Fun fact, 3 of Bill Murray’s brothers are also in the movie. His brother John plays this brother James . His brother Joel was a guest at his brother’s party , his brother Brian plays his dad.
I know you're kidding..it's really funny..like the great John Prine says " She's sweeter than saccharin at a drugstore sale" lol✌ unfortunately no one gets out of this life unscathed
I swear she's an off-duty Fairy Godmother or tooth fairy or something involving Wings a tiara and a wand. I didn't think people this sweet existed anymore.
You have to do "Trading Places." 1983, starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, and Jamie Lee Curtis. It takes place over Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, so it is, essentially, a Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years film! One of the smartest comedies ever done! You'd love it!
Bill Murray's interpretation is always in the little details, as much physically as with the line delivery. When he's talking to Claire on the phone and says "it's been..." then looks at his watch before saying "15 years." I'm always the only one laughing at this but it's just too perfectly Bill Murray!
RIP Richard Donner, who in addition to this directed The Omen, Superman, The Goonies, Lethal Weapon and 16 blocks (which is great). What an unbelievable talent.
The Ghost of Christmas Past was played by David Johanson, formerly of the punk/glam rock band, The New York Dolls. He went solo and created a new persona - Buster Poindexter and had a big hit with "Hot, Hot, Hot" in 1987. An interesting character musically and in interviews. There is a great RUclips video out there with David's Buster Poindexter persona and Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show. It is funny as can be.
I remember seeing some footage of The New York Dolls somewhere, years ago, and thinking "Man, that guy looks like Buster Poindexter", but somewhat jokingly. I was surprised to later find out it was true. That was one hell of a genre and image change.
David Johanson has a larger role in the hilarious ensemble comedy, LET IT RIDE (1989) starring Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, David ("Wings") Schramm, Jennifer Tilly and her two assets, Mama Michelle Phillips, Cynthia Nixon. This film always gets my highest recommendation.
As someone who was there in the audience when this little gem came out, I can confirm that the audience did indeed sing. Yes, Bill is fantastic, but the fact that there isn't a street or park named after Richard Donner is a travesty. Always love your smile and enthusiasm Cassie, THANKS for this one :)
oh man, I cannot stop laughing, not only because this movie is a classic and love it, but because of your reactions lol! this is one of my all time favorite Christmas comedies it even makes my favorite top 10 Christmas movies! in case you didn't recognize her, that was actress Karen Allen as Claire, you might know her better as Marion Ravenwood in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" lol! really enjoyed this reaction video, I love all your reactions! if I may recommend a really classic Christmas movie, one that I always watch every year, I recommend "It's A Wonderful Life (1946)" it will have you in tears of both sorrow and happiness! plus I always think of my loving Grandmother, God bless her, when I watch it! it was her favorite movie! thanks so much for the all the fun, Happy Holidays :)
The Richard Pryor comment gets missed a lot when he douses the waiter that was/was not on fire. It's a not-so-subtle reference to when the famous comedian set himself on fire back in June, 1980.
I love the ghost of Christmas present. She’s so perfectly weird and the way she bullies Lumpy is so perfect the way he bullies everyone around him and she always gets the upper hand.
The wino's in the homeless shelter offered him ripple wine and think he's Richard Burton ( actor) so to get rid of them he's doing lines from Cleopatra.
I think that’s my favorite part of the movie.. How awestrucks the boozers are when he breaks out the voice.. lol.. So many great moments like that in this gem..
Bobcat did standup in my city about 15 years ago, and afterwards I got to play pool with him for about 4 hours. Of course a lot of people tried to get into our game, but he kept refusing, telling everyone that he was only there to play pool with me. Really liked him.
What he said about Robin on the JRE is nothing less than heroic. I hope he lives a long, comfortable life filled with joy. Right up until the road leads beyond the dark veil.
that's awesome! for my 30th birthday (27 years ago...) we went to the local Comedy Club and he was there. 5 minutes into his act, I thought I was going to have a heart attack from laughing too hard!
I love the Alastair Sim version, but it's not the first. There were two big budget versions in the 1930s and a couple of other smaller ones too before the 1951 Sim movie.
I'm the same. The 1951 Alistair Sim one is the best (IMO) and this is my second favourite. Then the George C Scott version. I have to watch the first two of these every year, otherwise I don't feel like I've had a Christmas.
Yeah, this did it for me. You are the best reactor I've ever watched. It's so much fun watching you react to the movies I watched, and fell in love with, way back in the 80s. I'm sorry you didn't care for the Ghost of Xmas Past, he's my favorite (probably because I can imitate his scratchy voice and deep, Brooklyn accent).
One of my all time favourites. So many Murrays in one place. His younger brother did a movie called 'Moving Violations' which is one of the most 80s films ever made. Don't get why he didn't become huge. And Karen Allen's smile is the most wonderful thing in the world.
You beat me to it! I LOVE that movie! lol. I was introduced to it many many years ago, by my cousin, and it's still a family favourite. My daughter loves it too. About 10 years ago, a couple of years after she'd introduced the movie to some HS friends, there was something on FB about lines from a movie without giving it away. She put "I hear bells, do you hear bells?" Not long after, she got back from one friend, "Mrs Houk, get out the car!" And from another, "Why's my back all wet?" That one actually surprised us, not only that he knew the movie, but could remember it well enough to quote it.
Bill Murray has the talent of being able to play a character that's completely unlikable... yet still can be loveable. This movie is part of my Christmas trilogy of annual movies, along with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story.
One of my favorite aspects of rewatching this is learning - over these decades - about the supporting cast. John Houseman, Carol Kane, Michael J. Pollard and Logan Ramsey filled American TV screens from the late '50s on. Logan is not a remembered name but he's a completely recognizable face. Anne Ramsey (some kin to Logan) is the short, rugged faced shelter woman, who the year before was the Momma who might get thrown off of Danny DeVito-Billy Crystal's train. Opy's mom (er, Ron Howard) Jean Howard plays Mrs. Claus in the opening "attack" sequence. And so many of the Murray family did too as others have noted.
But the Stage Band (er, "street musicians") is virtually a Who's Who' listing: Miles Davis, Larry Carlton, David Sanbord and the omnipresent Paul Shaffer. Geez...
You are one of the only reaction creators that has the ending in tact. Kudos. It is the most powerful moment of the movie when "Bill" comes to terms with himself and society. I have tears in my eyes every time he makes that passionate speech.
we love crude and need a little crude once in a while. a Christmas carol has been done over and over and over many times the same story and I pretty much like them all. but this is something different and that's why I love this one. :)
I love this movie. When I watch this movie I think of my late mother, who just about died laughing at this movie. She REALLY loved the Ghost of Christmas Present, who is my favorite too (such a great metaphor). Carol Kane is great.
...... Oh man, what a great experience! Cassie, your reactions were just great again! I was particularly excited about this film because my family and I watch it at least 1-2 times a year. From your reactions, I could remember how I reacted when I was 9 years old when I saw him for the first time. Thank you so much for watching this film with us. P.S. scene in the restaurant when Bill Murray pours water on the waiter's face and then slips on the stairs. Wasn't written that way in the script. But since Bill Murray pretended it was part of it, it was left as a gag.
"The Family Man" starring Nicholas Cage and Téa Leoni might be more suited to your taste. Same vibe about life choices without the ghosts... at least not like these.
@@mcgilj1 Another good one. A mostly faithful and rather concise version. It was my first exposure to the Dickens story (and indeed it's a good introduction for kids to the classic tale).
"I should hate him, why don't I hate him" - basically summarizing Bill Murray's filmography This is my favorite 'comedic' adaptation of A Christmas Carol. My favorite dramatic adaptation is George C. Scott's
The incongruity of the over-the-top actions of the ghosts is what made the movie funny. The story being about a personal transformation, quite serious, a ghost blasting Murray in the head is "what-the-?" funny. Were the ghosts just your standard ghosts, this would be just another version of the same story, only with a more cantankerous lead character.
This is my favorite movie, we watch it yearly, They are comics who starred in this movie, that is why it has a comic spin on it. They are all comedians, famous in that time. Bill gets beat up by the female ghost; they were all stars on Saturday night love for years. They were the funniest comedians of that time.
If you want to do a nice family, feel-good movie before Christmas, I highly recommend It's a Wonderful Life, and/or Muppet Christmas Carol. Kermit is a great bob cratchett and Michael Caine is brilliant as always
Love the reaction. Thank you. You didn't recognize Claire from Raiders of the Lost Ark? Also, fun fact... Three of Bill Murrays brothers are in this movie. His dad is his brother, his brother is his brother, and the other guy at his brothers house is his brother.
The ghost of Christmas past was played by David Johansen (aka Buster Poindexter). He's the singer that sings the Feeling Hot,Hot,Hot song. Yep, that's the one!
The ending always makes me cry cuz it's so sweet. 🥺 And I love how Bill broke the fourth wall to get the audience to sing too lol. My dad says he remembers seeing this in theatres and remembers the audience singing along at that point, which is so cool to me. 😊
Two of Bill Murray‘s brothers are in this movie. Brian Doyle Murray, his older brother, plays his coldhearted father. His younger brother Joel actually plays his VCR receiving brother.
So...the guy that played Frank's brother James was Bill Murray's real life brother John Murray. In the scene at James' house, The heavy set guy on the couch playing the game with them is his other brother, Joel Murray. Bill's oldest brother, Brian Doyle Murray played His dad in the scene with the Ghost of Christmas past during his childhooaffair. Possibly others of his siblings may have been in it too,, and I just didn't recognize them.. This movie was a family afffair.
Thanks Cassie, Watch this every year along with the 1951 Alister Sim version of A Christmas Carol. Bill Murray does a top notch job as always and Karen Allen is just adorable in this.
The actors who play Frank's brother and father are Bill Murray's real life brothers. Always a treat to see them pop up in his movies, like Stan Lee cameos.
Lots of great actors in this film including the incomperable Alfre Woodard as his gal Friday, Grace Cooley and the King of the Film Noire movies, Robert Mitchum as Preston Rhinelander. So many memorable films between the two of them.
My personal favorite rendition of this story is "Scrooge" (1970) with Albert Finney. An amazing movie. It is a musical though, so I'm not sure it would be feasible for a reaction video, but you should definitely watch it some time.
I second that nomination, Cassie. There's alot to offer with 1970's SCROOGE. Here's my favorite line: "Remember SCROOGE . . . there is never enough time to say the things we want to say, or do the things that we wish. The trick is to do what you can, with the time that you have . . . because suddenly, you're NOT there ANYMORE!" -The Ghost of Christmas Present.
Near the beginning of the movie when Frank is walking with his brother at night along the busy street, they pass by a group of musicians. The guy playing the trumpet is legendary jazz musician Miles Davis.
This is one of my favorite Christmas movies. Everytime the little boy speaks at the end always brings tears to my eyes. I saw this in the theater & we all did the sing-along at the end. Great fun!
An underrated Christmas movie that was ahead of it's time in feeling and tone. I watch it annually around this time of year and have a fond memory of seeing it in the theater with my father. The whole audience did sing along at the end.
@@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan Something visceral about being able to see your future and mistakes you've made that you would correct if you knew the consequences and had the opportunity.
If you haven't seen it yet, you should see "Ernest Saves Christmas". And as for "A Christmas Carol" two versions come to mind: "A Christmas Carol" with Alistair Sim from 1950 and the musical "Scrooge" with Albert Finney from 1970.
I love that Bill Murray's three brothers are all in this too: his brother is played by his real brother John Murray, Joel Murray is one of John's party guests playing trivia, and Frank's dad is played by Bill's brother Brian.
Brian was the caddyshack manager in Caddyshack, and John and Brian were both in Groundhog Day - the guy at the top of the stairs at the B&B (John) and the head hedgehog guy (Brian).
One of my favorite christmas movies of all time. I also love watching Trapped In Paradise with my family. It's another classic up there with Scrooged and Groundhog's Day. I recommend it :D
Great reaction as always....but I actually loved the ghosts in this one. The ending still hits my emotions I'll admit. 😊 If you loved Grace (played by Alfre Woodard) then you will enjoy "Heart & Souls" starring Robert Downey Jr along with Alfre Woodard, Charles Grodin, and Elisabeth Shue. It's a cute comedy with some romance and I think will tug at your heart....and soul. 😊 Another good Bill Murray classic is Meatballs....his film debut. Happy Holidays to you and your family, Cassie!
This is a fun movie. I remember seeing in the theater in 88. Cassie I hope you recognized adorable Karen Allen who played Marion Ravenwood in Indiana Jones I love her character in this movie she's so kind and her smile lights up the room.
Another movie me and my wife have been watching every year for the last 31 years. Just a great classic and I'm glad you did a reaction to it Mrs. Popcorn. I love watching your reactions. You are awesome.
You are so lovable! Thank you for sharing time with us. I'm old enough to have seen many of these movies either in the theater or when first released on vhs or dvd. I thoroughly enjoy seeing your reactions. A blessed Christmas to you!
This has always been my favourite Christmas movie so it saddens me to hear Bill Murray didn't actually enjoy working on the movie. Carol Kane as the Ghost of Christmas Present is absolutely fantastic in this!
Another great reaction. However... Must disagree about the ghosts! Both Carol Kane and David Johansen are legends. I revere them as an adult, but they were still my favorite part of the movie when I saw it in the theater as a kid
Had to re-upload as the original video was blocked after YT said it passed all the checks... we'll see if this one lasts!
Thanks Cassie, always look forward to your vids!!
RUclips are a bunch of muppets.
Bad Santa 😉
I like the pretty “wreath” on your head!
Always like your videos, in my opinion your channel is top 3 for movie reactions.
"I should hate him. Why don't I hate him?"
Because he's Bill Murray.
Good answer
That's okay, I'll hate him for you.
No one does the sarcastic asshole that's still likable for some unexplainable reason like Bill Murray.
@@DerMoerpler I'd argue Robert Downey Jr is a contender.
@@markvarley2962 There is nothing likable about Trump.
I think my heart melted when Cassie said "I got knives once, and I still use them, everyday!".
ah ha she is so sweet
@@johnnyskinwalker4095 Agreed! Although I honestly thought that would be something Hannibal Lector would say as well 😉
@@thedoneeye 😂
This has to be a persona. She cannot seriously be this sweet and wholesome... 😂
@@dawb86 She actually has surgical implants that make her so sweet and wholesome 😉
Fun fact, 3 of Bill Murray’s brothers are also in the movie. His brother John plays this brother James . His brother Joel was a guest at his brother’s party , his brother Brian plays his dad.
Whoops, I just posted this same thing! I shoulda scrolled down more first
Joel was also in the boardroom meeting.
He gets his brothers into just about all of his movies. Even pays their SAG dues.
Brian was great in Caddyshack ...
I am convinced that this lady works somewhere where she hugs puppies all day, then goes home and bakes cookies for her neighbors.
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I know you're kidding..it's really funny..like the great John Prine says " She's sweeter than saccharin at a drugstore sale" lol✌ unfortunately no one gets out of this life unscathed
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😄lol you are correct
She’s a treasure
I swear she's an off-duty Fairy Godmother or tooth fairy or something involving Wings a tiara and a wand. I didn't think people this sweet existed anymore.
My favorite joke in this movie is a banner behind Bill Murray’s desk that is the definition of the word cross: noun/ something they nail people to.😂😂👍
Best line is when Cassie says, “I have goosebumps, in this nut job movie” lol 😆
You have to do "Trading Places." 1983, starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, and Jamie Lee Curtis. It takes place over Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, so it is, essentially, a Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years film! One of the smartest comedies ever done! You'd love it!
If not for Trading Places, Dan Akroyd would likely be known only as the onetime sidekick of John Belushi today.
Bill Murray's interpretation is always in the little details, as much physically as with the line delivery. When he's talking to Claire on the phone and says "it's been..." then looks at his watch before saying "15 years." I'm always the only one laughing at this but it's just too perfectly Bill Murray!
he's got that bugs bunny vibe
IKR??? That part always kills me and I hardly see anyone notice it. Murray was always doing subtle things like that with a deadpan face. Hilarious!
Fun Fact: Jazz trumpet legend Miles Davis was one of the "Feed The Starving Musicians" street performers.
Funner Fact: The street band (Miles Davis, Paul Schaffer, Larry Carlton, and David Sanborn) are all musical legends.
@@socialstew True, but Miles is in a league of his own.
one of my favorite scenes of the movie1
@@dnish6673 and a racist
Cassie you have the most INFECTIOUS personality and are an absolute pleasure to watch movie reviews with. ♥️♥️🙏👌
RIP Richard Donner, who in addition to this directed The Omen, Superman, The Goonies, Lethal Weapon and 16 blocks (which is great). What an unbelievable talent.
And for me Donner’s Superman is still the best superhero movie.
@@charmawow I watched it again last night.
Wait he did this movie? I thought it was Tim Burton
Ladyhawke as well.
@@charmawow absolutely! He also directed the iconic Twilight Zone episode “Nightmare At 20,000 Feet” starring William Shatner.
"Have you tried staples?" One of my all time favorite lines from any movie, lol.
The Ghost of Christmas Past was played by David Johanson, formerly of the punk/glam rock band, The New York Dolls. He went solo and created a new persona - Buster Poindexter and had a big hit with "Hot, Hot, Hot" in 1987. An interesting character musically and in interviews. There is a great RUclips video out there with David's Buster Poindexter persona and Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show. It is funny as can be.
I remember seeing some footage of The New York Dolls somewhere, years ago, and thinking "Man, that guy looks like Buster Poindexter", but somewhat jokingly. I was surprised to later find out it was true. That was one hell of a genre and image change.
David Johanson has a larger role in the hilarious ensemble comedy, LET IT RIDE (1989) starring Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, David ("Wings") Schramm, Jennifer Tilly and her two assets, Mama Michelle Phillips, Cynthia Nixon. This film always gets my highest recommendation.
He's also good friends with Bill Murray. Hence, getting a role in the film.
Sam Kinison was originally supposed to play the part of The Ghost of Christmas Past - but sadly passed...
@@synthact Did not know that. Sam was a great talent and great stand-up. He is sorely missed.
Now it is time for the other Richard Donner directed Christmas classic....LETHAL WEAPON!
As someone who was there in the audience when this little gem came out, I can confirm that the audience did indeed sing. Yes, Bill is fantastic, but the fact that there isn't a street or park named after Richard Donner is a travesty.
Always love your smile and enthusiasm Cassie, THANKS for this one :)
I saw this with my mom in the theater, everyone sung along. Growing up in the 1980s was the best. 😉
There is! Donner Pass.
The audience I was with did the same. It was a blast!
That's so awesome to think people really sang along in the theaters for this! We need to have Christmas season screenings of this movie in theaters!
Same in the theater I was in. It was so much fun.
Watching Scrooged with P.I.B. was like watching Scrooged with Claire, the Best!
oh man, I cannot stop laughing, not only because this movie is a classic and love it, but because of your reactions lol! this is one of my all time favorite Christmas comedies it even makes my favorite top 10 Christmas movies! in case you didn't recognize her, that was actress Karen Allen as Claire, you might know her better as Marion Ravenwood in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" lol! really enjoyed this reaction video, I love all your reactions! if I may recommend a really classic Christmas movie, one that I always watch every year, I recommend "It's A Wonderful Life (1946)" it will have you in tears of both sorrow and happiness! plus I always think of my loving Grandmother, God bless her, when I watch it! it was her favorite movie! thanks so much for the all the fun, Happy Holidays :)
The Richard Pryor comment gets missed a lot when he douses the waiter that was/was not on fire. It's a not-so-subtle reference to when the famous comedian set himself on fire back in June, 1980.
To be honest, I feel Cassie missed every reference in the movie. But she still enjoyed it. :)
Yeah that was kinda harsh.
Freebasing crack cocaine.
I love the ghost of Christmas present. She’s so perfectly weird and the way she bullies Lumpy is so perfect the way he bullies everyone around him and she always gets the upper hand.
The great Carol Kane!
The wino's in the homeless shelter offered him ripple wine and think he's Richard Burton ( actor) so to get rid of them he's doing lines from Cleopatra.
I think that’s my favorite part of the movie.. How awestrucks the boozers are when he breaks out the voice.. lol..
So many great moments like that in this gem..
Such a funny take, love Karen Allen!!
Cassie you are America's sweetheart. Thank you for putting a little love in MY heart today.
Bill Murray has the rare ability as an actor to portray a character who's a real jerk that you're supposed to hate but you all kinda root for.
Bobcat did standup in my city about 15 years ago, and afterwards I got to play pool with him for about 4 hours. Of course a lot of people tried to get into our game, but he kept refusing, telling everyone that he was only there to play pool with me. Really liked him.
What he said about Robin on the JRE is nothing less than heroic.
I hope he lives a long, comfortable life filled with joy. Right up until the road leads beyond the dark veil.
I've already seen a few videos on RUclips as a stand-up comedy. Have to admit, were quite ok!
I can also well imagine that he is a personable person.
that's awesome! for my 30th birthday (27 years ago...) we went to the local Comedy Club and he was there. 5 minutes into his act, I thought I was going to have a heart attack from laughing too hard!
I've loved his films for years
I love his film God Bless America.
I always laugh at the "I know it's been... [checks watch]... 15 years" line. Sometimes, the subtle jokes are funnier than the obvious ones.
The original Black & White *_Christmas Carol_* with Alister Sims, is my favourite seasonal movie.
This one is my second.
I love the Alastair Sim version, but it's not the first. There were two big budget versions in the 1930s and a couple of other smaller ones too before the 1951 Sim movie.
@@WilliamPitcher Exactly, that one was hardly the original. My favorite is the '38 one.
The Flintstones Christmas Carol is one of my favorites and the one with George C. Scott
My favorite is Rich Little's A Christmas Carol.
I'm the same. The 1951 Alistair Sim one is the best (IMO) and this is my second favourite. Then the George C Scott version. I have to watch the first two of these every year, otherwise I don't feel like I've had a Christmas.
“Name one.” Brilliant line.
Yeah, this did it for me. You are the best reactor I've ever watched. It's so much fun watching you react to the movies I watched, and fell in love with, way back in the 80s. I'm sorry you didn't care for the Ghost of Xmas Past, he's my favorite (probably because I can imitate his scratchy voice and deep, Brooklyn accent).
His "Which floor" line kills me every time, I love him.
Plus, wasn't he in The New York Dolls?
@@i.marchand4655 Yes he was.He was known as Buster Poindexter in the 80's / 90's . The song he was known for as Buster is Hot, Hot, Hot .
@@i.marchand4655 He was the lead singer.
I love this movie. Where the little kid gives the “God bless us, everyone” always get a little lump in my throat
Me too. Tear up a bit.
That part makes me tear up every time
@@drmephistoscane Same. I've probably watched this movie a dozen times, and every time... Niagara Falls, Frankie angel.
Oh definitely....got a tear or two during this reaction. And when they are all singing "Put a little love in your heart," it still makes me smile.
I love this movie. The ghost of Christmas present was awesome, especially when she hit him with the toaster
That’s the wonderful Carol Kane. She was in Taxi, and she played Miracle Max’s wife in The Princess Bride.
One of my all time favourites. So many Murrays in one place. His younger brother did a movie called 'Moving Violations' which is one of the most 80s films ever made. Don't get why he didn't become huge.
And Karen Allen's smile is the most wonderful thing in the world.
You beat me to it! I LOVE that movie! lol. I was introduced to it many many years ago, by my cousin, and it's still a family favourite. My daughter loves it too. About 10 years ago, a couple of years after she'd introduced the movie to some HS friends, there was something on FB about lines from a movie without giving it away. She put "I hear bells, do you hear bells?" Not long after, she got back from one friend, "Mrs Houk, get out the car!" And from another, "Why's my back all wet?" That one actually surprised us, not only that he knew the movie, but could remember it well enough to quote it.
CLASSIC!!!!! I saw it in a empty theater as a kid but still loved it. Over the years it rightfully found its place as a Christmas staple
I love this Christmas movie. The casting was spot on.
Bill Murray has the talent of being able to play a character that's completely unlikable... yet still can be loveable.
This movie is part of my Christmas trilogy of annual movies, along with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story.
I can't argue with that. We just watched all three in the last four days, here. 🤣🤣
Yo! Me too!
One of my favorite aspects of rewatching this is learning - over these decades - about the supporting cast. John Houseman, Carol Kane, Michael J. Pollard and Logan Ramsey filled American TV screens from the late '50s on. Logan is not a remembered name but he's a completely recognizable face. Anne Ramsey (some kin to Logan) is the short, rugged faced shelter woman, who the year before was the Momma who might get thrown off of Danny DeVito-Billy Crystal's train. Opy's mom (er, Ron Howard) Jean Howard plays Mrs. Claus in the opening "attack" sequence. And so many of the Murray family did too as others have noted.
But the Stage Band (er, "street musicians") is virtually a Who's Who' listing: Miles Davis, Larry Carlton, David Sanbord and the omnipresent Paul Shaffer. Geez...
You are one of the only reaction creators that has the ending in tact. Kudos. It is the most powerful moment of the movie when "Bill" comes to terms with himself and society. I have tears in my eyes every time he makes that passionate speech.
we love crude and need a little crude once in a while. a Christmas carol has been done over and over and over many times the same story and I pretty much like them all. but this is something different and that's why I love this one. :)
Karen Allen of Raiders of the Lost Ark she is really good in a loveish story called Starman also starring Jeff Bridges.
fantastic movie that I saw fairly recently for the first time in years. A really heartbreaking, and emotional movie about love and grief.
Animal house too
I love this movie. When I watch this movie I think of my late mother, who just about died laughing at this movie. She REALLY loved the Ghost of Christmas Present, who is my favorite too (such a great metaphor). Carol Kane is great.
Your reactions are awesome. Really loved your reaction to "towel and a face cloth"...lol
"Claire" (played by Karen Allen) was also Indiana Jones love interest in the first Indiana Jones movie (Raiders of the Lost Ark)
I adore the Annie Lennox and Al Green cover of "Put a Little Love in your Heart", it really fits the soundtrack of this movie! 🥰
I’ll have to listen to the full song. Sounds great!
I just now realized that it's in this movie and in another Bill Murray movie, Ghostbusters II. Is that a Christmas movie, too?
...... Oh man, what a great experience! Cassie, your reactions were just great again!
I was particularly excited about this film because my family and I watch it at least 1-2 times a year.
From your reactions, I could remember how I reacted when I was 9 years old when I saw him for the first time. Thank you so much for watching this film with us. P.S. scene in the restaurant when Bill Murray pours water on the waiter's face and then slips on the stairs. Wasn't written that way in the script. But since Bill Murray pretended it was part of it, it was left as a gag.
"The Family Man" starring Nicholas Cage and Téa Leoni might be more suited to your taste. Same vibe about life choices without the ghosts... at least not like these.
The look on your face when Frank goes "AH HAAAAAAAAAAAAA" had me rolling.
If you haven't seen it you should watch "The Muppets Christmas Carol", still the best version IMHO.
Certainly up there. It had my vote in the poll.
I have to give it to Mickey's Christmas Carol ...
@@mcgilj1 Another good one. A mostly faithful and rather concise version. It was my first exposure to the Dickens story (and indeed it's a good introduction for kids to the classic tale).
Truth.
But it has to be the extended version, not the theatrical cut.
Bad Santa is a good Christmas movie to react to. Especially since you started this channel to expand the kind of movies you watch
Cassie, Your reaction when Bill Muray steals the old lady's cab is PRICELESSSSSSSSSSS.
i CAN'T STOP LAUGHING.
same!
We watch this every time at Christmas. I insist on it lol. Also I think my fav part is when Murray goes "I know it's been *checks watch* 15 years"
"I should hate him, why don't I hate him" - basically summarizing Bill Murray's filmography
This is my favorite 'comedic' adaptation of A Christmas Carol. My favorite dramatic adaptation is George C. Scott's
I forgot about Miles Davis being one of the street musicians!
You are a Christmas treasure, Cassie. Thank you!
Michael Howard More like a whole year round treasure.
The incongruity of the over-the-top actions of the ghosts is what made the movie funny. The story being about a personal transformation, quite serious, a ghost blasting Murray in the head is "what-the-?" funny. Were the ghosts just your standard ghosts, this would be just another version of the same story, only with a more cantankerous lead character.
i love the muppets version of a christmas carol
I think it was better than this one.
This is my favorite movie, we watch it yearly, They are comics who starred in this movie, that is why it has a comic spin on it. They are all comedians, famous in that time. Bill gets beat up by the female ghost; they were all stars on Saturday night love for years. They were the funniest comedians of that time.
If you want to do a nice family, feel-good movie before Christmas, I highly recommend It's a Wonderful Life, and/or Muppet Christmas Carol. Kermit is a great bob cratchett and Michael Caine is brilliant as always
Scrooged is on my list of must-watch Christmas movies. I try to watch it every holiday season.
"It's a Delorean!"
It went back to 1955 too.
Love the reaction. Thank you. You didn't recognize Claire from Raiders of the Lost Ark? Also, fun fact... Three of Bill Murrays brothers are in this movie. His dad is his brother, his brother is his brother, and the other guy at his brothers house is his brother.
I saw this in the theater when it came out. Twice. The ending was a real crowd-pleaser, the whole audience cheered and sang the song at the end.
The ghost of Christmas past was played by David Johansen (aka Buster Poindexter). He's the singer that sings the Feeling Hot,Hot,Hot song. Yep, that's the one!
The ending always makes me cry cuz it's so sweet. 🥺 And I love how Bill broke the fourth wall to get the audience to sing too lol. My dad says he remembers seeing this in theatres and remembers the audience singing along at that point, which is so cool to me. 😊
Two of Bill Murray‘s brothers are in this movie. Brian Doyle Murray, his older brother, plays his coldhearted father. His younger brother Joel actually plays his VCR receiving brother.
When Clair tears up and says "Merry Christmas Lumpy". It breaks my heart every time.
4:03 Probably the most normal character Bobcat Goldthwait has played.
I really wish she hasn't seen "It's a Wonderful Life" and watches it with us. It would be the best Christmas gift.
She hasn't seen it and she will be watching it in the coming weeks:)
So...the guy that played Frank's brother James was Bill Murray's real life brother John Murray. In the scene at James' house, The heavy set guy on the couch playing the game with them is his other brother, Joel Murray. Bill's oldest brother, Brian Doyle Murray played His dad in the scene with the Ghost of Christmas past during his childhooaffair. Possibly others of his siblings may have been in it too,, and I just didn't recognize them.. This movie was a family afffair.
Thanks Cassie, Watch this every year along with the 1951 Alister Sim version of A Christmas Carol. Bill Murray does a top notch job as always and Karen Allen is just adorable in this.
This movie brings tears at the end for me. Also the ending song, It gives me chills. Also, I love the Ghost of Christmas Present.
The actors who play Frank's brother and father are Bill Murray's real life brothers. Always a treat to see them pop up in his movies, like Stan Lee cameos.
Thanks for the fact, it's most enlightening! 🥰
I recognized his older bro, he’s been in so many films.
His older brother Brian appears in most of Bill Murray's projects, including Ghostbusters II, Grounding Day, and even Ghostbusters: The Video Game.
In fact all three of his brothers Brian, John and Joe appear in the film the other brother makes a cameo as one of his brothers guests at his party.
Lots of great actors in this film including the incomperable Alfre Woodard as his gal Friday, Grace Cooley and the King of the Film Noire movies, Robert Mitchum as Preston Rhinelander. So many memorable films between the two of them.
And young Regina Davis as one of Grace's daughters!
My personal favorite rendition of this story is "Scrooge" (1970) with Albert Finney. An amazing movie. It is a musical though, so I'm not sure it would be feasible for a reaction video, but you should definitely watch it some time.
I second that nomination, Cassie. There's alot to offer with 1970's SCROOGE. Here's my favorite line:
"Remember SCROOGE . . . there is never enough time to say the things we want to say, or do the things that we wish. The trick is to do what you can, with the time that you have . . . because suddenly, you're NOT there ANYMORE!"
-The Ghost of Christmas Present.
Near the beginning of the movie when Frank is walking with his brother at night along the busy street, they pass by a group of musicians. The guy playing the trumpet is legendary jazz musician Miles Davis.
This is one of my favorite Christmas movies. Everytime the little boy speaks at the end always brings tears to my eyes. I saw this in the theater & we all did the sing-along at the end. Great fun!
An underrated Christmas movie that was ahead of it's time in feeling and tone. I watch it annually around this time of year and have a fond memory of seeing it in the theater with my father. The whole audience did sing along at the end.
This and Click are the films I shouldn't really cry while watching but I always do.
Same!... except for me it's a lot more than 2 movies 🤣
@@Grizzlox Logan’s Run ?
@@tempsitch5632 Plains, Trains and Automobiles
Don't worry, I'm pretty sure everyone cries at both those movies lol.
@@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan Something visceral about being able to see your future and mistakes you've made that you would correct if you knew the consequences and had the opportunity.
If you haven't seen it yet, you should see "Ernest Saves Christmas". And as for "A Christmas Carol" two versions come to mind:
"A Christmas Carol" with Alistair Sim from 1950 and the musical "Scrooge" with Albert Finney from 1970.
I love your reactions, it shows you’re a genuinely nice person. Don’t ever change.
Such a great film :) Bobcat Goldtwait is one if my all time favorite actors ever since Police Academy 3's "Zed" and he's GREAT in this!! 🤣😂😂
I love that Bill Murray's three brothers are all in this too: his brother is played by his real brother John Murray, Joel Murray is one of John's party guests playing trivia, and Frank's dad is played by Bill's brother Brian.
Brian was the caddyshack manager in Caddyshack, and John and Brian were both in Groundhog Day - the guy at the top of the stairs at the B&B (John) and the head hedgehog guy (Brian).
I've seen this movie many times. Have no idea why I'm crying at the end of your reaction. I do that alot lately.
One of my favorite moments in the movie:
"Claire, the whole world. World, Claire."
I didn't even notice there was something wrong with your voice. You have the voice of an angel. Of course I can bear with that.
Your reaction when he said someone was talking thru the whole movie was priceless!
An American Christmas Carol is a must see as well.
28:45 - *"...and YOU...who was making all the noise through the WHOLE movie!!!"*
EXACTLY!!! You TELL her, Bill!!!
One of my favorite christmas movies of all time. I also love watching Trapped In Paradise with my family. It's another classic up there with Scrooged and Groundhog's Day. I recommend it :D
Great reaction as always....but I actually loved the ghosts in this one. The ending still hits my emotions I'll admit. 😊 If you loved Grace (played by Alfre Woodard) then you will enjoy "Heart & Souls" starring Robert Downey Jr along with Alfre Woodard, Charles Grodin, and Elisabeth Shue. It's a cute comedy with some romance and I think will tug at your heart....and soul. 😊 Another good Bill Murray classic is Meatballs....his film debut. Happy Holidays to you and your family, Cassie!
TheBigJD100 Thank you! "Hearts and souls" which such a great movie, which I feel like almost no one has heard of.
This is a fun movie. I remember seeing in the theater in 88.
Cassie I hope you recognized
adorable Karen Allen who played Marion Ravenwood in Indiana Jones
I love her character in this movie she's so kind and her smile lights up the room.
Watching this movie has been a family tradition every Christmas Day. Merry Christmas to you and your family 💚❤️
Carol Kane is a treasure.
Congratulations on 150k!!
Another movie me and my wife have been watching every year for the last 31 years. Just a great classic and I'm glad you did a reaction to it Mrs. Popcorn. I love watching your reactions. You are awesome.
You are so lovable! Thank you for sharing time with us. I'm old enough to have seen many of these movies either in the theater or when first released on vhs or dvd. I thoroughly enjoy seeing your reactions.
A blessed Christmas to you!
This has always been my favourite Christmas movie so it saddens me to hear Bill Murray didn't actually enjoy working on the movie. Carol Kane as the Ghost of Christmas Present is absolutely fantastic in this!
'Scrooged' a play on words with 'Screwed'...?
How did I never notice that? Go Cassie!!!
Another great reaction. However...
Must disagree about the ghosts!
Both Carol Kane and David Johansen are legends. I revere them as an adult, but they were still my favorite part of the movie when I saw it in the theater as a kid
After all these years, it still blows my mind that he was the singer for New York Dolls.
Scrooged is like fine wine. The more times you watch it, the more you appreciate its humor and wisecracks.
Love this film! Thanks for the reupload