The movie that won the lovely and talented Marisa Tomei her first Oscar victory. She embodied the fast-talking Bronx girlfriend in the early 90s. She doesn't get enough credit for her acting over the years. The casting choices here are spot on. Ralph Macchio has always been highly underrated as an actor.

@TXKafir

Жыл бұрын

She was so hot back in the day. It's a shame she didn't have more roles.

@hanoc101

Жыл бұрын

Yes. And I remember there was some controversy when she won the award for this role. Some people didn't feel it was an Oscar worthy role.

@hanoc101

Жыл бұрын

@@TXKafir Yes. She was smoking hot.

@Redplant99

Жыл бұрын

Some thought the presenter had read the wrong name on the card as the winner. The recent La La Land / Moonlight mix-up for best picture shows this was not the case.

@lilbit2870

Жыл бұрын

@@hanoc101about that they were jealous haters. Nothing more Nothing less.

Joe Pesci is 5'4" and the Judge Fred Gwynne AKA Herman Munster (of the Classic Munsters Series) was 6'5".. So yeah.. He was very tall!! lol

@Gravydog316

2 ай бұрын

LOL here's my 5'2" Canadian sister & our 6'4" cousin from California last time they saw each other in person they were the exact same size i.imgur.com/2c9n9oW.jpg

@JayStar-yj9pu

Ай бұрын

Damn, as Herman he has those giant Frankenstein platform KISS boots on!!

I’m almost 50 and for my generation it was a shock to see the actor who played the judge because we knew him only as Herman Munster from the tv show The Munsters. He played a huge Frankenstein type character and you can see in this movie how tall he is

@ihl8608

4 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/l3mVuLhtmtCueZs.html

This movie was shown in my law school back in the early 00s as a perfect example of actual civil procedure during a trial. Its actually very accurate for a Hollywood movie.

@hedgehog1965uk

Жыл бұрын

Yup, LegalEagle does a great breakdown of this movie.

@user-jr9eu1ol6c

8 ай бұрын

hey how much did ya make, as a lawyer...?

@Nooneimportant1977

8 ай бұрын

@@user-jr9eu1ol6c it’s not worth the student loans

Joe Pecsi released an album after this. Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just For You. It is entirely done in character and features Marisa Tomei as Mona Lisa.

@loribernardisunwell9663

8 ай бұрын

Thats hilarious and its good to know they have a sense of humor 😄👍

@ellenmarch3095

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I know what I'm getting my best friend for Christmas. 🤩🤩🤩

@michaelconnor1542

7 ай бұрын

@@ellenmarch3095 your welcome. I suggest you get a copy for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

@Gravydog316

2 ай бұрын

@@ellenmarch3095 kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYKOzspspdnZg7A.html

EVERY performance in this movie is hilarious: Vinny, Mona Lisa Vito, the judge, the locals 😂🤣🎬🍿⚖️

Great movie! Marisa Tomei deservedly won an Oscar for this movie. The Judge was played by Fred Gwynn, who, as you said, was a large man. He's probably most famous for his role as Herman Munster in the TV show from the 60's, "The Munsters" - he played a Frankenstein like character living in normal society.

@RLucas3000

Жыл бұрын

You should add that The Munsters was a sitcom. With an amazing theme!

@blindwatchdog5500

Жыл бұрын

OMG I never realized that that was him, Mind blown!

@chipwhitley6509

Жыл бұрын

From what I saw, this was his last movie role before he passed

@unkomon

Жыл бұрын

"Sometimes dead is better"

@ihl8608

4 ай бұрын

she was great in this movie.

It’s me again just letting you guys know that I just came across your KZread videos last week… I’m 73 years old and you two crack me up when you’re watching some comedy movies

Oh yeah, the actor who plays the judge, also played Herman Munster in the original Munsters TV show.

@johnnehrich9601

Жыл бұрын

He died a year after this movie. By the way, once he played Herman Munster, he was mostly typecast in that role and had a hard time getting around that. (Although he did have a long and distinguished acting career.)

@paulymar5996

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnehrich9601 Also wrote some children's books and was a graduate of Harvard.

Marisa Tomei was amazing.

@Gravydog316

2 ай бұрын

*is amazing she's the best

For the longest time I only ever knew Joe Pesci from this and Home Alone and thought he was only famous for being in these movies lmao!!!!

@PorterJustPorter

Жыл бұрын

You must've believed he's "here to amuse you... like a clown... here to to amuse you!"

@titanz1029

Жыл бұрын

@@PorterJustPorter "what do you mean I'm funny? I'm funny how?" Hahaha, to think when I found out he was going to be in the Irishman, I told my mates it's gonna be really weird seeing him in a serious gangster movie. I was met with stunned silence.

@marleinasmom

Жыл бұрын

He was awesome in Lethal Weapon 3 and 4.

This movie was PERFECTLY cast. Every actor played their character perfectly.

@michaelw6222

2 ай бұрын

Even the public defender! They were all excellent.

Such a great film. Marissa was amazing and won an Academy Award for her performance. Well deserved!!! I wish they made another movie, with them helping each other win another big case. Loved your reaction!

One of the things I like about this (one of many) is that it portrays the clash between Southern and Yankee culture. But it does so without putting either one down.

@tmatthewnielsen

Жыл бұрын

Really? I've seen several non-southerners who watch this movie react by saying things like "I am NEVER going to the south!"

@danielcurry1695

Жыл бұрын

@@tmatthewnielsen Yeah, this movie isn't very flattering for Alabama.

@Aeroldoth3

Жыл бұрын

@@danielcurry1695 IS there anything flattering about alabama?

@danielcurry1695

Жыл бұрын

@@Aeroldoth3 Huntsville is pretty cool I guess. Lol

@dratt5300

Жыл бұрын

@@Aeroldoth3 We have beautiful beaches…always ranked as some of the best. Look up Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. :)

The judge was Ed Gwynne AKA Herman Munster. The sheriff was Bruce Mggill AKA D-DAY on Animal House. This, gentleman is what is known as a perfect movie. They shot this movie without a finnished script. "Two Yutes" was adlibbed by pecci and played along by Gwnne. All time masterpiece. Thanks for featuring it.

The hysterical marriage of this gem and the two of you is perfection. And without hyperbole, it really is a shocker there weren't at least one or two sequels made after this came out. - Instantly subscribed.

@williamlandolfi7858

8 ай бұрын

I heard there was talk of a follow-up to "My Cousin Vinny" and a script was written. Supposedly, Vinny was practicing law someplace. I think in London. Joe Pesci was willing to reprise his role but Marisa Tomei was not.

@AlastorsShadowDemon

7 ай бұрын

Personally, I don’t think sequels were needed. No need to spoil a good thing.

Joe Pesci had just won his Best Supporting Actor Oscar while filming this movie and the smile on his face during the prison jail scene while he was finally finding restful sleep was actually because he was holding his well deserved Oscar for Goodfellas.

"Do you think there are 2 young men that look just like them that have the same car?" That's exactly the case, and here I thought I was a highly analytical person and a good guesser. 😅

Vinnie stays nice to the older lady.

Loved seeing this reaction. This is my favorite movie of all time. It's not uproarious, like some of the spoof comedies you guys have done, but it's VERY funny and VERY smart. And it's special to me as this was also my brother's favorite movie. We would quote entire sections together when watching it (supremely annoying others watching with us, I'm sure). My brother passed suddenly in January. So, watching this movie is extra special for me now... difficult, but special. Watching you two react to it was great!

the guy who played the judge is Fred Gwynne. He was 6'5" and died less than a year after this movie was made. He played herman munster in the original munsters series.

GREAT Reaction Guys! I liked how you "felt" like the "Youths" in the movie. Yes! Marisa Tomei plays Aunt May in all Spiderman movies with Tom Holland. That woman is a NATIONAL TREASURE! (Although, I'm from Sweden.) GLOBAL TREASURE? As a Seinfeld-fan she will always be herself - Marisa Tomei - "Hurry up George. We're going to be late to the PREMIER..."

Low budget comedies rarely if ever come up for Academy Awards making Marisa Tomei's 'Best Supporting Actress' Oscar victory all the more impressive. & This movie & only this movie, is standard issue in Law Schools. Pay attention, in this movie, they're doing it right!

In case anyone didn't know, that's Fred Gwynne who played Herman Munster on the Munsters tv show from the 60s. He was also in the cult classic horror movie Pet Cemetary.

The sheriff reading the transcript of him saying *"I shot the clerk?* Reminds me of *Bill Burr's (no means no)* skit

The judge in this was played by Fred Gwynn who if you've ever seen it also played Herman Munster in the 1960s sitcom The Munsters. He also had an excellent role in the movie Pet Cemetery.

@unkomon

Жыл бұрын

Sometime dead is better

@jyesucevitz

10 ай бұрын

and Disorganized Crime.

@flarrfan

6 ай бұрын

Only we boomers remember his first big role as Officer Muldoon in Car 54...

Such a great movie one of the rare movies where there is no bad guy just great story, funny dialogue and amazing performances.

One of the greatest pieces of advice ever spokem in history is from Ralph Machio: "There's nothing to worry about until there's something to worry about." :D

Not to give you guys a big head or anything, but after watching many different reaction videos, I think I’ve decided you are the most entertaining. Love your whole-hearted responses.

I think the replay-ability of the movie is what makes this movie Golden and the fact that it is still a good watch everytime. Probably seen it well over 200x and still chuckle and have a good time. Some movies make an impression but only once and usually only the first time. I wouldn't be Surprised if 10 years down the line u find urself saying I wanna watch 'My Cousin Vinny' . I think most fans have.

“Cameron in distress!!” OMG I’m still laughing. Thank you.. I needed this today!

Just found your channel and am enjoying it so far. I have to say in this one, Cam's reaction to Gambini saying "I did not come down here just to get j*rked off" had me rolling! I damn near pissed myself.

Great job guys. Great movie. Great commentary by both of you. Clicked subscribed.

I'm a fairly new subscriber to your channel. I get such a kick out of y'all's reactions. You both keep me laughing and smiling the whole time. And I understand that chances are that you are both probably as straight as arrows. But I just have to say that you are both so cute. Zay in particular is the most attractive man I've ever seen. I hope that doesn't upset either of you or make you cringe. I just can't keep my eyes off of Zay. Although Cam is very cute as well. I'm just an old Bi man. Coming from a time when I was younger saying such things to other guys could get you ridiculed for life or even killed. So I hope saying it didn't make either of you feel uncomfortable. Thank you both for the laughs.

As someone that lives in Alabama I’ve always loved this film. Fyi you can be a teenager and get the death penalty here. Great reaction guys!

When Joe Pesci knocked over the chess set in the judge's chambers, it was an accident, and they left it in the shot.

I would never have called this a comedy drama. I think it's a full-on comedy. An amazing film that covers a lot of the disproving of evidence, in a dramatic setting, is 12 Angry Men. One of the best films ever made.

I am loving your reactions! Thank you both and I hope you and yours have had a wonderful holiday season and good health and happiness for this New Year!

I just found your channel. I appreciate your reactions and sense of humor and honesty. Keep up the good work.

This movie is a favorite among lawyers. In part because it is funny, but also to how they got court room procedure correct and used it to move the plot. Rather than fudging it for the story.

35:00 everybody acknowledges how much of a genius she is for figuring this out, but fail to remember, WHY did Vinny put her on the stand? It’s because he also figured it out and needed her to point it out so he also knew this, and he is not a mechanic he’s a lawyer. And how do we know that he knew this? Because he gave the sheriff the exact information to search

have a great one for you .. Mel Gibsons Apocalypto .. masterpiece ,film making and story telling

The judge was played by Fred Gwynne, best known as Herman Munster. He was also in "The Cotton Club" and was, as always, amazing.

Love your channel guys. The first time I saw this I busted out laughing so hard during the owl scene. You guys will hit 5K before the end of this year.

Great reaction, BTW. After Vinny set up those 3 witnesses and then put them away, I knew you'd like the finish. After seeing this so many times, I really appreciate the direction and pacing, keeping everything that happens in the courtroom, where the story is necessarily "stuck," interesting and not stale, was nicely done.

13:50 that's why you never talk to police without a lawyer present.

"Discredit" is the word you were looking for. The judge is Herman Munster from The Munsters, Joe Pesci usually plays gangster and was in Goodfellas. Ralph Macchio is the Karate Kid. And Marissa Tomei won an oscar for her role in this movie. Very good, fun movie and the miscommunication when they confessed and when Vinnie was first talking to Stanley in jail were hilarious.

@cq7898

Жыл бұрын

No, "impeach" is the correct word.

Fred Gwynn was the judge, he was also Herman Munster from 1964-1968 in the tv sitcom, he is 7ft tall

I love your reactions! 2 of my favorite reactors. Thank you for your videos! 👍

What I love about this movie is there are no "bad guys", at the end, everyone wants to get to the truth.

I have lived in NY my whole life (im 38 yrs old) and sadly, NY has been switching over to the yellow license plates... I actually miss the old ones. I know it's just a license plate but it's kind of a nostalgia thing. great reactions btw... from one creator to another.. great channel!

Great reaction, I don't see the heart with a dollar sign on it. Might I recommend The Green Mile, and The Shawshank Redemption, To Kill a Mockingbird, and A Time to Kill, I think you'll really enjoy those movies. The first two deal with themes brought up in this movie so that you can explore them more. To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic legal movie, while in my opinion, A Time to Kill should be considered both a classic as well as a spiritual successor to TKaM.

"Discredit" was the word you were looking for

My 2nd time watching with you guys! No matter the bad day I’m having you 2 can make me laugh! Amazing personalities! ✌🏻☀️

this has been given a high grade for legal realism

an absolute classic! Marisa Tomei fully deserved her Oscar.

@locoluck777

Жыл бұрын

Joe Pesci had just won his Best Supporting Actor Oscar while filming this movie and the smile on his face during the prison jail scene while he was finally finding restful sleep was actually because he was holding his well deserved Oscar for Goodfellas.

@Chance1978ric

Жыл бұрын

No she didn't win the Oscar. . Jack Palance was drunk when he announced her name because he had a crush on her. Because it was live no one could stop him. Truth.

@GaryLBlakeley

Жыл бұрын

@@Chance1978ric You are wrong. She did win. Do some research.

@Chance1978ric

Жыл бұрын

@@GaryLBlakeley What I was saying is her name was not on the card. Only three people know who's name was on it. Palance, and the two people at the accounting firm. This is a very well known rumor in the entertainment industry. Read my post. And maybe stop being a jerk.

@GaryLBlakeley

Жыл бұрын

@@Chance1978ric

I strongly recommend watching Dead Poets Society staring Robin Williams and a young Ethan Hawke

i couldn't stop seeing you 2 as the cousins.

The Judge is indeed huge. Look up an episode of "The Munsters" in KZread and see some of his past work. You'll enjoy it.

@marcovacca9144

Жыл бұрын

Phillip Jackson. Yes, indeed. And, he also starred in the 50's sitcom, "Car 54 (Where are you?)"

Another fantastic reaction to a fabulous film both of you are so wholesome and natural with infectious laughs.

Good choice of movie, guys. Fun reaction. Fred Gwynne who played the judge had previously starred in "The Munsters." Before that in the early 60s he had co-stared in the absolutely brilliant comedy series "Car 54 Where Are You?" about two incompetent New York City policemen.

I love watching your reactions to all the movies you guys watch

Thank you so much for showing one of my favorite flicks from back in the day. You two ought to watch the whole movie when you can, and if you can and not just clips of it and reacting in between scenes. You will enjoy it a heck of a lot more I assure you. And with the guy who played the part of the judge who we all know was the guy who played the part of Herman Munster in "The Munsters" and a couple of times on "The Untouchables". Two more super, cool shows on tv. Havea blessed evening you two. Adios.

@TXKafir

Жыл бұрын

He also was in _Car 54, Where are You?_

@DiggitySlice

Жыл бұрын

They did watch the whole movie, they edit it down for YT

That judge is the actor in the tv series The Munsters. That’s Herman Munster!!

11:13 He is (or was) Fred Gwynne (RIP). He played Herman Munster on the Munsters comedy show in the 60s. He was 6 foot 6. That was VERY TALL back in the day. He died of cancer in 1993.

This is one of those movies that you stop and watch when you find it on TV.

The judge played Frankenstein in the old tv show "the monsters". Also Tormai won an award for this role.

@cq7898

Жыл бұрын

Lol good one

Movies directed by Jonathan Lynn featured the movie’s name in the dialogue. Clue, My Cousin Vinny, The Distinguished Gentleman, Greedy, Sgt. Bilko, Trial and Error, The Whole Nine Yards, etc.

Good job guys. By the way, I know I got years on you two, but was around your age when this came out. At the time, the Judge was played by Frew Gwynne, who was very well known to my generation cause we watched a lot of the Munsters reruns and he was Herman Munster. He passed away shortly after this film was released. I think he was 6'4" or 6'5" something like that.

lol, you guys are awesome. One of my all time fav. Movies.

You guys are the best!

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

You two do great reactions. I can tell they're honest, unlike a lot of reactors. Subscribed.

Vinny crushed it even with a few errors like sitting on the desk and using the tape measure he did an awesome job.

Definitely a 8+ movie for me. It’s one I can watch any time it I come across it on somewhere.

I saw it when it first came out in ‘92 I laughed my ass off. Great movie. I miss the ‘90s

Great reaction guys, there are a lot of great actors in this film. Marisa Tomei won the Oscar for her role here, the judge is played by the great character actor Fred Gwynne, this was his last role before he past away. Zay mentioned how tall he was, you should check him out in his most famous role which is Herman Munster on the mid 60s comedy tv show called " The Munsters" . in his character as Herman Munster he appears even taller in his costume with his huge shoes.

For great straight up courtroom drama y’all should react to “A Few Good Men” and “Erin Brockovich”. Also, not a “courtroom drama”, but also react to “The Departed”.

The whole New York attitude and ability to argue about almost everything sure came in handy for this lawyer with no experience and his girlfriend. I think it helps to have Joe Pesci in this role. His reputation is as a wise guy, mafia hitman. This movie really turns that all around. He’s a fish out of water but his New York street smart experiences set him up to meet the challenge. Like his cousin said. He could figure out how the magician pulled off his magic trick. He may not be book smart but he had his secret weapon. The Gambini DNA!!!

I have watched this a couple of times because you guys make it more hilarious than it is without your commentary. As soon as I get a chance I will have to see the full version! Hope you guys have a nice Christmas! P.S. I think the word you were looking for is debunked.

Delighted to see you guys reacted to this movie. Another one of this caliber that nobody has reacted to is: “Blades of Glory,” with Will Farrell. I hope you watch it!

Now this is a reaction! lol subscribed 😌

This movie is unique in that there are no bad guys, no antagonists. Everyone was being honest and simply doing their job.

"Discovery" was still a relatively new concept when this movie came out. I knew I was shocked when I heard this and also at the same time, thought to myself "of course, that makes sense." I have/had been a great fan of Perry Mason, more the series of books from 1933-1970 or so, written by an actual attorney, Erle Stanley Gardner. In these, the DA could and world hide witnesses and other info from Mason (and sometimes the vice versa). Much of the intrigue and drama came from uncovering these. This movie here has been highly regarded by those in the legal profession as to how accurate it is.

@DelGuy03

Жыл бұрын

The crucial precdent in the modern concept of discovery or disclosure was set as recently as 1963. So yes, Perry Mason style surprises in a trial are pretty much a thing of the past.

Love this movie, and you guys are always so entertaining

The big guy playing the judge, was Fred Gwynne, who played Herman Munster on a 1970s TV show..

To me, the difference between "My Cousin Vinnie" and "Airplane" is that "Airplane" is meant to be absurd, more slapstick comedy; while MCV was to take situations and give a surprise twist to them.

"A person who represents himself has a fool for a client."

The cool thing is when Vinnie was staring at that picture when the judge was yelling at him.. Everything Lisa said on the stand was going through his mind.. That's why he asked the Sheriff to trace that car.. Brilliant!

I didn't read all the comments but I always thought Zay was a young Ralph Macchio before this review...but the fact that u acknowledged that was how u guys would react individually was so funny to me.

Great reaction guys, can't wait for The Green Mile! Also add Forest Gump, Leon the Professional, V for Vendetta, Gran Torino and Demolition Man!

Herman Munster! I can't believe you guys don't recognize him.

The reason it was rated R is all the swearing. PG-13 is allowed to have one ‘f-bomb’ per movie, otherwise it shifts to an R.

The judge was Fred Gwynn. He was Herman Munster in one of the 60s monster tv shows.. He was also in Pet Semetary. Vinny was Joe Pesci, who was in Home Alone movies. The rating was for language. We didn't throw the curse words around like that, with F bombs everywhere, and also the suggestive talk in the prison. This was Marissa's first movie. Her breakout role...and she won an Oscar. Hope that helps.

I love it every time there is a My Cousin Vinny reference in the Cobra Kai series.

I hope you guys can do some classic movies for Oct. such as "Psycho", "Rear Window" or other Hitchcock films. They should do well for you while you'll also enjoy one of the greatest directors of the genre.

This is one of my favorite comedy movies ever! There are a lot of funny things in this movie, but one of my favorite parts is at 21:20 when the poor owl jumps and is like _"WTF?!!"_ and ''Vinny', wearing bunny slippers or something, shooting everywhere like _"Shut the F up!!!"_ but the owl is like _"No, you shut the F up!"_ When I first saw this scene, I couldn't stop laughing. That scene is like a Tex Avery cartoon!

*The Judge Fred Gwynn* died a year after this movie he was *6'5* he's most well known for playing *Herman Munster* in *(The Munsters)*

They actually had a My Cousin Vinny Musical running in Vegas for a couple of years after this movie that was very popular

I love this movie so much that I have the DVD. And, I've watched it hundreds of times. And still do.