Russell Crowe Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

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.'
Unhinged releases August 2020
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Russell Crowe Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

[@CCitis]

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

[@acrylicgodoy]

King of Rohan vibes

[@mikepaz8385]

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

[@AceDeclan]

Why are they actually always middle aged.

[@ugenegurung3829]

Robert Baratheon vibe

[@ryanleninfan1337]

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

[@phoenixilla2831]

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]

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

[@Benedocta]

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

[@xavierp7783]

That’s not dialogue dumbass

[@ACMilanHolland1]

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]

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

[@floatingplanet]

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

[@loreedavis5988]

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

[@loreedavis5988]

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

[@SystemUnderSiege]

That's what I came here for :|

[@rdhunkins]

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

[@johnscurich6446]

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

[@lorraineclark4413]

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]

Yep!!

[@Styl849]

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

[@yvesrenzo9964]

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

[@cjmars822]

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]

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

[@dmtakacs]

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

[@sgtn00dle]

They almost cast Mel Gibson

[@kianjones983]

@@sgtn00dle oh god, that would have been tragic

[@kianjones983]

@@rc6115 don’t even think I could have seen Gerard Butler as the Gladiator to be honest

[@conorhoney7776]

Mel Gibson would have smashed it

[@TomasNolanmossynolanmusic]

Can imagine 5 or 6

[@leonald723]

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]

His eyes look scary asf ...

[@yiledute]

The funny uncle that you must never get angry

[@Komediennekymd2009]

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

[@metastract]

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

[@traceythompson1092]

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

[@thegorn]

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]

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

[@w.jasonspangler2952]

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

[@richardkovacs2006]

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

[@Caledoniarose]

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]

​@@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]

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

[@davisoaresalves5179]

Henry VIII is what I always thought he should play.

[@Vijay-tg7hf]

or an emperor

[@hugovega9855]

Chris Oly 🤣🤣

[@reyvilla8501]

King kong

[@TheMijman]

@shakhir r not even close. Henry VIII was an enormous man. Not a big guy.

[@AspyreFGC]

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

[@chicawhappa]

It's a great film all around.

[@melvert33]

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

[@Surfishy888]

Exactly

[@inbloom08]

Timeless film

[@zanea6820]

what a great big powerful vast big great scene wow

[@jigsawsaw455]

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

[@little_fluffy_clouds]

That was a fantastic movie and he was fantastic in it

[@Luguash1]

Yes, amazing movie 👌

[@Ethnography1000]

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

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Spanish Italian NRIC Card

[@russellcrowe4579]

Thanks my fan

[@matthewsmith2682]

This shows the Australian education system, manifest.

[@-MaxXxuS-]

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

[@miudinho22]

Indeed!!!

[@gdbalck]

Killick! Killick there!

[@MarioFunk]

Seriously!!

[@dangoldbach6570]

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

[@DanielVerberne]

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.

[@kulio1214]

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

[@jasonbuter9493]

that and virtuosity.

[@blackalien6873]

LOVE that movie!

[@clayton896]

And A Beautiful Mind. Nominated for an Oscar in this.

[@jhanluisorta2519]

Yes, my main man.

[@marclelieveld718]

Yes! I love that film!

[@barochoc]

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]

He still comes across as a normal dude.

[@EddwardScissorhands]

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

[@LordofDaggerfall]

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

[@swanhtet1]

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

[@billyjohnson7104]

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

[@JFinSD2]

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

[@kevinkorenke3569]

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

[@taylorlentz8734]

I am livid lol

[@bigb3n011]

Great movie

[@foskco87]

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]

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.

[@Miketheratguy]

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]

Def respect that

[@isisbourgault1749]

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

[@Lady_Vengeance]

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

[@BigVolcanoTourism]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@pfranks75]

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]

My beautiful fan I appreciate your compliment

[@r3dhorse]

And fightin round the world.

[@AlphaQHard]

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

[@amirulafiq8883]

Dammit Kevin

[@pgpro8691]

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

[@psychic_records]

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

[@Ownyx]

Same lol

[@EpicBunty]

For real!

[@mckinneyguy]

Totally comfortable with himself. Thats a real man.

[@scarto3887]

he's always been comfortable with himself,in a loving way.

[@dianaherrera6306]

Totally agreed

[@motometalracer]

bahahahahaa

[@JOEL00111]

He looks like rosannes human now.

[@jasontecher798]

A real man has a bf % under 15%

[@tdogskitchen]

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!

[@sweetiepie1372]

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]

Wow, thanks for the complement

[@sweetiepie1372]

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

[@12122009ivan]

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

[@mattturner7531]

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]

agreed

[@at2228]

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

[@at2228]

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

[@ittybittyyadira]

@@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]

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

[@tenduvaiilsindarin2876]

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

[@MrJLiles14]

Was looking for this thanks

[@nickroeder7512]

U the real mvp

[@abubakerbutt751]

thenks

[@greitasopelis5542]

U a hero

[@ezysix]

Thanks !

[@lotfibouhedjeur]

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

[@angelinaangelina3218]

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

[@boongonewild]

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

[@mrmaxaxl]

And fat 🍺🎂🍪🍩🍨🍫🍔🍕

[@calicojack3628]

Now he looks like Proximo

[@peebay3515]

Maximus Guttimus. He's so fat now. Gross

[@wreality4712]

@@calicojack3628 hahahaha that's a good observation

[@digitalfanboy6557]

even robin hood and jor-el as well

[@PercivalC]

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

[@Scorehound]

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

[@jamo3976]

It’s my favorite movie

[@KeyDash753]

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]

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]

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

[@gildaolsen2888]

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. 🙏

[@countchoculitis1528]

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.

[@puertoruiz]

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]

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

[@EanTheNintendoKid]

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]

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

[@zacheryp813]

Literally his greatest role

[@Bucketheadhead]

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

[@iSpoota]

He also beat cancer in that role, so amazing!

[@lewstone5430]

@@evanhayes5891 but you have to water them.

[@PilotHardy]

We obviously need a Part 2...

[@jamesisaphotographer]

That’s how you know who’s a true great.

[@desfoley6335]

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

[@TheSammami]

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

[@sandip471]

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

[@vaishukrish6507]

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

[@johngomez5170]

But he looks like literal trash

[@russellcrowe7344]

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.

[@silverbulletstudios7638]

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]

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

[@harryfromwork]

The Quick and the Dead too

[@aprillovesgolf7042]

Les Miserable

[@swordguy4183]

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]

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.

[@SomebodyelseBiteme]

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.

[@hellovanite]

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

[@D25Bev]

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

[@hullo8246]

I loved both those movies a ton

[@leoSaunders]

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

[@wking8]

Loved his Robin Hood as well

[@jakewatson668]

I enjoyed both a lot too

[@MarsLonsen]

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

[@Hassooona]

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

[@MrFunkhauser]

It's a classic and a masterpiece of storytelling and drama.

[@Sigillum_diaboli]

I’ve never watched it is it good?

[@matt82403]

theburntmatches no they hated it

[@RobertMichael]

Same!

[@dannyeye1]

Must of.

[@unnatural6edq]

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

[@kellielaine5848]

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

[@vetoland92]

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

[@NooDLES411911]

DEMS FOIGHTIN WORDS!

[@Nicholas_Chen_]

Yeah can totally sit down and have a pint with him in a pub lol

[@juanmauriciolatorremartine9598]

Agreed!

[@jon4715]

NooDLES411911 Fight'n round tha world

[@RoulinBrooks]

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

[@NomeCultJoe]

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

[@DJWRailroad]

@@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]

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

[@elliotchinneryhinks8554]

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

[@NWO2023]

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

[@andresc1143]

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

[@drinkspecials]

yes

[@scottandrew8906]

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

[@beachboy13600]

I get chubb

[@josephkelley8641]

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]

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

[@JosePerez-ks1vd]

Hearing him speak so candidly and at points emotionally with quite a bit of humor shines an entirely new light on him as an individual..I like him so much as an actor but now I love him as a person..seems so down to earth

[@susannecoolkidsgerman7989]

I could not agree more. same feeling.

[@Dagoth_Ur_1]

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

[@11202]

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

[@prdoyle]

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

[@dfacate]

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

[@archiegow1382]

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

[@DolanDamnWargin]

So disappointed he didn't talk about "The Nice Guys" which was a very different role for him!

[@juanmauriciolatorremartine9598]

What about “A Beautiful Mind”!

[@Breen09]

Mystery Alaska??? LOL!

[@ayyywerelisteninghere1022]

Where is Master & Commander? 😡😡😡

[@brianriback6285]

I’m shocked he didn’t discuss A Beautiful Mind. Great video though!

[@johnmccullough251]

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]

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

[@cfrincon]

Yeah including eating.

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

@@praba991ify Two Oscars

[@gauravw6947]

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

[@SpirithunterBOMB]

@M J that was newton

[@marterisher2335]

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!

[@Dave-in-France]

"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.

[@DPR-GENX]

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.

[@gladiator7746]

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

[@CriticoolHit]

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

[@marcusporciuscato6404]

@@CriticoolHit Hence the magnificence.

[@AndwiguZ]

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]

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

[@MissCaraMint]

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

[@LS-ki9ft]

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]

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

[@TheHiltonblake]

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..

[@blindsniper9794]

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

[@vperkv6554]

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

[@carlodave9]

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...]

Russell is the anti Bruce Willis.

[@abewilcox4560]

Best KZbin comment

[@theblopperify]

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

[@VintageAbed]

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]

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

[@VintageAbed]

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

[@susanl2502]

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]

@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]

@@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]

You are you are welcome my beautiful fan

[@OscarMPG1]

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

[@SFoureman]

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

[@russellcrowe4579]

Thanks for the compliment my 💌 fan

[@chunjoglavi]

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]

OI TUGGA!

[@janmarchand7294]

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.

[@susannecoolkidsgerman7989]

I think so too!

[@russellcrowe7344]

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.

[@MsBizzyGurl]

Star quality.

[@officialmanagement5964]

Hello

[@rickspringfield339]

@@susannecoolkidsgerman7989 Thanks for your supports am glad to know i have such devoted fans like you ❣️💗💖

[@Bear-Ur2ez]

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 .

[@clarissat1725]

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 ❤

[@peepinR]

If Master and Commander had been released one year earlier or later. His role as Capt. Jack Aubrey would be the one we'd be talking about. One of my favorite movies of all time. I watch it every few months every year. Excellent, excellent movie!

[@blindlobster]

You should see the Hornblower movies featuring Ioan Gruffuld (perhaps misspelled), they are better than Master and Commander (if my opinion, no offence intended towards you).

[@homefront3162]

yup

[@Nicholas_Chen_]

Captain Jack Aubrey is more of a kind, straightforward man with great leadership and temper. I personally found Johnny Depp Captain Jack Sparrow more legendary but that’s just me.

[@wongjefx980]

So true that Capt. Jack and Horatio Hornblower were great characters set in the Napoleonic wars, but Captain Morgan is the best...his rum is delicious.

[@peepinR]

@@blindlobster I'll take a look. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@lukewilliam3601]

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

[@vperkv6554]

I know right, im fully immersed

[@darkorse9752]

His laugh is like covid

[@pablovagnor9588]

It's REAL & GENUINE. not acted.

[@vperkv6554]

@@darkorse9752 wht ? Not real 😉

[@Euripides_Panz]

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

[@krisanderson7325]

Such talent. His description and story telling is visceral.

[@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.

[@RobAuchincloss]

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

[@svenwagner4710]

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

[@ALBUMOF2008]

That film is incredible

[@svenwagner4710]

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]

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

[@Zatsify]

I wept it was so good

[@dannyeye1]

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

[@neilyaremchuk6798]

I guess that’s like your opinion man.

[@frankgrimes6771]

I'd like to see that

[@RoyalRhino]

WHERE'S THE MONEY LEBOWSKI??!!!

[@bradleyhahn5521]

MUAHAHAAH I DEAD

[@michellebiland5163]

Totally. 🤔🤔🤔

[@ribena607]

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

[@judytheobald8704]

Really great interview … wonderfully gifted actor and great personality

[@Apophis392]

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

[@Magicstockton]

So he had him at 5?

[@Apophis392]

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

[@Apophis392]

@Train Nerd ooof

[@nettraveller81]

@@Magicstockton maybe they are siblings?

[@SARISS80]

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

[@koalaofdeath2045]

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

[@fitnessfrank83]

No

[@edizon204]

lmaoooo

[@JohnUncharted]

Or Kyle Gas

[@Fireinherveinzz]

Slightly more serious kills me

[@tomjohnson4584]

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.

[@NewtomeR33]

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.

[@Jaka.Ellinsworth]

Russell Crowe looks like he just done directing LOTR

[@Physhi]

Directing around the world.

[@Tar-Numendil]

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

[@zak14]

HAHAHAHAHAH ok you got me there

[@louisdelmonte8728]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@IvanCastanedaFilms]

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

[@Jetski1603]

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

[@TheWhiteRabbit727]

Facts.

[@davebarrowcliffe1289]

True.

[@dianeaustin2414]

I could not agree more.

[@alexwhite2377]

Is it in this video?

[@michaelmcgivern8850]

The books are great too!

[@steveme6664]

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

[@mvies77]

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.

[@davidgaines9892]

The Guy Pearce story is gold! Their chemistry on-screen together is the main reason (out of many) why “L.A. Confidential” remains one of my favorite films of the 90’s. Great interview!!

[@Arch3an]

Yeah, that story is great. They did really well together in LA Confidential.

[@kanegarvey3188]

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

[@brianbaratheon]

I literally cracked up and fell apart.

[@Wayoutthere]

BRING THE BREASTPLATE STRETCHER!!

[@josephkush1032]

"Get the breastplate stretcher!"

[@bearholdensharkslux4791]

@@josephkush1032 "your too fat for your armor"

[@kanegarvey3188]

D2 E2 “So get...MORE.”

[@wht-rabt-obj]

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

[@DCMinor]

How could they not talk about “Master and Commander”?

[@stanknugget]

Because that movie sucks.

[@incrediblehollk]

@@stanknugget couldn't tell a good movie if it slapped you in the face huh? Try watching it next time.

[@andyspendlove1019]

And A Beautiful Mind??

[@Dkazakis84]

The most underrated movie

[@deepwaterlife48]

@@stanknugget are you high? that is one of the most beautifully shot, sweeping films in the last thirty years. given the opportunity it would have been more than one film. real shipboard life scenes and power shots of the oceans were incredible. "The film was critically well received. At the 76th Academy Awards, the film was nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. "

[@masterxyr]

he's such a natural storyteller. So engaging, just like a page turner, hooks you in, and by the end you wanna be mates with the guy

[@NoStress90s]

just say hes a good story teller lol no need to elaborate

[@NoStress90s]

and no, i dont want to mate with the guy

[@shukun-luxxy]

NoStress90s To mate with someone, and to be someone’s mate are two different things buddy. English doesn’t seem to be your strongest feat.

[@romanj5256]

Shukun - luxxy hes american

[@TheAbsurdist86]

Steady

[@jimnaz5267]

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

[@janmuller7436]

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

[@jermaineonealnumber7]

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

[@wolfiecaps_]

lmao spot on

[@TTZ316]

This made my day

[@soniakucharz1689]

Good eye! lol

[@RED01SEA]

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[@lefb6301]

What a great 30 min this was! Love Russell Crowe. I had memorised that Gladiator scene when it came out.

[@OlaEnglund]

I can listen to this for hours... what a legend.

[@Jasonbourne19741]

Me too

[@pOOL_pANTS]

thanks for supporting Trump! Trump2020

[@Joescanzillo]

Sup Ola 🤘

[@rawbee8932]

@@pOOL_pANTS lol

[@scarto3887]

so could Russell

[@Afineaddition]

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

[@jstratton1981]

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

[@LoganWood121]

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

[@MasterMayhem78]

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

[@bobxyzp]

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.

[@ClayBlasdel44]

There is no more iconic character than Captain Jack Aubrey in Peter Weir's masterpiece, Master and Commander. It was not only Crowe's best role, it could be the best movie of the last 50 years. There is not one false note in it. Why is it missing? I could listen to Russell Crowe talk all day. What a creative mind.

[@docentediottoni]

Why wasn't that masterpiece mentioned!!!!! Master and Commander is one of the few movies that I can watch over and over again.

[@michaeldonovan4793]

agreed...that and beautiful mind..strange he doesn't mention either...

[@antestanic2964]

@@michaeldonovan4793 cause they didn`t ask.

[@benleeper332]

M & C is one of those movies that almost every historian agrees is one of the most perfect adaptations of a historical sequence. Phenomenal movie.

[@norton90]

It’s crap, grow up

[@sodem2810]

Everyone banging on about how he looks🙄 all I see is a happy, down to earth man, who’s comfortable in himself👍

[@kyliedelaney9038]

shaun m agree. As an Australian he’s laid back and doesn’t get into the Hollywood pretentious crap

[@showproja]

I see an obese man who couldn't be happy with the way he looks in a full length mirror.

[@haidercheema363]

I totally agree with Shaun M on this. He looks happy and content with life. All you people carrying on about his looks, its called age and yes not everyone in life wants to spend 3 hours a day in the gym or dieting or getting plastic surgeries, just so they can look perfect and young, like when they were in their 20s. When you are happy and comfortable with your self, you value your own happiness over what others think. All you insecure ppl, want to maintain a certain image of yourself and wanna look young, always, by killing yourself. Its the hollywood brainwashed mentality. I hope one day you just be happy and not worry about petty little things. He is a awesome Aussie icon. Go Russell !

[@ginamisramusic]

Yeah he seems calmer, no more need for "fightin round the world" =P

[@jonkline709]

Steve Jarvis hey I have a picture of myself @ 32 I’m 65 he’s just like me. However he’s a great actor. Who never became Hollywood

[@TheChadUnKnown]

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

[@fatherofpearlmusic]

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