Javier Bardem Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED

[@mrwakacorp]

What he said about language and speaking your mother tongue is so insightful.

[@momokat4082]

Yessss, I feel the same way ( I’m a native portuguese speaker), and I could never have put in a better way then the way he did

[@stevemuzak8526]

It's 100% true. Speaking in other language is like pretending. It's more like acting.

[@joannawinters6592]

@@stevemuzak8526 I don't feel that at all. But maybe it's the age thing, I think in English since I was 18, I dream in English and I cannot express myself in my first language

[@frooskys22]

it is true

[@darielvazquez3861]

@@stevemuzak8526 It’s more of a “language game”, where you don’t base what you say out of a feeling that you have but rather what serves most useful for the particular circumstance.

[@yo_its_splinter]

"I don't have memories in English" is an interesting insight

[@Astalonte2]

IT is true. I have being using English everyday for the last 12 years of my life and I still think and dream in Spanish.

[@katanavx0331]

Happens a lot when English (or for anyone else, when the language being used in the video/show/film) isn't their primary language (hence the "mother tongue" mention by Javier). I oftentimes think in Spanish, even if I don't realize the words coming out are in English. It also tends to explain why I might slow down when speaking in English (especially to a natural English speaker), as I'm translating my Spanish thoughts as I speak. Unless my answer is rehearsed beforehand, it would make me seem like I speak in a slower than normal tempo. 😅

[@Veezyreal]

I thought the same thing

[@virtualsnake1994]

I also feel like a different person when i speak in english instead of my mother tongue.

[@kendallstark4302]

​@K.C-2049 it's been proven that most if not all multi-lingual people count and pray in their native language, always.

[@xe2594]

I met him in Brisbane when he was filming for pirates of the Caribbean. I was working at a burger chain called Grilld and he sat outside and had his friend order. I asked if he would let me have a picture with him if he had some time. He was very friendly and made some jokes (no no that is my brother not me), I delivered his food later on and let him be not wanting to bother him. After finishing he came and waved his hand at me and asked if I would still like the photo before he left. Got a great pic and a great memory as a young hospo worker. Top guy.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Ah, that's awesome!

[@johnjamesleahy4065]

Ty for this story, I'm not surprised but it's very nice to hear!!!

[@PJSO]

Awesome! GrillD is great too Baa Baa burger ftw.

[@fernhausluv44]

As written! So humble! So wise!

[@PLAYLUXE]

Did he put a coin on your counter and said „Call it.“ ?

[@Reevnar]

I'm glad Javier takes the time to explain things instead of giving one word answers.

[@natinat1307]

even when he already answered! such a lovely guy :)

[@catygiroud177]

Ese proceder es un hombre ; criterioso y actor!

[@hannahsdrawings8664]

I appreciate that too a whole lot. Sooo much better to watch than for example with Colin Farrell who came just to show he couldn't care less. Freeloader. I hope they paid Colin in costco coupons.

[@egb50000]

He's a pretty wholesome and down-to-Earth fellow.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

No country for Old men was one of the most intense movies ever, It's a masterpiece

[@nabilh.6357]

True, I remember him by his character in that movie, unforgettable role.

[@ogjohnnydeath]

I thought pirates of Caribbean was better

[@Happy_Spatula]

God help me ​@@ogjohnnydeath

[@LinEll22_]

And Skyfall. He stole the show.

[@bananabread7707]

I haven’t seen it so now I really have to watch it!

[@ludmillashapovalova7168]

You can tell how humble he is by just looking how he keeps holding those paper stripes, not throwing them around with those overly dramatic gestures that all other actors do. And he says "thank you" almost every time he takes the list of questions

[@sousou5926]

Someone noticed it finally. Throwing stripes and papers all over the place is low-key rude to staff unless they clean it up behind the camera.

[@AngelMartinez-rx8yt]

He is humble.. as is written!

[@alonasteele8526]

@@sousou5926they probably tell them to throw it to be quirky and funny, but Javier just doesn’t have it so for sure he is humble

[@Er_Guille]

That’s latin politeness!

[@nadineclay]

@@Er_Guille spaniards are not latin, god…

[@stankcheezzzzz]

There's a clip of Javier at a press conference where a reporter asks what it's like to be the only man in the world who enjoys working with his wife. Javier graciously smiles, looks at the reporter, and replies: "The question is in tremendously poor taste." That same grace and gratitude, his respect and deference to the directors and actors he works with, shines through in this interview. Props to a real one.

[@lynnd.5135]

Why was that offensive? I don't get it

[@FaceJP24]

@@lynnd.5135It's kind of insulting to married actors who do love working with their wives (an example, John Krasinski and Emily Blunt), and also insulting to wives who think their husbands like working with them.

[@lynnd.5135]

@@FaceJP24 yeah I still don't think it's such a big deal

[@mingfei1622]

@@lynnd.5135 You don’t get it ‘cause you have poor taste

[@lynnd.5135]

@@mingfei1622 no, it's because you are overly sensitive

[@GigaSaulGoodman]

1:11 as a non native english.. that's literally the most perfect thing to say about how we feel when expressing in english

[@billbauer9795]

I am also a non-native English speaker, but I have no idea what he was talking about here.

[@lndrs7664]

Exactly my thought - incredible how he just effortlessly explained the feeling

[@dajoker8998]

Go back to your country pendajo

[@TacticoolHabibi]

I never swear in my native language, but in English, ohh boy

[@testacals]

@@billbauer9795 He's saying that there is less limits in english because it is not your native tongue.

[@NSN749]

He has so much charisma! He seems incredibly likable.

[@Dma118]

You should see him in dune part 2 then

[@MangelBanselmo]

I saw him in part 4. Incredible. Come back once you've seen it too in a couple of years. 😃

[@jubilanceexaltus7476]

@@MangelBanselmo Prescience joke?

[@BriskWalkZombie]

@@MangelBanselmo it is written

[@spaghettimkay5795]

@@MangelBanselmo He is the Lisan Al Gaib

[@spiercephotography]

Often times the sweetest people will play the best villains, and I absolutely think that Javier Bardem is one of these people! He is so sweet, soft spoken and nice. Absolutely love him in everything he plays and love hear him chat about his history/life!

[@acook213]

Agreed. He’s so intense in all his films… but in this interview he’s moving his head and hands a lot, looking down (as opposed to grilling the camera a la Anton Chigurh)… he seems much more relaxed which is kind of jarring to see.

[@SpawnRevenge92]

He and Heath Ledger are both great examples of this.

[@evulclown]

Very likable guy and an awesome actor!

[@chromatic2006]

And apparently he is good at reading upside down. Did you notice that he didn't hold the cards to the side to read them. He was looking at it upside down to himself and reading it no problem.

[@GigaSaulGoodman]

Stilgar is so different than what Anton Chigurh is... Like miles difference you can't even noticed it's Javier Bardem. He is an incredible actor

[@Wired4Life2]

There's a scene that has both Bardem and Josh Brolin, and it took me a while to realize it was a _No Country for Old Men_ reunion.

[@Daniel__Nobre]

Yeah, I really forgot it was him while watching Dune. Specially with Part 2. It’s like it was just so natural for him, And suddenly after the movie it came to my mind again that he was also “The Boss” as well as the psycho on “No country for old men”, not to speak of “Mar Adentro”. He is so good you completely forget it’s the same person in all of those roles.

[@aikonoklas]

@@Wired4Life2i completely forgot they were in no country for old men!

[@MrMyNameIsHaha]

You can tell a man's quality by the way he treats his mother. The way he mentioned and thanked his mom when he won his first oscar says it all.

[@Spaceserenade]

he can turn the most mundane question into an engaging narrative this man is a treasure.

[@Spaceserenade]

@@plm8830 not that crazy yet only 19 I see what you’re trying to say but I was also being hyperbolic lol

[@levelcheap2435]

Only the Lisan Al Gaib could do that, as it was written!

[@bariizlam638]

What a nice guy and so humble. Absolutely a beast of an actor

[@jopo7996]

He seems like such a genuinely nice guy, but if he called me Friendo, I'd immediately buy a plane ticket to the other side of the planet.

[@HoDoBoDo]

Scratch that...if he told me to hold still, even if he said "please", I would take 1 hot ticket to Australia 💀...

[@Belfrahn]

I had the chance to meet him when he went to overdub some stuff at a friend's studio when I was visting. He is absolutley the nicest guy. Very funny, respectful and warm. It was a treat.

[@GrimmToast]

"What time do you close?" 💀

[@asthalis]

@@GrimmToast Now's not a time...

[@cdbrown30]

Such good writing. I’m not sure if that “friendo” is in the book.

[@PuppetierMaster]

This man lives rent free in my mind with his 15 minute walkable city. This man has never felt the pain of adding one more lane to the highway. Brillant thank you Javier Bardem

[@codybaley6266]

huh?

[@RedTail1-1]

​@@codybaley6266the whole part where he says he walks everywhere when not taking the underground. He doesn't drive, but can if given two weeks to prepare

[@mravalik]

Javier is such a beautiful and charismatic person, and with his role in No Country For Old Men, I was absolutely blown away to discover he was Spanish. Gracias España, por Javier Bardem 🇪🇸

[@federicorubionavarro3399]

why were you blown away?

[@DJchamberlin82]

Humility is underrated. Dude is a legend, but still thankful.

[@acook213]

I love that he learned English by listening to AC/DC 😂

[@cjwright79]

🥁🎶The video game says 'play me' Face it on a level but it takes you every time on a one on one Feeling running down your spine Nothing gonna save your one last dime 'cause it own you Through and through 🎸🎶

[@Mordz1902]

A lot of spanish speakers learned english because of music. In my generation Nirvana, Offspring, Limp Bizkit were the catalyzer for a lot of people wanting to learn english😊

[@theDENIMMAN]

​@@cjwright79 who made who! That's an awesome deep cut

[@Spitfiregirl01]

😂😂😂

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

​@@theDENIMMAN🎶 Who made you? 🎶

[@louriga]

I guess the rest of the world only knows the films where he speaks English, but if you saw “Mar adentro “or “Antes que anochezca “ you would realize the talent he has.

[@makmanaman5415]

Definetely

[@Mordz1902]

Mar adentro in fact is his best movie for me.

[@makmanaman5415]

not to get confused with Mas adentro@@Mordz1902

[@rome8180]

"Mar Adentro" is incredible. A heartbreaking movie with a powerful message and a great script. And Bardem is amazing in it.

[@CatBloom42]

Mar Adentro is amazing and one of my favourite movies ever!

[@elhopper3735]

He’s still one of the best and craziest villains in a Bond film. I loved what he said about making Bond uncomfortable cuz that was great. You can really see how he makes everyone around him feel

[@2808879]

Amazing as Stilgar! Everyone was rooting for him clapping for him during his scenes 👌

[@cronobreakers1]

He was the best part!

[@BarbSe]

As it Written

[@amilyester]

LISAN AL-GAIB 🙏

[@Suedetussy]

Very true. His role could come across as annoying, stupid fundamentalist, but we rooted for him, felt for him, loved him.

[@nicklaskowalski]

I love that explanation of how you feel when you speak another language than your own mother tongue. Very true

[@hausofhanna5254]

He was terrifying in the new netflix "monsters" series. Great actor.

[@wilsonsecaur1015]

His rugby/movie analogy is kind of genius I think

[@ernestocaro9802]

Agreed !

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Yeah, great parellism.

[@oompie815]

"You have to play your note, you cannot play any symphony"

[@cineturon]

Yes , if only every actor was as humble as he is

[@eikrzatarra7867]

Javier Bardem is a pride for all of us hispanics.

[@Elecjester]

he seems like a genuinely nice guy, its nice to see not all these actors/actresses are horrible people.

[@xurdias]

his monologue as Raoul Silva is hands down the best Bond villain introduction.

[@sarahb.7175]

Every frame he was on screen filled me with pure, complete dread. I don't think I took my eyes off the screen for that whole monologue. My favorite movie Bond villain so far.

[@grammernotzi]

Skyfall is my favorite Bond film and a lot of it has to do with his acting.

[@bridgetbinion8494]

Raoul was awesome.

[@oroboros88]

Everytime I read the Dune books now I can only picture Javier as Stilgar, he captures the character PERFECTLY, I hope he gets nominated and possibly even wins an oscar for it

[@2Littletony]

I saw dune 2 the other day. He was amazing, the best actor. I think he was one of few people who really understood his character

[@theskinner3040]

Just when I thought I couldn’t love this guy more ….. he’s an AC/DC man ❤

[@Foggen]

I didn't know he was married to Penelope Cruz. Amazing, what a hero.

[@nothingdraw1]

Seems like a very genuine, humble guy and full of wisdom. Gained more respect for him

[@danielchamorro76]

I have worked with him in “The good boss” and is a great guy and very generous human being. 🎬❤️

[@ryanmortimer7753]

A fantastic bond villain

[@JohnJaneson2449]

Oh yes. That abandoned island scene was masterpiece.

[@bodiehammack1221]

Best Bond villain in my opinion

[@mirekg5704]

Best Daniel Craig's Bond villain.

[@bryanperez4505]

Ciertamente. El mejor villano de la franquicia Bond, en mi opinión.

[@N00bStArDamuS]

Skyfall is still the best Daniel Craig's Bond film.

[@Veezyreal]

1:45 he just nailed the American accent when pronouncing his name. If you hear it again. You’ll be surprised to realize that he can do that.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Noone should be surprised by the actor doing different accents.

[@Veezyreal]

@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 I just thought it was a surprise that he can speak with that accent because actors such as Gal Gadot and Jason Statham have never done an American accent.

[@Nazaba09]

All of us Latinos/Spanish can do that. Living in America especially, You’re surrounded by people butchering your language. 😂

[@gemsherwood2788]

I'm not sure about Gadot. But Statham played an american in the film The One with Jet Li. His accent is terrible though. Haha. It really is.

[@raihanshrk1955]

Obama acccent

[@jocosesonata]

6:26 - *_As it was written!_*

[@redhotchilifan98]

Seems like a very sweet down to earth guy. Fantastic actor.

[@RosieOrellana]

I love Javier Barden, I am Latina and he makes me feel so proud! He is handsome and talented, but also a family man! The Lord bless him and his family too! I want to see all his movies. Great Actor, every time he is in the screen I have that wow moment. Amo su talento y su carisma tambien. El es muy genuino.

[@samuelbella2535]

guy is so genuine, love him

[@jsmith7186]

Great talent. His performance just elevates every movie he's in.

[@danielb337]

I love Javier Bardem and I love him in all of his movies

[@samuka_smk]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@shivalishankersharma1562]

He seems like a charismatic, humble and chill guy. I also can’t drive because of my OCD and anxiety and this is the first time I have heard a celebrity admitting they can’t drive lol.

[@Parasmunt]

He is like a slab of rock, his acting has a rawness that is rare these days. He was perfectly cast as the wild free hoodlum Stilgar.

[@mdubleyew7924]

9:54, that's an amazing analogy about putting the team and the objective before yourself.

[@allergyboy8954]

Javier Bardem is the greatest movie villain in No Country for Old Men and the greatest hero Stilgar in the Dune remake movies

[@claudias2948]

Javier Bardem is so thoughtful and insightful person. When he's in a movie he leave a lasting impression in a great way. And he's hot.

[@pitbadi]

I always imagined Stilgar pretty much how he was portrayed in the movie and Javier's acting was spot on, best acting in both movies.

[@JohnJaneson2449]

His performances are all great. Best Stilgar ever.

[@TheProphegy]

Amazing actor. Why do we grow old so fast, I need more Bardem movies for the next 20 years.

[@dakotac180]

I remember No Country For Old Men was the first serious action drama i remember being impacted by, the way it was filmed, it really made me appreciate the acting but the story is also wild. Javier is a true artist.

[@videosaleatorios1272]

there should be one in country for old men 2

[@ignaciomunoz6753]

Bardem is a national treasure. God bless him

[@bainiksan]

Ah, it's lovely to see someone so nonchalant, yet full of warmth. Besides being a great professional, it is evident here that people can love working with him, and this is how he had great opportunities - genuine, skillful people are the best to be around. I kinda wish to spend an evening with the family just to listen to stories and laugh without care. This video lifted something off my chest.

[@DevonMiniFlicks]

Such a great actor.

[@andrewhenry1419]

He was so good in Collateral that I didn't realize it was such an early movie for him until many years later. An absolute master.

[@manuelhernandez2017]

"Do you believe in Santa Clause?.."

[@rajajana9842]

Javier Bardem is a Humble Man, an Honourable Man.

[@thunderstorm0826]

I remember seeing him in Vicky Cristina Barcelona when I was a teenager and I was absolutely enchanted, he was my first major crush 🤌🏻 love his energy

[@Benjaxiso]

I love his accent so much, and I love him in every movie he's in

[@TylerDurden-oy2hm]

his monologue in skyfall is genius....absolutely remarkable.he is so versatile

[@ireneb.5823]

Maravilloso actor Javier!! Un orgullo para España

[@TheLoPresti]

His performance in no country for old men is chilling and amazing

[@rcmast3rtract0rking]

I like this guy, he seem pure and genuine

[@3Mas1Letras]

The way he improved his character for Dune 2 is amazing. I just loved him!!!!

[@musha2752]

Happy they picked him for José Menendez, he was great

[@Malibu.photography]

Yessir fr

[@whitecornelia12]

So great, can’t complain 👏👏👏

[@kuriakosejim8696]

Love whenever he comes on screen, even for an interview

[@quitanero]

His role in no country for old men is just AN ICON.

[@BruceMusto]

I freaking love it that he learned english listening to AC/DC. Man has a rock and roll soul.

[@sebastiannguyen8269]

bro is a chill dude and i respect him for being so kind and providing insights.

[@DannyGautama]

I love this guy. Such a great and wonderful actor.🙌🏽

[@JamesLawner]

“Caviar Bardem”! 🤣

[@juang.4718]

Es uno de los mejores, no solo actores sino personas. Además súper comprometido con la gente con menos recursos y las causas solidarias. Muy, muy orgullosos de él. Grande Javi.

[@Garabella]

De toda la familia Bardem.

[@IVANGARCIA-ks4vp]

Uy sí. La hermana Teresa de Calcuta es.

[@valdoalmeida6866]

One who does a movie like "Biutiful" and answers that he almost grasps what it is to be an actor is giving the humble answer.

[@ThomasStrings]

He's so flipping cool...

[@Mike-h8m]

He was also great in the movie "Collateral (2004)".

[@nl3064]

They mention that in the video. Also, I can't remember the scene he was in.

[@Mike-h8m]

@@nl3064 Vincent (Tom Cruise) forced Max (Jamie Foxx) to go to Felix (Javier Bardem).

[@stevenroberts1330]

He made the scene so menacing, you sensed how high up he was/is in the criminal underworld​@@nl3064

[@manuelhernandez2017]

"Do you believe in Santa Clause?" "What do you think Santa Claus would do to Pedro if he was to tell him he lost the list"

[@Vindix007]

@@manuelhernandez2017 think... I think you should tell the guy standing behind me to put his gun away.

[@SayBiird]

One of my favourite actors of all time.

[@isaacmartinez6904]

I didn’t know Javier Bardem never drove before. Looks like I am not the only one.

[@Jimbo1221]

This guy is such a joy to watch and listen to! :-)

[@Paulog2003]

0:46 PERFECTLY put. As a nativa spanish speaker too, I understand fully the feeling of disconnect with English as we have no memories or emotions with it, but saying the same thing in spanish triggers the amygdala bad! Emotions go crazy. It makes me scared and super shy! But English its like ah wtf😂

[@jim-bob87]

the bit about crying instead of laughing showing his dramatic flare was hilarious

[@Pwl9771]

Remember when he and his wife were supposedly black listed by the Hollywood big wigs for speaking out against the Israeli government's questionable conduct in the region. If that's true, someone owes someone a big apology. So glad to see he's still going strong with great roles in big movies. Also I heard Penelope was fantastic in Ferrari!

[@kaylamarie8309]

Javier Bardem, in my opinion, is one of the best actors that ever lived. I love his movies!

[@szashemashburn9288]

What a cool man. So charming.

[@gamegoof]

Seems like such a genuine solid dude

[@Mauidemigod249]

One of the greatest actor ever! Bravo Javier

[@kiranpunnoose2441]

When I look at Javier Bardem he was magnificent playing the villain in 007 Skyfall. But looking closely at him he is excellent playing the father of or as the ultimate main antagonist in a live-action alternate Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Black Ops, and Ghosts combined version.

[@kontopoulos3107]

I have seen All his international movies, a truly accomplished actor. KUDOS

[@pervasivedoubt150]

Loved Dune Part Two and loved Mr. Bardem’s performance. Going to watch it again soon

[@swethaganesh89]

my man crush since day 1 and forever. Penelope and him are the luckiest people alive to have each other. Touchwood

[@HarshalChendke]

Never would've guessed that Anton chigurh , captain Salazar and stilgar are the same person , just shows how great of an actor he is .

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

i didn't even recognise him as stillgar at first. Amazing movies

[@jikolol480]

Javier did an amazing job in Dune Part two!

[@ferencbognar6188]

One of the best actor of his generation and great personality 🥳

[@tuoiifsedvumgeseer]

Best actor ever ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Best person ever!! Bardem is the king 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@juliojavier182]

As it was written. JAVIER BARDEM

[@griffithberserk1367]

Thanks Javier for immortalizing Stilgar in our hearts - as written! :D

[@sambas9257]

One of the most warm,humble,funny person in the entire entertsining industry and a great actor. It's a pity there aren't good roles for him anymore

[@thakrratul1109]

Anton is a masterpiece psychopath What an excellent acting.

[@Ghanem-02]

Such a nice guy. His roles in Bond & No country for old men & Dune

[@tomcooper6108]

One of my favorite actors!! Excellent!!!

[@NellieKAdaba]

Mine too! In English and Spanish speaking movies.

[@ColombianaRodriguez]

I almost screamed when they mentioned romance movies and he didn’t mention Love in the Time Of Cholera!! I discovered him because of this! It is one of my favorite books/movies