BRENT SPINER Talks About the MASTER OF DISGUISE Flop

[@myleshigh-club6952]

Am I not "turtlely" enough for the "turtle club"? - Me at some point at every party

[@JoeBManco]

They now make a turtle wearable blanket/pillow that looks so much like the turtle disguise. My wife wants one.

[@meeekeeey]

The Master of Disguise has moments of utter brilliance, especially the Jaws bit.

[@natebham]

stop becoming another person

[@yoshidinono8095]

Insanity lives in these comments. A bad movie is a bad movie.

[@wotsit_tooya]

@@yoshidinono8095 It is a bad movie for sure, but man, when I was a kid this was the greatest movie of all time xD

[@charlie.on.youtube]

@@wotsit_tooya Exactly. And that’s Brent’s point: Dana made it for 9 year old boys. I don’t see how a film can be called “bad” when its exact target audience loves it.

[@richardthompson6366]

We wanted the movie to be Dana's "Austin Powers", but we were not the intended audience, it could have been so much more.

[@scottstockdale3674]

In 2002 when The Master of Disguise was released my sons were 11 and 7. So yeah, this movie is perfect for 9 year old boys. They loved it!

[@TheInfo45]

Master of disguise is one of my sons favorites. They're all in their twenties now and they still will start chanting out of no where" I want to be a Master of disguise!"

[@purefoldnz3070]

its one of the worst movies ever made.

[@TheInfo45]

@@purefoldnz3070 then probably you shouldn't watch. I can name for worst films. It's just a light-hearted comedy.

[@purefoldnz3070]

@@TheInfo45 I did watch, it was like watching a terrible car crash just couldnt look away.

[@charlie.on.youtube]

“Am I not turtly enough for the turtle club?l”

[@sergiomartinez5946]

@@purefoldnz3070 Despite this it's still had a profound cultural influence. I'm in my mid 30s and have never seen the movie but yet can still quote several lines from it.

[@BugsyFoga]

I asked Spiner about his time on master of disguise, and his response was basically “What did you want me to say, it was certainly a role I did”

[@HolySpicoli]

I’m so glad Michael stands by Sorority Boys! That movie is an absolute masterpiece and he nailed it. A must-see and a great litmus test for whether you take yourself too seriously!

[@bcdside]

“Sorority Boys” is a frat classic! Please do a reunion show with Harland and Barry and anyone else you can get! Also: RIP Stephen Furst.

[@StrifeLeeSimpson]

Why am I just now learning that Dana Carvey wrote the movie for his sons. Context is everything.

[@danbam3411]

I mean, you can write a good movie for your kids. Just saying.

[@leob4403]

​@@danbam3411yeah have you written anything good in your life? just asking

[@danbam3411]

@@leob4403 plenty

[@MyUsernameIsAlsoBort]

I remember watching this movie years ago and thinking that it was bad, but didn't deserve the level of vitriol it got, the way it basically killed Dana Carvey's movie career. I'm happy to hear Brent Spiner talking positively about his experience, so it at least has that.

[@danielberg7644]

I worked in the behavioral health field for many years . I showed that movie to kids I worked with every year. It is one of their favorite movies. Theyd repeat lines and laugh like the turtle.

[@extra_crispy4958]

"Well aren't you a tall drink of water..."

[@shreknet]

Dana's Turtle Man and Scarface scenes had me dying :D!

[@leannepritchett6323]

Love this interview so much. Another job well done. Thank you Rosey 🙏🏻❤️

[@peterkovic2241]

I've been quoting "THIS is what you're doing. THIS is what I want you to do." for years!

[@jeffnOU812]

Feeling an RLM re:view of Master of Disguise is now needed

[@SpockvsEgon]

I saw Master of Disguise in theaters with my church. I thought the ads looked stupid, I had no idea Brent was in it, and I didn't want to be there. However, I'm a huge Mr. Data fan, and once Brent was on screen, I was entranced. I had a great time watching it. I think I was the only one in my youth group who enjoyed it. Haven't rewatched it since, don't want to ruin the magic.

[@timothyshrout2076]

Showed it to my kids when they were young frequently and just watched it with them again the other night! I just noticed how cool the lighting is! We still quote it frequently “Am I goin’ too fast fer ya?” 😊

[@Clowngal11]

Watching master of disguise at 6 shaped my humor for forever and I still quote it at 23 lmao

[@Regitron3000]

I love Master of Disguise in all it's cheesy bad-ness. Funny enough I was about 11 when I saw the movie. Me and my siblings quote it all the time. lol

[@WhiteScarsEmo]

I always love it when actors talk about movies that are considered failures. Or movies that were contentious. Something about someone who speaks Real about whatever happened on the set, behind the scenes and between other actors and crew. It was very refreshing, surprising and revealing to hear the TNG cast blast "Nemesis" after a few years of polite/neutral answers when asked about it.

[@-108-]

Yeah, but Brent's answer here (if you could follow it through the incessant interruptions by the host) was hardly "speaking real" about it. He carefully tip-toed through his answer so as not to offend or hurt feelings, complimenting as he cringed. lol

[@nebulous8389]

Master of Disguise was a really silly movie but I laughed out loud plenty of times when I watched it.

[@alexdawson4571]

Same. It's one of those movies where, because I saw it as a kid and loved it, I can't bring myself to hate it. Even though I KNOW it's a bad movie.

[@ANT96-x8d]

The movie fails at slapstick humor, according to what the Nostalgia Critic said:”Slapstick is funny because of cause and effect: somewhere in the mix, somebody has to suffer. That's the nature of comedy. Now, you can delay the reaction, or have the reaction happen to somebody else, but bottom line, somebody has to be in some form of misery. Carvey, however, throughout the entire film, just smiles this dumbass smile. If he's not gonna be hurt by any pain, then show the reaction of the confused person trying to hurt him. That would be funny, because they're not getting the reaction they wanted. Or if you're playing with the audience's expectation, give a payoff or at least some understanding that that's what you're trying to do. But nope, dumbass smile, that's all we get.”

[@leob4403]

​@@ANT96-x8dyeah because nostalgia critic is an expert of comedy 😂 the guy who thinks marvel dad jokes is the height of comedy. Yeah no the guy is clueless

[@SmokinFoolz]

how have you not seen Master of Disguise? 0:42

[@mythdusterds]

I wish Master of Disguise was more known. It is a pretty funny comedy. Gives you mission Impossible vibes and funny.

[@mythdusterds]

I love Brent Spiner’s performance in Master of Disguise

[@das-9962]

Am I not turtley enough for the turtle club?

[@El3ctr0Lun4]

Turtle! Tuuuuurtle! RRRrrr!

[@joshuab3715]

Saw this in theaters when I was 6. I loved it.

[@mrquirky3626]

That makes me wonder, if the art director hadn't volunteered to direct the movie, would they have eventually got down to the sound guy or the craft services guys?

[@El3ctr0Lun4]

Maybe the floor cleaner guy.

[@Dodzfather]

One of my favourites i was about 9-10 years old when it came out, it's soo bad it's great brent spiner kills it as the villain

[@dr.awkward9075]

One of my favorite shows as a kid was Tales From The Darkside. Brent appears in an episode called 'a case of the stubborns'. Also in that episode is a young Christian Slater & Mr. Wallyworld himself, Eddie Bracken. One of the most memorable episodes in the series. Don't sneeze! lol

[@skeletordanzig4999]

Great Show!

[@andydufresne8034]

He's been in some great movies too. He was in The Aviator, which is a first-rate Leo Dicaprio flick.

[@89426]

Great cast all around. Won both Supporting Oscars!

[@alphanerd7221]

It's meandering pretentious BS.

[@charlesogden8492]

I love both "Sorority Boys" and "Master of Disguise" might not have been box office returns were amazingly funny and great and own both of these gems on dvd.

[@crypticjim]

Never seen "master of disguise" but I agree "sorority boys" was hilarious

[@euphan123]

“Out To Sea” is his best role as an asshole.😂

[@joshuameeks9471]

"This is what you're doing: this is what I want you to do!" Has been quoted to a generation of junior sailors, and all of my children. The film IS terrible, but you have to love it!

[@amyseybold9806]

I absolutely LOVE this movie...I go to bed to it 5/7 days a week. I know every single word of MoD and love every single moment even the cut parts at the end❤

[@ultraviolet.catastrophe]

How many kids got in the water? 🤔

[@xvx4848]

I LOVED that movie. No idea why it was a "flop".

[@SonnyGTA]

Hahahahahahahaha

[@crookedtool]

Because a "flop" is about how much profit a movie makes. There are many reasons for a movie to flop such as being overbudget, poor marketing, or being overshadowed by a bigger movie upon release. It doesn't necessarily mean a movie is "bad" just because it flopped.

[@rustythecrown9317]

@@crookedtool true , but it was a crap film.

[@ANT96-x8d]

@@crookedtool The movie fails at slapstick humor, according to what the Nostalgia Critic said:”Slapstick is funny because of cause and effect: somewhere in the mix, somebody has to suffer. That's the nature of comedy. Now, you can delay the reaction, or have the reaction happen to somebody else, but bottom line, somebody has to be in some form of misery. Carvey, however, throughout the entire film, just smiles this dumbass smile. If he's not gonna be hurt by any pain, then show the reaction of the confused person trying to hurt him. That would be funny, because they're not getting the reaction they wanted. Or if you're playing with the audience's expectation, give a payoff or at least some understanding that that's what you're trying to do. But nope, dumbass smile, that's all we get.”

[@crookedtool]

@@ANT96-x8d The term "flop" is used too loosely. Despite it being a bad movie, the budget was $16 mil, and it made $43.4 mil at the box office.

[@JieTie]

I laughed my ass off everytime I saw Sorority Boys :D. Rosie was so great in it. "I have a fat ass" rotfl :D

[@DrmCom2003]

I loved Master of Disguise too. It was hilariously bad, but that was kind of the point.

[@KBennett77]

I LOVE Master of Disguise!

[@shreknet]

Turtle!

[@R3fug333]

I love Master of Disguise. I was a kid when I watched it and it was hilarious.

[@rodroller6634]

By far my favorite ‘bad’ movie. God awfully hilarious.

[@tinycmo]

My boys loved MoD so much.

[@marioamador1600]

Wonder if anyone has shown Brent that photo of him standing in-between four models with the fake large butts from the set of the Master of Disguise and he has anything to say about that scene that was in the end credits lol.

[@howizee]

Love that film. It is firmly in the so bad it is glorious category.

[@misti-step]

master of disguise was my absolute favorite movie as a kid, i cant tell you how many times ive watched it

[@Meadaa]

One of my favorite movies growing up

[@catdaddydonbrewer007]

The jaws bit, after about the 2nd time the henchman says “what?” And Dana Carvey just hollers “talboutmheemray” (or whatever it is he says) I will just about piss my pants laughing no matter how many times I see it!

[@vassa1972]

I don't remember what part Brent played in that movie?

[@bud389]

Instantly went to the comments to see if there are actually people who like that movie. Without fail, there are.

[@Quakerman14]

It is so gloriously bad. They all knew how bad it was going to be; but the level of commitment is other worldly. "We're not going anywhere with you, melonhead."

[@brandonkeffer5752]

"Pressure, pressure! Pushing me back!"

[@-veritas-]

“I knew it was old, you FOOL!! Now let me appraise you…..you’re an idiot! A complete and utter IDIOT!!”

[@davidperkins7782]

I remember this movie was being advertised on Nickelodeon. Right next to SpongeBob, fairly odd parents, and Jimmy Neutron. I gotta say that, during the time period, it was fitting. I loved this movie.

[@gregoryberrycone]

the mere possibility that brent spiner has watched the nostalgia critic episode about master of disguise is incredibly amusing to me

[@nmatheus]

I watched Master of disguise because of Brent, I love him as an actor

[@howardsung108]

Master of Disguise is a classic.

[@williamwilson6499]

Classic POS.

[@johnclavis]

The only good thing about Master of Disguise is how good Jennifer Esposito looks in it. Holy crap, what a knockout.

[@4seeableTV]

I remember the actual movie part being only an hour, but because it needed to be a certain length to qualify as a film, they had to extend the credits for nearly 15 minutes with unfunny bloopers. I love both Spiner and Carvey, but that thing stunk bad.

[@mro2352]

Love his acting in Master of Disguise. Hilarious parody!

[@TDL-xg5nn]

Master of Disguise made 43 million on a 16 million dollar budget. That makes it a huge success.

[@DECODEDVFX]

A movie's budget only covers the cost of production. As a rule you need to double that figure to include marketing an distribution. That leaves a profit of $11m before the cinemas take their cut and royalties are paid. This movie almost certainly made a significant loss.

[@FnRenner]

I love Master of Disguise lol. Sooo bad but it seems to know how bad it is. Carvey as Pistachio still sticks in my head as stupid funny

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Unfortunately, financial success is the primary measurement the world uses to benchmark art. Sadly, the reality of that simply means that "Rings of Flour" ('Zon) is placed on an unnaturally sterile pedestal, and gets billions of dollars. But independent projects which are exemplary will be ignored. I mean, honestly, I've never seen nor heard of the host of this channel. Seriously. I'm just here to learn more about awesome actors and projects. 🙂

[@DarkSalarian]

I'm sure Master of Disguise is miles better than ID4: Resurgence. Surprised he didn't say that one.

[@nikitaw1982]

hows it much different to austin powers?

[@roamer1389]

Master of disguise is definitely not an award winner, but it is a good way to waste 90 minutes if bored.

[@MelchVagquest]

I absolutely looooove Sorority Boys!!! It was one of my favorite comedies growing up

[@1TakoyakiStore]

When that movie came out I was 12 years old and I saw it a year later as a rental. Even as a kid then I knew it wasn't a good movie. And this coming from someone who loved League of Extraordinary Gentlemen! 😂

[@garyspence2128]

League of Extraordinary Gentlemen caused Sir Sean Connery to retire from acting. For that reason alone, it's one of the worst assaults on cinema ever. The Jekyll and Hyde part is a war crime. I'll say no more, but you know I'm right!

[@camerongrubert9073]

I love that movie even more each time I watch it

[@jacksonpriestap3685]

Devlin Bowman was a hilarious villain.

[@VallaMusic]

I remember way back when watching Master of Disguise with my young son - who absolutely loved it -- and I was sitting there the whole time feeling so sorry for Dana Carvey. But now that i know from this video that he actually wrote the movie, I don't have to feel sorry for him anymore. Lol. He brought it all on himself.

[@leob4403]

You can feel sorry for him for the recent loss.of his son but certainly not this movie. He had fun doing it

[@shayneft]

Not gonna lie, I LOVE that movie.

[@EvilChancellorJorge]

I love Master of Disguise. It was clear that Dana Carvey made it for his kids.

[@SonnyGTA]

But he DIDNT make it for kids. That’s the crazy part.

[@ANT96-x8d]

How could it be for kids when it references R-rated movies like Jaws, Scarface, and The Exorcist?

[@alphanerd7221]

Really? What's his excuse for the rest of his work?

[@alphanerd7221]

@@ANT96-x8d Kids watched R rated movies all the time. Also, Jaws is PG.

[@TwistedThor187]

Master of Disguise is fucking fantastic.

[@WestMichiganTransformers]

“Paid?! What about getting paid in honor, dignity, pride?” “Honor, dignity, pride, it its crib!” “I didn’t mean it, slapping dummy man!” “I’ll get you, Pistachio!”

[@Anterbok]

Master of Disguise remains the only movie I've fucking walked out of, didn't even know Brent Spiner was in it, didn't get that far. It was truly fucking atrocious.

[@ChrisHendricks]

He played the villain. He would do evil monologues that were usually followed by his own farts.

[@Anterbok]

@@ChrisHendricks Glad I didn't get to that then. Sounds fucking terrible.

[@Dartanyoogles]

​@@Anterbok Its amazing if you're drunk.

[@RichardGines]

Mmmm Turtle. My kids LOVED that movie so it was a classic for us.

[@sarahlawver9782]

Master of Disguise is my favorite movie of all time. I can recite the whole thing. I watch it at least once a month.

[@deadlotus4445]

I loved Sorority Boys. One of the funniest movies!!

[@jeebuschabatty4455]

A genuinely funny movie.

[@thegoodthebadtheoffended6548]

Brent Spiner's character in Master of Disguise killed me every time he did the laugh and fart bit and the imprecation of the fart was another layer of joke upon joke. The movie is bad though.

[@forbiddencolor]

"Turtle, turtle"

[@erwinhun]

There is a difference between bad movies and bad movies. Some have that certain bad movie charm and become classics, but movies like Jurassic World Dominion are just painful to watch.

[@JoeBManco]

This movie deserves to be a cult classic. I love the humor in it.

[@chilledtea6614]

29 kids go into the water..... 22 kids come out of the water..... The ice cream man takes the rest....

[@skidawg22]

"Wild Geese 3"

[@quatreraberbawinner2628]

The master of disguise wasn't good, but i enjoyed it

[@Shorty_Lickens]

master of disguise is not even close to the worst film ever. It is a very bad Dana Carvey film.

[@jedijones]

A good director should've molded that script into Dana's version of Austin Powers.

[@brettharlow7010]

Am I not turtley enough for your turtle club?

[@jliller]

I saw Master of Disguise because a friend was a big Dana Carvey fan. After the movie, my friend apologized.

[@ericinla65]

LOVED BRENT in "Night Court" as the Hick & his Wife. Future Trump Supporters. :)

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

That role alone just shows how MAGNIFICENT his character acting is. Very few are so masterful. "Data & Carvey" would be a BRILLIANT show, btw. 💪😎✌️

[@Dimensioneer88]

I saw it in theaters and I liked it OK.

[@boxofficedoctor]

74 years! 😂 Unbelievable

[@nathanmoore1893]

I love sorority boys. It's really stupid but so so funny.

[@cariganpintalba9498]

Master of Disguise actually tripled its budget at the box office.

[@hollyswoods]

I legit love master of disguise, I know it by heart even today

[@blue04mx53]

Came to hear Brent Spinner.

[@jatigre1]

Master of Disguise is one of the funniest movies I've seen. Another hidden gem is Mortdecai.

[@shaunmandich7181]

I enjoyed MOD it was funny

[@mikeyjoejoerules1]

Nobody knows if a movie is gonna be a bomb while making it.

[@nHeroGo]

I love master of disguise. Love it.

[@Roybatty066]

"I want some Man sized meat balls!"

[@Juice866]

Sorority boys was amazing.