My Cousin Vinny (5/5) Movie CLIP - Automotive Expert (1992) HD

[@stoops120682]

1:52 Vinny's reaction is just so satisfying, like finally something happened in court that went his way

[@sanjaymalhotra8145]

To be fair, this is already after he schooled the Magic Grits guy, the woman with the "out of wack" vision, and the guy that couldn't possibly see through the branches, leaves, 7 bushes and "crud covered screen". Vinny was already getting his courtroom confidence up lol

[@acjuan84]

Mic drop.

[@YourXavier]

More importantly, it's him going: "that's my girl, right there."

[@cyberperson53]

Love the little "yah damn right I'm acceptable" glance and nod to the judge she gives at the end.

[@MichaelLee-tt7gm]

As several commentators note, this film is actually very accurate when it comes to courtroom procedure; one of the subtle tics that non-lawyers don't notice is that Vinny knows as much about cars as Mona Lisa does, but he needs her because he can't call himself to the stand.

[@pseudotasuki]

Vinny definitely didn't know as much as she does.

[@eddarby469]

But, he figured out his "theory" was wrong and that he could call her to explain it to the jury, and that she would get it in a matter of seconds.

[@rlopez8630]

Actually, this was the only thing about the movie that bothered me. it's the same problem with Legally Blonde. The main character, Vinnie (and Elle Woods) had to have their own expertise knowledge to solve the issue themselves. Love both movies and I don't think this detracts, but it's just a little personal annoyance

[@me-zb7qm]

I'm a non-lawyer and non car-nerd, and I noticed.

[@JerryAsher]

@Greg Elchert I always figured it was a Brooklyn accent...

[@amyigou7942]

My dad was a high level engineer for Chevy for 38 years (also one of the creators of the Corvair). I remember getting him to watch this scene and asking him if it was right. He said it was absolutely accurate.

[@gr8dvd]

"one of the creators of the Corvair" so very cool, my 2nd car, loved it. As long as I kept a case of oil in the (front) trunk it handled great, had pep too with a modded engine.

[@reagangaming2152]

I plan on getting a Chevy(67 Imapla), is it a good car?

[@chriscatarcio2983]

Balls on..... accuracy.

[@ryanb9749]

Corvairs are cool. Most people don't like them, but I like the design, it was very bold.

[@lushiousification]

Dead on balls accurate

[@scot60]

Marissa Tomei deserved the Oscar she won for this performance. Outstanding

[@stevevasta]

I mean, she deserved an award just for memorizing some of those speeches....

[@westentrance]

Anytime you can outshine Joe Pesci, oh yeah she deserved it.

[@gigin6534]

That's Marissa Tomei??? I did not recognize her

[@pyrosmoak53]

Agreed, she most definitely earned that Oscar

[@williamwalter4992]

Fred Gwynne should have won one too... he was fantastic

[@franceskajacobs2766]

Hands down one of the greatest comedies ever. She deserved the Oscar Bravo.

[@OddlyIncredible]

"My Cousin Vinny" is supposedly one of the most accurate portrayals of actual courtroom processes ever put on film. So much so that some law schools use it as part of their introductory curriculum. Turns out the director had a law degree, and went for realism.

[@TRivera13]

The only thing I question is the rush for a murder trial. Especially where the death penalty was attached.

[@hyzercreek]

The director was English and was an expert on English law, I guess it's pretty much the same as American law

[@TRivera13]

@surfitlive That was a excellent, well thought out reason for your motion. *OVERRULED*

[@CrazyTuco1]

@@TRivera13 Because they are on trial in ALABAMA. Many southern states are known to impose stiffer penalties for certain crimes. We don't have a lot of big city liberals down here that let criminals go right after they catch them.

[@tripcode1722]

I only know of the existence of this movie because my professor (who is an attorney) showed us this clip in a legal class I took, as a means of portraying an expert witness (as opposed to a lay witness). So there you go.

[@Bass.Player]

I'm a retired Master ASE tech and everything she says in this movie (about cars) is correct. I'm impressed by the effort someone went to to research this information.

[@humbertoflores2545]

great comment.. thanks for making a point on it.

[@kingofthings7929]

This movie is well researched on a few levels. It’s actually used in Law School as a teaching tool. The director was a Lawyer and wanted to get it right.

[@lowcontrast]

@@kingofthings7929 how come they walk around inside the Well of the court in movies.. they dont do that in a real courtroom

[@TheAwesomePadronShow]

Tweekedout I’ve watched a video where a real lawyer did a quick analysis over the accuracy in this movie and one of the only inaccuracies he brought up was how the lawyers walked in the well. I feel movies do that to get framing right and make it a little more cinematic

[@guittadabe5214]

How was the prosecutor able to ask such a difficult question, and include a trap, off the top of his head? Was he supposed to be a mechanic in his spare time?

[@jay-day]

I love the camera angles immediately after Marissa Tormay delivers her retort. The stammering of Lane Smith (the prosecutor), the smug look on Joe Pesci, and the blank stare from Fred Gwynne. Classical.

[@chochonero341]

Marisa really killed it. I can watch this movie a hundred times and not get tired of it. Joe Pesci and Marisa's chemistry was spot on.

[@novalith3778]

Joe should have gotten a best supporting actor nod for this film. She was so amazing but their chemistry was off the charts. I never doubted for second that they were a real couple.

[@wildwoodsgirl1706]

@@novalith3778 Or an Oscar too, absolutely!

[@longebane]

I can't believe she went on to be aunt May. I never made the connection that it was the same actress

[@Anne-nv2ig]

Is he from the Home Alone???

[@Zisane21]

I actually watched it a hundred times

[@philipjohnkaye8890]

The best thing about this scene is that he genuinely believed he would be able to embarrass her and it massively backfired.

[@norbertsiewert3917]

Don't mess with someone you do not know!

[@JustinMacri007]

@@norbertsiewert3917 did you know they did this in cobra Kai

[@187btokes]

@@JustinMacri007 forreal

[@Thunda1986]

But it was also to check her credibility

[@chuxmix65]

Backfired like an engine set to two degrees after TDC.

[@nagoranerides3150]

Fred Gwynne is great in this (as is everyone). The little suspicious glance he gives the prosecutor when he asks Tomei why it's a trick question is a lovely touch.

[@biff5856]

Yes, Gwynne was a master at subtleties.

[@russs7574]

Nobody knew that he was dying of cancer and in tremendous pain while making this film.

[@Nomadcreations]

@@russs7574 RIP Fred

[@bi-costalteacher1281]

Tomei gets shade for this movie from arm chair critics because it’s a comedy and she won the Oscar but she deserved it. Her timing was impeccable. Her accent was perfection and she walked away with the movie!

[@drlee2]

Yeah, she was hilarious in this.

[@andrewjenkinson8948]

Yeah, every actor in this movie was amazing, but she stole the show.

[@The-Voice-Of-Freedom]

And as Vinny (Joe Pesci) said: *"She's cute too, huh?!"* ;-)

[@paulsimmons5726]

Her critics probably never won an Oscar themselves, I'd bet.

[@galpeleg143]

she DESERVED IT !!!!! (the oscar)

[@Netsaver]

My most favorite part was when Vinny went "Watch this" cause he knew that guy was about to OWNED

[@jessiejames7492]

mine was when he was in prison trying to release his nephew (i think) and the communication got confusing about being gay and he didnt have a clue. that was funny

[@ArjunYadav-qu9ry]

this one line is my favorite point in this movie.

[@jetnut89]

I want to slap you. Nephew? What is the title of the movie?

[@ArjunYadav-qu9ry]

jetnut89 my cousin vinny Is the name of movie.

[@falcon3268]

That girl sure as heck had it within her own right to make the experts look stupid

[@Icandoitifiwant]

This entire court room scene with Marissa taking the stand and testifying is just one of the most SATISFYING and entertaining and enjoyable 5 minutes of film! The writing, her performance, EVERYTHING was just perfect. Can watch it over and over again.

[@blackholeentry3489]

And, I DO!

[@woodrobin]

"Your honor, may I have permission to treat Ms. Vito as a hostile witness?" "You think I'm hostile now, wait 'til you see me tonight."

[@IMGreg..]

Oh my god her role was fantastic!! I can think of anyone better that could have played the part. She turned a seemingly silly comedy into a spectacular movie because she was just that good and the details and preparations by the writers and director were spot on. This will forever be one of my favorite comedies.

[@42kellys]

@@IMGreg.. Agreed. Everything you said here is spot on. She is fantastic! And she is fantastic. I have just watched the film now.

[@creedencebakken4148]

Do you two know each other” Yes she’s my fiancé *Now I understand the hostility* 😂😂

[@woodrobin]

I want to believe that Ms. Vito and Vinnie later had to go into witness relocation and moved to Forest Hills, Queens, New York where they were given new names: Benjamin and May Parker.

[@DiabloOutdoors]

lol

[@jeffj2495]

Marisa won the Oscar because she OWNED this character, and played the character to a tee. Such a memorable part, and all due to Marisa Tomei in her seminal and unforgettable role.

[@42kellys]

True.

[@devonmatthews6443]

Didn't know she won an Oscar.. It probably based on the the characters complete portrayal instead of this scene

[@42kellys]

@@devonmatthews6443 Of course, nobody receives an Oscar for one scene even if it is as extraordinary as this one was! For the whole character and her actign throughout the film, she received the Oscar for all of that and well deservedly, she is a wonderfula ctress and an even better comedian! Watch her films, she is amazing!

[@devonmatthews6443]

@@42kellys You never know today

[@MagnificentImbecil]

And "The Wrestler", 2009, with Mickey Rourke. Both of them are old. And still so beautiful and young at heart.

[@Ericwvb2]

Marisa Tomei absolutely earned this Oscar her performance was just perfection. But I have to also give credit to Joe Pesci who let her shine. Their back and forth in the courtroom is so much fun to watch.

[@vexxama]

Never argue with someone with extensive knowledge on a subject and an abundance of sass. You will be verbally disembowled

[@brandonflorida1092]

Never argue with a true expert on any sort of technical area if you aren't one because you'll lose.

[@abigailhunt1405]

I will be using the term "verbally disembowled" from now on 😂😂😂

[@JarrodFrates]

First rule of trial attorneys: Never ask a question to which you don't know the answer.

[@chrisbanbury]

​@@abigailhunt1405 Yay! A name for my new garage band.

[@upsideown1755]

WHat did she say at 0:08 rebuild some trains? Sorry English not first language.

[@jonathanschweizer3631]

I absolutely love the look of attitude she gives while he says, "She's acceptable, your honor." The Oscar was well-deserved. :-)

[@DrSamba1]

Absolutely well-deserved. There was a long-standing conspiracy theory at the time of Marisa Tomei winning the Oscar that it was a mistake, but the Academy let her keep it to save face. That theory was finally put to rest in 2017 when Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway were handed the wrong envelope. The mistake was corrected on the spot and the two Pricewaterhouse Coopers accountants were shown the door.

[@gaverone1836]

Yes

[@ronaldshank7589]

He says "She's acceptable, your Honor...", and walks of, lookin' about as deflated as a flat tire!!! That was hilarious!!!!!!!!!!

[@HariSeldon913]

@@ronaldshank7589 And the look on the judge's face just sealed it.

[@valnaples]

SHE truly so deserved that award!

[@vikik4714]

This movie was made by real professionals - great acting, great writing, the information is well researched - both legal and mechanical. And it is very funny.

[@SarthorS]

Shame so many movies are ruined these days for the opposite reasons. Poor writing, bad acting and writers who not only don't know about source material, but actively hate it.

[@richards1708]

@@SarthorS I remember hearing how the creators of She Hulk had no clue how to make a courtroom drama and that was confirmed pretty quickly when KZbinrs who happen to be lawyers as well mentioned how rediculous the scenes were..

[@SarthorS]

@@richards1708 They have no idea how to write comedy or superhero scenes either. They were essentially writing about their own sad little lives and the rest was awkwardly tacked on.

[@woodysmith2681]

The writer/director was formerly a practicing attorney. Not a real case for him but these things happen. And yes, my law school did use the movie to train us on several points. What I love in this scene is Pesci's open dare to the prosecutor, in front of the jury, to test his expert.

[@mathandsciencereboot2662]

The court scene where she was the expert witness was Marisa's shining moment. This scene never gets old.

[@cjxj2202]

This and the scene where she expresses her disdain for hunting 😂

[@patrickdrazen8411]

@@cjxj2202 And "yeah, you blend" and "My biological clock is TICKIN!" All the actors got great lines...

[@iloveamerica11]

The "dead on balls accurate" speech in the bedroom would get my vote

[@wildwoodsgirl1706]

@@iloveamerica11 That's my favorite.

[@Grubnar]

"No! The Defence is wrong!" That whole scene is brilliant!

[@gregssingletary]

That time every guy in America fell in love with Marissa.

[@keara.ls3]

Guy? Everybody. 😂

[@clarencemmarrowiii]

💯

[@MarquesLKing]

Don't forget the rest of us who left America and still think she's gorgeous today. Spider-pants aunt be a hottie

[@Niawen2011]

She's got to be the hottest thing since the invention of the Bessemer furnace!

[@richardaylesworth1460]

YUP!!! I've drinkin'! I miss 90's movies.

[@gita3088]

"Howevah ..." Priceless Brooklyn.

[@Harpazo_to_Yeshua]

She sounded almost exactly like Cyndi Lauper!

[@stevefowler1787]

lol...I grew up in Cocoa Beach in the 60's and 70's and we had a girl transfer into our Jr. High School in like '70 or '71 and she was from Brooklyn...she had that accent...I thought it was very cute but a lot of the kids made fun of her, plus she dressed in like black clothes a lot, which back then in Florida was unheard of...I think going from Brooklyn to Cocoa Beach was quite the culture shock.

[@MackenziesMusings]

I was from Brooklyn & visited Cocoa Beach FL one summer to see family... I agree; it was a culture shock, lol.

[@hillyplays29]

My grandma was born in Brooklyn and was also Italian. Loud and proud!

[@margecadorna2354]

@@Harpazo_to_Yeshua ed

[@johnbell2100]

I’m from Long Island NY and her accent is spot on, however she said she worked hard in her career to get rid of her accent only to dig it up again for this part in a movie

[@cdputzier]

I think you meant howeva

[@carminemurray6624]

Same atrocious accent as in "The Nanny" with The Stupendous Fran (ugh) Drescher

[@42kellys]

Oh, I love that! The mroe details come out in the comments the more I love and appreciate the hard work that went into this film.

[@MistyCunard]

I was born, raised, and have lived my whole life in life the deep south. A lot of the professionals that I’ve known try to lose our accent became it’s deemed to be ignorant Accents are cultural and beautiful.

[@42kellys]

@@MistyCunard I love accents and dialects they enrich our languges. Interestingly, my language does not have a dialect that would be so different that people from other regions or those raised in a different countries but still speaking Hungarian would not understand it. It is a miracle, unique, to our language. Wherever a Hungarian lives even if his accent is different he cannot have such a dialect I could not understand it. I love many accents and some I do not, and I agree with you that they are mostly wonderful. I do not understand why people are so haughty and hateful to look down on people of different backgrounds and accents. I love many American accents and many British ones too, and a few I dislike a lot. Bu that would never move me to be unkind ot someone.

[@kdfox2007]

I love this character because the actor is brilliant. She is one of my favorites in anything the does. Not only for her physical beauty but because her beautiful soul comes out to dazzle the listener and the viewer of her performances ❤

[@eugenegrewing2587]

A perfect woman. She won an Oscar for this. Well deserved.

[@Sassonic]

+Eugene Grewing There's a conspiracy regarding Marisa Tomei's Oscar. Because My Cousin Vinny wasn't an "Oscar type" movie, people have alleged Jack Palance read the wrong name on award night!

[@Rallarbusen]

Best female lead had four heavy dramas and the lightweight comedy My cousin Vinny nominated. The heavy dramas cannibalized each other. Ms Tomei DID come out on top but it was a close four-way battle. The academy broke protocol by putting out this statement, clearing Palance and Tomei of suspicion.

[@johnatkins5987]

Didn't know that, but fully deserved indeed. Very underrated actress, Marisa Tomei, and in this film does a fantastic N.Y. accent. I know, I know, she was born there. But hams up the accent a treat. Gotta love this movie, a classic! Joe Pesci strays from his regular 'gangster' roles and does a fantastic job too!

[@aspenrebel]

What did jack Palance say when presenting Best Supporting Actress category ... something to the effect of ..... "first time in Oscar history that all nominees are foreigners. 4 from other countries and 1 from Brooklyn."

[@wvu05]

@@Sassonic Surely, the whole La-la Land vs. Moonlight controversy of three years ago put that conspiracy to bed.

[@benm5221]

"Ms. Vito" on the witness stand is one of the greatest and most memorable gems of American film comedy ever. The writing, performances, directing, and editing are all brilliant. Howeva, Ms. Tomei, here, is an acting godess.

[@wildwoodsgirl1706]

Truth.

[@bholmes5490]

The best part of the clip is Fred Gwynne's reaction. What a great actor and so little used for his talents. In this movie he was a delight to watch. And yes, the whole cast and screen play are great.

[@raymondgoel4055]

I found out something on another clip of this movie... Fred Gwynne was already diagnosed with cancer and he was in a lot of pain while filming but he was determined to finish the movie.. Great actor... RIP Herman Munster.

[@ColinFox]

The best part about Vinny putting her on the stand as a witness is that he not only let her help with the case, which she genuinely wanted to do (and he shut her down just prior to this in the restaurant in an epic argument), but he made use of her knowledge genuinely instead of an attempt to just placate her. She really did break the case, and he was able to publicly laud her to make up for the fiasco at the diner at lunch. THAT is how you make it up to your woman. ;)

[@sergeantmasson3669]

All scripted.

[@42kellys]

Yes, it was splendid. And you know perhaps men could learn from this script. Right, Colin?

[@johngalt8279]

But it seemed as though Vinny broke the case, when he was looking at the photo of the tire marks on the road, and obviously became aware of a game-changing revelation, leading to his calling Ms. Vito to the stand, where she confirmed his own discoveries. Question is, how did he learn such intricate details about old engine and chassie designs?

[@danbongard3226]

@@johngalt8279 If I recall correctly (it has been a while since I last saw the film), he had also been a mechanic in her father's garage.

[@johngalt8279]

@@danbongard3226 I remember that detail as well. But how in the name of Jehovah did his tinkering in a garage make him more knowledgable about axles, tires, suspensions, paint colors for year models, etc. than the expert who was called to testify by the DA? Vinnie recognized the clues as much as Lisa did, while the expert? Not so much.

[@Pfisiar22]

Fred Gwyn's facial expressions are pure gold.

[@crysjumar1]

they make all of the court scenes.

[@JoeLibby]

Fred's performance makes the movie!

[@samsignorelli]

Y'know...it wasn't until his "that certainly explains the hostility" line -- and the accompanying grin -- that I realized "Oh crap...it's Herman Munster!!"

[@xivwords5448]

Pfisiar22 is that Herman

[@shioriryukaze]

@@xivwords5448 yes it is!

[@anndownsouth5070]

I have no idea how many times I have watched this clip, but every time it comes up I can't help but watch it. She is just awesome.

[@wildwoodsgirl1706]

"Four degrees below top dead center," became family code for "get a load of this fool," immediately, & has been ever since, among us girls especially. 😁 This movie gets better every time I watch it, & I usually don't rewatch a movie. Maybe once, after a few years. This, though. Never will I get tired of this one. 😁❤️

[@charlesprentice7478]

I love her ! "how evaar" & "There's mooar" god bless her

[@ShootNeutrality]

"She's acceptable, Your Honor" -yeah she is.

[@LambentLark]

Balls on accurate!

[@62202ify]

She made a fool of him.

[@roguejester4986]

Damn right!

[@hadouken8228]

She's the finest Italian my eyes ever laid upon. Smart too

[@stephenl6758]

She was great, but the casting director was perfect. Every actor in this movie, from the witnesses to the jury to the stars, were pure perfection. There is not one character in this movie who is out of place.

[@DiabloOutdoors]

very true!

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

Don't forget Herman Munster as the judge.

[@SebastianGMSFB]

Exactly/indeed! They put Harry Lime from Home Alone, Daniel LaRusso from The Karate Kid (and Cobra Kai), Frankenstein as the Judge... What more could I ask from this cast? :)

[@Cloudburst2000]

@@SebastianGMSFBI will forever remember him, not as Harry Lime, but as Perry White, editor of the Daily Planet and boss/friend to Clark and Lois (character he played in the TV show ‘Lois and Clark: The Adventures of Superman’). Too bad what happened to the actor😢

[@dwaynepennel1488]

Except for Ralph Macchio, he isn't a good actor at all. Anyone could have done his part and with better acting.

[@DIESEL0759]

I just love Joe Pesci's body language when Marisa Tomei is asked "Why is it a trick question?" "Watch this!" with the nudge, and then when she has the prosecutor stuttering because she figured out his scam, he puts his feet up with that smug look.

[@seikibrian8641]

It wasn't a "scam" -- he just didn't know anything about cars but thought he did.

[@adria171]

That's the best part

[@thatguyfromhendon344]

A less patient/understanding judge would have caused a very different outcome to this scene

[@DIESEL0759]

@@thatguyfromhendon344 A judge is obligated to have the evidence presented as well as have the expertise of an "expert witness" examined for the jury to be able to have all the facts prior to rendering a decision. It's all fairly standard. This is relatively close to what an actual courtroom and trial is like, minus the obviously enhanced comedic scenes.

[@danielstephens1185]

He threw a bunch of random stats together and got called on it. He thought she was a phony, she thought it was exactly as stated, a trick. Talk about a blistering call-out. Man almost sounds like just wants to get away now.

[@TheRussquatch]

this was one of the last movies I watched with my dad. he passed away aug 15th of this year, and really couldn't leave the house so I spent lots of time finding DVDs and movies he'd never seen, that I thought he might like. and this was one of them.. HE LOVED IT

[@briankleinschmidt3664]

Of Marissa Tomei: "She's acceptable." Understatement of British proportion.

[@jend8759]

I’m going to borrow that phrase. Brilliant!

[@Obsidian-j8k]

It's kinda hard to say much more when you've got that much crow to eat.

[@cunard61]

I always loved the faces of the jurors in the background when she's explaining why it was a trick question. The looks of stunned disbelief on a couple of them, after she proves she knows her stuff, is priceless.

[@smrkva5911]

Except for the smiling woman in green (right end of the first row), who seems to be genuinely enjoying the scene. It doesn't look like she's acting at all. :)

[@dorian822]

That's what you always loved about this movie? Watch it first

[@dorian822]

If extras make you comment on a movie,you're not focusing dude.

[@davidrosenberg9615]

Marisa Tomei is a gift.

[@edp2506]

had a classmate in high school, LIC, NY who looked like her. Julia...If she wasn't hitched with a guido, would've asked her out. Am Asian..lol. She was nice to me compared to the other jocks in high school

[@eiforget]

She was incredible in this movie. She gave a perfect performance, entirely worthy of the Oscar it brought her.

[@tederoo]

Marisa has not aged one bit, a huge talent and dang she is so darn pretty

[@bm-ub6zc]

For my taste, visually I even like her better now, the face is more accented in some parts and more recognizable when she was a bit older.

[@sofia-rp4yz]

she was 34 here :)) she’s still stunning 🤩

[@cw5451]

LOVE her!

[@z-past1454]

@@sofia-rp4yz She was around 27/28 actually

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

Best moment! Pesci says "watch this!". Perfection, the hand nudge, the voice, the look, the smile. Definitely the best actor ever (not that everyone else isn't terrific too). The master of small touches at work!!

[@wildwoodsgirl1706]

Imho he should also have gotten an Oscar too. & I love that she did. It would have been a crime if she hadn't. But he also. Their chemistry together was absolute.

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

@@wildwoodsgirl1706 Maybe the impact of type casting? So if he isn't playing a gangster it doesn't count? Pesci is just so great, and everyone knows it, except the Academy?

[@ladybink]

She's gorgeous.

[@chocolatecityrocker]

you are too.

[@lukeforrest9247]

+chocolatecityrocker cringe

[@jessiejames7492]

she more than deserved it

[@eduardomanzo3374]

The new aunt may in spiderman

[@patrickmcshane7658]

a little bit😘

[@TheStapleGunKid]

When this movie came out, Marisa Tomei was 28 and Joe Pesci was 49. And yet amazingly they don't seem mismatched at all. They actually seem like a good couple. Despite the huge age difference, they still feel like a natural pair.

[@cwam1701e]

I enjoyed this movie, and I am old enough to have watched it when it first came out, but I have to disagree with you on that one! The one thing that seemed ridiculous to me throughout was why someone as obviously young as her would be going out with someone so obviously old as him!! (But I was young then, now I am older than he was and I may have a different view...!)

[@TheStapleGunKid]

@@cwam1701e Yeah the age difference is obvious, but they still seemed like a good match based on their personalities.

[@kuga6566]

@@cwam1701e Joe Pesci was no stranger to having alterations made to his appearance in terms of makeup and hairpieces to make him appear ever so slightly younger than he was, so I don't feel like the character of Vinny was supposed to be as old as Joe Pesci actually is. They did the same thing to him in Goodfellas.

[@chex313]

Forget the age...In real life someone who looks like Pesci isn't getting someone as hot as Tomei unless he pays for her.

[@wildwoodsgirl1706]

@@chex313 Shallow, sleazy af & absolutely wrong.

[@phillipsantana2633]

She got the role of a lifetime, unmistakenly born for the role. Can't picture anyone else delivering her lines expressions and gestures like Marisa.

[@darthsardonis]

I remember watching this for the first time and thinking, “So that’s why she won the Oscar.” She annihilated everyone in this scene.

[@threegrounds3566]

I love how Pesci proudly kicks back after she's done explaining!

[@yahoo12345jojo]

1:57 Look over Tormei's head at the woman.. holding back a laugh, or just so dang proud of this lady who is every bit as smart as she looks. 😂

[@dianemiller6858]

Lol, had to go look... 🤭

[@HerpaDurpVg]

His reaction to her was pretty perfect. Dudes whole world was shook

[@richardseverin1603]

Who would have thunk that a movie script could come out of the fact that one cars rear end does or doesn't have an independent rear suspension with posi-traction or not? Wonderful script all the way through.

[@wildwoodsgirl1706]

THANK you! Everyone keeps saying "my but the writers must have done sooo much research!" Lol. They knew and it inspired the plot. They couldn't have written it otherwise. It has to have started with that knowledge bc the rewrite otherwise, forget it! & That wasn't intended to be a trick question. Lisa either can't imagine him not knowing or doesn't want to offend the prosecutor & announce he's wrong, or worse, not as bright as his smug attitude shows he assumes he is! (The prosecutor had been rather condescending, treating her like he was humoring her, that "little lady" bs presumption of inadequacy bc she's pretty, or younger, & gasp, a city, girl, Yankee, lol) Vinny's up against him & even though she's a hostile witness 😂, loyalty. Maybe she's being tactful. & Ya can't tell which, as it should be. Masterful bit, there too. & He's so surprised to learn he's not actually qualified to even question Vinny's choice of expert witness. "She's acceptable." Head down, walks quickly away. But this is also there to show that he would never have seen that the boys' car could not have made those tracks, nor had the sheriff look for the car of the body type & color that could, & it saves their lives. It's not just pivotal. It's the basis. The whole plot rests on that. & Nobody else got this. High five to you & me. 😂 & I am comforted by the fact someone else got that! 😂😂😂🤙

[@amylewis7563]

She deserved the Oscar for this performance. I have watched this movie so many times and it never gets old. She is hilarious! 😂😂

[@Mississippi4Clemson]

She absolutely owns this movie . She is the absolute star of this movie , Is my meaning.

[@teenaray8084]

Probably my most favorite scene. The way she looks at the judge at the end there. 😂

[@scottsommer9843]

The best thing about this movie is how legally accurate it is. I mean, save for some minor issues with lawyers in the well, the legal accuracy is astounding.

[@ashleythompson2984]

It is even accurate in that everything she said was correct on cars as well

[@encinobalboa]

Writing standards were much higher back then. Today's crap writing is lazy and full of politics and identity signalling.

[@jtb1990419]

It definitely helps when the director graduated from Cambridge University with a law degree!

[@jtb1990419]

@@encinobalboa along with pop culture references.

[@encinobalboa]

@@jtb1990419 True. Movies can be about escaping reality and immersing in a fantasy world. References to woke culture gets in the way and does not belong.

[@hongkongcantonese501]

She was the most unforgettable member of an extremely talented cast. Thoroughly deserved her Oscar. So many years later and I can't stop listening to.. that..biological..clock.

[@JoeSchmo-u1d]

Ms. Tomei is STILL rockin' it at 59 years of age!! Whew!!

[@billyeveryteen7328]

God, Marisa Tomei was adorable in this.

[@RodFleming-World]

Mahoosive crush I had.

[@noididnt7972]

I watch this movie a few times a year because it is priceless. It todays world I NEED a good laugh and this film does the trick. And everybody in it is at their peak, nailing every character. And the one liners just make me drop. "What, do you have magic grits?" Even before that "What's a grit?" And the Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei interaction.....charming and funny and loving and brassy. Perfect.

[@fredreeves7652]

Perfect casting, and casting as we've learned over the years IS EVERYTHING! : )

[@youraccount7003]

Truly excellent comedy, brilliantly written and acted by everyone involved. But she absolutely made the perfect surprise witness that truly stole the show and blew the prosecution apart. A very richly deserved Oscar for a fantastic performance. Great film.

[@billwilson3665]

Sheez she is beautiful. They broke the mold.

[@EricBigEJones]

I can watch this movie over and over again and never get tired of it

[@noahbrown6970]

1:47 is absolute gold. You can see the judge's expression go from surprised to impressed in a flash 😂😂😂

[@alexthompson9516]

I think he's stunned and also reacting to her saying "however." Fred Gwynne had such a great face, he could convey a multitude of thoughts in one expression.

[@Durwood71]

Everybody in this movie was perfect.

[@pringlebatch]

That judge is scaroused and I am here for it 😅

[@catherinenieves5106]

Tomei deserved the Oscar. Her first movie, and she OWNED IT!!!

[@TRivera13]

This wasn't her first film.

[@j.dragon651]

Far from her first film

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

It was actually her 3rd or 4th film

[@pityparty9955]

She was hilarious in “Oscar” (with Stallone and Tim Curry). That role got her this one.

[@SunlightGwyn]

This was her breakout role, not her first film.

[@DarthAverage]

Love the last look she gives the judge - basically, "Damn right I'm 'acceptable'!"

[@victorjohn9826]

Beautiful, talented Marisa Tomei... It is good they gave her an Oscar

[@reyesrr12]

I didn't really appreciate this scene in 1992 as an 11 year old but now at 38...man I now understand why everyone had the same reaction. ❤😍

[@russs7574]

Often overlooked in all the outstanding performances in this film is the job that Lane Smith did as Jim Trotter, the prosecutor.

[@francinemorris2957]

Besides how funny Pesci is, I enjoyed how throughout the entire movie she kept asking how can she help then she ends up saving the day!

[@JoseCortes-on6uy]

Tomei won the Academy Award for one simple reason: she gave her role so much snap and spunk she out-spunked and out-snapped the other actresses in 1992. Her impatience for everyone and everything is infectious: you half-hallucinate sparks shooting out of her even she stands very still (she's like a Mexican jumping bean crossed with a firecracker).

[@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex]

She is so freaking brilliant.

[@Smithjones12]

You could see her on top gear :)

[@aspenrebel]

"My biological clock is ticking .... [stomp stomp stomp]"

[@Wired4Life2]

*Some could argue that Judy Davis in Husbands & Wives (dir. Woody Allen) gave the best performance of that category, but...would history really remember that win when you have such a FUN turn by Marisa Tomei in the same category? Come on.*

That's very well written comment!

[@craigmiesterable]

Callin out a trick question jus puts you in a whole other class.

[@yashchaturvedi5673]

Luigi Mangione hired him

[@saikyomogresurrect]

😂😂😂

[@ladylowman6403]

The way she is nodding her head in assurance and attitude proved she deserved that Oscar

[@timreding4364]

One of the 5 best comedies.....EVER!!!!

[@tmariepi1472]

What an excellent movie! Marisa Tomei was fantastic in this role! One of THE BEST comedies ever made!

[@BornAgainAmerican1]

Hard to believe that Tomei who was a small bit player in a Different World just 4 years earlier would burst on the scene with such a fantastic performance with My Cousin Vinny. This women was a gem in the making.

[@girlinvt]

Tomei has been professionally acting since 1983. She started with As the World Turns, has had numerous off Broadway shows, where she made her stage debut in 1987 at the age of 22 in the off-Broadway play Daughters, playing Cetta. The role earned her rave reviews and the Theatre World Award for outstanding debut on stage. She has been successful on Broadway as well. She had a bit part in the Flamingo Kid that was her first foray into movies in 1986. She won her best supporting actress award for My Cousin Vinney in 1993. Her career has been varied and long with many accolades.

[@darrencrosbie-rowlands2167]

She got panned for winning an oscar for this movie but Marissa Tomeis performance was just incredible. Her chemistry with Joe Pesci was so believable

[@i-love-space390]

I especially enjoyed their "arguments" in the hotel room.

[@barrymonroy7138]

She won best supporting actress for this role. She killed in this movie. And yes it's fisstyness of the her character the her bad ass in this movie. This one of my favorite movies of all time..

[@Penguin_of_Death]

What's 'fisstyness'..? Did you mean type FEISTINESS?

[@scottwpilgrim]

@milster that's an opinion, I guess.

[@dunruden9720]

@milster Der!

[@robertfeeley9738]

Yeah, she was only 4 degrees before top dead center. And that's almost perfect.

[@allgood11756]

Ms. Tomei looked fantastic in this movie

[@artygunnar]

+allgood11756 MARISA TOMEI!!!! YOU KNOW MARISA TOMEI!!!

[@artygunnar]

allgood11756 you've never seen seinfeld!

[@allgood11756]

Looks like I owe you (and Marisa Tomei) an apology or two! Please feel free to hurl abuse in my general direction so that I may pay penance.

[@PabloCruise91]

+allgood11756 She's 51 and still fine as hell

[@artygunnar]

MARISA TOMEI!!!! YOU KNOW MARISA TOMEI!!!!

[@kmcNorway]

The face he makes when he says he's sure he'll be satisfied

[@billspangler2556]

Howevuh,... The head bob after she owns him is priceless.

[@UnclePhil1112]

Marissa Tomei absolutely deserved her Oscar for this movie. Flawless performance, and it’s not even close.

[@davidschmidt6013]

Ms Vito rips the opposing counsel a new one and it's funny as hell!!

[@midnitematador6249]

The look on Herman Munsters face is priceless!

[@nickhanlon9331]

You never ask a question in court without knowing the answer. No matter how boring or mundane it is.

[@realwickedbrew]

He knew the answer. Which is why he asked it.

[@SkaalKesh]

@@realwickedbrew He means knowing what the answer of the person you’re asking is. Otherwise, scenarios like this happen.

[@frig1]

@@realwickedbrew He means never ask the "final question". Unless you can provide the answer and get the witness to agree never give them control of the narrative. You set up 'your' answer through your questions, and then you provide it to the jury in closing when there will be no waffling, equivocating or explaining away.

[@Mikevdog]

The question made the lawyer appear dishonest and deceptive. Bad move.

[@phapnui]

And a witness should never, ever provide an answer to a question not asked.

[@peteroscarson1188]

And she won an Oscar for this.

[@nicolethorson8186]

Watching this movie was an assignment in one of my law school classes. Best homework ever.

[@cphbanfb]

What a film! Everything came together - from the actors, the acting, the storyline, the script, the direction, etc., etc. Loved it - and always will.

[@kenzor9138]

After all these years I STILL LOL on this scene.

[@mishaanton5436]

My hats off to the written of this screen play, the director and the actors. This is a great comedy. Especially for people who like some sarcasm. You'll chuckle and laugh through the entire movie. Watching tmrow night too.

[@sess122]

She was absolutely magnificent in this movie. Even her facial expressions, mannerisms and "timing" were just perfect.

[@1974lambofgod]

Every actor in this movie was good. Such a great movie.

[@GosokuRyuYodan]

One of the funniest movies ever made! Perfect casting throughout.

[@baumcollcsame7871]

One of my all time favorite movies!! Watching Malisa Tomei was an absolute dream come true. She was perfect in her role!!! 😍

[@MFM230]

The New York accent--my home state--and the head bobbing are perfect for the "people of Brooklyn."

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

One of the greatest film moments ever. It didn't hurt that Marisa Tomei is so adorable.

[@kenlucas2276]

How To Shut Someone Up 101

[@andrewbrendan1579]

Your"How To Shut Someone Up 101" comment had a 101 thumbs up but I'm going to make that 102!

[@marcusberot2649]

Ken Lucas Kill Them!

[@BradyKaynee]

This is an example of do not ask questions that you don't know the answer to...

[@EmptyMan000]

@@BradyKaynee If you knew the answer in the first place, what's the point of asking the question?

[@BradyKaynee]

@@EmptyMan000 Because you want it coming from the witness's mouth or otherwise it is not part of evidence and the witness can have a hurtful answers to your question.

[@DanBeech-ht7sw]

The judge's face - priceless.

[@bluwzrdphone]

I love this scene mostly for the judge's reaction to her that is a mix of shock, awe, a dash of fear, and dollop of interest.