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[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

Jim Carrey's acting in this film was so hilarious. Steven's nightmare of being chased, the Medieval Time's jousting, etc. 😂

[@suzannekelly2826]

I ❤️ the jousting scene fr

[@joshuajackson472]

Arguably Careys best if not most relatable

[@alexanderstewart439]

I loved the old Star Trek combat music !

[@wesleypipes6600]

Some people didn't like this movie, but it is my favorite Jim Carrey movie of all time! I am so glad you guys are watching this thank you so much!

[@st0n3p0ny]

Ditto. The Waterworld reference was great because the same thing happened with The Cable Guy. Critics called it a dud but a lot of people loved.

[@jaeger251]

I remember when it came out so many people complaining about it. I didn’t really like Jim Carrey at the time, so when I finally got around to seeing it, I didn’t have very high expectations. Turned out to be my favorite movie of his

[@kiandraplummer2095]

Yes , this is definitely in the top 5, along with The Truman Show

[@Tateorsomething]

Yes. Man on the Moon , The Truman Show and The Cable Guy are his best for sure.

[@G1Duane]

Mine too. For months I would quote this movie at work and introduce myself as Chip Douglas. 😂

[@TH-gy6kt]

My older cousin took my too see this in the theaters. At the time, people didn't get the dark humor in it. That is probably why, my cousin and I were the only one's laughing during this film. It's so good

[@drewmcgary2872]

It's a perfect combination of unsettling and hilarious

[@Cadinho93]

"Hello, mama!" Fun Fact: The scene at Medieval Times where The Cable Guy asks for Steven's chicken skin and then performs his "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991) impression was all improvised. During one take, Jim Carrey asked for the chicken skin out of nowhere. After doing the "The Silence of the Lambs" bit, director Ben Stiller loved it and wanted to keep it in the film even though it wasn't in the script. If you look at Matthew Broderick's face during this scene, you can tell he is cracking up. His reaction is a genuine laugh. Also, Jim Carrey was paid $20 million for his work in this film, a new record. Matthew Broderick was paid about $2 million.

[@Kim-hc5si]

And to add to that, the actor that played cop that arrested him (Charles Napier) and the actor that played Steven’s mom (Diane Baker) were both in Silence of the Lambs so maybe that’s where the inspiration comes from 😊

[@newclothes8165]

Thats why Matthews response is so natural. that a geniune laugh.

[@msw8966]

I remember that was a big deal when Jim Carrey got paid 20 million for that film.

[@brucef310]

Had nothing to do with that. @@Kim-hc5si

[@darthmaul13]

For me this is one of Jim Carrey’s best even though it was panned when it came out. Love it. “I’m here for u….oh billy “

[@cobrallama6236]

Gene Siskel liked it!

[@colinglen4505]

I agree. My favourite Carrey movie.

[@edwardmclaughlin719]

no, it wasn't the public these 2 reacting are clueless.

[@Billinois78]

Being named Bill, I grew to hate that part because of people quoting it at me. It creeps me out.

[@scipioafricanus5871]

@@Billinois78 *thrusts naked chest at glass pane*

[@angelagraves865]

He's watching Play Misty For Me (1971) on the TV as a little kid. 🤣 It's the first movie Clint Eastwood ever directed and it's about a radio DJ (Eastwood) being stalked by an obsessed female fan (Jessica Walter, who played Lucille in Arrested Development).

[@RM-306]

Most underatted Jim Carrey movie? It has to be. The more time passes, the better it gets.

[@Letha-Mae]

Happy birthday to the beautiful and talented Asia 💙🤍💗🎉🎊🌼🌹🌸🌷🌻🍨🎂🧁🥂

[@joellenglass2344]

Jim Carry was straight gaslighting folks in this movie! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@ericc8705]

I worked on this film! (*LOL*) ... it was a tough film for Jim Carrey and Ben Stiller - Jim Carrey recently got a 3 picture deal for $20-million per picture and the expectations to deliver were INCREDIBLY high. The public wanted a "goofy" slapstick Jim Carrey - but instead got a very VERY dark comedy about obsession and friendship. I'm glad to see that it has found its audience over the course of time.

[@greg2142]

It's becoming more relevant as time goes on if you really take note to the deeper meanings of this film.

[@robertbarron283]

When this hit I was 11 or 12, and I was expecting something along the lines of Ace Ventura, or Dumb and Dumber. But instead, I remember it just falling flat for me. I never revisited it until YEARS later, and that's when I truly appreciated it. Jim truly is a master of his craft🎭

[@koll]

Jim said in an interview he told the studio they should market it as a dark comedy but they didn't take his advice. The trailer is completely different from the movie.

[@kiandraplummer2095]

​@@koll The suits usually have no clue. I did an internship with a marketing film company and they only wanted to market a Queen Latifah movie to black women...Queen Latifah. Everyone loves the Queen 🤦‍♀

[@yepimheretoo2270]

Me, Myself & Irene is another great Jim Carrey movie

[@Psichotica7]

👍👍👍

[@scipioafricanus5871]

So is "Fun with Dick & Jane"

[@PhilHug1]

If this happened today, Steven would be like, “Screw this. I’m getting Netflix.”

[@AirBahg]

i read this in cable guys lisp

[@scipioafricanus5871]

"it's the streaming guy, streeeaaaming gu-uy!"

[@barbaralenihan7451]

When Carrey landed and knocked out the cable, he was referencing the 1970's action medical drama "Emergency" when he was saying "Squad 51, man down. Possible back injury."

[@uniquelyme3581]

Cable guy is a CLASSIC 😂

[@Nanology101]

Still such an underrated classic line, "Do you know you've just offered me a bribe.. " LOL

[@michaelmaloskyjr]

"Somebody's gotta kill the babysitter." "Chip" grew up without parental influence, sitting in front of a TV learning social dynamics there. When the big murder case verdict came down (mirror of the real-life Menendez Bros parents murder case), he knew he was about to wreck the broadcast dish -- and knock out cable for all those glued to the screens. He shut down his babysitter.

[@OrochiFlamez]

And all this time I thought it was a weird Halloween reference 😂

[@tecno8335]

Holy crap this movie is genius.

[@lookitsike]

The basketball scene is my favorite in this movie😂

[@ericamartinez7921]

They had to show him how to dribble.

[@DemonKingFinnBalor1916]

Ferris Bueller done lost all his good luck charms 😂

[@BlackavarWD]

Just don't watch the American *Godzilla* movie!

[@thesprawl2361]

The little bit where Jim Carrey's on the gurney at the end joking about I Love Lucy, then he says 'jus' messin' with you' and does this little cough, and scrunches up his face into a serious expression like a little kid...the face he makes kills me. Jim Carrey's humour is very variable in quality, but when the writing is as good as it is in The Cable Guy he's an absolute comedic force of nature. He's just amazing in this.

[@michaelpoore21]

As a teenager, I loved In Living Colour. Sundays in the 90s were awesome! Jim Carrey and the Wayans Brothers are my favorite comedy actors.

[@wesleypipes6600]

I love Asia's impersonation of Jim saying if you build it they will come and making the noise, lol she is too hilarious

[@toochangz]

Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson met on this film! They ended up making some pretty damn funny movies together+

[@hydeshadow-rayne1205]

You wanna see Jim Carry become ANOTHER person completely... Man on the Moon. Love you guys SO so much! Keep it up! Love watching movies with yall ❤❤❤

[@neighborlyfiend1484]

The fight scene where he quotes spok from star trek then sings the music from that episode still cracks me up to no end.

[@BigBoss-zi5ss]

Also Jim Carrey popping up behind Owen Wilson in the bathroom is the best 😂

[@colinglen4505]

Finally, someone else likes this movie. I regard this as Carrey's best movie. Great reaction.

[@Katt0207]

One of my core child memories was watching this movie on repeat. Many years later I remembered this movie and asked my brother if he remembered it too. He said we would watch it all the time because we were poor and had nothing else to watch but this vhs. Crazy how I appreciate it even more now!

[@faithnyou1732]

FYI - The Chip and Ernie references are from a popular 1960s TV sitcom titled "My Three Sons". They were three Sons being raised by their widowed father -- Rob, Chip, and Ernie Douglas, and their father was Steve. Great movie reaction, thanks! ✌💙✌

[@ChechoBenavides]

Jim's acting capabilities are awesome! 👏🏼

[@Grapeseedoil]

@32:09 Jim was making a reference to a movie named “Don’t tell Mom the babysitters dead” with Christina Applegate. She played the daughter in sitcom “Married with Children”

[@johnclawed]

Pulling down his shirt and exposing his nipples is a reference to "Midnight Express" from 1979, which you must see. Another reference to "Midnight Express" is in "Airplane" from 1980, when the pilot says to the boy, "Joey, have you ever been in a Turkish prison?" The 70's were loaded with must-see movies that don't even come up in discussion.

[@tabithawilliams7280]

I know they're not his most popular, but the Cable Guy and Me, Myself & Irene are my 2 favorite Jim Carrey movies! 😁

[@T-ShirtMagic]

*"The Majestic"* 2001 Drama - Jim Carrey's best dramatic roll to-date - *must see* other side of Jim's talent.

[@norskawarrior1919]

The most ridiculous part is when hes singing the Star Trek fight song with the Klingons and I reference it all the time and NOBODY knows wth I'm doing lmfao 😆😂❤

[@gerry_atric]

This went from comedy to horror when he busted thru with the green eyes, like Ace Ventura to the Exorcist 😄😳

[@Proteus3000]

Awesome I wish more reactors would watch this hilarious movie. Can’t wait for this.

[@theghettoracle]

I second that, I feel like it would make for a very good reaction for all the first timers.

[@vincenzobonadonna4556]

Nuclear reactors

[@PuppetDungeon]

This flick was way ahead of it's time, in fact one of the criticisms was the idea that Cable would turn out as widespread and invasive as it actually did. Cable was kind of a new thing at the time, and while it was pretty well adopted the idea of it being used for internet, phone, and multiple tvs in one house was kind of fantasy. Critics were not kind. Great reaction!

[@justherecooking470]

his mother called the tv the babysitter and thats why he said someone has to kill the babysitter before taking out the cable at the end

[@JB-Deadskins]

Earnie Douglas and Chip were two of Fred McMurray's boys on My Three Sons, a 60s sitcom

[@DannyBedo]

If y’all get a chance, watch his actual comedy special. It has some of my favorite jokes of all time. Jim, Robin Williams and Carlin’s specials are life changing

[@ogitherat1]

The bathroom beating is just too funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jwoodard29]

Damn funny movie! Bob Odenkirk makes cameo appearance.

[@pcl8993]

My favorite Jim Carrey movie! He was co CRAZY! Funny side note. I actually had a company called The Cable Guys. Everyone that met us said "huh, I think I've heard of you before". Not putting it together with the movie! Good review guys. Glad you liked it! 👍

[@OrochiFlamez]

When this first came out people didn't seem to like it and went as far as to say it nearly ruined Jim Carry's career, but nowadays people appreciate it for the dark comedy classic it is. I first saw this when i was 13 and I always loved it. Also, can we take a moment to appreciated how this movie predicted the future: your phone, computer, and television all being on one device, shopping at home, playing video games over the internet, etc. EDIT: Also, the Sam Sweet subplot was supposed to be a parody of the OJ trial and how everybody was obsessed with it at the time.

[@watchmanschannelofdespair]

I remember this film getting absolutely killed when it came out, but it's always been one of my guilty pleasure. Most likely due in part, because along with Jim's funny antics, I knew all the pop culture TV shows and films _'Chip'_ referenced in the movie.

[@ashadowfromthetomb]

Jim Carrey was paid 20 million for this film which was a record breaking salary at the time. It sparked other major actors getting bigger paychecks. Unfortunately this movie bombed when it came out, mainly because it was too dark to be mainstream and all the reviewers focused more on his salary than the movie. Personally though, it's one of my favorites and I think it's absolutely hilarious and one of Jim Carrey's best comedic performances

[@fangofsilver5537]

This was the kind of movie that got better and better for every time I've watched it. Had the VHS tape as a teen back in the 90th🤓

[@CSC52698]

This film has a kick ass soundtrack. And that Star Trek parody was genius. I playes that music when things got really busy at a restaurant I worked at. Love this film.

[@kirktown2046]

I love how much of a kick ya'll seemed to get out of Cable Guy. I get more out of it as an adult than I did as a kid, it's so fresh and unusual and over the top with such a specific mood, I just love it. Thanks for watchin and sharin.

[@ftristan]

the scene where the spider crawls across jim's face was in fact real. jim just rolled with it

[@thesilverbaby4880]

This movie was one of the most random movies i remember clicking on as a kid mainly because of Jim Carrey😭😭💀 didnt expect him to be like that🤣

[@MajinErick]

7:57 That warmup....and the dunk. Jim is wild. 🤣🤣🤣

[@mchllwoods]

I love dinner theaters! They're so much fun! Also, the main guy is Matthew Broderick. He was in Ferris Buellers Day Off with Jennifer Gray from Dirty Dancing.😂❤

[@PB_and_Jenny]

My sister and I have said the “see ya later….byyyye” well into adulthood lol this movie is so under appreciated lol

[@kanomorrow7622]

I wouldn’t say that’s your top 3 until you seen Me,myself and Irene! He is funnier in that movie more than this one! You can’t judge his best until you see all of them and Me,myself and Irene is a top contender! Check it out and you won’t be disappointed! Great reaction and movie!

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

You two are great together!! Lots of fun!

[@jeffpatton2866]

I saw this in the theater when it came out and loved it. Matthew Broderick, who played Steven, was Ferris Bueller in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. If you haven't seen it check it out. Another different Jim Carrey movie is Number 23. Just like this movie a lot of people didn't like it, but I did.

[@dinobravo23]

LOVE this movie. Favorite Jim Carey movie. I remember going the movies to watch this when it first released with my brothers and friend. We were dying laughing. Parents and kids were leaving after 15-20 min because they were expecting another kiddie movie like Ace Ventura. Great times.

[@scipioafricanus5871]

or parents and kids were leaving because some kids were laughing so hard that it ruined other people's experience lmao

[@satyadasgumbyji8956]

Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon in "Election" is another great comedy to add to your list. See ya! ✌🌎❤

[@NINJA_OUTLAW420]

This move kills me lol funny asf😂 Oh and I’m sure someone said, but the “babysitter” he’s referring to is tv or more specifically what distracts and kinda does brainwash us all more or less.

[@danmiller4064]

I heard Jim beat out Chris Farley, who this was actually written for. People were shocked expecting silly Jim and got extremely dark humor. Great movie, great reaction, thanks guys.

[@theagadorspartacus]

What fantastic film. Wish they made these kinds of films now

[@MountainMan.]

It's one of the best movie from the 90's in my opinion. Very well written and acted.

[@Uriahjw]

Steven ( Mathew Broadrick) was in the movie War games. It is one of his most iconic movies. I still watch it every time it's on tv.

[@rokkkrinn2793]

The sweet trial is a send up of the Menendez Brothers who were on trial for murdering their parents.

[@blazed_existence3338]

When he said he was the lost Cunningham, it was a reference to the tv show Happy Days.

[@ericamartinez7921]

I am kicking myself for missing the Ricki Lake episode of secret crushes on food service workers. Dang it!

[@lgwappo]

I thought Medieval Times was just a prop for the movie until I moved to a city that actually had a Medieval Times restaurant. I've been many times now & always remember this movie.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love this film!

[@mikeb3835]

I was working as a cable technician when this movie came out, and I remember one of my coworkers being really offended by Jim Carrey's portrayal of a cable guy. Some people have no sense of humor, that includes movie critics who didn't care for the movie.

[@shannman001]

Me, myself and Irene. Jim Carey is amazing in this movie guys ❤Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease ! Let’s get a reaction 🙏🏻

[@coyotefever105]

Thanks for watching our motherfucking movie!!

[@lth1072]

He's a good actor in more serious roles, too. His movie called The Majestic shows his acting skills. The Truman Show is great too

[@carm3d]

The Clint Eastwood movie clip was from "Play Misty For Me" which is a movie about a guy who gets tangled up with a clingy stalker.

[@EyeTunz]

This one is definitely my favorite. No question.

[@cinemacodey]

This is a strange movie. It presents itself as a comedy but it’s more like a horror movie in disguise. We as the audience feel safe bc we love Jim Carrey but in reality we would be terrified of this psycho stalker.

[@DavidMolinaro-ww9ck]

I can quote this movie line for line. Love it.

[@redscorpion9325]

I love In Living Color,it was my favorite Show growing up,Fire Marshall Bill was funny

[@strangebotwin-]

Props for getting the ‘I Love Lucy’ reference

[@user-gt7vn9lz2m]

Ben Stiller directed the hell out of this movie. ClasSICK. Watch The Truman Show, Man on the moon and Me, myself & Irene. ;) Good reaction as usual

[@NandosN0W]

You have to do Me, Myself & Irene. One of his funniest

[@bgtokincory419]

This movie is so underrated, never gets talked about as one of Jim Carrey best or comedies in general

[@LinusKnight]

as many times as ive seen this movie i believe: The SWEET brothers trial was a nod to the Manendez brothers case also being a play on 'art imitating life imitating art' with the unknown person with aliases 'chip douglas'/aka ernie douglas was mentally disturbed, lonely, and would do ANYTHING to protect those closest to him, however the way he is, no one wants to be.

[@garnet0101]

Happy Birthday sweet, beautiful Asia. What your husband said made me cry. So sweet💚

[@kennethturner8290]

Ernie Douglas was the youngest son on 'My Three Sons', but they called him Chip.

[@charlesxavier5681]

I learned the facts of life from watching The Facts of Life 😂

[@silversagerae6353]

FYI the Chip and Ernie Douglas reference is from an old TV show "My three sons"

[@VashVenus]

That wall behind you two is awesome, love the amazing posters

[@bradleyhart2492]

Guys, I hope you know how much joy you bring to people. My wife and I had a rough emotional weekend... thank you for making us laugh a bit. God bless....and Happy birthday Asia ❤

[@Jared_Wignall]

This is a hilarious film. Originally Chris Farley was going to be in the film, but couldn’t do it due to the contract he had with Paramount to do 2 movies and they made sure they’d have him do another movie for them, so they rushed to get Black Sheep made and he missed out on playing Jim Carrey’s part. Jim Carrey did a great job in the role, but it makes me wonder what Chris Farley would have done in the part. It’s cool to see you guys watch this, I hope you’re doing well. Take care!

[@xzonia1]

I have to think if Chris did this part, the character would've been less creepy and in the end he'd have won Matthew's character over. I just can't see the movie going the same way with Farley playing the cable guy. Lol :)

[@Jared_Wignall]

@@xzonia1 yeah, they defiantly changed the script not only when Farley couldn’t do the film, but also when Ben Stiller arrived to direct it. He wanted the film to be darker.

[@halbaloney4593]

After Cable Guy came out, Farley said in an interview that he loved it and thought Jim Carrey was great. He also said that his version would've been less creepy/sinister and more just annoying/awkward.

[@xzonia1]

@@halbaloney4593Confirmation - thanks! :)

[@Jared_Wignall]

@@halbaloney4593 yeah, I can see that. That little summarization of the character he gave would fit Chris Farley. Still, it’s one of those What If scenarios where you can imagine The Cable Guy with Farley as the lead instead of Jim Carrey.

[@RETNASCANZ]

Cable Guy and Truman Show are my 2 favorite Jim Carrey movies. "The Truman Show" is not a comedy but it's a great movie.

[@gebendeavors907]

---- The Cable Guy is a black comedy as a psychological thriller and shows that Jim Carrey can go beyond pure comedy in his acting ---- The Truman Show was both a hit and showed the acting capabilities of Jim Carrey in this satirical sci-fi psychological drama where he played a character who grew up as the main character in a reality TV show that was about Jim's character, Truman Burbank. Definitely a must film to react to ---- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a sci-fi romantic drama starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet. This film has become a cult classic and many critics have it as one of the best films of the 2000s and a few put it on their best films of all time list. The original screenplay won the Academy Award and Kate Winslet was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. This is absolutely a must film to react to

[@chadwellington2524]

This is one of my favorite movies.. Its funny but also dark, Jim is kinda scary in this

[@patmcgroin6916]

"I think they were some kind of...ASIANS!" LOL. Actually pretty dark humor this one. Loved it.

[@nosdrian3312]

Finally a channel who reacts to this gem, thank you guys

[@aleshacoats9033]

If yans haven't seen Me Myself and Irene that's another good Jim Carry different personality movie to check out lol ✌️😊👍

[@markbartoszek8585]

The "oh Billy" scene in the prison was a reference to Midnight Express. Y'all should check it out. Great movie!

[@Buds1own]

Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.

[@spooniesworld]

Great choice...so many inside jokes and parodies with this movie. Fantastic comedic cast and love the soundtrack. This movie never disappoints! Thank you both!😂💚

[@Land-Shark]

The guy with Archie Bunker was Sammy Davis, Jr. who had a glass eye.

[@chrisrunyon2372]

My most favorite dark comedy ever!!