first time watching and cracking up at *MY COUSIN VINNY*

[@eltedioso]

The fact that they didn't try to milk this movie and make three sequels is a minor miracle. Magic in a bottle, this one.

[@russellward4624]

Appearantly there was tye beginnings of a sequel in the works where Monalisa gets arrested in England for murder and Vinnie has to get her off but it never materialized.

[@2sallads]

@@russellward4624 Good. That would have been awful.

[@tamarleigh]

3:11 absolutely 💯 and if anyone doesn’t understand why Jimmy is right, there’s a really great video on KZbin about that, a law professor lecturing law students about it. I think it’s called Don’t Talk to Police

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

They kinda did, by revisiting the basic setup with Legally Blonde.

[@eltedioso]

@@dudermcdudeface3674 Also a good movie, with a fox in it

[@rolandcooke]

Best thing about this movie - a courtroom murder trial no less - none of the characters is a villain. Genius writing.

[@MRxMADHATTER]

Fred Gwynne (the judge) is a fantastic actor. He stareed in two comedy TV roles in "Car 54, Where are you?" and "The Munsters".

[@EricTheBroBean]

What a classic! The chemistry between Pesci and Tomei is unbeatable, and Tomei does look absolutely stunning!

[@nelsonmoody4686]

Marissa Tomei worked very hard to get rid of her native BY accent to make it in Hollywood, but here she let it all hang out. She deserved the Oscar she received for this.

[@Timeisaflat_O]

My dad is an attorney and rates this movie the most realistic legal movie out there.

[@THErealOGse]

I'm an attorney and I agree lol. I was awkward af my first fee years. Thank God for amazing judges in a city of a lot of Prosecutors who regularly had baby attorneys in front of them because eeffffff I would have had a lot of problems my first year lol.

[@TheGoauldApophis]

I heard they even show it in law schools.

[@leok7193]

This reaction was hyenaous! That innuendo scene in prison is probably my favorite.

[@arthurd6495]

"good lord, I can't concentrate" 😂

[@garyscott9364]

We were all there at some point 😂

[@a3gill]

She's obviously beautiful, but I think her vibe and personality in this performance might be the most attractive that I've encountered in film or real life. Stunning!

[@KBH27]

killer combo

[@MFBloosh]

Hot AND she knows her shit about cars. Lmfao.

[@RoGueNavy]

She's the only one who could make Peter Parker's Aunt May sexy!!

[@Strider91]

What i love about this movie, is that Young men thought the judge was an asshole. . .then I learned that not only is it the most realistic court room film. But after viewing several trials. . .the judge is just a strict professional. Now, adult me loves this film even more lol

[@melenatorr]

For sure: he warns Vinny and us that he's a stickler for procedure, and that he's an impatient man when it comes to that. Fair warning! And his suspicions of Vinny are correct!

[@MFBloosh]

This is the kind of judge you want. One that takes his job seriously. There's an epidemic of law breaking judges currently in this country who don't follow protocol because they have an ego and feel powerful, so this movie is a reminder to everyone what a good judge looks like. One who only focuses on the facts of the case and it's completely unbiased.

[@AT-rr2xw]

Supposedly, this movie is incredibly realistic in terms of the actual court law. Much of the humor was specifically meant to be due to the characters butting up against the actual law instead of bulldozing through it like other movies.

[@airborne19j]

They use this movie as a teaching tool in Harvard law school. The most inaccurate things are how fast the process goes and the lawyers approaching the jury. Everything else from the way lawyers are taught to talk in a cadence and all the trial procedures is spot on.

[@havok6280]

​​@@airborne19jthat's a myth. Harvard does not teach movies in law school. In fact, law school does not teach you how to examine or cross examine a witness. One of the points of this movie is that law school did not prepare Vinnie to conduct himself in court. And that criminal procedure varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Knowing the rules of a given court is crucial. It would be impractical for a law school in Boston to teach procedure from every jurisdiction. That said the court room scenes are fairly accurate.

[@eljobo3258]

​@havok6280 I agree with most everything you said, except for not teaching how to examine or cross-examine a witness in law school. They definitely do that in law school, in Trial Practice. Its an elective, so you're not required to take it, but they do teach it. At least they did in my school.

[@russellward4624]

He may be from NY but hes Italian. We aint never seen a grit before. Lol

[@DiscipleDave83]

But you have seen polenta.

[@rolandcooke]

"Everything that guy just said is bullshit". Most epic opening statement in legal history (and fully objectionable as it was an argument, not to mention the profanity).

[@kiwiana6190]

This is one of my favorite movies of all time! I’m so happy you watched this!!!

[@paularobinson4358]

The Judge is the same guy who played Herman Munster which is why his voice is so familiar.

[@neek1276]

I love that u got the judge and appreciated all the characters!

[@luckypanda7707]

I like how in the end its made extremely clear how easy it was to actually think it was the boys who commited the crime

[@ddiamondr1]

Great reaction. Great movie. That was a screech owl. We have them in Canada too and yes, that is the screech they make.

[@texashookem22]

Absolutely brilliant writing and acting in this movie, it's comedic genius. And Marisa is DREAMY!!!

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

Not sure you recognize the judge, but that's Herman Munster in his last role, actor Ed Gwynn.

[@eljobo3258]

Fantastic actor. Was also great in Pet Sematary.

[@candicelitrenta8890]

His last role was not this film but one that was called The Boy Who Could Fly. He played the drunk uncle of a teenager with autism

[@ubit397]

Fred*

[@ScientificallyStupid]

@@candicelitrenta8890 I absolutely love that movie, it's so dark and bizarre- but that's kind of all 80's "family" movies, I guess. Is it any wonder that we're all traumatized in some way?

[@MrVvulf]

2:43 That Sheriff came a long way since 1992. Thirty years later, in 2022, he was the Mayor of Margrave. He even had a fancy fake diamond tipped cane. He would have been famously rich, and still alive, if he didn't end up on the bad side of Jack Reacher.

[@pigeonboy958]

Eff Alan Ritchson. He doesn't like me so I'll no longer support him.

[@candicelitrenta8890]

First time I ever saw this actor was in that tv show call Mcyver. I found out that he was in that 70's movie called National Lampoon's Animal House, and the very last episode of Quantum Leap tv show

[@ReymundoCortez]

This is by far one of the most realistic court procedure movies. So much they used to show it in some law schools.

[@iKvetch558]

I appreciate that I have seen this movie many times over the years, so I can never "unlearn" the ending of the movie...but it always kinda shocks me how many people just LEAP to the conclusion that it is all a conspiracy to frame Stan and Bill for murder. I hope it is clear to Jimmy by the end that it was just plain old human fallibility that led to the boys being prosecuted, and not a nefarious plot. Let's face it, once cops and prosecutors decide they have their suspect, they tend to completely stop looking for anyone else and put all their effort into the persons they think did the crime...and that is all that happened in this movie.👍😁

[@dominiqueodom3099]

My favorite joe pesci role ever,and maybe my favorite court room drama next to The People vs OJ Simpson Nobody involved in the court process was corrupt or evil,everyone just wanted to do their jobs and get justice and the ending is one of the most satisfying in movie history

[@TheEpic22]

I believe the actor who played the judge was a real life judge at one point and he pushed to ensure the movie stayed accurate to real life correct proceedings

[@kittykatt7652]

So many of actors in this movie are now deceased. The witness with the long blond hair was on THE WALKING DEAD.

[@audraross3012]

The quirky character actor who played the stuttering lawyer is in a ton of movies and TV shows - his name is Austin Pendleton.

[@christhornycroft3686]

I think they showed just as much of the southern racism as they needed to without bogging down the comedy. The prejudice they have for the 2 boys, whether it's because they're from New York or because they're Italian and Jewish, and the comment by the prosecutor about "all our little old ancestors" before the quick cut to the black woman on the jury. That was great visual storytelling, if the "fry 'em" wasn't enough to tell us what kinds of people we're dealing with.

[@pigeonboy958]

You crazy people will make everything about race. Jesus Christ. Get a hobby.

[@twylanaythias]

A number of practicing and former attorneys have reacted to My Cousin Vinny and (with a few minor caveats) unanimously declared that this movie ranks among the most accurate in depicting courtroom proceedings. About their only real nit-pick is that attorneys would never be allowed that close to the jury box, though most give this detail a bye for the sake of artistic license.

[@nathan43082]

Yes, Marisa Tomei is distractingly gorgeous in this film. It's not surprising that she won an Academy Award either.

[@stevesheroan4131]

This is in my top 3 movies for re-watchability. It just never gets old for me.

[@JeremyAustin-hw1qy]

Some facts about this movie first when joe pesci knocks over the chess pieces that wasn't scripted 2nd the owl wasn't planned either and 3rd when we see the stuttering public defender for the first time in the courtroom if you look in the background you can see the 3 actors trying not to laugh

[@Sd3cinema]

The public defender was played by Austin Pendleton. He’s was brilliant. I was set to take a course with him right before covid and unfortunately he’s now retired from teaching privately.

[@KBH27]

no more questions lol

[@markdenio4537]

I got to meet him once in the early 2000's. He also played the sidekick Max in The Muppet Movie.

[@cyrr1213]

So psyched to see this on my home page!

[@positivelynegative9149]

TWO YUTES! 😃

[@J.Artan6]

Seeing this when I was 10..Marisa Tomei awakened something within me.

[@glennkonklin2926]

That was an appropriate reaction to Marisa Tomei. She's absolutely stunning.

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

You ain't wrong: Marisa Tomei is distracting af in this. Solid dime, with unbelievable charisma too.

[@katesimmons9297]

Tomei is fire in this movie ... perfection

[@CMThomas83]

You don't have to apologize. Marisa Tomei is a queen.

[@Ninaofthe90s]

One of the few times a comedic performances won the oscar (Tomei for supporting actress). 💖

[@splhome]

Check out 8 Heads in a Dufflebag, Spy, Flypaper 😂😅

[@jayharvey7043]

They needed a sequel focused on Vinny and Lisa.

[@havok6280]

The bar exam requires legal analysis. It does not teach you how to try a case. Vinnie is 100% correct. You learn how to actually be a lawyer at the firm that hires you. I learned most of what I did during the 3 internships I had in law school. Sadly law school only teaches you how to be a legal scholar. It doesn't really prepare you for the bar or to be an attorney.

[@sallyatticum]

I took a child advocacy clinic in law school and handled multiple civil child protective cases as atty ad litem. That was the best experience! Also the civil and criminal procedure classes were invaluable. A friend and I opened our own firm not long after we graduated, and took lots of court appointments.

[@barnabydodd8956]

The casting in this was great.

[@allisonoconnor8055]

Aside from being drop dead gorgeous! Marisa Tormi won an oscar for being Mona Lisa Votto🎉🎉

[@WakeMeSoon]

great movie, great reaction.

[@ReymundoCortez]

Just noticed your shirt. Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, what a fun time in wrestling.

[@skyt3265]

love this movie. my ex showed it to me and it’s the one positive takeaway from our relationship 🙃

[@JimmyMacram]

😕 Damn. I suppose that’s something tho.

[@JeremyAustin-hw1qy]

My wife and I love this movie the 2 yutes haha 😂

[@ericbryant386]

The 666 rule of vinnie. Graduated 6 years ago, practicing 6 weeks and took the bar 6 times

[@oliviarose5030]

$200 at the time this movie was filmed would be $450 now. Felt the need to say that, for some reason. And yes, she is absolutely phenomenal in this movie. While I do think Sally Field was more deserving of the Oscar that year (absolutely stunning performance in Steel Magnolias), Tomei was perfect for this movie.

[@eileendesandre8316]

court-appointed lawyer is played by austin pendleton.

[@KBH27]

No more questions lol

[@alanfeldstein9761]

Marisa Tomei is 59 years old.

[@fatterpillar]

You're one of the most consistent dudes on the platform, loving your stuff for years now.

[@JimmyMacram]

Thank you, brother. Appreciate you.

[@candicelitrenta8890]

Marisa won the Academy Award for this role as Mona Lisa, Pesci's girlfriend

[@andromeda331]

Joe Pesci was so hilarious and Marisa was so awesome. I love her.

[@GlennShook]

There still is an amaco like 20 mins from me. Rare

[@havok6280]

You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and WILL be used against you...

[@j00jy]

What is a yute?

[@hoodcollector]

yup and marisa tomei is STILL fine !!!

[@positivelynegative9149]

Yeah, Marisa Tomei is a smoke show; and smart; and funny.

[@Favorites3827]

You just killed me dead!😇

[@ta2gypsy]

I just subscribed today. Just so ya know I'm not trollin' I'm catching up on your reactions. My gvmnt name is Lora Peters age 69 disabled veteran. I look forward to watching the videos with you.

[@marthabuchanan835]

GIANT LOUD WHISTLES

[@DSephi]

Just another passer-by commenting on how incredibly gorgeous Marissa is.. 😮‍💨

[@KBH27]

Watch Jimmy Hollywood and The Public Eye , 2 good ones with Pesci

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Classic

[@THErealOGse]

I loved this movie before I became an Attorney and even more after. You feel like an absolute moron your first few years. Thank God you've got people to help but I work a pretty big city with a lot of Prosecutors and a lot of trials going on so the hand holding doesn't last long. I'll never forget my first win on my own. And my first loss on my own. You learn from both ends of the spectrum and you also get motivation from both. That first guilty verdict in a bigger trial I remember getting on the elevator and telling myself I wasn't allowed to cry. I'd helped a family and a small part of the community gain closure on a very painful time in their life and in their painful loss that they'll grieve forever. This movie in a comical way shows how much we don't know when we first start off. In real life the consequences can be more serious but if you've got a good judge and you're not a total fuck up the good judges remember they started off in the same place.

[@danmiller4064]

Of course it was a Pontiac!!!Pioneers in the automotive industry, why GM dumped them instead of Buick is crazy

[@lamontwilliams4172]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 classic

[@havok6280]

Hall and Nash... formerly Diesel and Razor Ramon...

[@poeslanding]

Go Dodgers!😂

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

See, I never cared much for Stan - although, a far cry better as the comedic relief compared to Ralph Macchio playing the straight man. So, I'll give it to you, he does have some good lines. But I think what he does best or makes his lines great, is not just being an actor but a re-actor. Particularly his facial expressions. But still, Vinny and Mona Lisa Vitto are the ones that make me laugh.

[@sallyatticum]

I always laugh at people who like to claim this was THE MOST REALISTIC TRIAL MOVIE EVER. lol I have been a criminal defense lawyer for nearly thirty years. This movie is NOT realistic. That said, I love the movie. It is one of my faves.

[@littletinagogo]

Could you do reaction on Emilia Perez?

[@MearnieToon]

I find Marisa cute af.

[@Ninaofthe90s]

Jimmy when is Arcane season 2 coming???

[@JimmyMacram]

Start of December

[@Ninaofthe90s]

@@JimmyMacram ok thanx 👍

[@abemrofchak]

BAD. And I'm, of course, referring to Joe Pesci

[@CC-vq7hg]

for the algorithm

[@bobapjok4241]

Alltime favorite movie. so many good quotes too

[@havok6280]

Love this movie. Love Marisa Tomei. She did not deserve an Oscar for this performance...

[@JimmyMacram]

No Marisa Tomei slander. You right.

[@andrewkline5611]

I haven’t seen 30 seconds of any of the 4 films that the actresses she beat were in.

[@havok6280]

​@andrewkline5611 that sounds like a you problem. Judy Davis has received eight AACTA Awards, two BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and one Screen Actors Guild Award as well as nominations for two Academy Awards. Dame Vanessa Redgrave has garnered numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards and an Olivier Award, making her one of the few performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. She has also received various honorary awards, including the BAFTA Fellowship Award, the Golden Lion Honorary Award, and an induction into the American Theatre Hall of Fame.

[@russellward4624]

​@@havok6280for those specific roles or for other roles? If they're for other roles they aren't relevant. Husbands and wife's, Howard's end, Enchanted April and Damage are 4 films I've never seen or heard of so its hard to argue their performances deserved it more.