Jake Gyllenhaal Breaks Down His Career, from 'Brokeback Mountain' to 'Nightcrawler' | Vanity Fair

Jake Gyllenhaal takes us through his illustrious career, sharing insights from the roles he's played in 'City Slickers,' 'Donnie Darko,' 'The Day After Tomorrow,' 'Brokeback Mountain,' 'Zodiac,' 'Nightcrawler,' 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' and 'Ambulance.'
AMBULANCE is in theaters April 8, www.Ambulance.movie
00:00 Intro
00:29 City Slickers
03:20 Donnie Darko
06:41 The Day After Tomorrow
08:48 Brokeback Mountain
13:17 Zodiac
16:21 Nightcrawler
18:19 Spider-Man: Far From Home
20:07 Ambulance
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[@MrSwimallday]

I HATE that they skipped over Prisoners. What a film. What a performance.

[@impatrickt]

Yeah that was dumb

[@TheNorthShoreCody]

I’m so glad this is one of the top comments because I screamed in my car while watching this

[@renzonardelli9094]

Same for nocturnal animals

[@AndreaAthos]

That movie is insanely good.

[@RadicalValkyrie]

I rewatched it recently. Its SO good.

[@annatoodoo4677]

Every single time Jake talks about Brokeback Mountain makes me tear up, his eyes really show how much he misses Heath and that destroys me

[@danielbadger2641]

OR IS HE ACTING IN THAT MOMENT?! No, I’m just kidding. He is definitely broken up. I recall reading he was on set for another film when he got the news of Heath’s passing. It was in the morning (I think). Jake didn’t return to set until the following day. Who can blame him?

[@lamoinette23]

I think it opens up for everyone that sadness that he's gone.

[@yomomsahoe5797]

People watched that movie?

[@inqzuke]

@@yomomsahoe5797 yes it was a great movie

[@IanM92]

@@yomomsahoe5797 Yes

[@JackoJ15]

The fact that you can go through this guy's career and not even have time to mention Prisoners, Nocturnal Animals and Enemy is testament to how good his career has been. And he's still only young too. Cant wait to see what else he does. Proper good lad is our Jake.

[@RJ-cq8dd]

Or bubble boy.

[@digantatalukdar668]

Atleast zodiac was not left out, that movie is special

[@rachelryan127]

Or southpaw

[@tiffffffffx]

Nocturnal Animals is a underrated gem

[@last7509]

as dark as his leanings are it's quite surprising he's never been bruce wayne

[@RaymondHng]

11:47 When someone tells you he's watched your film eleven times within ten days, you've made more than just a film. You've created something that occupies a special place in his heart.

[@lamoinette23]

It was possibly a lifeline.

[@lepetitchat123]

That guy possibly was like either jack or Ennis

[@SpotTheUnicorn]

I was like 'wow that's a lot' and then remembered I watched it probably 20 times as a teenager.

[@Lovely-eb5rg]

It's ridiculous that he hasn't won an Oscar.

[@SpiderManMCUniverse]

A lot of great actors don’t have Oscars unfortunately but considering what’s going on now, they don’t have a clue of the greatness in front of their eyes anyways so it’s pointless.

[@bendovermen9425]

@Joffrey Baratheon you're absolutely correct, Will Smith is a good example of that...

[@ns1208]

I was so out of touch with oscar that thought he has already won one/two

[@MarieDomander]

who cares about the Oscars? not me. silly trophy, silly ceremony, awful "rules"

[@OmerSchechter]

we might not care, but they do, and so does Hollywood - an oscar-nominated and then oscar winner make significantly more money for their roles. This is irrelevant only for a select few such as Downey Jr who has profit-sharing with his marvel movies (which will continue to make him bank for years and years)

[@Joelyne37]

Loved absolutely everything he had to say about Brokeback Mountain. Especially what he said about Heath cuz I remember watching several press interviews for the movie and some of the questions and reactions that were given to them were so ridiculous and Heath never wavered in his seriousness and admiration about his role and about the film. He shut down ANY homophobia that was sent his way and never indulged in ANY jokes about the story. Love Jake for bringing that up and man... I miss Heath. Such a kind soul who is dearly missed.

[@AndreaAthos]

👍👍😞😞

[@tiaferrandino4881]

I agree.

[@woody5551]

It seemed that Heath required the media to respect it the way he respected it. He understood, as Jake says, the profundity of it.

[@ezelldaniels6064]

agreed

[@ezelldaniels6064]

Agreed

[@JordanjamesX]

Brokeback Mountain definitely one of Jake Gyllenhaal top five performances. He deserved that supporting actor Academy nomination. Heath Ledger was such an amazing young actor. Very proud of Heath stood up to homophobic jokes of media and fans. Straight male comedians Very homophobic when Brokeback Mountain came out.

[@godzillasimpson8357]

People are idiots when it comes to that sort of thing. Would be nice if the human race could stop teaching itself to oppress and kill

[@train_go_boom2065]

Nah bubbleboy

[@anboojz]

Stfu!! They faced a lot of homophobia after this movie came out! And they really had to face all that

[@kurziieee]

I agree with you but they should've chosen a better title xD.

[@gabrielvalencia1287]

Name the comedians.

[@davidofpiano423]

Does anyone else feel that Jake is keeping the torch burning for what movie making is SUPPOSED to be about? Listening to him speak about Brokeback Mountain in particular, his dedication to his craft, his understanding of the meaning that storytelling has for us as human beings. We need more like him in the arts.

[@trawlins396]

I agree, he's not an actor. He's an ARTIST.

[@AndreaAthos]

I was crying at the whole Brokeback Mountain section. This is one of the greatest movies ever made. It should have been buried in awards.

[@minnahansson3006]

I cried as well. That film has really made a mark on me, which is still there even now.

[@AndreaAthos]

@@minnahansson3006 it's a classic by now. You can watch it today and in 100 years and it will still be relevant and moving ♥️

[@Palahume]

It should have been buried in ashes... In the fire pit where it belongs 😏

[@andrewh6123]

Actually, if you look at the critics awards, Baftas, golden globes etc it was buried in awards. It was just the Oscars that chickened out. And a few years ago, when the Academy asked members to vote on whether they would change past winners, it was BM that was the number one choice for "should have been Best Picture".

[@hilalily]

YES

[@Sare787]

The sadness and seriousness in his eyes when speaking about Heath and Brokeback Mountain ❤️

[@ns1208]

Yeah..I am glad He & Michelle williams have maintained their friendship.

[@VNExperience]

I'm Jake's age and remember how when Donnie Darko came out it struck me in a way I couldn't explain. It really put Jake on the map and still holds its own 25 years later.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Same here. That movie is like Jacob's Ladder for me.

[@Itsunclegabby]

@@ASMRyouVEGANyet I love seeing you everywhere.

[@chevychase]

God bless Jake for making "Brokeback Mountain." I still can't even see a poster for it without freezing, followed by crying. I probably saw it 30 times. I measure my time by "Before Brokeback" and "After Brokeback" because that is the impact on all of our lives.

[@lipilollen7698]

I still tear up every time I watch this movie.the love between the characters hit differently.it almost hurts..what a beautiful way to show love..❤

[@thisisbillgates]

I could have written this comment myself!!

[@minigiant8998]

did u like cmbyn? i feel like that's at the same level as BB mountain.

[@ricardobezerra2213]

He talks so passionately about acting. You can see is not about ego for him, it's about telling real, deeply human stories. The part about "Brokeback Mountain" really shows that.

[@jamesjameson4566]

It's 100 percent about ego

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

Zodiac is a very well made film too, it’s a very wholesome type of movie

[@deaaqua86]

I liked his discussion about Nightcrawler and Spiderman. About how he was taking acting too seriously and lost the fun. He says "it's just acting." I think that's important. It reminds me of Henry Cavill saying that it's just a job when he was asked about actors who take it far too seriously.

[@Valreea]

Jake is one of the most underrated actors in his field. He's up there with DiCaprio among the best of his generation. I'm still not over how he was snubbed at the Oscars for Nightcrawler.

[@harayassijung4918]

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[@SiRSteel69]

Nightcrawler was so good and for me it is one of the few movies that I didn’t have a high expectation of and it just blew me away. Those are the movies you remember. Jake did put his all in the movie. I didn’t even know that Riz Ahmed had a British accent until after. And Rene was great, too.

[@cainabel2009]

"Underrated actor" seems to be a word people are using nowadays. I cannot read a comment without someone saying that "actor/actress" is underrated.

[@manuelperu-espino3060]

I agree, for his first lead role as the villian, he did an amazing job.

[@FLRSKLVR]

I love Jake as well but he's definitely not underrated. The Oscars haven't been a benchmark for great actors for a long long time.

[@katesims8816]

I noticed that both Heath and Jake were always humble about their participation in the making of Brokeback Mountain. The directing was of course award-winning. But I still feel the movie would not have had the impact it did without those two performances. Every bit as thrilling as Raging Bull or Sophie's Choice.

[@CanisterA.D]

Heath really did a great job in Brokeback Mountain. Their acting, cinematography and the soundtracks are just on its peak til now. What a great movie, indeed.

[@kyle6209]

He is one of the few actors in Hollywood that doesn’t disappoint.

[@ruly8153]

He’s such a prick What are you on about

[@StarEfron88]

Just ask Taylor swift

[@tysizz01]

@@StarEfron88 No, that's high school drama BS. Grow up

[@ns1208]

@@StarEfron88 I just rolled my eyes so hard.You guys can't accept jake is loved & it's bcz he has been a great actor not for being dramatic.

[@StarEfron88]

@@ns1208 I’m not a Taylor swift fan, it’s a joke. Calm down maybe

[@natechenry]

It’s not a jake gylenhaal movie if his character doesn’t have a freak out scene or two. And that’s why I enjoy his movies.

[@WavvyPrince]

Same goes for Leo, they have that in common.

[@toparis2361]

Literally

[@reecereeves3026]

i think my favorite is in prisoners when he knocks all the stuff off the desk lol. what a guy

[@Sam-0827]

He probably has an amazing agent

[@extrm161]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aniZlmeKlq-roas !!

[@wholelotanothin1]

I am that “guy” who watched a great love that couldn’t ever be and cried and cried and cried. Brokeback Mountain was tragic and tour at my soul. Absolutely heartbreaking reality of what couldn’t be…. Love doesn’t always win.

[@jethrojackson2524]

My friend, it is still ripping at my heart. Right now I am weeping.

[@boticelli9957]

You are ???Wow ...🫂

[@elizabethcw9378]

Nothing will ever top the heartbreaking love story in Brokeback Mountain

[@jakegyllenhaal1899]

Hello😇 Thanks for your lovely comments and support 🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰🥰,am so happy to have a wonderful fan like you 🥰

[@HeidiBird]

I loved hearing Jake talk about Brokeback Mountain in an almost reverent way. It's a masterpiece, and I love the respect and care that went into it.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Reverent. Reverend is a man on the pulpit.

[@thatgirlcheree]

@@ASMRyouVEGANyet *reverential

[@TheMaybebaby90]

Jake in real life: A smooth glass of whiskey Jake in his movies: Mentos in a Coke bottle

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

I like that...hope it's yours!

[@almamorales2736]

I was just saying this yesterday! I love it!

[@SCharlesDennicon]

What Jake did on Nightcrawler was worthy of a hundred Oscars. The movie is utterly brilliant and his performance in it is sensational. I had to say it!

[@valmacclinchy]

Definitely!!

[@drekezit55]

Assolutamente sì. E' la cosa migliore che ha fatto finora.

[@jx9936]

The fact that Jake Gyllenhaal has yet to win an Oscar baffles me. Recently saw his incredible performance in Ambulance, the jaw dropping, heart pounding adrenaline rush makes us glued to the screen. He should had won an Oscar for Nightcrawler, but his performance in Southpaw and Prisoners are simply groundbreaking that it's criminally underrated. He's simply timeless and one of a kind, the unparalleled Jake Gyllenhaal!!

[@calderkarger3873]

And enemy! Such a great actor

[@Lumonious]

Wish they would have talked about Prisoners and Nocturnal Animals. Those are in my top 5 of Jake’s. Love him

[@mikestan1000]

Check out demolition as well.. Its quite underrated as well

[@raulpimienta8247]

@@mikestan1000 love that movie the dance scene is the best

[@stebypeters8188]

Prisoners is the best movie of all time

[@Lumonious]

@@mikestan1000 best dance scene in any movie ever.

[@GrantKanigan]

Prisoners is in my all time top 5. What a masterpiece of a film.

[@user-fj4xd9zs2f]

This guy has one of the best filmographies in Hollywood. Tonne of respect. That was a blast to hear him speak

[@tomascalvert5669]

I absolutely love this guy... his range, the directors and actors he`s worked with yet his so humble... Its probably one of the few actors I can say ive seen almost all of his movies

[@trawlins396]

I remember when all of the critics were talking about Donny Darko and the "new" actor Jake G. Siskel &,Ebert loved him.

[@trawlins396]

​@@tomascalvert5669 you never hear anything bad about him.

[@valmacclinchy]

And he's done Broadway shows, too. So versatile.

[@pickyour]

It was great to listen to him talk about brokeback mountain and the way Heath Ledger honored this story- never wanting to make a joke of it. He had so much respect in his eyes while talking about Heath

[@sidviscus]

Jake is an actor's actor. He can do the light roles, but also do the roles that some actors wouldn't do. A true professional.

[@sageisrage]

Like roadhouse

[@shitmypants5275]

Idk if he chooses his scripts or some other due process, his films almost never disappoint

[@waituntil]

That's one of the reason that I consider him one of my top 3 favorite actors

[@rhs010]

I think he just kills every part he’s given

[@Chessticular_Chancer]

Shame about Prince of Persia

[@ns1208]

I think it's mostly him..films are also great but he makes it much better.

[@insane__professional]

@@waituntil same 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@quietastronaut]

I have listened to Jake talking about Brokeback Mountain probably 300,668 times and I still get emotional every time. His experience with that film is so deeply moving.

[@carolinehaf21]

Agreeeeed!

[@yomomsahoe5797]

Nobody cares. He has way better movies and nobody watches that movie

[@levitation2114]

@@yomomsahoe5797 So many people watch that movie, why u so mad? 😭😭

[@robd1329]

Is it that good? Ive never watched it entirely

[@dominiccobb6470]

such an important movie

[@kevinburke3941]

His Brokeback Mountain segment really stands out. All his summaries are so thoughtful and professional, but he seems to tap into something so personal when talking about BM. Very moving

[@ann_banan13]

Brokeback Mountain is and always has been such an intense emotional movie with a sad but interesting story line - I've seen it probably 5 or 6 times throughout my life.

[@ndumi5124]

When he speaks about Brokeback Mountain, I’m just left speechless!

[@thedevdasdoc]

Not them ignoring Prisoners when it's one of his best 💀

[@murphyslaw9441]

He did not did he?

[@TheJellymonty]

It's the sadness in his eyes and the tone of his voice when he talks about Heath Ledger that got me. I miss Heath so much too 😪

[@cindyarnold7860]

Jake is such an eloquent speaker and storyteller. And such a profound actor. I choked up at him speaking to Brokeback Mountain. That film touched me so deeply and broke my heart. Don't know if I could ever watch it again. But t is an incredibly important story and amazing acting.

[@jamie-mt9fy]

always loved jake. he speaks gently, is always so passionate and his acting is insanely versatile. what a great guy.

[@youloveanthony]

I'm crying listening to him talk about filming Brokeback Mountain. It truly is one of the best love stories of all time. Being in the closet in high school, I felt so alone, and when that movie came out, it inspired me to live in my truth. It's a true masterpiece!

[@theshed3641]

Straight guy here, I found this that movie the saddest and best romance films ever made. Such a good movie

[@yeilinnino9722]

I also started tearing up too as he talked about Brokeback ｡ﾟ(ﾟ´Д｀ﾟ)ﾟ｡

[@marinaj5902]

I am a HUGE movie lover and Brokeback Mountain is by far my favorite movie of all time. I watch it about once every 6 months, put my phone away and just watch and cry (I cried just watching you talk about it) and laugh and enjoy. It's such a beautiful movie. I wrote an essay on Ang Lee and learned so much about that movie that I appreciate it even more now. Thank you for playing that role and thank you to Heath Ledger. I wish that he was still here.

[@davidwebca]

I can say for one that Brokeback mountain changed my life, just because of it being out in the world at that moment in time. It activated deep conversations that were needed for me and many others to come out of the closet and enjoy our lives and I’ll forever be grateful.

[@YahbiiCot]

I think Jake is one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood. His part in Nocturnal Animals, Prisoners, and Enemy are all amazing. The dude has so many great roles and very few "bad" movies.

[@sherylshahab8259]

Give him a fuckin' Oscar already...

[@carmenmalon1277]

Yes! Long overdue!

[@BarGerMarMeyer]

After he gives Taylor back her scarf!

[@starkingbiker]

people don’t just get an oscar because they’re overdue. they get it for a specific performance of a specific year.

[@larryh5295]

@@BarGerMarMeyer 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AliMohamed-xs6ks]

@@starkingbiker should’ve gotten it for nighcrawler

[@winniewinkles]

Love that he spoke so fondly about Donnie Darko and also liking open endings (or endings open to interpretation). Love endings like that. What a lovely chap.

[@kevindiaz3526]

When I saw Nightcrawler in the theater there were literally moments where I found myself gasping for air because I was holding my breath and on the edge of my seat. That was such an intense story and a great character he portrayed.

[@Mojoblitz]

Still insane he never won an Oscar for Nightcrawler

[@blackguyofthesouth2161]

I dont know about winning, but the fact he wasnt even nominated is ridiculous

[@arghyaneedsleep]

It was Eddit Redmayne that year. Pretty tough competition.

[@DrEcho]

Lou Bloom is iconic. Not getting even a nomination is the snub of the decade to me

[@elhopper3735]

Still angry over that. Deserved a nom for sure

[@yosoyconsuela]

@@arghyaneedsleep Eddie Redmayne didn't deserve to win and Bradley Cooper didn't deserve to be nominated.

[@veggigoddess]

Every time I watch brokeback mountain, I feel like I just watched a poem, a tragic love story of a poem

[@AndreaAthos]

This 👏

[@lightmeupacigarette]

I love how much jake admires heath, I wish he was still with us today.

[@oceanlover3530]

He seems like a genuine and kind soul. ✌🏻

[@BacktosnackStreamArchive]

Taylor Swift would not agree.

[@Becksnnc]

@@BacktosnackStreamArchive LOL

[@amarigamer1192]

@@BacktosnackStreamArchive mid

[@BacktosnackStreamArchive]

@@amarigamer1192 thanks big boy :)

[@amarigamer1192]

@@BacktosnackStreamArchivewho tf gives a fck about Taylor swift

[@laneythelame]

Always picks some great roles, tons of respect for this guy and his talent

[@waituntil]

To me he is one of the very few people that seem to be right exactly where they are at (career wise)

[@thegreatidea6796]

CAUSE HE REMEMBER IT ALL TOO WELL kzbin.info/www/bejne/invZp2mCarmdjM0

[@vermaishanvi037]

There is a certain calmness in his way of speaking, especially when he talks about his art, you can feel how much he loves and respects what he does and how proud he is of each and every project, that's the quality that makes someone a star , a legend ❤️❤️❤️

[@soccermommyNPC]

I appreciate the fact that he mentions his family’s connections as something that helped him in the beginning. He’s incredibly talented, and only seems to be getting better and better. He’s also got great comedic timing (Music Man)!

[@Hwsthird]

Nightcrawler is such an underrated film. Very unique, perfect acting, good casting, amazing plot, great pacing, and a perfect final chase

[@voyance4elle]

I saw Brokeback Mountain several times in the theatres aswell and immediately bought the DVD the day it came out. This movie moved me in ways words cannot describe.

[@bluetextbooks]

The Day After Tomorrow, is such an underrated film. It has always been one of my favorites.

[@skyfire8950]

I have a soft spot for it too, as corny and over-the-top as it is. It was probably my first Jake Gyllenhaal movie.

[@slivertoe]

I love love LOVE what he had to say about Brokeback Mountain. He speaks so humbly and respectfully about his experience. And he's not wrong about the impact that film had on its audience. It's what gave me the courage to come out to my dad.

[@tifferzturner]

He is literally a chameleon . He can play anything , he’s so talented . His good looks are just a bonus , he’s really underrated as an actor ! I love Jake & his movies ! Brokeback Mountain is hands down one of my most favourite movies because of him & Heath ! May he rest in eternal peace ❤️

[@zaynes5094]

I prefer Nightcrawler just for how he portrayed that character, and then in Southpaw he goes the opposite direction in character. Again in End of Watch he swings the opposite way. He just can't seem to find a bad character to play. Even in BM he was not at his peak acting.

[@clade2]

Every time I hear him talk about Brokeback Mountain, there are tears in my eyes. It's one of the greatest travesties in Oscar history that the movie did not win Best Picture and Ledger did not win Best Actor. Rest in Peace, Heath.

[@RaymondHng]

_Brokeback Mountain_ did win Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Original Score. But not getting a Best Editing nomination meant diminished hopes for a Best Picture win.

[@ElvishMayo]

I wish this video was longer and he was able to talk about every role. Skipped over a few really great roles.

[@Elee349]

agreed! imo prisoners is one of his best performance and i really was looking forward for him to talk about it a little

[@johnfischer8867]

@@Elee349 I was hoping he would talk about Prisoners and Jarhead as well.

[@ns1208]

@@johnfischer8867 why no one mentions source code? 🤧🤧

[@Anna-cg1pn]

SO happy he talked about Donnie Darko!! TIP for anyone watching, the Director's Cut of the movie answered all my major questions, wish it was the actual release, they do a great job of explaining the more mystical aspects of the film, still has a sense of mystery but was much more satisfied with the ending and understood what was happening a lot better, saddens me there are so many people who haven't seen that version of it

[@coin5207]

Him talking about Heath Ledger kind of makes you tear up a bit Brokeback mountain. Great movie

[@avastans]

You can tell Jake has a real passion for not only acting but the impact of filmmaking as a whole. He talks a lot about the audience's reactions and the everlasting impact of the films and the themes/messages they've carried. Really love hearing him talk about this craft.

[@FabledGentleman]

His performance in Nightcrawler completely blew my mind. Lucky for me, i didn't see any trailers or teasers and i knew nothing about the film, because it came out in a time i was busy with a lot of stuff, and one night i was free, and checked my local cinema for a movie, and this was playing in an hour, so i thought, heck why not. Holy crap that was one of the best "heck why not's" of my life. Nightcrawler was way better than i thought it would be, it totally captivated me, i was held hostage in the cinema. This doesn't happen often to me, that a movie can totally trap me like that, and it's mainly because of Jake's performance. I wish i could see that movie over and over and over, like that first time.

[@robd1329]

Now that was a Great movie!

[@valmacclinchy]

Absolutely phenomenal performance in Nightcrawler..love that movie!

[@DeltaEcho303]

I wish they covered at least one of his Chris Cooper trilogy: October Sky, Jarhead and Demolition. Jake has credited Chris with consistently challenging him to improve his craft and they always pair well together.

[@buyenho]

Not the Chris Cooper trilogy lmaooo Never realised they were in so many movies together, but agreed on this especially Jarhead.

[@theprousteffect9717]

I'm so grateful these wonderful actors were a part of Brokeback Mountain and helped tell this story so beautifully. Thank you for opening doors.

[@Black_Jesus3005]

Donnie Darko one of my all time favorites. Jake is a legend

[@MAYK1NG]

I've watched many of these and no other actor has taken the time and effort to communicate their experiences so thoughtfully...I didnt know there was another kind of actor.

[@ivyinabottle]

One of the most underrated actors with one of the most impressive filmographies, so great to hear him reflect on his past roles

[@SomberMusic20]

I am disappointed Nocturnal Animals isn't on this list, but I guess it's to be expected seeing as it's not one of his more popular films. However, I was also extremely disappointed he was not nominated for an Academy Award for that film. An absolute masterpiece in all departments, be it simply film making, or music, directing, acting and above all, symbolism.

[@arthurgsoto]

Man, I really wish he would have discussed his role in "Prisoners". His performance in that movie matched and even surpassed Hugh Jackman's performance in the same. He really should've gotten an Oscar nomination for that performance!

[@RadicalValkyrie]

Starts talking about Brokeback Mountain. Cue me crying.

[@jodiemarie9901]

God it still breaks my heart that jack and Ennis never made it 😔

[@theshed3641]

Yeah it’s like the saddest thing in any movie ever. They way he is killed and the lie that’s told about his death

[@bluex610]

He has so many bangers, still haven't seen some of them. Definitely going to go back and watch a few and maybe rewatch some also. He's definitely up there at the top. Never thought I would picture the person playing bubble boy being one of the best actors to ever do it.

[@mr.joshua6818]

Nightcrawler was the best. Should have won the Oscar that year imo

[@agerars3361]

Agreed, that movie is so underrated.

[@DavidAllenDilla]

One summer I watched Donnie Darko every night before bed. I can quote the whole movie. I can hear the songs in my head. This man in that performance propelled him to become one of my all time favorite Hollywood actors.

[@sugarplumcb]

Same when I was younger …. that film just resonated with my youthful self 🛩

[@azulmismo]

When Jack talks about Heath and "Brokeback Mountain" makes me cry, miss Heath

[@nicholashale7216]

Love the insight to his movies especially Broke Back. He seems like such a down to earth dude who is truly grateful for each experience. Though to be fair that's the vibe I have always had of him, it's refreshing to see it.

[@ccfree8228]

He definitely should've discussed Bubble Boy in the beginning. I'd love to hear his thoughts about making that movie. I thought it was hilarious when I was younger 😀

[@karena4684]

AGREED

[@katyliljeholm1672]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@user-nf9xm7is3m]

Bubble boy is still a good movie I watched it last year and enjoyed it

[@FreakyFreakyBaby]

i watched that movie drunk and it made me cry

[@neiseo8523]

@@user-nf9xm7is3m can you make me 154 to 155 🌃🌆🌌

[@mieshak]

How do you skip over October Sky??? Do you not realize the GRIP that movie has on science teachers? At least in the U.S.? Truly one of his most legendary films. For GENERATIONS kids will grow up watching that movie when they’ve got substitutes 😂

[@Nickofullysicko]

was hoping this would appear in the list, i love this movie!

[@szinyk]

I always want to watch these GQ clips and always face palm when they skip over great movies.

[@cillian5304]

Yeah everyone is shocked over prisoners getting skipped including me but I was most surprised over October Sky and Jarhead getting passed by

[@natashka8880]

I re-watch it at least once a year. So inspiring. And makes me cry every time.

[@Sdority905]

Agreed! And this was filmed in my hometown and my science teachers were extras in it.

[@dougc4302]

One of my all time favorite actors. I love his low profile and gentleman persona. He is a real gift to the industry.

[@abbeyspradlin7844]

I just need to bring up Southpaw and how incredible he was in that movie. One of my favorites movies of all time. He is phenomenal.

[@Qnnrad]

I'm so impressed how kind and marvelous person Jake is

[@mollyswyft5079]

would love to hear a whole 20 mins just on Brokeback mountain and him working with heath

[@wayneraby9172]

Two of my favorite movies he did were October Sky and Source Code. I enjoyed his discussion, but sorry he passed over them. What a great actor.

[@trawlins396]

I hope you saw him in Prisoners. It's an amazing movie.

[@zaynes5094]

@@trawlins396 I've seen it, and he certainly carries his own weight, but I really think Hugh's dark, grizzled, father-on-a-mission acting stole that one.

[@EmblaBexell]

I’ve just recently “discovered” Jake Gyllenhaal and I looove him. He’s such a good actor and he can really do anything 😍

[@MsMsbrightside]

I just love how Jake starts the interviews so calm and then gets excited through it haha his energy is genuine (go on Jakey, give us everything!!!!)

[@mariaalicekeller8154]

Loved this timeline. Brokeback Mountain is one of my favourite movies. It always makes me cry.

[@winklenator]

This man is a straight poet. I’ve never heard an actor speak so eloquently about his craft

[@agape-704]

I wanted to see him talk about Jarhead. That was one of my favorite war films that really brought attention to war veterans

[@dmrk1240]

jakes hair game is on point in this video.

[@sarahharter1210]

Brokeback Mountain. The saddest and most touching film that I was only able to watch once because I was paralyzed and cried for 3 weeks afterwards. Too few Oscars. Great and magical💔👥✨

[@janmartenlocher]

true

[@TylisaHampton]

Love this!! Can we include a part 2 of the movies that weren’t shown…like south paw, bubble boy, etc!

[@onefirst11]

Zodiac was such a good movie!! This movie and nightcrawler really made me realise he's a great actor, his roles are so different and yet he fits right in in both also its really good that he never gets typecasted Jake's filmography is actually worth watching fully

[@MALOSANMAKA13]

Louis Bloom - one of the greatest acting performances of the 2010's 💯

[@majohm96]

The fact that they included Spider Man instead of Enemy its crushing my soul

[@jakegyllenhaal1899]

Hello😇 Thanks for your lovely comments and support 🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰🥰,am so happy to have a wonderful fan like you 🥰

[@veragrig8645]

How he immediately becomes more serious and thoughtful talking about Heath and the movie. Beautiful.

[@tysonpennington7970]

Prisoners, enemy, end of watch, and source code should not have been skipped. The first two at least, with him talking about his time with denis villeneuve and the extraordinary difference in the two films that were released so close together. And then end of watch which still stands as the only of its kind to this day. It was the type of film I thought would be copied on several different levels and just never would, probably because of how difficult it would be to make. And how much more difficult it would be to top. Either way, I love this video, and I love this man as an actor with a true passion. It’s Christian bale and jake gyllenhaal for me…will stay that way forever.

[@smarties2501]

One of the best and underrated actors in Hollywood. His performances in Nightcrawler, Donnie Darko, Southpaw and Zodiac were simply incredible, can't believe he still hasn't won an Oscar

[@jnpilot]

Is anyone more dedicated to their characters but also as humble as Jake? He is so human and thoughtful, and just seems to appreciate the gift that is the life he’s been given. I don’t know anyone else that could casually say the Crystals were a family friend and that’s how he got involved with City Slickers, then to still grow up and be humble and grateful daily...that’s special. That’s why he’s special.

[@dpglounge4900]

Zodiac is still his greatest role such a standout as Robert Graysmith incredibly underrated that scene when he goes to that house to talk about Rick Marshall so chilling

[@camrynhamme]

You can tell how passionate he is, that he loves acting as an art form that he gives his everything to the tole. Ever character he plays feels so real, feels like a genuine personality espionage in zodiac. He is such a talent.