The ‘Burbs (1989) - 🤯📼First Time Film Club📼🤯 - First Time Watching/Movie Reaction & Review

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[@tonytheriault1186]

I loved the sheer comedic value of her denial. "Okay, that doesn't look great" was the icing on the comedy cake.

[@mikelmcknight72]

I’ve always thought this movie is criminally underrated.

[@geoculus5606]

The way Emily was trying to defend the Klopeks even after the car trunk discovery, hahaha.

[@Brandon-yy5cc]

Yeah I know? WTF?!?!

[@Rhodes84]

I must have seen this movie over 200 or so times. One of the gems that I will never get tired of.

[@mrjackpots1326]

I love this movie and it's so underrated. It shows what a talented director can do in the back lot of movie studio (I've been on this street) with a solid cast and a simple story that is completely character driven. It's a classic because it's about aspects of human nature that never change, so here it is 33 years later and it's still funny. Thirty years from now it will still be funny.

[@sarahwhite4906]

Spot on. I loved this movie as a kid, and I'm never surprised how much I still love it to this very minute. The aspects of boredom, curiosity, paranoia, (especially within the confines of a suburban cul de sac), are a study in sociology. That said, it's also hilarious! Imagine a 10 year old (me) yelling "What have you got in the cellar, Herr Klopek?!" at random. Bruce Dern is the M.V.P. of the film.

[@n0tk0sher]

I always loved this movie and could never really sum up why. Thanks for this, I get it now.

[@RyanPeterson23]

My family loves this movie. As broad as the comedy gets at times, there's also quite a lot of very subtle bits. It wasn't until a 3rd or 4th watch that we realized that Art accidentally eats dogfood while Carol could have stopped him but didn't.

[@jpolk8390]

The screaming with bone gets me every time 🎃

[@Theomite]

Truly one of cinema's finest moments.

[@Ivy94F]

I remember that being a scene in the trailer too.

[@user-mg8le3rd4q]

The zoom in and out cracks me up

[@user-mg8le3rd4q]

The zoom in and out cracks me up

[@floppsymoppsy5969]

Also, I was raised on this movie. My sister and I, as little girls would dance around chanting "I wanna kill every one. Satan is good Satan is our pal." ☺️

[@timandmonica]

I was an 18 year old man, but I used to do that too!

[@opensourceanglers8291]

So I wonder if the neighbors ever spotted you doing that? Hahaha

[@simonpsychosis2812]

An old girlfriend of mine told me once that she walked out of the theater, while watching this movie. It was in that moment I knew we were doomed.

[@RraMakutsi]

Fun fact: The dog that plays Queenie is the same dog that plays Precious, Buffalo Bill's beloved pup in "Silence of the Lambs" :-)

[@atari303]

This is hands down one of my favourite films. I also love the little easter eggs in this movie...like if you look at the photos on top of Walter's tv when the group breaks into his house, there's a photo of him and Lucille Ball. He co starred with her in The Lucy Show, Here's Lucy, and Life with Lucy.

[@graham974]

Good call!

[@OGDamnnation]

Carrie fisher's saying "before someone falls off the roof and sets them unfire" funny to see the line play out

[@richardb6260]

This one has all the Joe Dante regulars. Wendy Schaal, Robert Picardo, and Dick Miller.

[@jaredjdigirolamo7686]

the burbs is still one of my fav movies of all time

[@davidanderson1639]

Yesssss!!! I absolutely love The Burbs!!! Fun Fact: The Burbs was filmed on the Universal backlot; in particular the Colonial Street area. This area of the backlot has been used as the location for Buffy the Vampire Slayer (both series & film), Gremlins, Dragnet (which I recommend you watch), Sabrina The Teenage Witch & House of 1000 Corpses etc. Most famously, Colonial Street was the location of 1313 Mockingbird Lane; home of The Munsters. In The Burbs, Corey Feldmans character lives in The Munster House. More recently, Colonial Street has been used as the location for Wisteria Lane in Desperate Housewives, as well appearing as the location for music videos from the likes of The Offspring, Bring Me The Horizon, Boxcar Racer & Nelly. Also, Brother Theodore (Ruben Klopek) was the voice of Gollum in the animated version of The Hobbit & Return of The King.

[@cinemeleon2808]

Also during the writer's strike, so I think there was tons of input from the actors/crew and improv with the script that made the film.

[@chadsmith3363]

Track down Brother Theodore's appearances on Letterman. Classic!

[@OneThousandHomoDJs]

3:42 -- yes, and she played in Silence of the Lambs & Coming to America, as well.

[@pmedia8991]

theres so much comedy jam packed in this movie that you could watch it 30 times and still find new things to laugh at.

[@DonnySpielberg]

When I met Courtney Gains / Hans Klopeks, I had him sign my dvd sleeve: It came with the frame. Courtney said in an interview that he thinks The Burbs just makes people happy. He said a fan told him whenever his mom is having a bad day, she watches it and instantly feels better.

[@Ghoulstille]

The foley artist's deserve awards for the chewing noises. Especially the Sardine Pretzels scene.

[@mynameisnotearl4383]

The movie is perfect the way it is‼ 10/10

[@jacotromp59581]

Gremlins is a MUST for xmas!! She scene where a character tells why they don't like xmas is brilliant hahaha

[@shesemerald2011]

My sister, Mom and I laugh to bursting each time we watch this film. Underrated AF

[@antoineporche-rideaux4841]

emily the craziest thing about this movie is the fact that tom hanks character was watching mister rogers who of course he played in a movie and who happens to be a distant cousin of ms. rogers

[@brendaoldenkamp9735]

A premonition of things to come in the future. Maybe not, but still fun to think about. All the same Tom Hanks never fails to bring a solid performance.

[@o.b.7217]

This is the perfect ending. Nobody sane would want to see Tom Hanks getting killed.

[@rcrawford42]

Brother Theodore! He was the voice of Gollum in the Rankin-Bass Hobbit and Return of the King!

[@mattdellarosa7365]

I love this movie ending. Aside from the whole killing Tom Hanks thing, it's a lighthearted, fun comedy horror. I think that ending would have been a little too dark and would have ruined the tone of the rest of the movie. I like it the way it is.

[@ShawnRavenfire]

I agree. I like the fact that this ending is such a double-bluff, finally accepting that they're not serial killers, and then realizing that yes they are.

[@MissB2483]

I absolutely LOVE❤this movie!!!! Very nostalgic for me as well. Watched it all the time as a kid and have it on Blu-Ray as an adult 😅😅. Also, I've always said that one day when I get a dog, I was gonna name it Queenie (if it's a girl) 😀

[@danielflynn8530]

Lol I love it, Queenie! Another great early Tom Hanks film is Joe Vs The Volcano 🌋

[@thomasmcintosh390]

9:00 The one the only Dick Miller! May he rest in piece

[@hk43xx]

I like how the movie ended. My favorite part is when they are visiting the Klopeks and Rubin is just standing next to Ray, staring at him the whole time. The uncomfortable look on Ray's face cracks me up.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

This one reminds me of a comedic version of Rear Window.

[@martinbraun1211]

Please watch the original STAR TREK movies. 🖖

[@michaelminch5490]

Carol - "Before somebody falls off a roof" (looks pointedly at Rumsfield) "or sets themselves on fire..." (glares at Art)

[@ikeyasector]

I love this movie. I saw it when it came out. It was me, my girlfriend and a few of my friends who saw it at the theater so there is some nostalgia. Plus my family always liked it too.

[@Kantami]

one of my favourite Tom Hanks movies(just behind Dragnet)

[@inarar5334]

Frigging love that movie, me and my dad used to watch it together whenever we saw it on TV. "Kids? It'll grow back!" *kids cheer

[@brendaoldenkamp9735]

Don't forget Bachelor Party and Turner and Hooch.

[@NoiseFetish]

So this and Nothing But Trouble were my and my Mom's favourite horror comedies. Somehow horror comedy was the genre we bonded the most over. Took me years to find this movie again as I thought the title was "The Burp" :D Also, GREMLINS BETTER BE ON THE LIST! BOTH OF THEM!

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

I was shocked when my mom watched with me and loved Terminator 2 and Point Break. It brought us closer together.

[@uncommon_niagara1581]

One of those movies where you can be certain the reaction will be worthy of a thumbs up before watching it.

[@jamiefuller8100]

This is my favorite Tom Hanks comedy and 3rd favorite overall his movies

[@Bonez0r]

5:45 "Yeah, it's disgusting" It's one of the funniest moments in the movie IMO, the way they both lean in and take a bite at the same time. I love this movie so much, every time I see this scene I make sure I have something to eat nearby so I can take a bite at the same time they do. This time it was a hunk of cheese 😆

[@brettschacht4183]

Now I'm eager to see your reaction to 'Dragnet' with Hanks and Dan Aykroyd. Oh, those zany '80s!

[@thomastimlin1724]

The old man with the poodle is Gale Gordon, longtime foil of Lucille Ball on her TV series as "Mr. Mooney" [The Lucy Show 1962-68 and "Harry Carter" [Here's Lucy 1968-74]. He was about 83 in this movie and passed away in 1995. Many other TV shows as well. Our Miss Brooks for example. But it's Bruce Dern that kills me laughing in this picture. Henry Gibson, the Doctor, is a comedian and veteran of movies and TV show, esp the Rowan and Martin's Laugh In show from 1968-73. He also appeared as the Nazi Leader in the Blues Brothers, 1980. Young Tom Hanks dod a lot of comedy movies before becoming "TOM HANKS" the mega star. But he had done the more memorable "Big" and "Nothing in Common" in the late 1980's.

[@Ivy94F]

The Burbs?!?! Omg, one of my favs. All of Hanks comedies have a special place in my heart. I didn’t even know how many ppl liked this movie since it was a box office flop.

[@caffeineadvocate]

Oh hai, 3rd favorite movie ever! "It's not against the law to break cookies" is an enduring line :)

[@TheMtVernonKid]

One of my all time favorite movies

[@renecasillas1308]

This is a great movie. Another great Tom Hanks movie is Bachelor Party

[@jrobwoo688]

Absolutely one of my childhood favorites!

[@DRaquascapes]

Legend has it,till this day... you still think they are innocent.

[@sonyab1974]

"That's like hell. Everybody knows everybody." ROFL! Well it depends on the people. If they are nice, then it won't be hell. :)

[@CoffeeLoverJoel]

the music when Tom Hanks and big guy walk up to the door is hilarious and the dogs stare....lol

[@serpent6827]

Another interesting fact is the actor who plays Uncle Reuben is played by Brother Theodore Gottlieb who went from the sole holocaust survivor from his family, to becoming a dark comedian in the US. He also came from a rich family and Albert Einstein knew them and helped him get into the US.

[@sreif78]

A hidden gem, "I have your dog....."

[@andrewsawyer1375]

Funny movie. One I enjoy anytime it's on. Glad you checked it out.

[@MartinBeerbom]

Darla, the dog that played Queenie, was also in Silence of the Lambs (Precious, Buffalo Bill's dog), Batman's Return and Pee-Wee's Big Adventure.

[@PickleBread355]

4:43. Me- "omg her hair looks incredible!!!"

[@musicnow783]

Omg I love this movie so much💗💗💗

[@TheMtVernonKid]

one of my favorite Tom Hanks movies

[@MartinBeerbom]

The elderly cop was played by Rance Howard, Ron Howard's father. Ron's production company Imagine produced the movie.

[@mattstanford9673]

I love Henry Gibson. He was an absolute treasure on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.

[@scgreek1114]

Tom Hanks is a "career arc" personified. Going from this, "Joe vs the Volcano" and "Bachelor Party," to "Forrest Gump," "Saving Private Ryan" and "Apollo 13." His best comedy is "Splash." Of course, 3 frames of naked Darryl Hannah doesn't hurt.

[@danielflynn8530]

Love Joe Vs the volcano I had it on VHS. The part where he catches a hammerhead shark reminds me of the bone scene.

[@SpawnVII]

The Burbs!!!! Loved this movie!! 🙌🙌

[@DimiS1978]

One of my favorite movies. I've watched this at least a 100 times.

[@teddypeterson9807]

In my top 3 movies for sure. LOVE The Burbs.

[@jamesedens8245]

Wow... All of these comments and not one single mention of Rick Ducommun? He was one of the funniest things about this movie. He had a career as a stand up comic for awhile, and then did a few supporting roles in movies. He was in "Groundhog Day", "Spaceballs", "The Hunt For Red October" and "Die Hard". Sadly, he passed away in 2015 at 62 years of age due to complications from diabetes.

[@Theomite]

My pet theory is that Rumsfield isn't an actual Vietnam vet, but a guy who either 1) got rejected or 2) dodged but felt left out afterward and decided to immerse himself into the persona & went into army surplus sales to complete the act and live the lie. Because he exhibits none of the competence or equipment of an actual experienced soldier. Joe Dante confirmed that he made his money from weapons sales, but didn't say if he was a legitimate veteran.

[@OolTube02]

Fun fact: That (uncredited) spaghetti western theme by Ennio Morricone when they walk over to the house -- "My Fault" from "My Name is Nobody" -- was never even played as fully in the original movie as it was in this one.

[@shaneord7527]

If someone wants to build a dungeon in their basement that's their business... Were you on the planning board for Joseph fritzeel's application? 🤣🤣🤣

[@tanyamonk1280]

I gotta go to work, do I'm liking this video and watching it tonight. I have many weird memories about this movie. Lol

[@cinemeleon2808]

"Now THEY know that WE know, that THEY know that WE know!!" 😂😂Claaaaasic line.

[@ReymundoCortez]

yes we had gremlins cereal, they made a cereals of almost every show and cartoon back in the day. shit we even had a Mr. T cereal

[@floppsymoppsy5969]

THE BURBS!?!?!?! I haven't even watched y'alls reaction yet and I'm already grinning ear to ear!!! And I too can't stand the chewing

[@clarencewalker3925]

The detective interrogating Tom Hanks was portrayed by Rance Howard, father of Ron and Clint.

[@flnthrn2]

You skipped over Bachelor Party (1984). An underrated, overlooked work of cinema art from Tom Hanks !!

[@NathanThurberMusic]

One of my favorites! I have the movie poster hanging up in my theater room.

[@Cindrbell]

Anyone interested in Inner Space???

[@krizan1]

12:54 Funny because Rumsfield ends up falling off the roof and Ray gets blown up, sorta getting set on fire. 🤣🤣

[@Wesleech]

I love that finally this movie is becoming a cult classic. Way ahead of its time. It completely bombed when it came out.

[@toniheikkila5607]

One of my favorite movies. Sure maybe nostalgy, but I watch this at least once every year.

[@misterno-ice-guy8082]

Wendy Schaal was in Inner Space OH Peach Schnapps! Henry Gibson was in Inner Space as well I rate this movie 87 points on a scale from -5 to 100 (mind you, I don't judge movies against on another on this scale, this scale denotes how many times out of 100 I would rent this movie to show friends/fam on a movie night in.. If I were to judge movies it would be on a pass or fail scale, and anything from 0-100 is good)

[@molotov9502]

Reuben Klopek: "Okay, hep kids! Get off my car!"

[@joemasters2270]

Speaking of Gremlins, I just recognized one of the trash collectors - he played Mr. Futterman in Gremlins & was also the gun shop owner in The Terminator.

[@bigjay123]

YAY PREMIERE... GREMLINS, Christmas Movie

[@Hexcaliblur83]

When I first watched this, after they introduced uncle Reuben, I had to pause and go to the store to get a Corned Beef to throw in the Slow Cooker.. 😋😁

[@DementedDistraction]

Gremlins cereal was indeed a thing, and it was tasty. It wasn't on-par with the Nintendo cereal, but it was still pretty good.

[@ashleywetherall]

I was really hoping you would do The Burbs. For pure fun, Probably my favourite Tom hanks film.. Loved Bruce Dern in this film, About a 9 on the tension scale.. Tom Hanks actually admitted he was a a little bit of a deva on set at the beginning of this film. He was just entering his Oscar serious phase and and was making rather uncool slightly arrogant suggestions to the director Dante , like cut/sack his onscreen kid out of the movie and making the script darker for his character who in his mind ,was having a nervous break down because because he had secretly lost his job. He actually plays this character out at the beginning.. Great Idea but I like the lighter approach they went with in the end. Still as always great reaction from you two. Ps.. I'd love to see your reaction to Buba Ho Tep..

[@dmanorozco]

Childhood favorite movie of mine. Please react to Innerspace. I think you’d love it.

[@telocity]

It was a perfect Friday night movie at the theater. Funny, stupid and of course Carrie Fisher. Characters reminded us of adults we knew skewed to the max.

[@wampa25]

My top 3 Tom Hanks films: Saving Private Ryan, Bachelor Party & The Burbs (sorry Forrest Gump, I can't bump any of those out to fit you in there)

[@michaelminch5490]

I wish Tom and Carrie had made at least 2 or 3 more movies together. Their chemistry was fantastic.

[@JVTrickypants]

Always reminds me of the Tom Waits song, "What's He Building in There?" lol

[@donjackson5522]

The house made the same sound effect as the Millenium Falcon when the hyper drive stalled out!!!

[@DanJackson1977]

Innerspace is another great Joe Dante movie that has Henry Gibson.. oh and Martin Short and Dennis Quaid. 80s Ant Man. MATINEE is becoming my favorite Dante film becuse it's about WHY we like this movie stuff.

[@Stevarooni]

The mastication noise is just one of those ham-handed ways of inspiring _rage_ in the audience. 😁

[@charleswilliams6236]

The burbs is a funny movie

[@hedruum]

You haven’t seen Gremlins?! That reaction needs to be a Christmas Special!

[@deighton13601]

Emily had such a contagious laugh lol love the reaction:)

[@grantleiper8781]

I never realised till now that carol called it before rumsfield fell off the roof and art near cooked himself cutting the power.

[@ryansullivan4298]

You should watch Innerspace. No one reacts to that movie, it's so good.

[@thefatman2780]

DAMN GOOD IDEA. THINK IM GONNA CALL THE PIZZA DUDE. CORY FELDMAN THE 80s LEGEND.

[@brendaoldenkamp9735]

The Coreys were the living embodiment of the '80s. Cool, funny and adventurous that was the spirit of the '80s.

[@gggooding]

I *really* like this movie, but...to digress from some other comments - I think The 'Burbs is about properly-rated.

[@LucareonVee]

I thought for sure you watched Gremlins on this channel!! Welp, you have your Christmas movie. :D

[@karlmortoniv2951]

Okay, you guys need to watch more Joe Dante stuff. Don’t forget “Matinee!” 😊 My brain isn’t working today. I can’t remember if it was the original intention but they took it out or if it’s actually in the movie that Tom Hanks’ character got fired before the movie began and hasn’t told his wife yet and that’s why he’s home all day pretending it’s a vacation and eventually going a little nuts. Am I making that up?

[@Theomite]

No, it was a deleted subplot. The footage only survives in the workprint which is available on the Shout! Factory Blu-ray. The late great Kevin McCarthy did a one-shot appearance as his boss in the nightmare sequence. There's also an alternate ending where Carrie Fisher admits that she knew he was fired the whole time from the night the came home from work when they're standing out on the street.

[@karlmortoniv2951]

@@Theomite Cool. Brain hasn’t completely fallen to bits, then. It would not have been a good idea to include that back then but it would play very differently and pack a harder punch now.

[@Craplatte]

One of my absolute Hanks favorites (or 80s faves in general). Joe Dante totally nailed it! Seeing as Matthew almost seems to bleed movie trivia knowledge, I hereby submit the #Title: Scene-o-philiac. As in Haemophiliac. Get it? GET IT? 🙂