I was very close with my grandma, but at the time of her death, I didn't have a very emotional reaction. One of the reasons for this was because it was something I was waiting for, due to her having dementia the last years of her life; my last conversation with her a few months before her death lasted only five minutes, and she didn't even know me anymore. Another reason is because I was focused on my wife, and soon to be born daughter. A few years later, we had purchased this film, and I was listening to Ron Howard's commentary during my breakfasts before I went to work. On one of these mornings, I had a dream about my grandma, but I didn't really get all emotional, because nothing really sad happened in it. Ironically, later on that morning, when I was continuing the commentary while having my breakfast, I am at the part when Ben and Mary say goodbye to their daughter and grandson, and Ron Howard said that Maureen Stapleton had a tough time with that scene, because Maureen said that she would never leave her grandchildren. At that moment, I remembered I dreamt of my grandma, and started crying.
I've never seen this movie, but it seems to really capture the wonderful optimism that was so unique to the 80's, you just could not make this movie today.
I saw it in the theatre when I was a kid. It use to be on all the movie channels and easily rentable. I don't know why it's not on any streaming channel. If you think ET grabbed your heart, this movie is packed full of emotions.
Thanks Mat. for the memories of this one. Im 42 now and I absolutely loved this movie as a kid. I was super close with all my grandparents and Ron Howard really creates that connection between all the retirees and the audience. Its like any of the characters could be your grandparents. Plus what an original storyline and great script.
I've always had to defend this movie as a guilty pleasure because I always had a soft spot for it, largely because of Janes Horner's score which gets lost in the shuffle of his scores from more popular movies. The themes were so unique and identifiable, feeling like they were written for a much bigger film. Certainly one of Horner's most underrated works.
I love this movie. It's sad that Wilford Brimley died last year aka worst year ever. Let me tell you, my heart was broken and I hug my parents that I'm going to miss and remember Wilford Brimley. He will forever be missed.
Great video - this is such an under appreciated film. I agree with what you said reference younger audiences not relating to the ageing aspect of the film, it’s definitely more relatable to an older / mature audience.
I like how old fantastic movies was full of humanism idea, and even aliens were hyperbolized goodies. New is forgotten old, hope soon we will get new movies full of chill and hopefulness
I just realized that this included Tyrone Power Jr.'s first role! What an amazing experience that must have been for Don Ameche, who worked very intimately with his father in Alexander's Ragtime Band! Thanks for pointing that out, and thanks for the memories! My partner Kevin was a lad of 14 when he saw both movies and is a big fan of Don Ameche's work.
This and Flight of the Navigator are still a great watch even after all these years, Surprised by the lack of interest here on RUclips, It's just your full review and some other blokes half assed quick runthrough.
Yes it’s sadly overlooked ! Flight of the navigator is awesome and I’ve reviewed it 👍 if your interested ! Check it out. Thanks for watching and your comments 🙏
Back in the day, I saw this movie praised by "At The Movies" with Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert., so It became a family movie at the theater. I'm now as old as the "folks at the retirement home," so it has a different ring to me now. I haven't seen a RUclips movie reaction to "Cocoon," but then, not many react to "After Life" (1998), either. ruclips.net/video/DN9sr5wVkik/видео.html
One of my favorite films from the 80s. Wow, I remember having a massive crush on Tahnee Welch when watching Cocoon as a teenager lol. I wanted an exotic, mysterious, beautiful girlfriend like Kitty! :-)
@@MatsMovieReviews I live in the states. Best price I can get is 15 dollars. That’s dvd though. Unfortunately. You did say in video it’s one of those movies that slips between the cracks. Something like that
This channel is ..... let's say, 'heavily inspired' by Oliver Harper's channel: same template and the way different subjects are treated, same narration style, and even calling it "retrospective". Not that there's copyright on these things, but it's pretty blatantly copied.
Oliver is supportive of my channel and content ! Thanks for the compliment thou ! I do admire his content but trying to be different with my own opinion, looking back at movies I love with my own personal perspective! Many RUclips channels do retrospectives these days, Oliver was the first to do so. When discussing the production and similar topic it’s difficult to not appear similar!
@@MatsMovieReviews in the middle of the Black Cauldron poster there is a small text box with TEXT written inside it. Presumably, yourself or your image source accidentally clicked on the text tool in MacOS Preview. But please don't take it the wrong way, it was just something I happened to notice while watching as I ate breakfast. Awesome video as always, love these retrospectives.
Which film aged as badly as this film? Splash. Both these films annoyed the f*** out me as an 8 year old. As an adult revisiting these films I stick by this review. It was so pretentious and mega meh. Wasn’t a Star Wars kid either. What a random 80s film.
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I was very close with my grandma, but at the time of her death, I didn't have a very emotional reaction. One of the reasons for this was because it was something I was waiting for, due to her having dementia the last years of her life; my last conversation with her a few months before her death lasted only five minutes, and she didn't even know me anymore. Another reason is because I was focused on my wife, and soon to be born daughter.
A few years later, we had purchased this film, and I was listening to Ron Howard's commentary during my breakfasts before I went to work. On one of these mornings, I had a dream about my grandma, but I didn't really get all emotional, because nothing really sad happened in it. Ironically, later on that morning, when I was continuing the commentary while having my breakfast, I am at the part when Ben and Mary say goodbye to their daughter and grandson, and Ron Howard said that Maureen Stapleton had a tough time with that scene, because Maureen said that she would never leave her grandchildren. At that moment, I remembered I dreamt of my grandma, and started crying.
The power of movies and the nostalgia they bring is truly amazing. Thanks so much for sharing and for watching 🙏
I've never seen this movie, but it seems to really capture the wonderful optimism that was so unique to the 80's, you just could not make this movie today.
I highly recommend it! Thanks again for watching 👍🙏
This was a very good movie
I watched it thanks to Berlusconi s TV. I watched almost all of them beautiful. Now movies are so sad.
I saw it in the theatre when I was a kid. It use to be on all the movie channels and easily rentable. I don't know why it's not on any streaming channel. If you think ET grabbed your heart, this movie is packed full of emotions.
Thanks Mat. for the memories of this one. Im 42 now and I absolutely loved this movie as a kid. I was super close with all my grandparents and Ron Howard really creates that connection between all the retirees and the audience. Its like any of the characters could be your grandparents. Plus what an original storyline and great script.
Glad it brought back memories. Thanks for watching and for commenting 🙏
One of my favorite si-fi movies. A great cast.
This is one of my favorite sci-fi movies. And "Gravity" is one of my favorite songs.
Excellent thanks for sharing and for watching 🙏
A beautiful and artfully made film…. Unforgettable…
Agreed 👍 thanks for the comment 🙏
I've always had to defend this movie as a guilty pleasure because I always had a soft spot for it, largely because of Janes Horner's score which gets lost in the shuffle of his scores from more popular movies. The themes were so unique and identifiable, feeling like they were written for a much bigger film. Certainly one of Horner's most underrated works.
So underrated and so James Horner ! Thanks sharing and for the comment and of course thanks for watching 🙏
I love this movie. It's sad that Wilford Brimley died last year aka worst year ever. Let me tell you, my heart was broken and I hug my parents that I'm going to miss and remember Wilford Brimley. He will forever be missed.
Lost so many of this amazing cast ! Thanks for sharing and for watching 🙏
Great video - this is such an under appreciated film. I agree with what you said reference younger audiences not relating to the ageing aspect of the film, it’s definitely more relatable to an older / mature audience.
Thanks glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the comment!
I like how old fantastic movies was full of humanism idea, and even aliens were hyperbolized goodies. New is forgotten old, hope soon we will get new movies full of chill and hopefulness
So true! Thanks for thanking the time to comment and thanks for watching 🙏
I’ve always loved this movie. One of my favorites for sure!! Thanks for posting !!
Thanks for commenting and the kind words 🙏 Thanks for watching 👍
I just realized that this included Tyrone Power Jr.'s first role! What an amazing experience that must have been for Don Ameche, who worked very intimately with his father in Alexander's Ragtime Band! Thanks for pointing that out, and thanks for the memories! My partner Kevin was a lad of 14 when he saw both movies and is a big fan of Don Ameche's work.
My pleasure ! Glad you enjoyed it and I loved don Ameche. Thanks for watching and sharing 🙏
This is the most underrated sci fi of all time
I really appreciate your kind comments ! It’s a wonderful movie 🙏
@@MatsMovieReviews no problem man appreciate the video
This and Flight of the Navigator are still a great watch even after all these years, Surprised by the lack of interest here on RUclips, It's just your full review and some other blokes half assed quick runthrough.
Yes it’s sadly overlooked ! Flight of the navigator is awesome and I’ve reviewed it 👍 if your interested ! Check it out. Thanks for watching and your comments 🙏
great video! loved this movie when i was a kid! still enjoy watching it from time to time, and of course enjoy the beautiful score.
Glad you enjoyed it 🙏 Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching .
Great video loved watching very informative well done 👍 looking forward to your next review 🎥
Thanks so much 🙏
So basically the old people that went with them are now immortal?
Yes a gift from the aliens 👽
I love both coccon movies!! I wished I could find them in print yea I have found bootlegs but I want a official releases
We need a 4K release of this movie. As of this post, it is nearly impossible to find a physical copy this movie without paying an arm and a leg.
Very true, #releasecocoon4k 👍 thanks for the comment 🙏
Back in the day, I saw this movie praised by "At The Movies" with Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert., so It became a family movie at the theater. I'm now as old as the "folks at the retirement home," so it has a different ring to me now. I haven't seen a RUclips movie reaction to "Cocoon," but then, not many react to "After Life" (1998), either. ruclips.net/video/DN9sr5wVkik/видео.html
Here's to many new subs for you, your talent deserves it.
Thanks for the kind comments and thank you 🙏
One of my favorite films from the 80s. Wow, I remember having a massive crush on Tahnee Welch when watching Cocoon as a teenager lol.
I wanted an exotic, mysterious, beautiful girlfriend like Kitty! :-)
Thanks for the comment and for watching 🙏 I agree Tahnee definitely took after her mother !
Good movie, a welcome diversion from the nonsense that parades itself as entertainment. James Horner's theme, truly magnificent.
Couldn’t agree more! Thanks for the comment and for watching 👍 appreciate it 🙏
10:50 I can't believe that such an emotional scene has been used as a meme to represent being tried drom sex
Long time to wait for a return..
That’s what I thought. At first, I thought it took that long to travel between the two planets, but the sequel shot that theory out of the water.
I remember watching this on VHS.
Thanks for sharing 🙏. Thanks for watching 👍
Thank you
Great video, thanks.
Your more than welcome. Thanks for the kind comment and thanks for watching 🙏
great video.
Thanks so much for the fantastic feedback! Thanks for watching 🙏
a magical movie!!!!!
Certainly is ! Thanks for commenting and for watching 🙏
I like joe how he beat the crap out of the interns. I always laughed because of how they treated the elders
Great moment! Thanks for sharing and taking time to comment 🙏
@@MatsMovieReviews wish I could find the movie. The dvd is very expensive.
What country are you in ? Amazon is as low as £3.95 on dvd and £8.95 for Eureka Blu-ray I mentioned in the video.
@@MatsMovieReviews I live in the states. Best price I can get is 15 dollars. That’s dvd though. Unfortunately. You did say in video it’s one of those movies that slips between the cracks. Something like that
Yes it a shame ! I’ve seen a listing on eBay for $5.99 if that helps ? Maybe a thrift store find !
Thank you!
My pleasure! And thank you for watching and commenting 🙏
Is it a documentary?
Is what a documentary? If you’re referring to the retrospective then, yes it is a form of documentary, hope that’s helps. Thanks for commenting .
@@MatsMovieReviews fantastic. My favorite film.
No problem 👍 great to hear always enjoy connecting with fans of the movie I review 🙏
@@MatsMovieReviews you did brilliantly! Cheers
Thanks so much 👍🙏
Couldn't the aliens give the boat back after the passengers got out of it after it was raised into the ship?
I think if memory serves they were being chased by the authorities!
So probably a small sacrifice to leave for the alien world 😬
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That’s fascinating 🙏
This channel is ..... let's say, 'heavily inspired' by Oliver Harper's channel: same template and the way different subjects are treated, same narration style, and even calling it "retrospective". Not that there's copyright on these things, but it's pretty blatantly copied.
Oliver is supportive of my channel and content ! Thanks for the compliment thou ! I do admire his content but trying to be different with my own opinion, looking back at movies I love with my own personal perspective! Many RUclips channels do retrospectives these days, Oliver was the first to do so. When discussing the production and similar topic it’s difficult to not appear similar!
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@@MatsMovieReviews in the middle of the Black Cauldron poster there is a small text box with TEXT written inside it. Presumably, yourself or your image source accidentally clicked on the text tool in MacOS Preview. But please don't take it the wrong way, it was just something I happened to notice while watching as I ate breakfast. Awesome video as always, love these retrospectives.
Thanks a lot for the support 👍 haha thanks I thought it was random 🙏
I disliked the movie, the elders behaved like complete selfish assholes after getting a second chance in life.
Thanks for sharing! Thanks for watching 👍
I totally agree! And what did they get for exchange? The chance to become immortal. Where's the logic?!
Which film aged as badly as this film? Splash. Both these films annoyed the f*** out me as an 8 year old. As an adult revisiting these films I stick by this review. It was so pretentious and mega meh. Wasn’t a Star Wars kid either. What a random 80s film.
All that said great overview, good upload, thanks.
Thanks for the comment and for watching, glad you enjoyed the video even though you didn’t enjoy the movie 🙏👍