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[@theflyingfisherman7829]

The meaning of the words _Rain Man_ is truly one of the best reveals in cinema history. In that scene, all of a sudden everything in Charlie's life made sense. The "imaginary friend" that Charlie sought comfort in when he was scared as a child was actually his brother that Charlie was too young to remember. Charlie understood his father's resentment towards him because Raymond had to be institutionalized after accidentally scalding Charlie in the bathtub when he was a toddler. And most importantly, Charlie understood why his father wouldn't let him drive the Buick-- as the car that his father allowed Raymond to drive was the only object he had left that reminded him of Raymond. In just a few short minutes, Charlie's entire perspective on the world changes.

[@Qdub34]

All of that communicated in a just a few lines, between 2 people, sitting an a small bathroom. That's what's great about film.

[@spextrekid9410]

Good write up. It's one of the best pivot points in movie history, I agree.

[@vovindequasahi]

Very well said!!

[@procopiusaugustus6231]

As the parent of a daughter with ASD this movie is painfully accurate. I can attest that even in the ‘90s autism was not well understood. For example, when Ashe was about 3 the head of pediatric neurology at the local children’s hospital told us she had MR. Fortunately; we didn’t believe him. We had evidence to the contrary. For example, her occupational therapist tried to get her to draw a straight line - she wrote her name. She had a similar memory and mathematical ability - not to Raymond’s level but that would nevertheless amaze our friends. My wife went back to school and became a special ed teacher to better understand and work the system from the inside. We had years long struggles with the school system that kept trying to segregate her. The attitude was we don’t have “those” kids in selective schools or advanced classes. Despite this she earned an advanced HS diploma and is in college working on a degree in animation (some of which is on KZbin). She just moved into her first apartment. One day we will be gone and it looks like she will be able to make it on her own. Not something I honestly expected.

[@butkusfan23]

Thank you for sharing and good luck. 👍

[@pjg58x]

A beautiful story. I hope all works well for Ashe.

[@chris...9497]

My son was born in 1976. I had babysat other children, had taken on my baby brother's upbringing when I was 11, and began studying psychology and human development at the beginning of my teens, I also worked for a time with the intellectually disabled. Even without those experiences, it was clear that my son was displaying very unusual behaviors within his first year of life. He was never diagnosed because not even Johns Hopkins knew much about autism. My son was off on his own before ASD was much known. I took my boy to a number of mental health and medical professionals. He had quite a number of tests, both in and out of hospitals, and yet they still did not come up with a diagnosis that fit the behaviors and mental processing I saw in him. When I brought up the term 'Asperger's', I had to explain to educate them with the minimal information available at the time. Likely his situation was complicated by other biochemical/neurological conditions. All I can say is the medical profession failed him. I wish I had a feelgood story to tell about this, but I don't. He's very smart, very talented, and very charming, but can't hold a job for more than 6 weeks. He's so talented in music, visual arts, and tech, but he has no stability. I could never understand how someone so charming is so bad at reading social cues and developing relationships.

[@joey_mck]

Thank you for being the parent that you are. Sincerely. The world needs more like you!!

[@procopiusaugustus6231]

@@chris...9497 Our daughter was born in ‘98. I can’t even imagine the lack of knowledge back then.

[@PedroCastillo_1980]

Rain Man won an Oscar for best picture and best actor by Dustin Hoffman. Thank you Mary for reacting this masterpiece.

[@philshorten3221]

Tom and Dustin both really hit the mark, just perfectly. Everyone is blown away by Dustin, but Tom does the arrogant self centered character on an arc so well.

[@treetopjones737]

Wasn't acting. Every wife has dumped scientology boy.

[@vovindequasahi]

@@treetopjones737 Why do you need to go there? BS! Tom is just human like you and me. His acting in this movie is phenomenal!

[@chalmapatterson544]

@treetopjones737. You don't know anymore about the man than what you were spoonfed by the matrix. Are you without spot or blemish?

[@Qdub34]

Movies like this is why I think the 80s and 90s were the golden age of film. Dramas don't make $ anymore, but they are truly the best genre because they cover every emotion. You laughed, cried, got angry, disgusted... all in a couple of hours, with no special effects, just dialogue and body language. Keep digging into this period, there are more gems.

[@theflyingfisherman7829]

80s and 90s, the golden age of film? Hardly. The '70s is widely regarded as America's golden age of film.

[@USCFlash]

@@theflyingfisherman7829 I agree with you on the 70s, but i have to say, the 90s are VERY close to the 70s. 80s, definitely not close, 'cept in big action and some comedies.

[@healdogtoe2c]

@@theflyingfisherman7829 What does “widely regarded” have to do with someone’s individual opinion about what constitutes a golden age of film? Did you just prove him wrong? Too much time on your hands.

[@neil2444]

The best dramas take you on a rollercoaster. Forrest Gump knew this well, and often after a sad scene it was intermingled with a scene that made you laugh. It ultimately results in you caring about the characters, and that's the best thing you can ask for as a writer.

[@theflyingfisherman7829]

@@healdogtoe2c _Too much time on your hands._ Writing a comment is "too much time on my hands"? You wrote a comment, so clearly you _also_ have too much time on your hands, not to mention your comment was longer than mine! Wow, the irony...😆 _What does “widely regarded” have to do with someone’s individual opinion about what constitutes a golden age of film?_ There is no opinion on what's considered the golden age of film or television. It's either the golden age or it isn't. It's not a matter of opinion. HOWEVER, whether you like 80s cinema more than 70s cinema _is_ a matter of opinion. And by the way, opinions _can_ be and are very often wrong. Anyone individually considering the 80s the golden age of movies is an example of a demonstrably wrong opinion.

[@TheNeonRabbit]

I remember before this movie, NOBODY had ever heard of autism. The scene where the small-town nurse was confused was quite believable.

[@burkeiowa]

Yes, this movie GREATLY raised awareness of autism before it became as common as it is today, and before it was diagnosed as much as it is today. It's more common, now, and it's diagnosed much more regularly, so multiple people who react to this video who weren't around in the 1980s or weren't very old at the time are shocked. But it's a rather new thing to have so many people diagnosed with it, or something on "the spectrum", which seemed to come along even later.

[@USCFlash]

Total nonsense. "NOBODY had ever heard of autism." ???? The DSM-III, released in 1980 formally recognized autism as a developmental disorder distinct from schizophrenia. That event in 1980 was a major milestone in enabling research into autism. Rain Man heightened larger CULTURAL awareness, 9 years later. Autism was quite well known before Rain Man. People like you simply did not know or pay attention. The 1980s were a watershed in autism research and recognition, Rain Main simply provided a cultural reference. Rosemary Kennedy, sister of John F Kennedy, was autistic. Eunice Shriver, her sister, wrote a well known article in the New York Post in 1962.

[@NemeanLion-]

⁠@@USCFlash I think you’re too busy having a knee-jerk reaction to notice that when he used the word “nobody”, he was speaking in general awareness by the public, not by the well-trained medical community. It’s not inconceivable for some part-time nurse in an obscure part of the country that only works for a general practice doctor to not know about autism. So I think he’s right.

[@BigHatMatt]

​@@USCFlashMy goodness you can in way too hot for no reason.

[@USCFlash]

@@NemeanLion- There is nothing "knee-jerk" about pointing out that it is nonsense to claim that "NOBODY" had ever heard of autism before this film.

[@tileux]

The tragedy of a man who has refused to emotionally connect with his family in self-defence and then finds that, when he wants to emotionally connect with the only family he has left, he will never be able to. A truly beautiful movie.

[@chetstevensq]

"Also I feel like the actor that played Raymond did such a good job"... The Oscars agreed with you and awarded Dustin Hoffman the win for Best Actor in a Leading Role. This was his second Oscar having previously won for Kramer vs Kramer.

[@lindataggart9076]

i taught life skills to Kim Peek the person that Dustin Hoffman character was based on at Columbus Community Center in SLC Utah,,in the 90s..He was awesome.. Spent many hours with him at the library while he read the phone book..and yes he could recite names pages paragraphs back to me...He toured the US with his father whom i knew fondly..And gave speeches on his life.. He told me all about meeting Dustin and going to the premier with the director....It was my honor to know this incredible human,,and his family and what a sense of humor he had..Mind boggling abilities...please check out Kim Peek online..a mega savant.. and a sweetheart..Such a pleasure...RIP Dec 19 2009....Dustin won an Oscar for this wonderful film..

[@timlois]

The inspiration for Raymond's character in this film was Kim Peak. He came to my university and gave a presentation while I was a student in the late 90s. I kick myself for not attending. My wife did attend and said it was absolutely amazing. The one thing she remembers most is that it was starting to snow towards the end, and Kim was so concerned about the roads he became upset and they had to stop a little early.

[@Ernwaldo]

Only saw Kim Peak (and his father) on television a couple of times. Truly amazing. 👍🏻

[@vandergrad]

Dustin Hoffman studied three men to develop his portrayal of Ray. One of those men was the son of Ruth Sullivan, the first elected president of the Autism Society of America. She was a consultant on this film and some of the scenes and dialog were lifted straight from her real experiences. Obviously this film is about one person with autism (and savant syndrome) based on the information that was available at the time, and it doesn't represent all autistics in general. There is a reason it is described as a spectrum disorder, after all. But this movie did the herculean job of bringing the condition into the social consciousness, at a time when most people had never even heard the word autism.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yes, Joaquin Phoenix studied people with the laughing disability in order to beable to have the disability as the Joker

[@rayvanhorn1534]

Dustin Hoffman put on a masterclass clinic as Raymond...what a performance. Tom showed the capabilities to be a great actor here. I think his first really good role

[@MrGadfly772]

I worked in special education for 30 years and a lot of it was with students with autism. I can't tell you how many times that I've seen this movie but each time I do I tear up. This is one of my favorites because Raymond is so real for me, Dustin Hoffman did such an accurate and terrific job. His performance alone really touched me deeply. And Tom's performance as Charlie is very relatable and very hurtful at the beginning. So many emotions for a character that supposed understand emotions.

[@andrewgrossman4982]

Hey Mary! Please watch Dustin Hoffman’s first major film: The Graduate. It’s generally considered one of the best films ever and I really think you’d like it!

[@ammaleslie509]

The "actor who played Raymond" is Dustin Hoffman, and he won an Oscar for this role.

[@carl-josephkolb1564]

I am surprised you didn't knew the famous actor Dustin Hoffman (Rainman) - won two Oscars and a high amount of other awards.

[@a.g.demada5263]

I saw the movie not long ago and it smacked me right in the heart because I'm an autistic woman and the way Charlie acts with Raymond (when he's not parient) reminded me of how my sisters often acted with me (they don’t understand I'm like that and can't change it according to our parents)

[@mikealvarez2322]

I don't know where you live, so I am not aware of the resources in your area. That said, if there is an agency that works with families as PART of the treatment team then I would seek them out. The agency I worked for in North Carolina, USA considered everyone connected with the autistic person as part of the treatment team. The acronym for the agency I worked for was TEACCH , Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped CHildren. Dr. Schopler pioneered the treatment of autism in NC. His research had an amazing impact globally.

[@a.g.demada5263]

@@mikealvarez2322 I live in France but my country is very late for diagnosised autism (some parents even go in Belgic or Switzerland for doing it) : I had my diagnostic in July at 29 years old and 7 months (I turned 30 the 7 of December) after three years of waiting. Also, I'm a woman so it's even harder to see it. There's probably familial therapies but I don't know about it. But the 26 of January, there's a meeting with Julie Dachez, a french autistic woman who's like a reference for me because it's thanks to her book (a mix between book and comic) if I managed to understand what is autism

[@kenlangston3451]

Dustin Hoffman gets the meaty role and rightfully won an Oscar for his portrayal of Raymond, but the redemption arc for Charlie is a tough role and Cruise was excellent too.

[@bassmunk]

Absolutely! He made that movie mean something, because he's the one who changed. He changed in a very real way for very real reasons.

[@Britcarjunkie]

Ironically, Michael Caine found himself in the same position as Charlie Babbitt, a few years after this film was released, in that it was made known to him that he had an older brother in a mental institution, and that his mother would visit him every week, until she died.

[@TheDietrichDaniels]

"The actor who played Rain Man did such a good job!" Welcome to a whole new world, Mary. 😇

[@zesouto3752]

Na época, Tom Cruise era um bom ator....Dustin Hoffman era uma lenda !!!!!.....😂😂😂😂😂

[@rogerlie4176]

Since Dustin Hoffman was THE character actor of the time, it's kinda funny to hear him talked about as "the actor".

[@TheDietrichDaniels]

@@rogerlie4176 Two time Academy Award winner and not to mention character "actress" Dustin Hoffman. :)

[@nicolem376]

Dustin Hoffman is a stellar actor. It’s a shame more young people don’t know who he his. He made this character so believable you really believe he is Rain Man. A timeless classic he is in that you should watch is Kramer vs Kramer. He is also in the adventure movie “Hook” with Robin Williams, Maggie Smith, Julia Roberts and many more.

[@Scopper81]

I consider Rain Man to be one of the best films ever made.

[@chadstewart5610]

Absolutely! It’s my all-time favorite drama and in my top ten all-time favorite movies, and I’ve seen a few thousand movies. I saw Rain Man five times in movie theaters in 1988-89 and probably fifteen times on video since then. Not a dry eye in the theater at the end, around a thousand people crying together on opening night. I have never experienced that with any other movie, not even E.T.

[@michaelg2529]

Some ideas for drama films: Absence of Malice (1981), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Working Girl (1988), The Fisher King (1991) Best wishes for the holidays. [edited to add that last movie title.]

[@Ernwaldo]

Everyone associates Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society with Robin William’s brilliant acting ability, and rightfully so, but The Fisher King is right up there, imho.

[@mikealvarez2322]

Thanks! What an amazing reaction to this movie. Mary, you are truly amazing. Your empathy for Raymond's family, which we don't even see is beyond touching. Your feelings are so real. Mary, you surely captured everyone's heart in your reaction. If there is someone whose heart you did not capture, it's because they don't have one. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Captured hearts.

[@MovieswithMary]

Thank you so much, Mike ! It means a lot ^^

[@chrisbooth478]

One for bad, two for good! Love the photos during the credits from Raymond's point of view.

[@Drawkcabi]

I've recommended it before, I'll recommend it again. I think you would really, really like the drama *Sleepers* it's a dark drama and directed by the same director as _Rain Man._ Best Regards and Happy Holidays!

[@ripley312]

That’s a great recommendation! Sleepers also has Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman in it as well.

[@Drawkcabi]

@@ripley312 It's got an amazing cast!

[@stretch4872]

The level of your empathy is astronomical. Every time I see one of your reactions I am more impressed by the incredible person that is you!

[@jacobjones5269]

Despite our biggest hopes, Raymond will never change.. It’s the journey of Charlie Babbit that touches the soul, and never leaves you..

[@warre1]

Doctor at the end was played by film's director Barry Levinson.

[@ripley312]

Fun trivia: Airlines showed an edited version on flights cutting the scene where Ray talks about plane crashes. Quantas was the only airline that showed the scene in full due to Ray saying they never crashed.

[@calise616]

Fantastic Movie! Brillant Dustin Hoffmann. I recommend *Awakenings* with Robin Williams & Robert de Niro from 1990. You'll probably love it, too. (And great reaction as usual!)

[@Ernwaldo]

Great suggestion. Also loosely based on real people, like Rain Man. 👍🏻

[@TeamHarrisonMachine]

I’ve watched this movie DOZENS of times…. AND NEVER…. DID I REALIZE THAT THE PICTURES OF THE ENDING CREDITS ARE THE PICTURES HE WAS TAKING THROUGHOUT THE MOVIE. And she got it her first time watching. To me that’s more amazing than the movie lol

[@ams914]

I think this is actually one of the greatest films of all time. It's perfectly made. Not one false moment.

[@prollins6443]

A great reaction, Mary! I would have to recommend "Second Hand Lions" as a movie you need to watch!

[@Ernwaldo]

Great suggestion. Love that film and haven’t seen anyone react to it. Caine & Duvall are legends and two of my favorites, but Haley Joel Osment is spectacular in that.

[@MovieswithMary]

Thank you!!

[@dogawful]

Temple Grandin with Claire Danes would make a good companion piece to this.

[@venisontron]

It's interesting to watch younger people react to this movie, in particular when Charlie uses the R-word, and also the psychiatrist scene where the nurse has never heard the word "autistic", and the doctor acts like he's seeing some rare novelty. Back in the 80s, autism was not really well understood at all. People didn't have any clue about it, and this movie was an introduction for a lot of people. Rain Man both advanced autism awareness and set it back, if that makes any sense.

[@jerderreps3417]

This is my fav move of all time. Love watching people see it for the first time and the impact it makes.

[@chadstewart5610]

Your reaction at the end brought tears to my eyes. So glad you enjoyed this movie, it’s my favorite drama movie since I saw it on opening night in 1988. One thousand people walked out of that theater at the end with tears in their eyes, no joke, not a single dry eye in the place. I was 15 at the time and went home and told my family that Rain Man would definitely win Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. I saw this movie five times in movie theaters and countless more on home video. Great soundtrack, too.

[@nickstark8640]

This was one of my favorite films back in the 80’s. I love seeing a younger generation discover this incredible story. Your reaction was very genuine and moving.

[@tomkelly8774]

Dustin hoffman's roll it was prophetic and stellar,,, One of the greatest roles in Movie history.. It shows and just highlights what an average actor tom cruise is...

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

In the U.S., parents can leave their children all or none of their estate through a will or trust. An adult child isn't entitled to any part of the estate under law. Most people hadn't heard of autism in 1988, when this movie was made. It really helped with public awareness, though for a while people thought all people with autism were also savants like Raymond. It's not true, as you pointed out. And now we know there's a spectrum, and than many people with autism lead productive, happy lives. Rain Man won four Oscars, for best picture, best lead actor (Dustin Hoffman as Raymond), best director (Barry Levinson), and best original screenplay (Ron Bass and Barry Morrow). It was also nominated for best cinematography (John Seale), best art direction (Ida Random and Linda DeScenna), best editing (Stu Linder), and best original score (Hans Zimmer). Some suggestions for dramas to react to: - The Conversation (1974) - The Apartment (1960) - Shine (1996) - The Third Man (1949) - Nebraska (2013) - Cool Hand Luke (1967) - A Separation (2011) - this one is subtitled, if you're up for that Thanks for an excellent reaction!

[@cleonmagabeefy8500]

You should check out Awakenings with Robin Williams and Robert DeNiro. A beautiful movie that is based on a true story...

[@frogofbrass382]

This film was directed by Barry Levinson, who had a cameo as the psychiatrist at the end of the film. He’s directed many films but the two I would most recommend would be “Good Morning Vietnam” (Robin Williams comedy/drama set during the Vietnam war) and “Diner” (5 friends in 1959 Baltimore coming to grips with adulthood).

[@theinsaneshecklador6598]

10:53 We had a family friend who passed last year. His will specified an amount of exactly one dollar to his son and the rest of everything to his daughter. My understanding is that by specifying the single dollar it shows that he did not accidentally forget his son and specifically chose to disinherit him.

[@robmcdonnell2107]

When this film first came out in 1988 Dustin Hoffman was a much bigger star than Tom Cruise, and was billed as the Leading Actor in this film, with Tom Cruise listed as the supporting actor. People were astounded that Hoffman had lowered himself to take such a role, but he did an absolutely believable performance which won him the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role; and well deserved. Now Tom Cruise is acknowledged as a great Leading Actor of the current era, yet at the beginning of your video you had no idea who Dustin Hoffman was, or that he outranked Cruise by a country mile in those days.

[@Mikelovesreactions]

I watch a lot of reaction videos. I just found your channel when watching this movie. You are amazing. I love the genuine heart felt but insightful analysis. I look forward to watching many more. This is one of my favorite movies. The performance by Dustin Hoffman was one of the best I've ever seen. Two other movies that have great actors portraying mentally challenged individuals are "Radio," with Cuba Gooding JR and "Beautiful Mind," with Russell Crowe. Both are based on a true story. I'd love to see your reaction to them. Thank you for what you do.

[@renewillner5061]

I have a autistic grandson and he is the biggest joy in my life. I have 9 grandchildren total there all beautiful little people. From 18 to 5 years old..lovelovelove ❤️🧑🏼‍🎄✌🏻

[@mikealvarez2322]

Kodi Lee is a blind autistic musical savant. He plays the piano, sings, and writes music. He won America's Got Talent in 2019. I saw the show, he was amazing.

[@davidkaehele8910]

Ronald Reagan had a saying "The bigotry of low expectations", unfortunately this applies to how we treat people like "Raymond". As "Charlie" said "He came further with me in one week then he did with you in 20 years". This movie changed Kim Peak (Raymond) life forever. I met him down in South Beach "partying". He has traveled the country living life to the fullest. If he had continued to be coddled and treated as if he was not capable of anything he would have had a much less fulfilling life. People think they are being kind to not upset people, but in reality it is just cruel.

[@twoheart7813]

A guy like Raymond started putting packages of meat in my shopping cart while in the meat aisle. I was putting them back explaining to him that I couldn't afford all those goodies. His shopping companion caught up with him & apologized but I said no problem and repeated I wish I could keep all those steaks 😉.

[@dabe1971]

I knew you'd love this, I've been recommending it for ages ! This was the first movie that proved to me that Tom Cruise could actually act. It was just unfortunate that he came up against the tour de force that is Dustin Hoffman. STUNNING performance from him, they should've just handed him the Oscar as soon as he pulled up in the Limo for the ceremony ! You so nearly missed the most touching moment, when Ray touched heads with Charlie - never take you eyes of the screen when the genius that is Hoffman is on show. You should watch more of him. I'd suggest 'Kramer Vs Kramer' (1979) and 'Tootsie'.(1983) And if you want to see another actor star with him in another eye opening performance, watch 'Stranger Than Fiction' (2006) with Will Ferrell in a serious role for a change.

[@brandonwilson8115]

There are not near enough ‘Stranger than Fiction’ reactions on KZbin for how good of a movie it is.

[@richardgazdyka8716]

Cruise had the more difficult role and carried the film So much for awards. Forest Gump over Shawshank? Really?

[@dionysiacosmos]

The character Dustin Hoffman is portraying is largely based on a man named Kim Peak. He actually had extensive brain damage, easily visible on CAT scans and such. His mathematic skills were exceptional but he couldn't dress himself and was incontinent. Dustin also spent time studying the behavior of other autistic people. And his performance is unparalleled. My adult autistic son was born around the same time this came out. I cannot begin to express how bringing this subject into the public conversation helped with his diagnosis and education. He graduated highschool with a 4.0 GPA. He's very intelligent but not the least bit social, though we and his teachers tried. He loves his cats and cares for them himself. He loves NASCAR, but isn't partisan and likes all the drives equally. Loves computer and video games and if it's not a NASCAR day, helps around the house with anything we ask. Still doesn't like to go out. We take him to the store sometimes anyway. The biggest accomodations we have to make is keeping our language very literal. And since he's happy most of the time we avoid pushing our agendas or anyone else's on to him. He does him.

[@DewJee2019]

Yay, Mary! A blind Rain Main review! You Rock!

[@TornSoul062473]

Your response at @7:30 when the doctor asked: "And what would you have done about it" is why you're one of my favorite reactors and a dead giveaway you're going to be a fantastic parent. As far as any drama movies I can recommend, I will continue to recommend the John Grisham movies since most all of them are law and courtroom drama-related, but I also recommend the movie Stranger Than Fiction. I watched it again a little while ago, and I think you'd like it. It's got humor in it, but it's very drama-forward.

[@mattgrimes6735]

This movie was filmed around my hometown of Cincinnati. I actually live a couple hundred yards from one of the filming locations

[@jasperr8139]

You have such a big heart Mary. Thanks for this beautiful reaction.

[@bodybytacos6043]

Hi Mary. I hope you and your family have a merry Christmas and a happy new year. 🎄🎉

[@MovieswithMary]

Thank you so much, taco! I hope you had a great start to 2024!

[@pinball1970]

Lovely reaction Mary, this hits you at levels you would love to fix as human and parent but cannot. Raymond shows tantalising hints of connection but takes them away just as quickly from Charlie. Heartbreaking, I could not handle that from a sibling.

[@richardsmith1161]

Tom Cruise has a lot of acting range, He either plays the cocky guy or the cocky guy.

[@ecclesrice9789]

Hey now, I've seen him play the REALLY cocky guy too!

[@monarch-black]

Love the Sparkle Motion insert! lol

[@bythefireside4684]

The man that inspired the movie was a real person but wasn't actually autistic. I can't remember his actual diagnosis, but the writer did say that the real man did things so incredible that if he had included them, it would've seemed like science fiction. He stated that he was able to speed read and instantly memorize 2 books at the same time. One book per eye. His name was Kim Peek.

[@LadyIarConnacht]

At that time these people were called "idiot savants." I know that sounds terribly rude but that was the medical industry's attempt to describe both their general lack of ability and their great special ability.

[@bythefireside4684]

@LadyIarConnacht I think I remembered reading that back then, they did think he was autistic, but later determined that it was an improper diagnosis. I think he had a condition where the part of the brain that connects the left side to the right side was missing and his brain formed different connections which helped increase certain brain functions while inhibiting others.

[@timothyhedrick5295]

@11:11 I'm a retired federal agent not an attorney and obviously inheritance law here is governed by the laws in fifty different US states, however, I am not aware of any states which bar a parent from disinheriting one or all of their children. I know the law in France (where I was assigned to the Embassy for five years) was very similar to what you describe in Belgium. I have mixed feelings about the issue. I know if you can articulate that a parent was not in a good mental state or was under "undo outside influence" when they made or changed their will, you can contest being disinherited in court here. This movie is so awesome. Cruise's journey from a shallow ###hole to a caring brother is just amazing to watch. And Hoffman's performance is just fantastic and so touching.

[@r.b.ratieta6111]

In the Drama genre (not sure which ones you've already seen, forgive me if I mention some), "A Beautiful Mind", "Road to Perdition", "Seabiscuit", "The Cider House Rules", "Sense and Sensibility", "Gran Torino", "The Rainmaker", "A League of Their Own", "Master and Commander", "The Imitation Game", "Catch Me If You Can". (Read More) Drama is basically the genre that means, "Real Life" or "Close To Life Scenario".

[@theflyingfisherman7829]

She's already reacted to _A Beautiful Mind, Gran Torino, Master and Commander_ and _Catch Me If You Can._ They're on the channel. Get on watchin' 'em, friend.🙂

[@kpiperjr]

I'll give a vote for The Cider House Rules ... such a well done movie. Has me conflicted every time I watch it, and I've seen it quite a few times.

[@prollins6443]

I have to second "The Rainmaker" and "A League of Their Own"

[@daniellanctot6548]

*_Drama Suggestions:_* - *War Games* (1983) - *The Breakfast Club* (1985) - *Oliver Stone's JFK* (1991) - *The Karate Kid* Part I (1984), Part 2 (1986) & Part III (1989) - *Frost/Nixon* (2008) - *Cliffhanger* (1993) - *The Manhattan Project* (1986) - *Stand By Me* (1986)

[@kevinpatrick5925]

Awakenings with Robin Williams and Robert Dinero

[@rxtsec1]

This was arguably Dustin Hoffman's last great movie & performance. He was already a Oscar winner for Kramer vs Kramer & did other great movies like the Graduate

[@dunringill1747]

A very genuine emotional reaction to this great movie.

[@joshuacoldwater]

10:53 - Yes, and a lot of people do. Which is INSANE. The last will and testament is the final word. It can leave everything to a charity, or to a dog (yes people have left everything to their pet that is still alive). The laws here are very, “do what you will” with your money. Which I respect. The issue is, I am not, nor should anyone be, “do what you will” with the older people in your life. I will always be here for my grandparents, and eventually for my parents. It would be great to know that 1/2 of the inheritance was set aside for the children, we just don’t get that luxury. 😂

[@gy7694]

Awareness of autism and mental health/disorders in general has only really grown significantly in the last 30 years or so, so this film was out at a time when awareness was just beginning to enter the mainstream (in fact this film had a big effect in bringing it into the mainstream), hence why the folks in the film don't get it a lot of the time.

[@theatrecatnip6945]

You are very observant about Autism when not as many people in the world know the struggles that we go through. Both of my sons are on the Autism spectrum and my "younger son" (he's 17 now!) is my Rain Man with my older son being more high functioning. I can't help but watch this movie and reactions to it even though it makes me sob. I just see my son like Rain Man and that makes me sad knowing how much he is missing in life due to his disability. I like that you also observed that this film's depiction of Autism has painted a skewed picture for the general public, yet I still appreciate bringing it to light through this movie. I love your reactions and how you are so willing to just put your heart into the whole experience of the film. Good luck with your baby!! 💖

[@jedlogan392]

A wonderful reaction Mari. Although it breaks my heart to see you cry, but I understand why. Thank you so much.

[@rxtsec1]

Winner of Best picture, best director, best actor Dustin Hoffman & Best Screenplay

[@proteuswest1084]

Most people who haven't experienced Dustin Hoffman's earlier work during the peak of his career may know him as the voice of Master Shifu in the Kung Fu Panda series, but he is a tremendous dramatic actor and one of the best out there. Both him and Tom Cruise are fantastic in this movie. This movie brought a lot of attention to autism, something that was very poorly understood at the time. It's so interesting that the scene in the nurse's office is so unthinkable now partially because of this movie, but it was completely realistic when the movie came out.

[@mudball35]

I remember as a 5 year old, my parents "put me in charge" of my brother, who had Down Syndrome and was 10. The absolute frustration I had back then as a child as I was expected to handle everything involved with doing so and having no input or answers from anyone. If I messed up anything or complained at all, I was the bad guy. Tom Cruise's character's frustration in the beginnings were very similar to mine. My brother has since passed away and for years I was filled with guilt for "being such a bad brother." I had to learn to realize I was put in a no win situation and I did the best I could with no help or knowledge.

[@CollarCityGuy]

Great reaction as always Mary, I really enjoyed it! I know you follow Cassie over on Popcorn in Bed, and if you have the time, you should check out her reaction to this as her little sister is special needs and the movie touched her soul also!

[@mannygee005]

"Raymond" also appears in the movie Sphere (1998) 🙂 with three other famous actors.

[@richcheckmaker9789]

34:13 "best interests" is the phrase you're looking for.

[@syx3s]

edge of tomorrow is personally my favorite tom cruise movie. fairly recent and extremely underrated.

[@hedruum]

So, when that small town nurse didn’t know what autism was and thought he said “artistic’, that’s because many people didn’t know much about autism at the time. This movie really brought autism into the public consciousness for a large part of America. Even to this day, many people don’t understand it because it has such a large spectrum of manifestations that it’s har for people to pin down. There are a large number of people on the spectrum that are also very high functioning and go for years without diagnosis because they are told they are just behaving badly or selfish or shy or whatever.

[@mikerhodes8454]

I saw this when it first came out, I was 17, and I had never heard of autism before this. Autism was pretty misdiagnosed back then.

[@dannycorbitt2389]

That was a heart felt and beautiful reaction... Love his growth during the movie...

[@CraigKostelecky]

18:35 Earlier in the reaction, you asked what savant meant. This is it. Savant syndrome is having those amazing skills or abilities. While there is a correlation (about 10%) of having autism with a savant like ability, it certainly doesn't mean someone with autism is also a savant.

[@ammaleslie509]

Movie lore says the "I saw her standing there" scene at the mirror was the first take.

[@mikealvarez2322]

Mary, I've watched this movie several times, it's one of my favorites. I've gotten choked up but never cried...at least not until now. Your reaction reminded me of a young couple I worked with when I first started working with autistic people. Their child was showing signs of autism. I did the consult and some of the testing. Long story short, I had to break the news that their beautiful little girl was autistic. It was all I could do to hold back the tears. Thanks to you Rainman now has a whole new meaning.

[@Kagawongdog1]

Raymond actor , Dustin Hoffman has made some great movies worth looking in to. You might recognize his voice being Master Shifu of Kung Fu Panda

[@hornerinf]

Best reaction to this movie I have seen. Great comments Mary!

[@bigdaddyeb56]

Great Movie and Reaction !!! Thank You Mary, You are the Best

[@willcool713]

*The Rainmaker* (1997) is a similar title, but is a Legal Drama with Matt Damon, which you might enjoy.

[@ToniMcGinty]

Yeah, this was the first major film to talk about autism (in the way that As Good As It Gets opened up awareness of OCD), and opened the door for us to get where we are now. Sadly, because of the film, a lot of people, who only have this reference, think that being autistic automatically means you are a mathematical genius.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

Thanks for this one, Mary. 'One of my favorites, for sure.

[@everlastingpass1on]

This is one of my favourite movies of all time.

[@Stogie2112]

Dustin Hoffman = Little Big Man, Marathon Man, The Graduate, Midnight Cowboy…..what a résumé…..

[@Charlesbaker3017]

Grey haired Doctor at the end is .. Master film maker aka..Barry Levinson..

[@itt23r]

Or for another that pulls at the heart strings take a look at THE MIRACLE WORKER from 1962. You might also call it the Helen Keller story. Very moving. Nominated for several Oscars and won two (best actress, best supporting actress).

[@shainewhite2781]

Winner of 4 Oscars including Best Picture. This movie shows autism in a more positive light, and it depicts it more accurately, as I'm on my spectrum.

[@birch5757]

I live down the street from the restaurant where the toothpick scene happened. 😂 Also, a really excellent movie.

[@mikealvarez2322]

Dustin Hoffman played the role of a "high functioning" autistic person. His unique skills make him a savant (the movie uses the old term idiot savant). I worked with autistic people (children and adults) as a psychoeducational specialist in the well known TEACCH program out of UNC Chapel Hill. My only criticism of the reality is that by this point in history, the 70s-80s such a high level autistic person would have been taught a skill and placed in a job, even if it was just a sheltered workshop. I consulted with a sheltered workshop which had some retarded people and 2 of our autistic clients. The man that ran the workshop was a retired industrial worker that was in management. The workshop repaired Coleman stoves and lanterns. He told me that if all industrial worker were as good as his handicapped workers we would have the best, most perfectly manufactured products in the world.

[@thewildgoose7467]

Dustin Hoffman won an oscar and rightly so, but Tom Cruise was also excellent in portraying Charlie Babbit's character arc progression throughout the movie.

[@g3o5d]

Also, please consider: I Am Sam Regarding Henry Awakenings

[@jasonmkc7797]

Amazing movie. Loved watching it again with you.