The Penguin: What Makes Colin Farrell So Great

[@eskanda3434]

The masterful performance from Colin is on another level. He has soo much nuance, subtlety and range it makes you love and hate him at the same time. He feels like a real person on screen reeling with pain, desire and anger. So many iconic scenes. Give him an emmy already!

[@lookasidefilms6614]

100%. Incredible.

[@somethinborrowed]

I got emotional watching his monologue to Sofia in E3, purely because of his acting.

[@joshua-nf3rx]

Exactly and when people compare him to Tony soprano although I get the comparison he’s way way way better

[@eskanda3434]

@@joshua-nf3rx I see shades of Tony but they’re such different characters with wildly different personalities

[@anthonyburn1010]

​@@joshua-nf3rx No, not better. Gandolfini was simply incredible as Tony Soprano, but Colin's performance does remind me of Gandolfini, in a good way

[@ethanhawkins3391]

Vic’s actor is doing an incredible job himself. I’m just in awe at how well the cast is performing as an ensemble. Brilliant performances add to what is already an enthralling narrative. Really love what they’ve done with this series

[@BossHoggBroDog]

Dude yeah this, he is such a good foil for Penguin. Really lets you see the full range of the Penguin as an observer

[@skyhunter2816]

RIP

[@joelk7923]

Episode 6 I told myself this dude needs an Emmy NOW

[@lookasidefilms6614]

Watching in a few hours. Can't wait!

[@dakken74]

The whole series and crew

[@mdtanveerhasan1453]

How was it ​@@lookasidefilms6614

[@arizonacolour8793]

Part of his success is also the story/writing. No part of the dialogue feels cliche/generic/predictable. I constantly don't know what he will say or do

[@MasDouc]

That last episode... yeesh. Colin really just dropped a masterful performance.

[@dtowns]

“Hanging them and taking their pinkies? Jesus Christ, Sofia, pick a fucking lane.” One of the best delivered lines in years, Farrell is out of his mind good in this role.

[@fantasma8253]

Collin is doing what Ledger did with joker. people are gonna talk about this show but especially his performance in this. it's just as good if not better but only better because we get much more screen time cause it's a show unlike the dark knight

[@MattyCamachio]

Agreed, it’ll be more penguins in the future but Colin’s will probably be the bar

[@fantasma8253]

@ for sure it was never this good and it’ll take a perfect storm and circumstances for it to happen again in the futur

[@humminahumminabewbz]

Strong comment.

[@tommyboyindy1157]

Colin just invented this totally new character and delivers a brilliant job of acting him out.

[@lookasidefilms6614]

Absolutely!

[@XaldinX]

Seeing Colins portrayal is in my opinon why humans are so scary. Someone can really imbody a whole entire person, and you would believe that realty. The greatest ability humans really have...

[@tsheporabekane4172]

It has an eerie feel to it when you think about it...

[@Bootricia]

Ooooh. This is also inspiring for people who want to “fake it til they make it”

[@roncelune9901]

Personally it's not even that I forget it's Colin Farrell, it's that I just can't see that it's him even when actively trying ! Dude is far too good for not being at the very least nominated to the next Emmys. Him and Cristin Milioti deserves it.

[@brianpark8758]

It`s a phenomenally great performance & breaking down the emotions that he goes through one scene, shows how good Farrell is in this.

[@altdoom5205]

Amazing! Transcendental performance... Colin Farrell's performance will be the staple of film school for generations to come.. mark my words.

[@JhonCrackgames]

I loved how on interviews Colin talks of Oz in third person. It's like he treats the character like a real living entity separate to him, like acting as The Penguin was like walking in his shoes, becoming him. And I think that is so beautiful, not all actors have this perception with a character.

[@DanOladipo]

I’m not much of a movie person so I heard about Colin Farrell for the first time through the Penguin. I was shocked to find out he’s Irish with a strong accent. He’s class and definitely hopping onto his other movies.

[@lookasidefilms6614]

100% agree, Colin Farrell has had one of the most consistently amazing careers.

[@playboijonnycarter1306]

Look at the other series that just released with him, where he is a Private investigator, the name is Sugar

[@duggs4456]

In Bruges is my favourite movie, he has his natural accent in that. Give it a watch

[@DanOladipo]

@@duggs4456 Thank you😃

[@junfon7097]

Are you related to Victor Oladipo?

[@wessident.o]

They really struck lightning with this one!

[@lookasidefilms6614]

Absolutely agreed!

[@diofromava]

lol this comment stuck out to me, because the typical idiom would be “bottled lightning”, or “struck gold”. I still understood what you meant tho, and I agree

[@wessident.o]

@ yea I was too lazy to change it again 😭

[@AM-mk4kc]

He feels so real I feel like I met ppl like him before 😊

[@SandMan1998]

I had friend like him back in school. Someone that talks his way out

[@KevinHeather-nc6tk]

Best cast in anything in a long time!!!! Amazing!!! Colin will get the Emmy!!!!!

[@Mrnovanova]

I see another trophy in Colin's future for sure.

[@Lee-o1x]

One of the best character's ever. Acting, writing, makeup, humour. Everything is golden

[@DanOladipo]

Love how you dissected his emotions. Great Video

[@lookasidefilms6614]

Thank you so much!

[@YnotNomis]

This is even more insightful after seeing how the show ended.

[@fromthescreen123]

Now this is a video I’ve been waiting for Solid vid my man 👏🏽

[@lookasidefilms6614]

Thank you so much!

[@djdksf1]

It's a masterful series, and confirms Farrell as one of today's finest working actors. The man commits to the character on an almost religious level, and you can tell he spent a long, long time building Oz into someone that's both relatable and horrifying.

[@goat1408]

Colin put in work...perfection.

[@MrMusicbyMartin]

Brilliant analysis of Colin’s acting, the video does a fantastic job at highlighting tiny fleeting moments which show just how good Mr Farrell really is.

[@pablomansini6449]

Excellent breakdown much appreciated. Agreed total master class

[@freeplax17]

I forgot this was Colin after episode 1, master class in acting..

[@Pacolad]

I agree with your review of Farrell's performance but a large part of why we forget it's him is because of Mike Marino's makeup design work. Stunning work down to the pores.

[@rasco3606]

pretty good analysis man. just finished the new episode, and it feels like its getting better.

[@lookasidefilms6614]

Thank you very much! I agree - still have to watch the new episode though.

[@regardtpotgieter9066]

Your explanation of this character is so on point. I wonder what this precise version would have done in Christopher Nolan's Batman. But that is just a What If. Colin Ferrell is made for this character.

[@FrankFreezy_]

Absolutely loved and enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@djanallightbulb]

This really is one of the greatest performances I’ve ever seen. Not only do I not see Colin in this character, I don’t see The Penguin as I’ve known him my entire life. He created something completely new and fantastic.

[@Thisthat1234]

No one going to talk about Penguin's mom?

[@vickif.4645]

Brilliant, as is Cristin Milioti as Sofia.

[@miguelferrazcosta]

This! The last episode, wow.

[@Synthonym]

Yeah, portraying someone with dementia is a very difficult task and Deirdre O'Connell absolutely nails it

[@benc4968]

I was sold on her from her first scene. Absolutely phenomenal.

[@SandMan1998]

All of them are great

[@manclyde]

The writers deserve credit as well, they gave Colin something amazing to work with. I believe Jared Leto’s Joker could’ve been at least okay if the writers gave him a better character to work with.

[@inthecloudz1272]

Agreed, even the best of actors can look half assed with terrible writing. And actors are always blamed for it entirely

[@eskanda3434]

@@manclyde jared had a tattoo that said damaged on his forehead and gold grills i couldn’t take him seriously no matter the writing

[@manclyde]

@@eskanda3434 okay, maybe not the best analogy but you get my point

[@crazycat690]

@@eskanda3434 Sure, writing, wardrobe, makeup, directing and the actor themselves make up the character. If one of those things is off the whole thing can fall apart. I wouldn't say Leto is a terrible actor, so I wouldn't say his Joker being a flop was completely his fault. A case where everything about the character was off. Then in the Penguin, everything is perfect, just how it goes.

[@callmejacob3234]

Nothing could've made Jared Leto's Joker good that would be impossible. Jesse Eisenberg and Jared Leto were terrible castings. The DCEU was just doomed from the start. It had a terrible introduction to Superman and it got worse and worse as it went on. Warner Brothers truly knows how to destroy a franchise before it even begins.

[@lawLess-fs1qx]

Hard to believe Tigerland was 25 years ago. Remember being mesmerised by a young Farrell. It's a pleasure watching him go from strength to strength.

[@iondanielmunteanu9944]

Farrell has always been amazing but The penguin is on another level!

[@sophiafaris9815]

How’s everyone doing after episode 8

[@saoirseandreapatriciacrowl506]

Colin Farrell is such an extraordinary actor,he is like the actor of the whale,he took a lot of time and physical sacrifics to become that transformation,really impressive,not only physically but the personality,the psychology of the actor and everything.

[@myownsongs100]

Oscar and all Stuff exists for his amazing role playing as Oz. Thx for it.🎉🎉🎉

[@fredericklockard3854]

Love this show. Best DC series ever IMO.

[@nothere9587]

One of the best performances in this show has to be the actress playing Oz's mum.....she had my jaw on the floor every week....😮

[@Jayreisofficial]

Blown away by this show . Film is beautiful by environment and drama . Bravo .. I hope to see this happen with all of this batverse

[@MasDouc]

Christin Milioti was insanely good as well. They both deserve awards.

[@khank1988]

This is great. Thought you’d be a huge channel when I checked your page. Only a matter a time with this quality.

[@lookasidefilms6614]

Thank you so much! :)

[@claude-marcjoseph8661]

That's the only time I can say this performance is a sure Emmy win for lead actor in a series.

[@matti.8465]

The scene is a good showcase of how Oz views relationships as transactional. Oz gave Vic a job, gave him a roof and clothes, so shouldn't that be enough to buy his love?

[@MasDouc]

Most realistic depiction of a sociopath ever

[@vinconssier4224]

Absolutely true. The last episode was even better somehow it’s crazy. Love the Mat Reeves world

[@MasDouc]

Last episode was a work of art.

[@kcarpen3]

Amazing acting and writing. I need more Reeve’s Batman now. Could never tell it was Colin F until the last episode where his face came through the makeup during the finale shocker.

[@arizonacolour8793]

0:32 i forgot it was him a little bit ago and i watched a group interview w the cast, and when i didnt see Oz rather Colin sitting there i was like uhhh how can you not have Oz on the panel?? And then i remembered haha 😅

[@lphillips6204]

The Batman universe has given us some outstanding performances: Ledger's Joker, Phoenix's Joker (pt 1) and now Farrell's Penguin.

[@crombi3]

Brilliant video! thanks!

[@Copper60]

it has the breaking bad effect where it makes you root for the villain

[@realmaximouse]

It’s because the writing is nuanced and Farrell is magical. Oz has “redeeming” qualities. He adores his mother, clearly has his own kind of love for Vic, and despite being willing to do terrible things to get there, wants to be remembered as a sort of working class hero among the disadvantaged of Gotham. Tie that with the fact that we’re seeing a truly transformative and career defining performance from Farrell? It’s impossible not to root for him. What’s arguably as impressive is it’s equally easy to root for Sophia who is on the opposing side

[@TheBatman39]

​@@realmaximouse What are your thoughts on Oz after the ending?

[@realmaximouse]

@@TheBatman39 haha, I absolutely despise him 😅 another testament to the quality of the writing, make him JUST likeable enough to carry a season of television and then make him the most detestable human being imaginable before Batman Part II. My boy Vic deserved better… looking forward to seeing The Bat lay the hurt on Oz

[@duncanidaho4565]

actually its a trick... he's not wearing makeup here, it's the other times that he's wearing a hot guy suit

[@mustlovedogs8179]

😅😅😅

[@maximiliankemnitz1869]

God that bathroom scene is just about as good as it gets 👏👏👏

[@leosouza2230]

thanks for that, bro

[@deiniou]

I struggle so much describing how much on a profound level I like this show. Probably because I lack the language, but I also think, that we have so much of trash nowadays that when something is not just good, is great, it takes out breath away, in a sense there is some good in having so much bad shows and cinema, very paradoxical. It is just delightful to see the acting, lighting, writing of this show; I have always liked watching manipulative characters done right, even with acess to all the information one can be persuaded and it is amazing, scary, but amazing. I hope I never enounter someone like the penguin, I would be worse than Vic

[@TheWESTSIDE1967]

He's taking the Penguin where Heath Ledger took the J0KER, To new heights

[@LegendRed7]

He makes me proud to be a Dubliner and Irish ☘️ he will get an Oscar for TBM2 I'm sure of it. I knew this series would be great...

[@fearan9406]

The whole cast being great must be a factor in elevating Farrells performance as well?

[@lookasidefilms6614]

Absolutely - it all works together!

[@jaxxyPoo]

This dudes been a beast since Tigerland

[@stormhawk3319]

Unlike Heath Ledger’s definitive Joker that he never reaped the rewards, Colin Farrell is definitely reaping the rewards as the definitive Penguin.

[@misterderp4566]

There's a (well, many) reason(s) this series has been often compared to The Sopranos -- the leads are really quite similar. Mommy issues, having to fight to get up top, etc. But I showed my Mom a clip of Colin from In Bruges and then showed her a clip from The Batman and told her that it's the same guy and she practically slapped me in the face. Dude is CRUSHING it. I'm SO happy he turned away from the big budget beautiful boy bullshit and started choosing interesting roles.

[@tajcee]

I just still can’t believe this is the same Colin Farrell from the Phone Booth, Daredevil, and the Total Recall remake. He’s totally disappeared into the role in The Penguin.

[@southernstacker7315]

I just see Oz.

[@Synthonym]

You know the show is something special when the first season hasn't even finished airing yet and there's a slew of video essays already out saying "This is how you do crime drama"

[@MasDouc]

After that final episode... Boy did they stick the landing. One of the best new shows in years.

[@Mister_Know_Name]

I don't hate Oswald, I can understand him and I find it so real it is disturbing. Like I need to look at myself in the mirror and contemplate my life. It is by far my favorite show of all time.

[@dredgen7715]

Can't wait for season 2 for Sofia to find Lazarus pitt and bring Vic back!

[@dystopiaahoy]

His portrayal reminds me strongly of Ferry from the series of the same name just with more malice. Ferry is a brilliant series.

[@EnrysonFerraz]

Colin Farrell will be to the Penguin what Heath Ledger is to the Joker... this is a FACT! Farrell's Pinguin is a mix of Tony Soprano with Walter White and a pitch of the Pinguin fron the arkham games. Is just perfect and so diferent... A performance so good that i can compare to Ledger's joker.. And Sophia.. owww boy! Cristin Milioti ROCKS! a complete 180 to the comincs.. but is so perfect!

[@hasangarmarudi2178]

SPOILER when vic killed his first, I immediately said to myself " he did the right thing." And when he met Oz, he literally told vic "you did the right thing." That's how Farrell succeeded on making us see the world through his character

[@chris_jorge]

“Is a master class in WRITING*, directing, world building …

[@amirimmortal7140]

Great actor

[@koji6745]

Justice for my girls Sofias acting too, in episode 6 was incredible (abd all show)

[@FrancisSyCoCo]

That scene with Victor in the bathroom reminds me of Walter and Jessie pinkman, the last time Walt manipulated Jessie, the scene in which Jessie wants his money for the last time..

[@StevenLawson-i6y]

He reminds me of Tuco from the good the bad and the ugly ELI should of been given a.Reward for his role

[@somedude5951]

The show is really great. let's hope they don't destroy is, as they did with The Joker 2.

[@MasDouc]

Pretty sure it's a one-off. Most likely the next show to bridge the gap between The Batman 2 and 3 will be Catwoman.

[@deff9436]

The coordination in that sequence of different feelings, you'd say it's scripted as minute as you described it or rather it's mostly Collin's great performance ?

[@lookasidefilms6614]

Great question. I think the pace of the scene and the flow of context is there on the page and that definitely shapes the way the performance ends up being, but a lot of the nuances are added by Farrell. The writing absolutely works in collaboration with the acting.

[@brodull1142]

The scene where he speak to Sofia outside the Club with glassy, teary eyes proof that Collin's performance elevate those scene. The writing is good but anyone else could just say the line and no one cares. You can see that Milioti also affected by Collin's performance on that scene (She nearly try to comfort him when the camera pans out forgetting that her character also face worse situation ).

[@dextergray1670]

Scorsese punchin the air right now. One of the best wise guy gangster takes. We’ve gotten and it’s from a comic book movie.

[@HectorElGeek12]

Actually this scene feels like the one from Joker 2019 😮

[@kit9376]

But is it manipulation if it's true?... The penguin be spitting bars in that scene tbh. He's right, Vic's family will never be cared about, same as no one will care about Vic

[@AurioVida]

The truth can be used as a weapon as well!

[@MasDouc]

It's still manipulation because he's using his trauma to bend his will to what the Penguin desires. Someone did care about Vic and they could have left for California together and been happy - but he bet on the wrong horse all because Penguin used Vic's daddy issues and survivors guilt as a tool to turn him into his puppet.

[@ninnywaggon3470]

10:15 might want to look up the definition of “detrimental” before using it. you just said he brought the whole project down with his performance lol

[@mikaelta1911]

Probably meant instrumental

[@BryanPFu]

He left it there so you know this is not AI voiceover😂

[@Fivehe]

Yup very common misuse. They’re relating the word “detrimental” to “determine” and “fundamental” usually, but they’re not meant to be associated in that way.

[@jakehamilton1589]

He’s good in the show because he had the Batman pre and post pandemic and the writers strike to develop the character.

[@skyhunter2816]

This show made me rewatch The Batman. You can tell Colin hadn't perfected the character yet.

[@OPENLATE_REELS]

He does little things to make the character real, like looking in a car window and fixing his balding head of hair. Simple but makes the character feel lived in.

[@DavidAnderson-m5c]

It only gets better in Episodes 6, 7, and 8. Especially 8.

[@Savagemedic46]

What streaming service?

[@diofromava]

Max

[@myownsongs100]

I really love his character. Guess Colin must leave his mask on now. 😂

[@58648798]

For me Farrel carried the show Its only my opinion The character was so good and real he made the others seem fake and or unreal.

[@myownsongs100]

Well and one thing left ...why are Villians so damn entertaining?

[@zacarriomcbride972]

nice

[@mentalitydesignvideo]

Short answer: Gefiltefisch.

[@Urbanlensman]

James Gandolfini

[@Andy-pw8tm]

At this point if you want to win acting awards just act as DC villains

[@EzanaMedhine]

Amazing video! I'm an editor, and it's a dream of mine to work for a client that makes this kind of video-the type that has a lot of thought and care put into it.

[@SuiGenerisMan]

This is pure over-the-top glaze. It's a decent show with SOME fine actors. The kid was okay, his acting was serviceable, nothing more. While I loved the dark climax, The rest of the last episode was just dumb. A little too neat and convenient. Things just HAPPEN to advance the plot, the villains all became complete idiots, and the crime lords teaming up was just gay. It's a decent show but there's no depth to explore. Collins character is the only one that doesn't come off like a boilerplate writer's room concoction

[@mushroommagic]

i like how u said jared leto sucked as the joker haha

[@mustlovedogs8179]

If he doesn’t win any rewards, then the rewards are rigged.

[@XavierJustice-is2or]

It’s as good as in The Batman, but more to work and stretch

[@jjcandelabra6164]

Colin Farrell is a better version of the Penguin than Joaquin Phoenix ever was of Joker, n isa slightly better than Heathledger's Joker as well

[@MasDouc]

Definitely more realistic

[@garycaron4423]

Reminiscent of Sopranos.

[@DJWESG1]

Three words.. Moidah Moig Woiks

[@nothere9587]

I can't believe Oz is not a real person....as in, I can't believe he is not a real actor playing the Oz role.