7 Bushes

[@tony_anello]

"My house and stuff" "...house and stuff" LMAO gets me everytime. So simple yet so silly the way he mocks these witnesses

[@tony_anello]

@NONYA Business Yes I know that it is also Calogero's last name in the movie

[@woodysmith2681]

It's not mocking. He's walking a dim witness through questions and answers without being an asshole about it, confusing the witness, or talking down to him. Vinny took the witnesses as they were and adjusted accordingly. He's deliberate here, he's aggressive with the asshole, and he's sweet but firm to the gentle old lady.

[@jamesfeldman4234]

The fascinating (and well conceived) thing about the eye witnesses in this case is that none of them were lying or were bad people. In fact, that is also true about all the other characters that were part of the trial.) They were merely lead to believe a certain story put forward by the prosecution and they believed their own stories. What Vinnie was able to accomplish through his own investigations was determine that those same witnesses had no genuine basis for believing that these particular boys were guilty. However, had those witnesses not have been reasonably good people, Vinnie would have had to do quite a bit more work to get the witnesses to admit that they were mistaken and were not certain about what they saw or experienced on the day of the crime.

[@nascarfanatic2425]

Fortunately, I think in the movie world, we can safely subscribe to the saying, "The truth will set you free." The legal system might not always get cases right, and it's been infamous for letting guilty people go, and locking innocent people in jail. That being said, I don't think it necessarily accounts for the majority of cases. I can say, though, that we can't keep trying to build up a mistrust with the legal system. Even though it may not be out only arbitrary for the truth, it IS our only arbitrary for justice.

[@dominantwolf4593]

What you described is the exact opposite of the rittenhouse trial

[@DJSquish76]

All of you are awesome people. Prosecution rests your honor.

[@Thrifty032781]

He didn't really have to get the witness to admit he was wrong. The questioning alone damaged the witness's credibility with the jury enough to start planting reasonable doubt.

[@farid1406]

The witnesses were brought to the stand by law enforcement and prosecution who convinced them of the defendants' guilt and who should have known better than to see their trumped up testimony as credible. The whole case was a witch hunt. It was the jury that was reasonable.

[@boxmad5523]

For such a small role this guy was cast perfectly. “Treees!?” 🤣

[@phillipfry9765]

Box Mad absolutely leafs??! Haha

[@m3rdpwr]

Bushy things. LoL

[@acardenasjr1340]

I loved how he took a long pause before he answered, poor thing.

[@mikedoja6704]

That's the exact part that popped into my head when I saw the thumbnail, and I haven't seen this movie in like a decade.

[@Dodgers_2]

Right in the middle of your view 😂

[@BrowncoatFairy]

the bailiff cracking up makes the scene imo

[@dcfan1107]

He always reminded me of a black version of the Monopoly Man.

[@Matt-7819]

@@dcfan1107 😂😂😂😂

[@adamholtz1675]

@@Matt-7819 lmao, lol matt adorable cute yellow faces typed.

[@auramyst3627]

dcfan1107 more like Joseph Stalin

[@bradmarchand]

The bailiffs mustache is epic, very fine!

[@therescueofthebride1134]

That look in Marisa Tomei's eyes, loving and supporting - that is part of the reason she won an Oscar.

[@nirupampratapgiri7757]

She was just breathtaking in this video!!

[@malavita12]

Да, из глаз просто лучи ☀ Улыбка фантастическая!

[@malavita12]

В русской сети сверхпопулярно видео допроса героини Марисы в качестве механика. Она там блистательна. Невозможно оторвать глаз.

[@markwillies4330]

This has got to be the best cross-examination of a witness ever in the history of legal proceedings.

[@li8363]

And you ain't just wistling Dixie. Seriously.

[@farid1406]

What are these really big things RIGHT in the middle of your view from the window of your kitchen to the sack of suds...what do we call these big things?

[@duchessedepeluches]

It's right up there.

[@mastod0n1]

I'd almost say the grit guy cross examination was better in this movie.

[@varowan1]

The public defender with the studder kills me too.

[@crispinjulius5032]

I like how he helps him count the bushes and is pleased when he comes up with the correct answer of “seven.” Lol!!

[@ROGER2095]

Jury duty would be a lot more fun if all lawyers acted like this!

[@justinchandler6045]

Although to be fair, there are some moments in court that are worth a chuckle. Recently in the Paul Manafort trial, the judge (who is actually very reminiscent of the one in this movie) had called a three hour recess, and when he ended it the judge asked the prosecution for their next witness. The prosecution responds "You mean the jury?" as they had not been brought in yet.

[@fatyowls]

Every actor in this film has an equal greatness, that's what makes it one of the best!

[@Crazt]

This movie exposed how easy it is to discredit eyewitness testimony long before science actually did almost 20 years later.

[@rcslyman8929]

I think Jimmy Kimmel did a better job than science. Lie-witness, indeed. Seriously, human observation is the lowest form of scientific evidence, while the courts take it as nearly 100% factual. Stunning.

[@ofershapira1785]

well scientifically eye witness is the lowest form of validation our brain plays trick on us all the time ... even when you find the rare unbiased witness to come and testify after the age of 1 year your brain does shortcuts to gather information and store it more rapidly even if i see in front of me an asian person doing a crime and later on will need to identify him in a lineup i wont be able to cause of the perceptual narrowing the brain does .. just look at how many people are getting released from prison after they found out he was innocent due to dna testing 30 years after the case since dna testing were not around when the trials were taken place ... human brain is much more fucked up than you'd think and i guess that explains why people still think there is such a thing as god .. or even religion ... people are stupid and worst of all unaware of it

[@FaZaFurhod]

@@rcslyman8929 you talkin bout the R Kelly interview? lol

[@tissue869]

@Staying Sober You laughing at his opinion only makes him right, hope you realize that

[@SaltiDawg2008]

Are you serious? lol Joe Pesci - scientist.

[@Alan_Page]

The guy playing the witness did some of my favorite acting in the movie.

[@mynameisrandy]

He's great. He always pauses for just the right amount of time.

[@dj3114]

@@mynameisrandy Agree - that timing gave great credibility to the scene. He really sold it.

[@TomasPabon]

honestly the casting for this film was spot on from the main cast to the smallest roles.

[@ozmosisjohn90garcia13]

At 1:14 that is Big Al from Blood In Blood Out

[@Raidergod25]

The bailiff laughing is the best part of the scene lol

[@greatkentuckian9032]

Same.

[@gorillachilla]

Lol

[@danielstephens1185]

He knows what Vinny is doing, probably laughing at the brilliance.

[@parkerbeard6170]

I think it wasn't part of the script. I think the producers wanted the actors to act serious. But when the Bailiff laughed, they probably decided to keep it knowing the Audience would laugh at this scene!

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

As funny as this scene is, it was brilliant. The first witness he discredited because the time was off and Vinny proved it. The 2nd had terrible eyesight and he proved that. The 3rd had a terrible view and he proved it. Then finally the jury thinks wait a second nobody actually seen THESE 2 guys leaving after the shooting. Then Vinny did one better and tracked down the real killers, caught with the same gun used to shoot Jimmy Willis in a similar car to his cousin and his friend. They did not even need a Not Guilty verdict bscause the DA was overwhelmed with enough fact fo immediately and outright DISMISS ALL CHARGES. Brilliant.

[@saljpal3]

Makes you wonder how many other people were wrongly arrested in this stupid hick town.

[@bobdole4916]

@@saljpal3 I wouldn't call them a stupid, hick town - they upheld the law, and were fair with everything that was shown in court. The jury wasn't going to convict no matter what, they were taking the trial seriously and were just looking to see what each side's case would be. Same with the judge. All the people involved were doing the best they could with what was presented to them. When Vinny gives a perspective they hadn't gotten before, they do the fair, and intelligent thing and take it in to consider it. Vinny presents a great case, but as a contrast, so did Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird - only his town actually *was* the stupid hick town and they convicted the defendant anyway.

[@absolutez3r019]

Don't forget the tire expert. While he could prove the tire pattern use from tires that Ralph had on his car, it was then proven that they where the most common model in the most common size

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

@@bobdole4916 I looove that you compare Vincent Laguardia Gambini to Atticus Finch. Both are iconic American lawyer legends of fiction.

[@blaisevillaume2225]

@@bobdole4916 True, but that's really the most fictional aspect of this whole story. To Kill a Mockingbird was much more true to life in this sense, though I personally like that this movie is able to construct moral dilemma and drama out of disparate people who are all fundamentally acting in good faith. Impressive writing.

[@brigidp2383]

TREES? OH, OKAY. DON'T BE AFRAID SHOUT EM RIGHT OUT WHEN YOU KNOW EM

[@martyr4jesuschrist124]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@joester4life]

"Don't be afraid, just shout it right out when you know."

[@jaypritchett6846]

1:53 “I’m finished with *this* guy!” 🤣 lol

[@Boards-dont-hit-back]

Every line in the scene was delivered perfectly by both actors!

[@ReplayButtonMolester]

Damn Joe Pesci cleaned the floor with these 'witnesses'.

[@justvin7214]

*Dees guys

[@Kalah_]

"I'm finished with THIS guy." said as if he's just gonna keep knockin' 'em down. :)

[@user-qm8bc4bu1t]

😂

[@michaelwarholak1512]

So so good! This guy and the old lady with the coke bottle glasses just kills me! LMAO all the way through this classic movie. One of the best!

[@akaSlasher]

I love how polite and respectful Vinny was with Mrs. Riley. He knew that proving that her eyesight was that poor would embarrass her. Going about it in that quiet, gentlemanly way averted the risk of alienating the jury for humiliating her.

[@christinebyrd2857]

shout em rite out when you know em. lmfao

[@donlesley1873]

1:03 I love the sheriff/Bailiff laughing his ass off

[@Y.I.S.I]

Trees.. that's right. Don't be afraid..just shout 'em right out when ya know 😂😅🤣😂😅

[@flournoymason8961]

My stepdad loved this movie bless his soul.

[@jkotarsky]

"I'm finished with this guy." Brilliant.

[@judymoore6529]

I LOVE these courtroom scenes....I could always watch this over and over..

[@anthonynelson9136]

This movie is well-written and has a good director. It also shows how good Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei really are as actors.

[@jkhoover]

I say, "seven bushes", in my deepest accent all of the time. It's my favorite line.

[@jt4369]

Passes the jury: "Hey, how ya doin'." Lol

[@jonathan_q_arbuckle1976]

*“Hey, how you doin’?”* Just causally greet the jury when proving two boys not guilty of murder. 😂

[@jeffnaslund]

Pipi Kitten it’s a Jersey thing

[@meine.wenigkeit]

Really hilarious that I typed in "seven bushes" and exactly the video I wanted came up, meaning that someone thought this was as hilarious as I think it is xD THANKS for the upload

[@JLPB60]

😂😂😂

[@neotheone7923]

@thwip71 but was it any good to watch?

[@laurenjamieson8411]

I was thinking the same thing. I always remember this guy as the "seven bushes" guy 😂

[@waryaawariiri1812]

@thwip71 Your searches are not auto-restricted?

[@JS-fl9qi]

CLASSIC! Oh love it, and Joe pesci, boy, they don't make Good movies like this no more do they! Thanks for sharing this, im turning back to the olden" days comedy, oh nothing beats it!!!! :)))

[@orionstar6747]

Thank God for forensic evidence these days, imagine being convicted 100 years ago, based only on eyewitness testimony

[@whocares8584]

Not even a 100 years ago they're still releasing innocent ppl who were convicted based on eye witness testimony & police corruption like falsifying evidence or coercion

[@glowiever]

harlem witch trials do come in mind

[@jt4369]

It's true, things are more reliable now than they were 100 years ago. But the difference isn't as dramatic as many would believe. Human biases are STILL not properly calibrated for and politics and judicial discretion still leave gaping holes through which "justice" can slip through and escape. There are some who would rather not see a justice system that acquits the innocent -- or at least those who cannot be held to account because the state didn't prove its case to a strong enough level. The problem is that the public, high and mighty as it often is, wants to see *someone* caught, and it often doesn't give a damn who. I'm a lawyer. I've seen horrible things because your basic average person does not appreciate logic and has to be slapped in the face with obvious demonstrations such as in this movie to spell out clearly that eye-witness testimony is about as reliable as the word of a coked up wino. To advance my point about human biases and politics still playing a point, you often have to fight like hell in order to request the court order a DNA or blood test or even consider a third party test of blood samples at the scene of a crime, usually at tremendous cost to the client. Why? Short answer, fear of embarrassment. If the prosecution is "in too deep" at that point, you bet your sweet bippy it will do what it can to save face.

[@orionstar6747]

@@jt4369 That's worrying.

[@baseballruski6047]

forensic evidence never stopped a few good ol boys and a corrupt judge.

[@bh5606]

One of my favorite movies.

[@nicholasjames6347]

Haha, I love this movie, especially this part! "Trees"?, " seven bushes! Haha

[@CorsetGrace]

"I'm finished with this guy!"

[@frankfrega1302]

Wit dis guy*

[@EthioChrisy]

I probably watched this move 10 times Every time it cracks me up

[@Kaitos11]

I just love, LOVE how he just flat out dismisses the witnesses once he's done with them. "I got no more use for this guy "I'm finished with THIS guy" Just flat out destroying their claims in such a casual manner, it's just beautiful.

[@Sam_T1021]

"your house and stuff"

[@chairde]

The character actors in this movie are wonderful.

[@jamieschumacher7989]

When he says trees....it sounds like my 5yr old learning reading

[@daffidavit]

Best Courtroom Lawyer movie ever made, "My Cousin Vinny" and the "Verdict" is in a close second IMO.

[@mrraffe82]

1:03 gets me every time. 😂😂

[@CaliCarpetbagger]

He presents this to the witness like a Sesame Street skit 😂

[@miguelitoaniceto5882]

Could you imagine if they replaced this Joe Pesci with the one from Casino or Goodfellas? There would be a bunch of dead witnesses and lawyers floating in the creek… 😂

[@inalavalamp]

1:01 the contrasting facial hair is amazing

[@waltertaffs1737]

Joe Pepshi did a remarkable role I loved this movie

[@paulcorda]

"7 Bushes!!" is the best line in the whole movie, lol!!!

[@hollyharrison1377]

paulcorda I love the “I’m finished with this guy!”

[@Alan_Page]

For me it's that and the way he says "leaves". 0:52

[@consciousmotivationsoldcha3916]

haha he was like a child

[@duckduckgoismuchbetter]

I didn't get to see the leaves or the seven bushes...it's about to drive me nuts, lol.

[@tonyesposito9426]

Loved it when the judge found him in contempt the second time. Vinny under his breath there's now there's a real fucking surprise. I've used that almost got in trouble once. I'm from the north but next time I go into a restaurant in order grits I will always think of that movie

[@mdil123]

A screen! ITS A SCREEN! Favorite scene in the movie. More than the biological clock and mrs Riley and only mrs Riley!

[@CaffeAddict]

Don't curse lawyers. You never know when you will need a good one like this one.

[@jimbobeire]

The good ones are pretty thin on the ground though.

[@jailanimajid6115]

I love this movie.Joe Pesci is funny.The director chose the suitable actor for the movie.And that Marisa Tomei,she blends in the movie.She's cute,good acting.

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

"and these bushy things..." Right up there with "what's brown and sticky?"

[@josephwright5140]

Don't be afraid just shout them right out when you know

[@chrisweidner4768]

Perfect comedic film.

[@khaledraafat4662]

-And what are these bushy things? = Bushes

[@lipranditoys]

You gotta love Joe Pesci

[@kalijasin]

“I’m finished with this guy” 😆

[@claytonskids6764]

Excellent movie, thanks for reminding me 🤗

[@hendriksmedia]

Pesci is hilarious.

[@TheNegativeDude]

hilarious how?

[@garyspence2128]

You mean like a clown?? Like I'm amusing you...?

[@KingdomJustice11]

1:38 After seeming so unsure, he so confidently says, "seven bushes.' 🌳🌿😆

[@michaels7159]

They didn't go "extreme left" bozo

[@richardcalisi9188]

Pesci in Good Fellas , Casino is scary as hell. But him in this movie just kills me.

[@sweethomealabama1369]

Joe was the bomb back in the day...with gangster movies

[@ghostman5620]

Funniest part of this movie? Tomei and Pesci a couple.

[@BooN877]

With such a great line of questioning, that even if the witness said "yes" to being able to identify the defendants, his testimony has already been discredited

[@206Zelda]

They really don't make movies like this anymore. Not the ones they're burning money for these days, anyway.

[@T--xk3hf]

0:35 Vinny sounds like Daniel Larusso’s mother Lucille, “Right in the middle of your VYOOOO”

[@SweetJonz]

0:28 “… ‘s a screen.” Dude looked @ Pesci like: … Bitch? 🤣

[@douggarrison2152]

$weet James Jonz 3

[@KuDastardly]

_"I'm finished with this guy"_

[@uberfu]

"What are all these bushy things ... ? Bushes" Wouldn't this technically be leading the witness.

[@trevormcmanis]

Probably one of the best scenes in the movie. Joe Pesci is the best

[@josephilsley3028]

Cletus Spuckler and the Blue-haired Lawyer must re-enact this scene.

[@oldschool5539]

(:53) ............... "Mmmmmmmmmmmm, He's Getting Real Smart, That Mr. Gambini!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@tonyalderman7600]

I love how the witness looks at Pesci before answering each question.

[@Wordgoblin]

I've been watching a few clips of this movie (thanks algorithm). This scene started and I was like, "oh! This is a funny scene! I remember..." then Marissa Tomei flashes on screen in that blue dress for a few seconds and I forgot what fingers spell.

[@rcslyman8929]

I think they spell fingers.

[@Pete724Music]

“Ah ah! Don’t forget this one and this one!”

[@kiastevens6506]

Seven bushes.

[@drewhendley]

Don’t be afraid just call them out when you know them

[@rahkinrah1963]

I can't - I can't - I can't stop laughing!!!

[@latinguy67]

my gawd Marisa Tomei is a goddess in that blue dress.

[@thestumpavarieteeshow]

And your a hottie

[@jayritchie851]

Classic. Maybe the Best comedy.....evah.

[@launabanauna8958]

“Crud covered screen.”

[@T--xk3hf]

0:28 Ohhh, oohhh!! See how hurt his pride is when he’s forced to admit that the “rusty, dusty, dirty looking thing” over his window is 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SailorYue]

Sometimes the best defense is showing how unreliable the offenses witnesses are

[@MrGodsChaos]

Idk how there was still a case when there was more proof of innocence than proof of guilt

[@garyevans3421]

Excellent and funny scene from an extremely excellent and funny movie!

[@Casper50002]

The security guard gets how hilarious it is

[@Mrpackermittinsm]

Great movie

[@michaelbusciacco9965]

The actor playing the witness also played the deranged cab driver in Ghost Dad

[@shamikchoudhury]

Marisa tomei is so beautiful so graceful so lovely

[@ronalraik0753]

Nvr laugh so hard watchin dis movie..😂😂

[@MrLucky9931]

“Don’t be afraid, just shout it right out when you know”

[@bobbodaskank]

"I don't know how many bushes!" (Morgan Freeman voice) "But he did know. He knew precisely how many bushes."

[@erikabutler6893]

1:16 I like the way the jurors look at each other here.

[@woodysmith2681]

The last question is critical, legally. Each eyewitness expressed reasonable doubts about the veracity of what they saw for various reasons. Which puts their answers on the record for appeal.

[@leyroy1980]

CAR WAZ ALL OVER DA ROAD!

[@malavita12]

До чего же Мариса Томей тут хорошенькая? Просто роза в сливках!

[@RoosterMontgomery]

Ernie Crane kinda looks like an older version of Doyle Hargraves from Sling Blade.

[@phillipmennor2585]

7 bushes and a shinebox!

[@RAYTHEONGAMING]

I love this movie