Nicholas Hoult’s Closet Picks

[@facu_avm]

The new way to calculate how tall a person is, it’s to see which shelve of the Criterion Closet their head reaches.

[@catsadilla324]

Who knows how many copies of 'Armageddon' he's standing on?

[@donotworryatall]

Will it depend on the camera angle though?

[@MM-jc7uv]

Fun fact: Hoult actually used to play in the English Basketball League for Reading

[@mistydayremainsofthejudgment]

nicholas is a big ol giraffe

[@facu_avm]

@@donotworryatall definitely

[@gnalkhere]

OH WHAT A LOVELY DAY

[@Billkeys123]

WITNESS ME BLOODBAG!

[@Dethmaster64]

WITNESS

[@SmsJiuJitsu]

WITNESS ME BLOODBAG!

[@tommyt1971]

WHAT A LOVELY DAY!!

[@fataman]

IMMORTAN JOE !!

[@aguycalledpete]

My man’s come a long way since Skins.

[@maxkproductions]

He'll still ALWAYS be Tony. Great actor

[@yowatchie]

It’s still crazy watching this dude’s career ever since seeing Skins in high school.

[@ChartreuseDan]

I mean he co-starred About a Boy opposite Hugh Grant before that and that film was nominated for an Oscar so... just kind of hard to top that

[@LeviBoldock]

You say that like Skins is terrible or something.

[@shougokawada8491]

You mean since About a Boy (2002)

[@sambridgett]

Picks banger after banger after banger, gives effective commentary on each, done in four minutes. What a lovely day, indeed.

[@badshadas1]

Sheamus

[@rethix5955]

This is an actor which has that rare quality of being able to become anything. He's done villain to hero, antagonist to protagonist and everything inbetween.

[@Advent3546]

One of the most exciting actors of the past decade

[@13blackcatzzz]

And so freaking cute!!

[@Tongue2Flagpole25]

The titular boy from About a Boy now has boys of his own. What a time to be alive.

[@genripper-b8q]

have confused him with the 'billy elliot' dude since the get go

[@h0lly_blue]

@ Jamie Bell?

[@genripper-b8q]

@@h0lly_blue they got to be a least a decade apart in age...the legal weed is too strong in my state

[@Dan_d00d]

@@genripper-b8q it would feel like that, right? But Jamie is only about 3 yrs older. wild. But also Jamie has a more weathered face, and Nicholas is still quite baby faced.

[@genripper-b8q]

@@Dan_d00d wow...seems like billy elliot is years before about a boy and hoult is a younger actor on top of it. maybe it's not the cannabis and i've gotten warped jumping in & out of the shimmering time-continuum too many times

[@unknown-zw1np]

Immediately picking In The Mood For Love, my guy

[@yowatchie]

Seriously, class first pick.

[@moiskithorn]

@@yowatchie Amen to that! I was like "Yes!!!"

[@investinfastudios]

Amazing. You know I watch some of these and the actors just pick stuff to look classy or educated. It was awesome to see someone pick a film which is truly one of the greatest ever made.

[@DeimosA_]

I wish I liked that movie. I just couldn't get into it even though I like his other movies.

[@investinfastudios]

@ Fallen Angels was my first WKW film. It's highly entertaining. ITMFL could be accused of being a slow burn if there werent so many small tiny details packed in every scene that are easily missed. If you ever try to watch it again, be hyper vigilant watching it, there is alot going on. Just in the camera work and framing alone. Lines that seem like throwaways are packed with so many implications and meaning.

[@baxatakbaxatak2014]

Shallow Grave doesn’t get enough love. Phenomenal film. Early McGregor, Eccleston, and Kerry Fox.

[@straub42]

Oh yessss the weird roommate movie. I always forget that’s the name of it. Wild movie, I need to rewatch soon.

[@ledeyabaklykova]

@@straub42 Early Danny Boyle

[@mericastrata]

guilty pleasure watching Ewan get put through the ringer in his early films!

[@mmayer1558]

Shallow Grave from Vinegar Syndrome is also a really great movie 👍

[@spaceodds1985]

Boyle’s best IMO

[@derekchin6403]

The Bruce Lee Collection! First time this one’s ever been mentioned! 😁👏👏👏👊

[@esoteric_1]

Bruce Lee vs Chuck Norris in Way of the Dragon 🎉

[@al201103]

@@esoteric_1 The cat metaphor!! I think that was pretty sophisticated for a film of that type at that time. While I love Fist of Fury and OBVIOUSLY Enter The Dragon, I think Way of The Dragon was Bruce's best film, at least in terms of a showcase of him as a martial arts movie star.

[@NoirFan84]

Man is constantly in demand. Feels like he's in half the films coming out of Hollywood atm.

[@thejquinn]

Must be cheap to hire 🤣

[@Spractral]

He's been in a few this year yeah. I think the only one I saw him in prior was The Favourite

[@bramstokerfan]

​@@thejquinn8 million net worth.

[@CH-ml4rz]

Yeah it’s great!

[@mftmss7086]

Must be tired from the casting process... Especially the couch stage

[@HUSHMONEYBAND]

There’s something about him that’s so endearing. I can’t put my find on it

[@richard17329]

London hipster

[@mftmss7086]

You wanna give him uck

[@mftmss7086]

You wanna give him uck

[@sliceserve234]

high cheek bones ;)

[@Buckboy2024]

I’d like to put my hands all over it…

[@thomaspearson2272]

Nicholas always appears to be a really humble guy. I can’t wait to see him as Lex in Superman.

[@eyespy3001]

Please make this man James Bond, but set in the 60s, and make it campy again. He would kill it.

[@erickdubose123]

That idea of bringing Bond back to the 60s is BRILLIANT!

[@eyespy3001]

@ It seems so obvious, right?! Like, after the whole grounded-n-gritty Daniel Craig era, throw it back to the 60s and make it fun again. Give him over-the-top Dr Evil-style villains with space lasers and trained sharks in underground layers.

[@tyranusfan]

Absolutely!

[@davidhollingsworth4665]

Anyone who picks up IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE automatically has my heart. He also one of the most exciting actors working today. Very magnetic.

[@janefaceinthewind6260]

He is SO. GOOD. Genuinely rooting for him and genuinely excited for everything he does in movies!!

[@flopt12]

Recently saw both Juror #2 and Nosferatu....both great, and definitely some great picks!!

[@lukea2101]

Nicholas picking up 12 Angry Men ❤ One of my top 3 favorites!

[@adrodr2]

shallow grave is so good and underrated. with one of the best turns ever and one of the best thrillers of a great decade for that genre, the 90s

[@chriswright4677]

It’s really not underrated.

[@mobeck]

These Criterion closet videos have turned me onto some AMAZING movies I never knew about!

[@Grendel2403]

The beautiful thing is that even if you have heard of some of these, they will probably recontextualize your knowledge about it and make you more likely to not only watch it, but appreciate it more than you would've otherwise

[@mftmss7086]

​@@Grendel2403so brainwashing you mean

[@arcticlight232]

Such as?

[@melissaflora8450]

@@mftmss7086You might want to read up on brainwashing. Because learning from other people’s perspectives is not brainwashing.

[@bwlboy123]

For those of us that watch a lot of movies, the majority of the picks do not excite because they've been critically acclaimed or taken on cult status, but every now and again, someone comes up with a real humdinger. My all-time stand out pick was made by Cate Blanchett. She picked Mikhail Kalatozov's Letter Never Sent, a movie I'd never heard of, one which never comes up in any greatest movies lists in books or online movie sites. I immediately sought it out and was staggered by the jaw dropping beauty of it. It's an exceptional piece of filmmaking and would have a rightful place in any greatest movies list.

[@JeffKelly03]

My goodness, that is a handsome man. And a fantastic actor. So thrilled for all of his success, being a fan since About a Boy and, in a deeper cut, the short-lived TV series Keen Eddie.

[@laRoz67]

Nice picks. When I was around 12 my dear old mum insisted I stay up late on a school night to watch 12 Angry Men on TV as she thought it was important for me to see how one man doing the right thing could make a difference. I don't remember what I learned at school the next day but I've never forgotten this film. It's still in my top 5 - and I love A LOT of films.

[@allys744]

Fantastic Mr fox and 12 Angry men are rarely mentioned gems in the collection. Some of my favorites as well, great list

[@esteeb67]

He was so brilliant in The Great. I love most of his picks, though I have never been a huge Wes Anderson fan.

[@TheTuxedoCat-sh5fn]

Fantastic Mr. Fox!!! Cuss yeah!!! 🦊

[@lucynolan3487]

Oh ❤it was absolutely pleasure to see him !!

[@jlkitz1775]

Yes, Wes Anderson films are so awesome 👌🏾. The Fantastic Mr. Fox is brilliant 🥂

[@bobbylock317]

I love Hoult. He just seems like such a genuinely chill dude. And he apparently has impeccable taste in film. I would love to hang out with him.

[@coath514]

One of my happiest moments as an uncle was when my eldest niece was around 7 or 8 and I sat down with her and watched fantastic mr fox together. Was so happy to share movies I loved with her

[@Cornerboy73]

So Mr. Hoult appreciates Bruce Lee. I always liked this guy; now I respect him.

[@streitkrisztian]

Why I'm proud like a father of every actor from Skins who stayed in the "business" and got big! He is one of them!!!

[@DashPari]

There's him, Kaya Scodelario, Dev Patel, the girl who played Sam's girl in Game of Thrones. Anyone else?

[@branpred79]

​@@DashParidaniel kaluuya of course and jessica sula has gotten consistent work

[@branpred79]

​@@DashPariJack O Connell too

[@streitkrisztian]

@ Maybe we can mention Jack O'Connel too, he had some bigger roles since Skins. And as I see Luke Pasqualino gets constant work too still, but to be honest I haven't really see him in anything since Skins.

[@donkeyrhubarb1381]

Marvellous selection!

[@EJX220]

Amazing selection! I have all of these movies, except for No Country For Old Men! Nicholas is a great actor! Super handsome too!

[@MarkS_1768]

You really, really need to see No Country For Old Men. Phenomenal film. And yes, Nicholas is a great actor and super handsome too (I can’t lie).

[@ellebonn1930]

my day didn't even start yet and i just know this is the highlight of it

[@macatron_2000]

pulled out banger after banger. I have newfound respect for Mr Hoult

[@wanye777]

Greatest picks seen in a while

[@EpicJasonX9000]

“In a perfect world, CHOPPING MALL would be in the Criterion collection.” - Jay Bauman from RedLetterMedia

[@zombiTrout]

Yeah, I would buy it.

[@JeremyRiley]

Finally, Criterion Closet list of which I have seen most! Good picks!

[@williamjackson6705]

Excellent choices all around. Being There is one of my favorite books & favorite movies. Thanks for picking that one.

[@BoctorPink]

With a carrier that has the likes of "About A Boy" "X Men" "The Favourite" "The Great" "The Menu" "Juror #2" "Nosferatu" & "Superman" later this year, I feel Nicholas may enter national treasure status in the years to come.

[@lilchaos4792]

I got to finish The Great Season 3 lol

[@bacht4799]

If he doesn’t become a household name like a Tom Hanks.. there isn’t any justice then.. “ okay that’s a overacting statement but still he is great and should be more known or something like that…!

[@BoctorPink]

How on earth did I forget "Skins" 🙃🫣 silly me.

[@adinab478]

@BoctorPink Skins is iconic!

[@kingy002]

Just a friendly note to say it is career.

[@randyriches2530]

Peter Seller's thought that gag reel that ran at the end credits cost him the Oscar that year.

[@godofcycling]

That is a shame if true as that is how I like to remember Sellers. Laughing in that bit.

[@minixtvbox]

It did turned it into a pink pantherromp from serious drama

[@xXGziAcxMoErRoZXX]

Fantastic Mr Fox greatest pic in this entire series and will never be topped.

[@atomcraft4067]

Yass! In The Mood For Love. Two of the most beautiful lead actors ever.

[@LinouGertz]

One of my favourite actors now! He's just amazing! Glad to see him here!

[@nicklager1666]

He is one if those actors that does a little but of everything role wise. And i must say he is good in everything.

[@stevemuzak8526]

He was amazing in Nosferatu.

[@ChrisBrogan]

Fantastic Mr Fox? In the Mood for Love? Bruce Lee? WOW! Love it all.

[@denisefreitas6727]

He's adorable! Great choices!

[@rmharris2001]

"Shallow Grave"! Oh, that movie's fantastic. Twisted, and fantastic.

[@sad99sh24]

Bruce Lee collection Man that's awesome

[@whimbird6538]

saw "being there" when i was a kid. got to see it in a big theatre with my mom and little brother. my FAVORITE scene is at the end(?) when Chauncy slowly and methodically walks into knee-high water in a wood by himself and just stands there taking in the natural beauty of the trees and the water.

[@geesterfunk]

This one, a long time have I watched! proud of a kid who isn't anything to do with me, he's turning into a living legend.

[@jeselleang]

the way he immediately chose In the Mood for Love 🫶🏼

[@jaymanuel3396]

Love it when the actors go for box set! Get it Nick! ❤

[@qui_etes_vous]

Awwwww, you're from Skins! I'm just starting to watch it now, you guys are so innocent and adorable, you really feel close to everyone. I like how raw it is and honest. I wish I watched it when it first came out. Great to see you in the closet ! I'll watch this in a few, love to you and thanks for stopping by, cannot wait to see your picks

[@janefaceinthewind6260]

Very likeable, humble actor! ❤️

[@clarissagafoor5222]

In The Mood For Love makes me cry every time. He should watch Chungking Express. He'd enjoy that, too.

[@MissPerriwinkle]

we adore mr hoult !!!!

[@tallspicy]

In the mood for love…. Amazing

[@aliciafranco5704]

Just the fact, Mr. Hoult was excited to get In The Mood For Love ❤mad respect❤

[@blackcatt24]

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a masterpiece. All great picks!

[@yowatchie]

Damn this might be one of the all time best closet picks. So many choice picks.

[@matayolandas]

Fantastic Mr. Fox mentioned!

[@NJRuzzock]

In the mood for love - he’ll yes! Great start.

[@NathanielAhart]

A damn good choice of films from Mr. Hoult! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@ToasterBones]

I think I like his picks the most out of all of these.

[@Julyrubyrose22]

I love this guy. I need to watch more of his movies. He's so great.

[@kingy002]

This guy is such a beautiful person. Such a warm nature about him.

[@nigelcarren]

Some great unpretentious honest picks here. The Fantastic Mr Hoult! 👍🇬🇧

[@allys744]

I can’t believe I’ve seen more Hoult movies than I originally thought. In 2024 alone, I saw him in Juror #2 and Nosferatu

[@nickbeetchenow2642]

Great to see him on this and great picks. Fantastic actor and honestly hasn’t changed look wise since about a boy.

[@BradleyIveson]

Have a warm body after watching this

[@spenserdeardorff2737]

12 Angry Men mentioned! Heck yeah!

[@theladiesmanou812]

It's amazing seeing Nicholas now. I remember watching About A Boy for the first time.

[@TahoeNevada]

*Love* Shallow Grave! My first Danny Boyle film, made me a fan.

[@fernandodelaserna1225]

Such a good selection. 👌🏻

[@lpjewkes]

Great Choices!

[@Elvira-k3r]

Fantastic actor, delightful af human, great taste in movies 😊❤.

[@MrSynn69]

Possibly one of the most varied selections I've seen. Very cool.

[@Greenz1100]

Great choices by a great Actor. Thank you!

[@steveurmah]

I can get behind each of these picks.

[@HawkZombie]

12 ANGRY MEN! One of my favorite movies of all time

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

Being There is a great choice glad he went with it!

[@backbackforward]

Wow this is the first time ive seen an actor pick every film that I know.

[@abaporujucaiba]

"Being There." Che coincidenza! Ho visto questo film ieri 🤗

[@MiniT327]

nicholas in the criterion closet?! this made my day!!!

[@Eiretraveller]

He picked his past without the nonsense of what he should pick with him being the movie business Bruce Lee and no country for olde man I haven't finished till the end of the video but I cannot help myself thank you Nicholas respect.

[@privilegedchromosome]

Awesome. He’s a terrific actor!

[@SmsJiuJitsu]

Fantastic Mr Fox!

[@uwcb1]

Love his picks/pics!

[@TheCollectorCave]

Oh excellent! I'd love to see James McAvoy next!

[@alisonmcmillan7113]

Just wonderful in everything and good choices

[@colinthedogfromspaced9365]

Great picks and a lovely coat.

[@davidhughes2453]

Nicholas hoult and fantastic mr fox omg my two loves

[@jeffandersen7397]

Wow, all great picks

[@GabyGibson]

Excellent choices

[@robertomendez187]

Peter Sellers is a comedic genius. I only picture Nicholas as his About A Boy years. 🤣🤣

[@richard17329]

Nicholas has slowly become one of my favourite actors. I once bumped into him in the street in Camden, he was pretty drunk lol

[@kingy002]

Thank god it was you and not me. I fear I may have groped him.

[@fredygarcia2733]

Yes!!! In the Mood and Bruce Lee!

[@darkmatterstarblaze]

One of the best picks I have seen