Side note: I love the Snob's more appreciative, upbeat tone these days. It's clear you actually love and enjoy these films - the more giddy energy is infectious and makes me feel excited to watch these films again (or for the first time).
I kind of hope that's the direction other reviewers/critics will go in, I'm just not into the whole "This sucks and I'm going to be a negative bastard" schtick anymore
@@briankelly130 Agreed. I think the world needs more laughter, good attitudes, just general inclusive fun and I like that a lot of internet celebs and cultural icons have started becoming a bit more human, lighthearted... it's a good vibe. I love b-movies, and I love watching the Snob talk lovingly about them. Feels like a buddy sharing with you his favorite films.
I just remember being severely creeped out by Martin Short in this. Like he was a creep pretending to be a kid to prey on them (the priest part doesn't help AT ALL) and Grodin was deep down a hero trying to out him and save future kids from him.
As much fun as this film was to me when I first watched it years ago, it's made me come up with a theory: What if the character of Clifford himself wasn't actually 10 years old? Instead, he's a 40-year-old who just recovered from a 30 year coma after a harsh run-in with some bullies, so he still thinks he's 10 with an obsession for dinosaurs, which he perceives as figures of strength and evolutionary dominance? And his "uncle" Martin is actually his brother who tried to move on and forget about the coma? I'm sure the movie would have ended a whole lot differently, if not better, when Martin reveals the truth to Clifford.
I just found out that Charles Grodin died. Crap! He looked great for his age. He was almost 60 when he did beethoven but he looked like he was in his 40s. RiP such an amazing actor.
My favorite moment in Clifford is when Grodan looks at Short and asks him if for five minutes he can act like a normal child and Short absolutely can't do it
I honestly never knew the actors name in Beethoven, Charles Grodin. I loved his deadpan humor and his, "I want to kill" look. I think Ill have to watch this movie soon.
I couldnt help but to pass a tear and have a smile on my face hearing of Grodins passing. Great library of features. Nice and fitting small eulogy of sorts in the beginning Snob. Rest In Peace Charles "The Duke" Grodin.
Man oh man, I loved this movie as a teenager, watching it countless times on Comedy Central. I didn't know if it would hold up, but I caught it on Tubi a few years back....just as good as I remembered.
Aw man, I miss dark comedies where the "villain" is a regular grumpy guy who just loses his fucking mind. The early '90s were full of those and nobody seemed to like them then, but now they're all pretty much revered.
It's the "butt monkey" trope, the 90s fucking loved it. Never been a fan, myself. But Spongebob Squarepants is based on it, and is very popular with kids.
I remember watching him and Lettermen going at it. Even though I knew Charles was joking, he made me think he wasn't. Only Andy Kaufman could pull off the same thing. The beauty of these two men was that they made you doubt yourself, which then made you buy into the characters they created.
Letterman was a weirdo, especially when he got older every guest he had on felt like he didn't want them there he'd rush every interview or non stop interrupt them still entertaining though better than Colbert by a mile who is also really dry and looks like he doesn't want to be there
I completely forgot this movie existed and now the clips are triggering memories. I had this taped from a movie channel as a kid and must have watched it over a hundred times. Grodin is indeed a treasure.
I can't lie, I didn't love this film when I first saw it in the theater, but as an adult rewatching it I can say it has a lot of charm. Just a Great cast and you can't undersell how well Short and Grodin play off each other. RIP Charles Grodin ... My spell corrector keeps trying to change "Grodin" to "grow in"
This is the kind of obscure shit that makes me love Brad! I saw this movie once or twice on HBO probably 25 years ago and completely forgot about it until right now. It was so weird it must have been memorable though , because I instantly remembered it upon seeing the thumbnail. It's also nice to see that someone shares my love for Charles Grodin. Great episode brad!!
I like to think of him as a “that guy” of film. I don’t have much exposure to his films, but I do remember this one. Also, the house in the film was also used in House II: The Second Story.
This underrated film deserves to get a Collector's Edition Blu-Ray by Shout! Factory, with special features including interviews with the Cast & Crew and a HD Remaster of the Extended TV Cut (and yes, there was a longer cut that they used to show in the Disney Channel).
This was destined to become a cult film. It's the right kind of bizarre and dark that no mainstream audience was ever going to get into. I honestly love the hell out of this movie.
My main familiarity with Grodin were the first two Beethovens, and as the villain in The Great Muppet Capper, that later of which had one of my favorite meta jokes of any Muppet film: "Why Am I Doing This?" "Because I'm A Villain! It's Pure and Simple!"
R.I.P. to Charles Grodin. I loved him in this as well as The Great Muppet Caper, his interactions with Diana Rigg were hilarious "Breathing down your neck" . The Dino ride in this always cracked me up for how insane they went with it! 😂
One of my favorite comedy troupes was a group called “Oh Theodora”- a line Richard Kind said in this very movie. When I found out it was a Clifford reference, that just made me respect them a lot more.
This movie mystified me, but I will say Short and Grodin were phenomenal in it! They held the screen like few actors since, together or in solo scenes.
I definitely saw this once on TV when I was very young, and up until this point I had always thought it was a Steve Martin and Rick Moranis film that I dreamed up
Funny thing, it wasn't until recently that I realized the same actor who played the uncle in this film and the dad in the BEETHOVEN movies was the same guy who played Fred Wilson in the 1976 KING KONG.
FUN FACT! Martin Short played this role on his knees. He wore knee pads and would just waddle around to give a more convincing perspective during filming. Oh the commitment.
This movie is honestly a favorite of mine, and it's been one I revisit often. I find this sort of early-90s camp (including DROP DEAD FRED) to have been a major influence on me, and totally something I obsessed over as an actual kid (where I likely RELATED to Clifford!) It's just top-notch comedic acting back to back, even though panned.
RIP Charles Grodin. And by the way, Clifford reminded me of the Robin Williams film "Jack" where a 40 year old man plays a 10 year old boy! Only "Jack" was directed by a 5-star director Francis Ford Coppola!
I never did grow up watching the 90s family movies and looking back it was a really weird time and dark time for "family" movies from that era. This movie does a good example of them.
I think there's a way this could have worked. Instead of making Martin Short's character an actual ten-year-old boy, make him a demented adult who thinks he's a boy. Acknowledge the awkward casting by making Clifford the boss's obnoxious adult son and make the goal watching him for the weekend without going crazy yourself. That's how Charles Grodin would get his promotion or a padded cell, whichever comes first.
With all its zaniness and scenery-chewing, this is a far more entertaining '90's comedy than "Bushwhacked." Also, I loved the reference to "the Paper Boy", one of my favorite thrillers. Martin Short was amazingly creepy and irritating in every frame.
Definitely marry her. It'll be a short marriage, but also packed full of life lessons. You won't regret it, but you'll wonder why you did it for the rest of your life. Source: me
RIP Mr. Grodin, you will be missed I remember this movie, but especially when they finally went to the Dinosaur Park. I just remember thinking Uncle Martin was awesome and I wanted to hit that mean little sh*t. This was just such a bonkers movie. I'm glad it has gotten a following in more recent years. More people need to see Charles Grodin movies
My favorite movies with him are "The Lonely Guy" (starring Steve Martin) and "Taking Care of Business" (starring Jim Belushi). He was great at being what some comedians call "the straight man".
I love this movie. It really shows off Charles Grodin being the pissed-off adult to Martin Short's Clifford. In other news, there's a sequel to a Christmas Story that isn't Christmas Story 2?!?!?
I do remember seeing this in theaters as a kid and even back then I felt uncomfortable when I watched it. Such a bizarre flick but man you respect the nihilistic hustle
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I waited on Martin Short. He ordered a cosmo and a pepperoni pizza. He was nice.
R.I.P Charles. Criminally underrated actor who never got his due
He was awesome in everything that I can remember and was spoken of in the opening of the video
Neither has Martin short
@@stevenpina1983before Alison Porter 1983 or 1981
Charles Grodin such an underrated actor. RIP to another legend.
It's like a twisted version of Francis Ford Coppola's Jack (1996), but they cut out the stuff about a disease that makes the kid age faster.
Looks like the same makeup artist did the aging effects too.
I know a guy with that disease, he looked 30 but was actually 18 when I met him.
Jack was made so Coppola could work off the debt from One From the Heart. Supposedly he's still paying that one off.
@@locnar1 I shouldn't think so, the poster of Jack ended up in Jurassic Park 2, probably a lot of royalties in that.
Let's not forget about Big (1988)
That was yet another movie of "young mind, adult body"
Side note: I love the Snob's more appreciative, upbeat tone these days. It's clear you actually love and enjoy these films - the more giddy energy is infectious and makes me feel excited to watch these films again (or for the first time).
I kind of hope that's the direction other reviewers/critics will go in, I'm just not into the whole "This sucks and I'm going to be a negative bastard" schtick anymore
He's going the Joe Bob Briggs route; gradually shedding the character and being himself while still addressing himself as the character.
@@briankelly130 Agreed. I think the world needs more laughter, good attitudes, just general inclusive fun and I like that a lot of internet celebs and cultural icons have started becoming a bit more human, lighthearted... it's a good vibe. I love b-movies, and I love watching the Snob talk lovingly about them. Feels like a buddy sharing with you his favorite films.
I see what you mean 😂😆🤣
A wonderful tribute to the late Charles Grodin. However, the highlight of the video has to be Snob’s mugshot for the Exxxotica Convention.
I just remember being severely creeped out by Martin Short in this. Like he was a creep pretending to be a kid to prey on them (the priest part doesn't help AT ALL) and Grodin was deep down a hero trying to out him and save future kids from him.
As much fun as this film was to me when I first watched it years ago, it's made me come up with a theory:
What if the character of Clifford himself wasn't actually 10 years old? Instead, he's a 40-year-old who just recovered from a 30 year coma after a harsh run-in with some bullies, so he still thinks he's 10 with an obsession for dinosaurs, which he perceives as figures of strength and evolutionary dominance? And his "uncle" Martin is actually his brother who tried to move on and forget about the coma? I'm sure the movie would have ended a whole lot differently, if not better, when Martin reveals the truth to Clifford.
I just found out that Charles Grodin died. Crap! He looked great for his age. He was almost 60 when he did beethoven but he looked like he was in his 40s. RiP such an amazing actor.
I remember seeing this being rerun on Comedy Central all the time and just thinking how bizarre it was.
My favorite moment in Clifford is when Grodan looks at Short and asks him if for five minutes he can act like a normal child and Short absolutely can't do it
Look at me like a human boy!
This is truly one of the most baffling films ever made
Not at all! Dinosaur World is the greatest place ever and Clifford isnt going to leave a single card in his sleeve til he gets there!
I honestly never knew the actors name in Beethoven, Charles Grodin. I loved his deadpan humor and his, "I want to kill" look. I think Ill have to watch this movie soon.
I couldnt help but to pass a tear and have a smile on my face hearing of Grodins passing. Great library of features. Nice and fitting small eulogy of sorts in the beginning Snob. Rest In Peace Charles "The Duke" Grodin.
You GOT The Duke!
Snob: "Clifford is like a recurring character you'd see on a sketch comedy show, that would probably annoy me..."
Stuart Larkin: "Look what I can do!"
Martin Short on SCTV as Ed Grimley
Meh...Stuart wasn't as wonderfully devious as Clifford.
@@PhoenixRising87 That sketch was never meant to be dark. This movie just sounds oddly dark.
Both Stuart and Lorraine were annoying AF!
Man oh man, I loved this movie as a teenager, watching it countless times on Comedy Central.
I didn't know if it would hold up, but I caught it on Tubi a few years back....just as good as I remembered.
Aw man, I miss dark comedies where the "villain" is a regular grumpy guy who just loses his fucking mind. The early '90s were full of those and nobody seemed to like them then, but now they're all pretty much revered.
It's the "butt monkey" trope, the 90s fucking loved it. Never been a fan, myself. But Spongebob Squarepants is based on it, and is very popular with kids.
I remember watching him and Lettermen going at it. Even though I knew Charles was joking, he made me think he wasn't. Only Andy Kaufman could pull off the same thing. The beauty of these two men was that they made you doubt yourself, which then made you buy into the characters they created.
Letterman was a weirdo, especially when he got older every guest he had on felt like he didn't want them there he'd rush every interview or non stop interrupt them still entertaining though better than Colbert by a mile who is also really dry and looks like he doesn't want to be there
I completely forgot this movie existed and now the clips are triggering memories. I had this taped from a movie channel as a kid and must have watched it over a hundred times. Grodin is indeed a treasure.
I can't lie, I didn't love this film when I first saw it in the theater, but as an adult rewatching it I can say it has a lot of charm. Just a Great cast and you can't undersell how well Short and Grodin play off each other. RIP Charles Grodin
... My spell corrector keeps trying to change "Grodin" to "grow in"
Snob: "Clifford is like a recurring character you'd see on a sketch comedy show, that would probably annoy me..."
So Martin Short's Ed Grimley?
This is the kind of obscure shit that makes me love Brad! I saw this movie once or twice on HBO probably 25 years ago and completely forgot about it until right now. It was so weird it must have been memorable though , because I instantly remembered it upon seeing the thumbnail. It's also nice to see that someone shares my love for Charles Grodin. Great episode brad!!
The reason U needed an adult to play Clifford is, it wouldn’t look right watching Grodin smack and punish a real 10 year old
It wouldn't look right but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be funny as fuck. I'd watch that movie.
@@briankelly130 WOW 😂😆😂😆🤣
TCM showed this for the virtual film festival (Ben Mankiewicz is now in love with Clifford) and suddenly I am seeing it everywhere
Heart and Souls was my favorite Grodin film. Him and Robert Downey Jr were amazing in it.
"See you in the next life, Jack." -RIP Charles Grodin
I like to think of him as a “that guy” of film. I don’t have much exposure to his films, but I do remember this one. Also, the house in the film was also used in House II: The Second Story.
Clifford in the thumbnail reminds me of Salazar from Resident Evil 4 especially since they look older than their actual age.
Modding community for potential re4 remake on personal computers: "Thanks for the idea!"
I'm so glad this movie is getting the appreciation it deserves. I remember seeing it when it was in the theaters. It was freaking hilarious.
A favorite childhood film from which my cousins and sibs still draw many inside jokes. Thanks for the homage and color commentary, CS!
Fun fact: Comedy Central aired "Clifford" quite a bit in the late '90s. Believe it or not, it also aired on The Disney Channel once or twice.
Rest In Power Charles Grodin
I loved this film as a kid and it still holds strong today.
Caught this by chance last year, what a happy accident! The 90's had a knack for mean-spirited dark comedies! :D
Had no clue you reviewed this. Just watched for the first time yesterday.
RIP Charles Grodin. ❤️
A beautiful tribute to an underrated actor.
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This underrated film deserves to get
a Collector's Edition Blu-Ray by
Shout! Factory, with special features
including interviews with the Cast &
Crew and a HD Remaster of the Extended TV Cut (and yes, there was
a longer cut that they used to show in the Disney Channel).
This movie need to go to the TV again.
C'mon Brad. You know the Charles Grodin film review we want: Ishtar
Holy shit, this episode just made memories come back. I remember renting this a few times lol. Always loved Charles Grodin, too. RIP to him of course.
FINALLY!!!! One of my favorites from childhood. Thank you TCS!
this is why i love these guys, they review some real gems of movies.
This was destined to become a cult film. It's the right kind of bizarre and dark that no mainstream audience was ever going to get into. I honestly love the hell out of this movie.
I'm more of a Clifford the big red dog kind of guy .
My main familiarity with Grodin were the first two Beethovens, and as the villain in The Great Muppet Capper, that later of which had one of my favorite meta jokes of any Muppet film:
"Why Am I Doing This?"
"Because I'm A Villain! It's Pure and Simple!"
That one is probably my favorite Muppet movie. It has the great ability to be even funnier when you grow up.
@@manicpixiefangirl4189 Honestly, I love that, the original film, the 2011 film, Muppets Most Wanted, and Muppet Christmas Carol pretty much equally
OH MAN! I DIDN’T WE WAS THE VILLAIN FROM THAT FILM!!!!😃😂
R.I.P. to Charles Grodin. I loved him in this as well as The Great Muppet Caper, his interactions with Diana Rigg were hilarious "Breathing down your neck" . The Dino ride in this always cracked me up for how insane they went with it! 😂
Great episode. Charles Grodin was really one of a kind!
BTW, Hot to Trot would make for a good episode.
One of my favorite comedy troupes was a group called “Oh Theodora”- a line Richard Kind said in this very movie. When I found out it was a Clifford reference, that just made me respect them a lot more.
I tweeted Mary Steenburgen to say how much I love this movie when Grodin passed.
OMG, I think I saw the roller coaster scene on the Disney Channel when I was little!
I seen this movie when it came out, seen it tons of times, and have always loved it.
It's so freaking odd and funny at the same time.
Most underrated comedy of the 90's.
such a bizzare film, but still enjoyable in its own way lol Grodin really carried this with his trademark restrained rage, he will be missed
I grew up all the better for having found a copy of this movie on a hastily labeled VHS cassette. It was well enjoyed by all of my family.
This movie mystified me, but I will say Short and Grodin were phenomenal in it! They held the screen like few actors since, together or in solo scenes.
I definitely saw this once on TV when I was very young, and up until this point I had always thought it was a Steve Martin and Rick Moranis film that I dreamed up
Why have I never heard of this movie? It seems hysterical!
I freakin love this movie. I laugh so hard at the interaction between them at the table over leaving the toy dino alone lol!
This came out on VHS when I was 10 & I rented it at least 10 times. I thought it was the funniest movie at the time.
Funny thing, it wasn't until recently that I realized the same actor who played the uncle in this film and the dad in the BEETHOVEN movies was the same guy who played Fred Wilson in the 1976 KING KONG.
Now I need to see Brad’s opinion on Pure Luck. I love wacky Martin Short flicks.
I can't hate stuff like this, it's just harmless stupid fun. I like it!
Holy shit, Snob. I adore this movie. Had it on VHS as a kid and watched it all the time along with the Goonies.
This is a very nostalgic movie for me, I saw it all the time as a wee lad!
Lloyd, thank you for explaining that clip. Please continue to have cameos between seasons.
I loved watched this as a kid. I thought this movie was so good as a kid and even a few years ago when I rewatched it I still liked it.
FUN FACT! Martin Short played this role on his knees. He wore knee pads and would just waddle around to give a more convincing perspective during filming. Oh the commitment.
I saw this on TV before I knew English or could read subtitles and I LOVED IT
This movie is honestly a favorite of mine, and it's been one I revisit often. I find this sort of early-90s camp (including DROP DEAD FRED) to have been a major influence on me, and totally something I obsessed over as an actual kid (where I likely RELATED to Clifford!) It's just top-notch comedic acting back to back, even though panned.
Just saw this movie a couple days ago. So good!!!!!
I remember seeing this movie once and never again.
I firmly believe that this movie is what inspired that Stuart character from MAD TV.
RIP Charles Grodin. And by the way, Clifford reminded me of the Robin Williams film "Jack" where a 40 year old man plays a 10 year old boy! Only "Jack" was directed by a 5-star director Francis Ford Coppola!
I loved this movie thanks to the old movie channel on cable I am glad to hear the snob enjoying this movie
I never did grow up watching the 90s family movies and looking back it was a really weird time and dark time for "family" movies from that era. This movie does a good example of them.
This movie is perfect. Both Grodin and Short are masters of their craft. Ahead of it’s time.
I think there's a way this could have worked. Instead of making Martin Short's character an actual ten-year-old boy, make him a demented adult who thinks he's a boy. Acknowledge the awkward casting by making Clifford the boss's obnoxious adult son and make the goal watching him for the weekend without going crazy yourself. That's how Charles Grodin would get his promotion or a padded cell, whichever comes first.
I miss my favorite on-screen dad
I love this movie 🍿
With all its zaniness and scenery-chewing, this is a far more entertaining '90's comedy than "Bushwhacked." Also, I loved the reference to "the Paper Boy", one of my favorite thrillers. Martin Short was amazingly creepy and irritating in every frame.
This is my girlfriend's favorite movie.
Marry that girl. Or run for your life. Or both.
Definitely marry her. It'll be a short marriage, but also packed full of life lessons. You won't regret it, but you'll wonder why you did it for the rest of your life.
Source: me
This is one of those movies I vaguely remembered seeing and couldn't think the name of until this review.
Oh please do an episode on What About Bob? One of my favorites as a kid. Must have watched it 100 times.
RIP Mr. Grodin, you will be missed
I remember this movie, but especially when they finally went to the Dinosaur Park. I just remember thinking Uncle Martin was awesome and I wanted to hit that mean little sh*t.
This was just such a bonkers movie. I'm glad it has gotten a following in more recent years. More people need to see Charles Grodin movies
My favorite movies with him are "The Lonely Guy" (starring Steve Martin) and "Taking Care of Business" (starring Jim Belushi).
He was great at being what some comedians call "the straight man".
Terry the pterodactyl. someone working on this movie must have been a big Pee Wee's Playhouse fan.
Everybody has that one movies that they've seen so many times they can recite the whole script. This is mine.
I saw this movie in the theater when it came out. I've loved it since.
Watching Johnny Carson trying to interview Charles Grodin was always hilarious. 😆
Whoo boy, I remember this madness!
Always love lil Snob in the title cards.
I love this movie! "Any luck with that chocolate?"
I love this movie. It really shows off Charles Grodin being the pissed-off adult to Martin Short's Clifford.
In other news, there's a sequel to a Christmas Story that isn't Christmas Story 2?!?!?
Imagine Martin Short was instead playing his Ed Grimly character in this movie. That would put it over the top, I must say.
I would have gotten my triangle to celebrate!
So Jeepers Creepers was Clifford the whole time it makes sense.
Your review has reminded me of this classic SCTV skit: What Ever Happened to Baby Ed? Thank you.
I do remember seeing this in theaters as a kid and even back then I felt uncomfortable when I watched it. Such a bizarre flick but man you respect the nihilistic hustle
I wasn't keen for the Exxxotica Expo, but when I saw that Jamie Jett was due to appear, I immediately bought tickets!
Reminds me of the Stewart skits from Mad TV
A strange but wonderful film 🎥