Stuntmen React to Bad & Great Hollywood Sword Fights 2

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Niko is joined by sword combat expert Luke LaFontaine and stuntwoman Jessica Medina to break down the best (and worst) fight sequences in Hollywood films!

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[CorridorCrew]

Hey Everyone, thanks for all the feedback. To clarify - we always aim to get two videos out of our film sessions with guests. We just decided to released the sword focused one first, which is Luke’s field of expertise. Jessica is awesome and you will see more of her with Luke in an upcoming episode of Stuntmen React!

[lukelafontaine]

To everyone in the comment thread. They cut our video into 2 episodes. Jessica and I are very close friends and care and respect each other immensely. At no point did I interupt or cut off Jessica while she was speaking. Unfortunately the edit doesnt clearly show the banter between the three of us. I intended the whole episode to feature Jessica but we wanted to address some of the funny things from last sword episode. Next episode is about Jessica. Try to look at things in a positive light instead of negative. We had great time making the episode Jessica is an awesome talent and you guys will see tons of her in 2nd episode.

[jesseclark]

The thing about the swordfight in "The Princess Bride" is that, at a certain point, neither of them particularly want to kill the other one because they appreciate how good the other one is, and because apparently neither one has had a good swordfight in a while. A lot of the silliness in it is attributed to the fact that they're both enjoying the swordfight too much to actually want to kill the other one. Just another example of the power of good storytelling.

[justinemery]

The most impressive thing to me ever about the Achilles / Hector fight scene is Brad Pitts footwork. I spent years in a historical medieval combat group and his footwork is unreal

[lochlanjohnston]

I hope there is a second part, Jessica basically didn't say a thing

[ULTRAWIDE.]

Troy’s fight scene is just such a joy to watch. It’s intense, well choreographed and has no shaky cam in sight. You see everything. And as the guy on the left says, a sword fight should always give you context and make you care about the two people involved in it. It’s definitely one of the better sword fights of modern films.

[Willejam]

EDIT: The video was split into two, this video was more focused on Luke's experiences and knowledge, and the next will be focused on Jessica's.

I was waiting to hear Jessica's thoughts about it all, but I feel like this episode was made for Luke specifically with Jessica just being the prop. Hope she gets another invite!

[micry]

My favourite thing in Troy was the treatment of Achilles’s fighting. Selective jumping (adding leg strength to arm strength via stored energy) so A’s striking power is extra formidable. The deliberate way he’s shown unleash a series of purposeful and deceptive moves is excellent. That kind of care to show the audience why he is who he is positively heartwarming!

[drewforchic]

Fun Facts about that Joh Wick 3 scene: The location in Morocco where they shot it was overrun with hundreds of stray cats, so attempting to keep the dogs focused on the actors instead of chasing cats, and wrangling the cats so they didn't get in the shots, was a whole mess. The director said they probably spent more on cat food and cages than they did on human catering.

[FilmFightFanatic]

Still waiting on the Stunt Animals React to Animal Stunts episode….

[austinwilkerson]

As a HEMA practitioner, I must say that Luke’s knowledge of historical swordsmanship in addition to Hollywood stunt fighting is impressive. It’s rare to see someone “in the business” so informed and dedicated to historicity.

[samda]

My only issue was the point where he was talking about how Inigo could have flicked his sword up. But in the story Inigo didn’t really want to kill the man in black. He wanted someone to duel with

[AABA]

Jessica almost didn't say a thing... Will there be another episode with the same guests, but with her talking? (although this still was very interesting :) )

[voosemadangoosefraba]

As much as I like Luke, he took too much of the show for Jessica to have a fair spot. They're both important people.

Edit: Jessica has her own part coming out, thats why she isn't really talking. It's the editing, not anyone's fault. Please stop thinking this statement is still valid. Corridor crew and the guests already answered on it.

[Dsarah]

Niko: "Jessica has a bunch if interesting stories as well"
Jessica: *gets 20 seconds to talk about how animals can be unpredictable *

[Deedo_]

So glad the second part with Jessica came out! Right guys!

Right guys?

[nickllama]

In the Odyssey, Achilles is described as fighting "in a divine style." I bet the fight choreographer looked at that and went "Great. Very helpful." 😁

[omarmmzn]

“I prefer blanks” and that’s it that’s all she said😂😂😂😂😂😂
We want part 2. Just for Jessica.

[jesusaguirre]

Jessica definitely needed her own episode, as should all new guests. Feel like she had so much to share, but Luke (unintentionally) monopolized the episode. Hope she comes back for her own episode.

[kds]

Really loved part two.

IF WE HAD ONE.