I was 14 in 1982 and I remember me and my dad went to see this at the theater on a rainy Saturday night. I was blown away then and still is my absolute favorite horror movie.
@@user-ey6vk5gu4o That's alright, you don't have to like it. Not everyone has good taste in movies, but maybe you'll get there one day. Don't think it escaped my notice that you're a Carpenter-hater who showed up on a Carpenter movie commentary video just to complain about it. Whether or not you mean what you say, you are without a doubt a shit troll.
I was 12 and my cousin was 13. My mom dropped us off at the movies and we bought tickets to see Rocky 3 which was PG, and walked right into the theater showing The Thing which was rated R so they wouldn't sell us tickets. So glad we did that, it was great, and still one of my all-time favorite movies.
Tremendous replay value. I re-watch The Thing once a year. I tell friends about it who never seen it. Perfect combination of talent, that make an awesome movie
I really need to watch this commentary in full the John Carpenter/Kurt Russel Big Trouble in Little China commentary track is hilarious as well. Appreciate all the interview snippets and highlight reels thanks.
Oh yeah, at one point one of them apologizes for basically talking about Kurt talking about his kids's Sports team. Might have been talking about Wyatt since this was like 20 years ago.
I really admire how in retrospect a movie up on its release, especially back in the 80's, may seem to be a complete failure. However, over time and now with the internet, movies back then can now have a light shined on them and be revealed how misunderstood they were at that time. I'm pretty sure this is John Carpenter's favorite film he ever made.
The only commentary I have ever heard that I enjoyed more than this one was the commentary with these two on big trouble and little China. It’s absolutely hilarious.
My husband and I watched The Thing over the weekend and it has held very well...story, acting & special effects were still awesome. The people tied to the chairs and the blood being tested is still stressful and scary to watch. I love Kurt Russell's joyful laugh.
This is off the original laser Disk that was released in 1994 prior to DVD. Then they transferred over to the early DVD releases. And now appears pretty much on every release of that movie
A huge problem with film today is the forced comedy aspect. This film would not be the same if they ended up taking that comedic approach. It sours the suspense. The Predator series is a perfect example of that, the character/villain has become a joke & at one time it was one the most terrifying.
If you haven't seen the supercut of Kurt Russell laughing through The Thing commentary search it on YT, it's an absolute classic.
I remember watching that and not getting a single joke
That whole commentary track is so good. You can tell how fondly the two look back on it
@@furtherback6131wow
I’ve watched that like 10 times 😂
@@furtherback6131I didn’t either
"Ill crash it for money" is probably the most insane and fully realistic take on hard ass psychology.
It’s nice to know that Wilford Brimley brings them as much joy as he does for me.
“LaserDisc”. That dates things nicely.
I was 14 in 1982 and I remember me and my dad went to see this at the theater on a rainy Saturday night. I was blown away then and still is my absolute favorite horror movie.
I was about 2 months from being born, so just missed it. lmao
@@user-ey6vk5gu4owell, that’s just, like, your opinion, dude..
Same, though I encountered it far later on my own, but it remains my favorite horror movie and nothing has even come close.
@@user-ey6vk5gu4o That's alright, you don't have to like it. Not everyone has good taste in movies, but maybe you'll get there one day.
Don't think it escaped my notice that you're a Carpenter-hater who showed up on a Carpenter movie commentary video just to complain about it. Whether or not you mean what you say, you are without a doubt a shit troll.
I was 12 and my cousin was 13. My mom dropped us off at the movies and we bought tickets to see Rocky 3 which was PG, and walked right into the theater showing The Thing which was rated R so they wouldn't sell us tickets. So glad we did that, it was great, and still one of my all-time favorite movies.
The best non-Milwaukee based film-centered youtube channel
Those guys are hack frauds!
Don’t even talk about those HACKS
THOSE MEN ARE PAWNS!
How embarrassing…
Tremendous replay value. I re-watch The Thing once a year. I tell friends about it who never seen it. Perfect combination of talent, that make an awesome movie
7:32 if you watch the full scene, look at the bottom center/right. The "skull" that is ejected from the Dog Thing's head is crawling away!
Very creepy. 💀
I love both E.T. and The Thing❤
E.T. sucks
@@JohnSmith-yd5wqUh, ok. Agree to disagree.
@@JohnSmith-yd5wqCongrats on your minority opinion.
@@tronam congratulations on being a sheep.
@@JohnSmith-yd5wqYou suck. Not E.T.
I really need to watch this commentary in full the John Carpenter/Kurt Russel Big Trouble in Little China commentary track is hilarious as well. Appreciate all the interview snippets and highlight reels thanks.
Oh yeah, at one point one of them apologizes for basically talking about Kurt talking about his kids's Sports team. Might have been talking about Wyatt since this was like 20 years ago.
@@JnEricsonxI love how it’s just 2 friends talking while watching a movie
I really admire how in retrospect a movie up on its release, especially back in the 80's, may seem to be a complete failure. However, over time and now with the internet, movies back then can now have a light shined on them and be revealed how misunderstood they were at that time. I'm pretty sure this is John Carpenter's favorite film he ever made.
I fall asleep to this commentary a couple times a month. I love how much fun they’re having.
I wonder how they got the dog to act so well. Like seriously it acts so ominously in every scene. Just creeping around.
The only commentary I have ever heard that I enjoyed more than this one was the commentary with these two on big trouble and little China. It’s absolutely hilarious.
The dogs performance always blew me away. 4:01 that's scarily un-dog like. A true classic this film.
My husband and I watched The Thing over the weekend and it has held very well...story, acting & special effects were still awesome. The people tied to the chairs and the blood being tested is still stressful and scary to watch. I love Kurt Russell's joyful laugh.
This is so incredible to listen to. Thanks guys.
This is off the original laser Disk that was released in 1994 prior to DVD. Then they transferred over to the early DVD releases. And now appears pretty much on every release of that movie
Love this channel. Gotta go watch this again
John is the best XD “we couldn’t get any beer” hahahahha
One of my top films respect to these two ❤
Thank the LORD for John Carpenter and Kurt Russell. This movie is amazing work of art. A horror masterpiece.
two SUPREME men. Don't make 'em like this anymore. I think John is my favourite director !
Director, Pilot, Fallout 76 player, WHAT CANT CARPENTER DO?!?
Also, famously: composer
Oh no let’s go 😊
OMG laughing loudly with the flamethrower prank.
You find any director talking about fight club or the horror film onibaba 1964
Onibaba rocks !
@@Njbear7453 🤙
This movie is incredible!! I never watched the remake yet ..likely never will
It was a prequel to this movie to show the days right before this movie
@josephpeace8905 that doesn't sound to bad then lol maybe I will check it out
I’m sorry I did watch it
@patricksterling927 that bad eh?
@@demonicon1 Yup, overuse of CGI, no atmosphere, tension or threat. Needless retread, and it’s meant to be a prequel 🤷♂️
Could you please tell me the title of the film that features a scene of a woman riding a unicycle at the start of the video?
Rad 1986. Lori Loughlin doing the “bicycle boogie”………..still looking for the song they used
As far as I can tell, it's a remix of Raspberry Beret by Prince.
John , we are all waiting that you finish the trilogy with ESCAPE FROM EARTH while Kurt still can do it !!
That playing it serious and not making it quippy or funny like the Marvel movies makes for much better films.
Kurt played Santa btw. He makes a fine young or old st nick like in (Thing).
When was this commentary done, as he mentions laser disc?
93-94
"Watch Clark"
"it aint fuchs" :D :D :D
I wanna hear the stories they were talking bout 😂
A huge problem with film today is the forced comedy aspect. This film would not be the same if they ended up taking that comedic approach.
It sours the suspense. The Predator series is a perfect example of that, the character/villain has become a joke & at one time it was one the most terrifying.
Question: Why didn't the helicopter hoover and easily kill the dog? Why is that?
Joe Biden is always talking about this movie!
"Here's "The Thing."