Gary Oldman on playing Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour | Film4 Interview Special

[@stephenvince9994]

Apart from my ex wife at my divorce, this IS the finest piece of acting Ive seen....

[@lisanealy1703]

Stephen Vince-- this made me laugh out loud😄

[@flatoutt1]

she didn't take everything mate .you've still got that wonderful sense of humour .great comment . you're comment is resonating with a lot of men . making them feel better because they're not feeling alone anymore

[@lawenda2099]

She's living rent free in your head, get over it and move on.

[@jonahtwhale1779]

Til death do you part. Your death or hers is up to you!

[@kwakgreen]

PMSL🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@chrismac2234]

The physical acting and transformation is truly astounding. I cannot watch without floods of tears. I am an unashamed patriot and an Ex British soldier.

[@MrIndraneelbose]

amazing movie - must watch for ppl generation who wud like characterghood substance statemenaship in their children - amen

[@ilovebeinagirl]

I have waited for DECADES for this talented man to finally get the accolades he deserves and I'm glad it's finally happening.

[@SW-fn7cl]

ilovebeinagirl - yeah oldmans a genius finally got his big leading role

[@LittleB2007]

He has had memorable leading roles like Dracula and Smiley in the past. It's just that this is the first time he chose to play a very award friendly historic giant in such a blatantly Oscar-baity movie. And he did it ridiculously well

[@lindamattioli7943]

So agreed he does it for the love of his craft

[@RoonJazz]

Agree with Daniel Radcliffe... Gary Oldman is pretty much the best we have as an actor.

[@trewy5683]

what about DD lewis?

[@RoonJazz]

TrewY DDL is very talented but an insufferably arrogant and unlikable person.

[@drnantz]

...since Daniel Day Lewis retired.

[@marcob4630]

Ruth Page: you're absolutley right! Gary Oldman is a monster of ability! Never seen such a performance, just incredible.

[@Shawn-rq4py]

Ruth-Elizabeth Page you’re the only person I’ve come across that feels that way. Gary is a great person and I’ve heard many actors talk about him , working w him and they all talk well of him.

[@lawenda2099]

The best thing about Gary Oldman is that you often don't realise he's on screen, that's how good he is.

[@mm_food9568]

“You cannot reason with a tiger when your head is in its mouth”

[@markd2797]

timestamp 7:01 for those curious

[@srsherman7390]

Bird of Prey he should’ve said “YOU CANNOT REASON WITH A TIGER WHEN IT’S SHELL HAS EXPLODED IN YOUR HULL!”

[@chrisnasif4156]

I was scrolling through the comments and started reading this AS SOON AS I heard him bellow it out in the video.

[@justinp5661]

"Will you stop interrupting me while I am interrupting you!!"

[@-DC-]

A absolute masterpiece of acting and film making, breathtakingly good.

[@LockedandLoaded777]

Great you should have said..

[@constancemiller3753]

The details about WC's chair. The stress of depression and war that he turned outward to be the great man is a treasure that Oldman found. Amazing actor.

[@davidrasch3082]

I was a teenager when the great man died and watched his funeral. I have watched this movie many times. I value its use of the Prime Minister's words. Nothing more powerful.

[@veralenora4033]

"He has weaponized the English language and sent it forth." Great ending.

[@PG-lw5bg]

@@veralenora4033 and mass immigration has destroyed it.

[@MegM-o7i]

what an honor to make a biopic and have the entire extended family let u know u nailed it

[@brianfreeman8290]

You, Mr Oldman, were breathtaking !

[@Sykeye7]

Why are all British actors so damn talented & elegant? :D

[@angelacarleton9575]

Greatest American Actors have said, Why the British are such great actors - they ALL do "Shakespeare" which is not easy to do.

[@marvinc999]

Sykeye S - "Why are all British actors so damn talented...." I think PART of the answer accounts also for why we are SO good at War, and why we have invented SO many sports (among other things): A natural Sense of Playfulness (and Adventure) in our national character (which in turn also explains our love of Humour and *word-play* , the latter dating back to Saxon times). Just some random thoughts...............................

[@Hamphield]

because we are Britons, mate...

[@oddballsok]

Don't get too cocky. Only the Shakespeare theatre training (at school) is the main power. The English were actually not good in war.... on THEIR OWN..against POTENT enemies. The English were good in forging alliances , and make their partners TAKE THE FIRST SHOTS before arriving LAST on the battlefield...(from the Wars of succession in 1700's , thru the Napoleons, WW1 til WW2...check it). And the Empire building came from conquering third rate technologically underrated foreign kingdoms..and overrunning colonial settlements when they were at their weakest while the brits had theirs prepared in a kindof "blitz" attack if you will... And the Inventing most Sports thing is also...a nay. But once HAVINg a stretched Empire OF COURSE leads to vast acceptance of all kinds of accepted sports.

And they can do perfect American accents. whenever an American actor wants to pass as a Brit, he/she sounds contrived and artificial (save for G. Paltrow)

[@chrismillerfitness]

It’s unfortunate most people don’t realize how good what they are watching really is. I mean the majority of Americans don’t even know who Churchhill was let alone what he did for us all. Gary oldman nailed it. One of the best performances I’ve ever seen

[@djquinn11]

That’s not true.

[@janiekcarney5482]

I’m an American that knows exactly what Churchill did for Britain and the western world. But I’m sure most Americans have no idea.

[@pakde8002]

Maybe a little exaggerated don't ya think LoL at least half the population had a parent or grandparent alive during WWII and were in school when WWII was relatively recent history. I would dare say even the majority of high school students today have at least know that Churchill was someone important. Anyway the whole thing about people doomed to repeat history if they don't remember history is hogwash as we're seeing now.

[@briantneary2248]

Of course we do. We're taught that we bailed him out by about 2nd grade.

[@briantneary2248]

With that being said, he's responsible for that part of the western world from not speaking German. I bet there's youth in the UK who don't know who he is, just as much.

[@chrissmith4568]

Every time I see an interview with Gary Oldman I am always and profoundly taken back by the depth of his sincerity. No-matter what role he's playing one strongly gets the sense that he deeply respects it and does everything to make that role as real as possible....he's a genuine master craftsman.

[@justindieterich1773]

I personally love that the film included Churchill and King George VI's stutter. Just little details like that impress the history buff in me.

[@timothyw98]

Justin Dieterich I was impressed with both Jarred Harris (The Crown) and James Purefoys (Churchill) take on Elizabeth II father. Both roles were emotionally engaging, I prefer them more than Collin Firths take on him to be honest.

[@angelacarleton9575]

I was hoping to see King George VI's stutter but wish Colin Firth was there instead. However, it would have taken something away from the part for Gary Oldman as Churchill. After all Colin Firth has such presence. All actors including Colin Firth admires Gary Goldman for his chameleon talent to submerge himself so thoroughly he is unrecognizable. He is amazing! I personally feel Gary Oldman if nominated will win the "Oscar."

[@OldglenSea-cw4ps]

If you like history, check the TRUE history about fat Churchill! It's all here on KZbin! He was responsible for MILLIONS of deaths!

[@ayu7452]

Yesssss I’m a detail person too!

[@davidmcbride6911]

+Oldglen Sea ye have to hand it to them .they could make Ian Huntly into a telly tubby if they so desired

[@60isthenew21]

When ever I feel defeated with things, I always watch this film , always and I mean always makes me feel better, never give up . Thank you Gary

[@megaduck7965]

Most of Churchill’s life is coming back from defeat , getting up and having another crack at it .

[@Mulder-Scully]

More talent in this man than most actors can ever dream of.

[@TexasScout]

I honestly think Gary is one of the best actors of our time, he can play anyone and anything.

[@bojack40]

He is without doubt the greatest Churchill I’ve ever seen

[@vigfuseiriksson4550]

John Lithgow in the Crown is better by far, actually.

[@LittleB2007]

Lithgow is not better, it's just you prefer him to Oldman. That's totally okay. But even Churchill scholars and family members say Oldman is the only actor who nailed the true spirit and human side of the guy.

[@vigfuseiriksson4550]

I have not seen more praise for Oldman than I saw for Lithgow from either of the sources you mention. And, having read all of Sir Winston's work as well as listened to the extant speeches, I have to say that Lithgow's depiction nails the spirit and general presence of the man, while Oldman overdramatizes, speaks in a tone of voice and cadence which Sir Winston never, ever used, and generally lacks the quintessential feel of soppy bulldog the man exuded. True, I am not privvy to knowing what he was like in private, but I dare say the accuracy of Lithgow's portrayal of the public persona over Oldman's, is not disputable.

[@u7angbe]

Gary Oldman played Churchill better than Chirchill

[@sofiablack9081]

John Lithgow did a great job too but Gary Coleman is my personal favourite

[@angelacarleton9575]

I wanted to see this film specifically to see Gary Oldman play Churchill. I was not disappointed but amazed and felt as if I were there watching this great man Churchill.

[@larsthurgood811]

@Jake Green Fuck off.

[@blackmore4]

@Jake Green Actually, Gallipoli was a very good plan. Not all plans succeed but it doesn't make them any less worth attempting.

[@TheMarkyMarx]

@@larsthurgood811 scandy nazi

[@Smudgeroon74]

What's so great about ordering RAF Bombers to carry out nightly bombing raids on German cities. They wouldn't dare try it in the daytime. Disgusting

[@jordanbradley2820]

@@Smudgeroon74 give over mate, we'd be flying the swastika above our heads, operation dynamo was a plan that nobody believed in but him an went against his war cabinet amd bought over 300,000 troops back, had bigger bollocks than you will ever have, so have a day off you prick

[@UAPJedi]

What a lovely mild mannered, unassuming, modest man Gary Oldman is.

[@fuzzyburnette7161]

I seldom agree with the Oscars but they got it right this time. Oldman was magnificent.

[@scotthamp384]

Did he win the award for best actor?

[@navindavoodi6065]

@@scotthamp384 yes

[@millwallholdings]

I went to the same school as Gary in new cross south London Brilliantly played by Gary south London boy and millwall fan Churchill Greatest Ever Englishman , God bless you Rip

[@nathanroberts355]

Mr Oldman you did a brilliant job playing Winston churchill

[@me109cito5]

"You cannot reason with a Tiger, when your head is in its mouth." just wow!! Loved this movie and Mr. Gary Oldman's performance.

[@araeagle3829]

Gary Oldman is the MAN! He becomes the character so thoroughly it is truly amazing. I have been a big fan for years, and each new role he takes only increases my esteem of the skill Gary Oldman brings to bear. Wonderful!

[@HHTV60]

Bravo. I watched the movie. Gary Oldman is a genius.

[@Mass_hole508]

Gary Oldman is an absolutely amazing actor and has in my opinion did not just portray Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill could not have played the part better than Gary Oldman. Absolute masterpiece! My favorite part was when he yells at Lord Halifax (WILL YOU STOP INTERRUPTING ME WHILE I AM INTERRUPTING YOU). By far my favorite Churchill movie ever.

[@AleASanti-mw5wv]

It's by far one of my favorite historic films. Mister Oldman did an AMAZING performance and i hope he gets the oscar for it

[@jsshay01]

Ale A. Santi he did

[@johnprovince5304]

Gary Oldman completely dissolves into every role and reemerges as the character. One of the very finest of our era.

[@michaelb2859]

His Churchill as a combination of supremely commanding and yet vulnerable makes this the best I’ve witnessed.

[@tarikusnumidica8229]

From Dracula to churchill you are a school of acting, thank you Gary

[@ungabunga9193]

Reznov aswell

[@AAdams456]

Unga Bunga MY NAME IS VIKTOR REZNOV

[@mikeheuer1276]

I have been a huge fan of his acting since "Sid and Nancy."

[@Bluezkat1]

Didn’t even know this movie existed until very recently. Oldman was absolutely unbelievable as Churchill, but that’s almost to be expected… Gary Oldman is a Legend. Fantastic performance, fantastic picture

[@randycarey7487]

YOU CAN NOT REASON WITH A TIGER WHILE HE HAS YOUR HEAD IN ITS MOUTH....NO WORDS HAVE EVER RANG MORE TRUE

[@darrellskinner5263]

I’ve watched it three or four times already. So many great scenes.

[@PacoOtis]

Ditto! This movie is the definition of "excellence!"

[@jimmyneutron4329]

Just watched, once again Mr Oldman proves he is a far superior actor only comparable to Daniel Day Lewis, Tilda Swinton and Meryl Streep. You see Winston Churchill, you DO NOT see the actor

[@radioactiverat8751]

I was sitting there the whole time trying to figure out who the actor was. Then I heard a clip of Gary Oldman in something else and was wowed. Cinemawins is correct, Gary Oldman is always a win!

[@u7angbe]

Meryl Streep No, I'd say Brando who comes next

[@Gma00001]

Jimmy Neutron De Niro is better

[@bingola45]

@@u7angbe Brando was only good when he was a kid, in the same way as James Dean was. Dean died before he could become a mumbling, overpaid fat bastard like Brando.

[@anjum2008]

Tilda Swinton? You consider her a great actress?

[@Aimopotis]

This is one of the Greatest actors of our time

[@Coupal1]

As soon as I saw the movie, I knew that he must win the Oscar for best actor. It was an absolutely stunning performance.

[@robinhoward6447]

The best interpretation of Sir Winston. Wonderful, inspirational and the best acting I have ever seen.

[@adebowalebalogun3469]

Fantastic Performance.

[@matt82654]

This is by far THE BEST historically accurate and portrayed movie ever! After the first viewing of it I had to purchase it. Every week or so when I need a dose of inspiration I return to this film. Gary Oldman, you are a genius! The very best work ever! Thank you for saying "Yes."

[@RobinHood-hk5dk]

Whem Gary is in movie, you know it will be a great performance from him. A brilliant, humble, creative talent that has improved with age.

[@MarkWilson-rn8tx]

You were completely transported back to those unimaginably difficult times. Like YOU were there watching. His realism is so complete, mannerisms, walk, cane movement, cigar, voice, facial expressions.....he became the man! Gary was superb! The sets, supporting cast, color and lighting all came together to make this film the masterpiece it is!

[@Claude-Eckel]

I admire him. An international treasure of an artist. 👍

[@kobynmalone2134]

Gary Oldman is way too underrated. Too many iconic roles gone unnoticed

[@nicholaswatson3896]

Amazing how such a quiet and humble man can pull off such BIG characters, time and time again. Gary Oldman is right up there with the finest actors ever to grace our nation and indeed the world.

[@marcob4630]

WOW, WOW! What an incredible performance! The Oscar is more than deserved! An astonishing artist incredibly gifted in transforming himself. The movie is a real masterpiece.

[@kevinkim9620]

i just finished watching this movie. I HAD NO IDEA THAT WAS GARY OLDMAN PLAYING CHURCHILL. I had to look up the movie after to see who everyone was and was absolutely shocked it was Gary. Absolute tour de force of acting here and completely deserved that Oscar for Best Actor. Bravo.

[@m42tyn]

Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant.

[@philipsmith3084]

Such an incredible performance. I still cannot believe what Gary Oldman accomplished in this role!!!!!

[@darkhighwayman1757]

Gary Oldman is my favorite actor. He's FUCKING brilliant.

[@davidgagniere2923]

This was the best portrayal of Churchill I've seen, and I've watched it a few times so far. It is that good. After seeing this clip I'll probably watch it again this weekend.

[@PacoOtis]

Absolutely agree with you and feel the movie has mesmerized us.

[@dhog41]

I knew he could pull it off. Fantastic performance.

[@haroldgaffney246]

Well deserved Academy Award. Outstanding performance

[@johnrecord9466]

Top British actor at the top of his game.... Brilliant movie

[@idleonlooker1078]

IMHO Gary Oldman, through thr example of the sheer diversity and breadth of the many roles he's portrayed, is simply the greatest actor of his generation. Great stuff!! It's a delight watching him.bring each character to life. 👍

[@frankhayes1135]

One of the best, if not THE best characterisation of Churchill ever. Following on from his portrayal of George Smiley in Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, I have no doubt that Gary Oldman is one of our greatest actors. First came to my notice in the film State of Grace staring along side Sean Penn and Ed Harris - another great film. Keep up the great work Gary.

[@jamesmcnicholas2554]

Has very quickly become one of my favourite movies of all time..Oldman is superb💜 from Northern Ireland 🇮🇪🇬🇧

[@cpatel4322]

One of the finest performance I've eve seen.

[@bethmccullough5896]

Absolutely love LOVE Mr Gary Oldman. Superb, just superb

[@jingitbaby]

Just got back from the cinema, holy shit what a great film this is.

[@helloha4552]

i saw repeatedly on the part of " you can't reason with a tiger when your head is in its mouth"

[@vyandy]

Such a terrific actor! Looking forward to this new project

[@johnfargher99]

I agree but its just a shame that he's a serial wife beater. Not a nice man.

[@mayreejay8298]

Gooners Rule Really? And where have you come across this info? The wife who accused him of spousal abuse lost custody of their children. Hmmm…

[@RichmondLasma]

Gooners Rule stop eating news and lebeling people.. we are talking about his acting here.

[@johnfargher99]

I agree. Assholes can be great actors. I'm from SE London. I know his family. He's a wife beater.

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

A stellar performance by this actor Gary Oldham. A beautifully made film that will go down as thee best film of history i have seen in my 61 yrs. ✌💖

[@Martin-ql2bd]

Just as a new benchmark was created in prosthetics....your performance Mr. Old man has set a new stellar standard for Sir Winston Churchill that will not be seen again for decades if ever.

[@GarrettCroslin]

Undoubtedly one of the greatest actors ever.

[@mom2huskies]

I just saw the Darkest Hour. This film was amazing. One reason I watched this film was my dad was a WWII veteran.

[@bensteel3944]

I have never known an actor take on the role of another like Gary Oldman's portrayal of Churchill. It was awe-inspiringly brilliant.

[@billpetersen9535]

Best performance in many many years. Oldman breathed life into the memory of one of the greatest men that ever lived.

[@JACOSAN21641]

Phenomenal performance

[@fastasfox]

Humble....how refreshing.

[@kathrynkildow3743]

I told a good friend that I wanted to learn about Winston Churchill and he recommended this movie. Just loved it!

[@soumyajeetchakrabarty6872]

It is just my opinion but I believe you to be the most versatile actor of our time.

[@richardgraham-green6643]

Gary Oldman, great actor! Could not of picked a better, after watching the film. Good stuff Gary, thank you for a job well done.

[@jangreen5618]

This is a very moving film, We wil never surrender

[@freddieclark]

Gary Oldman, without a doubt the Dustin Hoffman of european character actors. So underrated, yet so brilliant.

[@lynharrod5087]

"Take a look at history...When will the lesson be learned???" Appeasing dictators, negotiating is 'off the table' in those situations...This is so interesting, and we all have so much to learn from these clips on You Tube...Very grateful to be able to watch and hear this great history in 2021...Perhaps we are in a time of needing this knowledge the most!! Brilliant acting, in fact.... Pure brilliance in every facet of this movie....A treasure in our memory bank!!

[@TattoosAndGin]

Gary Oldman is my new favorite actor. That was the great work. It was moving and I was proud of being a human being. That was awesome.

[@michaelrainone296]

I don't want to forget to recognize the great work and effort of Joe Wright and the costume designers,set design,etc.They gave a the viewer a real sense of the period in Britain.Exceptional!!

[@maddyperezstan]

love Gary Oldman & Film4

[@Oldag75]

What a humble, informed, appreciative commentary. Oldman might be called the Churchill of actors.

[@zekeedwards7904]

Oldman is a fantastic actor that I've always revered since the 80s the only actor that invests in the character so much to the point where you actually forget you're watching an actor

[@bambina3148]

Superb performance as Sir Winston Churchill. Oldman nailed it ❤

[@VictorySpeedway]

An extraordinary film made so by an extraordinary actor. I watch "Darkest Hour" every year. Winston Churchill was the greatest statesman of the 20th Century and, so far, the 21st Century.

[@ttoughtask7296]

And look at the leaders we have now insects in comparison

[@prltqdf9]

"Hard times breed strong people. Strong people bring good times. Good times breed soft people. Soft people bring hard times." At this moment, we are at the last cog in the wheel.

[@psygn0sis]

Everything looks wonderful through the rose colored glass of time.

[@stephenvince9994]

@@psygn0sis Churchill had his faults and plenty of them.....but.... can you possibly compare Theresa May, a complete invertebrate and stupid to boot, to this man. Or even Atlee?

[@mawortz]

@@prltqdf9 I never liked this sentence, you need to define hard and soft times and hard and soft people for it to make sense. It seems to be a warmonger sentence, you want endless wars so fell strong? misery doesn't breed"strong" people, only people with issues. If someone is tired of their easy life and feel soft you can always go to another part of the world where they are having hard times.

[@sidstewart7399]

Churchill was disliked and ridiculed by many before the war. Only really got the job because he had stuck to his guns about the growing German strength when people didnt want to listen. No one else really to do the job.

[@fawltyoldboybasil.2178]

Gary Oldman just keeps growing in stature as an actor - that piece where he talks about the chair Churchill sat in under incredible stress (WW2) and, damaged the armrests!

[@dmger14a]

I saw this last weekend and his acting was fantastic!

[@JN003]

...without a doubt , a true masterpiece, what will be a classic.

[@andrewlong6523]

Magnificent film. Great performance. Kudos to all involved.

[@paintboy776]

I pray at the church of Oldman. Everything is has done is monumental and memorable. Thank you Mr. Oldman.

[@RW4X4X3006]

Having read and studied Churchill since I was a kid - Gary Oldman nailed it.

[@misfit2022]

Excellent film, excellent Oldman. When I first heard about the casting I thought this isn’t going to work but I completely agree a new benchmark was reached. Kristen Scott Thomas was excellent too. Up there with the best Albert Finney and Robert Hardy. Also makes one pine for politicians who listened to their people.

[@EilishGleeson]

Love this movie I can watch it over and over again and never get board and from watching this movie it made me so interested in the life of Winston Churchill so much I visited chartwell house where he lived and was very interesting.Gary oldman absolutely smashed this role no wonder he won an Oscar for his performance he so deserved it.He embodied the part of Winston and he was unrecognisable with all that makeup and prosthetics much I felt like I was watching the himself on the screen.

[@Shawn-rq4py]

Gary is one of the best actors of our time! Super nice guy and can any role he’s in I’m watching. He gained my respect when he won an Oscar (I believe) and he made reference to America. How great it is here etc. he’s not from here but respects this nation. Tons of Americans don’t even respect this nation. Great actor and he did an awesome job as Churchill.

[@theAbstruseJuice]

Haven't seen the film yet but holy shit, just this interview with Oldman is golden.

[@支蝗]

Gary Oldman is always so damned good !

[@kurtj.9656]

Fu**** Brilliant! 😀 Winston would be proud of Gary's performance!. He has done a magnificent job as an actor, again. A well deserved Oscar for best actor! Excellent!

[@willhovell9019]

Fascinating and a first class portrait of Churchill . Omits the roles of Atlee , Bevin and Morrison who carried most of the burden of the home or domestic front

[@elizabethgutierrez9379]

Mr Olman, I saw this movie several times, my mother was a young girl during this time. Your acting absolutely 💯, wanted to see this movie as a history lesson.

[@martinfoss3894]

Gary, UR the best of the best. Put me in tears. Gawd UR great!

[@gregoryrogalsky6937]

Amazing performance by everyone in the film. Loved the Cini-photography

[@thomasbernecky2078]

Well done, Mr. Oldman. Thanks for letting us in the US know again what a true leader is.