* Rumsfield. The characters name is Mark Rumsfield. Rumsfeld, was former U.S. Secretary of State Donald Rumsfeld. Perhaps they modeled the character on him. 😊
I grew up next to a guy like this. A World War II and Korea vet. Had absolutely no brain to mouth filter, unintentionally funny as hell, but would give the shirt off his back to help his neighbors. He lived to 98 years old. Miss that old bastard.
If you like his character portrayal here. Bruce Dern plays virtually the same character (but dramatic) a bitter military veteran in Black Sunday (1977) Thriller. Film had 2 Academy Award nominations. Just don't watch it if you're feeling down, or have been in a terrorist situation. It's a bit grim at times.
I live in LA and have been to Universal Studios where they feature this street set on their lot tour. I instantly thought back to this movie and how funny it was. It's crazy how it all takes place on one set. There's no second location or anything.
And the academy award for best supporting actor goes to Bruce Dern for the Burbs. And his portrayel of retired army veteran Mark Rumsfield. Lol. Seriously though, this movie may not have won any awards but I guarantee it means more to more people than whatever won that year in the so called important films categories. The Burbs is a true B movie 80's classic with a huge cult following. It is hilarious and witty with some Hitchcock esque mystery thrown in. And a perfect cast that didn't take themselves too seriously in 1989 back when you could still make silly and fun movies just to entertain people for a few hours. It is one of those flicks that I always re-watch once or twice a year. And one of the best to throw on late at night on a weekend when you can't think of what to watch but just want something fun and entertaining. Watching the Burbs again and again is like comfort food for me.
If you like his character portrayal here. Bruce Dern plays virtually the same character (but dramatic) a bitter military veteran in Black Sunday (1977) Thriller. Film had 2 Academy Award nominations. Just don't watch it if you're feeling down, or have been in a terrorist situation. It's a bit grim at times.
Top ten best movie characters of all time. "Heyyyy! Pinnochioooooo!" The part where he peels off the wallpaper is the funniest thing ever filmed... "Because YOU... are a garbageman!"
I just retired from the military a few years ago and currently live in the burbs. I totally aspire to be a Captain Mark Rumsfield. Bruce Dern is frik’n hilarious in this film, definitely steals every scene. "A soldier's way saves the day!" - Mark Rumsfield
Thanks for your service sir. If you like his character portrayal here. Bruce Dern plays virtually the same character (but dramatic) a bitter military veteran in Black Sunday (1977) Thriller. Film had 2 Academy Award nominations. Just don't watch it if you're feeling down, or have been in a terrorist situation. It's a bit grim at times.
Absolutely brilliant character and performance from Bruce Dern - the entire film is genius but Bruce really did get all the best lines - "About a nine on the tension scale there Reub"
Rumsfield must be about 87 years old now, and I'm pretty sure he still lives on Mayfield Place, and that's he's keeping an eye on all his new neighbours.
I was only a teenager when I first saw and loved this movie , but I am a uk burb and have been for years now. Didn’t realise till a few yrs ago that Bruce derns daughter is the girl from Jurassic park, Star Wars ec, and it was mad to see him again in once upon a time in Hollywood
This movie is basically 'Rocko's Modern Life' but with Burt Gummer from 'Tremors' in place of Filbert. 5:00 You can tell Rick Ducommun's Canadian by the way he pronounced "against." Nothing wrong with that, of course.
l walked into the kitchen last night and said "smells like somebody is cooking a goddamn cat in here" while the wife was cooking dinner. Ended up eating a ham sandwich and sleeping on the couch....
@@theganglymangler2941 Aww man, that sucks. I wanted to do just a quick video of him coming out of the house with the music, but was afraid of a strike. IDC about money that much either for something like this. Thanks for the video btw!
