Grandpa Gustufsun was played by Burgess Meredith, who had a very long career in the theater and cinema, though most people would probably recognize him from his portrayal of Micky in Rocky.
This movie holds a very special place in my heart. When I was a little boy in 1994 I was visiting relatives for Christmas. Somebody rented 'Grumpy Old Men' on VHS. Four generations of my family sat and watched this movie and laughed. Everything from 80+ to 10 years old were sitting around the TV at Christmas laughing together. It is one of my fondest memories of Christmas from childhood. Any movie that can bridge that massive gap in generations and bring people together in laughter is something very special. I'm glad y'all liked it so much.
One of the rare films I think you should watch the sequel. It feels like one long story about these 2 guys, but the sequel we see more things tied together. Plus, it adds Sophia Loren to the cast. Also, Burgess Meredith is pure gold and steals every scene he's in.
@Asia and BJ what your watching is two of the top 100 actors of all time in Lemon and Matthau. Amazing flick and a FU to the Hollywood machine that never makes alot of content for the 40 and older crowd. They still are amazing with unreal chemistry was a treat to see you both come to love this. Watch the sequel it is one of the rare times the sequel is better then this original.
Matthau and Lemmon was a movie power couple. They are just perfect together. My personal favorite of theirs, and the best comedy I ever saw is "The Odd Couple". Absolutely genius movie.
Now, Grumpier Old Men is a must! The sequel. This movie was that successful. 4 Hollywood Legends, Burgess Meredith 2 Oscars, Jack Lemmon 2, Walter Matthau 1, the beautiful Ann Margaret 2 nominations.
My dad took me to the theaters to see this when it came out and the whole room was falling out on the floor. My dad was a big time fisherman too, so a lot of the fishing jokes really hit him hard. We went back every Saturday and watched it again for like a month straight! It was an instant classic. You should also watch Grumpier Old Men also, great sequel and I'd say just as funny as the first one! And it was actually good as far as sequels go, followed right after the first movie and tied up a LOT of loose ends. DEFINITELY worth a watch!!!
The oldest guy that you said looked familiar he was the trainer in Rocky!! Mick!! Burgess Meredith, he was in a lot of movies and Tv shows! Dirty Bloopers !!
Everybody knows Burgess Meredith was in Rocky, but he's also been a fan favorite of comic book nerds for being the first screen actor to play Oswald Cobblepot, the Penguin, in the Batman TV series more than two decades before Danny DeVito made him a little monster. Even before that, he was Henry Bemis, the sad bookworm in one of the most famous episodes of Twilight Zone. He's a versatile actor who has been in everything forever, comedies, drama, westerns, war films, everything.
Now y'all need to do the original Odd Couple (same two dudes, just decades before this film) and Grumpier Old Men (one of the very few sequels that stands up to the original, if not surpasses it). Love to see you two digging into this legendary comedic duo!!
Lemmon and Matthew had great chemistry! You should check out their pairing in The Odd Couple. Both kicked out by their wives they take an apartment together. But Felix Unger (Lemmon) is a hypochondriac neat freak and Oscar Madison (Matthau) is a gruff sports writer slob. It was later made into a pretty good TV series with different actors, but the movie is the best!
"You guys definitely need to see the sequel to this movie called 'Grumpier Old Men,' which is one of the best sequels of all time! Both of these movies are gems." ❤️💎
Walter and Jack were close friends for most of their lives. Walter past away first and almost exactly a year later Jack followed. They are buried in the same graveyard near each other. They were in over 20 films together.
So glad folks are watching this film..these two guys together were something special. Great film to watch during the holidays. The sequel is just as great.
The Odd Couple is one of their most famous pairings. My FAVORITE Matthau film is the comedy Hopscotch. He plays a veteran CIA agent who decides to burn his crappy boss by writing a tell-all book rather than be forcibly retired. Fab. And don't miss the fabulous Jack Lemmon in the memorable comedy Some Like it Hot with co-stars Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe.
My family adores Walter Mathau and Jack Lemmon. We always watched Odd Couple and Odd Couple 2 and Out to Sea together and they never failed to make us laugh. We still quote their movies sometimes. I highly recommend those movies
Such a feel-good movie. Walter & Jack were such a great team. Think I'll watch this in time for Christmas. May I also recommend the sequel "Grumpier old men", just as funny.
My father always loved these actors. And sometimes my dad seemed like Walter Matthau as a grumpy old man. By the way, these guys were in the original odd couple movie way back when.
In Grumpier Old Men you get to see another legend Sophia Loren , for years she was considered by many to be one of the most beautiful women in the world!!
Ann Margaret / Ariel was in many Elvis Presley movies acting, singing and dancing. Daryl Hannah/Melanie (daughter) was the one eyed nurse in Kill Bill I and II.
Elvis and Ann-Margaret were only in one movie together Viva Las Vegas. They had a steamy love affair during and for a while after. In addition the movie was one of Elvis’ best and the songs were excellent!! She was so sexy!!
The 5 main characters (played by Walter Matthieu, Jack Lemmon, Ann Margret, Burgess Meredith and Ossie Davis) all had/have STELLAR careers! Ann Margaret is the only still with us. Saw this when it was released in the theaters and it’s still great. Burgess Meredith was the highlight. You NEED to watch the sequel. The smiles on your faces were priceless watching this.
So glad you got to see and like this, it's on my list of favorite movies. It makes me wish growing old could be this fun. Not too many sequels are really worth it to me but Grumpier Old Men is pretty good. Thnx for the extra smiles and laughter. Be well and have a good one 🎬👍✌️
This movie and the next one, Grumpier old men, filmed most of the exterior shots in and around my hometown of Annandale, Minnesota, around the time I graduated from high school. Our town motto was "The Haert of The Lakes" we had a lot of icehouse town for ice fishing. You can walk on the ice around 1 foot thick. And be able to drive on ice when it is 4 feet or more thick ice. But that's more around mid-January to the first week in March.
Both Walter Matthau & Jack Lemmon have made other movies together like The Odd Couple, Fortune Cookie, The Front Page, Buddy, Buddy, Out to Sea & The Odd Couple 2. They were also in JFK & The Grass Harp, but they weren't the main stars & in JFK they had seperate scenes. Please, PLEASE do the sequel Grumpier Old Men! It might not be in the same height as the 1st movie, but it's just as a great as well, funny as hell & it also has hilarious bloopers 😂😉🙂
Acting legends. I don't know why but of all the movies Walter Matthau has done I loved him in this and Dennis the Menace😂 Jack Lemmon was amazing in Glen Garry Glen Ross
If you liked that scene with Ann Margret rolling around in the snow then you must see her when she was much younger rolling around in a room full of pork and beans and milky froth in the movie "Tommy" by "The Who" during the song "Champagne".
*I grew up with my grandparents. They were my legal guardians as a kid* I LOVE that you did this film. I watched this every winter with my Grampa! Edit: Let's go! Get it! Get it!
I remember when they filmed this movie! The grocery store was right across from where I did gymnastics. Always loved them and these movies are very special to my heart ❤️
I just watched this last week probably for the 10th time. It's great! And the commercials they showed in here were for real, cuz I live in St. Paul, Mn. And they showed those and that weather man was on Ch.11. Thanks for your reaction. 😊
Actors in this movie you may have seen before but failed to recognize: Kevin Pollack (Max's son) was one of THE USUAL SUSPECTS and was also Tom Cruise's assistant defense attorney in A FEW GOOD MEN and the Casino front man in CASINO. Darryl Hannah (Gustafson's daughter) was also the one eyed assassin Ellie Driver in KILL BILL and she was one of the androids in BLADE RUNNER if you saw that. Made famous though as the mermaid in the Tom Hanks classic, SPLASH Burgess Meredith (Gustafson's father) Was Rocky's trainer in ROCKY 1 and 2. But he had a very loing and illustrious career as a support actor. And I highly recommend one of his earliest films, OF MICE AND MEN (from the '30s) where he actually had the lead and won an Oscar for his performance I believe. Buck Henry (the IRS agent) is maybe best known as a comedy writer and for his frequent appearances on SNL. You will see him in the fantasy dramedy DEFENDING YOUR LIFE or the dark comedy CATCH 22 if you ever get around to reacting to them, both highly recommended. Ossie Davis (Chuck) had a very long career too. And you may have seen him in the Spike Lee breakout movie DO THE RIGHT THING. My favorite was THE SCALPHUNTERS from back in the '60s. Walther Matthau (Max) was as you recognized, in DENNIS THE MENACE. But he had a much longer career than that, one that started in the '50s where he generally played dramatic roles. And then in the mid '60s casting directors started to realize he was much better suited for light comedies. And that constitutes the bulk of his work since then. with a few dramas sprinkled in here and there. And Jack Lemmon (Gustafson) had an almost identical career to Matthau's that is maybe most memorable for the many movies he and Matthau were paired in. This is why they got the leads in this movie. It was kind of their swan song for their fans. They did a lot of Neil Simon comedies together but my favorite is JFK which you absolutely have to put on your must see list. One of my top ten favorite movies of all time.
AND you forgot to mention the incredible Ann-Margaret - every boy's wet dream in the 60s and 70s! BYE BYE BIRDIE, TOMMY, CARNAL KNOWLWDGE, to name a few! AND she was a badass on a motorcycle!
@@GirlWithAnOpinion Absolutely did forget Ann-Margret. Thanks for pointing that out. My favorite from her, by the way, is a movie the critics unfairly panned, the remake of STAGECOACH. I saw it long before I got around to seeing the John Wayne original and given its superior production values it has always been my preference. The critics however often being so controlled by politics never gave it a chance.
@@GirlWithAnOpinion Yeah I was light in movie suggestions for both Lemmon and Matthau. And I agree with you on THE APARTMENT and DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES. MR. ROBERTS is however rapey and therefore cringy for modern audiences and I'e never been that big a fan of SOME LIKE IT HOT and I can think of better movies to represent all three main actors. As to MY FELLOW AMERICANS I don't recall seeing it so I have no comment. As to Matthau, my favorites of his serious movies where he had a starring role are LONELY ARE THE BRAVE, and A FACE IN THE CROWD. Of his lighter stuff he was perfectly cast as the reluctant little league coach in THE BAD NEWS BEARS.
Two of the greatest actors of their generation. I think you would love the classic The Odd Couple. I was so happy to see these guys returns to the screen in this movie. I always love your reactions. And especially some of the looks A’ja gives to you BJ lol.
This movie introduced me to Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. One of the greatest comedy duos ever! Besides this, The Odd Couple is their best movie together!
Walter Matthau & Jack Lemmon made many movies together. The fortune cookie in 1966 I believe was the first. Then after that one that really put them on the map was the Odd Couple in 1968. Then they did a couple of Grumpy old men movies in 1993 & Grumpier old men in 1995 & I believe their final movie together was Out to Sea which was fantastic. Great comedy team together. Walter Matthau died 3 years later after the Out To Sea movie. Jack Lemmon died a year later.
I’m from Minnesota and I remember when they shot certain scenes down the street from my house in St. Paul. This movie is so endearing to me although I’m African-American I definitely can relate.
I have seen this movie a couple of times, and I have watched a couple of reaction videos to this movie. But there is nothing better than watching a movie with BJ and you too Asia, but BJ is my movie man. Lol God bless the both of you.
I grew up in the 70’s on Chicago’s west side in the hood. You’d never guess that based on my musical tastes. Being poor, my entertainment was spending hours traveling up and down the radio bandwidth listening to every kind of music. It was a gateway to learning about different cultures and countries, but one genre of music that I absolutely hated was classical music. I just couldn’t stand it. Wouldn’t you know it, years later one of my kids took up the violin, becoming classically trained at one of the best conservatories in the country. Now, understanding the genre, composers, stories behind the pieces, and the skill and artistry needed I love listening to classical music. It’s as soulful to me as listening to the Staple Singers.
This is the 3rd channel I’ve seen react to this movie in the last few days lol. It’s one of my favorite movies so I will watch every reaction to this classic.
Same! And I’m not mad at it. It’s funny to note how each channel’s reactors reacted to the “blue” material. Of all three, Asia & DJ have my fave reactions (most in line with my own, natch).
Thank you Asia & BJ for this movie and thank you for fans in choosing this movie, as I have never seen it. I enjoy watching movies with you & BJ, your reactions make movies worth watching. Hugs & kisses to you both, thank you. 👍😊
You guys have to watch one of their best movies together ever called " The Front page " amazing movie , these guys were bestfriends and are legends and they did eight movies together
Yep, Walter Matthau from Dennis the Menace. Please checkout Walter in the 1976 classic, “ Bad News Bears “. Light hearted classic you would both enjoy. 😉😁
I grew up where the movie was filmed. I remember there was a lot of talk about famous actors being around but I was too young to know who they were. I loved this movie growing up.
Do y'all remember those movies where they show big cities like New York or LA and they always show a person walking down the sidewalk talking to himself in an agitated manner? The older I get the more I understand that person
Hi Asia & BJ, really great to see this film get more recognition, glad you both enjoyed it. I can`t think of any film that these 2 actors were in, either together or separately that I don`t like.
The sequel is funnier. Glad you enjoyed this movie. It's a classic! The old man, John's pop is Burgess Meridith. If you've seen the Rocky movies, he's Rocky's manager Mickey. Ariel is the famous actress/singer Ann-Margret. She was in the movies Bye-Bye Birdie and Viva Las Vegas with Elvis and had a relationship with Elvis for awhile.. Check out the video from the movie where Elvis and Ann sinjg the song, " The Lady Loves Me" Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon did 3 or 4 movies together; they made a great team. John's daughter is the actress Daryl Hannah. She was in "Splash" with Tom Hanks and "Steel Magnolias" with Dolly Parton and Sally Fields. I think you are right that Walter was in Dennis the Menace. If you haven't watched "Steel Magnolias" yet it's a must.
Asia, The saddest part is when the 3rd person is not trying to ruin a friendship. Then they have to worry about being blamed or feeling guilty for something that isn't their fault.
How you guys not recognize Micky from Rocky? That's Burgess Meredith. He was also the Penguin on the Adam West Batman show. Jack Lemmon and Walter Mattheiu have been doing movies together since the 1968 movie The Odd Couple. Which is pretty damn hilarious. Its about two polarizing roommates, one is a neat freak, and the other is a slob.
Walter Matthau and Jack lemmon are two of the best comedic actors of their time they worked so well together in so many films. Please watch the sequel to this. Will fall out of your chair laughing
I just love the Grumpy Old Men movies. The 2 Grumpy Old Men movies have a certain, lovely, warm charm to them. For example, I love how the scenery of the state of Minnesota is practically a co-star. In Grumpy Old Men we get to see how nice it looks with all that snow and ice. And in Grumpier Old Men we get to see what it looks like underneath all that snow and ice. Just beautiful. The small hometown feel also really adds to the charm. Makes one want to move there to live and hopefully have Max, John, Pop, Ariel, Maria (and all the others) as neighbors.
You've gotta check out the sequel, Grumpier Old Men. It's even funnier than the original! P.S. Spam is actually good if you fry it. Eggs, Spam and toast is one of my fave breakfasts.
Having a lifelong friend means having someone to reminisce on some of your oldest memories with. They're the other half of your memories. It's a real blessing...and when you're old it's just your privilege to be grumpy. Haha, it's to be expected.
God Bless to you both from my mom and I in So. Cal USA 🇺🇸 love your channel! This movie is hilarious! Matthau was amazing in Hello Dolly and Denace the Menace. Hello Dolly I highly recommend! Movie is my dad’s favorite! Well one of them! You should check out the sequel to this with Sophia Loren which came out 2 years after this one!! Movie had me rolling!! ❤️❤️🙏 Take care and can’t wait to see what you will react to next! Love to all! ❤️❤️
Love this movie so, so much! So happy to see y'all reacting to it! The sequel Grumpier Old Men is also tons of fun. To see them as grumpy young men, watch them together in the original version of The Odd Couple movie. :D Pops was played by Burgess Meredith; he's done a ton of movies. You probably recognize him from the Rocky movies, if you've seen those; he played Mickey. :) Love y'all too! Happy holidays!
Grumpy Old Men is one of my favorite movies but in all honesty I think the second one "Grumpier Old Men" is better than the first one. The acting chemistry between Jack Lemon and Walter Matthau is legendary. Both are class acts. Then you cast a woman with the class and sex appeal of Ann-Margret making it even better. That woman is like a fine wine. But of course who cannot talk about the comedy of Burgess Meredith in this film? He played the father perfectly. Honestly, the entire cast is a roll call of shining stars.
Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon were legends !! They did a few more movies together and a lot on their own!! Both Oscar winners !!
yeah they worked together for 30-40 years, something like that, several great films. one of the best comedy duos ever
@@ghomerhustabsolutely. Between Walter and Jack, then we have Mel brooks and Gene wilder. Those are the best two comedy duos to ever exist!
The Odd Couple 😊
@@scottdarden3091 Best comedy ever. And so few people know it.
Besides Grumpy Old Men, The Odd Couple is their best movie
Grandpa Gustufsun was played by Burgess Meredith, who had a very long career in the theater and cinema, though most people would probably recognize him from his portrayal of Micky in Rocky.
He was also the original Penguin in the 1960's Batman and Robin
According to Hollywierd Legend = Burgess Meredith also had a
long " johnson"❤😂
@@roccodormarunno9662a Very sexy penguin❤
He is my fave part of this movie. I also remember him from Clash of the Titans.
they guy who brakes his glasses in the twilight zone
Watch the sequel too, Matthau and Lemmon are brilliant together
It's on Patreon. There's always a delay since they have to edit the reactions for RUclips.
The outtakes alone make this worth seeing!
Looks like Chuck is taking the Skin Boat to Tuna Town!
@@TanDawg58 That one just fucking slays me every time. The sequel is great because we get even more of Burgess in it.
This movie holds a very special place in my heart. When I was a little boy in 1994 I was visiting relatives for Christmas. Somebody rented 'Grumpy Old Men' on VHS. Four generations of my family sat and watched this movie and laughed. Everything from 80+ to 10 years old were sitting around the TV at Christmas laughing together. It is one of my fondest memories of Christmas from childhood. Any movie that can bridge that massive gap in generations and bring people together in laughter is something very special. I'm glad y'all liked it so much.
One of the rare films I think you should watch the sequel. It feels like one long story about these 2 guys, but the sequel we see more things tied together. Plus, it adds Sophia Loren to the cast.
Also, Burgess Meredith is pure gold and steals every scene he's in.
one up for this one! part 2 is seriously good
When B Metedith played the Penguin on Batman = he spent 3 months alone living in Antarctica just to walk like a penguin
@Asia and BJ what your watching is two of the top 100 actors of all time in Lemon and Matthau. Amazing flick and a FU to the Hollywood machine that never makes alot of content for the 40 and older crowd. They still are amazing with unreal chemistry was a treat to see you both come to love this. Watch the sequel it is one of the rare times the sequel is better then this original.
Matthau and Lemmon was a movie power couple. They are just perfect together. My personal favorite of theirs, and the best comedy I ever saw is "The Odd Couple". Absolutely genius movie.
Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon were one of the absolute best comedy duo in film and TV history
Not only great together but also separately. And wonderful dramatic actors too!
And they were best friends and had houses by each other in Malibu. Imagine being on the beach and seeing them walk by.
Now, Grumpier Old Men is a must! The sequel. This movie was that successful. 4 Hollywood Legends, Burgess Meredith 2 Oscars, Jack Lemmon 2, Walter Matthau 1, the beautiful Ann Margaret 2 nominations.
Burgess Meredith was nominated for 2 but never won. He won Emmys and a Tony award a long with winning the first Saturn Award.
My dad took me to the theaters to see this when it came out and the whole room was falling out on the floor. My dad was a big time fisherman too, so a lot of the fishing jokes really hit him hard. We went back every Saturday and watched it again for like a month straight! It was an instant classic.
You should also watch Grumpier Old Men also, great sequel and I'd say just as funny as the first one! And it was actually good as far as sequels go, followed right after the first movie and tied up a LOT of loose ends. DEFINITELY worth a watch!!!
The oldest guy that you said looked familiar he was the trainer in Rocky!! Mick!!
Burgess Meredith, he was in a lot of movies and Tv shows!
Dirty Bloopers !!
"My Fellow Americans," with Jack Lemon and James Garner is the same kind of humor as this.
My Fellow Americans is such an underappreciated gem of a movie!
And remember, our dreams are like our children...
@@ADBH-sd8cz just get in the damn car! Haha
@@SteveMcCoy. 😜😸
Everybody knows Burgess Meredith was in Rocky, but he's also been a fan favorite of comic book nerds for being the first screen actor to play Oswald Cobblepot, the Penguin, in the Batman TV series more than two decades before Danny DeVito made him a little monster.
Even before that, he was Henry Bemis, the sad bookworm in one of the most famous episodes of Twilight Zone. He's a versatile actor who has been in everything forever, comedies, drama, westerns, war films, everything.
He was charismatic AF in the 1939 film, Of Mice and Men (at one point was required reading in public high school English classes).
Don’t forget The Obsolete Man, The Printers Devil and Mr. Dingle the Strong TZ episodes. Burgess Meredith is one of my all time favorite actors.
He also made a WWII Movie with John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and Kirk Douglas...
@@bobbyd8503 I think you're talking about In Harm's Way, that's a great movie!
@@ink-cow Yes, I couldn't think of the title...
Now y'all need to do the original Odd Couple (same two dudes, just decades before this film) and Grumpier Old Men (one of the very few sequels that stands up to the original, if not surpasses it). Love to see you two digging into this legendary comedic duo!!
Walter Matthau and Jack Lemon were the original “Odd Couple “ - another really funny movie. They were very close friends in their real lives
Can not wait for to watch Grumpier Old Men. Love your reactions.
Lemmon and Matthew had great chemistry! You should check out their pairing in The Odd Couple. Both kicked out by their wives they take an apartment together. But Felix Unger (Lemmon) is a hypochondriac neat freak and Oscar Madison (Matthau) is a gruff sports writer slob. It was later made into a pretty good TV series with different actors, but the movie is the best!
❤❤❤❤ 90’s movies at their finest. So many great actors and actresses that I miss.
Sequel is really good, too.
"You guys definitely need to see the sequel to this movie called 'Grumpier Old Men,' which is one of the best sequels of all time! Both of these movies are gems." ❤️💎
Ariel was Ann Margaret she is a singer and dancer and actress!! She was in a movie with Elvis and she dated him!
And other movies.
Walter and Jack were close friends for most of their lives. Walter past away first and almost exactly a year later Jack followed. They are buried in the same graveyard near each other. They were in over 20 films together.
So glad folks are watching this film..these two guys together were something special. Great film to watch during the holidays. The sequel is just as great.
The Odd Couple is one of their most famous pairings. My FAVORITE Matthau film is the comedy Hopscotch. He plays a veteran CIA agent who decides to burn his crappy boss by writing a tell-all book rather than be forcibly retired. Fab.
And don't miss the fabulous Jack Lemmon in the memorable comedy Some Like it Hot with co-stars Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe.
Hopscotch is a must see 👍 love that movie
My family adores Walter Mathau and Jack Lemmon. We always watched Odd Couple and Odd Couple 2 and Out to Sea together and they never failed to make us laugh. We still quote their movies sometimes. I highly recommend those movies
Such a feel-good movie. Walter & Jack were such a great team. Think I'll watch this in time for Christmas. May I also recommend the sequel "Grumpier old men", just as funny.
My father always loved these actors. And sometimes my dad seemed like Walter Matthau as a grumpy old man. By the way, these guys were in the original odd couple movie way back when.
In Grumpier Old Men you get to see another legend Sophia Loren , for years she was considered by many to be one of the most beautiful women in the world!!
So it was ann margaret
I love the the sequel
They’re both beautiful, sexy, talented women. And still crack-a-lackin’ alive!
Ann Margaret / Ariel was in many Elvis Presley movies acting, singing and dancing. Daryl Hannah/Melanie (daughter) was the one eyed nurse in Kill Bill I and II.
Elvis and Ann-Margaret were only in one movie together Viva Las Vegas. They had a steamy love affair during and for a while after. In addition the movie was one of Elvis’ best and the songs were excellent!! She was so sexy!!
The 5 main characters (played by Walter Matthieu, Jack Lemmon, Ann Margret, Burgess Meredith and Ossie Davis) all had/have STELLAR careers! Ann Margaret is the only still with us.
Saw this when it was released in the theaters and it’s still great. Burgess Meredith was the highlight. You NEED to watch the sequel. The smiles on your faces were priceless watching this.
So glad you got to see and like this, it's on my list of favorite movies. It makes me wish growing old could be this fun.
Not too many sequels are really worth it to me but Grumpier Old Men is pretty good.
Thnx for the extra smiles and laughter.
Be well and have a good one 🎬👍✌️
This movie and the next one, Grumpier old men, filmed most of the exterior shots in and around my hometown of Annandale, Minnesota, around the time I graduated from high school.
Our town motto was "The Haert of The Lakes" we had a lot of icehouse town for ice fishing.
You can walk on the ice around 1 foot thick. And be able to drive on ice when it is 4 feet or more thick ice. But that's more around mid-January to the first week in March.
I love this movie! Those two are absolute gold together, and you must watch the sequel its just as funny if not funnier!
Both Walter Matthau & Jack Lemmon have made other movies together like The Odd Couple, Fortune Cookie, The Front Page, Buddy, Buddy, Out to Sea & The Odd Couple 2.
They were also in JFK & The Grass Harp, but they weren't the main stars & in JFK they had seperate scenes.
Please, PLEASE do the sequel Grumpier Old Men! It might not be in the same height as the 1st movie, but it's just as a great as well, funny as hell & it also has hilarious bloopers 😂😉🙂
Love this movie. Got to watch "Grumpier Old Men" next to finish the story. So funny and heart warming.
Filmed in Minnesota and the redhead is Raquel Welch
It's Ann Margret
Acting legends. I don't know why but of all the movies Walter Matthau has done I loved him in this and Dennis the Menace😂 Jack Lemmon was amazing in Glen Garry Glen Ross
Jack Lemmon was also fabulous in twelve angry men, the remake, Out of Towners, and My Fellow Americans.
Walter Matthau was in Bad News Bears as well.
If you liked that scene with Ann Margret rolling around in the snow then you must see her when she was much younger rolling around in a room full of pork and beans and milky froth in the movie "Tommy" by "The Who" during the song "Champagne".
Burgess Meredith (the grandpa) also was The Penguin in the Batman 1966 tv show
The video at 13:04 has two sources:
1. Little Caesars Pizza Commercial (1992)
2. Skinny Boys - Skinny (They Can't Get Enough)
*I grew up with my grandparents. They were my legal guardians as a kid* I LOVE that you did this film. I watched this every winter with my Grampa!
Edit: Let's go! Get it! Get it!
Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon are a legendary team. They have so many movies together that are great! The sequel is just as good.
I remember when they filmed this movie! The grocery store was right across from where I did gymnastics. Always loved them and these movies are very special to my heart ❤️
I'm so glad this film is seeing a resurgence. It's been a favorite of mine since it was released and can't receive enough love.
Just got home from doctor and Seen this and I'm so freaking excited to see y'all doing one of my all time favorites
Y'all definitely have to check out the sequel, Grumpier Old Men. You'll love it if you love this one.
Burgess Meredith played Micky in the Rocky movies
I just watched this last week probably for the 10th time. It's great! And the commercials they showed in here were for real, cuz I live in St. Paul, Mn. And they showed those and that weather man was on Ch.11. Thanks for your reaction. 😊
Those 2 were comedic geniuses! They have a lot of movies together.
"Looks like he's gonna take the skin boat to tuna town!"
I use that one on occasion.
Actors in this movie you may have seen before but failed to recognize:
Kevin Pollack (Max's son) was one of THE USUAL SUSPECTS and was also Tom Cruise's assistant defense attorney in A FEW GOOD MEN and the Casino front man in CASINO.
Darryl Hannah (Gustafson's daughter) was also the one eyed assassin Ellie Driver in KILL BILL and she was one of the androids in BLADE RUNNER if you saw that. Made famous though as the mermaid in the Tom Hanks classic, SPLASH
Burgess Meredith (Gustafson's father) Was Rocky's trainer in ROCKY 1 and 2. But he had a very loing and illustrious career as a support actor. And I highly recommend one of his earliest films, OF MICE AND MEN (from the '30s) where he actually had the lead and won an Oscar for his performance I believe.
Buck Henry (the IRS agent) is maybe best known as a comedy writer and for his frequent appearances on SNL. You will see him in the fantasy dramedy DEFENDING YOUR LIFE or the dark comedy CATCH 22 if you ever get around to reacting to them, both highly recommended.
Ossie Davis (Chuck) had a very long career too. And you may have seen him in the Spike Lee breakout movie DO THE RIGHT THING. My favorite was THE SCALPHUNTERS from back in the '60s.
Walther Matthau (Max) was as you recognized, in DENNIS THE MENACE. But he had a much longer career than that, one that started in the '50s where he generally played dramatic roles. And then in the mid '60s casting directors started to realize he was much better suited for light comedies. And that constitutes the bulk of his work since then. with a few dramas sprinkled in here and there.
And Jack Lemmon (Gustafson) had an almost identical career to Matthau's that is maybe most memorable for the many movies he and Matthau were paired in. This is why they got the leads in this movie. It was kind of their swan song for their fans. They did a lot of Neil Simon comedies together but my favorite is JFK which you absolutely have to put on your must see list. One of my top ten favorite movies of all time.
With regard to Jack Lemon, how about THE APARTMENT, MR. ROBERTS, DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, MY FELLOW AMERICANS, and SOME LIKE IT HOT????
AND you forgot to mention the incredible Ann-Margaret - every boy's wet dream in the 60s and 70s! BYE BYE BIRDIE, TOMMY, CARNAL KNOWLWDGE, to name a few! AND she was a badass on a motorcycle!
@@GirlWithAnOpinion Absolutely did forget Ann-Margret. Thanks for pointing that out. My favorite from her, by the way, is a movie the critics unfairly panned, the remake of STAGECOACH. I saw it long before I got around to seeing the John Wayne original and given its superior production values it has always been my preference. The critics however often being so controlled by politics never gave it a chance.
@@GirlWithAnOpinion Yeah I was light in movie suggestions for both Lemmon and Matthau. And I agree with you on THE APARTMENT and DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES. MR. ROBERTS is however rapey and therefore cringy for modern audiences and I'e never been that big a fan of SOME LIKE IT HOT and I can think of better movies to represent all three main actors. As to MY FELLOW AMERICANS I don't recall seeing it so I have no comment.
As to Matthau, my favorites of his serious movies where he had a starring role are LONELY ARE THE BRAVE, and A FACE IN THE CROWD. Of his lighter stuff he was perfectly cast as the reluctant little league coach in THE BAD NEWS BEARS.
Two of the greatest actors of their generation. I think you would love the classic The Odd Couple. I was so happy to see these guys returns to the screen in this movie. I always love your reactions. And especially some of the looks A’ja gives to you BJ lol.
Yep! Grumpier Old Men is a must see follow up.
This movie introduced me to Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. One of the greatest comedy duos ever! Besides this, The Odd Couple is their best movie together!
Walter Matthau & Jack Lemmon made many movies together. The fortune cookie in 1966 I believe was the first. Then after that one that really put them on the map was the Odd Couple in 1968. Then they did a couple of Grumpy old men movies in 1993 & Grumpier old men in 1995 & I believe their final movie together was Out to Sea which was fantastic. Great comedy team together. Walter Matthau died 3 years later after the Out To Sea movie. Jack Lemmon died a year later.
Grumpy old men, Grumpier old men, the Odd Couple, Odd couple 2, Out to Sea. One of the best comedic duos to ever do it!
I’m from Minnesota and I remember when they shot certain scenes down the street from my house in St. Paul. This movie is so endearing to me although I’m African-American I definitely can relate.
I love this movie so much, Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon , Burgess Meredith were amazing actors with long careers. Ann Margaret is beautiful as always
The OLDEST man was on Rocky as his trainer. Love the channel!!!
Ann Margret was a teen star opposite ELVIS PRESLEY.
I have seen this movie a couple of times, and I have watched a couple of reaction videos to this movie. But there is nothing better than watching a movie with BJ and you too Asia, but BJ is my movie man. Lol God bless the both of you.
May I suggest
The Odd Couple 1968
A great movie 😂
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Odd couple sammo hung classic?
Always love the bloopers/outtakes at the end. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
I grew up in the 70’s on Chicago’s west side in the hood. You’d never guess that based on my musical tastes. Being poor, my entertainment was spending hours traveling up and down the radio bandwidth listening to every kind of music. It was a gateway to learning about different cultures and countries, but one genre of music that I absolutely hated was classical music. I just couldn’t stand it. Wouldn’t you know it, years later one of my kids took up the violin, becoming classically trained at one of the best conservatories in the country. Now, understanding the genre, composers, stories behind the pieces, and the skill and artistry needed I love listening to classical music. It’s as soulful to me as listening to the Staple Singers.
You have to watch Grumpier Old Men now. On a Side note Burgess Meredith, Gustavsson's Dad, also played Mickey in the Rocky movies
This is the 3rd channel I’ve seen react to this movie in the last few days lol. It’s one of my favorite movies so I will watch every reaction to this classic.
Same! And I’m not mad at it. It’s funny to note how each channel’s reactors reacted to the “blue” material. Of all three, Asia & DJ have my fave reactions (most in line with my own, natch).
Thank you Asia & BJ for this movie and thank you for fans in choosing this movie, as I have never seen it. I enjoy watching movies with you & BJ, your reactions make movies worth watching. Hugs & kisses to you both, thank you. 👍😊
Yes Walter Matthau was in Dennis The Menace
I watched this movie 🎥 when I was a kid with my grandma this movie makes me cry 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
You guys have to watch one of their best movies together ever called " The Front page " amazing movie , these guys were bestfriends and are legends and they did eight movies together
or The Odd Couple, or The Fortune Cookie...
I am from Lino Lakes Minnesota, back then we literally used to leave the doors unlocked all day even if we were gone for "just a few hours".
I was born and raised Minnesota. Always fun to see others reactions to something so common to us, as ice fishing. Love your videos.
Yep, Walter Matthau from Dennis the Menace. Please checkout Walter in the 1976 classic,
“ Bad News Bears “. Light hearted classic you would both enjoy. 😉😁
another great Jack Lemmon movie if "My Fellow Americans" with James Garner 1996.
Yes!!!
I grew up where the movie was filmed. I remember there was a lot of talk about famous actors being around but I was too young to know who they were. I loved this movie growing up.
This is me and my best friend from the military. Yes im older than him but this is how we will retire and remember each other. ❤
Do y'all remember those movies where they show big cities like New York or LA and they always show a person walking down the sidewalk talking to himself in an agitated manner? The older I get the more I understand that person
You can't ever get enough of this movie. Especially the bloopers. Part 2, hopefully soon.
Hi Asia & BJ, really great to see this film get more recognition, glad you both enjoyed it. I can`t think of any film that these 2 actors were in, either together or separately that I don`t like.
The sequel is funnier. Glad you enjoyed this movie. It's a classic!
The old man, John's pop is Burgess Meridith. If you've seen the Rocky movies, he's Rocky's manager Mickey.
Ariel is the famous actress/singer Ann-Margret. She was in the movies Bye-Bye Birdie and Viva Las Vegas with Elvis and had a relationship with Elvis for awhile.. Check out the video from the movie where Elvis and Ann sinjg the song, " The Lady Loves Me"
Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon did 3 or 4 movies together; they made a great team.
John's daughter is the actress Daryl Hannah. She was in "Splash" with Tom Hanks and "Steel Magnolias" with Dolly Parton and Sally Fields.
I think you are right that Walter was in Dennis the Menace.
If you haven't watched "Steel Magnolias" yet it's a must.
John's dad is Burgess Meredith.
Who is better known as Mick in the Rocky movies. Y'all need to watch those next! 😎
Asia, The saddest part is when the 3rd person is not trying to ruin a friendship. Then they have to worry about being blamed or feeling guilty for something that isn't their fault.
How you guys not recognize Micky from Rocky? That's Burgess Meredith. He was also the Penguin on the Adam West Batman show. Jack Lemmon and Walter Mattheiu have been doing movies together since the 1968 movie The Odd Couple. Which is pretty damn hilarious. Its about two polarizing roommates, one is a neat freak, and the other is a slob.
Ann Margret and Burgess Meredith also worked together on 'Magic' (1978) starring Anthony Hopkins. It's a hugely under-appreciated horror film.
That movie was creepy.
Walter Matthau and Jack lemmon are two of the best comedic actors of their time they worked so well together in so many films. Please watch the sequel to this. Will fall out of your chair laughing
I just love the Grumpy Old Men movies. The 2 Grumpy Old Men movies have a certain, lovely, warm charm to them.
For example, I love how the scenery of the state of Minnesota is practically a co-star. In Grumpy Old Men we get to see how nice it looks with all that snow and ice. And in Grumpier Old Men we get to see what it looks like underneath all that snow and ice. Just beautiful. The small hometown feel also really adds to the charm. Makes one want to move there to live and hopefully have Max, John, Pop, Ariel, Maria (and all the others) as neighbors.
OMG I so love this movie. never get tired of watching it and Grumpier Old Men is good too !
You've gotta check out the sequel, Grumpier Old Men. It's even funnier than the original!
P.S. Spam is actually good if you fry it. Eggs, Spam and toast is one of my fave breakfasts.
Having a lifelong friend means having someone to reminisce on some of your oldest memories with. They're the other half of your memories. It's a real blessing...and when you're old it's just your privilege to be grumpy. Haha, it's to be expected.
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This movie is hilarious! Matthau was amazing in Hello Dolly and Denace the Menace. Hello Dolly I highly recommend!
Movie is my dad’s favorite! Well one of them!
You should check out the sequel to this with Sophia Loren which came out 2 years after this one!!
Movie had me rolling!! ❤️❤️🙏
Take care and can’t wait to see what you will react to next!
Love to all! ❤️❤️
Ice fishing and having a sauna working in the winter is pretty common where I'm from (Michigan). They aren't nuts or insane for doing it 😆
Love this movie so, so much! So happy to see y'all reacting to it! The sequel Grumpier Old Men is also tons of fun. To see them as grumpy young men, watch them together in the original version of The Odd Couple movie. :D
Pops was played by Burgess Meredith; he's done a ton of movies. You probably recognize him from the Rocky movies, if you've seen those; he played Mickey. :) Love y'all too! Happy holidays!
Make sure you watch Grumpier Old Men. It’s just as good and another great outtakes reel at the end. Great reaction
They dd the odd couple together as well. Fantastic. An burgess meredith was great in this too. He played the original Penguin in batman TV show
Burgess Meredith who played the old dad was also Mick in the Rocky movies
The dad is Burgess Meredith and he was in rocky as well as the famous twilight zone episode called Time Enough at Last.
One of my favourite movies for the winter time, another one you should check out is "Nobody's Fool" with Paul Newman!
Grumpy Old Men is one of my favorite movies but in all honesty I think the second one "Grumpier Old Men" is better than the first one.
The acting chemistry between Jack Lemon and Walter Matthau is legendary.
Both are class acts.
Then you cast a woman with the class and sex appeal of Ann-Margret making it even better.
That woman is like a fine wine.
But of course who cannot talk about the comedy of Burgess Meredith in this film?
He played the father perfectly.
Honestly, the entire cast is a roll call of shining stars.