Rik Mayall - Drop Dead Fred, Film 91 with Barry Norman

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11th October 1991 Drop Dead Fred opened in UK cinemas.
Here is a clip from Film 91 with Barry Norman. It takes a look at the film and features a few short interviews and some behind the scenes footage.

[@lil1bme]

Screw the critics. This was a great movie and still remains a favorite to this day. Rik was awesome and will be missed.

[@neo5512]

And even after two years I still love this.

[@WheelUpDaBludClart]

One hundred percent it obviously holds up well cos I was born in 99 and my mum showed me this when I was about 4, loved it! And I’ve shown it to my kid already, it’s timeless gold

[@MartyMcFly88]

Agreed!!! Love this movie

[@ninjaprincess26]

Agree

[@mrsmchistory]

I was devastated and cried when Rik Mayall died. Drop Dead Fred was, and still is, 1 of my most favourite movies. My sister and I still watch it religiously and now our children watch it.

[@englishlanguagewithnina5965]

This film was so important to so many young girls. My bff and I still use lines and refer to it often. RIP Rik Mayall

[@Emmamoo]

No one can ever replace Prick. He was a once in a lifetime phenomenon. The comedy world is a less manic place without him. 😢

[@sexydudeuk2172]

and the funny thing is he wasnt the first choice to play Fred, Robin Williams was but turned it down but it was best as rik was great as fred. Also he was offered the chance to star in a sequel but refused.

[@halephil1]

P rik is a wonker. Signed rest of class

[@kathleenvh]

he was a really fantastic actor. i loved this film as a kid cause he's so great. but now as an adult who works in healthcare, i can see how great the movie is overall, very underrated film i think

[@AmyDaisy69]

I grew up watching this movie. It still remains one of my all time favourites.

[@SkinnyEMedia]

I know people love BOTTOM a lot but this was my entry and gateway to Rik Mayall. R.I.P. lad!

[@picklesthewise]

Rik's very vulnerable in this interview, you could see he was worried about this and took it seriously. It sucks that critics lambasted him personally. "So I can be me...and hopefully not make a mistake..." 💔

[@picklesthewise]

I love this movie, especially the whole grown-up conflict of what it represents. Elizabeth has been taught to "grow up": to be modest and polite and not so outspoken. Fred is the spark of madness and fun that's still left inside her, trying to come out. In the end, when she goes inside her mind and actually frees her inner child and gives it validation, I think that's very powerful.

[@Davo-007]

Missed so much. Was a national treasure 😓

[@foreverred105]

Still my favourite film of all time and I first saw this as a 7 year old. I am now 35. Not many things upset me but I was heartbroken when Rik Mayall passed.

[@crazymeee]

I remember when this came out on VHS I was 7 years old with my aunt in her apartment in Manhattan I remember saying you're going to love this and I absolutely do to this day

[@thevirtualchefgamecat7507]

One of my top 3 childhood films! I still find myself watching it now at 34 and laugh my ass off! My kids look at me like I'm a bellend but it's worth it 😄😄😄

[@thebossman80s]

The VirtualChef Gamecat how lucky are we that we got to grow up with rik

[@Kains_Gaming_Channel]

Rik would have made a insane Joker

[@R0binah00d]

I see him more as The Riddler

[@fishchipsandmushypeas]

I watch it often and I'll be watching it with my boy. Love you Rik!

[@me124]

Classic movie. I loved this as a child and now an adult. R.I.P Rick

[@starforever4091]

This film is for kids I and my siblings adored this movie , obviously adults can’t appreciate it . But millions of kids all over the world loved this movies and probably still will to this day ❤️❤️ drop dead Fred number 1

[@elisabethhawke2040]

RIP Rik. Love you.

[@sharonbelt8435]

Wonderfully movie and cast he was so wonderfully and loved by us all

[@YouSuck-uj1sy]

Rip rik. You really were fantastic. Love you ❤️❤️

[@alleyezonlanya]

Rik wasn’t being himself in this interview the Americans just don’t understand any of the humour this is the best ever film

[@meganeire]

Rik

[@dabunnyrabbit2620]

I loved this movie!!! "the mega beast squashed my head... the bitch" 😂😂😂😋😂

[@marttull5959]

Who's for snot flicking

[@77jamess]

The evil one reigns supreme!

[@Devilsgreedybelly]

We all Lost Fred, not just Elizabeth 😔

[@WheelUpDaBludClart]

I hope Phoebe Cates knows how much this films loved in the Uk

[@europa1387]

Rik was amazing great film

[@gastonflatulenza1276]

I was a lot like a male version of Phoebe Cates' character in this movie, trying to figure it all out, dragging pieces of myself from childhood and assembling it into someone who can work, love, and remove the stumbling stones for those coming after me. I saw Rik Mayall as playing the role of a psychotherapist. This movie has two sides to it: a childish, silly, slapstick side and a serious, profound side. Phoebe Cates grows from an insecure, mentally-struggling young girl and emerges a confident, healthy young woman. I loved this movie. Like The Breakfast Club, it illustrates and demonstrates the therapeutic process of emotional growth. Rik Mayall and Phoebe Cates never got the credit they deserved for this excellent, now classic movie. Perhaps there is somewhat of a cult following for it now, but everyone involved in this movie deserved better.

[@deadlegs187]

Any kid you show this to would love it.

[@Animebrity.]

it makes a lot of sense because I kind of see Elizabeth as kind of tomboyish and yet Fred is more of like a the kind of guy who wants her to actually be herself in a way.

[@katyholmes2151]

I miss him so much 😭💔

[@debbie6036]

I loved drop dead fred 👍❤❤❤❤❤

[@courtneywilson-yy9bu]

its hilarious but funny that drop dead fred was kinda my life ... live it and belive it

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Thanks for uploading this. My parents got Drop Dead Dead on DVD for my 22nd birthday in 2006. RIP Rik Mayall.

[@MartyMcFly88]

Drop Dead Fred is amazing

[@Preppyvlogzz123]

i miss rik

[@monabale8263]

it opened on my birthday!

[@icarusandtherabbit]

Barry Normal what a cult! This is a great movie.

[@Animebrity.]

there is Rik Mayall holding Ash Peldon

[@bopomofo1970]

1:11 love this momment

[@R0binah00d]

“Rik Mayall is Drop Dead Fred.” You bet your bottom dollar he is!

[@meganluminais3586]

He was funny

[@djnemesisuk]

"American film critics wernt too impressed with rik mayalls performance?" HAHAHAHAHA who critics? Must of been a bunch of seriously boring bunch of coffin dodgers haha Rik Mayall IS the film. Could take out everyother actor digitaly and it would be funny as fuck to watch

[@Goldaction0]

This movie is lowkey scary lol classic 90s movie

[@benjaminparkinson5255]

Based on this film

[@yazerrrrd7012]

COBWEBS

[@marttull5959]

Ahhhh the mega bitch squashed my head.

[@dayaneteixeira1520]

RIKMAYALL UMSOHCDE FRED

[@nataliebarrow6348]

Who's the child Rik is holding?

[@Davo-007]

Neil, Neil Orange Peel.

[@thebossman80s]

David w what do you know about the beans!

[@amyclarke41]

he is quite like stewie out of family guy

[@monabale8263]

he was stu's creator's muse. say that 10x's fast...

[@SkinnyEMedia]

More like Johnny Rotten imagined as a cartoon character of sorts meets Jim Carrey from THE MASK.

[@benjaminparkinson5255]

Yet there's was a similar film.called it

[@pamelabibby8642]

I always wanted to marry rik mayall but who does drop dead fred think he is peter pan dressed in green and he made me sick pulling dolls heads off

[@NadrianATRS]

wtf is wrong with his eyes?

[@borednow5838]

Well the cast and crew did their best to sell this film as more than just goofy slapstick, but I really think it is just that. To me its complete rubbish.

[@petejt]

@@HarryLoveTV Well said.

[@davidformston7282]

Yea but mate ypu look like your mum still dresses you. Or you grew up posh wich is it?

[@ninagreenhalgh1039]

Seriously. How can you can not like this film. You must have a very dry sense of humour

[@harrymonk6]

Fuck you.. just fuck you

[@robertquant1122]

Well phoebe cates and rik mayall we’re the main stars of the movie thaf made it so good and the guy that played Micky bunns did good too even though he acted really stupid and childish on the dinner scene but he always cared and loved Elizabeth since they were kids and always u ser stood her about drop dead Fred

[@michelleslutpuppy4355]

Great film i think i saw it once or twice rip kiik

[@michelleslutpuppy4355]

I think I saw it once or twice rip rik