10 Things You Didn't Know About SmallSoldiers

[@aleaanderson6600]

Small Soldiers also has some hidden messages in it that people might not notice like how toy companies market violence to impressionable young kids by calling it "action" instead, the senselessness of war, how everyday unassuming household items can be made into dangerous weapons, and how running and hiding from conflict will only work until one has no choice but to fight back, etc.

[@twistedtick]

I never fully understood the Issue people had with the tone of the film. Plenty of kids films have moments of lighthearted whiskey interspersed with dread.

[@TacosAreWizard]

Mmm lighthearted whiskey

[@MasterFive94]

I loved small soldiers as a kid, I’d always have it on repeat on the vhs 😭 my mom got tired of having to hit the button

[@brycevo]

I still really like Small Soldiers, even if the guys I thought were cool are the bad guys

[@cookiesontoast9981]

I was always a bigger fan of the Gorganites, the Commando Elites actually scared me when i was young, i still liked them though.

[@dandynoble19]

This is actually the first movie where I rooted for the bad guys. The Commandos are just that cool.

[@tonymata8070]

I went to see this movie at a dollar theater with my oldest brother and I loved it, my favorite character was Insaniac and Archer. Also hearing Tommy Lee Jones as Chip Hazard was freaking awesome because at the time I watched Men in Black on VHS.

[@awkwardlycast5801]

They are just inverting right and wrong, blurring the lines between true and false, bad and good, where a demon will be good and a human will be bad. Super satanic programming of the mind with the constant dehumanization/ or demonization of people in general.

[@billydamme4995]

They just added this on Netflix

[@BazTheStoryteller]

I remember watching this movie SO many times as a kid. I also remember playing the PS1 game (which I hope either AVGN or Caddicarus reviews sometime!), and also the PC game "Squad Commander".

[@bluex217]

I watched this hundreds of times as a kid and had all the Hasbro toys. I could never figure out Squad Commander as a young kid

[@vampirascoffin870]

Damn this movie is almost 21 years old!! I feel old!!! Lol , (r.i.p) Phil Hartman snl legend

[@vampirascoffin870]

@@marlonclark1896 well no shit!

[@TheLonelySoulja]

vampiras coffin same here and yes R.I.P. to Phil. Oddly enough I post a comment before I read yours and I make a joke from The Fairly Odd Parents(when it was still good)

[@Cazz8203]

There's always gotta be the people that can't wait to point out the dead actors

[@homelesshannah50]

@@Cazz8203 It's about respect jackass, especially the horrible way he died

[@vampirascoffin870]

@@Cazz8203 and there always gotta be a fucking troll that doesnt get pussy keyboard warrior

[@riaranta3150]

Omg! Small Soldiers is a childhood classic 👌🏻 You never cease to amaze me Minty you’re choices in what you review are perfect. 💯much love from 🇨🇦 Edit: 9:31 🤘🏻💯♥️🔥 I loved that game!!

[@somenbwithabadhistoryteach5872]

I just watched this yesterday.

[@dannymiller7187]

To be honest I thought Canadian kids were only allowed to watch pbs and degrassi

[@Enchantedmusicandmore]

I read on wattpad a Small Soldiers 2: The New Arrival! (Commando Elite X reader)...It was quite interesting...,,,,

[@DavidGarcia-vb7rl]

Minty still waiting for Galaxy Quest

[@wesleywarsmith1113]

David Garcia "By Grabthars Hammer I Agree with you !!!" lol

[@hellojari07]

yes, pls

[@bernieponcik1351]

It would be difficult to do justice to that movie. That being said, it would be Awesome!

[@davidfrederick6003]

8:08 did you call 80's female rock star Pat Benatar "Pat Banata"?

[@IkeReedy]

David Frederick you’re right lol

[@TrippingHawk]

@Sim with a Whim i absolutely love Minty and he's one of my fav KZbinrs, but he definitely didn't say "Benatar" correctly.

[@sailorarwen6101]

@9:55 he says “acha” instead of “archer.” It’s just his accent

[@sailorarwen6101]

At 8:53 he says “luva” instead of “lover” ....shall I continue...

[@sailorarwen6101]

@ 9:09 he says “figahs” instead of “figures” over the course of almost a minute...

[@thejudgmentalcat]

Cast of Predator as action figures: Richard Chavez to Jesse Ventura: "Hey, you're melting" Ventura: "I ain't got time to melt." Comedy gold!

[@Horsemen4deth]

I found the soundtrack to be very odd and fun. The mix of the classic rock with rap n hip hop was a very strange and bold move yet worked.

[@aarongreenfield9038]

Well just tell us what you want what you really really want?

[@iamthatguyfromslipknot1137]

@@aarongreenfield9038 lol..

[@Larry]

I'm surprised you never mentioned Phil Hartman, he was murdered during the movie.

[@CaveDDECanem]

All because Bryn getting hooked on coke a few weeks prior (in my opinion)

[@jameson8682]

It's always crazy seeing one of your favorite youtubers in the comment section of another person's video. Hi Larry!

[@Larry]

@@jameson8682 Word up, yo!

[@timterceros4730]

You mean same year

[@nikmachen6561]

Just because you can't see something, doesn't mean that is isn't there.

[@skeletorkahn]

The cast of the film, including David Cross, Kevin Dunn, and Jay Mohr is what makes small soldiers watchable. Also, the Rodeo Burger was awesome.

[@RhodieSlayer]

a underrated movie that needs to be on blu ray. i still have the figures since 1998

[@miguelguerrero323]

Rhodie Slayer you mean 4K now Phil Hartman and as well the best war scenes they had in this movie

[@chrislondo2683]

I think Shout! Factory would release this

[@victorruiz7862]

Mad respect

[@MrPolicekarim]

@@chrislondo2683 dont they do straight to dvd horror films?

[@Anytyme06]

It finally got a Blu ray release

[@CrystalThatKid]

Dude I've never come across someone who's seen so many films that me and my siblings grew up on. Thank you for always making great videos!

[@maxxas5067]

Yo I love this movie I used to play this movie on repeat until my VHS tape messed up. I even had a major chip hazard toy

[@alejandrogarcia9637]

Same, I still own both the VHS and the Chip Hazard toy

[@dildonius]

JELLY! I always wanted him but never got him.

[@jamesparker8134]

Pat Benata?!? 😂😂😂 Ben-a-tar, Minty. I sentence you to do 10 things about, "The Legend of Billie Jean."

[@schneeqqeule]

GOOD movie. :)

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

LOVE that movie.

[@mii747]

I thought he said Pat Banana through my potato speakers… Potato Head speakers maybe?

[@magicvampirelver1321]

The Legend of Billie Jean is a good a** movie hopefully he does that one soon

[@CaptainXJ]

@@magicvampirelver1321 It's also a good ass movie too.

[@TheBaltimoreMovieTrailerPark]

One thing you forgot to mention about the soundtrack: the classic rock songs on the soundtrack? They were modern reworkings of those songs. Bone Thugs & Harmony and Henry Rollins actually teamed up with the original song “War”, Edwin Starr. “Another One Bites The Dust” was remixed and performed by Wyclef Jean, Pras & the Refugee All-Stars along with the original Queen vocals. Finally, “Love Is A Battlefield” was a modern remix with Pat Benatar singing and Queen Latifah providing rap vocals. The soundtrack also had other remixes of other classic rock tracks alongside the originals. Hope that fact helped.

[@glennross85]

The PS One game was actually pretty good, one of the best video game adaptations of a movie, up there with Spiderman 2 on PS 2 IMO

[@TheDellaniOakes]

I was an adult when the movie came out. My kids loved it, and so did I. I still do! We bought it first on VHS, then upgraded to DVD. I'll need to grab it off the shelf and fire it up!

[@GrazCore]

8:00 it's War is by Edwin Starr not the album by Bone Thugs N Harmony

[@wilmerherrera2287]

Yeah,,,,this fucking guy did not di his homework well.

[@jakezillaofficial]

The cover for War was used for the movie.

[@GrazCore]

@@jakezillaofficial Oh god you are right, both versions were used in the movie. Finally found the one you are talking about through IMDB scrubbing and digging thru youtube: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqmyZ5tjes1_fqc

[@danielkinn782]

Thanks Minty!!! Nice work! How about.... 10 things about Lord of Illusions.

[@iamthatguyfromslipknot1137]

Yeah I second that as I'd watch that too,, your comment is now 5 months old though so I hope he hasn't already done it and I've missed it somehow, lol..

[@popomomo12]

How dare you forget David Cross's name. He is funny as hell* and has been on some good shows

[@VulgarUltra]

I thought the same. Arrested Development was brilliance.

[@popomomo12]

@@VulgarUltra I laughed so hard multiple times due to his antics on that show😂😂 he does have talent and definitely has been around. Not mad about it tho Haha

[@mattcanty7313]

Dang. I just watched this movie yesterday on netflix. Awesome work minty

[@Leprechaun-qv6mo]

Irs on netflix now? I just looked it up the other day it didnt come up

[@Leprechaun-qv6mo]

Hell yeah, i lied tho it wasnt the other day it was a week or two ago and was bummed it didnt come up in the search. Good shit thanks man i woulda never looked it back up

[@miawallace6282]

Minty, all your uploads are amazing! I love your channel

[@1968lr]

Spielberg's sister is Rod Stewart?!! Who'd have thunk.

[@beauxbromwell5121]

1968lr 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Rob_1776]

Loved, Small Soldiers! Still watch it! Whenever I can!

[@GuyRorschach]

There was also a video game called Small Soldiers: Squad Commander which was a RTS. I was obsessed with this movie when it came out.

[@robertmcnally2220]

I saw the movie in the theater n had on VHS. I loved the movie. I also have the soundtrack. The soundtrack is amazing.

[@iamthatguyfromslipknot1137]

Wow you have just made me feel old reminding me of my old VHS copy of this movie when it first come out, lol..

[@bigfnrab]

I just assumed Arnold was wanted for Chip as soon it got to number one.

[@Falcon-jv4he]

The movie Small soldiers was bleeping awesome. Of course I was an adult when I saw it but I thought the concept was fantastic because my imagination as a child was right down those lines. This really took me back. Thanks Minty keep up the great work brother

[@katenunyabizness9221]

Here's a couple of tidbits for you Minty. In the Small Soldiers toy line, there was a Ground Assault Vehicle for Chip Hazard that was actually a recoloured Action Man Moon Rover. For the Buzzsaw Tank, Kenner used a lot of parts from the GI Joe Extreme Thunderin' Fury tank.

[@shainewhite2781]

It's too bad Spielberg was uncredited for this movie, but still, it's a pretty good film.

[@dalegribble2777]

He uncredited himself , he does this on other films as well , you don't want to tarnish you're name Incase the movie doesn't do well that's why he produces that way you can still gather revenue

[@iamthatguyfromslipknot1137]

@@dalegribble2777 that makes sense really considering how well know he is he can just uncredit himself then if the movies crap he still gets revenue anyway like you say, I'd never really looked at it that way so glad you pointed it out really mate..

[@shainewhite2781]

Arnold Schwarzenegger would have been an awesome Chip Hazard!! Thanks for the video!! See you later!

[@Crazy_Borg]

Well he does in the german version. For the german dub they hired Thomas Danneberg, who is the regular dubbing voice of him in the movies.

[@obelixpfeifenreiniger2863]

that movie would have skyroketed, tommy lee jones is good, but arnie can be pretty intimidating as well

[@thing1thing2themediamaniac43]

They almost went with Arnold Schwarzenegger as The voice of Major Chip Hazard and the entire cast of PREDATOR as The Commando Elites and The Gorgonites The reason why they didn't cast Arnold is because he dropped out in favor of playing MR FREEZE in BATMAN AND ROBIN Minty you should have included that piece of trivia in 10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT SMALL SOLDIERS

[@thing1thing2themediamaniac43]

Even though Arnold Schwarzenegger would have been FUCKING AWESOME as the voice of Major Chip Hazard I get GEEKGASMS listening to Tommy Lee Jones

[@obelixpfeifenreiniger2863]

wau. what a shame, mr freeze memoarable as well, no doubt. but far more trashy

[@criticalpointentertainment]

I remember I was 8yrs seeing the movie advertising on cable TV and I begged my dad to rent it on VHS. He actually got it and it blew me away. Then later on I saw it in Woolworth as a puzzle,with Chip fighting one of the aliens and I begged my mom to get it for me and she did. Thanks for bringing back good memories Minty.

[@alanpickett3802]

Dude love the videos. I enjoy listening to little known facts about movies I watched growing up. Keep up the excellent work mate.

[@bruhdon4748]

They also released a line of action figures that were the same size as the ones in the movie and even came in the same box from the movie, I had major chip hazard and archer, the original major chip hazard would say lines from the movie but the second generation of the action figures had generic soldier catchphrases

[@Clone9673]

Minty, keep em coming! Loving the film selection. How about Hackers next?

[@shainewhite2781]

Chip Hazard is like the badass little brother of G.I. Joe.

[@homelesshannah50]

He's his gruff, more badass uncle

[@keshiaanders6452]

Or big brother because Chip looks older.

[@ucitymetalhead]

Probably works for cobra.

[@Enchantedmusicandmore]

I read on wattpad a Small Soldiers 2: The New Arrival! (Commando Elite X reader)...It was quite interesting...,,,,

[@Blitzo8390]

10 things you didn’t know about Con Air

[@sportsmedia3781]

Yes

[@crakatoot5480]

its AMAZING that's all i need to know

[@RisingBeast00]

I'm surprised he didn't do that already

[@briefcaseblues6061]

How about the 1 thing I did know? IT SUCKED!

[@crakatoot5480]

@@briefcaseblues6061 No real Nicholas Cage fan would say that

[@DaveNarn]

Minty, Pat Venarda?! Please, she's an icon.. Pat Ben-it-tar.

[@gregorblack5557]

THE GORGONITES ARE PEACEFUL WE MEAN YOU NO HARM

[@truckupgf]

I do believe I have just as much fun watching as Minty does making the videos. Thanks Minty.

[@jolfer1334]

I love your channel! A lot of ur videos really takes me back to my childhood hearing u talk about movies like this which I loved growing up

[@NihilusShadow]

2:54 That didn't stop Burger King from promoting and selling toys to kids for the PG-13 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. 7:32 Which is a shame because his score for this film is amazing and it deserves more praise.

[@ravenlord4]

Can't let this one go Minty. It's BEN-a-tar, not ben-A-tar

[@joepublic8414]

you have to understand. He speaks proper English. Instead of elevator, he says lift. Instead of cart he says trolley. . LOL

[@Phaota]

Actually, he said "Ben-ah-tah", instead of "tar".

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

@@joepublic8414 he's Austrailian, not English.

[@paulspeakman551]

@@Axolotl_Mischief , Aussies speak English as well and even some Americans can speak it properly.

[@desiv1170]

@@joepublic8414 Proper or not English shouldn't matter when pronouncing someone's name... ;-)

[@Tula_Darkwater]

I miss the 90's, one of my favorite childhood movies.

[@davidlariscy6654]

Great video man this was one of my favorite movies as a kid.

[@1412JD]

I know this is a longshot but maybe videos on each of the lord of the rings videos? Great video btw

[@d_dizzie_druck5753]

yet another movie i need to find to show my children

[@iwonderifthisislegal]

Pat " banana "? That was just awesome, buddy LOL. Sometimes accents can definitely make for a few funny moments. Awesome video.

[@Phaota]

He didn't say that. It came out badly as "Ben-ah-tah".

[@iwonderifthisislegal]

@@Phaota Either way, it was funny annnnnnd.....I like the guy. So relax buddy.

[@Phaota]

@@iwonderifthisislegal I'm perfectly relaxed and I like Minty as well, just noting that he certainly has a way of mispronouncing words at times.

[@brandonpage7087]

Lol, who's Pat Benarta?? Great video as always, Minty, I remember this film very well, & like with you, it didn't resonate much with me, cause I was in my early teens, by then. Maybe I should go back & re-watch it, as I haven't watched it since the late 90s. Hey, I was curious, why did you take down the 10 Things episodes of Return of the Living Dead & Night of the Demons? Any plans to re-upload those?

[@taelorwatson9822]

No Pat Benata. I believe he was big in the Disco era.

[@magicvoicecast5555]

10 Things You Didn't Know About: -Bloodsport -Lords of Dogtown -Hocus Pocus -3:10 To Yuma -Pain&Gain -The Outsiders -Alpha Dog -Dead Silence -Detroit Rock City

[@bruggeman672]

This channel is worth watching for the unique ways Minty butchers the names of famous people lmao love it!

[@danielnorton9803]

Minty videos are a daily treat for me!

[@mitchellskene8176]

Even today, I find Small Soldiers an enjoyable film

[@mikebrooks1620]

Me too...it's better than majority of the shit that's getting made today.

[@ChristianUrey]

*_If you wanna be my lover...then you better not put my song in a Small Soldiers' soundtrack album_* _Moral by Minty_

[@D21UpstateNY]

Just watched this last night and wanted to recommend it for one of your videos. Crazy coincidence!

[@dandynoble19]

Ah, one of my favorite movies from my childhood, and the first one where I actually rooted for the bad guys. It also introduced me to awesome songs like War and Another One Bites the Dust, the latter became my introduction to Queen.

[@TheOnemanmoshpit]

Yeeessss!! I love this movie. Dream come true.

[@rufnek3124]

chip Hazard " get to the chopper!"🤣

[@Dab137]

That bald guy from chipmunks is David Cross, an amazing comedian/actor who deserves respect

[@KevinScott76]

Small Soldiers is actually one of my favorite movies - thanks for all the insights!

[@shainewhite2781]

David Cross, Kevin Dunn, and Ann Magnuson. 6:10-6:20.

[@lc3433]

I never actually thought a gun was missing from the photo, I just thought it was a sort of take on those ‘Your country needs you’ posters with the finger pointing. Great video as always Minty. Small Soldiers is one of those films I forget about but whenever I’m flicking through the TV and see it’s on, I always watch it.

[@pauldavidson8800]

Loved this as a kid like toy story but more off an edge. Need a sequel

[@josensation]

Great research brother! Thank you.

[@keithlestrange4249]

Love this movie ! Chip Hazard is badass

[@dillanmatney9958]

I say this is quite a coincidence since the new chucky is coming out haha

[@dillanmatney9958]

Thanks for the likes dude and reason i say this is coincidence is cause the new chucky seems to be w little close to small soldiers. Which Small Soldiers is awesome and Chucky is ehhh alright i guess

[@magicvampirelver1321]

Awesome Minty😎👍, another childhood classic bro!

[@ekkaleikau]

That is absolutely hilarious... been watching past episodes in the last few days and thinking, "I wanna see a video on Small Soldiers." Thanks Minty!

[@geardog24]

So Small Soldiers was supposed to be like Child's Play?

[@charlesdavis4887]

geardog24 would've been interesting.

[@iamthatguyfromslipknot1137]

@@charlesdavis4887 yeah I would of watched that with great interest too.. Same as The Garbage pail kids movie that was supposed to be more like child's play to as Minty has just talked about that on his new video on that movie too..

[@SCA440]

Pat Benatar = Ben. Ah. Tar. Otherwise a great video!

[@TheWORstFan]

Frank Langella too.

[@miu4826]

Maybe its an ausie thing, like how they pronounce seaga instead of sega?

[@TheToonMonkey]

He can't do a video without f*cking up the pronunciation of at least one name.

[@villain5873]

I do love Small Soldiers, and I was an adult when it came out.

[@locks69]

Arnold voicing Chip Hazard would've been way too obvious. I think Tommy Lee Jones was perfect

[@Aximili55]

Can you do Escape From LA?

[@raphwalker9123]

I thought the small soldiers PlayStation game was pretty gd.

[@liesureleeminis8268]

Used to be one of my favorites

[@tehdouglas1]

Good format brotha enjoyed it

[@thedango6890]

you forgot the top down rts small soldier game where you can be either the gorgonites or the commandos, it was in the lines of starcraft and warcraft was really fun and had solid voice over work

[@GrantDaily]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Ducktales! Woohoo!

[@billlee4409]

This is a very underrated movie. It's Gremlin and Toy Story combined that makes it so unique and interesting. I had a lot of fun with this movie. I would love a sequel maybe a rated R since majority of the fans are adults now just as long as they Do It Right: No producer / politician / sponsors meddling that usually destroy our current sequels these days (like Star Wars & MCU). I'm talking a full creative control by one good director with a great script to work on & no-restriction Rated R that would make the film more realistic & full of surprises.

[@gohan00dbz]

I show this movie in the theater and I love it. Great job Minty!

[@glight23]

You've done another great job Sir!

[@KayCeeTX21]

All the responses to the pronunciation of Pat Benatar’s name are KILLING ME! 😂 😂

[@VirtusoftNI]

Back in the day me and my mates were watching this on DVD. We were all high on something, can't remember what, but half way through at a quiet moment, one of them pipes up "Is this a true story?"

[@Lokstock220]

More stellar work from Minty!

[@Official_Patman]

My dad took me to see this movie in theaters in 1998, I was 7 then and still love it to this day

[@matthewdreisch670]

(8:08) it's "Love Is a Battlefield" by Pat 'BEN-AH-TAR' haha NOT 'BIN-AH-TAH' WOW - elementary

[@oldenweery7510]

I'm not sure where he comes from, but most Brits don't pronounce final "Rs"---then tack them on where they're no needed. ('Course, New Englanders do the same thing: I remember someone from Down East talking about "the best pizzer in Americker.)

[@EverydayKindaGuy]

Also.... 8:06 --- Pat Banana is all I hear. It's Ben-a-tar. 🤦‍♂️

[@jonbourgoin182]

Scott Hildenbrand lmao I thought the same thing. But he’s Australian so he gets a pass. Maybe Pat wasn’t too big in Aussie land. Not sure.

[@RejectKing]

Thank you, I thought it was an in-joke I didn't know.

[@dildonius]

Jon Bourgoin No he doesn’t. I’ve heard plenty of Aussie’s say her name right. It’s incredibly obvious that he’s never heard of her and mispronounced her name because he doesn’t know how to pronounce it.

[@MrNaposey]

"That bald guy from Alvin and the Chimpmunks?!" David Cross is a living legend!! Best Analrapist in the field!

[@davidalvaradoda]

Yeah it makes me feel like he doesn't fully understand what he's talking about. And don't get me started on the section about music. He didn't reference the correct version of war they used in the movie and couldn't even say Pat Benatar correctly. When you start off the sentence by saying " surprisingly many classic rocking tunes" it shows how much you don't actually know about music in general.

[@theking-nz1ut]

I saw this movie at the cinema when it first came out. I took my nephews to see it when they were kids. Great movie

[@chrislondo2683]

I saw it when it was being played on TV back in late 2006. Believe it was TNT.

[@paradox7358]

Thank you, Minty-Now-Shut-Up.

[@ryanthomas8955]

Pat banado??!

[@jamesanderson6373]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Sidon89]

Another great video, Minty. I'm surprised you never did a 10 things video about Spaceballs.

[@ryanrizzo4869]

Literally just watched this last night! Way to read my mind, Minty!

[@guitargodthor2]

Love is a battlefield by... Pat Banada? lol It's pronounced Pat Bĕn•ă•tăr

[@squintsyadams8463]

Minty slaughters American names.

[@CaveDDECanem]

The arrows above the a's don't actually go there dude... Infact it ruins the pronunciation

[@guitargodthor2]

@@CaveDDECanem I thought so too but that is the proper sound. Google it. Also, they're not arrows, if anything, they're smiles.

[@DOAHITMAN]

its pronounced ben a tar 😂

[@sandwichman100]

sounded like he said pat banana

[@DebitAdams]

I love that you do all of my favorite movies of my childhood

[@shatteredsoldier81]

Criminally underrated

[@Monkofmagnesia]

I loved the movie so much, I purchased the VHS tape. Hey! No such things as DVDs in 1988!