Pardon the pun, but this is a “criminally” underrated movie. It’s absolutely hilarious and the viewer is totally rooting for them to get away with it the entire time
My mother found that so intensely hilarious that I was forced to be amused despite not really understanding what it meant at all as a young kid, haha. I guess I knew what each of those four things was though!
it shouldn't be that hard, right? the business is volatile. you cannot make 'money-making decisions' All you can do is fund the movies you want to see, and if it fails, that means your taste doesn't match with a lot of people's. Which is not a problem you can solve or avoid.
As a practicing Catholic I randomly think of this movie at times. Very underrated movie, I had no idea it was produced by George Harrison. Thanks for featuring this, well done.
I remember this film, and had a great time with it. Siskel and Ebert were the go to critics in Chicago. Honestly, even at a young age, I thought they were full of it sometimes.
Legitimately still one of my favorite comedies. My mom actually introduced me to this one as a kid, and she had completely forgotten all of the nudity, leaving her feeling seriously embarrassed when the scenes came up. She passed away about four years ago now and I still get to laugh at those memories. Seriously underrated movie, highly recommended to anyone who enjoys this kind of crime comedy.
I’ve loved this movie since I was a kid. The humor, the locations in London, and the soundtrack are all top notch. It makes me so disappointed that you can’t find it anywhere. This is the kind of classic 80s entertainment I grew up with.
Never seen it, but I remember the trailer being on the front of my Die Hard 2 VHS. Good on George for funding the films he did. Shame Handmade couldn't sustain the flops.
Happy to hear you talking about this movie! I just read Paul Hirsch’s book “In a Cutting Room Far, Far Away”. He was an Oscar-winning editor, but also did work as a film doctor (fixing movies in trouble). He mentions being brought in to re-edit this movie and becoming lifelong friends with Jonathan Lynn.
I’m a film credit junkie and noticed that Hirsch was given special thanks, which leads me to believe that he probably edited the last 10 minutes of the movie (The ending was reshot after playing to a test audience. Jonathan Lynn knew the original end of the movie wasn’t playing as well as the rest of the movie but was willing to let it go out as Fox was willing to release it as is. The day after the screening, Lynn had a meeting with Joe Roth, who ran Fox at the time, and instead of it being a marketing meeting, Roth asked if they could change the ending, and Lynn said yes on the condition of more money being given to do it right. So Fox gave him $650,000 to not only reshoot the ending that is on the movie now but also to tighten it and give it more music. I believe that is where Hirsch came in although he may have had more to do with the movie than just that). The original ending of the movie was Brian, Charlie, and Faith being chased all over London and ending up on a ship bound for Rio, where there was a sentimental scene to finish it out. Even with the sequence, it still played well but Lynn knew it could be better. For the record, according to Lynn from his commentary track, the old ending was never seen but there are some stills from the original final scene that have (including one that was on the back of the VHS release). If you ever can find the DVD for a good price, be sure to listen to Jonathan Lynn’s commentary. It’s a good one.
@@NicholasVargo entirely possible that Hirsch was involved with the new ending. In his book he mentions changing music cues and tightening the overall pacing. Lynn seemed hesitant at first, but loved it, and related it to his theatre experience. He said Hirsch’s faster pacing was like seeing an actor picking up on his cues. That’s according to Hirsch’s account anyhow. I’ll have to track down the DVD. Love a good commentary. Thanks for all your insight!
I remember the trailers for this on TV constantly. It was my introduction to Robbie Coltrane. I thought he outshined Eric Idle, who I knew was already great. Great film
I remember being so excited when this came out. I was a big fan of Handmade's Time Bandits and Monty Pythons' efforts so getting to see a new movie, and it staring Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane was amazing and it did not disappoint. Also, shout out to the Yello soundtrack!
Another Jonathan Lynn movie you should consider covering is Greedy, which starred Michael J. Fox and Kirk Douglas. I’ve only seen it once but I remember it being hilarious. But it seems to have fallen into obscurity.
Today, i learned something. George Harrison not only had a film production company, but was involved with the Burning!!! Nuns on the Run looks like a pretty damn funny movie, i'd love to check it out! Sister Act seems to have ripped this film's premise off, with that one also dealing with a main character posing as a nun, & hiding from gangsters!!
@Kaiwan Callender the really funny thing is that there was a nun who bore an extremely close resemblance to Robbie Coltrane at the Catholic high school I went to. Sister Gerald was her name.
I watched this film as a kid at my grandma’s and actually just watched it again last week celebrating her 94th birthday. Seriously this channel is the greatest.
I went to school opposite where they filmed some of the church scene. We all gathered at the school gates to watch the filming of it in our lunch break.
OMG I remember this movie, it was hilarious!! Thanks you for reminding me it existed! I want to watch it again! And PLEASE showcase all the movies you talked about at the beginning, I would sooooooooo love that! You are one of my favorite channels!
I've heard of it but haven't seen it. I'm intrigued by the cast of it like Robbie Coltrane, Eric Idle, and Doris Hare and I'm also intrigued by the fact it was produced by George Harrison. I also know they referenced the line at 2:02 in the second Austin Powers film.
This was one of my favorite movies growing up! I remember the girl from King Ralph (another almost cult classic that I would love to see featured here) was in it. The jokes and delivery were hysterical. "Don't come in here? You might as well write, do not read this note!" and " 'Those are men's razors!' 'We're very hairy.'"
I went to a Q&A with Eric Idle years ago in Brisbane we all had to write our questions on paper and he went through them I asked him if he wanted to make a sequel to nuns and what are his thoughts on the film he did not answer my question :) I think its a great movie.
Siskel & Ebert savaged this movie so hard that they enraged the movie studio, who refused to send them any more screeners. I assume this was temporary, but I'm not sure,.
This video actually made me remember that I’ve seen this movie and add it to my Letterboxd. The only thing I remember is “spectacles, testicles, wallet, and watch.”
I watched this a few times back in the day, a fun movie. A tenuous link with this movie is ‘The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen’, George Harrison gave Terry Gilliam the idea to make it, and features Eric Idol and Dennis Winston, both from ‘Nuns on the Run’.
Thank goodness someone actually knows what "cult classic " means. It's not a cult classic if there a a billions videos about it. I'M CALLING YOU OUT BUZZFEED !
Shortly after this film hit VHS it was in the stack of movies my dad and I rented for the weekend. We were expecting a silly comedy, but the only thing I remembered for years after though was that I sure did like that shower scene for some reason...
I love Nuns on the Run - I always have, ever since its premier. Not only did I enjoy it first time, but I find it immensely re-watchable, in a "comfort food" sort of way. Is it high art?: no! Is it a great comedy?: not really. But I find it engaging, surprisingly immersive and I always feel better for having watched it. If you're not from the UK and are watching it because of Robbie Coltrane - it is a great performance, but his greatest performance is NOT on film - but in the Jimmy McGovern TV Series: Cracker; and warning, that is NOT a comedy series, it is very dark, but Robbie is absolutely awesome. Also Jonathan Lynn - writer/director (prior to his movie career) was responsible for the UK's most astutely observed, and hilarious political comedy of the 1980s - Yes Minister/Prime Minister; and therefore I have a lot of time for him.
I actually really enjoy this movie! Nuns on the Run is a 90s classic. I haven’t found it streaming anywhere 😾 Eric Idle & Robbie Coltrane are so great together 😂
I saw this about age 11, and it impacted my realization of Humor and only gets funnier with age. The Shower scene, You Shouldn't be here. And Bobby responds with only 2 words in the best delivery ever: I Know.
I watched this in the 90s and still have a copy on video. Had a crush on Eric Idle (Camille asleep on the bus wearing a sign). Such comic delivery -and remember, keep your trap shut! Me and Dad used to laugh even recently at that line, as he was devout but thought it funny too. Thanks for all the clips, wonderful to laugh again.
Used to watch this every chance I could on HBO in the early 90's, before finally buying it on VHS then upgrading to DVD when it came along. This movie can always give me a laugh, especially that ending scene on the plane.
Good ol George. If I ever get rich that's exactly the kind of guy I'm gonna be. Buying REALLY EXPENSIVE movie tickets to help make something worth watching.
Thank you for making this series. I always look forward to finding a new movie that has been under-appreciated and checking it out for myself. This film was so funny!
I miss when movies were just good. Not bad. Not amazing just good. You don't wish there was a sequel or anything that could be changed. Just really good.
Oh my god I can't WAIT for the Ferris Bueller TV show review. I've seen the pilot and it's beyond insane to me that it is what it is. I love failed TV and ever since you did the Emeril Sitcom, I've been wondering if you'd cover more.
I remember this movie coming out but I was a child and I had never seen it. I had the opportunity to download it recently, and I did, but I hadnt heard anyone talking about the movie for decades so I thought maybe it wasnt that good and I still havent watched it. The clips you showed are pretty funny and legit made me laugh, I'll definitely watch it some time this week! Ta foe the video.
"Snakes on a Plane" definitely didn't have its title come first, because that wasn't even the original title; it was originally just called "Venom", and didn't get a title change until after a few years of the script being shopped around with no luck. :P
Oh damn! I was just thinking about this movie just another day! Back in 1990, I remember thisnkovie was avilable to watch on these cable tv movie channels. I always wanted to watch the movie because of the previews! Ahh Robbie Coltrane!!!! RIP!
For some reason - probably the Beatles and Monty Python connections - this made me think of "The Magic Christian," which would be another excellent pick for this series. (Although I'd still like to see you do "Radioland Murders" someday. 😁) Edit: Yello did the soundtrack?? OK, now I have to watch this.
Never knew George Harrison produced movies. After you do that Ferris Bueller sitcom (jeez is every 80s & 90s film always getting a sitcom?) could you do SNL movies like Night at the Roxbury & other stuff, are they considered Forgotten Classics or Are they just bad? Like bad skits turned into hour long movies?
Pardon the pun, but this is a “criminally” underrated movie. It’s absolutely hilarious and the viewer is totally rooting for them to get away with it the entire time
😂😂😂😂
I still say "spectacles, testicles, wallet, and watch" to this day!
My mother found that so intensely hilarious that I was forced to be amused despite not really understanding what it meant at all as a young kid, haha. I guess I knew what each of those four things was though!
I never thought I’d say this.. but more movie producers should be like George Harrison lol
it shouldn't be that hard, right? the business is volatile. you cannot make 'money-making decisions'
All you can do is fund the movies you want to see, and if it fails, that means your taste doesn't match with a lot of people's. Which is not a problem you can solve or avoid.
It's not a sustainable business practice, though. Money and resources are finite. Even people with deep pockets can't just pull money out of thin air.
I noticed a "religious people are funny" trend between this, We're No Angels, and Sister Act in the early 90s
Leap of faith
Anybody got a theory for why this is?
We're No Angels is a re-make of a 1955 movie.
Dogma
Good. Catholics are evil.
My dad would rent this, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Time Bandits when my brother and I were little.
British comedy hits different!
“Nuns! Nuns! Reverse! Reverse! Reverse!” - Father Jack Hackett
As a practicing Catholic I randomly think of this movie at times. Very underrated movie, I had no idea it was produced by George Harrison. Thanks for featuring this, well done.
I remember this film, and had a great time with it. Siskel and Ebert were the go to critics in Chicago. Honestly, even at a young age, I thought they were full of it sometimes.
If this movie was made now, it would star Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.
Rest in piece Robby coaltrain.
Legitimately still one of my favorite comedies. My mom actually introduced me to this one as a kid, and she had completely forgotten all of the nudity, leaving her feeling seriously embarrassed when the scenes came up.
She passed away about four years ago now and I still get to laugh at those memories. Seriously underrated movie, highly recommended to anyone who enjoys this kind of crime comedy.
I’ve loved this movie since I was a kid. The humor, the locations in London, and the soundtrack are all top notch. It makes me so disappointed that you can’t find it anywhere. This is the kind of classic 80s entertainment I grew up with.
and the tits, the tits were also fun
Same!
Never seen it, but I remember the trailer being on the front of my Die Hard 2 VHS.
Good on George for funding the films he did. Shame Handmade couldn't sustain the flops.
I've always thought this is an underappreicated gem and the chemistry between all three leads is dazzling.
A buddy comedy with Robbie Coltrane and Eric Idle? I might have to give this a watch.
Happy to hear you talking about this movie! I just read Paul Hirsch’s book “In a Cutting Room Far, Far Away”. He was an Oscar-winning editor, but also did work as a film doctor (fixing movies in trouble).
He mentions being brought in to re-edit this movie and becoming lifelong friends with Jonathan Lynn.
I’m a film credit junkie and noticed that Hirsch was given special thanks, which leads me to believe that he probably edited the last 10 minutes of the movie (The ending was reshot after playing to a test audience. Jonathan Lynn knew the original end of the movie wasn’t playing as well as the rest of the movie but was willing to let it go out as Fox was willing to release it as is. The day after the screening, Lynn had a meeting with Joe Roth, who ran Fox at the time, and instead of it being a marketing meeting, Roth asked if they could change the ending, and Lynn said yes on the condition of more money being given to do it right. So Fox gave him $650,000 to not only reshoot the ending that is on the movie now but also to tighten it and give it more music. I believe that is where Hirsch came in although he may have had more to do with the movie than just that). The original ending of the movie was Brian, Charlie, and Faith being chased all over London and ending up on a ship bound for Rio, where there was a sentimental scene to finish it out. Even with the sequence, it still played well but Lynn knew it could be better. For the record, according to Lynn from his commentary track, the old ending was never seen but there are some stills from the original final scene that have (including one that was on the back of the VHS release).
If you ever can find the DVD for a good price, be sure to listen to Jonathan Lynn’s commentary. It’s a good one.
@@NicholasVargo entirely possible that Hirsch was involved with the new ending. In his book he mentions changing music cues and tightening the overall pacing.
Lynn seemed hesitant at first, but loved it, and related it to his theatre experience. He said Hirsch’s faster pacing was like seeing an actor picking up on his cues. That’s according to Hirsch’s account anyhow.
I’ll have to track down the DVD. Love a good commentary. Thanks for all your insight!
I remember the trailers for this on TV constantly. It was my introduction to Robbie Coltrane. I thought he outshined Eric Idle, who I knew was already great.
Great film
I remember being so excited when this came out. I was a big fan of Handmade's Time Bandits and Monty Pythons' efforts so getting to see a new movie, and it staring Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane was amazing and it did not disappoint. Also, shout out to the Yello soundtrack!
I’ll never forget the first time I saw this as a kid . Such a great classic !
Another Jonathan Lynn movie you should consider covering is Greedy, which starred Michael J. Fox and Kirk Douglas. I’ve only seen it once but I remember it being hilarious. But it seems to have fallen into obscurity.
I still quote this movie on a regular basis. The late Phil Hartman really steals the movie.
Today, i learned something. George Harrison not only had a film production company, but was involved with the Burning!!! Nuns on the Run looks like a pretty damn funny movie, i'd love to check it out! Sister Act seems to have ripped this film's premise off, with that one also dealing with a main character posing as a nun, & hiding from gangsters!!
If you’ve never seen “Let It Ride”, it’s another Robbie Coltrane gem.
Recorded it off cable back in the day and watched the tape enough to wear it out. Well-made comedies like this never get old!
Awesome! I've been hoping this would get a video
It was pretty good
@Kaiwan Callender the really funny thing is that there was a nun who bore an extremely close resemblance to Robbie Coltrane at the Catholic high school I went to. Sister Gerald was her name.
I'm sure you're working on a video of The Lost version of CLUE.
I watched this film as a kid at my grandma’s and actually just watched it again last week celebrating her 94th birthday. Seriously this channel is the greatest.
Omg Time bandits was the jam
I love this movie! Robbie did some really good automotive documentaries too.
This was on Ch4 last year and rewatching it was such a nostalgia hit. I remember it from when it first came out.
I went to school opposite where they filmed some of the church scene. We all gathered at the school gates to watch the filming of it in our lunch break.
OMG I remember this movie, it was hilarious!! Thanks you for reminding me it existed! I want to watch it again! And PLEASE showcase all the movies you talked about at the beginning, I would sooooooooo love that! You are one of my favorite channels!
Yes ! Sgt. Bilko ! Can't wait I will always try to get friends to watch this gem from the 90's !
I've heard of it but haven't seen it. I'm intrigued by the cast of it like Robbie Coltrane, Eric Idle, and Doris Hare and I'm also intrigued by the fact it was produced by George Harrison. I also know they referenced the line at 2:02 in the second Austin Powers film.
This was one of my favorite movies growing up! I remember the girl from King Ralph (another almost cult classic that I would love to see featured here) was in it. The jokes and delivery were hysterical. "Don't come in here? You might as well write, do not read this note!" and " 'Those are men's razors!' 'We're very hairy.'"
Joe already did it a couple of years ago:
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I went to a Q&A with Eric Idle years ago in Brisbane we all had to write our questions on paper and he went through them I asked him if he wanted to make a sequel to nuns and what are his thoughts on the film he did not answer my question :) I think its a great movie.
Siskel & Ebert savaged this movie so hard that they enraged the movie studio, who refused to send them any more screeners. I assume this was temporary, but I'm not sure,.
This video actually made me remember that I’ve seen this movie and add it to my Letterboxd. The only thing I remember is “spectacles, testicles, wallet, and watch.”
Loved this movie growing up.
I watched this a few times back in the day, a fun movie.
A tenuous link with this movie is ‘The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen’, George Harrison gave Terry Gilliam the idea to make it, and features Eric Idol and Dennis Winston, both from ‘Nuns on the Run’.
I had this on VHS watched it all the time as a kid. This See no Evil Hear no Evil, and I’m Gonna Git you Sucka were my favorites
YES, those were great movies too!!!
Thank goodness someone actually knows what "cult classic " means. It's not a cult classic if there a a billions videos about it. I'M CALLING YOU OUT BUZZFEED !
I love this movie and the actors involved. It just proves my point that critics don't know what the hell they are on about most of the time.
Shortly after this film hit VHS it was in the stack of movies my dad and I rented for the weekend. We were expecting a silly comedy, but the only thing I remembered for years after though was that I sure did like that shower scene for some reason...
Ahh…Robbie Coltrane…I would watch that man read the phone book! I found him from Cracker and have loved him ever since.
I love Nuns on the Run - I always have, ever since its premier. Not only did I enjoy it first time, but I find it immensely re-watchable, in a "comfort food" sort of way. Is it high art?: no! Is it a great comedy?: not really. But I find it engaging, surprisingly immersive and I always feel better for having watched it. If you're not from the UK and are watching it because of Robbie Coltrane - it is a great performance, but his greatest performance is NOT on film - but in the Jimmy McGovern TV Series: Cracker; and warning, that is NOT a comedy series, it is very dark, but Robbie is absolutely awesome. Also Jonathan Lynn - writer/director (prior to his movie career) was responsible for the UK's most astutely observed, and hilarious political comedy of the 1980s - Yes Minister/Prime Minister; and therefore I have a lot of time for him.
Shower scene is etched in my memory from the HBO rerun days
I have said "Spectacles, Testicles, Wallet, and Watch.." more than I can remember.
I actually really enjoy this movie! Nuns on the Run is a 90s classic. I haven’t found it streaming anywhere 😾 Eric Idle & Robbie Coltrane are so great together 😂
Thanks for talking about this film! Truly loved it, as it is a classic from my childhood!
Love that movie! I still have my VHS used copy I bought from the video store
I saw this about age 11, and it impacted my realization of Humor and only gets funnier with age. The Shower scene, You Shouldn't be here. And Bobby responds with only 2 words in the best delivery ever: I Know.
I credit this movie with teaching me the correct way to make the sign of the cross.
I watched this in the 90s and still have a copy on video. Had a crush on Eric Idle (Camille asleep on the bus wearing a sign). Such comic delivery -and remember, keep your trap shut! Me and Dad used to laugh even recently at that line, as he was devout but thought it funny too. Thanks for all the clips, wonderful to laugh again.
I liked Nuns on the Run a lot and have watched it several times. I would enjoy seeing it again.
Used to watch this every chance I could on HBO in the early 90's, before finally buying it on VHS then upgrading to DVD when it came along. This movie can always give me a laugh, especially that ending scene on the plane.
I know John Cleese is 83 but he sounds so old now bless him.
Good ol George. If I ever get rich that's exactly the kind of guy I'm gonna be. Buying REALLY EXPENSIVE movie tickets to help make something worth watching.
I saw this at the pictures when it came out and still say 'Spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch'. I'd forgotten that this is where it came from.
Sooo underrated, caught this one Christmas morning at like 5am. Was dying
Thank you for making this series. I always look forward to finding a new movie that has been under-appreciated and checking it out for myself. This film was so funny!
I forgot about this movie. But I did love it when I watched it back in the day.
Gosh, I loved this movie. Thanks for spotlighting it.
5:28 Sister Gertrude is adorable.
This movie seems really funny. I'll give it a watch. Thanks!
I remember seeing this in the theater… good movie!
I miss when movies were just good. Not bad. Not amazing just good. You don't wish there was a sequel or anything that could be changed. Just really good.
thank you for the video
Great video my dude
This looks great! I'll have to watch it.
I adore this film. Hopefully it will be available for purchase on Amazon someday.
I want to watch this. Even if somehow it's horrible, I know I'll laugh at how funny Robbie and Eric are
As a kid in the 90s I was a fan of this movie and handful of others I only remember playing on TV then like Quick Change.
I really liked this movie and ever since I've seen it, I have always remembered ... spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch.
I've never even heard of this but now i have to see it. Thanks, Joe!
I'm surprised that there was no mention of Sister Act considering that both films have the core idea of "total outsider hiding out in a convent".
I always liked this movie, it really needs a streaming or home video release.
This was one of my Mom’s favorite movies… thx for the happy memories ☺️
Oh my god I can't WAIT for the Ferris Bueller TV show review. I've seen the pilot and it's beyond insane to me that it is what it is. I love failed TV and ever since you did the Emeril Sitcom, I've been wondering if you'd cover more.
I remember this movie coming out but I was a child and I had never seen it. I had the opportunity to download it recently, and I did, but I hadnt heard anyone talking about the movie for decades so I thought maybe it wasnt that good and I still havent watched it.
The clips you showed are pretty funny and legit made me laugh, I'll definitely watch it some time this week!
Ta foe the video.
"His second feature behind Clue"
Well, I guess I have to watch this, now.
"Snakes on a Plane" definitely didn't have its title come first, because that wasn't even the original title; it was originally just called "Venom", and didn't get a title change until after a few years of the script being shopped around with no luck. :P
Oh damn! I was just thinking about this movie just another day! Back in 1990, I remember thisnkovie was avilable to watch on these cable tv movie channels. I always wanted to watch the movie because of the previews! Ahh Robbie Coltrane!!!! RIP!
I remember seeing the VHS cover but never watched it. RIP Robbie Coltrane.
Feel like it's been a while since we've had an ACC. Glad to see it!
I have always absolutely loved this film.
For some reason - probably the Beatles and Monty Python connections - this made me think of "The Magic Christian," which would be another excellent pick for this series. (Although I'd still like to see you do "Radioland Murders" someday. 😁)
Edit: Yello did the soundtrack?? OK, now I have to watch this.
"Almost" this is a classic.
One of my favorite movies.
❤🎉 *¡enjoyed at 10:26 am Pacific Daylight Savings Time on Thursday, 11 May 2023!* ❤🎉
Did you know that Eric Idle's character's love interest in the film is Camille Corduri? She played Jackie Tyler in Doctor Who.
I watched this a ton as a kid, great movie
Never knew George Harrison produced movies. After you do that Ferris Bueller sitcom (jeez is every 80s & 90s film always getting a sitcom?) could you do SNL movies like Night at the Roxbury & other stuff, are they considered Forgotten Classics or Are they just bad? Like bad skits turned into hour long movies?
I remember this on heavy rotation on one of the basic cable channels.
Oh gosh, I remember this as a great film
Good job on mentioning the involvement of Yello.
Fuck me, I laughed like a drain when those buckets of sunshine graphics appeared!
One of my favorites! Shame you can't find it anywhere to watch or buy.
Thanks, forgot how much I liked this film :D
There were unexpected t*ts in this movie. It's at the very least, worth it for that.
Waiting on more Seinfeld chronicles episodes!