Watching *LEAN ON ME* (1989) FOR THE FIRST TIME!! MOVIE REACTION!!

[@juliell2139]

Damn right that's a good security guard, that's Candyman!! lol

[@kimberlyhobbs2480]

No matter what i see him in he will forevet be candyman!

[@DougRayPhillips]

Also Sgt. Warren in Platoon. And "Death" in some of the Final Destination movies.

[@2apocalypse-X]

@@DougRayPhillips He also was in the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead as Ben

[@cflournoy1529]

@@2apocalypse-X that was an excellent remake!

[@juliell2139]

@@2apocalypse-X I'll have to look that up. I bet he slayed it.

[@deshawnglosson6275]

R.I.P. MR. CLARK...everyone please stay safe and blessed much love from San Antonio TX

[@dainbramage781]

The fact that this came out the day after Joe Clark passed away is so unlikely yet so fitting. Love it.

[@ambriaashley3383]

wow! rip Mr Clark 🙏🏿

[@EvolutionArtsllc]

"They used to call me Crazy Joe, now they can call me Batman!" This is a classic, it really hit home when I was younger and in school.

[@thenerdyblackgirljournal8850]

It's so dope that the guys in the bathroom who sang the school anthem were the actual students from Eastside, and played themselves in the movie.

[@amylee8969]

Idk if that scene really good place.

[@DougRayPhillips]

Thank for doing this. In the mid-1990s, I attended a lecture by the real Joe Clark. Someone in the audience asked him about the film. Was it sensationalistic? He replied: "Don't tell anyone, but they underplayed me."

[@2Tall2ActSmall]

The real Joe Clark was my mom’s principal and let’s just say Morgan Freeman played him really well

[@TheRoddster7]

Here’s a note about the movie. Although it feels like a plot device with the Asst Principal showing up with scores, that actually happened. The kids were getting defiant and they were going to bring in more police to make them disperse, but she showed up with the results right on time. Great movie and watching it with an emotional invested audience made it more fun to watch.

[@majkus]

To a certain generation, angry mom Lynne Thigpen is best known as the 'Chief' in the television quiz-show version of 'Carmen Sandiego'.

[@ScottWiecenski]

She was also the talking DJ lips in "The Warriors". kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZubk3SabsuEZ5o

[@d.opaque1944]

It's completely real and Joe Clark just passed Tuesday. This movie helped me as a young girl. Great reaction.

[@confucius12012]

The security guy is Candy Man. Say it 5 times now. lol

[@katec8796]

So so good - that movie is endlessly re-watchable.

[@Avileable2]

Mannnn!!! A straight classic especially the alma-mater Eastside high song!

[@Electronic_Boyscout]

Two actors in this move have been in Star Trek tv shows. The lawyer plays Nelix in Voyager, and the head of security plays the leader of the klingon Empire

[@MsOctober30]

16:49 the security guard is Candyman

[@ColinPoole]

How did this movie reaction come out the day after Mr. Clarke died? Aren't these filmed days or weeks in advance?

[@pric1019]

Crazy coincidence

[@thenerdyblackgirljournal8850]

Seriously? Joe Clark died? I can't believe I didn't hear about it!! So sad.

[@rammsteinrulz16]

Post production takes a while

[@grandgnd]

RIP Joe Clarke!!! The talented Robert Guillaume had his own tv series called Benson. Which was a spin off a series called Soap.

[@gdiaz8827]

Both were good series

[@lizzybethnj617]

He was also the voice of Rafiki in the Lion King

[@isabeljimenez6067]

This story is absolutely true. It happened during my teen years in my hometown, Newark, NJ.

[@crystalfoster9573]

My fellow hometown gal, Newark, NJ 😊

[@isabeljimenez6067]

@@crystalfoster9573 woohoo! That's what's up.

[@isabeljimenez6067]

@@crystalfoster9573 so what high school did you go to? I was supposed to go to Barringer but that was the time this stuff was going on and Barringer was just as bad as Eastside. The summer before my freshman year, during summer school classes, a teacher was raped at Barringer and my dad was like ... oh, hell no. He ended up sending me to Catholic school..... Our Lady of Good Counsel on Summer Ave.

[@Zvwry]

Dang Newark is a rough place

[@foreverkc8164]

@@crystalfoster9573 I thought it was in Patterson

[@MelaninGold]

The security guard is the guy that played Candy Man.

[@jerrettbarkley456]

I’m glad you liked it man. It’s one of my favorite movies. My favorite movie of his.

[@hardybryan]

The guys singing in the bathroom were actually students from the school when Clarke took over.

[@oohsunchips]

That security guard was Candy Man so yeah best guard ever the others were probably Freddy Jason Michael Myers

[@Novaximus]

I'm 44 and now feel like I need to be cramming to pass that test to impress Mr Clark. Lmao

[@amylee8969]

What’s ironic is the kid who plays Sams, was arrested later in life for drug use. When I heard that story the first thing I thought out was the pep talk on the roof with Sam’s and Morgan freeman. I literally heard his voice.

[@Novaximus]

@@amylee8969 Well we just lost James Earl Jones and his iconic voice :/ Morgan Freeman is going to have keep us going

[@bloodygoodjune9292]

Stand and Deliver is another great movie based on a true story about a very inspirational teacher in California. Highly recommend.

[@jeremyadams1521]

I was about 10 when this movie came out and it had a big impact on me. Thanks for your awesome reaction to an under appreciated 80’s Classic 😃😃

[@drewrayg]

Such a great movie. It always makes me cry. He really cared for those kids.

[@ambriaashley3383]

he did! we need more teachers like him 😭 I'm trying to get there...

[@Thundarr100]

This movie is most definitely based on a true story. I remember when the movie first came out in theatres and Entertainment Tonight actually interviewed the real Joe Clark. I'm sure that interview is probably available somewhere on KZbin or some other video site. It's probable that certain elements of the real story were changed for dramatic effect, as is usually the case with movies based on real people, but for the most part from what I understand it is quite accurate.

[@jimmyaye4204]

Another great movie you should watch is Remember The Titans, with Denzel Washington. One of his best, a terrific sports film.

[@cassiopeia1979]

Gotta love Tony Todd in this flick (he was the security guard). Hope you see Candyman soon. Love this whole damn movie!!

[@natedoggg2002]

Holy shit I didn't realize Christopher Moltisanti from the Sopranos was in this movie! 5:57

[@jcarterla]

When I was a kid, Morgan Freeman was on The Electric Company on PBS where he played Easy Reader.

[@ericjanssen394]

The sight of Morgan in a 60's dashiki takes me back to 1973: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWGTo61taNiSsLc

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Miss Kitty Fantastico I remember that well. I actually recall being kind of confused when I 1st saw him in an actual movie (not sure what movie, I think it was probably Brubaker).

[@gregall2178]

Movies in a similar vein... Stand and Deliver Dangerous Minds Freedom Writers ...and not about the problem school, but about an excellent (tho fictional) teacher... Mr Holland's Opus

[@CofyjunkyPNW]

I love 'teacher/classroom' movies. This is one of my favorites, along with 'Stand and Deliver', 'Freedom Writers', 'To Sir, With Love', and 'Dangerous Minds'.

[@Huntress59]

Glad you watched this movie . Another great movie is Glory with Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington ( who won his first Oscar) and Mathew Broderick

[@blueroninstudios]

Oh, man I REALLY hope that ones up next! Put GLORY on the poll!

[@2apocalypse-X]

@@blueroninstudios he should also react to Amastad.

[@ccrdcd38]

A classic film

[@chitownbear7733]

Been a while Marco... Damn fine reaction and great movie selection... And that security guard is the Candyman, Tony Todd

[@russellcowart]

Joe Clark just died. Is that why you picked this one or was it just a massive coincidence? RIP Joe Clark!

[@scottarooni]

It was a massive coincidence. I asked for this reaction last month. R.I.P. Joe Clark.

[@michaelmeyers7216]

Every movie should be near blind from now on Marco. In my humble opinion.

[@leahcimtooms]

I love that you’re watching this!

[@javiercasillas6133]

Brings back memories of my 2 summers there.96,97.

[@Hiraghm]

The one security guard has appeared on a lot of tv shows... including Star Trek. In Deep Space Nine, iirc, he portrayed Jake Sisko as an adult/old man when his father got caught in a time bubble.

[@BrotherDerrick3X]

He was also Worf's brother Kurn.

[@simondawe8774]

Try being raised by 2 teachers who were both like Mr Clark

[@hippiechic6772]

I really like your reaction to Lean On Me ; it is one of my favorite movies . I get that this is your channel John Marcos and you should run it how you want... I have one suggestion and take it with a grain of salt ( just an expression ) . When doing a reaction to something "based on a true story" event that received national attention like this situation did... it would be great to show some respect to it and use Google for some in put instead of just assuming that it's not really a true story. That is the only thing that bothered me with this reaction but you did a very genuine and excited reaction with Lean On Me and I am looking forward to many more of your reactions . You have a great channel . Thank you .

[@SoloArt8250]

“Stand and Deliver “! A true success high school movie based in Los Angeles (Garfield High); you should check that one out…

[@madnessing2774]

Please watch a movie called stand and deliver. Another great inspirational teacher movie.

[@BrianSmithNow]

This was a pretty authentic representation of my high school experience. Not so much the violence, but the diversity. That assembly scene gets me every time...when I'm cutting onions. Yeah...that's it. Onions. 😒

[@ContextReallyMatters]

I watched this movie today and almost cried during the scene when they went to the girl's mother's house and she explained that she hated who she saw herself as. I would've teased somebody for that 10 years ago.

[@williamsmith5340]

One of my favorite movies

[@Krenum100]

If you liked this one you should also check out Stand and Deliver.

[@AMERASIAN12]

LOVE this movie. Hope you have a great 2021!

[@IamtheLunchlady]

My mom used to teach at Eastside before Joe Clark got there. She had replaced the PE teacher who walked out bc the students were so out of control😬

[@LadyG4ever]

RIP Mr. Clark

[@janaquary]

He ended the movie early! During the first part of the closing credits you see them graduate!🤦🏾‍♀️

[@donaldgilbert6739]

It is a true story!

[@maureenseel118]

Ooohhh... Good one!

[@andyv2209]

Hey my grandma went to that high school. She went about 20 years before this movie was set though and before the town became poor and violent.

[@ambriaashley3383]

so she was part of 'white flight'... her family got housing loans & moved away to the suburbs or wherever? yes, that often bankrupts towns

[@andyv2209]

@@ambriaashley3383 I never mentioned her race... do not assume things like that. Also the race she is was heavily discriminated against so no its not like what you're saying at all... also she only moved when she got married and it was to be closer to my grandpa during the war.

[@Sisnerdly]

Great choice! I love the movies you do on this channel. 🤗 You should add Stand By Me to your movie list if you haven't seen it. I think you'll really enjoy that one. Thanks & great job!

[@jamesbelshan8839]

Your intros are pretty cool... both the previous more upbeat one and this more bass-y funky one. Graphics look pro too.

[@courtneyb7205]

You need to check out Steel Magnolias .. a beautifully sweet yet sad movie with a all star cast

[@MsWillowbayOrelse]

I LOVE this movie. Watched it the first time when I lived in DC in the 90s. My mom was stationed at Bolling AFB. My school wasn't this bad but they did have stabbings every few months. My nickname was Alpine (since I was the only white person in the school) I liked it and the choir took second in nationals. Spingarn High Go Green Waves! TBH we need more principles like him, that care more about the students than feelings.

[@jabmalassie]

It was a great movie. I saw it in the theatre and thought it was underrated.

[@mattwist5588]

Such a great movie.

[@ccrdcd38]

This made me a huge fan of Morgan Freeman he did an amazing job

[@blackcharles1726]

I think the security guard is the original candy man....

[@iangillham8099]

The security guard it’s candy man

[@dcap79]

I know I'm SUPER late, but the security guard was Candyman.

[@carlitobrigante1289]

16:48 that’s Candyman lmao Tony Todd.

[@ccrdcd38]

The security guard is candyman

[@staxkzescobar6232]

That’s candy man … who plays the security guard

[@soundofmetal]

Now watch Stand and Deliver.

[@kidcupid1974]

WOW.... its a odd coincidence you watch this movie.

[@AddSerious]

love this movie.... but you will notice that this film is never included in "BLACK STORIES" sections of the streaming companies. They do not want people to think that they can change from being poor into something better.

[@timothywhitfield8785]

From the director of ROCKY and THE KARATE KID John G. Avildsen

[@deshawnglosson6275]

It is a true story

[@ILLiteSociety]

It is a true story. The school was in Jersey I think

[@negusphilemon5439]

the guard is candyman

[@natedoggg2002]

Wow what a scary coincidence that the real Joe Clark passed away one day after you posted this video!

[@babs3241]

If you like this kind of school movie/true story movie... another great one is "Stand and Deliver."

[@curtisberard7831]

WE DON'T WANT A GOOD PRINCIPAL! WE WANT MR. CLARK!

[@danielwong5378]

There's the Latino version called Stand and Deliver.

[@red-stapler574]

You should also do Stand and Deliver.

[@keylafloresmaysonet6068]

I love this Movie ❤ ❤

[@2Snails1Shell]

#AlwaysATreat 👍☺️👏🤓✌️

[@Sentinel3D]

So odd that you published this on the day he died.

[@scottarooni]

Oh shit! I had no idea that he died today. Just looked it up. R.I.P. Joe Clark. He was 82. What a legacy he left behind.

[@Drawkcabi]

1995 news piece on the real Joe Clark: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJK7opqnd81nnas R.I.P. Mr. Clark If you liked this movie, you need to see Stand and Deliver!!! Some other good movies that are in the same vein: Race the Sun School Ties Dead Poets Society Mr. Holland's Opus Scent of a Woman

[@Migz2682]

Please review A Bronx Tale!

[@heatherhyink3274]

You should watch the movie Stand and Deliver

[@amylee8969]

This principal was really good in many ways. But I don’t like the way he tried to fire those 2 teachers for no reason. They were going their jobs and their argument with him was justified.

[@huskerchickmissy]

You should watch Higher Learning 😁

[@juliell2139]

Movie is based on true story

[@jackcrews6357]

I love this movie so much these kids and adults had a wake up call and were made to realize that their lives is their responsibility no one else, no excuses, no blaming other people or their circumstances like you're a student your job is to learn, you're a teacher your job is to teach to motivate, you're a parent your job is your child, to guide them. Like no fucken excuse at the end of the day your life is what you make of it. Thats why I never agreed with the whole privileged and not privileged shit, fuck all that. Because every single person on this planet has it better AND has it worse then someone else. Feeling sorry for yourself got nobody nowhere in life. Count your blessings, and fucken strive 😎😁

[@punklover99]

He was a real person, and the stories are that it was way worse The lady hates Mr Clark because I'm guessing her son was the run running his mouth about joining the air force

[@geeskin5750]

Watch cool runnings

[@MsKia27]

It is based on a true story!

[@tonybluedanger9640]

Like you, never got the chance to see lean on me I heard it's a good movie though. And again when you get a chance review lady in a cage with Olivia de Havilland and James Caan a good movie.🎃

[@michiganjfrog366]

Great reaction.. 🖤🎄next..

[@staceytuhey9372]

How much do I have to donate for you to watch Good Morning Vietnam (1986, with Robin Williams?)

[@staceytuhey9372]

BTW I love the channel :)

[@scottarooni]

Hey Stacey! "Good Morning, Vietnam" is an excellent movie that I haven't watched in years. I will put it on my list of films for Gianmarco. I already submitted my January choice, so you'll have to have a little patience, unless he decides to do it on his own. 😀

[@staceytuhey9372]

@@scottarooni That is so nice of you!! I miss Robin and I love watching movie reactions, but I have never found that movie being reacted to. (I used to be able to recite some of the comic riffs in that, I watched it so much.) thanks!!

[@scottarooni]

@@staceytuhey9372 You're welcome! :-)

[@scottarooni]

@@staceytuhey9372 Hi Stacey! I just wanted you to know that I will ask Gianmarco to react to "Good Morning, Vietnam" as my March movie. (I'm going to choose a more romantic movie for February. LOL). He usually does my picks toward the end of the month, so look for "Good Morning, Vietnam" at the end of March. 😀

[@keylafloresmaysonet6068]

This movie is from 1978

[@mostresticator3000]

i need you to react to The Dead Poets Society

[@olivialawson6646]

Do Grease Hair spray

[@stephanieneedham5078]

You need to watch stand and deliver also a true storie

[@gloriebluestein9721]

If you haven't seen it another great based on true story movie is Cool Runnings

[@tonymatrisin4328]

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