Man on the Moon and Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Rental Reviews

[@JamesNintendoNerd]

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[@fcukugimmeausername]

I'm sorry. Can I plead ignorance here. I thought Man on the Moon only came out in 2018 or 2019. It came out in 1999? How did I miss this?

[@Doc141]

You guys do my favorite advertisements. Always welcome.

[@davemarx7856]

Love the ending

[@danielmccusker8272]

The song Man on the Moon is about Andy Kaufman. They only say Andy about 57000 times in the song so I get how you guys missed it.

[@theitfactorjameswheezer2852]

Daniel McCusker which one though? There’s 2 lol

[@tenenbaummark]

Totally fell for the buffering trick, right after they brought up the tv trick. I'm a fool lol

[@MrJessiesammakia]

Me too

[@crackedupmonk]

Damn it.

[@darkmetaly]

Not the only one

[@dregoth0]

I keep hitting my computer, and it just won't fix it!

[@joshwhite83]

I backed up 3 times trying to see what I missed before I realized what was happening.

[@jeremyfalkner9223]

Andy Kaufman would definitely have his own show on adult swim

[@velocirapper2165]

I gotta say i absolutely love these rental reviews, I like to be a movie buff around my friends but they dont know actors or even movies 😂 Thank you James and crew for feeding my film knowledge!

[@braydenmann1408]

@cinemassacre Guys... The R.E.M. song is about Andy Kaufman. Have any of you listened to the whole thing?

[@dbeane43]

Exactly. They mention Andy by name in the lyrics.

[@theitfactorjameswheezer2852]

Brayden Mann which one? There’s 2

[@Shadylndividual]

@@theitfactorjameswheezer2852 Man on the Moon. This is the chorus: Now, Andy did you hear about this one? Tell me, are you locked in the punch? Hey Andy, are you goofing on Elvis? Hey baby, are we losing touch?

[@theitfactorjameswheezer2852]

Jamie A2Z83 the great beyond?

[@daniellemdangelo]

Omg I know 🤣🤣🤣, thank you!

[@Thalatash]

Man on the Moon changed my mind about Andy Kaufman. I was a little kid living in Memphis when he was doing his Jerry Lawler stuff. I didn't care about wrestling but he was big news there. I remember watching the news with my grandparents and he was going on and on calling everyone in Memphis stupid, it really affects you in your formative years, so I hated him for a long time. I didn't even watch this movie until probably 7 or 8 years after it came out. A friend really liked it and I had nothing else to do and I warmed up to him and finally got it. Good review.

[@megamob5834]

I like to imagine James has owned that MK hat since he was like 12 years old

[@Tophisthebest226]

Damn, even after you guys brought up the Messed up TV signal gag, I still fell for your buffering one.

[@Sum1BetrThanU1]

For a few seconds I was under the impression I accidentally updated KZbin or something 😂

[@l.gcallahan2840]

I know right? I almost reset my router

[@McKennish]

what point does that happen at?

[@AndrewSkatesBadly]

Haha same, what a brilliant way to end the video

[@urbobne2254]

I don't see you as a character. I see you as James Rolfe , a creator of many different characters, various series, and in general as an inspiration. Most of all, almost in spite of how successful you are, you remain accessible, genuine, and encouraging of general creativity. Thank you James, for everything you've created over the years!

[@poiluparadis]

Cinemassacre is my favorite media outlet of all time. No matter what the subject is, I love every moment. Thanks guys!

[@LeeCDylan]

1. Timothy Olyphant was being sarcastic/joking, the fact that you didn't realize that is weird 2. He's been in two of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time, Deadwood and Justified

[@badboogaloo2]

Funny that Timothy Olyphant is doing a “bit” on Conan and they don’t get it. Every time he’s on Conan he’s basically trolling.

[@wisewolftony]

Yea he has always been one of my favorite guests on that show along with Norm McDonald.

[@MordecaiandMonroe]

Hes so upset over something the guy didnt even say.

[@goidfiog]

He even said that he watched it as his character and that his character didn't like it as a joke, then he says that it's too bad because he himself would have liked the documentary. WTF Kieran?

[@MadBulik]

In which minute do they talk about that?

[@ShamanCore23]

He's also the star of Justified and deadwood, not just the hitman guy...

[@TheRestinBones]

i remember seeing this in the theater and during the bit at the beginning when hes playing the credits and telling people to leave, a guy got up and left.

[@Tool0GT92]

In Liar Liar he sings "Here she comes to wreck the daaaaayyyy" a little bit of foreshadowing

[@BakerTheClerk]

It shows how much Kaufman inspired Jim Carey.

[@SukiNoKoe]

@@sage4365 I use it way too much xD

[@SukiNoKoe]

@@sage4365 And it needs to be sung like a Broadway number, else it doesn't count. :D

[@AdamLacy228]

Oh shit! You're right!

[@FooFighter201]

Andy back in the day can be summed up perfectly with a quote I recently heard from Rob Zombie. “What your doing now sucks, but in 10 years it’ll be awesome”

[@pika23]

Right! He'd be legendary today.

[@Astrlfire]

we had a modern day andy....his name was filthy frank but George left to go do what he wanted with joji

[@southernscythe2494]

Man on the Moon is a perfect title. It sums up how Andy felt... or at least how the filmmakers thought he felt.

[@Good_Horsey]

I'm surprised they didn't interpret it that way. Kauffman wasn't down here with everyone else, title made sense.

[@zooparty1257]

I always thought it was because people were saying the moon landing was staged and presented to be real like all of Andy's performances

[@cruachankeith]

@@zooparty1257 the REM song 'man on the moon' is a tribute to Andy, that's why it was chosen as the title of the movie

[@bradkehler4685]

"You can fail at what you love and you can fail at what you don't love. So just do what you love. " So proud of James.

[@minokimakina832]

the subtle buffering joke almost got me for a second.

[@HaitaniMasayuki]

As far as I'm aware that REM song about a man on the moon was because there were some long living running gags about the late Andy Kaufmann still being alive, but on the moon.

[@ZachClossin]

James has already transcended the AVGN! These videos are proof that people like you for you and not just the character. (unlike Doug who is still grasping the NG character)

[@ggh6572]

Agreed. I even think James is better when he is himself. He has such a good analytical mind and is fascinating to listen to. Unlike Doug who is in many cases pretty clueless.

[@mathieucaron4990]

Pretty much. as much as I like avgn I watch his review just as much.

[@ronraptr4863]

IDK guys I agree with olaphant on this one Man in the moon was a great movie, but watching the documentary I feel like he was an ass. It seemed like the family kinda was humoring him Even Lawler was pissed saying that Andy never acted this way That's just my perception I could be way off

[@ghoste1138]

I'm kinda late on this, but this video opened up a huge rabbit hole for me, and for anyone who hasn't seen Jim Carrey's motivational speeches I highly recommend them. I believe Hollywood had broken, yet humbled him. Smart dude.

[@hollowhero1986]

As soon as I heard pork chop sandwiches, I knew it had to be an ad for G.I. Joe or something. Those old PSA parodies were hilarious.

[@dookie_12]

PORKCHOP SANDWICHES

[@wax1954]

Super excited for next weeks films. Jackie Chan is one of my favorite actors and I love his movies.

[@buddhamack1491]

"I know who I am, I'm a dude playin' a dude disguised as another dude...you're the dude who don't know what dude he is"

[@phillydelphia8760]

... Quiet, the dudes are emerging.

[@runi5413]

"Man, I don't drop character 'till I done the DVD commentary."

[@BiPolarBaRe]

I’m a rooster illusion.

[@afrog2666]

He went full blackface

[@creepyinstigator]

Jerry Lawler said on his podcast that Jim was difficult to work with, and the slap on letterman was harder than the real slap on Andy. In the end Jim sent Lawler a box full of records that wrestlers had made through the ages. He also thanked him and gave him the set costume, and invited him to his private box at the Staple center.

[@louclarkson6098]

...and Jim carrey stood up Lawler.

[@rayceeya8659]

So much love for Taxi. It was my favorite show when I was a kid.

[@damnedash9526]

LMAO! Dude... I'm not going to spoil it but the running gag throughout this video?? GOLD. Well done! Lol!!

[@artsshorts]

The most heartbreaking part is when he goes to the mystic holistic surgeon and sees the slight of hand. He’s instantly crushed/devastated and accepting of fate

[@3ShotTGK]

The trickster being tricked

[@scottmefford6917]

I started watching you as "The Nerd" but I've grown to like your reviews and reactions much more.

[@samjackcollection7413]

Bob knows. Read Zmuda’s book. It’s amazing. He was the closest and there were many secrets he revealed that Andy didn’t want ... but Bob wanted people to understand the genius and not just hate him or misunderstand. I recommend it highly.

[@3ShotTGK]

Do you have the title?

[@danseth5775]

What's the books title?

[@mayvalauvryar1590]

This was the Febu-Carrey episode I've been waiting all month for! And wow... 40 min! This is the longest Rental Review yet! Awesome!

[@Whenitraveltheworld]

I enjoyed the Jim Carrey Month, thanks Please do a Stallone V Schwarzenegger Month and compare some of their films.

[@Hughjundies69]

Terminator v Rambo Kindergarten Cop v Stop or my mom will shoot Batman & Robin v Judge Dredd

[@jayceneal5273]

not fair, arnie would probably win almost all of them

[@TheMarioMan247]

they'l have to wait for rambo to drop i n MK11

[@Nico42ke]

I think Oliphant meant that Jim Carey was pretentious when he made a lot of his coworkers in "Man on the Moon" uncomfortable by "channeling the spirit" of Andy Kaufman. Also he was making a JOKE, c'mon!

[@robofish312]

Tim said he watched it in character, as in his character thought it was pretentious, not actually Timothy Olyphant. Jesus Keiren wtf

[@Tuvok_Shakur]

i agree with you and if i was working with jim carrey on that movie i would have thought him to be an obnoxious asshole

[@Trent_Hyatt]

right. Olyphant is a great actor.

[@Simnacher]

I seem to recall seeing John Cleese, or maybe one of the other Pythons, saying that they wanted to do a thing on Flying Circus but the BBC wouldn't let them. They would lower the volume very slowly over the course of the show, and then suddenly-after everyone in Britain had turned up their sets-blast something at full volume. That always seemed to me to be the same kind of bit as the V-hold thing.

[@jfive1182]

Y'all killin me with the buffin parts🤣🤣🤣🤣 James face is priceless when it comes back on🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@solidussmith]

"Pork chop sandwiches!" lol Appropriate reference.

[@Thespanglerangler]

SolidSmith Fenslerfilms reference?

[@Hikikomori34]

14:00 you got me!

[@thumbwarriordx]

"What's the secret to being funny?" "Silence" Someone get this man to haunt the production of Ghostbusters 2016. Paul Feig deserves this information.

[@jamierose9095]

No no no, the secret to being funny is...

[@thumbwarriordx]

@@jamierose9095 *implied queef*

[@bionicRod]

@@thumbwarriordx came out the front

[@lotus-prince]

@@jamierose9095 Constant improv!

[@jamstonjulian6947]

Imagine the hubris of thinking if you just say a load of shit off the top of your head you'll get comedy gold. And then imagine having the gall to do that in a remake of a brilliantly written and well-structured classic movie.

[@AgentZombieMan]

The buffering thing totally got me, because I had just walked outside when it happened.

[@WolfHreda]

Were they also purposefully saying it was Timothy Olyphant in Transformers when it was, in fact, Josh Duhamel?

[@Mr_Mooo]

That outro was amazing!! You had me going for a while making me think that the video was buffering when it was fine. Just like with Andy Coffman adjusting the vertical hold to make the audience think that their TV was on the blitz, very nicely done!

[@KOTYAR0]

James shouldn't be afraid of having AVGN at his tombstone. He has the freedom of Internet, with ability to post hungreds of hours, while Andy only had what people saw on TV

[@williamdavis708]

The GI joe pork chop sandwiches really brought back being a kid on the pc and finding those shorts!

[@AcornElectron]

I remember renting this on dvd. It was a massive departure for him. I liked it. That is all.

[@Lionmonkey4real]

"Jim Carrey fucking up his mind" is technically a quadrilogy if you count The Number 23.

[@samysnes]

What truly matters is that your friends and family love you for who you really are. Let the public love the character, you don't need to show your true self to the public. It becomes an issue when you start to bring back the character at home.

[@skillzorz101]

Another connection with Man on the Moon and Jim's earlier work, kind of, is in Dumb and Dumber where Carey's character can't believe they put a man on the moon, literally, when he sees an old framed newspaper and thinks it's new.

[@ericriggsbee]

Thank god for Kieran, he is amazing. He should be on every rental review.

[@slashmastah]

Kieran is the best!

[@rebal180]

I don't even have to watch Man on the Moon to know that Jim Carry was all over that movie. His over the top acting style is the reason why he was able to play Andy so well. No other actor could've pulled it off.

[@sidneyshaw1608]

Timothy Olyphant star of one of the greatest HBO shows of all time Deadwood... Justified was good too

[@Trent_Hyatt]

right

[@endrankluvsda4loko172]

Such a great movie. And I so much appreciated all these uploads back in 2020 when the world was going absolutely insane. Thank you.

[@YesterdaysMoose]

When I noticed the buffering, I was like, "Ha ha, I see what you're doing." Then, my connection legitimately started buffering for real. I wonder how many others this happened to...?

[@lianajames8261]

I forgot to pay my internet bill so I did think it was actually buffering lmao

[@SchlockbusterVideo]

Jim Carrey's portrayal of Tony Clifton in Man On The Moon is possibly his finest hour. His performance in the film as a whole is a great balance of all of his strengths as an actor and comedian.

[@spacehawkreviewsvideos8262]

Wow I can’t believe he’s doing Drunken Master. Guess he listened to all the Jackie Chan month comments.

[@Skrenja]

Space Hawk Reviews/Videos Congratulations Jackie Chan on 100 years in the business!

[@shiranuiaensland1442]

@@Skrenja Jackie Chan is 65-years-old.

[@BakerTheClerk]

I just noticed the Rock-A-Doodle VHS on the desk. I loved that movie. Maybe Junimation?

[@DrDensetsu]

Timothy Olyphant is an accomplished actor in his own right. And he obviously didn't get that he was making a joke.

[@phantomdriver2010]

Sometimes a joke is in poor taste

[@Chriswallace0405]

A joke depends entirely on context

[@robertpoole5652]

I find it funny how you guys did the "buffering circle" randomly.

[@Damnto]

What’s the reference I don’t get it

[@HunterVex.]

Take a shot everytime James says "like" and you will die of alcohol poisoning before the video is halfway over.

[@robbiedoblin]

This was jim as jim playing andy. Every emotion is exaggerated by jim, where andy was more calm and collected.

[@awwsyea6239]

Exactly. I never saw his portrayal as that accurate. Even when he did the stuff where Kaufman was freaking out, he still would seem to add too much to it.

[@robbiedoblin]

@@A2Z83 I disagree. If.he would be portrayed it accurately, I would've understood andy a lot better. Now I only understand the way Jim's mind works a lot better

[@jrheiselt]

Andy Kaufman: one of the great pioneers of trolling.

[@brandongrabowski5950]

Timothy Olyphants comment was meant to be a joke. Hes always done Kaufmanesque humor when hes on Conan. I figured you guys swooning about Jim Carrey and Andy Kaufman wouldve gotten that. You got got by the joke. That being said, you got me with the buffering. I didnt know it was added til I came on to comment abt Olyphants joke. Well played.

[@picasokaufmen9250]

"Drunken Master" is my favorite martial arts movie.

[@hoodieinfestation]

Timothy Olyphant is sweet. I remember watching that interview. He was making a joke. Given the subject, I think it’s fair. I don’t think Andy was about people telling anyone what is and isn’t funny. Deadwood and Justified are dope too btw. Psyched for Marchial Arts.

[@CraigKostelecky]

I thought it was a joke as well of Carrey staying in character during the whole process.

[@Retrostar619]

I think he was being honest, and I agree with him.

[@hoodieinfestation]

Saying it was a joke doesn’t mean I think he’s kidding. It’s just funny and true about a good movie that involved a really pretentious actor. I also believe “it’s ok to be pretentious when you’re earning it” to quote a good friend.

[@NiCkCiNDubstep]

I AM SO JUICED FOR DRUNKEN MASTER!!!

[@jamesschafer258]

James Rolfe is a KZbin God.

[@SilentJables]

"Man on the Moon" by R.E.M. came out in 1992 and is about Andy Kaufman. And R.E.M. also scored the movie.

[@generalesdeath5836]

You had me for just a moment with the buffering

[@ryanreid7471]

Letterman actually refused to use make up to make him look younger

[@ENYGMA_PLAGUE]

I hope you guys bring this back one day, Rental Reviews always hit different. Rental Review Reunion for 2024! 🔥🔥🔥💀

[@demonboss1777]

He’s not in Transformers, that’s a different actor Edit: it’s Josh Duhammel

[@kingkold]

Easy mistake though

[@jacobhenderson2758]

Think he was just making a joke when he said he thought it was "pretentious".

[@ghty43]

It’s Micky from Scream 2. 😂

[@The_Sharktocrab]

Took me a second to realize the video wasnt actually buffering, clever homage guys

[@treespunk]

24:15 "The punchline is there's no punchline" Monty Python

[@handsomebrick]

A man walks into a party and asks "where's the punch." They say "it's in the next room but there's a big line, you're gonna have to wait." So he goes in the next room and looks everywhere but he can't find the punchline.

[@1garryrippon]

UNBELIEVABLE film. Didn't know what it was about,went in blind,AND LOVED IT!!!

[@jonadkins1792]

For the record, Mr. Timothy Olyphant is an amazing actor!

[@Adventure-stuff]

His performance in Deadwood was really good.

[@MyBenjamin73]

James even suggesting the idea that AVGN may end is giving me heart palpatations

[@IronWolf277]

As a Kid i used to watch Taxi on Nick at Nite, it was a funny show

[@Old__Odin]

When it comes to Jerry and Andy I think very few people knew about their friendship and how their whole fued was a work and good story telling. The Andy that Jim was channeling was just the image everyone one seen on TV and from friends and family. I think Jerry Lawler even tells Jim (Andy) they that him and Andy were friends, and Jim (Andy) doesn't accept that. Man on the Moon is in my top 5 of Jim Carrey movies.

[@Varg84]

Timothy Olyphant said that HIS CHARACTER thought Jim Carrey was pretentious. Because he's a method actor and was in character watching the movie.

[@danielwalker26]

I was drawn in to Cinemassacre by AVGN. As I got to see more and more of James other material I've been drawn further in. Keep up the awesome work and whatever character you choose to be. I'll keep watching.

[@addiemarieruhome]

27:30 James taking about his character as the AVGN: I actually think he has already made that choice. The “modern day” Nerd, in my opinion, is a great blend of the actual James Rolfe and his original online personality.

[@biguy617]

I grew up with Andy Kauffman. I love Man on the Moon. It is a great movie.

[@alloverpuke]

the movie is lame

[@biguy617]

@@alloverpuke That is your opinion. I loved it.

[@user-xc7uo6md3n]

I might have given it a chance if he didn't talk to Andy's daughter pretending to be her father. Fyi I really like Andy and I only like Carrey when he is playing a serious role.

[@theylied1776]

The REM song, Man on the Moon is about Andy Kaufman.

[@InfectedJello]

Fascinating to hear those stories behind the scenes, great stuff.

[@jcsfo0trub874]

Very cool movie very cool review.🎥

[@ShawnTewes]

35:27 "Maybe Jerry Lawler was in on it..." very interesting theory. Definitely check out Lawler's podcast "Dinner With The King", as well as his guest appearance on Stone Cold Steve Austin's podcast. He rips right into Carrey for basically being a constant jerk to everyone on set just for shits and giggles, versus how Andy did his antics without being mean spirited onto those close by. Seems they made peace after all was said and done, as close to Jim And Andy being released, Carrey sent Lawler a lovely letter of appreciation, along with a stack of vinyl records full of wrestling themed music (though whether that was a troll move can be up for debate).

[@attackroflchopter4403]

Carrey is garbo. Imagine my shock. Why anyone would waste 2 hours of life watching this is beyond me

[@burnsmybritches5857]

Carrey is a p.o.s. waste of skin and everything he does is trash!!!!!!!

[@hoodedduck1047]

when this came out, my parents went to see it in the movie theatre, and out of 10 people they were the only ones to laugh out loud

[@pika23]

If Andy was still alive...I see him as a frequent Howard stern guest

[@thewisconsinpicker3125]

Love the buffering tricks. Fell for it teice lol

[@ghazzter]

Andy Kaufman: Original Troll

[@kenzopoe7050]

That G.I-Joe "Knowing is Half the Battle" line was Niche. My friends laugh because I still use it whenever I can.

[@jihgfdd6688]

Am I the only one who noticed dad at 12:57

[@XanderAxid]

I thought it was him, I just didn't want to be the one to make a comment about it and a bunch of people bully me about it lol

[@Shadylndividual]

No because I was only listening to to video lol. But that's definitely Dad. They mentioned Nathan Barnett at some point when they were talking about Eric Andre and Tim and Eric

[@blahdyblah]

How tf could you miss that?? Haha

[@davidskime1613]

I discovered you thrue agn but now I look forward to your regular videos even more

[@christophergreensides1410]

This is a great episode. I love how into Andy and Jim, Kearon is. I really hope Jim sees this video because I think he would be touched by how heartfelt and emotional Kearon is defending him.

[@wesleywheeler7891]

godamn you made me think my internet was slowing up! well played!

[@AvidCat5000]

Another great character piece: "The Life & Death of Peter Sellers" with Geoffrey Rush

[@PetProjects2011]

That movie is okay, but it used a biased book for reference. I think actors Herbert Lom and Burt Kwouk commented that said book was largely rubbish (although both men did admit that Sellers did some dickish things).

[@aaronsarchive82]

Very underrated film! Not talked about much.

[@JaxenRossisback]

Jake Crosby Sellers should get an Honorary Academy Award in 2025.

[@Dimensioneer88]

I just binge watched Taxi on Hulu, which was my introduction to Andy Kaufman.

[@moosemaimer]

"But doctor, I am Pagliacci."

[@barrywoodfilms]

moosemaimer man of culture. Really smart comment.

[@AceBadguy]

Keep up the great work guys.

[@MUZA1875]

I remember my dad pointing this out in blockbuster when I was a kid, he said it was Jim's Careys best performance in his opinion. I never got round to renting it but got a copy of it when I was In Baghdad on operations in 2006. I loved it to bits and though he was amazing. I hadn't heard of Andy Kauffman before and managed to find taxi the TV series out there to watch between patrols and escorts. I didn't realise how spot on his acting actually was until I started watching taxi. Has been one of my favourite movies since.

[@PortalMaster2112]

Love little stories like this! Thank you for your service, also.