Magnolia - Wise Up

[aquaphoenix831]

"Magnolia" is a complex tapestry of of love, fear, sorrow...of pain, desperation, discovery, transformation...of forgiveness, redemption and healing.

This song is a wonderful reminder that each of us is responsible for our own happiness. Our choices create our destiny. If we don't like any component of our life, we can "wise up" and awaken to our own power and embrace the ability to change our self, to change our destiny. In that moment in time of surrendering, we become our own hero...

[pmattson]

You should take the advertisement off. It's not your video or song.

[TheCandyHole]

People that do not like this film haven't experienced life until the point of no forgiveness, whether to themselves or someone else, and that is where this film is lost on many

[maciora2]

is a good lesson fo life!!!

[Stiny114]

Dear Paul Thomas Anderson,

Thanks. Thanks for being the best filmmaker of the 21st century, next to David Fincher. Thanks for Magnolia. Because of your film, I now have hope for life. You have created lasting impressions that I have from this beautiful film. It has some of the best dialogue and scenes of all time. You are a wonderful filmmaker. Thanks for giving me hope.

Best Regards,

John

[JanesInChains1990]

William H. Macy broke my heart several times in this movie. Deserved a nomination more than Tom Cruise for sure.

[busyboozer41]

In that opening scene Jason Robards was really sick like that he died not long after this movie was made from what I read he was not really acting too much there he was a very sick man. This was his last movie he appeared in. RIP Mr. Robards

[PaulMichaels2010]

This scene defines the whole movie. Without even realising it, the entire cast are bound by forces beyond their control, summed up brilliantly by a song they all share, which basically dicates to them that their ongoing pain is not going to leave them until they get a better perspective of what life is all about. But, because most of us haven't a clue what life is all about, so their pain endures. Some reconciliations may ensue, during which it rains frogs. AMAZING MOVIE.

[mickeyleon123]

if you are really honest, without this truly brilliant scene and haunting song, this film would have been garbage. Aimee Mann saved their ass.

[somotastic21]

On a completely different note my favorite Angry Beavers episode was 'Pond Scum', while my favorite Tiny Tunes episode was ;Fit to be Stewed'. I bet the majority of the population sadly is unaware of these beautiful works of art. People would rather listen to Justin Bieber and watch Glee or Two and a Half Men

[somotastic21]

of the characters living out their depressing lives with 'In the Deep' by Bird York playing. That same song was used in an episode of House. I believe the one with the little girl who was dying or something.

[somotastic21]

Honestly this type of scene with the dramatic song and the actors singing has been used before, not saying it wasnt a powerful scene, certainly was the best part of the movie, but it has been used before. Actually no wait, not technically before but has been used again. In the Nip/Tuck Season 4 Finale at the end there is a montage of the characters very depressingly singing "brighter discontent" by The Submarines. In the movie Crash, though the characters werent singing, they had a montage

[linlifeng]

no matter how good a vid is, there are always a handful of "dislikes", the little red dot at the very end of the green bar. I don't get it. Are those the same people who vote no to everything they've seen? how bitter do they have to be to give thumbs down to this vid?

[MrSratticusFinch]

@linlifeng Maybe they need to wise up.

[captnavenger]

First time I saw the film, and it came to Claudia on the couch, and the piano began to play, I thought, "is she going to start singing?" Suddenly, she did. I sat there silent and amazed through the whole sequence, and I think I was crying by the end of it. Similarly, when the film reached its emotional peak, I thought, "These poor fucking people; where the hell is God in all of this?" And then frogs began to rain from the sky. LOL

[soaresSousa1]

does someone here have an explanation about the frogs raining in this movie?

[1993MURDODUNLOP]

@soaresSousa1 The frogs are a symbol for change. Notice that the main characters are depressed and lonely and their situation never changes for a majority of the movie. It then takes something so bizzare such as the rare phenomenon of raining frogs to open up there eyes and "Wise Up". This is why after the raining frogs the charcters are shown finally moving on with their lives.

[Simon4642]

@soaresSousa1 well here it is...the goverment was transporting frogs for reserche the planes back fell open and out they came...true true...true

[mrshiggs1]

one of the best cinematic scenes of all time ... thank you paul thomas anderson

[Ichiboy900]

Crack-whores, cops, pedophiles, gays, little kids, dying old men, nurses, sex symbols, gold diggers. All huge Aimee Mann fans.

[whatuswattingat]

@Ichiboy900 1:33-1:50. SANDUSKY!

[mayabelle1107]

@Ichiboy900 it's okay to just say any human...

[trajiksin813]

incredable movie

[naomi589]

this movie is so humbling.

almost as if each character is a slice of one person & the roads they could potentially or might go down.

it is so viscerally human.

deep, cutting raggedly to the core.

[mykylc]

Paul Thomas Anderson will always make movies that HE wants to see...which makes them so close to perfection.

[MrWaeseL]

I can't hear this and NOT think of Community, sorry :( I never saw Magnolia, I should really rectify this

[skarredspartan]

I need to see this movie. I need to see a lot of movies, come to think of it.

Well, it's summer time. Maybe I should start with this one.

[krazy16dude]

@skarredspartan 3 hours and 8 minutes. Can you sit through it? I needed 3 sittings for it.

[monkeyflump]

I absolutely love this film.

[WAAAAAAAAAAAY]

I saw ths film for the first time only a few days ago. I know it's gonna be one of those films that sticks with me forever [actually, iike basically every Paul Thomas Anderson movie for that matter]

Amazing :)

[xenadanielle]

I, too, saw this song was being used in ads for Intervention and Hoarders. The whole Magnolia soundtrack was great. This part of the movie, however, was stunning... *love*

[xenadanielle]

I, too, saw this song was being used in ads for Intervention and Hoarders. The whole Magnolia soundtrack was great. This part of the movie, however, was stunning... *love*

[MsRadicalXD]

I heard this song on the commercial of Hoarders and in the show The Glades, it took my breath away. This is such a beautiful song and it speaks of the truth. <3

[Simon4642]

how can not sit back and ....wow jason robards ..

[Kenshiro26]

Couldn't find an HD version of this song/scene on YouTube, so I uploaded one! :D

Check it out on my channel. : )

[username30045]

My favorite line in this massive film can barely be heard.

"You're so stupid."

Can only addicts appreciate this? Probably, maybe.

[WillBraden]

@username30045 Very well said.

[favregrl]

5 words..."So much God-Damn Regret!"

Amazing film...

[jackhillty]

fuck. bring on the frogs.

[drsuessre14]

@jackhillty Yes, indeed.

[Simon4642]

@jackhillty and or i sucked other mens cocks

[ShepherdWhittaker]

It really is the best when Tom Cruise starts singing, and I don't know why.

[tishatti]

Its not going to stop. But I wont give up. We can't. This is my favourite movie. It reminds me of so much of whats gone on in my life. I know its the same for most. This movie touches so many. When we think things are going well for us something hits us for six. It always will. Not going to give up though.

[Justanotherbkmind12]

Can't describe what I felt when I watched this scene...it's so...I don't know, it touched me deep deep inside...

[Thorne42]

Paul Thomas Anderson in undoubtedly one of the best film directors alive. He may only have done five movies, but each one of those movies is unique and special. He is a true talent, and I hope to see a lot more of his films in the future. Mr Anderson, I salute you!

[LastManTyping]

@Thorne42

He's not one of the best... he's the best.

[ego78th]

I got paralized watching this and conscious at the same time. Great movie. No words to describe it...

[MrJayPG]

Perfect song and scene. Well done Paul Thomas Anderson.

[StabWoundOrgasm]

Powerful scene.

[whereispip]

Man..I forgot just how moving this movie, if not this particular scene is.

[2gautamc]

YES YES YES

JAI BUM BHOLE

LOV U BABE

HARE KRSNA

[roachy333]

This scene reminds me of Dennis Potter's work.

[1avocado]

this is a brilliant film and incredibly moving as is aimee mann's song here. thank you very much for posting.

[cayloh]

Paul Thomas Anderson is the shit! There Will Be Blood is his masterpiece, though.

[Dallasboy678]

I've never heard of this movie, but it looks horribly depressing. Fuck this, I'm watching Spongebob.

[rightattheunicorn]

@Dallasboy678 give it a chance it has an amazing end

[OFR]

This song was recorded for the Jerry McGuire film, then they didn't use it in their movie. Paul Anderson heard it and knew it was amazing, and wrote this scene in, a unique one in such dramatic movies. Then it COULDN'T be nominated for "Best Song" Oscar because of being used on the Jerry McGuire soundtrack record! Damn shame...

[TheMafilandia]

que innolvidable esta parte de la pelicula, uno escucha la canciòn e inmediatamente vienen estas imagenes a la cabeza...

[73Egg69]

Oh so true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bigtophalloween]

Phillip Seymour Hoffman's performance in this film planted the initial seed that ultimately lead to my decision to become a nurse. Having finally reached that goal I find an infinite amount of catharsis and an even deeper meaning to this song after having both survived the rigors of nursing school and having helped people with their assorted problems, self inflicted or otherwise. No one is perfect, even those who are supposed to lead the way, and this song/scene serve as an excellent reminder.

[rorrt]

Really good, i was only a late comer to this film, the first time i watched it was about 2 years ago, and that was only because Ricky Gervais, and Stephen Merchant used to play loads of Aimee Mann on their original radio show.

Properly good fil, though at 3 hrs it is abit long, but when you get into it, the time flies by.

[Satchel334]

Beauty.

[gutfrero]

this is for good

[tdkuk1]

love this it awsome tracex

[Kevincarlloven]

P.T Anderson is a genius

[dercluracan]

No es lo que pensabas la primera vez que empezaste,tuviste lo que querias y ahora apenas puedes soportar la idea..........PERO NO VA A PARAR HASTA QUE ESPABILES.

[mussy029]

while I was watching this scene I started singing aswell <3

great movie btw

[kettlezone]

Oh, my God!

[russianchick855]

simply beautiful

[Dragongl11021988]

one of my favorites movies, love so much this song!

[murdockqotsa]

does it start raining frogs right after this? or is there something else in between?

[marcusrosenvideos]

there's about 15 or so minutes between this scene and the frog scene.

[murdockqotsa]

oh ok thanks...

my memory failed me. must watch it again.

[nuetronstar]

This film never recieved the acclaim it deserved. I've been thinking about, and watching this scene all day. I'm almost sorry, because now I can't get it out of my head. I can't wise up.

[amazingblur]

I wasn't fully engaged in the American collective consciousness when this movie came out, but I'm in film school now and I have heard "it said" (meaning students talking about critical reviews) that this is the "Perfect film." I was taken back at first, almost offended(I don't buy into reviews), then I watched it and I have to agree, it is by far my most favorite film of all time vanquishing Eraserhead, The Shining... why bother making a list[?] lol.

[welshfilmbuff]

@nuetronstar

The last couple of times I've watched Magnolia is on late night Sky TV, drunk and alone (the first time after my nan had died last year, and again last night).

BOTH times I've totally lost it (in other words, started sobbing) with this scene! (that and Jason Robards' "regret" speech) I saw Magnolia at the cinema ten years ago and thought it was a masterpiece then, but it seems to resonate with me more with age...

I guess I can't wise up, either...

[McNugget06]

@nuetronstar Word. Maybe the second or third best movie of the 90's.

[haze1123]

Paul Thomas Anderson is the most over-rated director in Hollywood. He is a great cinematographer. But his movies are forgettable. Magnolia is a perfect example.

[markbutt]

Are you serious? His films always leave a pretty big impression on me. You can't say There Will Be Blood isn't a masterpiece.

[haze1123]

I am serious, but I can totally appreciate that some people feel differently.

I thought There Will Be Blood was a visual masterpiece. Again, PTA is great with a camera.

But I thought the story arc was one-dimensional and basically uninteresting.

I mean, was there any point in the movie where you thought, "I can't wait to find out what happens next?"

I never felt that way. I felt totally disengaged from all of the characters.

[markbutt]

I mean I can see what you're saying about the cinematography. But I did feel engaged when I first saw There Will Be Blood. I actually thought the story was real interesting.

[MostDiscusseding]

i didn't want the movie to end, i felt very involved with daniel

[pandaeyes42]

Heartbreaking scene in a truly exceptional film!

[illestofall18]

hmm not a big fan of this movie, but toms acting was definitely exceptional

[Calenth]

I cry everytime i see this.

[axelle32]

this is th emost epressing movie i have seen in all my life. it's a really really good movie but i can't even understand the effect it has onme. it like kills me from the inside this movie depresses the shit out if me!!!

[freshflower4]

This song and this scene is heartbreaking.

[fendermimoun]

Le jeu des acteurs est tellement extraordinaire et la voix d'Aime Mann tellement belle que je devient aussitôt vulnérable dès que j'entend cette chansons!

[azmanntoz]

I always feel that the actors really become vulnerable when they have to sing and it really adds another dimension to their characters. Such a great moment in cinema!

[madoka0409]

映画史上に残る名シーン！

Excellent Sheen that stays on film history！

[crystal317]

AMAZING

[Raevholl]

Who made this song?

[kadojaju]

Aimee Mann

[Swoome]

aimee man -Wise up

;)

[verkenderkraftwerk2]

incredibly genius film, it's astounds me that such an original and comprehensive movie was written and directed by just one person, PTA. This scene always gets me.

[visibleinks]

Check out some of Woody Allens or Ingman Bermans dramas.

[cillablackslingback]

goosebumps! an inspired piece of film. A real piece of work

[TGfilms88]

this scene is amazing - filmmaking at its best

[SignorBacon]

PT Anderson rocks, man!

[Puklinn]

when i saw this scene i knew, that i was watching dsomething special.

[seanr456]

@Puklinn Me too. The audience was just electrified in the theater when I saw this.

[leandralee]

@Puklinn me too, i couldn`t breath for a second, it was magical.

[TomSawyer612]

i like turtles

[homeonice]

so fucking amazing

[101pyromaniac]

cool

[PepsiMaxFTW]

awesome