Son In Law (1993) - Full Reaction
Added 2024-11-23 00:05:09 +0000 UTCHaha well this was out there but what do you know, I think I might have even liked it! If you figure out what you’re watching, then you can kind of appreciate it for what it unapologetically is! I am craving a homegrown Thanksgiving dinner now!
Comments
why you going to Disneyland?.. over priced overrated satanic garbage
tgriexterminator
2024-12-04 04:45:18 +0000 UTCI am glad you added in that "Editor Cassie" note at the end. At first when you were giving your initial reaction, you didn't seem that enthusiastic after watching the movie, yet for 95% of the watch along, your face was in a permanent smile. It was great to watch this family favorite (in my family) film for Thanksgiving.
Adam Doyle
2024-12-02 16:25:47 +0000 UTCNow you have to DO In THe Army Now
tgriexterminator
2024-12-02 06:58:11 +0000 UTCPaully Shore still a strong stand up. Good Material, still entertaining
tgriexterminator
2024-12-02 06:57:39 +0000 UTCYup.
Jason Pratt
2024-12-01 21:01:20 +0000 UTCI feel like if Rebecca knew that Travis had been sleeping with Tracy the whole time she was away at college, Tracy would not have been asked to stay for Thanksgiving dinner! Yes, she was drugged and dragged, from the bar to the barn... but that doesn't give her a get-out-of-jail-free card!
fire12wife
2024-12-01 20:30:18 +0000 UTCBrendan Fraser cameo in this is from his and Pauly Shore movie the year before called Encino Man (1992) and it's a way better movie imho, check that out one day, Fraser and even Shore sometimes shines in that one
DreBone1986
2024-11-30 06:41:16 +0000 UTCYes, it was definitely Brendan as Link! Encino Man (1992) wouldn't have worked without Brendan! He was awesome in that movie! Same with Blast from the Past (1999)! I agree with Cassie that the movie should've been longer... we want to know more and there's so much story left to tell! They are working on a sequel with both Brendan Fraser and Alicia Silverstone! I'm here for it!
fire12wife
2024-11-28 20:04:34 +0000 UTCIf you're edged 'cause I'm weazin all your grindage, just chill.......no wheezin tha juice
Chris Retzlaff
2024-11-25 03:19:32 +0000 UTCEncino Man would be a great reaction. I'm pretty sure that it's not just Brendan Fraser it's actually Link as the Cameo. I completely forgot about that.
Chris Retzlaff
2024-11-25 03:17:43 +0000 UTCPauly Shore is definitely an acquired taste so no one will fault you for finding him 'weird'. That's his schtick. I do watch this one every Thanksgiving. Another one I watch and a great one for both you AND Cassie is The Prince and Me - which also takes place over college Thanksgiving break and is more of a princess diary-esque rom-com, heavy on the rom...
Emily Gray
2024-11-25 01:09:46 +0000 UTCI really find him intolerable.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-11-24 00:55:55 +0000 UTCENCINO MAN, while not at all a good movie, is mostly tolerable because of Fraser.
Stick Figure Studios
2024-11-24 00:52:35 +0000 UTCI grew up with this movie love it
Tristan Ryan Cox
2024-11-23 21:03:01 +0000 UTCHaha. Whenever people don't know about a movie, remember that no one got your Overboard Halloween costumes. 😀
Liz Painter
2024-11-23 20:15:02 +0000 UTCA better selling point for her with Sean Astin would be LOTR
Cole Jennett
2024-11-23 19:28:16 +0000 UTCDon’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead is on my personal request list. It’s not near the top, but it’s on there
Cole Jennett
2024-11-23 19:25:43 +0000 UTCOoh, made a note and forgot to mention… During the beach scene, the song “Perfect World,” by Canadian Rock band, Alias was playing. I love this song, and I’ve loved it since I heard it in another movie, from one year earlier… Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (1991)… starring Christina Applegate Cassie definitely needs to see this film. It’s right up her alley. It’s so much fun. In case you missed it, here is an awesome Uplifting Song from that awesome music and movie period where the 80s bled into the 90s. Originally by Tonio K. in 1986, covered by Alias and released on the, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead soundtrack (Whole album great by the way :-)… “Perfect World” by Alias https://youtu.be/rK4gpmLsXaQ?si=r92QoiLMi7M_Dl6I and for the Music Video featuring clips from Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (Spoilers)… https://youtu.be/bUtEjvZwHko?si=KuEPF2yew8RDqeHy This is another of those songs you may find yourself singing at the top of your lungs driving to work… just saying ;-)
Larry Darrell
2024-11-23 19:13:18 +0000 UTCBrendan Fraser had a cameo in this movie because he did the movie Encino Man (1992) with Pauly Shore just a year before this movie! This is where I BEG you to watch Encino Man (1992)... Yes, Pauly is still Pauly in that movie, too, but not nearly that cheesy. Brendan plays a great role in Encino Man (1992) and Sean Astin stars in it as well. He was in The Goonies (1985)! Anyway, I just hope you'll give it a chance! Thanks for the great reaction, and I hope you're feeling better! ♥
fire12wife
2024-11-23 19:10:55 +0000 UTCThis was actually enjoyable. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen any Pauly Shore movie, and wasn’t sure if I’d still be able to see the charm in his persona or not. I did. It was, as others are perfectly putting it, Harmless Fun. When I was a kid, I never watched this one that much, and parts of it did make me uncomfortable even then. There’s something about an outsider coming in to a nice household and wrecking things that has always given me tension. I think it might have begun with the film, Neighbors (1981). That was like a horror film for me growing up, and kind of still is. Encino Man (1992) and Bio-Dome (1996) were the films that I owned on VHS and watched them all the time. Pauly wasn’t the lead in Encino Man, and still holds up today, as a fun turn your brain off movie. Bio-Dome I can’t speak for, because I haven’t tried in a long time. I do remember Kylie Minogue though ;-) Pauly Shore in Son in Law, was Charming and Sweet at times and that made the movie for me. There wasn’t anything so disgusting or crass in the film to make you want to turn it off. It’s not going to become one of my Thanksgiving staples, but if the chance ever comes again to watch it, I’ll check it out, and enjoy myself again. Cassie was laughing and smiling all the way throughout. If that’s not a good enough recommendation for a good time, then you’re taking these kinds of movies too seriously. They were never meant to win any awards, and were never aiming to be a piece of art. They are meant to make you smile and at the very least, have a good chuckle. Mission Accomplished. There are tons of enjoyable films like this throughout the 80s and 90s, that still work today. It wouldn’t hurt Hollywood to look back to this time and take some notes. Cassie… if you’re looking for another Thanksgiving film to take this spot next year, or one last fill in this year, please consider… Dutch (1991) Starring Ed O’Neill, most likely known to you from Modern Family. Written by John Hughes, who wrote and directed, the greatest Thanksgiving film, Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987). Dutch is also another hilarious Road Trip movie, that is Perfectly Tender… just like your Thanksgiving Turkey :-) Only Dutch ain’t no turkey ;-)
Larry Darrell
2024-11-23 18:22:00 +0000 UTCand Kylie Minogue… and the Classic 80s Sleaze ball character actor… William Atherton. (Walter Peck)
Larry Darrell
2024-11-23 17:43:04 +0000 UTCNot a bad dude. Not deserving of all the hate. He was who he was, and as far as I know, never harmed anyone.
Larry Darrell
2024-11-23 17:33:39 +0000 UTCI really knew nothing about this movie, so I thought when it was over I would just say "Well that is a movie we all saw together." But I did actually enjoy it, as someone else said, it was harmless. Definitely liked the second half more than the first half.
Mike LL
2024-11-23 16:30:21 +0000 UTCSaw this in the theater with a friend and his ex-hippie mom as kids. I remember some laughs. She thought Paulie was so cute and funny and reminded her of her friends from her youth. We had fun and she was a cool lady for taking us. Looking forward to Cassie's reaction.
clutchkman
2024-11-23 15:51:34 +0000 UTCPauly Shore was, and is, a no talent hack. Like all the other Hollywood nepo-babies he’d have been no one if it weren’t for his parents, who founded and owned The Comedy Store. He “earned” everything he’s got by clinging to mama’s apron strings. There’s a reason his career dried up to nothing but the occasional tv appearance after just a small handful of movies.
Just Plain Bob
2024-11-23 11:14:46 +0000 UTCThere's a bunch of great Thanksgiving movies out there. At least I remember growing up seeing a large amount. Of course most are wacky unintellectual comedies like this one. Most people just seem to suggest only a select few.
YodatheHobbit
2024-11-23 10:07:05 +0000 UTCIs it REALLY that hard for people to not be an asshole? Honestly? How would you like being talked about like that? Being a good person isn't rocket science.
YodatheHobbit
2024-11-23 10:02:11 +0000 UTCOkay, now say that to their faces.
YodatheHobbit
2024-11-23 09:58:57 +0000 UTCI had forgotten that they don't end up getting married in this movie, and they don't even really kiss. Huh.... Minus the cheesy over emphasis on the custom slang which I like in limited amounts but starts to get grating by film's end when the other characters repeat it, as a native Californian I actually really find the friendly peaceful 90s modern hippie characters Pauley plays really likable. Most cali-valley stereotype dudes in movies don't have as much heart. Character's like him and Michelangelo of the TMNT are who I feel like I should be inside, but negatives things in the world around me and feelings of failure stress me out to keep me from being that pure. They are who I planned to be as a kid.
YodatheHobbit
2024-11-23 09:39:43 +0000 UTCok yes!!! thank you, could not figure it out from glancing at his imdb! that was it!
Cassie
2024-11-23 06:15:50 +0000 UTChaha i should have yelled “subscribe to popcorn in bed” as they walked by to be heard in the steam!
Cassie
2024-11-23 06:14:23 +0000 UTCthe brendan fraser bit i thought they were spoofing when he did george of the jungle haha
Cassie
2024-11-23 06:12:30 +0000 UTCA black day for PiB
V M
2024-11-23 06:10:42 +0000 UTCPauly Shore was pretty popular when I was in high school, we pretty much played us.. the Valley stereotypical dude., Encino Man is a national treasure of a film. It's just so fun. Stars Pauly, Sean Astin, Brendan Frasiers major debut, and a few others in bit parts or cameo's. But its a fun film. It also has a lot of heart in the crazy, goofiness of it all.
Ryan Towell
2024-11-23 05:09:58 +0000 UTCTracy isn’t 100% innocent. Toward the beginning when Rebecca calls Travis, you can barely hear him say “dammit Tracey” before he picks up the phone. Then he says he’d be right down. So those two were canoodling almost as soon s as Rebecca left. Maybe even before that.
Jason Pratt
2024-11-23 04:17:21 +0000 UTCAnother fun silly shore movie is "Bio-Dome" it has Steve Baldwin , and Joey Adams who I just adore,
Somehiguy
2024-11-23 03:42:37 +0000 UTCI think Encino Man is the only one left she needs to see now.
Cole Jennett
2024-11-23 03:36:09 +0000 UTCIn case you haven’t looked it up already, the dad in this is the prosecutor from “My Cousin Vinny”.
Jacob Lunbeck
2024-11-23 03:29:37 +0000 UTCPauly Shore was always one of those characters that sort of played the same character in everything. At least that I saw. Was able to be fun, but you sort of had to be in the mood for *that.* Cause if you went in expecting something else you were bound to be dissapointed. I liked Encino Man. You noticed Brendan Fraser and I thought for a moment you knew the movie, but you just the knew the actor I suppose since you didnt get the reference. So if you want to know what that little cameo was about, watch Encino Man at some point. In the Army Now was mildly entertaining. Cant think of anything else that he was in that I liked. Son in Law and Encino Man were probably my two top Pauly Shore movies that I can recall...
Miguel
2024-11-23 03:11:37 +0000 UTCI know. I saw that after I had posted.
Brian McGovern
2024-11-23 03:09:13 +0000 UTCGood reaction, as usual. As for the movie, I went in with low expectations but liked it. Different seeing Carla Gugino so young. Still recognized some of her mannerisms, expressions, and sound of voice at times. Flea (bass player in Red Hot Chili Peppers) was the tattoo guy. Agree that the butterfly on the lower leg is classic (not that original). "I popped your daughter's trunk." Crawl seem to grow on you -- though you weren't happy with his erratic behavior on the corn field. I thought Travis was cast perfectly. The mother is pretty. You may remember her as the mother in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). Tiffani Thiessen (who played Tracy) was also in Saved by the Bell and 90210. She played an assistant to the Joe Rogan character in "News Radio" which I liked that series (and liked Joe Rogan more back then). "So I didn't bone her. So he didn't bone me. So you guys didn't bone." That was slick the end the way they slow down the engagement without admitting it was initially a ruse. The movie was hard to watch at times, but had it's moments. Pauly Shore was not quite as irritating as I thought he would be. I rate the movie at 2.5/4. Gave me a positive feeling. Glad I watched it. Some other Thanksgiving movies to consider: *Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) *Pieces of April (2003). Katie Holmes *Four Brothers (2005). Mark Wahlberg
Clay F
2024-11-23 02:57:55 +0000 UTCThe actress who played Rebecca - Carla Gugino was also in the fantasy comedy “Night at the Museum” with Ben Stiller, Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, Owen Wilson, and Ricky Gervais. “Son in Law” is a movie I had always wanted to watch, but never got around to it. Glad to watch it first as part of this watch-a-long.
Darren Harrison
2024-11-23 02:55:26 +0000 UTCCassie determined that in the reaction.
Clay F
2024-11-23 02:43:38 +0000 UTCEarly in the reaction, she looked up that actress and saw the actress was the mom in Haunting of Hill House.
Clay F
2024-11-23 02:25:54 +0000 UTCYeah, was nice change of pace from last month. That's a good way to characterize the movie.
Clay F
2024-11-23 02:24:50 +0000 UTCThere are even funner Pauly Shore movies now that you're initiated. Encino Man, it had an Easter egg in here.
Brian's Dog
2024-11-23 02:20:49 +0000 UTCYou recognize the dad from My Cousin Vinny
Budsfan67
2024-11-23 02:17:37 +0000 UTCJust finished your reaction. I was a little nervous going in but you seemed to have a lot of fun with it. It’s dumb but harmless, and a nice change of pace from last month which was why I think you watched it😊
Cole Jennett
2024-11-23 02:16:21 +0000 UTCThis is classic Pauline Shore and was a good time I’m not going to lie. Also, the actress who plays the daughter is the mom from Haunting of Hill House.
Mario Serra
2024-11-23 02:14:38 +0000 UTCKai Cenat didn't realize who he was in the presence of ! (IG story)
Philip G.
2024-11-23 02:12:53 +0000 UTC😆 I was about the right age to enjoy Pauley Shore in his heyday. He's definitely an "out there" character. Have a happy Thanksgiving, and "munch on some grindage!" 🤣
Tom Evans
2024-11-23 02:03:28 +0000 UTCDon't forget about gunpowder milkshake and sucker punch
Vlad D
2024-11-23 02:02:39 +0000 UTCI think you should watch Encino Man next…if you haven’t already.
Henry
2024-11-23 01:56:26 +0000 UTCAnd it's still hilarious
Philip G.
2024-11-23 01:56:22 +0000 UTCI was on location as they filmed the beach scene together around Santa Monica & Venice Beach That's about the only good thing I can mention about this movie 🍿🍿
Bill Maurer
2024-11-23 01:52:37 +0000 UTC..starring Pauly Shore, ok you lost me.
Shane Drum
2024-11-23 01:34:18 +0000 UTCThis is an old favorite. I forgot how much I can still quote. Brendan Fraser’s cameo is an inside joke to another movie Encino Man (1992) which is great. Also recommend Pauly Shore’s other movies In The Army Now (1995) and Biodome (1996).
Blake Evans
2024-11-23 01:32:44 +0000 UTCLower Decks. Great episode!
Kristin D
2024-11-23 01:15:38 +0000 UTCSon in Law is what happens when a terrible script is poorly directed into an awful movie starring an actor devoid of talent.
Just Plain Bob
2024-11-23 01:11:13 +0000 UTCI am a fan of Carla Gugino. I especially liked her in the Showtime TV series "Californication" (w/David Duchovny). She did excellent in The Haunting of Hill House. She is a great actor and beautiful. I remember Pauly Shore as an MTV VJ but don't think I have seen any of his movies. This a first watch of Son in Law for me.
Clay F
2024-11-23 00:57:53 +0000 UTCOne of the most beautiful women in modern cinema, IMO.
Dan M
2024-11-23 00:53:06 +0000 UTCTo each his own
Dan M
2024-11-23 00:51:33 +0000 UTCwas never really a big Pauly Shore fan (In the Army Now is probably the movie of his that I enjoy the most) but this had some moments here and there; think Carla Gugino is way underrated as an actress
JL_83
2024-11-23 00:51:02 +0000 UTCGuilty pleasure?
Dan M
2024-11-23 00:51:00 +0000 UTCI’ve got a sneaking suspicion that you’re going to attempt a Crawl impersonation at least a couple of times throughout your reaction. I’ve been really impressed by some of your other renditions of movie characters.
Dan M
2024-11-23 00:49:49 +0000 UTCI have a lot of empathy for Paulie Shore after seeing him on Joe Rogan. It was so sad. He was so famous for fifteen minutes and then he had to become a living trivia answer.
Uncle Phoenix
2024-11-23 00:45:44 +0000 UTCYou may be remembering Travis the boyfriend from the TNG episode about the young crew members, he played the one trying to impress Riker
Choof
2024-11-23 00:44:07 +0000 UTCCarla Gugino ages like a fine wine. Excellent in Sin City and Watchmen
rakesh
2024-11-23 00:30:57 +0000 UTCI was looking at the credits and Carla Gugino is in it. She was the mother from The Haunting of Hill House.
Brian McGovern
2024-11-23 00:30:04 +0000 UTCWatching Pauly Shore for longer than a hundredth of a nano second is a fate worse than death
Rosario Cicero
2024-11-23 00:20:09 +0000 UTCBecause it's a fun movie?
Mike Lemon
2024-11-23 00:17:48 +0000 UTC"Every once in a while you need an obscure movie"? Oh, do I have some recommendations for you. The obvious being, Indictment: The McMartin Trial (1995), but I have a bunch of others on the Popcorn app.
Mike Lemon
2024-11-23 00:17:25 +0000 UTCThanksgiving should be retired as a movie genre to choose from on this channel haha.
Pickupthepieces76
2024-11-23 00:16:29 +0000 UTCWhy?
Rosario Cicero
2024-11-23 00:11:07 +0000 UTCCould of watched a great comedy like Captain Ron, but we got this instead because it's Thanksgiving 🤷♂️
Witchfinder General
2024-11-23 00:10:12 +0000 UTC
