Maybe 4th or 5th. Maybe 6th. Which might sound bad but John Ford has a lot of films that I really appreciated. Ford was great at visuals. When I think of this film, the immediate thought that comes to mind is the first kiss. He spins her in a a way that is like a violent dance move, the momentum throwing her hair back, and the wind keeps it aloft while they hold the pose for a beat. It looked like the cover of an adventure-romance novel. So simple but so dramatic and it really popped.
The old man who gets off his deathbed to see the fight is Dan Tobin. Sean's mother mentions him in her voiceover: "And there's the field where Dan Tobin's bull chased you."
I appreciate the reaction. I've met more than one Irish person who are offended by this film. They claim all Americans see Ireland through this film, and believe Irish folk regularly drag their women through the fields and have cross country brawls all day long. I try to explain it's an example of the Irish emigrant experience from America, the Irish diaspora. John Ford (born Feeney) was a first generation American, his parents emigrated in the 1870s to Portland, Maine. They were from Spiddal in Connemara. The film was a remembrance of Ireland from that perspective, romanticized, but with heartfelt affection. My own parents emigrated from the remotest villages of the Connemara Gaeltacht in the 1940s. I understand the Irish frustration when Americans have a very imaginary vision of Ireland. But, if this film is taken as a 1st generation American's yearning for a lost Ireland, a romanticized vision of Ireland, it can be appreciated on those terms. It's extremely well made as cinema.
Well, it's a film so things will be a little exaggerated. Personally, I didn't finding anything offensive or upsetting watching it. Honestly, you can tell from watching it, that the director obviously has a strong regard for Ireland. Glad you enjoyed the reaction. Thanks for checking it out.
@@vickywilliams8320 It's a completely romanticized, Irish-American take on Ireland as seen by 1st and 2nd generation Irish-Americans. There's nothing wrong with that, but that's what it is.
Love this movie! This movie is quintessential Ireland to those of us with Irish ancestry. My grandfather had some great stories from back in the 1920's living in the Irish neighborhood! The wakes and the fights with "Dutchmen". LOL He was a good man!!
Interesting facts: Victor McLaglen , who played Squire Red Will Danaher, Was the best actor Oscar winner in 1935 for his role in the movie: The Informer. He also was the guy with an actual boxing background as he boxed before getting into acting.
About Irish courting. In the play 'The Irish...and How They Got that Way"; The Englishman says "Darling, I love you! Will you marry me?" The Irishman says "Mary, how would you like to be buried with my people?"
Happy St. Patrick's day. One of my favorite films! It came out the same year I was born. I watched it many times with my 1/2 Irish Dad. Great reaction.
One thing you might interesting. If you notice during the wedding toast the pause before the word freedom. It says "May they live in peace and ........freedom." Originally the toast was "May they live in peace and national freedom" but the word was dropped as being too controversial. It probably didn't help that the character, Commandant Forbes, played by Maureen O'Hara's real life younger brother Charles Fitzsimons, was in the IRA.
Very interesting to see an Irish person's reaction to this film, which is so loved by many older Americans of Irish descent. I sometimes wonder, as a person whose great grandparents emigrated from Ireland, if the reason us older folks like the movie is that this kind of, maybe, Irish-ness, was what we heard of and knew from our own families. It may seem entirely remote or completely romanticized to a contemporary Irish person, but if your family moved from a farm in Cork or Waterford or Tipperary (like mine) to go work in a textile factory in New England back then, you might have heightened or played up your view of the country and also held onto a somewhat older (late 19th, early 20th c) view of the country and its culture. Also--I think it is one of JW's best films, along with The Searchers, They Were Expendable, and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.
I completely get it. It provides a point of reference to your heritage and family history. It doesn't surprise me this film is so beloved. If you ever get the chance to visit Ireland, you should go on the tour guide of the locations of The Quiet Man in County Mayo. Interesting, you noted your family came from Tipperary. That's where I'm from myself. Massive fan of "She Wore A Yellow Ribbon". Might be my favourite performance by John Wayne.
Watch the two of them as husband & wife in 'McClintock' and 'Big Jake' - continuing their fiesty relationship. She has a fiery one with Jimmy Steward as well in 'The Rare Breed'.
Always felt that this film held a message about the value of family and community and traditions and how in modern time we often give those up in exchange to chase money.....to our detriment. Really enjoyed this reaction video and your thoughts!!
Few people smiled in early photographs. Whether it was because of bad teeth or because it could take some time to take an old photograph or some other practical reason is often debated. But probably the most common reason is that like in portraits, it was considered vulgar to smile. It took away from the seriousness of the portrait. Efforts to portray individuals as smiling often made them look drunk or demonic. So most portraits did not show people smiling and this carried over to early photographs.
Liked your reaction -- I have heard mixed responses to this film from actual Irish people. I love the film -- watch it every St Patrick's Day as a tradition. I think it is John Wayne's most heartfelt movie. If you want to see other really good films he was in, I strongly recommend The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and Red River. Good luck with your channel!
I think most of the older generation loved this film. I enjoyed it a lot though. I think part of the charm is that I just tend to enjoy older movies. Probably why The Twilight Zone is one of my favourite TV Shows. I have reacted to both "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and "Red River". Two great films!
This is my favorite John Wayne film, and it was my father’s favorite as well. I enjoyed getting an Irish perspective on this classic. That use of “notions” was very common in the American South in my grandmother’s generation (born 1905).
I can't remember off the top of my head exactly how many movies John Ford and John Wayne did together, but John Ford discovered John Wayne, helped him get started, later gave him the break that made him famous, and supposedly they made more movies together than any other director/actor partnership ever. There's a much larger story that I won't bore you with now, but John Wayne thought of John Ford like a father figure until his death, and if I had to guess off shaky memory I think it was in the neighborhood of 25 movies they made together.
I think I've reacted to three so far but I've plenty more on my watchlist. Ford is held in such high regard by a lot of the great directors of the last 40 years. Look forward to seeing more of his work.
@@IrishGuyReacts yeah. I'm kind of holding back for risk of getting carried away and boring the hell out of you, but John Ford is essentially the grandfather of American film with a career that extends back to the silent era, he was a central part of a lot of the founding industry organizations like the Directors Guild of America and their predecessors before there even was a DGA, he was generally considered a voice of authority and respect amongst his peers, and though he once said that he didn't want to be remembered for making westerns, with "Stagecoach" he essentially single handedly did kick of an era of Hollywood westerns that remained popular for roughly four decades.
This is just about one of my favorite movies of all time. I'm not Irish, not technically. I just love this movie because it just seems to reflect a bygone era. Anyone from today who gets offended by it just doesn't understand what things were like back then. I'm 69 years old so I'm a little bit younger than this movie but the young people don't understand the whole tradition thing. 24:09
One of my Fav. movies all time. I had a book of Lists as a Christmas gift in like 1978 and this was Jane Fondas #1 all time fav. film. I am not really happy on St. Patrick's day (My sis's Birthday) because my 15 year old baby dog (Norwich Terrier) named Bama died yesterday with cancer. I am truly brokenhearted. Very good review, I got a few laughs in, that helps a lot.
I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. They are such fantastic companions and leave an undeniable mark on us. I lost my Golden Retriever back in September. She had just turned 13. I'm glad the video gave you a few laughs and you could enjoy it.
This is my favorite John Wayne movie. Suggestions on your reviewing. Don't carry on long comments over the movie, don't break up the clips without letting them complete the thought. i REALLY appreciated your observations about the Irish culture. I recently found that I am more Irish than anything else. My ancestors have been in America since well before the war for independence, so my ancestry is really mixed up.
Appreciate the editing tips. I'd love to hire an editor if I'm being honest. Tech side of things is never my strong suit. Must be fascinating to unravel the traces of where you come from.
The fight is still the longest one to one fight in cinematic history. Also Michaline and Vicar Playfair were real life brothers. Film always has me roaring, but thats sentimental as my Mum was from Lucan, Co Dublin and explained a lot of the things that seem strange now. Oh and I'm an Englishman 😂 this link is a very good read, although there are probability others that are better. Finally it's down to her that I have a penchant for redheads 😂 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maureen_O'Hara
Nice to have reaction to "quiet" films. Most people seem to want to do only action movies. Only pipty is that the PIP is shown reversed and obviously everything is back to front. Doesn't matter till there is "words" and we can't read backwards.
IRISH GUY REACTS - Have you seen "Waking Ned?" (In America called "Waking Ned Devine"). It's a Must See movie! An Irish village conspires to swindle & Million Pounds from the Lotto.
On St. Patty Day my friend Don told story about sailboat in some Island where crew bought whale bone for carving. But little creatures jumped from whale bone. Creatures ended up in galley with food. Crew made pets of them. But when sailboat landed in Ireland creatures were all dead? Don been 6 times around world delivery for sailboats! I'll give you personal, I met John Wayne an spent day on his yacht. Ben Johnson was aboard with serval others. Then, I'll up you with, years later I spent day on run trails with Bruce Springsteen.
I was on spring St Friday Harbor, San Juan Island where John Wayne walked up to me an asked, you know best place to eat? I guess I am! An how do you rate having zodiacs as dinghy on board? Come on out an I'll show them to you! 2 days later I motor out in my zodiac an John Wayne calls to me, I thought I'd see you yesterday!? So, I'm cool! John Wayne thinking of me! haha! Bring your zodiac over an I'll tie you off. JW reaches down to bring me on board an I see his brass wrist band he wears in his movies. This is really JW!! He takes me too aft stateroom where I face Ben Johnson elbows on carved wood bar. I say, Ben Johnson, my dad thinks you're best horseman in all Hollywood! Then I remember I'm standing next to JW! JW puts his left arm across my shoulders picks up his drink with right an toosts my dad! Here here your father is a smart man!an every cheers! Then Ben Johnson asks me who I thought best horseman of all time? Besides you! Because you be my first choice! Cheers again! I say, Glenn Ford sat a saddle as well as anyone! Room cheers again! I'm getting the hang of this! Then JW pulls me nearer with left hand he's still got on my shoulders, you want to see rest of the ship? I'd thought you never ask! Story continues!
I only just discovered your channel and very happy I did. I much appreciate the intelligent commentary in your reactions, and I'm excited to see more. As for your question, this is my favorite John Wayne movie by far, my mom watched this every year since I was a child, and so I came to do the same myself. Happy belated Paddy's day to you, and I look forward to seeing more of your channel. Subscribed!
Great Reaction...... John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara starred in 5 movies together...... Rio Grande (1950), The Quiet Man (1952), The wings of Eagles (1957), McClintock (1963), Big Jake (1971)......
Just found and subscribed to your channel! I love this movie; loved that spit-fire redhead O'Hara ever since, too. 😊 Where do you live in Ireland, Irish Guy? 🙂🍀 ~Jenn-X ♊ ☕
Thank you so much for subscribing Jenn. :-) Agreed, O'Hara really brings a lot of energy to the role. Look forward to seeing more of her films. I'm from Tipperary. Around the southwest of the country.
Good review and fun and entertainment it is definitely. Innishfree comes from the iconic poem by Yeats : ''I will arise and go now and go to Innishfree..........'' and there was a thing at the time of seeing Ireland as a Garden of Eden and the peasants living in a poetic , pastoral rural idyll. John Ford sends this idea up. When Sean gets off the train and asks the way to Innishfree noone will tell him. Or can tell him. The widow Tellane tells Sean : ''Innishfree is far from heaven Mr Thornton '' and Sean gives his slightly different perspective during their very interesting conversation. When the Reverend and Mrs Playfair arrives she says: '' O'h Mr Thornton it looks like all Irish cottages should look ,and so seldom do.'' Mrs Playfair also says: Poets are so silly ...i hope you're not one? '' When Sean sees Mary kate for the first time he asks: ''is that real? she couldn't be!!'' ''It's nonsense man,only a mirage brought on by your terrible thirst'' from Mickaleen. Critics of the film often gloss over these subtelties or usually don't get them. As Irish Guy says there is real substance in the story and much more intelligence from the director and more subtelty than is often picked up by superficial and cliched readings of the film. Much more ironic than the image of The Quiet Man peddled by people who's idea of the film is more cliched than the cliche of Ireland that they think is portrayed in the film.
A great poem indeed by Mr. Yeats. Glad to see you also noticed the depth beneath the surface of the film. Thanks for the comment and checking out the video. Very much appreciated.
Best film ever made about old Ireland pity life isn't the same in Ireland no every word o the film my missus was impressed want to visit it some day pity they let the cottage go to ruin Maureen was a beautiful lady met her in New York st Patrick's day 1999 st Patrick's cathedral she was the marshall for the the parade that st Patrick's day best film my favourite
My Great Grandparents left Ireland during the famine, for generations we had heard of a far green land of beuty and joy. I was able to go back to visit in the 1990s, all that I had heard as a child sitting on my great grandfathers lap about Ireland seemed so true. It was a land of great beauty and a green like no where else in the world, of all the places I have visited around the world only Argyle and Ireland felt like I belonged. (Family is mixed Scot, Irish, Native, and Black). I hope one day to return and wander those green hills and have a pint with the lovely people my heart yearns for in this my old age.
@@IrishGuyReacts County Cork have friends that live there. Was there when the Troubles were still ongoing, and have friends that were on both sides of it. Still loved going there, and like I said I will find some way to go back before my time comes.
19:45: I'll wear your ring. I'll cook. And I'll wash. And I'll keep the land, but that is all! As a kid I never understood the end of that line. Eventually I figured out those last four words were 1952-speak for "But you're getting no pussy." 😄
I very much enjoyed this video. I have always wanted to know what an Irishman would think of this film. The only other Irish person I have seen comment on it is Diane Jennings, and her only remark was, "The less said the better," so I guess she doesn't like it. I wonder what you think of the time period of the movie. As near as I can tell, it's set during the brief period of peace between your war for independence and your civil war. Would you agree with this, or am I off by a few years one way or the other?
Glad you enjoyed the reaction. I can't recall now if they specified when exactly it was set. There was only about a year gap between the two so it would have been 1921/1922 if that's when "The Quiet Man" was set.
Thank you for the video and great reaction and Happy St. Patricks Day If you want another fun quirky movie with John Wayne you should check out.... North to Alaska (1960) John is up in Alaska during the gold rush 1900's Its just a fun, simple kind of movie and really worth a view Now, if you want John Wayne in a down and dirty western check out... Red River (1948) It's about the first cattle drive up the Chisholm Trail with John Wayne as ranch owner and cattle boss Voted one of the top 10 greatest westerns many times
Delighted you enjoyed the reaction. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll add "North To Alaska" to my watchlist. I've reacted to Red River. Really enjoyed it. Great performance from John Wayne.
It's Not an Irish Theme But North TO Alaska is another good movie. AN McClintock which was Wayne s lighter film. Were you going to do the Return Of Jedi part of Star Wars soon?
I have both of those added to the watchlist. And yes, I will be returning to Star Wars this month. "Return Of The Jedi" should be out second Friday of April.
This film was almost not made. To get it produced, the main actors had to place their salaries on the line and agree to make a western along with it. The Hollywood big-wigs knew they could make good money off of a John Wayne western. This was all because John Ford (who desperately wanted make this film) was old and very sick. Both this film and its conjoined western became classics. That western was "She wore a yellow ribbon."
Traditional to watch on St.Patrick’s Day! Honking the horn is kinda rude (at least today). The guy should at least come to the door. Back in the 50’s it was the thing, but not anymore. Today, they text each other, agree to meet wherever and call Uber to drive them there☹️
Haha well thanks for answering the query I threw out during the reaction. I sometimes wish I was born in a different era. Just meet someone at a dance hall.
John ford wanted to make this movie so bad that he agreed to make three others (Rio Grande, Fort Apache, and She Wore A Yellow Ribbon) so the studio would finance this movie.
I had read about that. Glad he eventually got to make his passion project. I think the studio weren't expecting much from it and it ended up being a very successful.
You should do a reaction to 2018's "Black 47" starring Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, Barry Keoghan and Sarah Greene. It's an action adventure that takes place during the Great Famine.
@@IrishGuyReacts the three jack Ryan movies, Red October, Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger are sequential but episodic, so really they can be watched in any order
The Quiet Man is one of my favourite films, but I shall quit because I cannot stand when one gives the image swapping right and left. Why not upside down, it would be funnier ? Bye till you show the movie the correct way…
Granted, I’m only halfway through your John Wayne playlist, but I honestly cannot stand your corner and corner tiny square format that you’re going for. I don’t know why you started doing that, but you didn’t do it before pretty sure both man who shot liberty valance and the war wagon were full screen so Hopefully by the end of the playlist you have given that up, but I can’t stand when they do that tiny screen nonsense. Usually I don’t follow channels that do that tiny screen nonsense but as long as you keep doing John Wayne then I’ll keep watching but yeah that’s my two Cents.
It was more out of necessity than choice. Was getting a lot of copyright claims when using full screen. Seems to have regressed quite a bit since going to the smaller film screen.
@@IrishGuyReacts 🤷♂️ I am not a content creator, and therefore I have no knowledge insight or justify opinion one way or the other. But what is most likely circumstantial or possibly empirical evidence (not entirely sure what exactly that means or if I’m using it correctly I have double checked and triple checked and I’m getting conflicting information so I’m probably using that last one wrong) Anyway, the point is, in my experience, the channels that put up that copyright Fair act thing, the channels that use that basically don’t have any issues with videos being taken down the channels that I follow that don’t use that from time to time have issues. So that may be something to look into I don’t know.
@@IrishGuyReacts I will say I did notice that you put up the disclaimer that most people put up or at least a version of it. I might have to go back and look and see if that was on your original videos like war wagon or man who shot liberty valance. I’m watching she Wore A Yellow Ribbon right now which in my opinion is actually the end of the trilogy and not Rio Grande Rio Grande is the middle film in the proper order. But AnyWho, I’m getting off-topic my point was I did notice the disclaimer you put up. I’m curious if that has always been there, or if that itself is part of what has been the change in the number of claims you’re getting
It's a picture of a guy in shadows, wearing a cowboy hat, if that disturbs you, you must find westerns absolutely terrifying. Personally, I think it's a visually striking image and, it always draws me in to click on a video when I see it. The fact that it affected you so much that it moved you to comment on it shows that it's doing its job exactly as it should.
I would love too see you reacts to The Commitments. The irish comdey movie about a producer starting a soul band in Ireland. Idk how big it is in Ireland and if explaining this to you is like explaini g that the earth goes around the sun because duh you already no or not 🤣 But either would love to see an irish person reaction to the film
I know it was pretty big in Ireland as are most of the films based on Roddy Doyle's books. I'll definitely add it to my watchlist. Have you seen "The Van"? Would recommend If you haven't. Based on a novel of the same writer. Very funny film.
Oh wow! I knew it was based on a book but i didnt know any of his other films were made into movies. I bet it's amazing! Im going to check that out! And thanks, you'll be the second person to react to the commitments on youtube only one other person has reacted to it!
