Charlie got burned by hot water in the bathtub when he was little. Ray was blamed. And to keep Charlie safe, their dad placed Ray at the Insitution. That's why it was so emotional for Ray at the hotel by the bathtub.
It was also near the time their mother died. Stanford was dealing with grief and how to raise two sons, one with special needs. Stanford overreacted by not allow Raymond to have a relationship with Charlie and occasionally come home. Perhaps why Charlie turned into an entitled brat and left home.
This is a common misconception in this movie. Charlie *was* *not* burned as a baby. It was actually Raymond who saved Charlie from being burned in a hot bath, but due to his inability to communicate effectively, he couldn't tell their parents what really happened. Because of the misunderstanding, Raymond was institutionalized
The scene when Raymond calls Charlie "main man" and when he leans his head over to touch Charlie's head were improvised by Dustin according to Cruise and it was so moving to him that his reaction was genuine. I love this movie.
Bonnie Hunts first movie, she's the waitress with the toothpicks. She plays Tom Hanks wife in The Green Mile. She's a triple threat, actress, writer and director.
I really liked this film as a kid... then having an autistic son of my own made it hit twice as hard for me. Heartbreaking and amusing in equal measures. The scene where Charlie realizes his imaginary friend was actually his long-lost brother never fails to tear me up. At the same time, the "K-Mart boxer shorts scene" where Charlie has to stop the car and just take a moment had me in stitches.
When this movie came out, Autism wasn't as widely known as it is now. My granddaughter has Autism and she is smart as a whip too. She loves to watch videos like Raymond and she remembers EVERYTHING, even in different languages. It's truly amazing!!! She isn't affectionate, but she came to me one day for just a few moments and she had never done that before. That let me know she was comfortable with me. People need to educate themselves a lot more, because there are lots of people who have Autism who are out there in the world with different levels of functionality. Be patient with them, because they are people too. Love you guy's channel!!!
@ thankfully with all we’ve learned about autism and early intervention with young children, many people today can assimilate and live safely in society. I’m so grateful for early intervention for my son.
@@TechnicallyTexan its unfortunately it could've been avoided . It still can. No body will do it because you cant enroll children in schools without immunization shots idk about homeschooling
I have level 1 autism. But can function just like anyone not on the spectrum.. Altho im fairly bad at mathematics I'm really smart when it comes to other things like music and classic cars. And I'm really good at reading and writing 😊 I have very slight sensory issues but i deal with them and move on. 😊
Most were unfamiliar with Autism when this was made and the diagnosis was just entering public awareness. This movie was HUGELY responsible for the condition being widely understood and appreciated. Also, one of the most excellent scenes is when Raymond puts his head on Charlie, initiating physical contact when he HATES it because he loves his brother.
I think Charlie just knew Raymond would be more comfortable at “home” with his routine. But at least he knows who and where he is now and can visit and be a part of his life.
The real rain man came to our school in olympia in middle school back in 1997. Kim peak was his name. He told us during the assembly that we would take out saddam and a massive attack in New York City would happen. He had the ability also to predict with great accuracy. It was an honor to have him at Reeves middle school.❤
the scene them coming down the esculators is used in other movies as a comedy spoof... one movie i can think of is a scene from hangover when they go do the same thing with alan
Hoffman's performance of course is great, but Tom Cruise's acting performance is just as great. This is one of those non-Action or non- Mission Impossible performances that Cruise used to do to remind or let everybody know he is actually a brilliant actor... ...like Born on the Fourth of July for example
Fun fact -- Charlie inherited his father's 1949 Buick Roadmaster, which Raymond described as a "straight-8 - Fireball 8". The Roadmaster was Buick's flagship model from the 1930s and was known for its power, style, and elegance. Dustin Hoffman got the car after filming was completed. He kept it in a garage for 34 years, and at age 85 he put it up for auction. The auction house put a pre-sale estimate of $150,000 to $250,000 for the Buick while Hagerty estimates a perfect example without the Hollywood connection is worth around $135,000. Because of the Hollywood connectiion to the car, when the hammer finally came down, the winning bidder ended up paying $335,000, including auction fees.😳 (The car is in detroit raising awareness for Autism at charity events) BTW...the Lamborghini at the beginning of the movie is a 1978 Lamborghini Countach LP 400 S
Abbot & Costello were a radio comedy team, originally, starting in the 1930's. They instantly became very popular and moved into comedy movies and then in the 1950's, television, although they usually were just rehashing their old radio routines. "Who's on First?" is their most famous bit.
Y’all should watch What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. It has Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio in it and Leo plays a mentally challenged teenager and Johnny Depp is his older brother. It’s really good. Anyway love this movie and this was a great reaction. Much love❤️
Yes great movie. I actually watched that for the first time in school. Can't really remember why we watched it. But great movie and both Leo and Johnny nailed their parts.
This movie is one of my favorites! Dustin Hoffman was brilliant! Can you imagine how hard it would be to get into the kind of character he played?? He deserved his Oscar!
There were three young men who Dustin Hoffman studied to get his character right. One of them is a co-worker of mine. His mom founded the agency I work for and was an advisor on this film. She was a pioneer in the field of autism and equal education for all. The line asking if Raymond was "artistic" came from her real life experiences. Charlie wrote 'autistic' but the nurse had no idea what that was, so she read it as 'artistic'. In her later years this woman said that yes, this movie is now a bit dated regarding its portrayal people with ASD because there are a very limited number of autistic savants out there. But that back then, if your autistic child acted up in a store people would look at you and your child like you were just the worst. After this movie came out, she could say "Have you seen Rain Man? That's what my son has." and their attitudes would immediately soften with a look of understanding and compassion. She said it was literally life-changing.
There was no court. Charlie said "enough" when the Psychiatrist kept hurling questions at Raymond and confusing him. He knew he couldn't care for Raymond as needed, but the break in the routine was good for Raymond too. Great movie. When Rain Man was first released, I read that Dustin Hoffman stayed in character in between shoots.
Leonardo DiCaprio did an amazing job playing a mentally challenged person in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. That is the first movie I remember seeing him in. He was a teenager.
It is an instant classic. And you realize at the end that you had to have that ending, but a lot of us felt like we wanted more too. I finally matured.
I love how writers and actors can twist and turn us any way they want to. In the beginning we hate Charlie and at the end we feel his pain and feel sorry for him. It’s awesome.
The "Hot Water Burn Baby" is the sole reason Raymond was sent away to the institution. Obviously Ray having the flashback of the tub scene and the parents assuming that he was trying to hurt Charlie.
This movie is great and Dustin Hoffman was amazing. That said, I have never seen a better performance of a person with mental health issues than Leo Dicaprio in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape'. It is the first thing I ever saw him in, and I walked out of the theater in awe marveling at how well he learned his lines because I thought they must have had to have cast someone who actually was dealing with the same issues. It was a stunning and beautiful portrayal.
So this is also a West Virginia movie. The hospital he’s at is in Huntington. So you’ve watched 2 movies in WV in just a few days. Others you need to check out is We Are Marshall, Matewan, Mothman, Patch Adams, Beautiful Mind, Wrong Turn, Silent Hill
I had only seen this movie once when it aired on HBO a few years back. So I had completely forgotten how it ended. Really a great film in showcasing people with special needs. It raises the question of who is actually living better. And there is an intelligence that goes beyond those considered to be normal. There is a woman who lives in our apartment complex. Not sure what her issue is, but it is obvious she is operating on a different level. She's in her 40s. And each time I see her she does wave at me and I wave back. I know enough not to approach her, in that I don't want to disturb her comfort level. Each morning before getting into her car, she'll stand there looking up into the sky for about 15 minutes. As if she is calculating her route. Her car doesn't have a scratch on it, so she seems to handle her travels safely. I don't know if this is autism or it her situation is controlled by a drug to give her clarity. She has people who visit her daily and I am thankful for that. From what I can tell she is a very sweet person and I hope her life continues in ways that is acceptable to her. Thank you for sharing this film♥
1. Hoffman really did fart in the phonebooth. Being professionals they worked through it in character. 2. The first indication the change in Charlie beginning to change to me is the farm porch scene. 3. The casino would have swapped out the dealer before taking the step of kicking them out. 4. The hooker was just working and it's doubtful she turned them in. 5. I suspect Charlie has a bit of his "piece of work" father has just as Raymond got the completely different personalities. (mentally/emotionally) 6. Top 5-character development movie. Perhaps Charlie won't be so self-centered and toxic now.🤩
This is such a good movie, glad you guys are reacting to it. You guys should definitely react to these movies too: lorenzo's oil, mr. Hollands opus, the cinderella man, marley and me, the pursuit of happiness, wonder, powder. While you were sleeping. Highly recommend
Don't be embarrassed by the Oreo smoothie incident. Once I rented a limousine just to go to the dollar store... I bought a gallon of tea and I chugged the hell out of it directly from the jug 🎉!
Asia, BJ… In case I don’t get the chance beforehand, I’d like to wish the both of you, your families & ALL of your subscribers (aka: “The Fam”) all the best for a very Merry Christmas & a safe, prosperous & Happy New Year… From Australia ✌️🎅🏼🇦🇺🎄
God bless you Gerard..may God bring peace love & happiness to the world... Australia..the land downunder..where women glow and men thunder..hug hug hug...
Another one I think you should watch is this movie called Simon Birch. It's about two friends and their journey together. Simon is a little person and he makes friends with a neighborhood kid. Don't want no ruin it but I think you guys would like it.
When I first saw “What’s eating Gilbert Grape” I couldn’t figure out how they got the autistic child to act so well. I later found out it was a baby Leonardo DiCaprio 😂
Beautiful film. Im on the Ky side of the humming bridge about 15 mins. Dustin Hoffman did such a phenomenal job. The restaurant where they count the tooth picks is Pompilios. We ate there practically every weekend, loved their amazing Ravioli and Shirley Temples as a kid. Such a fun watch, thanx so much, take care, Peace
I was hoping y'all would catch that the escalator scene at the casino was where they got the scene in "The Hangover" when they took Allen down to count cards to get the $80k. The song they play on the elevator scene in the Hangover is the same song played in the beginning of Rainman. "Iko Iko". Allen was their Raymond.
She teaches me every day...........how to hold a music 🎶 note she has the blessing of seeing measurements and music notes I will never understand it....God is good 😢
The director - Barry Levinson - appears as a doctor late in the movie . He is the grey haired gentleman with the light blue shirt and tie who is at the meeting to decide Raymond's fate .
You should watch the documentary on the real RainMan (45 min long)! His name was Kim Peek, his dad was so amazing how he cared for him and gave him a life ! The actors and directors working on this movies spent lots of time with them, and he even gave his awards to Kim after the winning at the Golden Globes
I like the documentary "the boy with the incredible brain" it focuses on a savant that meets Kim peek in the documentary. Their conversation is wonderful and so is the documentary
Rain Man aka Raymond. This movie is a gem, a special look at Autism around the time that researcher and scientists were studying it. Tom and Dustin had good chemistry together. It's one of those films where the characters have to learn things sometimes the hard way and that you care for a sibling who is different than you. Family is family. Please check out Dick Tracy (1990) with a stellar cast: Warren Beatty, Madonna, Al Pacino, Mandy Patinkin, Dick Van Dyke, William Forsythe, Charles Durning, and Seymour Cassel. Jamba Juice, Orange Julius. Next Tom Cruise movie: Legend (1985).
When Rainman almost burned the baby in the tub is when the Dad realized he couldn't handle raising the two boys himself, and Raymond got sent away. Really sucks that the dad never told him though, that part makes no sense to me.
Hi Ms. Asia and Mr. BJ, This was My Mom's Favorite Movie. We love watch movies anything with Tom Cruise. This too me is so funny and heartfelt. Even though he wanted the money from his brother but the same time he somehow connected with him. Dustin Hoffman played so good in this movie as Raymond autistic older brother. I'm think Dustin Hoffman have a movie award for this movie. Because he is My Favorite Character in Rain Man. 😊🥰😍❤️. This is really good movie. I can see why My Mom loved it so much.
All these years, Ray never forgot about Charlie at all, and remembered every single moment he spent with him even when he burned Charlie in the hot water. The bonds of brotherhood are truly powerful.
Oh my gosh! Raymond NEVER burned Charlie as a baby. Why do so many people believe that? It's obviously a very common misconception in this movie. Charlie *was* *not* burned as a baby. It was actually Raymond who saved Charlie from being burned in a hot bath, but due to his inability to communicate effectively, he couldn't tell their parents what really happened. Because of the misunderstanding, Raymond was institutionalized
He is something referred to as an idiot savant, not just autistic as everyone insists. The genius with numbers AND memory is where the savant comes in. It's a term for someone who lacks basic mental capacity for their chronological age but with CERTAIN THINGS they're exceptionally gifted.
YESSSS IT'S A CLASSIC ASIA & BJ💯, IT INTRODUCED AUTISM TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ALSO IT WAS MOVIE OF THE YEAR FOR ( 88 ) 👍WINNING ( DUSTIN HOFFMAN ) AN OSCAR! 😊HAPPIEST OF THE SEASONS AND BLESSINGS YOU GUYS!
Great reaction 😊❤ raymond had what used to be called Aspergers. It is now under the autism umbrella. I am level 1 autistic, but nowhere near as severe as raymond. I do have slight sensory issues but its nothing i cant work thru. I struggle terribly with math but am really super smart when it comes to music and classic cars. No two autistics are exactly alike. Autism is a specrum with different levels. We do absolutely feel emotions. I did some research and found out that one of my favorite actors Dan Aykroyd is autistic. Also autism is something that autistic folks are born with. There is no cure.
When Charlie turned the bathtub water on and Raymond went nuts is because Raymond watched Charlie as a baby and put him in a tub full of hot water and it burned Charlie. That’s why the Father put Raymond in a home.
That is incorrect and it is a common misconception in this movie. Charlie *was* *not* burned as a baby. It was actually Raymond who saved Charlie from being burned in a hot bath, but due to his inability to communicate effectively, he couldn't tell their parents what really happened. Because of the misunderstanding, Raymond was institutionalized
28:04 I love how they show the "silent" lights and casinos of Vegas with the baseball narration real loud, showing how Ray was completely indifferent to the lights due to being focused on the game
One of the GREATEST MOVIES, YA'LL!!! Ya'll need to check out more older movies! (Even older movies than me - and, that's a lot older than this one!!) But: THIS ONE is GREAT!! HUGS from MESQUITE, YA'LL!!
The Director Barry Levison is the Arbitrator at the end asking Ray if he wants to stay with his brother or go back to Walbrook. The original actor couldn't make it at the last minute and Barry jumped in.
Both Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman deserved the Oscar. My son was Autistic. He was great with numbers. He loved to draw maps. My son was a lot more independent than Rain Man, but he still exhibited some of the typical behaviors. More children have autism. I don't know why, but this movie may have helped to give some people an understanding of what autistic people are capable of. Great movie.
You wanna see a performance? Watch My Left Foot starring Daniel Day Lewis in the true story of Christy Brown who had cerebral palsy. This guy is the only man who won 3 Oscars for best actor.
You guys might remember the scene in "The Hangover" when they needed to get Chow''s money back - they went to the casino because Alan learned the gambling book. Alan was dressed in the grey jacket w the white shirt and his hair combed down. It was an ode to this movie. If you want to see more movies where an A list actor plays a character with mental challenges, I think you guys would love "A Beautiful Mind" starring Russell Crowe.
When I first saw this the theater, I laughed at the Raymond character. After I had my son & he was diagnosed w Autism, now I laugh at the Charlie character. 🤣
When this movie came out most people had no understanding of autism…many never had really heard the term. DH won the Oscar. TC gives a great performance as well. He’s somewhat overshadowed here.
Hi my sweeties... The interesting thing about this movie is the father had 2 children that were self absorbed..one through limitations and one due to choice...yes Charlie was easier to see changes in but Raymond had a few new interactions/contact with others..outside of himself...as you said Raymond will now have stories of his time with Charlie and that's wonderful... Many blessings Asia and BJ... 🌿🌿🌿
Another good portrayal is Robert DeNiro in "Awakenings". It also has Robin Williams in the lead role. It's a fantastic movie you should check out. Also Billy Bob Thornton in "Sling Blade". Those are a couple more must-sees.
“Qantas never crash” 🤭🤭🤭. This is a classic movie & the chemistry between Cruise & Hofmann really made this movie work. I couldn’t stop laughing at the hilarious phone booth moment between Raymond & Charlie also 👍😆
It is a classic! Another one for you two to watch is “Philadelphia”. It stars Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. Tough subject to watch but great acting by those two!!
Dustin Hoffman is a great actor. Several of his movies that are mist watch are: The Graduate, Midnight Cowboy, Tootsie, and Kramer vs. Kramer, and who doesnt remember Outbreak. Any movie he can do a monalogue its a great one. In outbreak when he's speaking to Morgan Freeman... Proceless! Even if you dont post them you should try to watch them on your own. Love you guys and your reviews. Have a great and blessed holiday! 🙋🎅🎉💕
You know... you can find a video of the guy this character is based upon. He's got autism and is considered an (horrible phrase) idiot savant (savant is the correct term now). He's incredible. He did auditorium lectures with his father across the country after this movie came out because he really is like that. Phone books, facts, numbers, card counting, etc.
DUSTIN HOFFMAN comment below: I've been trying to tell you about some older classic movies that you won't get in any of your polls, because they are more than 50 years old. These 5 movies are in my top 10. I know you will love them as much as audiences did when they were released. Dr. Strangelove - Stanley Kubrick directs Peter Sellers (in three roles), George C. Scott, James Earl Jones, and Slim Pickens The Man Who Would Be King - John Huston directed Sean Connery and Michael Caine in this Rudyard Kipling story Little Big Man - A young Dustin Hoffman is caught between worlds in the old West. Also starring Faye Dunaway. One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest - Best Picture, Actor, and Actress for Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher. Best Director Milos Foreman, and Best Writing. Only the second picture to win all five. Jeremiah Johnson - Directed by Sydney Pollack - a young Robert Redford wants to be a Mountain Man.
Also in Cuckoo's Nest are Christopher Lloyd, Danny DeVito, and Scatman Crothers. Which reminds me of another movie with these same actors: Goin' South - old West romcom with Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd, Danny DeVito, and even John Belushi. Very funny.
BJ BJ when you said " wait a minute" when they came down the elevator @ Caesar's Palace I thought for a minute BJ was going to connect that in the Hanover the did the same thing / scene in homage to Rain Man. I was so disappointed 😔 in your reaction to The Hangover you didn't get the connection because you hadn't reacted to Rainman yet & now I guess it's been so long since you watched The Hangover you didn't get the connection but for a second you had me 🙏thinking you did 😅
Some severely autistic people are known as savants, since they can do one thing brilliantly. It might be playing music, quickly adding large numbers, etc. That said, the autism experts said at the time that the memorizing of phone numbers isn't that common.
Charlie still has a way to go to get his life together. It's commendable that Charlie had the emotional growth, but he still is not in a place where he can effectively take care of Raymond. It will take some time before the institute can consider allowing Charlie to get visitation or to take Raymond away from the facility for short periods of time. One of the reasons that Raymond is institutionalized is because the mother had died, and Raymond required round the clock supervision. The father, believe, made the best decision considering there was still a toddler at home. Raymond requires professional care. Another reason Charlie could not be given guardianship is because of the poor decision-making while on the road and the chain of events in Las Vegas. He was growing fond of Raymond but he still took advantage of Raymond at the casino. Charlie also left Raymond alone where unscrupulous people would take advantage of him. Raymond is not socially adept in taking care of himself in these situations.
They didn't THINK Raymond would hurt Charlie. He actually DID hurt Charlie. He burned him with hot water and yes that is why they took him to the institution. Raymond needed not help and supervision then his father could give especially with a baby at home.
Oh a great movie!!!
Dustin Hoffman won an Oscar for it and he deserved it!!!!!
and Tugg Speedman got robbed of an Oscar for Simple Jack.
@@RobertJuzstonewe all know why… everybody knows…
Because he didn't go _full_ retård.
Charlie got burned by hot water in the bathtub when he was little. Ray was blamed. And to keep Charlie safe, their dad placed Ray at the Insitution. That's why it was so emotional for Ray at the hotel by the bathtub.
It was also near the time their mother died. Stanford was dealing with grief and how to raise two sons, one with special needs. Stanford overreacted by not allow Raymond to have a relationship with Charlie and occasionally come home. Perhaps why Charlie turned into an entitled brat and left home.
This is a common misconception in this movie. Charlie *was* *not* burned as a baby. It was actually Raymond who saved Charlie from being burned in a hot bath, but due to his inability to communicate effectively, he couldn't tell their parents what really happened. Because of the misunderstanding, Raymond was institutionalized
The scene when Raymond calls Charlie "main man" and when he leans his head over to touch Charlie's head were improvised by Dustin according to Cruise and it was so moving to him that his reaction was genuine. I love this movie.
❤❤. Wish they would have left that important emotional scenes in and after he kissed his head it was unbelievable
Bonnie Hunts first movie, she's the waitress with the toothpicks. She plays Tom Hanks wife in The Green Mile. She's a triple threat, actress, writer and director.
"97X- BAM! The future of Rock and Roll!" As a former listener to that wonderful now-defunct station, I laughed very hard. It was their station motto.
I really liked this film as a kid... then having an autistic son of my own made it hit twice as hard for me. Heartbreaking and amusing in equal measures. The scene where Charlie realizes his imaginary friend was actually his long-lost brother never fails to tear me up. At the same time, the "K-Mart boxer shorts scene" where Charlie has to stop the car and just take a moment had me in stitches.
A very mature and thoughtful movie for the time. Sure different from Roger Rabbit that same year. As a kid it took me more time to appreciate this one
When this movie came out, Autism wasn't as widely known as it is now. My granddaughter has Autism and she is smart as a whip too. She loves to watch videos like Raymond and she remembers EVERYTHING, even in different languages. It's truly amazing!!! She isn't affectionate, but she came to me one day for just a few moments and she had never done that before. That let me know she was comfortable with me. People need to educate themselves a lot more, because there are lots of people who have Autism who are out there in the world with different levels of functionality. Be patient with them, because they are people too.
Love you guy's channel!!!
@ thankfully with all we’ve learned about autism and early intervention with young children, many people today can assimilate and live safely in society. I’m so grateful for early intervention for my son.
thats because they hadn't added mercury to immunization shots yet
@@TechnicallyTexan its unfortunately it could've been avoided . It still can. No body will do it because you cant enroll children in schools without immunization shots idk about homeschooling
@ stop spreading propaganda, please. Immunizations DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM. That is NOT true.
I have level 1 autism. But can function just like anyone not on the spectrum.. Altho im fairly bad at mathematics I'm really smart when it comes to other things like music and classic cars. And I'm really good at reading and writing 😊 I have very slight sensory issues but i deal with them and move on. 😊
Most were unfamiliar with Autism when this was made and the diagnosis was just entering public awareness. This movie was HUGELY responsible for the condition being widely understood and appreciated.
Also, one of the most excellent scenes is when Raymond puts his head on Charlie, initiating physical contact when he HATES it because he loves his brother.
I think Charlie just knew Raymond would be more comfortable at “home” with his routine. But at least he knows who and where he is now and can visit and be a part of his life.
The real rain man came to our school in olympia in middle school back in 1997. Kim peak was his name. He told us during the assembly that we would take out saddam and a massive attack in New York City would happen. He had the ability also to predict with great accuracy. It was an honor to have him at Reeves middle school.❤
my favorite part is when rainman says there is suppose to be 8 fish sticks and charlie takes rainmans ruler can cuts them in half LOL
the scene them coming down the esculators is used in other movies as a comedy spoof... one movie i can think of is a scene from hangover when they go do the same thing with alan
The scene where Raymond farts in the phone both was not in the script, but they stayed in character. It was such a good of a scene it was kept in.
You two had the most beautiful smiles on your faces when Charlie Babbit was teaching Raymond to dance in the big suite in Vegas.
Great reaction!❤❤❤
Boy did you pick a good one. Amazing acting from both Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman.
It’s definitely a classic. 💖
Hoffman's performance of course is great, but Tom Cruise's acting performance is just as great. This is one of those non-Action or non- Mission Impossible performances that Cruise used to do to remind or let everybody know he is actually a brilliant actor...
...like Born on the Fourth of July for example
@@Jasoux Hoffman's performance was so great that people werent sure if he was really autistic or not.
Winner of best picture & director & Best actor Dustin Hoffman
Fun fact -- Charlie inherited his father's 1949 Buick Roadmaster, which Raymond described as a "straight-8 - Fireball 8". The Roadmaster was Buick's flagship model from the 1930s and was known for its power, style, and elegance.
Dustin Hoffman got the car after filming was completed. He kept it in a garage for 34 years, and at age 85 he put it up for auction. The auction house put a pre-sale estimate of $150,000 to $250,000 for the Buick while Hagerty estimates a perfect example without the Hollywood connection is worth around $135,000.
Because of the Hollywood connectiion to the car, when the hammer finally came down, the winning bidder ended up paying $335,000, including auction fees.😳 (The car is in detroit raising awareness for Autism at charity events)
BTW...the Lamborghini at the beginning of the movie is a 1978 Lamborghini Countach LP 400 S
A classic ! Dustin shines in the lead role but Tom is also very good in this movie . 😊
Abbot & Costello were a radio comedy team, originally, starting in the 1930's. They instantly became very popular and moved into comedy movies and then in the 1950's, television, although they usually were just rehashing their old radio routines. "Who's on First?" is their most famous bit.
Y’all should watch What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. It has Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio in it and Leo plays a mentally challenged teenager and Johnny Depp is his older brother. It’s really good. Anyway love this movie and this was a great reaction. Much love❤️
That movie is a Classic! Leo really did a great job 💯
Yes, also *SLING BLADE*
Outstanding movie. Leo's performance was stupendous.
Leo was a top tier actor since a little kid🔥
Yes great movie. I actually watched that for the first time in school. Can't really remember why we watched it.
But great movie and both Leo and Johnny nailed their parts.
This movie is one of my favorites! Dustin Hoffman was brilliant! Can you imagine how hard it would be to get into the kind of character he played?? He deserved his Oscar!
Tugg Speedman should have definitely taken some notes
There were three young men who Dustin Hoffman studied to get his character right. One of them is a co-worker of mine. His mom founded the agency I work for and was an advisor on this film. She was a pioneer in the field of autism and equal education for all. The line asking if Raymond was "artistic" came from her real life experiences. Charlie wrote 'autistic' but the nurse had no idea what that was, so she read it as 'artistic'. In her later years this woman said that yes, this movie is now a bit dated regarding its portrayal people with ASD because there are a very limited number of autistic savants out there. But that back then, if your autistic child acted up in a store people would look at you and your child like you were just the worst. After this movie came out, she could say "Have you seen Rain Man? That's what my son has." and their attitudes would immediately soften with a look of understanding and compassion. She said it was literally life-changing.
There was no court. Charlie said "enough" when the Psychiatrist kept hurling questions at Raymond and confusing him. He knew he couldn't care for Raymond as needed, but the break in the routine was good for Raymond too. Great movie. When Rain Man was first released, I read that Dustin Hoffman stayed in character in between shoots.
Watched this several times growing up. It hits you harder when you're a grown adult.
Leonardo DiCaprio did an amazing job playing a mentally challenged person in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. That is the first movie I remember seeing him in. He was a teenager.
It is an instant classic. And you realize at the end that you had to have that ending, but a lot of us felt like we wanted more too. I finally matured.
I love how writers and actors can twist and turn us any way they want to. In the beginning we hate Charlie and at the end we feel his pain and feel sorry for him. It’s awesome.
The "Hot Water Burn Baby" is the sole reason Raymond was sent away to the institution. Obviously Ray having the flashback of the tub scene and the parents assuming that he was trying to hurt Charlie.
This movie is great and Dustin Hoffman was amazing. That said, I have never seen a better performance of a person with mental health issues than Leo Dicaprio in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape'. It is the first thing I ever saw him in, and I walked out of the theater in awe marveling at how well he learned his lines because I thought they must have had to have cast someone who actually was dealing with the same issues. It was a stunning and beautiful portrayal.
So this is also a West Virginia movie. The hospital he’s at is in Huntington. So you’ve watched 2 movies in WV in just a few days. Others you need to check out is We Are Marshall, Matewan, Mothman, Patch Adams, Beautiful Mind, Wrong Turn, Silent Hill
I had only seen this movie once when it aired on HBO a few years back. So I had completely forgotten how it ended. Really a great film in showcasing people with special needs. It raises the question of who is actually living better. And there is an intelligence that goes beyond those considered to be normal. There is a woman who lives in our apartment complex. Not sure what her issue is, but it is obvious she is operating on a different level. She's in her 40s. And each time I see her she does wave at me and I wave back. I know enough not to approach her, in that I don't want to disturb her comfort level. Each morning before getting into her car, she'll stand there looking up into the sky for about 15 minutes. As if she is calculating her route. Her car doesn't have a scratch on it, so she seems to handle her travels safely. I don't know if this is autism or it her situation is controlled by a drug to give her clarity. She has people who visit her daily and I am thankful for that. From what I can tell she is a very sweet person and I hope her life continues in ways that is acceptable to her. Thank you for sharing this film♥
Tom Cruise deserved AT LEAST an Oscar nomination for this.
1. Hoffman really did fart in the phonebooth. Being professionals they worked through it in character.
2. The first indication the change in Charlie beginning to change to me is the farm porch scene.
3. The casino would have swapped out the dealer before taking the step of kicking them out.
4. The hooker was just working and it's doubtful she turned them in.
5. I suspect Charlie has a bit of his "piece of work" father has just as Raymond got the
completely different personalities. (mentally/emotionally)
6. Top 5-character development movie. Perhaps Charlie won't be so self-centered and toxic now.🤩
I think it made him more understanding to his girlfriend too
Who recognizes the dealer as the guy they put in to deal with Joe Pesci's "Nicky Santoro" in "Casino"?
BJ, the word is photographic memory. As in remembering visually, everything you see.
Photogenic means you photograph well.
Idetic memory
Eidetic memory
This is such a good movie, glad you guys are reacting to it. You guys should definitely react to these movies too: lorenzo's oil, mr. Hollands opus, the cinderella man, marley and me, the pursuit of happiness, wonder, powder. While you were sleeping. Highly recommend
Love how 'The Hangover' paid tribute to the casino scene!
"Tell him, Ray."
"K-Mart sucks."
Don't be embarrassed by the Oreo smoothie incident. Once I rented a limousine just to go to the dollar store... I bought a gallon of tea and I chugged the hell out of it directly from the jug 🎉!
Asia, BJ… In case I don’t get the chance beforehand, I’d like to wish the both of you, your families & ALL of your subscribers (aka: “The Fam”) all the best for a very Merry Christmas & a safe, prosperous & Happy New Year… From Australia ✌️🎅🏼🇦🇺🎄
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Merry Christmas and New Year to our wonderful cousins and friends down under. The beautiful country and people of Oz.
God bless you Gerard..may God bring peace love & happiness to the world...
Australia..the land downunder..where women glow and men thunder..hug hug hug...
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Another one I think you should watch is this movie called Simon Birch. It's about two friends and their journey together. Simon is a little person and he makes friends with a neighborhood kid. Don't want no ruin it but I think you guys would like it.
When I first saw “What’s eating Gilbert Grape” I couldn’t figure out how they got the autistic child to act so well. I later found out it was a baby Leonardo DiCaprio 😂
THAT is an awesome performance and GREAT movie!!!
@hollysue6489 IMO his best work was that and Basketball Diaries
Raymond was writing the verdict on each People’s Court Case
This is such an excellent movie, and I think Tom Cruise deserved an Oscar for his performance.
Abbot and Costello meets Frankenstein is a classic.
Beautiful film. Im on the Ky side of the humming bridge about 15 mins. Dustin Hoffman did such a phenomenal job. The restaurant where they count the tooth picks is Pompilios. We ate there practically every weekend, loved their amazing Ravioli and Shirley Temples as a kid. Such a fun watch, thanx so much, take care, Peace
I was hoping y'all would catch that the escalator scene at the casino was where they got the scene in "The Hangover" when they took Allen down to count cards to get the $80k. The song they play on the elevator scene in the Hangover is the same song played in the beginning of Rainman. "Iko Iko". Allen was their Raymond.
She teaches me every day...........how to hold a music 🎶 note she has the blessing of seeing measurements and music notes I will never understand it....God is good 😢
so glad u guys reviewed this...easily one of the best movies of the 80s!
To this very day my father will randomly blurt out "K-Mart sucks!" and K-Mart's been gone for like 20 years.
Its the best movie line of all time "k-mart SUCKS" IMO. It means so many different things with that one line that Raymond had said .
Aww we can't use that line in Australia, we still have Kmart and we love it here 😆
The director - Barry Levinson - appears as a doctor late in the movie . He is the grey haired gentleman with the light blue shirt and tie who is at the meeting to decide Raymond's fate .
The Abbott and Costello who's on first skit is iconic. Need to watch it. I also recommend 7 x 13 equals 28. They re hilarious
You should watch the documentary on the real RainMan (45 min long)! His name was Kim Peek, his dad was so amazing how he cared for him and gave him a life ! The actors and directors working on this movies spent lots of time with them, and he even gave his awards to Kim after the winning at the Golden Globes
I like the documentary "the boy with the incredible brain" it focuses on a savant that meets Kim peek in the documentary. Their conversation is wonderful and so is the documentary
Rain Man aka Raymond. This movie is a gem, a special look at Autism around the time that researcher and scientists were studying it. Tom and Dustin had good chemistry together. It's one of those films where the characters have to learn things sometimes the hard way and that you care for a sibling who is different than you. Family is family. Please check out Dick Tracy (1990) with a stellar cast: Warren Beatty, Madonna, Al Pacino, Mandy Patinkin, Dick Van Dyke, William Forsythe, Charles Durning, and Seymour Cassel. Jamba Juice, Orange Julius. Next Tom Cruise movie: Legend (1985).
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When Rainman almost burned the baby in the tub is when the Dad realized he couldn't handle raising the two boys himself, and Raymond got sent away. Really sucks that the dad never told him though, that part makes no sense to me.
The guy interviewing Raymond at the end was the Director Barry Levinson. He made another great film called “Diner.”
Hi Ms. Asia and Mr. BJ, This was My Mom's Favorite Movie. We love watch movies anything with Tom Cruise. This too me is so funny and heartfelt. Even though he wanted the money from his brother but the same time he somehow connected with him. Dustin Hoffman played so good in this movie as Raymond autistic older brother. I'm think Dustin Hoffman have a movie award for this movie. Because he is My Favorite Character in Rain Man. 😊🥰😍❤️. This is really good movie. I can see why My Mom loved it so much.
All these years, Ray never forgot about Charlie at all, and remembered every single moment he spent with him even when he burned Charlie in the hot water. The bonds of brotherhood are truly powerful.
Oh my gosh! Raymond NEVER burned Charlie as a baby. Why do so many people believe that? It's obviously a very common misconception in this movie. Charlie *was* *not* burned as a baby. It was actually Raymond who saved Charlie from being burned in a hot bath, but due to his inability to communicate effectively, he couldn't tell their parents what really happened. Because of the misunderstanding, Raymond was institutionalized
Ha ha!!
The “fart” in the phone booth Dustin did it and Tom ad libbed the line …
"Raymond has a photogenic memory." Raymond's mind takes really great pictures that he uses to recall his memories. Photogenic.
He is something referred to as an idiot savant, not just autistic as everyone insists. The genius with numbers AND memory is where the savant comes in. It's a term for someone who lacks basic mental capacity for their chronological age but with CERTAIN THINGS they're exceptionally gifted.
Just "savant', or more correctly, "savant syndrome."
YESSSS IT'S A CLASSIC ASIA & BJ💯, IT INTRODUCED AUTISM TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ALSO IT WAS MOVIE OF THE YEAR FOR ( 88 ) 👍WINNING ( DUSTIN HOFFMAN ) AN OSCAR! 😊HAPPIEST OF THE SEASONS AND BLESSINGS YOU GUYS!
Great reaction 😊❤ raymond had what used to be called Aspergers. It is now under the autism umbrella. I am level 1 autistic, but nowhere near as severe as raymond. I do have slight sensory issues but its nothing i cant work thru. I struggle terribly with math but am really super smart when it comes to music and classic cars. No two autistics are exactly alike. Autism is a specrum with different levels. We do absolutely feel emotions. I did some research and found out that one of my favorite actors Dan Aykroyd is autistic. Also autism is something that autistic folks are born with. There is no cure.
When Charlie turned the bathtub water on and Raymond went nuts is because Raymond watched Charlie as a baby and put him in a tub full of hot water and it burned Charlie. That’s why the Father put Raymond in a home.
That is incorrect and it is a common misconception in this movie. Charlie *was* *not* burned as a baby. It was actually Raymond who saved Charlie from being burned in a hot bath, but due to his inability to communicate effectively, he couldn't tell their parents what really happened. Because of the misunderstanding, Raymond was institutionalized
@@boomeister2How do we know that? I missed it...
Two America icons at the height of their powers - Hoffman and Cruise.
28:04 I love how they show the "silent" lights and casinos of Vegas with the baseball narration real loud, showing how Ray was completely indifferent to the lights due to being focused on the game
Great review. You might want to consider another award winning movie that is also based on autism…a true story…”Temple Grandin”. Absolutely fantastic.
Temple Grandin would be a great movie to watch some time in the future.. Claire Danes did a wonderful job.
One of the GREATEST MOVIES, YA'LL!!! Ya'll need to check out more older movies! (Even older movies than me - and, that's a lot older than this one!!) But: THIS ONE is GREAT!! HUGS from MESQUITE, YA'LL!!
The Director Barry Levison is the Arbitrator at the end asking Ray if he wants to stay with his brother or go back to Walbrook. The original actor couldn't make it at the last minute and Barry jumped in.
Fun fact, part of this was filmed here in Oklahoma. That Super 8 Motel was torn down like 20 years ago
You guys need to do a poll for Dustin Hoffman films because the man is phenomenal
Both Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman deserved the Oscar. My son was Autistic. He was great with numbers. He loved to draw maps. My son was a lot more independent than Rain Man, but he still exhibited some of the typical behaviors. More children have autism. I don't know why, but this movie may have helped to give some people an understanding of what autistic people are capable of. Great movie.
You wanna see a performance? Watch My Left Foot starring Daniel Day Lewis in the true story of Christy Brown who had cerebral palsy. This guy is the only man who won 3 Oscars for best actor.
I agree! A My Left Foot Reaction video would be amazing!!!
You guys might remember the scene in "The Hangover" when they needed to get Chow''s money back - they went to the casino because Alan learned the gambling book. Alan was dressed in the grey jacket w the white shirt and his hair combed down. It was an ode to this movie.
If you want to see more movies where an A list actor plays a character with mental challenges, I think you guys would love "A Beautiful Mind" starring Russell Crowe.
A fun, classic 80s early Tom Cruise movie with a great soundtrack is “Risky Business”. I think you’d enjoy that one.
When I first saw this the theater, I laughed at the Raymond character. After I had my son & he was diagnosed w Autism, now I laugh at the Charlie character. 🤣
You guys didn't make the connection but the scene *@**30:05* & the counting cards was reenacted in the *Hangover)*
When this movie came out most people had no understanding of autism…many never had really heard the term.
DH won the Oscar. TC gives a great performance as well. He’s somewhat overshadowed here.
Hi my sweeties...
The interesting thing about this movie is the father had 2 children that were self absorbed..one through limitations and one due to choice...yes Charlie was easier to see changes in but Raymond had a few new interactions/contact with others..outside of himself...as you said Raymond will now have stories of his time with Charlie and that's wonderful...
Many blessings Asia and BJ...
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Another good portrayal is Robert DeNiro in "Awakenings". It also has Robin Williams in the lead role. It's a fantastic movie you should check out. Also Billy Bob Thornton in "Sling Blade". Those are a couple more must-sees.
❤Y'all have got to watch Tootsie!!! Dustin Hoffman is amazing...it is a Classic Comedy you will love love love it.
The money they had to pay to get Tom Cruise to smoke a cigarette was half the budget 😂
“Qantas never crash” 🤭🤭🤭. This is a classic movie & the chemistry between Cruise & Hofmann really made this movie work. I couldn’t stop laughing at the hilarious phone booth moment between Raymond & Charlie also 👍😆
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When this movie came out, most people had never even heard the word 'autism'
It is a classic! Another one for you two to watch is “Philadelphia”. It stars Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. Tough subject to watch but great acting by those two!!
Dustin Hoffman is a great actor. Several of his movies that are mist watch are: The Graduate, Midnight Cowboy, Tootsie, and Kramer vs. Kramer, and who doesnt remember Outbreak. Any movie he can do a monalogue its a great one. In outbreak when he's speaking to Morgan Freeman... Proceless! Even if you dont post them you should try to watch them on your own. Love you guys and your reviews. Have a great and blessed holiday! 🙋🎅🎉💕
Thanks for reacting to this one!! Much appreciated and very entertaining ❤😎
You know... you can find a video of the guy this character is based upon. He's got autism and is considered an (horrible phrase) idiot savant (savant is the correct term now). He's incredible. He did auditorium lectures with his father across the country after this movie came out because he really is like that. Phone books, facts, numbers, card counting, etc.
DUSTIN HOFFMAN comment below:
I've been trying to tell you about some older classic movies that you won't get in any of your polls, because they are more than 50 years old. These 5 movies are in my top 10. I know you will love them as much as audiences did when they were released.
Dr. Strangelove - Stanley Kubrick directs Peter Sellers (in three roles), George C. Scott, James Earl Jones, and Slim Pickens
The Man Who Would Be King - John Huston directed Sean Connery and Michael Caine in this Rudyard Kipling story
Little Big Man - A young Dustin Hoffman is caught between worlds in the old West. Also starring Faye Dunaway.
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest - Best Picture, Actor, and Actress for Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher. Best Director Milos Foreman, and Best Writing. Only the second picture to win all five.
Jeremiah Johnson - Directed by Sydney Pollack - a young Robert Redford wants to be a Mountain Man.
Also in Cuckoo's Nest are Christopher Lloyd, Danny DeVito, and Scatman Crothers.
Which reminds me of another movie with these same actors:
Goin' South - old West romcom with Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd, Danny DeVito, and even John Belushi. Very funny.
Catching up on my A&B movies!! Great reaction 🖤🩷🤍
One flew over the cuckoo’s nest, iconic, with Jack Nicholson. 😊
Thanks for reviewing this. I remember I saw this with my mom back in the 80s
This movie took me back to a happier time. Hope you two enjoyed it.
BJ BJ when you said " wait a minute" when they came down the elevator @ Caesar's Palace I thought for a minute BJ was going to connect that in the Hanover the did the same thing / scene in homage to Rain Man. I was so disappointed 😔 in your reaction to The Hangover you didn't get the connection because you hadn't reacted to Rainman yet & now I guess it's been so long since you watched The Hangover you didn't get the connection but for a second you had me 🙏thinking you did 😅
Great reaction. Another good movie with Tom Cruises is “ Collateral” Jamie Foxx is in it as well.
Some severely autistic people are known as savants, since they can do one thing brilliantly. It might be playing music, quickly adding large numbers, etc. That said, the autism experts said at the time that the memorizing of phone numbers isn't that common.
Charlie still has a way to go to get his life together. It's commendable that Charlie had the emotional growth, but he still is not in a place where he can effectively take care of Raymond. It will take some time before the institute can consider allowing Charlie to get visitation or to take Raymond away from the facility for short periods of time.
One of the reasons that Raymond is institutionalized is because the mother had died, and Raymond required round the clock supervision. The father, believe, made the best decision considering there was still a toddler at home. Raymond requires professional care.
Another reason Charlie could not be given guardianship is because of the poor decision-making while on the road and the chain of events in Las Vegas. He was growing fond of Raymond but he still took advantage of Raymond at the casino. Charlie also left Raymond alone where unscrupulous people would take advantage of him. Raymond is not socially adept in taking care of himself in these situations.
They didn't THINK Raymond would hurt Charlie. He actually DID hurt Charlie. He burned him with hot water and yes that is why they took him to the institution. Raymond needed not help and supervision then his father could give especially with a baby at home.
Hi my son is high functioning austistc they also said he should work for NASA too , hes good with numbers and loves weather