Jason Miller is also the father of Joshua Miller, who starred in "Near Dark" and "River's Edge". Joshua co-wrote the slasher spoof "The Final Girls" as a tribute to his dad.
Come on, we all know those "you can't use THAT and THIS word, I am an Army Man, I Know" is just a kid's hissy fit. They are just desperately trying to keep little things from their past in civilian life, being frightened to find out all their rituals are meaningless for everyone outside the army.
Good catch! He really chewed up the scenery in that movie. But he did steal every scene he was in. Not fer nuthin,' but he was the best mayor Detroit has ever had, in fiction or reality.
I didn't know Tim Robbins had to break out of a goofy drunk stereotype. I don't think I ever saw him in anything before Shawshank, so as far as I knew, he's always been good. I feel like my whole life is a lie now.
A lot of actors start out doing movies and TV shows without being noticed. Harrison Ford started out in bit parts and even as an extra in movies. I heard that Robert De Niro started doing "Troma" movies, the same people who brought us Toxic Avenger and such.
I used to work with a dude who knew Tracy Scoggins growing up. He would tell funny stories about them in high school. Finally got to meet her at a convention and yeah, she confirmed they were besties back in the day. She was SUPER nice and even gave me a free autograph.
I actually have seen this, a long time ago. You’re right ...it’s wacky & all over the place, but weirdly somehow watchable. Hell Tracy Scoggins was in this , she could have used her connections & called in the A- Team.
i remember watching a Slasher film that used a bunch of day for night footage . It was obvious that it was day for night. You could see girls sunbathing out in front of one of the buildings when it suppose to be the middle of the night.
I never heard of this movie, LOL the Mortis joke was perfect! Man the level of stupid in this movie is pretty high. Thanks Cecil this was another winner video!
The 'mortis' but comes from a game called Faith by New Blood interactive, and tickled me even before it clicked that the guy was from The Exorcist. Cecil cuts deep with his references and using the Faith bit was a top choice.
@@RobbieSkyeHamilton Thank you! I only ever owned a self made VHS of the film so the name constantly slips my mind even though its one of my favorites~
It's kind of weird to see a serious actor like Jason Miller in a film like this. It's sad that his roll in Exorcist 3 was cut down because by that time he'd suffered from "Wet Brain" do to extreme alcoholism and couldn't remember his lines. RIP.
...I can't be the only one who saw the title and thought this was going to be some cheesy action movie about pint-sized soldiers, right? *_I was so very wrong._*
Say what you will about Robbins, but Jacob's Ladder is one of my all-time favorite flicks. Has been in my top five since the first I saw it twenty-two years ago.
So, I'm not the only one who remembers this. Dad had it on VHS that he taped off of Cinemax, and I've tried to find it, only to keep coming across the 1991 one. Now that I have a year, 1984, was able to find it online. Thank you so very much for the help.
Looks like Tim Robbins expected his frustrated fist to impact something/someone as punctuation on that "Damn" but it wasn't where he thought and that's the take they used...maybe even the only one they had considering the budget.
In addition to his great acting roles, Jason Miller won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, a Tony Award for Best Play, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Wow, I thought it the Louis Gossett Jr. one. I had no IDEA this existed, but man! This is some God awful looking 80's crapola! I gotta ask though, what was that Mortis video game clip from?
This title kinda sounds like a spin off of the movie Small Soldiers lol For a low budget film, its surprising to see some familiar faces here! I love it! For the heck of it, I think I'll give this one a watch! I mean, you can't ignore a film that has a rocket launcher that has a fart noise sound effect lol
I never ever herd of this film I grew up with the 1991 "Toy Soldiers" film which to me is the better film compared to this one at least to me Cecil. I look forward to see you do a "Exploring" episode on that film someday? Awesome job as always!
It's one of the more competent yet oddly overlooked "Die Hard" ripoffs, because the hostages/protagonists are teenagers and they're not as docile as they look.
For a second I thought this was going to be about Small Soldiers.
Nope, Small Soliders
Man I'd love to see him cover Small Soldiers. That was such a big part of my childhood
Glad I'm not the only one.
Same
would be a better one to review imo
“Step by step, heart to heart, brick by brick… it aaaaall falls doooown, like toy soldiers.”
I also immediately thought of T'Pau
I like how you say kids when not a single one of them looks younger than 30.
Those were real 80s teens. Coke, barbs, and tanning just made everyone look 30 by the time they were 21. Lol.
Fun fact: Toy Soldiers is actually a spinoff of Shawshank Redemption. It's what Andy was doing in Mexico while he waited for Red.
Or the prequel to Jacob's Ladder.
All three of these films are now my head cannon for a film that was to be made in The Player!
Jason Miller is also the father of Joshua Miller, who starred in "Near Dark" and "River's Edge". Joshua co-wrote the slasher spoof "The Final Girls" as a tribute to his dad.
So there were two famous actors in this movie.
Pronounce it wrong and i wouldnt wanna be you!!!
Also Jason Patric father
@@welcometothemovies9157 Cecil already mentioned that in the video.
Another masterpiece snubbed by the academy
the power of bandanas
Exspecially the farts
Usually if someone is called an ex-marine that implies they were dishonorably discharged.
Come on, we all know those "you can't use THAT and THIS word, I am an Army Man, I Know" is just a kid's hissy fit. They are just desperately trying to keep little things from their past in civilian life, being frightened to find out all their rituals are meaningless for everyone outside the army.
@@Salty_dog132 Said no one of any import. Sorry your life lacks any sense of pride, honor, or camaraderie.
@@satsubatsu347 yes, because those are the qualities permitted only for the military.
5:31 You know him as Deter from Traxx. I know him as Mayor Cusack from Robocop 2. 😁😁😁😁😁😁
Good catch!
He really chewed up the scenery in that movie. But he did steal every scene he was in.
Not fer nuthin,' but he was the best mayor Detroit has ever had, in fiction or reality.
Same here!
...and Harpo in The Color Purple.
I wanted Sean Astin and stayed for the Tim Robbins.
SAME!!
I stayed for Father Damien Karras.. And that black dude from Blazing Saddles..
I didn't know Tim Robbins had to break out of a goofy drunk stereotype. I don't think I ever saw him in anything before Shawshank, so as far as I knew, he's always been good. I feel like my whole life is a lie now.
A lot of actors start out doing movies and TV shows without being noticed. Harrison Ford started out in bit parts and even as an extra in movies. I heard that Robert De Niro started doing "Troma" movies, the same people who brought us Toxic Avenger and such.
@@schizoidboy You're thinking Roger Corman, not Troma.
He was also Merlin in Top Gun.
@@xsplashdashx He's also in Diner with Kevin Bacon, Paul Reiser and Daniel Stern, among others.
“Not to be confused with small soldiers”
Haha...totally wasn't sitting confused questioning my memory and mental state for a second haha
"my people are hoping to eat today" sums up my day to day life.
Great video
I used to work with a dude who knew Tracy Scoggins growing up. He would tell funny stories about them in high school. Finally got to meet her at a convention and yeah, she confirmed they were besties back in the day. She was SUPER nice and even gave me a free autograph.
Oh, wow, a FREE autograph :D :D :D
No ass-slap tho? :(
she was so hot
"why does Wiener slap her ass? " well, wouldn't you? I think that was the actor taking some liberties tbh XD
He seems so hesitant, I was thinking that too
I would. 🙋
now he can forever say he's slapped that ass, and nobody could say he didn't when he had the chance.
It's always refreshing to see where academy award winning actors start out. 😃 🍻
This also has critically acclaimed Mexican Actors….. ironic
@@alejandromolinac lol - right?!
*Father Damien Karras* kicks ass!
For The Lord!
Gotta love these bizarre 80s flicks. Funny video, as always.
That Sheriff lobo simpson reference got me laughing hard, good work man
I watched this on the toilet eating chicken strips.
Appreciate everything you do!
Great stuff, can't believe I missed this movie and with that cast.
I actually have seen this, a long time ago. You’re right ...it’s wacky & all over the place, but weirdly somehow watchable. Hell Tracy Scoggins was in this , she could have used her connections & called in the A- Team.
😂
i remember watching a Slasher film that used a bunch of day for night footage .
It was obvious that it was day for night.
You could see girls sunbathing out in front of one of the buildings when it suppose to be the middle of the night.
I never heard of this movie, LOL the Mortis joke was perfect! Man the level of stupid in this movie is pretty high. Thanks Cecil this was another winner video!
The 'mortis' but comes from a game called Faith by New Blood interactive, and tickled me even before it clicked that the guy was from The Exorcist. Cecil cuts deep with his references and using the Faith bit was a top choice.
I always think this is the title of the movie with the literal toys who are soldiers. The one with the gorgoknights or how ever you spell it
That’s Small Soldiers from 1998 by Joe Dante
@@RobbieSkyeHamilton Thank you! I only ever owned a self made VHS of the film so the name constantly slips my mind even though its one of my favorites~
If anything, having one guy that has to take care of everything while you get drunk sounds perfect.
It's always a good day when goodbadflicks uploads
I really did not expected the "Mortis" joke, absolutely Epic :P
your one liners sir,....are impeccable :).. great stuff Cecil.... !
:)
Tim Robbins "damn" was my reaction when the plans for shady maples was cancelled.
Dang I’ll be back for that ‘91 jawn. Classic!
It's kind of weird to see a serious actor like Jason Miller in a film like this. It's sad that his roll in Exorcist 3 was cut down because by that time he'd suffered from "Wet Brain" do to extreme alcoholism and couldn't remember his lines. RIP.
As sad as his role was reduced, Brad Dourif really gave a powerhouse performance as the Gemini Killer.
@@reikun86 absolutely!
LOVE the faith reference
You need to do the 1991 Toy Soldiers. And Small Soldiers for good measure.
4:17. Love the Faith reference!
:)
when this came out, for some reason, i thought this was about some kinds who were shrunken down to become literal toy soldiers.
4:13 oh I was so not expecting the "Faith" reference.
I like to throw curveballs :)
...I can't be the only one who saw the title and thought this was going to be some cheesy action movie about pint-sized soldiers, right?
*_I was so very wrong._*
R.I.P. Jason Miller and Cleveon Little
Say what you will about Robbins, but Jacob's Ladder is one of my all-time favorite flicks. Has been in my top five since the first I saw it twenty-two years ago.
That movie will mess up your head.
"Say what you will about Robbins..."
Most people say he's a damn fine actor, so...
"Farting Launcher", I think I saw one in Battlefield 2042 or something! xD
Always a good day when good bad flicks uploads
Now I have Martika stuck in my head
I love the day/night continuity error at the end!
Now I just want the other Toy Soldiers flick. Loved that as a kid
Small Soldiers?
@@ericdraven4626 No, Toy Soldiers. With Sean Astin and Will Weaton
I love that one with Sean Aston and Louis Gossett Junior.
0:12 "You're probably thinking of that one from 1991" "Oh shit this isn't a Small Soldiers video"
It’s crazy how many movies you cover that I actually saw at the cinema.
Love you channel
Thanks! :)
I thought this was the movie about the toys that came to life but that Small Soldiers
I remember watching this movie and Death Spa together at my friend's house in 5th grade!
Wait is this like some wierd live action version of far cry 3 because the similarities are uncanny, especially the beginning
Cecil:"But wait, it's day here where they're waiting but still night over here!"
Time zones dude!
5:20 Hey! The major from Robocop!!
wow! i reaaaaaaaaallly thought this was going to be the Toy Soldiers of the early 90s. Not disappointed, just surprised
Ya know... If I didn't know any better, I'd say this is just the plot of Rambo 4.
Soldiers
So, I'm not the only one who remembers this. Dad had it on VHS that he taped off of Cinemax, and I've tried to find it, only to keep coming across the 1991 one. Now that I have a year, 1984, was able to find it online. Thank you so very much for the help.
Looks like Tim Robbins expected his frustrated fist to impact something/someone as punctuation on that "Damn" but it wasn't where he thought and that's the take they used...maybe even the only one they had considering the budget.
Put in that farting rocket joke three times in this video lol
Great video! I love this channel.
Hopefully one day Maximum Overdrive!
Thanks!
It’s one thing to be stupid but stupid and self destructive……..PRICELESS!
Lol… that rocket launcher!!… I can’t breath….. great review.
Good to see this on here, loved it
At 2:45 you can practically see the grips rocking the truck back and forth...
I can watch your videos all, and I have. Even when I've seen it two or three times. lol
and I appreciate it :)
It's so bad it's good. It's Fun!
In addition to his great acting roles, Jason Miller won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, a Tony Award for Best Play, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Who would have thought that a group of untrained individuals would defeat a skilled group of killers?
Yes! Exactly what I needed today ^^ Thx for another great video ^^Also wait, is one of the girls a blond Tracy Scoggins??^^
Just in time with my coffee....roll the reel !
Thanks for this. This is one i definitely didn't know about!
Awesome as always sir.
Well now we know who ate all those beans.
You should do Lake Placid next. It’s a solid B tier movie
Love this 1
Loved the farting rocket launcher
Yeah GBF, I was thinking of that one.
Never saw this one.... And I'm glad.
Wow, I thought it the Louis Gossett Jr. one. I had no IDEA this existed, but man! This is some God awful looking 80's crapola! I gotta ask though, what was that Mortis video game clip from?
It's from a retro-style game series called "Faith" where you play a priest and have to investigate hauntings and exorcise demons.
oh 80s Tim Robbins haha
I’d love to see you cover Fraternity Vacation
Only the early squad remember when the title still said 'Soliders'
Never forget
This title kinda sounds like a spin off of the movie Small Soldiers lol For a low budget film, its surprising to see some familiar faces here! I love it! For the heck of it, I think I'll give this one a watch! I mean, you can't ignore a film that has a rocket launcher that has a fart noise sound effect lol
A "farting" rocket launcher?
talk about "low budget".
Another great video from good bad flicks!
Thank you!
Wow! Angélica Aragón one of the finest and beautiful Mexican actresses of all times in a cheesy movie!? No way! ... Way!
Excellent video thank you for making it
Thanks for watching!
I was thinking about Small Soldiers and I was kinda excited.
I would love to see you do a deep dive into Hands of Steel!
This movie has the tone of an 80s teen sex comedy done by Eli Roth.
So, Green Inferno.
I never ever herd of this film I grew up with the 1991 "Toy Soldiers" film which to me is the better film compared to this one at least to me Cecil. I look forward to see you do a "Exploring" episode on that film someday? Awesome job as always!
It's one of the more competent yet oddly overlooked "Die Hard" ripoffs, because the hostages/protagonists are teenagers and they're not as docile as they look.
@@Madbandit77 Yeah that's why I love the 1991 film a lot it turned 30 early this year.
best Far Cry movie ever
Damn, I thought it WAS going to be the 90s version.
An old favorite of mine
This is my favorite channel!!
Thank you!
holy cow this cast! Tracy Scoggins and Tim Robbins?
Actually when I saw this in my notifications I thought it was the one with Tommy Lee Jones as an action figure
Yay, PTSD!
We used to ride our atv's down our local airport runway.....lol this was before 9-11 though....
I can’t wait for you to review the Other Toy Soldiers movie with Sean astin
Deeter from Traxx - aka - the Mayor from Robocop 2
I watched the crap out of this movie on vhs. I still quote it to this day.
Terri Garber went to see this when it came out, and almost no one was there!