The techniques that Denzel uses during cross-examination are effective techniques that are still taught to lawyers today. Whoever the legal consultant was in this film deserves high praise.

@michaelbuettner1487

Жыл бұрын

Hollywood writers are amazing, I never watched this movie because the topic made me sick in the stomach, but I think I’m tough enough to watch it now ..

@patriceaqa288

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelbuettner1487 made you sick???

@michaelbuettner1487

Жыл бұрын

@@patriceaqa288 👍 the thought of AIDS and how they got it

@jeredsteadman4160

Жыл бұрын

I noticed that and a lot of her opening statement depending on the judge or in front of would be counted as inadmissible you can't state that something is a fact without previous evidence in certain courtrooms.

@Ermac97

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelbuettner1487 So what you're saying is that you couldn't watch this movie because it dealt with the AIDS scare and homosexuality? Basically, you're homophobic.

I simply love Denzel Washington for his gesticulations alone. The way he points at the defendants is beyond cool. What an amazing actor!

@KNByam

2 жыл бұрын

Gesticulations. Adding that to the vocabulary. Thanks mate.

@fergalhughes165

2 жыл бұрын

@@KNByam Mastication is another one, although make sure and pronounce it correctly.

@KNByam

2 жыл бұрын

@@fergalhughes165 Yes, at first glance I saw something else, I added a 'B' where it shouldn't be. . Lol. Thanks mate.

@beausorensen268

2 жыл бұрын

@@fergalhughes165 😂😂

@stephenr80

2 жыл бұрын

As a spanish viewer and since my english knowledge has improved over the last two decades I am even more surprised at Denzel's bostonian accent in his role? Or am I wrong?

I remember watching this in the theaters, and everybody groaning at Mary Steenbergen's incessant "Fact. Fact. Fact." opening statement. If the writers were shooting for "annoying" with her opening, they nailed it.

@tellyshonestreviews1293

2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this scene, I wanted to strangle Mary for that.

@4realjacob637

2 жыл бұрын

Her claims about Hank's character would not be allowed in court.

@jaylockwood5030

2 жыл бұрын

but then we learn that the case was destroying her on the inside

@marvissmith4588

2 жыл бұрын

@@4realjacob637 she reminds me of the defense attorney in the aumahd Aubrey case. "His long, dirty toenails".

@PresidentGas1

2 жыл бұрын

She so reminds me of that idiot Marsha Clark from the OJ Simpson trial.

I love that the defense starts their opening by stating “fact”, then immediately proceeds to state an opinion

@ilovebrandnewcarpets

Жыл бұрын

Right. Several opinions, at that.

@jaliaskilo

Жыл бұрын

Duh….You stated the obvious, just to sound smart… but it had the opposite effect; FYI

@jamilahparker7176

Жыл бұрын

@@jaliaskilo and you sound like you were just waiting for a reason to be upset. Calm down no one gives af

@seanclements6206

Жыл бұрын

No objections called

@Shatter84

Жыл бұрын

It's a bit concerning how many likes and agreeable comments this got. He said, 'Fact. Andrew Beckett got fired' (he was fired). Then he said he had to prove the next point. It's concerning that it has to be spelled out to so many people but it's implied that's when he moves on from the facts to the arguments. It feels like English is a second language to Americans sometimes, haha.

i still use the phrase "explain this to me like i'm a 4-year old" to this day because of Denzel's character

@skelter1153

Жыл бұрын

Lame.

@whitedevil2

Жыл бұрын

@@skelter1153 you're gonna have to explain that to me like i'm a 6-year old

@drumsticknuggets5123

Жыл бұрын

Me too - I use it when talking with business partners (I work as a data engineer). Though I had forgotton where I'd gotten it from.

@thomasgriffin2326

Жыл бұрын

@@skelter1153 your mom

@HigHrvatski

Жыл бұрын

@@skelter1153 Explain it to me like I'm a 2 year old.

Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Charles Napier, Mary Steenburgen and Daniel Von Bargen in one scene. All legends.

@joelbrian2256

Жыл бұрын

Antonio Banderas too

@raphaelmckinney

Жыл бұрын

And Zorro

@Beeznitchio

10 ай бұрын

How do you say all those names and not mention Roger Corman? The guy is a true Hollywood legend.

@Sbannmarie

5 ай бұрын

Agreed!

Do you know what a courtroom smells like? It smells like pine oil.

@Gonken88

2 жыл бұрын

That's where you're going son, to a pine oil heaven.

@andrewmasters5573

2 жыл бұрын

Jake! I need that money Jake!

@MrAledro84

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewmasters5573 " you mothafucka, you shot my ass!"

@darkknight17

2 жыл бұрын

Reaches for the shotgun: "Gimme da bitch."

@stillgotyourmom

2 жыл бұрын

Fits in both movies - "They build jails because of me!"

Denzel can be anyone but still be cool as hell.

@MetalMilitia072583

2 жыл бұрын

Na, Denzel's just satisfactory

@Joecbg100

2 жыл бұрын

@@MetalMilitia072583 don't understate him like that

@0428733

Жыл бұрын

Hell aint cool, man

@Joecbg100

Жыл бұрын

@@0428733 shut up. It's an expression

'Congratulations, that must have been a very. . . satisfactory experience.' Denzel is one sarcastic bastard. :-) Absolutely brilliant.

This is the moment when Kruger realized he needed to run his Industrial Smoothing business as a workplace that treated his employees with dignity and respect.

@christaylor4419

2 жыл бұрын

Kruger, my son tells me your company SUCKS!!

@dragonoftheeast7572

2 жыл бұрын

After this trial Kruger decided to relax and take his kids to the beach, where he promptly decided to throw George Costanzas belongings into ocean.. This starts another trail.. A trail by combat.. Where the two men wrestled bare chested... Both men now acknowledge that match was a draw and they now can vacation together like a normal family... Thanks for listening

@TCM215

2 жыл бұрын

Haha k ooger k ooger

@UxCANxDOxIT

2 жыл бұрын

T-bone!

@joelgoff6408

Жыл бұрын

Lol!!!!! I just rewatched this and saw Kruger!

I’ve always loved Denzel as an actor and a person. His acting is no less than impeccable. He becomes the character in the movies he has made.

@wickedwaiata2939

Жыл бұрын

His acting in this movie was ... satisfactory!!!

Denzel is a fucking legend. Even though he's done a lot of cheesy action flicks lately he is still my favorite of all time.

@13strong

2 жыл бұрын

Check out the Tragedy of Macbeth, just came out.

@sophiapetrillo3008

2 жыл бұрын

The flying cougar. 😂 🤣

@scuddaent.2095

2 жыл бұрын

Lol he slaughtered the equalizer what are you talking about?😂😂

@PlanetXerox

2 жыл бұрын

Man on Fire, Unstoppable, and Pelham 123 are fire movies dafuq are you on about

@GuineaPigEveryday

Жыл бұрын

Honestly though he makes every film he’s in so damn entertaining, i could watch absolute shit with him in the lead, and i have, I mean The Bone Collector or John Q both have very low ratings, but even just mediocre action flicks with him are so damn entertaining, he has good range but also knows to be entertaining in mediocre flicks which is not every actor. I mean he still is watchable in shitty movies whereas other more famous actors can just becoming boring in bad movies

I love that they're looking directly into the camera like we're the jurors.

@shanet5604

10 ай бұрын

The director was known for it,but way too much…

**DINGO AND THE BABY! 97.1!**

@nerdock4747

22 күн бұрын

I swear to God that was supposed to be food fight

Fact: Denzel and Hanks are the best actors of all time

-Brian: "Oh, my God. What is wrong with you?" -Stewie: "I swear to God, that was supposed to be Food Fight."

@MomMom4Cubs

2 жыл бұрын

I was scrolling the comments for just that! Thanx!

@aznmarty256

4 ай бұрын

1:55

DENZEL WASHINGTON is such a legend

2 academy award winners side by side showing how its done right there 👏

I like how the Denzel Washington character plays into the emotions of the jury about the lack of understanding of AIDS in the 90's, a lawyer who was fired because his lawfirm panicked, and a mystery element of if his client disclosed his illness to his job or what he does behind closed doors (sexual orientation).

Seven months from filing to completed discovery and then trial???? Philadelphia is an awesome jurisdiction!

@julianmouton3

2 жыл бұрын

And you need not fret over delivering an argumentative opening statement because defense counsel is asleep at the wheel!

@caglioso

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not about it being in Philly, it’s simply due to the suit being against one of the biggest white shoe firms in the country, and they used every trick in the book to delay litigation and procedure. A firm that size has infinite resources and can tort someone into the stone age.

@tommym321

2 жыл бұрын

@@caglioso uh yeah, that’s precisely my point. In No real world would a lawsuit of this kind in a major city like Philadelphia make it to trial in seven months. It would take several years, minimum.

@caglioso

2 жыл бұрын

@@tommym321 ahh I misread the tone of your comment; my mistake. I agree the scenario would be incredibly prolonged.

Damn, who doesn't love a great courtroom drama! Since it's so solitary, you have to have great dialogue, acting, camera work, story, etc, etc, and same goes for comedy! My cousin vinny is still one of my all time favorite comedies!

@fplbighead1352

2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely died watching my Cousin Vinny. My all time fav comedy too LOL

If she says fact one more time I’m gonna lose it

Denzel is such a good actor

Fact. A bologna sandwich can be a very delightful meal if youre hungry enough.

@jfern2101

Жыл бұрын

Next time try frying it... much better

@CheerfullyCynical829

8 ай бұрын

If you're hungry ENOUGH, a piece of white bread with some old butter spread on it can be delightful. The bar can go as low as you want.

@akuma4u

8 ай бұрын

​@@CheerfullyCynical829especially if its FRESH bread still warm out of the oven with real salted butter. So good

@CheerfullyCynical829

8 ай бұрын

@@akuma4u Well you're right there....

Bruh Tom Hanks got an oscar for this but lets be 100 Denzel was the real MVP

@Falconlibrary

2 жыл бұрын

Denzel alway is.

@justinmix143

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely-100% man. And I remember that I felt like that went triple for the following year for when John Travolta was nominated for Pulp Fiction, but everyone knew it was truthfully Samuel L. that REALLY put down the amazingly unforgettable performance for the ages. I guess they didn’t really let go of too many Oscars to non-white actors back then? I dunno. But two years in a row w/ that same scenario was pretty weird.

@rasheeda1303

2 жыл бұрын

@@Falconlibrary always 🤩

@tooakki

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, but you know how it is in Devilwood.

@philipthavenius9801

2 жыл бұрын

Both actors are beyond fantastic actors and did a great job in the movie! I think the people that decide these kinds of prizes are movie snobs and have a very different experience when they see a movie or a series, and in many cases the normal audience would chose another winner.

Nobody can act like Denzel Washington

this movie is a master class on every level best performance from both leading men

@chriswesterfield2042

2 жыл бұрын

bullshit, over dramatic Hollywood nonsense.

@jeremykline6687

2 жыл бұрын

@chris westerfield nah you’re just wrong but good try

@TheFreshTrumpet

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriswesterfield2042 this actually lacked a lot of the real-life drama and tragedy of being a gay man with AIDS in the 80s, hard to wonder why anyone would think this film was just /too much/ lol

Krueger sitting there thinking maybe he could make it 4 times around in the spinning chair if he kicked off the desk with enough force

I can still hear the woman lawyer scream EMMETTTTTTTTTT!!!

@uglybetty8747

2 жыл бұрын

Omg yes XD !

It occurred to me recently: Denzel Washington has not appeared in any of my favorite movies. Films I like, sure, but no favorites. Yet he is quite possibly my favorite actor. He's riveting. Every. Single. Time. What a gem.

@Ryan07_20

6 ай бұрын

I don’t know you personally but Malcolm x and crimson tide are insanely great movies

Doesn't matter the character Denzel plays, he does it to perfection. Tom Hanks too. Gifted actors !!!

2 of the BEST actors of our time.

The "Fact" part reminded me of Jim from the Office, Impersonating Dwight. "Bears!....Beets!....Battlestar Galactica!"

"Forget everythin u seen in the movies and the media", is a classic

I love how this film captures my city❤️. Stellar performances from both Denzel and Tom

@Sbannmarie

5 ай бұрын

What to visit a Philly!

Denzel should have received an Oscar. Best theme song in history

@thesoultwins72

2 жыл бұрын

@Steph S........You clearly don't get out much do you!

@beck4218

2 жыл бұрын

@@thesoultwins72 Get out and do what? Try again.

@alexmendoza9270

2 жыл бұрын

He doesn’t need it it. He’s better than an Oscar.

@titusmccarthy

Жыл бұрын

@@alexmendoza9270 He already won one.

looking right into the camera like we are jury members is very clever direction.

@doreck07

2 жыл бұрын

Director uses this technique all the time.

@AlexanderNixonArtHistory

2 жыл бұрын

@@doreck07 who's the director?

@doreck07

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexanderNixonArtHistory Jonathan Demme he uses that technique in many of his films.

@AlexanderNixonArtHistory

2 жыл бұрын

@@doreck07 I only know Married to the Mob and Silence of the Lambs. Which other films do you think capture his signature cinema-storytelling?

I just love how much time movies took to set a scene back then and really took time for each scene.

@aabidamn

2 жыл бұрын

They still do. It depends on the movie, not about era.

@arseface2k934

Жыл бұрын

​@@aabidamn yeah, when we look back 30 years we tend to only think of the best of the best. they had plenty of shit back then too, you just don't have to think about it.

Permission to treat the witness as hostile, Your Honor? He's a dead fish up here.

“I swear to god that was supposed to be food fight!”

Denzel Washington is an actor for me, that I easily forget how amazing and powerful he is when I'm not watching him. Then every time I see him in a scene I'm reminded why he is absolutely INCREDIBLE at what he does. Show stopper and scene stealer no matter who they opposite him. Its always been that way, and it will be until he is done. True master of the craft!

This is a movie anyone can love.

Denzel's small mannerisms, the headshake and his particular accent.

It's infuriating hearing the judge's ruling at the end. It's a pretty big leap from "impressed and delighted" to "merely satisfactory", and it's a leap made by altering - not "amplifying" - what was initially said.

Denzel Washington’s performance in this film was so great

@LeVontrellJones

10 ай бұрын

Meh.

Denzel would have been a spectacular lawyer

every single actor in this movie bet all their coins. There is not a single performance that can be questioned. That is why it was so effective and emotional.

I like how Kruger is paying attention in the jury

Joe's opening statement is so rational, very good one

An important movie on many levels. My biggest complaint is the “confession scene”. Jason Robards’ character wouldn’t have hung himself out there like that.

@terryosinga2155

2 жыл бұрын

it's a domestic movie not an "import" ; )

@M0rmagil

2 жыл бұрын

@@terryosinga2155 ;P I’ll fix that.

@mikeg6606

2 жыл бұрын

Wait till you see 'A Few Good Men'! Hahaha Hollywood got to have its "gotcha" moments, even when Denzel said they won't.

@briandtnguyen

2 жыл бұрын

I agreed with you when I first watched the film. But when you keep in mind the time period wherein it was socially acceptable to be blatantly homophobic, his “confession” isn’t really a confession. It’s a deliberate trial strategy chosen by the defendant that backfired spectacularly. Also, you combine that strategy with his gigantic ego, and you get that “confession.”

So many brilliant actors

Fun-fact: Mr. Laird was played by the legendary B-movie filmmaker, Roger Corman. Corman gave many actors and filmmakers their early start in Hollywood through his numerous low-budget productions. Director Jonathan Demme was one of those people, having made his directorial debut with the Corman-produced 1974 women-in-prison film Caged Heat.

@josibee3238

2 жыл бұрын

And going on to direct Silence of the Lambs, a masterpiece as well!

@tyrantgregcagkaiju71

2 жыл бұрын

@@josibee3238 Yep, and Roger Corman had a cameo in that movie, too, as well as the remake to The Manchurian Candidate.

My favorite part is when the guy keeps saying “yutes”, and the judge says “Mr. Gambini! What is a yute??” And he says “excuse me your honor, yoouuuthhhs”. LOL. Hilarious!!

Aside from the two most obvious stars here I hadn’t realized how many long time character actors were in this film. I saw several in this scene alone.

Howard Shore’s score is amazing.

One of the best movies ever. Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington are amazing together.

Love, love, love this film, actors, & soundtrack! 😍😍👏👏

Denzel is the Philadelphia lawyer who saves the day.

Denzil Washington is a brilliant lawyer.

@StephenZ827

2 жыл бұрын

I object....he might make a satisfactory lawyer , however he's an excellent actor.

@calm1047

2 жыл бұрын

@@StephenZ827 you have no way of recognizing a person as a lawyer from watching a movie! If he chose to be a lawyer before he went into acting he very well could have been a brilliant lawyer!

@StephenZ827

2 жыл бұрын

@@calm1047 he could have been a lot of things...train engineer...garbage man...or a bad cop dealing drugs while ducking the Russian mob...but hey...he could have been a drunk pilot ..we'll never know but you keep up your day job.

@mkruger3852

2 жыл бұрын

@@StephenZ827 he probably be good at any profession he would choose

@StephenZ827

2 жыл бұрын

@@calm1047 key words " could have been ". Pretending to be a lawyer or a Doctor or a hit man or a CIA guy..it's pretending, acting, it's entertainment. YOU have no way of recognizing DW would be a good Sub commander either, he's an actor, let than sink in. DW is awesome actor, and I suspect from what I have heard and seen in his interviews an awesome human being. Mind you I'd never want to ride on a train with him. MHO, he's the best actor we have today.

Antonio hates court...lemme out! and Clara Clayton loves story telling

1:00 Is that Antonio B.????

Mary Steenburgen is a smart smart beautiful creature and she played a total monster in this movie.

Thanks !

Great cast, and Tom Hanks deserved the Oscar, but Denzel carried this movie.

This is one reason I always tell ppl upfront that I’m disabled. Most employers would rather take their chances by pretending they didn’t know.

The way Tom Hank sits still watching the woman layer is impressive.

Excellent movie! Absolutely ridiculous that Denzel didnt win anything,he was perfect for this role.

@aabidamn

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent movie. FACT! Absolutely ridiculous Denzel didn't anything. FACT! He was perfect for this role. FACT!

Brilliant

This clip alone convinced me to buy this movie. I love court room dramas, especially those that show a high degree of legal accuracy. And I've never seen this one before.

Great movie

I like the jury discussion at the end.

One of the best

uh, everything that woman just said is bullshit. thank you. - Vinny Gambini

The jury members all looked at Denzel thinking, "Creasy Bear."

Ohh darn it, now I have to watch the whole thang!

I saw this in a theater and now realize how star studded the cast was at the time with minor characters. Denzel should of won best supporting for this role. Tom won best actor 👏

i have yet to watch this movie and now i will

Denzel is a fine actor, as is Tom Hanks.

Aghhhh damn it. Didn't want the clip to end.

Perfection

Love the judge

Daniel Von Bargen R I P

Brother Denzel Washington is the goat & a legend

Savage opening statement from the defense

A good movie

Denzel is amazing in this movie.

That type of opening "helicopter city shot" has been replaced by the steadier drone shot...

Denzel should’ve won an academy award for his, and should’ve been the lead

Oh Denzel. You just get better with age. Thank you.

At 0:22 put the playback speed at 1.75x and you'll get a dead-on impression of Jackie Chiles

Damn it! Now I have to go watch the movie.

That's beautiful

Nah the way bell came and hands opened up this was a classic

00:01 wow, I recognised Howard Shore's style immediately. Nice.

Bugger now I'll have to watch the entire movie.

I concur,sir!

Dang! I just realized how much Denzel resembles Jackie Chiles.

@SlackersIndustry

2 жыл бұрын

That's totally inappropriate. It's lewd, lascivious, salacious, outrageous.

@aprev039

2 жыл бұрын

Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury, I am shocked and chagrined!

@JimmyDoresHairDye

2 жыл бұрын

And Kruger, from Kruger Industrial Smoothing, is one of the jurors!!!

@rc....

2 жыл бұрын

should be the other way around :)

@martincampbell3595

2 жыл бұрын

could easily say that for the black dude on the defense team too 😂😂

My hometown

Antonio Banderas looked so cute in this scene.

I love court room drama