10 Things You Didn't Know About Romancing the Stone

[@jenniferfields10]

Let's not forget how Douglas, Turner and Devito were reunited a few years later on War of the Roses thanks to how well they meshed in Romancing the Stone.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

Great movie too!

[@becky8668]

Also those three reunited in the sequel of romancing the stone called The Jewel of the Nile the

[@darrenlee4455]

I grew up being told War of the Roses was the third movie in the series, i also thought it was called Romance IN the Stone, 2 things i have learnt today.

[@kandipiatkowski8589]

I liked the tet-a-tet in War of the Roses.....very hilarious!! 😂😂😂

[@13blackcatzzz]

One of my favorite black comedies! Dang those two had CHEMISTRY!!

[@heatherrounds6550]

Romancing The Stone hands down is one of my favorite movies.

[@msims1250]

“Now I ain’t cheap, but I can be had.” One of my favorite movies!

[@christelheadington1136]

-Between my late husband and I, the question."When?" Was always answered, "Soon." - "How soon?" "Very soon."

[@swampjajc]

I watched this with my dearly departed Grandad back in the 80s last film we watched together, we both loved it & it will always have a special place in my heart. ❤

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

As a granddad who enjoys movies with my grandson...l feel your love and loss.

[@slcRN1971]

The dancing scene is a very nice interlude between the leads. So great that it is included in the final film. My husband and I didn’t get to the movies very often (due to our very busy work schedules) and we very much enjoyed seeing this one, at our local theater.

[@michaelmutranowski123]

I always saw this movie at our local Blockbuster but we never rented it and many years later I caught it on TV and loved it. It is one of the greatest movies ever made. The reason I have such a vivid memory of seeing this movie at Blockbuster is because of how awesome and unique the cover was.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

It had a sequel, Jewel of the Nile a few years later but it was not as big or popular. 🎬

[@michaelangelo5783]

Yes, nothing beats the memories of going to the video store as a kid on a Friday or Saturday night to rent movies or games.

[@hatuletoh]

This was probably the first "grown up" movie my parents let me watch as a kid. I couldn't figure out why Micheal Douglas was so pleased with the campfire he made out of the packets from the crashed plane, but I still thought it was about the coolest show I'd ever seen.

[@curtisjackson1121]

Me too. When I figured it out later in life I wad like" whhhhaaatttt their smoking weed" 🤣👀🤣

[@andyArt5]

Yeah my parents had to explain that scene to me, and also how “bad drugs are”

[@peace6325]

Jip. Like the scene where they where pressed against each other under the sheets (where he steals the map if I recall). That was my first glimpse of something adult. But it had a sense of innocence.

[@D-Fens_1632]

I didn't understand the Grateful Dead jacket either. Both went on to become major influences on me.

[@rachelshaw____]

Same here. I didn’t catch on to the “amazing” campfire scene until I recently watched it because I was so young as well.

[@robis40]

One of my favorite movies ever, simply loved all the characters. I loved the Ford Bronco too.

[@Lovevalarie214]

It’s one of my all time favorites. I revisit it every few years 💖💖

[@wrena79]

Ah man I love this film so much. Watched it as a kid on VHS and must have seen it a hundred times. Just a magical movie with a magical score. The more I see it the better it gets I'm sure. Also love the fact it helped make Back to the Future. Another one if my top 5 films.

[@JONACAN]

Romancing the Stone is a Cult Classic. I used to watch it repetitively every morning before school on VHS, as I was besotted with Michael Douglas. Also remember an outtake scene where Devito looks into the camera and says "you're coming with me!", when advertised for TV. So many fond memories.

[@AnastasioMedia]

I always looked at War of the Roses as a spiritual sequel to Romancing the Stone/Jewel of the Nile. Loved the trio of Douglas/Turner/DeVito.

[@rgerber]

oh man that movie is so good... haven't seen it probably some 10 years

[@skyden24195]

I had the same basic thought, i.e., "War of the Roses" being the third installment of "Romancing the Stone."

[@Songorita]

I grew up watching this movie. It's one of my favorite movies.

[@jasonantes9500]

This is a movie I used to watch with my Dad, it was one of our favorites. It's one I'll be introducing my kids to once the time is right. Fabulous movie with great flair and chemistry and a good story too.

[@kandicejanusz1829]

I remember my parents loving this movie. It was on TV recently and since I haven't seen it since I was a kid, I decided to watch it. I think I loved it as much as they did.

[@lueysixty-six7300]

This was the one vhs video we owned as kids. Our whole family watched it soooo many times!!! Sometimes my sister and I would watch it by ourselves. I make no exaggeration, but we easy saw it over 50 times! How many movies have you watched 50 times??! Iirha...Ralph! ..Joan Wilder, Jack T. Coleton...Ahhhh, such memories! Every scene is just radiating nostalgia! I was 7..Heidi was 8, nearly 9, and our dear Mum was still alive (R.I.P. 1988). I had no idea the writer died just a year after this - that's so tragic. 😟

[@bluediamonddirector]

I grew up with this movie. I remember my dad renting it on VHS and telling me: You'll enjoy this one. And I did and still do. I still joke with my mom about the little mule: Pepe

[@JONACAN]

Same

[@peace6325]

You see that tree...

[@bluediamonddirector]

@@peace6325 "You see that river?" "You mean the one without the bridge?!"

[@peace6325]

@@bluediamonddirector 🤣🤣

[@johnoakes34]

I was just gonna leave the exact message. You did it for me. Was born in 1977 and this movie is quintessential childhood for me.

[@skyden24195]

The 2022, Sandra Bullock/Channing Tatum film, "The Lost City," to me, takes inspiration from "Romancing the Stone," in particular the concept of a romance-adventure novelist, played by Bullock, finding herself in an actual treasure-hunt-adventure turned romance with co-star Tatum's character of a publicity/cover-model for the books that Bullock's character writes.

[@7t2z28]

High Road to China is a fantastic movie, overlooked, forgotten, and under appreciated.

[@anninwhack1998]

Love High Road to China!! We watched it so many times.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I remember when this came out! I should rewatch it as it has been years! I hope my VHS machine and the tape or still working! Thanks Monty!

[@HappyDaddy1517]

One of my all time favorites

[@theriddler8695]

This movie was a gem from the 80's that gets very little props today. It was a rom com with a splash of Indiana Jones and it worked wonderfully!!! One of my favorites from my childhood.

[@HemiChrysler]

what is 'props' ?

[@theriddler8695]

@@HemiChrysler It’s due in a respective way, it’s recognition.

[@davidbauer4355]

I enjoyed both of these movies. They were fun in their own ways. They were playing on HBO a bit ago, so I have been able to see them recently and they are still fun to watch. Great writing, cast, cinematography, and great (even if a bit of a challenge) locations. Another great "10 Things!"

[@matthewwynne939]

One of those movies that I last saw as a kid, and wasn't sure how well it would hold up as an adult. My wife and never seen it so we happened to watch it one day and she quite enjoyed it.

[@KanWoo76]

The first and only film my mother & I went to see without my father and it's still in my Top 10 All Around Favorites. So much fun and just hearing that score sends me right back to the theater with that huge tub of popcorn we shared. 😌Good times

[@ramanemayberry7176]

This is definitely in my top 20 movies of all time. Entertaining from beginning to end. 💯❤️

[@a2diogenes99]

One of my favorite movies of all time

[@SerpentStar_]

Jack Canfield always tells the story about the writer of this movie Diane Thomas. A Harvard professor said her writing style was horrible, just give it up, do what he says and he'll pass her. A decade later she came across other writers working as waitress, she said it was her dream to be a writer but a "expert" said she was no good. One guy asked to see some of her work, was blown away from her talent, the rest is history

[@noneofurbusiness5223]

@ Serp . . . Thanks for story. Sad she died so young.

[@sandrasanders706]

Sad she never saw success! The film was movie magic!!

[@orinanime]

I love Romancing the Stone. And like Jewel of the Nile. And funny that you should mention a reboot. I know it's not an actual reboot, but The Lost City, starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum feels a lot like a parody of/spiritual successor to Romancing the Stone/Jewel of the Nile. It's surprisingly fun, funny, and even sweet. I highly recommend everyone checking it out.

[@tigershirew7409]

Yes! I really enjoyed Lost City as I feel it paid homage to Romancing the Stone, Raiders of the Lost Arc, etc. And Sandra Bullock is always good. IMO

[@jean-mi1825]

I just wrote the same thing...

[@vidadiva07]

It's totally a modern Stone.

[@mardigrasbeads]

I saw this movie when it came out in theaters. A friend of mine suggested it and I loved it. She loved it more than I did and saw it many times with whoever would go with her! Of course, we also saw the sequel the first week it was released.

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

I loved this movie as a kid! My mom brought it home for us to watch one day in the 80's. It gave me an appreciation for emeralds and a desire to travel to South America.

[@annbrookens945]

I adored this movie when it was released and rented it from the video store regularly! It was so fun and adventurous and romantic; just perfect! Sadly, Jewel of the Nile was NOT all of those things. It was okay but I don't think I watched it more than twice. Great review, Minty!

[@waymire01]

I haven't even thought of this movie in about 30 years, but it is a really great movie and I think holds up well over time. My favorite character by far is Juan, the implied drug smuggler who is actually a huge fanboy of her romance books and reads them aloud to his gang every Saturday as a treat. He's just hilarious.

[@D-Fens_1632]

Nice touch the way they have Joan's agent foreshadow it too.

[@bobd1805]

When Ralph was running down the grassy slope carrying his briefcase firing his chrome plated revolver over his shoulder without looking was pure Danny DeVito. Funniest scene in the whole movie.

[@paulwalkert2915]

I had my doubts about this one, thinking it was another of my mom's romance movies. I found it quite enjoyable with plenty of action, and DeVito really was awesome in there!

[@bjornemccomb8262]

Omg watched this movie at least 20 times…it’s fantastic!!! Never knew the dance scene was real!!! Love Douglas and Turner together, another great was War of the Roses ❤

[@RoverIAC]

they must have noticed the camera when they where shooting the close-ups.

[@phillipallen3259]

Wonderful film! One of my fond childhood memories! Well done Minty!

[@jonnyc8675]

One of my favorites growing up. Thanks for doing this. Can’t wait for Ice Pirates.

[@hehjr47]

Bravo Minty! One of my all time favorites and never get tired of watching.

[@roxysdg334]

I loved Romancing the Stone and I went to see Jewel of the Nile for my first date as a teenager. These movies will always have a special place in my heart. I loved all these little tied bits thank you.

[@DoctorCheryl]

_Used Cars_ might have 'flopped' back in the day but it's probably one of the most hilarious films ever, ever made! Do a video on that film!

[@writerpatrick]

The DVD commentary is worth a listen as well.

[@mattcolver1]

I agree

[@1pcfred]

Yeah I like Used Cars.

[@uroborous01]

romancing the stone and its sequel are perfect as is. they need no remake and they need no reboot etc. let them be as they are.

[@elosoguapo8137]

Yeah the whole…oh everyone is too old now so let’s remake and make some money…seldom works. I enjoyed the sequel as a kid. I rewatched both as an adult and I tend to agree with Minty. That said, Jewel is still at least an adequate sequel, which is more that I can say for most sequels.

[@ricfleming2584]

I found the paperback of the movie for my wife for her birthday. Fantastic cover. We love this movie.

[@JaimeLeighArt]

I loved this movie so much as a kid! I must've rewatched it on VHS 100 times. The mudslide scene has lived in my head rent free all these years.

[@galactusholmes]

Minty, you are one goofy dude, brother. You’re one of the very few KZbinrs I’d actually like to have a beer and talk about days gone by with. We’re both from South of nowhere in our respective countries and I think we’d get on well. Keep you p the good work and I’ll keep watching. Btw, the background looks fantastic

[@eclectic_nerd]

I'd argue that we did get a kind of reboot of Romancing the Stone- The Lost City. I couldn't help but be reminded of RtS while watching Lost City, and it made me want to get a copy of both. Enjoyed this movie so much as a kid

[@orinanime]

I said the same thing. TLC was a fun movie. A good spiritual successor to RtS

[@justinmanser7525]

Used Cars is a romp of a film. Definitely worth a watch...It even has one of the craziest stunt sequences with a guy jumping a train crossing over a train between the carriages....Like in the movie Splitting Heirs the stunt of the mini car with two upside down bikes on top flipping and rolling down the street with the passenger/driver upside down looking confused at each other....🤣. You could do a video of amazing stunt scenes in under/low rated movies and have loads of material to work with...

[@muskokamike127]

look dad, bare tit! lol

[@jmad627]

It’s a great movie.

[@vladyvhv9579]

This is one of those few movies that both my mom and I can actually stand to watch together. Also, the part about it not being an Indiana Jones clone reminds me of how Critters is not a Gremlins clone. Also, don't sweat the background. Your videos are interesting because of your personality and the content, not what's behind you.

[@bghoody5665]

I didn't see this in theatre but I did watch it a million times when it released later on pay tv. Turner and Douglas are great together and Devito is at his comedic best. A shame about the script writer - she really did seem to have a promising career ahead of her.

[@coris3436]

Absolutely love Kathleen turner. Saw this when it came out when I was 7-8. Love at first sight

[@vibeofthee80s_]

Great video I just saw this on the IFC channel the other day for the first time, what a treat! And another awesome top 10 video thank you ✌😎 3/16/23

[@shawnhuff3920]

This movie and the second one Juel of the nyial . Are some of my favorite movies 🎥 I was ten when this was released

[@CypressRacing]

Great flick that I had the pleasure watching in the theater as a pre-teen and rented a few times on VHS. Definitely a classic!

[@paulweston8408]

As a high schooler in the early 80's I LOVED this flim! Turner was so beautiful and Douglas I think gets forgotten about as a huge star of the 80's & 90's. Also, please consider picking USED CARS for a future video. I loved it so much and to this day still quote lines from it in everyday life. If you haven't seen it don't let bad box office keep you from away from watching it.

[@paulcowlishaw]

Man. That's the best background I've ever seen. Nice one Minty.

[@whutzat]

Don't forget the wonderful theme song by Eddy Grant (aptly titled, Romancing the Stone). I still listen to my old 45 record of it!

[@rinnypink]

One of my all time favs! Cool connection about Back To The Future!

[@littleredsubmarine]

One of my all time favourites. Thanks, Minty!

[@CaptainXJ]

I love love love this movie! I turn everyone I know onto it as much as I can. Jewel of the Nile is also good, but not as well remembered. I work retail and I hear the theme song to this movie at least once a week.

[@CaptainXJ]

Joan Wilder?! Joan WILDER!

[@livingdeadbtu]

I am surprised the "case of the ever shrinking dress" was not on your list. One of the first things I noticed as a young man was how Joan Wilder's dress got shorter and shorter during the few days the movie took place in an unexplained manner.

[@ourkeving]

I guess they weren't getting nudity, but skimpy would be ok with the ratings board. Kathleen Turner had a female smolder that was amazing.

[@daedubois9428]

Thank you, Minty. I had forgotten how much I love this movie. I popped over to AMAZON and bought it.😊 Yay!!

[@TheNameisPlissken1981]

The sports car Diane Thomas was killed in happened to be the same car Producer star Michael Douglas gifted her after Romance became a hit film!

[@KeithNovember]

ive been watching for five years and this was your best intro so far!!! you awesome, minty!

[@scottstallings5029]

I love Romancing the Stone!! Incredible film. It's the type of movie you can watch over and over. Great 👍 👌 work! We love ❤️ your channel ❤️

[@pastense]

This was one of my earliest movie theater memories. I remember my mother dragging me as a 3yr old to the theater to watch this. I obviously didn’t pay much attention at the time, doing 3yr old things in a dark movie theater. But it’s one of the earliest memories I can think of if I tried hard enough to think that far back.

[@D-Fens_1632]

Mine is Return of the Jedi, same age. I vaguely remember my mom bringing my favorite blanket along and being wrapped up in it. The only scenes I feel like I remember really taking in at the time was the opening stuff at Jabba's.

[@jdtheone]

This was actually just as much fun as Indiana Jones in raiders of lost ark absolutely enjoyed this movie

[@davidtipton514]

Thanks, Minty! I always loved this movie... Good job on the background info on the movie. (Your background is fine...look forward to your new one someday!)

[@erintrovato4564]

Yay! I've been waiting for you to do this movie.....and the Jewel of the Nile!!

[@deborahfay102]

I saw it in the theater and remember being enchanted by the dance scene. 😊

[@Giarcnek]

This one and Jewel of the Nile were staples of owning VHS tapes.

[@Troy-McClure81]

i have this with the sequel jewel of the nile and war of roses on the same Dvd.I really enjoyed all these movies as a kid and as an adult

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

THANK YOU MINTY!!! I don't know if you actually saw my previous posts suggesting this one, but I KNEW you could do it!! GREAT JOB! =D

[@thelostone6981]

YES! Such a good movie! Honestly, I was a weird kid and LOVED this movie. I mean really, how many 12 year old boys enjoyed romantic movies? But I think I also loved Michael Douglas’ character so that helped.

[@leyenda6149]

I was 9 when this came out. I used to create drawings of a G.I. Joe figure that I based around Michael Douglas' character.

[@silvervalleystudios2486]

​@@leyenda6149 Yeah he was an adventurous Indiana Jones type. Great movie

[@artsyo4286]

Me too. To this day I can recite every word of the movie.

[@jeremymartin1957]

I too was that weird kid.

[@brainfat1]

Michael Douglas taught me that shotguns only need to be reloaded once.

[@neilhatton1612]

Love you choice of movies, keep them coming.

[@mrmaxaxl]

Oh how I wish Hollyweird could make movies like this again!

[@NEEDCheese]

Always dig your theme music. Great video!

[@matthewcoleman8267]

One of my favourites. They kind of did do a reboot with Sandra Bullock in The Lost City.

[@FairytaleFilmmaker]

I appreciate the research. You’re spot on when you say Bob is rather obsessed with movie fx and tech. I don’t think he would have done bttf 2 & 3 without the tondreau effect (computerized double-exposure). However, I think the McFly’s trans daughter played by Michael combined with the loss of Crispin and Claudia turned audiences off and caused bttf3 to suffer at the box office. Just as 7 dwarfs built the Disney studio and uphold the Team Disney building, a heart-shaped emerald powered the Delorian time machine!

[@D-Fens_1632]

It's really weird, I vividly remember seeing BTTF 2 in the theater and seeing the trailer for 3 at the end, but I have zero memory of seeing Part 3 when it came out. I surely did, I'd bet on it if I had to, I just don't remember it at all.

[@FairytaleFilmmaker]

@@D-Fens_1632 I think it’s time you refreshed your memory! It’s completely different from bttf2 in terms of pacing and character. The Wild West was very down to earth.

[@Marigen1971]

I saw it at a movie theater with my family. Good times ☺

[@christianisagamer]

So this was almost called “Romancing Stallone?”…… I’ll see myself out.

[@HeleniqueToday]

i was excited for this one before you even started!! good pick, minty!! ❤🎬🎞

[@whatsreal7506]

One of my favorite movies! Saw it at drive-in on the wear coast when it came out!

[@BIT.topher]

Awesome choice Minty. Great episode. Loved it. Really look forward to your videos. Keep doing what your doing. ♡fromtheUK

[@brianmelendy1194]

A really good flick. the 2 films together make a satisfying double feature.

[@FUBARguy107]

As a kid I always thought this was an American rival to Crocodile Dundee. There were always opposing companies making similar movies.

[@slcRN1971]

I really like both films a lot!! Seen them numerous times.

[@janetglassford4578]

Hey Minty - I really enjoy your videos & appreciate your research. RTS sang to my teenage heart [action/adventure/Romance!] & I watched it many times. I LOVE that the dancing scene was born of the the leads swept up in energy & cutting loose. No doubt filler scenes were added for continuity [Joan finding the clothes on her bed after her shower] I wanted to mention 'High Road to China' [which I totally enjoyed at the time of its release] was based on a book of the same name. That book was a based on the journals of an ancestor of writer, [Australian] Jon Cleary, who'd been a fighter pilot in WW1. I cannot recommend this book enough; the movie changed so much of his actual adventures, that the film is a baffling let down in comparison. Pls add it to your list of '10 Things' as I'd love to know more of it's background. Keep up the great work & all the best! Janet, Vancouver, Canada

[@tbranch227]

This was such a great flick. I watched this and it's sequel maybe a dozen times. I love all the actors, but Danny steals the show for me!

[@OldNick999-real1]

I watched this so many times as a kid. I haven’t seen it in a long time.

[@NickP]

80s CLASSIC!

[@ScarysReviews]

this is unique with the red backdrop, use it to YOUR advantage Minty. it's a cool look

[@tomsenior7405]

I think you have finally delivered on your "10 Things You Didn't Know About..." title. All I know about this film is that we disliked it intensely. Around the 15 minute mark we left the cinema and went to the pub. For starters, I had no idea that people actually enjoyed this film. All you had to do was say this 10 times and I would be surprised every time. For all the individuals who love 'Romancing...' Fair play to you. Go ahead, fill your boots.

[@kimrice394]

It was an amazing combination! I was little and totally an Indiana Jones fan but didn’t feel a copy vibe at all. Douglas has his OWN thing very separate from Fords vibe. I also noticed it has wider appeal as my mother really enjoyed this movie vs Indiana Jones being geared to a younger audience. Not that she didn’t enjoy Indi too. To keep my attention while also giving adults a great story shows how good the people involved were/are.

[@dhenderson1810]

Also Colton was initially greedy but later became a better person whereas Indy was a hero from the start, so their motivations (at the beginning) were different.

[@williepirie5329]

Sooooo many happy memories from my childhood watching this movie and it’s sequel

[@rebacarter7461]

I love them ❤️💗❤️💗 Could you just imagine, standing next to him, fishing😊 I don't fish😅 but I like watching my friends fish lol.

[@parkcaro]

One of the many movie lines I regularly use is "I lost my langostino" 😂

[@reallitydisorder]

That’s gotta be one of the best videos you’ve done yet Minty!!!

[@jenkzkh]

One of my favorite movies. Great choice!!

[@Efyhxsl59m]

I'm glad you've come to appreciate the game. It's a masterpiece!

[@charlenestrauss3539]

I love this movie! I watched it again the other day and will probably watch it again soon.

[@StrawhatOtakuDrew]

I remember going to see this with my mother when I was eight. I hadn't seen the trailer for it, so I didn't know what to expect, then the movie started with that western opening scene and Mum started saying she thought we'd walked into the wrong theater. Just as we were about to get up and go ask about it, the movie transitioned to Joan writing and Mum couldn't stop laughing. We both ended up loving the film, and we even bought it for the video disk player we had back then (not laserdisc, but something even earlier where the movie was on something like a record inside a plastic sleeve and you had to slide that whole sleeve into the player and pull it out, leaving the disk inside, so you could watch it, and you actually had to manually turn it over halfway through the film to see the second half). The disks were a little pricey, so we only got our favorites (the Star Wars and Indiana Jones films, Grease, and stuff like that) unless we happened to find a sale, but we loved that one so much it was worth it. We were both excited when Jewel of the Nile was announced, but both ended up being disappointed with it (in my adulthood I have gained a degree of appreciation for it, but it's nowhere near as good as Romancing the Stone). I have always wished for a third film to round it out as a trilogy (and to return to its original glory), and would still love to see one even now. Thanks for the nostalgia!