WTF Happened to Daniel Day-Lewis?

[@Locadel2003]

When you do an oscar nominated performance every 5/6 years and then you also won 3 oscars, I think he did the right to retire. He already did so many iconic legendary iconic performances

[@TyyTheFlyGuy]

Agreed. He isn’t my favorite actor, that would probably be Gary Oldman or Val Kilmer (Tombstone, Willow, Real Genius, Kiss Kiss, Ban Bang) and Christian Bale (The Mechanist, Harsh Times, Equilibrium, American Psycho) when they were on a streak of good films before they lost their way. But he’s 100% one of the best actors of all time and nobody could dispute that- he just had a number of flicks that didn’t appeal to me outside of like There Will be Blood, Gangs of New York and The Last of the Mohicans.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Robert Morley was in Oscar Wilde 1960 with sir Ralph Richardson Dennis price Alexander Knox Martin benson Edward chapman Martin boodey Leonard sachs John Neville jack gwillim victor Harrington directed by Gregory ratoff based on the play by Leslie stokes

[@LilTy702]

So iconic you had to say it twice

[@SStupendous]

At 7:04, surely "that scottish play" is Macbeth? Not Hamlet? Just coming to my head now lol EDIT - at 7:47, Last of the Mohicans came out in 1992? Not 82? I think I'm going mad

[@bennygerow]

"When someone is amazing they should stop" Ok

[@bradley163]

You know Gary Oldman? The Oscar winning actor who completely disappears into any role he plays? Yeah, you guessed it. Gary Oldman doesn't exist. He is a character created and portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis.

[@ferociousgumby]

It's true, you never see them together!

[@harukrentz435]

😂😂😂😂 gary oldman is crazily underrated, people rarely mentions his name when they talk about greatest actors.

[@LastlyMore]

@@harukrentz435 that's not true, Gary Oldman is always mentioned as one of the GOATs.

[@jasonsnow4177]

Lol

[@Milen.Yodanov]

Hahahahahahahaah

[@barbiquearea]

His performance in There Will Be Blood is one of my favourites of all time.

[@internziko]

One of the besr films of all time imo

[@keepitwolf23]

i remember leaving the theater saying that was one of the best performances ever on screen and a few other guys who also saw it turned their heads and nodded

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Robert Morley was in genghian khan 1965 with James mason Stephen Boyd telly salvias sir Michael hordern Omar sharif woody strode George salvias Gustavo rojo directed by Henry Levin screenplay by Clarke Reynolds cinematography by Geoffrey unworth edited by Geoffrey foot hot millions 1968 with Karl Malden sir Peter Ustinov cesar romero Raymond Huntley Anthony sharp bob Todd William mervyn billy Milton Peter jones Harold holness directed by Eric till screenplay by sir Peter Ustinov cinematography by Kenneth Higgins editing Richard marden

[@gothelvis3541]

Those areas have been drilled

[@deadtopcat]

Check out in the name of the father.

[@michaelstrong5383]

Daniel Day-Lewis may not be in movies anymore, but he had one of the best filmographies ever. There Will Be Blood, Gangs of New York, Lincoln, etc. There has never been a bad performance from him at all.

[@tylerdurden788]

The crucible

[@EnglishActor]

@@tylerdurden788 Maybe "The Crucible" is not as good as the other Daniel Day-Lewis's movies, but his performance as John Proctor is nothing short of incredible. As always!

[@JoshAbridged]

Lincoln sucked

[@Battleborn357]

You can't mention DDL without mentioning his performance in "The Last of the Mohicans". That was his greatest performance, before many knew who he was. And in my opinion, one of, if not the best movie ever made. Too bad it was filmed in the 90's, with so many other great movies, it was overshadowed by so many other popular, but not as great flicks.

[@EnglishActor]

@@Battleborn357 It's a great film. And, like always, Daniel Day-Lewis does an excellent job. But I wouldn't say it's the best work in his career. It's really hard to choose one particular performance because DLL is so different in every role. He's a class apart from other actors! I wish I could have witnessed the rise of his stardom in 1985 - when he appeared as Cecil Vyse and Johnny Burfoot in "A Room with a View" and "My Beautiful Laundrette", respectively. Some people were convinced that those role were played by two different thespians. What a talent! What a range! What a commitment to the craft! As for me, I personally admire his work as Christy Brown in "My Left Foot". It would be pretty deserving if someone claimed "My Left" Foot to be his greatest performance so far.

[@dawn8542]

This one is hard to let go. I love There Will be Blood and Gangs of New York. When I first heard him speak as himself, I was floored at how gentle he seemed.

[@scottcates]

You can be sure that anyone who acted with Daniel Day-Lewis worked their ass off to give their best performances, too. He is that kind of leader.

[@goatfromhell666]

When I played John Proctor in a community theater production of The Crucible, I unashamedly took direct inspiration from Daniel's portrayal. It took everything I could muster to even come close. He's one of the greatest of all time.

[@Locadel2003]

"The last of the Mohicans" is mostly remembered for his phenomenal music, soundtruck and locations. But was actually a great movie and a fun action adventure flick. And like always Daniel was excellent

[@jamessullivan4391]

Soundtrucks are awesome but snacktrucks are better!

[@jaykiriona]

Totally man. I remember seeing that flick when I was a kid for the first time, stuck with me this whole time.

[@Battleborn357]

One of, if not the greatest movie ever made. DDL lived in the wilderness for 3+ months to become that character. Too bad it was overshadowed by so many other popular 90's flicks

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Robert Morley was in the young ones aka wonderful to be young 1961 with Robertson hare Rita Webb Sean Sullivan Leslie Dolan Dan laster Arthur Howell Jeff silk Johnny Wyne terry Gilbert Muriel greenslade sally gesson Mabel etherington Wendy Barrie John adams pat cassie Mike Conner Terence brook directed by Sidney j furie produced by Kenneth harper Andrew Mitchell music by Stanley black Ronald cass cinematography by Douglas slocombe edited by jack slade

[@cjewe1z]

It's a classic of its genre made by a legendary director.

[@jonnyl2001]

Not that he would have done it, but with his build and his range, he would have been an iconic Joker.

[@mafeuk]

Now that you mention it, his look and acting in In the name of the Father reminds me so much of Joaquin Phoenix when playing Joker.

[@ahobimo732]

That would have been a truly frightening performance.

[@maxbustamante4047]

Nah bro, he would actually become the Joker and kill us all 😫

[@jonnyl2001]

@@maxbustamante4047 True devotion to his method.

[@stellaragent3787]

I swear I was thinking the same thing...

[@ChilliCheezdog]

In 1989 I was a young man with long dark hair. I was working in a warehouse in England. I had seen My Left Foot on video and I was delighted that this actor - who I had never heard of - was nominated for an Oscar. 'Of course, he won't win,' I thought. Working in that warehouse I listened on BBC radio to who had won the Oscar for Best Male Actor. "YESSSSSS," I shouted when I heard Daniel had been rewarded.

[@VeteranHedonist]

I don't know why Brits don't seem to win enough Oscars? Is it a culture thing? We've had some of the best actors of all time.

[@the_beef4762]

You can't help but have incredible respect for a dude so dedicated for his craft. Amazing.

[@Rykiz_Vidz]

There Will Be Blood is honestly one of my all-time favorite movies ever. I first watched it around 2010, and holy f*ck was I blown away by his performance. The story was amazing and heartbreaking as well, but he encapsulated the whole persona of his character. It made me feel so many emotions throughout the film, and not many can I say do that for me.

[@Razdva050]

could you recommend a movie that is any similar to "There will be blood"? By acting, directing, storytelling etc. Or movies alike "Fargo" by Coen brothers?

[@Bill87762]

@@Razdva050no country for old men comes to mind, reservoir dogs, cold mountain

[@scottystcloud7086]

@@Razdva050 There is no movie like There Will Be Blood. It's legitimately a singular masterpiece and one of the best movies ever made, hands down.

[@FUBARguy107]

The last of the Mohicans is one of my favorite movies and books of all time and his portrayal of Hawkeye was truly magical

[@WinstonSmithGPT]

The score was as great as he was.

[@swannoir7949]

Indeed. Got the DVD. Named my son after him

[@rodneycooperjr3223]

Damn. I love this channel. For an older millennial like myself, it scratches the nostalgia itch perfectly without pandering to my generation. You know what I mean. The channel doesn't just try to make me long for my childhood by talking about the 90's era toys and cartoons.

[@ferociousgumby]

And NO female narrator with a scritchy voice and agonizing vocal fry.

[@ferociousgumby]

Great narration, too. CRAP narrators abound on KZbin.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Robert Morley was in the story of Gilbert and Sullivan 1953 with Peter finch wifrid Hyde white Michael ripper Maurice Evans Martyn green Richard Warner George Woodbridge Webster booth John cuneton Kenneth Mosley John b hughes Harold Williams directed by Sidney Gilliat produced by Leslie gilliat cinematography by Christopher chaillis editing by Gerald Turney smith

[@seanbrazell7095]

He may have not gotten to be in Pulp Fiction, but he STILL got his milkshake in the end.

[@Locadel2003]

In Gangs of new york he was definitely one of the best bad guys in 2000s movies

[@karlkarlos3545]

It's actually his most hammy performance. No wonder people who don't understand acting love it so much.

[@Asshole88]

@@karlkarlos3545 people who don't understand acting 😆 😂 🤣 okay FREAK

[@karlkarlos3545]

@@Asshole88 Yeah, and people who use the word Freak.

[@robd1329]

Gangs of New York was the greatest gang movie ever!

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Robert Morley was in great experiences 1974 with James mason sir Anthony Quayle Peter bull Sam kydd Erik chitty Edward Brayshaw directed by Joseph hardy produced by Robert fryer based on novel by Charles dickens music by Maurice jarre

[@CaptainCat101]

One of the rare method actors that doesn't become the character for attention, but does it because it's easier for him. *"cough Jared Leto sucks cough"*

[@DiviAugusti]

All I could think about after some of these examples is Jared Leto sending co stars anal beads and used condoms.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Robert Morley was in go to blazes 1962 with daniel Massey Dennis price John le mesurier Finlay currie miles malleson David lodge James hayter Arthur Lowe guy standeven John wilder Arthur Howell victor hagan sue lioyd june cowell Dan crassey Hugh lioyd George holdcroft jack Mandeville directed by Michael Truman produced by Kenneth harper writing credits by Peter Myers Ronald cass music by John Addison cinematography by Erwin miller editing by Richard best

[@LordMalice6d9]

Jared Leto is the perfect example to use for how not to method act in acting school.

[@DiviAugusti]

@Chuck Buskee Jared Leto himself would be embarrassed by that comment.

[@rumblewolf2999]

DDL has been my favourite since 'My Left Foot'. ...but watching him chew up each and every scene in 'There Will Be Blood' and 'Gangs of New York' is even more riveting. The fact that 'Phantom Thread' has a soundtrack done by Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead is just icing on the cake...

[@robswystun2766]

To be fair, when he listened to Eminem to prepare for Gangs of New York each day, it was on a phonograph.

[@annalee117]

I am in awe of this actor. Have never forgotten first time I saw him in My Left Foot. Also scared me at the scary creation of character in There Will be Blood. Thanks so much for covering his story.🥰

[@joser1853]

JoBlo you finally did it. Requested it for months and my birthday, but thank you for not ending the year without this video :( :)

[@Vollce]

I've watched Phantom Thread just because he has in it and was not disappointed. He's hands down one of the greatest actors. I love his There will be blood performance as well as gangs of new york. Legend.

[@kosmosyche]

Yep, I watched Lincoln even though I despise biopics wholeheartedly, but if it's Day-Lewis as Lincoln, well... count me in. lol Wasn't disappointed either, would have voted for him any day, Civil War or not, 'twas worth it.

[@Locadel2003]

"Boxer" from 1997 is probably the most underrated movie of his career. Always liked but it got overshadowed by his others movies of the 2000s and early 90s like Gangs of new york, There will be blood, Lincoln, The age of innocence & In the name of the father. Always liked Boxer, great movie I recommend it

[@kevinsieg2076]

Thank you very much for this thorough examination of Daniel Day Lewis' work. I now feel compelled to go back and rewatch his films and luckily my DVD collection has many of his movies.

[@TheVanillatech]

Sieg ! DVD's ?! That was so 1999 ! Get yourself a 4K TV and watch online / download ! Gives every movie, even one's you've seen 100 times, a whole new lease of life ! Frakkin DVD's ! Do you ride a penny farthing to work, too ? Ha ah haaar....

[@patl709]

@@TheVanillatech At least one owns a dvd, unlike streaming, and you can watch it for free whenever you want to. Of course if buying today you’d buy a blu-ray or 4K disc.

[@Kariakas]

Even though I knew much of this already, you did a great job putting it all together.

[@jconner78]

Well-made retrospective. Been a fan since In The Name of The Father and was always blown away by how he transformed. Also nice that he retired with his legacy intact, didn’t devolve to De Niro-paying-the-bills territory

[@sharkusvelarde]

Yep, DeNero has played the same character for decades. A paycheck actor, not an artist.

[@Jeremiah7-ox2nj]

Quite possibly the most masterful actor of our time, if not of all time. Daniel Day Lewis is absolutely extraordinary.

[@reidnolan4456]

I respect that man , he's a one of a kind actor who takes it to the next level.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

He retired after Phantom Thread. I remember he said Phantom Thread was his last film and then retire

[@mr.fuckyourfeelings5558]

We will see. DDL is a different breed.

[@badouplus1304]

Daniel Day-Lewis is so incredible and dedicated to his roles, but damn, at the point to not cure himself from pneumonia, it is almost unbelievable. We are lucky he changed his mind because more magnificent role performances were to come after Gangs of New York.

[@kungfew1396]

His performance in In the name of the father was amazing, I think it's one of his top 3 best movies.

[@TheVanillatech]

Not seen it. Thanks for the heads up. Just got done watching "Hereditary" (not too bad considering), and was looking for something to watch tonight.

[@kungfew1396]

@@TheVanillatech I loved Hereditary! 🤟

[@TheVanillatech]

@@kungfew1396 Yeah I went in with low expectations, most horror movies are meh, but I was genuinely surprised. Shit my pants a few times! But good story! And then I realized it was by the same guy who did MidSommar - which explained why it was so tense and edgy!

[@mrrooster4876]

@@TheVanillatech Midsommar is trash compared to Hereditary....which is one of the best horror movies ever made

[@TheVanillatech]

@@mrrooster4876 You forgot the "in my opinion" part of your statement.

[@Player-hb5bi]

I’m from Dublin and if anyone in my family hurts their foot they get called Christie until it’s healed. The first thing my dad sent my when I broke my foot playing football was the clip of them playing football in my left foot. The fist thing my auntie said was asked if I had Christied myself

[@ezy.doesit]

he is such a great actor, never had a bad performance!

[@lukedaley17]

Daniel Day Lewis is happily retired. Loved his performance in There Will be blood.

[@ferociousgumby]

I think he fried his brain with all that intensity.

[@TheVanillatech]

@@ferociousgumby No, he had a young family. That's why he was ignoring his phone and mail, they had to physically take a copy of There Will Be Blood to his HOUSE, and were directed towards the pub up the street, which they invaded to beg him to read it. He had plenty enough money for life, never saught fame or celebrity. It took an amazing script and director to convince him to take another role, and he did it purely for the art of it. No doubt he by now regrets it - time spent away from one's children is always wasted, but perhaps he secured his grandchildren and great grandchildren's future by taking the job, so hopefully he won't regret it too much!

[@MrKinezos01]

He is the GOAT of acting

[@KidFresh71]

Love this channel. You're by far the best voice over talent.

[@j0nnyism]

Getting day Lewis for a role is guaranteeing funding. No matter the subject matter. The problem is getting him. He’s effectively quit acting it’d have be a role of a life time to get him interested. I just think he’s achieved what he wanted to achieve and wants to concentrate on other things in his life. More power to him. I doubt he even looks at scripts these days.

[@1ehAron]

Gangs of New York is one of my all time favourites & I always knew Daniel was an amazing actor but had no idea he was such a beast that dedicated to his craft.

[@SarahLovesBoobahandErEr]

He is my all time favorite! I’m SO glad you mentioned The Crucible.

[@captaindeadpool313]

You should do one for Gary Oldman.

[@blessembreaks]

For me his performance in Gangs is what put him at the top. Legendary, even more then There Will Be Blood

[@floralevario5084]

LINCOLN!

[@potato2387]

Daniel-Day Lewis is an amazing actor. He needs to be in more roles for sure. I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!!

[@CornishCreamtea07]

Great Actors/Actresses give 110% Daniel Day-Lewis gives a number that has yet to be created.

[@5ringsaudits]

This was a much needed update. What I found most interesting was I had just recently did research into bespoke shoemaking. It is a true art and there are only a few original people left that know how to do it the way it was done originally, which by the way, was for the war effort, before machinery. You literally have shoes exactly tailored to your feet, I mean by stepping into a blank piece of foam, to several try ons, to a final product. I know he spent time in Italy and I am going to assume that was where he picked up interest in learning. Either that or he had a pair made and either was shocked at the price, six to seven grand, and thought, ok, I’m not paying that again, I’ll just pay for an apprenticeship. Great update and I found a few movies in there I haven’t seen in which I would like to. I never knew he married Arthur Millers daughter either, big fan of AM…

[@AnnaMaria-b5u]

Sono stanca di ripeterlo, lui è grandioso, unico, qualunque film abbia fatto è lui che domina la scena. Anche i film meno riusciti, Nine per esempio, solo perché c'è lui diventano degni di essere visti. Non c'è partita per wuelli della sua generazione e mi pare neanche per quella che sta subentrando Rimarrà nella storia del cinema come un gigante!! Ed è anche un uomo umile, riservato, modesto. Per tutte queste ragioni lo amo immensamente!!! Lui e la sua famiglia!!❤❤❤❤

[@blacknapalm2131]

*One of the things that makes him such an incomparable actor is how little he actually respects acting.* He find's it all a little ridiculous himself, he is not pompous about his talent or the art he creates, he knows he is just 'play acting' and not solving world hunger. And I think this is why so many lesser and much smugger actors hate him haha

[@bellamybomb]

I don’t think it’s that he doesn’t respect acting, but more like he’s super aware of what he is. You can tell he loves acting and is endlessly passionate but yea I agree he doesn’t at all seem concerned about celebrity culture and idol worshipping - the man lives for his art and nothing else, eschewing the spotlight as much as possible. I love his approach to life and being an actor

[@EnglishActor]

Daniel Day-Lewis actually won his first SAG Award for "Gangs of New York". His performance in "There Will Be Blood" earned him the second one.

[@mrrooster4876]

He won an Oscar in the 80s for My Left Foot...

[@EnglishActor]

@@mrrooster4876 First of all, I'm talking about Screen Actors Guild Award, not the Academy Award aka Oscar. Secondly, Daniel Day-Lewis won his first Oscar in 1990s, not the 80s. The first SAG ceremony was held in 1995.

[@mrrooster4876]

@@EnglishActor Wrong, his first Oscar was the 1989 Oscars. Nobody on earth gives a single shit about a SAG award.

[@EnglishActor]

@@mrrooster4876 Oh, you're so attentive to details, are you not? Read it out loud so you won't give me any miserable responses and can understand what I've written: Daniel Day-Lewis won his first Oscar for Best Leading Actor in 1990 for his powerful turn as Christy Brown in 1989 British-Irish drama "My Left Foot". The film came out in 1989 and then Daniel Day-Lewis won several accolades and nominations for his performance (including Oscar and BAFTA wins and a Golden Globe nomination ) in early 1990.

[@satans_pet_penguin]

Possibly the greatest actor to have existed. Can't really think of how it'd be possible to be any better at the job.

[@PolishGod1234]

Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson and Bryan Cranston are worthy competition.

[@PolishGod1234]

@Atheist2Islam.88 not really

[@ccal6441]

​@PolishGod1234 congratulations, u won the I like movies/ shows "I like" award

[@johnrockyryan]

​@@PolishGod1234 Brando yes Nicholson of course but Cranston I dunno bout that

[@PolishGod1234]

@@johnrockyryan Cranston was fantastic as Walter White

[@danielgranda896]

What a great homage to a truly remarkable actor. There are many method actors of merit but when I think of method actors he is the only one that comes to mind. His performances are so powerful that he is a crucible that forges the actors around him to become better at their craft. Paul Dano is a great example of this. When I saw his performance as the Riddler I could see shades of Lewis. His art will be missed, but I cannot think of anyone else who has elevated the craft of acting while delivering some of the most incredible performances of iconic characters in the 35 years. Cobble on, good Sir, cobble on…

[@JudgementalGoat]

This is the only actor I can deal with when it comes to the crazyness of method acting, each time he comes back, he releases a total banger, he's just that fucking good.

[@trishbirchard1270]

That was a brilliant presentation, THANK YOU! ( just watched it again ;very hilarious.)

[@ElectricianAl]

The movie where he plays the Irish guy who was wrongly accused and sentenced to prison with his dad was one of my favorite movies.

[@ElectricianAl]

The one where he played a boxer being harassed by the ira was good too

[@tusharkumar8750]

In the name of the father *

[@Drift-Tastik]

I have heard and seen clips of my left FOOT. I can never come to watch it. It looks so emotional

[@friendlypup5650]

Bro came out of nowhere, was the best actor ever, won 3 Oscar’s, and then just dipped with no explanation 😭

[@konoskubos1641]

Its no wonder this poor man retired. Can you imagine living like that, continuously? Its insane

[@NeoConnor1]

Very well put together video. Although, I must say something. There are many historical fiction films you can call 'kinda dull.' Lincoln isn't one of them.

[@hachimel3786]

This KZbin video deserve some great awards

[@jeffreydean5112]

Honestly he should have at least 5 lead Oscars

[@brandoncobb4646]

This video was really moving! Worth 30 minutes.

[@DJTXD123]

I think he should've taken more blockbuster roles, would've been cool to see him as Aragorn Saying that DDL as Bill the Butcher and Daniel Plainview are two of my favourite characters of all time

[@michellecroley1547]

HE'S THE GREATEST ACTOR EVER HANDS DOWN

[@leelee287]

Excuse me ! Ever heard of peewee Herman ?

[@ChickenatorJr]

Rediculous level of dedication to his craft it's inspiring

[@CollinThomasEverett]

I believe him when he says he retired. Although, he is an artist and a human, therefore he cannot predict what will happen in his personal life. Say he reaches 73, realizing he no longer feels youth, he may seek out a script; or chances are a screenplay would present itself then to him.

[@CollinThomasEverett]

In other words, the screenplay presented to Day-Lewis would need to parallel his transitional period, into the last phase of his life.

[@johnnygrandomstuff5882]

He should have won the Oscar in gangs of New York

[@MuRpHyKn0t]

7:06 Hamlet is about a Danish guy. The Scottish Play is MacBeth.

[@goodwood-rc4nx]

Daniel might not have the biggest filmography but wow what an amazing body of work

[@2002kirbow]

Daniel Day Lewis played Kirk Lazerus in Tropic Thunder, who was based on Daniel Day Lewis playing Kirk Lazerus playing Daniel Day Lewis

[@shainewhite2781]

He retired as he was done with Hollywood. He did a pretty good job portraying Lincoln.

[@TheVanillatech]

Day Lewis is probably the best actor of the last 50 years. Prime Brando maybe on the same level, but Daniel is something entirely different to 99% of todays acting professionals, and certainly far more skilled and talented than even the likes of Tom Hardy, Robert Duvall, Anthony Hopkins, et all. A once in a generation technician.

[@MarkCruz911]

No disrespect to Mr.Hanks... but Mr.Day-Lewis would also crushed that movie Philadelphia....

[@samright4661]

This dude sends Chills my spine! Greatest Actor of all time in my opinion

[@JamminOnThe1]

True story. To get to the emotional place, he gets to in clip 10:56, he remembered how he felt when Emilio Estevez cast Charlie Sheen in Men at Work instead of him.

[@WoodworkingforAnyone]

He spent 12 years working for the new jersey department of sanitation to prepare for that role and then some dork hockey coach pulls the rug on him. It's shameful.

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Robert Morley was in the final test 1953 with Jack Warner George relph Duncan Lamont Richard wattis John Glyn jones Stanley maxted directed by Anthony Asquith produced by rj minney screenplay by sir Terence rattigan music by Benjamin frankel

[@JamminOnThe1]

Haha, yes, I’m he never got to do the golf clap. And Daniel Day was never the same.

[@michlo3393]

The reason DDL turned down the role in Philadelphia was because he knew that he'd have to actually contract HIV and die from AIDS in order to play the part of Andrew Beckett. There is this rare exclusivity about DDL that makes his mystique even more impressive. He's not in many films, he's brilliant and iconic in all of them, and oh by the way, he quit. It's like if Michael Jordan had stayed retired in 1993. Never played baseball, never came back, he just left the game and fucked off somewhere to go hunt pheasants or something.

[@Thrashman-ye4cf]

Nothing happened to Daniel Day Lewis. He’s just so good he only has to come around every few years and do an absolute banger of a movie to keep his legend alive lol.

[@gregorall9779]

He is an actor who does not get near the respect and admiration from his peers as he should. He is one of those few individuals who should go down in history as one of our very best that hollywood has produced. I would love to see him get honored at the Kennedy center for his lifetime of work.

[@oneproudbrowncoat]

Give him this, he's learned useful real-world skills in his time. That's more than most of Hollywood ever does.

[@keepitwolf23]

There Will Be Blood for me was a perfect storm of talent. Paul Thomas Anderson ive followed since Hard Eight, his long time DP Robert Elswit was at his peak and Johnny greenwoood created the most unique score for it. Top it all off with DDL I'm sorta shocked it didn't win best picture.

[@itsybitsy999]

It's better than No Country For Old Men, that's for sure.

[@MrScratch69]

Your comparison of the medication to Eminem's music was clever. Nicely done.

[@Proudathiest1]

Being from central Illinois all my life and an American history major , when the Lincoln movie came out I had high hopes . It was upsetting to me that they chose only one small part of his story to tell . They could have done so much more .

[@mrrooster4876]

And they skewed the shit out of it to where it was almost lying...As a serious history buff the movie was so skewed it almost felt like propaganda. So much so that aside from Day-Lewis performance, I can't watch the movie.

[@Proudathiest1]

@@mrrooster4876 I totally agree w you. Everyone assumed i love the movie cause I’m a history buff. But I don’t. And if you aren’t a history guy, then it’s too much to explain to everyone why I didn’t like it

[@josephvlogsdon]

As a creative person, I honestly can’t imagine why an artist would permanently retire. I understand that artistic projects can be trying and exhausting. Sometimes, an artist might even need to take two or three years off to recover, but I can’t imagine the creative spark completely vanishing. Retirement is too permanent of a word.

[@Moe_Lester_fromUptwn]

His wellbeing was going south probably. They have their demons....

[@ChickenatorJr]

Did you watch the video? DDL is such a dedicated method actor he nearly dies from it

[@itsybitsy999]

@@ChickenatorJr But will listen to Eminem every morning to get into character for Gangs of New York...

[@KyRosenrot]

As a creative person I totally understand. If I had enough money to retire and try lots of creative hobbies around the world instead of focusing on one craft only, I definitely would. 😂 Like a rich victorian or something.

[@WifeMamaArtist]

Played Hamlet in that ‘Scottish Play’? What??? 🫤

[@Vortexfilmclub]

vey nicely put together!

[@jamesmorant1406]

One of the best actors of all time has nothing else to prove let him enjoy his retirement

[@robd1329]

I sure miss this guy! Havent seen him so great since Gangs of New York!

[@LuisMedina-ii4jm]

I would love to see Daniel portray Moses in a final movie. That would be mind blowing.

[@AndrewReevesArt]

Wow, yes, amen.

[@johnrockyryan]

Holy cow your right that would be phenomenal

[@veroop4920]

This video was so great and funny 🎉 you did him justice and if he ever saw this, I’m sure he’d be faltered. these videos never dissapointed. 👏🏽💜

[@alobo9937]

Hamlet is the Danish play and Macbeth is the Scottish play.

[@Thor-Orion]

Yeah, been a boxer my whole life. The only other actor who put in the kind of work DDL did for The Boxer was Wahlberg for The Fighter about Mickey Ward.

[@geocosmicvalentine]

Regarding THE AGE OF INNOCENCE, the assumption that no one watches that movie is just plain wrong! That film is artistic genius. It’s not just about Daniel, it’s the cinematography, the visual choices, artwork, how Scorcese highlights small, seemingly insignificant objects under gorgeous lighting, the opening credits juxtaposed against black lace with hot house flowers blooming behind it. I watched that film for the 1st time at the Ziegfeld Theater in NYC on a very large screen from a balcony seat and it was breath taking. Many of us continue to watch that film, it is NOT a throw away by any means.

[@jasonsnow4177]

I never knew this dude was so talented. I've only seen one of his movies ages ago. Ima really have to watch it cuz I love actors like bale or leo that can really not be themselves in roles . I'm glad I seen this

[@barbiquearea]

Do a WTF about Sean Penn next.

[@sourpatchkid394]

Him playing Abraham Lincoln was a no brainer! I thought why didn’t we do this sooner!

[@eme.261]

3:33 "He can create this type of character [...] who has a stick up his butt, basically. A fancy stick, up his fancy butt." 😄 That was funny! Daniel really is brilliant in a way that no other actor has proven to be. He, as an actor, completely disappears, and it's just the character and the character's motivations that blast out of the screen. For me, he's miles ahead of Brando.

[@FreedomFromSpeech]

DDL in a Tarantino flick is still something we need to see.

[@thedarkvegan6872]

The greatest actor of our generation imo

[@scottrok13]

This is the quickest I’ve ever seen a newly posted video. Love DDL (and JoeBlo!).

[@danlove12k]

What he did is what Adrian Brody did with the Pianist. Both are dedicated actors. 🥰🥰

[@meechiebaby493]

DD Lewis is an amazing method actor. Young DD Lewis was a very, very stunning man.

[@lookouthill11]

My favorite scene is him awkwardly swatting a bug away in A Room with a View. 10/10.

[@redn9x]

That time performances wont come back , real acting with all soul it was great days 🖤

[@luisloboff4839]

13:30 "and suddenly I was teleported back to high school" now I remember where I saw that movie. The red scare lessons in class!

[@Laxhoop]

He was overthrown by Leinad Night-Clark

[@PLAYplaceprod.church]

This comment is so priceless 😂

[@thebigchecka]

this needs to be a pinned, top comment. c'mon, people - let's make it happen.