EXTENDED DISCUSSION: / tremors-review Mike and Jay discuss the classic 1990 film Tremors starring Kevin Bacon and Burt...er...Fred Ward and directed by Ron Underwood.
I also loved how they're talking to Burt, the graboid comes in, the radio goes dead silent. There's that moment where everyone is just.. "oh man..he's dead" And then you hear his gun being fired all the way across town. Because that's how loud guns really are. And it was burtiful.
I also loved how that scene didn't break the "they have to keep coming up with different solutions" rule: "shoot it with guns" works exactly once, and later Burt's wife tells him that even their most powerful gun won't work when the graboids are underground, which is all the time.
It's possibly my favorite scene in all of history. I love the delay before the distant gunshots as well. This movie turned me into a firearm enthusiast that would almost put put Burt to shame
@@thestrangechannelofjeff7426 same here! 😁 I was in my early teens and had already been shooting competitively for a few years and had a decent collection for my age and stuff like that... But that scene was my all-time favorite and literally the reason I immediately redid my bedroom, got serious about acquiring professional reloading equipment, and stuff like that. And not just having it but having and organized in a way that I could take care of everything and give more attention to the maintenance /learning..... About eight years later I had already acquired a fuel AIDS and milling machines and was in school learning CNC. Although I never really stuck with any of that stuff other than just for fun here in there... Shooting in precision is what took me into my profession of metrology and machining. All thanks to burt's deluxe nerd cave.😁👍 I absolutely adore those movies and I googled them to see who was making fun of them these days only to find out that others love them and that they held up well. 😁😁👍👍
Because up until the early 90s (I guess) everything that wasn't an obvious title had to be translated to german in a way that you knew what you get into, almost setting the tone of what to expect. Just look up the titles for the "Vacation" movies or many other comedies in general. Also: tons of subtitles added to certain movie titles that are just a word/term (rather prominent during the movie) but too vague to know instantly what the movie will be about. And then just look at titles for german movies. Regarding that formula "Die Hard" would be "A Policeman fighting off terrorist on his own" even though the actual translation back to english for the german title would be "Die Slowly" even though that has nothing to do with the plot. "Dune" isn't just Dune, it's "Dune - The Desert Planet"; "Lethal Weapon" -> "Leathal Weapon - Two hard as steel professionals"; "Ghostbusters" -> "Ghostbusters - The Ghost Hunters"; "Gremlins" -> "Gremlins - Little Monsters" etc . . .
For once the survivalists aren't a joke, and neither is the female scientist. Even the blue-collar workers and the "monsters" have a capacity to learn. Refreshing.
I love that about this movie, nobody say the typical "oh you don't know what you are talking about.." BS. They listen to each other, discuss the options, and at times just have to make a snap decision. Hell the only time the two main characters don't listen to the scientist is when they are arguing between each other and she just goes ahead and does what she needs to do. Awesome cast of characters and writing.
One of the first shots in the movie is Fred Ward in a sleeping bag (a worm-like shape) falling out of the truck bed. This is exactly what happens to one of the tremors at the end (falls off a cliff).
Tremors might be my favorite "Humans against the Monsters" style monster movie. Mostly because... kind of the same reason why I love John Carpenter's "The Thing". No one is stupid in the movie. I mean yes, characters aren't exactly rocket surgeons. Nor do they ever act really like: "Well I read ahead in the script" sort of asspulls. But they kind of handle things logically, come up with plans that seem fitting for their characters. Respond properly. Even the monster starts learning through the movie and adapting to what the humans try against them, instead of just being some Unstoppable Force until a plot widget is deployed or just "Sheer Numbers overwhelms everything" sort of thing. Like that moment when they're out on the rocks, trying to bait the monsters with the dynamite and blow them up. Beautiful moment. But even more so when the monster kind of realizes what's going on, and spits out the dynamite at the humans. It's something monster movies in general just kind of miss. That sense of back and forth. The humans figure something out, so the monsters figure out a way around it. Then the humans have to come up with a new idea. All while people and monsters just kind of behave naturally. Learning by experiences and behaving according to their characters. And the plot doesn't require people to be rock stupid to move ahead, etc.
@@thoughtfuldevil6069 this was actually showcased in Star Trek Into Darkness, when Dr. McCoy helped defuse a missile. That's the first official "rocket surgeon" in cinema history, as far as I know.
This film has to be one of my favorite film experiences ever. I was having a bunch of friends stay the night to watch a movie and play video games in middle school, and I usually grab something from the Walmart bargain DVD bin for these occasions. I found this film at the bottom. My buddies and I popped this in without any idea of what it was, beyond the fact it had Kevin Bacon in it. We were absolutely delighted to find such a fantastic experience and get it so unexpectedly. That basement reveal literally had us all inhale in unison, then burst out in cheers moments later. I agree it is one of the best scenes ever, even without knowing the editing wizardry. I wish I could find more surprises like that waiting for me at the bottom of a discount bin. So glad you reviewed it, not many others besides those friends know about it in my experience. Hope to see more of this show in the future!
@@lazerhosen It's so funny to hear you two talk about this movie, I'd bet you both are I'm gonna say...ages 17-25. I first watched this movie at 5-7 years old. We had it on VHS tape, in fact I still have it somewhere. I'm 33 and most people around my age have seen this movie. It was a pretty big deal, and I don't know if it was ever in theaters. First movie I saw in theaters was Jurassic Park at age 4 because I loved Dinosaurs, and my grandfather at one point wondered if he should have taken me to see it because I was sort of terrified(but amazed). I remember during the T-Rex first appearance he asked me if I wanted to leave, and I said "No Pop, then we'll miss the movie". He would often remind me of this even up until a couple years ago. He died in 2020 and he was such an amazing man and I miss him so much. It's sometimes hard to make time for your family, but really try to because you will miss them so much when they are gone.
@@drownthepoor Condolences dude, I have only ever lost best friends and all my grandparents, but I have had several good friends who lost their fathers. I know it's gotta hurt still, and it will be some time before the mourning fades away. I turn 37 this year, not a big age difference. First movie I saw in theaters was The Little Mermaid, and then the TMNT film.
Now that is a tall order, I actually sympathize with the damn critters now. Because having to systematically hunt down 7 billion human beings, because they are too noisy?... Man, those guys struggled just to kill a dozen of them! They're fucked!!
The Real Dagoth Ur Jar Jar is the key to all of this... if we get Jar Jar working... because he's a funnier character than we have had in any of the other movies before
My favorite part of the red letter media crew is their legitimate passion for movies. You guys are really at your best talking about films you truly appreciate.
I'm currently in Malta, Montana, visiting my Grandmother, the very location where I first rented and experienced Tremors at the age of 8. There's nothing more terrifying than finishing that movie as a child, and then walking outside to the open plains of Montana, where there is no hard soil. There is no rock formations. There is no form surface to potentially stop a graboid encounter. Needless to say, the remainder of that visit oh so long ago stayed with me for life, and every time I return to Malta, I have a strong urge to rewatch the first film and join said ensemble to hunt massive underground turds with worm-tongues.
I have pretty much the same memory! Only on the Dutch countryside, flat nothing open country. I was scared for months when playing outside after watching this movie. Great memory (now)!
@@Dahdoi well in the dutch countryside you're only like 15 miles from some of the most densely populated cities in Europe. Montana is actually fuck all nowhere
This movie is also a fantastic display of how to write strong female characters without beating the audience to death with the messaging or at the expense of the male characters. Just about all the characters have strengths and weaknesses that play off each other extremely well.
Tremors is a gem. A solid, purpose built, genuinely quirky, funny "horror" movie with some very engaging characters and warm, feel good moments. I watched it with my family last night and initially wondered if I could really sit through it again after having seen it several times already. It hooks you in like a Graboid and won't let you go til the end.
To be honest with you... FUCKING FINALLY. This is the show I was waiting for. Tell me about good movies so I can go watch things and be happy. Thanks RLM!
there's at least more women in this movie than in the original ghostbusters. i think we can leave it alone. YOU HEAR THAT, HOLLYWOOD? LEAVE TREMORS ALONE.
Yeah, that's the thing, there's so many good ways you could do an all female cast Ghostbusters movie, and it just doesn't come close to ANY of it. The second movie may be kind of a cheap rehash of the first one, but at least it has all the original cast and crew, it's still a good watch, it's made by people who know how it's done. The new one isn't even worthy of licking the boots of Filmation Ghostbusters
I watched Tremors expecting a schlocky 80's monster movie and was completely blown away. Before I even started this youtube video I was thinking to myself how this was a perfectly executed movie. Thanks for helping me rediscover this amazing movie!
Tremors is honestly my favorite movie of all time. It's just perfect, like they said. I first watched it when it released on video at 3 years old and didn't walk on dirt for 8 years.
Considering it has Burt Ward, Kevin Bacon, the main old guy from Big Trouble in Little China and MICHAEL "FREAKIN" GROSS from Family Ties.......I wouldn't necessarily call this a B Flick.
It great seeing Mike gush over a movie and explain it in detail. It's also great to see him destroy movies as Mr. Plinkitt. Mike is a great movie dude guy man
This made me love Tremors even more than I already do. Especially all the talk about the effort put into all the miniature work etc especially in the basement scene etc.
Exactly, more content is not unwelcome to me. All these weirdos whining about one thing. I believe as long as there exists pizza rolls, we will see another Plinkett.
When I rented Tremors from my local grocery store and watched it alone I was literally standing and jumping during the whole second half, yelling "Run! You can make it! Get off the ground!!" No other thriller has topped it.
Upon recently watching tremors and tremors 2 there is a few second shot in the second movie that i really like. In the first movie those little snake things chewed up the rear right shock absorber on the truck. In the second movie when they are driving to Mexico you can see the rear right shock hanging from the truck, as if Earl never even fixed it after the graboid chewed it!!
This movie is so much fun and holds up so well, it's hard to focus on any one thing. However, I think the best aspect--what makes the story work so well--is the chemistry between Ward and Bacon. Their interactions feel so genuine and un-acted you fall in love with that friendship. The best bit of humor is when they're on the roof and work out this "genius" plan, slap hands together, and the camera quickly zooms out and they're basically like, "Oh......". Very understated and well shot. Horror comedy at its best.
Also, not ashamed to admit I like the sequels. In fact, only the most recent one--with Jamie Kennedy--disappointed me. Man, that was hard to sit through.
I remember back in the day my dad mentioned how it was supposed to be called land sharks. I said "Really?" He said "What does the cover remind you of?" (I noticed the Jaws Reference right away) "Ooooh yep. I can see that." lol
I loved hearing Mike and Jay speak of this movie so highly, I watched it with my family as a kid and we all loved it. Even Dad, who doesn't usually like "silly" movies.
Thanks for doing this! I love Tremors and I've heard you mention what a great movie it is in other episodes so I'm really glad to see this. Please keep up the re:View episodes. Big fan!
Saw the review, watched the movie, enjoyed the movie, listened to the extended discussion. Several hours of entertainment. Great new show. Thank you guys!
Its been a while since Ive seen 3, but I think it was the one where the Graboids developed wings and rocket powered assholes...or maybe that was just a fever dream. I cant remember anymore...
Aw man, very close to a cool million subscribers. You deserve all of them, by far my fav channel (even the old weird stuff...) and this is the only channel I revisit videos I've already watched regularly. Love y'all, wish ya the best.
This was the first "horror"-movie I watched. I was like 10 or so years old, my parents were away for the evening and I watched it secretly. I was so fucking scared. But after seeing it again as an adult, I couldn't stop laughing. But it is still a great movie and I enjoy it a lot.
So I had a dream about you guys where me and my buddy pulled off a prank and the cops got called but we escaped. As we're walking down the street trying to look "normal" we see this cheese bus pull up next to us and people in suits who say they're FBI and tell us that they're picking us up for questioning. It's all serious and I'm sweating so much and after the questioning inside the bus everybody goes to sit in their own seat til my buddy turns to me and says "Is that Rich from RedLetterMedia disguised as a woman" I turn and I see him trying to contain laughter and everything slows down and I go insane. Jay, Mike and Rich are apparently trying to scam people into giving them money for "pardoned" crimes. THIS IS NOT A LIE. I JUST HAD THIS DREAM. 5/29/16 4:10AM. YOU FRAUDS
this set looks super professional. I'm glad to see diverse content here. Both this and Half in the Bag are great viewing experiences and I'm looking forward to more of each (hopefully one per week for each series)
Great. Now all that I'm imagining is a set of legs that extend all the way up into the sky, and the actual body is too high off the ground for the eyeballs to see. Which is a damn shame, because for me, the best parts of any lady are ABOVE the legs.
I remember watching this with my dad one Saturday morning. He knew who Kevin Bacon was even though he wasn't raised in the US, but he did love western movies like the good, the bad, & the ugly.
The effects in this movie totally stand up today, and are very impressive what they do. The creature is gross, it has the correct amount of slime and goopy blood, and on top of this many practical effects. Hell just what they do with the grocery store when they are on it is awesome. A prime example of a movie of how to make the most of your effects and use them to tell the story not attempt to make up for it.
The filmmakers did such a fantastic job with their miniature work that I honestly had no idea there even were miniatures being shown. When I used to watch this as a kid on an old VHS taped from TV, and even on more recent viewings, it never dawned on me that the footage of the monsters (the "Tremors" as Mike calls them, or "Graboids" as the movie called them) was sometimes done in miniature. Also, the shot where they remove the hat from the guy that was pulled down into the dirt by the monsters and reveal his head facing upwards gave me endless nightmares as a kid.
The sequel is my personal favorite, but it was also my introduction to the series, so it probably biased me. I think it follows well the Terminator/Alien process well of: Great first one that is basically horror film, Good to great second one that is more quippy and action than horror, then sequels of middling to poor quality.
I always thought this movie was very underrated as a kid and growing up, how no one ever talked about it except myself and my friends. Glad you guys get to showcase movies you enjoy in this new series. Keep up thems good workssss.
I've been following you guys for a few years and I like this new series. Tremors is a fun childhood favorite. I'm looking forward to seeing how this develops.
