17 Again is SUPER FUNNY! (Movie Reaction & Commentary)

[@PokhrajRoy.]

RIP MATTHEW PERRY. He’s quite an underrated actor.

[@namjoonswife3300]

Yes, that is Sterling Knight from Starstruck❤❤

[@samandmariachannel]

Heey, yay! 😄 - Maria

[@DerekThomasLirio]

@@samandmariachannel No need to continue hiding it Maria. I know you were starstruck by Christopher Wilde. Maria knows all the songs from Starstruck. Don't play innocent Sam, you were Stucky. LOL. I still have the video from that night at karaoke. After reading this comment, you may both be slightly confused, wondering if you were high. But I'm Derek Thomas Lirio, and that alone. makes all the difference.

[@ashleydowney1222]

Zac Efron played basketball in high school. Also visual effects were not used when Zac Efron does the basketball tricks during the cafeteria scene, he really did accomplish them on his own.

[@hhhhhhhh552]

Pretty loose with the term "tricks"

[@andreadeamon6419]

Need to watch his performance in hairspray. Nailed his role

[@tiffanychristinesmith3939]

7:40 That is the guy from Starstruck its Sterling Knight he's just younger here. 😂

[@Darkjade93]

Sam's cringe when Zac is eating those weird food combos is everything 😂

[@Darkjade93]

24:10 to re-live it in all its glory 🤣

[@jasonfilardi3799]

Hey Sam and Maria... thanks for taking a look at 17 Again. Glad you liked it. It was a lot of fun to make. As for Zac and the basketball, we used a smaller ball so he could palm it. But all those tricks, including spinning the ball on this fingers, that was all him. Take care... and keep up the reviews!

[@samandmariachannel]

No worries, it’s a fun movie 😊 Thanks for the extra info! Makes sense about the smaller ball and it’s cool to hear he really can do all of that stuff with it. For sure, we’re planning on it! ✌️ - Sam

[@andispensable]

That's amazing! I love it when screenwriters/people involved in making a film comments on stuff like this.

[@Inna_98]

If I remember correctly Leslie Man (aka the mom) said in an interview that her daughter straight up licked her face after her kiss scene with Zac Efron cause she wanted to taste his spit, which is just as bizarre as some of the scenes in this movie lmao

[@Nik-55]

this is so much crazier when you remember her daughters are maude and iris apatow 😭

[@solsito24]

i actually forgot how flattering the wavey hair from the beginning of the movie was for Zach Efron. I really hate the 2000s swoopy hair😭😭

[@samandmariachannel]

Fair enough 😄 I generally like longer hair, so as much I don't think that wig looked good on him, I do prefer longer wavy to shorter swoopy - Maria

[@wonderfulwilma]

I agree! He looks so much hotter with the longer wavy hair

[@carolinecarter8017]

Umm no it wasn't.

[@bleedingcowboys7147]

umm sorry i gotta chime in to show support for the swoopy hair - like i get it, ye olde justin beiber cut but cmon 😭😭😭 its a heartthrob classic!

[@kianaaherrera]

I think you should ramble every video so you can get it approved more easily ❤

[@samandmariachannel]

That is a way, for sure lol 😄✨ - Maria

[@keysburntgucci9016]

I watched The Iron Claw TWO days ago, seeing this Zac Effron is giving me whiplash! Really respect the glow up Zac Effron went through!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Zac Efron was a big crush of mine growing up. So charming. Nice to see his progress and doing ‘The Iron Claw’.

[@videohistory722]

13:35 Even simpler: if given the chance to do everything over again, would he still make the same choices? The answer: Yes.

[@KrystalAnn0688]

This movie is hilarious! & this is peak Zac Efron ❤ Also, Zac did in fact do all the basketball tricks on his own, which, given his role in the HSM trilogy I didn’t find surprising. He’s just that damn talented & good looking…❤

[@laurajaynenolan2149]

Maria your skin and hair looks so healthy! You’re really glowing 🥰 you guys are such a beautiful couple 😊as always, I loved the reaction. Definitely one of my comfort movies. I remember seeing this in the cinema and thinking “oh, ok. Zac can actually act” and wanting to see him flex more of his acting muscles.

[@samandmariachannel]

Thank you so much for the love! :) Should I call you Laura or Laura Jayne? I know, right? Glad to see he's been doing more flexing :D - Maria

[@laurajaynenolan2149]

@@samandmariachannel Laurajayne 😊 you’re welcome for the love haha 😊

[@samandmariachannel]

@laurajaynenolan2149 gotcha 👌 💜 - Maria

[@laurajaynenolan2149]

It’s wild that a movie can be this recent and still be very much “of it’s time.”

[@samandmariachannel]

I mean, is it still recent if it's been 15 years? :D - Maria

[@XEnchantedPalomaX]

Man, I watched this when it first came out and haven't since then. I forgot how genuinly good and comedic it could be. And as much as I love comedies, I'd like to request a Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) reaction. It has a happy ending, but just the emotions that you go through throughout the movie is a rollercoaster ride of happiness and tearjerker.

[@jenniferhill5001]

I encounter people in every day life who are completely oblivious to how they sound. It's reasonable to believe most people wouldn't be able to maintain an act perfectly 24/7

[@browniewin4121]

I saw this long after it was new and found it better than I expected.

[@samandmariachannel]

Fair enough - Maria

[@Darkjade93]

Also I don't know why I always think Zac was in John Tucker Must Die. It was that Jesse guy

[@ObserverAmanda]

Really fun film even though it has some weird (not funny weird, just weird) scenes and a few things that don't really make sense.

[@samandmariachannel]

I agree, totally - Maria

[@toriecarter2711]

One of my favorite random moments of life was my best friend and I were coming out of the theater on our boardwalk after seeing this, and she stopped in front of a store. The thing is~~~ Cause we were laughing about the movie and I walked ahead, when she called out to me to remind me she wanted to get *incense* she accidentally said very loudly on a packed walkway "Hey, I need incest!"😅 I could literally see other people around us stop and give us looks😂😂😂

[@jordanmarie24]

Always a great time in the chat, always love your guys' commentary, and proud to be apart of the "community" if you will :) Always will be here to show support and love! Can't wait til the next time! :)

[@samandmariachannel]

Happy to hear that 😊 And thanks so much for your support! 🙏 Absolutely, we are a community. I'm looking forward to the next one too 😋 - Maria

[@sarkyblueeyes9357]

Respect for the Mystical Janitor 🧙🏼‍♂️

[@Christine-sg5gw]

It is very sad that he actually died in real life RIP Matthew Perry

[@jordanmarie24]

HOLY sh-t, I guess I forgot, cause I read your comment and gasped out loud and had to check. So sad..

[@samandmariachannel]

Yeah, it's very sad. I hope he's at peace. Chandler is one of my favourite characters in tv, it's bittersweet watching Friends now - Maria

[@MenMjau]

If it makes things easier for you I wouldn't mind a "copyright break" segment, talking about/doing something else for a few minutes. But I'm not sure how much work something that would entail (unless you make something reusable... a copyright-break theme song perhaps😂)

[@PokhrajRoy.]

4:28 They were in the TV remake of ‘The Odd Couple’ directed by Garry Marshall (who died after the first season so it got cancelled).

[@erikbyrge2024]

1:33 Not the Wedge in the middle Picture! 6:49 Enter 17 Again! 🥁 10:32 Matthew Perry > Zac Erfon! 11:00 Right on the butt! Ouch!😮 12:10 Concussion Time! 14:42 Not Hip-hop Look! 16:23 Quiet you making it worse! 24:10 Sam Horrifying Look on face!😂😂😂 25:28 😅😅😅 27:30 Sam!😆😆😆 28:47 BullCrap!! 34:27 Hehe! 35:07 Mark Shut up! 38:22 Alex is Fire🔥🔥🔥 44:15 ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ 47:08 No!!! 49:30 Fair enough! 50:40 Slapping Time! 55:20 Not that way!

[@voyance4elle]

I love that the movie ends exactly the same way and that "The Big Thing" is that he would do exactly the same thing and stopps regretting his life decision.

[@JustChillin740]

Ya'll thought ZE was the handsome jog-Spoiled-Got it all-Guy that was not you And thought Nahhh Not my kind of human I associate with right?.. 😂

[@samandmariachannel]

Exactly 😂 glad I let go of that bs - Sam

[@wonderfulwilma]

Its not a popular movie as far as i know, but theres also an 80's version called 18 Again about a Granfather and his granchild doing the body switch. I liked it when i was growing up so maybe you two would enjoy it too

[@so...thathappened4170]

23:22 Zac isn't AMAZING at basketball but he did do this scene by himself with no CGI. He isn't amazing at basketball but basketball tricks he can excel at.

[@samandmariachannel]

To clarify, I asked if he was really that good with the basketball. Which specifically refers to his ability to handle the ball, not play the game. But, thank you for the info 😊 - Sam

[@DerekThomasLirio]

Sam relates to Zac Efron's character in this movie. After all, I remember Sam as the jock with humble beginnings and a spectacular rise to stardom among his teammates.

[@cozyautumnest]

I love Zach Efron since High School Musical. I very much enjoy this movie so much and I got an appreciation for Matthew Perry (rip) as I wasn't watching Friends back then and I didn't see his movies. This one was really fun.

[@cherrylattimore]

So sorry you guys are having such trouble with copyright. I know very little about copyright/fair use laws but I've heard lots of creators complain about copyright strikes around music so I was wondering if perhaps that may be some of what's going on cause I noticed there's quite the soundtrack on the movie? Not that that should matter but if all else fails and they call for cuts perhaps trying to make cuts around music ques? Hopefully you'll be able to beat them at their game. Still enjoyable content - Sam, your face at points in this is absolute gold!

[@ladypool1404]

This is a great movie! Good comedy, excellent actors, nice music, a cute message about family. I love it! One of the best movies to me with 13 going on 30 especially the romance; it was adorable and so sweet 🥰

[@wonderfulwilma]

Maria's hair looks sooo cute in this video!! I'm assuming she got a new cut and if she did, it suits her very well 🫶 Also love this movie since I was a kid, so happy you guys are watching it ❤

[@laurajaynenolan2149]

I was thinking the same, looks like a nice 90s style layers and feathering. It looks so good on her 😊

[@Whereisbigpapa]

Yeah, should check out Charlie St. Cloud, and his new movie the iron claw both really show his acting range

[@samandmariachannel]

Fair. We did like the trailer and basic idea of Iron Claw, never heard of Charlie St Cloud though - Sam

[@psithurismlove1352]

I played basketball for 10 years. At first glance I thought the ball in the cafeteria was a women’s basketball. I’m not sure how it is in other countries but in America we use a smaller ball that will have 28.5 printed on it. We used that exact ball actually just smaller. I rewatched the scene several times and didn’t see it printed on there so my first impression was wrong. Also checked he is 5’8” so him being able to palm a standard size ball is impressive, to me anyway.

[@lissaweers346]

in the usa there are so many ways to pay for collage, they only reason you dont goes is you just dont.

[@breezy3392]

Sam looked so pained at all the cringe in this one 😂 Great reaction

[@dangroz03]

RIP Matthew Perry one of my favourite films of his ❤

[@JLynnMoss]

It's completely random, but I turned 17 about 4 months into senior year lol I'm not sure how common that is, but definitely happens.

[@Pinkladyisv]

I loved this movie and the other seventeen again as well.

[@MysticWolfMagic]

Saw this in the theater with my sister. We both loved it ❤

[@DerekThomasLirio]

Zac Efron is 5 feet 8 inches in height. About catching the basketball like that, it is perfectly possible that slightly smaller basketballs were made for use in the movie. To correct my previous comment, Sam may not have played basketball in high school, but anyone who has ever faced him on a ping pong table, they know who Sam The Slam is.

[@ashleydowney1222]

I think the whole scene about abstinence is interesting. From my own personal experience can work depending on the person. I was homeschooled in high school. My family was and is still religious. So that played a part in staying abstinent. But I had I remained in public school. I would have made the same decision. I wasn't getting asked out anyway. I never got asked out in high school. Besides being asked out a month after I turned 12. Guys avoided me. I was 21 the next time I got asked out. That was in 2015. Being on autism spectrum seem have its advantages and disadvantages.

[@naimahal-azeez1728]

Can you react to the original Seventeen Again with the Mowery sisters and their brother Taj next?

[@TaliyahHarris1025]

They plan to, it will just take some time

[@naimahal-azeez1728]

@@TaliyahHarris1025 Yaaay!

[@kweeniepiez]

hey Limp Bizkit was never uncool 😭

[@samandmariachannel]

Kinda depends on who you hung out with, but I wouldn't stress about it. Literally anything anyone likes is uncool to someone. Just like what you like. Everything I like is uncool in some way 🤷‍♂️ - Sam

[@justlive2809]

Maria right it's Sterling Knight (the son)

[@ChrissaTodd]

Yes that is sterling knight as his son

[@KB_-_]

A genuinely funny Rom Com! My other fav is “Return to Me”. Directed by Bonnie Hunt! … and stars a ton people from her Second City days 😂

[@jenniferhill5001]

Ummmm hormone changes absolutely could have an affect on his actions...even if he's experienced it before. Women experience it at menopause and during pregnancy. If he's inhabiting a 17yo body he has the hormones and brain development of that 17yo regardless of his life experience.

[@hosly101]

I've seen this movie so many times but can never make it through the scene where Maggie hits on her dad, automatic skip LOL

[@sockygaldamez9492]

I love this film ❤️❤️ ever since I watched it at the cinemas and it’s a favourite of mine from Zac Efron and Matthew Perry ♥️♥️ I love really love the message and the story in this movie I like that Mike got a second chance to change his life around and helped his kids through out the Journey of when he turned young again and realised his mistakes and be better husband to Scarlett so I’m happy he got a better life after that and of course the characters are great and Ned is probably my favourite ❤️ because I so want his house 😁 and of course I love the funny scenes like the light saber battle 🤣 and the star studied cast as well 👍 I love both your reactions Sam & Maria and can’t wait to see what else you have in store 😊😃😉

[@samandmariachannel]

I agree. They overall did a good job 👍 The house itself or the stuff in it, or both? 😄 Thanks so much! We appreciate it✨ The next one should be Twitches - Maria

[@sockygaldamez9492]

@@samandmariachannel mostly his things but I do like the house itself 😊

[@jessicabowiedetroit92]

I love this movie but I hope y'all watch the original 17 again movie with Tia & Tamara its a banger too with a twist

[@DarleneLesmana]

i hope this explains tomska's obsession with this movie to me

[@laurajaynenolan2149]

I’m 4’10 and can palm a Little Rock haha I play piano and I wonder if that could be part of it since it makes your fingers stronger. I have small hands but long fingers 😊 so maybe Zac is similar to me 😊

[@19Rena96]

Man.. i had such a huge crush on Zac Efron in my teenage years and i always thought he looked the best in High School Musical 3 and 17 Again ;D Most of Ned's scenes were too weird imo, but i still like the movie overall :)

[@kenzie9303]

Y'all do realize that if the characters always act rationally, make the right choices, and say the right things, then there would be no plot or comedy, right?

[@Daytondaily]

Zac Efron is perfect

[@kymira1072]

26:03 suddenly concerned for teenage Sam 😬 sounds extremely gross and uncomfortable, sorry man

[@LordMesa]

Sleeping around is definitely an indicator of something. Whether it's self-worth, self-respect, loneliness, etc. We shouldn't judge, but normalizing that behavior isn't productive.

[@samandmariachannel]

Normalising something that's good both for our mental and physical health, a way to connect, to enjoy life is very much valuable - Maria

[@LordMesa]

@samandmariachannel The endorphins are definitely beneficial. But my college psychology professor did her dissertation on this. I admit it's at least 15 years old. But basically, the drawn conclusions were when done on your own. It's very beneficial. But when done needlessly outside of some form of commitment, it can dull the or highten the need for companionship. So make the need for someone the top of mind or almost impossible to commit. It makes sense to me. My opinion is formed off that. But I respect you. I love your channel. Please don't be upset.

[@samandmariachannel]

@isaiahmesa571 I don't disagree with the results of your professor's study. However, from what you've told me, it looks like a specific area or aspect was studied and the conclusions were drawn based on that. If a person has certain preexisting issues, casual relationships might not be a good idea and might have those consequences. I respect your opinion and what it's based on. And I do agree that it makes sense in certain situations, just not as a blanket statement, for everybody in every situation. I am not upset, and I'm glad to have this conversation - Maria

[@jenthejen]

hilarious reaction as usual

[@samandmariachannel]

Thank you 😄🙏 - Maria

[@lissaweers346]

maybe if he was named mary jo

[@booluther]

Such a great movie!

[@kidCashOnline]

Sleeping around definitely in fact mean you dont respect yourself, with that respect means you are choosing the right person to give it to not just anyone who wants it

[@ccjtv809]

I'm 5'9. I can palm a ball

[@pricemoore2022]

AWESOME REACTION OF MY FAVORITE MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@samandmariachannel]

Awww thank you! 😊✨ - Maria

[@tiffanychristinesmith3939]

24:10 OhhhH God!!!!?!

[@SinSiricheDu]

If he got a full scholarship couldn’t he have taken care of her and the baby?

[@samandmariachannel]

That’s a good point. He’d probably be very busy with basketball and studies, though. She’d still have to work to take care of the whole family - Maria

[@LordMesa]

My guess is that Stan has poor grades. Can't go to D1 college with poor grades.

[@brendenferland6602]

The Medallion 2003 Jackie chan next please 🙏🏻

[@KB_-_]

I wonder if he’s seen Trainwreck - it has LeBron in it :)

[@samandmariachannel]

With Amy Schumer? Nah, I haven't seen it. But I do think LeBron is a surprisingly good actor - Sam

[@KB_-_]

@@samandmariachannel That was my exact takeaway. He’s so funny… even next to Bill Hader. Impressive 😂

[@devontehiggins6796]

Please react to the house party movies next

[@jackjohnson5427]

dissecting every little comedy bits into a serious topic discussion is definitely what people want to see in a comedy movie reaction, why are y’all so obsessed with outputting your “intelligence”, ugh especially the male one here, such an ick

[@tlahmed]

First off this is Sam and Maria’s style of movie reaction and people watch them for a reason so get off your high horse. Calling Sam “the male” is gross, much like your opinion of these lovely people.

[@jackjohnson5427]

@@tlahmed lmfao

[@Weirdo365yea]

Nooooo, I'm so sad you didn't watch the original first. I mean I like this one but the original was better.

[@jackjohnson5427]

Why are y’all allergic to having fun