I’ll never forget walking out of the theater after seeing this. Completely silent, I couldn’t even find words. Wind in His Hair crying to him ‘I am your friend’ makes me ugly cry every single time. Beautiful movie.

@patinho5589

2 жыл бұрын

Same. That’s so emotional that part.

@phj223

2 жыл бұрын

lol I'm legit tearing up just thinking of the scene, I really love it to death

@bigneon_glitter

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I was 13 when I saw _DWW_ in the theater & I'll never forget the feeling as the credits rolled. I remember thinking it was the best film I'd ever seen. No one at the time could have imagined that Kevin Costner was capable of creating such an epic. _DWW_ was completely out of left field.

@lauce3998

2 жыл бұрын

Idem. Cry with this..

@Sam-hf8nq

2 жыл бұрын

I'm completely OK with the fact that this heart-tugging ending was borrowed from Shane (1953 western) where a little boy calls into the mountains as the hero (Shane) rides out of town: "Shane! Shane come back! I love you, Shane!" If a scene is effective it can always be reprised in another movie and this was just masterful.

I believe the dogs were an early warning measure and this is why the Pawnee killed the dogs. To keep them from barking and announcing thier presence and killing the element of surprise.

I can't leave enough likes for this film. It is one of my favorites even if it makes me cry so bad through the last parts. The deaths of Cisco and Two Socks get to me everytime. And Wind In His Hair yelling that he was his friend, the exact opposite of what he yelled to him in the beginning. I love this film!

The main Pawnee villain is also the main villain in “Last of the Mohicans”

@annalieff-saxby568

2 жыл бұрын

The "Tough Pawnee" was played by Wes Studi, who should have received an Oscar for his depiction of Magua in The Last of the Mohicans. I have *never* seen such emotion conveyed by a stone face.

@krondarr8865

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Wes Studi is a really good actor. I liked him Heat as well although I think his character should have been used more.

@dene39

2 жыл бұрын

Theres a YT vid where Wes breaks down his roles this and last of the mohicans roles are included

@boshooda

2 жыл бұрын

@@annalieff-saxby568 Absolutely!

@gunman462

2 жыл бұрын

Wes Studi

The film was nominated for 12 Academy Awards at the 63rd Academy Awards and won seven, including Best Picture, Best Director for Costner, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Sound Mixing.

'I consider the strengths to be... pretty much everything'. I laughed, but yeah - dead on.

Field of Dreams another great Costner Movie to watch!

@bigbow62

2 жыл бұрын

A top 10 movie for me & my favorite baseball movie by a mile ⚾

@danieldunlap4077

2 жыл бұрын

Did you watch the opening scene to the Field of Dreams game that was played recently? Kevin Costner coming out of the cornfield was simply amazing.

@trhansen3244

2 жыл бұрын

@@danieldunlap4077 I watched that. Sales for that film went off the charts. Sold out everywhere.

@retrotero76

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, here it is. Possibly the best film with Costner in it.

@danieldunlap4077

2 жыл бұрын

@@trhansen3244 I watched the highlights from that game and it was worthy of the event. Talk about a nail-biter coming down to a homerun

For Graham Greene, the film Thunderheart is a somewhat modern day version in some ways to this film, set on an Indian reservation.

Open Range is a great film from Costner. His performance in Lawrence Kasdan's Wyatt Earp is also stellar. Well worth watching.

@Rackhir420

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I love Open Range excellent movie also Broken Trail with Robert Duvall and Thomas Haden Church.

@waRr3nxx

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! One of my favorite westerns ever.

@davidhasselblad2898

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing one.

I'm Lakota, and I remember when this movie came out, how it was a huge hit. Very gratifying in that Costner went to great lengths to ensure a more authentic story by showing the Native American perspective. Two language and history professors were consulted for the production, and they ended up in the film. The Lakota and the Cheyenne were allies, and it was a very nice way to show this by the hunting party warning the village about the Pawnee. Glad you enjoyed the movie, and that it was the extended edition you watched. Waste' lo...!

A more fun, traditional style western adventure is Lawrence Kasdan's "Silverado" (1985) starring Costner, Kevin Kline, Danny Glover and Scott Glenn, along with a bunch of other familiar faces. A good time indeed, though not so powerful as this one, clearly.

@eliserichardson8814

2 жыл бұрын

Soldier blue is powerful. And the Cheyenne are vicious. But only did what they learned from the white man

A genuine masterpiece. In my headcanon Two Sock does NOT DIE. He is playing possum to fool the soldiers. It's the only way I can make it through that scene without breaking down completely! I'm so happy you gave this movie a chance despite it's length. It really needs to be seen.

@bigneon_glitter

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I can never watch those scenes. But the killing of Cisco & Two Socks - as a storytelling technique - was a brilliant way of driving home the emotion, tragedy, horror, & violence of Western expansion within the space of the film. It worked.

@Dave_AI

2 жыл бұрын

When he said it was a fantastic film, My immediate thought was 'No. It's a genuine masterpiece.' I scroll down and the first comment I see was word for word _exactly_ what I was thinking. I guess you beat me to it.

@scottjo63

2 жыл бұрын

The scene that made me leave the theater. I did wait a few seconds outside the door. I opened the door and they were still shooting. I never did finish the movie and becamr even more careful about seeing a movie with an animal in it. Will NEVER watch John Wick ever..

@weezydoots8468

2 жыл бұрын

This is the only movie that I ever saw my 14 year old granddaughter cry watching. The shooting of Two Sock broke her heart and stayed with her for a long time. She will never watch this masterpiece again.

@leslie2149

2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this film but I will always cry at the death of Cisco and Two Socks.

Definitely check out Open Range (2003) directed by and starring Costner. A great western.

@craigwiggins253

2 жыл бұрын

I 2nd this choice. It actually uses black powder which is nice.

@chattymorris4264

2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for someone to mention this excellent film.

One of the most moving films I have ever seen. I am glad, Shan, that you showed such appreciation.

If you watch one Kevin Costner movie, watch Dances with Wolves. If you watch two, watch Bull Durham. If you watch three, watch Field of Dreams.

@maggieshevelew7579

2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly said! Yes! Those are DEFINITELY the best three Costner films.

When this film came out, I watched it like five times. A real masterpiece.

Now you know why people refer to James Cameron's movie "Avatar" as "Dances with Smurfs," and refer to Tom Cruise's "The Last Samurai" as "Dances With Ninjas."

@galadballcrusher8182

2 жыл бұрын

though granted Avatar has a bit of Pokahontas and Apocalypse Now in it as well, and if weg o Smurfs i should mention Fern Gully

"Little Big Man" (1970) starring Dustin Hoffman is worth a look. He has the distinction of playing the widest range of age for a character in a film. From teenager to over one hundred.

@195511SM

2 жыл бұрын

Directed by Arthur Penn....also starred Faye Dunaway, Chief Dan George, Martin Balsam, & Richard Mulligan. I have it on DVD ( 139 min. ). A classic!

@patinho5589

2 жыл бұрын

Seconded.

@annalieff-saxby568

2 жыл бұрын

Magnificent lines. When Little Big Man presents Old Lodge Skins with some new headgear: "Is this the hat I used to own, grown soft of skin and fatter?" " No, Grandfather, it is another".

@Dave_AI

2 жыл бұрын

I guess Benjamin Button must be a close second then. Anyone know how old he was meant to be when he was born?

One of the greatest films ever. I saw both the theatrical version AND this extended version in the cinema back then. In my opinion this extended version flowed better, told the story better and actually felt shorter! Excellent reaction, my tears still flow all these years later when I’ve watched this dozens of times….

One of my favorite characters, surprisingly, is Lieutenant Elgin. He was the one with the beard who met Dunbar at Fort Hays and directed him to the commanding officer. When he met Dances with Wolves at Fort Sedgwick, you could tell that he recognized him from somewhere, but he couldn't quite place it. You could almost sense the he wanted to say something, but couldn't. Perhaps he was torn.

@Marant2327

2 жыл бұрын

Poor Charlie Rocket. RIP.

I was 10 when this came out and we got the VHS as soon as it came out. I would watch this movie over and over again. I absolutely LOVED it.

It feels fitting that you should next react to "The Last of the Mohicans" with Daniel Day Lewis and Wes Studi. "Little Big Man"(1970) with Dustin Hoffman is a little seen masterpiece that is kind of similar to "Dances with Wolves" but structured more like "Forrest Gump". I think you would really enjoy it.

@Angela-bm3lp

2 жыл бұрын

I second Last of the Mohicans. One is my favorite films.

@nunyabussiness4054

2 жыл бұрын

I second "Little Big Man". It was one of the first movies to show the Indians in a favorable light.

@kennethbryant5573

2 жыл бұрын

And I shouldn't forget "Jeremiah Johnson"(1972) starring Robert Redford. This is another masterpiece that shows how mountain men were looking for peace and solitude and their relationships with the native tribes. And, also "Man in the Wilderness"(1971) starring Richard Harris in what I believe to be one of his signature roles. This is based off of the same story as "The Revenant" starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Both are great movies with a different take on the story.

@trhansen3244

2 жыл бұрын

I second Open Range.

@k1productions87

2 жыл бұрын

@@nunyabussiness4054 I've seen that a long time ago. Its strange though, the movie was promoted (even presented) at the time as a comedy,... but it doesn't really play that way, at least not with the eyes of a GenX+

IMHO Costner's movies with a historic focus are all masterpieces...like J.F.K., Thirteen days, Highway men, Hidden figures...

@thunderstruck5484

2 жыл бұрын

And Wyatt Earp that was really in depth story I think enjoyed thanks

@scorp77snake

2 жыл бұрын

@@thunderstruck5484 Wyatt Earp was a great film, it kind of flew under the radar due to Tombstone coming out the year before.

@thunderstruck5484

2 жыл бұрын

@@scorp77snake exactly both great movies

Some people already mentioned these movies, The Last of the Mohicans and 13th Warrior, so I'm adding my support. They are favorites of mine.

@andreascala2663

2 жыл бұрын

mine too

Between this and Little Big Man. The Pawnee need to hire a good PR firm.

Every time I see that Sioux warrior jumps on that soldier I scream “For Two Soooocks!” , and watching Smiles A Lot crying and Wind in his Hair screaming Dances With Wolves breaks my heart… Outstanding film and superb soundtrack 😍

The look on shan's face when he said he hated spivey. Then kill him yes. Lol, I hated spivey also.

@ianwestc

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know his name, and thought Shan called him "Spidey" for some reason. Incongruous, but somehow it works. :-D

@jasoncaldwell5627

2 жыл бұрын

It's a hell of a performance that can make you absolutely loathe a character that much!

@shanefourtwenty

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasoncaldwell5627 and only so much minutes he got onscreen, what a performance. Lol, I still hate him.

@jasoncaldwell5627

2 жыл бұрын

@@shanefourtwenty I know- me too! I don't think I've ever seen him in anything else either...

@galadballcrusher8182

2 жыл бұрын

well i think given how the wealthy andwell established socialy didn't need to go to america and mostly werethe less educated poorerfolks and often this get's passed alsoto one's children, that specific character represents the majority of cavalrymen as well pioneers of the era, uneducated uncultured and intolerant

Out of every character death I've ever seen in any movie, watching Two Socks get shot in this film is the most difficult to watch. Every time I watch this, I tear up like it's the first time.

This film is a good one for chilling out binge watching,not historically accurate but,very authentic for the time period.. I want to recommend Clint Eastwood's "The Outlaw Josie Wales"..one of my favorite westerns.

@annalieff-saxby568

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. The relationships between Josey, Lone Watie, Moonlight and Ten Bears are as vital as those between any of the characters in Dances With Wolves (no disrespect to the latter!).

@craigwiggins253

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I've seen this movie at least 30 times and could watch it another 30. Just a great movie.

Great commentary. Wind In His Hair declaring his friendship at the end is so powerful. Just seeing a snippet of that scene makes me emotional.

@raynavarro7997

2 жыл бұрын

That scene gets me every time....probably my favorite scene in the movie.

Now you can understand the term “Dances with Smurfs” used to describe a famous James Cameron movie.

@joelwillis2043

2 жыл бұрын

That is hilarious.

One of my favorite films. Truly deserves its Best Picture Oscar. It’s cinematography is outstanding. One of the few soundtracks I ever bought. Costner hit a home run his first time out.

As some have pointed out… Field of Dreams is a masterpiece. Wonderful score in that one as well.

Please put "The Sting" with Paul Newman and Robert Redford on you upcoming viweings.

@smokeyverton7981

2 жыл бұрын

As soon as I read "The Sting" the theme music kicked in my head

@bigbow62

2 жыл бұрын

Love that movie !

@yutubetom

2 жыл бұрын

YES!!!

For Graham Greene movies I recommend: Thunderheart, Christmas in the Clouds, Wind River, Maverick, Into the West, and Skins. Also the tv series Longmire.

@HermanVonPetri

2 жыл бұрын

Graham Greene is criminally underappreciated. He has such an understated charisma that's simultaneously charming, comforting, and intense.

@chattymorris4264

2 жыл бұрын

Also Thunderheart. That and Maverick are my favorite Graham Greene movies.

@kennethbryant5573

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, "Skins"(2002) is a powerful movie about reservation life and Graham Greene had a great performance in that as well as Eric Schweig(Last of the Mohicans). "Thunderheart" (1992) was another great crime/mystery on the reservation.

@johncasey281

2 жыл бұрын

How can you forget about his appearances on The Red Green show :)

@HermanVonPetri

2 жыл бұрын

@@johncasey281 Kabooom!

You absolutely have to check out A Perfect World, its Eastwood directed and starring Costner. Probably some of best work from both of them. Open Range is another fine Costner western.

@jessecoombs

2 жыл бұрын

Probably Eastwood's best movie.

One movie with Costner that I really like and is not well known is No Way Out. It has Gene Hackman and Sean Young and quite a few other recognizable actors. A really good thriller that doesn't get enough credit imo. I believe it came out in 1987. If you like Tom Clancy style books you would probably like it.

@yutubetom

2 жыл бұрын

Just watched it last night!

@scottjo63

2 жыл бұрын

No it's Gene Hack Man, lol.

@Chyll07

2 жыл бұрын

An even less known Costner vehicle is "Mr. Brooks" for something completely different for him

You should watch Dustin Hoffman in the movie, "Little Big Man"

@wolfmanjack3451

2 жыл бұрын

Great movie..

@andreascala2663

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely yes............

I love how they don’t idealize The Sioux as one dimensional characters, as history portrays. They’re stubborn, impatient, angry, scared and funny. I first saw this as a kid and I love how they’re taught lessons themselves. Very different than how I imagined ALL Natives were: stoic, wise and passing pipes around their teepee.

First off, thank you for being one of the only two people on KZread to react to this masterpiece-- really hope it starts a trend of more to come. A little trivia, "Dances With Wolves" was technically based on the novel by Michael Blake but it was actually an original screenplay at first. But since the western genre at this point in Hollywood was virtually dead, it was definitely a hard sell to get a 3 hour+ long epic western made, not to mention a third of the movie was in subtitles. It was actually Kevin Costner who urged Michael Blake to get his script published as a novel first, because it was a lot easier in Hollywood to get funding for a movie if it was based on a book, rather than an original script. But getting it published as a novel was an uphill battle in of itself. Also, if it was a book first, it'd be easier to maintain the original artistic vision of the story, without the studio demanding constant changes to the script in order to "appeal to a wider audience". So, god bless Michael Blake and Kevin Costner for all they did to preserve their original vision of this beautiful story. The film won the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Music Score, Best Film Editing, and Best Sound. And it was nominated Best Actor (Kevin Costner), Best Supporting Actress (Mary McDonnell), Best Supporting Actor (Graham Greene), Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design. Also, Dunbar's relationship with Two Socks was actually symbolism, representing his relationship with the Sioux. Each relationship is similar in how they progress. They first observe each other from a distance, then a bit closer when Dunbar gives each a gift. Dunbar then receives gifts from the Sioux and from Two Socks. Dunbar and the Sioux bond while Dunbar and Two Socks play with each other, which the Indians just happen to observe. Seeing a wild wolf demonstrate that he trusts Dunbar, at a certain level, was extremely significant to the Indians, thus Dunbar's true identity is born as "Dances With Wolves". The soldiers killing Two Socks is symbolic of what they will surely do to the Indians and their way of life, in the near future. Such a fantastic screenplay.

Everytime I watch this movie, I find myself desiring to live a life with people like the Sioux. They seem like such warm, caring, and friendly people...much like one big happy family. Living in big cities has made me very wary of other people, as every day just seems like another exercise in everyone trying to one-up everyone else, being completely devoid of compassion for their fellow man.

Costner directed another great western, Open Range, staring himself and Robert Duvall. It's much more a post modern western in the vain of Unforgiven.

@smokeyverton7981

2 жыл бұрын

Robert Duvall is amazing. Have you seen Thank You for Smoking?

@JoshuaC0rbit

2 жыл бұрын

That's my favorite westerns of all time. I really hope Shan watches it. I really can't think of a bad Costner film.

@JoshuaC0rbit

2 жыл бұрын

@@smokeyverton7981 did you know that Elon musk was one of the producers on that film?

@smokeyverton7981

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoshuaC0rbit He gets around

@peteg475

2 жыл бұрын

If I could scream "WATCH OPEN RANGE, SHAN!", I would.

Such a beautiful film. The death of two socks and Cisco kills me everytime

Not a Costner film but if you want another epic western may I suggest Lonesome Dove? It's a 4-part miniseries starring Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover and a young Diane Lane along with many more familiar faces. It's a meaty miniseries with four 90 minute parts BUT with it broken into 4 parts naturally it should make reacting to each part simpler in terms of releasing them as a reaction video for each part.

@gregall2178

2 жыл бұрын

A LIttle Romance has a young Diane Lane ;-)

The Pawnee, on their approach to the Lakota camp, killed the dogs, the camp's early warning system. And look who has become DwW's very good friend: Wind in His Hair! The man who said near the beginning, "Do you see I am not afraid of you!" Shan, you did a stellar job in your analysis, emotionally and cinematically.

I'm so glad i'm not alone in noticing the similarity to The Last Samurai, a Man comes in contact with a distinct group and becomes one with them, as different as both stories are, the plot is indeed very similar. Always great to hear your commentary and opinions. Aside, I do reccomend the Short Circuit fillms if you haven't seen them. It would be great to hear your commentary :)

Far and away one of the most impactful films I have ever seen. Has been a favorite of mine since I saw it in the theater. Really glad you enjoyed it as much as you did. I live on a property that is surrounded by grazing cattle and every time they stroll by my back porch (even though they are not Tatanka)I am reminded of this movie and hear the score by John Barry in my head.

I adore this movie. It's incredible. So deeply touching. Another Costner film definitely worth watching is Oliver Stone's JFK.

@SotonCueMan

2 жыл бұрын

Again though, go for the longer director’s cut. The story makes much more sense than the theatrical version (although the theatrical version is still excellent!)

Maybe since I'm first I can get some support for The 13th Warrior

@rosetoren3881

2 жыл бұрын

I'll second that.

@jonmedders3866

2 жыл бұрын

I'll third that.

@lucieb.7991

2 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome

@Angela-bm3lp

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@smokeyverton7981

2 жыл бұрын

@@rosetoren3881 Thank you to all of you. I don't think I've seen anyone react to this awesome film

Thank you Shan, your detailed comments are brilliant. This movie is my favourite movie of all time. Everytime I watch it there is something even deeper in the story that I can relate to. The movie radiates so many levels of the human condition. For me, the greatest lesson was that the difference between good and evil has nothing to do with culture, religion, race or politics, but is solely reliant on the decency and dignity of men.

Fantastic reaction. This movie is in my all time top 5. I have seen it at least 15 times. You are correct, the scenery and music are fantastic. One of the few soundtracks I have purchased. I can sit there with my eyes closed while listening to it and I can see those majestic scenes in my head.

Recommendation: _Jeremiah Johnson_ (1972) If you liked _Dances With Wolves,_ check out Robert Redford's influential epic "man in the wilderness" Western masterpiece. Co-written by John Milius. It's a film every man needs to see at least once in their lives. Kevin Costner told a great story about the film's origin on _The Graham Norton Show,_ recently: _kzread.info/dash/bejne/iohmtZOIm7bSlJc.html And while the Extended is the version most widely available today, the Theatrical Cut is *perfect* (IMO) & worth revisiting.

@miqx1977

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. It's one of my favourite movies. I hope Shan will react to it someday.

@kennethbryant5573

2 жыл бұрын

"Jeremiah Johnson" is a masterpiece and also "Man in the Wilderness"(1971) starring Richard Harris and is based off the same story as "The Revenant" with Leonardo DiCaprio but filmed in a different take and style.

@scottjo63

2 жыл бұрын

@@kennethbryant5573 👍 👍 👍

@mena94x3

2 жыл бұрын

Ooooooh!! I love Jeremiah Johnson!!

@atlasisshrugging

2 жыл бұрын

"Elk don't know how many legs a horse has got!"😁

this is the only movie i ever went to see by myself as I wanted to see it on the big screen because of the cinematography but had no one to go with .. absolutely loved it but I was so in shock when they killed his horse and had no one to react with that I swore I would never go to a movie alone again.. really enjoyed your reaction and was happy to share this movie with you... look forward to seeing you react to more

OUTSTANDING&MAJESTIC.Don't know what else to say.The score is AWESOME!!! The scene with Wind-In-His-Hair had me crying-GREAT SCENE.Wish I had a friend like that.

When you love a film, four hours is too short.

Three Kevin Costner films that you must watch are, "The Untouchables", "No Way Out", and "Bull Durham".

@Dave_AI

2 жыл бұрын

He also turned in a great performance in The Hatfields and McCoys. Not a movie, I know, but might be interesting for any Kevin Costner fans that haven't seen it. Bill Paxton was also great in it.

@pudder68

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dave_AI Field of Dreams... don't forget that little gem ..

@dirkbogarde44

2 жыл бұрын

You left out the one......Field of Dreams

I cannot watch this movie without crying, every time I see it I find something new to appreciate. I think I love the conversations between our natives the best - how even Wind In His Hair can be passionate and still respectful, and everyone valued the other's opinion. The theatrical version is clipped to be a smoother, faster tale - and you are right with this one to choose the longer, more epic version. Now, may I suggest one of Kevin Costner's first films - *Silverado* one of my favorite westerns. {EDIT} and now I scroll down and see so many others suggesting "Silverado" also! ha ha, now you must!

John Barry's later work has a certain signature and poignancy. This, "Out Of Africa", "Somewhere in Time", even "Raise the Titanic" has a certain "sounds like Barry" feel to it, especially his use of strings. Very different from his earlier James Bond stuff.

I love Kicking bear and Christine, but the highlight of the movie for me, is the friendship with Wind in His hair. So endearing.

Another movie which makes me feel the same way this movie did is Robin Hood with Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett. Incredible film.

I was born in the early nineties, I think it's a pity that so many people of my generation and of later generations do not appreciate cinema as they should. It seems that watching a movie from more than 30 years ago is like seeing a mummy. If your work means that perhaps one person in a thousand decides to dedicate themselves to Cinema, you have done more than many in their life. And I thank you.

"dance with wolves! Can you see that you are my friend! Can you not see that you will always be my friend!" ❤️ Love this movie.

You are the first content creator that reacted to this movie and I am extremely thankful. I love this movie and I hope more people react to it. Great reaction.

This is one of my favorite movies ever and I love the soundtrack. I have owned the CD for a long time and I never get sick of it. Many films have tried to copy the formula of this film where a person identifies with the supposed enemy more than his own side, such as THE LAST SAMURAI and AVATAR, but they don't do it with the beauty and care that DANCES WITH WOLVES does it. Thanks for reviewing this movie. It was a true pleasure. Keep smiling 🤘 🙂

The movie is good, but the score really elevates this movie beyond good. It's the secret ingredient.

@vincentdesjardins1354

10 ай бұрын

I second that. John Barry's score embodied the grandeur of the scenery and emotions.

It feels like there were several movies inspired by Dances With Wolves, most notably The Last Samurai and Avatar. BTW, you might want to check out Costner in Silverado. I won't spoil it except to say Costner does NOT get top billing.

@Angela-bm3lp

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Silverado is one of my favorite westerns. I prefer it over Tombstone though I do acknowledge how great Tombstone really is.

@mandalore1089

2 жыл бұрын

@F0lken If you can't see the connection between those movies he mentioned then I don't know what to tell you.

@mena94x3

2 жыл бұрын

. . . mostly because he was not a big name yet in 1985 . . . 🤔

Have you seen Never Cry Wolf?! If not you should definitely react to that one too 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@gregall2178

2 жыл бұрын

I agree completely. Great film.... but Scott Johanson should definitely stay away from it... too much reality in it ;-)

@cbmx1x1

2 жыл бұрын

Never Cry Wolf. My favorite movie of all time, and one only a few other people I know have ever heard of. Such an amazingly beautiful movie.

I’m delighted that you finally reviewed the incomparable Dances With Wolves. Although many people categorize it as a “western” movie, I do not, because even though it’s set in the frontier, it’s so much more. The character of John Dunbar shares a narrative that is singular and magnificent. We become emotionally entangled with him and the other unforgettable characters, and ultimately, we feel just as Wind In His Hair does. I watch this film at least twice a year and enjoy it each time. (Graham Greene should have won the Oscar that year. Joe Pesci’s performance in Good Fellas was memorable, but it did not deserve to win).

I find it hard to pick just one when asked what my favourite film is, but Dances with Wolves always makes my short list. Not a western or Costner film, but I'd love to see you react to and review the 1984 film, Starman. Directed by John Carpenter of The Thing and Big Trouble in Little China fame (among others), it's a sci-fi romance starring Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen that beautifully explores the human experience.

@marezesim8119

2 жыл бұрын

Love Starman.. and always watched the tv series.. wish they had gone on a little longer

@Saalome84Blue

2 жыл бұрын

...Starman is my favourite movie from Carpenter, even before I knew who he is :-) Oh, and not to forget sci-fi Enemy Mine (1985)...

Another great (and touching and emotional) film starring Costner is Field Of Dreams....it's about an Iowa farmer who somehow receives mysterious messages in his head, telling him to build a baseball diamond in his corn field, where mysterious incidents occur...also co-starring James Earl Jones.

I first seen this epic movie for my 16th Birthday. Tells you how old I am...lol I couldn't totally apprieciate it until I was in my 30's. I love this movie. It got 4 Acadmey awards for best picture in 1990. This is my favorite western movie.

That was one of my favorite reactions from you Shan. I haven't seen this movie in over 20 years. I have the VHS copy of it. Field of Dreams another great Costner movie and the movie Revenge I thought was an underrated Costner movie no one really talks about.

Maverick is a marvelous movie to follow up with this

This film had me speechless when I first saw it years ago. Rewatched it after watching this review snd it’s as good now as it was when it won the Oscar. Masterpieces like this can never be made again because audiences have been influenced so much by the Marvel, fast and furious, and Big Bang war movies like 1917. The last movie I remember seeing that took its time to tell its story and was successful at the box office was Joker. Even that film was criticized for being a slow burn but without the slow burn you don’t connect with the character. Anyway thank you so much for the review of this epic masterpiece, this review was the best I have seen from a movie reviewer on you tube and I’ve seen a lot. Great job and I was glad i got to experience this review which led me into rewatching this treasure

I love the raw anger you show when Two Socks is shot, just as intense as when Mr. Jingles was stomped on in The Green Mile. This is one of the movies I got to watch on Laserdisc in a demonstration "home theatre" at the back of a friend's Hi-Fi store after hours. Pure bliss.

@kennethbryant5573

2 жыл бұрын

It's a coincidence that Graham Greene was in "The Green Mile" as well.

@vincentjoyce5100

2 жыл бұрын

I bought a DVD player just fo this when it came out.

Like I said before: a masterpiece! And I knew you couldn't be able to keep your eyes dry, at least not for the entire film. :)

I strongly suggest you to watch Million Dollar Baby, As Good as it Gets and Notting Hill - i guarantee you, you will LOVE!!! those movies. edit - and Dracula from Coppola. second edit: In 1990, I took my mother to see Dances with Wolves - I'd been to that movie before, and I knew she'd enjoy it. But the film starts with these bloody scenes - my mother was initially shocked by them, and she was wondering if it was going to be so whole that she'd rather leave - but in the end she was very happy about it.

@smokeyverton7981

2 жыл бұрын

I second As Good as it Gets. Jack Nicholson was superb. So many great lines.

If you'd like another movie with a parallel theme, Lawrence of Arabia would be a great choice. One of the best movies of the 20th century, the most iconic soundtrack you didn't know you knew, and incredible landscape shots. Another foreigner assimilated into a group movie.

@trhansen3244

2 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend something lighter. Maybe Ruthless People.

There's a great little-known independent film from the 90's called 'Smoke Signals' that give a more modern insight into Native American culture and the traditions that are still practiced. I think you would most enjoy it. Enjoyed watching you experience this for the first time. Cheers.

I am so glad I saw this film several times in the theatres when it was first released. I am part Choctaw and Cherokee. This film really allowed me to see the beauty and majesty of a pristine Western front. Since I was also heavily involved with music I quickly noticed John Barry's seamless musical score to this film and in that day I bought a cassette tape. I still have it. The film is just wonderful and it is a shame more people don't react to it. There is another film I saw that is closely related to this one. The lead actor Richard Harris shined in *A Man Called Horse.* Really good story. Thanks a lot.

One of Costner's friends handed him a script to read. This friend worked service sector jobs and slept at friends places from not having a home himself. After some time, Costner finally read the script his friend had written. It was 'Dances With Wolves' and Costner instantly recognized its qualities and phoned his friend, Michael Blake, and told him 'you've made it and I want to turn your script into a film'. And the rest is history. :)

I'll add to the chorus: "Open Range".

Raconteur John Ford's movie "Cheyenne Autumn" (1964) was the first movie I can recall that shows the "Taming of the West" from the Indians' perspective. This beautifully-shot but tragic story recounts the real life attempt of the Northern Cheyenne to escape the dismal and alien reservation they were imprisoned on in Oklahoma and their dangerous trek home to Montana as fugitives. It is a bit cheesy with Sal Mineo and Ricardo Montalban playing some of the Indian leaders, but also includes James Stewart and Karl Malden as sympathetic whites.

I'm sooo happy to have found someone reacting to this beautiful movie which is on the top of my list of all those I have seen through the 50 years I have lived. I have lost the count of how many time I have seen it, and it have been a great friend to come back to through the years when things have been a bit dark, it always have reminded me about who I truly am. I'm not a native American, but I'm a norwegian Sami, the indigenous people in Norway, Sweden, Finland and a small part of Russia. The similarities between the Sami and the Native American culture is striking, from style of living, through the way of thinking about nature, the spiritual feelings and the chanting which is very similar to the Sami joik tradition.

This movie stood out in my childhood because it was the first time I saw real Native Americans portraying "Indians" in a western. My family are 1/8th Cherokee, or more with some of my cousins, and I know it was quite effecting to my Dad, uncles, cousins, and my brothers to see actual Natives on screen in that way. I don't include myself, I have the same ancestry, but I am white as sheet in a snowstorm... I see people that look like me all the time in media, but most of my family didn't, and this film and Last of the Mohicans did a good job starting to include actual Native people in their films.

Revisionist Westerns from 1970, "A Man Called Horse" and Little Big Man" were mentioned as well as 1972's "Jeremiah Johnson" for viewing, (a wild card might be 1971's Billy Jack). A very interesting reaction might be to the influential and highly regarded 1955 John Ford western "The Searchers" with John Wayne. Good reaction and appreciation.

Amazing and I’m so happy you saw this and the directors cut!!! It is worth it and adds a ton. This film is beyond great and epic. My top 5 favorite films. And I loved watching your reaction it was probably one of the best! Love it! And love ya Shan! ❤️🤓

I knew you would love this story! Even though it takes place in the west I don’t consider it a “western”. Him losing two socks that way killed me.

Superb reaction to a classic film. 👍I've watched this film dozens of times over the years, yet I've never seen the 4hr extended version even though DWW is in my top 5 best films of the 90's. Others say the extra footage isn't that revealing but after seeing some of the extra clips in your review, I am definitely going to get the longer cut. Especially for more context about why the soldiers abandoned the fort, Stands with a Fist's 1st husband demise and the crazy officer who lost his mind. The score by Barry is so emotionally charged it's always transforming no matter how many times I listen.

going in with no expectation ... turning into one of the greatest movies of all time!

Great reaction Shan, and as others are saying "The Last of the Mohicans" is well worth reacting to as well. However at some stage you really need to watch "Jerimiah Johnson" even if only for your own viewing, because I think you would really appreciate everything you found so rewarding in "Dances with Wolves" in "Jerimiah" too.

Watching from south dakota ... old enough to know some of the extras in the cast ... excellent review

I've seen this movie lots of times, but I'd never seen or heard of an extended version, so it took a week to watch it, so I could watch your reaction. I loved the movie and I loved watching your reaction!

Shooting for this film took significantly longer than originally expected. Costner had to pay for around 25% of the budget in order to keep filming. He knew he had something special, and he was going to mortgage his career to complete it. This became the highest grossing movie ever for the production company.

I loved this reaction. Very well done. I highly recommend watching Costner's other western, Open Range. It's just a great watch. ...and it has a more reasonable runtime.

@trhansen3244

2 жыл бұрын

Very different kind of film, though.

At last an intelligent and knowledgeable reactor ! I'm glad I found your channel Shan. Your remarks and analysis are so on point. This movie is a masterpiece that stayed with me from the moment the teenager I was watched it in theater 33 years ago. I rewatched it numerous times since then but this final scene when Wind-in-his-hair says his farewell over the cliff never fail to hit me deep and tightens my throat. I'm sure I'll keep on binge watching your content in the coming weeks. Thank you for this great reaction.

Another film starring, and directed by, Kevin Costner is Open Range(2003). The man knows how to western and I have absolute confidence that you will love it. Thanks for reacting to this, brother. I'm so happy to see movie reactors are catching onto this truly epic, beautiful, powerful piece of film history. Shu-mani-tu-tonka Ob'Wa-chi!

I took some time to collect my thoughts and I arrived to the conclusion that it was a good video. ;) Thanks.

I never really thought of this as a "western" -- it takes place in the same time frame and general region, but doesn't use western tropes or themes; even the setting isn't the south-west desert typical of westerns. Instead, I just call it a historical drama, and a great movie.

Kicking Bird was nominated for an Oscar for his performance that year. The DWW film also won the best picture.

@trhansen3244

2 жыл бұрын

So was Stands with a Fist.