My favorite comedy of all time. It was the 3rd highest grossing movie in 1972. Streisand was a red hot commodity in the 70s. She was the only woman in the top 10 actors with highest box office receipts at the end of that decade. Still, "What's Up Doc?" works as an ensemble piece with the likes of Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars, and many others helping to create this comedy classic.
So many fun facts relating to this film - Firstly, the fire in the hotel room scene, Madeline was actually freaking out because she hates fire. The car chase sequence required MANY stunt drivers but the bit where they all drove down those famous Frisco steps, they got into serious trouble for damaging them. Aaaaand, the kid with long hair who's bike gets stolen is Ryan O'Neal's actual son! :D
If you have seen "Paper Moon", then you also have seen the magnificent Madeline Kahn there. She is Eunice here. In a few years, she would be linked also with Mel Brooks movies. She was a wonderful, fearless comic actress, and also a gifted singer.
Many Screwball Comedies of the 1930's and 40's were borrowed from in What's Up Doc. You can see Katherine Hepburn rip Cary Grant's Jacket and pants in almost the exact same way in 1938's Bringing Up Baby.
Disagree on the relationship between Howard and Eunice. Eunice was all about herself and a control freak. Streisand was a nutcake. Howard was better off with the nutcake lol. The last lines in the movie were hilarious back then. "Love means never having to say your sorry" was from O'Neal's big hit movie in 1970 "Love Story." Many people would repeat that line including on TV, and many would respond as Ryan did "That's the dumbest thing I ever heard." it got a HUGE laugh in the theaters when this was new...today younger people don't get the joke - they didn't LIVE the history. This is the movie that made me fall in love with Barbra Streisand...she played the perfect wacko.
All of sudden more people are reacting to this movie...it's sad that it took Ryan O'Neal's death to revive it. Ryan was best known for Love Story. But Paper Moon [1973] is funny, with his young daughter at the time Tatum O'Neal getting an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress [the youngest person to do so] in that film, even though she had the major part over any other person in that movie except her father. Incidentally in What's Up Doc, the boy they stole the delivery bike from was played by Ryan O'Neal's son.
Yes, What's Up Doc was a neo-screwball comedy based on the 30's and 40's archetype (similar to "My Best Friend's Wedding" 1997). Philadelphia Story, His Girl Friday, etc. required: a "meet cute", a bad wedding that had to be broken up, frenetic pacing and dialog that culminates in crossed plot lines "paying off" together at the end. 1970's "New Hollywood" had several reworking of classic Hollywood genres. Chinatown -Noir, "Wild Bunch" and "McCabe and Mrs. Miller" and even Sergio Leone/Clint Eastwood films -Westerns.
@@watchingcodyrice It's always the first film I recommend to film reaction channels (not that I watch many)... 1 - Because it's excellent. 2 - Because it was mainly filmed less than 2 miles from my house in Bradford... Just like Peaky Blinders. However they use completely different Bradford locations. RSABT filmed around Buttershaw, Great Horton, Baildon, Haworth, along with in and around Bradford Interchange in the city centre. PB filmed around Keighley, Ilkley, Undercliffe, Saltaire, St Andrews Mill in Great Horton, along with the Midland Hotel, The Bradford Club, Little Germany and Bradford City Hall in the city centre.
You should think about reacting about one of Keanu Reeves' little known art movie by Gus Van Saint. I thought River Phoenix's performance should had won an Oscar for that year for their little movie called My Own Private Idaho.
My favorite comedy of all time. It was the 3rd highest grossing movie in 1972. Streisand was a red hot commodity in the 70s. She was the only woman in the top 10 actors with highest box office receipts at the end of that decade. Still, "What's Up Doc?" works as an ensemble piece with the likes of Madeline Kahn, Kenneth Mars, and many others helping to create this comedy classic.
So many fun facts relating to this film - Firstly, the fire in the hotel room scene, Madeline was actually freaking out because she hates fire. The car chase sequence required MANY stunt drivers but the bit where they all drove down those famous Frisco steps, they got into serious trouble for damaging them. Aaaaand, the kid with long hair who's bike gets stolen is Ryan O'Neal's actual son! :D
If you have seen "Paper Moon", then you also have seen the magnificent Madeline Kahn there. She is Eunice here. In a few years, she would be linked also with Mel Brooks movies. She was a wonderful, fearless comic actress, and also a gifted singer.
Terrific choice! You have very good taste.
And it sounds kinda classy, dontcha think? Happy Holidays!
@@BrettTwinSavage Why'd ya go and ask me a question like that for?! Happy Holidays to you as well!
I've loved this for years.
This movie is hilarious and has one of my favorite chase scenes in a movie.
Many Screwball Comedies of the 1930's and 40's were borrowed from in What's Up Doc. You can see Katherine Hepburn rip Cary Grant's Jacket and pants in almost the exact same way in 1938's Bringing Up Baby.
We were cheated out of a Streisand/Kahn duet, though.
Can't believe how time has passed since then,but, a good funny movie👍
Disagree on the relationship between Howard and Eunice. Eunice was all about herself and a control freak. Streisand was a nutcake. Howard was better off with the nutcake lol. The last lines in the movie were hilarious back then. "Love means never having to say your sorry" was from O'Neal's big hit movie in 1970 "Love Story." Many people would repeat that line including on TV, and many would respond as Ryan did "That's the dumbest thing I ever heard." it got a HUGE laugh in the theaters when this was new...today younger people don't get the joke - they didn't LIVE the history. This is the movie that made me fall in love with Barbra Streisand...she played the perfect wacko.
Funny you disagree because I totally agree with you. I never said they had a good relationship.
in my top 10 movies - well done!
All of sudden more people are reacting to this movie...it's sad that it took Ryan O'Neal's death to revive it. Ryan was best known for Love Story. But Paper Moon [1973] is funny, with his young daughter at the time Tatum O'Neal getting an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress [the youngest person to do so] in that film, even though she had the major part over any other person in that movie except her father. Incidentally in What's Up Doc, the boy they stole the delivery bike from was played by Ryan O'Neal's son.
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Yes, What's Up Doc was a neo-screwball comedy based on the 30's and 40's archetype (similar to "My Best Friend's Wedding" 1997). Philadelphia Story, His Girl Friday, etc. required: a "meet cute", a bad wedding that had to be broken up, frenetic pacing and dialog that culminates in crossed plot lines "paying off" together at the end. 1970's "New Hollywood" had several reworking of classic Hollywood genres. Chinatown -Noir, "Wild Bunch" and "McCabe and Mrs. Miller" and even Sergio Leone/Clint Eastwood films -Westerns.
Another good one is The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. The one with Danny Kaye NOT Ben Stiller, his remake was not good at all
It's a quasi-remake of _Bringing Up Baby._ Hawks even commented on it to Bogdanovich.
This guy is running around with golf clubs, and you're wearing a Titleist cap HAHHAHAHA
Good catch! 😅
*Rita, Sue and Bob Too* (1987) One of the most offensive and funniest films of all time.
Interesting you suggested this because I've recently added Scum (1979) to my list. Also directed by Alan Clarke.
@@watchingcodyrice And both on UA-cam.
@@watchingcodyrice It's always the first film I recommend to film reaction channels (not that I watch many)...
1 - Because it's excellent.
2 - Because it was mainly filmed less than 2 miles from my house in Bradford...
Just like Peaky Blinders.
However they use completely different Bradford locations.
RSABT filmed around Buttershaw, Great Horton, Baildon, Haworth, along with in and around Bradford Interchange in the city centre.
PB filmed around Keighley, Ilkley, Undercliffe, Saltaire, St Andrews Mill in Great Horton, along with the Midland Hotel, The Bradford Club, Little Germany and Bradford City Hall in the city centre.
She is Bugs Bunny in human form.
You should think about reacting about one of Keanu Reeves' little known art movie by Gus Van Saint. I thought River Phoenix's performance should had won an Oscar for that year for their little movie called My Own Private Idaho.
I always wanted to watch that film. Glad I haven't yet. 😁
Your third Bogdanovich movie should be "Noises off", starring Michael Caine.
Will be! 🫵