I hate Cruz....I think he's so over ratted, anyone could have did his role ( just like all his roles) hes a 1 dimensional actor....Hoffman is king. Tom should have been sucking him off to have the op to act with him.
Your turn on Tom Cruise's character is exactly why I think Tom Cruise should have won an Oscar just as much as Hoffman. The journey he takes this character on is so authentic and powerful. It gets me every time.
This is his best performance. It is a journey, his anger is justifiable, taking it out on Raymond, is not. If I had just found out I had a sibling no one ever told me about I would be very upset.
@dnish6673 Yes, and I love Kevin Kline and appreciate any time the Academy recognizes a comedy. But Cruise shouldn't have been nominated as a Supporting Actor, he should have been nominated as lead also. I know only one could win, but I would have voted for Cruise over Hoffman.
One thing I like about this movie is the way that being together stretches both brothers out of their comfort zones. In many ways, Charlie's life and emotions are just as stilted and set as Raymond's. Not only does spending time with Raymond change and soften Charlie, but it also helps stretch Raymond's emotions and his tolerance for change. It's a win-win in the end for both.
I have an older brother who is autistic & was institutionalized at the age of 9. He's 8 years older than me. I know it's what was best for him, but I carry guilt that my parents did it in order to protect me. This movie is what allowed me to explain my brother to my friends. Very little is known about Autism, but it was way, way less in the 80's & 90's.
Don't feel guilty, as someone who spends 40+ hrs a week with autistic individuals as a DSP and CPS, it may have been better for your brother. I'm not a fan of institutions, but having the care available 24/7 is sometimes the best thing, what's really important Is that the individuals get the chance to go out into the community and become part of it in anyway they can. The company I work for does that, I literally spend my days getting individuals into the community, we volunteer, we go do things that they wouldn't normally get to do by being segregated behind walls and fences. I understand where your guilt comes from, but make the time to spend with your brother and you'll find your guilt will be replaced by joy
@@fatkidgames4381 Not speaking from personal experience, thank God, but I know it can also take a huge toll on the parents whether or not they have other kids. They have to be constantly vigilant, and as the child grows up he or she gets bigger and stronger and potentially more dangerous. There’s also the looming question of what happens when the parents die or are unable to take care of their child. It’s such a difficult situation for all involved. Even though autism was beginning to get more attention, this movie really helped raise awareness about it. I’m glad you were able to use it to help your friends understand your situation better.
This film did so much to raise awareness about autism. I am autistic myself, way less severe than Raymond, but it was after I saw this film that I was seeking a diagnosis. In the community of autistic people there is also some degree of criticism concerning the depiction of autism as the extreme mental abilities are more taken from Savant Syndrome, but all in all the way Dustin Hoffman got all the mannerisms and overload panic and coping mechanisms right is impressing to me and the reaction to the film is a sign to me that his portrayal of the character did a good job in promoting understanding and empathy for an autistic character on a deep level. There have been lots of films since then that have used autistic characters but very few have managed to do that.
My son is on the spectrum, and he would never give hugs facing forward. He would give his back and lean into you that way. He finally learned to give hugs facing forward, and now I miss the back hug. These kids are so special. They are different but not dumb. They learn differently. I love him so much, and this movie was so awesome! Thanks for the reaction.
Right on. The fart scene is hilarious The head butt at the end was also totally impromptu and ad libbed in the moment by Hoffman. That Cruise went right along with him in both scenes is a testament to his acting as well. Just two great scenes by two legendary actors that make this movie so epic.👍
When I first saw this movie as a teen I thought it was good, but I didn't truly get it. Now, I am a single father to a low-functioning autistic son this movie hits so much different. My son is my best friend and what keeps me going day in and day out despite the crippling loneliness and pressure of keeping his routine consistent. This movie really strikes hard with each passing minute and has become one my favorite dramas of all time- despite loathing Cruise's character for most of the film.
I am a mom to two with ASD. I was a single mom for 13 years. My son is severely affected, my daughter less so, but she has many co-occurring diagnoses as well. They are now 24 and 21. Your comment resonates deeply with me. I understand the isolation. I'll pray for continued strength for you in caring for your son. You are not alone. God bless you and your son. Thinking of you both, from the midwest.
Also seen this as a teenager, and am now a parent to two autistic young men 21 and 18, and couldn't be prouder, one loves sports and the other sings rock and punk, doing musical performance at college. We as parents of these individuals are truly blessed 😊
Same, I was a teenager and had only barely heard of autism because I had an older cousin that my mom told me was autistic. I couldn't tell. He was extremely high functioning and just came across as a talented artist. She couldn't explain what autism was to me. This was the first real explanation I got. It was eye-opening. I have since had several autistic individuals in my life from really severe to barely noticeable. But this is one of my favorite movies of all time.
Couple of things from somebody who works at a casino: Counting cards is not illegal. But casinos can refuse to let you play any game they want if they feel you are winning too much too often. And will either ask you play only other types of games and slot machines or ban you from the casino all depending. But also what Raymond is doing isn't really "counting cards" in the normal sense. Counting cards involves keeping track of the card count in your head by using a +1 -1 system to know when the deck will be ripe with face cards which are what you want in Blackjack. And is a totally legal and legitimate technique for Blackjack, while not exactly easy without practice, and only becomes illegal if you use a device of some kind to help you keep track. Many casinos use 6 decks of cards at once in Blackjack, in order to make it harder for card counters. But Raymond is actually memorizing every card in all 6 decks(312 cards in total). Which is insane. Hope this helps and sending love from Muldrow, Oklahoma to me fellow Oklahomans.
Based on a very real amazing person that I got to know for a while..I did care giving for Kim Peek in Salt Lake Utah in the 90's at Columbus Community Center. Taught him life skills for a couple of years. This story is based on Kim Peek. We went to the library a couple days a week so he could read the phone book. He met Dustin Hoffman who played him in the movie and went to the premier with the director. He toured the world with his father giving speeches about his gift. Amazing human being . It was my pleasure knowing him.. He would just laugh when people would be so amazed by his gift.. Love you Kim and Thankyou..
I remember seeing Kim Peek a few times at the SLC library. That's awesome that you worked with him. Also of note is the screenwriter who took his inspiration for the film from Kim, Barry Morrow, gave him his Oscar for the movie.
To paraphrase the famous film critic, Roger Ebert, this wasn't a movie about Raymond's change; Raymond couldn't realistically suddenly rid himself of Autism. This was instead a movie about the change and transformation of Charlie. Also, fun fact - the doctor at the end with the glasses, who's questioning Raymond, is Barry Levinson, the director of the movie.
My sister is mentally handicapped and she remembers everything. We used to go on vacation to the same lake each summer. We met an old man while fishing, she called him Popeye. Two years later, she picked him out from a crowd at the same fishing spot while he was cleaning his fish in the cleaning shack. It was truly something we didn't know she could do at the time. She is 54 now and still remembers him, and the ice cream he gave her the first time at our camp.
When I first saw this movie back in 1988, I already knew Dustin Hoffman was a great actor. This movie made me realize Tom Cruise, love him or hate him, is a darn good actor, too.
@shanerussell1021. People think Cruise is a scumbag because the media said so. The media is so powerful they can make the masses love or hate anyone because of mind control. Most powerful entity and the most dangerous.
The acting was tremendous. Dustin Hoffman is one of the greats in the acting industry, and he won the Academy award for this as Raymond! And that’s a young Tom Cruise who kind of showed you at a very young age how good of an actor he would be.
It wasn't until the 1940s that autism was recognized as a distinct disorder in the U.S. and even in the 70s and 80s, it wasn't as widely recognized as it is now. So this concept was quite new for its time, almost ahead of its time. While I don't really know how close Dustin Hoffman got to being authentic, he still did an amazing job in this movie. I will advocate for you to watch the movie Awakenings, with Robert DeNiro and Robin Williams. It draws inspiration from the real-life experiences of neurologist Oliver Sacks, and his detailed accounts of using the new drug at the time L-DOPA to awaken patients suffering from post-encephalitic syndrome.
@@frauleinmona Yes, I know. But since I don't personally know anyone autistic, I don't know if the performance he gave was an accurate depiction of the condition. Having said that, not many actors would be able to pull that off.
@@aliciazambri4237 I see. Wasn’t sure if you knew because you mentioned what a great job Dustin Hoffman did playing his role. Figured you’d be happy to know he got a well deserved Academy Award.☺️
Robin Williams on stage spoke about the so called real story of the real guy in Awakenings. Let's just say he had an obsession with repeated hand movements.
The spectrum is so wide and so diverse this debate of "accuracy" only serves to set us back on having progress in the discourse. The collective symptoms under the autism flag can range from unnoticeable to completely debilitating. Unless you know EVERYONE diagnosed you have no room to make assumptions about accuracy of portrayals.
The waitress with the matchsticks is Bonnie Hunt. She played Tom Hanks' character's wife in The Green Mile. I think this is the first movie I ever saw her in. She is a favorite. ❤
I have a cousin a few years older who's an autistic savant, and it's amazing. We went to Disney about 50 years ago, and I bet he still remembers the names of every ride we went on, every waitress who brought us food, every outfit each of us wore, etc. He's also got lots of other skills--for example, he's an INCREDIBLE bowler. This movie always reminds me of him.
Fun story: My dad was an engineer who worked on in flight entertainment. When this movie came out, Qantas never had an airline crash. So all the airlines had this scene edited out for their in flight movie, EXCEPT Qantas, who kept it intact.
So strange and funny to hear Amber and Jay quoting all of the catchphrases we were repeating in the 80s Please check out another great Dustin Hoffman movie, Tootsie. It's hysterical and tons of familiar faces.
Modern fliers will never know what it was like to watch movies on one main screen during flights back in the day. It was like a flying theatre with show times and everyone in the cabin would get their snacks ready and laugh at all the same points
@@ThinWhite_Duke Oh, I remember him telling me that seats were going to have their individual screens, and I was blown away. At one point they were trying to get Nintendo to integrate their most popular game that could be played, but I don't think that worked out.
Had to smile when the breakthrough moment when Charlie realised Raymond was The Rain Man who sang to him came with the song by none other than The Beatles!! Perfect for Jay and Amber. Great reaction. Dustin Hoffman, one of the greats, also probably Tom Cruise's best performances. For me at least
Yeah, when my family saw this movie we thought that Hoffman, once he got into the groove, had less to do than Cruise. We thought Cruise was at least as good. Also, I wonder how many people noticed that Charlie and Raymond were similar in subtle ways. One example that comes to mind was how Charlie was ranting about inheriting the rose bushes. "I definitely got the rose bushes!"
Hey Amber. I was a substitute teacher for special needs for a few years. They are amazing. The kids with down syndrome tended to be like loving teddy bears. The autistic kids were amazing also but tended to be hard to with deal at first. At least until you get to know them. One student with downs used to follow me around everywhere to help out with anything I needed. Including tattling on one of his autistic classmates whenever that kid was getting into something he shouldn’t. He was my number one buddy in that class, but they were all awesome in their own way. I think that everyone could benefit from spending time with those kids. They teach you lessons that you didn’t even know you needed.
The soundtrack in "Rainman" is just so amazing and sensitive. I am almost 40 years old and I still gets so moved by this amazing soundtrack, that is just timeless quality.
Dustin Hoffman’s acting in this is PHENOMENAL. Tom Cruise didn’t do so shabby, either (what an understatement). I mean, let’s all admit it- we all felt so many things in this movie. SUCH A GREAT FILM. Thank you for the great review!
Ooo, I second that. For October “scary” season-there’s nothing better (or funnier) than Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. Plus Bela Lugosi plays Dracula again & Lon Chaney Jr. as Larry Talbot. It’s not Karloff as the monster, but it weirdly doesn’t matter. Great suggestion🤘
I remember when this movie came out, besides becoming a giant hit, it created world wide awareness about autism. Quantas took pride in showing the film, uncut on their flights, unlike other airlines, since the statistic told by Raymond were true (with jet airliners). Also, the story goes, that Tom Cruise was picked for the role as the brother, because his nose is identical to Hoffman's, which would indicate an obvious biological bond in the movie....Dustin Hoffman studied for the role of Raymond for a year and in his Oscar speech, he thanked three autistic individuals, who helped him with his role. One of them was Joseph Sullivan, an autistic savant, considered the real life version of the Raymond character, there are a few documentaries about Sullivan worth watching...
My son has infantile autism with developmental delays, he turned40 this year and will always be my little boy! He lives in a group home but we see him every other weekend and all holidays. We have been sick and didn’t see him our last weekend so he has called us three times for reassurance for this weekend. We have been through a lot with him, he is a blessing!❤
I was so happy you reacted to Rainman...one of my top 10 movies! Seeing Bonnie Hunt as the diner waitress reminded me of "Return to Me". She played the Minnie Driver's best friend. It is a beautiful and touching movie!!!!
This is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I got so excited when I saw this upload from you guys. I'm glad you guys enjoyed it, and I teared up right with you guys at the end..... like I always do with this film.
Hi Ms. Amber and Mr. Jay , I'm never seen this movie Before After Watching it on Rob Squad Movie Reactions This is Now One Of My Favorite Tom Cruise Movies. 😍🥰❤
29:48 Abbott & Costello were the biggest comedy duo of the 1940s, Jay, making several hit movies, primarily for Universal Pictures, and also appearing regularly on radio (back when radio was the main home entertainment before television became popular). Their most famous routine was “Who’s On First,” which every baseball fan should know by heart. I strongly encourage you two to see some of their early Universal films like BUCK PRIVATES (1941), IN THE NAVY (1941), KEEP ‘EM FLYING (1941), HOLD THAT GHOST (1941), RIDE ‘EM COWBOY (1942), WHO DONE IT? (1942), HIT THE ICE (1943), IN SOCIETY (1944), THE NAUGHTY NINETIES (1945), which has a virtually perfect version of “Who’s On First” (as seen at 47:18 ), LITTLE GIANT (1946), THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES (1946), BUCK PRIVATES COME HOME (1947), and ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948).
A small detail that people often miss. Throughout the movie, Raymond takes pictures with his camera. As the end credits, you actually see the pictures he took.
Dustin Hoffman is such a great actor. He nailed this part as Raymond. You have got to see his movie, "Tootsie" as well. He nailed his character in this movie as well. You will have a fun time watching " Tootsie". I'm not a big Tom Cruise fan, but he was great in this movie
We have come a loooong way when it comes to "special people". Back in the 60s and early 70s, you seldom saw or interacted with "special people". They were someone to hide away from society. If you did see someone special, the talk was about them and not TO them "And what would your child like to eat? Does you child want water? Does your child want to rest?" It was never directly to them "What do YOU want to eat? Do YOU want water? etc" For ten years I was the "liaison" for a "national personality that shall not be named....(hint: Ron McSomething). Anyway, he would visit the Special Olympics in my city every year and I had to be his liaison. We got to meet and talk to the Special children all day. Some great conversations (they have no filter so your hear the best gossip). I noticed the HUGE difference in 1960s special people and 2015 special people. It was like their IQs had jumped 20 to 30 points. It had to be all the interaction with everyday people. Our society has come a looong way to be inclusive of special people. They are now getting to state their opinions and their needs and wants. I like that a lot. They have always had this potential, it was us that were the wrench jamming the gears. If Rainman had gotten the proper schooling, he could have been highly functional in society and his IQ might have been 20 IQ points higher.
I rarely actually laugh out loud when I’m watching a reaction video, but when Jordan said that he wanted to go to Caesar’s Palace and ask if Caesar really lived there, I lost it.
I'm a person who doesn't show my feelings, or does so with difficulty. However, every time I watch this film, the last scene after the audition when Charlie and Raymond are alone, talking to each other and putting their heads together, I can't help but shed a tear, they both love each other as deeply as brothers should.
Dustin Hoffman did a fantastic job, but Tom Cruise also did a great job transitioning from a selfish entitled brat to a caring, empathetic brother. Master performances by both.
I'm on the spectrum myself. High functioning. Which is one of the reasons why I let people know that a celebrity that I grew up watching on TV or film had passed away like James Earl Jones.
@@mikepaulus4766 Abbott and Costello did Who's On First so many times that they could pretty effortlessly add or take away minutes of time depending on their needs for that show/movie. So impressive.
This is such a good movie. For something different Tootsie! It's nothing but fun. All most anything Dustin Hoffman is in is worth seeing. Thanks for this gem.
Counting cards is legal (can't ban math skills). If the casino even thinks it may be happening you will be told to leave. Modern card counters usually work in groups because casinos use up to eight decks at once, too much for one person to keep up with. Card counting groups are considered a conspiracy and that is illegal.. Watch the movie 21 about M.I.T. students forming Black Jack teams that have been going to Vegas for years.
I'm with you on this. However, Interview with a Vampire was great (albeit a mostly Pitt movie), Born on the 4th of July, Far and Away, Vanilla Sky. But his greatest character has to be Les in Tropic Thunder! 😂
Yeah I much prefer all his early movies over the action movies like Mission Impossible which seem to be the only type of movies he makes anymore. It is a shame coz i think he is much better at dramatic acting than stunts and such.
You might not see this. My 18 year old grandson is autistic (not a savant), and when I ask if I can give him a hug, he leans his head into mine. He is largely non-verbal. I didn't watch this movie when it came out, but years later I did on TH-cam. I love your reaction. My grandson was two years old when he was diagnosed, and until 11 months before that he had been saying several words in Hebrew (his mother's native language) many in English, and some words in Lithuanian (where his father lived for two years). He suddenly stopped speaking entirley. Since then, our son (his father) has become a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in autism and play therapy.
In the 90s I met the "Rainman", Kim Peeks. The story of this film was total fiction and the character Raymond loosely based on Kim's abilities. He traveled around and did firesides with his parents, who spoke about Kim's abilities and what it was like to live with an autistic person. During the evening Kim amazed us all by showing his us abilities. You could tell him the date of your birth and he could tell you the day of the week you were born as well as the major world events on that day. If you told him what city you live in he could tell you your address and phone number. I was from a small community of 6000 people in Oregon (I met him in Utah) and even though two states away from his home, he still knew my information. It was truly amazing.
This was one of my favorite reactions in your collection because knowing you guys had no idea how iconic Rain Man is and seeing you discover it was amazing
Wow. Great reaction. I was 31 when I first saw this movie in 1988. I am now 68. Wow. Time flies when you're having fun. I remember being so pissed off that Tom Cruise did not win an Oscar for his role in this movie. He's never won an Oscar for ANY of the incredible roles that he has given to the world of cinema. Now I realize that it is because of his long-term affiliation with Scientology. He's had several nominations, but was always skipped over. Seeing this movie again after all of these years brought me to tears just like it did the very first time that I saw it in the movie theater in 1988. It's a classic. Hats off to all of the actors in this movie. They were all incredible. ❤
Thank you Amber for your previous work with special needs children. My son is non verbal autistic with epilepsy, and I appreciate you and all the people who work with special needs children and adults who who need our help. They are heroes
49:48 The man playing the doctor here is actually the director of the film, Barry Levinson, who won the Academy Award for Best Director for this film. He also directed several other films, some of which you’ve seen, including DINER (1982), THE NATURAL (1984), YOUNG SHERLOCK HOLMES (1985), TIN MEN (1987), GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM (1987), BUGSY (1991), and WAG THE DOG (1997).
Truly love this movie. Love Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in it. You should react to the movie Collateral with Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx!!! Its a must see!! This my first time experiencing Tom Cruise as a bad guy and he checked all the boxes in his portrayal!!!
Tom Cruise should've got an Oscar Nomination for his portrayal of Raymond's brother Charlie. Dustin Hoffman brilliant performance as Raymond deserved the Oscar.
I always felt that 23:33 was Raymond experimenting with the sibling card for the first time, same way that siblings will always troll and test their siblings to see if they can get a rise out of them Dustin Hoffman's little laugh after that is both wholesome and hilarious. 😂
"WILD THINGS" with Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon, Neve Campbell, Denise Richards, Bill Murray, Robert Wagner is Definitely a movie to see!! Also "KISS THE GIRLS" with Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Tony Goldwyn is Great!!
Amber, I love your hair! This movie was one of many during a time where Tom Cruise plays jerks. I liked his character development, though. I was only 14 when this came out. I thought it was great but I missed some important parts. That crucial scene between Ray and Charley when Charles learns that Ray was the Rainman, for one thing. And I love the musical score.
Haven't seen this in decades. I figured I would ride along and see what your reaction was and as a man in my later years now I have a whole new appreciation.
Oh that is a brilliant movie. Saw it in cinema and we went back the following week and saw it again - so much to take in that you miss things on first view. Both Hoffman and Olivier were great in it, as was William Devane. I have the DVD - took years for it to become available. I remember one of my childhood dentists vividly. His name was Dr. Ell - All of us kids used to joke that a storm must have knocked the 'H' off his sign. He was terrible.
Fun Fact: Tom Cruise was originally cast as Raymond and Dustin was cast as Charlie Babbit. Dustin convinced Tom that he could play the role and was very passionate about it. My favorite movie of all time.
When this came out, I laughed at the Raymond character. Now that I have my son who is autistic, I laugh at the Charlie character. (Although my son is more Forrest Gump than Rainman)
My best friend and I watched them film the nighttime Big 8 Motel scene (29:09) in El Reno, OK ( in the movie I think the motel was supposed to be in Amarillo). They drove that yellow car 50 ft from the office to the motel door over and over and over. (don't know why it was so hard to get the shot right). Tons of people there that night watching. It was June 1988 if i remember correctly. I think we left about 2am. We were just so excited that Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman were in Oklahoma. The motel was torn down a few years later. BTW, the scene where he takes Raymond to the doctor was filmed in Guthrie, Ok. At 25:18 you can see the Scottish Rite Temple up on the hill in the distance. In the doctor's office you can see all the red sandstone buildings in downtown Guthrie.
Dustin Hoffman film classics you MUST check out, if you haven't seen them, are "The Graduate" (his breakout movie as a young man), "Marathon Man" - a brilliant thriller with Lawrence Olivier ("Is it safe?"), "Midnight Cowboy" with Jon Voigt, "Papillon" with Steve McQueen. For the funsies, "Tootsie", "Accidental Hero", "Hook". A long and impressive career...
My grandson is autistic, and he has very regimented routines and has a very different time deviating from them. I know he will live with my daughter forever.
I work as a DSP for Adults with Autism, and sadly this movie was almost 30 years ago, but most of the doctors still have the same kinds of opinions of individuals, that they can't, grow and progress or make their own decisions, to a certain degree that can be true, but as this movie does a good job of pointing out, they absolutely can. The problem is, like was brought up in the movie, the Dr's spend 10 minutes with the individual and think they know them, when if you spend the time with them daily you truly see just how amazing they truly are.
I remember vividly seeing this movie in theaters when it came out. There storyline is amazing. The characters are TERRIBLY impactful and - the attitudes of Ray? Something STILL far-more regular than I care to admit. My daughter is autistic and has many of the same mannerisms, routines and - there are many touchstones here that I identify with her. Thanks for your video as usual!
Just as a pedantic nerd note - Palm Springs is in California in the middle of the desert, about 100-ish miles east of Los Angeles. I live very near that big field of windmills where you see them turn their car around.
Dustin Hoffman's head lean onto Tom's was improvised. Cruise was so touched that his teary response was real. Such a great movie.
Dustin Hoffman won the Best Actor award (Oscar🏆) for this movie. Both Hoffman & Tom Cruise were outstanding, great movie!!
I hate Cruz....I think he's so over ratted, anyone could have did his role ( just like all his roles) hes a 1 dimensional actor....Hoffman is king. Tom should have been sucking him off to have the op to act with him.
Hoffman nailed that part and won that well deserved Oscar.
Surprised Jay and Amber didn't comment on Dustin Hoffman's incredible acting
Never go full retard! (and he didn't)
@@nmann8164 I think that's a testament to Hoffman's acting! I'm not sure they know who Dustin Hoffman is, or maybe don't recognise him in this part.
Your turn on Tom Cruise's character is exactly why I think Tom Cruise should have won an Oscar just as much as Hoffman. The journey he takes this character on is so authentic and powerful. It gets me every time.
Did you even watch the nominees and winner (Kevin Kline)?
This is his best performance. It is a journey, his anger is justifiable, taking it out on Raymond, is not. If I had just found out I had a sibling no one ever told me about I would be very upset.
I think Tom Cruise was great in this movie, but his best performance was Born on the 4th of July'.
@dnish6673 Yes, and I love Kevin Kline and appreciate any time the Academy recognizes a comedy. But Cruise shouldn't have been nominated as a Supporting Actor, he should have been nominated as lead also. I know only one could win, but I would have voted for Cruise over Hoffman.
I totally agree. Tom Cruise is great in this movie.
One thing I like about this movie is the way that being together stretches both brothers out of their comfort zones. In many ways, Charlie's life and emotions are just as stilted and set as Raymond's. Not only does spending time with Raymond change and soften Charlie, but it also helps stretch Raymond's emotions and his tolerance for change. It's a win-win in the end for both.
Since The Hangover led you to Rain Man, let Rain Man lead you to Abbott & Costello's "Who's On First?" Skit that Raymond kept repeating. It's amazing!
Probably the best comedy skit in history!
I have an older brother who is autistic & was institutionalized at the age of 9. He's 8 years older than me. I know it's what was best for him, but I carry guilt that my parents did it in order to protect me. This movie is what allowed me to explain my brother to my friends. Very little is known about Autism, but it was way, way less in the 80's & 90's.
Don't feel guilty, as someone who spends 40+ hrs a week with autistic individuals as a DSP and CPS, it may have been better for your brother. I'm not a fan of institutions, but having the care available 24/7 is sometimes the best thing, what's really important Is that the individuals get the chance to go out into the community and become part of it in anyway they can. The company I work for does that, I literally spend my days getting individuals into the community, we volunteer, we go do things that they wouldn't normally get to do by being segregated behind walls and fences. I understand where your guilt comes from, but make the time to spend with your brother and you'll find your guilt will be replaced by joy
Bless you
@@fatkidgames4381 Not speaking from personal experience, thank God, but I know it can also take a huge toll on the parents whether or not they have other kids. They have to be constantly vigilant, and as the child grows up he or she gets bigger and stronger and potentially more dangerous. There’s also the looming question of what happens when the parents die or are unable to take care of their child. It’s such a difficult situation for all involved.
Even though autism was beginning to get more attention, this movie really helped raise awareness about it. I’m glad you were able to use it to help your friends understand your situation better.
I work with Sped Ed kids, some autistic. It's difficult & I can only imagine how hard it is for parents with more than that one child.
This film did so much to raise awareness about autism. I am autistic myself, way less severe than Raymond, but it was after I saw this film that I was seeking a diagnosis. In the community of autistic people there is also some degree of criticism concerning the depiction of autism as the extreme mental abilities are more taken from Savant Syndrome, but all in all the way Dustin Hoffman got all the mannerisms and overload panic and coping mechanisms right is impressing to me and the reaction to the film is a sign to me that his portrayal of the character did a good job in promoting understanding and empathy for an autistic character on a deep level. There have been lots of films since then that have used autistic characters but very few have managed to do that.
My son is on the spectrum, and he would never give hugs facing forward. He would give his back and lean into you that way. He finally learned to give hugs facing forward, and now I miss the back hug. These kids are so special. They are different but not dumb. They learn differently. I love him so much, and this movie was so awesome! Thanks for the reaction.
Truly a mind blowing performance by Dustin Hoffman. His method acting on the set making Rain man is legendary.
Another great underrated hoffman performance is in the movie straight time!
Reminds me of De Niro’s Awakenings.
Hoffman was great, but my goodness… Tom Cruise’s performance was phenomenal..
Fun fact: Dustin Hoffman actually farted in the phone booth and rest of that scene was improvised 😂
Right on. The fart scene is hilarious The head butt at the end was also totally impromptu and ad libbed in the moment by Hoffman. That Cruise went right along with him in both scenes is a testament to his acting as well. Just two great scenes by two legendary actors that make this movie so epic.👍
I heard he actually sharted and they needed to find him some clean underpants.
I love it when actors improvise and it's left in the film. Those are undoubtedly some of the most memorable scenes ❤
If we are to believe Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman always farts on set. At least according to the bloop reel from Meet the Fockers.
What did Hoffman fart smell like?
Fun fact = Tom Cruise has never Farted in his life
When I first saw this movie as a teen I thought it was good, but I didn't truly get it. Now, I am a single father to a low-functioning autistic son this movie hits so much different. My son is my best friend and what keeps me going day in and day out despite the crippling loneliness and pressure of keeping his routine consistent. This movie really strikes hard with each passing minute and has become one my favorite dramas of all time- despite loathing Cruise's character for most of the film.
Sending love n hugs from a single mum
I get the loneliness, but it's all worth it
Our kids are everything ❤
I am a mom to two with ASD. I was a single mom for 13 years. My son is severely affected, my daughter less so, but she has many co-occurring diagnoses as well. They are now 24 and 21. Your comment resonates deeply with me. I understand the isolation. I'll pray for continued strength for you in caring for your son. You are not alone. God bless you and your son. Thinking of you both, from the midwest.
Also seen this as a teenager, and am now a parent to two autistic young men 21 and 18, and couldn't be prouder, one loves sports and the other sings rock and punk, doing musical performance at college. We as parents of these individuals are truly blessed 😊
Everyone that supports a person with autism is a gift of a person! They are incredible people and deserve so much love! ❤❤
Same, I was a teenager and had only barely heard of autism because I had an older cousin that my mom told me was autistic. I couldn't tell. He was extremely high functioning and just came across as a talented artist. She couldn't explain what autism was to me. This was the first real explanation I got. It was eye-opening. I have since had several autistic individuals in my life from really severe to barely noticeable. But this is one of my favorite movies of all time.
Dustin Hoffman is an amazing actor. Any of his work is superb from "Tootsie" to "Little Big Man".
No one reacts to Little Big Man.
@@dnish6673 True, and it's a shame. Such a great movie and Hoffman does his usual outstanding job.
I also liked him in “Marathon Man”, along with Laurence Olivier. “Is it safe?”
Yup. Dustin Hoffman is one of the greats. Little big man, The Graduate( his break out movie), Meet the Fokkers plus many many more .
Hoffman was initially supposed to be the teacher in Dead Poets Society. The screenplay was written with Hoffman in mind. Not Robin Williams.
Couple of things from somebody who works at a casino: Counting cards is not illegal. But casinos can refuse to let you play any game they want if they feel you are winning too much too often. And will either ask you play only other types of games and slot machines or ban you from the casino all depending. But also what Raymond is doing isn't really "counting cards" in the normal sense. Counting cards involves keeping track of the card count in your head by using a +1 -1 system to know when the deck will be ripe with face cards which are what you want in Blackjack. And is a totally legal and legitimate technique for Blackjack, while not exactly easy without practice, and only becomes illegal if you use a device of some kind to help you keep track. Many casinos use 6 decks of cards at once in Blackjack, in order to make it harder for card counters. But Raymond is actually memorizing every card in all 6 decks(312 cards in total). Which is insane.
Hope this helps and sending love from Muldrow, Oklahoma to me fellow Oklahomans.
They don't mind taking your money though. For as long as you want, lol.
Thanks. I came here to say this.
Based on a very real amazing person that I got to know for a while..I did care giving for Kim Peek in Salt Lake Utah in the 90's at Columbus Community Center. Taught him life skills for a couple of years. This story is based on Kim Peek. We went to the library a couple days a week so he could read the phone book. He met Dustin Hoffman who played him in the movie and went to the premier with the director. He toured the world with his father giving speeches about his gift. Amazing human being . It was my pleasure knowing him.. He would just laugh when people would be so amazed by his gift.. Love you Kim and Thankyou..
wow amazing story!
I remember seeing Kim Peek a few times at the SLC library. That's awesome that you worked with him. Also of note is the screenwriter who took his inspiration for the film from Kim, Barry Morrow, gave him his Oscar for the movie.
I remember seeing Kim on The Phil Donahue show. What an amazing & humble man.
Thank you for sharing that. I wish these two would do a reaction vid in response to a documentary about Mr Peek...
I remember watching a documentary on Kim Peek that was fascinating. Thank you for sharing. :)
To paraphrase the famous film critic, Roger Ebert, this wasn't a movie about Raymond's change; Raymond couldn't realistically suddenly rid himself of Autism. This was instead a movie about the change and transformation of Charlie. Also, fun fact - the doctor at the end with the glasses, who's questioning Raymond, is Barry Levinson, the director of the movie.
The BRILLIANT Barry Levinson..
Thanks for the info.
Yes, the movie is about Charlie.. And the character’s arc is one of the best..
It’s why Tom Cruise should have been nominated. He has to drive every scene forward and pull off an incredible character growth too.
Hair is BEAUTIFUL Amber.
yes it is such an amazing look for her!
My sister is mentally handicapped and she remembers everything. We used to go on vacation to the same lake each summer. We met an old man while fishing, she called him Popeye. Two years later, she picked him out from a crowd at the same fishing spot while he was cleaning his fish in the cleaning shack. It was truly something we didn't know she could do at the time. She is 54 now and still remembers him, and the ice cream he gave her the first time at our camp.
When I first saw this movie back in 1988, I already knew Dustin Hoffman was a great actor. This movie made me realize Tom Cruise, love him or hate him, is a darn good actor, too.
Yup. I think Cruise is a scum bag but man he can act his ass off.
@shanerussell1021. People think Cruise is a scumbag because the media said so. The media is so powerful they can make the masses love or hate anyone because of mind control.
Most powerful entity and the most dangerous.
@@shanerussell1021 Aww and he thinks so highly of you
He is a damn fine actor - The Last Samurai, Collateral, Edge of Tomorrow and so many other great movies.
@@heather6668 He doesn’t know me. It’s something his daughter and I have in common.
The acting was tremendous. Dustin Hoffman is one of the greats in the acting industry, and he won the Academy award for this as Raymond! And that’s a young Tom Cruise who kind of showed you at a very young age how good of an actor he would be.
It wasn't until the 1940s that autism was recognized as a distinct disorder in the U.S. and even in the 70s and 80s, it wasn't as widely recognized as it is now. So this concept was quite new for its time, almost ahead of its time. While I don't really know how close Dustin Hoffman got to being authentic, he still did an amazing job in this movie. I will advocate for you to watch the movie Awakenings, with Robert DeNiro and Robin Williams. It draws inspiration from the real-life experiences of neurologist Oliver Sacks, and his detailed accounts of using the new drug at the time L-DOPA to awaken patients suffering from post-encephalitic syndrome.
Dustin Hoffman won the Oscar for Best Actor for this role.🥰
@@frauleinmona Yes, I know. But since I don't personally know anyone autistic, I don't know if the performance he gave was an accurate depiction of the condition. Having said that, not many actors would be able to pull that off.
@@aliciazambri4237 I see. Wasn’t sure if you knew because you mentioned what a great job Dustin Hoffman did playing his role. Figured you’d be happy to know he got a well deserved Academy Award.☺️
Robin Williams on stage spoke about the so called real story of the real guy in Awakenings.
Let's just say he had an obsession with repeated hand movements.
The spectrum is so wide and so diverse this debate of "accuracy" only serves to set us back on having progress in the discourse. The collective symptoms under the autism flag can range from unnoticeable to completely debilitating. Unless you know EVERYONE diagnosed you have no room to make assumptions about accuracy of portrayals.
The waitress with the matchsticks is Bonnie Hunt. She played Tom Hanks' character's wife in The Green Mile. I think this is the first movie I ever saw her in. She is a favorite. ❤
She’s also plays Rene Zellweger’s sister in Jerry Maguire (another great Tom Cruise movie). She’s so good in that film too. Love her.
She was also Robin Williams' grown-up playmate in Jumanji.
She is so lovely.
She was also the voice of the Porsche lawyer character/Lightning McQueen’s girlfriend in the Cars movies.
Hoffman deserved his Oscar. Cruise deserved a shot at one too.
I have a cousin a few years older who's an autistic savant, and it's amazing. We went to Disney about 50 years ago, and I bet he still remembers the names of every ride we went on, every waitress who brought us food, every outfit each of us wore, etc. He's also got lots of other skills--for example, he's an INCREDIBLE bowler. This movie always reminds me of him.
Fun story:
My dad was an engineer who worked on in flight entertainment. When this movie came out, Qantas never had an airline crash. So all the airlines had this scene edited out for their in flight movie, EXCEPT Qantas, who kept it intact.
So strange and funny to hear Amber and Jay quoting all of the catchphrases we were repeating in the 80s
Please check out another great Dustin Hoffman movie, Tootsie.
It's hysterical and tons of familiar faces.
Modern fliers will never know what it was like to watch movies on one main screen during flights back in the day. It was like a flying theatre with show times and everyone in the cabin would get their snacks ready and laugh at all the same points
@@ThinWhite_Duke Oh, I remember him telling me that seats were going to have their individual screens, and I was blown away.
At one point they were trying to get Nintendo to integrate their most popular game that could be played, but I don't think that worked out.
This one of those rare movies that is effective as a drama and a frustratingly funny buddy comedy.
1988 Academy Awards
“Rain Man”
Best Picture
Best Actor
Best Director
Best Original Screenplay
Had to smile when the breakthrough moment when Charlie realised Raymond was The Rain Man who sang to him came with the song by none other than The Beatles!! Perfect for Jay and Amber. Great reaction. Dustin Hoffman, one of the greats, also probably Tom Cruise's best performances. For me at least
Yeah, when my family saw this movie we thought that Hoffman, once he got into the groove, had less to do than Cruise. We thought Cruise was at least as good. Also, I wonder how many people noticed that Charlie and Raymond were similar in subtle ways. One example that comes to mind was how Charlie was ranting about inheriting the rose bushes. "I definitely got the rose bushes!"
This is a truly beautiful movie.
Hey Amber. I was a substitute teacher for special needs for a few years. They are amazing. The kids with down syndrome tended to be like loving teddy bears. The autistic kids were amazing also but tended to be hard to with deal at first. At least until you get to know them. One student with downs used to follow me around everywhere to help out with anything I needed. Including tattling on one of his autistic classmates whenever that kid was getting into something he shouldn’t. He was my number one buddy in that class, but they were all awesome in their own way. I think that everyone could benefit from spending time with those kids. They teach you lessons that you didn’t even know you needed.
The soundtrack in "Rainman" is just so amazing and sensitive.
I am almost 40 years old and I still gets so moved by this amazing soundtrack, that is just timeless quality.
Dustin Hoffman’s acting in this is PHENOMENAL. Tom Cruise didn’t do so shabby, either (what an understatement). I mean, let’s all admit it- we all felt so many things in this movie. SUCH A GREAT FILM. Thank you for the great review!
One of the best movies ever!!!!!! So glad to see yall FINALLY get to this special movie!! 🍿 😊❤
Dustin Hoffman is a terrific actor.
Now you will totally understand the context of the scene in the Hangover and watch Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein!
Ooo, I second that. For October “scary” season-there’s nothing better (or funnier) than Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. Plus Bela Lugosi plays Dracula again & Lon Chaney Jr. as Larry Talbot. It’s not Karloff as the monster, but it weirdly doesn’t matter. Great suggestion🤘
As a twin brother of a handicapped person , this film has always touched me. Thank you for the sensitive reaction.
I remember when this movie came out, besides becoming a giant hit, it created world wide awareness about autism. Quantas took pride in showing the film, uncut on their flights, unlike other airlines, since the statistic told by Raymond were true (with jet airliners). Also, the story goes, that Tom Cruise was picked for the role as the brother, because his nose is identical to Hoffman's, which would indicate an obvious biological bond in the movie....Dustin Hoffman studied for the role of Raymond for a year and in his Oscar speech, he thanked three autistic individuals, who helped him with his role. One of them was Joseph Sullivan, an autistic savant, considered the real life version of the Raymond character, there are a few documentaries about Sullivan worth watching...
My son has infantile autism with developmental delays, he turned40 this year and will always be my little boy! He lives in a group home but we see him every other weekend and all holidays. We have been sick and didn’t see him our last weekend so he has called us three times for reassurance for this weekend. We have been through a lot with him, he is a blessing!❤
I was so happy you reacted to Rainman...one of my top 10 movies! Seeing Bonnie Hunt as the diner waitress reminded me of "Return to Me". She played the Minnie Driver's best friend. It is a beautiful and touching movie!!!!
In June 1988, the cast and crew of "Rain Man" arrived in Oklahoma, where filming took place in Guthrie, Hinton, Cogar and El Reno.
This is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I got so excited when I saw this upload from you guys. I'm glad you guys enjoyed it, and I teared up right with you guys at the end..... like I always do with this film.
Hi Ms. Amber and Mr. Jay , I'm never seen this movie Before After Watching it on Rob Squad Movie Reactions This is Now One Of My Favorite Tom Cruise Movies. 😍🥰❤
Hey! Glad y’all finally got to this one. Excellent film with great actors! 😊
29:48 Abbott & Costello were the biggest comedy duo of the 1940s, Jay, making several hit movies, primarily for Universal Pictures, and also appearing regularly on radio (back when radio was the main home entertainment before television became popular). Their most famous routine was “Who’s On First,” which every baseball fan should know by heart. I strongly encourage you two to see some of their early Universal films like BUCK PRIVATES (1941), IN THE NAVY (1941), KEEP ‘EM FLYING (1941), HOLD THAT GHOST (1941), RIDE ‘EM COWBOY (1942), WHO DONE IT? (1942), HIT THE ICE (1943), IN SOCIETY (1944), THE NAUGHTY NINETIES (1945), which has a virtually perfect version of “Who’s On First” (as seen at 47:18 ), LITTLE GIANT (1946), THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES (1946), BUCK PRIVATES COME HOME (1947), and ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948).
A small detail that people often miss. Throughout the movie, Raymond takes pictures with his camera. As the end credits, you actually see the pictures he took.
Dustin Hoffman is such a great actor. He nailed this part as Raymond. You have got to see his movie, "Tootsie" as well. He nailed his character in this movie as well. You will have a fun time watching " Tootsie".
I'm not a big Tom Cruise fan, but he was great in this movie
We have come a loooong way when it comes to "special people". Back in the 60s and early 70s, you seldom saw or interacted with "special people". They were someone to hide away from society. If you did see someone special, the talk was about them and not TO them "And what would your child like to eat? Does you child want water? Does your child want to rest?" It was never directly to them "What do YOU want to eat? Do YOU want water? etc" For ten years I was the "liaison" for a "national personality that shall not be named....(hint: Ron McSomething). Anyway, he would visit the Special Olympics in my city every year and I had to be his liaison. We got to meet and talk to the Special children all day. Some great conversations (they have no filter so your hear the best gossip). I noticed the HUGE difference in 1960s special people and 2015 special people. It was like their IQs had jumped 20 to 30 points. It had to be all the interaction with everyday people. Our society has come a looong way to be inclusive of special people. They are now getting to state their opinions and their needs and wants. I like that a lot. They have always had this potential, it was us that were the wrench jamming the gears. If Rainman had gotten the proper schooling, he could have been highly functional in society and his IQ might have been 20 IQ points higher.
36:18 you’d be surprised that Las Vegas is not fast paced, and you guys would really enjoy it. Head down to old downtown Vegas and it’s really slow…
I rarely actually laugh out loud when I’m watching a reaction video, but when Jordan said that he wanted to go to Caesar’s Palace and ask if Caesar really lived there, I lost it.
That is a reference to the hangover, but I am sure you know that.
Dustin Hoffman classic comedy "Tootsie" (also includes Bill Murray) You'll love it.
My son is autistic. This hits different. I relate hard. He’s literally the light of my life.
Basically, same.
I'm a person who doesn't show my feelings, or does so with difficulty. However, every time I watch this film, the last scene after the audition when Charlie and Raymond are alone, talking to each other and putting their heads together, I can't help but shed a tear, they both love each other as deeply as brothers should.
My father never cared for these actors but after seeing this movie he became a fan for life. Thank you for the upload ❤❤
Great reaction as always. P.S., on a side note, Amber, I really like your hairstyle, looks really nice.
Dustin Hoffman did a fantastic job, but Tom Cruise also did a great job transitioning from a selfish entitled brat to a caring, empathetic brother. Master performances by both.
I'm on the spectrum myself. High functioning. Which is one of the reasons why I let people know that a celebrity that I grew up watching on TV or film had passed away like James Earl Jones.
You are so amazing! I think people with autism are so amazing and actually higher functioning! You’re awesome!❤❤❤❤
Agreed
James Earl Jones was a great actor, I enjoyed, him in "The Hunt for Red October".
October" movie.
“WHO’S ON FIRST “
Is a very famous comic routine by the comedy team of Abbot and Costello!!
It deserves a reaction.
I sent them a link hopefully they react 😂
I see other reactors watch it all the time. It's what, like 12 minutes long?
@@mikepaulus4766 Abbott and Costello did Who's On First so many times that they could pretty effortlessly add or take away minutes of time depending on their needs for that show/movie. So impressive.
I guess I should watch this movie again. All I can remember from it is he things he is a very good driver.
You guys should watch Abbot & Costello’s Who’s on First!
Excellent movie! Duatin Hoffman won Academy award for best actor. Best picture, best director.
Some great Hoffman movies: The Graduate, All The President’s Men, Kramer vs Kramer, and Tootsie.
This is such a good movie. For something different Tootsie! It's nothing but fun. All most anything Dustin Hoffman is in is worth seeing. Thanks for this gem.
Counting cards is legal (can't ban math skills). If the casino even thinks it may be happening you will be told to leave. Modern card counters usually work in groups because casinos use up to eight decks at once, too much for one person to keep up with. Card counting groups are considered a conspiracy and that is illegal.. Watch the movie 21 about M.I.T. students forming Black Jack teams that have been going to Vegas for years.
That’s director Barry Levinson with grey hair and glasses as a doctor in the custody negotiations scene near the end.
By far the best Tom cruise movie
I'm with you on this. However, Interview with a Vampire was great (albeit a mostly Pitt movie), Born on the 4th of July, Far and Away, Vanilla Sky. But his greatest character has to be Les in Tropic Thunder! 😂
Yeah I much prefer all his early movies over the action movies like Mission Impossible which seem to be the only type of movies he makes anymore. It is a shame coz i think he is much better at dramatic acting than stunts and such.
The Last Samurai and Collateral are both fantastic films.
Oh, I do like watching movies with you guys!
Now you guys GOTTA watch What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
Leo crushed the role of Arnie!
And I Am Sam with Sean Penn
Absolutely. Best work DiCaprio ever did.
@@PeggyBball42 omg he absolutely did
@@NavvyMom I definitely think he should have won an award for his performance
You might not see this. My 18 year old grandson is autistic (not a savant), and when I ask if I can give him a hug, he leans his head into mine. He is largely non-verbal. I didn't watch this movie when it came out, but years later I did on TH-cam. I love your reaction. My grandson was two years old when he was diagnosed, and until 11 months before that he had been saying several words in Hebrew (his mother's native language) many in English, and some words in Lithuanian (where his father lived for two years). He suddenly stopped speaking entirley. Since then, our son (his father) has become a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in autism and play therapy.
In the 90s I met the "Rainman", Kim Peeks. The story of this film was total fiction and the character Raymond loosely based on Kim's abilities. He traveled around and did firesides with his parents, who spoke about Kim's abilities and what it was like to live with an autistic person. During the evening Kim amazed us all by showing his us abilities. You could tell him the date of your birth and he could tell you the day of the week you were born as well as the major world events on that day. If you told him what city you live in he could tell you your address and phone number. I was from a small community of 6000 people in Oregon (I met him in Utah) and even though two states away from his home, he still knew my information. It was truly amazing.
This was one of my favorite reactions in your collection because knowing you guys had no idea how iconic Rain Man is and seeing you discover it was amazing
One of The Best Movies!!!
Dustin Hoffman won a well deserved Oscar for this one!!!!
Holy Cow!! My favorite movie. My favorite reactors! Ya'll stopped me in my track on this one!
What a great choice to watch today!
Wow. Great reaction. I was 31 when I first saw this movie in 1988. I am now 68. Wow. Time flies when you're having fun. I remember being so pissed off that Tom Cruise did not win an Oscar for his role in this movie. He's never won an Oscar for ANY of the incredible roles that he has given to the world of cinema. Now I realize that it is because of his long-term affiliation with Scientology. He's had several nominations, but was always skipped over. Seeing this movie again after all of these years brought me to tears just like it did the very first time that I saw it in the movie theater in 1988. It's a classic. Hats off to all of the actors in this movie. They were all incredible. ❤
Thank you Amber for your previous work with special needs children. My son is non verbal autistic with epilepsy, and I appreciate you and all the people who work with special needs children and adults who who need our help. They are heroes
49:48 The man playing the doctor here is actually the director of the film, Barry Levinson, who won the Academy Award for Best Director for this film. He also directed several other films, some of which you’ve seen, including DINER (1982), THE NATURAL (1984), YOUNG SHERLOCK HOLMES (1985), TIN MEN (1987), GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM (1987), BUGSY (1991), and WAG THE DOG (1997).
"Born On The Fourth of July" is another great Tom Cruise movie if you haven't seen it and it's based on a real person.
Truly love this movie. Love Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in it. You should react to the movie Collateral with Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx!!! Its a must see!! This my first time experiencing Tom Cruise as a bad guy and he checked all the boxes in his portrayal!!!
Tom Cruise should've got an Oscar Nomination for his portrayal of Raymond's brother Charlie. Dustin Hoffman brilliant performance as Raymond deserved the Oscar.
I always felt that 23:33 was Raymond experimenting with the sibling card for the first time, same way that siblings will always troll and test their siblings to see if they can get a rise out of them
Dustin Hoffman's little laugh after that is both wholesome and hilarious. 😂
The fart scene in the phone booth was improvised. Dustin Hoffman really farted lol
"WILD THINGS" with Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon, Neve Campbell, Denise Richards, Bill Murray, Robert Wagner is Definitely a movie to see!!
Also "KISS THE GIRLS" with Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Tony Goldwyn is Great!!
Dustin Hoffman is a legenday actor. You also need to watch Tootsie.
Absolutely!! And The Graduate.
@@katiem9644indeed.
Amber, I love your hair! This movie was one of many during a time where Tom Cruise plays jerks. I liked his character development, though. I was only 14 when this came out. I thought it was great but I missed some important parts. That crucial scene between Ray and Charley when Charles learns that Ray was the Rainman, for one thing. And I love the musical score.
Haven't seen this in decades. I figured I would ride along and see what your reaction was and as a man in my later years now I have a whole new appreciation.
An underrated Dustin Hoffman drama is "Marathon Man"--though after you watch it, you may never go to the dentist again.😂
Oh that is a brilliant movie. Saw it in cinema and we went back the following week and saw it again - so much to take in that you miss things on first view. Both Hoffman and Olivier were great in it, as was William Devane. I have the DVD - took years for it to become available. I remember one of my childhood dentists vividly. His name was Dr. Ell - All of us kids used to joke that a storm must have knocked the 'H' off his sign. He was terrible.
2 of the greatest actors ever.
Fun Fact: Tom Cruise was originally cast as Raymond and Dustin was cast as Charlie Babbit. Dustin convinced Tom that he could play the role and was very passionate about it. My favorite movie of all time.
Charlie wanted to change Ray, but it was Ray that changed Charlie in the end.
He was headed to Palm Springs, California
When this came out, I laughed at the Raymond character. Now that I have my son who is autistic, I laugh at the Charlie character. (Although my son is more Forrest Gump than Rainman)
My best friend and I watched them film the nighttime Big 8 Motel scene (29:09) in El Reno, OK ( in the movie I think the motel was supposed to be in Amarillo). They drove that yellow car 50 ft from the office to the motel door over and over and over. (don't know why it was so hard to get the shot right). Tons of people there that night watching. It was June 1988 if i remember correctly. I think we left about 2am. We were just so excited that Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman were in Oklahoma. The motel was torn down a few years later. BTW, the scene where he takes Raymond to the doctor was filmed in Guthrie, Ok. At 25:18 you can see the Scottish Rite Temple up on the hill in the distance. In the doctor's office you can see all the red sandstone buildings in downtown Guthrie.
Being the father of an autistic boy, this movie really gets me.
Dustin Hoffman film classics you MUST check out, if you haven't seen them, are "The Graduate" (his breakout movie as a young man), "Marathon Man" - a brilliant thriller with Lawrence Olivier ("Is it safe?"), "Midnight Cowboy" with Jon Voigt, "Papillon" with Steve McQueen. For the funsies, "Tootsie", "Accidental Hero", "Hook". A long and impressive career...
My grandson is autistic, and he has very regimented routines and has a very different time deviating from them.
I know he will live with my daughter forever.
Probably the best chemistry between two leads in a movie I’ve ever seen. One of my favorite movies.
I work as a DSP for Adults with Autism, and sadly this movie was almost 30 years ago, but most of the doctors still have the same kinds of opinions of individuals, that they can't, grow and progress or make their own decisions, to a certain degree that can be true, but as this movie does a good job of pointing out, they absolutely can. The problem is, like was brought up in the movie, the Dr's spend 10 minutes with the individual and think they know them, when if you spend the time with them daily you truly see just how amazing they truly are.
Almost 30 years ago?? It’s over 30 years ago, it came out in 88 which is 36 years
@@nsasupporter7557 ok nit picky feel good about yourself?
I saw this in cinema when it came out. Awesome film. Still love it today.
Still like watching it, sign of a classic.
I remember vividly seeing this movie in theaters when it came out. There storyline is amazing. The characters are TERRIBLY impactful and - the attitudes of Ray? Something STILL far-more regular than I care to admit. My daughter is autistic and has many of the same mannerisms, routines and - there are many touchstones here that I identify with her.
Thanks for your video as usual!
Love this movie it was heart warming
Just as a pedantic nerd note - Palm Springs is in California in the middle of the desert, about 100-ish miles east of Los Angeles. I live very near that big field of windmills where you see them turn their car around.