Why is this movie hardly talked about? | The Meteor Man 1993 Movie recap + commentary

[@kiwthebeauty]

Fun fact: This is actually our first movie black superhero. Not black panther…it was Meteor man!! We need to give Robert Townsend his flowers for creating this.

[@SimonKnight1023]

But it sucks. Lol

[@jswizzle29]

Well Black Panther was in the comics way before The Meteor Man but this was the first movie for a Black Superhero...

[@henrywallacesghost5883]

How quickly we forget Blankman with Damon Wayans😂

[@SimonKnight1023]

@@henrywallacesghost5883 That came out like a year or 2 later. She mentioned this being the first. Comprehension!

[@jswizzle29]

@@henrywallacesghost5883 yes but The Meteor Man was before that...

[@TG5455]

R.I.P. to the legendary James Earl Jones. ❤💐

[@MrKavonne]

This movie is an underrated gem Give Robert Townsend his flowers 🌹

[@kiwthebeauty]

So many of our black icons are in this film

[@drsdiva]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@PHSDM104]

Fun fact: Meteor Man actually got a 6-issue series produced by Marvel Comics that was released around the same time. So technically, this was a Black Marvel character movie that predates both Blade and Black Panther.

[@AnitaNewport]

That's still not true

[@smarti1144]

@@AnitaNewportwhich part is t true?

[@AnitaNewport]

@@smarti1144 that Meteor Man predates Blade or Black Panther.

[@PHSDM104]

@@AnitaNewport I was talking about the movies.

[@premium7182]

Black panther came out in the 60s

[@jmunroe]

Robert Townsend is one of the main reasons why I work in film. He's severely underrated, not appreciated enough in Hollywood. Thanks for giving him his flowers 💐

[@trent_king]

You have to be Tyler P to get clout for blaq films unfortunately

[@mismissy]

My family has always loved his productions. Ever since his specials on HBO back in the day and Hollywood Shuffle. Severely underrated talent💐💐💐

[@NikkoBenson]

"were the golden lords problematic? Yes. But they was fly as hell." 😂😂😂

[@ShaeNik]

And that's all that mattered! 😂

[@ViewsFromJames]

This movie had a Black Ensemble Cast! Very Underrated. This really needs to be available on a streaming platform !

[@rwccjr]

Nah buy the film to give the money directly where it should in the pockets of those that made the film and not the ones who owes a service ❤

[@ArabbJrK]

Luther didn’t even say a single word the entire movie 😂😂. But this is one of my favorite underrated movies

[@EyERuNiT]

So nobody noticed that the group Another Bad Creation is part of the Golden Lords?

[@missladyanonymity]

No, Iesha! 🤣 But frfr I remember that!

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

I noticed it. 1:30

[@muvagoose8779]

yes

[@tiffanymcdaniels5652]

No, we at least I always knew that.

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

I haven't seen anyone mention that the second in command of the Golden Lords was *THE Don Cheadle!!!*

[@kamwilliams5541]

“See me nah, punk!” 😂😂😂

[@lancesingleton3700]

Cause I ain't crossing no street

[@DemomanX614]

What's cool is Meteor Man is technically a Marvel character too. There was a short comic run after the movie that takes place after the events of the movie. He even met Spider-Man.

[@Thrashaholic1988]

Fun Fact: Mr. Byers who was played by Frank Gorshin who was also the man played the OG Riddler in the 1966 Batman series.

[@mismissy]

Nice one!

[@pr1ncesss8]

Don Cheadle looked so good in that blonde hair 😍😅

[@tiffanymcdaniels5652]

He's still one of my crushes ❤

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

I saw this movie in theaters when it came out & i also rented the DVD from Netflix before it became a streaming service. Robert Townsend said he received criticism for this movie because people asked him why did he choose to do a silly movie after The Five Heartbeats. He said he wanted to show his versatility. Here comes the fun fact: Roy Fegan’s son Roshon Fegan is an actor as well. He was on the Disney show Shake It Up, Greenleaf & The Bobby Debarge story. Next week’s review is Woo. 0:05

[@forthenostalgia]

Roshun looks nothing like his dad. I would have never known. As talented as Robert is and all the classics he's created, he's still stayed under the radar compared to the Wayans and other directors.

[@jasminejones4272]

@@forthenostalgia- I was just saying to my dad the other day that I wish that Robert Townsend had received more support. He put out some really good films that had great messages behind them. Have you ever seen Hollywood Shuffle? It’s another movie that uses a little bit of comedy but he addresses some really good themes. It’s one of my favorite movies that he made.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@jasminejones4272 I have seen Hollywood Shuffle. It walked so House Party, The Five Heartbeats, Meteor Man & Friday could run.

[@Omni20One]

The scene where Jeff turns that empty lot into a giant vegetable garden brought tears to my eyes even as a kid because with all the powers that so many other superheroes have, none of them were feeding people. Damnit man, my eyes watered up typing this. I can still hear the music in the background. Also, him being hit by the meteor scared me as an 8 year old.

[@DemomanX614]

@Omni20One especially with the background radio talking about how much help he was doing for the community. And when the garden was ripe the Bloods and Crips who he got to call a truce, help pick and distribute the items.

[@aharris82]

What is power without purpose? Just like an old wise man once said too "with great power comes great responsibility...".

[@lxbronx6]

It was cool to see his range of powers. But now looking at it I think that garden took ALOT out of him. He started having issues shortly afterward with it.

[@StephenPhillips-te8yv]

Townsend never made a bad movie. I grew up watching this guy. His HBO specials were legendary.

[@mismissy]

Facts!!! I watched them over and over as a kid. He is seriously underrated.

[@MaliceInCandyland]

James Gunn says one of the ways that his movies stay under budget and don't have reshoots is because he always works with some people who he's worked with before. He knows they'll get the job done on time. So directors of low budget movies probably do the same.

[@coleyboot1]

Oh man I use to love meteor man as a kid so much this brought back so many good memories

[@C280S]

The scene when he got hit with the meteor used to scare the shit outta me as a child

[@KeeTv2023]

Thee Definition of an All Star Cast!!!!! Woooooow!!!!!!!

[@BrianWhiting]

This was an underrated gem growing up. As a kid and a black kid at that, this really made me think I could be a superhero and that other black people in my community were too. I love this film. Need to find that "creative" way to find it since they don't want to stream it on platforms like it should be.

[@trentonhamilton645]

This movie is a certified classic.

[@MrBeautiful2908]

I remember seeing this movie with my mom, my dad and my brother back in 93 beautiful memories and a slew full of legendary characters. May they all rest in peace for those who are now in heaven

[@equusquaggaquagga536]

Is this a 5 heartbeats sequel where Flash becomes a supervillain?

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

You mean Bird. 0:59

[@deezihogan8675]

Regardless of them not using the right name, and you having to double check before correcting them, this theory is mind-blowing. Bullying pushed to villianism. Wow.

[@Thrashaholic1988]

Hurt people hurt people since Bird done became a supervillain.

[@GiltiatheDarkNight]

Yes THE Flash saw Borderlands and ran out the theater so fast he caused another Flashpoint paradox, causing people to confuse Byrd with Flash.

[@marvinwhittaker]

His character name was Byrd in The Five Heartbeats. Michael Canada Terrell was Flash.

[@MissPrissWorld]

Can’t wait for Woo🥰

[@williamdixon-gk2sk]

Last week, i watched 'Blank Man' & 'Meteor Man' on a nostalgia trip. Then this pops up in my feed? The secret spies are doing great!

[@JayWay-p8c]

Tommy Davidson and Jada Pinkett Smith! Woo’ is next y’all!! 💃🏾🕺🏽

[@MariettaJames-xb6is]

Ohh, I watch that shit, fo' sho'!!!!!!!

[@foxroxy86]

Always loved this film! I’m from Maryland and this film was film in the Reservoir Hill neighborhood in Baltimore.

[@PHSDM104]

That was honestly hilarious when I realized it as I grew up in PG County.

[@kareem0525]

Wow. I did t know that. I’m from Bmore I know exactly where reservoir hill is. Now live in pg!

[@IronMikeDyson1979]

Cool I didn't know, I thought it was all in D.C.

[@etoobrute]

One of my favorite movies. I bought it on DVD to show to my wife (because she's never seen it) and to any future kids we have... True Classic.

[@phatboybright]

I loved this movie as a kid

[@quintonn93]

I haven't rewatched this movie in a min but i can't wait to hear your commentary on this classic

[@KieraC2005]

I forgot all about Meteor Man. Now I want to watch it. I watch Blank Man ever so often and that is one of my fav Wayans movies.

[@thefckumean2209]

This movie is my childhood. I used to be FREAKED out at the part where Jeff got hit with the meteor and he was all burnt up looking. Lol

[@ladariusmcdonald]

I like how the year after this movie James Earl Jones and Robert Guillaume ended up in The Lion King as the voices of Mufasa and Rafiki.

[@Geekzmo]

You brought back a childhood memory, THANK YOU! good review. I love this movie!

[@aharris82]

Thanks for your reviews/commentary videos 😁✌

[@forthenostalgia]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you.

[@lizardjr.7826]

Deep cuts like this are why i stay subbed to your channel

[@beezy22]

Meteor Man:underrated movie that definitely deserves a sequel……gotta get the dvd comic and soundtrack……RIP James Earl Jones Tiny Lister and Robert Guillame…….

[@vanillathunder3024]

I feel that Robert Townsend in general is criminally underrated…he definitely helped pave the way for future black filmmakers. I always thought he was funny…

[@Chigirl312]

I remember watching this at the theater when I was Kid. I recently watched this on the Brown Sugar app.

[@bynahelemaal]

I forgot abt this… loved it as a kid

[@cheneegreen6596]

Loved Meteor Man! Especially the modeling scene, "shake that body"! Another movie you should do is Harlem Nights!

[@lxbronx6]

“What’s up with ya man?” “Man man Iiiiii…….Iiiiiiiiiii” 😂😂😂

[@Rosekushhh]

I think what stuck out to me the most in this movie watching as an adult was the fact that he casted actual kids to be in the gang,,, it was extreme but kinda poetic.

[@Ce2014Ce]

I loved this movie growing up! Robert Townsend was a super hero for real! From Metero Man and up up and away! And the soundtrack is fire! I love the song “It’s for you” by Shanice!

[@MariettaJames-xb6is]

That's my Jam, Right there!!!!!!!!!

[@Ce2014Ce]

@@MariettaJames-xb6is Mine too! And Can’t let her get away by MJ. 🔥🔥

[@Ce2014Ce]

@@MariettaJames-xb6is Mine too! I play it at my families cook outs. It’s a vibe for sure!

[@MariettaJames-xb6is]

@@Ce2014Ce Shanice Wilson and Flex Alexander are married. 🤵👰

[@Ce2014Ce]

@@MariettaJames-xb6is yes they’ve been married a long time too. I want to say 20+ years or so.

[@wclac]

Takes me back. When I saw the movie poster on a newspaper, I thought he was Batman or Superman.

[@foxroxy86]

Marvel actually created Meteor Man comics. They should reboot the film!

[@Thesmokeeffect]

I drove my family crazy watching this on repeat in the 90s. The vhs literally fell apart lol

[@rodman1303]

Im 34... This the first movie I vividly remember seeing in the theaters... we actually saw it twice Still my favorite movie this day

[@cchisolm92cc]

"VANESSA?!? What can shE do for you that I can't do, SUCKA!"

[@futureDreamer4]

I remember watching this on WB11 on a Sunday when WB used to always play late night movies back in the day.

[@Dr.Beetlejuice110]

LOVE Meteor Man. Never forget and always talk about this movie.

[@portiada]

This movie and The Five Heartbeats are why I had a crush on Robert Townsend when I was a kid. Me and my brother would quote it all the time. It's crazy to see all the actors my young mind recognized as the "normal" faces in Black cinema without knowing who the star themselves was.

[@kennedystalling2339]

OMG 😭 I just ordered the DVD (which was soooo hard to find). Like give me my childhood back. Can’t wait for your video!!!

[@dupe8187]

😮 where did you find it?

[@kennedystalling2339]

@@dupe8187 I finally bought it on “Mercari;” I saw a couple on eBay, but, the seller I originally purchased from was scamming people buy not sending the dvd after it claimed to be “shipped.”

[@Rachael87254]

My brothers and I would rent this from Blockbuster over and over as kids!!

[@Apricityville]

The hint is giving “Woo” lol

[@ThePhatFilosopher]

Such a classic! I remember this movie fondly😊

[@Pasuhdina]

One of my favorite soundtracks 👏🏿🔥

[@sabrinarochester8560]

I'm SO happy you did this review! This and Ghostbusters 1 & 2 were the only films me, my sister and nephew would watch over and over, know all the words and act it out. I own them all and still watch them to this day, play them for my children even used them as themes for their birthday parties. Love it! ❤️

[@shellshocked5765]

Wow, I never knew about this movie. I grew up watching the DCOM movie Up, Up and Away, about a kid born into a superhero family who doesn’t have any powers. Meteor Man played his dad!

[@skeetsofrage9517]

Finally someone talking about this movie. As a kid, this was the VHS i rented from the store the most.

[@PastorFunK]

This movie is my favorite, like WOW!! I’m so glad someone else loves it, too! Even Michael Jackson has a song on the soundtrack. Soo many legends in one film.

[@darthwatson8274]

I remember loving this film as a kid. I was thinking it recently, I need to rewatch it.

[@BostonManny617]

Great movie I remember watching this as a kid ✅

[@kemperlewis7139]

Fun fact, although Robert Townsends character was supposed to be from DC, most of the movie was filmed in Baltimore's Reservoir Hill neighborhood, so many black acting legends in one place, RIP James Earl Jones.

[@trent_king]

I swear i didn't know Lil' Lutha was in this movie!!😂😂😂

[@Verse314]

Great recap I forgot Luther was in that movie. Really missed that movies, thanks

[@Jniecey09]

I remember going to the movies to watch this when I was younger. It's such a nostalgic moment 😊

[@Lonelyeco]

I loved this movie when I first saw it as a kid. It scared me a bit but I loved it. I loved how the outcast wound up saving everyone and that the community stood up for him and embraced him at the end.

[@shininbright1315]

The crazy thing is I thought you did this one already. It was just my imagination. Thank you so much.

[@martellcarthane]

My favorite as a kid. I was hoping it would've got a cartoon to come from it, when I was a kid.

[@premium7182]

I use to watch this crazy in the 90s

[@JustaMomThatSims]

Girl, you went back for this one but i love this movie! Great review. Robert Townsend is a genius.

[@mossshad03]

Can we get a movie with Kid n Play since where going through a time capsule I love this

[@ericrobins5188]

It's crazy that biz markie was in this movie

[@missladyanonymity]

The gold-headed men! Don cheadle🤣🤣

[@missladyanonymity]

Blankman, too. Heck, little man?

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

I remember i went to go see this at movies when i was 13 years old back in 93 i remember Luther Vandross was in this movie😊

[@BeasyJackson]

I remember watching this as a kid, this movie is really good. Surprise people don’t talk about it more

[@ShunGowens]

This movie full of Stars.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@MichelleTurnz]

I have been searching for YEARS for this movie

[@philly-wilddogz]

Robert Townsend really is a good brother. he helped out brother David Ruffin of the 5 heartbeats when he was at his worst, thank you 4 this video I loved watching this growing up

[@michaelromeo9393]

Truly, a classic movie I loved it remember watching it when I was a kid. You have a lot of heavy Hollywood actors in there which is also the reason why it made it a class a movie and yes, they should play that over and over on HBO or Showtime, but I have not seen that movie in years. Maybe because of Cosby, I don’t know.

[@joestebic4604]

Found this movie randomly at blockbuster when I was 8 and loved it

[@Twinkle_Toezzz]

I loved this movie when I was a child (37 now). As well as BlankMan ❤

[@PrinceTMJB]

I’ve never seen this but your review makes me want to go back and watch it

[@miguelsonofzeus]

I was waiting for this one!

[@MmGocrazy-rs1cc]

This was a good classic 90s movie

[@3rdworldgwaming467]

Im from India, I watched this movie as a kid on tv. My take on why this movie is hardly talked about is bcos of the "exposure" factor....specifically with the lead Robert Townsend(no disrespect to Mr.Townseend intended, he deserves his flowers) .He was just not someone that was recognised globally. I use the word exposure pertaining to 'word of mouth' not official marketing done by the studio or movie distributers. Even as a kid, even though I appreciated this movie as a Indian, I wasn't blown away by it bcos I had never seen Robert Townsend in anything that I could remember & I knew who James Earl jones was when I watched it then & even recognised many other actors faces in the movie even though I didn't know their names back then but not Robert....& I think this had a factor with it's unpopularity.A weird example I can give you is that I remember the black superhero movie "Blankman" more than I remember this movie & I believe it's bcos of the casting cos even though the movie did not have Global "black superstar actors" it still had "black star actors' whose "faces" were recognised globally & kept getting recognised further with their future body of work which kept them or made them more relevant on the global entertainment sphere. Love from India, I enjoyed the video...bought back good memories of watching movies on cable tv as a kid. Take care

[@TG5455]

"You either have to purchase the DVD or get...Creatives. If you know what I mean?" I sure do. 🏴‍☠️😁

[@fredrickporter422]

I believe you would enjoy reviewing this movie: UNINVITED GUEST, staring Mari Morrow, Mekhi Phifer, Mel Jackson, Malinda Williams & Kim Fields. All I'm gonna say is "it's a twist within a twist within a twist".

[@23rdcenturyhobbit]

Underrated movie, so many memories watching this.

[@kerry-j4m]

I LOVE this film,a true classic indeed,I have this movie on dvd,which i bought from a local pawn shop for $ 1.00.Don't dare-SLEEP-on the pawn shops. LOL. They most definitely don't make black films like this any more,but,I wish they would. Good movie review on a classic film,keep'em coming-PLEASE. Hope you do a review of-FIRST-SUNDAY-bought an extra copy from a local thrift store for $ 1.00.

[@mzhairextraordinaire]

You didn't mention the 2 boy groups in this movie. Another Bad Creation (I'easha) and The Boyz (Dail my heart)

[@henryrodriguez7908]

Love this movie-this and Blank Man were my ones growing up-and it always feels koo to share em with people that aint never seen em-great video thank you 😊🙏

[@halfpint11101]

I swear I hate the fact that Meteor Man is not streaming anywhere but I’m also glad I have the VHS and DVD And lol an actress everyone loves to hate was too easy I know what’s coming next…

[@CanaryDiamond82]

That’s always been my favorite line from the movie!!! Don’t see me later see me now!!! 😂😂😂

[@MizzahTee]

One of the things I really remembered about this movie is that it’s so CROWDED. Every scene has like thousands of people in it and it just makes many of the scenes feel overwhelming for me LOL. So many people and celebrity cameos that don’t have any lines. It’s frustrating and triggering and makes me hella anxious hahaha 😂

[@forthenostalgia]

Truly! Everyone and their mama is in this movie. But Robert Townsend's movies are always like that.

[@MizzahTee]

@@forthenostalgia yeah I know. That brother was always trying to help everybody else out and put them on. I always loved that about him.

[@bleuaqua8102]

Yo! I totally forgot about this movie. Thanks for sharing. They used to show it all the time, then it vanished. Looking back at the anti-drug, andri-crime messaging, we can imagine why - smh. So many gems in this movie. Hearing the voice of Vader ask "you down with O.P.P.?" is a moment 😂

[@marcelrobinson]

I have always thought Meteor Man was a movie that deserved a sequel

[@Elligy617]

Mr. Moses needed a hair du counter. He has nore wigs than any auntie I know 😂

[@eaz54]

This movie was awesome! I loved Meteor Man!

[@KISSArmygroupie]

I STILL LOVE THIS MOVIE. I remember seeing it at the movies when it came out! Actually I was just thinking about on Friday! It always comes back to Meteor Man. 💚