School Ties: The Best Brendan Fraser Movie You Never Saw

[@Ruleof2Review]

Bold of you to assume I’ve never seen this. Because I absolutely did. And I loved it! Being Jewish myself it was a very powerful story that my family and I watched regularly. Great film.

[@allnamesaretakenful]

I didn't find out until recently that my family used to be really Jewish. My Grandmother got adopted and didn't even know she was half Jewish.

[@ConstructionHoney]

Me too.....

[@GisherJohn24]

All my friends too. I grew up in the 80s and 90s and this came out when I graduated high school. All my friends loved it. And taught an important lesson about bigotry and bullying too. I watch it probably twice a year to get my fix. Movies like this will never be made again.

[@acciomegapint2373]

Brendan Fraser is an underrated legend, hero, moviestar and precious human being.

[@Axolotl_Mischief]

He was awesome in Doom Patrol.

[@trinaq]

I can't believe that so many future Hollywood Stars were in this movie. It's similar to "The Outsiders", in how nobody knew just how well known all of this young actors would become in subsequent years.

[@Lance37a]

Or the movie Taps in the 80's, a lot of unknown stars in that one.

[@hotoldlady4443]

As a teenage girl when this came out I loved the movie for the message but also the cast was loaded with talent and good looking guys. I have watched this dozens of times for both reasons. It is a great movie

[@laminage]

I know what you mean. I have The DVD & I read the book written by a Ghostwriter.

[@wstine79]

I really enjoyed this movie as a kid. This movie and With Honors showed that he had some range at a young age.

[@hey_you]

With Honors is great! Joe Pesci in a non traditional role and a great Madonna song on the soundtrack. Good movie to watch now, as it takes place around the holidays.

[@Alexvander10]

Agreed, School Ties and With Honors are my favorites.

[@somethingvisceral2003]

There was something about the college based films from the 90's that are timeless. School Ties, With Honors, Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting. They all teach important lessons and are all wonderful films. As for Fraser, I'm happy to see him making a comeback as he is still one of my favorite actors.

[@g.shumway5925]

Big fan of all of those, and as a kid/teen, they got me interested in literature and academia. And when someone says Joe Pesci only plays one character, I recommend “With Honors” to them.

[@Adam_A_Christian]

It's sad to see this playing out on college campuses today. 💔 I never thought I'd see the day.

[@eruptionlindsay1234]

This was shown to our class in high school. It was powerful as I’ve never forgotten it. In fact I was seeking it out recently to show to my own kids.

[@daverichards9141]

Me too. My history teacher on 11th grade showed us.

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

Thank you for defending 'Blast From the Past', one of my personal favorites! Also, I'm glad someone finally pointed out what an underrated actor Frasier is. Although I actually liked 'Bedazzled' and 'George of the Jungle'. (hell, even 'Dudly Do-Right' had it's moments) But either way, I think he's actually doing pretty well for himself regardless, and hopefully we'll learn to appreciate his body of work a little more in time. =)

[@lyubovzaslavskaya2915]

Actually,Fraser’s performance/job was appreciated: Oscar !

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

@@lyubovzaslavskaya2915 Well yeah, FINALLY! =)

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

@@lyubovzaslavskaya2915 And I hope his comedy work is appreciated in time as well. =)

[@TheTaxburden]

Remember watching this when I was younger. Loved it.

[@sammybear7100]

Thank you for mentioning Airheads! It's definitely one of my favorite and doesn't get the love it deserves even though it has an amazing cast and a bunch of cameos

[@daverichards9141]

Who wins in a fight G-d or Lemmy?

[@SantiagoPive]

I never heard of Gods and Monsters, now I must watch it. Those two incredible actors together (Frasier and McKellen) must be amazing to watch.

[@brendafrisar]

amazing movie oh 🙌

[@brion0220]

I saw this close to when it first came out, but It's been on my 'movies to re-watch' list for a couple of years now.

[@Cyril29a]

As a jewish teenager a few years younger than Brandon I saw this when it came out on home video. It was one of the first representations of a jewish kid who was strong and handsome and successful in traditional ways which meant something to me at the time. I have to admit to having forgotten about this film until just now so thank you for this retrospective. I will try and give it a rewatch this weekend.

[@chasehedges6775]

Brendan Fraser is such a good actor and one of the coolest men alive.

[@fabes63]

I am must say to the JoBlo Team that I love ALL your video contents. Though, I am not going to lie, but I do feel a sting in my soul when you say "That Movie You Never Saw" When in fact, I have seen them and dearly miss those feelings of seeing them for the 1st time many years back. BUT of course, I need to also realize NOT Everyone was born in the 80s. That being said, I REALLY appreciate you guys bringing these classics (and almost forgotten) films to new generations to be aware of. Keep up the GREAT work!!!

[@superby1]

I remember this one. I also love With Honors. That’s an incredible Brendan film.

[@wendyrodger]

I was a college student in Boston and got to review With Honors for my school paper. I attended the premier in Cambridge and got to meet Brendan and Patrick Dempsey. Sat and had a beer with Patrick. Great movie and a great memory. Glad to see Brendan having a comeback. He’s a genuine actor.

[@snarkycharlies]

All of us that were around in the 90's definitely saw it, loved it and loved him.

[@sullyfox4993]

This movie was pretty damn big when it came out. Brendan Fraser made many a popular movie long before he did The Mummy. School Ties, With Honors, Gods and Monsters.

[@roxy5588]

Brendan also starred in the Oscar winning film Crash which won him a SAG Award for Best Cast Ensemble in 2006. He is an outstanding actor and such a compassionate, caring and kind human being. Some of my other favourite movies from Fraser are Still Breathing, Mrs. Winterbourne, Gimmie Shelter, Blast from the Past, Furry Vengeance (I know you are all going to give me shit for it but I love that movie so much and it's hilarious as hell) and of course his most recent performance in Killers of the Flower Moon.

[@ArcherSuh4721]

Not everyone saw School Ties when it came out, but everybody knew the commercial. Witnessing Encino Man standing out in the rain yelling "COWARDS!!!" at a building makes an impression.

[@DrewberTravels]

that episode of family guy where they threw in that reference was great.

[@ernaherlina8014]

Bedazzled is one of my favourites of Brendan's films. He showed his range of characters in the movie. My favourite would be the Colombian druglord character

[@markelijio6012]

This was the earliest film that marked an amazing cast of unknowns who went on to enjoy separate careers of their own. “School Ties” was released in September of 1992 by Paramount Pictures under Robert Mandel’s deft directing skills. From the creators of “Taps” and “Law & Order”.

[@user-wb5ml2mw6h]

School Ties is still a powerful film, and still resonants. I have always loved anything Brendan Fraser did. Can't wait to see The Whale. I am so happy for him. Xoxo

[@AAZEDLARC]

Well now that antisemitism is enjoying a resurgence in the US due to Trump and his cohorts, perhaps time to revisit this film. I fell in love with Brendan Fraser's work whilst watching "George of the Jungle" (sans audio) on a flight. Cannot praise him enough.

[@Welsh_Dragon756]

I caught this film one night by chance. Not long after I had seen "California man" (as it was known here in the UK) . I remember it being really good. One of those movies you start watching late at night thinking you really won't pay much attention to it and go to sleep after awhile.... but it hooks you and you really have to finish watching 🤣 I remember thinking Brendan Fraser really can act!! Oh and back then I had no idea who Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were as I think everyone else did as they hadn't hit stardom yet .... but I think they were good. I'll have to watch it again now to judge.

[@BB13131313]

I saw this in theaters with my parents when I was 8 and became obsessed with it, even then I could tell that Damon and Fraser were stars.. and yeah Encino Man is classic.. and Airheads is genuinely one of the most underrated comedies of the 90s..

[@paul8926]

“School Ties” just came out on Blu-ray, and it looks amazing ! 📀

[@LiminalMan777]

I had never heard of this movie before, definitely seems like it’s worth finding

[@mandytwilson4564]

What do you mean I never saw it? Oh I saw it, many many times & not just when it first came out. It is a great movie full of young talents, not just Brendan Fraser though to be fair, he was the reason I watched it over & over. That lad had skills right from the get go. 🙌

[@siuabc]

This was an amazing movie. Watched when I was in college. So much emotion and standing for righteousness. And, so much young stars! When all of them in the room debating towards the end, it really amplify how whole society can be so prejudiced/antisemitic but completely blind….

[@Adam_A_Christian]

Amen

[@Omar-wq9dz]

Another lesser known Brendan Fraser movie to check out is Blast From The Past

[@UltraMagnis]

School ties taught me a lot about good film making. It was one of the first films I saw that wassnt geared towards my age group as a teen. I loved it and it opened my eyes to how good film making. Airheads was a movie I loved as a teen as well. It's hilarious, very of its time but it's funny.

[@sitahsinrva]

watched as young and it taught me a lot- I like your message on this.

[@richardk54]

Mannn I remember this movie coming on while my Grandma was watching lifetime or one of those channels. I enjoyed it and the little movie time with Grams. RIP

[@acegrafik]

Saw this way back before "Will Hunting" and "Scent of a woman"...Still can't believe how so little people know about this great film.And "With Honors", for that matter.

[@Jabberstax]

I fucking love Airheads!!!

[@Joshua.Carrasco]

I truly enjoyed this movie. As an adult now, I feel more for Brendan Fraser’s character now then ever before.

[@jblue88hoodgamer54]

Now this Movie is Free in KZbin.

[@bisqwikbatter6486]

This movie, and With Honors solidified Fraser as one of my favorite actors, after of course seeing him debut in Encino Man. And then after Airheads, he was my favorite!!

[@trinaq]

Brendan is wonderful in dramatic roles, although he's primarily known for comedies. I can't wait to see his turn in the upcoming "The Whale."

[@JoBloOriginals]

He's GREAT in it

[@believeinmatter]

I’ve heard this movie mentioned like 6 times in the last 3 days, I feel like I have to rewatch it now 😂 the coincidence is too strong

[@adampatino5372]

WTF. BEDAZZLED is his greatest movie ever. So damn funny. You know nuthin, John Snow

[@adammocaby2636]

One of my favorites movies of all time.

[@ihaterz123]

I ran into this movie about a year ago. It was solid gold.

[@homesteadglamourlifestyle]

Oh the irony. I haven’t seen most movies and I actually saw this one in the theater lol.

[@SecretWars98]

Great Movie! Swing Kids was So good, my first real introduction to Swing Music! Always a special place for Encino Man of course.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

This was an excellent film! It was popular when it came out. Then, when Brendan went in the silly role direction many were disappointed as we was amazing in this film.

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

Not the first time he ignored his agent.

[@wamrainc176]

One of my very favorites movies, in fact in top 5. Love this movie

[@olixpatdo8181]

My friends and I absolutely loved School Ties!

[@anthonyvasquez1316]

Rick O'connell has Jason Bourne in a headlock.

[@pleasedroses3811]

Never saw? I have the film memorized. I always tear up when Sally lets David know that their romance is over. And it’s sad how the boys turn on him in the end. Damon’s character, Dillon, was from a Kennedy type of family where everyone was supposed to succeed. Although he got along well with David, Dillon resented David for being a working class boy with no connections upstaging him during football. David also hooked up with Sally when he knew that Dillon liked her, which fueled Dillon’s Jews Take Everything philosophy.

[@kgat4294967296]

Charlie Dillon really tried to befriend David, but David just used that friendship to get closer to Sally. That's the real tragedy, that Charlie's friendship didn't mean anything to David. So David wasn't a good guy either. At least David could have asked Charlie if Sally is his girlfriend and tell him that she hit on David, but the way David acted, he betrayed Charlie. If David was a decent guy he would not have gone out with his friend's love interest and then maybe none of the following would have happened.

[@MysSo-r8f]

I just rewatched this. Awesome movie

[@Naijella86]

Before I watch the video I just have to say that the “School Ties” fight scene in the shower is absolutely epic! And everyone in the film is so good looking

[@tylerhartwell2810]

Lol at the use of “Good Will Hunting 2: Hunting season” when talking about Matt and Ben.

[@Lewthegod]

Who never saw this? This was a famous movie on tv. I don't know about the box office but it started a few careers...

[@slayerduval1]

Thanks for doing this one! I loved School Ties when it came out, I still do, and I still have my DVD. Matt Damon is SO freaking GOOD in this - you absolutely want to kick the shit out of him. But he also infused his awfulness with an insecurity that I appreciate even more now. It's a nuanced portrayal of a villain and he nailed it. Anthony Rapp is great as well....god, you just *hate* him. Amy Locane is also really good. Affleck is unattractive and obnoxious even in his small role.

[@kgat4294967296]

MD is always really sexy as a villain, also as Colin in The Departed. 🔥

[@tkskagen]

I actually went to the Theatre and enjoyed this film as a Junior in High School!

[@Eazy-ERyder]

C'mon man! I saw this IN THE THREATER any many times over since. It's simply one of the best movies I ever HAVE seen

[@daverichards9141]

But I actually did see it. Amazing film. Some of Brendan's finest work. Pumped to see The Whale.

[@OffRampTourist]

Why no love for Monkeybone? No sillier than several of his other goofy comedies. I also regularly rewatch Gods and Monsters, and the first Mummy movie. He's been a favorite since Encino Man. Missed him when he stepped away but try to respect that when anyone seems to need it. Glad he's back.

[@cjb2749]

I forgot all about this movie, but it used to be one of my favorites!

[@anthonycerulli5524]

Hell yes I loved this movie as a kid!

[@Lance37a]

I remember watching this in the theater, good movie. Partially filmed at Worcester academy I believe.

[@detectivefiction3701]

I could have seen "School Ties" when it first came out, as I was 14 or 15 at the time. As it happened, I didn't see this movie until 2018. Watching "School Ties" again last week, I decided it is one of my favorite films--as is "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947) which it somewhat resembles.

[@sultanaljuhani1571]

Good point regard Matt Damon. His character in The Departed was a perfect evil asshole

[@allnamesaretakenful]

I grew up on this movie. This movie was on Cable all the time.

[@petersarubbi]

Who never saw School Ties? This movie rules! Always loved this movie 💙

[@marieneu264]

One of my favorite movies of ALL time. Another channel I follow reviewed Dead Poets Society, and I felt like you can’t watch that without watching this one soon after.

[@bradley163]

Blast from the Past is a movie so best and dear to my heart. Everything about it oozes that late 90s nostalgia for me. My mom, sister and I had finally been blessed with the ability to rent movies from Blockbuster and Movie Gallery(for those of you in the southeast) due to my mom getting her first credit card. Which, at the time was required for acquiring a membership. We picked this up on a whim one Friday night, and I fell absolutey in love with this film. It's probsbly just my own experiences with it that place it so high in my favorites list. Even so, if you haven't seen it, give it a shot! Especially if you love Brendan Fraser(which I'm guessing you do, since you're watching this video).

[@sitahsinrva]

Look up "The Passion of Darkly Noon" it's super unkown and it's a great film of Brendan

[@alg11297]

In my Jewish family this film is well known and loved. We particularly like when he is praying by himself in the christian chapel during Yom Kippur because his father told him not to forget he was a jew. In the film he is the only noble and admirable person.

[@BishopWalters12]

David was a terrible friend

[@maximilianogarciachirinos3663]

Blast from the past is my favorite Brendan Fraser movie after the Mummy.

[@mikeRedMDK2032]

Bedazzled....LAME?! Whaaaaaat? That movie is hilarious

[@mattymaple1976]

BF is a national treasure. Airheads is one of my favorites.

[@jburnett180]

Good movie. Seen it when it came out and again just recently.

[@ScottSWS-wb8ky]

Seen it when it first came out in threaters my dad took the family and yes uts the best movie that he ever did!

[@crishl19]

bedazzle was amazing !!

[@ImmaFlamingo]

I loved School Ties. My friends and I would rent it soooo often. Coincidentally, we would rent Swing Kids and Encino Man often at the same time as well (with Alive).

[@urself25]

Wow, I could have written this video. I was the same about Fraser in the 90s. I watched all the movies that came out on VHS with hime because of Encino Man.

[@AdamOMcMurphy]

"Never Saw"? Saw this in the theater... God I'm old.

[@cgiraffs]

I knew of the film from a random channel that popped up while i was looking for movies to watch during a staycation, and i saw Brendan Fraser and was like WOAH I HAVE TO WATCH THIS. But i didn't really understand what they were talking about because it was somewhere in the middle of the movie.

[@mayabrown4868]

Am I the only person who love the third Mummy movie?😂

[@johnnynitetrain32379]

This was a big “sleep over movie” in junior high. My friends n I, no matter who’s house we slept over at all seemed to have a copy. Toy Soldiers too.

[@alleahsasseville]

This IS SO GOOD!!! 😃

[@100smiles4]

I absolutely loved Califonia Man ... so funny!!!

[@AnonymousAccount514]

What??? Not only was Bedazzled awesome….it showed all his acting range in one movie

[@rrregan]

agreed!

[@RioBroski]

I remember watching school ties sometimes.

[@SorcererUB]

Much of this was filmed in Mass, particularly Acton and Concord, where I grew up. I have friends who were extras

[@brenttwilson]

He does deserve it! We are In a Brenaissance right now.

[@jasonhobbs1345]

Love this film watch it like 3 times a year also love swing kids ....It dont mean a thing if u dont have that swing

[@ChristianFrates1997]

My uncle Mike was an extra in that movie!

[@trinaq]

Coolness, which scenes was he in?

[@allisgrace1313]

This was my favorite movie in my youth! It gets so little recognition. I was head over heads for Chris O'Donnell though, not BF. 😉

[@33hawkins]

Ive seen this. So many have seem this movie.

[@owie4070]

Did anyone else enjoy The Quiet American, co-starring Michael Caine?

[@Bayougirl78]

I loved Airheads. Kinda goofy, but just a fun movie to watch. Plus, as a huge Criminal Minds fan, it's fun to go back and watch it now to see a young Joe Mantegna. "The Lone Rangers, plural? There are THREE of you, you're not exactly LONE!" Lol. My fave of his movies, though, has to be With Honors.

[@sheraldhill2728]

Kosher Outsiders is one of my favorites

[@Hibachi6.6.6]

How has no one seen this

[@uncleesmentalhealthnetwork6339]

It's a damn good movie when it came out. Absolute fantastic cast, great script.

[@brianshaughnessy4020]

It was far better than movies today.

[@tristanstadtmuller4874]

I remember watching this as a kid. So many people are praising Brendan for his performance in “The Whale”, which is good. Some of us remember Brendan in this film and we already knew that he had proven himself as a dramatic actor. A lot of us got upset that he wasn’t chosen to play Indiana Jones’s son and we ended up with Shia LaBeuf. Ugh!!! Hopefully this new film that he’s being praised for will get the ball rolling in having him return for another “Mummy” installment. He recently said he would like to do another film. There’s plenty of pyramids on this planet and not just in Egypt.

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

Ford had the displeasure of working with him years later and Fraser never looked young enough to play his son.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

A little predictable, but this movie rocked