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  • Russell Crowe breaks down his most iconic roles, including his characters in 'Gladiator,' 'Romper Stomper,' 'L.A. Confidential,' 'The Insider,' 'Cinderella Man,' 'Robin Hood' and 'Unhinged.'
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  • @CCitis
    @CCitis Před 3 lety +6643

    Hes at the age where he needs to be cast as an middle aged medieval king or something. He oozes that character.

    • @acrylicgodoy
      @acrylicgodoy Před 3 lety +216

      King of Rohan vibes

    • @mikepaz8385
      @mikepaz8385 Před 3 lety +93

      Love that idea! But a true historical figure and not some fantasy ruler.

    • @AceDeclan
      @AceDeclan Před 3 lety +17

      Why are they actually always middle aged.

    • @ugenegurung3829
      @ugenegurung3829 Před 3 lety +236

      Robert Baratheon vibe

    • @ryanleninfan1337
      @ryanleninfan1337 Před 3 lety +34

      @@AceDeclan wise kings become wise over time in fantasy always they aren't instantly wise

  • @leonald723
    @leonald723 Před 3 lety +1420

    Russell naturally has two faces, when he is serious he looks cold and scary like a bad dude, but when he smiles, he looks friendly lovely and warm.

    • @moodforever
      @moodforever Před 2 lety +17

      His eyes look scary asf ...

    • @yiledute
      @yiledute Před 2 lety +63

      The funny uncle that you must never get angry

    • @Komediennekymd2009
      @Komediennekymd2009 Před 2 lety +3

      Most definitely! His cruel side is definitely scary but highly entertaining

    • @metastract
      @metastract Před 2 lety +3

      Yeah, true that. He definitely has a dual personality.

    • @traceythompson1092
      @traceythompson1092 Před 2 lety +4

      @@metastract he's an actor....so it's called acting.

  • @floatingplanet
    @floatingplanet Před 10 měsíci +273

    He played Captain Jack Aubrey very well in Master and Commander, one of the best naval films in history. An underrated movie.

    • @loreedavis5988
      @loreedavis5988 Před 8 měsíci +19

      Russell should’ve won an Oscar for M&C, and what a magnificent movie that was. Fantastic.

    • @loreedavis5988
      @loreedavis5988 Před 7 měsíci +4

      A riveting, masterful story with the amazing Russell Crowe and crew!

    • @SystemUnderSiege
      @SystemUnderSiege Před 5 měsíci +4

      That's what I came here for :|

    • @rdhunkins
      @rdhunkins Před 5 měsíci +1

      He look mores like the Jack Aubrey of the novels now. He was too thin for it when they filmed it.

    • @johnscurich6446
      @johnscurich6446 Před 5 měsíci +7

      That is the character I was hoping he would talk about.

  • @lorraineclark4413
    @lorraineclark4413 Před 2 lety +841

    Master & Commander? The Nice Guys? A Beautiful Mind? This guy has done so many world-class perfomances, he doesn't even get around to 3 masterpieces!! And BTW, M&C and TNG are 2 of the most underrated movies ever. The Bettany/Crowe and Gosling/Crowe pairings were pure genius, one of drama & the other of comedy.

    • @matgougeon3087
      @matgougeon3087 Před rokem +4

      Yep!!

    • @Styl849
      @Styl849 Před rokem +10

      A Beautiful Mind is just epic. I love that movie so much.

    • @yvesrenzo9964
      @yvesrenzo9964 Před rokem +27

      I was REALLY hoping they'd include Master & Commander. That is a masterpiece right there.

    • @cjmars822
      @cjmars822 Před rokem +23

      Master and Commander had the horrible luck of releasing in theaters along side Return of the King. I am fully convinced if that timing were different than Master and Commander would be very well known

    • @smartenglishjp
      @smartenglishjp Před rokem +7

      The next three days, Proof of life, Les Miserables, pretty amazing list of movies he has made

  • @phoenixilla2831
    @phoenixilla2831 Před 3 lety +4655

    He is always Gladiator for me .... “ father to a murdered son and husband to a murdered wife and I’ll have my vengeance in this life or the next “ the best dialogue ever ..

    • @gerryn2
      @gerryn2 Před 3 lety +136

      That line and scene may be the top three for me in cinema ever.

    • @Benedocta
      @Benedocta Před 3 lety +108

      That's not a dialogue, that's a quintessential monologue.

    • @xavierp7783
      @xavierp7783 Před 3 lety +10

      That’s not dialogue dumbass

    • @ACMilanHolland1
      @ACMilanHolland1 Před 3 lety +35

      its the line but most of all his voice, so deep, if you or i said it, it would be cringy, not if prime Russell crowe said it. i like his action movies, it suits him

    • @nubianfx
      @nubianfx Před 3 lety +61

      Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here?????!!!

  • @dmtakacs
    @dmtakacs Před 2 lety +1973

    Absolutely loved him in Gladiator. Can't imagine anyone else in that role.

  • @thegorn
    @thegorn Před 2 lety +336

    I love that this wasn't a vanity fluff piece but was earnest, honest, and even self depreciating at times. Crowe seems to be in a good place in his life right now. Bravo to a champion. Well done, Mr Crowe.

    • @Astrobrant2
      @Astrobrant2 Před 2 lety +2

      I'm thinking Scrooge in the next _A Christmas Carol_ ?

  • @w.jasonspangler2952
    @w.jasonspangler2952 Před rokem +40

    Crowe in LA Confidential is one of Hollywood’s most underrated performances of all time.

    • @richardkovacs2006
      @richardkovacs2006 Před 7 měsíci +10

      LA Confidential doesn't get thr love it deserves. Titanic just overshadowed it. What a pity. Thr whole cast was amazing.

    • @Caledoniarose
      @Caledoniarose Před 7 měsíci +3

      That was the first time I had ever seen him on film before. It had remained my favorite performance of his until Gladiator of course. Maximus...Crowes Magnum Opus!

    • @Caledoniarose
      @Caledoniarose Před 7 měsíci +3

      ​@@richardkovacs2006Cromwell, Pierce, Spade, Devito and Bassinger even held her own with all the big boys in L. A. Confidential. Such a great ensemble cast of so many truly stellar performances. I felt transported back in time in that piece. So many visceral characters acted to perfection.

  • @WxMcGee66
    @WxMcGee66 Před 3 lety +1950

    This man must play as a king soon, it's time.

  • @AspyreFGC
    @AspyreFGC Před 3 lety +274

    I still to this day get goosebumps when Maximus takes off his helmet to reveal his identity to Commodus. What a powerful scene.

    • @chicawhappa
      @chicawhappa Před 3 lety +17

      It's a great film all around.

    • @melvert33
      @melvert33 Před 3 lety

      The South Park version looks true to life! He's done some great films though

    • @Surfishy888
      @Surfishy888 Před 3 lety

      Exactly

    • @inbloom08
      @inbloom08 Před 3 lety +2

      Timeless film

    • @zanea6820
      @zanea6820 Před 3 lety

      what a great big powerful vast big great scene wow

  • @Ethnography1000
    @Ethnography1000 Před rokem +346

    This really showed Russel’s intelligence, insightfulness and willingness to learn new aspects of modern Western society.

  • @jigsawsaw455
    @jigsawsaw455 Před 2 lety +68

    I think his role in 3:10 to Yuma was phenomenal. Shame they didn't even bother to mention it

  • @mattturner7531
    @mattturner7531 Před 3 lety +935

    Finally, an actor who's not a plastic surgery disaster. Listening to one of the true stars of Hollywood in the past 20 years just talk films was really fun, just let him talk and share his experiences, great video.

    • @woonping4782
      @woonping4782 Před 3 lety +1

      agreed

    • @at2228
      @at2228 Před 3 lety +20

      @The Wraith not funny at all , he’s a legend who won an oscar so keep your opinion for yourself

    • @at2228
      @at2228 Před 3 lety +12

      @The Wraith yeah keep your mouth open while legends make history

    • @ittybittyyadira
      @ittybittyyadira Před 3 lety +19

      @@at2228 I honestly think he’s a very attractive man despite gaining weight, he’s charming and you can tell a down to earth person, I think people are obsessed so much with looks it’s tiring really.

    • @at2228
      @at2228 Před 3 lety +9

      @@ittybittyyadira totally agree , he’s still hot and attractive

  • @EanTheNintendoKid
    @EanTheNintendoKid Před 3 lety +273

    I can't believe you didn't have him talk about "Russell Crowe: Fightin 'Round the World" where he goes on adventures with his trusty tugboat named "Tugger"

    • @evanhayes5891
      @evanhayes5891 Před 3 lety +13

      The average Chinese man can grow up to 5 feet tall!

    • @zacheryp813
      @zacheryp813 Před 3 lety +11

      Literally his greatest role

    • @Bucketheadhead
      @Bucketheadhead Před 3 lety +10

      I came here looking for this comment, and now I’ve found it. I can leave this video a happy man.

    • @iSpoota
      @iSpoota Před 3 lety +4

      He also beat cancer in that role, so amazing!

    • @lewstone5430
      @lewstone5430 Před 3 lety +1

      @@evanhayes5891 but you have to water them.

  • @Lady_Vengeance
    @Lady_Vengeance Před rokem +79

    The Insider is so criminally underseen, I’m happy it was represented here. That and Master and Commander deserve a bigger audience.

    • @BigVolcanoTourism
      @BigVolcanoTourism Před rokem +3

      The Insider was not just about the tobacco industry, but also the selling out of news journalism. So I could underdtand how Crowe couldn't get a handle on who was the "lead character". He and Pacino did a wonderful dance. And that it's based on true events and real people, is even more compelling.

    • @carolyna4484
      @carolyna4484 Před rokem +3

      Very vaguely remember there was going to be a Master and Commander sequel...which was either cancelled by the studio due to cost or the original didn't do well enough. It was a good movie.

    • @Lady_Vengeance
      @Lady_Vengeance Před rokem +7

      @@carolyna4484 Yep it was considered a bit of a bomb. There was a lot of talk about the title not testing well and the studio not knowing how to market the movie. Ridiculous because it’s such a great film-writing, directing, characters, action set pieces, historical accuracy, all the way across the board.

  • @barochoc
    @barochoc Před rokem +151

    Love this guy. He’s very real, for the most part. He had it all and was happy to wander. It wasn’t about money, it was just pride and artistry. He feels like a pure artist.

    • @mascall87
      @mascall87 Před rokem +6

      He still comes across as a normal dude.

  • @JFinSD2
    @JFinSD2 Před 3 lety +731

    Am I the only one who is surprised that his character in Master and Commander didn't make the list?

    • @kevinkorenke3569
      @kevinkorenke3569 Před 3 lety +47

      You are not, MaC was the first title I looked for when scanning ahead in the video.

    • @taylorlentz8734
      @taylorlentz8734 Před 3 lety +24

      I am livid lol

    • @bigb3n011
      @bigb3n011 Před 3 lety +18

      Great movie

    • @foskco87
      @foskco87 Před 3 lety +60

      Sadly somehow what I would consider one of the greatest films of all time seemed to just slip by everyone unnoticed. I dont get why but it never got the credit it deserved. A lot of people, even the ones that would like it, don't know it even exists. I don't get it. I mean there is no other film like Master and Commander. It is one of a kind. It just feels so real. Like you are actually there in that moment in time on that ship.

    • @rudythecat7320
      @rudythecat7320 Před 3 lety +4

      Master and Commander, A Beautiful Mind, Hammers Over the Anvil, and lots more. He's promoting "Unhinged" at the end, but no amount of rationalizing will convince me that that movie isn't just a piece of garbage of the B-movie slasher variety. Bad career choice for such a great actor. Oh, I forgot to mention, he was amazing in "The Loudest Voice in the Room," but it should be a wakeup call to him that he's in the weight league now of Roger Ailes.

  • @-MaxXxuS-
    @-MaxXxuS- Před 3 lety +2239

    No Master and Commander? Come on, it's the best one

    • @miudinho22
      @miudinho22 Před 2 lety +48

      Indeed!!!

    • @gdbalck
      @gdbalck Před 2 lety +52

      Killick! Killick there!

    • @MarioFunk
      @MarioFunk Před 2 lety +16

      Seriously!!

    • @dangoldbach6570
      @dangoldbach6570 Před 2 lety +39

      Agreed. Fawking awesome movie if anyone reading this hasn't seen it yet

    • @DanielVerberne
      @DanielVerberne Před 2 lety +89

      I LOVE the tone and pace of Master and Commander. It's like it's never in a rush to be the film that Hollywood wants it to be, it's stylish, it's realistic, it's a great film.

  • @EddwardScissorhands
    @EddwardScissorhands Před rokem +145

    How could they leave out A beautiful mind! Still makes me cry. Beautiful movie 🍻

    • @LordofDaggerfall
      @LordofDaggerfall Před rokem +7

      Can't talk about that, our psychologist overlords don't like being second guessed.

    • @swanhtet1
      @swanhtet1 Před rokem

      @@LordofDaggerfall Can you explain more? I really want to know.

    • @billyjohnson7104
      @billyjohnson7104 Před rokem +6

      I thought the exact same way. I first watched it during my psychology/sociology class. Loved it!

  • @tdogskitchen
    @tdogskitchen Před rokem +35

    He is astounding in every role he has ever played. He is also one of the coolest, most down to Earth people it seems. Love you Mr. Crowe!

  • @AlphaQHard
    @AlphaQHard Před 3 lety +291

    I wasnt planning on sitting through the whole thing, but here I am. He’s a natural story teller

    • @amirulafiq8883
      @amirulafiq8883 Před 3 lety +2

      Dammit Kevin

    • @pgpro8691
      @pgpro8691 Před 3 lety +5

      Same with me I almost changed videos a few minutes in but he got me.

    • @psychic_records
      @psychic_records Před 3 lety +1

      You should check out his "recent" interview on Stern. Good stuff!

    • @Ownyx
      @Ownyx Před 3 lety

      Same lol

    • @EpicBunty
      @EpicBunty Před 3 lety

      For real!

  • @Miketheratguy
    @Miketheratguy Před 3 lety +228

    I remember when someone mentioned his angry behavior in an interview at one time. His response was something like "I don't owe you a good attitude. I owe you my best performance". I kind of respect that.

    • @jenndowell6446
      @jenndowell6446 Před 3 lety +3

      Def respect that

    • @isisbourgault1749
      @isisbourgault1749 Před 3 lety

      Me lol may be but I was like us and I change. And am not supérieur at Any one sorry

  • @pfranks75
    @pfranks75 Před rokem +70

    Russell Crowe is an amazing actor and my favorite for awhile now. He seems like a genuine person and kind. He is very articulate.

    • @russellcrowe4579
      @russellcrowe4579 Před rokem

      My beautiful fan I appreciate your compliment

    • @r3dhorse
      @r3dhorse Před 2 měsíci

      And fightin round the world.

  • @countchoculitis1528
    @countchoculitis1528 Před 2 lety +50

    That decapitation was such a nice touch. It gave the character a sense of being so much at the top of his game he's bored and getting creative just to entertain himself. Really cool that Crowe came up with it, it's clear he really understood the scene he was in.

  • @mckinneyguy
    @mckinneyguy Před 3 lety +1026

    Totally comfortable with himself. Thats a real man.

  • @PercivalC
    @PercivalC Před 3 lety +643

    No Master and Commander coverage for his role as Jack Aubrey, but his Robin Hood rendition made the cut? Come on GQ.

    • @Scorehound
      @Scorehound Před 3 lety +71

      Agreed. Master and Commander was a fantastic film, and he was the perfect choice for Aubrey.

    • @jamo3976
      @jamo3976 Před 3 lety +25

      It’s my favorite movie

    • @KeyDash753
      @KeyDash753 Před 3 lety +29

      Also no Beautiful Mind, his other Oscar nom after Insider and Gladiator. I also loved 3:10 to Yuma and the Nice Guys. And it may be a trashy B movie, but I always loved him in Virtuosity. He's just had so many good roles, I suspect they recorded bits on more movies and just used the best stories.

    • @kevinanderson7736
      @kevinanderson7736 Před 3 lety +4

      Good point,i was waiting for it and then saw your comment and decided to watch something else.Still interesting to show how we all age.Wish i was young again.

    • @simonbarr9476
      @simonbarr9476 Před 3 lety +5

      Exactly - he's great in that role, superb movie. I;d love to see a sequel.

  • @sweetiepie1372
    @sweetiepie1372 Před rokem +59

    Love Russell as an actor and combined with Ridley, magnificent. Anything the duo works on, I want to see. Nobody mentions Russell's voice. Love his voice. He modulates it beautifully for a part. Gladiator, that vengeance clip, he brings gravitas to it using his eyes and that voice. Love it.

    • @russellcrowe4579
      @russellcrowe4579 Před rokem +2

      Wow, thanks for the complement

    • @sweetiepie1372
      @sweetiepie1372 Před rokem +1

      @@russellcrowe4579 no, thank YOU, for the years of entertainment and pleasure. It's much appreciated.

    • @12122009ivan
      @12122009ivan Před 5 měsíci +1

      I always remark his amazing voice. 😊 it is special, so deep and attractive

  • @dfacate
    @dfacate Před rokem +16

    No “Master and Commander?!” That’s like having Patrick Stewart and not bringing up Picard.

  • @andresc1143
    @andresc1143 Před 3 lety +305

    Anyone else get goosebumps when Mr. Crowe says “My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius..” Scorsese is right. You remember moments.

    • @drinkspecials
      @drinkspecials Před 3 lety

      yes

    • @scottandrew8906
      @scottandrew8906 Před 3 lety +2

      Ya that moment is one of the most epic in film history.

    • @beachboy13600
      @beachboy13600 Před 3 lety +1

      I get chubb

    • @josephkelley8641
      @josephkelley8641 Před 3 lety

      Scorsese coached a pal through a rewrite of my pal's first film - the input and "notes"
      were just incredible said our pal. Turned script into award-winner.
      .

    • @roberts1572
      @roberts1572 Před 3 lety +2

      He was definitely right! You do remember moments. Ahhh... Reminds me of one of my favorite moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Tony Stark tell Thanos he is Iron man

  • @kulio1214
    @kulio1214 Před 3 lety +610

    No talking about Master and Commander? One of his best films.

  • @angelinaangelina3218
    @angelinaangelina3218 Před rokem +22

    Loved the Guy Pierce story and how he so easily admitted he was a jealous guy. A genuinely lovely man 👌

  • @PilotHardy
    @PilotHardy Před rokem +39

    We obviously need a Part 2...

  • @janmuller7436
    @janmuller7436 Před 3 lety +247

    Russell Crowe looks like the Dude and Walter merged in one person

    • @jermaineonealnumber7
      @jermaineonealnumber7 Před 3 lety +17

      Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, euh, your opinion, man.

    • @wolfiecaps_
      @wolfiecaps_ Před 3 lety +2

      lmao spot on

    • @TTZ316
      @TTZ316 Před 3 lety +2

      This made my day

    • @soniakucharz1689
      @soniakucharz1689 Před 3 lety +1

      Good eye! lol

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      @RED01SEA Před 3 lety

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  • @tenduvaiilsindarin2876
    @tenduvaiilsindarin2876 Před 3 lety +343

    0:24 - Romper Stomper
    2:18 - L.A. Confidential
    6:28 - the Insider
    13:09 - Cinderella Man
    16:48 - Gladiator
    20:46 - Robin Hood
    23:12 - Unhinged

  • @lotfibouhedjeur
    @lotfibouhedjeur Před 8 měsíci +5

    He is amazing through and through: hair, face, voice, character...❤

  • @desfoley6335
    @desfoley6335 Před 2 lety +57

    Really loved this breakdown, he's such a powerful actor and very intense, but has a very soft and smiley face when he's enjoying himself. His portrayal of Bud Whit in LA confidential is why i keep watching the film over and over

  • @boongonewild
    @boongonewild Před 3 lety +609

    He will always be Maximus, no matter how old he gets.

    • @mrmaxaxl
      @mrmaxaxl Před 3 lety +10

      And fat 🍺🎂🍪🍩🍨🍫🍔🍕

    • @calicojack3628
      @calicojack3628 Před 3 lety +14

      Now he looks like Proximo

    • @peebay3515
      @peebay3515 Před 3 lety +3

      Maximus Guttimus. He's so fat now. Gross

    • @wreality4712
      @wreality4712 Před 3 lety

      @@calicojack3628 hahahaha that's a good observation

    • @digitalfanboy6557
      @digitalfanboy6557 Před 3 lety +1

      even robin hood and jor-el as well

  • @koalaofdeath2045
    @koalaofdeath2045 Před 3 lety +393

    Russell Crowe looks like Jack Black's calmer, slightly more serious older brother

  • @hellovanite
    @hellovanite Před rokem +10

    love him or hate him this man has a passion in him that imparts on his acting in a way that is so rare. A brilliant actor

  • @unnatural6edq
    @unnatural6edq Před 2 lety +7

    How did they not cover A Beautiful Mind??? It's one of his most amazing and iconic roles!!

  • @silverbulletstudios7638
    @silverbulletstudios7638 Před 2 lety +650

    Imagine being SUCH a good actor (and seemingly down to earth) that you have great movies like - American Gangster, A Beautiful Mind, 3:10 to Yuma, Master and Commander and The Nice Guys and they don’t even get discussed. Wow

    • @harryfromwork
      @harryfromwork Před 2 lety +53

      A Beautiful Mind is a masterpiece and he should have won an Oscar

    • @harryfromwork
      @harryfromwork Před 2 lety +12

      The Quick and the Dead too

    • @aprillovesgolf7042
      @aprillovesgolf7042 Před 2 lety +6

      Les Miserable

    • @swordguy4183
      @swordguy4183 Před 2 lety +2

      He’s an outstanding actor in almost every movie he’s in and does anyone else get confused why he’s hated in les mis

    • @pinkzeppelin1358
      @pinkzeppelin1358 Před 2 lety +3

      So true.. Glad you pointed out..
      ❤️❤️❤️d in all 'em masterpieces. 3:10 was a underrated classic, A Beautiful Mind - oscar-worthy masterpiece.
      I would also add Noah & The Next Three Days to the list.
      Just an awesome actor with great presence & voice. One of my all-time favourite.

  • @johnmccullough251
    @johnmccullough251 Před 3 lety +204

    As many accolades as Russell Crowe gets/has gotten, he’s still an under rated actor. He’s phenomenal. He’s good in everything.

    • @praba991ify
      @praba991ify Před 3 lety +7

      He got an Oscar so he's not an underrated actor

    • @cfrincon
      @cfrincon Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah including eating.

    • @Woozlewuzzleable
      @Woozlewuzzleable Před 3 lety +1

      @@praba991ify Two Oscars

    • @gauravw6947
      @gauravw6947 Před 3 lety

      @@Woozlewuzzleable Two Oscars??? Where did you get this wrong information?

    • @SpirithunterBOMB
      @SpirithunterBOMB Před 3 lety +1

      @M J that was newton

  • @elliotchinneryhinks8554
    @elliotchinneryhinks8554 Před rokem +6

    The way he spoke about Gladiator was epic, side note, their version of Robin Hood is so underrated.

  • @gildaolsen2888
    @gildaolsen2888 Před 8 měsíci +19

    In Gladiator, I felt so emotional thorough the movie, that was an incredible rendering. As well as, every character that he had played in other movies, were acted so realistically, that I felt as if it had really happened. My respect goes to this actor. He truly deserves the Oscars that had been given to him. 🙏

  • @D25Bev
    @D25Bev Před 3 lety +623

    Unpopular opinion, i loved Robin Hood. Everyone should watch The Nice Guys though.

    • @hullo8246
      @hullo8246 Před 3 lety +16

      I loved both those movies a ton

    • @leoSaunders
      @leoSaunders Před 3 lety +10

      @@hullo8246 . me too. i loved his robin hood

    • @wking8
      @wking8 Před 3 lety +12

      Loved his Robin Hood as well

    • @jakewatson668
      @jakewatson668 Před 3 lety +2

      I enjoyed both a lot too

    • @MarsLonsen
      @MarsLonsen Před 3 lety +3

      @Braders Malone yeh, it quickly became one of my favorite movies

  • @Hassooona
    @Hassooona Před 3 lety +103

    He absolutely smashed Gladiator, I can never get tired of that film. Must of watched it over 20 times.

  • @NWO2023
    @NWO2023 Před 11 měsíci +6

    I’ve just watched the next 3 days and here I am now lol Russell Crowe to me is one of the greatest actors to ever grace our screens

  • @kellielaine5848
    @kellielaine5848 Před rokem +6

    Maximillian on A Good Year - priceless movie and performance for the entire cast. Ridley Scott's masterpiece - a perfect movie.

  • @dannyeye1
    @dannyeye1 Před 3 lety +526

    Russell Crowe looks like he could star in a remake of The Big Lebowski.

  • @blindsniper9794
    @blindsniper9794 Před 3 lety +749

    Jolly Russell Crowe may not be the Russell Crowe we want, but he's the Russell Crowe we need right now.

    • @vperkv6554
      @vperkv6554 Před 3 lety +12

      You mean " MAY NOT BE THE RUSSELL CROWE WE DESERVE " , NOT WANT .
      FIXED IT FOR YA. 😉

    • @carlodave9
      @carlodave9 Před 3 lety +3

      No one can touch Orson Welles as Falstaff in Chimes at Midnight. But Crowe is seasoning up nice to maybe give him run for his money. Someday.

    • @48thRonin...
      @48thRonin... Před 3 lety +11

      Russell is the anti Bruce Willis.

    • @abewilcox4560
      @abewilcox4560 Před 3 lety

      Best CZcams comment

    • @theblopperify
      @theblopperify Před 3 lety +1

      I think you'll find he's the one we want and need right now

  • @SomebodyelseBiteme
    @SomebodyelseBiteme Před 2 lety +20

    The first time I saw Russell Crowe was in “The Quick and the Dead”. He spent most of the movie chained to a pillar in this old West town. He was totally unknown here in the U.S but Jesus, I couldn’t take my eyes off him. Saw “Romper Stomper” after that. I loved young Russell Crowe so much. And then (after “Gladiator”) he got old and doughy and had some bad report cards in the School of Being Civil to Other People and my love disappeared.
    This interview was great. I’ve never seen/heard Crowe speak so eloquently and with such love towards the people he’s made movies with. So - great interview , GQ or whoever made this happen.

  • @Dagoth_Ur_1
    @Dagoth_Ur_1 Před 2 lety +31

    Would've liked to see him talk about Master and commander, great movie. And unhinged seems like a going postal scenario, sounds interesting

    • @11202
      @11202 Před rokem +1

      Absolutely that is a underrated at least by the public eye gem of a movie. An actual masterpiece in my opinion.

    • @prdoyle
      @prdoyle Před rokem +2

      Russell Crowe fan here... but Unhinged was pretty unremarkable. Basically a way less interesting Terminator without the time travel.

  • @gladiator7746
    @gladiator7746 Před 3 lety +244

    Probably no one will ever exceed his perfect skill in Gladiator.

    • @CriticoolHit
      @CriticoolHit Před 3 lety +4

      And to think they were out the literally just wingin' it.

    • @marcusporciuscato6404
      @marcusporciuscato6404 Před 3 lety

      @@CriticoolHit Hence the magnificence.

    • @AndwiguZ
      @AndwiguZ Před 3 lety

      I made the mistake of rewatching it lately and my god we have come a long way with fight scenes since then. Story and acting is still marvelous, but the fights looks like a B-film compared to todays movies.

    • @leoskelton3471
      @leoskelton3471 Před 3 lety

      Greta Of The Corn “Ha” you’re just doing it for attention. Pretty sad

    • @MissCaraMint
      @MissCaraMint Před 3 lety +2

      @rockn roll Yeah. As someone who has done a bit of fighting, Gladiator looks so authentic.

  • @Jaka.Ellinsworth
    @Jaka.Ellinsworth Před 3 lety +529

    Russell Crowe looks like he just done directing LOTR

    • @Physhi
      @Physhi Před 3 lety +11

      Directing around the world.

    • @Tar-Numendil
      @Tar-Numendil Před 3 lety +7

      He does bear a slight resemblance to Peter Jackson in this video.

    • @zak14
      @zak14 Před 3 lety +2

      HAHAHAHAHAH ok you got me there

    • @louisdelmonte8728
      @louisdelmonte8728 Před 3 lety

      I was thinking the exact same thing!

    • @IvanCastanedaFilms
      @IvanCastanedaFilms Před 3 lety

      He does look like Peter Jackson, although with glasses should do the trick

  • @TheHiltonblake
    @TheHiltonblake Před rokem +5

    I can promise you, Russell - breaking down your most iconic characters was by NO means boring.. It was very interesting to hear you speak about the characters that you played.. Your a great actor..

  • @marterisher2335
    @marterisher2335 Před rokem +7

    Russell: You were brilliant in Master and Commander the Far Side of the World. That is one of the best stories ever written, and you were wonderful in it!

  • @kanegarvey3188
    @kanegarvey3188 Před 3 lety +165

    Slowly turning into Robert Baratheon lmao talking about Gladiator:
    “Gods I was strong back then!”

  • @vetoland92
    @vetoland92 Před 3 lety +108

    Russell is such a down to earth dude. Could listen to him talk for hours.

  • @Dave-in-France
    @Dave-in-France Před 2 lety +6

    "Russel Crowe" - great man, great actor. Seen Romper Stomper, LA Confidential, Robin Hood, Master and Commander and the truly excellent Gladiator and loved them all.

  • @OscarMPG1
    @OscarMPG1 Před rokem +4

    Gladiator is one of my top 10 favorite films ever made and Russell Crowe earned that Oscar.

  • @RoulinBrooks
    @RoulinBrooks Před 3 lety +316

    I could have listened to another hour. He's got such a great presence.

    • @NomeCultJoe
      @NomeCultJoe Před 3 lety +3

      meet him in real life, i promise you will not still think that :(

    • @DJWRailroad
      @DJWRailroad Před 3 lety

      @@NomeCultJoe - or search for some of his vids where he's literally whining, crying (actually crying), etc. Otherwise, we literally had to struggle through the one Crowe film we managed to watch (can't recall, he was that memorable).

    • @stevenobrien557
      @stevenobrien557 Před 2 lety

      @@NomeCultJoe Google the Walkley award winning story "I was Russell Crowe's stooge"

  • @coreydiculous
    @coreydiculous Před 3 lety +236

    Russell Crowe looks like that uncle who is the top salesman at a car dealership and always schedules a Hawaiian vacation during the family reunion.

    • @him050
      @him050 Před 3 lety +22

      That is unbelievably specific yet so true

    • @BubbaSimmz
      @BubbaSimmz Před 3 lety

      Who wouldn’t want a Hawaiian vacation over a family reunion?! Lol

    • @coneheadzmusic1460
      @coneheadzmusic1460 Před 3 lety

      😂😂😂

    • @monkeytennis8861
      @monkeytennis8861 Před 3 lety

      @@samlosco8441 what a load of rubbish

    • @CrashCarson14
      @CrashCarson14 Před 3 lety +1

      Or the guy who drink a case of Keystone everyday

  • @LS-ki9ft
    @LS-ki9ft Před rokem +13

    One of my favorite actors. So many great movies that he has done: Gladiator, L.A. Confidential, and The Insider are my favorites. The scenes between him and Al Pacino in the The Insider were super intense.

    • @galanakagalactus903
      @galanakagalactus903 Před rokem

      Robin Hood is also great. Probably Russel Crowe's most underrated role.

  • @susanl2502
    @susanl2502 Před rokem +11

    LA Confidential remains one of my favorite movies, an unforgettable introduction to the acting of the relatively unknown RC. He's compelling in every role he plays.

    • @johnstrawb3521
      @johnstrawb3521 Před rokem

      @Susan L I may be the only person in existence put to sleep by LA Confidential. Having gotten into film noir of the American 1940s and 50s to the point of becoming a scholar on that period in that genre, LAC just comes across as a pale imitation of the period. The real grit is in films like The Narrow Margin (1952), Touch of Evil, Odds Against Tomorrow, Shield for Murder, The Asphalt Jungle, 99 River Street, Armored Car Robbery... --No offense meant, at all. Cheers,

    • @susanl2502
      @susanl2502 Před rokem

      @@johnstrawb3521 I appreciate the comments and have not seen several of the films you mention, will make a point to. I wonder what you think of Laura. Though Ellroy's novel is what it is, Hanson had little interest in imitating or reviving the noir genre, as he often stated. Anyone trying to draw too many parallels will be disappointed. Unique cultural and historical events emerge when 'stars align', and can never be truly repeated. Credit to Hanson for knowing that.

    • @russellcrowe4579
      @russellcrowe4579 Před rokem

      You are you are welcome my beautiful fan

  • @archiegow1382
    @archiegow1382 Před 3 lety +231

    0:24 Romper Stomper
    2:18 L.A Confidential
    6:28 The Insider
    13:08 Cinderella Man
    16:48 Gladiator
    20:47 Robin Hood
    23:12 Unhinged

  • @Afineaddition
    @Afineaddition Před 3 lety +135

    I'm so glad Crowe got LA Confidential over Penn. He perfectly embodied the brutal but vulnerable tough guy persona.

    • @jstratton1981
      @jstratton1981 Před 3 lety +5

      No kidding. I cant imagine sean penn as dec. White whatsoever nor doing the role justice like crowe delivered in spades on.

    • @LoganWood121
      @LoganWood121 Před 2 lety

      100% He's my favorite character and my favorite role for Crowe.

  • @Bear-Ur2ez
    @Bear-Ur2ez Před rokem +25

    I really enjoyed watching this video . I like being able to see and understand his take on what moves he's chosen to do and why . And kind of his thought process on how he wants to portray the character . He is in fact a very versatile and amazing actor and one of my favorites . Thank you for sharing this with the world .

  • @krisanderson7325
    @krisanderson7325 Před rokem +5

    Such talent. His description and story telling is visceral.

  • @lukewilliam3601
    @lukewilliam3601 Před 3 lety +290

    He's a great story teller. His laugh is infectious.

    • @vperkv6554
      @vperkv6554 Před 3 lety +1

      I know right, im fully immersed

    • @darkorse9752
      @darkorse9752 Před 3 lety +3

      His laugh is like covid

    • @pablovagnor9588
      @pablovagnor9588 Před 3 lety +1

      It's REAL & GENUINE. not acted.

    • @vperkv6554
      @vperkv6554 Před 3 lety +1

      @@darkorse9752 wht ? Not real 😉

    • @Euripides_Panz
      @Euripides_Panz Před 3 lety

      He seems able to tell a story in just about any situation. He should try his hand at writing.

  • @TheSammami
    @TheSammami Před 3 lety +209

    I could watch him talk forever. So elequent. Great story teller.

    • @sandip471
      @sandip471 Před 3 lety +1

      Russel Crowe looking like he's about to do a biopic of Gabe Newell :D

    • @vaishukrish6507
      @vaishukrish6507 Před 3 lety

      Right?? He's also really funny, I didn't know he would be, that's pretty cool

    • @johngomez5170
      @johngomez5170 Před 3 lety

      But he looks like literal trash

    • @russellcrowe7344
      @russellcrowe7344 Před 2 lety +2

      Hello my gorgeous day I want to use this opportunity to say thank you for your continuous love and support through the years I really appreciate.

  • @clarissat1725
    @clarissat1725 Před 2 lety +14

    Growing up I’d watch so many of his movies and he’s definitely my fav actor amongst many. A Beautiful Mind and A Good Year definitely are my favs. Overall I really enjoyed every minute of this video! I hope all goes well with him for the rest of his life ❤

  • @mvies77
    @mvies77 Před rokem +6

    One of my favorite actors whose movies I never miss. Gladiator being one of the personally top 5 movies of all time for me. His eyes and his presence are his strength as an actor. Wish he made more movies since noticing he seems to be slowing down. Some actors leave a lasting legacy of great roles and he will be one of those. He is a great entertainer and a great representative of Australia.

  • @puertoruiz
    @puertoruiz Před 3 lety +165

    I don’t know how to explain this, but he’s very comforting here. Like, if I were to go into surgery then while waiting in the prep room, I’d want this Russell to comfort me with words of assurance.

    • @milkbarMPLS
      @milkbarMPLS Před 3 lety +5

      I've always found him, and his type, comforting. More bark than bite, and typically great at hugs.

  • @RobAuchincloss
    @RobAuchincloss Před 3 lety +301

    It’s really sad that he didn’t go over his incredible character in a beautiful mind

    • @svenwagner4710
      @svenwagner4710 Před 3 lety +4

      Well it’s not really a character since it’s about a real person

    • @ALBUMOF2008
      @ALBUMOF2008 Před 3 lety +3

      That film is incredible

    • @svenwagner4710
      @svenwagner4710 Před 3 lety

      Erik , yh well maybe since both are about a real person the explanation would be similar. But idk i just tried to find a reason for it

    • @user-vc5rp7nf8f
      @user-vc5rp7nf8f Před 3 lety +4

      yeah, wth. that was one of his most iconic roles

    • @Zatsify
      @Zatsify Před 3 lety

      I wept it was so good

  • @ribena607
    @ribena607 Před rokem +10

    This was surprisingly informative. Felt like it was part lecture on acting and film-making.

  • @wht-rabt-obj
    @wht-rabt-obj Před 3 měsíci +1

    Russell's eyes are SO expressive. I was never a huge Russell Crowe fan, per se...but, he's very interesting.

  • @ohmsdotbox
    @ohmsdotbox Před 3 lety +2581

    Russel Crowe lookin like he's transitioning into Gabe Newell

  • @Kevichkovil
    @Kevichkovil Před 3 lety +273

    Russell Crowe looks like he stopped fighting people around the world.

    • @UrbanDull
      @UrbanDull Před 3 lety +13

      Oiii Tugger!

    • @Earthboundj
      @Earthboundj Před 3 lety +2

      Crikey mate!

    • @Elurin
      @Elurin Před 3 lety +3

      He looks like he's gotten too rich for his own good.

    • @danbardos3498
      @danbardos3498 Před 3 lety +9

      @@Elurin I dunno. He just looks real to me. We all get fat. Nothing wrong with that.
      People ripped Arnold for putting on weight; but he was in his late 60s. At some point you just gotta give these people a break.
      I mean, where do you get off ripping a 6 time Mr. Olympian for getting a beer belly in his old age? I say let em enjoy their later years. Not like any of us were ever as cut as them.
      Plus, Crow still has a great head of hair. Maybe he bought it, but he's still got it. That's more important in my book lol.

    • @Elurin
      @Elurin Před 3 lety +2

      @@danbardos3498Almost everyone puts on weight when they get older, And, historically, being pleasantly plump, has been an indicator of financial success. And, though I am younger than him, he;s got far more hair than me. So, no, I'm not ripping on his character, just making an observation. Having said that, weight gain is NOT healthy. So, no need to leap to his rescue; you doing so runs the risk of putting yourself in the "Leave Brittany Alone!" category.

  • @NewtomeR33
    @NewtomeR33 Před rokem +11

    Incredible actor. Thank you for all the great movies you have made. To hear the thought and effort he put into these roles is really neat.

  • @Jake-tw1zw
    @Jake-tw1zw Před 3 lety +114

    He looks like he’s about to say “the best I can do is 5 thousand”

  • @VintageAbed
    @VintageAbed Před 3 lety +30

    Can't believe you didn't ask about "The Nice Guys" and the chemistry him and Gosling had in that movie. That movie is so good and needs a sequel asap.

    • @deadarmd
      @deadarmd Před 3 lety

      You fell off didn't you?!! You took a header off the balcony??

    • @VintageAbed
      @VintageAbed Před 3 lety

      @@deadarmd " I think I'm invincible, I don't think I can die"

  • @celestejimenezredondo2139

    Thanks for this video. I love how he explains about some of his characters and how things went behind the scenes and whatsmore, what each of these movies meant to him as a person and as an actor.

  • @steveme6664
    @steveme6664 Před rokem +3

    This is probably my favorite one of these videos, his passion is so well conveyed.

  • @AgentZero88
    @AgentZero88 Před 3 lety +713

    Russel Crowe looks like a real life Robert Baratheon, for goodness sake, DON'T go hunting drunk!

    • @sabyhernandezjr7048
      @sabyhernandezjr7048 Před 3 lety +4

      😂😂😂😂

    • @overlex
      @overlex Před 3 lety +17

      Russel Crowe looks like he needs someone to fetch the breastplate stretcher. NOW!

    • @redjsaceda9264
      @redjsaceda9264 Před 3 lety +5

      Is that how you speak to your king!?

    • @stonecold5373
      @stonecold5373 Před 3 lety +2

      robert baratheon was poisoned before he was attacked by the boar

    • @user-oq5ox1tq3g
      @user-oq5ox1tq3g Před 3 lety

      nah man, Robert Baratheon was black haired and black bearded

  • @MiamiZombie2012
    @MiamiZombie2012 Před 3 lety +150

    He finally looks like he's ready to be Emperor of Rome.

    • @tismewat
      @tismewat Před 3 lety +2

      Duuuude!!! 😂😂😂😂👍🏻👍🏻

    • @konstantinethegr8
      @konstantinethegr8 Před 3 lety +1

      Lmao yeah he’s fat like an aristocrat

    • @yebosuwa
      @yebosuwa Před 3 lety

      😫🤣🤣🤣!!! Best comment ever!

  • @jimnaz5267
    @jimnaz5267 Před rokem +2

    some of my favorite films, characters and actors of all time. Many thanks to GQ and Russell Crowe.

  • @TheUltimateWord
    @TheUltimateWord Před 3 lety +306

    He literally looks like the guy who trained him in gladiator

  • @Jetski1603
    @Jetski1603 Před 3 lety +341

    Master & Commander is one of the best movies ever made.

  • @Tarnge11
    @Tarnge11 Před rokem +1

    Got a lot of love for this man as an actor

  • @tomjohnson4584
    @tomjohnson4584 Před rokem +1

    This was truly fantastic. I thought Russell Crowe did an amazing job detailing his process in making these movies. I would LOVE to have a series like this where other actors do the same thing. I guess I'll subscribe in the hopes that there are more.

  • @SFoureman
    @SFoureman Před 2 lety +99

    I've never seen an interview of Russell Crowe. Pleasantly surprised to see him to be so thoughtful, insightful, gentle and lovely.

    • @russellcrowe4579
      @russellcrowe4579 Před rokem +2

      Thanks for the compliment my 💌 fan

    • @chunjoglavi
      @chunjoglavi Před rokem

      Yeah,yeah. You watch 25 min of ACTOR talking in front of CAMERA and that is enough for you to conclude the guy is "thoughtful, insightful, gentle and lovely". It's not wonder that so called celebrities can do anything as long as such naive people like you exist

    • @drivingintothedesertuntilt3202
      @drivingintothedesertuntilt3202 Před rokem

      OI TUGGA!

  • @willlund2185
    @willlund2185 Před 3 lety +196

    I don't know if enough people realize the high quality of acting advice he's giving here... for free.

    • @kindredspiritzz66
      @kindredspiritzz66 Před 3 lety +2

      guess if i was an actor or wanted to be one id maybe care

    • @willlund2185
      @willlund2185 Před 3 lety +2

      @@kindredspiritzz66 czcams.com/video/L3dxMGzt5mU/video.html

  • @MasterMayhem78
    @MasterMayhem78 Před 2 lety +1

    Master and Commander?? A freaking classic movie right up there with Gladiator.

  • @bobxyzp
    @bobxyzp Před 2 lety +15

    Rusty’s a great raconteur and a great actor! I know he had a strong career but I still feel like Hollywood didn’t get his full potential.

  • @janmarchand7294
    @janmarchand7294 Před 3 lety +310

    One of the best actors I've ever watched. He effortlessly commands your attention because he's that good. It seems like this man can take any role and make it his own.

  • @TheChadUnKnown
    @TheChadUnKnown Před rokem +2

    I could watch 3 more of these. I love Russell Crowe's stories

  • @charlottecoles7111
    @charlottecoles7111 Před rokem +1

    This is such a goood interview, humble and clever guy. " Sword and sandal things had been out of vogue for a long time" (Gladiator) lol.

  • @DPR-GENX
    @DPR-GENX Před 3 lety +119

    Gladiator is still high on the list of the most emotionally riveting films I have ever enjoyed and one of Hanz Zimmer's best sound tracks as well.

  • @Apophis392
    @Apophis392 Před 3 lety +1373

    I feel like he’s secretly Gerard Buttler’s dad

    • @Magicstockton
      @Magicstockton Před 3 lety +51

      So he had him at 5?

    • @Apophis392
      @Apophis392 Před 3 lety +35

      @Magicstockton either that, or one of them is lying about their age.

    • @Apophis392
      @Apophis392 Před 3 lety

      @Train Nerd ooof

    • @nettraveller81
      @nettraveller81 Před 3 lety +9

      @@Magicstockton maybe they are siblings?

    • @SARISS80
      @SARISS80 Před 3 lety +15

      Lol even though he's Aussie and Butler is Scottish.

  • @fatherofpearlmusic
    @fatherofpearlmusic Před 2 lety +1

    Just rewatched master and commander tonight, I cannot believe that wasn't in the running! Such a brilliant movie and performance.