NOBODY reacts to this and it's never on tv so thanks for reacting to this underrated classic.

@beatmet2355

5 ай бұрын

It’s a well kept secret, unfortunately. I was just going to comment on how rare reactions to it are.

@FilmThePoliceFTP

3 ай бұрын

Man it was on tv all the time in the mid 90s. That’s how I discovered it.

@lovefortruth3414

2 ай бұрын

Yes! I agree! There's an interview with Rusty Dennis with People are Talking posted on KZread. If you watch it, you will see just how well Cher nailed her role as Rusty! She really truly became Rusty in this movie!

@NikkieTwix

Ай бұрын

@@FilmThePoliceFTPsame and I’m in Scotland

I think Cher should have won the oscar for her performance on this movie. When she realizes Rocky has passed away is simply breathtaking. I have watched this movie dozens of times because Cher is one of my favourite actresses (and singers) of all time, and every time I watch that scene I cannot hold my tears. Simply perfect.

@tonysmyshelle

4 ай бұрын

Yes, she should have. If u go back and watch some of the interviews with Rockys, real mom Cher fcking killed that sht lol

@marilyndurham738

4 ай бұрын

Eric Stolz was outstanding...years later he was the drug dealer in Pulp Fiction❤😮😂

@kimmyfreak200

22 күн бұрын

same with eric...

@kimmyfreak200

22 күн бұрын

@@marilyndurham738 hahahaha best stoltz role everrrrrrr

There is a moral to this story of course which is quite simple. Never judge a book by it's cover, as the age old expression goes. Rocky was a treasure trove of good, beneath his 'mask' was a good human being with a talent, intelligence and decency that is so rare in people - but his life ended way to soon to bless the world with these gifts.

Chers an amazing actress. She wasn't even nominated for an Oscar but she presented with a major F u to the academy. She did win best actress at cannes.

One of my favorite movies EVER!!! Amazing performances from Cher, Eric Stoltz, and Sam Elliot! ❤❤❤

@bnferguson9827

11 ай бұрын

One of mine too👍

@sabrinat8577

2 ай бұрын

Mines too

yes, the actress playing Cher’s mom is Estelle Getty. She was on The Golden Girls.

@JemJam2976

Ай бұрын

Sophia Petrillo. Loved all the Girls

Cher was great in another great film “Silkwood” with Meryl Streep, also a true story

This movie is one of my favorites...I am legally blind & used to go to the camp where he met the girl. I could have been there the year that this movie was filmed, but my mother forgot to take me for my physical. lol

This movie and the whole story behind Rocky is so sad. He had so much potential as a human being but so unfortunate at the same time.

One of the most under rated movies ever ❤

I like loved the chemistry between rocky, his mom and gar.

True story of Roy Dennis. This is one of my most favorite movies.

no matter how many times i watch this movie I cry

The young Laura Dern was so believable that other actors in Hollywood thought she was really blind.

I like your intensity when viewing these movies. Cher killed it in this role.

@FlixTalk

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul, I really try to be my genuine self when it comes to watching these for the first time

"Now you can go anywhere you want, baby." Fun Fact: The poem that Rocky (Eric Stoltz) read to Rusty (Cher) was written by the real Rocky Dennis. Make-Up Effect Fact: Eric Stoltz spent so much time under heavy make-up that when he arrived for the post-production party, he had to present I.D. to security to prove that he was Eric Stoltz. Also, when he got there, he had to introduce himself to some of the cast and crew because many of them didn't know what he really looked like. Music Enthusiast Fact: Bruce Springsteen's music was chosen for several reasons. It was the real Rocky's favorite music, and it served to denote the passage of time. Springsteen wanted his music used in the original release, but the owners of his catalogue at that time could not agree on a royalty rate with the studio. The music was reinstated for the Director's Cut when Springsteen pushed for its inclusion. The Rest Of The Story Fact: The real Rusty Tullis was something of a teenage delinquent in real life. Nominally Jewish, she was briefly expelled from school in New York at 13 for non attendance. At the age of 14 she started smoking marijuana and hanging around with a biker gang and when she was 15 she quit school to start working as a go-go dancer. At age 17 she married her first husband, at 19 she had her first child (Rocky's elder half-brother, Joshua). At the age of 25 she was in her second marriage (she married three times in all) which resulted in her giving birth to Rocky in 1961. She had substance abuse problems her entire life, both before and after Rocky's death and had several run-ins with the law, including at least three prison sentences for illegal drug possession, with the most recent being completed in 2005. In October 2007 she was riding her three wheeled motorbike when it blew a tire whereby she lost control and collided with a telegraph pole. Although she survived the initial collision she was badly injured, suffering two broken legs and a punctured lung and died in hospital a month later aged 70, having outlived both her sons.

@bobzacamano658

2 ай бұрын

Do you know what the poem means?

@kyrietrujillo4759

Ай бұрын

⁠@@bobzacamano658these things are good ice cream and cake a ride on a Harley seeing monkeys in the trees the rain on my tongue & the sun shining on my face - rocky Dennis

If you want to see something similar that was also award-winning and based on a true story you must react to "The Elephant Man".

I wish more people would watch this wonderful movie!

This movie should have won best picture of the year. Each time I watch it I am absolutely amazed at the acting and the story that it tells.

Always loved this movie since I was a kid .. very underrated acted film.. Stoltz, Cher, Elliot , and even Dern do a great job to bring this story and Rocky Dennis to life.. it’s super interesting to see an Oscar winning actress in Cher and her interpretation of Rusty’s reaction to Rocky’s death She runs through the 5 stages of grief in 3 minutes.. Blaming a Spanish test for him staying home- “denial” Telling him to make himself Well- “bargaining” Trashing the kitchen-“anger” Crying over him- “depression” Putting the pins back on the map-“acceptance” Great job Great movie

Cher- you really need to see her in Moonstruck. Saw this film as a kid and cried like a baby throughout. Thanks for reacting to this one and to your patreons for voting for it.

@bookwoman53

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@lindalarsson1436

9 ай бұрын

I tried to watch a few times. I just didn't like all Nick's yelling

I have to say, I liked how they started in 9th grade because that first scene you see of him, hits so hard

Truly one of my favorite films of all time. So incredibly done and acted. I loved your reaction too, wish more people would react to this.

I grew up on kids ward… this hits home deeper than You will ever know. Thank you for watching this. All my friends are literally dead cause of stuff like this. You have no idea how much this means to me. I miss my friends more than words can say

At the camp, they had Christmas in Summer....New Years....they had a crushed ice company decorate...so it was 'snow'. That camp was awesome.

Finally someone reacts to this greatly underrated film! Very good reaction and edit. Eric Stoltz did a remarkable job as Rocky. Why didn't you credit him in your title? More Cher titles to consider are 'SIlkwood' and 'Moonstruck'.

@FlixTalk

Жыл бұрын

There wasn't enough room in the title lol. There's a text limit

Cher got jacked by the Academy with this damn movie. One of the greatest films made. Everyone was spot on perfection. One cannot help but cry by the end. This film is harsh, wonderful, depressing, and joyful.

Silkwood is another GREAT Cher movie. It also has Kurt Russell and Meryl Streep. Also another tear jerker,and true story but well worth it.

Now here's a movie!!! 👏 😎 Btw, if don't know Eric Stoltz, he's prob most known these days as Travolta's drug dealer in "Pulp Fiction." ...Rocky's friend friend was in Friday The 13th Part 4. But as an '80's teen we knew him from teen comedy "The Last American Virgin" before that. & yes, that was Golden Girl Estelle Getty(?). See ya! ✌🌎❤😢

Cher is an Oscar winning actress with an impressive filmography. Mask drew huge audiences and praises.

1:24 I died when you said “Eric Stoltz… can’t put the face to the name”

4 outta 5...shed a tear on that death scene

“All you care about is getting loaded..and laid.” That one cut deep

Its hard not to cry watching it through. I had a friend who had a disability growing up in the 80's. He went through hell but it never bothered him too much.

LOVE this movie ! My favorite Cher movie. Don't understand why she wasn't at least nominated at the Oscars for best female. I would I given it to her. I find her incredible in the letter scene. Can't watch this scene and the final one without tearing up.

I love Cher in this movie!!

When she finds Rocky my soul leaves my body. He read her the poem the first times but she didn’t listen. At his funeral she understands.

One of my favorite movies. I always cry ( like right now). How his mom tries to write a letter to him but can’t cause she’s getting off drugs. A mom saying “ I’m sorry I was bad”. It hurts. I cry even harder. Wow. GREAT movie.

This film and its story is sad but also an excellent film in its own right. Shame it has been forgotten about .the acting is brilliant and always brings a tear to my eyes when watching ! It's definitely a classic that's needs more appreciation.

Haven't watched this since it first came out. It's a lot more gut-wrenching watching it as an adult. Best Cher film: Moonstruck

@bobzacamano658

2 ай бұрын

This is a top 5 film of all time

Such an amazing film. I remember seeing it as a kid in the 80s. I saw it again as a teenager and again as an adult. This film landed differently each time. Experiencing a film like this is an incredible experience and it's even more amazing how that experience changes as you get older.

I'm 52 years old and saw this in the theater at 13. Loved it back then and it's still one of my favorite movies. The only problem I have with it now is that they changed the soundtrack to Bruce Springsteen songs when the original soundtrack featured Bob Segar. This was also the first movie I ever saw with Sam Elliot, been a fan ever since

My grandfather was an Italian grandfather from New Jerseys born in 1921 And I don’t know if they like to talk stories But he lived in Azusa /Glendora in the 70s One day in the 80s we watched this movie and he told me he saw rocky around town. I was probably 6 when watching it on tv w him Obviously it would’ve noticeably if you saw rocky around town I watched the movie 2 nights ago and I got some goosebumps what were the chances of running into him

Another absolute classic!!!

I saw this in the movies and bawled my eyes out

One of my favorite parts of this movie was when Rocky figured out how to help his girlfriend understand colors. Talk about thinking outside the box! Also, ghe scene where Rusty is trying to write Rocky a letter. Not only was her son away at camp. But she new, even though Rocky lived well past the known expected lifespan for that rare condition, that his time here on earth could end way too early.

cher met rusty dennis and rusty showed a group picture and said see there is my rocky... and rocky stood out to most so cher used that as her inspiration to play the mother..the unconditional love she had for rocky..she didn't see him as different.

So glad you reacted to this. When I was young my mother sat me down to watch this. It’s a fantastic film. The other films she made me watch are Fried green tomatoes, A league of their own and twin peaks tv series. She had very good taste- then. Now she watches whack like Kardashians and crap like it. Lol

The scenes with Rocky and , Dianna are so heartfelt

Yes I agree a beautiful tragedy. Another movie along those same lines but multiply the tragedy is.... The Elephant Man (1980) Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt are magnificent in this film. It will pull you in many directions but its definitely a must see and experience one of a kind movie. Its been a few decades since I've watched The Elephant Man a magnificent but strange movie... so I'll definitely be looking to do so in the very near future. Also thank you for posting this movie... its been a few years since the last time I watched this amazing but oh so sad movie.

Cher is a great actress and is an Oscar winner

This was one of the best Movies in 1985..True..and great actors-- People should take the time to watch it--turn others onto this wonderful Movie..

If I'm not mistaken, Cher was nomyfor an academy award for her role in this.

For a true story along these lines watch the movie about Joseph Carey Merrick "The Elephant Man". I detest that title he has been given but it is the name of the movie and book. I NEVER refer to him with that dehumanizing name. It is an extraordinary story, not biographical but certainly based on the life of that amazing young man and the doctor who took care of him at the London hospital during the late 1800's at the same time Jack the Ripper was killing women which was very near the hospital where Mr. Merrick was being cared for. It's an important story striking similar chords as this movie. More importantly everyone should meet Joseph Merrick even if it is in a movie. He was by every account a beautiful person, a kind, gentle loving, graceful, compassionate, intelligent, and sensitive young man. He was treated so very badly simply because of the extreme deformities he suffered due to a rare illness. It's worth the watch. For a more lighthearted story watch "Wonder". It was originally a kids novel but it was made into an exceptional family oriented movie. Both movies are worth your time.

Love this movie. I've asked a lot of others to react to this but they always watch Jim Carey Mask. This movie gives us a poignant insight on people with difficulty. Thanks.

Yes! That was Estelle Getty, Sofia from The Golden Girls. Also, two other great Cher movies: Mermaids with Christina Ricci, Winona Ryder, and Bob Hoskins; and Moonstruck (for which she won the Oscar for Best Actress) with Nicholas Cage.

This movie would hit a lot of people these days. Because it hit us back in the 80’s. Look where we are today, society been more acceptable

28:03 this is the line that landed him in this role..when he came to audition he was the ONLY one who said it that way...the director said they got all teary eyed...even talking about it decades later he was emotional on the commentary..gave everyone chills..he said it the way a mom would say it..

Thanks for reacting to this, there’s scenes I’d forgotten because it’s been awhile since I watched it all the way through. This movie is sadly under appreciated.

.........yes, that was Estelle Getty and yes, she was the youngest of the actresses that played in the Golden Girls.

My fav Cher movie was Moonlighting with Cher n Nick Cage

@tbmkris

Жыл бұрын

Moonstruck ❤

Rocky's friend was played by Lawarence Monoson who was in Friday the 13th Pt 4 and You need to see that dude in The Last American Virgin..Stoltz was one of Spicolli's stoner buds in Fast Times

The person who plays Rusty’s mother plays Sophia on golden girls👍

Dude it’s 5/5 top 3 movie of all time

Mask is a top 10 movie of all time

Cher and Sam are amazing actors. You young people want more action and car chases and gun play and fighting. Movies are stories and acting and sets and costumes. Watch Lords of Flatbush next.

I LOVE this movie and I watched it so many times that I can practically recite it word for word. But it's not available anywhere, not for streaming or purchase. It's one of the best movie and sound tracks ever. Where can I watch the movie??

I'm glad you watch so many movie other reaction channels don't do 🙏

What you watched was the Director cut. There were several scenes you saw that weren’t in the theater release. Also, Rocky fave singer was, of course, Bruce Springsteen and the director cut used his music. However, due to some contract stuff etc, they couldn’t get the rights to use the Springsteen music so in the theatrical release Bob Seger musics was used. Google the real Rocky and his mom. Although she seemed okay with the film in the beginning, I believe she ended up angry with the finished product. Rusty has since passed away as well. I’m a HUGE Cher fan and this is probably my fave film of hers. She won an Oscar for MOONSTRUCK, so check that one out‼️

@bobzacamano658

2 ай бұрын

Original is better imo

This is a great movie I have seen it many times. I could understand it somewhat as my son is 'special'. I'm pretty old now. My experience in making film tells me that you will be a very successful man. You have all of the right qualities to go far in life, so make sure you follow your dream 'young fella'. Good luck in your pursuit!

So glad you reviewed this outstanding movie! And yes, you were right, Estelle Getty, who plays Cher's mom in the movie was indeed in The Golden Girls (Sophia).

I did research and it seemed rocky died in October 1978 His older brother Joshua died in 1987 And the mom in 2006

Rocky lived a life blessed with love.

The scene where Cher reacts to Rocky’s death gets me every time. That scene amongst many is why she should’ve won the Oscar. I believe the biggest reason why she really won the Oscar for “Moonstruck” 2 years later was because it was the Academy’s way of making it up to her for not giving her the Oscar for “Mask”. Other than that, this was a great reaction video. Keep up the good work.

@johnnyv1938

Ай бұрын

They also are playing a song about death and moving on. Ripple by the Grateful Dead

Love this movie. Glad you enjoyed it. Cher is actually a really great actress. She won an Oscar for Moonstruck, which is a really fun movie. Check that one out sometime. It's got a wild performance by Nicolas Cage as well.

Hello, it’s Fairydust… Thank you for sharing this. The Cemetery he is buried at is on the corner of First Street and Lorena Avenue in East LA. The actor who played Rocky Dennis was one of Jeff Spacoli buddies from FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH. Very touching indeed. CHER, also amazing in MOONSTRUCK, with Nicolas Cage Danny Aiello and Olympia Dukakis.❤ SAM ELLIOT, he’s just awesome in TOMBSTONE, & ROADHOUSE 👍🤗♥️

@johnnyv1938

Ай бұрын

He isn't buried anywhere. His body was donated

Mask is one of my favorites also. Maybe more for her costar Sam Elliot. He's always a cut above. Cher shows her chops in Mask. won the Oscar one year for another cool movie. She's solid ! A few more would be Silkwood, Come back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean and Mermaids. Keep enjoying you channel. It shows🙂

Thank you for reacting to this movie. It’s one of my favorite movies of all time! I suggest it all the time to many other reaction channels, but very few reactors watch it! Thanks again!

“A little bit of acting chops”?!?! Yeah, she’s got some.

As a child of a parent into stuff and a child with medical stuff… too real for me. It may have not been as hectic as you would understand but for me… it was more than enough

Fun fact: Eric Stoltz was cast as Marty McFly in Back To The Future. They filmed almost the entire movie before finally giving in to their reservations about Stoltz and his refusal to play the part comedically and fired him. He was too intense and wanted it to be more of a drama. They hired Michael J Fox and went about refilming the entire movie and the rest is history. There is footage available of the original Back To The Future available online. It's funny because in some of that movie, you can see just how different cast members look from scene to scene because they were so tired and completely drained from filming the movie again immediately after the firing. Lol. The only footage that remained of Stoltz in the final film in theaters was the scene where Marty punched Biff in the face in the diner. The fist you see hitting Biff is Stoltz's fist.😂

There is an interview with Rockys mom on yourtube. You should watch it, she sounds exactly like Cher and their attitudes were spot on with each other.

Man they just don't make them like this anymore. Damn this is my favorite 80s film of all time. Hell I wore out the VHS when I was a kid watching this.

Great movie. A very sad movie based on a real life story. Fyi you know because of the movie Eric Stolez (Rocky) was cast as Marty Macfly in the first Back To The Future. He filmed allot of Back The Future but was replaced By Michael J Fox (The original choice for the role by the director) because it said he was too intense and serious for the role of Marty Macfly . You should also see him with Liam Nilsson in Rob Roy (A movie like Braveheart the was overshadowed by him ) .Also if you like Sam Elliot you should watch Roadhouse with Patrick Swyaze and Sam Eliiot. Fyi I think you miss the doctor in the start played the bad guy in the Dirty Harry movie.

"Lorenzo's Oil" is another good movie about a kid being dealt a tough hand, to react to

I always thought this movie was well done all round. FN heartbreaking...

Rockie was never buried in a cemetery (as the movie portrays). His body was donated to science.

@wendymariespeener5865

2 ай бұрын

Once they are done with your body they cremate it and give it back to the family. Im sure she either kept it or buried him.

Great performance by all, especially Cher. On the cusp of critic acclaim, though she already had the audience's heart in the films she starred in. Eric Stoltz, was the original choice for the role of Marty McFly in Back to the Future, but was already committed to this film.

It is Estelle Getty from Golden Girls

Cher was a badass mama bear in this film. Love it!!

To me - Roy (Rocky) was a beautiful young man.

@andreadeamon6419

2 ай бұрын

This video is from daze with Jordan. He goes to all the filming areas and it kind of brings tears to your eyes thinking about what a short life this young man had.

U were trying to figure out what "horror movie" Rocky's best friend BEN came out in, & it was one of the first sequels of "FRIDAY The 13TH".... I'm a Movie "buff" Too, lol...Especially with "Horror" "Old"("70's,80's,90's).

Favourite Cher movies are this one, Mermaids and The Witches of Eastwick 🙌

Awesome, awesome movie. One of my favorites. I've recommended this to all the movie reactors that I watch and none of them have done it ( I'm not a patreon so I understand ). Another awesome, awesome movie that I recommend all the time is With Honors ( 1994 ) starring Joe Pesci ( my favorite role of his ), Brenden Fraser and Patrick Dempsey amongst others.

I was maybe 9 when this movie came out and I loved it and I've always been a fan of Cher. I watched an old interview Ricky's real mom did and Rocky has an older brother they left out the movie and Rocky really did have a blind gf and he really died in his bed where he wanted to die and the biker family did lobe him and was always ther for him

Awesome reaction, can you please watch a movie called THE FOUNDER.

My top 5 movie of all time

The Grandmother is Estelle Getty from the Golden Girls

"She's a good actress". Lol She has a couple of Oscars.

Great movie! I lived in the same town at the same time but was four years younger. I didn’t hear about him until the movie came out