I have had some lectures where we discussed the real John Locke and I just keep coming back to these scenes where everything he says is so true, just recall and think of everything he said.. It was all true but nobody had believed him. Yes there are probably more emotional scenes or statements you would have to deeply think about but this is one of my favorite ones. What would have happened if Jack had believed him in time? Probably no need to make a big sacrifice and lose his life.
While I loved almost every minute of the show, I've had this particular scene on my mind. We had my grandfather's funeral today, and looking at him I couldn't help but think of what Locke said here. I was never really close to him(I'm really more worried about my father and grandmother), but seeing him so still seemed to make my stomach turn...in any case, I guess it just makes me wonder that the memory rather than the physical is what's really important.
This scene especially resonated with me because one of my main hopes throughout the series was that Jack and Locke could work things and be friends. I really thought they would be left as rivals in season 5. I also think its cool how in the beginning all Locke tried to do was help Jack and in the end all Jack tried to do was help Locke.
It is odd, but I don't find it unexpected. Crashing on the island obviously had a huge impact on Locke, and Jack has always had a little bit of faith in him. I think it goes back to Locke being a bit of a science nerd in high school, and Jack's father pushing him to be a doctor. In the Pilot he told Kate that he took flying lessons, but that it wasn't for him. Perhaps his father persuaded him to be a doctor instead.
@Venckman I agree - despite their differences - it would be great to see Jack helping John out in this way. After all we've seen them go through on the island, what could be a better way of closing that conflict than by showing Jack helping Locke.
I have had some lectures where we discussed the real John Locke and I just keep coming back to these scenes where everything he says is so true, just recall and think of everything he said.. It was all true but nobody had believed him. Yes there are probably more emotional scenes or statements you would have to deeply think about but this is one of my favorite ones. What would have happened if Jack had believed him in time? Probably no need to make a big sacrifice and lose his life.
newGuldynka 1 month ago
While I loved almost every minute of the show, I've had this particular scene on my mind. We had my grandfather's funeral today, and looking at him I couldn't help but think of what Locke said here. I was never really close to him(I'm really more worried about my father and grandmother), but seeing him so still seemed to make my stomach turn...in any case, I guess it just makes me wonder that the memory rather than the physical is what's really important.
EvilUser 3 months ago 2
Compare Jack saying "Whatever happens happens" in the series finale to "Nothing's irreversible" in the sideways.
warmongerpro 10 months ago
This scene is really touching because it shows that if Locke and Jack didn't have the island to argue about they would have gotten along very well.
maxjordan90 11 months ago 3
Jack Shepheard funny nice name :) he leads the flock so to speak.
egdqv13234 11 months ago
This scene especially resonated with me because one of my main hopes throughout the series was that Jack and Locke could work things and be friends. I really thought they would be left as rivals in season 5. I also think its cool how in the beginning all Locke tried to do was help Jack and in the end all Jack tried to do was help Locke.
ChurchOfMe93 11 months ago
It kind of sucks... knowing that all these sideways scenes are pretty pointless until the last like three episodes...
ccayco 1 year ago
what did you loose?! great....
WalkOnTheWildSide815 1 year ago
"what did you loose?! great....
WalkOnTheWildSide815 1 year ago
Locke's smile... <3
lowenl28 1 year ago 6
Nothing is irreversible. No matter how deep you fall, or how hard you hit the ground - nothing is irreversible.
XanderHarris88 1 year ago 7
the first of many more incredible Jack and Locke senes in the sideways.
grapes9h5 1 year ago 2
damn I miss John Locke..
zexpow 1 year ago 2
You know, this scene is Jack´s flashforward again, the second version :)))
yinloveyang 1 year ago
"the didn't lose your father, they just lost his body" a few seconds later enter Giachinnos magical cue.
Great acting, great music, ergo Lost
Swoop223 1 year ago 2
beautiful
oregonducks218 1 year ago
This, in my opinion, after watching these guys fight over faith, a button, a boat and miracles, was a beautiful scene.
01Andor 2 years ago 12
"Nothing is Irreversible" - the theme of Lost. Its interesting how in this scene Locke is the 'man of science' and Jack is the 'man of faith'.
Old Locke just has this comforting way about him, his words smile put Jack at ease about his dad.
ExtraCrispy 2 years ago 9
It is odd, but I don't find it unexpected. Crashing on the island obviously had a huge impact on Locke, and Jack has always had a little bit of faith in him. I think it goes back to Locke being a bit of a science nerd in high school, and Jack's father pushing him to be a doctor. In the Pilot he told Kate that he took flying lessons, but that it wasn't for him. Perhaps his father persuaded him to be a doctor instead.
EvilUser 2 years ago
0:12 .... did christian just walk by?
TheGrinchWhoStoleYou 2 years ago
One of the best scenes in the entire run of the series. Beautiful.
Venckman 2 years ago 40
@Venckman I agree - despite their differences - it would be great to see Jack helping John out in this way. After all we've seen them go through on the island, what could be a better way of closing that conflict than by showing Jack helping Locke.
Moollii 2 years ago 2
wow this is just purely an amazing scene
RyanK3mp 2 years ago 27