This movie is in my top-five favorite of all-time. I'm so glad that the film touched your heart. What a beautiful reaction!!

@kimberlyhicks3644

2 жыл бұрын

When Sam graduated I wanted to jump through the screen and hug 🫂 🤗 him!

@brandonm9132

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly this movie has a special place in my heart, it makes me cry tears of joy. I'd say it's my second favorite movie behind my personal fav the five heartbeats but that's just me. If it wasn't the five heartbeats it'd be this wonderful movie that changed many kids lives growing up in the late 80's and early 90's.

The mother that had the vendetta against Mr. Clark was mad because her badass son was kicked out!

@judewilliams3911

Жыл бұрын

I WOULDN,T DOUBT THAT THAT UGLY WOMAN THAT HATED HIM IS DEAD

My favorite line: "WE DON'T WANT A GOOD PRINCIPAL! WE WANT MR. CLARK!"

@chantehill6498

6 ай бұрын

MR. CLAHK!

I really appreciate your commentary on the movie. I was a graduate of Eastside High School under Mr.Clark's leadership and I am a better person for knowing and learning from him. There was quite a bit of Hollywood sensationalism in the film but they really captured the essence of Mr Clark. RIP We'll love you forever.

That, "He's like a father..." line gets me every time! Fantastic film!

@eaglefang8656

Жыл бұрын

Teenagers are close to adulthood but some have mentally of kids still trying to understand the world they are about to step into they are not ready for. High School is the last step before your childhood ends. Teenagers need help

These kids just need a Father Figure, and he does the job. Based on a true story too.

@Adino1

11 ай бұрын

We need 1000 Joe Clarks to turn this country around

What kind of friendship is this? A real one. A true friend will tell you the truth, even about yourself.

@reneedennis2011

4 ай бұрын

Yup.

I didn't have an issue with him being tough on the teachers, because they're part of the reason the school was so terrible to begin with. Leadership, just like change, starts at the top. This may sound weird, but when it comes to discipline, it's much easier to start hard and eventually loosen the reins, than to do it the other way.

@SebasTian58323

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, a lot of people don't get that. He was harsh on them, but the students weren't the only problem.

@darylabrams2

Жыл бұрын

@@SebasTian58323 you have to lead by example. If you say no one can do this, then it has to apply for all. It can't be a rules for you and not me. Otherwise what good is that.

@anniesmolkin7685

Жыл бұрын

Me neither I loved it my dad loved it too . My dad would just let someone walk all over him that’s why

@anniesmolkin7685

Жыл бұрын

Such an amazing film ❤

@anniesmolkin7685

Жыл бұрын

Guns and roses 🌹 welcome to the jungle

I live in jersey. My dad’s friend attended eastside high when Mr. Clark was principal. But when he left it went back downhill through the 90s. But its really not too bad anymore. Also the singers from the bathroom scene was actual alumnis of that school.

The guys singing in the bathroom, except for Sams, were former students of East side high, knew the real Joe Clark and were a singing group in the 90's called Riff

A true story. RIP to the real Joe Clark who died December 2020 at the age of 82.

@at0micwerew0lf

Жыл бұрын

Oh no…I never heard that the IRL Joe Clark passed on. Godspeed to a strong, caring man. He was an educator in N.J. wasn’t he?

@Melrose-1

Жыл бұрын

@@at0micwerew0lf He was the principal of Eastside High School in Paterson, New Jersey.

@mr.ifeoluwa4591

Жыл бұрын

Also, RIP to Dr. Frank Napier and Robert Guillaume who played him.

@Adino1

11 ай бұрын

A legend and an inspiration to ALL

I love Mr Clark's vocabulary it makes you feel and know you are around someone that is successful and smart and 11:37 was the football coach he told "EVERYONE" no one is permitted to move he wants teachers and students to follow by the same rules and standards because that's what the school needed a leader. Kids find any excuses not to listen that's a small example

R.i.p. to the real Mr Clark. What a powerful man. I'm from New Jersey and heard from my teachers how incredible he really was.

You know why I love this movie? It doesn't insult my intelligence. I'm mad at Clark about 40% of the time. ALWAYS a good sign. All too often, movies give us easy heroes and easy villains. Here, it's different. And it's Freeman's greatest role. No, not Shawshank, this one. It was so hard to get this right, and Freeman nailed it.

32:38 “I don’t have to nothing but stay Black & die!” 🤷🏾‍♂️😂💯 Fantastic film & a phenomenal performance from Morgan Freeman with great dialogue.

30:28 She is the mother of one of the drug dealers he kicked out at the begining of the movie.

I loved watching this film as a teenager in Montreal. When I went to work in the States at a rinky-tink insitution on the verge of collapse called the Crooklyn Pubbic Liberry, I used the term HNIC and was eventually called to the Administration to explain myself. ''I'd be glad to explain it'' I said to HR Assistant Director and told him it means ''Hockey Night In Canada.''

"You know how much auto mechanics make? $17 an hour." Adjusting for inflation, that's just over $41 an hour today.

This movie never gets old. I’ve seen it a million times and love it every single time like it’s the first time. ❤️ your reaction!

The head of security is played by Tony ("Candyman") Todd.

There goes another box of tissues.

Check out STAND AND DELIVER, another true inspiring teacher movie that will hit you in the feels!

@babs3241

2 жыл бұрын

Oo, yes, excellent suggestion! (I love school movies.)

@Drawkcabi

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!! Lean On Me and Stand and Deliver go together like peanut butter and jelly! Both movies compliment one another so well thinking back o. Them sometimes I can't remember where one ends and the other begins. Whatever feels you get from Lean On Me, Stand and Deliver will continue to "deliver" as well.

@jmwild1

2 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate to be able to see Stand and Deliver twice in high school, once in my Spanish 3 class, and again in my AP Calculus class. I don't know that I ever would have seen it on my own time. It's another excellent film about teachers, the school system, and the disenfranchised.

@jasonolson3133

3 ай бұрын

How do I reach these kids? Eric Cartman from South Park

KSO, This is such a good movie that you’ll be able to watch it over and over and go through the same emotions and feel the same satisfaction that you did the first time you watched it because the movie was done so well.

@tehreemali3549

2 жыл бұрын

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I do love this movie, and Morgan Freeman's performance in it is amazing. I could listen to that man preach all day. I also like that they didn't portray him as right about everything, but understanding the basic truth that you can't educate without discipline in the school.

Lean On Me 1989- Morgan Freeman) Stand And Deliver 1988- Edward James Almos) Dangerous Minds 1995- Michelle Phiffer) Music of the Heart 1998- Meryl Streep) Mr. Holland's Opus 1995- Richard Dreyfuss) The 5 top iconic school movies that are so inspirational

@adamsgrad93

2 жыл бұрын

Lean on Me, not Stand By Me, although Stand By Me is a great movie it has nothing to do with school.

@jiovanna4136

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamsgrad93 oooh damn 🤦‍♀️oops! I just realized I put down " Stand By Me" instead of " Lean On Me"...I totally got it confused with the theme song to the movie😂😂😂😂😂 omg how embarrassing...ahh blonde moment 🤷‍♂️

@kineticpsi

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget "Mr. Holland's Opus." It definitely deserves a place in the top five!

@roberthelmey205

2 жыл бұрын

What about Walkout 2006?

@jiovanna4136

2 жыл бұрын

@@roberthelmey205 Oh I've never seen that movie, I have yet to see that Movie to really analyze the movie, if it's on the same level of iconic movies that I listed...in the bases of world wide successes, boxoffice revenue...and having a impact. I heard of that movie, it just wasn't very popular in a more wider spectra. The movies I listed were huge big box office success, and had big soundtracks along with them and were more widely known. But I will watch the movie to see how it is.

Wow! I loved your reaction! I remember seeing this film at the movies in 1989. 🙂

Such an inspiring film and true story. Should be shown in schools.

And to know this is a true story.

I saw this movie often as a child and now I sprinkle the word “expeditiously” in my conversations, lol.

@ScenecrlyK.S.O.

2 жыл бұрын

HAHAHHAHAA

I have been blessed with teachers that made a difference as how I see myself. They didn't have to go out of their way all the time, to do that extra thing; just to be their and treat you like a human being. I think of them all of the time. I was prolific in art. My God, everything was free in that room. We made our own canvas, frames, stretch boards, and I was one of the first to be introduced to the new acrylic paints. My Jr. High teacher warned my High School teacher about me. The first day of my senior year, I was called up to the teachers desk.(Mr. Bach) He opened the grade book, and put an 'A+' in the first box by my name. Drew a line through the rest of the page and closed the book. Turned to me....."I just wanted you to know that even if you don't do another damned thing in my class this year, you already have an 'A+'........I didn't want you to worry." True story.

_"Sams._ Where is your robe?" Oh, he's not graduating, yet. That point is still a few years away for him.

Morgan Freeman kills this role. He is fantastic. (And Robert Guillaume as well - the actor who played his friend of 30 years and superintendent of school. Their scenes together were FIRE.)

One of Morgan Freemans greatest performances

Fantastic reaction.

ive been a teacher before the internet, and Ive grown up during the last days of the Educational System being the end all be all of existence. this film is the last hurrah of that time. and it is a beaut of a film. bravo. great film.

The adults need to be talked to like that, if they are not being nor acting like adults. Kids pick up on that. That's how they can walk all over their parents. Then the rest of we adults now have to be their parents. I'm really tired of babysitting grownups.

I love your reactions - they're so personal and heartfelt and genuine. Thank you for sharing your light with all of us.

@ScenecrlyK.S.O.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

I watched this 3 times in different classes growing up in the 90s. I don’t know anyone who didn’t have this shown in at least one class.

The movie that never gets old

“This is a personal vendetta. Does she even have a child in that school? Because…” 😂😂

The real life Joe Clark that this movie was based on died less than a year ago, 1938-2020 R.I.P.

@allencollins5666

Жыл бұрын

Morgan Freeman Was A Year Older Than Him. There Are Two Movies-Biopic/Based On A True Story I Know Which The Actor Is Older Than Playing The Person They're Playing. The Other Actor Was Michael Jace Who Played Michael Jordan. And He's A Year Older.

I love your genuine emotional reaction to this movie. Its great to see anyone appreciate excellent movies. Brilliant filmmaking and acting ❤.

Dangerous Mind and Freedom Writers are another great movies to react to.

@thepeopleschamp9076

2 жыл бұрын

Dangerous Minds is cool, but the "white savior" movies can stay on the shelf.

The song playing in the begining with the school going down hill is "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses

At 15:20 that whole "Big Bird with Radar" comment had me laughing when I first heard and understood what that meant. This movie is a classic. I've watched this movie so many times over the last 30+ years.

"I am a teacher's daughter." Oh. Well then perhaps you ought to show this movie to your parents as _well._

Connections: Robert Guillaume (Dr. Napier) and Ethan Philips (Napier's assistant) were costars on BENSON...and Ethan's character on THAT show was just as clueless sometimes, lol. Lynne Thigpen (Clark's nemesis) and Morgan Freeman were both on PBS children's shows Lynne was The Chief/Announcer on WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CARMEN SANDIEGO? Morgan was Easy Reader/DJ Mellow Mel Mounds/Dracula/Mark on THE ELECTRIC COMPANY 😎

@kilgh

2 жыл бұрын

And then Ethan Philips went on to be a Star Trek alumni with Benson's Rene Auberjonois.

What Mr Clark had, was tough love. And it worked. And unless I'm wrong, this movie is based on a true story

I have been watching different KZreadrs reactions on music and movies But You surpass them all ❣️ I love the way you describe the center idea of the movies. Big Hugs 🤗

One of my all time favourite films.

Lean on Me is a classic. Baby. Classic

A tragic metaphor for what's happened to our school systems across the country. Crazy Joe Clark died last year, sadly, and we need someone like him more than ever.

Great reaction. Without Mr. Clark, Sams would’ve been dead or in prison by the end of that school year. This film is based on the real Joe Clark.

This is one of my favorites!!!!! I know every word....you can't watch this with me cause I'm going to recite every line

Oh, it's awesome to see reactions to movies i grew up watching. A Fantastic movie.

The way he talked wasn't uncommon 80s and 90s teachers didn't fear putting their hands on students or say what ever they wanted. Remember there was no videos to catch them back then.

@darylabrams2

2 жыл бұрын

People didn't get offended as easily then.

Excellent movie

Oh dear princess, they have got you crying again like I said to you during your Live Streaming LOL. Seriously, as usual a great review, I have never seen the film but will be doing so. I will also be joining your Patreon. As we talked about please consider "The Color Purple" I promise you will love it

Awesome movie and reaction! Coach Carter is along the same lines

Great reaction! Great movie!

The group of boys singing was a group called "troop" great music back in the early 90's

I really enjoyed your pause break commentary. I would love to see and hear more of your thoughts especially during movie reactions. Thanks

I have to go and watch this movie again. Thank you

Your character analysis of Joe Clark starting at the 16:20 mark is spot on. I couldn’t have said it better myself. It’s very true that people who are so good at their job but also so set in their ways because of their experiences, they have a lot of problem not seeing it any other way. They expect things to be what they experienced. Even color aside, kids back in the 60’s were raised very differently than kids were in the 80’s. In the 60’s, there were rules, and they were followed. Because if they weren’t followed, the kids were disciplined at home and were actually even more scared of their parents than their teachers. Parents were strict and they backed the teachers, not their kids. Me and my siblings were raised that way. We followed the rules because if we didn’t, there was hell to pay when we got home. The kids who were in the clip throwing toilets out the window, ripping shirts off girls and beating up teachers, clearly weren’t disciplined at all. Now speaking as someone who is and has been an educator for almost 20 years, what I’ve learned is that you have to realize times change and kids change and will act accordingly to how they’re raised and what they’ve experienced. You have to be able to modify your expectations and adjust to your students, not the other way around. Joe was a great educator, but that was his one and only flaw, was not being able to fully adjust. You see him as the film goes on making some adjustments with the kids and staff, like jumping rope, joking around, and those great speeches, but he couldn’t fully adjust, which is probably why he had so many people against him trying to get him fired. It really wasn’t Joes fault tho, first of all he was far too late in his career to be able to fully adjust his style and second the drastic difference between the school in the 60’s to what he first walked into 20 years later. That being said, he had such a profound impact on all of those kids. No he could never get the school back to the way it was in the 60’s, but he got it back to a safe and United school and found a happy medium.

Okay yea you definitely won the award 🏆 for the best movie reactor on KZread! Girl you got that!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 best one I've seen yet for sure! I happen to love this movie also because I too went to similar schools such as Eastside High (the 20 years later version of course) when it was out of control! So I definitely could relate! I'm glad to see you enjoyed this movie so much. I know I certainly enjoyed watching you react to it!😊❤️

@ScenecrlyK.S.O.

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

Love Love Love your review. I was like talking to a friend. HAHA

@ScenecrlyK.S.O.

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

Another good movie! I'm a teacher's daughter, too! Love your reactions!

@ScenecrlyK.S.O.

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

LOVE this movie.... more modern day blacks NEED to watch this movie, study it, learn from it, LIVE IT

Interesting, ALL the teachers that were outside of the NEA that were ask and or begged to come to the schools that made a different in peoples lives the NEA kicked them out. that's a fact. Mr. Clark, Coach Carter, Escalante, Pat Conroy (Movie 1973 , Conrack) and the list go's on. Even the top educator in High school who won many awards for education in New York upon retirement cussed the NEA out.

This movie in my top 7. And it is infinitely quotable. Most quotable movie!!

@donkrydaz

3 ай бұрын

Yes one of my favorite movies

Did Morgan Freeman ever win an Oscar because of this?? Because he should've.. Just an absolutely AMAZING performance! ..BRAVO👏🏽😊

@ 23:52.....the five boys have became a famous R&B group called "Riff"..... made two albums.

Always spot on with your breakdown of the movie. I’ve seen all the movies you’ve reacted to (so far) and your reactions are always so truthful.

Love this movie.

"I want every door in this school _chained_ and _locked!_ _All_ of 'em!" This part I wonder about. I mean I understand there isn't room in the budget to put an _alarm_ on every door, but how tricky would it be, I wonder, to put a _security_ officer at every door? And I don't mean an _armed_ officer, by any means. Just someone to keep an _eye_ on it.

@missliss2581able

2 жыл бұрын

You would have to pay all those extra officers as well. Chains were cheaper

Love your reactions. You have a big heart and a beautiful soul. One of my favorite movies and Morgan Freeman' is at his absolute best. 💙💜😀

*HNIC* I love Mr Clark, I'd follow him ANYWHERE!!!

Great reaction! If you like true stories about educators, you need to watch Stand and Deliver (1988).

I love this reaction! Thanks

KSO , did you happen to catch the girls doin the Double Dutch ? That one song you reacted to that was African music when you were young , remember ? Does that mean next comes " MISERY "? 😁

I am so glad that you have watched this- I don't think any other reaction channels I watch have done this, and I think it's a movie that invites a lot of thought and a consideration. I can remember seeing the real Joe Clark in the news and there was a lot of debate about if his methods were worth the results. I can ALSO remember seeing Riff live, the singing group that was the boys in the bathroom who did the acapella version of the school song! They were great- this was 1989 (man, I'm old).

You would love “Mr. Holland’s Opus”

This movie is based on a true story.

I'm so glad you enjoyed this movie.. it is one of my absolute favourites 😊

1 of the best movies of all time no doubt

Hey sweetie! So glad that you're watching & reacting to this. I saw this in the theater as a child. Love this movie!! ❤

He's tough because he had to be.

First! Haha so excited!

Where's the volume? OK, now it's working. Great reaction to a great film.

💛👏 I saw this movie in Junior High classroom. "Stand and Deliver" was another one

This is a GREAT movie

Now its time to watch, “Stand and Deliver”! Another true school success story based in Los Angeles (Garfield High schoool)

Two amazing actors going at. love that part where Morgan and Robert are going at it

thisnis a true story...the real joe clark died a few yrs back

Please do a reaction to the movie "I AM SAM" with Sean Penn, Dakota Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer. It will be a memorable movie for you to watch. Love your Reactions.

great reaction

Great movie

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 legendary 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

One of the best movies of all time.

Shoutout to my hometown Paterson, NJ