How Eric Bana transformed into his iconic roles in Chopper & Troy | Straight Talk Podcast Clips

[@jack8988]

Chopper is an Absolute Masterpiece! We love it in the UK

[@josefsterling5462]

Proud "owner" of the ol king Kong tattoo 💪🏻🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Svvithred]

It's a bit early for Kung Fu, Jim!

[@Redball1980]

Nar look what yav done.. Ya mums upset

[@wearenotyourkind1990]

@@Svvithred You know Jim if you keep doing this I might really die . . . . . . . . .almost Jimmy, almost . . . . . . . .Goosebumps everytime

[@Si_Mondo]

​@wearenotyourkind1990 The best thing about that scene is that Bana plays Chop as if he's a father saying, "I'm not angry, Jimmy. Just disappointed.." 😂

[@HarryTravolta]

Should’ve won an Oscar for chopper

[@Laconic-ws4bz]

Who needs yanks for their awards. Home grown talent with modesty and fucken common sense.

[@BradCollier-zn2uc]

Joaquin Phoenix got it didn't he ?

[@marynoonan6111]

I agree

[@johntasiopoulos8839]

DEFINITELY

[@johngilmore697]

@@BradCollier-zn2uc What?

[@Borrdrc]

Love watching Eric Bana in anything. probably because Poida was epic!

[@aussieblokespeedy]

It’s not Poida it’s POIDA!

[@michaeljones-xt6su]

Yes and bring back Poida👍🇦🇺

[@ray.shoesmith]

Poida driving with Craig Lowndes was epic

[@Borrdrc]

@@ray.shoesmith Wow The magician!!! im speechless.....

[@TIGER19849]

Ray Martin was killer too.😂

[@frankthetank5445]

One of the best Australian films ever and Eric’s best performance to date

[@MarkBourisYT]

💯

[@bradpilton2820]

He was great in the castle not a big role but just him bring able to become a certain character %100 but ur right chopper really is a cult classic

[@trotts1885]

@@bradpilton2820 kickboxing , 24 hours a day

[@MotherAlgorithm]

Watch Russel crowe in romper stomper

[@tlevans62]

Eric was always a funny Bloke. I used to know him before he was really famous, and just a local comedy guy on local Aussie TV. He used to ride his motorbike on Sundays with a bunch of guys I knew, which I recall was a Ducati which he bought from his money from doing stand up. We'd end up at a coffee shop in Elwood that was owned by his relatives. He was just a decent, friendly guy, used to love imitating people and would make us all crack up. He was a bit chubby, but when I saw him on Black Hawk Down, I couldn't believe how fit he was. He's an awesome Dude and I applaud him for his hard work and dedication to his craft. It's good to see him successful and happy.

[@Kristenoyinbo]

I love it ❤ does he still come by the local neighbourhood etc?

[@tlevans62]

@Kristenoyinbo I assume so. I don't live there anymore.

[@0T2379]

I reckon if he was known in the States before he was in Chopper, he would’ve won an Oscar for that performance.

[@leighagnello7993]

Unfortunately no. They only give Oscar if you play a gay or disabled person

[@AustinnGreen]

@@leighagnello7993they didn’t back then, he definitely would have won

[@leighagnello7993]

@user-gu9yu4zy4c he definitely deserves one for his performance I agree. I don't think Australian films qualify for Oscars anyway.

[@AustinnGreen]

@@leighagnello7993 well they do qualify. Australian films have won awards at the Oscar’s but we don’t really do Oscar’s stuff as much cause we have our own film and television awards show. I can’t remember the name of it and I can’t be fucked looking it up 😂

[@madmick6275]

@@AustinnGreen The Logies?

[@anonymous-vb2hj]

Eric Bana absolutely smashed that role! Fkn love that movie. He nailed it!!!!

[@RoseberrySt74]

Brilliant actor and decent bloke. I absolutely loved him playing Chopper. . .

[@sunshinefalls1086]

I loved Eric in Troy he was powerful. Loved him in Blackhawk Down. He was chilling in Chopper, Munich & Hulk. I've loved him since Fast Forward & Full Frontal comedy shows on our Aussie TV. Proud of our Aussie Actor.

[@MarkBourisYT]

One of the best Australia has delivered

[@benny82ish]

He shoulda had a much bigger role in black hawk down.

[@Rockstarnic88]

Don’t forget the castle😂

[@DodderingOldMan]

@@Rockstarnic88 Literally clicked here to post 'Don't forget The Castle' :P

[@trabador0376]

Eric Bana. One of Australia's Finest actors

[@MarkBourisYT]

💯

[@neilirvine95]

John jarratt also deserves a mention..brilliant in wolf creek😊

[@davidkelly3779]

@@neilirvine95Except this is about Bana

[@FART-REPELLENT]

I thought Eric Bana is a native American?

[@davidkelly3779]

@@FART-REPELLENT Nope

[@sparkleypegs8350]

Chopper was his best role. Bloody brilliant and hilarious portrayal. So good!

[@KINGMONKEY1989]

His portrayal of Chopper was absolutely unbelievable. He embarrassed and embodied the character and he deserved way for recognition for how dead on he was on the role.

[@BenHagz]

Embraced maybe ?

[@thomaslangley1571]

Eric Bana, is a top top actor, a petrol head, and a fucking absolute spartan legend.

[@ma3stro681]

And a Saints AFL supporter, like Warney was …

[@joalltaeuber8065]

Mark was a really sweet guy. He gave me great advice about caring for older cats. Met him many times. Not scary, just a kind soul.

[@Sassychooma]

😂😂😂

[@RobSandman]

I'm not sure a LOT of people would agree!, I loved the chap and his books myself, but if I was missing a toe or two as a result of being "taxed" by Mark "TOE CHOPPER" Reid I may not describe him as "sweet".

[@adriancrowley9213]

What advise did he give

[@MP-po6fj]

Would be afraid to be in the same room with the guy incase he exploded

[@Si_Mondo]

​@@RobSandman He never did that to anyone who wasn't a bit naughty themselves.... It's a jungle out there in the crime world.... sometimes you need a big ape to remind the other chimps that that's how it is.

[@denis888red]

"I get to go to school every time I get a job". Love it. Top bloke and actor Eric.

[@useruseruseruseruser790]

EB comes across as a really humble, regular, good guy. As I expected.

[@robertdouble559]

Hang around in Port Melbourne long enough and you'll run into him. He's a A1 good bloke.

[@ragereset2795]

Absolutely unaltered by fame. Damn rare thing. Legend.

[@JohnB-nk8ze]

Some tradies found his wallet or keys or something one time and he kinda hurriedly thanked them and left them to drive off. He came back a bit later to the work site with a case of beer and thanked them properly and hung out for a bit. Bloody top bloke.

[@GarryAndrews_]

One of the best Aussies ever. No arrogance.

[@MrG77]

Chopper is my favourite. Absolutely nailed it. Speech,mannerisms, walk ,timing. Just brilliant. 😂😂

[@henryhamon8050]

i love eric. the castle is still one of the best movies about. and chopper was fukn excellent. who remembers the comedy comnpany?

[@Madamrandom]

Poida😆

[@benny82ish]

Roit? Swoit!!

[@jibbsey]

Eric wasn't in the Comedy Company...

[@benny82ish]

@@jibbsey correct. He was in Full Frontal.

[@elijahmaoate2534]

Eric bana is the most underrated actor of all time

[@MikeD-hn9hf]

The 'underrated' comment was shelved in 2021. Please decist.

[@elijahmaoate2534]

@@MikeD-hn9hf wow that means that the word underrated is underrated

[@StayTrue1710]

There it is. The "underrated" comment found in every comment section 🙄

[@elijahmaoate2534]

@ you’re underrated too

[@StayTrue1710]

@@elijahmaoate2534 Awww thank you.

[@johnbateman603]

Should have got a Oscar for chopper

[@lukestocks4370]

Bana. The best

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

Great interview, Mark! Bana is an Aussie Gem! I'm currently reading your book, *RISE.* It's engrossing, unsympathetic, yet reignites the fire in the belly to pursue that neglected dream, regardless of how big or small it is.

[@stephendownes6331]

Watch Eric in a movie he made called the Beast, it's about his car and his childhood mates when they enter a Targa. It's the best and his leadership is so natural and unforced that all of his mates just fall in, in that classic Aussie 6th sense of just knowing who the boss is without a pedestal.

[@adrienneclarke3953]

Loved that documentary

[@duncharvst]

Called ' Love The Beast '

[@ufcfan1985]

This was so good to watch! I was already a fan of Eric, but he spoke so well here, it was captivating!

[@john2ndname]

Even Mark was impressed how Eric played him in the movie...I've watched the movie so many times and I have laugh my head off every time...Thanks Eric..cheers.

[@Haggy-h5q]

Mark said he hated the movie... Honestly I think it is one of the best movies ever made

[@ange8110]

Not true. chopper felt used!!! He Hated the process

[@scottysmediaproductions]

I feel like Mark didn't know about Bana's Full Frontal/comedic roots. He's done impressions for years!

[@Larimuss]

Lol yeh that's right, that show had its moments 😂

[@ray.shoesmith]

Poida!

[@Robdobalina]

He did a great Ray Martin too

[@jibbsey]

Groovypants Gus FTW 💪🏻

[@4-a-e]

Mark handpicked Eric because a dramatic actor could do choppers psychosis but only a comedy actor could capture his charm and funnies. Later he was upset that when Eric won awards he never thanked him for hand picking him.

[@user-ii1iy8fz1d]

Cheers for your work Eric, love your chops. ❤ That one in particular was intense.

[@belindasharp764]

It was such an amazing experience watching Eric move from a very funny Aussie skit show comedian to a powerful international serious actor. It was a real wtf? moment. I can remember feeling an immense sense of pride to see a fellow Melbournian step up to, and beyond, the mark.

[@mikemurray3962]

I watched Chopper years ago. It was good. Then yesterday I found it on streaming, and man oh man, even better the 2nd time. What a performance. I'm not used to much aussie slang so I enabled subtitles. Might watch again today lol. Easily in my top 25 movies I'd say. Chopper was a likeable sociopath lol.

[@kmaree17]

Eric Banas acting in Chopper and Dirty John were stand out performances for sure

[@Squattingtiger9]

The Dry, absolute killer acting!

[@Revheadrev]

100%. Whole show was fantastic - but Eric was bloody brilliant in that

[@bluepm777]

One of the best acting performances ever..i was mesmerized watching him act this part

[@brentritchie6199]

Wonderful actor indeed thank goodness he had time to prep for those wonderful roles.

[@Regna]

God I must have watched choppahh about 50 times amazing film

[@robertgallacher7214]

Right up there with the best performances of all time for me.

[@MaTtRoSiTy]

Yeah I do think Chopper was Eric's greatest performance, he really owned that role and was completely convincing to the point it was easy to forget he wasn't actually Chopper. One of my all time fav movies, it is very raw and pulls no punches

[@MarkBourisYT]

100%

[@Pompeytown]

Chopper was a great movie and well done to all who made it happen.

[@PiglipsMaximus]

I loved Chopper watched it so much growing up

[@MONKeEeYboi]

I honestly believed he was Chopper. I was totally convinced that he played himself until I saw the cast list. Absolutely incredible. One of the best acting performances I’ve ever seen.

[@agentsmith2378]

This guy is a savage seriously talanted Chopper and Hector were both amazing portrayals.

[@PeterChantry-ui1pg]

Anyone in the UK who’s called Mark Reid is simply called chooper. Absolute belter film, opening scene in the prison is chilling and feels very realistic.

[@danieldrkness7489]

Bana dawg never misses… love all his films.. the dry is awesome too

[@queeng5925]

to change from 'poita' to Chop Chop was just incredible ... he pulled it off perfectly xxx

[@adampollard3783]

Huuge fan Mark the most inspirational Aussie out. Chopper is the best acting performance I have seen ,Oscar all day Following keep up the good content

[@jaycee571]

Best Australian film ever made Best casting Best acting Best screenplay Best music Best comedy Best Eric Bana movie

[@johnburke6332]

Two Hands 🙌

[@HelenWaldron-g3s]

✌️💋💋💯%❤

[@craigdawson1749]

I don't know about the best film but its definitely on the list with several others.

[@samsquared3122]

Greatest Australian actor of all time😊

[@davidkelly3779]

Not yet, but he is sooo close.

[@skinheadjon901]

You've misspelt Hugo Weaving!!!! 🤔🎥😎🙌👍😉​@@davidkelly3779

[@getheroutofthetruck]

Mel

[@Paul.-Amanda.22]

Love eric’ probably my favourite film choppy chop. ❤

[@possessedslig]

One of my favourite movies ever, so quotable

[@Cameron-n3b]

"Tell him he's dreaming" I swear that was my grandad😂😂😂😂

[@stilettoswinger7404]

Still the best film I ever just stumbled across on tv,having never heard of it.The Castle is a terrific watch.

[@shortnotekerrie]

Eric Bana what a great actor and a great soul 😊

[@treynoldsman1981]

Great actor , loved that film and he was amazing in it

[@davidbyrne1439]

Loved chopper 2003/4 we had a dvd guy come around renting DVDs me and my brother watched it absolute brilliant film Eric was definitely going to be a top actor and one of my favourites today brilliant guy.

[@onewiselady6412]

One Australian man we can all resonate with and be proud of... 🙌 Shame about most other "actors", pretend politicians and those claiming to never do any harm, who clearly sold their souls over the last few years.

[@aaron4387]

Eric Bana was awesome in Munich too. Comedian's always seem to make great actors.

[@davidmcginnis16]

Great interview ❤️

[@adamweston4152]

Eric put in a oscar winning performance in chopper, it is a masterpiece.

[@andysun73]

He wasn't acting, he was Chopper. Mesmerising

[@Bdkmv91]

2nd time watching the interview...two great people to listen and watch.

[@jackieross164]

He was absolutely fantastic in Dear John!

[@StayTrue1710]

You mean Dirty John 🙄

[@childhoodforever223]

Deliver us from evil was the first film I watched Eric bana in and it's such a rewatchable film and I became his huge fan after this film. Then I watched him in Hulk after years of ignoring this iteration of hulk as I always held on to the belief that no hulk film could top Norton's version but what do you know!… I watched Bana's hulk film and it deeply touched me...lot of nostalgic feeling. Since then, I've been hoping that one day Eric Bana will make a comeback in hopefully smthng similar to Deliver Us from Evil. Great Actor 💙💙💙

[@AZadeh-nd8vx]

One of the best actors of his generation. Brilliant in everything he's in. Along with Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman and Christian Bale.

[@byronkeane7867]

Love this movie and especially love Bana’s performance, if any actor deserved an Oscar for a role he sure did for this one. I was also surprised to see a grave site with a six pack, pack of cigars and a few love letters, next to my uncles grave when he was buried, right next to chopper.

[@666percentfishing]

Bana is a clever bloke. Reserved and relaxed, seems to be a good recipe for some actors.

[@Staunch_Oner]

Can’t unsee him as chopper now

[@JohnB-nk8ze]

I love the scene on the ship where he chastises Paris for bringing Helen. That is a beast warrior with a heart. Great hair too, lol.

[@earthcomic1280]

One of my favourite memories is of Eric doing an impression on me thatade my friends cry laughing. Truly one of the most talented artists I have had the pleasure of meeting.

[@ivardssnow7579]

amazing human being and a crazy good actor!

[@wayneburns8071]

Eric bana champion actor

[@MattNormanFilms]

This was a great open interview/episode. Listened on spotify.

[@bkeckk]

he has to be one of Australia's best actors of my generation, from full frontal, black hawk down, Hanna or the Hulk love the man's transformation. His skill is amazing...

[@MarkBourisYT]

💯

[@pamacleod]

On TV. Kickboxing. 24 hours a day.

[@lappin6482]

Eric = Legend

[@lxdr1f792]

Poida

[@baneotoole5370]

Eric deserved and should have gotten the new "Mad Max " role. That has pissed off me off still to this day.

[@dcarson89]

Fury Road? Or another project?

[@MattChalice]

In moccasins

[@baneotoole5370]

@MattChalice What am I missing , why is that funny ?

[@baneotoole5370]

@@dcarson89 No he should have gotten the lead instead of Tom Hardy,as much as I like Tom Hardy, Eric Bana was born to play that role literally. Watch his life story and you'll understand.

[@MattChalice]

@@baneotoole5370 in his start in comedy, he played a character as an Aussie bogan that wore moccasins

[@DJIdroneabout]

Favourite Australian tv series mr inbeteen and movie chopper then neighbours and home n away back in the 80s 90s oh nearly forgot prisoner cell block h used to watch that with my nan when i was a nipper

[@AutismAddict]

Best actor out there!!

[@ageofragegamersinccozzie5t689]

Nailed it, simple 💯

[@jackstrop7520]

it was an excellent performance no doubt!!

[@Danwiththeham]

I met Chopper at the Risdon prison yard at age 6.... He was a mate of my uncle and he visited with us on the Risdon farm visiting yard and gave me his Mambo metal clip strap hat! Cause i was getting sunburnt and he said "Not like i need it" cause he had no ears at that point. Legit story bro. Chopper was a gentleman to me as a kid, despite all the haters.

[@HelenWaldron-g3s]

An amazing talent.❤

[@rosst3277]

Chopper.... Mate!! If you keep stabbin me.... I'm gonna be dead in a minute! 😂😂😂

[@OskinsBob]

TOP JOB MR BANA. 🎯👍

[@aj-tp2yh]

Love your Work Eric Rockon

[@Chico-y8e]

Bana a tip top job, The whole cast were great. That movie will always be a favourite.

[@jits8215]

Very underrated actor

[@bhporwxhe]

Chopper was awesome!

[@eaglemax]

I knew Mark. Won't say how. I never had an issue with him. He respected anyone, even police, that were straight talking. RIP

[@gnbyrne]

His chopper performance was other worldy.

[@Uap-i3o]

Best act of all time, I think.

[@findmyrideaustralia2597]

Great Ders of history is still iconic!

[@ryanbedwell2144]

Played golf with Eric recently, Absolute legend.

[@theman2017inc]

Been watching this dude for 20 plus years (HULK, TROY plus MUNICH) and this is the first time I’ve heard him speak in his real Australian accent

[@jamiewatson7668]

Eric banna what a film chopper got it tattoo on my chest next to hanibal lecture 😅😅😅 loved it probs my favourite film ever, thank you 🎉

[@stavio12]

Some of the most iconic lines are in that movie that my mates and I still use one each other 🤣🤣. Eric Bana smashed it out of the park with Chopper.

[@MarkBourisYT]

100%

[@denwatts6403]

Rip into it ya fuckin fairy

[@goannaj3243]

He nailed it

[@ThiHambrook]

For those who knew Chopper, he nailed Chopper 🎉

[@houseoftravers]

It’s a shame Eric didn’t get more comedic roles in movies, he always ended up in the serious roles.

[@dannyhudson5115]

I'd say chopper was pretty funny

[@Australianzwayne]

Great actor

[@JeffBourke]

As a kid I loved his comedy on full frontal / fast forward.

[@haydenmills7864]

It’s still like choppers talking 😂

[@chriscarlson6653]

“Chopper” Great movie no matter where you are from from! 🇺🇸