FIRST TIME WATCHING: The Nice Guys
Added 2025-03-15 16:00:14 +0000 UTCHappy Feature...Saturday!
Haha, doesn't quite roll off the tongue. But man, this movie was FUN! I watched it on Netflix for those joining along with me.
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LINK: https://youtu.be/uLpDkvSAOIs
Original Movie: The Nice Guys
Comments
Thanks for watching "The Nice Guys." I've been recommending it to the movie reactors I follow for over 2 years, but it rarely wins polls because "normies" have never seen or even heard of it. It was released in May 2016 and didn't stand a chance against "Captain America: Civil War" and two movies you'll never see movie reactions for. "The Nice Guys" is the BEST buddy cop movie in the past decade, and arguably better than "The Other Guys" (2010). Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling have brilliant odd-couple chemistry and perfect comedic timing. It was a clever contrast to portray Healy as the jaded, down-on-his-luck goon who sincerely wanted to be a real P.I. to help people, whereas Marsh was a legit P.I. living in explicable luxury (presumably his wife had money), but he was a sleazy alcoholic who conned is clients for as much money as possible. I appreciated that whenever Marsh did the wrong thing, he got himself hurt, and when he was being brave and selfless, he was nigh-invincible. Of course, you could call it plot armour, and argue that Marsh and Healy solved the case through happenstance and dumb luck, but I've read and watched a lot of true crime stories, and often investigations are tedious grinds that go nowhere (like Marsh said) until there's a lucky break. It's an ENTERTAINING crime-comedy movie! The daughter portrayed by Angourie Rice was phenomenal, and the perfect foil "sidekick" to her father's drunken bumbling P.I. sleazebag. I appreciate that Holly was the perfect balance as a modern female character: she was extraordinary, demonstrating determination, resourcefulness, quick-thinking, and bravery, but she had realistic limitations and endearing flaws as a do-gooder teenager, so she wasn't an insufferable girl-boss. She refused to be sidelined and justly called out her father's bad behavior when he needed the harsh truth to get him back on track. Modern Hollywood should use Holly as an exemplar, instead of inundating us with flawless "strong female characters" who walk on water, and are intolerably BORING. In addition to the stellar cast, clever writing, and sharp direction, the 1970s time period, neo-noir L.A. setting, and funky soundtrack made the movie a standout among buddy cop movies. All of it was before I was born but I felt nostalgia for all of it because modern movies are too safe and sanitized in comparison. "The Nice Guys" ranks alongside "The Big Lebowski" as one of the best crime-comedies ever. I genuinely appreciate Natalie watching it and am glad she enjoyed it.
Rod Reavern
2025-03-30 23:22:20 +0000 UTCI am behind on invincible and daredevil reactions and the red eye update was just a Wham! Now I have questions
Eric Wallace
2025-03-18 00:38:07 +0000 UTCDon't worry, you look bad ass
Joshua s. Jackson
2025-03-17 00:17:00 +0000 UTCRDJ should’ve won the Oscar for his performance as a corpse
Razor Bikini
2025-03-16 09:48:58 +0000 UTCDef a fun rewatch! Fun fact: even though we couldn't see clearly, the actor who played Sid Shattuck was Robert Downey Jr.
Alan Felicia
2025-03-16 04:42:12 +0000 UTC"People are stupid, but they're not that stupid." Oh, the charming naivete of the 70's, how I miss thee.
Troy B.
2025-03-16 02:40:52 +0000 UTCAs much as I love that video, I think it works best with everything that led up to it. We should convince her to watch that show at some point...
Troy B.
2025-03-16 02:40:18 +0000 UTCMatt Bomer was great as Negative man in Doom Patrol, Check the video for the song " People like us - Doom Patrol " you will love it.
Mr BONDI
2025-03-16 02:31:40 +0000 UTCAbsolutely love this film, really wish it got a 2nd. Crowe & Gosling are a great duo
Nick Freer
2025-03-16 01:08:12 +0000 UTCSeeing Russell Crowe and Kim Basinger together in this reminds me of L.A. Confidential. That’d be a great movie for a reaction someday.
Thomas Wetherell
2025-03-16 00:15:49 +0000 UTCYou don't look disgusting Nat, I PREFER the battered-woman look. 🤣
Keith Jacobsen
2025-03-15 23:47:47 +0000 UTCI know it's a pipe dream (but then didn't really think we'd get The Nice Guys) but would love a Takeshi Kitano film reaction. Any would do, but Sonatine and Hana-Bi would be at the top, with Zatôichi a close third.
Tarjei
2025-03-15 23:14:29 +0000 UTCSo happy we got a The Nice Guys reaction. Absolutely love this film, peak budy cop action, and a great excuse for a rewatch. For those interested check out Patrick Willems break down of the film on youtube, it's both informative and loads of fun.
Tarjei
2025-03-15 23:06:35 +0000 UTCSuch a great movie. We actually did an analysis of The Nice Guys in my podcast last week (The Not So Geand Jury). I never get tired of the relationship between Holly and March. It's like Penny and Inspector Gadget: She's the brains, he's... not.
G. T. Blackwell
2025-03-15 23:00:12 +0000 UTCI'm glad you enjoyed Nat. I hope your eyes gets better. I went thru that too sometime ago. Take care.
Jorge Ortiz
2025-03-15 22:31:49 +0000 UTC+1 Alita!
Mastervodo
2025-03-15 22:10:47 +0000 UTCIf you love Matt Bomer you should get around to Doom Patrol a superhero dark comedy series starring him, Brendan Fraser and Alan Tudyk. It’s very different from a lot of the other superhero shows you would’ve seen.
Rob E
2025-03-15 21:45:50 +0000 UTCShane Black has this writing philosophy where he takes a normal movie situation and does the unexpected for comedic effect. Like you pointed out with the ankle gun set up. Or when the guys are in a gun fight and Ryan throws his gun to Russell, it's a scene we've seen a million times in movies before, but what if he missed the throw and it flew out the window? Instant comedy. I love this movie because it's full of stuff like that.
Perrin Rademacher
2025-03-15 19:38:10 +0000 UTCFYI: Yes, the original Hollywood sign was in really bad shape before it was replaced in 1978. Also, I love the RDJ cameo. :)
Michael Kemmet
2025-03-15 19:09:19 +0000 UTCThe bloody eye looks kinda badass. Embrace it 😆
Kevin Farrell
2025-03-15 17:47:32 +0000 UTCYes! This movie is so good!!!
dmh killah
2025-03-15 16:46:47 +0000 UTCSaturday Nat at the Movies 😊 Really looking forward to watching this one with you. I've been out this Ten-Pin bowling this afternoon and I came last, so I need something to cheer me up 😆😊 Had a blast watching this movie again Nat. You had so much fun watching it. When Ryan discovers the dead guy by the tree and is unable to catch his breath and shout for help always makes me laugh, and the timing of the shot where they dump the body over the fence onto the party table is just so good 😄 Thanks for an awesome reaction today Nat, and as always for all your videos this week. Enjoy your weekend 💛
Darryl Low
2025-03-15 16:39:17 +0000 UTCWatch Alice in Borderland and Alita Battle Angel
Logan Rodriguez
2025-03-15 16:19:26 +0000 UTCIt's weird seeing a Natalie post on Saturday honestly you should post TV shows all week then movies on Saturday.
Chris Henderson
2025-03-15 16:11:08 +0000 UTCOmg well I know what I'm doing tonight!
Lisa Tosti
2025-03-15 16:03:31 +0000 UTC
