FIRST TIME WATCHING: My Cousin Vinny (1992) REACTION (Movie Commentary)

[@melenatorr]

As a Brooklynite, I can testify that the proximity of a Chinese restaurant is vital to a Brooklynite's emotional wellbeing.

[@mattyoung7415]

As a Londoner, I can confirm the same is true here.

[@russellhunt2071]

Always loved the actor that played the judge Fred Gwynne. He was Herman Munster "Frankenstein" in a sitcom that ran from September 24, 1964 to May 12, 1966. It was called the Munsters. He died a year later after his role in My Cousin Vinny

[@robhoskins8871]

... and before that he was introduced in a weekly tv comedy series calleld "Car 54 Where are You?" in which he co-starred as a cop, officer Francis Muldoon. I remember it well - it was hilarious. Another member of that cast was Al Lewis, who also moved on to "The Munsters" and played Grandpa.

[@TheDivayenta]

@@robhoskins8871Tooty and Muldoon!

[@pamelahofman1785]

The courtroom scenes are actually quite accurate and have been shown to law students as a representation of correct criminal procedure and trial strategy. Also, as others will tell you, Marissa Tomei won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for this role. I'm impressed that you recognize that this movie is deserving of high accolades instead of just enjoying it for the wonderful comedy that it is. Most don't really get that. Thanks!

[@positivelynegative9149]

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[@JelloFluoride]

Meanwhile... She-Hulk is preaching about misandrist nonsense.

[@Roller-Ball]

Vinney did catch a break when he was in prison the last time. The prison sounded like New York city. So, he finally got a good night of sleep.

[@stevencolatrella3257]

"90s Marisa Tomei, even today Marisa Tomei..." I'm right there with you brother!

[@melenatorr]

You notice that Vinny sleeps just fine, like a baby, in prison. Because, the joke here is that an Alabama prison sounds like a normal night in Brooklyn. So the curse has been lifted.

[@johnnehrich9601]

I think in prison while the background noise level was loud, it was STEADY. Having it dead-quiet and then a sudden loud noise was the problem Vinnie was facing.

[@sarahobah]

I thought it was because he's used to the nightly quintessential Gambini discussions 😅

[@PheOfTheFae]

I wonder if people miss this joke nowadays since Brooklyn is more gentrified now.

[@johannesvalterdivizzini1523]

@@PheOfTheFae I doubt it, but then I grew up in the Bronx and lived in East Harlem for years and neither was as quiet as a church.

[@ZeroOskul]

"Yutes" is from a discussion between the screenwriter and Pesci, he actually said that and screenwriter really asked: "What is a yute?"

[@Osprey850]

I'd like to imagine that Pesci answered the screenwriter the same way as in the movie, with a sarcastic, "oh, sorry... two Youuu-THs."

[@PheOfTheFae]

That bit is still a running joke in my family because my Brooklynite father definitely says it that way. xD

[@phcusnret]

I love it.

[@paulymar5996]

"Oh, and here's a picture of me from behind. And I didn't think I could feel worse than I did five minutes ago." Freaking love that line and Pesci's delivery

[@johnnehrich9601]

Part of the comedy was the clash between rural Southern culture and urban northern one, but I like how the movie treated each with respect.

[@rscottdjr]

What's interesting in this movie is that really isn't a bad guy (other than the actual murderers). The police thought they caught the murderer. There is certainly bias and it's a small town so they were personally invested but at the end of the day, they were happy that justice prevailed.

[@jasonthompson1604]

Everything about marissa is amazing in this film. The rest of the cast isnt bad either

[@thebackyardbear]

She absolutely stole the show... If you ask most people about the movie, she is all they remember.

[@deeanna8448]

Several lawyers who reacted to this film have said the courtroom scenes are some of the most accurate of any courtroom movie. They actually use the clips in law school as examples of good technique.

[@tehsma]

Marisa Tomei is red hot in this movie 🔥

[@chrislewis1981]

True that brother 👍🏻

[@EC-dz3fb]

Right?! 🔥🤪😜

[@ingalola3404]

Such a great movie, epitome of the 90-s: great story, great writing, amazing acting, zero CGI and yet so entertaining

[@samuelvincent557]

An underrated classic. I, especially, love that there are no, real, bad guys in this film. Aside from the ones who actually committed the murder. The prosecuting attorney was just doing his job like he was supposed to and played fairly, and dismissed the case as soon as it was clear the kids were innocent. The judge was a hardass but still, mostly, fair. Can't blame him for losing patience with Vinny. And the witnesses weren't malicious, just incorrect in their recollection. It's rare to have a film where there is high stakes conflict with no villain.

[@ingalola3404]

@@samuelvincent557 💯

[@Altricksss]

Need more of these types of movies

[@UncutSavage9858]

Did you say two Utes ?

[@americanfreedomlogistics9984]

the two boys riding bikes on the square were just a couple of regular kids. they were in the right place at the right time. they were asked if they wanted to be in a movie and they got the roles as extras

[@prescottlange]

I could've SWORN you did this movie already...you slipping in a repost on us?

[@markdepalo2501]

Just in case no one said it yet The judge is Fred Gywen. He was Herman munster on the 60's tv show the Munsters.

[@everyonelovesmajima]

Perhaps the laws of physics cease to exist ON YOUR STOVE!

[@JVTrickypants]

Great thought on the judge (Fred Gwynne) being like the embodiment of the law. That's perfect. Also the fact the actor was 6'6" and Joe Pesci is 5'4", plus the camera angles making it seem even more was great.

[@yaimavol]

Yes, every time I see a deer along the highway, I hear Marisa saying "A little doe eyed deer"

[@joeyrogers7017]

An absolute classic. Lisa's car knowledge always cracks me up and dude that stutters, I laugh so hard my stomach hurts.

[@jeffthompson9622]

Fred Gwynne was Herman Munster in TV's "The Munsters" in the '60s.

[@B-a-t-m-a-n]

"Oh, you're a smooth talker! You are! You are!"

[@15blackshirt]

The actor playing the judge played Herman Munster in the TV series The Munsters. Other movies featuring Marissa Tomei include Anger Management, Wild Hogs, The Wrestler and the most recent Spider-Man films. Besides his roles as gangsters, Joe Pesci also stars in Lethal Weapon 2, 3 & 4, and the first two Home Alone films

[@notmyrealname1730]

Tomei was also in the Cosby Show spinoff "A Different World" with Lisa Bonet.

[@reneeg9406]

Definitely cannot forget Marissa was also in Untamed Heart with Christian Slater😉😪

[@answ7211]

Also Crazy, Stupid Love

[@phcusnret]

She also won an Oscar for this movie. Well deserved.

[@surferles589]

Watch With Honors - Joe Pesci is awesome in it. Has Brendan Frazer too

[@hissatsu4937]

That New York Italian accent works for me, not gonna lie

[@ZeroOskul]

They from Jersey.

[@DJKuroh]

100%.

[@blunt2416]

That punch that Joe Pesci gave the guy with the $200 dollars was hands down the craziest 1 punch in cinema history.

[@agarven1]

The actor who plays the judge was Herman Munster in the tv show The Munsters. He was also in Pet Cemetery. Such a good actor

[@BigBoss-zi5ss]

Also can you pls watch House Party if you have not..such a classic comedy

[@BigBoss-zi5ss]

Sounds like somebody got a little crush on Marissa lol

[@robertmorris8997]

Fred Gwynn was Herman Munster. He was also in Car 51, Where Are You? Marisa Tomei won an Oscar for this role.

[@howardweinstein1324]

Al Lewis who played Grandpa on the Munsters,also played a judge in the movie USED CARS.

[@5stardave]

Car 54!

[@DemforIsrael]

Celebration of Italian culture- NYC!

[@kbsanders]

"Ya get dat? Da whole store got da flu."

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Joe Pesci was also funny in The Super.

[@BGBG617]

What's a yut?

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

I think practically every reactor I've seen watch this misses the joke that somebody from Brooklyn can sleep soundly through a riot because they're used to that sound. I know I missed it the first time around

[@Kevigator]

Also when the prosecutor is explaining how the word “verdict” comes from all our little ol’ ancestors from England as the show a closeup of the black juror.

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

@@Kevigator?!

[@shannonedens7854]

Why is he so tall? Because he’s Herman Munster.

[@chrislewis1981]

Dead on balls accurate

[@jmsmys13ify]

I'd love to see someone use that line in court just to try and get a smirk from a judge.

[@melenatorr]

You know she'd love that wrench (?) as a Christmas present.

[@owlivdejong5086]

A sequel was partially concepted, but never produced. All I know it the movie was going to open with Vinny putting a barrister's wig on and entering a British court room where we find Mona Lisa is on trial.

[@browniewin4121]

This is such a fun movie. I've seen it multiple times and it's always enjoyable to watch.

[@lockaby1]

i have always enjoyed this movie

[@Curraghmore]

Marisa Tomei was only 26 years old in this. Joe Pesci is actually 22 years older than her, and even Ralph Macchio is 3 years older than her.

[@JeremyAustin-hw1qy]

According to the trivia on imdb she was 27 but close enough

[@Equint77]

Brooklyn Girl ❤

[@DaineseBikerAZ]

Did you ever watch the 1991 Joe Pesci movie "The Super"? If not, you really should!!!

[@caralayne503]

As a former Ny’r & now Jersey girl, we require: Chinese food, good Pizza, & bagels within a very short distance.

[@terryconnelly484]

Electric chair accidents...Have you watched the green mile by steven king?

[@derekhauffe7197]

The judge played Herman Munster in “The Munsters” TV show.

[@chiefsteps-in-poo8447]

The judge is Fred Ward. He was Herman Munster from the '50s TV show "The Munsters". He was Frankenstein's monster. His wife the Bride of Dracula, his father-in-law was Dracula and his little son was a young Wolfman. His whole family was just a bunch of munsters.

[@xbubblehead]

The late Fred Ward was another amazing actor from "The Right Stuff" and "Tremors", for example. This was Fred Gwynne.

[@chiefsteps-in-poo8447]

@@xbubblehead My bad,man. I just knew Fred Ward was an actor and got the two mixed up. Fred Gwynn also acted, and did an awesome job, in Pet Cemetery.

[@moonlily1]

Actually, you look like you already raided Vinny's closet. You just need more gold.

[@scottdarden3091]

We country folks don't sleep all morning like New Yorkers 😂

[@kbsanders]

One of my favorites!

[@williamkerner3758]

Bro. There is no human being more like God himself as the only judge in a small town jurisdiction.

[@ReymundoCortez]

So this movie's court room procedures are so accurate that some law schools actually show this movie to their students.

[@llorona7847]

Marissa Tomei is a stone cold fox. This is a great comedy and I can watch it every few years for a good laugh. Fun reaction and glad you liked it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@williamkerner3758]

Somebody already mentioned this subject, but real trial lawyers love this movie, and I have heard that some law professors even use it as a teaching tool, because this movie is more true to the actuals rules of evidence and trial procedural rules than any movie we know of. I mean, they made it all funny, but the only real thing they changed a lot was how quickly the case went from arraignment to trial. No case goes to trial the week after arraignment. But other than that it was almost perfect.

[@BTAColorado]

Knocking over the chess board was an accident on Pesci's part but they kept it in. I like to think it was because Fred Gwynn gave him such a perfect look. I developed a HUGE crush on Marissa from this movie.

[@yaimavol]

Fred Gwynnes looks during this movie were classic. His deadpan no nonsense judge performance is epic

[@billherman7294]

Marissa is everyone's crush

[@Migz2682]

Not only that but it works. He heard "gallo" because the chess pieces were knocked down and still falling. It makes the idea that he didn't hear "callo" more believable.

[@JeremyAustin-hw1qy]

The scene where the guy stutters for the first time if you look closely in the background the 3 at the table are trying not to laugh

[@JVTrickypants]

One of my favorite lines is when he's looking at Mona Lisa's pics and says "Here's a picture of me from behind....and I thought I couldn't feel worse about myself." I say that last part a lot lol.

[@maxducoudray]

It's no big deal: just Joe Pesci's best movie.

[@javierr.castillo1101]

"Identical" 🤣

[@craiggibbons8228]

Marissa Tommie is stunning and this film is a golden classic

[@janecrow1122]

The tall tall judge- Fred Gwynne- was Herman Munster in the classic 60s tv series. Peace, all

[@JeremyAustin-hw1qy]

The scene with the owl was not planned one just happened to land in that tree so the whole scene was one shot

[@keithbird8910]

It's almost impossible not to fall at least a little bit in love with Marisa Tomei.

[@christopheryochum3602]

The great thing is how the last supposed person who you'd think would add technical expertise as a witness was, unemployed hairdresser Mona Lisa Vito. I love how she put it in the prosecutor's face when he gave her the trick question. Just as an aside, Marisa Tomei was gorgeous.

[@bobapjok4241]

the transition from "You were serious about that" to Vinnie on the bus back to jail was genius

[@paulpeterson4216]

The judge is Hermann Munster

[@johnduval6377]

He is big because he used to be Frankenstein in 60s

[@AndreaMGC]

This is (#3) in my top 5 favourite movies of all time. My brother and I quote it daily haha!

[@totomomo18]

Great movie one of the best legal movies not just a great comedy. Other great legal movies are The Rainmaker ,A Civil Action, A Few Good Man. The part that always kills me is the public defender who looks so perfect and than he is completely useless where he cant speak at court.

[@jonocom777]

that judge is herman munster

[@CharlesVanNoland]

Vinny only wears a coat and tie when he's bashing in a punk's head in a different movie.

[@TheArtfryne]

if only real justice was as clean and fair

[@terrenceellis9301]

I love this movie such a classic

[@JVTrickypants]

Amazing performance of course by Marisa Tomei...and yes, always been a wow to her then and now!

[@hawkmaster381]

You’re right to be scared of those billet trucks full of logs. One of my high school classmates was killed at a red light when the cables holding the logs in a billet truck broke and collapsed on his car.

[@ZeroOskul]

They from New Jersey.

[@EricTheBroBean]

Pesci played his role to a T, but Marisa Tomei finessing her role is a sight to see! Great chemistry too!

[@philmakris8507]

IIII-DEN-TI-CAAL!

[@josephgold208]

A cult classic.

[@BishopWalters12]

This is easily in my top 3 comedies of all time; I watch this a couple times a year and it never gets old with so many great actors here.

[@jennthabombdiggity]

Fred Gwynne….Herman Munster. (The judge) He was always my favorite. Love him. He was perfect for this role.

[@BoBobber383]

You should watch "The Wrestler" with Mickey Rourke and Marissa Tomei

[@tigrecito48]

this is a brilliant movie - 10/10.... its nothing to do with law movies but another really good movie from the 90s with MARISA TOMEI is - THE PAPER - you should watch it! she's a great actress and hot too

[@grahamstubbs4962]

I was just thinking Marisa Tomei had really nailed that accent, then I found out she was from Brooklyn.

[@anjiharrell6175]

Omg, anyone else loved 8 heads in a Duffel bag? I hear a lot of people didn’t care for it. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I would be curious to see Caped Informer’s reaction.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Love this movie! 😆 You might also like Marisa Tomei in a funny mob film called Oscar with Sylvester Stallone.

[@gippywhite]

Marisa Tomei technically was in at least one “mob” movie. She played the daughter of Sylvester Stallone, who was a mob boss who was trying to turn legit. It also has Tim Curry in it. If you end up watching it as a reaction or just on your own, just keep in mind that you’re not supposed to take it seriously. It’s 100% a comedy! The movie is called Oscar and it’s kind of like My Cousin Vinny in a way… It has a series of misunderstandings that just don’t seem to stop. It wasn’t a popular movie by any means, which is probably why if you do watch it, maybe just watch it on your own. But it was a really cute and fun movie to watch and I think they did a really good job with it. I’m glad you enjoyed this movie! Great reaction. 💙💙💙

[@mcgilj1]

The thing i love about this film.. There is no villain.. No bad guy. Usually they would paint the opposing lawyer as greedy or ambitious.. The cop as corrupt. the judge as biased. But in this the entire film is just made up of people all trying to do the right thing. Even the judge who is hard nosed and doesn't take BS is just that.. Hard nosed. But not evil. He just expects people to follow the law to the letter.

[@tduffy5]

They're called Screech Owls, for obvious reasons.

[@DariaBilowus]

Check out Joe Pesci in the Lethal Weapon movies (he doesn't show up until the 2nd one though)

[@kennywilkus1632]

I had the biggest crush on Marissa Tomei! When she said “positive” they way she does in this movie, that crush became lifelong love. 😂

[@slaaneshhedonite7068]

Untouchables. Amazeballs good mob film.

[@ReymundoCortez]

Live the judge aka Herman Munster from the tv show The Munsters.

[@jzero4813]

30:20 Everyone always wants more, but it never works - it just ends up being a pile of reboot crap heaped up beside a work of art. A movie can be great and just a movie. If da Vinci painted three dozen Mona Lisas would any of them be as great as just the one?

[@AdamtheGrey02]

I don't believe Vinny's girl saved him in that court. She helped him quicken it I suppose but Vinny already knew the answer to that positraction evidence when he looked at the pic. So all he had to do was look that up and bring the info to court.

[@chrisinfiesto835]

Marisa Tomei won an Oscar for this..... 💯🔥🤙🏽😎

[@MoMoMyPup10]

Disappointing edit but still gave a thumbs up. Need to do better with consistency within the scenes.

[@bidwell13]

16:50 that was an accident that they left in the movie. 19:01 he beat him up by surprising him with a sucker punch and by throwing his whole body into the punch. 22:24 the funny thing is he got the best night sleep in jail then he did out of jail. Mail reminded him of the city noise back home. Nice ambient noise and it made him more aware the next day. My favorite parts of the movie is in court when he says “Two Youts”, when Mona Lisa takes the stand and the whole messing with the judge on what his name really is.