LIFE (1999) Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch | Eddie Murphy | Martin Lawrence
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- Achara and Michael watch the Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence starrer "Life" for the very first time!
Life follows two men wrongfully convicted of murder who form an unbreakable bond while serving life sentences in a Mississippi prison, finding humor and hope despite their dire circumstances.
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Fun fact: my step brother’s dad is the one who asked about the corn bread lol. His name is Brandon Golden-Taliferro. His dad was Michael Bear Taliferro 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 may he rest in paradise!
Is Brandon "Bear Jr" from TikTok, or is he another son of Michael?
@ he’s another son. I don’t believe he has a TikTok only an Instagram.
🙏🏾
Classic line in the black community. Rest in power brother.
R.I.P Heavy D. He was the big guy digging the graves and the end of the movie. HIP HOP legend 🙏
Fun Fact : Martin Lawrence’s Daugher Jasmine Is Engaged To Eddie Murphy’s Son Eric ❤ They’ll Be Family ALWAYS !
Imagine their kids. Grandaddy is Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy ... so cool
Life is just so funny aint it @@ECINADGIRL
“I DA PAPPY” quote it everyday😂I love how y’all are reacting to ALL the black classics
For the longest I randomly would say “don’t even say the word watch say lil clock or some shyt” it’s one of my moms favorite lines cracks her up every time.
"...jangleh jangleh!"
😂😂😂
its the delivery by Bernie that just makes it even better lol
BISCUIT 😢😭
@chyna5913 don't be scurreedd was the phrase for like a decade lol. So many quotables from this movie.
RIP to all the actors that passed away
It's a lot of them unfortunately
The director too
There is NO WAY cinepals just dropped a LIFE reaction I swear this channel is the best I’ve come across in a long time they are dropping gem after gem! 🙌🏾 I would like to recommend:
Soul men
Harlem nights
Apocalypto (not a black classic but it’s really good)
New jack city
B.A.P.S
Black Knight (Martin Lawrence)
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (Martin Lawrence)
Juice
Shottas
The Long Kiss Goodnight (Geena Davis & Samuel L Jackson) super underrated film I wish she did more action.
A time to kill (Samuel L Jackson, Matthew McConaughey and, Sandra Bullock) what a movie!
The five heartbeats
Dream girls
White men cant jump
Romeo must die
Holiday heart
Last holiday (a underrated gem)
I added a few movies to the list I forgot to add or somebody mentioned in the comments‼️ please feel free to comment whatever y’all feel I missed.
Or the black knight by Martin Lawrence
They have to do New Jack City 👊🏽
@@animatedsunday6481 I’m forgetting all about that movie adding it
@@cbtube1677 my brother just told me the other day he has NEVER seen it I looked at him so crazy
Consistent af, I've only been subscribed for couple weeks and ive been running through these videos 😂
Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy make a great comedy duo.
Eddie writing a new movie for them. Can't wait. Martin said the name of it in an interview
Like Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker..
Hell yes they are!!!!! 😀😀👍👍 great comedian duo for real
I swear out of every Eddie Murphy film, this one is definitely his most UNDERRATED film and personally one of his best movies!!!
Harlem Nights!
@iamdragonetta I forgot about Mr. Church... what is that about?
Sure is he plays the heck out of this rolw
Boomerang is another
One of my top 3 Eddie movies I know it word for word since it came out 😂
Fun fact: Martin saying his toe slipped in the bottle was add libbed (and may have happened) and Eddie actually broke character and laughed but Martin stayed in character and kept going so Eddie jumped back in and they kept it in the movie. Such a great scene!!
@kikipie1230 you can tell that was a genuine laugh from Eddie. Their chemistry in the movie was top tier.
That's Heavy D "Rest In Peace " in the beginning.
Wtf how did I never notice that 😂 My girl didn't realize Spanky was Rick James.
Michael recognized Sanaa Lathan this time ! 😃
Her and Ashanti look alike
But do you recognize who played Spanky in the beginning of the movie? That was none other then a clean cut Rick James.
Yes finally
YES!
I'm sure Jaby is proud. Lol
You guys may notice a common theme among all of this Black cinema you've been watching lately. Serious issues are being addressed but there's always comedy injected. This is a real thing among the Black community...it's part of our history in this country. No matter what is going on and how bad things can get we will always find something to laugh about. In dire situations can laugh to keep from crying. Having said that...I have some recommendations for you. "Soul Food" with Vivica Fox, "Out of Time" with Denzel Washington & Sanaa Lathan, "Love & Basketball" with Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, "Brown Sugar" with Taye Diggs and Sanaa Lathan, "Love Jones" with Nia Long and Larenz Tate and since you watched The Best Man you might as well finish the trilogy. 😃 You're welcome! 😂
Why does everyone leave off Harlem Nights with Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Red Fox, and Della Reese? It's the next best thing to this movie.
@@IAmHavokso many power house comedians in that movie. RIP to most of them. I think the only one still alive from that movie is Eddie. 😢
@thelastdon09 Yup, only a handful of cast members still here from that movie I think
@@thelastdon09 Arsenio Hall is still alive
AMEN!
Anything with Bernie Mac, Martin Lawrence, and Eddie Murphy in it is priceless GOLD!!!!! 🩵🩵🩵🙌🏾🙌🏾 NOSTALGIA AT HER FINEST
And Miguel Nunez Jr & Anthony Anderson....
1:02:44 The superintendent that had the black grandchild isn't the same superintendent that helped them in the 70s. The first one left after the child was born
They do bad with faces. 😂😂😂
Was about to type this
Such a great, sweet, funny movie. The best scene is a small scene, 3/4 in when Martin Lawrence as an old man is left unattended at the car he's chauffeuring. He gets out of the car and looks around, seeing how much change there's been in the world. Then he sees himself in the mirror, and old man, well past his prime. He still has his dignity, even if he doesn't have his freedom, and straightens his tie. It's such a beautiful small scene.
Amazing acting from Martin.
@TReynard11 it's so many amazing small scenes like that. Like the CO who killed Biscuit. I think he was brand new. You see, Hoppin Bob wasn't going to shoot him. When the CO shot him, he looked quick, like wasn't that what I was supposed to do.
I have to commend Jaby, Achara and Michael, they're able to do what a lot of other reactors struggle to do. They focus on the characters and the story and even though they may not relate to some of the themes culturally, or even get the jokes and references they're still respectful. I hope Achara sticks around for these reactions with Jaby and Michael. I like this trio.
Same, I'm so glad Achara did this reaction, I knew she would love the movie.
FUN FACT : Jackie Chan went on Martin Tv show to recruit him for Rush Hour but Martin turned down because he was already working on Bad Boys another Cop duel
Just realized Claude got in that sticky situation all because he was afraid of commitment 🤣 if he didn’t freak out and run away from a convo, he would’ve never gotten caught in that bathroom 🤣
😂😂
I'm glad that y'all enjoyed this classic. Lol The scene where Ray was fighting the big dude, and he said " I know an old b*tch named Della that hits harder than you" is a call back to another classic movie Eddie Murphy was in called 'Harlem Nights'. Lol
The scene where Ray and Claude were standing on the bottles and Ray laughed at Claude I think was actually Eddie Murphy breaking character. He was really laughing at Martin. Most likely, Martin improvised that part.
Oh, the big light skinned guy digging is THE LEGENDARY HEAVY D!!! He's a rapper. RIP to him. ❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️🕊️
Correct on all fronts lol
Oh wow! I never made that connection back to Harlem Nights. You're right! Thanks!
"The Uppa Rooomm." My best friend used to come to my house everyday after-school to watch this damn movie. 😊
My favorite quote from this 😂 used to say it all the time. That and "I da papi" 🤣
"WHOS THE DADDY OF THAT CHOCOLATY BABY !" 😂🤣
😂😂😂😂
I’s the baby’s pappi paw!😂😂😂
Why you always saying nasty shit ray? Cause ima nasty mafcka
I Da Pappy was not in the script. Bernie Mac said it and the laughter was real. They decided to keep it in the movie. Rip Bernie. #TheGoat
Fun Fact: My grandpa is an extra on this film he's one of the prisoners on the bus they were on. He also met Martin, Eddie, Bernie Mac, and some of the others as well. It was really cool when I watched the movie and paused the film right when the bus scene showed up. I saw my grandpa, and I was freaking out while my grandpa laughed.🤣🤣🤣🤣😊
Did he describe how they were and did they film in Los Angeles
@roselynholloway7863 I really don't remember the location of the film. I gotta ask him again. But he did tell me that they were all actually super nice and sweet to the extras. I know that my grandpa only got to talk to them for like a couple of minutes. But during that time he said that they were really nice to him and made him laugh and made him feel welcomed. 😊
@ ok
Another fun fact the scene where Biscuit & Ray talk about his release was improvised, the letter Ray read was the call sheet and they ran with it so the actor of biscuit could show his acting chops & add more depts to the film & make his character more relatable to the people who identify as LGBTQ who currently deal with this type of subject matter
This was funny when I first saw it in the theater but not so much after a few watches. To be locked up for decades when you are innocent is no laughing matter. I will say Eddie and Martin together is magic!
@@Prodigalzson Yea the prison system was implemented after slavery. It's a good movie but sad. Especially towards the end when you see the fate of all the men in prison flashing away.
“There’s gonna be consequences and repercussions” 😂
I say this all. the. time. 🤣
"What's repercussions?"
"Uh oh"
@@jalenellis3594I love this movie so much!!
Don't be scared... Nuh mmm don't be scared 😂😂😂
@@millennialauntiejess7177"And don't laugh either cause it ain't funny"
That cornbread line is so iconic
Rick James as Spanky in his last role is classic; rest in peace to all who have passed.
56:28 - BTW, this light skinned brother who'd been digging the graves the whole time, he's the late great rapper, Heavy D, of Heavy D & The Boyz. He had a career that lasted 25 years (until his untimely death in 2011), and made 9 studio albums with many number 1 hits on the rap charts!
Rick Baker is the genius that did the makeup for this, he worked with Eddie Murphy on all his films like Coming to America and The Nutty Professor. He started his career doing Michael Jacksons make up in Thriller.
I am kinda diggin' this Black film exploration this channel is doing. So much of our cinema is simply ignored by "cinephiles". I am glad you get the chance to appreciate some of it.
Incredibly underrated movie. One of my favorites to watch.
Indeed a classic
Is it underrated? I thought it was a classic!
@@Piensamalyacertarassame😅
Definitely not. Its definitely a staple in the black community. We love this sad ass movie. Not underrated at all.
And sorry to break yall poor lil hearts but that montage was exactly what it was. All those guys got their flying papers and went all the way home. And home is that uppa rooooom Ray was talkin about. I think the one that made me the saddest was radio’s death. He was the happiest person out of all of camp 8, as long as he had his radio. Seeing him still smiling while fading away and leavin his radio, made me shed tears.
So much variety with this channel this is wat a reaction channel should be
Looool definitely new folks. They only started doing black films when madea got them crazy views. That was like a month ago or so maybe. I’ve been watching them for years now. If they didn’t get huge views from that, they would’ve still been doing the same white films they always been doing. I mean I halfway appreciate it because I’ve been complaining about it for at least a year on most of these popular channels but I also know it’s solely only for these big numbers. If they start getting 15k views on these I’m sure they’ll stop.
@@dariusthegr8one81so your logic is they are only doing black movies because they do big numbers? Have you seen their views? don’t try and play them as if they are only doing these for views when they could keep doing what they been and still bring in the same numbers😑, and stop acting like they owe you anything you’re being back handed you either appreciate it or you don’t. They are doing these movies because WE asked they saw our request and actually did it be grateful they actually listen instead of trying to make it out to be some sinister thing they are watching more black movies people like you will complain then once you get what you want you still complain as a poc do better and stop thinking just because it’s black we are being used it’s such a dumb, immature, and frankly childish mentality to have. Anyways enjoy the reaction! 😊
@@dariusthegr8one81 Comments like this is why alot of these channels stay in one lane and don't crossover genres....
@@dariusthegr8one81 Nope. You can tell Jaby and Michael started exploring movies by Black creatives because there was interest there. The views started racking up because the commentary is good and they do an amazing job disecting these films. Now, Greg over at Reel Rejects is definitely reacting to Tyler Perry films solely for views and subscribers and he doesn't even try to hide the disdain he has for his movies. Some of these reactors like to pose as film buffs, yet if you were to ask them which of Spike Lee's movies earned him an Oscar for best adapted screenplay they couldn't tell you.
@@shania991 they did like 100k views in 2 days on a madea video. I don’t even know if they do that on their bollywood channel.
I's Da Pappi 😂 lol so many good quotes come from this movie. Such a classic
@@ezelldaniels6064 BOSS, he ain't working.... I say that once a week lol. Just randomly and for no reason lol
I really really really wish Jaby joined and we got a 3 person reaction for this one.
Me too
He’s already seen it
I think he has seen it and honestly it’s better he wasn’t here people will immediately call them all liars and say they all saw it and, yes even if jaby literally said he already seen it people would be extra dramatic about it idk why.
I AGREE!
It’s a shame Jabby already seen this. Nothing against the female reactor but I much prefer Jabby & Michael duo for these black movies. They’re so great together.
Every aspect of this movie gets an A+. Especially the soundtrack. My son’s mother and I still quote lines to each other from this movie.
@@justinpitcock5312 it's legit a great movie by any metric. It gives you everything a great movie should give you.
Y’all have no idea how much we appreciate this run of African American movies you guys are on!!! ❤ much love.
💯💯💯💯
Whatever. I still sense a hint of anti-Black bias in their reactions...
@@castorpollux5972 How so if you don't mind me asking
@@castorpollux5972 What exactly makes you feel that? I don't get that all from them. I definitely got that from another channel closely related to them when they watched an African American movie, but I don't get that from these guys at all.
@@theoblongbox4909there ain’t no bias; there’s always gotta be one🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
I love you slowly starting to remember/recognize Sanaa Lathan with every movie she’s in 😂
The wayv she explained the feelings you get from the movie was perfect... the whole you don't get to release because of the light hearted humor great description 🙌🏾
True, that is how many people get through difficult lives: Laugh, suppress, move on……
Literally one of the best movies ever
I really respect and appreciate the fact that you guys are diving into all of his lack cinema classics!!!❤
To clear it up a bit, Superintendent Abernathy from earlier on in the film with the daughter is not the same person as the Superintendent in the 1970s. His name was Dexter Wilkins.
You'd think they'd be able to tell what with their different faces and the passage of three decades.
to be fair, sometimes obvious details fly over your head on a first watch
One of the best classic Black comedies ever!
Indeed
You right it is one of the best but comedy? Depends this movie was depressing for me.
Such an incredibly underrated movie, so glad someone is finally doing it. RIP Bernie Mac and R. Lee Emery. And a little fun tidbit, when Eddie and Martin are in bed and Eddie says "then I'll put the sheets on you", you can see Martin in the dark start cracking up laughing right before the scene ends
Rip Rick James he played spanky
Life is a CLASSIC
The scene with all of their friends fading away as the years pass really gets me.
fun fact: Spanky Johnson is played by Rick James
He got old and turned light skinned
No it is not lol
@AllThingsKen yea it is. Check the credits or look it up
@@AllThingsKen yeah that was Rick
@@AllThingsKen look at the credits😂
Bought this on DVD when I was in high school just because it had Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawerence on the cover and I have never been happier after buying a random movie on a whim.
That’s awesome! Finding a gem
Please react to 1992 Boomerang, starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence plus a HUGE cast of legendary black actors! ❤
Yes please 😂❤
Just do all of Eddie Murphy’s films 🎥 ❤
@@yhwhschild5401 That would be awesome! I really hope they react to Boomerang first, I’m dying to see their reaction!
Yesssss❤
Best man holiday, Think like a man 1&2, Almost Christmas, Tyler Perry good deed; confessions of a marriage counselor; big happy family, the hate u give, instant family
Can't wait for them to do ALMOST CHRISTMAS
They're doing a run of all of the Tyler Perry films now. It's Michael and Jaby that's doing those and I think they're going to do Best Man Holiday soon because they just reacted to The Best Man not that long ago.
This movie is one of my favorites of all time. It never gets old. I have it on dvd!! ❤❤❤❤❤
This is one of my favorite comedies of all time. Quotes for days!
I heard after all these years. Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence has another movie together that’s set to come out sometime next year.
Great reaction 👍🏽
Awwww Glad y'all Enjoyed the Movie! Life is Truly a Classic!!!!!
This is one of the most underrated films that I have ever seen. It was unexpected during that time, considering Edfie and Martin's usual roles at that time. The comedy interwoven in the subject matter with the amount of drama and disappointment. Plus, they still had the makeup use that both stars utilized in their careers, and it only enhanced the story.
wtf this is one of the funniest movies ever I’m shocked people are reacting to it. That’s amazing
I don’t know how I stumbled across this channel a few weeks ago. But I love it here 🤗
Yall just watched a movie full of legendary comedians and actors 🔥🔥
This is truly a classic. It's so sad and so funny. One of my favorites. One of the greatest assembly of talent in a movie.
There's a reference to another Eddie Murphy comedic collaboration in the fight scene @21:48, when Eddie says "I know a bitch named Della that hits harder than you." It's a reference to Harlem Nights, with Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, and several other very notable black comedians. It's also a period piece set in the same era as the initial scene at Spanky's, so you might find that one interesting to watch as well!
Fun fact: Eddie Murphy was trying to fix his body suit under his pajamas during the scene where he’s talking to Martin Lawerence’s Claude. It was rolling up while he was delivering his lines and it was uncomfortable, that’s why he’s tugging at his stomach.
Do they really read these? I’ve always wanted to leave them a heartfelt message but only if Cinepals actually reads the comments.
Eddie does serious roles very well. Definitely should watch him in Dolomite and Mr. Church ❤❤
I love Mr Church
Dream girls as well
Another one of my favorite movies! Thank you for the video, y'all!
Spanky is the Legendary RICK JAMES!
He the one that let them go from his Club to go down south for the moonshine.
Oh, my gosh I watched this movie so many times and I never knew that was rick james never correlated, never paid attention
Wow! I didn't know that! I totally see it now!
I was just about too say this
In all my 24yrs NOBODY ever told me that was THEE Rick James??? Nah I’m bout to go confront my mama 😂😂
@@SinSinny Heavy D was also one of the guy digging the graves. Listening to the story.
This is DEF a great movie but very sad.. Just think of all the people that really went thru this. Eddie's Vampire in Brooklyn is awesome also! or Martin in A thin line between love & hate.
Vampire In Brooklyn!!!! I love that movie!! Do you know that a lot of people didn't like it? Now they're starting to appreciate it, but you and I were with it from back then. We knew what it was. Lol
Evil... Is... GOOD!!!
@@gothnate Don't you get me started on that. Lol I was about to hit you with the whole "GOD DAMN" scene. 😂😂😂😂
Flashlight cop, I see you, I see you 😂😂😂
In the scene at 48:43 you can see Martin Lawrence break character right towards the end. My dad and I laugh at it all the time they were really ad-libbing the entire movie lol.
Fun fact: Martin Lawrence's daughter, Jasmin Lawrence, is currently in a relationship with Eddie Murphy's son, Eric Murphy
It's past spooky season but Tales from the Hood with Clarence Williams the 3rd is another one of "classics".
I stopped binge watching my show, to watch this reaction to a movie I’ve seen a dozen times 😅
Ooh yall have to watch "A thin line between love and hate." And "Eve's Bayou"
This is actually one of my family’s favorite movies ever, I’m so glad you guys watched it!
In Claude’s defense, Ray is the reason his whole life is taken from him.
But he had all his money taken in the bathroom, so he couldn’t have paid anyway. Ray at least saved him from a watery grave
@@its-siilvy True enough but had that not happened Ray was coming into the bathroom to do the exact same thing. Ray still was trying to take his money.
Im so glad you guys reacted to this movie, its such a classic and not recognized as much as it should be. Thank you for this, it made my weekend ❤
Boomerang. Jaby and Michael should watch that one.
The fact a lot of reactors don’t peep Spanky is played by Rick James is always cool because I had to do a double take and confirm with my mom that was really him.
Rest in Peace to the legendary Bernie Mac 🕊🕊🐐🖤🖤
RIP Heavy D & Rick James as well
And Rip Clarance Williams III and Michael Taliferro and Rip to all of the others people to that pass to
... Fun Fact, That was RICK JAMES who was at the club dunking Claude in the Water and who sent Ray on the Moonshine mission
One of my favorite movies growing up. Thanks for reacting!
Since the holiday season is approaching, PLEASE react to The Preacher's Wife (1996), Soul Food (1997), Last Holiday (2006), The Perfect Holiday (2007), This Christmas (2007), and Almost Christmas (2016). You won't regret it!
This is not just one my favourite movies but Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence best performances.
Thank you.
That feeling of not letting the huge stuff weigh you down is what comedy does. It's one of the things that make the great comedians GREAT. Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder, Bernie Mac...Robin Williams.
Tyler Perry too..
14:25 😂😂😂 I love the *Love Punch Ki||* cut-away with Achara: *_"He de@d-de@d"_* 🤣🤣🤣
Sanaa Lathan in the house!!! Best man avp and here
Outstanding 😊 Very few reactors have shown "Life". This cast is STACKED with hilarious comedic actors. 💘😂🎥
Another underrated comedy that no one talks about is "Soul Men" with Bernie Mac & Samuel L. Jackson
❤❤ I'm so amazed and excited that you guys are reacting to black cinema movies. I wish more TH-camrs would do the same thing. Yall are doing amazing and with Life I'm a huge fan and have subscribed
Damn, y'all are a good movie duo!!! The discussion was flawless & informative!
Love it! Add the movie “Remember The Titans” to your list of movies to react to 🙂
This is one of my all time favorite movies. I’m so glad yall watched it. It’s my go to pick me up on a blue day
The fact that Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy son and daughter are married in real life makes this movie even more special
You guys are Goated for this reaction!!!
Life is my favorite movie. I wish Martin and Eddie did more movies together.
They did Boomerang together
Im so glad it's you guys and Jabby doing these black movies. I know your reactions are real and you can appreciate the stories❤
You gon eat yo cornbread one of my all time favorite lines
Boomerang, Harlem Nights, Norbit, Poetic Justice, Baby Boy, The Five Heartbeats, Higher Learning, Dead Presidents, For Colored Girls, Jason's Lyric
It's been mentioned on numerous reaction vids that Michael hasn't watch Boy's in the Hood so it's do to be watched.
The soundtrack to this is amazing!
This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Eddie did his thing on this!
@Archara and Michael was a treat to see you both fall in love with this gem. Sad so many do not know about this amazing gem of a film.
59:28 - Achara, you'd be surprised just how often that sort of thing happened in those days, where black men were wrongfully accused of crimes they did not commit. Or if they did commit a crime, the punishment did not fit.. for instance, like getting 30 years for stealing a pack of gum from a store, or something wild like that.