Tough luck, I know! "A Few Good Men" got nominated for five Golden Globes and four Academy Awards. They were hoping to win Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (that's Jack Nicholson), Best Film Editing, and Best Sound Mixing. But, despite many thinking Jack Nicholson deserved a golden award, the movie didn't actually win in any of those categories it was nominated for.

@cristinabadea6344

8 ай бұрын

Too bad. The Academy was blind

@warrenwhite9085

8 ай бұрын

The Academy hates movies in which America or the military are shown with any redeeming features or morality.

@mihailodomanovic1192

8 ай бұрын

@@warrenwhite9085 yes yes, the academy is woke communists who hate america....but back here in reality, this movie shows a power hungry egomaniac colonel who has no issues torturing his own men, and marines willing to obey unlawful orders and beating their fellow marine to death, i guess this is what you think is redeeming and moral

@ALI11079

8 ай бұрын

The biased jury

@josephsandoval9825

8 ай бұрын

Plus they also TRULY HATE When the U.S. Military is shown with any shred of Strength/Honor

Admit it. This is not the 1st time you are watching this scene. I know this is not my 1st time

@alanclarke2510

8 ай бұрын

Probably my 500th I'm a serious sad twat 😂

@bjrnchrstn

8 ай бұрын

I can talk along with the whole movie😂😂.... one of the best movies imo.

@DavidKalnbach-vm3xc

8 ай бұрын

there's way too much sreeped history & tradition in what Nicholson says to be able to catch it the 1st, or the 21st time

@davidrubio9753

8 ай бұрын

I think I lost count after 25

@wanfirdauswanabdullah9832

8 ай бұрын

You're goddamn right I did..😀

This is what good writing is. Its just people in a room but you hang on every word

@XaviRonaldo0

2 ай бұрын

Except this behaviour would never be allowed in a court room

Nicholson gives chills with his perfect portrait of Jessup. I cannot help but watch it all over again

@rankobarensic

8 ай бұрын

Cuckoo's nest also a gem❤

@nathanwilliams2152

4 ай бұрын

@@rankobarensic- “As Good as it Gets” was also a masterful performance. Cuckoo’s nest was my favourite performance of his

@hrhtreeoflife4815

4 ай бұрын

❤ What a classic line "You can't handle the truth"

@TonyShumway-ke7ik

4 ай бұрын

@@hrhtreeoflife4815 Those words you can't handle the truth sadly they are true out there for some in the world.

@boomerang6130

2 ай бұрын

Ditto

The best court scene in film history

@boomerang6130

2 ай бұрын

I agree

@joefin5900

Ай бұрын

Breaker Morant scene was stirring.

@deojnwedofuWE

28 күн бұрын

It's a close second to My Cousin Vinny

@stevemorse108

25 күн бұрын

Not as good as Al Pacino's opening statement in Justice for All.

@jimmylee7383

6 күн бұрын

You got that wright. You can say that one again

In an interview with Kevin Pollock, he said they had to shoot this same scene many times from different angles using the same cameras because there weren't enough cameras to film everything in the same take (I'm quoting from memory but I believe they did 12 takes for this scene). And that could pose a problem in continuity because if the actors couldn't maintain the same facial expressions, demeanor, intensity, etc...from take to take, the final editing would be ruined. He also said that in all of the takes, Jack Nicholson would act EXACTLY like the last one, with the same intensity, facial expression, demeanor, as you just saw in the movie cut (almost like a machine). It was amazing and saved a lot of hours for everybody.

@marceladipaolo6938

Ай бұрын

Just because he loved acting

@dv2045

Ай бұрын

​@@marceladipaolo6938true. Unlike new hollywood "actors" which spent more time in non related art businesses

@emiliospowerballer1441

16 күн бұрын

Rich Eisen Show I believe

Tom's greatest performance EVER... Nothing else comes close.

@johnredcorn2476

4 ай бұрын

Born on the fourth of july?

@ekimandersom4478

4 ай бұрын

Maverick , best movie of all time. But acting wise yeah this was a good perfermance.

@johnredcorn2476

4 ай бұрын

@ekimandersom4478 your on drugs if you think maverick is his best work

@nathanwilliams2152

4 ай бұрын

Rain Man?

@akshaykupnur142

4 ай бұрын

See his role in tropic thunder

🤣🤣🤣 8:20 Poor Lt Weinberg was just sitting at his table minding his business when he suddenly incured the wrath of Jessup!!!! 🤣🤣

@cherylhulting1301

2 ай бұрын

The anti-semitic touch was another great way to underscore Jessup's flaming arrogance.

@mrtrek64

2 ай бұрын

@@cherylhulting1301 I wasen't suggesting Jessup was making an anti-semetic remark by pointing out Lt. Weinberg. What exactly was anti-semetic about it?

@AManOfFocusCommitmentSheerWill

2 ай бұрын

@@mrtrek64 Consider it to insinuate a dark ‘Gentile’ humor.

@cherylhulting1301

Ай бұрын

​@@mrtrek64 It is the dismissive stress on the last name "Weinberg." Listen to it again. Not only does Jessup clearly think Sam is a "wuss," he's a Jew he can insult as well. Why did you get defensive at the idea of accusing Jessup of anti-semitism? Nicholson deftly underscores a lot of Jessup's racism, including the way he refers to Willie Santiago.

@carlostejada1479

Ай бұрын

​@@cherylhulting1301 I think that's BS. he just call his NAME!!! with the same attitude of the whole speech?? Nobody knows that he's jewish... and even if he knew, he just said his name!!! He calls those who are judging him. Tom Cruise and Weinberg... who's gonna do it?? you ppl that put me here on trial??? that's ALL. There's no evidence of any racism whatsoever on the movie. He also says the name of William Santiago, normally... WTF??? and the reasons he didn't send Santiago home, were another ones. discipline... whatever. This movie id from the 90's!!! way before everything is racist and offensive to crystal soy boys. if you say the name of a jew, you're antisemitic??? GTFOH... I'm tired of that BS

-Did you order the code red!? -You don’t have to answer that question -I’ll answer the question - *proceeds to incriminate himself*

@nitinmittal213

2 ай бұрын

That's the skill of the cross examiner

@WhoopityDoo

2 күн бұрын

Coffee baited Jessup's ego.

The master gives a lesson in character acting, because underneath he feels what he says. He becomes the character for the duration of shooting. People say its from the very first script reading. He has spent days absorbing whats required and he never disappoints. Anthony Hopkins said that only Brando does it as well.

Masterful performance by Jack Nicholson.

@boomerang6130

2 ай бұрын

@Riv-jv3ft Both are great.

The scene still sends shivers up my spine every time I see it! Real dramatic and powerful!

@vinceniederman

4 ай бұрын

This Scene is Spine Chilling Without Question and Jack Steals This Scene!

@taroman7100

3 ай бұрын

Tell that to all the pampered little tik tokrs who think everything is free.

Definitely one of THE best scenes Ever.

Goosebumps ... This intense scene still gives me goosebumps. 😳😳

@GREGWATSON-lc8cc

Ай бұрын

You need a life

Jack n Tom 2 legends and legendary performance.. my 84th time watching the movie clip

@Seemsayin

2 ай бұрын

84th? Are you sure? You actually kept count, ya know... just in the off chance that someone might have asked?

@tomrohan8480

2 ай бұрын

@@Seemsayin absolutely bruv.. got to keep track

This is my favorite movie of all time. This scene right here is so legendary. The acting in this movie was incredible. I NEVER get tired of this movie lol. 🙏🏾❤️

@Anasus-xt8uq

Ай бұрын

I’ve watched this movie over 20 x

A truly underrated film, and a scene right up there with the very best.

@fishtailfuture

3 ай бұрын

I don't think it's underrated dude. It's an Oscar winning movie, and this scene is one of the known greatest ever. lol

@manpalsoin5943

3 ай бұрын

@@fishtailfuture fair points!

I serve with people like this. Rules regulations and policies are not for man like this. They use power to circumvent it.

@ranveerkaransinghgill

3 ай бұрын

Could you please elaborate ?

@sachinmittal5308

2 ай бұрын

I think 'Code Red' is a good practice which saves lives..just like ragging in schools. It makes boys men

@Seemsayin

2 ай бұрын

Not seeing the correlation. What exactly did you mean by that?

This is the perfect example of someone who's in a position of authority being totally unsettled by being challenged. They are so used to people just doing as they are told.

Jack Nicholson immersed in the role of USMC Colonel Jessup went off the rails! Improvised the "You can't handle the truth!"

Fabulous scene. You can cut the air with a knife! ❤❤❤

@tapio_m6861

8 ай бұрын

And according to Kevin Pollock, Nicholson was hitting homeruns with every take.

@kirkb2286

6 ай бұрын

Another scene I like is Al Pacino in scent of a woman as he speaks to the disciplinary committee at Charles School played by Chris O’Donnell

What a movie & what stunning acting by each & every last one of 'em.. even the judge & those 2 convicts as well.. Complete movie in every way. ❤

All excellent performances by fantastic actors with great direction and great writers. Man! So great.

the best scene by far ever produced in Hollywood. Story, script, actors, director, filmed. Human inevitable deep conflict EXTRAORDINARY

When you infuriate someone, they only see you. They don't see the judge. They don't see the jury. They don't see the court. They come after you. It's personal.

I just love this scene. Acting and writing brilliance.

1992, sans internet: What a GREAT courtroom drama! 2024, with LawTube: WTF is this 💩?!

I love how even the jurors begin to look really interested when Tom points out that Santiago hadn’t called a soul or packed a thing. Such a great touch.

love this movie and rewatched it again and again, never get bore ! each charater has been portrayed perfectly... each dialog it superb..

Ending this clip before they showed Kevin Bacon's expression is a sin!

Colonel Jessup: YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!! Lieutenant Kaffe: * Breaks out scientology e-meter *

Tom Cruise 🚢™️ and Jack Nicholson ™️ should have 🏆 win the Academy Awards ®️ AKA Oscars ™️ for this scene right here!❤️👍💯

Tom Cruise is divine here!

Back 2023. Reminds me of people I work with.

Jessup's speech had been burning in his mind and he was waiting for a chance to give it. He gave it. lol

He had to lead Jessup into the trap and then drop the net on him. If Santiago was scheduled to leave, why hadn't he packed up his gear?

@cherylhulting1301

2 ай бұрын

Or called his family? Or friends? Kaffee leads Jessup right into the trap, though Jessup counters well. But the situation is weird and Kaffee knows it.

I saw this movie over the weekend and I love this exact scene!

Colonel Jessup’s arrogance got the better of him.

the boat ? ... oooh ... oh oh .... get it georgie😂

Those two boys got represented, that’s for sure.

This is the most superb acting I’ve ever seen in years! This movie will always be one of the great ones!!

Jack, and Pacino, everybody else WISHES they were this good.

Caught him in his arrogance!

This is the best scene ever recorded

It never gets old 💯

That's intense and intriguing.and I am not watching it for the first time.

Nicholson is an artist!

So Tom Cruise have played a court scene this good... Beautiful 👍👍👍

Two fantastic actors doing fantastic acting 🎭

Watching it for the n th time!

I watch this exactly 3x every twelfth of a year.

I've watched this movie 737649734 times and I never get sick of this

Classic!

If there was ever a scene to make you believe this was real, and actually happened it's this.

@RepellentJeff

4 ай бұрын

Not if you know basically _anything_ about how a real courtroom actually functions. Don’t get me wrong, it’s one of the best acted scenes in movie history, but it’s not even close to how trials are in real life.

@steverogers7601

4 ай бұрын

Court rooms don’t work like this lol

Great scene, stretches the bounds of believability - an intelligent man, admits to committing a crime and thinks he can go back to his base

@mrtheluckybucket

2 ай бұрын

It’s because he thinks he can do whatever he wants, look at the way he talks to the judge lol.

Still the best performance Tom Cruise gave in a film.

03:29 You can tell by the expression on Joann's eyes she's the only one who believes in Danny, he can make Jessup to confess

I love this scene. One of the very best in Hollywood history. Jack Nicholson was magnificent!!!

Great film, I’m re watching it tonight

My favourite Tom Cruise film. One of my favourite movies full stop!

Love it ❤ this is great acting by Jack and Tom outstanding also by k bacon

@taroman7100

3 ай бұрын

It's a masterful gotcha moment

Love the little touch of Kafee's hand shaking as he drinks the water at 4:00. Behind the cocky facade he's s**t scared his bluff may go terribly wrong.

Everyone who's looking this scene up at KZread repeatedly again once in a while, please say Hi!

I'd say it was also Tom Cruise's best ever impersonation.

Although Cruise was very young at the time, he was already at the bar level of performances of the greats. Nic was intense in that movie, but Cruise added quality also. Great movie

Yep. One of the best films ever made.

So good. So so good

I like how Nicholson says "ignored the order".

I love Tom Cruise and his acting❤😂Matthew

It is a scene worth to watch more than 1000 times❤but here lacks the very end of this remarkable discussion

Always wanted to see Jack play Capt. Queeg. I can hear it... "Ah, but the strawberries, thats where I had them..."

TOM CRUISE IS THE BEST ATTORNEY EVER

@chipbroadhead4445

6 ай бұрын

You can't handle this one

Don’t forget about all the online chat on AOL😂

Masterful

This was some great acting on both their parts!

Beautiful scene

Jack Nicholson is an under rated and under appreciated talent. What a power performance.

This Scene is Spine Chilling Bar None Especially With Jack’s Performance!

Talk about gaslighting 😂😂😂😂 he set that eruption up! 😂😂😂

And Demi Moore and Kevin Bacon in footloose too!❤😂

This scene make tom cruise ... TOM CRUISE 👏👏

Drama at its best , these are two great actors

Great scene

You've been so Honest and correct with everything this far.😂😂😂. Can we say "Know it all, knows fk all..irrespective of age".

Give me the phone bill that sprint has and you mean the phone bill that AT&T has and the phone bill that Mabel has😂

This was intense

0:15 a GREAT MOVIE!!!

9:35 At d end. He made him swear. ☺

love jack -- what a star

The one that flew over over the cuckoo’s nest was him and my mom😂

I love this movie! It is absolutely just awesome!

And Jack Nicholson body of work is wonderful ❤😂🎉

At the age of 11, I’m not even enrolled in the military and second of all in a foster home😂

I love this scene

Great movie

I love how smug and comfortable Jessup is at the start and as soon as the answers he gives contradict themselves his behaviour becomes much more aggressive and arrogant. Brilliant acting from Nicholson.

And he broke those words.

Hard to determine who is better, Jack or Tom.

@trentboultoriginal

4 ай бұрын

For me it was Tom Cruise and imo Jack Nicholson was a total maniac in “The Shining “ but when I’d watched “interview with the vampire” Tom Cruise came in as double frantic than Jack Nicholson. His performance terrifies me to the very day more than the two girls in the Shining, more than Jack Nicholson. I’ve nightmares of Lestat sitting on me when I’m on the verge of dying, it’s creepy and Idk how do I say it’s lead me to the belief Tom Cruise is the best & worst to me at the same time

colonel jessup did you order the CODE RED?

fcking screen play was epic!!!!