The scene where Frankie tells Maggie the meaning of Mo cuishle is incredible. The way Hillary Swank conveys a look of such profound adoration & gratitude at 24:42 breaks me.

@PaulC-Drums

2 жыл бұрын

The whole movie is wonderful and memorable, but that single look is especially burned into my skull.

For a two time Oscar winning actress I still think Hilary Swank is so so underrated. This film is such a heartbreaker. And it’s not one that you can just pop on whenever. This is a rare watch kind of film. Boys Don’t Cry is even more so.

Beautifully heartbreaking. One of the most stunning films in existence. One of those rare, rare films that won't allow 100% of you to walk out of the theater - it takes a piece and keeps it. I've requested this film from every reactor who i felt was a human being, worth their salt. I think you gave it a proper treatment, Shan. Good job, and i'm glad you watched it.

Thanks for another great reaction and review Shan. Million Dollar Baby was a serious punch in the gut for me the first time I saw it as well, as I was also completely blindsided by what happens to Maggie. A heartbreaking masterpiece of a film.

@tempsitch5632

2 жыл бұрын

Read the book. 4 true stories this good.

I think your reactions are the ones I enjoy the most. The reactions are real, honest, and they don't seem forced like a lot of other reactions around KZread. Your channel is definitely one of the better ones. Keep it up.

I love this film! Tough to watch, but a true classic. Please check out 'Sling Blade', with a career-defining performance by Billy Bob Thornton. Love the channel Shan!

@johnfriday5169

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, yes, yes and yes to Slingbade. Such a great movie mmmhmmm.

@renee7407

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Sling Blade! A must watch film!!

@williambrown5662

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a patreon and have been begging for slingblade for months... and he hadn't even added it to his future films to be reviewed.. so I gave up. Shans the best reviewer but I became frustrated

@brettschacht4183

2 жыл бұрын

@@williambrown5662 The people have spoken! Let's make it happen Shan!

@saxonrains

2 жыл бұрын

Yes to Sling Blade

I have only seen this film one time, in theaters in 2004. I was only 20 years old and it has stayed with me all these years later on that one viewing. I have never cried so much at a movie in my life. I went with my younger sister and we were both sobbing in the theatre, all the way through the lobby, out into an appropriately rainy night, through the parking lot and then sat and still cried for a long time after we got to the car. I'm sure she still remembers it too. This is the first time I have re-visited it since and I'm glad it was with you! Love your channel and commentaries, great reaction.

Your reviews are by FAR the best out there. I so much enjoy watching these reviews. Hope you keep up the outstanding work you do. Thank you!

Effin GREAT acting! This one of those movies, I can't watch again......waaaaaay to emotional, I wasn't ready to respond with so many tears! This movie broke me 😓😓 Lets Go Shan!!!

@reneedennis2011

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

as did many my age, I started watching him on TV in "Rawhide" and while my lifetime favorite movie of his is still "Outlaw Josey Wales", as far as I'm concerned the powerfully moving "Million Dollar Baby" is the culmination and brilliant application of everything he learned in front of and behind the camera and puts him in the pantheon of master film makers.

@glenmcdonald375

2 жыл бұрын

Outlaw Josie Wales is great. And his dollar trilogies were a good entertaining watch too... this movie was wonderful and disturbing - which is why its difficult to rewatch... my favorite Eastwood is still Unforgiven, and proby also Gran Torino... but my introduction to Clint was when I was 10 years old and loved those stupid orangutan movies (any which way but loose, any which way u can) - followed by Escape from Alcatraz (which was pretty good)... Been an Eastwood fan since the orangutan movies anyway... (of course back then I was also a Farrah Fawcett fan too - for different reasons) lol

@tomtrooper6883

2 жыл бұрын

Outlaw Josey Wales is my favourite movie

@Adam-mj5hl

2 жыл бұрын

I liked Grand Torino, but as an Asian American, I did find it rather racist against Asians.

@glenmcdonald375

2 жыл бұрын

@@Adam-mj5hl (well, that's annoying. I just sent u a reply that appears to have been removed by Google/ youtube)... What i said was... well fair enough. But keep in mind that the main character of this movie, Walt (Eastwood) was an old crusty and racist bastard. He'd been that way since the war (Vietnam i believe) where he saw Asians killing Americans and he saw himself killing Asians... obviously a traumatizing experience... He was racist. Particularly against Asians... BUT that was part of the story arc of the movie... He was able to witness and observe (not by choice) Asians living their day-2-day lives. Then he saw a sample of them doing exactly what he expected of them. They broke into his property and tried to steal something precious to him (very similar in his mind to 'them' stealing American lives)... his views were not right and based only on perception and not fact or reality... this 'perception' is not valid or accurate, but it is very very real... in every culture throughout history and throughout the globe... The movie started out with him being very racist to highlight his ill-conceived hate... Then the story arc... he was able to witness their true selves... eventually respecting that their lives and beliefs were in-line with his own... then over time able to respect them as the good human beings as they are... then over time learning to cast aside his racism and hate and understand that good people are good people regardless of race or prejudice... That's the whole point of the movie... its part of what makes this movie great (aside from great writing, great acting, and great direction)... BUT his racist hate eventually turned into understanding truth and enlightenment is the basic premise of this movie... if he didn't start out racist, then there was no point to the movie... Try watching American History X... its also great for the same reasons

@Adam-mj5hl

2 жыл бұрын

@@glenmcdonald375 What bothers me about GT is that it reinforces the old tired White Savior complex theme. Eastwood’s character, the noble white man, steps in to help the minority Asians and sacrifices his life to save them from their plight. The movie assumes that the minorities need saving from the benevolent, kind-hearted white person. Let’s assume the roles were reversed and Eastwood’s character was played by an old Asian man who intervenes on behalf of a poor struggling white family, would you still feel the same way about the film?

Swank won her 2nd best actress for this. Her first for boys don't cry. Eastwood won his 2nd best director & picture for this. His first wins were Unforgiven.

The mother is played by phenomenal character actress Margo Martindale. She's been in a lot but my favorites are her turn as a villain in Justified and her reoccurring character in BoJack Horseman.

I had the privilege of seeing this movie at the cinema. I don't think there was a dry eye in the crowd exiting the movie house. In 1992 a film called the Power of One came out and put Morgan Freeman on my radar. His character was so beautifully portrayed by Freeman that I cried long before the end. It was the first time I saw Daniel Craig, who played his role too well. Like Million Dollar Baby, It was a powerful film with exceptional acting. Grand reaction Shan.

Wonderful Story ...great reaction ...Here are some recommendations for you. Sports movies...1) The Natural - Robert Redford 2) Cinderella Man - Russell Crowe....Other movies I loved and I think you will too judging from your other reactions. 1) Jeremiah Johnson - Robert Redford 2) The Patriot - Mel Gibson 3) We were Soldiers - Mel Gibson 4) The Postman - Kevin Costner 5) The Right Stuff - Many Stars

@glenmcdonald375

2 жыл бұрын

Very good selections - tho I thought The Patriot was only "decent to good", and tho I loved the Postman, but felt its two separate movies combined into one movie with two parts, I personally know many other people who even liked it

@alanh7247

Жыл бұрын

The Fighter is worthwhile as well.

Another excellent character-driven film like Witness. Thank god someone is reacting to something other than comic book movies.

Easily one of my favorite movies of all time. From the directing, the acting to the writing, it's simply brilliant. A heartbreaking story about hope, dreams, life, death and much more. Moves me every time I see it. Great reaction btw.

Lucia Rijker as the villain is also an nice choice. Probably the best female boxer and certainly kickboxer of all time who is one of the nicest athletes in real life.

imo this is clint‘s masterpiece. I feel only he could tell this story this way. Happy for everyone getting touched by this great storytelling

Margo Martindale played the mother. A great actress.Jay Baruchel, a wonderful comedic actor played Dangerous Dillard. A great film that you can`t watch this with dry eyes, it brings tears every time.

@centuryrox

2 жыл бұрын

Margo's acting was so good in this, I truly wanted to shoot the screen when I saw this movie in the theater. What a despicable character!

Million Dollar Baby is Eastwood's uncontested masterpiece. Unforgiven is a millimeter behind. It's incredible that from a career built on depictions of machismo and toughness and violence, Eastwood gives us a story of devastating emotion built around kindness and love and loss as his greatest film. Eastwood and Swank's performances are among the most moving ever put on film. It's not a movie you can watch all that often. It's like having your heart ripped out. But man, is it a masterpiece.

@keithferris9574

2 жыл бұрын

You summed it up extremely accurately. It is extremely hard to watch more than once.

"Speechless in several scenes" is really a fantastic rating system. Once is often the mark of a Film Favorite. Twice, there's no doubt it's a favorite.

I remember reviews at the time it was released said that the film developed in a different way half way through, but they didn't elaborate. So for all I knew it could have been a falling out between Swank and Eastwood, or even Eastwood's age and health catching up with him. It was a shock when I did see it in the cinema. Although, the film's title is just as significant whichever half you think about. Thank you for your video. I really appreciated your emotional responses and your appraisal as you were watching.

Shan, this might be my favorite reaction from you! Quite a movie, isn't it? I have to say, I absolutely fell in love with Hilary Swank's character in this movie!

FX Toole authored the original short story. His collection of short stories, which are all set in the world of boxing, are worth a read. I found his tone plain, straight forward, and honest, and he truly drives home that boxing, underneath the glamor and showcase, is a working class trade. Just a thought.

Shan, this was one hell of a reaction to a totally heartbreaking movie. Like you saw, it took a turn that I hadn't seen coming myself either. Maggie's mother was such a despicable character, and the actress and her family played their roles perfectly. Clint Eastwood has a knack for creating films where you feel deeply for the characters. He's such a treasure. When he finally moves on it's going to be a huge loss for cinema. TBH, I can't imagine a world without Eastwood. My dad introduced me to Eastwood in my early years, and we had a lot of fun with his antics in movies like Any Which Way But Loose, but seeing Eastwood go on to create movies like this is incredible. One of my best memories of my dad was him getting me into a showing of Any Which Way But Loose when I was around 8 years old. He pestered the ticket clerk for a while (with a big queue forming behind us), and she finally gave in and let me watch the movie. At the time I never knew what all the fuss was about, but looking back it was an amazing experience. Sure, all I saw was an old lady shooting guys in the ass, and an Orangutang punching people, but it was such an amazing experience, and I treasure it to this day. Thanks so much dad, I miss you loads!

One of Clint Eastwood's many great films; and the first film Morgan Freeman won an Oscar for, which most would argue should have come well sooner.

@reneedennis2011

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

I felt the same way about this movie, and the actress that played the mother. Movies/books are meant to stir emotions, and when they do it this well it's such a treat. I especially love when a villain is written so well you despise them to your very core. But I also like when villains are written so well that you like them, but want them to lose. This was an excellent movie, but not one I think I could watch again. :)

Even if you don't review it watch 'Boys don't cry', an excellent film also. Another great review btw.

I've never seen a reaction like this. That was impressive

Crash is an excellent movie!! It deals with racism and has a ton of great actors.

Fantastic film. The mother, by the way, was played by the great Margo Martindale. She always knocks it out of the park.

@vincentjoyce5100

2 жыл бұрын

The Americans!

I've never seen you this emotional before. This is a great movie.

A brilliant Hilary Swank movie is The Homesman, an elegiac western that would break your heart.

Great reaction Shan, as always. It's one of the greatest escalations I've ever seen because it effects both of them in such a non arbitrary way. What I mean is it takes away everything that meant anything to both of them, it's all she has and Clint's character has as he not only lost his daughter and he let Morgan's character lose an eye by not stopping the fight and he regrets not doing that. It took his eye and now it took her career. This is then further escalated where he willingly takes someone he considered his flesh and bloods life. We had to experience her in such a vegetative state to justify such a great escalation for Clint to put on himself. Amazing writing and directing.

Mystic River is another Eastwood-directed classic. Another rough watch, mostly because of the heartbreaking performances by Sean Penn and Tim Robbins but quite a good character study.

Terrific reaction as always, I’ve always thought this was Clint Eastwoods best movie. Yes check out Paul haggis CrASH.

Wow. I've NEVER seen Shan this mad. That's how you know a movie is that good.

I promised myself I wouldn't watch this again because the film was so tragic. But I wanted to see what you thought. Just devastating, a work of art.

One of the best movies I have ever watched. I recommend "Gran Torino" because it is at the same brilliant level :) Eastwood is simply a legend.

@reneedennis2011

2 жыл бұрын

I like Gran Torino.

Fantastic movie, masterful acting performances. So glad to see it being "reacted" to. You went through the same roller coaster of emotions that I did when I first saw it.

The next Eastwood directed film you should consider, very heavy, is Mystic River. Nominated for best picture. Won for best actor and best supporting actor. Recommend.

@reneedennis2011

2 жыл бұрын

It's a good movie.

It's an amazing film, but in Spain, it came out in the worst possible moment. Few weeks earlier, Mar Adentro by Amenábar had premiered and it was a film based on the real story of a Spanish man who had become tetraplegic after an accident and fought for his right to die. The film had been a success and everybody was talking about this topic so when just a little later we went to see this film, the final twist was a bit of wtf for most of us. Have you seen "Paint your wagon"? It's a great musical with Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood. Absolutely hilarious!

This is a wonderful movie.I think maybe he didn't want to see her suffer ,why he did it.Hilary swank won an Oscar for her part as Maggie.

The film industry just doesn't have enough classical tragedies. I respect and admire Clint Eastwood for recognizing the poetic beauty in tragedy. I feel like we need more of that in the world. Studios want to back projects with happy endings (becausethat'swhere the money is), but I think our depressed society needs to see tragedy in film. I know that seems counter-intuitive, but tragedy is actually cathartic for depressed people.

Amazing reaction and review, Shan... as usual. There are so many great Clint Eastwood movies you could react to! Most of his filmography is definitely worth watching!: Bird, Pale Rider, Play Misty for Me, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Mystic River, High Plains Drifter, Heartbreak Ridge, The Gauntlet, The Beguiled, True Crime, Two mules for sister Sara, Bronco Billy, A Perfect World, White Hunter Black Heart, The Bridges of Madison County, Honkytonk Man, Absolute Power, Richard Jewell, Changeling, Hereafter...

Such a great film! I remember watching it in theaters and buying the dvd when it came out. The gut punch at the end was still there so I never watched the dvd and haven’t seen it since theaters to this day. Watching you react to it was like seeing all the same emotions I had back in 2004. I’ll watch it again some day, but it’s still too soon!

What an excellent reaction, Shan. I love how films really impact you.

Maggie's Mom is played by Margo Martindale. She has been a VERY accomplished actor for a long time with a ton of credits. Here she does a wonderful job of making you absolutely hate her.

Shan, the actress that played Maggie's mother also has a small part in Dead Man Walking, which is definitely another movie like this one. You should react to it. Sean Penn is beyond phenomenal in it.

@reneedennis2011

2 жыл бұрын

Dead Man Walking is a masterpiece. I've only watched it once, though. Like Million Dollar Baby, it's too emotional 😢.

Heartbreaking film. One of the. best from Clint. I Hope you'll do Mystic River too

@smokeyverton7981

2 жыл бұрын

I second Mystic River

@rxtsec1

2 жыл бұрын

Mystic river and A perfect World

Play Misty for Me, Clint's directorial debut, is a decent first outing and not the best but worth checking out to see how his work developed. :)

Great review. I've been waiting for you to do this one and it didn't disappoint. I'd really like to see your reaction to another Eastwood movie "The Outlaw Josey Wales". Its so good it was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry of the Library of Congress for being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

"I'm really invested in these characters." Now watch Clint Eastwood and Hillary Swank rip out your heart. This was a fantastic movie. Boys Don't Cry is also great. Swank deserves her Oscar.

18:50 When Shan was laughing and joyous, so happy for Maggie and Frank because Maggie had the upper hand, I was suddenly crying because I knew his joy was soon to be destroyed. 🥺

Shan, I really enjoy your enthusiasm after seeing a well made film. Oddly, I’ve never seen this one, but I need to make it a point to watch it. Thank you for your educated assessment.

I saw this when it came out. I had been a big Eastwood fan for many years already, although i was only born in '86. I totally agree with your reaction/view of the film. All the best from Norway ❤️

YES, Shan. Watch "Crash". It'd be good to share that with you and get your commentary.

The hospital scene with her family is one of my all time favorites

My husband and I went to this movie. As the credits rolled everyone stayed seated, crying. When they were finally over we all rose and filed out, silently, except for sniffles and sobs. I remember the looks on the faces of the people, waiting for the next showing, outside the theater. They had a look of surprise and reticence on their faces as they saw us stricken, some still crying. I often think how it might have wrecked the movie for them, a little, because they knew something awful was coming.

Definitely see "Boys Don't Cry". Hillary Swank's performance is just as great as in this film.

Good movie, great cast. I saw it when it first came out, agree it deserved all the awards.

You are my favorite person to watch dramas with, so glad you got to this one. Amazing film, thanks!

I've been through her story about her Dad's dog. I questioned my right to even do that. I argued with myself about doing something that only God had the right to do or whether it was a merciful thing to do considering my dog's quality of life at his old age for a dog. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do in my life. Although I was raised on a farm and have accepted lots of death among animals and I am also a hunter. And was raised with the knowledge that something or someone has to die in order for something or someone to live. But, taking my dog's, my first "Child's," life hit me like a ton of lead. I don't know whether I could have another pet due to that. Nor hunt again... So, what I am saying is, no I couldn't do what Frank did. Only God has the right to decide how much suffering there will be before death. Maybe I'm wrong. If you think so, then help me with my self argument. I'm open to suggestions.

heartbreaking movie, but a great one . some ppl just have the drive and passion to do amazing things. plus any time clints on the screen is a win imho

You are absolutely correct about the movie being so good. You must see Boys Don’t Cry. Crash is also incredible. Hilary Swank is amazing in prepping for this role and all of her roles. Her acting is just heartbreaking. Stacy from Seattle sending love to you! 💜

I've watched this film twice , own the DVD, but it is one of the saddest film ever, it's hard to watch . A great , great film & I enjoyed your reaction once again.

I have been waiting for you to do this amazing film. I know you are going to love it.

Jeez, just watching your review brought me back to when I first saw this in the theater and it broke me. Great film. Really enjoying your reviews!

This is a heartbreaking story

Character actress Margo Martindale!! Shan, thank you so much for all the work you put into your channel. You've fast become my favourite reactor, bringing a level of genuine calm intelligence to every film and always bringing an honest balanced perspective. Your videos bring me a lot of joy and, for that, once again thank you.

So beautifully sad and wonderful ❤️✌️

This a great movie! IDK why some people I know say, "It's lame/boring/dull/etc.. " Maybe they didn't finish it

Don't like watching this movie cause I know I'm gonna cry, but your commentary was worth it. Best of luck to you, Shan!

Great film for all the obvious reasons I really wish Swank was in more because she’s so good, And Anthony Mackie was so convincing also, Eastwood and Freeman together is always Movie Gold, thanks again Shan always a pleasure

You MUST react to The Outlaw Josey Wales (also directed by Eastwood), I think it is my favorite Eastwood movie of all time. That, and High Plains Drifter.

Eastwood's "Changeling" is a great movie based on true events.

Best film of that year. Based on a short story. I'm glad they kept the story and didnt Hollywood it. Crash is good.

Kelly's Heroes is also a good movie with Clint Eastwood, good story, good cast, entertaining to watch and a different take on WW2

By the way, this score is Eastwood's. He is a pianist and a jazz aficionado. This is his composition - i do not know if he is actually playing the piano here, but i really love this minimalistic score.

@floydhill9265

Жыл бұрын

That explains why it sounds exactly like him singing at the end of Grand Torino...I never knew that about Eastwood WOW!

If you like Clint, have you seen Gran Torino? Clint stars and directs -- it's one of the best from his later years.

@reneedennis2011

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

This movie is a classic! Great review and reaction!

Please do Mystic river next. Also directed by Eastwood. Won Best Actor & Best Supporting actor. Came out 1 year before million dollar baby. Was also nominated for Best picture & Director but the Only reason why it didn't when best picture & director was because of Lord of the rings

I love this movie. It destroys me every time I watch it. I agree with you, it's faultless on every level. I haven't watched Crash since it came out. I remember loving it back then, but I've heard a lot of people saying it hasn't aged well and comes across as quite simplistic and patronising now. I must give it a rewatch and see how I feel, because I really rate Haggis as a writer.

Clint looks so young and fit compared to today, but I remember thinking when this came out that he was old. I'm glad he's still around, but it's tough seeing him ground down.

If there has ever been another actor/director who is more consistently great as well as being quite prolific, I haven't heard of them yet. Eastwood is Hollywood's greatest ever in my opinion. I don't actually think it's very close. Mystic River is a must watch too.

One of my favourite films, and maybe the saddest I’ve ever seen. My understanding is that it was originally going to be Sandra Bullock in this movie, but, after-the-fact, would we really want anyone but Hilary Swank in this role? No. I still need to see Boys Don’t Cry, but Hilary makes me afraid to watch her in powerful dramas - she tore me up once, and I don’t know if I want her to do that to me again. Seriously! Now, I do recommend the Christopher Nolan film Insomnia, which will give you Al Pacino, Hilary Swank…and Robin Williams.

Great film , Clint Eastward is wonderful in all aspects of his career

great reaction!

Margo Martindale played her Mom , she’s in so many movies and voice work etc always busy good ole Texas Gal , thanks again Shan

What a movie! You have got to watch Gran Torino and The Mule....all directed by Clint Eastwood. He's an amazing director indeed.

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

Maggie's sister is played by Riki Lindhome, who brilliantly plays Ramona Nowitzki (Sheldon's #1 fan) in Big Bang Theory 🤣

Winner of 4 Oscars including Best Picture. It was the second and final boxing movie to win Best Picture after Rocky in 1976.

Great review! I love 💕💕 this movie 🎥

Real tearjerker.

Really glad you finally watched this one.

Yes, Crash is definitely worth the watch.

Great Reaction, Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Count of Monte Cristo are great classics as well

That’s just an impossibly tough life situation in asking someone what they would’ve done in Frankie’s position.

For another great Eastwood western i suggest the Outlaw Josey Wales