When Movie Bloopers Were Too Good To Cut!

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7 Apr 202408:15

Summary

TLDRThe video script highlights a series of memorable and improvised moments in film history, where actors and directors spontaneously deviated from the script, resulting in iconic scenes. From unexpected punchlines to genuine reactions to accidents, these unscripted instances added a unique charm and humor to the movies, often becoming some of the most quoted and celebrated parts of the films.

Takeaways

  • 🎬 Unscripted moments often add authenticity and humor to scenes, as seen in films like 'Joker' and 'The Usual Suspects'.
  • 🌟 Actors sometimes improvise iconic lines or actions that become memorable, such as in 'Independence Day' and 'The Lego Movie'.
  • 🎥 Directors sometimes keep unintentional mistakes or accidents in the final cut, enhancing the scene's realism, like in 'End of Watch' and 'The Evil Dead'.
  • 🎞 Hidden cameras and real reactions can lead to unexpected but captivating scenes, as seen in 'Mystery Men' and 'Under the Skin'.
  • 🤣 Comedic improvisation by actors can result in unforgettable moments, like Robin Williams' fall in 'The Bird Cage' and Bill Murray's slip in 'Scrooged'.
  • 🎭 On-set accidents or unexpected events can lead to memorable scenes, such as Ian McKellen's head bump in 'The Lord of the Rings' and the spontaneous mobbing of Martin Sheen in 'Gettysburg'.
  • 🎬 Filming with real people unaware of being filmed can result in genuine reactions, as seen in the casting of non-actors in 'Under the Skin'.
  • 🎥 Unscripted reactions from actors can add depth to characters, like in 'Captain Phillips' where a real medic's treatment was used.
  • 🎞 Improvisation can humanize characters and make them more relatable, as seen in 'Die Hard' with the candy bar scene.
  • 🎬 Some of the most memorable scenes in cinema history were not planned, such as the chest-beating scene in 'Wolf of Wall Street'.
  • 🌐 The use of real-life experiences or professions of extras can add authenticity to a film, as seen in 'Kindergarten Cop'.

Q & A

  • What was the improvised moment in the movie Joker involving Arthur and a clocking-in machine?

    -In the movie Joker, the scene where Arthur punches the clocking-in machine off the wall was not originally in the script. Actor Lee吉尔, who plays Gary, mentioned in an interview that during one take, Wen Phoenix, playing Arthur, spontaneously decided to make a joke about punching out and then proceeded to punch the machine off the wall.

  • How did Steven Baldwin's reaction in The Usual Suspects become part of the film?

    -Steven Baldwin's real, unscripted reaction to Redfoot flicking his cigarette into his face was captured on camera. The director found McManus' genuine response to the unexpected action amusing and decided to keep it in the final cut of The Usual Suspects.

  • What unexpected smell did Will Smith encounter while filming a scene in Independence Day?

    -While filming a scene in Independence Day where Will Smith drags an alien across the Salt Flats of Utah, he was not warned about the horrible smell that sometimes comes from the Great Salt Lake due to billions of dead brine shrimp each year.

  • What was the significance of the unscripted Code 4 signal in End of Watch?

    -In End of Watch, officer Brian Taylor flashes a Code 4 signal at a helicopter. This was not scripted but was actually an LAPD flight unit coming to check out the scene. Code 4 means no further assistance needed, and the director decided to include this real-life element in the film.

  • How did the actor playing Chewbacca react to Han dropping his parka in Star Wars: The Force Awakens?

    -When Han drops his parka on the floor in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Chewbacca's actor, Junas Suotamo, improvised a confused reaction. This was not planned, and it caught Harrison Ford off guard, adding to the authenticity of the scene.

  • What did the young actors in Kindergarten Cop spontaneously share about their fathers' jobs?

    -In Kindergarten Cop, when Arnold Schwarzenegger's character asks the children who their daddy is and what he does, many of the young actors were not given lines and instead shared真实的 information about their real fathers' jobs, which included a range of professions from being a 'sex machine' to a 'chologist' who 'looks at vaginas all day long'.

  • How did the crew member's mistake lead to an improvised line in Mystery Men?

    -While filming Mystery Men, a crew member unknowingly threw a disposable lighter into a trash can that was meant to be set on fire later. The lighter exploded during a take, causing a burst of flame behind Paul Rubin. He improvised the now famous line, 'Excuse me,' as a response to the unexpected event.

  • Why were the extras unresponsive during Cher's speech in A Night's Tale?

    -In A Night's Tale, the scene where Cher's character gives a speech to a crowd that gets no reaction was due to the fact that most of the extras were from the Czech Republic and didn't understand English. Therefore, they didn't comprehend the cue to cheer.

  • What was the unplanned event during the filming of The Revenant that involved a horse?

    -In The Revenant, the scene where Leo kicks a horse in the face was not part of the script. It was a genuine reaction from Leo, and the director decided to keep it in the film.

  • How did the line 'I'm not going to remember' in The Lego Movie come about?

    -The line 'I'm not going to remember' in The Lego Movie was the result of Morgan Freeman getting frustrated with his lines being changed. It was an outtake that the directors found amusing and decided to add in as a joke, with Vitruvius, who is blind, saying he needs to write everything down, even though it would be of no help to him.

  • What was the real-life event that led to an improvised scene in Gettysburg?

    -Near the end of the film Gettysburg, hundreds of Confederate reenactors spontaneously mobbed Martin Sheen, who was playing General Lee, to show their appreciation. Sheen stayed completely in character, and the resulting scene was included in the final cut of the film.

  • How did Chris Pratt's accidental drop of the orb influence Guardians of the Galaxy?

    -In Guardians of the Galaxy, director James Gunn confirmed that Chris Pratt genuinely dropped the orb by accident during filming. However, Pratt stayed in character and finished the shot, and this unplanned moment ended up becoming one of Peter Quill's most memorable scenes in the movie.

Outlines

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🎬 Unscripted Movie Moments

This paragraph highlights various instances in film where actors went off script or unexpected events occurred, leading to memorable scenes. Examples include an impromptu joke in 'Joker', Steven Baldwin's genuine reaction in 'The Usual Suspects', and Harrison Ford's confused response in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'. Other notable mentions are Will Smith's unplanned dragging of an alien in 'Independence Day', an LAPD flight unit's unintentional appearance in 'End of Watch', and an unscripted fart in 'This Is 40'. These moments showcase the spontaneity and creativity of actors and directors in crafting unforgettable cinematic experiences.

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🎥 Behind-the-Scenes Improvisations

The second paragraph delves into more behind-the-scenes improvisations and accidents that ended up as iconic moments in film. It discusses Ian McKellen's unplanned head bump in 'The Lord of the Rings', an unintentional line from a non-professional actress in 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home', and Julie Andrews' genuine trip in 'The Sound of Music'. The paragraph also covers Robin Williams' unplanned fall in 'The Bird Cage', the unscripted infirmary scene in 'Captain Phillips', and the real-life men unknowingly filmed in 'Under the Skin'. It concludes with the amusing story of Matthew McConaughey and Leonardo DiCaprio's impromptu chest-bumping ritual in 'Wolf of Wall Street'.

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Keywords

💡Improvisation

Improvisation refers to the spontaneous creation or adaptation of dialogue, action, or plot in a film or performance, often as a response to unforeseen circumstances or to add a unique touch. In the context of the video, it highlights instances where actors deviate from the script to deliver a more authentic or humorous moment, such as when Harrison Ford's confusion in 'The Force Awakens' was due to an impromptu action by Chewbacca's actor, or when Bill Murray's unplanned fall in 'Scrooged' added to the scene's comedy.

💡Unscripted Reactions

Unscripted reactions are genuine responses from actors that were not pre-planned or written into the script, which can add a layer of realism and spontaneity to a scene. In the video, it is mentioned that Steven Baldwin's reaction in 'The Usual Suspects' to a cigarette being flicked at him was genuine, and it was kept in the final cut because it added authenticity to the scene.

💡Filming Accidents

Filming accidents refer to unintended incidents that occur during the production of a movie, which can sometimes be incorporated into the final film if they enhance the scene or add an element of realism. The video discusses several instances where accidents, such as the dropping of the orb in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' or the visible camera in 'The Evil Dead', were left in the final cut because they added to the humor or authenticity of the moment.

💡Ad-libbing

Ad-libbing is when actors create dialogue or actions on the spot that are not part of the original script. It is a form of improvisation that can lead to memorable and unanticipated moments in a film. In the video, ad-libbing is exemplified by Paul Rudd's real farts in 'This Is 40' and the children's unscripted responses in 'Kindergarten Cop', both of which added a layer of authenticity and humor to their respective scenes.

💡Happy Accidents

Happy accidents in filmmaking are unplanned events or mistakes that occur during production but are deemed valuable enough to be kept in the final version of the film. These moments can often enhance the overall effect of a scene, adding a touch of realism or spontaneity. In the context of the video, a happy accident is illustrated by the spontaneous mobbing of Martin Sheen in 'Gettysburg', which was not planned but added to the authenticity of the scene.

💡On-set Mishaps

On-set mishaps refer to unexpected incidents or errors that occur during the filming process. These can range from technical glitches to actor mistakes, and sometimes, they can lead to memorable or even iconic moments in a film. In the video, on-set mishaps are mentioned such as the explosion of a disposable lighter in 'Mystery Men' and Robin Williams' slip in 'The Bird Cage', both of which were incorporated into the final film and became memorable parts of the scenes.

💡Real-Life Elements

Real-life elements in filmmaking involve incorporating genuine experiences, reactions, or items from the actors' or crew's lives into the movie. This can add a layer of authenticity and depth to the story. In the video, it is mentioned that in 'Under the Skin', the men who were lured and seduced into the van were not actors but real people who were only informed about the film later, adding a chilling realism to the movie.

💡Script Adaptation

Script adaptation refers to the process of changing or modifying the script during the filming process based on the actors' performances, director's vision, or unforeseen circumstances. This can lead to a more organic and dynamic final product. The video provides an example of script adaptation when Morgan Freeman's frustration with line changes in 'The Lego Movie' was used to create the memorable line 'I'm not going to remember any of it'.

💡Casting Choices

Casting choices involve the decisions made by filmmakers regarding the selection of actors for specific roles. These choices can greatly impact the tone and authenticity of a film. In the video, it is mentioned that in 'Captain Phillips', a real Navy medic was cast for a scene, which resulted in an unscripted but realistic portrayal of a military exercise.

💡Director's Choices

Director's choices refer to the decisions made by the director during the filmmaking process, which can include decisions about which scenes to keep, how to shoot a scene, or how to guide the actors. These choices can significantly influence the final outcome of a film. In the video, the director's choice to keep certain unscripted moments, such as the smell in 'Independence Day' or the mobbing in 'Gettysburg', added depth and authenticity to the scenes.

💡Actor's Chemistry

Actor's chemistry refers to the interaction and rapport between actors on screen, which can enhance the believability and emotional impact of a scene. In the video, the unplanned chest-beating ritual between Matthew McConaughey and Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Wolf of Wall Street' is an example of actors' chemistry that added an element of humor and camaraderie to the film.

Highlights

The scene in Joker where Arthur punches the clocking in machine off the wall was improvised by Joaquin Phoenix.

In The Usual Suspects, Redfoot flicking his cigarette into the face of McManus was an unscripted reaction by Steven Baldwin.

The line 'Get the [__] off my dick' in Independence Day was ad-libbed by Will Smith due to the smell from the Great Salt Lake.

Officer Brian Taylor's Code 4 signal in End of Watch was an actual LAPD flight unit response, meaning no further assistance needed.

Han dropping his parka in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Chewbacca's confused reaction were improvised by the actors.

In Kindergarten Cop, Arnold Schwarzenegger's question about the children's fathers led to real responses from the young actors.

The explosion of a disposable lighter in Mystery Men was an accident that was kept in the film due to Paul Rubin's improvised line.

Cher's unreceived speech in A Night's Tale was actually a goof, but the director kept it in because the extras didn't understand English.

The real farts in the bedroom scene of This Is 40 were improvised by Leslie Mann to stay in character.

No animals were harmed in the making of The Revenant, except for the horse kicked by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Ron Weasley falling off the couch in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was not in the script but was kept by the director.

The happy accident in The Evil Dead where Ash's head is visible while burying his demonic girlfriend was not intended.

In The Lego Movie, Vitruvius' line about not going to remember was an outtake of Morgan Freeman getting frustrated, but was added as a joke.

Bill Murray falling over in Scrooged was unplanned but kept because of its comedic value.

Gettysburg reenactors spontaneously mobbed Martin Sheen, and the scene was included in the final film.

Chris Pratt accidentally dropped the orb in Guardians of the Galaxy, but the scene became one of the movie's most memorable moments.

Gandalf bumping his head in The Lord of the Rings was not scripted, but Ian McKellen played it off well, leading to its inclusion.

In Star Trek 4, the woman who answered about nuclear vessels was not an actor and was paid extra due to an impromptu line.

Julie Andrews' accidental trip in The Sound of Music was kept because it added to her character.

Robin Williams' slip and fall in The Bird Cage was unplanned, but the other actors' reactions were genuine.

Matthew McConaughey was genuinely high in the scene from Captain Phillips where he laughs while watching the Leather Man.

The Medic in the infirmary scene of Captain Phillips was a real Navy medic and the sequence was unscripted and improvised.

Dustin Hoffman's real fart in Rainman and the reactions from the cast were genuine and not scripted.

The chest-beating ritual in Wolf of Wall Street was not planned and was part of Matthew McConaughey's warm-up.

Transcripts

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[Music]

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what is she doing okay don't fart in the

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bed I'm not it's the Springs this is why

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we never have

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[Music]

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sex in Joker the scene where Arthur

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punches the clocking in machine off the

00:18

wall was not in the script Lee Gil who

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plays Gary stated in an interview that

00:22

during one take Wen Phoenix suddenly

00:25

decided to make a joke about punching

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out and then punch the machine clean off

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the wall oh oh no I forgot to punch

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out in The Usual Suspects when redfoot

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flicks his cigarette into the face of

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mcmanis it was originally intended to

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hit his chest so mcmanus' reaction is

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Steven Baldwin's real unscripted

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reaction get the [ __ ] off my dick no

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[ __ ] in Independence Day they filmed

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Will Smith dragging an alien across the

00:58

Salt Flats of Utah nobody warned him of

01:01

the horrible smell that sometimes comes

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from the Great Salt Lake due to billions

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of dead brine shrimp each year and what

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the hell is that

01:10

smell the director found it funny and

01:12

left it in I could have been in a

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barbecue while filming End of Watch

01:16

officer Brian Taylor flashes a code 4

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signal at a helicopter this wasn't

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scripted and was an actual LAPD flight

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unit coming to check out the scene Code

01:26

4 means no further assistance

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needed

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in Star Wars the Force awakens Han drops

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his parka on the floor when he arrives

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at Star Killer

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base when he leaves Chewbacca hands it

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back to him and he reacts with confusion

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this part was improvised by Chewbacca's

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actor junas suotamo who went off script

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confusing Harrison

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Ford in the scene in Kindergarten Cop

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where Arnold Schwarzenegger asks

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children who is your daddy and what does

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he do many of the young actors were not

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given lines and instead are actually

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telling Arnold about their real father's

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job our mom says that our dad is a real

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sex machine my dad is a chologist and he

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looks at vaginas all day long while

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filming Mystery Men a crew member on the

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set threw a disposable lighter into a

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trash can unaware that it was a prop

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that would later be set on fire the

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lighter exploded during a take resulting

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in a sudden burst of flame behind Paul

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Rubin who then improvised the now famous

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line excuse

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me in a nights Tale the scene in which

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Cher's speech to a crowd that gets no

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reaction was actually a goof behold my

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Lord oric we walk in the garden of his

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turbulence most of the extras were from

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the Czech Republic and didn't know

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English so they didn't understand the

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Quee to cheer the director thought Mark

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add's improv was hilarious so he kept it

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in

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y

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in one of the bedroom scenes in This Is

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40 Paul rud's farts were real the crew

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were not amused by this but Leslie man

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stayed in the moment and improvised her

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outraged reaction don't fart in the bed

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I'm not it's the Springs this is why we

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never have sex no animals were H in the

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making of the Revenant except for when

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Leo kicked that horse in the

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face in Harry Potter and the halfblood

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prince Ron Weasley falling off the couch

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wasn't in the script however the

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director found it hilarious and decided

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to keep it

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in in the movie The Evil Dead a happy

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accident occurs when Ash is burying his

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demonic girlfriend when dropping dirt on

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the camera part of his head is still

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visible this wasn't intended to

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happen in The Lego Movie the line I'm

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not going to Remember by Vitruvius was

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actually an outtake of Morgan Freeman

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getting frustrated with his lines being

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changed which the directors added in as

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joke vrus all right you got to write all

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that down cuz I'm not going to remember

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any of it but here we go fun fact

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Vitruvius is blind writing it down will

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be of zero help to him vus all right you

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got to write all that down cuz I'm not

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going to remember any of it but here we

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go in Scrooged Bill Murray falling over

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on his way out of the restaurant was not

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scripted he slipped on the water he had

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just thrown on the waiter moments

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[Music]

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before near the end of film Gettysburg

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hundreds of Confederate reenactors

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spontaneously mobbed Martin Sheen

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playing General Lee to show their

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appreciation Sheen stayed completely in

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character and the resulting scene was

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included in the final

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[Music]

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[Applause]

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film in Guardians of the Galaxy director

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James gun has confirmed that Chris Pratt

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really did drop the orb by accident but

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stayed in character and finished the

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shot it ended up becoming one of Peter

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Quill's most hilarious

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moments

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in the movie adaptation of The Lord of

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the Rings there's a humorous scene where

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Gandalf bumps his head on the door frame

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entering Bilbo's Hobbit Hole the fact

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that he hitting his head wasn't written

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into the script but Ian McKellen played

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it off so well that Peter Jackson

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decided to keep it

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[Music]

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in in Star Trek 4 the Voyage Home when

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Ura and checkov ask about nuclear

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wessels the woman who answers wasn't an

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actor she discovered that her car had

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been impounded due to the movie Shoot

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she got herself hired as an extra and AD

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lied a line so that they'd have to pay

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her for the towing ooh I don't know if I

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know the answer to that I think it's

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across the bay in

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Alam in The Sound of Music Julie Andrews

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accidentally tripped during the musical

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number I have confidence the director

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kept it in because he thought it added

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to her

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character in The Bird Cage Robin

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williams' slip and fall during the

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shrimp scene was not planned he

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genuinely fell causing other actors to

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struggle to hold back their

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laughter it's okay we're all right why

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you standing there for go go you be in a

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minute go damn it [ __ ] the shrimp ined

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and confused when Matthew MCC said watch

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the Leather Man and starts laughing he

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was high for real he recently talked

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about it in a Howard Stern interview

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he Le

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man can you talk

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can you tell me what's going on in

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Captain Phillips The Medic in the

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infirmary scene was a real Navy medic

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Danielle Albert the director told her to

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treat Tom Hanks like it was a regular

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military exercise the whole sequence was

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unscripted and improvised need you to

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calm down I you de breathe there you go

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deep breath there you go in Die Hard the

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scene where oie Pockets a candy bar was

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improvised by actor and stunt man Al

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Leong writer Steven duza said that

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assured him a longer life I was killing

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somebody every eight or 10 pages but

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that moment made him interesting he's

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one of the last guys to

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die during a scene from Buster Keaton's

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Three Ages he attempts to LEAP from one

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building to the next but misses the Miss

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was not intentional but he thought the

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Miss was funnier so he designed the rest

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of the gag around the

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mistake the creepy and lethal character

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played by Scarlet Johansson in Under the

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Skin lured and seduced men into her van

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those men were not actors they were

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filmed with hidden cameras and only told

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later about a movie being

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shot Dustin Hoffman farted for real in

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the phone booth in Rainman it wasn't

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scripted and his and Tom Cruz's

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reactions were genuine did you fart R

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fart did you [ __ ] fart all right oh

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man at this the most memorable scene in

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Wolf of Wall Street might be the

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sequence in which Matthew mccon and

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Leonardo DiCaprio meet up for lunch in a

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restaurant and end up beating on one

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chest

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MH

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MH believe it or not that wasn't planned

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at all turns out it's a funny warm-up

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ritual Matthew does to get ready for

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[Music]

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