The Big Lebowski * FIRST TIME WATCHING * reaction & commentary * Millennial Movie Monday

My FIRST TIME EVER watching The Big Lebowski - and I am CONFUSED.
Yes, I am a 27 year old who has NO IDEA what this movie is even about is even about - so I take YOU on a journey to watch me give you: What I think the movie is about, real time me watching, and my final review.
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[@Malum09]

“Well, that’s just like your opinion, man”

[@jonesey251]

"That rug really tied the room together, did it not?" "And these guys peed on it" "Donnie ... please"

[@BeardGuy-vz8tn]

@@jonesey251 Donnie, you're outta your element.

[@cuchulain1647]

“Oh please, dear? For your information, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint.”

[@cuchulain1647]

“Oh please, dear? For your information, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint.”

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Indeed!

[@boshooda]

My buddies didn't die in Nam so you could give this movie a 3 out of 5 stars, Ashleigh.

[@conureron3792]

Ha! Funny!

[@louismonnichii7619]

And face-down in the muck, might I add! Lol

[@jonesey251]

I don't see a connection

[@Corn_Pone_Flicks]

@@jonesey251 Well, there isn't a literal connection....

[@jonesey251]

@@Corn_Pone_Flicks i was hoping someone would pick up on that one

[@Ladco77]

"All of it was for nothing." And now you realize that The Big Lebowski is really a metaphor of life and The Dude is the embodiment of the Zen we seek, but so rarely find.

[@WhereWhatHuh]

Or one might say that the line dividing the big Lebowski cuts through the heart of every man. And who is willing to destroy his own soul? (Apologies to Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn)

[@commanderkruge]

That there, with the Zen stuff. You hit the nail on the head. The movie always gives me the feeling we all need a little more Dudishness in the world. A bit more relaxedness - and the ability to enjoy your life even without big dreams... Not to the degree of apathy, but if I had the choice between living a stressful career life or on the other hand living like the Dude... Man, I'm 50 now, ran after the money when I was younger, worked my Teutonic arse off and have NOTHING to show for it, except for some health issues. So - never again. :D

[@adgato75]

@@commanderkruge Yeah - it's kinda highlighted by Sam Elliot's bits in the film.

[@commanderkruge]

@@adgato75 Right, he tells it pretty much, not that you point it out. :)

[@matthewjaco847]

Walter arguably makes every single problem in the movie 10 times worse for his mere involvement, yet you can't help but love him. That says a lot for the writing and acting.

[@rubenruiz8409]

I thought he was annoying af

[@jonesey251]

I love how the supremely relaxed and easy going Dude is best friends with a man who he is annoyed to the point of yelling at in *every* conversation they have in the movie

[@rossrobertson674]

But he wasn't wrong about Bunny being kidnap

[@pingamalinga]

Very well said. When he is bereaved he gives the greatest "GOD DAMMIT!" in the history of cinema. The rising pitch with the head movement. I cannot watch that scene with a straight face after countless viewings.

[@dylancraven3979]

To date, my favourite description of this film is that The Big Lebowski is a movie doing everything it can to tell a story, but it's protagonist just can't be bothered to follow the plot.

[@ThomasCorp]

That is probably the perfect description for this film.

[@peteg475]

The Dude is like the stoner Forrest Gump. He floats through the movie and things just happen to him.

[@thomast8539]

@@peteg475 And around him.

[@msdarby515]

HAHAHAHA, that's FANTASTIC!!

[@bongodave13]

There's a plot?

[@lgvphilly]

Ashley: “to give it stars? 3 out of 5.” Well, that’s just like... your opinion, man.

[@keetahbrough]

😂

[@StephenCaudillPhoto]

You win. All the things.

[@bartlett247]

Yeah, had to change my thumbs up to a thumbs down after she said that. Principle of the thing.

[@dahobdahob]

But the movie really brought the room together

[@williammatthews693]

@@bartlett247 Respect!

[@jaybo_219]

This is my favorite movie ever! There's no way you could ever appreciate it after only one watch. It took the whole world years to appreciate this movie. It was a box office flop at first, but now has become a cult classic.

[@nathanhall9345]

Somebody described this movie as "the Dude refuses the call to action for two hours". And I need to rewatch it in that context. Because originally, this wasn't a movie for me. But the thought of The Plot knocking on the Dude's door over and over, and the Dude being like, "Nah, man, I'm cool." is actually kind of hilarious.

[@0pyrophosphate0]

There's literally a phone ringing for three straight scenes and he just doesn't answer it until it answers itself.

[@Blutteufel]

@@0pyrophosphate0 I don't think you know what scenes are...

[@SilverShade1008]

“All of it was for nothing” That’s a recurring theme is most Coen Brothers movies.

[@ianthomas1201]

The fuck it is... it tied the whole room together man

[@iconocast]

its the journey not the destiantion

[@thadiuslindahl6282]

“All of it was for nothing” ...pan to the tornado...

[@CrimsonViper38]

"Jesus Fucking Christ. What did we learn, Palmer?" "I don't know sir." "I don't fucking know either. I guess we learned not to do it again. I'm fucked if I know what we did." END MOVIE

[@vapoet]

@@CrimsonViper38 Burn After Reading! Love that.

[@SolidSnake8295]

“You’re gonna pull a gun at a bowling league game!?!” “It’s a league game, Ashleigh.”

[@ThomasCorp]

"This determines who enters the next round robin. Am I wrong? Am I wrong?"

[@pete_lind]

Bowling movie and you never see Dude bowling in the whole movie :-)

[@mostresticator3000]

there are rules....

[@ACNC1]

Kingpin - bowling movie with Bill Murray

[@jbrisby]

The Fisher King - Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams.

[@chapterhawk]

I love that you are one of the few reaction youtubers that gives an honest review of films you see. Makes it 100% better.

[@KDeCesare]

For a bit part by John Goodman and a bigger role by the guy who played "Jesus", check out "O Brother, Where Art Thou"... a fantastic movie in it's own right.

[@robboaron]

They're also both in "Barton Fink".

[@Ryotsu2112]

@@robboaron Buscemi also plays a small role in Barton Fink as Chet.

[@ronniefromOR]

Haha that's a great recommendation

[@justaguy2365]

Also a Cohen brothers movie

[@Cougar2118]

Oh I agree, Ashleigh is ready to witness the greatness of O Brother and the acting skills of John Tutturro. Another would have to be Rounders.

[@cypher300]

"This is one of those all time quoted movies!" "Ya well that's just like, your opinion man"

[@ricksgamemisc10]

Pre-Show Ashleigh: "I have no idea what this movie is about." Me: "I have a feeling that's going to be her summary by the end, too."

[@Brashnir]

"Would I watch it again? No." You don't really get The Big Lebowski until at least the sixth viewing.

[@davidleeroth784]

I am on viewing number 3 and it is still not great. It has gotten a lot better and I first watched it 12 years ago LOL

[@UltromanTheTacoman]

I agree. The characters become much deeper with each viewing, as you understand more and more about why they are each how they are and why they choose to say what they say, and even kind of why they're even friends to begin with. Especially Donnie and Walter. The acting is so strong in this one that you get a lot out of watching characters even when they're not the focus of the shot; at least compared to what I'm used to in more modern movies.

[@kellbell79]

@Brashnir Your profile image is from Suicide Kings. Just thought you should know that I know that. LOL 🤷‍♀️

[@Brashnir]

@@kellbell79 Correct. Not many people even remember that movie nowadays.

[@kellbell79]

@@Brashnir I had it on VHS at one point. 😃

[@gregbryant3826]

"I love John Goodman" "I love bowling". Man is this going to be a movie for you. 3/5? I would suggest watching it again as it's a lot to follow the first time through. It's basically a classic detective movie with the setting and characters swapped. It's on my rare list of movies with no weak or filler scenes thrown in. Die hard, Hot Fuzz, the Royal Tennenbaums, No Country for Old Men also fit the list.

[@TheNeonTheater]

I love how she did a special edit just to add in a "that's what she said" joke bonus points for that

[@SolidSnake8295]

Fun fact: the reason Steve Buscemi’s character Donny keeps getting told to STFU is because his character in Fargo was constantly talking.

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

Most his characters usually do. LOL I mean .... look at "Reservoir Dogs" or "Ghost World" and especially "Armageddon". :P That being said, i really like and respect Steve a lot.

[@thomast8539]

Ashleigh hasn't watched Fargo.

[@harryballsak1123]

Steve Buscemi fans should watch the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Some of his best work ever. I mean 56 episodes of Steve Buscemi what can be better than that?

[@jksgameshelf3378]

@@thomast8539 Yeah, she REALLY should.

[@williambevins]

@@harryballsak1123 I was going to recommend Boardwalk Empire but you beat me to it. This was an excellent series and Buscemi was awesome in it.

[@cliffchristie5865]

"Mr." Lebowski may have seemed familiar as he was one of the townspeople in "Blazing Saddles".

[@jwgtx5841]

Olson Johnson

[@Gradyolson]

@@jwgtx5841 thank you Val

[@ryanmarlborough2561]

And Santa Claus with Dudley Moore and John Lithgow

[@jodywhitt1871]

Yes, he of the "fought Dix" comment

[@RobwLPOC]

Now who can argue with that?

[@AdderMoray]

"Why do people do that?" You're watching why. Also, suggesting Brewster's Millions again. Richard Pryor & John Candy.

[@anthonyfrombelow]

Brewster's...... hmmmm, interesting choice. I concur. I would also say Mr. Mom. (If not done yet.)

[@tictoc21]

Agree. Brewster's Millions would be great.

[@frankenzion0001]

This is, hands down, one of my all-time favorite movies. It's best described as a stoner version film noir. I had to watch this movie a few times, before I realized, Donnie bowls a strike every time, except the last time, when he leaves one pin standing. After that happened I finally noticed that, as Donnie is walking back to the bench clearly shaken, he is seen rubbing his hand. At first, I didn't think anything of it, but after multiple viewings I finally realized, Donnie was in the early stages of having a massive coronary attack. That's why he missed that last pin, because his arm was starting to tingle (which is an early symptom of an impending heart attack or stroke).

[@francedesaubin8355]

Stoner noir - I love that categorisation. Pity it didn't spark a whole new sub-genre. But then again, this film really stands out as one of a kind.

[@7autumn5]

🤯

[@20rileybob]

Holy shit.. Out of the million times I've watched this, never noticed that. Mind=Blown 😳

[@TranzparentMethods]

I noticed it after learning about early symptoms of a massive heart attack. My dad was complaining about his arms hurting the night before he had his massive, deadly heart attack.

[@theflickchick9850]

WOAHHHH I noticed that he missed a pin but I didn't realize it went that deep!

[@jrobwoo688]

“Fuck it Dude, let’s go bowling.” I use this quote all the time. Normally when I’m about to smoke the Devil’s Lettuce.

[@Shozb0t]

I have to return some videotapes.

[@JPDillon]

Another "Big Lebowski" - "Pulp Fiction" connection: "Donny" was "Buddy Holly Waiter" in Pulp Fiction.

[@krashd]

Steve had a cameo in Pulp Fiction? Nice.

[@daver18qc]

@@krashd Yeah the waiter at the JRS dinner apparently! I was sure it was a young Jeff Goldblum!! I have no words :O

[@GCEXTREMEMN]

"Donny you gotta pay attention or youre gonne be left behind every time" - Ashleigh Sorry the line is "Donny you're outta your element!!"

[@Kim-hc5si]

If our sweet Ashleigh sees Sam Elliott in ‘Road House’ she may never be the same. 😍😁

[@PomegranateStaindGrn]

Or Mask…

[@sebastianthurmond498]

She's definitely got the pudding panties for ole' Sam.

[@pappajudas9267]

The fact that two of the cast members of this movie we're also in Roadhouse.

[@CanadianGuy2004]

@@sebastianthurmond498 that's nasty dude

[@DeeWaterlily]

That’s what I’m talking!

[@Stefan23E]

"The rug really tied the room together!"

[@JakeToll37]

F#$@in A!

[@jorotroid]

I remember when it came out I remember a lot of my friends saying that watching it a second time is when you really start to like it. I think that was true for me, too. Lukewarm about it the first time I watched it. Loved it after watching it a second time.

[@blueeyedcowboy8291]

Laughs during entire reaction, loves bowling, loves J. Goodman, Sam Elliott...gives it 3 out of 5 stars. Understandable. After the first time I watched it, I didn't know wtf I had just watched, but this is truly a "the more you watch it, the more you laugh" type of movie.

[@antimonycup7066]

Ashleigh: The guy on the right, that's how I run. That's FLEA! From the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS! :D :D

[@traviskirkland3204]

Flea was also in Back to the Future.

[@tmpreardon4200]

Yes, and Aimee Mann's toe plays the part of Tara Reid's toe.

[@antimonycup7066]

@@traviskirkland3204 Flea was also in -Back to the Future- *Back To The Future II and III :)

[@danieltaber4924]

Also, from The Wild Thornberries

[@harrymarshall]

@@antimonycup7066 I got muncened into giving Travis Kirkland a point but I hastily retrieved it and yeeted it yr way,, congratulations 🎉

[@sdaniels160]

"If he's unemployed, how does he pay for bowling?" Notice that he never bowled once in this entire movie.

[@jonesey251]

plus there's a fun fan theory that the dude is actually secretly wealthy, he just lives a super cheap existence

[@sdaniels160]

@@jonesey251 I could see that.

[@benjin3993]

@@jonesey251 I like that, he did start to drop a line about a book he wrote before more crazy stuff started and he never mentioned it again

[@theelectricindian]

@@jonesey251 IIRC he was supposed to be an heir to the inventor of the rubics cube toy, but it was cut out early on in development because they thought it would be funnier if it was never explained.

[@devodavis6747]

@@benjin3993 not a book, a leftist/worker's manifesto. "The Port Huron Statement", which, weirdly, is actually real. The Port Huron Statement was written in 1962 as the founding manifesto of the Students for a Democratic Society - a left-leaning political activism organization that rose to prominence and then fizzled out during the 1960s. www.mentalfloss.com/article/26831/dude-port-huron-statement-and-seattle-seven

[@knytestorme]

Given the love of Sam, 'Roadhouse' is a must-watch

[@rossrobertson674]

I wonder if she's ever seen young Sam, she might slide off her chair (get it?) if she sees him in roadhouse

[@floralevario5084]

I slid off my chair from "Roadhouse" until now. He's always great in everything. I agree with Ashley, He's hot.

[@dakotasansonetti1752]

Yessssss I've been waiting so long for this one! You're awesome!!

[@onejester]

When John Goodman received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Jeff Bridges became "The Dude" one last time to honor the occasion. You can see the speech here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a33bgIqlfd10d7s

[@rkstevenson5448]

I wouldn't say "one last time." He played the Dude again in a Super Bowl commercial in 2019.

[@onejester]

I did not know that... now I have to go look it up and watch...

[@Jay-ln1co]

"Jeff Bridges? I don't know who that is." He's the dude who's mad at the other dude for not being able to make what the iron dude built in a cave with a box of scraps.

[@StCerberusEngel]

And the dude he was mad at was the little dude who wanted that rifle the dude used on the little dude's favorite radio program.

[@moonsammy42]

@@StCerberusEngel You're both absolutely correct, but in case anyone doesn't quite catch the references: Jeff Bridges was the villain Obadiah Stane in Iron Man, and Peter Billingsley was both a scientist in Iron Man (he told Obadiah "I'm not Tony Stark."), and Ralphie in A Christmas Story.

[@StCerberusEngel]

@@moonsammy42 Every party needs a pooper. That's why they invited you. NAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIL! :P JK

[@1nelsondj]

He's also the son of Lloyd Bridges, the guy in "Airplane!" that picked the wrong week to stop smoking/drinking/taking amphetamines/sniffing glue.

[@danieldunlap4077]

He's also the alien Dude that was shot down by the other dude and had to run until he was picked up by another dude

[@joefrog91]

The joke with Steve Buscemi's Donny character is that he doesn't talk much. That's because people said Buscemi is a motor mouth in all his other roles.

[@FreedomAtRisk]

we have been waiting for this one!!!!

[@grahamers]

This video really tied my morning together.

[@mobeenzaffar4434]

Fucking aay

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

Afternoon here. But yeah, same same :) The only thing to look forward to on a Monday.

[@scottboswell6406]

The day abides.

[@nellom.8771]

Donnie please.

[@rossrobertson674]

I see what u did there

[@markwillis675]

Greatest line in movie history, "You're obviously not a golfer."

[@baronvonbennenfeld4998]

Or "Does the Pope shit in the woods? "

[@viktorwallaby4231]

yeah well that's just like your opinion man..

[@christopherhuff3123]

EVERY line in that movie is the greatest line in movie history.

[@dupersuper1938]

@@christopherhuff3123 They're all great, but "The Dude abides" really gets me.

[@greenman4946]

”Obviously you’re not a golfer”.

[@andrewdavidscott8731]

Seeing this in the cinema in '98, after sharing a smoke with my friends beforehand, was one of those magical '90s moments I miss so much now.

[@lloydbonifide]

Ash...this was your BEST review yet!! and your opinion was spot on!!

[@maxxfisher1936]

Donny bowls a strike every time, except right before he has a heart attack

[@harrymarshall]

,, Donny loved bowling 🎳

[@ebenclukey7293]

I am impressed you recognized the voice of the old man Lebowski. He played a prominent role in Blazing Saddles.

[@Darm0k]

"Olsen Johnson is right!"

[@tinastar1972]

"But we Don't. Want. The Irish!"

[@ericjanssen394]

That would make watching "Santa Claus: the Movie" very interesting next December.

[@krislong420]

Been looking forward to you watching this. Love your channel, from east Tennessee

[@badbiker666]

"I love bowling. I am not good at it, but I love bowling." Me too!! Due to some medical issues I have been bowling for quite a few years, but I love the game. It's so simple! I am not even sure I can do it any more because of the issues I mentioned, but would I love to go bowling again. My older daughter was the cook in a bowling alley about eight years ago and I used to visit her (and snag some free food) all the time. Those were good times and I miss them.

[@jakehawke8196]

Movie suggestion: "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" Funny, touching, great Bluegrass music, & bonus John Goodman. :)

[@djmeghan]

Yes!!!!! My family and I own the DVD and watch it often!

[@angelamitchinson8439]

I CONCUR!

[@nathanhall9345]

If she hasn't seen O Brother, she HAS to see it. She'll love it.

[@harrymarshall]

@@djmeghan ya can't,, cos I took it back to blockbuster's as others have to watch it too 😏

[@evakatrinaa]

Oh absolutely 💯

[@theGreenGoblin]

“Walter is problematic” UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE CENTURY. 🤣🤣🤣

[@commanderkruge]

But he means so well! in his heart he's really a good guy who's loyal to his friends, but he's not the brightest candle on the cake and always has these horrible ideas that make everything worse and he never tells anybody about them until it's too late... :D

[@deacongowan117]

@@commanderkruge so true, as a veteran, I really appreciate him

[@elissabush7639]

Girl, your videos make me so happy! Keep it up!! 😁💖

[@matthewmckibben]

God, first video of yours I’ve seen of yours and you’re freaking awesome.

[@Lethgar_Smith]

"Did y'all for real carry around phones that looked like that?" If you were rich and really wanted to show off, yes. A phone call on one of those things could cost like $10 bucks.

[@jonesey251]

that was back in the old days where only really important people in the community had cell phones: doctors, lawyers, drug dealers

[@Lethgar_Smith]

Because they were seen as a symbol of wealth and privilege the common people suddenly really wanted them. The demand by the poor is what ultimately drove the technology and brought the price down to where everyone could have one. If the public had continued to view them as a useless toy, as they were originally, rather than an object of desire, they would still be giant bricks that cost a fortune to use.

[@Lethgar_Smith]

For me the transformative moment was seeing a man in a grocery store talking to his wife about what to buy for dinner. He was using one of those large bricks. My reaction was both envy and disgust. I couldn't shake the thought of how much money that man was spending to have such a useless and yet at the same time, very practical conversation. I did not like the visceral feeling of envy that it generated in me seeing that man of wealth in his business suit sans tie talking causally to his wife with this new technology that I did not have access to.

[@BrianNIL]

@@Lethgar_Smith I would have simply seen him as a clown flashing his silly status symbol around like a douche.

[@Lethgar_Smith]

@@BrianNIL I did, but I also knew what was happening. Americans wanted these things and they wanted them badly because of the prestige that came with owning one.

[@andyhess8433]

I guess it speaks to my family's inability to deal with tragedy, but when my dad died, my brother and I asked "Is there a Ralph's around here?" when we were picking out my dad's urn. I also went as Walter for Halloween one year.

[@jonesey251]

if you were ever curious where they got Walter's look, google filmmaker John Milius (Conan The Barbarian)

[@thrawn5k]

If you didn't make that joke, I'd question your humanity. Sorry for your loss. It was however, the correct response, and I'm sure it lighted someone's mood. Peace

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

Mom's in a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey (Belle of Lincoln bottle) She was the 1st and 2nd woman in the Jack Daniels Tennessee Squiress Club . The reason is it's own story . P. S. I got the title / name Dude years ago. " I drilled the doorknob on the wrong side of the door can you fix it Dude ?" " I need pot, a White Russian and half an hour ."

[@Lethgar_Smith]

@@jonesey251 Some people disagree but I believe Goodman based his portrayal on Milius and that it was a deliberate impersonation of the notorious Hollywood director.

[@steffurness]

I just picked up my parents' ashes 2 weeks ago, and I'm horrified my little sister will hate me forever if I let anything like this happen. I'm definitely the Dude of the family (and the artist lady, and more Bunny than she'll ever be comfortable with), but we were both raised to be people-pleasing Phillip Seymour Hoffman types. Both parents were Mr Lebowski - but Dad was a little more Smokey and Mom was a little more Walter. Maybe I can find a way to get this movie to tie the family together..

[@dgs5809]

Yes! One of my fave movies ever can't wait to see your reaction

[@ithinkmycatsdead]

I love how we all have that one bit that just gets you unexpectedly and how it caught Ashleigh off-guard with the closing of the rug file

[@_FirstLast_]

If you truly love bowling so much _and_ this movie has forever changed how you view bowling ....then the next logical movie you need to watch is *Kingpin* . It has the one and only B.M. ... *Bill Murray* ...and he plays the antagonist!!! Hard to pick a favorite B.M. role, but this one is up there for me... just to see him play the "bad guy".

[@VVerVVurm]

this movie was soo hilarious! I need to see a reaction!

[@williewilliams6571]

Oh dear, I just thought about how he "paid his rent" and almost hurled.

[@TwoWrights]

@@williewilliams6571 I just thought of it and gagged. I haven't seen that movie in 15 years.

[@LordRae]

Yes! Kingpin please! Underrated classic. Terrible movie but absolutely hilarious.

[@iconocast]

omfg woody in kingpin! i totaly forgot about that insane movie.

[@Uncle_T]

The "scattering of the ashes" scene is one of my favorite comedy scenes ever. It just brilliantly sums up Walter as a human being. :)

[@arconeagain]

It's also a serious scene.

[@jonisilk]

I always found the Coen's a bit hit and miss. No Country for Old Men, Fargo and Miller's Crossing are the ones I enjoyed more than the rest (including this one), but my favourite film of theirs is probably The Hudsucker Proxy. "Ya know, for kids!"

[@adgato75]

For me , it is this one and No Country. I find them both brilliant , in different ways. The others are hit and miss ,although I do like Fargo a bit.

[@MoreMovies4u]

Another great video, Ashleigh. Funny stuff! We did a review for this movie a few weeks ago. Great to see you watching some of these older comedies.

[@jackrussell1232]

The fact that Julianne Moore is using a mid-atlantic accent the whole time is an incredible joke in and of itself. Layers, yo. I also have no idea how they thought up that character. She's like a weird hybrid Katharine Hepburn / Andy Warhol person and it works somehow. She's like '40s LA and '60s NYC rolled together into one crazy, sexy anachronistic burrito.

[@toddymac]

The Coen's use of accents is always on point in all their movies. This particular cadence that Julianne Moore is using also reminds me of Jennifer Jason Leigh's in The Hudsucker Proxy, except a little slowed down from Jennifer's fast-paced shtick in that one.

[@tacticalgrace6456]

And now I feel like I could go for a burrito. Thanks a lot! 😤

[@jackrussell1232]

@@tacticalgrace6456 Actually the same thing happened to me right after I typed this yesterday so I immediately went and got one lol.

[@devenscience8894]

@@toddymac spot on. They’re both doing the trans-Atlantic accent (yes, also called mid-Atlantic). It was at one time taught in schools as the “proper” American accent.

[@7autumn5]

Anachronistic Burrito is a great band name.

[@paulhewes7333]

Julianne Moore looks at a movie and asks "Do I need to get naked?" and if the answer is no, then she says "Well, can we add me being naked to the script?"

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

I'd add that such a scene for her if i'd make a movie and she had a role. A true natural ginger needs to get the appreciation she deserves.

[@BrokenGodEnt]

She does get naked a lot huh? Even to this day she bares it all. And she's 60 now! But to be fair, she's still hot and was even hotter back in the day.

[@paulhewes7333]

@@BrokenGodEnt I don’t judge. She is a world class actress regardless. If she wants to get naked just to do it, good for her. It’s her choice.

[@Caseytify]

A Perfect Husband, Laws of Attraction, 9 Months, Kingsman 2... Shall I continue?

[@mostresticator3000]

and im here for it! lol

[@einosig]

I have seen this movie around a 100 times. It never fails to surprise me and fill me with glee. Ashley you need to watch it again, as this movie grows on you once you can notice the details more

[@andrewrawlings5220]

"No more Diddle-Dadleon" is my new phrase of the day.

[@kittensmakingcandles]

"Would I watch it again? No." The Big Lebowski is one of the most rewatchable films I know. It has great cadence. I didn't even like it that much the first time I watched it. Now I find it amazing.

[@shampoovta]

Remember she didn't grow up with 1940's detective movie reruns on TV. Most of us right away recognized this was a stoner Maltese Falcon like movie. The movie itself is a dig against censorship because if you sensor it the dialog falls apart therefore making it hard to monetize. I have noticed a really huge generation gap I should have expected because the movies my family watched were so iconic. it's a little shocking these kids have no idea there is an entire Golden Age of film that exists undiscovered by them. We need a Turner Classic Movies for Millennials. .

[@cullenbohannon1408]

Not all of us are like that. I'm a millenial. And I've seen 100s of classic movies. I have numerous friends who've see 100s of classic movies.

[@ericjanssen394]

​@@shampoovta And then, you have fans who said, "Huhuh, the Coens created the Dude, they're oneovus, dood!", and have never seen any OTHER Coen Bros. film in their life, but can quote this one like Rocky Horror. You will find very few stoner fans watching Barton Fink or O Brother, Where Art Thou? although I'm guessing quite a few of them watched No Country For Old Men.

[@bartlett247]

@@ericjanssen394 I think O Brother is on the level of Lebowski with memorable quotes. I'll definitely give you Barton Fink or Millers Crossing. I wish Hudsucker Proxy was more appreciated as well. So funny but you so rarely hear people talk about it.

[@JohnDoe-bz4yl]

It is a movie that gets better each viewing

[@crymsonvega4854]

"Why are there so many toes and feet in this movie, I hate it." Somewhere Quentin Tarantino is snickering and thinking "Clearly you've never seen most of my movies".

[@Dularr]

Tarantino critic of this movie: The feet were clearly not dirty enough.

[@hippiechic6772]

@Crymson Vega I was thinking about that too . :)

[@FreakDaMIghet]

Ironic that she doesn't like feet, but she's admitted to selling pictures of her own feet to fetishists.

[@commonsensecraziness7595]

She's got the jump on ears though, in this case.

[@mikemath9508]

Tara Reid has decent feet. At least they're not uma thurmans monsters

[@perjohansson3030]

Hi there! I found your channel the other day and now I have seen most of your videos. I can homestylad say I’m hopelessly stuck on you. You are absolutely amazing and I can’t wait for yor next video. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊

[@tric5122]

I really like that you don't just try and give good reviews, it's nice to see you stay true and honest regardless of what the followers might say. Imo this one was you really needed to experience the 80s and 90s. I still love it, but those characters are very relatable for me.

[@martinbraun1211]

Fun facts: the F-bomb is dropped 260 times and you never see the Dude bowl!

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

Another fun fact. Walter's Character is based on director John Milius.

[@cristonsloan]

2:27: But you do see the Dude in a bowl.

[@JakeToll37]

Another fun fact: Dude is used 161 times, Man is used 147 times, & The Dude is used once in the credits of the Gutterballs dream sequence.

[@jukopliut]

Fun fact. Jeff Bridges was 1 years old in his first film. And he has been acting in 8 decades and still going strong.

[@FanFanBessie2]

Holy crap. You're right. He never actually bowls!!! That's so weird!!!😂👍👍

[@grahamers]

Asleigh: "Walter is problematic." Me: That should be the subtitle of this movie!

[@alexsclewis]

f**k you

[@anthonycata9419]

The reason “The Big Lebowski “ sounds familiar is he is David Huddleston and he was in blazing saddles as Olson Johnson

[@vapoet]

Anthony Johnson is right!

[@seiya.power.awesome.inspire]

Happy belated birthday!😍

[@TheManInTheLongBlackCoat]

Fun fact: the F word or a variation of it was used 292 times, “man" 147 times, nearly one and a half times a minute and the word "dude" is used 161 times in the movie. It is spoken 160 times, and seen once in text in the credits for "Gutterballs," the second dream sequence.

[@ericjanssen394]

So, less than the average REAL-stoner Kevin Smith film, then.

[@jaydub1380]

Didn't it hold the record for most times F word was used until Quentin Tarantino right?

[@jp3813]

@@jaydub1380 Wikipedia has a page that lists all the films that uttered the F word at least 150 times.

[@harrymarshall]

@@jaydub1380 goodfellas

[@jaydub1380]

@@harrymarshall Ah forgot about that one

[@rhoward9302]

"I have no idea what this movie is about." That's ok, I've seen this movie a dozen times and I still don't know what it's about either. It's still one of my favorite movies though.

[@frigginjerk]

The plot is, like, the least-important part of this movie. Lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-yous.

[@harrymarshall]

,,this film is better if yr increasingly wasted as the film goes on,, but then again so r most,, except for Tommy Steele musicals and old Disneyesque live action shit,, erm,I dunno Freaky Friday might improv with abit of veeno collapso 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍕

[@tukke]

Hasn't it ever occurred to you man? Sir?

[@dxrebel]

wow I literally just watched this movie yesterday for my birthday lol, was not expecting to watch it again alongside you one day later lol

[@VoidedFilms]

Haha, what a surprise! Thrilled to see you reacting to this! This has been a fav comedy of mine for years, just cause of its rediculesness and witty dialog! I will say, in all my years of seeing this movie and the summer I spent listening to it on a homemade casset, this was the first time it stood out to me that The Dude may have stopped drinking so much by the end of the movie! The two soda lines just never seemed relevant and I assumed they were for others. Kinda makes the whole thing make since and worth it if it helped the Dude turn a few personal things around. Great reaction, had a blast watching along!

[@labw7253]

I can honestly say that this movie improves with every viewing. Come back to it every year and enjoy it more each time.

[@NY4Life]

The Dude abides, this movie is so awesome.

[@TheStammzilla]

It's just one of films that's so layered you must watch more than once.

[@chuckvt5196]

I totally agree with your assessment. It never floated my boat.

[@the1lordawesomness]

“All of it was for nothing.” LIFE.

[@commanderkruge]

Yah! It's one of those "slice of life" stories! :)

[@joeday4293]

They say you have to watch this movie three times before you can really appreciate its greatness. It's true. First time, I didn't know what the hell I just watched, so I gave it another chance. The second viewing went better than the first. Upon the third viewing, it immediately became one of my favorite movies ever. Give it time.

[@arkboy3]

Whew, I thought it might just be me!

[@The-Secret-Door]

I'd agree with that - and the upside is, it's still funny every time. There's so much going on, so many little lines and moments that I notice after repeated viewings.

[@Toast960]

I was about to say the same thing. This movie is one that grows on you and before you know it, it's one of your favorites.

[@arkboy3]

I kept missing Aimee Mann's part! Pun intended.

[@sorscha1308]

Withnail and I is similar. Took two viewings to really 'get' it but i could watch it on constant repeat forever now. Classics are classics for a reason eh.

[@jeffsherk7056]

I never get tired of this movie, Ashleigh, but you do you.

[@vikimseruh4500]

I am a little late for the game, but when you describe Sam's mustache as a thigh tickler, I went into a non ending laugh attack. I love that man myself! I am so glad I subscribed to your channel. I love the movies you react too. I look forward to watching them all. Matter of fact, I am watching them for my Christmas this year since it is just Me, Myself and I. LOL! Thanks for the laughs Ashleigh!

[@thomassantillan2194]

The 'tweezers thing' he's using are called roach clips. It's so he can smoke the joint all the way down without burning his fingers. Also, Donnie saying "Phone's ringing Dude" is my ringtone.

[@rickymorphew2245]

i love that that is your ringtone. also I don't get how it was ever a theory that Donnie was only a figment of Walters imagination since the dude clearly responds to Donnie in that scene

[@rossrobertson674]

It's so cute when people are so innocent they don't even know what roach clips are

[@frozenharold]

So, who mentioned which more: Walter - 'Nam Or Ashleigh - the Devil's lettuce?

[@ahndreaw.6269]

Ive been avoiding this movie for years. and after watching the clips along with you Ill keep avoiding it. You rated it alot higher than i would have.

[@ChanceNix]

It's one of those movies that you watch multiple times and you discover more and more. Great film.

[@alanzoss]

I worked on this movie. I was also an extra during the bowling alley gun scene. I'm the guy in a blue shirt and beard to the left of John Goodman at 4:44 when he's walking in. Don't worry success hasn't changed me.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Good Fortune.

[@biggienorm420]

thats really cool.

[@JoeCool7835]

Ashleigh: "I LOVE SAM ELLIOTT!!!" Me: So, when are you going to watch "Road House"? Get Sam Elliott & Patrick Swayze!

[@Mozdk1]

I thought you'd be bigger.

[@mikemantle]

road house

[@thomasharfst3381]

Watch 'The Ranch' you get multiple seasons of Sam Elliot being a grumpy rancher.

[@tmpreardon4200]

Roadhouse is excellent.

[@kurtlichtenstein2325]

For a nice Sam Elliott surprise, watch Up in the Air.

[@singbluesilver1973]

That was a good review. And thorough.

[@TranzparentMethods]

"My how the turn tables"... After you were talking about "Scott's Tots", that's a nice reference. And THIS is "How you find a stranger in the Alps, Larry!"

[@m34tba11]

"Roach Clips" thats why he put the end of the joint in the hemastats

[@michaelvalenzuela2528]

and you know this how?

[@Kasino80]

You gotta watch Oh Brother, Where Art Thou!

[@jonesey251]

Damn boys, were in a tight spot

[@SirCamera]

“I have no idea what this movie is about.” I’m a fan of this movie, seen it many times - I still don’t know what it’s about.

[@michaelhandy9758]

It’s about bowling.

[@norwegianblue2017]

In college I was taking a film class and was assigned to see this movie. Coolest homework ever!

[@larrytodaro8460]

Also, it was only a month ago that I realized the guy laughing on the phone weirdly with Julianne Moore is Professor Lupin.

[@jannneumann5766]

David Thewlis? You might want to watch the 1993 movie he stars in, "Naked" - it is also odd.

[@nathanhall9345]

I had no idea Philip Seymour Hoffman was in this until this reaction.

[@harrymarshall]

@@jannneumann5766 ,,and the theory of everything (2014),, not recommending,like,,just saying that's all 😏

[@williamblakehall5566]

I echo the request for O Brother Where Art Thou? -- if nothing else, great music -- and if you're doing Smokey and the Bandit then I'd be interested in your reaction to White Lightning, one of the better Burt Reynolds movies.

[@Justanotherconsumer]

Constant sorrow and Odysseus references, what’s not to love?

[@mountainbikemayhem1833]

Another vote for O Brother, though she would probably enjoy Burt’s mustache more…

[@williambevins]

Would love to see her react to Burt in The Longest Yard. Just hope if she does The Longest Yard she doesn't make the mistake of doing the bad Adam Sandler remake.

[@benjaminmann8098]

O Brother is a top-5 all time movie

[@Nonniofone]

Yes! O’Brother is a must!

[@jonhellerphotography]

I felt the same the first time I watched Lebowski but as with all Coen Brothers movies it intrigued me enough to watch again and it keeps growing on me.

[@anthonyhaun1990]

This is a movie that just keeps getting better and better rewatching.

[@clownzzz4837]

'King Pin' is of the same genre as this one and it also includes bowling. BTW, Jeff Bridges is brother of Beau Bridges. They started out as kid actors on their dad's TV show, 'Sea Hunt', back in the late 1950's. Their dad is Lloyd Bridges - who you saw in Airplane.

[@thething1710]

I always watch Kingpin after I watch The Big Lebowski because they are both so great 😁

[@clownzzz4837]

@A S I don't think she's seen any of those yet.

[@artdeco64]

The Dude is an heir to the Rubik’s Cube. That’s where he gets his (just enough) money to live.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

That gratifying to know! :D

[@SquirtlePower809]

This is one of my all time fave movies!! Although it took me several watches to realize this. In fact, the first time watched, I didn't care for it. Then, days later it kept popping into my head. I watched it again and started to fall in love.

[@PianoHead26]

I went to the theater and saw this. I was in high school then and a friend of mine let me and another friend in to see it since we were not of age. I remembered we laughed our asses off so much! It was great! :P I love John Goodman, grew up with Roseanne on tv. Also right with you about bowling alleys being from a small town that was about all there was to do.