I was amazed that someone actually reacted to this one. It's a lost gem from that era, overshadowed by better known movies. I love this one. It's just good goofy fun. Especially the Godzilla scene. The Japanese investor guy grinning ear to ear as Godzilla trashes the little village is just perfect. If you haven't seen it yet, a fun more modern John Cusack movie with a goofy plot is "Hot Tub Time Machine", which is way better than it has any right to be. Unrelated to any of that, another great movie from the same year as One Crazy Summer that nobody seems to react to is Rodney Dangerfield's "Back to School". Loads of fun with a good cast that includes a very young Robert Downey Jr.
We interviewed Joel Murray (George) on our podcast last year. He is also BIll Murray's brother that was how he got this part, his first movie. He told a story of meeting Bob Cat for the first time in the crew hotel. He was shooting bottle rockets down the hallway and out the exit door. John Cusack tried to sue to not be in this movie and was forced to be in it. He hated the director because of the previous movie Better Off Dead. This was supposed to be a sequel to Better Off Dead (same writer/director) with even shooting cameo scenes with Diane Franklin, but they scrapped the idea and separated the stories. And Bobcat's voice was a choice btw. Excellent reaction as always sir!
Thanks for the info. Today I learned Bill Murray has a brother who also acts. 😂 Very cool. That's a shame about Cusack not wanting to do this but thankfully it didn't show on screen.
@@JayBondReacts Bill Murray actually has three brothers who act. John Murray and Brian Doyle-Murray are the other two. You'd probably recognize Brian, since he's been in lots of movies, including many of Bill's. You recently saw him in National Lampoon's Vacation as the campground clerk.
Brian Doyle Murray was also in Caddyshack as the manager of the caddies, in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation as Clark's boss, in Scrooged as Frank's father, and in Wayne's World as the arcade owner👍
Another Winner Jay, Have you seen Bachelor Party (1984) with Tom Hanks ? A Great 80's Movie with Tom Hanks before he got famous. You would love this movie Jay. Thanks !!!
Bobcat Goldthwait retired "the voice" sometime ago. He still does stand-up, but is currently best known as a screen writer and director. He is still close with most of the comedians from the Comic Relief crew, Robin Williams having been among his closest friends.
Heart me some Cusack. 1) Grosse Point Blank is a lot of fun. With his sister Joan and Dan Akroyd. 2) Money For Nothing about a guy who finds the cash that fell off the armored car. 3) The Grifters with Angelica Huston and Annette Benning. Dark and gritty noir goodness. ❤️❤️❤️
The guy wanting to build the Beckerstead Estates played the 2nd in command of the evil fraternity in Animal House that asks about Flounder's pledge pin(basically spitting in face at the same time) George's actor is Joel Murray, one of Bill Murray's like 4 or 5 brothers.
Joel and Bobcat Goldthwait worked together much, much later on the incredibly dark comedy "God Bless America" It's a pretty rough film and I personally don't know how it got made. Not for the squeamish.
Back To School is a great funny college comedy 80s movie. Love to see you react to it! It stars Rodney Dangerfield who is a millionaire tycoon and goes back to school. It also has Sam Kinison and Carradine from Christine. You’d recognize more.
I see someone already told you Joel Murray is one of Bill Murray's 8 brothers. Another brother is John Murray. He's in a movie called Moving Violations. If you can find it, you definitely need to watch it. There's a lot of people you'd know in it.
Taylor Negron dude. : ) He was the pizza guy in Fast times but I know him best as Fausto in Nothing but trouble, which oddly also has Demi Moore in it. Stay Hip Jay.
i actually met Taylor Negron. I was managing a couple video stores in the late 80s and we did a big promo of "The Last Boy Scout" which he was the main villain in. Seemed pretty cool
Excellent again, Jay. I'm glad you've changed your stance on Bobcat as I loved him growing up. My favorite movie of his is "Shakes the Clown." I would love to see a reaction on that one. You'll be surprised at the cast in this crazy movie. He does speak normally in real life as it was his "comedian persona" that brought all that crazy jibberish. The animation was a great part of the movie being that I was around 7 or 8 when this came out. There were a couple of thing I heard about this movie but the funniest one was the animated sequence at the end, when Cupid lit the bunny's bomb, two bunnies were depicted as Siskel and Ebert, getting blown up because of how they scored Better Off Dead. You made my day again and I can't wait for the others.
Kudos to you for reacting to these classic gems, even if they’re not exactly trending right now. Again, great job at recognizing supporting actors from other films:) These misfits Vs snobs comedies of the era really did have their charm and even a little depth to them. Cusack was always great at playing lovelorn characters who can also roll with the comedy:)
I always forget the name of thus movie but ilove it. Everything I have seen with Bobcat Goldthwait he had that voice. I use to love his comedy with his voice.i love seeing these old movies.
The guy with Taylor is Rich Hall - back in the 80s he had a show on HBO called Snigglets. They were made up words that the English language should have. One I remember was bowlekinetics - the act of moving your body after rolling a bowling ball in an effort to affect its path. I think there was a book, too.
I forget what the word was for reopening the door to check that your mail dropped into the mailbox. But I smile every time and can hear Rich Hall's voice. The radio DJ who gets blown up at the end is Rich Little. He was a famous impersonator. He went on Carson a lot.
@Tom Servo I don't remember that one, but I do remember the related "Cinemuck", which is the combination of popcorn, soda, and melted chocolate which covers the floors of movie theaters. It makes that distinctive sound as your shoes try to stick to the floor, before finally pulling away on each step.
One that sticks out in my mind after all these years is "S-O-Asshole", the guy who cuts through a gas station in order to avoid the stop light at the intersection.
Piven's dad owned a theater, a theater company and an acting school in Chicago. Piven and Cusack have been acting together since they were kids along with Cusak's sister Joan.
- @JayBond: Now that you've seen both SUMMER SCHOOL, and ONE CRAZY SUMMER, all you need to finish the unofficial 80s SUMMER comedy trilogy is John Candy's SUMMER RENTAL... a fun movie which has the same beachside vacay tone AND which is ALSO resolved w/ a sailboat race. Other movies I'd recommend based on this selection are POLICE ACADEMY's 2, 3, & 4, which is the Bobcat sub-trilogy, MOVING VIOLATIONS, which features the youngest(?) Murray brother, and, if you want to see more of Demi in her 20's, ST. ELMO'S FIRE. - In my opinion, the better of the Savage Steve Holland / Cusack / Armstrong collabs. LOVE this flick. And glad you've also discovered EEK! THE CAT, a funny cartoon for kids & adults alike. - When I think of 80s montages, this is the FIRST movie that comes to mind. Also... if you didn't notice, The Boat was the same one that was abandoned on the beach in an earlier scene. - VERY quotable movie. "No, that sounds like WORK!", "The only way to win is to cheat!", "MUSIC! MONEY! TIME!". Plus, I can't hear the "Down on the Corner..." song w/o thinking of this movie. - Like Emo Phillips & Gilbert Gottfried, Bob Goldthwait's voice was part of his standup persona. It became so popular he rarely appeared in 80s movies w/o it. I personally would have toned it down in this movie by 10% (maybe just do the scream every two out of three scenes he's in), but even so he stole most of the scenes he was in, and many of my favorite lines come from him. - It seems as if almost EVERY person with a speaking role was an 80s "Hey Its That Guy / Gal". And Billie Bird, who played Grandma, was like in EVERY OTHER comedy movie in the mid-80s. - Speaking of, this was NOT the only time Billie & Bobcat appeared in the same movie. They were also in POLICE ACADEMY 4 together.
God I F-ing LOVE this movie!! Pure unadulterated insanity, just like it should be! As you may have noticed, this was to be a sequel to Better Off Dead with the same characters, but in the end they made it a separate story for some reason.
I will NEVER forget the crossing guard stuck faces scene. It has been in my mind rent free for more than thirty years. I’m 43, I think I was 7 or 8 at the time. So many memories! You review the best movies, I always have the best time.
Awww Jay dude, how can you not like the Bobcat? He's a legend of the 80's you should check out some of his stand up and the Police academy movies. And his voice is like that basically and he amps it up for roles. To hear his everyday voice check out his role in BLOW. SHAKES THE CLOWN is his Tour de force.
Great reaction, mate. Like you, I'm not a huge Goldthwait fan, but he absolutely kills me in this. That "WHY ARE YOU SO FAT? WHY ARE YOU SO FAT?" bit just levels me every time.
There's something so unique and special when it comes to 80s films I haven't seen this one probably in 20 yrs, I feel so old. I forgot how many actors I recognized in this too. Bobcat is annoying but he does grow on you haha
Great reaction my man! Bobcat is definitely in character with that voice. its not his regular voice although he stayed in that character in public for years in the 80s. back then many had the same questions as you do. Still looking forward to 3 O'clock High reaction.
I love that it ends on Uncle Frank having victory snatched away, then the focus shifts to the bazooka for the punchline 🤣🤣🤣 Really enjoying this mini Curtis Armstrong-athon 👍 I think Ackie is a very underrated role for him and he doesn't usually get to play a softer character (though he has a timid cameo in Dodgeball). Bobcat definitely has to grow on you, but I really love his particular style of stutter/vocal tic/screaming. Even him trying to get cookies into the mouth of the Godzilla costume is hilarious. Try Shakes The Clown for a weirder one from Bobcat.
Nah man, demi was a super cutie back then. one of my absolute faves i would sneak and watch as a kid was Blame it on Rio, oh baby talk about an awakening within as a wee lad : P
I have to agree the godzilla scene was one of the best. just a fun goofy 80s comedy. For another out there 80s movie check out Once Bitten. It stars a young Jim Carry you might find it entertaining.
"This, is going to be a great summer." Young Demi Moore! 😍 Fun Fact: This is Jeremy Piven's first theatrical feature with his friend and former roommate John Cusack. Location Location Fact: The Nantucket Drive-In was actually the Hyannis Drive-in, which is now the Festival Mall. During filming on Cape Cod, the actors' hotel was across the street from the drive-in. Animated Revenge Fact: Savage Steve Holland did the animation for the film. He was upset that film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert roasted his earlier John Cusack film, Better Off Dead... (1985). The two animated bunnies that get blown up at the end of this movie bear a strong (and not accidental) physical resemblance to the movie critics.
Yes his name is Taylor It’s Taylor Negron. He played the mailman in “Better off Dead” A stand up comedian and actor who’s been in most of the 80’s movies you will see if you intend to keep watching them
Another awesome reaction, Jay! I was not thinking about this movie when I commented on "Better Off Dead". Probably because I don't have it on DVD. And you are right, this movie doesn't get the love that it should.
Hi Jay! Thank you so much for watching this very underrated movie! My favorite part of the movie is when John Cusack and Demi Moore were walking on the beach. I loved the waves crashing and it just looked so peaceful. I suscribed to your channel about a month ago and I am so glad that I did. I loved that you reacted to "Summer School" (RIP Kirstie Alley). Another great 80's movie with Demi Moore that came out around the same time as "One Crazy Summer" is "About Last Night" which she stars with Rob Lowe. This is quite a good movie I think you would enjoy. I really hope that you react to "Weekend At Bernie's" from 1989 with Andrew McCarthy (He was part of the infamous Brat Pack in the mid 80's along with Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez and Ally Sheedy-- Basically the entire cast of "St. Elmo's Fire"). I have not seen any reactors watch this one and it is absolutely hilarious 😂 I guarantee you won't stop laughing.
This was one of my favorites as a kid would watch it when it was on cable when it was released on it all the time. The best part was the kids with the stuck faces.
I watched this last year and nothing about it seemed familiar... until I got to the beach chair and Godzilla scenes. I remember laughing so hard at those scenes as a kid. 🤣
Bobcats voice is just his act! Once again please consider doing The Hollywood Knights and Porky’s 2! Also I don’t know why, but for some reason Bobcat is giving me Charlie Day vibes. 😂
Thank you! I should do the other Porky's movies soon since it's such a small series. You're spot on with Bobcat for sure! I love Charlie Day. Always Sunny is my go to "throw it on in the background while I work" show.
I've watched this movie dozens of times and I can't believe I never recognized that Niedermayer from Animal House was in this! If you decide to watch Animal House make sure you have this mantra handy to repeat to yourself: "This is a product of its time. This is a product of its time..." If you do you should get a real kick out of this film and see why it's a classic, if you don't you'll likely find it too cringeworthy to enjoy. Savage Steve Holland's third film, How I Got Into College, is a step (and a half) down from this movie and Better Off Dead and there's no John Cusack in it, but it's still a really fun movie with the same kind of humor. I recommend it. I also recommend the movie Risky Business if you haven't seen it. It's one of Tom Cruise's earliest films, it's not his first one but it's the one that put Tom Cruise on the map of Hollywood stars. It's basically an 80's John Hughes movie that takes itself a little more seriously. Also, again I recommend Grosse Point Blank, it is like the greatest capper to watching 80's John Cusack movies. Take the John Cusack character from almost any of the 80's movies he was in, after he graduates high school train him to be an assassin, then send him to his 10 year high school reunion. Best Regards!
The guy from “Hatchet” is also one of Bill Murray’s brothers. I think his name is Joel. Fun fact : three of his brothers were also in “Scrooged “ along with Bill Murray
I believe you’ve mentioned doing Say Anything at some point. Hope you still are, as it’s a really great movie. The best John Cusack movie, imo. The best of the 80s teen romance genre as well, although it’s really a lot more than that genre name implies
@@JayBondReacts The first four or so are fun, then the quality starts to drop off. The last two are particularly cringeworthy. Bobcat joins that series in movie 2.
Taylor Negron RIP was also in a really good Rodney Dangerfield movie Easy Money with sidekick Joe Pesci. However if you want to see Rodney Dangerfield at his funniest, check out the romantic comedy Natural Born Killers with Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis. Wink 😉 wink 😉. You should check them both out.
I actually loved the movie "Popcorn", So many people have never heard of it, and unforunately, t's out of print. The actor was also in Grease 2 and My Girl but died several years ago from AIDS.
Very good…if I may…can I suggest 3 movies…1- THE PRINCIPAL starring JIM BELUSHI LOU GOSSET JR…2-REAL MEN starring JIM BELSHI JOHN RITTER….3- STAY TUNED starring JOHN RITTER PAM DAWBER…you seem like the 80s dude…very good selections…oh one more…LAST BOYSCOUT-BRUCE WILLIS DAMON WAYANS.
I saw this movie in the theater when it came out. I was on a date. When the Godzilla scene happened, I was laughing so hard that I fell out of my seat. Crying, snot coming out of my nose, the whole 9 yards. Strangely, I never heard from her again. 😂
I can't believe you don't like Bobcat! I have a soft spot for him. His standup. particularly in more recent, mellow, talking normal years, is great. And, of course, he's a great director, with films such as "God Bless America" (with Joel Murray again), and "World's Greatest Dad" (probably Robin Williams' last great role). One of the most acerbic film satirists working today, I'd say. (EDIT) Yay! You like him now! I find him strangely lovable. And, no, he doesn't really talk like that. In his recent stand-up, he only veers into it once or twice, and it's mostly for nostalgic effect when relating some tale from his past. The audience really get a kick out of it.
@@JayBondReacts yea my uncle lived on the island and we use to visit every summer. I was in the funeral scene when the priests car alarm goes off, and on the beach as a Boy Scout when hoops gets wrapped in gauze
Thanks for all the reactions, some of my favorite 80's films. Here are a couple suggestions from the same era that I don't see many reactions for, Enemy Mine. The last Star Fighter. Dragonslayer.
Jay, you have the best reaction content on this site. So many others tackle heavy movie but all I want to do is turn my brain off and laugh at dumb shit. You're the man.
Thank you, appreciate it. When I started the channel, I almost intended it to go that way but it's just not fun in my opinion. I'm sure I'll do a couple heavier ones at some point, but we're here to have fun!
Wow, I totally forgot this movie existed! So funny. Have you seen Biloxi Blues (1988) with Matthew Broderick and Christopher Walken? It's hilarious and one of my favorites. ✌🏽
I've always loved this movie, ever since I was an '80s kid in the '80s, but are we really supposed to believe that these 20-somethings are 18 years old?! 5:46 'Freaked' is a gonzo absurdist masterpiece of demented do0m! 7:33 AR-15 converted into a pistol-caliber carbine, probably for cheaper plinking. 12:38 The fat guy ate and entire bucket of chili and then farted on him. They don't show it. It's implied. 14:04 This: ruclips.net/video/WWvt3E5a-AA/видео.html 15:14 Why are they wearing ties, though? Blue-collar guys don't wear ties. 17:18 My favorite thing he says there is "armpits hanging from trees." 🤣 17:37 "Ack Ack" is a nickname for "antiaircraft," as in antiaircraft guns and their munitions. Also, Mars Attacks would have been waaaay better if they'd stuck with the dark vibes of the source material. Imagine if it had been directed by Sam Raimi! 19:20 Then again, she put him on the spot. 21:10 With that blonde hair and pink tank top, he looks like a Ken doll! 21:13 With that scraggly hair and pencil mustache, he looks like a cross between John Carpenter and John Waters! 23:55 Acky could hook them up with that. 25:22 There's a continuity error right there. He puts it on backwards, then in the next scene, it's facing the right way. Never mind the historical inaccuracy of the design since Norsemen (who didn't call themselves "Vikings") didn't actually wear horned helms for duty-related purposes. You know, because the horns would create an obstruction. 25:37 It's probably not such much that he hates boats. More that he has a fear of drowning. 26:29 And there he's got it backwards again. 28:15 It's not like being bad at basketball is a character flaw. 28:30 Acky's muh fave. 29:35 Seems like it should be "CUL8R." Also notice the periods after the "C" and the "U." I didn't know you could get those on a custom plate. 31:07 In a world where every household has a bazooka!
Yeah, for whatever reason me and my best friend loved Bobcat's brand of comedy (we were about 14-15) when this came out. We quoted this and Better off Dead constantly.
Thanks! I'm hit or miss on actors. There are probably a ton of really famous people I don't recognize because they don't show up in the little low budget horror movies I watch. I mostly can recognize bit part/B and C list actors over A hahaha
The commentary on the DVD is a all timer, basically it’s 90 minutes of the director, Bobcat and Curtis Armstrong talking shit about John Cusack being a douche on set.😂
There is one more Savage Steve Holland movie that was made, but it didn't have John Cusack as they had had a falling out before it was made. The movie is 'How I Got Into College'. Savage Steve stopped making movies at that point and focused on other things...
Now you need to watched "How I Got Into College" to finish off the Savage Steve Holland movie trilogy, it was the last one he directed before basically just doing TV. That one doesnt have Cusack in it but is still entertaining, you do get a Curtis Armstrong cameo, and his co-star from Revenge of Nerds Anthony Edwards is in it. It is as wacky as these two are in a way .
I love seeing actors so young. Both Demi Moore and Jeremy Piven were the most shocking to me, even though I knew Demi was in this it's just a bit odd hahaha
Oh. One Crazy Summer is this one, I thought this was Summer School. (Is that the one with the two friends obsessed with horror movies?) You should watch that one too, (maybe you have) it is a bit awesomer
I was amazed that someone actually reacted to this one. It's a lost gem from that era, overshadowed by better known movies.
I love this one. It's just good goofy fun. Especially the Godzilla scene. The Japanese investor guy grinning ear to ear as Godzilla trashes the little village is just perfect.
If you haven't seen it yet, a fun more modern John Cusack movie with a goofy plot is "Hot Tub Time Machine", which is way better than it has any right to be.
Unrelated to any of that, another great movie from the same year as One Crazy Summer that nobody seems to react to is Rodney Dangerfield's "Back to School". Loads of fun with a good cast that includes a very young Robert Downey Jr.
We interviewed Joel Murray (George) on our podcast last year. He is also BIll Murray's brother that was how he got this part, his first movie. He told a story of meeting Bob Cat for the first time in the crew hotel. He was shooting bottle rockets down the hallway and out the exit door. John Cusack tried to sue to not be in this movie and was forced to be in it. He hated the director because of the previous movie Better Off Dead. This was supposed to be a sequel to Better Off Dead (same writer/director) with even shooting cameo scenes with Diane Franklin, but they scrapped the idea and separated the stories. And Bobcat's voice was a choice btw. Excellent reaction as always sir!
Thanks for the info. Today I learned Bill Murray has a brother who also acts. 😂 Very cool. That's a shame about Cusack not wanting to do this but thankfully it didn't show on screen.
What is the name of your podcast?
@@JayBondReacts Bill Murray actually has three brothers who act. John Murray and Brian Doyle-Murray are the other two. You'd probably recognize Brian, since he's been in lots of movies, including many of Bill's. You recently saw him in National Lampoon's Vacation as the campground clerk.
@@schapman411 @RadioLabyrinthPodcast ruclips.net/video/qhUWcC3v4XI/видео.html this is Joel's episode he was in town shooting Heels on Starz
Brian Doyle Murray was also in Caddyshack as the manager of the caddies, in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation as Clark's boss, in Scrooged as Frank's father, and in Wayne's World as the arcade owner👍
Another Winner Jay, Have you seen Bachelor Party (1984) with Tom Hanks ? A Great 80's Movie with Tom Hanks before he got famous. You would love this movie Jay. Thanks !!!
The punk with the pink hair who chases Demi at the beginning is late NFL player John Matuszak, aka Sloth from The Goonies. HEY YOU GUUUUUYS!
No way! Hahaha Amazing! There's no way I'd guess that as I'm sure I've only seen him in makeup.
Bobcat Goldthwait retired "the voice" sometime ago. He still does stand-up, but is currently best known as a screen writer and director. He is still close with most of the comedians from the Comic Relief crew, Robin Williams having been among his closest friends.
Heart me some Cusack.
1) Grosse Point Blank is a lot of fun. With his sister Joan and Dan Akroyd.
2) Money For Nothing about a guy who finds the cash that fell off the armored car.
3) The Grifters with Angelica Huston and Annette Benning. Dark and gritty noir goodness.
❤️❤️❤️
Last one with John Cusack is called the Sure Thing. John drivers across the country to meet a girl that is is “sure thing”. It’s a great 80’s classic.
That one is on the list!
The big guy with the pink wig was John Matuszak, the guy who plays Sloth in The Goonies.
Hahaha I love that!
He was also on the Oakland Raiders pro football team.
The guy wanting to build the Beckerstead Estates played the 2nd in command of the evil fraternity in Animal House that asks about Flounder's pledge pin(basically spitting in face at the same time) George's actor is Joel Murray, one of Bill Murray's like 4 or 5 brothers.
Joel and Bobcat Goldthwait worked together much, much later on the incredibly dark comedy "God Bless America" It's a pretty rough film and I personally don't know how it got made.
Not for the squeamish.
Mark Metcalf. Also well known for his appearance in the Twisted Sister music videos 🤘
@@LordVolkov Correct! His name slipped my mind while making my comment for some reason.
Back To School is a great funny college comedy 80s movie. Love to see you react to it! It stars Rodney Dangerfield who is a millionaire tycoon and goes back to school. It also has Sam Kinison and Carradine from Christine. You’d recognize more.
That sounds great!
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Bobcat's voice was an act, like Gilbert Gottfried. He's pretty normal irl and a pretty good director.
Right on. Got to give it to them for being able to do that consistently for their careers.
I see someone already told you Joel Murray is one of Bill Murray's 8 brothers. Another brother is John Murray. He's in a movie called Moving Violations. If you can find it, you definitely need to watch it. There's a lot of people you'd know in it.
Taylor Negron dude. : ) He was the pizza guy in Fast times but I know him best as Fausto in Nothing but trouble, which oddly also has Demi Moore in it. Stay Hip Jay.
The guy you've seen every movie is Taylor Negron.
i actually met Taylor Negron. I was managing a couple video stores in the late 80s and we did a big promo of "The Last Boy Scout" which he was the main villain in. Seemed pretty cool
this movie!..I keep watching The Great Outdoors and Summer Rental and I'm like where the hell is the half car boat engine?..
The part where they fix up the boat reminds me of "Summer Rental", with John Candy.
Excellent again, Jay. I'm glad you've changed your stance on Bobcat as I loved him growing up. My favorite movie of his is "Shakes the Clown." I would love to see a reaction on that one. You'll be surprised at the cast in this crazy movie. He does speak normally in real life as it was his "comedian persona" that brought all that crazy jibberish. The animation was a great part of the movie being that I was around 7 or 8 when this came out. There were a couple of thing I heard about this movie but the funniest one was the animated sequence at the end, when Cupid lit the bunny's bomb, two bunnies were depicted as Siskel and Ebert, getting blown up because of how they scored Better Off Dead. You made my day again and I can't wait for the others.
The Disc Jockey was Rich Little who was famous for his impressions of the stars of the time.
Kudos to you for reacting to these classic gems, even if they’re not exactly trending right now. Again, great job at recognizing supporting actors from other films:) These misfits Vs snobs comedies of the era really did have their charm and even a little depth to them. Cusack was always great at playing lovelorn characters who can also roll with the comedy:)
The guy who plays Teddy’s dad played Nedermeyer in Animal House, please watch it if you haven’t already seen it.
That's on my list and definitely fits in with some of the other movies for sure. Not sure when I'll do it, but it will happen.
I always forget the name of thus movie but ilove it. Everything I have seen with Bobcat Goldthwait he had that voice. I use to love his comedy with his voice.i love seeing these old movies.
The guy with Taylor is Rich Hall - back in the 80s he had a show on HBO called Snigglets. They were made up words that the English language should have. One I remember was bowlekinetics - the act of moving your body after rolling a bowling ball in an effort to affect its path. I think there was a book, too.
I forget what the word was for reopening the door to check that your mail dropped into the mailbox. But I smile every time and can hear Rich Hall's voice.
The radio DJ who gets blown up at the end is Rich Little. He was a famous impersonator. He went on Carson a lot.
My favorite one was "Charp", which was defined as the mutant green potato chip found in every bag.
@Tom Servo I don't remember that one, but I do remember the related "Cinemuck", which is the combination of popcorn, soda, and melted chocolate which covers the floors of movie theaters. It makes that distinctive sound as your shoes try to stick to the floor, before finally pulling away on each step.
One that sticks out in my mind after all these years is "S-O-Asshole", the guy who cuts through a gas station in order to avoid the stop light at the intersection.
Piven's dad owned a theater, a theater company and an acting school in Chicago. Piven and Cusack have been acting together since they were kids along with Cusak's sister Joan.
- @JayBond: Now that you've seen both SUMMER SCHOOL, and ONE CRAZY SUMMER, all you need to finish the unofficial 80s SUMMER comedy trilogy is John Candy's SUMMER RENTAL... a fun movie which has the same beachside vacay tone AND which is ALSO resolved w/ a sailboat race. Other movies I'd recommend based on this selection are POLICE ACADEMY's 2, 3, & 4, which is the Bobcat sub-trilogy, MOVING VIOLATIONS, which features the youngest(?) Murray brother, and, if you want to see more of Demi in her 20's, ST. ELMO'S FIRE.
- In my opinion, the better of the Savage Steve Holland / Cusack / Armstrong collabs. LOVE this flick. And glad you've also discovered EEK! THE CAT, a funny cartoon for kids & adults alike.
- When I think of 80s montages, this is the FIRST movie that comes to mind. Also... if you didn't notice, The Boat was the same one that was abandoned on the beach in an earlier scene.
- VERY quotable movie. "No, that sounds like WORK!", "The only way to win is to cheat!", "MUSIC! MONEY! TIME!". Plus, I can't hear the "Down on the Corner..." song w/o thinking of this movie.
- Like Emo Phillips & Gilbert Gottfried, Bob Goldthwait's voice was part of his standup persona. It became so popular he rarely appeared in 80s movies w/o it. I personally would have toned it down in this movie by 10% (maybe just do the scream every two out of three scenes he's in), but even so he stole most of the scenes he was in, and many of my favorite lines come from him.
- It seems as if almost EVERY person with a speaking role was an 80s "Hey Its That Guy / Gal". And Billie Bird, who played Grandma, was like in EVERY OTHER comedy movie in the mid-80s.
- Speaking of, this was NOT the only time Billie & Bobcat appeared in the same movie. They were also in POLICE ACADEMY 4 together.
God I F-ing LOVE this movie!! Pure unadulterated insanity, just like it should be! As you may have noticed, this was to be a sequel to Better Off Dead with the same characters, but in the end they made it a separate story for some reason.
You are the GOAT of movie reactions bro!!! You do all the best movies!!! All my favorites from when I was younger!! 💪🏼💪🏼
Thank you so much!
@@JayBondReacts u got it bud!
I will NEVER forget the crossing guard stuck faces scene. It has been in my mind rent free for more than thirty years. I’m 43, I think I was 7 or 8 at the time. So many memories! You review the best movies, I always have the best time.
Awww Jay dude, how can you not like the Bobcat? He's a legend of the 80's you should check out some of his stand up and the Police academy movies. And his voice is like that basically and he amps it up for roles. To hear his everyday voice check out his role in BLOW.
SHAKES THE CLOWN is his Tour de force.
Great reaction, mate. Like you, I'm not a huge Goldthwait fan, but he absolutely kills me in this. That "WHY ARE YOU SO FAT? WHY ARE YOU SO FAT?" bit just levels me every time.
There's something so unique and special when it comes to 80s films I haven't seen this one probably in 20 yrs, I feel so old. I forgot how many actors I recognized in this too.
Bobcat is annoying but he does grow on you haha
I’m so happy someone else remembers Eek the Cat!
It never hurts to help!
Great reaction my man! Bobcat is definitely in character with that voice. its not his regular voice although he stayed in that character in public for years in the 80s. back then many had the same questions as you do. Still looking forward to 3 O'clock High reaction.
I love that it ends on Uncle Frank having victory snatched away, then the focus shifts to the bazooka for the punchline 🤣🤣🤣
Really enjoying this mini Curtis Armstrong-athon 👍
I think Ackie is a very underrated role for him and he doesn't usually get to play a softer character (though he has a timid cameo in Dodgeball).
Bobcat definitely has to grow on you, but I really love his particular style of stutter/vocal tic/screaming. Even him trying to get cookies into the mouth of the Godzilla costume is hilarious. Try Shakes The Clown for a weirder one from Bobcat.
Thought it was cute that the DJ was Rich Little.
Another Savage Steve Holland movie is "How I Got Into College"
Keanu was in Freaked because Alex Winter aka Bill from Bill and Ted directed it.
Nah man, demi was a super cutie back then. one of my absolute faves i would sneak and watch as a kid was Blame it on Rio, oh baby talk about an awakening within as a wee lad : P
Hahahaha
I have to agree the godzilla scene was one of the best. just a fun goofy 80s comedy. For another out there 80s movie check out Once Bitten. It stars a young Jim Carry you might find it entertaining.
"This, is going to be a great summer."
Young Demi Moore! 😍
Fun Fact: This is Jeremy Piven's first theatrical feature with his friend and former roommate John Cusack.
Location Location Fact: The Nantucket Drive-In was actually the Hyannis Drive-in, which is now the Festival Mall. During filming on Cape Cod, the actors' hotel was across the street from the drive-in.
Animated Revenge Fact: Savage Steve Holland did the animation for the film. He was upset that film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert roasted his earlier John Cusack film, Better Off Dead... (1985). The two animated bunnies that get blown up at the end of this movie bear a strong (and not accidental) physical resemblance to the movie critics.
For the best Jeremy Piven movie watch “PCU” from the early 90s.
Yes his name is Taylor
It’s Taylor Negron. He played the mailman in “Better off Dead”
A stand up comedian and actor who’s been in most of the 80’s movies you will see if you intend to keep watching them
Another awesome reaction, Jay! I was not thinking about this movie when I commented on "Better Off Dead". Probably because I don't have it on DVD. And you are right, this movie doesn't get the love that it should.
You know that's needlemyer from animal house right? He plays psycho so good remember him in twisted sister videos
I haven't seen that movie, so no I didn't know that. Haha
Hi Jay! Thank you so much for watching this very underrated movie! My favorite part of the movie is when John Cusack and Demi Moore were walking on the beach. I loved the waves crashing and it just looked so peaceful. I suscribed to your channel about a month ago and I am so glad that I did. I loved that you reacted to "Summer School" (RIP Kirstie Alley). Another great 80's movie with Demi Moore that came out around the same time as "One Crazy Summer" is "About Last Night" which she stars with Rob Lowe. This is quite a good movie I think you would enjoy. I really hope that you react to "Weekend At Bernie's" from 1989 with Andrew McCarthy (He was part of the infamous Brat Pack in the mid 80's along with Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez and Ally Sheedy-- Basically the entire cast of "St. Elmo's Fire"). I have not seen any reactors watch this one and it is absolutely hilarious 😂 I guarantee you won't stop laughing.
Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!! I watched the hell out of this on VHS back in "the day." Glad you had fun with it!
The Godzilla scene had me rolling when I saw this as a kid
Such a great 80’s movie. Really good cast too.
This was one of my favorites as a kid would watch it when it was on cable when it was released on it all the time. The best part was the kids with the stuck faces.
Thanks for all the great nostalgic flicks. Great reaction as usual.
Thank you!
I watched this last year and nothing about it seemed familiar... until I got to the beach chair and Godzilla scenes. I remember laughing so hard at those scenes as a kid. 🤣
Bobcats voice is just his act! Once again please consider doing The Hollywood Knights and Porky’s 2!
Also I don’t know why, but for some reason Bobcat is giving me Charlie Day vibes. 😂
Thank you! I should do the other Porky's movies soon since it's such a small series. You're spot on with Bobcat for sure! I love Charlie Day. Always Sunny is my go to "throw it on in the background while I work" show.
Wow... I forgot about this movie lol.. I haven't seen this since the early 90's... Classic!!
EEK The Cat ruled too. I didn't know that about the animation in these films. Pretty cool.
Watch Weekend At Bernie's next - you'll love it!
That's one I have seen! Haha And you're absolutely right!
Yeah I guess you Did...
The Rich Little cameo priceless
Jeremy Piven’s best work is still PCU. Another cult classic.
PCU is great
"You're wearing the T-shirt if the band we're going to see; don't be that guy"
A fun movie and still relevant in so many ways. But damn, is it hard to find. Especially streaming.
I haven't seen that! I loved Entourage as it aired but I can't recall seeing many movies with him in it.
@@GruffyddFO4 I still have the VHS of the recording I did back in the 90's. LOL
I've watched this movie dozens of times and I can't believe I never recognized that Niedermayer from Animal House was in this! If you decide to watch Animal House make sure you have this mantra handy to repeat to yourself: "This is a product of its time. This is a product of its time..." If you do you should get a real kick out of this film and see why it's a classic, if you don't you'll likely find it too cringeworthy to enjoy.
Savage Steve Holland's third film, How I Got Into College, is a step (and a half) down from this movie and Better Off Dead and there's no John Cusack in it, but it's still a really fun movie with the same kind of humor. I recommend it.
I also recommend the movie Risky Business if you haven't seen it. It's one of Tom Cruise's earliest films, it's not his first one but it's the one that put Tom Cruise on the map of Hollywood stars. It's basically an 80's John Hughes movie that takes itself a little more seriously.
Also, again I recommend Grosse Point Blank, it is like the greatest capper to watching 80's John Cusack movies. Take the John Cusack character from almost any of the 80's movies he was in, after he graduates high school train him to be an assassin, then send him to his 10 year high school reunion.
Best Regards!
The guy from “Hatchet” is also one of Bill Murray’s brothers. I think his name is Joel. Fun fact : three of his brothers were also in “Scrooged “ along with Bill Murray
My brothers and I watched this movie on repeat as kids.
I believe you’ve mentioned doing Say Anything at some point. Hope you still are, as it’s a really great movie. The best John Cusack movie, imo. The best of the 80s teen romance genre as well, although it’s really a lot more than that genre name implies
Another good 80s flick is a series, Police academy.
High on my list!
@@JayBondReacts Btw the bank guy is from big trouble in little china.
@@JayBondReacts The first four or so are fun, then the quality starts to drop off. The last two are particularly cringeworthy.
Bobcat joins that series in movie 2.
Taylor Negron RIP was also in a really good Rodney Dangerfield movie Easy Money with sidekick Joe Pesci.
However if you want to see Rodney Dangerfield at his funniest, check out the romantic comedy Natural Born Killers with Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis. Wink 😉 wink 😉.
You should check them both out.
I actually loved the movie "Popcorn", So many people have never heard of it, and unforunately, t's out of print. The actor was also in Grease 2 and My Girl but died several years ago from AIDS.
Very good…if I may…can I suggest 3 movies…1- THE PRINCIPAL starring JIM BELUSHI LOU GOSSET JR…2-REAL MEN starring JIM BELSHI JOHN RITTER….3- STAY TUNED starring JOHN RITTER PAM DAWBER…you seem like the 80s dude…very good selections…oh one more…LAST BOYSCOUT-BRUCE WILLIS DAMON WAYANS.
I will second Real Men. It’s the only Jim Belushi performance I like. He’s hilarious, and it’s always nice to see the late, great Ritter
Last Boy Scout is also the first movie for Halle Berry.
Great movies Bundy. Hopefully we'll see his reaction to them.
I saw this movie in the theater when it came out. I was on a date. When the Godzilla scene happened, I was laughing so hard that I fell out of my seat. Crying, snot coming out of my nose, the whole 9 yards. Strangely, I never heard from her again. 😂
I'm sure someone already told you but.. Bobcat does that voice on purpose... that is not how he really talks.. it's only his trademark :)
I can't believe you don't like Bobcat! I have a soft spot for him. His standup. particularly in more recent, mellow, talking normal years, is great. And, of course, he's a great director, with films such as "God Bless America" (with Joel Murray again), and "World's Greatest Dad" (probably Robin Williams' last great role). One of the most acerbic film satirists working today, I'd say. (EDIT) Yay! You like him now! I find him strangely lovable. And, no, he doesn't really talk like that. In his recent stand-up, he only veers into it once or twice, and it's mostly for nostalgic effect when relating some tale from his past. The audience really get a kick out of it.
Thanks for doing his movies!
...and a great end titles song courtesy of Honeymoon Suite!
I was an extra in this movie when I was 6 years old. Got to watch a lot of the filming. One of my favorite movies
No way, that's amazing!
@@JayBondReacts yea my uncle lived on the island and we use to visit every summer. I was in the funeral scene when the priests car alarm goes off, and on the beach as a Boy Scout when hoops gets wrapped in gauze
Thanks for all the reactions, some of my favorite 80's films. Here are a couple suggestions from the same era that I don't see many reactions for, Enemy Mine. The last Star Fighter. Dragonslayer.
Jay, you have the best reaction content on this site. So many others tackle heavy movie but all I want to do is turn my brain off and laugh at dumb shit. You're the man.
Thank you, appreciate it. When I started the channel, I almost intended it to go that way but it's just not fun in my opinion. I'm sure I'll do a couple heavier ones at some point, but we're here to have fun!
Cookie reminds me of Marilyn Monroe!!!😍😍😍
Wow, I totally forgot this movie existed! So funny. Have you seen Biloxi Blues (1988) with Matthew Broderick and Christopher Walken? It's hilarious and one of my favorites. ✌🏽
This has always been my favorite movie!! I'm 50
The pink-haired punk that was going after Cassandra (portrayed by Demi Moore) is none other than the late John Matuszak - aka Sloth from Goonies!
I've always loved this movie, ever since I was an '80s kid in the '80s, but are we really supposed to believe that these 20-somethings are 18 years old?!
5:46 'Freaked' is a gonzo absurdist masterpiece of demented do0m!
7:33 AR-15 converted into a pistol-caliber carbine, probably for cheaper plinking.
12:38 The fat guy ate and entire bucket of chili and then farted on him. They don't show it. It's implied.
14:04 This: ruclips.net/video/WWvt3E5a-AA/видео.html
15:14 Why are they wearing ties, though? Blue-collar guys don't wear ties.
17:18 My favorite thing he says there is "armpits hanging from trees." 🤣
17:37 "Ack Ack" is a nickname for "antiaircraft," as in antiaircraft guns and their munitions. Also, Mars Attacks would have been waaaay better if they'd stuck with the dark vibes of the source material. Imagine if it had been directed by Sam Raimi!
19:20 Then again, she put him on the spot.
21:10 With that blonde hair and pink tank top, he looks like a Ken doll!
21:13 With that scraggly hair and pencil mustache, he looks like a cross between John Carpenter and John Waters!
23:55 Acky could hook them up with that.
25:22 There's a continuity error right there. He puts it on backwards, then in the next scene, it's facing the right way. Never mind the historical inaccuracy of the design since Norsemen (who didn't call themselves "Vikings") didn't actually wear horned helms for duty-related purposes. You know, because the horns would create an obstruction.
25:37 It's probably not such much that he hates boats. More that he has a fear of drowning.
26:29 And there he's got it backwards again.
28:15 It's not like being bad at basketball is a character flaw.
28:30 Acky's muh fave.
29:35 Seems like it should be "CUL8R." Also notice the periods after the "C" and the "U." I didn't know you could get those on a custom plate.
31:07 In a world where every household has a bazooka!
Yeah, for whatever reason me and my best friend loved Bobcat's brand of comedy (we were about 14-15) when this came out. We quoted this and Better off Dead constantly.
pcu is a great movie.
"Its time to go to sleep!"
“What’s this? You’re wearing the shirt of the band you’re going to see? Don’t be that guy!”
Is there any actor you *don't* know? So impressed with your expansive knowledge of everything movies :)
Thanks! I'm hit or miss on actors. There are probably a ton of really famous people I don't recognize because they don't show up in the little low budget horror movies I watch. I mostly can recognize bit part/B and C list actors over A hahaha
Meatballs is a great summer movie. Less Than Zero, Mask, Wargames, and Teachers are good 80’s movies no one reacts to.
The commentary on the DVD is a all timer, basically it’s 90 minutes of the director, Bobcat and Curtis Armstrong talking shit about John Cusack being a douche on set.😂
Oh wow. I gotta listen to that Hahahaha
Underrated line in the movie: "Ever notice people die in alphabetical order?"
Say Anything is another coming of age 80s comedy starring John Cusack. Great movie and would love for you to react to that one too!
Demi Moore's first gig was as the model for the poster for the original I Spit On You're Grave.
Oh yeah, I forgot about that! That's wild. I wonder how she feels about that nowadays.
That is a character bobcat does. He did a stand up special few years ago and he doesn't do that voice unless he wants to
The great Bobcat rules.
"DOG FROM MARS!"
This movie introduced me to Honemoon Suite !
never leave any monster suit unattended around anyone.... ever.
There is one more Savage Steve Holland movie that was made, but it didn't have John Cusack as they had had a falling out before it was made.
The movie is 'How I Got Into College'. Savage Steve stopped making movies at that point and focused on other things...
Most people have fort got this,but when cartoon network first came on the air,but bobcat was the voice of moxxie the mascot for the channel
Omg I forgot about this movie! Love it
That not bobcats original voice it’s a voice he got famous for doing and ended up having to do it for every movie 😝
Have loved it since i was a kid. always wished i had a summer like this LOL
That one guy is also Freddy Rumsen in Mad Men. If you want to see a Piven movie that's legit hilarious, see "PCU."
Now you need to watched "How I Got Into College" to finish off the Savage Steve Holland movie trilogy, it was the last one he directed before basically just doing TV. That one doesnt have Cusack in it but is still entertaining, you do get a Curtis Armstrong cameo, and his co-star from Revenge of Nerds Anthony Edwards is in it. It is as wacky as these two are in a way .
Awesome jay hell yes this is a hilarious random movie so many actor's in hay day starting out this one's bananas 👍
I love seeing actors so young. Both Demi Moore and Jeremy Piven were the most shocking to me, even though I knew Demi was in this it's just a bit odd hahaha
Great reaction as always. Such a goofy fun movie!
Oh. One Crazy Summer is this one, I thought this was Summer School. (Is that the one with the two friends obsessed with horror movies?) You should watch that one too, (maybe you have) it is a bit awesomer
"CHILIDAWG!"