To those who don’t know much about Tony, he’s literally an icon in Asia throughout the last 4 decades
@roseh1893 жыл бұрын
He is actually well known to those who watched many movies in VCRs 😉
@jbong52833 жыл бұрын
@@roseh189 spot on young lady ;)
@nostyx3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the man no doubt an acting LEGEND! So many good films, so many good viewing memories.
@sanwuch3 жыл бұрын
Yeah...I can't get over how young he looks!
@THEPUNISHERGEAR3 жыл бұрын
Can you reccomend me some of his good movies?
@scorpiod22353 жыл бұрын
This dude raised the Shang-Chi movie to a higher level. It's not too often the MCU has interesting villains, but his take on the Mandarin was outstanding.
@KRYMauL3 жыл бұрын
He turned what could've been a one note crimelord into a Darth Vader like performance.
@golik1333 жыл бұрын
I like how he was mocking Shang Chi that he was unable to protect his mother just watching her die
@CamberRockerCamber3 жыл бұрын
Honestly besides Thanos and Loki, the rest of the MCU villains are forgettable. Tony Leung as the real Mandarin though, one of their best villains.
@pancake40273 жыл бұрын
i wouldn't even call him a villain
@maggiechan333 жыл бұрын
@@pancake4027 Even Tony refer to his Mandarin as a "tragic figure".
@rainofsummer3 жыл бұрын
After watching Shang Chi, I was like ‘I want a solo movie of Wenwu’.
@TC-cd5sm3 жыл бұрын
My money is ready for a Wenwu backstory
@chapulines70343 жыл бұрын
THIS
@somelikeitnott3 жыл бұрын
Disney RUN THAT CHECK
@Viiiora3 жыл бұрын
Can’t agree more
@tmmnago27223 жыл бұрын
If only Iron Man didn't die we could have truly gotten an Iron Man movie vs his arch enemy.
@mwyz3 жыл бұрын
It was really fascinating to hear him explain how he had basically created this backstory for Wenwu in Shang-chi, because having watched the movie, obviously none of that is said explicitly, but you can feel it through his acting. It's honestly made me really want to check out some of his other movies.
@ro0sterjam3 жыл бұрын
Check out Infernal Affairs it's one of my favourite movies with him as a lead. Keep in mind it was the "inspiration" for The Departed (or rather scene by scene copy but with a drastically different tone), so if you enjoyed Scorsese's adaptation you might find the original a bit dull in comparison.
@collageofme74963 жыл бұрын
@@ro0sterjam Agreed. As much as I enjoyed "the departed" , I enjoyed "infernal affairs" so much more. What a master piece.
@glovefox3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@stevest86753 жыл бұрын
@@collageofme7496 , agree. Infernal affair was a great movie
@xdestiny3 жыл бұрын
Highly recommend "In the Mood For Love." He was amazing in that movie.
@TheMissingLink13 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting YEARS for Tony to get the recognition he deserves here in the states. "In the Mood for Love" "Flowers of Shanghai" "Happy Together" "Chungking Express" I COULD GO ON AND ON. He's one of the best actors of this generation. Period. It's time for people to realize that Tony is acting royalty. Simply the best of the best and Marvel was LUCKY to have him grace the screen.
@professionalpotato47643 жыл бұрын
I actually think his acting was way better than Simu, but then again, he's a legend, a veteran. My mom calls him God of Cinema
@pgplaysvidya3 жыл бұрын
@@professionalpotato4764 he stole the show every time there was a scene with him in it. But I'm okay with this
@donxiong3 жыл бұрын
Butterfly and the Sword
@winnielau43003 жыл бұрын
@@professionalpotato4764 I agree. I can't stop focusing on Tony's acting while watching the marvel movie
@UtagU_ab3 жыл бұрын
@@KunoMochi in all honesty they specialized in two very different aspects of cinema. They’re both legends in their own rights.
@sumitrana48133 жыл бұрын
I hope Marvel is aware that they have succeeded in having a legendary actor in their films
@JosephDutra3 жыл бұрын
I think they have, the acting by him in Shang Chi is amazing!
@lovisericachii45033 жыл бұрын
actually shang chi would've been a better movie should HE be the main character
@SgtGudda3 жыл бұрын
He was by far one of the greatest villains in the Mcu. One of the most convincing too. I truly felt his emotion.
@Yallahxcuzzy3 жыл бұрын
And to add on, this is his Hollywood debut. So it's a double bonus for Marvel to succeed in having him a Marvel movie and his first Hollywood movie!
@alessiagatti5903 жыл бұрын
FR
@Ilovesammy173 жыл бұрын
So beautiful to hear Cantonese on GQ! The familial warmth of the language and of course Tony Leung warms my heart.
@madeofcastiron3 жыл бұрын
my eyes are reading the subs, but my ears are hearing cantonese, so my brain is confused which language it should process haha
@minhtrinh89743 жыл бұрын
@@madeofcastiron not only u , but me , too , because I understand just 60% Cantonese , so I have to listen to what he said & the same time reading the translation .
@ItzMeWill3 жыл бұрын
@@madeofcastiron do you even Anime?....lol...im kidding
@madeofcastiron3 жыл бұрын
@@ItzMeWill lol i'm used to reading subs, it's just i'm fluent in cantonese so my brain wanted to simultaneously process both languages haha
@dennisbbb3 жыл бұрын
@@madeofcastiron the subs lost 50% of the content - like 480p vs 4K.
@margarettam123 жыл бұрын
Thank you GQ using Cantonese to interview him.
@brianng83503 жыл бұрын
It might lose views because some people don't like to read subtitles, but their loss.
@ThomasChanSellsOut3 жыл бұрын
100% this!
@maggiechan333 жыл бұрын
@Brian Ng + Margaret Tam Cantonese should be promoted more. Love how Tony speaks HK Cantonese, with occasional interjection of English words.
@i-never-look-at-replies-lol3 жыл бұрын
Hollywood is pandering to you and you don't even realize it lol. You are nothing more than a dollar sign to them and you go on congratulating them for viewing you like that.
@kennethclark15833 жыл бұрын
@@i-never-look-at-replies-lol sounds like u can’t even afford a $10 ticket
@xuemei35143 жыл бұрын
Cantonese representation feels so rare in America that having Tony speak it here feels so special,, loving all the HK actors in Shang Chi!
@FmrFox-no6yk2 жыл бұрын
you probably don’t even speak it 🤣 be quiet kid
@whiteetoile84162 жыл бұрын
@@FmrFox-no6yk tf is wrong with hong kongers
@CyberBytePro2 жыл бұрын
@@FmrFox-no6yk so do you, now how about you get off the edge?
@nerdloser99872 жыл бұрын
Fr I was so happy watching everything everywhere all at once, canto represent 😭
@crackachu0012 жыл бұрын
ikr its soo rare as a cantonese speaker its feel so special
@opwave793 жыл бұрын
The man understands all the characters he’s asked to portray.. He’s not just regurgitating a script, he’s getting into the mind and heart of those characters. That’s acting on a higher level!
@sumitrana48133 жыл бұрын
Majority of people won't even realise the impact this man has had on HK cinema, they'll probably think he's just another Asian actor which truly is such a shame. Also very pleasantly surprised that the interview wasn't conducted in English as the man is fluent in English and dare I say he speaks the language better than the natives.
@frankyng41593 жыл бұрын
That’s fine! I like him being low key popular. I like him in Hong Kong films.
@diskmort3 жыл бұрын
i think he's more comfortable to speak with his native language so he can be more expressive.
@li_tsz_fung3 жыл бұрын
@@frankyng4159 Feels like all the true legendary actors are so calm and introverted.
@simonethach71343 жыл бұрын
There's interview of him in English for this movie
@_Wai_Wai_3 жыл бұрын
White people don't care about enough about Asia to know.
@BaldursPicketFence3 жыл бұрын
I really respect Tony and GQ for using Cantonese even though Tony can speak English very very well.
@lickenhuntsman53383 жыл бұрын
Sorry Ledger Tony Leung in Shang Chi >>> Ledger's Joker
@nobama21343 жыл бұрын
@@lickenhuntsman5338 good joke
@StoicPhilosophyyyy3 жыл бұрын
@@lickenhuntsman5338 oh boy . No . Please stop comparing heath to anyone. Jaoquin phoneix came close.
@grizzylylife.84843 жыл бұрын
@@lickenhuntsman5338 funny how ur name doesnt suggest what u r?
@zeddnl65143 жыл бұрын
@@lickenhuntsman5338 the only similarity they have is being the antagonist. there’s no need to compare these two icons
@DejectedCat3 жыл бұрын
The guy literally sweats charisma. Please do more American films, but with the right projects, of course.
@dukeriver23753 жыл бұрын
You prefer watch movies with full Asian casts with English language? I mean there is a lot of good Asian movies.
@lot-lothermosura46443 жыл бұрын
doesn't really need American approval so a better alternative is proper distribution of films so everyone can watch even with subtitles
@dukeriver23753 жыл бұрын
@@lot-lothermosura4644 Yes, we need to make Asian movies to be more accessible
@hongquiao3 жыл бұрын
Is there a deodorant for that? XD
@Uns463 жыл бұрын
Fast and furious 🤣😂
@akshayhere2 жыл бұрын
The way he describes Wong Kar-Wai's working style is so outlandish, yet makes perfect sense when you see his films. Like they could not have been made the usual way.
@RazorWind90003 жыл бұрын
While watching Shang-Chi, I didn’t hate on him because of his character and who he was as a the villain. He really made Wen-Wu a villain you couldn’t TRULY hate
@everythingsalright11213 жыл бұрын
You can kiiiinda hate him cuz he can be kinda dumb especially near the end but thats a flaw of the script not his acting
@L16htW4rr10r3 жыл бұрын
@@everythingsalright1121 Remember that he was completely heartbroken and would listen to anything as long he could meet his wife again. He might be stupid, but its a reasonable stupid. He was in denial until the very end, which makes it sad.
@racheldollton3 жыл бұрын
@@everythingsalright1121 He wasn't dumb at all. He was acting through grief.
@tammyrossa3 жыл бұрын
You know he could beat the monster easily but he needs to die in this movie
@sanisafian3 жыл бұрын
@@tammyrossa nope, he doesnt have power of dragon to kill the monster
@makukawakami3 жыл бұрын
The man's eyes can tell a story. Hollywood should've given him better roles. the way he stares at Maggie Cheung in In the Mood for Love, you can see the longing and the hidden emotion in his eyes. he doesn't indicate at all, he embodies all the mannerisms of someone that wants to confess their love but cant or unable to.
@JnEricsonx3 жыл бұрын
Meanwhile Hollywood half-assed John Woo, and didn't know WTF to do with Chow Yun Fat.
@songotin3 жыл бұрын
I mean it's less of them recruiting him and more of him accepting them. He's turned down plenty of Hollywood roles down the years but yeah, so looking forward to him crushing it in Shang Chi!!
@JnEricsonx3 жыл бұрын
@@songotin No, fair enough. I mean, John Woo wound up directed Paycheck. I mean...WTF?
@maracas38943 жыл бұрын
@@JnEricsonx I remember in an Interview where Chow Yun Fat said that Hollywood has always been a fantasy for him i don't really know what he actually says but somehow similar.
@theclassicmanila-style84353 жыл бұрын
Fck hollywood, all they know is stereotype different races and whitewash supposed to be asian characters, tony leung is a legend in Hk and in asian cinema entirely.
@ericcpng73563 жыл бұрын
This could be a 10 part Netflix series breaking down all his roles and I’d ok with that. Absolute class act. Love his film (almost forgot he had a singing career too lol)
@TRDky3 жыл бұрын
Rarely would I want a 12, 13-minute video to last longer. His break-downs are so concise, real and captivating. Thank you, Tony. Thank you, GQ. This made my day.
@michellemariano2962 жыл бұрын
I just watched Michelle Yeoh's too. I think it's 18 mins long and I was so glued the entire time. Checked this one after and yup, no wasted time. Can't stand long vids and interviews but I'm glad I clicked both. So much passion charisma and story telling
@TRDky2 жыл бұрын
@@michellemariano296 No wasted time on Michelle’s indeed👍🏼😉. Thank you🙏🏼!
@alyssa_taeyeon3 жыл бұрын
Tony Leung, Wong Kar Wai, and Ang Lee are like the holy trinity of Chinese and Hong Kong Films. I hope people who see this interview watch some of the movies mentioned because they are honestly so stunning. Wong Kar Wai's Hong Kong Trilogy will always be my favorite set of movies. To capture the nostalgia in the handover of Hong Kong within a tragic story of unrequited love goes beyond all of my favorite poetry and art.
@redfullmoon2 жыл бұрын
Ang Lee is Taiwan cinema, not Hong Kong cinema.
@Slask72 жыл бұрын
Sammo Hung and John Woo?
@FmrFox-no6yk2 жыл бұрын
@@redfullmoon ang lee make more americano film more than Taiwanese film
@Atomic2001hk2 жыл бұрын
johnnie to as well
@ghostland86462 жыл бұрын
bro said ‘ang lee’ is HK 💀 cmon man.
@dominiccarrano95133 жыл бұрын
After watching Shang Chi, where he completely stole the show every scene he was in, I am now looking at some of his other works. My goodness, this man is an incredible actor.
@mingfung77773 жыл бұрын
There are lot of great hong kong movies of tony leung !
@tonyleung86842 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 🥰
@jay2thec3 ай бұрын
Infernal Affairs
@christyk973 жыл бұрын
Simu and Awkwafina’s acting was good in Shang Chi. However, the entire time I was thinking about how Tony and Fala’s acting is at another level. Even their eyes were acting when they had no lines. So much depth in their acting.
@heheheehehehehehe1853 жыл бұрын
greatest actor of his generation, he was in so many iconic hk films.
@ZhouJi3 жыл бұрын
sad to see he is getting older
@dumisatonyjohnson814519 күн бұрын
Denzel of HK cinema
@heheheehehehehehe18519 күн бұрын
@@dumisatonyjohnson8145 denzel isn't comparable, Tony is more like the Leo or Brad pitt of hk cinema
@dumisatonyjohnson81454 күн бұрын
@@heheheehehehehehe185 👍
@vb84283 жыл бұрын
This should've been longer. I think he had way more stories and analysis to tell. He has some other masterpieces too.
@maggiechan333 жыл бұрын
Right. I love (+ often re-watch) "Red Cliff"; "Bullet in the Head" was 1 of his riveting earlier masterpiece.
@cris-10013 жыл бұрын
But it's a good start to see this guy introduced to a wider audience in his native language and saying exactly what he wants to say. Good interview!
@vb84283 жыл бұрын
@@cris-1001 Of course it's better to tell stories in his native language, but he's already very famous.
@wt57633 жыл бұрын
Hero, Infernal Affairs, etc!
@jackk33133 жыл бұрын
Internal affairs omg!
@emercycrite3 жыл бұрын
This man is a legend. And GQ just became legendary by interviewing him AND in his native tongue.
@jerry0202023 жыл бұрын
I really wish Marvel would consider to make a prequel program for Wenwu. I'm so interested to find out more stories about this character and Tony Leung's performance.
@iineilii3 жыл бұрын
You can really tell that Tony had a profound understanding for his character, all this was properly translated into the Wenwu we see on screen. I love how he wasn't your typical villain, but simply a lost and broken man with a motivation that evokes your sympathy. The movie heavily deals with trauma, and how the same trauma binds and grow the family. Shangchi is a really beautiful movie and I'm proud of all the Asian representation and details seen in the entire production. 🧡
@bellkanen19983 жыл бұрын
He was ultimately a grieving widower who lost the humanity he had thanks to his wife and was lost without her.
@Tia.K.C3 жыл бұрын
Cant wait. Gonna see it tomorrow!
@KRYMauL3 жыл бұрын
@@bellkanen1998 Since he was also revealed to be the MCU version on Genghis Khan he's likely had many wives, but I think the most recent one hit the hardest because she was able to best him.
@Tia.K.C3 жыл бұрын
It was sooo good 😊👍🏼
@emhgarlyyeung3 жыл бұрын
@@KRYMauL After thousand of year, he finally found his perfect soulmate that he wanted to grow old with...
@CLObandit3 жыл бұрын
Before I clicked on this I prayed they used his native language to interview him so his answers were as thought out and well explained as he wanted them to be and I have to say - I am so happy they asked questions in Cantonese!!
@timchan3343 жыл бұрын
Just FYI, Tony speaks perfect english too 😅
@Linzy137 Жыл бұрын
But it lost so much in translation 😮
@buzzy-ears3 жыл бұрын
I don't think that there is a person I like watching in movies more than this man. He was in so many of the movies that I consider to be among the best ever, and was one of the main factors in their success. Such a charismatic guy.
@maggiechan333 жыл бұрын
And he is ALWAYS a gentleman; a genuinely nice chap.
@charlesk43643 жыл бұрын
He was great in Hard Boiled, raw movie.
@zuriyel53683 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the guy really knows how to pick his roles.
@liliachan37533 жыл бұрын
You rank him higher than Chow Yun Fat, Andy Lau, Leslie Cheung?
@CaIasanctius3 жыл бұрын
im glad they picked Tony for this, this is a man that elevates the movie he's acting in.
@i8mju7aq1w2e3sw2o9mj3 жыл бұрын
the way he broke down his character for shang-chi was eloquent. he is quite a top notch actor.
@michaelnguyen32003 жыл бұрын
To the western audience, Tony Leung is one of the greatest if not the greatest actor in Asia for the last part of 30 years . Just check out his filmography; In The Mood for Love which he won best actor award at the Cannes film festival, Hard Boiled directed by John Woo which is universally agreed upon by fans and critics that the hospital shoot out scene is still the greatest shoot out scene that was ever put to film, Hero where he fight with Jet Li on the lake is arguably the most beautiful sword fight scene that was put on display and last but not least his iconic role and acting in Infernal Affair make the film became a hit worldwide, it was so popular that Martin Scorsese remake it into The Departed and as a result, Scorsese got his first Oscar as a director.
@grahamh.42303 жыл бұрын
I think it's quite a stretch to say Hard Boiled is "universally agreed upon by fans and critics that the hospital shoot out scene is still the greatest shoot out scene that was ever put to film." Many, many avid cinephiles, fans, and critics would choose other shootouts scenes, especially the one in Heat, which is probably a more acclaimed scene than Woo's.
@michaelnguyen32003 жыл бұрын
@@grahamh.4230 I watched both multiple time, Heat's shoot-out while is great for Hollywood standards, it has no chance to compete with Hard Boiled shoot-out. The 8 mins one cut in the hospital shoot-out set the standard and pioneer many modern action film that you see today.
@Jordie_423 жыл бұрын
@@michaelnguyen3200 It wasnt 8 mins. Not even half that
@IceFear2663 жыл бұрын
You mean in East Asia. I'm South Asian, and I can assure you most people in south Asia don't know who he is lol, I didn't know who he was before Shang-chi either. Please stop thinking that Asia only consists of China, Korea and Japan. There many other countries here too.
@iamindigobaby3 жыл бұрын
@@IceFear266 Could it be South Asia isn’t that well known to the OP so didn’t mention it? When you said one isn’t well known, you gotta be prepared that someone says you aren’t well known either lol
@MattDoesLife5393 жыл бұрын
Not asking Tony Leung about "Infernal affairs" is like interviewing RDJ without acknowledging him as MCU's Iron Man.
@eggsplash3 жыл бұрын
Copyright and national security reasons I guess
@jguinto1013 жыл бұрын
Is like not asking Al Pacino Godfather series
@thinhquanq.70193 жыл бұрын
So true!!!
@Filmgod943 жыл бұрын
It's *Infernal Affairs
@omegaaverenger1123 жыл бұрын
I was so waiting for Flowers of Shang-hai as well!
@paulkem11303 жыл бұрын
It's so cool that he created his own backstory and psychology for Wenwu. He clearly didn't just do it fo the paycheck, which wee unfortunately see sometimes with super famous actors taking on supporting roles in blockbusters. He was such a gift to this movie.
@leonthesleepy3 жыл бұрын
Same. He really brought his A game to this film.
@rainbowrabbitinc57893 жыл бұрын
we're looking at you Gweneth Paltrow 👀👀👀
@maggiechan333 жыл бұрын
@@leonthesleepy That is Tony's modus operandi.
@maggiechan333 жыл бұрын
@@rainbowrabbitinc5789 And Ben Kingsley, though less famous.
@KRYMauL3 жыл бұрын
@@maggiechan33 Ben Kingsley killed it, but Tony Leung performance was great. He stole the show and exuded the charisma one would expect of a king who's reign lives in legend.
@ghadabell3 жыл бұрын
I've been in love with Tony Leung's acting for years! Since I saw him in In the Mood for Love, to be precise. He's an authentic artist. Hearing him talk about his art is a real delight!
@DawnMichiyuki3 жыл бұрын
Everything about him is so familiar and comforting. He reminds me of so much good in my childhood 🥺
@RevoZtuns3 жыл бұрын
Seriously GQ? How do u miss out on Infernal Affairs. One of his most iconic performances EVER along a star studded casts.
@robertcuterman25113 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Infernal Affairs is awesome. It was really the mind battle showdown between Tony Leung v.s Andy Lau.
@somelikeitnott3 жыл бұрын
I came here to comment exactly this!
@MyssBlewm3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for this one! I loved him so much in it. Please if you ever get to speak to him again GQ, let us hear him talk about Infernal Affairs.
@e.m.l.95273 жыл бұрын
Yes!! I was waiting for it!
@StylinRed3 жыл бұрын
Right? Hollywood even copied it (the Departed), you'd think it'd be a highlight
@angehaven3 жыл бұрын
Such a pleasure listening to him talk in Cantonese. While the subtitles were pretty spot on, nuance and tone are very different as a native speaker. Thank you to GQ for conducting the interview this way!
@chira00chira3 жыл бұрын
It's rare to see him giving a profound interviews about the character he's been playing throughout his career. I adore his works with Wong Kar Wai, and his characters always have different charms. Oh and he also mentioned Leslie Cheung May he RIP
@blupatches30303 жыл бұрын
my thoughts exactly 😭💜
@iamsohea3 жыл бұрын
Tears welled up in my eyes immediately when Leslie showed up 😭
@ahripark25932 жыл бұрын
Watched him growing up, he’s honestly one of the best actors ever. So happy he’s getting recognition in the States.
@junkmail12033 жыл бұрын
Tony is a walking legend. Props for GQ for interviewing him in Cantonese
@wzrdlight59003 жыл бұрын
He is ageing beautifully. Such a handsome and charismatic man.
@VietVuHunzter3 жыл бұрын
Finally. I think Western audiences needs to know the fact that Tony is the absolute best actor that Asia has to offer.
@corinnepatrick94433 жыл бұрын
Tony is one of the worlds best actors
@Airsole233 жыл бұрын
I don’t know about the best lol. Andy lau is up there with him
@VietVuHunzter3 жыл бұрын
@@Airsole23 I admired Andy Lau too, but in my opinion he is a great entertainer, he can act well, sing well, produce music and movie well. But in term of acting alone, Tony is better. I think the only one who can compete ( and might even better) with Tony Leung is Leslie Cheung.
@christopherwilson883 жыл бұрын
I mean, I love me some Takeshi Kaneshiro…but that’s more a 1a/1b in my mind
@VietVuHunzter3 жыл бұрын
@@christopherwilson88 no problem. I am not really familiar with Japanese movies so I don't know many actors. I hope I have time to see him on screen one day. It is all personal perspective
@puppyandkittygames3 жыл бұрын
I grew up watching him on TVB. He's a great actor for so long. He did so many movies and he always picked them carefully. Love this interview is in Cantonese, gave so many insights of his roles in various movies.
@nw79553 жыл бұрын
It's heart warming to hear Tony Leung interview in Cantonese. I missed this language so much and all the Hong Kong movies I grew up with. Thank you GQ!
@lorello73733 жыл бұрын
In the mood for love is just superb. Absolute masterpiece
@holden61043 жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite actor of all time. Even Hollywood couldn't tarnish him in my eyes.
@martincurran49853 жыл бұрын
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO UNRATED! Gotta give credit to GQ for giving this absolute legend the chance to talk about his incredible career working some of the most distinct directors of the last 30 years. Great actor!
@WumaoAnnihilator3 жыл бұрын
how is tony leung underrated wtf
@silveriver93 жыл бұрын
Tony Leung is a legend.
@dogparadiso3 жыл бұрын
@@WumaoAnnihilator I guess he meant underrated in Hollywood.
@khasonmayan3 жыл бұрын
It is so rare for him to do interviews too. So glad that this is a good one.
@madmaxmel3 жыл бұрын
@@dogparadiso Sometimes we forget that there is more to the world than Hollywood, in terms of movies. I’m pretty sure Bollywood, for example, doesn’t differ in its size class to Hollywood. Not to my taste, but of course there are cultures in the world other than Europe and America, as big producers of films.
@Mo-Reese80433 жыл бұрын
To call this guy an amazing actor would be an understatement..He’s much more than that!
@1stHalf3 жыл бұрын
Tony is part of the CULT CLASSICS generation. I feel like those were the best Chinese movies I will ever get to experience. I love getting information on how it was to film them. They were like the avengers to me. I am extremely happy that the western world that I was born in is now mixed in very well with a culture that I've been ingrained with even though I've only been to HK once.
@petiteetoile83763 жыл бұрын
This dude may be the single best actor ever cast in the MCU (and I know there's some really great actors in the MCU. He just...seems to be on another level)
@cielo_ciel_2 жыл бұрын
perhaps because he is a creator to invent, not an executor to deliver
@SCharlesDennicon2 жыл бұрын
It must have been something for "the" average viewer to discover him in Shang-Chi. To people familiar with HK movies, it was like... Tony Leung in a superhero movie, okay, let's see how he's gonna help it being good"... So I wasn't surprised that he was good, he's ALWAYS good, but I was pleasantly surprised that he helped the movie that much.
@GerakanLelakiSejati3 жыл бұрын
Marvel Shang Chi is really fortunate to have Tony. Really give the character a depth to it.
@maggiechan333 жыл бұрын
Agree. Tony's Wenwu is infinitely more interesting + complicated than Ben Kingsley's ridiculous/demeaning caricature.
@silveriver93 жыл бұрын
So true 💯
@4KLive3 жыл бұрын
My wife usually say Marvel films are boring, she is very satisfy with Shang Chi, mainly because of Tony’s great performance.
@simonegreco19583 жыл бұрын
@@maggiechan33 The character is a failed actor, wtf did you expect. Of course he's a caricature, he was paid for it
@maggiechan333 жыл бұрын
@@simonegreco1958 Firstly, it is 2021, I expect hollywood to produce characters, not INSULTING to any ethnicities, including yours. Secondly, I expect you to express your idea WITHOUT crass language; but since you did employ foul language, apparently you are just as foul. FY lack of info, there are many failed actors, whom are respectable + real.
@sue_kwong3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for not dubbing over his beautiful Cantonese, and providing subtitles.
@Random-sd8ef3 жыл бұрын
Wow I really love how he understands or tries to understand the characters he plays it really shows how smart of an actor he truly is and also how passionate he is
@rhocassiopeiae3 жыл бұрын
I so agree.
@sadmochineko3 жыл бұрын
absolutely hilarious how he looked at Jet Li puking and immediately though "wtf am i gonna dIE??"
@t3abox6953 жыл бұрын
about to comment the same, have my upvote
@SheyD78 Жыл бұрын
Really cool to hear this with subtitles rather than him having to express himself in English. It just feels so much more natural. There's a reason all the best non-English movies are subbed not dubbed.
@timguan53533 жыл бұрын
Props for this being in Canto. This language warms my heart.
@MrMajesticStreak3 жыл бұрын
Tony Leung has such an extensive filmography, this interview could easily be over several hours long.
@reneeleyyi13453 жыл бұрын
He seems like a real wise person. The depth he puts into his characters and how he explains each of them
@annedrieck73163 жыл бұрын
Great acting
@Bloodark1243 жыл бұрын
Signs of a decent actor who can both act and care about their roles. You'd always want someone like that in any of your films.
@sanwuch3 жыл бұрын
I can't get over how young he looks! He's been an acting legend for over 30 years!
@sylvanus25543 жыл бұрын
Such a great actor and I loved the explanations he gave about each character and film he’s been in, he is such a charming person.
@Danny_mahi3 жыл бұрын
For me "In the mood for love" always will be iconic, I mean you can never beat the visuals.
@mcrazza3 жыл бұрын
Tony Leung Chiu-Wai is one of my favourite HK actors. He's just so good!
@willcheung683 жыл бұрын
Both Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Tony Leung Ka Fai are Awesome :P
@jerry0202023 жыл бұрын
One of the things that I admire him about is that whenever Tony Leung is acting an character, not only just saying the lines, but also he would try to investigate more about this character, like his background, how did he grow up, everything that not in the script, therefore we can always experience even more about this character while we are watching the film.
@torrothebear72403 жыл бұрын
That's a trait of one of a kind actor. There is nobody like him ✌🏾 ♥
@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj3 жыл бұрын
Yes Tony really has passion for acting and is devoted to his craft. He doesn’t just do it for the money.
@roshanramsa7943 жыл бұрын
The way he describes his characters tells us how much he loves cares about his roles
@G4MBIT3 ай бұрын
In the mood of love is one of the best movies I've ever seen. Brilliantly done all around.
@wmlau693 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised “Infernal Affairs” was not mentioned. That was remade in America as “The Departed”
@lepetitchat1233 жыл бұрын
2046 was mentioned instead.. jeez
@alexeonbel43043 жыл бұрын
Oh! I loved the departed so now I really wanna watch this film. Tony leung killed it as his character and it's the first I ever heard of him so I want to watch more films with him.
@rosy53303 жыл бұрын
Which is infernal affairs actually my favorite movie of him
@baton79973 жыл бұрын
Infernal Affairs at this point within the politics of Hong Kong is just far too sensitive. It has more than a hint of depiction of corrupted/evil cop which is pretty much not allowed to discuss within the region of Hong Kong under the stupid security law superimposed by the CCP, even if it was fictional.
@VietVuHunzter3 жыл бұрын
As great as "The Departed" was, i still see the original Infernal Affairs a better movie.
@Django193 жыл бұрын
YES! Such a legendary actor, one of the sexiest men of all time and aka the man who can talk with his eyes - never seeking validation but I'm so happy GQ is recognizing and doing this interview.
@masu0_0613 жыл бұрын
I watched shang chi today, and am I in love with this man 😫!! He was soo freaking cool! Yesss, like its true his character has done atrocious things but his character was so human. His character was motivated by love and I just couldn't hate him. One of the top antagonists in the mcu for me!! You sir are so charming 😭💕
@ibobpebplaub93543 жыл бұрын
Shang Chi was lucky to get Tony Leung, not Tony Leung got lucky to be cast.
@simonegreco19583 жыл бұрын
Literally no one said otherwise
@bryonymilner80553 жыл бұрын
I've watched Tony on film for many years but have not really seen many interviews like this accessible to English speakers. It's so gratifying when someone turns out like you always imagined they would be; intelligent, thoughtful, empathetic and sincere.
@teddychang89893 жыл бұрын
This should have been longer for sure. He is one of the TOP 5 LIVING ACTING LEGENDS in Asia.
@stargazers1853 жыл бұрын
Is he all 5 of them or is he one of them?
@teddychang89893 жыл бұрын
@@stargazers185 🥴😂😅🤣
@rllght3 жыл бұрын
This gentleman defies time and keeps getting better and better both in his acting and appearance, it is unbelievable. And could GQ please ask Mr. Leung to do more breaking-down videos please? He has such a prolific career and so many iconic characters!!
@Aristocratic133 жыл бұрын
So... he ages like whine?
@senemtali88143 жыл бұрын
Leslie Cheung was one of my favorite artist of all time. He was a very iconic singer and actor. I wish he lived longer 🥺 and had a very happy life
@call28723 жыл бұрын
Tony Leung was brilliant in Happy Together and Chungking Express. Both are award-winning films, special in their own ways.
@MyssBlewm3 жыл бұрын
Tony Leung is such a legend. I love the pride he talks about working on "2046".
@yapolloable3 жыл бұрын
At this point of time, Shang Chi should just be titled Tony Leung.
@based99303 жыл бұрын
How much did the studio pay you to shill for them?
@War_Maker3 жыл бұрын
In the mood for love is such a good movie. Highly recommend to everyone who hasnt seen it yet. And of course Hero, one of the most beautiful film ever shot.
@mrmarzo3 жыл бұрын
All of Wong Kar Wai movies are masterpieces.
@CultureDTCTV3 жыл бұрын
Chungking Express too, Tony Leung is great in it
@meggy03 жыл бұрын
I just saw it for the first time in a cinema it’s so, so good, I’ve been waiting a long time to see it in the big screen. 2046 is amazing too, but nothing will ever top In The Mood For Love.
@youngien3 жыл бұрын
The music and lighting along with every frame they were ALL wall paper quality
@SuccessforLifester3 жыл бұрын
The stupid interview gave a big spoiler
@selina64083 жыл бұрын
What a man. The reason I'm psyched for Shang Chi. Thanks for having this in Cantonese. Tony Leung speaks fluent English but I think he is more relaxed and expressive in Cantonese.
@seward93 жыл бұрын
Happy together part brings me tears, Leslie and him was such an unique actors duet in this movie !
@thomaschristopherwhite90433 жыл бұрын
This dude is the actor Leonardo Dicaprio studied for the Departed. The Departed was an American adaptation of Tony Leung's movie Infernal Affairs.
@imthelilbluemonster3 жыл бұрын
This interview can be 30 minutes long and I'd still watch it. So many of us grew up watching his movies. So excited to see him in Shang-Chi!! And it's so nice hearing him speak Cantonese in this interview. Love it!!
@thaHoj3 жыл бұрын
For those who are not familiar with him or HongKong movies, he is just a pure legend
@victorha99233 жыл бұрын
He, Chow Yun Fat, and Stephen Chow are probably the top three male stars in HK cinema of all-time? I put a question mark because I don't know Cantonese cinema super well. Tony is tops to me
@melinoesedah97623 жыл бұрын
@@victorha9923 and Andy Lau. He's up there with them.
@acmecrazyfool3 жыл бұрын
@@victorha9923 Jackie Chan probably belongs in there as well :)
@victorha99233 жыл бұрын
@@acmecrazyfool lol whoops. he definitely does, even though i prefer serious actors
@supacopper47903 жыл бұрын
@@victorha9923 Actually there are many great talents in HK film industry throughout 80's-90's era. Other than those that being mentioned here, there are also the like of Leslie Cheung (passed away in 2003), Tony Leung Ka Fai (no joke, he is also known as Tony Leung haha) and Anthony Wong. Maybe we will like one of them the most compare to the other stars, but no doubt, they are all great talent.
@peterlum87963 жыл бұрын
He really shined in Shang-Chi. Definitely much more nuance in his character and the exploration of his emotions and lines than maybe any other character and more so than maybe any other villain in any MCU movie.
@boytvaddict3 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I love him when I was younger getting exposed to Hong Kong cinema. Still do love him. Seeing him so at ease telling us the filming processes of his many iconic films is amazing.
@fdssdf93003 жыл бұрын
His character was so charming in Chungking Express. It's a really impressive classic movie.
@jomontanee3 жыл бұрын
I still remember the scene when he had a melancholiac monologue with the broomstick. 😅
@lineywatch59213 жыл бұрын
I am going to watch Shang chi just because of him. I am also inviting all my family and paying for their tickets to show my support. Tony Leung forever
@jomontanee3 жыл бұрын
Me too! Too bad my country is on lockdown now. No cinema theater open.
@gregap82823 жыл бұрын
Just saw Shang Chi and Tony Leung was by far my favorite part of the movie. You could understand his motives as a villain, it was kinda heartbreaking.
@mikegan93823 жыл бұрын
He is really a legend. Anita and Leslie has gone, think he is the only one left i admire during my childhood
@nelsonta003 жыл бұрын
Andy Lau is still around!
@jomontanee3 жыл бұрын
Chow Yun Fat. Maggie Cheung. Andy Lau.
@sulagna1803 жыл бұрын
This guys is epic genius. His approach is masterful.
@lmaoqasim3 жыл бұрын
Tony Leung is the Tom Hanks of Asian Film. He is loved by everyone.
@alessiagatti5903 жыл бұрын
Tony Leung is really an incredible actor, one of my favourites ever and I’m extremely happy that you GQ interviewed him. Thank you, it was also fascinating to learn about Wong Kar-Wai’s directing style.
@wolf-man-bear-pig-torque3 жыл бұрын
A true master of acting, who is so lucky to have so many talented co-actors/actresses and directors/producers.
@shikhar.awasthi3 жыл бұрын
So can we expect a separate 10 minute video with him talking about Infernal Affairs and his new project with Andy Lau?
@pgplaysvidya3 жыл бұрын
I can't express how happy I am that Tony Leung is finally trending in Western channels.
@ipittipi3 жыл бұрын
So humble, talks about director, the process, the challenges but not centering on himself
@evandrobatista70863 жыл бұрын
The whole carrer of Tony Leung is made of iconic characters. Hands down.
@silveriver93 жыл бұрын
You know your HK cinema.
@hevyjameshulleza4613 жыл бұрын
Watching Shang Chi makes you really feel that he is your dad and you dont want to do anything to disappoint him...
@Monsterism3 жыл бұрын
Tony Leung is one smooth cat
@lottietalkie31423 жыл бұрын
That was a great interview, but I wish there had been more about "Hero" and especially that "Infernal Affairs", perhaps his best movie, hadn't been left out! Tony Leung is amazing and I'm glad that even more people are discovering him thanks to Shang-Chi.
@CathyC3 жыл бұрын
❤️ I grew up watching Tony Leung, he is legendary, so suave. I wish dad was still around to see this, it brought back so much nostalgia. Not many great HK actors left. I wish him many more great films to come.