RIP Laura Charles aka Vanity Denise Katrina Matthews (January 4, 1959 - February 15, 2016), She was so beautiful...she got out the entertainment industry and became a Christian missionary before her passing away years ago RIP Sho-Nuff Julius John Carry III (March 12, 1952 - August 19, 2008) Excellent performance that wont ever be forgotten and always meme'd RIP Ritchie Leo O'Brien (November 12, 1970 - October 10, 2012) gone too soon
This is one of those movies that you cant hold back a few nostalgic tears while watching if you've seen it as a kid and grew up with it...this reaction is EVERYTHING💯🤣💯
Have to give Sho'Nuff props. Dude still tried to throw down after seeing Leroy got the Glow. If I was fighting a dude and his arms starting leaving after-images, I'd peace out.
Fun fact! You might recognize the yellow jumpsuit with the black stripe from the showdown in kill bill volume 1. Both are callbacks to the Bruce Lee movie The Game of De*th
@@SEOshogun They'd demonitize or copyright strike the video before looking through comments. Subject matter, etc. But the solidarity is very much appreciated.
Sad that the movie was sort of incomplete. The versions released had a stand in, stock footage from last bruce lee films, and a different plot. Original had a plot that focused on fighting different martial artists while holding some plot about rescuing someone.
Saw it in theater, theater was basically a cinder block wall painted white, sound echoed too much, seats were old and broken, floors were sticky, I wore my Purple Rain t-shirt (because Vanity is in TLD and she was a Prince protege) & my neon sneakers, had the biggest bucket of popcorn I ever had in my life, and had the best time of my life! I love this film 💘
I was a little white girl who went to see this in the $1 movies when it was out originally and my mom was in terror because we were the only white people in the whole theater. (She's grown up since.) My brother and I loved the movie and we quote it to this day. My kids (now grown) love this movie, and when my granddaughter is born in Dec. she will grow up knowing the answer to 'Am I the baddest? Am I the prettiest? Am I the meanest mo-fo low down around this town?'
I had the Same experience. The town I grew up in had 3 Theaters like that & they All we're on the same Street & only had one Theater Room. A giant white cinder block Room.
@@avgnfandon2 I like the 3rd one, but it definitely wasn't anything like the first two. It wasn't trying to take itself too seriously, but it had it's moments and it was good to see some of the cast members again (like Billy).
Taimak (Leroy) is quite the martial artist and at 50+ is still in amazing shape. There was so many rumors about a reboot of The Last Dragon, however I doubt that it’ll ever come to fruition. Imo, doesn’t need one. The OG is cheesy but greatness.
Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon is one of Michael Schultz's best films. So are Car Wash, Krush Groove, Which Way Is Up?, Cooley High, Livin' Large, Greased Lightning, and Disorderlies.
I saw this in the movies when it came out. Taimok aka Bruce Leroy, was plastered over every girl's wall during the 80's. And yes, that was Keisha Knight Pulliam playing his little sister. I was cracking up at you saying must be a Terminator outside when the dog was barking lol
"Taimok aka Bruce Leroy, was plastered over every girl's wall during the 80's." Thirty seven seconds into the video and Alanda's reaction to seeing "Bruce Leroy" for the first time confirms your claim...for me.
I actually really like how Vanity and Not-Cindy Lauper weren't catty with each other. When Vanity is refusing to play the video, she makes a point to tell the other woman "It's not that I don't like it" trying to make sure she doesn't think she's shitting on her work. Just that she's refusing to play a video at gunpoint. And then, even after being denied, Not-Cindy Lauper tries to help her out by finishing her statement for her, so that Eddie doesn't go into homicidal mode on her. I always thought that was a really sweet touch.
The actor that played Sho'Nuff was the co-star of the 90's Fox western/sci-fi/comedy series The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. It is a treasure to watch him act in it.
As a kid, my friends and I loved to quote "Who's the Master? Sho Nuff!" - I also love the lyrics to the song at the climax: - Take life one day at a time That's what a wise man said to me. He said, "Life, in all it's complexity Is the ultimate test for you and me." - When you walk holding your head up high For the masters watching you from the sky I know not what trouble lies ahead Before you fight, use your head. - It's time to leave my nest where you were born This journey you must make alone. (Spread your wings and fly) There's a power deep inside you, an inner strength You'll find in time of need. (The Glow) - Like the seasons, love will come and go If it's right, you'll automatically know. The world of mystery exists only in your head. When you become one with yourself The wall will fall - The journey now before you is the final test You've learned your lesson well. (I can teach you no more) There's a power deep inside you, an inner strength You'll find in time of need. (The Glow) - You are the Last Dragon You posess the power of the Glow You are the Last Dragon You posess the power of the Glow You are the Last Dragon You posess the power of the Glow You are the Last Dragon You posess the power of the Glow You are the Last Dragon You posess the power of the Glow You are the Last Dragon You posess the power of the Glow
I've seen this a hundred times. I really wish films would take gambles like this. Kung fu , motown and Warriors mixed together with comedy. Also RIP Vanity
Alanda, your review of The Last Dragon, a classic 80’s film, sets you apart from all other reactors! The look of enjoyment on your face as you watch the movie is all of us who grew up around this movie. As usual, you’re awesome! 🙏🏿
Love love love this reaction. Vanity, the lead female in the movie, was Prince’s ex-girlfriend. She was also a singer in her own right. Taimak, who played Bruce Leroy, has a book out which is quite a good read.
Not enough people have seen this movie! This is my sister and I’s favorite movie. We went through so many vhs tapes and later dvd’s, it’s the best. I knew you’d love this one as soon as I saw it in your list. RIP Vanity.
"Yeah! it use too be, the cable networks would play this one rotation all the time back in the day. Don't know what happened, now it's all about The Karate Kid🤷🏿🤷🏿🤷🏿🤷🏿🤷🏿."
@@reggiewolfpac7711 "It is a great movie, but so is The Last Dragon & I wish the cable networks would show the same kind of love for it like they do TKK. THAT'S ALL🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿!!!"
One of my favorite B movies. Awesome soundtrack, and they did a White Party decades before P-Diddy did it. Sadly several members of the cast are no longer with us... R. I. P. Leo O'Brien who played little brother Richie, Julius Carry who played Sho'nuff, and Vanity who played love interest Laura.
I know a lot of people know this movie - the other day I was doing Tai Chi in a park, and a woman passing by goes, “HE’S GOT THAT GLOW, HAHAHAHA”, and I don’t think I was actually glowing :)
This was the best reaction yet. Saw this in the theatre as a kid. It was a 10 then and it's still a 10 now. And not only was that little Rudy but Theo's boy Cockroach is the kid in the Green's pizza shop.
When I was younger & used to watch this damn near everyday, I remember my Mom & Pop was like "what the hell were you doing" when they saw the ceiling of the bathroom was soaked w/ water. The scene where "Mr. Nuff" (🤣) snatches Leroy's head out the water then Leroy gets the glow.... I did that scene over & over in the tub.....hence fvckin up the ceiling. LMAOOOOOO
Sho nuff was the baddest villain, in movie history. I love this movie 🎥 seen this so many times. Rest in peace to Julius Curry( Sho Nuff) & Laura Charles ( Vanity) #ClassicFilm
Actually I think Laura Charles is still alive. She's a pastor or something. She wrote a book called, "Blame it on Vanity" about her getting hooked on drugs & stuff while working in Hollywood. Let me know if I'm wrong though. I think she's still healthy & alive, just retired from acting.
@@hoos3014 Yes in Feb of that year. But with David Bowie and Glen Frye and Phife Dog passing away around that time she was looked over. And then Prince passed away 2 months later in April.
You'd have to look it up, because it's been a while since I looked her up. But from what I remember, she was chosen to join a talent scout/group by the artist formally known as Prince. While doing the music/film circuit, she got hooked on drugs & or alcahol.
@@tomesofawesome8041 I don't need to look her up. I'm old enough to have been around when she came out. Prince created two groups to release more of his songs. A band named The Time lead by Morris Day and a girl group named Vanity 6 lead by Denise Matthew renamed Vanity. She left Prince's camp before Purple Rain came out and was replaced by Appollonia in both movie and group. She then signed with Motown which is why she was in The Last Dragon.
I just met Taimak (Leroy) this weekend at Boston Comic Con! What a sweetheart! Thank you so much for the picture and autograph @iamTaimak! I still have a crush on his adorable face! Great movie! Great weekend talking with him! 🥰🥰
I have always loved this movie. I enjoyed watching your reaction to it. I can't seem to show this movie to anyone without them thinking I'm crazy. Just the bits of the movie I saw here made me happy. I need to find it on a DVD somewhere.
*I love ALL your reactions but this hit different for me! I grew up in the NY Martial Arts scene and for African Americans this was the biggest movie because in all Martial Arts movies we were either killed off or made to be Sambo's. Some of the greatest Martial Artist were/are Black and we still don't get recognition (ex: Steve Muhammad, Fredia "The Cheetah" Gibbs). Taimak (Bruce Lee Roy) was one of the nicest people in Martial Arts I've met and his Dad is a legendary Martial Artist as well. Nowadays most of the African American MA community reside in Sunny LA. This movie brings tears to my eyes because we had representation but also seeing it now is sad because Vanity (Laura Charles) is dead and so is Sho' Nuff*
Great reaction. I remember watching this in the theaters. One of my favorite movies of all time. "Who's the master!? Shonuff! The Shogun of Harlem! " Classic!
this was one of my favorite movies growing up. when it came on local tv in New Jersey i would NEVER change the channel. it was produced and directed by Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records. this is his first and only film. its pure gold...
This movie has so much heart and soul, with a perfect amount of camp. It's an absolute joy to watch and everyone should sit down with it when they get an opportunity.
28:19 Hol up! is that kid Ernie Reyes Jr.? From Red Sonja and the OG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Yeah, I'd think twice before getting in a tussle with him.
I am so glad that somebody has finally reacted to this wonderful movie. This movie is in the top 10 best movies of all time IMO. 1st: Yes that was a young Rudy Huxtable, 2nd: The little boy martial artist was Ernie Reyes Jr. He was the actor/martial artist inside the Donatello costume for the first TMNT and he was the pizza delivery guy in TMNT 2. Additionally, he was in the movie Surf Ninjas with his father Ernie Reyes Sr. 3rd: Laura Charles was played by actress/musician Vanity. R.I.P.
Funny she said Angela’s daddy from Boy meets world....cause when the show actually aired on abc i use to watch this on cable all the time and I said the same thing in reverse “Angela’s dad is Sho’nuff, from the last Dragon” lol
Not the "light-skinned babies" 🤣 Also, there's a scene in Sorry to Bother You in which Tessa Thompson reads the script of this movie as performance art... hilarious.
Great reaction. One of my favorite movies of all time. Soundtrack was banging. Sho nuff is all time classic movie villain. He was mirror opposite of Bruce Leroy. He embrace violence of the art. Leroy embrace the non violence path.
You have quickly become one of my favorite reviewers. I was so glad that you were the first to review one of my all-time favorite movies. I saw this dozens of times, when I was a kid. The Berry Gordy soundtrack was amazing. Taimak was so badass, in this role. Vanity was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen. Sho-Nuff was so over the top. I loved everything about this movie AND your review. This made my weekend.
@@jrlonergan6773 I'm telling you. Smh I've seen this movie AT the movies. Not to mention, several other times. Plus, own the movie. I stumbled upon her channel, today. She really adds to the movie with her commentary.
This brings back memories of me and the cousins in the middle of the living room floor playing "Who's The Master". Basically a game of make em call quits. And also you should do a Bruce Lee movie!
This is my Favorite movie all time‼️ Definitely A #Masterpiece I enjoyed watching you Enjoy the Movie‼️ Everyone Killed the Role #ShoNuFF is My Favorite‼️ But Overall it doesn’t get any Better than this 80s Classic💯
This movie was my favorite movie of all time as a kid and still inspires me to be a better person to this day! Thanks for this reaction! Its so much fun to see you enjoy it!
Leo O'Brien (November 12, 1970 - October 10, 2012) was an American television and film actor, best known as Richie Green in the 1985 film The Last Dragon. O'Brien was raised in Englewood, NJ, the younger brother of Guy O'Brien, better known as Master Gee of the pioneering rap group, The Sugarhill Gang. Leo O'Brien died on October 10, 2012, at age 41. The cause of death was not immediately released.
That's been one of my favorite movies since I was a kid. I grew up watching The Last Dragon. I would watch it so often when I was a child the soundtrack would be playing in my head all day while I was at school. It's one of those movies I never get tired watching
Ernie Reyes Jr (the kid) was born bad-ass! He played Donatello in the first TMNT and was a pizza boy in TMNT 2, but as a kid he was also an emperor in Red Sonja. Nice reaction. Thanks for sharing.
Nice! Lol my mom and dad told me that I saw this movie at three and it was my favorite movie. I watched it countless times. It's still one of my favorites till this day. And that soundtrack! Sooooo GOOD especially the main theme. You are the Last Dragon you possess the power of the GLOW!
I was a kid in the 80's when this movie came out and I instantly fell in love with it. It's a fun movie. Has some cheezy parts, but still a fun film. :) Glad you got the chance to see it.
Yes!! One THE best movies of the 80's!! Just imagine a Saturday afternoon in 1985, being 14, and all of your favorite things in one movie!! Martial Arts, Hip Hop, Bruce Lee!! A great story all around!! When we left the theatre we felt invincible!!❤❤ For real though... You need to do Enter the Dragon!! You must complete the cycle!!
@@dudleyred267 Chinese zodiac....Year of the Dragon....Taimak was born in the Year of the Dragon. 12 Chinese Zodiac signs....one whole year. Next Dragon year comes in 2024.
The way he says "I am" first almost amused by accepting the reality of that fact, then repeating it once more, but assertive and confident always gives me chills.
You've Become My Favorite Reaction Channel i love your commentary & i love that you enjoyed this Movie. One of my All-time Favorite Movies as a Kid. I'm so Glad you loved it. This was a Movie i made Sure All My Younger Siblings & Cousins Watched When They were old enough to sit still & enjoy it.😂 IT'S a must in my Household that you know about "The Last Dragon" & Vanity aka Laura Charles is still My #1 Crush 😍 R.i.P To Her.
I'm glad you chose to react to this and got such a kick out of it. Your commentary was an A+ for humor. It may be underrated but it's one of my favorite movies 80s movies.
Can't imagine how many times I saw this movie over and over again as a kid on VCR. The final fight with that song is the signature of this move. Awesome!
I saw this when I was little in the movie theater with my dad we went to see Baby secret of the lost legand and my Dad snuck us into Last Dragon lmao its still one of my favorites!!!! SHO NUFF!
The moment you paused the video because you heard a dog barking and immediately said "Must be a terminator outside" I knew I'd found my new favorite watch along channel. Fabulous!
I saw it in the theatre in Sweden when it was released and I have loved this movie in all its tongue-in-cheek campness and silliness ever since, it's awesome! Sho'nuff!
Yaaaaas!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😝 This was my fav movie when I was a kid.I saw it in the theater and the way the theater erupted when Leroy said “I am”...good times!! And if you get a chance there is a remake of the theme song The Glow done by Victoria Monet that was in season 3 of Insecure that stays in rotation on my feel good playlist.
This movie did it all for me! and WHAT?!?! I love Victoria Monet and I know there's a scene in Insecure where they go watch Last Dragon (but it was lost on me back when I saw the ep 🥴). I NEED this track.
I was a teen the first time I saw this movie, fell in love with it the first time I saw it. The only complaint I have about it is that it's not as popular as it should be. Absolutely still love it to this day.
The bad guy's big fish tank was supposed to be piranha tank. 1# Best Black Kung Fu movie EVER made...period. The closest they've ever come to redoing this film, is "Romeo Must Die" with DMX and Aaliyah.
I....LOVE....Sho Nuff! His over the top, scenery chewing persona, was just so fantastic, from start to finish. To this DAY, I will still respond to any question that someone says, that starts with "Am I something something something?" with "SHO NUFF!" Usually to their utter confusion, but I don't do it for them! Long live the Shogun of Harlem! SHO NUFF!
This classic movie was way ahead of its time,doesn't get the credit it deserves.
One of the most underrated movies of all times!...
True
Sho'Nuff!
Definitely!
Super Fax!! It’s my favorite too!!
@@thrillwillent She Really Need to React to that Martial Arts Movie Blood and Bone and Never back down With Michael Jai White Those are Good also 💯
RIP Laura Charles aka Vanity Denise Katrina Matthews (January 4, 1959 - February 15, 2016),
She was so beautiful...she got out the entertainment industry and became a Christian missionary before her passing away years ago
RIP Sho-Nuff Julius John Carry III (March 12, 1952 - August 19, 2008)
Excellent performance that wont ever be forgotten and always meme'd
RIP Ritchie Leo O'Brien (November 12, 1970 - October 10, 2012)
gone too soon
Congratulations, you are the first one on RUclips to do a full reaction to "The Last Dragon".
It's an amazing classic!
Brandon Tenold also did a reaction on his channel!
@@monkeybash3000 well movie review but pretty much the same thing.
A guilty pleasure of mine. Reminds you why we all hated 80s fashion...
@@monkeybash3000 Same with Caped Informer. He also did a reaction to it.
can confirm... lol god this movie..
This is one of those movies that you cant hold back a few nostalgic tears while watching if you've seen it as a kid and grew up with it...this reaction is EVERYTHING💯🤣💯
I wish I had it as a kid 🙌🏾! And thank you!!
Have to give Sho'Nuff props. Dude still tried to throw down after seeing Leroy got the Glow. If I was fighting a dude and his arms starting leaving after-images, I'd peace out.
Fun fact! You might recognize the yellow jumpsuit with the black stripe from the showdown in kill bill volume 1. Both are callbacks to the Bruce Lee movie The Game of De*th
I find it odd that you'd censor 'death'. But you're spot on.
@@aipaloovik i was worried the youtube algorithm would censor or review my comment so I was being careful 😅
@@SEOshogun They'd demonitize or copyright strike the video before looking through comments. Subject matter, etc. But the solidarity is very much appreciated.
she 100% recognized it...the first time it was on screen she said "free kill bill." and immediately praised the costume design.
Sad that the movie was sort of incomplete. The versions released had a stand in, stock footage from last bruce lee films, and a different plot. Original had a plot that focused on fighting different martial artists while holding some plot about rescuing someone.
Saw it in theater, theater was basically a cinder block wall painted white, sound echoed too much, seats were old and broken, floors were sticky, I wore my Purple Rain t-shirt (because Vanity is in TLD and she was a Prince protege) & my neon sneakers, had the biggest bucket of popcorn I ever had in my life, and had the best time of my life! I love this film 💘
All hail the Mighty Grindhouse!! I had the same experience in my old Grindhouse theater when this came out, good times!!
i was born in 84 and this has always been my movie. I would love to see it in a theater
I was a little white girl who went to see this in the $1 movies when it was out originally and my mom was in terror because we were the only white people in the whole theater. (She's grown up since.) My brother and I loved the movie and we quote it to this day. My kids (now grown) love this movie, and when my granddaughter is born in Dec. she will grow up knowing the answer to 'Am I the baddest? Am I the prettiest? Am I the meanest mo-fo low down around this town?'
I had the Same experience. The town I grew up in had 3 Theaters like that & they All we're on the same Street & only had one Theater Room. A giant white cinder block Room.
@@Evilizabeth lol
Used to love this movie as a kid! This, the Golden Child, and Big Trouble in Little China all had me pretending I knew martial arts.
yes, we need to get her to watch the Golden Child. Eddie couldnt miss in the 80s and 90s
@@Qdub34 nah he definitely missed with that 3rd Beverly Hills Cops😭
@@avgnfandon2 I like the 3rd one, but it definitely wasn't anything like the first two. It wasn't trying to take itself too seriously, but it had it's moments and it was good to see some of the cast members again (like Billy).
@@Qdub34 I can respect that, it’s been a minute since I’ve seen it so maybe I should give it another chance
@@Qdub34 I think I heard or read somewhere that Eddie hated golden child. he called the movie a POS.
Julius Carry (Sho Nuff) wasn't a trained fighter, but he makes you believe he was a master. That final fight was EPIC!
Also, that top is bangin.
Loved him as Lord Bowlr on “The Adventures of Briscoe County Jr.”
Its a shame he died so young. I loved his acting
Taimak (Leroy) helped him with the martial arts. And Julius helped him with the acting.
"Chocolate Covered Yellow Peril!" 🤣🤣🤣 I forgot how savage his little brother was. Ahh the jokes you couldn't get away with today.
My favorite line
This feels like a rites of passage ceremony lol
Yes!
Leeroyyy Jennnkinnnns!!!!
straight up called to the alter! 😂
LOOlll FR!
FACTS
Vanity looked like a goddess at the end.....Rest in peace Denise
Sorry, she did not want to be associated with Vanity.
@@tyanavadau that's why I said "Denise"....😒
Taimak (Leroy) is quite the martial artist and at 50+ is still in amazing shape. There was so many rumors about a reboot of The Last Dragon, however I doubt that it’ll ever come to fruition. Imo, doesn’t need one. The OG is cheesy but greatness.
My favorite movie of all time.. an 80’s classic! So many gems in it💯
Denise Mathews was so FINE!
"This black folks business" 🤣
"We like cornballs over here" 🙏🏿
Endlessly quotable.
“He Ain’t No Cornball.. he’s my brother… and he’s The Master!”
Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon is one of Michael Schultz's best films. So are Car Wash, Krush Groove, Which Way Is Up?, Cooley High, Livin' Large, Greased Lightning, and Disorderlies.
When movies had actual movie soundtracks.... Probably the best one every made.
I saw this in the movies when it came out. Taimok aka Bruce Leroy, was plastered over every girl's wall during the 80's. And yes, that was Keisha Knight Pulliam playing his little sister. I was cracking up at you saying must be a Terminator outside when the dog was barking lol
"Taimok aka Bruce Leroy, was plastered over every girl's wall during the 80's." Thirty seven seconds into the video and Alanda's reaction to seeing "Bruce Leroy" for the first time confirms your claim...for me.
I know he was on mine!!! Lord he was my crush in middle school!
Facts! He was definitely on mine 🤣
@@ionari3674 He was the IT boy back in the day. And he still fine as May wine lol
@@asiahenry7798 "Yes he is Sis🙆🏿🙆🏿🙆🏿🙆🏿🙆🏿!!!"
I actually really like how Vanity and Not-Cindy Lauper weren't catty with each other. When Vanity is refusing to play the video, she makes a point to tell the other woman "It's not that I don't like it" trying to make sure she doesn't think she's shitting on her work. Just that she's refusing to play a video at gunpoint. And then, even after being denied, Not-Cindy Lauper tries to help her out by finishing her statement for her, so that Eddie doesn't go into homicidal mode on her. I always thought that was a really sweet touch.
The actor that played Sho'Nuff was the co-star of the 90's Fox western/sci-fi/comedy series The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. It is a treasure to watch him act in it.
As a kid, my friends and I loved to quote "Who's the Master? Sho Nuff!"
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I also love the lyrics to the song at the climax:
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Take life one day at a time
That's what a wise man said to me.
He said, "Life, in all it's complexity
Is the ultimate test for you and me."
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When you walk holding your head up high
For the masters watching you from the sky
I know not what trouble lies ahead
Before you fight, use your head.
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It's time to leave my nest where you were born
This journey you must make alone.
(Spread your wings and fly)
There's a power deep inside you, an inner strength
You'll find in time of need.
(The Glow)
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Like the seasons, love will come and go
If it's right, you'll automatically know.
The world of mystery exists only in your head.
When you become one with yourself
The wall will fall
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The journey now before you is the final test
You've learned your lesson well.
(I can teach you no more)
There's a power deep inside you, an inner strength
You'll find in time of need.
(The Glow)
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You are the Last Dragon
You posess the power of the Glow
You are the Last Dragon
You posess the power of the Glow
You are the Last Dragon
You posess the power of the Glow
You are the Last Dragon
You posess the power of the Glow
You are the Last Dragon
You posess the power of the Glow
You are the Last Dragon
You posess the power of the Glow
"Kiss my Converse." Man this is as quotable a movie as any of them, what a classic.
Also from Kew Gardens😂😂😂
I've seen this a hundred times. I really wish films would take gambles like this. Kung fu , motown and Warriors mixed together with comedy. Also RIP Vanity
HONESTLY SO GOOD! 😫
I love this movie and been one of my favorite movie since I was 11 anytime you want to know about movies you haven’t seen let me know
The best part of the movie was seeing Vanity; she's so gorgeous.
100% agree she was stunning
Never seen Bruce Lee?
I think a reaction to "Enter the Dragon" needs to happen soon
Absolutely!!
It's practically mandatory.
Hell yes watch Enter the Dragon
Enter the Dragon & Game of Death are equally my favorite Bruce Lee films
We still haven't gotten a "Enter The Dragon" reaction. I'm gonna have to request that next...
Alanda, your review of The Last Dragon, a classic 80’s film, sets you apart from all other reactors! The look of enjoyment on your face as you watch the movie is all of us who grew up around this movie. As usual, you’re awesome! 🙏🏿
I wish I could erase my memory of this movie so I could watch it for the first time again… 😩
Love love love this reaction. Vanity, the lead female in the movie, was Prince’s ex-girlfriend. She was also a singer in her own right. Taimak, who played Bruce Leroy, has a book out which is quite a good read.
Not enough people have seen this movie! This is my sister and I’s favorite movie. We went through so many vhs tapes and later dvd’s, it’s the best.
I knew you’d love this one as soon as I saw it in your list.
RIP Vanity.
Back in the 80s this movie was easily in my top 5 all time. I still enjoy it immensely. Sho Nuff is one the best villains of the decade.
This was on cable a lot when I was little. I'd stop whatever else I was doing and plant myself in front of the tv
Same for me and my brother
4 Real this is my joint.
"Yeah! it use too be, the cable networks would play this one rotation all the time back in the day. Don't know what happened, now it's all about The Karate Kid🤷🏿🤷🏿🤷🏿🤷🏿🤷🏿."
@@bridgetjackson6978 The Karate Kid that's another great movie.
@@reggiewolfpac7711 "It is a great movie, but so is The Last Dragon & I wish the cable networks would show the same kind of love for it like they do TKK. THAT'S ALL🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿🙎🏿!!!"
One of my favorite B movies. Awesome soundtrack, and they did a White Party decades before P-Diddy did it.
Sadly several members of the cast are no longer with us...
R. I. P.
Leo O'Brien who played little brother Richie,
Julius Carry who played Sho'nuff,
and Vanity who played love interest Laura.
these 80s outfits are absolutely in👏cred👏ible
R,I,P.. Vanity - Laura Charles -- Julius Carry -Sho'nuff -- Leo O'Brien - Richie Green and any others also :):)
“Y’all look great, what do you want?” 💀
I had to come back and say how great your energy is. It’s a vibe
I know a lot of people know this movie - the other day I was doing Tai Chi in a park, and a woman passing by goes, “HE’S GOT THAT GLOW, HAHAHAHA”, and I don’t think I was actually glowing :)
Very happy you reacted to this! This one of the movies I watch almost every year ever since I was a child.
This was the best reaction yet. Saw this in the theatre as a kid. It was a 10 then and it's still a 10 now. And not only was that little Rudy but Theo's boy Cockroach is the kid in the Green's pizza shop.
Aka Cole from Martin 😊
I saw this movie as a kid and loved it, but to be honest I wanted to be Sho' Nuff because he was just cooler.
When I was younger & used to watch this damn near everyday, I remember my Mom & Pop was like "what the hell were you doing" when they saw the ceiling of the bathroom was soaked w/ water. The scene where "Mr. Nuff" (🤣) snatches Leroy's head out the water then Leroy gets the glow.... I did that scene over & over in the tub.....hence fvckin up the ceiling. LMAOOOOOO
Sho nuff was the baddest villain, in movie history. I love this movie 🎥 seen this so many times. Rest in peace to Julius Curry( Sho Nuff) & Laura Charles ( Vanity) #ClassicFilm
Actually I think Laura Charles is still alive. She's a pastor or something. She wrote a book called, "Blame it on Vanity" about her getting hooked on drugs & stuff while working in Hollywood. Let me know if I'm wrong though. I think she's still healthy & alive, just retired from acting.
@@tomesofawesome8041 Sadly Denise Matthew's passed away in 2016.
@@hoos3014 Yes in Feb of that year. But with David Bowie and Glen Frye and Phife Dog passing away around that time she was looked over. And then Prince passed away 2 months later in April.
You'd have to look it up, because it's been a while since I looked her up. But from what I remember, she was chosen to join a talent scout/group by the artist formally known as Prince. While doing the music/film circuit, she got hooked on drugs & or alcahol.
@@tomesofawesome8041 I don't need to look her up. I'm old enough to have been around when she came out. Prince created two groups to release more of his songs. A band named The Time lead by Morris Day and a girl group named Vanity 6 lead by Denise Matthew renamed Vanity. She left Prince's camp before Purple Rain came out and was replaced by Appollonia in both movie and group. She then signed with Motown which is why she was in The Last Dragon.
One of my cable favorites growing up! Sho'nuff is one of my favorite movie villains!
I just met Taimak (Leroy) this weekend at Boston Comic Con! What a sweetheart! Thank you so much for the picture and autograph @iamTaimak! I still have a crush on his adorable face! Great movie! Great weekend talking with him! 🥰🥰
The delight I got from you saying, "He has the Glow!" cannot be overstated.
I have always loved this movie. I enjoyed watching your reaction to it. I can't seem to show this movie to anyone without them thinking I'm crazy. Just the bits of the movie I saw here made me happy. I need to find it on a DVD somewhere.
*I love ALL your reactions but this hit different for me! I grew up in the NY Martial Arts scene and for African Americans this was the biggest movie because in all Martial Arts movies we were either killed off or made to be Sambo's. Some of the greatest Martial Artist were/are Black and we still don't get recognition (ex: Steve Muhammad, Fredia "The Cheetah" Gibbs). Taimak (Bruce Lee Roy) was one of the nicest people in Martial Arts I've met and his Dad is a legendary Martial Artist as well. Nowadays most of the African American MA community reside in Sunny LA. This movie brings tears to my eyes because we had representation but also seeing it now is sad because Vanity (Laura Charles) is dead and so is Sho' Nuff*
Great reaction. I remember watching this in the theaters. One of my favorite movies of all time.
"Who's the master!? Shonuff! The Shogun of Harlem! " Classic!
this was one of my favorite movies growing up. when it came on local tv in New Jersey i would NEVER change the channel.
it was produced and directed by Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records. this is his first and only film. its pure gold...
CLASSIC! There I say, CLASSIC!
Alanda has unlocked the glow with this reaction. SHO’ NUFF. #KissMyConverse
😂 😍 🙌🏾
This movie has so much heart and soul, with a perfect amount of camp. It's an absolute joy to watch and everyone should sit down with it when they get an opportunity.
Vanity was one of Prince's protégés so the euphemisms are right on point.
28:19 Hol up! is that kid Ernie Reyes Jr.? From Red Sonja and the OG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Yeah, I'd think twice before getting in a tussle with him.
I was 23 years old when I saw this movie in 1985. I'm 60 years and still love this movie. its sad they never made a sequel.
I am so glad that somebody has finally reacted to this wonderful movie. This movie is in the top 10 best movies of all time IMO. 1st: Yes that was a young Rudy Huxtable, 2nd: The little boy martial artist was Ernie Reyes Jr. He was the actor/martial artist inside the Donatello costume for the first TMNT and he was the pizza delivery guy in TMNT 2. Additionally, he was in the movie Surf Ninjas with his father Ernie Reyes Sr. 3rd: Laura Charles was played by actress/musician Vanity. R.I.P.
I actually saw this in theaters as a child. Those 80s styles were the norm for me.
I did, too, bruh! I was 6 or 7.
@@1Dub79 I think I was 7.
I saw this in the 90's I was 7 I loved it ever since.
Funny she said Angela’s daddy from Boy meets world....cause when the show actually aired on abc i use to watch this on cable all the time and I said the same thing in reverse “Angela’s dad is Sho’nuff, from the last Dragon” lol
Imma get there, damn! 😂
Yeah, Angela is like my third favorite character in this movie. She roasted Eddie like a 10 hour Thanksgiving Turkey.
Not the "light-skinned babies" 🤣
Also, there's a scene in Sorry to Bother You in which Tessa Thompson reads the script of this movie as performance art... hilarious.
I DEF need to see Sorry To Bother You. I've been saving it for so long, I don't know what I'm waiting for 😂
Definitely do a review of Sorry To Bother You 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great reaction. One of my favorite movies of all time. Soundtrack was banging. Sho nuff is all time classic movie villain. He was mirror opposite of Bruce Leroy. He embrace violence of the art. Leroy embrace the non violence path.
You have quickly become one of my favorite reviewers. I was so glad that you were the first to review one of my all-time favorite movies. I saw this dozens of times, when I was a kid. The Berry Gordy soundtrack was amazing. Taimak was so badass, in this role. Vanity was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen. Sho-Nuff was so over the top. I loved everything about this movie AND your review. This made my weekend.
Thank you so much! 😊 This was an automatic favorite for me too!!
Alanda’s enthusiasm is completely infectious. 😊
Her reactions make every movie better!
@@jrlonergan6773 I'm telling you. Smh I've seen this movie AT the movies. Not to mention, several other times. Plus, own the movie. I stumbled upon her channel, today. She really adds to the movie with her commentary.
@@1Dub79 agreed 100 percent
Thank you so much! 😄
@@AlandaParker I love this movie as well! I can relate to Leroy!
Another great reaction. The joy you show while watching The Last Dragon was fantastic. Keep enjoying the movies.
This brings back memories of me and the cousins in the middle of the living room floor playing "Who's The Master". Basically a game of make em call quits. And also you should do a Bruce Lee movie!
She should definitely react to a Bruce Lee movie! I'm thinking either "Fists of Fury" or the last film he did with the yellow jumpsuit.
I love your energy and witty comments. You enthusiasm is infectious. Great reaction!
This is my Favorite movie all time‼️
Definitely A #Masterpiece
I enjoyed watching you Enjoy the Movie‼️ Everyone Killed the Role
#ShoNuFF is My Favorite‼️ But Overall it doesn’t get any Better than this 80s Classic💯
This movie was my favorite movie of all time as a kid and still inspires me to be a better person to this day! Thanks for this reaction! Its so much fun to see you enjoy it!
Leo O'Brien (November 12, 1970 - October 10, 2012) was an American television and film actor, best known as Richie Green in the 1985 film The Last Dragon.
O'Brien was raised in Englewood, NJ, the younger brother of Guy O'Brien, better known as Master Gee of the pioneering rap group, The Sugarhill Gang. Leo O'Brien died on October 10, 2012, at age 41. The cause of death was not immediately released.
That's been one of my favorite movies since I was a kid. I grew up watching The Last Dragon. I would watch it so often when I was a child the soundtrack would be playing in my head all day while I was at school. It's one of those movies I never get tired watching
Ernie Reyes Jr (the kid) was born bad-ass! He played Donatello in the first TMNT and was a pizza boy in TMNT 2, but as a kid he was also an emperor in Red Sonja.
Nice reaction. Thanks for sharing.
Nice! Lol my mom and dad told me that I saw this movie at three and it was my favorite movie. I watched it countless times.
It's still one of my favorites till this day. And that soundtrack! Sooooo GOOD especially the main theme. You are the Last Dragon you possess the power of the GLOW!
Her: "Why is the little boy gagged?"
Me: Have you not listened to his smart mouth? Who wouldn't gag him?
Exactly
I was a kid in the 80's when this movie came out and I instantly fell in love with it. It's a fun movie. Has some cheezy parts, but still a fun film. :) Glad you got the chance to see it.
Yes!! One THE best movies of the 80's!! Just imagine a Saturday afternoon in 1985, being 14, and all of your favorite things in one movie!! Martial Arts, Hip Hop, Bruce Lee!! A great story all around!! When we left the theatre we felt invincible!!❤❤ For real though... You need to do Enter the Dragon!! You must complete the cycle!!
Amazing enough. Taimak aka "Leroy" looks damn near EXACTLY the same today and believe he's in his 60's.
Yes he is still extra fine❤️
He was born the year of the Dragon also....will be 57 this year.
@@goat1408 what does that mean?
@@dudleyred267 Chinese zodiac....Year of the Dragon....Taimak was born in the Year of the Dragon. 12 Chinese Zodiac signs....one whole year. Next Dragon year comes in 2024.
He's little skinnier but he looks the same
That little kid is Ernie Reyes Jr. he had a tv show in the 80s and appears in several movies like Red Sonja and more recently The Rundown
and dont forget, TMNT
I remember seeing him in lots of martial arts magazines. He did some print ads with Chuck Norris, iirc.
He was also in Act of Valor and fought for Strikeforce
Yep, Ernie was in an action show called "Sidekicks" in 1986 through 1987 on ABC.
The Last Electric Knight with Gil Gerrad aka BUCK ROGERS
The way he says "I am" first almost amused by accepting the reality of that fact, then repeating it once more, but assertive and confident always gives me chills.
That's when you hit that max level in a game and know you're ready.
This is one of my all time favorite movies
You've Become My Favorite Reaction Channel i love your commentary & i love that you enjoyed this Movie. One of my All-time Favorite Movies as a Kid. I'm so Glad you loved it. This was a Movie i made Sure All My Younger Siblings & Cousins Watched When They were old enough to sit still & enjoy it.😂 IT'S a must in my Household that you know about "The Last Dragon" & Vanity aka Laura Charles is still My #1 Crush 😍 R.i.P To Her.
I'm glad you chose to react to this and got such a kick out of it. Your commentary was an A+ for humor. It may be underrated but it's one of my favorite movies 80s movies.
So glad you reacted to The Last Dragon. One of my favorite movies of all time!!!
"Bet ya wish ya had it like Leroy"
"You lucky to be here. This black folks' business"
This video is so quotable!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Can't imagine how many times I saw this movie over and over again as a kid on VCR. The final fight with that song is the signature of this move. Awesome!
Every 80's baby grew up watching this cult-classic. 😎
Yes! 👍🏾
I saw this when I was little in the movie theater with my dad we went to see Baby secret of the lost legand and my Dad snuck us into Last Dragon lmao its still one of my favorites!!!! SHO NUFF!
The moment you paused the video because you heard a dog barking and immediately said "Must be a terminator outside" I knew I'd found my new favorite watch along channel. Fabulous!
She said... why he RIP off his girl scout badge 😭😭😭 I subscribed with the quickness
Hears dog barking: must be a Terminator outside. 😂
I love the eyebrow raise when you caught your first glimpse at Leroy.
Yes. That is Rudy from The Cosby Show. Real name is Keshia Knight Pulliam.
My family loves this movie so much, that we watch it every Christmas.
Lol words cannot describe how much I've loved this movie since I was a kid. It's one that will stay with me forever.
I'm impressed that you caught William H. Macy, but did you recognize the limo driver? That's Chazz Palminteri.
“No worse than your scalp, when you’re sitting in that perm chair!”
😆😁🤣😂😅😀😃😄😁😆😂😁
It's about time someone seen this legendary movie!!!
I saw it in the theatre in Sweden when it was released and I have loved this movie in all its tongue-in-cheek campness and silliness ever since, it's awesome! Sho'nuff!
Ah the 80’s. I’ve seen that movie about 100 times. Loved it when I was a kid
Yaaaaas!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😝 This was my fav movie when I was a kid.I saw it in the theater and the way the theater erupted when Leroy said “I am”...good times!!
And if you get a chance there is a remake of the theme song The Glow done by Victoria Monet that was in season 3 of Insecure that stays in rotation on my feel good playlist.
This movie did it all for me!
and WHAT?!?! I love Victoria Monet and I know there's a scene in Insecure where they go watch Last Dragon (but it was lost on me back when I saw the ep 🥴). I NEED this track.
I was a teen the first time I saw this movie, fell in love with it the first time I saw it. The only complaint I have about it is that it's not as popular as it should be.
Absolutely still love it to this day.
The bad guy's big fish tank was supposed to be piranha tank. 1# Best Black Kung Fu movie EVER made...period. The closest they've ever come to redoing this film, is "Romeo Must Die" with DMX and Aaliyah.
I....LOVE....Sho Nuff! His over the top, scenery chewing persona, was just so fantastic, from start to finish. To this DAY, I will still respond to any question that someone says, that starts with "Am I something something something?" with "SHO NUFF!" Usually to their utter confusion, but I don't do it for them! Long live the Shogun of Harlem! SHO NUFF!
13:53 Yes that is Rudy Alanda.