Look elephant girl , god , I love this movie , one of my very favorites ; to many reasons why I love this movie but Nicholson would be the 1st reason why I love it….. love this movie.
@@ianboard544 He definitely should have received a Best Supporting Actor nomination and win! He was fantastic and a perfect foil for Nicholson's neurotic character (I would even add Cuba Gooding, Jr. for a BSA nod as well because he was just hilarious lol).
No other actor in the known world could have ever pulled off the charactor of Melvin Udall better than Jack! I still love this movie, cracks me up! Best one-liners ever written!
Totally agree, my fav movie of all time and ive watched it too many times to count, part was written for Jack, love him in movies also Somethings Gotta Give
When he exaggerates the pronunciation of “molasses” I had tears in my eyes. He was explaining the resemblance of Cuba Gooding’s skin color. Like others are blind. 🤣
This is one of those movies I can watch on repeat. Superb performances by Jack, Helen and Greg. Is this as good as it gets???? Love love love this movie.
I was a kid when I saw this movie. My mind was all about cartoons and action. But this is the first movie to trigger something in my brain to appreciate good character writing.
6:34 This part reminds me of my father. He actually did this one time shouting across the restaurant for an order. When I first saw this scene I was in tears laughing. He even looked so similar to Jack which makes it even funnier. R.I.P. father.
I have similarly not shouted, but walked over to the waiter or maitre d' and asked for something the absent waiter forgot, say, butter, or a drink refill.
I feel the tension in every line of this exchange. It's like a verbal jousting match with no holds barred. The characters are so sharply defined, it's like watching a masterclass in dialogue.
Probably some of both. Watch is older movies and you can see him develop the basic persona he uses. I think "Missouri Breaks" was his breakout performance... for me, at least. Well worth seeing if you haven't.
Nicholson is a formidable actor. No clue if I could say 2 lines after his lines. He won Oscars for roles nobody dares to remake. I dont like him as a human, but as an actor....he is...unique. ❤😊
Don't know how many times I've seen this film and I never cease to laugh. The interpretation of Jack Nicholson was superb but nevertheless he was only one of many just a superb actors. :-)
My favorite lines 'I'm drowning here, and you're describing the water!' ( Nicholson to Kinnear) and 'come in and try not to spoil everything by being(pause) YOU!' ( Hunt to Nicholson)
Agreed! There's something so...organic about this film. It's like taking a peek into the lives of real people. I never skip watching this whenever it comes on even though I have it on DVD lol. Just a brilliant movie all around!
@@DarlingNikki2 Yes, that's what's missing from modern movies and TV shows. You can almost feel the writers trepidation in trying to carefully navigate the minefield of not offending anyone. That's why the dialogue sounds so fake and unnatural these days.
thanks a lot for uploading these wonderful scenes, even though I had seen this movie like 10 years ago, I know most of what I saw by heart ... such a wonderful movie and such phenomenal acting performances.
S klepner And like a true reasonable and accountable man, you only date men right? Because it wouldn't be very reasonable of you to date unreasonable women who have no accountability.
Actually the performance I admired the most was that of Greg Kinnear. He was so good with the utter speechlessness at Melvin’s hideous rant. And his speech about his father disowning him due to his sexual orientation was heart-rending. And I loved the flounce he gave at once point when turning away from the monster!
"oh you were talking about your dog"..."i thought that it was that odd colored man that ive been seeing in the halls" "what color was that"??? "you know like a, Thick Molasses" hahahaha LOL!!!!!
Nick Snow, thank you for this. Had a great time watching this. . . Genius. I mean I love Jack Nicholson but I especially love him in this film. And Helen Hunt of course. . .
I LOVE YOU! Best compilation on this movie I've seen. I must have watched it 10 times but it's still one of the few movies I can see again and not get bored. Good edits, my friend.
exactly - which is why i laughed when Helen told him "when you first came into the restaurant i thought you were handsome - but then of course you spoke."
The pub scene reminds me kinda of The Shining. "Rot in hell Melvin. Ooh, no need to stop being a lady. Quit worryin', you'll be back on hands and knees in no time."
I always liked Kinnear, starting with "Talk Soup." He did do well in this film. I wonder what happened to his career. There's probably a video about him.
The point when Melvin totally understands Simon is when he asks Simon if his life would be easier if he weren't gay and Simon asks him back if he considers his life easy. Melvin resignedly says I'll give you that one.
My God I never thought I would say this... it is so refreshing to hear him saying all those politically incorrect things..when people were not weak and could defend themselves... if they could :)))
