Thanks for the heads up, saved myself 24 minutes, lmao. Love their music reactions but I'm not dealing with this mess. People need to lighten up, the world has been indoctrinated into thinking jokes not made for kids are bad and should be illegal, give me a break...
Can't really blame them. Aside from Airplane being very pop culture reference heavy which makes anyone younger than 50 have a harder time getting some of the jokes, the newer generations don't even really have any idea what slapstick is. Seltzer and Friedberg literally destroyed the genre so bad no one has tried to make one in a decade.
This movie is so great. Unfortunately, many of the jokes get lost on the younger generation because they don't know the reference. Little things, like the older lady speaking Jive being the actress that played June Cleaver on the show Leave it to Beaver. Makes it that much funnier. And the beach scene being a spoof from the movie From Here to Eternity.
Young reviewers also miss out on the running joke that there's the constant sound of a prop engine in the background of every scene inside the airplane......it has jet engines
Literally everything in this movie is making fun of something else. If you didn't grow up in this era or know the pop culture of the time, you'll miss half the jokes. It's a funny movie, but I'm really laughing at your reactions because it's really cute how many of the jokes are going totally over your head.
One that they didn't catch was the old lady speaking jive. She played the mom in the Leave It To Beaver series in the 50s. The paragon of wholesome 50s motherhood. This fact made her scene with the black guys and speaking jive all the more funnier. "It's June Cleaver and she's speaking jive!!! BraHAHAHAHAHA!!!"
This was made almost specifically to spoof the 4 airport movies that were the huge action films of the era. Airport (1970 )with Burt Lancaster, Airport 75 with Charlton Heston, and airport 77 with jack lemon. Also an airport 79 the concorde. Airport 75 was imo the best and worth a view.
@@j.frankparnell Actually that's a common misconception. I used to think the same thing. Instead it's an almost shot-for-shot parody of the movie Zero Hour from 1957.
After a while I was watching just to see how many things they didn't get. And they didn't show any of the greatest lines we all love to say. Hopefully they don't review Top Secret!. Surely that's a bit raunchier than Airplane.
Its just these two; other reactors laughed when you're supposed to laugh. They dont seem to get parody or absurdism, or wordplay haha. Thats cool its not for everybody but hopefully they can grow their sense of humor with more exposure
I developed a drinking game: every time something funny happens that y'all don't get, I take a shot. I had to give up by the time the plane took off, or I would've died of alcohol poisoning. 🤣🤣🤣
I heard of the same game only it was to the Bob Newhart Show. Every time someone in the show said, "Bob", you had to drink. By the end of a 30 minute sitcom, you were definitely drunk.
I’m 67 now and this movie always cracks me up no matter how many times I see it. Pure comedic gold. Some of the actors were leading ladies men who have come from serious cinematic backgrounds. For them to sign on for Airplane was just a tribute to their range and humility.
I feel like so much of the hilarity of this movie was missed by the two of you. Maybe it’s a generational thing, but this was the funniest movie of it’s time!
I don't think it is entirely generational. I've watched a few other reactions to this movie from people in their early 20's. They were laughing their heads off. I think they just take so many movies to serious. Their Ghostbusters review is the same. They don't seem to understand that it is a comedy.
@@digitalintent yeah they seemed to take a lot too literal and serious. I watched others and they laughed. Like Mary Cherry or Magic Magy (can’t remember which one). They are like in their 20’s and they laughed and didn’t take it serious. That it’s a comedy and not an actual disaster movie
The end credits scene always makes me laugh. The man is still waiting in the taxi and says something like, “I’ll give him 20 more minutes…but that’s it!”
The guy in the taxi is Howard Jarvis, who led the movement to pass Proposition 13 in California in 1978, the first big state proposition to cut and limit taxes. He was pretty well known at the time, so seeing him in this was even more absurd than seeing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the co-pilot, and the very serious Peter Graves from the tv show Mission: Impossible asking a kid about Turkish baths
@@markadolph8715 the Zucker brothers originally wanted to cast Pete Rose for the role of Roger Murdock but baseball season was going so they had to go with Kareem instead.
LOL I saw that too. Comedies like this aren't meant to be dissected. Just enjoy the humor. If we were to break it down then the first question would be why does Johnny still have a job? LOL
one thig about this movie that actually makes it funnier, is that almost none of the cast were comedic actors at this point in their careers. they wanted serious and dramatic performers for this film so everyone would play their parts totally straight to counterpoint the absurdity and make the jokes hit that much harder.
Speaking of counterpoint, we should have seen their reaction to that scene. They bought their tickets they knew what they were getting into, I say let em crash.
It was pretty funny seeing their confused, shocked, or disgusted looks at many of the jokes in this movie. That's the point of this movie. Satire. The theater was rolling on the floor laughing. For me at 15, the scenes where the IV got popped out of the little girl's arm and Mrs Cleaver speaking jive had me rolling on the ground laughing so hard that I couldn't breathe. I was also born in Fresno so when the funny guy in the control tower said that joke "Last spring we did Europe in 9 days. And then we went to Bakersfield and then we ended up in Fresno. Fresno?, no one goes to Fresno anymore" we were all dying! Hysterical! Many of these joke references are unknown today so many of the jokes fall flat. This movie is the definition of satire. Every scene had something It made fun of. You have to see it several times to see all of them.
@Brian Ceja I thought their reaction was a little funny, but also a little sad because it proves how much they've missed out on. I was a kid cracking up at this movie, but of course I knew a lot of the references even as a preteen. Barbara Billingsley was perfect for the jive talking interpreter, especially because June was straight-laced, sheltered and was never around black people. 😄 If they watch... Blazing Saddles Young Frankenstein Clue High Anxiety Police Academy History Of the World:Part 1... They're in for some wild rides again and again. 😄 I just hope they'll bring down the expectations of "standard" types of comedy.
@@LMmccallL57 After watching their reaction to Airplane, they might have the same reaction to these movies too! Might! We'll see if they do watch any of them.
None of the reactors to this movie ever play that snippet of Johnny saying, "Fresno? No one goes to Fresno anymore." That's hilarious but no one ever shares that line.
@@craiggillett5985 Seeing serious actor Peter Graves absurdly asking a kid 'ever see a grown man naked?' will always get a laugh from me, never gets old.
The actors (Leslie Nielsen, Robert Stack, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves) in this movie always played serious roles on TV and movies, so it was really hilarious to see them in a different light.
I remember seeing this in the theater, and it was a PARTY. Nobody’d made a movie like that before, and we were scream-laughing. It was so indescribable, and there was no home video, so we wound up going back multiple times and bringing people with us.
I'm surprised at how seriously Amber took this movie. The girl's IV popping out is designed to be taken to a ridiculous extreme, like most of the humor in this film. The gags are deliberately over the top to poke fun at all sorts of movie and TV tropes and commercials. And they are told in a scattershot approach. If one joke bombs, another one is right behind that might be funnier.
I saw this in the cinema when i was 10. Yes, some of the references went over my head, but when i saw the stupid look on that girls face after the IV was knocked out, i was crying from laughter. The whole film had that effect.
Though they may not see it, I posted and explained to them that in one of the disaster airplane movies, there was a young girl being transported to a hospital like this girl, but they took that serious scene and made it their own comedy scene. Some people wanted to laugh after seeing so many disaster movies, so "Airplane" gave us plenty of laughs. I don't recall them reacting to the heart on the desk. 😄
@@PlumbPitiful Thank you. 🙂 There are so many, that I can't keep track. I remember "Airport '77" being the one where they go into the ocean. That causes me to feel claustrophobic when I see it. I guess with good reason. 🤔 Actress Gloria Swanson (Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard" ) is in one of them, and Carol Burnett did a skit about it, or a combination of more than one and included her _Nora_ Desmond character. 😄
It's a great movie, but lots of the jokes were relevant for the time. "Jim never has a second cup of coffee at home" was a popular tv commercial then. So you're going to miss a whole bunch of jokes that are no longer relevant. And yes, planes used to have actual cigarette smoking sections. So the smoking or nonsmoking joke was thought to be meant the smoking section, but it's the ticket that was smoking.
There's a reason planes still have those no smoking signs (even though they won't be needed much longer, as the last smoke-anywhere generation has mostly given it up, and most of the old super smokers are dead now). Up until the 90s you could basically smoke anywhere. Restaurants had "non-smoking" sections literally right next to smoking sections, with no ventilation or barrier. Hospitals and airplanes were some of the first places smoking was seriously restricted, but even that came relatively recently.
@@ellenstrack6274 mine's not as serious as that, but I was a waiter/bartender when the restaurants and bars where I live switched from smoking/non to all non (about 20 years ago). I had many difficult confrontations that first week. Apparently an awful lot of people were under the impression that we wouldn't enforce that one, or that they'd be able to bully us into not enforcing it.
Actually, it used to be that the entire plane allowed smoking. Then later, as with restaurants, they added non-smoking sections, which were small sections, in the most undesireable seats. Then the non-smoking sections grew bigger and bigger, then took over the whole thing (planes, restaurants, etc).
That was also the same (real life) couple who were in the commercial. Also the "red zone/white zone" PA voiceovers were the real life couple who did the actual recorded announcements for the airports.
I’ve loved “Airplane” since it came out, but clearly Jay and Amber weren’t on the same wavelength with the irreverent and unabashed nature of hard satire. I suspect most of us landed on this channel because we fell in love with their wide-eyed sense of wonder as they discover new facets of music across a variety of genres. And I think it’s great that they are branching out. But the long form of cinema leaves a lot more room for the breadth of the human experience - heart-warming and terrifying, familiar and grotesque - with a lot more nuance and complexity than can be captured in a three-minute song. I’m mindful that this is a new thing for them, and maybe it’s only fair to give them a little room to grow into this new adventure by starting a little closer to their comfort zone, before stretching for some of the rougher edges. There are some brilliant films, like “Blazing Saddles” and “Schindler’s List” that can be very hard on the sensibilities, but that EVERYONE should see at least once (Jay and Amber included, so please add ‘em to the list). Still, there are tons of great suggestions here - Princess Bride, My Cousin Vinny, A League of Their Own, Field of Dreams and many more - that afford an opportunity for our beloved RSR Squad Leaders to become more comfortable with the film reaction genre and its unique opportunities and challenges, before swinging for the fences. My two cents…Pax.
Such a condescending comment … yeah I agree some film literacy will be learnt but yes the more they watch the better they’ll get an understanding. Watch the start of even their music channel compared to where it is. They’ve grown and know and speak very well about music. You sound so annoying and patronising
I was 12 when this came out and I laughed my butt off every minute. Each time I have watched it over the years, I catch things I may have missed even and still laugh and laugh and laugh. You really have to be really open and easy going with this - it is just let's throw everything at the wall, silly, dirty, crazy, outrageous, and see what sticks. I grew up in a very open and honest family who appreciated all types of humor and entertainment, so this just was perfect to me. Still love the Kareem scenes - he steals scenes in every cameo he has ever made!
@@Yumm... no he doesn't. the validity of his comment is clearly displayed on screen with the amount of nuanced comedy they missed. it is simply the result of a different time and generation. they are great reactors and people and channel. no one is taking that away from them.
I just think they aren't familiar with the concept of absurdist parody films. Maybe they need to see something that references something more recent to get them accustomed to the style of humor.
@@enicole1203 'Blazing Saddles' may just be the funniest movie ever made. It paved the way for this kind of off the wall unabashed parody genre. It was selected by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" enough to be added the National Film Registry. You have to watch it with an open mind and an open heart and promise yourself that you won't or can't be offended by so much "offensive" comedy. However, if "Airplane" makes anybody uncomfortable then "Blazing Saddles" probably won't be their up of tea either. I welcome anyone's honest opinion of any film and I accept Jay and Amber's views on "Airplane" but, while I have wished they'd review "Blazing Saddles", maybe now I'm not sure if they'd enjoy it.
When this movie came out there was a rash of "disaster" films; films where buildings collapsed, planes crashed, boats sank, etc. This was to make fun of those movies. It also includes cliché scenes from a lot of other famous old movies. It is probably the best modern slapstick around.
Johnny tearing into the wife about her outfit "those shoes! And that coat! Jesus" In one of those '70s disaster films, the wife goes to the tower wearing the exact same outfit - that's the joke.
@@maloyo7901 Knowing it's a comedy and understanding comedy are two completely different things. I may know something is rocket science, but I damned well do not understand it. But you are absolutely right about the immense generational gap that prevented them from even recognizing jokes, much less understanding the joke.
@@woodysthoughts4032 Agree, these dudes are completely clueless with zero sense of humor. The fair and correct definition will be to this reaction: they're d.u.m.b.
@@cesarnarro6013 I guess it's an age and culture thing. They didn't grow up in the '70's with all the disaster movies so the don't see the cliche's and the puns and word play just go straight over their heads. Kind of sad really.
Smoking? Yes. Laugh at off-color jokes? Yes! There was so much more we could do in the 70s that we are not allowed to do now. Amber looks she wanted this movie to end 10 minutes into it.
Amber sometimes wishes🤗 she was from the “wholesome” times of yesteryear. I bet reality checks have hit her hard and is having second thoughts. Wait until they get a load of Blazing Saddles😱
@@philipnewton3266 This movie channel won't last if they don't learn to loosen up a little and stop taking everything soooo seriously. Could be the usual: afraid to laugh at something that someone might find offensive because that makes them feel like they are condoning it. People are very quick to make sure everyone sees them on the "right" side. Passing the purity test. Making sure all the "correct" signals are clear to everyone. Apologizing for laughing at things they actually thought were funny but that are on topics you aren't "supposed" to find funny. What a weird world we are living in right now. I hope it ends soon (the era, not the world).
This is hands down one of the top 5 best films ever made. You guys missed the brilliance of this one. I mean, come on: "Drink lady?" "Why certainly not!" She pulls out an 8-ball and does a huge bump of snow candy. Strait-up some of the funniest shit ever set to film.
I'm 9:20 in and I'm already yelling, "Oh come on guys, roll with it." Can't you tell everything is supposed to be exagerated? This film is a comedy classic. You have to be on your toes every second of the film. Some of the Jokes are segmented so you have to watch and listen to everything going on.
@@redblue151 They clearly didn't get it. Which is a shame, but hey ho. They should take a look at Blazing Saddles. Though I'm not sure what they'll make of Gabby giving the welcoming committee a warning when Bart is on the outskirts of Rock Ridge. "The sheriff's a n...."
Thanks for the reacts, Squad! Seams like someone should've informed you guys that this type of movie is called a Farce; essentially a satirical cartoon of a movie. Also, just a heads-up, if you ever decide to watch "The Naked Gun" or "Top Secret", they also fall into this category. Cheers!
I don't think that many people actually get what the joke is doing. I think some might though. The first time he says it he is taking about landing the plane. The second time was for them doing the final kiss.
My Dad was a commercial pilot from 1964 to 1997. He and I watched this movie together Many times. A Lot of the jokes were, Inside jokes of the airline industry of that time. Dad, I miss you. ✌✌
The old lady talking "jive" is Barbara Billingsley, who played June Cleaver (the mom) on an old black and white TV show called "Leave it to Beaver" one of the most wholesome shows on TV at the time (sickenly sweet). There are a lot of older actors that used to have their own TV shows and there are numerous references and short scenes from older movies.😎😎😎😎
So much of this movie is generational and went right over Jay and Amber’s head. For us older folks this is a hilarious movie. When Jay said “I don’t want to laugh.” 🥴 This whole movie was nothing but a laugh fest.
@@fester2306 I stopped after the four minute mark, because I knew it was going to be painful. They're talking over the jokes so they don't get the setup. They also don't understand absurdist humor. This new generations lack of a funny bone and limited references of the world, culture and past generations is abysmal.
Agreed, but they didn't even laugh at the slapping of the hysterical woman, or the sick child's tube popping out. She felt bad! I've never seen somebody react to Airplane - a silly comedy - in this manner.
@@blkluv100 I had to stop the bleeding at the 2:52 minute mark. There is just no way I'm going to sit through one of my favorite movies with two people who are absolutely clueless when it comes to this kind of humor. I mean, come on. Really?
@@stevejoshua9536 I suspect the overly "politically correct" constant brainwashing in our public school systems made them virtually immune to comedy. So sad how the younger generation has deteriorated due to the brainwashing institution known as the Public School System. It's not just a generational difference (though they would never get many of the jokes because of it) in my opinion, it's the politically correct mindset that they likely picked up by going to public school.
This movie was taken from a dramatic movie called “Zero Hour”. The plot and a lot of the dialogue we’re taken word for word. They just added jokes. Even the main character was named Ted Striker. The copilot in the original was a football star.
I think somebody forgot to tell them this is a satire and not supposed to be even remotely serious lol. Watching how uncomfortable the sexual jokes made Amber was highly entertaining hahah.
@@jpw6893 With today's Millennial and Gen Z world sensibilities, a movie like Airplane could not be made nowadays. Satirical humor is dead because everything is now considered too offensive.
@@brianlouie8255 To be fair, I've watched reactions from some Millenials/Gen Z's who laughed at this movie. This particular reaction is the hardest I've seen for Airplane. It's like they felt they were being forced through a snuff film.
I was 11 when this came out. When he said “and don’t call me Shirley.” I laughed so hard. Crossing my fingers you watch Ferris Beullers Day off and The Blues Brothers! You’ll be dancing in your seats the whole time watching The Blues Brothers! So many famous musicians you love now in that movie :D
Jay & Amber, you would absolutely l o v e Blues Brothers. It's a comedy with a Saturday Night Live cast, yes, but it's also a love letter to the rhythm & blues stars of the 40s through the 60s, including many of them in the movie. Let James Brown take you to church--you will See The Light!
I love this movie even more for its ability to show for a fact which people who watch it have a sense of humour and those that don't. Brilliantly written 😁👍
There were definitely things in that movie that you wouldn't have "gotten" because you weren't from the generation when it was released. But it's still one of the funniest movies from my childhood. It is interesting to see how it plays to a younger generation though. You all are so much more uptight than we were back in the day lol!
Well I guess I wasn't born in 2001 then? Lol, I'm pretty young and I absolutely love this movie because my parents showed it to me once and I thought it was hilarious. Not all of us younger ones are uptight, but a lot are, so I don't blame you for thinking that actually, just annoys me when older folks lump us all together.
@@Providence.. -- People also put too much emphasis on the "references." Most of the jokes in Airplane don't require you to get an antiquated reference.
I remember watching this in the theater when it first came out. I was laughing from beginning to end. Especially when I first saw the airplane and realized the sound of the jet was actually the sound of a prop plane.
The fact that there are so many things in the background is the reason why this movie is so rewatchable. You pick up more everytime you watch it and it makes it that much better
I've watched a LOT of "Airplane" reactions, and I've never seen anybody just NOT get it at all. It's all gags, jokes, satire. People were rolling with laughter in the aisles when this came out - and even most of the current young reactors. You guys just didn't understand the type of humor this is, I guess! Not one thing is meant to be taken the least bit seriously the whole time.
I agree - I was a bit taken aback at how seriously it was taken. I saw this at 12 in the theaters and died laughing and still can't stop giggling every time I see it (a zillion times by this point!) since I am 54 now...
When I first saw this in the theater, it was the first movie like this. I wasn’t even sure I should laugh at the terrible puns and silly antics…but I did.
This was a classic when it came out. Watched it over and over again to see all of the sight gags and hear all of the jokes. And a great cast. Many of those were serious actors (Robert Stack, Lloyd Bridges, Leslie Nielsen, etc.) and this was the first time they were in a comedy and they killed it. Love this movie!
Grandma with the slaying is the mom on the show Leave It to Beaver. We all expected y'all to just let your hair down and laugh and have a good time because that's what this movie was.
😄 Lol... I was 8 years-old when my dad took me to see this movie in the summer of 1980. Everyone in the theater was laughing so hard. My dad was in tears. ❤
As a native Los Angeles resident, I can proudly vouch for every hilarious stereotype in the movie *"L.A. Story" 1991* It stars Steve Martin and you'll love it!
You guys were SO not ready for this sh!t. The older lady who talked "jive" was renowned as America's Mom for her work as the mom in the TV show "Leave it to Beaver"
People keep saying that half the jokes are generational in this movie. But given that this is possibly the most reacted to movie on RUclips, you'll see lots of younger viewers having no problem catching most of the jokes. These particular reactors just aren't used to the spoof subgenre. This film remains popular to this day b/c most of the comedy still holds up.
There are so many jokes in this movie it doesn't even matter if half of them are culturally outdated, that's a weak excuse, their are plenty that aren't. There are plenty of younger reactors who get this movie and plenty that don't. I think it has more to do with ones understanding of humor. There are different types of humor. This type is called "absurdist humor" and it went right over their heads. They don't even seem to realize they're watching a comedy, which astounds me. They're studying it like its an SAT and focusing on all the wrong things. The constant back and forth banter doesn't help, because they're talking over the jokes. This deadpan reaction is one of the worst I've seen.
Attention please: This is a reaction channel. Jay and Amber reacted. It just wasn’t the reaction you wanted or were expecting.🤷♂️😊❤️ Like many of you, this is a classic comedy for me. 🤣
That's not the point of the negative comments. I believe the question is... when the hell did we become so damn sensitive to the point where much of this film is deemed as offensive?
Jay reacted just like I do to funny movies with topical jokes, silliness, puns and slapstick humor. Amber is reacting exactly like my wife does: puzzled looks, some smiles but mostly with "What???"
Oh my gosh! You guys are so cute in noticing the old school plane travel! Yes, there were smoking and non-smoking sections on airplanes. Crossing the tarmac to board a plane via a set of steps was pretty normal ( and added an extra sense of excitement as a child!). The airlines used to serve REAL food on china plates with linen napkins and real glass and utensils. I was on a 14 hour overseas flight back in the 70's on PanAm from West Africa. The plane had small hooks that the flight attendant would hang a hammock from for babies to sleep in. One time I even sat next to a man that had his pet orangutan (wearing a diaper and clothing) in a seat next to him. The orangutan spent the entire flight lifting up the skirts of every woman that went by!
I had to cross the tarmac to walk up the steps this past November (2021). At LaGuardia. I'm not joking, although I just took that flight again a few weeks ago and they'd actually hooked up the jetway. The first gate in the old, main terminal was in the basement and you always had to do the tarmac/step thing if you flight left from there (small, commuter planes). Good riddance.
This couple cracks me up. The whole thing went over their heads. They didn't get any of the jokes and the poor woman looked totally offended the entire time. lol. I really would have loved to see their reactions to the captain asking the little boy (have you ever seen a grown man naked)?
It's fair to say half of the movie and jokes went over your head as they were referring to tropes and cliches from other movies and popular culture at the time, so you were at a disadvantage as you're not massive film fans in terms of that era of movies! :)
Not true, the Scary Movie franchise is cut from the same cloth, the not as well done, not to mention: DATE MOVIE A HAUNTED HOUSE 1 & 2 DISASTER MOVIE VAMPIRES SUCK EPIC MOVIE SUPERHERO MOVIE MEET THE SPARTANS NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE STAN HELSING etc....etc....
this movie shows how far we've come since then, from a time when we could make fun of everything and laugh, to now, when everything is offensive or hurtfull. The younger people aren't going to get much of the references in this movie, virtually every line is making fun of something. There were a lot of movies made in this era with some crazy humor.
People keep saying that but it’s not true at all, many shows make the same kind of jokes (and worse) without anyone getting offended all the time. South Park does far worse and people are fine with it.
South Park censored themselves a few years ago by taking out the Muhammad as a teddy bear joke because of blow back. Today the only people it's okay to make fun of are conservatives, Republicans and Christians. Sorry but it's true. Back in the day, especially during the time of this film everything was off limits. Today Blazing saddles would never get made.
@@chalmapatterson544 again not true, South Park didn’t censor Muhammad, the network did, and again, South Park makes fun of both liberals and conservatives. Conservatives and Christians tend to cry about it a lot more about how persecuted they are so they think they’re the only ones being made fun of.
@@emcsquared8681 Southpark is definitely an anomaly. I'm suprised and happy that they haven't gotten more push back from the cancel culture. Maybe because it's a cartoon? I dunno, but Southpark needs to stay. But yes, I stand by what I said, Hell, they're even censoring 60 year old cartoons for crying out loud. So many people are just always looking for negatives these days. Always.
This movie was heavily inspired by the 1957 original, Zero Hour! and is discussed by the writers of Airplane in DVD extras/commentaries. Most of the gags were updated for 1980 and its a brilliant homage which kicked off movies like Hot Shots and the often overlooked, Top Secret. By the way, did you notice the 'background' joke?...they are in a jet but the engine noise is for a propeller plane😆
The greatest spoof of all time. You couldn't make this movie today. "Blazing Saddles" is another one you need to check out. "Top Secret" was also a great sendup of war movies, spy movies, and 60s music, starring a VERY young Val KIlmer. "Hot Shots!" came out hot on the heels of "Top Gun", pretty much a direct parody of that film, starring Charlie Sheen.
No, they probably shouldn't try to react to 'Blazing Saddles', I think the content is probably too raunchy for this program. They could watch on their own.
Perfect timing, my parents took us to drive ins in our pj's we saw this and every joke was over our heads but I remember my dad giggling the whole way through 💜
In the 1970's there was a long string of "disaster movies", like Avalanche, Earthquake, Towering Inferno, The Poseidon Adventure, and this movie is an homage to Airport, Airport '75, Airport 77, and The Concorde Airport '79.
The very best parody of the disaster films from the era. Can't count how many time I've seen this since it first came out. All the hidden puns & innuendo are still hilarious decades later.
OMG, you are so right. Airport, Poseidon Adventure, Towering Inferno, Earthquake, Andromeda Strain, The Swarm, Flood, Jaws, on and on the list goes. The fact that so many serious actors/actresses signed on was a testament they knew audiences would love them for making fun of themselves.
They haven’t watched hardly any movies. It wasn’t their thing to sit through an hours long movie. They’ve admittedly said their only interest until now has been sports related and Disney princess movies
@@Xcris_crosX Now it all makes sense. Never understood people who have such limited taste and interests. Variety is the spice of life and it makes you a well rounded person.
This might be the funniest reaction to this movie I've ever seen. So much confusion at the humor punctuated with What? Why? I was cracking up at y'all's bewilderment more than at my favorite jokes from the film.
Getting, or laughing at some jokes requires some background knowledge, but a lot of jokes don't. For example, the airplane coming through the window, is funny, regardless of what you know, or don't know. That is to say, it's funny when you know you're watching a comedy. Their reaction to it was to look shocked, and then talk about how no one would ever do that. We know no one would ever do that. That's what makes it funny.
I feel the same, and throughout this whole video I was yelling at the screen "Guys, it's a joke!" I will still come back for more reactions because I like them but it was painful to watch their reaction to one of the funniest movies ever made.
They nearly blew the entire budget on the plane crashing through the window scene. To the point where the producer's wife played the check-in clerk and the filmed the concourse scenes in the actual working concourse at LAX! (They are real travellers passing by, not extras). And the "Air Israel" joke... Jumbos have big noses too.
When I saw this in the theater and the opening credits started with the tail of the plane coming through the clouds and the Jaws theme playing.....I cracked up and never stopped laughing.
"Can he just not hit his mouth?" THAT'S THE JOKE. HE HAS A DRINKING PROBLEM 🤦🏾♂️
Not something you think would need to be spelled out, is it?
@@robbob5302 They are just not prepared to this type of comedy - they take everything seriously, not knowing it's a joke.
@@woodysthoughts4032 yeah they are d.u.m.b. Glad we agree. 👊👍💪
They’re not dumb…they just never saw the movies this is parodying!
@@MarkFowlerthefunkee1 there is no missing reference for this joke. d.u.m.b.
I've never seen ANYONE watching this movie the way you two did, taking it all so seriously. 😂
Thanks for the heads up, saved myself 24 minutes, lmao. Love their music reactions but I'm not dealing with this mess. People need to lighten up, the world has been indoctrinated into thinking jokes not made for kids are bad and should be illegal, give me a break...
I kept saying to myself, do they know this is a comedy.
I'm sitting here wondering if they understand the concept of this type of movie... They're watching it like it's a regular movie and it's hilarious.🤣🤣
it's insane to watch haha
Can't really blame them. Aside from Airplane being very pop culture reference heavy which makes anyone younger than 50 have a harder time getting some of the jokes, the newer generations don't even really have any idea what slapstick is. Seltzer and Friedberg literally destroyed the genre so bad no one has tried to make one in a decade.
I've never seen anyone completely miss every joke in this movie.... until now
Because 90 percent of the "jokes" in this movie are aimed at 7th grade boys.
@@thomasn3882 So they're not even as smart as 7th grade boys. Okay. 🤔
@@thomasn3882 On the contrary - the jokes are aimed at people with an IQ above 100. So it makes sense you did not understand them.
This movie is so great. Unfortunately, many of the jokes get lost on the younger generation because they don't know the reference. Little things, like the older lady speaking Jive being the actress that played June Cleaver on the show Leave it to Beaver. Makes it that much funnier. And the beach scene being a spoof from the movie From Here to Eternity.
Or the reference to the husband having a second cup of coffee. :)
They don't get timeless jokes either.
Young reviewers also miss out on the running joke that there's the constant sound of a prop engine in the background of every scene inside the airplane......it has jet engines
@@hebber1961 Upbringing plays a part in not getting "timeless" jokes. They're entertaining reactors, and that's all that matters. :)
I wish I could save that white zone line for the trolls on Twitter lol.
Literally everything in this movie is making fun of something else. If you didn't grow up in this era or know the pop culture of the time, you'll miss half the jokes. It's a funny movie, but I'm really laughing at your reactions because it's really cute how many of the jokes are going totally over your head.
One that they didn't catch was the old lady speaking jive. She played the mom in the Leave It To Beaver series in the 50s. The paragon of wholesome 50s motherhood. This fact made her scene with the black guys and speaking jive all the more funnier. "It's June Cleaver and she's speaking jive!!! BraHAHAHAHAHA!!!"
Not only that the guys taught her how to speak jive
This was made almost specifically to spoof the 4 airport movies that were the huge action films of the era. Airport (1970 )with Burt Lancaster, Airport 75 with Charlton Heston, and airport 77 with jack lemon. Also an airport 79 the concorde. Airport 75 was imo the best and worth a view.
@@j.frankparnell Actually that's a common misconception. I used to think the same thing. Instead it's an almost shot-for-shot parody of the movie Zero Hour from 1957.
I agree with you but, I have seen many young people get the jokes in this movie.
ive never seen someone take this movie so literally, this reaction is priceless haha
This movie has a song by The Bee Gees so you can count on Rob watching it a few more times.
1980: Entire theater howling with side-aching laughter nonstop for 100 minutes.
2022: "Why is his ticket smoking? I don't get it."
After a while I was watching just to see how many things they didn't get. And they didn't show any of the greatest lines we all love to say. Hopefully they don't review Top Secret!. Surely that's a bit raunchier than Airplane.
Its just these two; other reactors laughed when you're supposed to laugh. They dont seem to get parody or absurdism, or wordplay haha. Thats cool its not for everybody but hopefully they can grow their sense of humor with more exposure
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they didn't grow up in the 60's watching Three Stooges reruns on TV
The greatest and ultimate American comedy of all time. There is a joke in every frame and every line of dialogue.
Never seen anyone take *Airplane* so seriously.
they also fun Ghostbusters scary so...
Bloody hell, most people are on the floor laughing at this. It just went straight over their heads. Extraordinary.
Yes, I would definitely say the movie "Airplane" flew over their heads.
@@johnpooky84 Surely you can’t be serious. 🙄
So much of it went over their heads, I’m surprised they didn’t reach up to catch it.
I developed a drinking game: every time something funny happens that y'all don't get, I take a shot. I had to give up by the time the plane took off, or I would've died of alcohol poisoning. 🤣🤣🤣
So funny. 👍✌️🇨🇦
Did you pour it on your face?
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I heard of the same game only it was to the Bob Newhart Show. Every time someone in the show said, "Bob", you had to drink. By the end of a 30 minute sitcom, you were definitely drunk.
@@terriertz5134 Oh yes. I've played Bob. You wouldn't believe believe how many times "Bob" is said during the course of one episode LOL. It's lethal
I’m 67 now and this movie always cracks me up no matter how many times I see it. Pure comedic gold. Some of the actors were leading ladies men who have come from serious cinematic backgrounds. For them to sign on for Airplane was just a tribute to their range and humility.
@JoeMama-rz7nr I was taking night classes off and on at the local college till 1988. Professional part time student.🤷🏻♂️🤣
To watch their facial expressions, you’d think they were watching Schindler’s List.
no, just a movie about a plane almost crashing,
hello?
I feel like so much of the hilarity of this movie was missed by the two of you. Maybe it’s a generational thing, but this was the funniest movie of it’s time!
Yeah, they missed just about ALL of it.
I think these two would like “the Naked Gun” comedy more as some of the humour isn’t as dated?
Did someone tell them this was a serious movie?
I don't think it is entirely generational. I've watched a few other reactions to this movie from people in their early 20's. They were laughing their heads off.
I think they just take so many movies to serious. Their Ghostbusters review is the same. They don't seem to understand that it is a comedy.
@@digitalintent yeah they seemed to take a lot too literal and serious. I watched others and they laughed. Like Mary Cherry or Magic Magy (can’t remember which one). They are like in their 20’s and they laughed and didn’t take it serious. That it’s a comedy and not an actual disaster movie
The end credits scene always makes me laugh. The man is still waiting in the taxi and says something like, “I’ll give him 20 more minutes…but that’s it!”
The guy in the taxi is Howard Jarvis, who led the movement to pass Proposition 13 in California in 1978, the first big state proposition to cut and limit taxes. He was pretty well known at the time, so seeing him in this was even more absurd than seeing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the co-pilot, and the very serious Peter Graves from the tv show Mission: Impossible asking a kid about Turkish baths
@@markadolph8715 the Zucker brothers originally wanted to cast Pete Rose for the role of Roger Murdock but baseball season was going so they had to go with Kareem instead.
First time this channel let me down. One of the funniest movies of all time and y'all watching it like it's a funeral. Live. Laugh and keep laughing.
??? everyone almost died in a plane crash!
I can't get over how seriously you two take this lunacy! It's an over-the-top slapstick comedy for goodness sakes!
Surely you can't be serious!
LOL I saw that too. Comedies like this aren't meant to be dissected. Just enjoy the humor. If we were to break it down then the first question would be why does Johnny still have a job? LOL
@@billclay9489 or how come they met during WW2 and haven't visibly aged in the mid 1970's
They are dead inside or something
@@AndersonDawesWasRight just part of the craziness of airplane. I see the two reacting to it didnt get that.
one thig about this movie that actually makes it funnier, is that almost none of the cast were comedic actors at this point in their careers. they wanted serious and dramatic performers for this film so everyone would play their parts totally straight to counterpoint the absurdity and make the jokes hit that much harder.
Speaking of counterpoint, we should have seen their reaction to that scene.
They bought their tickets they knew what they were getting into, I say let em crash.
Well this was definitely the most unique reaction to this comedy classic that I've ever watched on youtube.
They've grown up in an era where you can't poke fun at anything at all. Not even in a silly way. It's a sad way to live.
Airplane broke the record of jokes per minute. Started a whole new genre.
It was so darn funny
@@robsquadmoviereactions you should check out Naked Gun ;)
@@robsquadmoviereactions Hope that one scene doesn't ruin Saturday Night Fever for ya :)
Shirley, you can't be serious?!
@@MrUndersolo “Don’t call me Shirley” lol
It was pretty funny seeing their confused, shocked, or disgusted looks at many of the jokes in this movie. That's the point of this movie. Satire. The theater was rolling on the floor laughing.
For me at 15, the scenes where the IV got popped out of the little girl's arm and Mrs Cleaver speaking jive had me rolling on the ground laughing so hard that I couldn't breathe.
I was also born in Fresno so when the funny guy in the control tower said that joke "Last spring we did Europe in 9 days. And then we went to Bakersfield and then we ended up in Fresno. Fresno?, no one goes to Fresno anymore" we were all dying! Hysterical!
Many of these joke references are unknown today so many of the jokes fall flat. This movie is the definition of satire. Every scene had something It made fun of. You have to see it several times to see all of them.
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I thought their reaction was a little funny, but also a little sad because it proves how much they've missed out on.
I was a kid cracking up at this movie, but of course I knew a lot of the references even as a preteen. Barbara Billingsley was perfect for the jive talking interpreter, especially because June was straight-laced, sheltered and was never around black people. 😄
If they watch...
Blazing Saddles
Young Frankenstein
Clue
High Anxiety
Police Academy
History Of the World:Part 1...
They're in for some wild rides again and again. 😄
I just hope they'll bring down the expectations of "standard" types of comedy.
But the jokes you thought were funny are inappropriate. What kind of signal does that send the world? You fail the purity test! LOL
@@LMmccallL57 After watching their reaction to Airplane, they might have the same reaction to these movies too! Might! We'll see if they do watch any of them.
It's almost like they didn't get that some of the jokes were supposed to be jokes.
None of the reactors to this movie ever play that snippet of Johnny saying, "Fresno? No one goes to Fresno anymore." That's hilarious but no one ever shares that line.
I couldn't watch u guys for more than 5 minutes. This spectacular movie went over your heads.
No, it’s not withstood the test of time, it was great 40 odd years ago, but it’s just not funny anymore
@@craiggillett5985 Seeing serious actor Peter Graves absurdly asking a kid 'ever see a grown man naked?' will always get a laugh from me, never gets old.
@@craiggillett5985 ....... take a Midol.
@@craiggillett5985 don't be absurd. it's still hilarious
@@aisaxonawiat6484 what the heck’s that? I’m from New Zealand, assume it’s like a Xanax(?) if so quite funny
"Can he just not hit his mouth?"
YES! He has a "drinking problem" LOL
The actors (Leslie Nielsen, Robert Stack, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves) in this movie always played serious roles on TV and movies, so it was really hilarious to see them in a different light.
And don't call me Shirley.
@@inglbrute It's an entirely different kind of acting. All together.
Uuh, wow. This is the weirdest thing. I've never seen people just... not get Airplane at all.
I remember seeing this in the theater, and it was a PARTY. Nobody’d made a movie like that before, and we were scream-laughing. It was so indescribable, and there was no home video, so we wound up going back multiple times and bringing people with us.
The Princess Bride is a great movie to react to. It is something you could share with your kids and enjoy it yourselves.
The Princess Bride for the win! “Let me explain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up.”
Absolutely!!
Great choice. Very funny but also very sweet in a way that I bet they'd really enjoy.
Either. The kids would absolutely appreciate it, but honestly? I think Jay and Amber would even appreciate it all by themselves.
Yeah, fantastic film that's so incredibly written and such a sweet film, ultimately. One of my top ten favorites of all time.
The sit on your face and wriggle scene….you two looking at each other 🤣🤣
I'm surprised at how seriously Amber took this movie. The girl's IV popping out is designed to be taken to a ridiculous extreme, like most of the humor in this film. The gags are deliberately over the top to poke fun at all sorts of movie and TV tropes and commercials. And they are told in a scattershot approach. If one joke bombs, another one is right behind that might be funnier.
I saw this in the cinema when i was 10. Yes, some of the references went over my head, but when i saw the stupid look on that girls face after the IV was knocked out, i was crying from laughter. The whole film had that effect.
Though they may not see it, I posted and explained to them that in one of the disaster airplane movies, there was a young girl being transported to a hospital like this girl, but they took that serious scene and made it their own comedy scene. Some people wanted to laugh after seeing so many disaster movies, so "Airplane" gave us plenty of laughs.
I don't recall them reacting to the heart on the desk. 😄
@@LMmccallL57 ... that scene was from Airport 1975. Helen Reddy was playing a nun who was singing to the girl.
@@LMmccallL57 "There is only one river. There is only one sea." LOL
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Thank you. 🙂
There are so many, that I can't keep track.
I remember "Airport '77" being the one where they go into the ocean. That causes me to feel claustrophobic when I see it. I guess with good reason. 🤔
Actress Gloria Swanson (Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard" ) is in one of them, and Carol Burnett did a skit about it, or a combination of more than one and included her _Nora_ Desmond character. 😄
Young Frankenstein is another funny movie to check out
Blazing Saddles is another good one.
Any movie directed by Mel Brooks is awesomely funny!
Both of these movies are awesome, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein are iconic movies.
YES, FOR SURE, ROB SQUAD!! BOTH THESE SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREAT WATCHES!!!
Another Mel Brooks movie to watch is History of the World - Part 1
I loved Jay giggling at her sitting on his face wriggling and he looks over to Amber giving him the stink Eye and jay losses it laughing.
It's a great movie, but lots of the jokes were relevant for the time. "Jim never has a second cup of coffee at home" was a popular tv commercial then. So you're going to miss a whole bunch of jokes that are no longer relevant. And yes, planes used to have actual cigarette smoking sections. So the smoking or nonsmoking joke was thought to be meant the smoking section, but it's the ticket that was smoking.
There's a reason planes still have those no smoking signs (even though they won't be needed much longer, as the last smoke-anywhere generation has mostly given it up, and most of the old super smokers are dead now). Up until the 90s you could basically smoke anywhere. Restaurants had "non-smoking" sections literally right next to smoking sections, with no ventilation or barrier. Hospitals and airplanes were some of the first places smoking was seriously restricted, but even that came relatively recently.
@@jawbone78 I remember as a nurse the first time I had to explain to a patient there was no smoking in the rooms.
@@ellenstrack6274 mine's not as serious as that, but I was a waiter/bartender when the restaurants and bars where I live switched from smoking/non to all non (about 20 years ago). I had many difficult confrontations that first week. Apparently an awful lot of people were under the impression that we wouldn't enforce that one, or that they'd be able to bully us into not enforcing it.
Actually, it used to be that the entire plane allowed smoking. Then later, as with restaurants, they added non-smoking sections, which were small sections, in the most undesireable seats. Then the non-smoking sections grew bigger and bigger, then took over the whole thing (planes, restaurants, etc).
That was also the same (real life) couple who were in the commercial. Also the "red zone/white zone" PA voiceovers were the real life couple who did the actual recorded announcements for the airports.
I’ve loved “Airplane” since it came out, but clearly Jay and Amber weren’t on the same wavelength with the irreverent and unabashed nature of hard satire. I suspect most of us landed on this channel because we fell in love with their wide-eyed sense of wonder as they discover new facets of music across a variety of genres. And I think it’s great that they are branching out. But the long form of cinema leaves a lot more room for the breadth of the human experience - heart-warming and terrifying, familiar and grotesque - with a lot more nuance and complexity than can be captured in a three-minute song. I’m mindful that this is a new thing for them, and maybe it’s only fair to give them a little room to grow into this new adventure by starting a little closer to their comfort zone, before stretching for some of the rougher edges. There are some brilliant films, like “Blazing Saddles” and “Schindler’s List” that can be very hard on the sensibilities, but that EVERYONE should see at least once (Jay and Amber included, so please add ‘em to the list). Still, there are tons of great suggestions here - Princess Bride, My Cousin Vinny, A League of Their Own, Field of Dreams and many more - that afford an opportunity for our beloved RSR Squad Leaders to become more comfortable with the film reaction genre and its unique opportunities and challenges, before swinging for the fences. My two cents…Pax.
Such a condescending comment … yeah I agree some film literacy will be learnt but yes the more they watch the better they’ll get an understanding. Watch the start of even their music channel compared to where it is. They’ve grown and know and speak very well about music.
You sound so annoying and patronising
I was 12 when this came out and I laughed my butt off every minute. Each time I have watched it over the years, I catch things I may have missed even and still laugh and laugh and laugh. You really have to be really open and easy going with this - it is just let's throw everything at the wall, silly, dirty, crazy, outrageous, and see what sticks. I grew up in a very open and honest family who appreciated all types of humor and entertainment, so this just was perfect to me. Still love the Kareem scenes - he steals scenes in every cameo he has ever made!
@@Yumm... no he doesn't. the validity of his comment is clearly displayed on screen with the amount of nuanced comedy they missed. it is simply the result of a different time and generation. they are great reactors and people and channel. no one is taking that away from them.
I just think they aren't familiar with the concept of absurdist parody films. Maybe they need to see something that references something more recent to get them accustomed to the style of humor.
@@enicole1203 'Blazing Saddles' may just be the funniest movie ever made. It paved the way for this kind of off the wall unabashed parody genre. It was selected by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" enough to be added the National Film Registry. You have to watch it with an open mind and an open heart and promise yourself that you won't or can't be offended by so much "offensive" comedy. However, if "Airplane" makes anybody uncomfortable then "Blazing Saddles" probably won't be their up of tea either. I welcome anyone's honest opinion of any film and I accept Jay and Amber's views on "Airplane" but, while I have wished they'd review "Blazing Saddles", maybe now I'm not sure if they'd enjoy it.
9:45 That look. Lord have mercy. The two of you said more about your personal lives with that look, in that context, than anything else. LMAO.
When this movie came out there was a rash of "disaster" films; films where buildings collapsed, planes crashed, boats sank, etc. This was to make fun of those movies. It also includes cliché scenes from a lot of other famous old movies. It is probably the best modern slapstick around.
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it was a direct spoof of the movie zero hour
Airport, Airport 75, Airport 77, Airport 79. Lol
@@carla68 : "Poseidon Adventure"---one of my all-time favs!!
Johnny tearing into the wife about her outfit "those shoes! And that coat! Jesus" In one of those '70s disaster films, the wife goes to the tower wearing the exact same outfit - that's the joke.
I don't think these reactors realized this is a comedy movie.
That's what I thought.
They said at the beginning that they knew it was comedy. I just think that there is a big generational gap here.
@@maloyo7901 Knowing it's a comedy and understanding comedy are two completely different things. I may know something is rocket science, but I damned well do not understand it. But you are absolutely right about the immense generational gap that prevented them from even recognizing jokes, much less understanding the joke.
@@woodysthoughts4032 Agree, these dudes are completely clueless with zero sense of humor. The fair and correct definition will be to this reaction: they're d.u.m.b.
@@spongebobandplanktonshould2920 lol
My 13yo watched this with me and was laughing so hard at times he couldnt breathe. You two though 🤦. I think 90% of this went over your head.
Is it just me or do Jordan and Amber not realize this is a spoof movie. It makes it so much funnier!
I wondered the same thing
LOL They acted the same during Ghostbusters. They should both wear hats with WHOOSHHH!! stenciled on the front. Right over their heads.
@@egk2584 😳😁😂
They are so cute!
I keep wanting to yell, this is a comedy, it's ok to laugh!
This is one of the funniest movies of all time. Don't know how you're not seeming to get literally ANY of the jokes.
I've seen some other young people reacting to this movie who take it way too seriously like they did.
@@cesarnarro6013 I guess it's an age and culture thing. They didn't grow up in the '70's with all the disaster movies so the don't see the cliche's and the puns and word play just go straight over their heads. Kind of sad really.
Amber seems somewhat annoyed with the jokes ... not their style of comedy I guess.
Younger people are shocked at the casual use of slurs in Blazing Saddles--not realizing that it's meant to ridicule racism.
@@lauriesandt5371 I stopped watching at 8:19 when she rolled her eyes.
I'll always remember "And don't call me Shirley(surely)" 😂🤣😂
I can't believe how serious your taking this movie I haven't laughed this hard over this movie ever it's not the movie it's you two lighten up lol.
LOVE that y’all got into this one!!!! “Surely you can’t be serious…”
“I am serious….and stop calling me Shirley…”
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"Joey, do you like films about gladiators?", etc., got completely glossed-over in this reaction video 😆
These over the top comedy spoof movies kept us laughing throughout the whole movie. You just have to go with the silliness to enjoy it.
Walked out of the theater the first time seeing it with a belly ache from laughing so much!
I was waiting for the point in this review for them realize that this was a silly, comedy spoof and not to nitpick. lol
Smoking? Yes. Laugh at off-color jokes? Yes! There was so much more we could do in the 70s that we are not allowed to do now. Amber looks she wanted this movie to end 10 minutes into it.
Lol who told you you're not allowed to laugh at "off-color" jokes?
Amber acts like she's watching a documentary about starving children.😆
“We should divert them into Lake Michigan, at least it’ll save innocent lives!”
Amber sometimes wishes🤗 she was from the “wholesome” times of yesteryear. I bet reality checks have hit her hard and is having second thoughts. Wait until they get a load of Blazing Saddles😱
@@philipnewton3266 This movie channel won't last if they don't learn to loosen up a little and stop taking everything soooo seriously. Could be the usual: afraid to laugh at something that someone might find offensive because that makes them feel like they are condoning it. People are very quick to make sure everyone sees them on the "right" side. Passing the purity test. Making sure all the "correct" signals are clear to everyone. Apologizing for laughing at things they actually thought were funny but that are on topics you aren't "supposed" to find funny. What a weird world we are living in right now. I hope it ends soon (the era, not the world).
This is hands down one of the top 5 best films ever made. You guys missed the brilliance of this one. I mean, come on: "Drink lady?" "Why certainly not!" She pulls out an 8-ball and does a huge bump of snow candy. Strait-up some of the funniest shit ever set to film.
I'm 9:20 in and I'm already yelling, "Oh come on guys, roll with it." Can't you tell everything is supposed to be exagerated? This film is a comedy classic. You have to be on your toes every second of the film. Some of the Jokes are segmented so you have to watch and listen to everything going on.
It was a very disappointing reaction.
@@redblue151 They clearly didn't get it. Which is a shame, but hey ho. They should take a look at Blazing Saddles. Though I'm not sure what they'll make of Gabby giving the welcoming committee a warning when Bart is on the outskirts of Rock Ridge. "The sheriff's a n...."
Still a favourite quote for me and my sister “ looks like I picked the wrong week to stop “ 😂😂
As he does what he says he stopped.
I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue. Who says that?!?!
@@donjackson5522 Lloyd Bridges
@@si_w8201 father of Jeff Bridges of The Big Lebwoski (and many other great roles)
Thanks for the reacts, Squad!
Seams like someone should've informed you guys that this type of movie is called a Farce; essentially a satirical cartoon of a movie.
Also, just a heads-up, if you ever decide to watch "The Naked Gun" or "Top Secret", they also fall into this category.
Cheers!
No. Don't recommend any more comedy to these two. They will never get it.
@@texaslarry1048 you might be right. Definitely nothing from the 20th century.
I can see it now. "Oh my god, he was actually holding real dog poop. He's gonna get a disease or something. I just can't with this." 😂
Come on you guys … this is one of the greatest comedies ever!! Loosen up and just go with the flow!
I just wanted to tell you both good luck. We’re all counting on you.
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I don't think that many people actually get what the joke is doing. I think some might though.
The first time he says it he is taking about landing the plane.
The second time was for them doing the final kiss.
My Dad was a commercial pilot from 1964 to 1997.
He and I watched this movie together Many times. A Lot of the jokes were, Inside jokes of the airline industry of that time.
Dad, I miss you. ✌✌
The old lady talking "jive" is Barbara Billingsley, who played June Cleaver (the mom) on an old black and white TV show called "Leave it to Beaver" one of the most wholesome shows on TV at the time (sickenly sweet). There are a lot of older actors that used to have their own TV shows and there are numerous references and short scenes from older movies.😎😎😎😎
So much of this movie is generational and went right over Jay and Amber’s head. For us older folks this is a hilarious movie.
When Jay said “I don’t want to laugh.” 🥴 This whole movie was nothing but a laugh fest.
I've never seen a reaction to this film that missed so many of the jokes. It was painful.
@@fester2306 I stopped after the four minute mark, because I knew it was going to be painful. They're talking over the jokes so they don't get the setup. They also don't understand absurdist humor. This new generations lack of a funny bone and limited references of the world, culture and past generations is abysmal.
Agreed, but they didn't even laugh at the slapping of the hysterical woman, or the sick child's tube popping out. She felt bad! I've never seen somebody react to Airplane - a silly comedy - in this manner.
@@blkluv100 I had to stop the bleeding at the 2:52 minute mark. There is just no way I'm going to sit through one of my favorite movies with two people who are absolutely clueless when it comes to this kind of humor. I mean, come on. Really?
@@stevejoshua9536 I suspect the overly "politically correct" constant brainwashing in our public school systems made them virtually immune to comedy. So sad how the younger generation has deteriorated due to the brainwashing institution known as the Public School System. It's not just a generational difference (though they would never get many of the jokes because of it) in my opinion, it's the politically correct mindset that they likely picked up by going to public school.
This movie was taken from a dramatic movie called “Zero Hour”. The plot and a lot of the dialogue we’re taken word for word. They just added jokes. Even the main character was named Ted Striker. The copilot in the original was a football star.
I think somebody forgot to tell them this is a satire and not supposed to be even remotely serious lol. Watching how uncomfortable the sexual jokes made Amber was highly entertaining hahah.
They looked confused, humour is dead to them.
Can you imagine them watching "Porky's"? 😂
@@jpw6893 With today's Millennial and Gen Z world sensibilities, a movie like Airplane could not be made nowadays. Satirical humor is dead because everything is now considered too offensive.
@@brianlouie8255 To be fair, I've watched reactions from some Millenials/Gen Z's who laughed at this movie. This particular reaction is the hardest I've seen for Airplane. It's like they felt they were being forced through a snuff film.
@@jpw6893 I wouldn’t say that, no need to be mean. Maybe just not their type of humor. It was entertaining to watch though.
I was 11 when this came out. When he said “and don’t call me Shirley.” I laughed so hard. Crossing my fingers you watch Ferris Beullers Day off and The Blues Brothers! You’ll be dancing in your seats the whole time watching The Blues Brothers! So many famous musicians you love now in that movie :D
Jay & Amber, you would absolutely l o v e Blues Brothers. It's a comedy with a Saturday Night Live cast, yes, but it's also a love letter to the rhythm & blues stars of the 40s through the 60s, including many of them in the movie. Let James Brown take you to church--you will See The Light!
Yes Blues Brothers is a must.
@@joelhahn2501 I want to see them rocking out with Ray Charles and Cab Calloway so bad :D
We're still saying "and don't call me Shirley!" After all these years,
they have to do the blues brothers, jay and amber have already reacted to the blues brothers band and also dan Aykroyd from Ghostbusters.
I love this movie even more for its ability to show for a fact which people who watch it have a sense of humour and those that don't. Brilliantly written 😁👍
There were definitely things in that movie that you wouldn't have "gotten" because you weren't from the generation when it was released. But it's still one of the funniest movies from my childhood. It is interesting to see how it plays to a younger generation though. You all are so much more uptight than we were back in the day lol!
Well I guess I wasn't born in 2001 then? Lol, I'm pretty young and I absolutely love this movie because my parents showed it to me once and I thought it was hilarious. Not all of us younger ones are uptight, but a lot are, so I don't blame you for thinking that actually, just annoys me when older folks lump us all together.
@@Providence.. It was honestly annoying watching them take it so seriously and even get offended several times.
@@Providence.. -- People also put too much emphasis on the "references." Most of the jokes in Airplane don't require you to get an antiquated reference.
@@Providence..your generation is very uptight though ,I noticed it myself and I am born 1986,huge difference
I remember watching this in the theater when it first came out. I was laughing from beginning to end. Especially when I first saw the airplane and realized the sound of the jet was actually the sound of a prop plane.
I had never caught that until now.
The fact that there are so many things in the background is the reason why this movie is so rewatchable. You pick up more everytime you watch it and it makes it that much better
Also, there's an after-credits scene with the guy in the taxi
The older lady talking slang with the 2 dudes is Barbara Billingsley - who played the mom on Leave it To Beaver. I just LOVE she's in this!
Despite his limited screen time, Johnny was about the funniest character
I still say "And Leon is getting LARGER!" every time someone says the time.
OMG..!!! The LOOK you gave him..!!!! 😂🤣😂 Y'all KNOW what I'm talking about..!!!
I've watched a LOT of "Airplane" reactions, and I've never seen anybody just NOT get it at all. It's all gags, jokes, satire. People were rolling with laughter in the aisles when this came out - and even most of the current young reactors. You guys just didn't understand the type of humor this is, I guess! Not one thing is meant to be taken the least bit seriously the whole time.
I agree - I was a bit taken aback at how seriously it was taken. I saw this at 12 in the theaters and died laughing and still can't stop giggling every time I see it (a zillion times by this point!) since I am 54 now...
Most of the jokes flew over their heads (see what I did there ✈).
@@CaptainTedStryker 🤣
When I first saw this in the theater, it was the first movie like this. I wasn’t even sure I should laugh at the terrible puns and silly antics…but I did.
I agree, i really like their music reaction, but this one one was just wtf, don't they a sense of humor? Are they dead inside?
This was a classic when it came out. Watched it over and over again to see all of the sight gags and hear all of the jokes. And a great cast. Many of those were serious actors (Robert Stack, Lloyd Bridges, Leslie Nielsen, etc.) and this was the first time they were in a comedy and they killed it. Love this movie!
Grandma with the slaying is the mom on the show Leave It to Beaver.
We all expected y'all to just let your hair down and laugh and have a good time because that's what this movie was.
😄 Lol... I was 8 years-old when my dad took me to see this movie in the summer of 1980. Everyone in the theater was laughing so hard. My dad was in tears. ❤
Omg I could imagine that was so much fun
As a native Los Angeles resident, I can proudly vouch for every hilarious stereotype in the movie *"L.A. Story" 1991* It stars Steve Martin and you'll love it!
One of my favorites!
You guys were SO not ready for this sh!t. The older lady who talked "jive" was renowned as America's Mom for her work as the mom in the TV show "Leave it to Beaver"
People keep saying that half the jokes are generational in this movie. But given that this is possibly the most reacted to movie on RUclips, you'll see lots of younger viewers having no problem catching most of the jokes. These particular reactors just aren't used to the spoof subgenre. This film remains popular to this day b/c most of the comedy still holds up.
There are so many jokes in this movie it doesn't even matter if half of them are culturally outdated, that's a weak excuse, their are plenty that aren't. There are plenty of younger reactors who get this movie and plenty that don't. I think it has more to do with ones understanding of humor. There are different types of humor. This type is called "absurdist humor" and it went right over their heads. They don't even seem to realize they're watching a comedy, which astounds me. They're studying it like its an SAT and focusing on all the wrong things. The constant back and forth banter doesn't help, because they're talking over the jokes. This deadpan reaction is one of the worst I've seen.
@@blkluv100 They mentioned the genre at the beginning, but I knew this reaction was in trouble when they didn't seem to react to the Jaws gag.
@@jp3813 The sad part is they watched "Jaws" prior to this.
@@blkluv100 They missed it then too.
Attention please: This is a reaction channel. Jay and Amber reacted. It just wasn’t the reaction you wanted or were expecting.🤷♂️😊❤️ Like many of you, this is a classic comedy for me. 🤣
That's not the point of the negative comments.
I believe the question is... when the hell did we become so damn sensitive to the point where much of this film is deemed as offensive?
I loved how shocked and appalled Amber's reactions were...😂
Amber looking to see Jay's reaction at the off-color parts was precious.
Jay reacted just like I do to funny movies with topical jokes, silliness, puns and slapstick humor. Amber is reacting exactly like my wife does: puzzled looks, some smiles but mostly with "What???"
At this point, I can count down the seconds after Mrs. Oveur gets the phone call before the looks of confusion hit.
Laughed so hard through this whole movie. Can’t take it seriously, total silly satirical goofiness.
16:43 is my fav part, HILARIOUS to see Barbara Billingsley (from the "Leave It To Beaver" T.V. show) talk jive to the men like it's nothing!! LOL
Oh my gosh! You guys are so cute in noticing the old school plane travel! Yes, there were smoking and non-smoking sections on airplanes. Crossing the tarmac to board a plane via a set of steps was pretty normal ( and added an extra sense of excitement as a child!). The airlines used to serve REAL food on china plates with linen napkins and real glass and utensils. I was on a 14 hour overseas flight back in the 70's on PanAm from West Africa. The plane had small hooks that the flight attendant would hang a hammock from for babies to sleep in. One time I even sat next to a man that had his pet orangutan (wearing a diaper and clothing) in a seat next to him. The orangutan spent the entire flight lifting up the skirts of every woman that went by!
That must have been great, even for a looooooong flight. On Pan Am!! I flew overseas on that airlines, too.
I had to cross the tarmac to walk up the steps this past November (2021). At LaGuardia. I'm not joking, although I just took that flight again a few weeks ago and they'd actually hooked up the jetway. The first gate in the old, main terminal was in the basement and you always had to do the tarmac/step thing if you flight left from there (small, commuter planes). Good riddance.
Y'all were waaaaaayyy too serious watching this movie
This couple cracks me up. The whole thing went over their heads. They didn't get any of the jokes and the poor woman looked totally offended the entire time. lol. I really would have loved to see their reactions to the captain asking the little boy (have you ever seen a grown man naked)?
Y’all weren’t ready for jokes or didn’t have any context. Jesus this was rough to watch 😂 they’re jokes y’all
It's fair to say half of the movie and jokes went over your head as they were referring to tropes and cliches from other movies and popular culture at the time, so you were at a disadvantage as you're not massive film fans in terms of that era of movies! :)
Yes, Airplane lampooned EVERYTHING. Nothing was sacred. And ten minutes in, guys, you had me ON THE FLOOR!! :D
I am crying from laughing so hard watching you guys watch this movie. They haven't made movies like this since before you born.
Not true, the Scary Movie franchise is cut from the same cloth, the not as well done, not to mention:
DATE MOVIE
A HAUNTED HOUSE 1 & 2
DISASTER MOVIE
VAMPIRES SUCK
EPIC MOVIE
SUPERHERO MOVIE
MEET THE SPARTANS
NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE
STAN HELSING
etc....etc....
this movie shows how far we've come since then, from a time when we could make fun of everything and laugh, to now, when everything is offensive or hurtfull. The younger people aren't going to get much of the references in this movie, virtually every line is making fun of something. There were a lot of movies made in this era with some crazy humor.
People keep saying that but it’s not true at all, many shows make the same kind of jokes (and worse) without anyone getting offended all the time.
South Park does far worse and people are fine with it.
South Park censored themselves a few years ago by taking out the Muhammad as a teddy bear joke because of blow back. Today the only people it's okay to make fun of are conservatives, Republicans and Christians. Sorry but it's true.
Back in the day, especially during the time of this film everything was off limits. Today Blazing saddles would never get made.
@@chalmapatterson544 again not true, South Park didn’t censor Muhammad, the network did, and again, South Park makes fun of both liberals and conservatives. Conservatives and Christians tend to cry about it a lot more about how persecuted they are so they think they’re the only ones being made fun of.
This reaction says EVERYTHING about this generation. Humourless.
@@emcsquared8681 Southpark is definitely an anomaly. I'm suprised and happy that they haven't gotten more push back from the cancel culture. Maybe because it's a cartoon? I dunno, but Southpark needs to stay. But yes, I stand by what I said, Hell, they're even censoring 60 year old cartoons for crying out loud. So many people are just always looking for negatives these days. Always.
I'm genuinely unsure how you can exist in 2022 without ever having seen 'Airplane!' before...
This movie was heavily inspired by the 1957 original, Zero Hour! and is discussed by the writers of Airplane in DVD extras/commentaries. Most of the gags were updated for 1980 and its a brilliant homage which kicked off movies like Hot Shots and the often overlooked, Top Secret. By the way, did you notice the 'background' joke?...they are in a jet but the engine noise is for a propeller plane😆
Zero Hour is a serious movie. The gags are theirs.
Side-by-side comparison with Zero Hour ruclips.net/video/8-v2BHNBVCs/видео.html&t
They bought the rights to Zero Hour and then duplicated it nearly scene for scene but filled with gags.
@@stevedarrow7474 A must-watch for "serious" fans of this movie.
Top Secret with Val Kilmer is amazing...but also over the top...
The greatest spoof of all time. You couldn't make this movie today. "Blazing Saddles" is another one you need to check out. "Top Secret" was also a great sendup of war movies, spy movies, and 60s music, starring a VERY young Val KIlmer. "Hot Shots!" came out hot on the heels of "Top Gun", pretty much a direct parody of that film, starring Charlie Sheen.
Just loosen up....it's only a movie....you may not be ready for Blazing Saddles?
@@rafaelrosario5331 Was just about to say that. They should probably stay away from Mel Brooks altogether.
No, they probably shouldn't try to react to 'Blazing Saddles', I think the content is probably too raunchy for this program. They could watch on their own.
@@rafaelrosario5331 I saw it as a kid and didn't get the jokes back then, but watching it as an "adult" now, it's required viewing.
@@denroy3/videos There are a few reaction channels that have done Blazing Saddles.. one of them said it was her hardest edit ever.
This movie was so funny people were laughing so hard they missed the next five or six jokes!😂😂
Perfect timing, my parents took us to drive ins in our pj's we saw this and every joke was over our heads but I remember my dad giggling the whole way through 💜
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One of the movies that this film parodies is 1970's "Airport." It's a drama, but is definitely entertaining.
J: I dont wanna laugh
Us: 😂🤣😂🤣
Every line and action in this movie is hilarious and your reactions are too!
Wow, I've never seen such a subdued/bored reaction to this hilarious movie!
In the 1970's there was a long string of "disaster movies", like Avalanche, Earthquake, Towering Inferno, The Poseidon Adventure, and this movie is an homage to Airport, Airport '75, Airport 77, and The Concorde Airport '79.
The very best parody of the disaster films from the era. Can't count how many time I've seen this since it first came out. All the hidden puns & innuendo are still hilarious decades later.
OMG, you are so right. Airport, Poseidon Adventure, Towering Inferno, Earthquake, Andromeda Strain, The Swarm, Flood, Jaws, on and on the list goes. The fact that so many serious actors/actresses signed on was a testament they knew audiences would love them for making fun of themselves.
You’ve definitely been watching too many serious movies because at zero points during this film should anyone not have a smile on their face.
They haven’t watched hardly any movies. It wasn’t their thing to sit through an hours long movie. They’ve admittedly said their only interest until now has been sports related and Disney princess movies
@@Xcris_crosX Now it all makes sense. Never understood people who have such limited taste and interests. Variety is the spice of life and it makes you a well rounded person.
@@blkluv100 I think it's kinda funny that a bunch of old farts are telling a couple of 25ish year olds not to be such old fogeys
Let's not forget the are putting Ghostbusters in the category of serious movies.
This might be the funniest reaction to this movie I've ever seen. So much confusion at the humor punctuated with What? Why? I was cracking up at y'all's bewilderment more than at my favorite jokes from the film.
Me too! I was laughing so much for the same reason!
Striker's drinking problem is the fact that he literally can't get a drink into his mouth.
This movie used to make me laugh until I was crying, it's hilarious. It still does, I'm watching again now and I can't stop laughing. 😂🤣
Getting, or laughing at some jokes requires some background knowledge, but a lot of jokes don't. For example, the airplane coming through the window, is funny, regardless of what you know, or don't know. That is to say, it's funny when you know you're watching a comedy. Their reaction to it was to look shocked, and then talk about how no one would ever do that. We know no one would ever do that. That's what makes it funny.
Yes....I don't understand this type of mindset, its so bizarre. In the words of Joan Rivers "its COMEDY".
I feel the same, and throughout this whole video I was yelling at the screen "Guys, it's a joke!" I will still come back for more reactions because I like them but it was painful to watch their reaction to one of the funniest movies ever made.
They nearly blew the entire budget on the plane crashing through the window scene. To the point where the producer's wife played the check-in clerk and the filmed the concourse scenes in the actual working concourse at LAX! (They are real travellers passing by, not extras). And the "Air Israel" joke... Jumbos have big noses too.
When I saw this in the theater and the opening credits started with the tail of the plane coming through the clouds and the Jaws theme playing.....I cracked up and never stopped laughing.
I just want to wish you both a good reaction. We're counting on you.
I just want to wish you both a good reaction. We’re all counting on you.😁
I just want to wish you both a good reaction. We’re all counting on you.😁