RAISING ARIZONA (1987) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

Raising Arizona (1987) First Time Watching Movie Reaction, Review, and Commentary for JL. Many moments remembering why the Coens are some of the best to ever do it and many moments wondering if Smalls ever baths were had.
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[@mrsleep0000]

Holly Hunter ugly crying after they steal the baby is one of the best moments in cinema history.

[@stephenpmurphy591]

Yes, it sure is!

[@jenniferri7735]

a-freaking-men

[@reservoirdude92]

She's so bad 😂❤

[@satyadasgumbyji8956]

ABSOLUTELY!!! I specifically wait to see if scene pops in the few reactions to it so far to see how reactor responds to Holly cry. Was happy to see this reaction to it. Perhaps best cry scene ever as far as believability. Master of the craft!

[@emilykeegan4345]

Love him so much lol ❤❤

[@PaulHilburger]

“Son, you got a panty on your head”

[@phillipweber6059]

One of the best lines in cinema history

[@237g]

Drive fast.

[@DrVonChilla]

"That night I had a dream"......even all these years later, I get a little choked up at the end of the film. It's a lovely closing scene.

[@maximillianosaben]

Scraping the finger knuckles against that rough ceiling is so hysterically specific that anyone can relate, even though that specifically has happened to next to none of us.

[@michaelmartin4874]

That happens to almost anyone living in a trailer with textured ceilings.

[@mikelundquist4596]

​@@michaelmartin4874especially when one is tall.

[@michaelmartin4874]

@@mikelundquist4596 I'm 5'9", and I do it all the time.

[@reservoirdude92]

The Coens are masters of "specific" comedy 😂

[@MuadDib042]

This is one of my favorite movies, and there are so many great scenes. But for some reason the scrapped knuckles on the ceiling is my favorite part. The whole fight scene in that tiny trailer, trashing it and getting hurt because its too small....golden

[@BigGator5]

"Give me that baby, you warthog from hell!" Fun Fact: Frances McDormand and Holly Hunter were roommates at the Yale School of Drama in 1982. Coen Cinematic Universe Fact: H.I.'s (Nicolas Cage) work uniform logo shows he works for Hudsucker Industries, which became the setting of a later Coen movie, The Hudsucker Proxy (1994). Safety Guarantee Fact: The shot where Evelle (William Forsythe) and Gale (John Goodman) stop just before hitting the car seat with the baby in it was filmed in reverse, with the car driving away from the seat. Crazy Hairstyle Fact: According to Ethan Coen, Nicolas Cage was crazy about his Woody Woodpecker haircut and that it reacted to H.I.'s stress level. The bigger the danger he's in, the bigger the wave in his hair gets.

[@BigGator5]

Unfortunately, I will miss the premiere. Enjoy! Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍

[@southparkfan01]

You're the only reactor I watch that could really understand all the nuances and the details that make this movie so special!! Fantastic reaction!! "Don't you come back without a chalupa!" 😂😂😂 You're amazing!!❤

[@elgallolittlejerry]

That’s because reactors are all dumb

[@J_EOMReacts]

@@elgallolittlejerry if you feel that way why are you here?

[@joea4133]

I’ve been saying, “Boy, you got panties on your head,” for close to 35 years…and I’m only 45. Watched this as a kid & still love it.

[@xmasytttt]

same

[@rebeccaschurwanz5679]

YUP

[@SFOlson]

Okay, then.

[@leqesai]

That's a long time to say the quote wrong.

[@michele36618]

Me too !! 😂😂 except I’m 47 😜

[@michaelmartin4874]

The bounty hunter was played by Randall "Tex" Cobb. He was an actor, stuntman, and professional boxer (went 12 rounds with Larry Holmes in '82 championship bid.)

[@ididthisonpulpous6526]

Tex Cobb is one of the greatest characters in all time of character acting and sports. His segments on Letterman back in the day are the stuff of legend.

[@michaelmartin4874]

@@ididthisonpulpous6526 Guy was both tough and hilarious.

[@19tc85]

15 Rounds**

[@kinghadbar]

“This about to be fucking amazing.” You’re goddamn right.

[@mattjones7226]

I love how the credit roll comes in around 15 minutes into the movie, and you realize all that was just an introduction to the wild time you're about to have.

[@satyadasgumbyji8956]

I saw this in theater at 15. At 22 in '93, "Leonard Smalls"/Randall "Tex" Cobb became my neighbor in Nashville. Was when he did episode of "Married With Children" & "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective". Long story, but suffice to say, was a trip to hear "Hey, Dave" at grocery & turn around & see Leonard Smalls!😅 Cool dude! He also still boxed smaller bouts & would stop outside my window every morning to punch the sh*t out of the tree in my front yard before jogging on. Shared a brew here & there, but never talked shop since everybody always fukn with him. Then i moved up the street & heard he died. Then years later found out was his son with same name who'd died, & he moved back to Philly. Hope he's well!🙏❤️ See ya! ✌️🌎❤️

[@reservoirdude92]

The Coen Brothers were on one when they made this flick! It's absolutely insane and consistently hilarious, and honestly it's just ridiculous how expert the Coens are at writing ANY kind of film, ANY kind of character, in such a way that you'd think they lived those experiences themselves! PS, I think you'll have a BLAST with their crazily underrated 2004 comedy 'The Ladykillers' with Tom Hanks chewing up every inch of scenery in what is, for me, an all-time Hanks role 😂

[@LordVolkov]

I always forget Ladykillers is a Coen bros remake, but it's so damn funny.

[@deborahcornell171]

@reservoirdude92 That's one of my all-time favorite comedies & hardly anyone ever talks about it. I'm so happy to see your comment!🩵✨️

[@hunter1961100]

The big biker was Randall Tex Cobb professional kickboxer turn professional boxer was ranked in the top 10 in 80 81 with the distance with Larry Holmes homes hit him with everything, but the kitchen sink said he was a toughest man he ever fought if he would’ve fight MMAwould’ve been a world champion

[@chrispruett81]

"This would be a beautiful moment.. if she wasn't singing it to a kidnaped baby" LMFAO!!!!!!!!

[@thunderstruck5484]

Boy you gotta panty on your head” haha awesome! My cousin went to high school with the great Tex Cobb out in Abilene!

[@philmakris8507]

The woodpecker tattoo is of the Clay Smith Camshaft company and the Thrush muffler company. It's a real popular tattoo with Hot Rodders 🚗

[@RobFMDetroit]

This remains my favorite Coen brothers movie, with Fargo as a close second. And i still think this is Nic Cage's best role.

[@wallyboy6666]

@RobFMDetroit Cage plays quirky characters better than anybody. He's great in Peggy Sue Got Married, too! I wish he played 'quirky' more often. :)

[@RobFMDetroit]

@@wallyboy6666 I keep hearing the new one where he plays himself is great but haven't seen it yet. He takes a lot of shit for some of the movies he's done, but I love that he takes the chances he does and occasionally hits gold 👍🏼

[@wallyboy6666]

@@RobFMDetroit Yes, I heard that, too & want to see it. Thank you for the reply, it's nice to talk to another Cage fan! :)

[@LordVolkov]

From "That SoB..." to "Everything's chaaaanged!" the yodeling chase might be the funniest scene ever. It's non-stop insanity from start to finish and pure comedic genius. Another Coen comedy JL would enjoy - Hail Ceasar, with George Clooney and Josh Brolin

[@scottmoore1614]

Truly, one of my all time favorites. My sister and I used to watch it all the time growing up. Had it memorized. I love all of the Coen Bros. films!

[@porflepopnecker4376]

"They're just doin' what you commanded 'em to, Gale." (exasperated) "I told you not to use our real names. Can't you even TRY to keep from FORGETTIN' THAT?!?" "Not...not even our code names?" "Oh! Whew! Yeah! Our code names!" "Y'all hear that? We're usin' CODE NAMES!"

[@jrag9435]

This is one of my favorite movies over all genres. The Beethoven’s 9th on the banjo…I knew this was different. I’ve been quoting this movie most my life.

[@mikelambert9624]

Is there a reaction to The Big Lebowski on the channel? Its also directed by the Coen brothers, and also stars John Goodman. I highly recommend it if he hasn't seen it yet!

[@EOMReacts]

It’s one of the first 10 on the channel - J

[@tammyhensonvillarreal4434]

Great pick. Nicolas Cage is so funny

[@scottdarden3091]

"Evidence" LMAO 🤣😂🤣

[@atenachos6282]

😅

[@samwallaceart288]

Considering HI's dream about warthog came true, I like to think his dream about the grandkids is also a premonition

[@porflepopnecker4376]

"I...can pitch my voice...wherever I PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!"

[@Cadeho3]

Holly Hunter was Ed... she was Elastigirl in the Incredibles.

[@Jrbrass]

Born & raised here in Scottsdale, AZ. When this movie came out, a lot of Arizonans did not like this movie. They said this movie made us look like a bunch of hicks. I think this movie is/was hilarious. Filmed in Apache Junction out by the Superstition Mountain. At the time, they actually had convenience stores named Short Stops. This movie actually put Holly Hunter, Nicholas Cage & John Goodman on the map as far as actors. Anyway, really enjoyed your reaction, can't wait for your next one.

[@karenlackner192]

I laughed so hard the first time I saw this genius film! It’s so great in all it’s Cohen-ness ! Great reaction!

[@robertjewell9727]

Agree with everything you said. Favorite lines? "Turn to the right!" Doesn't look funny on paper, but the way Holly Hunter says it is 😅 and "Unless round's funny."

[@DerekSansone]

I love this movie so much & it doesn't get much love on You Tube. Another goofy cult classic that doesn't get much KZbin love is the 1980 version of FLASH GORDON.

[@brianlandry6956]

That demon from hell is Randall "Tex" Cobb. Mid level boxer.actually fought Muhammed Ali. He didn't win though!

[@chuppathingy2848]

I know i watched this like 15+ years ago and i dont remember much of anything about this movie. Holy shit. I knew Eds voice was familiar! Thats Mrs. Incredible!

[@bwilliams463]

I love watching your doggos ramble around on the bed in the background. Leonard Smalls is played here by Randall 'Tex' Cobb, former professional boxer known for his incredible toughness, as well as his tendency to be easily cut in fights. The fighting press said that 'he bled at the weigh-in.' One of his bloodiest matches - against Larry Holmes - was so horrific that it prompted Howard Cosell to give up covering boxing matches forever, and was a key factor in the shortening of championship matches from 15 rounds to 12 rounds.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

H.I.’s wife was played by the always brilliant Holly Hunter. She’s in a very good romcom, called Broadcast News (also from ‘87, like Raising Arizona), with recently passed William Hurt (RIP) & the great Albert Brooks as her costars in the film. I think it’s one of her best performances.

[@danmiller4064]

You cut my favorite line. "Aww HI, you're young and you got your health, what do you want with a job?" I say that whenever I can. Great reaction, thank you.

[@ivanbutenko8778]

Мне нравится этот фильм, я его смотрел ещё в детстве очень давно:)

[@Psilocybin77]

My personal theory is that Smalls is a tulpa; or "thought form" from Tibetan Mysticism, and he is a reflection of H.I.'s own Jungian shadow self. I like to think that H.I. dreamed smalls into existence, and the nightmare is a manifestation of his own failings as a man and a husband. The "Mr.Horsepower" tattoo on both of their arms is acknowledgement that H.I. and Smalls are one and the same.

[@Chamomileable]

I feel like this is a perfect JL movie. It's so absurd and just has the perfect flow of events and comedy to keep the Murder Whistle laughing.

[@B-a-t-m-a-n]

It's so funny. I was just wondering why you no longer do the old "NIGHT NIGHT!"

[@mhomho1979]

This movie is so well made and is a hilarious classic

[@pho3nixinflight]

Lol love the dogs on the bed just chilling

[@sabbath1136]

unpainted Huffhines

[@matthewkleber7992]

The bounty hunter is Tex Cobb. He went 15 rounds with Larry Holmes.

[@nateraalvarez5409]

That beautiful song you mentioned is actually about a murder and execution 😂😂😂

[@EarthdogGFX]

Son, You Got A Panty On Your Head. #RAISINGARIZONA

[@PuckeredMeatball]

This movie's old enough that Nathan Jr, having been drafted out of high school, has retired from the NFL after a nineteen year career.

[@kaymuldoon3575]

This is one of my favorite movies. 💜

[@SFOlson]

I absolutely love this movie, I’ve loved it since I saw it in the theater. I saw it when it came out in 1987, it was released on my birthday, March 13th. And because of that, I’ve made a tradition to watch it every year on my birthday. Edit: 37 years later, I still say, okay then, all the time.

[@fmellish71]

Oh, Friday the 13th...didn't know that. I was born the following Monday after this came out in Phoenix

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

@@fmellish71 I was 23 when this came out ✌💖☮

[@SFOlson]

@@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman And here I thought I was starting to feel old at 42. 😂😂

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

@@SFOlson haha you are over 40 so the yungins will say you are old, reckon I am ancient then 😁

[@SFOlson]

@@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman True, it seems like anyone under 25 nowadays, looks at anyone over 40 as a geezer.

[@muffinamy83]

One of my all-time favorite films, I know it front-to-back.

[@galbaum33]

In my opinion, the best Coen brothers movie is A Serious Man. A lot of people missed it for some reason.

[@melissaisloud7404]

This is going straight into the Cocaine Cabinet. 😂 I’ve loved this film since I was a kid.

[@sonyaclarke7586]

Love this one! Happy to be here!

[@JohnTalbane87]

Part of me always wanted Cage to make a cameo of HI in My Name is Earl

[@megdelaney3677]

"Hold on, Nathan. We're gonna go pick up Daddy."

[@CoreyRowe]

This was such a good and funny movie I grew up watching it back then it was my and my mother favorite funny film you will Injoy it

[@gkevenson2368]

Just a great movie, thank you for watching this.

[@3DJapan]

Ed said her fiance left her.

[@tbruck9947]

He fought Mohammed Ali, and did alright.

[@alyssaramirez7014]

I love this movie… It’s a special one. ♥️♥️♥️

[@mike79p]

You dont know who Mrs. Incredible is??

[@cmay7429]

Your puppers are adorable! And that look at 23:41. 😂

[@itt23r]

You didn't recognize Holly Hunter (Ed), but you saw her before in the movie O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU. And if you liked her performance you might also want to check out ALWAYS, BROADCAST NEWS and THE PIANO.

[@EOMReacts]

I watched this before O’ Brother - J

[@kcewing1]

"Gimee dat baby, you warthog from Hell!...."

[@benz3685]

Another thoroughly entertaining reaction 😆

[@christopherlarock9062]

The actor who plays the dirty bounty hunter played the villain in many 80s movies. Including Collison Course with Jay Leno and Pat Morita from 1989.

[@flarrfan]

The Coens' live-action cartoon...

[@rpg7287]

And when there was no crawdad, we ate sand. You ate sand?

[@Georgia_Outlaw_Vinyl]

I saw this as a kid when it first came out. I didn’t like it & I didn’t get it. A couple of years ago I rewatched it for the first time. I loved it.

[@Kim-hc5si]

Quote. Overload. Miss y’all. Be back soon ❤

[@sergiodavila5269]

LOVE this movie!!!!!! Still my favorite Coen brothers movie!!! Favorite quotes: “We got a child in here, everything’s CHAAAAAANGED!”, with Holly Hunter doing those lip curl by Elvis. So hot!! I also love when H.I. says “we’ll it ain’t Ozzy & Harriet…” John Goodman & William Forsyth are awesome as the archetypal screaming fat guys in Coen flicks. So AWESOME 🤩

[@rg3388]

Fun drinking game: Whenever you see a picture of Barry Goldwater in the background, do a shot. Shooting at an animal from a motor vehicle would be repeated in O BROTHER and NO COUNTRY. The restroom graffiti is a DR. STRANGELOVE reference. Commandeering a pickup truck recurs in NO COUNTRY; pomade reappears in O BROTHER. This is where I first noticed Holly Hunter. Subsequently, BROADCAST NEWS was a religious experience. I take pride in the fact that I guessed the last line when I first saw it.

[@Raven5150]

That's holly Hunter

[@deborahcornell171]

The last part of this video I was distracted by Romulus. I wanted to reach through the screen & pat that lil' hind foot! 🩵✨️🩵✨️🩵✨️🩵✨️🩵✨️🩵✨️🩵✨️🩵

[@snowflakepillow8697]

Never been to Kentucky but been to West Virginia. That 2007 Backyard Brawl is legendary. My visit to Morgantown was the year after, I think?

[@mamakat114]

Diving into the Nicholas Csge vintage vault, one of my favorites is "Valley Girl" 1983. I have the vhs where he used his Surname Coppola...before he changed it😊

[@jamedraa8472]

I really, REALLY hope you watch REACHER if you haven't already. Event if it's not no the channel, I know you'll enjoy it.

[@Howard.Watkins]

Randall Ted Cobb, the dirty biker man, was a professional kickboxing champion.

[@leeann3920]

I love this movie! Nicholas Cage is great in so many movies--this is one of his best! Terrific reaction!

[@TheAquaponic1]

I turned 17 the year this came out. I also lived and still live a mile from the convenient store that he robbed the Huggies from. lol. There was nothing around that store for years and years. Funny story, back then Sep. 2 was first day back to school and also opening of dove season. So all my wrestling football etc. buddies and I would all load into 4-6 cars with all our shotguns and be strapped with pistols and stop at that same store for drinks and breakfast on our way to go hunting. Just the way it was then. Arizona .... lol. Crazier even, we would go with our limits straight to school. The principle would come out and look at our haul and our gear........ way different days. That's how it was in Az back then.... and truthfully, a lot is still the same. Such a good movie. This and Valley Girl Cage is how I think of him. And I had a crush on Holly Hunter for years and years... lol.

[@orangeandblackattack]

sorry, but this aint even close to their other movies like "The Big Lebowski"..I hated it when it came out. boring - but you are great J!

[@adamdarmstaedter1256]

This is probably the best Nick Cage movie. Bad Lieutenant - New Orleans is okay. It was made by Werner Herzog.

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

I went to school with Holly Hunter in the '70s 1st thru 5th grade in Conyers Georgia before I moved to Covington {home of the Dukes of Hazzard} ✌💖☮

[@ashleymew]

Love your reactions. This film has my 2nd cuz he's the dad. He died in 1989 my mom died in 2015 as talked about him alot. Also my dad knew . Randy Quaid was a friend from Houston

[@willcool713]

I think this movie and *Leaving Las Vegas* (1995) are some of Nicholas Cage's best work. *Leaving Las Vegas* is more of a film than a movie, though, a great story, but not really fun.

[@gggooding]

This glorious flick is a postmodern "sequel" to Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Very questionable, indeed, but I _can_ back that up like its a conspiracy theory.

[@workhardplayhard3206]

you should watch 300

[@0okamino]

That Coen Brothers track record still going strong? Okay then. 👍 Come on, JL. You can’t just go throwing buckets of water on kids like that… unless you make sure it’s holy water. Otherwise, it’s not going to work.

[@RetroView66]

I saw this opening day in the theater. Still think it's their best movie next to NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN.

[@ljgaming639]

So, the mean biker guy is Tex Cobb. He boxed a long time and was well respected. He beat Leon Spinks and went the distance with Larry Holmes. Then went into professional kickboxing.

[@JhonnyHawk-bu7zp]

His name is Randal "Tex" Cobbs..he played in "Ace Ventura" pet detective.

[@richardclingempeel6111]

You have to see Amos and Andrew with Nicolas Cage and Samuel L Jackson. It's another one of cages best movies with him like raising Arizona.

[@shellihouge938]

I love this movie! There are so many great lines. My favorite is, "You warthog from hell" I'm so happy to watch it with you and the fam. Thank you!! ✌️❤️

[@christinegelabert1651]

Yup! Look at his damn hair is right! It kind of makes you wonder if Nicolas Cage got up and just combed his hair with a balloon! 🎈🎈🎈 #NYGenXBIKERLady

[@kevinslayzak1214]

Broooooo!!!.. you're poppin open a OG movie homie... funny funny movie...yer gonna love it 😅🤘🔥🤘"Dontyoucomebackherewithoutnobaby!"

[@kevinslayzak1214]

"I taught my kids good!"...(Throws rocks at the kid and the kid ducks)😂😂😂

[@amberaustin3243]

Another good funny movie is “Home for the Holidays” with Holly Hunter. I watch it every year around Thanksgiving or Christmas.

[@danzthename]

I luuuv him so muh uh uh uh uch!!

[@krisbadwolf9429]

True Stories 1986 David Byrne amazing comedy

[@dolandblanford4641]

The big guy was Randall “Tex” Cobb (RIP). He was a pro boxer that fought Larry Holmes.

[@BeaXRSmith]

7:05 - I was born & raised in Tempe, Arizona, and trust me: WE aren't this country. But it's still funny as all heck to watch. 😆