This just makes me miss John Candy so much more. I loved all of his goofiness and funny stuff. However, when he had serious moments, he really made you feel for his characters, just like he did here. I'll never get over his death, even after 30 years. Rest well, you gentle giant.
@@CoolmoedAbsolutely, & Spiderman realized what he meant by that -- that it isn't "Spiderman" that makes Peter Parker a worthwhile individual, just like it isn't "Iron Man" that makes Tony Stark a totally worthwhile individual. It's the other way around.
@@89sigma43 Absolutely, b/c it takes a really big person to take full responsibility & accountability for his mistake, to know the difference between right & wrong, & to help others w/o expecting anything in return.
One of my favorite scenes ever. Irv is ready to throw himself on his sword to protect not just his guys, but the Olympics themselves. Absolutely adore this character
@@Coolmoedok so in our past life we do stupid stuff look at Pual Ruppert he's dead now but over a movie theater thabks yo those cops kids lost some heroes over that David Hasselhoff he did drinking but did we kick him out no we forgave him but point is if we're mad at some one don't blame the teachers guys blame the teacher those 4 black guys did someting but we can forgive.
One so big that it would be nearly impossible to clean daily. One so wide that you couldn't reach the centre with a single arm length from either side.
My favorite scene in the movie. He humbled himself for his team and said what was right. Whether this happened in real life or not I don’t know but admitting when you’re wrong is one of the hardest things to do. Love John Candy in this scene
Taking accountability for something, even if it was a long time ago, shows real character growth. He's saying "I admit that I made a mistake 15 years ago, I'm owning that now and I'm taking responsibility for it. But please, whatever it is between you and me, don't let these guys suffer for it"
Man, John Candy sure looked healthy and such, when this movie came out and such, just like with Rookie of the Year. It’s so sad that the next year, we’d all bid adieu to him, just when he was filming Wagon’s East!. There’s only one John Candy in our lives, and with that, all of Canada, Chicago, and the world, continues to miss him, dearly.
I'm afraid JC wasn't healthy. He smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for years, battled of cocaine addiction and had a toxic diet regimen with extensive overeating. Sadly its no wonder he was the size he was, coupled with the smoking and cocaine abuse, its no wonder it was his heart that finally gave out. All that, plus his overweight killed him.
@@Coolmoed I have actually decided that if I ever audition for another play and they ask us to do a monologue, unless it’s a comedy this is the monologue I’m going with.
It's funny how all the rules changed the second they showed up. My biggest question is this; did all the other teams get put through the same rule chages these guys did, or was it just their team? Now I know this movie is not 100% accurate and there are a ton of embelishments, but this scene is still powerful in its own way. I don't know if any of this happened or exactly what did or did not happen, but this scene was what made the movie feel real to me. This man is fessing up to his shameful past and the board slowly realises they were wrong but say nothing until he is long gone. John Candy really delivered on this part and it shows how good he was as an actor.
The true part of this movie basically stops at "There was a bobsled team of Jamaicans in in the 1988 winter games." Virtually none of what happens in the movie happened in real life, especially the animosity shown to the Jamaicans by the Swiss. The Swiss, in fact, were their biggest supporters, and even helped them out with advice and equipment that they couldn't otherwise get.
Jamaica wasn't a team until 6 months before this, so the other teams might have had an international race at some point, since they would have, ideally, been together longer. Anything else that was changed besides that (the 1 minute qualifying time) were things those team could have done based on prior history in the Olympics, so it probably applied to everyone, just didn't affect them as it would Jamaica.
What so embarrassing is the fact that every time the Jamaican's do what is demanded of them and come out ahead the committee keeps on changing the rules trying to please god knows who to make themselves look good.
Say what you want about the film, but Candy’s performance is actually pretty decent. Quite a good swan song for him - not counting the one he was working on when he died.
@willienelson1245 You mean... Home Alone. Mrs. McCallister was feeling terrible about her situation... ...and his character consoled with his off-the-cuff [improvised] list of less-than-great examples of parenting his bandmates were. 1 forgetting his kids' names half the time. A 2nd probably never met his kids A 3rd... let's hope no one writes a book about him.
This was the only movie based off a true story that I liked. And these are what movies like that need to be about again. Not about propaganda not about identity but about inspiration Whatever happened to movies about inspiration about a moral it all went down the drain because people thought that what you look like or what you identify as is more important and it's not. No I don't care if the actors today are black or homosexual or whatever I just care about the stories they tell and if your story is lousy then I won't watch it it's that simple and it needs to be that simple again
"Cool Runnings" was a great movie. But it was not necessary that the movie wanted to make the people believe that the Jamaican bobsled team had a chance to win an olympic medal because in reality they were far away from any chance. Why was it not enough that the Jamaican bobsled team qualified for the Olympic Games? This was already a great success and would not have made the movie any worse.
A lot of adapted tales are in this movie, John Candy's character was pure fiction, there was no purchase of a rickety sled - it was actually a practice sled donated by team USA, and all the other teams were really warm in welcoming them - although Joseph Gruel was a perfect villain name.
"...oh and my next stop is every liberal media outet in Canada and the US to tell them you admitted you've tarnished the Olympics by enacting racially motivated policy changes." "Okay, maybe we were a little hasty." Let's be honest. He didn't need the speech, this would have been a PR nightmare for them. Note the complete lack of melanine in that room, you think the press wouldn't put two and two together?
Yes and no. This was the 1980s, not the 1990s or 2000s. Top level sport still may have believed that they could get away with the racism. On the other hand, the efforts to keep 'amateurs' from 'ruining' the olympic events was a big deal at the time. After the Calgary Olympics, the IOC instituted the 'Eddie the Eagle' rule, mandating that Olympic hopefuls compete in international events and be placed in the top 30 percent or the top 50 competitors, whichever is fewer.
Irv did the right thing to defend his team since the committee were fools for taking it out on the Jamaicans, and after this scene the realize their mistake and they reinstated the team
Imagine if so-called “professional” athletes had this honor and integrity. As the coach did in this film. The olmpic’s would be in a better place. Not like it is today. Where you have narcissistic and self entitled crybaby athletes. Who more interested in activism and virtue signaling.
Magnificent scene and a profound example of standing up for what's right.
Yup
The scene gets me everytime
He’s given up, yet still able to get over his embarrassment to stand up for his guys
This just makes me miss John Candy so much more.
I loved all of his goofiness and funny stuff. However, when he had serious moments, he really made you feel for his characters, just like he did here.
I'll never get over his death, even after 30 years.
Rest well, you gentle giant.
Planes, trains, and automobiles does this as well. Funny as hell movie. But when John Candy wants to make you feel, god dammit you feel
“Oh, forgive me, I don’t realize four black guys in a bobsled could make you blush.” 😂
Great line
It is Calgary....
Not in the bobsled. In the spandex. Oh my!
If George Takei was in that meeting, then yes, “Oh my” indeed. But he wasn’t.
*throws hat* EEEEMOOTIONAL DAAAMAGE!!!
A gold medal is a wonderful thing, but if you’re not enough without it, you’ll never be enough with it.
Tony stark stole that quote to apply it to Spider-Man’s suit on the spiderman movie
God bless y’all
@@jesussaves21 and you as well
I stole that from this movie and tell it to the young guys at the gym when they consider steroid use.
@@CoolmoedAbsolutely, & Spiderman realized what he meant by that -- that it isn't "Spiderman" that makes Peter Parker a worthwhile individual, just like it isn't "Iron Man" that makes Tony Stark a totally worthwhile individual. It's the other way around.
Comedians are the most underrated actors. Their range is absolutely impeccable, it’s almost like they thrive in drama and horror movies.
"Dying is easy; comedy is hard."
It's because they are observant; they see what is behind behavior that most of us ignore.
Good thing he talk some sense for his mistakes from the past
People learn and change
@@Coolmoedonly if they truly want to learn and change and to put in the work to do it
@@brandonbrown3855 the work is the big part
I see a lot of talk, I wanna see some action
Love his character’s act of accountability and willingness to make things right. Spoken like a true Canadian! RIP JC miss ya
Well said. To become an Olympian. Medal or not. You are still a member of a very elite group of athletes. Can’t be taken away
Irv was doing the right thing. Not only did he admit he cheated, he was defending his guys. He was truly moving on with his life.
@@89sigma43 Absolutely, b/c it takes a really big person to take full responsibility & accountability for his mistake, to know the difference between right & wrong, & to help others w/o expecting anything in return.
One of my favorite scenes ever. Irv is ready to throw himself on his sword to protect not just his guys, but the Olympics themselves. Absolutely adore this character
He was right this wasn't about the team. This was a personal attack
He was standing up for his guys over a bs rule
We need more of him
@Coolmoed I agree
@@Coolmoedok so in our past life we do stupid stuff look at Pual Ruppert he's dead now but over a movie theater thabks yo those cops kids lost some heroes over that David Hasselhoff he did drinking but did we kick him out no we forgave him but point is if we're mad at some one don't blame the teachers guys blame the teacher those 4 black guys did someting but we can forgive.
@@JustinMacri007 forgiveness is key, we all mess up at times
Didn't know 4 black guys in a bobsled could make you blush 😂😂 love that lol
Lots of great lines in the movie
This has to be one of (if not the) best scenes John candy did 😊
What a masterclass in acting. 🎉🎉
Director: we need a big table
Prop Man: say no more
One so big that it would be nearly impossible to clean daily. One so wide that you couldn't reach the centre with a single arm length from either side.
prop man now works for Putin
That table is bigger than my apartment
@@jasonjansen9831 It's bigger than some boats that I have been on.
How did they get it through the door...hahahaha
Even making it to the Olympics is an honor and privilege.
My favorite scene in the movie. He humbled himself for his team and said what was right. Whether this happened in real life or not I don’t know but admitting when you’re wrong is one of the hardest things to do. Love John Candy in this scene
God I love this film. RIP JC!
I could watch it over and over
I like that Irv has no problem with Kurt still being angry at him and only draws a line because Kurt is taking it out on Irv's team.
I like how he apologized and took responsibility for his actions. I also like how he made the committee feel ashamed of their actions.
Taking accountability for something, even if it was a long time ago, shows real character growth. He's saying "I admit that I made a mistake 15 years ago, I'm owning that now and I'm taking responsibility for it. But please, whatever it is between you and me, don't let these guys suffer for it"
This was John Candy’s best movie. You’ll never convince me otherwise.
@@andrewross4685 many to choose from
@@Coolmoed For sure. "Spaceballs", Uncle Buck" and "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" to name a few.
@@davidcopplestone6266 all movies I could watch over and over
@@davidcopplestone6266underrated in JFK too.
Planes Trains and Automobiles
Man, John Candy sure looked healthy and such, when this movie came out and such, just like with Rookie of the Year.
It’s so sad that the next year, we’d all bid adieu to him, just when he was filming Wagon’s East!.
There’s only one John Candy in our lives, and with that, all of Canada, Chicago, and the world, continues to miss him, dearly.
I'm afraid JC wasn't healthy. He smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for years, battled of cocaine addiction and had a toxic diet regimen with extensive overeating. Sadly its no wonder he was the size he was, coupled with the smoking and cocaine abuse, its no wonder it was his heart that finally gave out. All that, plus his overweight killed him.
One of the most powerful scenes in the movie right here.
@@ThunderFist1978 the man has heart
@@Coolmoed I have actually decided that if I ever audition for another play and they ask us to do a monologue, unless it’s a comedy this is the monologue I’m going with.
It's funny how all the rules changed the second they showed up. My biggest question is this; did all the other teams get put through the same rule chages these guys did, or was it just their team?
Now I know this movie is not 100% accurate and there are a ton of embelishments, but this scene is still powerful in its own way. I don't know if any of this happened or exactly what did or did not happen, but this scene was what made the movie feel real to me.
This man is fessing up to his shameful past and the board slowly realises they were wrong but say nothing until he is long gone. John Candy really delivered on this part and it shows how good he was as an actor.
The true part of this movie basically stops at "There was a bobsled team of Jamaicans in in the 1988 winter games." Virtually none of what happens in the movie happened in real life, especially the animosity shown to the Jamaicans by the Swiss. The Swiss, in fact, were their biggest supporters, and even helped them out with advice and equipment that they couldn't otherwise get.
@@ArthurRex131 The Swiss didn’t even give them trouble in this movie, it was the East Germans. The Swiss were the ones Derice idolized.
Jamaica wasn't a team until 6 months before this, so the other teams might have had an international race at some point, since they would have, ideally, been together longer. Anything else that was changed besides that (the 1 minute qualifying time) were things those team could have done based on prior history in the Olympics, so it probably applied to everyone, just didn't affect them as it would Jamaica.
Jon Candy.
Comedy and heart.
Miss you.
Correct
RIP JOHN CANDY
He will be missed. He left a great legacy
John Candy makes my teary with this speech.. N he also makes me remembers all the ppls who stood for me.
The next day: "" Oh, they said we're back in."
Everyone: "AAAAHAAAAHHHHHH!!!!"
Irv is right. It’s not about winning at the Olympics it’s about representing their country with honor and pride!
What so embarrassing is the fact that every time the Jamaican's do what is demanded of them and come out ahead the committee keeps on changing the rules trying to please god knows who to make themselves look good.
Bravo Mr Candy👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
John Candy was beside his comedy stuff a really good actor
@@90AlexF never a bad decision to put on his movies
Respect to da'man, Irv Blitzer.
Testify brother irv
0:52
One of John Candy’s best scenes.
That scarf 😂
John Candy was a treasure. So many movies from my childhood I enjoyed so much were because of him.
Big John you will forever be missed. Your legacy will live forever on film
Ce film restera à jamais dans ma mémoire, ce discours est la vrai vérité ♥️♥️♥️
This movie doesnt get enough credit people come on amazing movie
“How about I draw a line down the middle of ya head so it looks line a butt?”
"Whatever is wrong wit you, is no small matter."
That guy is amazing of what he said about doing their best for thrir country & wouldn't care if they came in 1st or 50th.
it would be funnier, if he hauled a suitcase of curtain rings in with him to bag some sales too though.
😂😂😂😂 Del Griffith!!!
This must have been back when Arlo tried his scam in the Winter Olympics against John Candy.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who recognised the father of Raylan Givens
Say what you want about the film, but Candy’s performance is actually pretty decent. Quite a good swan song for him - not counting the one he was working on when he died.
Sure, John Candy was mainly known for his comedy. But he knew how to drive a point when it mattered.
The Uncle Buck came out of him.
@willienelson1245
You mean... Home Alone.
Mrs. McCallister was feeling terrible about her situation...
...and his character consoled with his off-the-cuff [improvised] list of less-than-great examples of parenting his bandmates were.
1 forgetting his kids' names half the time.
A 2nd probably never met his kids
A 3rd... let's hope no one writes a book about him.
0:05 I love that movie
RIP John Candy Legend!
The British bloke commenting, like UK snowsport is an elite programme. Like 5 medals ever? Haha
I think this movie is where I learned about misplaced anger 😊
was such a great movie and actor.
The team brought irv back from the brink
That's a really big table.
After he left, "ok, so where's lunch?"
@@nicholasstawarz906 always a plan after a successful encounter
Looks like cool runnnings will be free on youtube soon lol
@@moonscar119 pretty sure it was
This was the only movie based off a true story that I liked. And these are what movies like that need to be about again. Not about propaganda not about identity but about inspiration
Whatever happened to movies about inspiration about a moral it all went down the drain because people thought that what you look like or what you identify as is more important and it's not.
No I don't care if the actors today are black or homosexual or whatever I just care about the stories they tell and if your story is lousy then I won't watch it it's that simple and it needs to be that simple again
Good scene, not sure such events, like those depicted here, could ever take place again in real life.
Best scene in the movie.
I'm convinced either way it's John candy❤❤❤🎉🎉
"Cool Runnings" was a great movie. But it was not necessary that the movie wanted to make the people believe that the Jamaican bobsled team had a chance to win an olympic medal because in reality they were far away from any chance. Why was it not enough that the Jamaican bobsled team qualified for the Olympic Games? This was already a great success and would not have made the movie any worse.
A lot of adapted tales are in this movie, John Candy's character was pure fiction, there was no purchase of a rickety sled - it was actually a practice sled donated by team USA, and all the other teams were really warm in welcoming them - although Joseph Gruel was a perfect villain name.
@@dubiouscaesar3709 And the crash that happened in the end wasn't due to the sled malfunctioning. It was driver error because of their inexperience.
Jamaica we have a bobsled team.
John Candy is excellent in this scene.
When the heck did Arlo Givins get appointed to the Olympic Committee?
No rules can be changed in the active session…
shock and awe
@@DRE383 it worked
Back when the olympics meant something
"...oh and my next stop is every liberal media outet in Canada and the US to tell them you admitted you've tarnished the Olympics by enacting racially motivated policy changes."
"Okay, maybe we were a little hasty."
Let's be honest. He didn't need the speech, this would have been a PR nightmare for them. Note the complete lack of melanine in that room, you think the press wouldn't put two and two together?
Even if it was more motivation against Irv than against the team, the media would still bring up the race issue for ratings.
Yes and no.
This was the 1980s, not the 1990s or 2000s. Top level sport still may have believed that they could get away with the racism.
On the other hand, the efforts to keep 'amateurs' from 'ruining' the olympic events was a big deal at the time.
After the Calgary Olympics, the IOC instituted the 'Eddie the Eagle' rule, mandating that Olympic hopefuls compete in international events and be placed in the top 30 percent or the top 50 competitors, whichever is fewer.
John candy perfect name coz ya want more
1:36 1:55 that statements still with me to this day
Irv did the right thing to defend his team since the committee were fools for taking it out on the Jamaicans, and after this scene the realize their mistake and they reinstated the team
It was said this was John Candy's last movie
@@Kevin25841 It was, & that's usually the best way to go -- going out w/ a bang, going out in a blaze of glory.
Comically large conference table is comical
John could do it all 💪
I like how the Alliance is all white men. 1980’s gotta 1980’s.
Most countries in the West are majority white...?
John candy mistake was smoking so much and being overweight for much of his life.
Not based on a real person.
This is so fake
Wrong kid died
Imagine if so-called “professional” athletes had this honor and integrity. As the coach did in this film. The olmpic’s would be in a better place. Not like it is today. Where you have narcissistic and self entitled crybaby athletes. Who more interested in activism and virtue signaling.