@apparently2
He could lie, he could evade, he could bob and weave to avoid the truth, but when the moment came that he had to dishonor the memory of his friend to save himself he couldn't do it. That was his red line. Superb acting, superb writing, superb scene.
@everwake2689
"3.6 on the breathalyzer. Not great, not terrible." - Comrade Dyatlov
@grant21999
He couldn’t look at her photo and let her memory live in blame
@Jason-yt5ho
There is a point where you just get tired of lying.
@seanharris8419
6 months sober today after almost 15 years of heavy drinking. I remember watching this movie a little over a year ago when I was at my worst and this scene in particular had a really profound impact on me. I’m not an emotional person, but when you can put yourself in exactly the same headspace that Denzel portrays in this movie, it’s hard not to choke up. Ive been to rehab before but fell back off the wagon hard. 6 months ago I had been drinking and snorting blow for im not sure how many days straight with virtually no food, water, or sleep and I ended up having a grand mal seizure. I don’t remember anything except waking up in the hospital with tubes in my arms and nose and my family around me and my mother in tears. The doctor told me as bluntly as he could that I either get sober or I die. Haven’t touched a drop since that day and I’ll continue to live one more day every day without it.
@jeff-8511
this scene is very touching. especially when you are an alcoholic yourself, hiding it and lying for years. It made me cry watching this scene
@libraprime6838
Denzel has been cheated out of at least 4 Oscars. This, John Q, Malcolm X and Man on Fire were all great movies.
@camschuster5947
“God Help Me” Those words help so much when you admit to yourself the truth in front of others.
@casanova2469
He couldn't tell another lie. Dragging her name and her heroism to save himself would have been extremely shameful. No decent human being can do that. But more importantly, it was the first time he himself acknowledged he had a problem. As an addict, that is a powerful and heartbreaking moment.
@duanchamp1988
"Well object anyway!!! " that guys obviously drunk too🤣🤣😂
@johnburke4931
How this man did not win an Oscar for this performance is beyond me. He is so believable in his portrayal, it’s like watching real events unfold!
@nnor1712
His facial expressions and how he’s acting is amazing. The fact he didn’t win an Oscar for this role is criminal
@JustLouIt
This movie actually got me sober. Best of luck to everyone else that is fighting that battle.
@carl13220
1:15 "I object anyway" : the line to get a little bit of fun in a very dark and sad scene.
@johnstjohn1987
He was drunk and flying that Jetliner like a Flight Simulator game and still saved lives. Imagine him flying sober.
@enterthecringe7552
Powerful scene. Denzel is such a great actor. This is exactly how it looks when a man is trying to say something that is extremely tough to say. The hesitations and fighting back your own visceral reactions 10/10
@jonbradley4044
This really hits home if you've struggled or are struggling with alcohol addiction
@m721ac
Denzel owns every single character he plays in all his movies. Ain't nobody gonna out-act him. Nobody.
@drfunk1986
They're all really upset he drank the last of the vodka
@michaelcolon4162