follow the rules as much because of the money he brings in.

I love the double entendre of the Colonel saying "we follow orders or people die". Considering that Dawson and Downey followed an unlawful order that resulted in Santiago's death.

@jpx8793

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. One is required to follow an order, unless it's illegal.

@ianhill4585

2 жыл бұрын

Classic catch 22, just because you can, doesn't necessarily mean you should, order was unlawful, shouldn't have been followed, but how do you disobey a Colonel? Answer, :carefully, but the corporal,at the end gets it, and said "we did wrong." A good film-- makes ya think.

@BipoIarbear

2 жыл бұрын

Hes more right than he realises...he follows orders apart from the code red order and people died

@Rockhound6165

2 жыл бұрын

Jessup through Kendrick played up the Marine's loyalty. Remember when Dawson said their code was "Unit, Corp, God, Country"? This plays into the adage that you can't serve 2 masters. These men were conditioned to put their unit and the Marine Corps above God and that was their folly in this case. They were ordered by their commanding officer(in this case Lt. Kendrick) to give an alleged inept Marine a "code red" because in their mind he was a threat to the unit and the Corp because he snitched. Jessup could have easily transferred him off the base and given whatever excuse he wanted and it wouldn't have upset the apple cart, so to speak. But Jessup's ego got the best of him and wanted Santiago "retrained". Downey was naive and simply followed what Dawson vis Kendrick told him but he like the rest were brainwashed into the "unit, Corp, God, country" mentality. Dawson though could have been a leader but because orders are followed, he couldn't disobey his commanding officer again especially on the heels of the Curtis Bell incident mentioned in the movie. Sadly, Dawson got it in the end but too late for Santiago. He said it was their job to fight for those who couldn't fight for themselves. By not only failing to protect Santiago and ultimately taking part in his death he understood that the dishonor was his and the dishonorable discharge was justified. Lcpl. Howard Dawson was a good man. He just listened to the wrong people.

@johnsrabe

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not a double entendre. A double entendre means there’s also a sexual meaning. There might be a double meaning. Not the same as a double entendre.

The part where he is still unsure and shows his back to Nicholson and drinks some water but is so damned nervous because he knows the chance he is gonna take may not end well is awesome acting.

@kidwave1

2 жыл бұрын

Another bozo amateur "film critic". This is such a sh!tty scene. 99.9% of people cant see the stupidity that Hollywood regurgitates. @1:52 Tom Cruise is SOOOO damn nervous he's quaking like a nervous little girl while drinking water, then within 5 seconds, the time it takes him to turn around, he magically transforms into a smug, ultra confident, pointed litigator. Its garbage writing and acting, but people are too stupid to ascertain it.

@sylver76

2 жыл бұрын

He's also letting Jessup believe he's getting off the hook, and just as he is leaving all smug thinking he won, Kaffee gets to slam him with "I didn't dismiss you. Sit down".

@colinmelton3815

2 жыл бұрын

I love that part! His hands are freaking shaking as he's trying to drink, but he goes back in there and nails it

@oshe1

Жыл бұрын

One word. Balls. That at the beginning of the movie, Absolutely noone thought he had. Not even himself

The chemistry between those actors is sublime. I love a great film like that.

@hyacinthlynch843

3 жыл бұрын

Another classic courtroom drama is 'Twelve Angry Men,' starring Henry Fonda. Give it a viewing if you haven't seen it.

@HONORTONUMERIC123

2 жыл бұрын

THATS A GOOD MOVIE..... WITH FANTASTIC SCENES AND ACTORS..... CAN'T RECALL BUT STILL IN MY MIND....

@energyplus8738

2 жыл бұрын

@@hyacinthlynch843 Twelve Angry Men was somewhat realistic. This movie is not. It is pure drama, bearing no relation to reality.

@hyacinthlynch843

2 жыл бұрын

@@energyplus8738 Well, of course it's not realistic, the movie has Tom Cruise in it. 😏

@energyplus8738

2 жыл бұрын

@@hyacinthlynch843 Hahahahaha! :-D I regarded Cruise's movie Born on the Fourth of July as being realistic, despite its changing of some minor details about Ron Kovic's life.

1:50 - I love Tom Cruise's shaking hand here. Great detail, wordlessly showing us just how terrified he is about having crossed that line.

@mr.m8539

2 жыл бұрын

More like at how nervous he is as he is about to cross the line. But agreed, great detail.

@abdullateefyusuf4523

Жыл бұрын

Is there any other movies that's like this

Is it just me - but the texture of Jack Nicholson’s voice is so authoritative and believable and tasteful - why does it sound so good?

I love how Danny’s hand shakes like crazy when he drinks from his glass.

@hmmmmm6056

3 жыл бұрын

The details!!!

@robbyddurham1624

3 жыл бұрын

He took a big drink too. I remember being nervous on a first date, she gave me a glass of wine, I drank it like he did his water.

@stanleyhape8427

3 жыл бұрын

Love it ! The moment it clicked for him... And he knew.

@hawaiifiveohoh

2 жыл бұрын

You ever go up against a full bird and one with as much pull or Duty Billet as Nicholson's character lieutenant? :) I had battalion-level njp as a very salty p f c, and had to stand tall in front of our Co who is a full bird... I was terrified! Those old school staff officers where hard AF! I think the lieutenant fared pretty well under the circumstances. Semper Fi sir...

The subtle blink Nicholson gives when Cruise asks him why Santiago would have to be transferred off the base if his “orders are always followed” is some of the best, simplest pieces of acting I’ve ever seen. As if he knows he’s been caught and has no where else to go.

@Salvation1984

Жыл бұрын

I agree!!!

That 'sit down' was so strategic, he knew it would get under the Coronel's skin, get that anger rolling to a slow boil. Agreed, this scene is one of the best in cinematic history.

@anthonyvasquezactor

Жыл бұрын

And the Judge immediately afterwards reminding Jessup who's boss in the courtroom, only hurting his ego even more. Whether he realizes it or not, the Judge really helped Kaffee a lot there.

-Sit down. -COLONEL -What's that? Always gets me haha.

@thedarkknight9153

Жыл бұрын

Yeah the way Cruise hits him with "What's that?" And his requesting of the transfer order all nonchalantly and when Nicholson clarified he just says, "Yeah." No respect. No "sir." He knew how to get under his skin in that earlier scene and brought it back.

Beautiful screenwriting. Caffey knew Jessup's ego would be his Achilles Heel and sure enough, the big fish took his bait hook, line, and sinker.

@kidwave1

2 жыл бұрын

Another bozo amateur "film critic". This is such a sh!tty scene. 99.9% of people cant see the stupidity that Hollywood regurgitates. @1:52 Tom Cruise is SOOOO damn nervous he's quaking like a nervous little girl while drinking water, then within 5 seconds, the time it takes him to turn around, he instantly, magically transforms into a smug, ultra confident, pointed litigator. Its garbage writing and acting, but people are too stupid to ascertain it.

Kaffee's genius is also shown here, where he made it seemed like the defense's main argument was a lack of packing and calls observation to weakly force a confesion out the Colonel, so when he started to walk away Kaffee caught him off guard by calling him back and started to get a raise out of him. All of which was the first step on the Colonel's downfall.

@XanderVJ

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not so sure Kaffee almost letting Jessup to go away was part of the plan. I think he was genuinely doubting himself, since he hadn't been able to irritate the Colonel one iota up to that point. Fortunately, he recovers just in time and starts to risk it a bit more by upping his game. And it pays off. And I think that's fine. Having a small moment of weakness doesn't take away from his badassery one bit, IMO.

"No sir" = please keep talking, this is going great.

@ericfeick4270

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome pickup

Bleeping out the word "bastard" makes this damn scene funnier than it should be. Might as well put in a laugh track at the end of the bleep.

@Razgar_Voxel

3 жыл бұрын

I busted out laughing when I heard that beep. Guess there is too many soft fragile snowflakes that might take offense to the word.

@smallknuckles5708

3 жыл бұрын

@@Razgar_Voxel people who upload the clips have to make it PG since it's not regulated. It's not due to snowflakes tuff guy 🙄

@3rdrock-wedontmakevideoswe535

3 жыл бұрын

I understand. KZread won't let them make money if they offend anyone!😑

@3rdrock-wedontmakevideoswe535

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewrogers5962 I don't know what's right anymore. Just watched A bridge too far. Can't work out how they gave that a PG rating?

@3rdrock-wedontmakevideoswe535

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewrogers5962 Mr Rogers may I suggest stop what you're doing right now and watch it on Netflix or KZread. If you enjoy a good story & you like military movies believe me this will blow your mind! The Disney like music gives you a false impression that this is some light-hearted film. A few Good Man should have got a G rating when compared to this.

Amazing scene played by amazing actors. Kaffee playing on the colonel's pride is perfect and the only way he could save his clients, and his career

@kidwave1

2 жыл бұрын

Another bozo amateur "film critic". This is such a sh!tty scene. 99.9% of people cant see the stupidity that Hollywood regurgitates. @1:52 Tom Cruise is SOOOO damn nervous he's quaking like a nervous little girl while drinking water, then within 5 seconds, the time it takes him to turn around, he magically transforms into a smug, ultra confident, pointed litigator. Its garbage writing and acting, but people are too stupid to ascertain it.

I can watch this scene over and over! Tom Cruise’s best acting with the great Jack Nicholson.

@angela1984a

Жыл бұрын

If only it wasn't for Xenu...

My favorite part is the Judge’s sarcastic response “Have a seat, colonel!”.

@NJGuy1973

Жыл бұрын

He's like "You're on my base now, I'm not on yours."

Tom cruise is a stellar actor. In everything he’s done. He was in some movies that did not appeal to me from a taste perspective, but in one or two of them, he made the movie watchable.

One of the best scenes in move history.

@lumo7461

3 жыл бұрын

Nowere near!

@ofc.vaughan2871

3 жыл бұрын

@@lumo7461 right 😂😂💀

@ofc.vaughan2871

3 жыл бұрын

A good one... but far from the best

@Martin-pb7ts

3 жыл бұрын

@@ofc.vaughan2871 You sound like you have some way of omnipotently knowing objectively what the best movie scene in history is or you're just full of shit. I will be opting for the latter.

@that80ssongyoulove84

3 жыл бұрын

@@lumo7461 The American Film Institute would say otherwise.

That was a hell of a question. He put the colonel in a trap. This court scene gives me goosebumps everytime.

This is fine acting and cinematography, but how about a tip of the hat to the script writer? This dialogue is what great films are made of.

@valmacclinchy

2 жыл бұрын

Love Aaron Sorkin!

This scene as a standalone is good but if you watch it as part of the full film it would give you goosebumps.

I like how kaffee unraveled Jessup. He first began by not calling him sir/ colonel, because he knew it would make him mad. Then he just irritated him further until he eventually slipped up and admitted to his crime. It was genius.

@JohnDoe-yi4xd

Жыл бұрын

Jessup didn't slip up. There are certain types of men who believe they are above the law, especially powerful white men. They don't want to hide who they are. It was just good acting until I became a trial lawyer. I remember asking an old white man in a discrimination case about how he felt about blacks. He didn't hold back. I said "Have you ever called a black person a nigger?" His response, in the deposition in front of the ALJ..."I'm sure I have."

This movie is a true masterpiece. I'm in awe of the amazing acting, writing, and directing displayed in A Few Good Men.

Everyone loves the scene in which he gets Jessup to admit to the Code Red. But this scene already gives Coffee everything he needs to get those two marines off the hook.

@TheYorkMan

3 жыл бұрын

Kaffee*

@ricksimon9867

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheYorkMan *Tea

@ricksimon9867

3 жыл бұрын

@Bigg GIB'S fun house *Crapuccino

@TheBerylknight

3 жыл бұрын

Why do you say that? All Cruise did in this scene was bluff Jessup and play some word games. Nothing Jessup said in this scene incriminated him or absolved the marines of responsibility.

@ricksimon9867

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBerylknight I think you have forgotten what this is about: The defense claims that the order to transfer the victim off the base was doctored, was fabricated after the victim's death. Kaffee has collected more than enough evidence to that end. _

Pure cinematic brilliance! One of the best scenes of all time.

@kidwave1

2 жыл бұрын

Another bozo amateur "film critic". This is such a sh!tty scene. 99.9% of people cant see the stupidity that Hollywood regurgitates. @1:52 Tom Cruise is SOOOO damn nervous he's quaking like a nervous little girl while drinking water, then within 5 seconds, the time it takes him to turn around, he magically transforms into a smug, ultra confident, pointed litigator. Its garbage writing and acting, but people are too stupid to ascertain it.

1:43 Jessup : "Colonel" , Kaffee : "What's that?!!" My favorite bit. All pretense, respect, formality gone.

@AlcoholicBoredom

3 жыл бұрын

I love when Jessup tries to talk down to the judge, and the judge is basically like, “who dafuq do you think you’re talking to?”

@talhakatoonkhaana

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlcoholicBoredom Exactly, from that point on, everybody just went Street-Mode!

@guppy277

3 жыл бұрын

Such a classic, i wont feel bored watching it million times

@BenMJay

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlcoholicBoredom He is taking to a lawyer in a black robe.

Loved this movie! And what a fantastic cast! J.T. Walsh as LTC Markinson was the most underrated actor ever! He deserved to be more than just supporting acting roles!Very unfortunately he died 7 years after this movie! This is my fav scene from the movie ! Cruise and Nicholson were brilliant!

Amazing scene. Tom Cruise is sublime. 👏👏👏

@kidwave1

2 жыл бұрын

Another bozo amateur "film critic". This is such a sh!tty scene. 99.9% of people cant see the stupidity that Hollywood regurgitates. @1:52 Tom Cruise is SOOOO damn nervous he's quaking like a nervous little girl while drinking water, then within 5 seconds, the time it takes him to turn around, he instantly, magically transforms into a smug, ultra confident, pointed litigator. Its garbage writing and acting, but people are too stupid to ascertain it.

One of the most iconic scenes in cinematic history. Tom Cruise may be on the strange side but when he wants to he can be a terrific actor.

@kidwave1

2 жыл бұрын

Another bozo amateur "film critic". This is such a sh!tty scene. 99.9% of people cant see the stupidity that Hollywood regurgitates. @1:52 Tom Cruise is SOOOO damn nervous he's quaking like a nervous little girl while drinking water, then within 5 seconds, the time it takes him to turn around, he magically transforms into a smug, ultra confident, pointed litigator. Its garbage writing and acting, but people are too stupid to ascertain it.

@el34glo59

2 жыл бұрын

He's honestly great in everything. He always gives it his all. And when given meaty parts, he's as good as anyone. Born on the 4th, A few good men, Magnolia, Collateral, Vanilla Sky etc. And his action stuff is great and he's made some of the better sci fi movies I've seen. And doesn't get credit for them. All his own stunts, still. Never stops pushing. He absolutely Crushed it in Maverick too at 60 years old. Back on top

@mm6461

2 жыл бұрын

Show Lieutenant Kaffee the MONEY

@harrisonjazzensemble

2 жыл бұрын

If he's strange and is the biggest movie star on the planet, flies airplanes, helicopters, high altitude sky diving, drives racing cars, executive producer and star of the biggest hits ever, than perhaps we all, including you, could use being a little "strange".

@Djangolulu

2 жыл бұрын

@@harrisonjazzensemble don’t think Cruise being a looney has to do with how many vehicles he can drive. More to do with being a cult leader and proponent of a notoriously manipulative and malicious “religious” that will literally kill people to keep its cult status.

I love how court testimony in movies is a conversation

@kidwave1

2 жыл бұрын

This is such a sh!tty scene. 99.9% of people cant see the stupidity that Hollywood regurgitates. @1:52 Tom Cruise is SOOOO damn nervous he's quaking like a nervous little girl while drinking water, then within 5 seconds, the time it takes him to turn around, he instantly, magically transforms into a smug, ultra confident, pointed litigator. Its garbage writing and acting, but people are too stupid to ascertain it.

I’ve never even watched this movie and the scene was still captivating! The frickin’ acting between these two!

@pp-vf8ls

3 жыл бұрын

watch it man, i mean really watch it Cruise acting range are tooooo insane to miss in this one

@joelynott7360

2 жыл бұрын

Whaaaaaaat? You live under a rock?

Jack is such great actor Just absorbs his audience into the scene What a legend 🙌

Makes me want to watch the entire movie again for the umpteenth time.

@samanthasays3603

2 жыл бұрын

This is a movie you can watch over and over and over, and it never gets old!

Jack Nicolson is one of the best actor I have ever seen. A brilliant actor.

@ianhill4585

2 жыл бұрын

Used to be De Niro, he went off the boil with all the comedies, Nicholson now has the crown.

Fantastically acted, tense and dramatic scene. Would be perfect as a play in a theatre. The way Cruise shakes as the adrenaline surges through him when cross examining the colonel is such a great touch which can so easily be overlooked.

@ArnoldQMudskipper

2 жыл бұрын

It was a play originally.

@kidwave1

2 жыл бұрын

Another bozo amateur "film critic". This is such a sh!tty scene. 99.9% of people cant see the stupidity that Hollywood regurgitates. @1:52 Tom Cruise is SOOOO damn nervous he's quaking like a nervous little girl while drinking water, then within 5 seconds, the time it takes him to turn around, he magically transforms into a smug, ultra confident, pointed litigator. Its garbage writing and acting, but people are too stupid to ascertain it.

This movie may have had slow spots where it really took time to build, but scenes like this made it completely worth it. CLASSIC

How are you going to leave out the ending? Talk about blue balling us, jeez

@szylaj

3 жыл бұрын

you cant handle the ending

@physicsguybrian

3 жыл бұрын

The ending will be saved for another clip. It's all about keeping people strung out indefinitely. KZread has created a bifurcated world. Creators and watchers. By rewarding creators with revenue based on viewership, some creators have become video "dealers" serving up a different kind of poison. Kinda weird eh?

@concretecat

3 жыл бұрын

@@physicsguybrian dude haha

@funynonsence

3 жыл бұрын

@@concretecat why’s that funny to you ?

@SisypheanSeas13

3 жыл бұрын

@@szylaj amazing reply

Still one of the best goddamn scenes ever.

Love this movie. Great dialogue, story and acting.

Both Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson are playing a great game of one upmanship, each seeing which one blinks first. This is the most quoted scene in the entire movie and one that defines it.

The Cruise - Nicholson courtroom showdown is simply mind boggling. The movie is stirring, highly entertaining with a superb performance of an ensemble cast.

@angela1984a

Жыл бұрын

If only it wasn't for Xenu...

I ask you, when was the last time Hollywood came up with an original idea, and then executed it to perfection like this?

@abrannan

3 жыл бұрын

You mean this play that Hollywood turned into a movie? The movie adaptation of "In the Heights" is coming out June 11.

@Ixions

3 жыл бұрын

The Matrix

@itisaporsche

3 жыл бұрын

Agree; one of my all time favorites

@foist101

3 жыл бұрын

This was an adaptation of a play.

@SongJiangShiJin

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, how very original it is to copy a play. So yes, basically a couple of times every year. Hollywood is not getting worse its getting better. You're just looking at it through nostalgia goggles.

Let's also give full credit to the screenwriter of this excellent film, Aaron Sorkin

@kidwave1

2 жыл бұрын

Another bozo amateur "film critic". This is such a sh!tty scene. 99.9% of people cant see the stupidity that Hollywood regurgitates. @1:52 Tom Cruise is SOOOO damn nervous he's quaking like a nervous little girl while drinking water, then within 5 seconds, the time it takes him to turn around, he magically transforms into a smug, ultra confident, pointed litigator. Its garbage writing and acting, but people are too stupid to ascertain it.

Cruise was young here and held his own like a champ. Can act his ass off. And he's still on top. Dude absolutely CRUSHED it in Maverick. Glad. And he's 60! It's insane. He earned it. Never stopped working. Idgaf about his private beliefs as far as "religion". He's actually a good dude and has don't alot for other actors

@niqolas

2 жыл бұрын

Cruise is now older than Nicholson in 'A Few Good Men'

No matter what you think of Tom as a person. He IS a master of his craft. Dedicated too. Getting in on the stunts etc. You have to respect that regardless. Also I swear the best line is when the Judge says " I believe I'VE earned it" hahaha.

Judge: the court will wait for an answer. KZread: I’m about to end this court’s whole career.

@missouriresole4726

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

1:52 ....damn, I never saw that shaking hand until now. And before the close-ups of Kaffee's sweaty face. You could really tell this is a GO / NO GO moment for Kaffee....if he would continue he could bury himself and he knew it 200%. This movie is great. Even though it has no action or whatsoever.....it puts you right on the edge of the seat! I can watch this movie agian and again. Its a masterpiece.

“You can’t handle the best part!” - KZread

@saxmanjpr5092

2 жыл бұрын

LMAO

Aaron Sorkin was such an incredible writer ... stellar cast, but the real "star" is the dialogue. I could watch this over and over

@marcygitan9894

2 жыл бұрын

Is such a great writer. Not was. Lol

@energyplus8738

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, great dialogue, but totally unrealistic. It could never happen in real life. A real judge would never allow it.

@andreajordan2558

Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the great director, Rob Reiner. I enjoy all of his movies because they hold up like old classic movies.

Best part is, Kaffee was bluffing about the two Airmen. They didn't remember a thing! HAHA!

I really appreciate that the video was cut where it was. Just *chefs kiss*.

I've watched this Scene Many Times and this is the first time I noticed how he looks at the Defendants and then his Co - Counsel before he makes his Decision to Grind Nicholson

Stunning acting from all parties involved!

I love how Daniel takes absolutely no shit from people who go against him, he just finds ways to prove them wrong and he does. Very impressive

I always liked the little line at 2:12 when Jack Nicholson asks if he's going to be asked his favourite colour, and the little smile from Tom Cruise. It's quite subtle but you know Tom Cruise's character is thinking "it's funny you mention that, it's not RED by any chance?"

One of my favourite films. I could rewatch it any time

A masterpiece of military fiction..."I want the truth!"...."you can't handle the truth!!" pure genius!!!

Jessep's got so many medals it surprises me he's able to stand straight.

Great scene between two great actors. Now that’s real acting

Cruise and Nicholson feeding off each other make a great scene. It's a great old actor and a very good newish one. Good viewing.

Outstanding performance From Tom cruise,how come he didn't win an Oscar in he's career,I don't know

@marjanp

2 жыл бұрын

Hollywood doesn't like him that much because he's scientologist.

@missouriresole4726

2 жыл бұрын

@@marjanp yeah the scientology mess affected his popularity... still people love his movies and he is a box office machine

"What do you want to discuss now? My favorite color?" 😂😂

dang this movie came out when i was 12 and its still a great movie

Now I gotta go rewatch the freakin movie :)

I loved this movie. So good, amazing acting all around.

Two brilliant actors going at it, awesome.

Finally got around to watching A Few Good Men Such a great masterpiece

You think Nicholson always plays the same guy, but he doesn't. He's got range. This scene proves it.

@VijayPurbhe

2 жыл бұрын

If anyone says Nicholson plays the same guy, they don't know what they are talking about.

@stellarwind1946

2 жыл бұрын

He’s the only actor in history (other than DDL) with 3 academy awards for acting.

@Cole444Train

2 жыл бұрын

@@stellarwind1946 Walter Brennan has 3

@stellarwind1946

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cole444Train I had never heard of him but you’re right. 3 supporting wins in the 1930s/1940

This is my favourite movie. Watched it over 200 times

@kidwave1

2 жыл бұрын

Another bozo amateur "film critic". This is such a sh!tty scene. 99.9% of people cant see the stupidity that Hollywood regurgitates. @1:52 Tom Cruise is SOOOO damn nervous he's quaking like a nervous little girl while drinking water, then within 5 seconds, the time it takes him to turn around, he instantly, magically transforms into a smug, ultra confident, pointed litigator. Its garbage writing and acting, but people are too stupid to ascertain it.

Tom really deserved an Oscar for this.

Probably the greatest acting to ever be filmed.

Left out best scene and probably one of the greatest scenes and quotes ever? You cant handle the teuth

How old this scene might be , yet so refreshing and intriguing every time, one of the best performances ever

@Gameboy-Unboxings

2 жыл бұрын

Well that makes no sense. Everything from back in the day is better than any modern BS they pump out now. Everything sucks..

@sohailstone

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gameboy-Unboxings totally agree

(A small point regarding Airmen O'Malley and Rodriguez: In a court-martial, no witness other than the one testifying is allowed into the courtroom. Still, though, this was good drama -- literary license.)

@firstnamelastname1715

3 жыл бұрын

It's a moooooovie! Don't take it so serious and point out how they got things wrong.

@gmualum08

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with pointing out how things would go in real life, I know nothing about uniform code of military justice so didn't know that that was one of the procedures.

@3dprinterjam263

3 жыл бұрын

lol a small gigantic point is that at least 80% of Jessup's "testimony" is beyond the scope and would be stricken: asking the attorney questioning him if he has actual questions that could get his clients off, other than "phone calls and foot lockers"; asking him if he's ever served in an infantry unit etc.; the entire long diatribe monologue at the end (not shown here) about Santiago's death "while tragic, probably saved lives"; not to mention his early refusal to answer Kaffee's question, and cutting him off, saying "Check the Tower Logs, for Chrissake" (objection, argumentative, sustained). Jessup's statements that would actually get on the record are probably about two minutes total in this whole long scene. But then it wouldn't make for one helluva smashing film.

@sce2aux464

2 жыл бұрын

I do wonder what must have been going through their minds when they received the summons.

Pride will get you every single time. Such a great movie

You can actually feel your anxiety level rising when you watch this.

Jack's smirk is awesome!

Once upon a time we had many movies with epic scenes like this. Now all we have is the Death of Ironman.

@markcrisp07

2 жыл бұрын

Lesbians, Trans soldiers, all kinds of ***#s just to please some people

@ianhill4585

2 жыл бұрын

He's dead?? A spoiler alert might have been nice!! 😉

@user-qy4wv7ge2k

2 жыл бұрын

@@ianhill4585 hes a comic book character. They all die. Never just once. They always come back

@ianhill4585

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-qy4wv7ge2k Phew!! Thanks.

@lanalee8219

2 жыл бұрын

Preach!!!!!!!!!!

One of the best scenes ever on the silver screen.

One of the greatest movies (and scenes) of all time.

@kidwave1

2 жыл бұрын

Another bozo amateur "film critic". This is such a sh!tty scene. 99.9% of people cant see the stupidity that Hollywood regurgitates. @1:52 Tom Cruise is SOOOO damn nervous he's quaking like a nervous little girl while drinking water, then within 5 seconds, the time it takes him to turn around, he instantly, magically transforms into a smug, ultra confident, pointed litigator. Its garbage writing and acting, but people are too stupid to ascertain it.

"I'd like an answer to the question, Judge." "The court will wait for an answer." Then he just asks another question and doesn't wait for an answer.

@Gameboy-Unboxings

2 жыл бұрын

You watched the video too?

Great film outstanding cast great message

classic scene. probably one of the best.

Legends are still waiting on this video to hear the answer before recess! ❤️

dunno why Cruise never gets the credit he deserves. He is a goddamn good actor.

'What kind of outfit are you running here'. Jessup's little snipe at the Judge ensured that whatever leeway was going at the critical moment was not going to go his way.

@stellarwind1946

2 жыл бұрын

Never a good idea to disrespect the judge in the middle of a trial.

@GuukanKitsune

2 жыл бұрын

Rule One of the Courtroom: The Judge has every bit of authority they need to screw you and your case or defense from here to kingdom come. It is important to remember this at all times, and not piss them off. The judge controls what you can and can't present as evidence, use as a line of questioning, call as a witness, basically everything to do with the procedure of the case. A large and crucial part of courtroom strategy, and success, is keeping the judge inclined to rule in your favor as much as possible. So, pissing the judge off is tantamount to literally throwing the case whether you are innocent or not, because if you have to admit something unusual as evidence that's not immediately and obviously relevant or take an odd or seemingly unrelated line of questioning to make your case, you will be cut off before you can start.

@stellarwind1946

2 жыл бұрын

@@GuukanKitsune just shows how arrogant he is. Believes he’s above the law because of his rank.

@GuukanKitsune

2 жыл бұрын

@@stellarwind1946 He thinks his rank makes him untouchable. But in the courtroom, the judge outranks EVERYONE.

Such a well made movie from the ground up, everyone that had a part regardless of how little should be proud.

Great scene I remember when we shot that the atmosphere was electric.

Fun fact: Tom performed every stunt in this scene himself.

@per_scep_tivegamer879

Жыл бұрын

LOL.