The Strange Career of Shia LaBeouf

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Shia LaBeouf has become both an actor and meme. From Even Stevens to Transformers to "Just Do It!" and beyond, his career has gone in many directions that no one expected. In this video I try to zoom out and take a good look at that career as a whole.
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[@captainmidnight]

What's your favorite Shia LaBeouf movie? To get Nebula and CuriosityStream for less than $15 for a YEAR, go to curiositystream.com/captainmidnight

[@paradise_valley]

Holes for me, offbeat gem. And probably his indie movies. Eagle Eye sucked. Fury was enjoyable. Great content as usual @captainmidnight!

[@webzeplin6743]

Holes

[@MrTDWfan]

I'm a big fan of Eagle Eye. It's one of those bargain bin movies that's actually enjoyable

[@evilotto9200]

"Shia LeBough" Live - Rob Cantor and let's not pretend this is subject to debate

[@texaszubes3650]

Inception

[@jsketch88]

Surf's Up is a CLASSIC, take it back.

[@fascistfodge5056]

Agreed my dude. And I think transformers is kinda fun until the third one

[@86Fallowcp]

@@fascistfodge5056 Eh, I liked all 5. Seeing the action scenes plus the music are really fun to me, especially after rewatching tlk. Knowing what will come next kinda makes it easier to watch imo, but eh, I'm a Bay fan so I'm literally a minority here. Also, RotF used to get received worse than tlk, weird that now more people enjoys it.

[@james35813]

I've watched that movie multiple times a year, every year since 2007

[@alexsumi]

It’s literally one of the best animated movies ever. I’ll never forget it

[@officialniktheking6891]

plus the main soundtrack is fantastic

[@bigsexygoat8]

him and Pattinson were some of the most hated actors, to become some of the best actors working right now.

[@ashnereden2688]

It’s crazy to think, and it’s crazy that you mention them because they’re my favorite actors working rn.

[@GigglyardoYT]

and they both dated fka twigs

[@sammykent5752]

They're still some of the most hated actors (at least Shia is.)

[@fv2977]

@@sammykent5752 Mostly just hated by the same people who still complain about mumble rap and Justin Beiber.

[@ciyvi9]

F V Lil Wayne gay

[@jesiachord3179]

Don’t you EVER disrespect surfs up again. I was too damn high to hear some bs like that friend.

[@outlawpedro93]

Holy fuck same my thoughts exactly

[@roxy7566]

Onggggg

[@kadenmcclafferty7764]

trueee

[@choppa6506]

Surfs up is my shit

[@DirectorsChoice]

🙌🏻

[@Kta8548i]

The timing of this recommendation is... ........ Interesting.

[@daviguedes8949]

Why)

[@4554squishey]

@@daviguedes8949 He’s been in some recent controversy regarding his ex girlfriend.

[@olliec5564]

@@daviguedes8949 Turns out he might be a bit of an abusive shit head

[@meatisomalley]

@@olliec5564 lol we all already knew that tbh. He's kinda made that clear, although he claimed he was working through his issues, who knows how true that is

[@multijxde1855]

@@olliec5564 not turns out, he is. He admitted it but afterwards took it back so court wouldn’t charge him a lot.

[@Shift_Salt]

He became an actor, then a meme, then back to an actor and now he's a fascinating topic of discussion thanks to his openness about how his mind ticks.

[@jvoidhuey3088]

You forgot his racist tirade in public that got caught on video...

[@nicoleraheem1195]

Lol right

[@Shift_Salt]

@@jvoidhuey3088 I had never known of it, but I merely broke down the sequence of his career. Not his personal life or character, I'm aware many celebrities say some really controversial things.

[@DGP406]

@@jvoidhuey3088 Being upset on your behalf is not my problem.

[@Chironofolympus]

The fact that Shia had the balls to call a agent at the age of 10 to get him booked roles means he was meant to be famous asf you can’t teach determination like that he was born that way

[@DontreadPimpBoy]

Exactly

[@juanbigo1]

@terry riley nah bro, you snapped

[@juanbigo1]

terry riley haha i mean like you went off like you were smack on, you made a lot of sense and I agree with your point

[@learning.growing.1017]

FOR REAL .

[@keyboardwarriorhunter7266]

If I make it in Hollywood I am coming back to tell you that you were wrong. Wish me luck

[@desireemack7445]

The fact that everyone in the comment section is defending surfs up 😂😂😭

[@rafaelcisneros562]

lol, I was thinking the same thing, I never saw it but I have to now to see if they're right.

[@mucknstrunz]

@@rafaelcisneros562 They are. Movie is really good.

[@BobberTheWiseYTP]

You bet your sweet bippy we're defending Surf's Up.

[@RicebeheaderPat]

yeah, and nobody defending Nymphomaniac. Thats whats wrong with America.

[@RebootedTitan]

Surfs up was a classic in my family

[@baileybrimhall5730]

Surf's Up is one of the absolute BEST animated movies ever! Nobody will ever change my mind!

[@313soldier93]

Bailey Brimhall on god it is!!!

[@notus11]

Is that the movie with the penguins and their cheesy ass dialogue?

[@pedroaugustosantana793]

@@notus11 Thats what makes it good, it doesn't take itself seriously

[@L16htW4rr10r]

@@notus11 And I love their documentary style too

[@casschris6116]

Everybody called him weird and crazy until he got diagnosed PTSD.

[@theodorebuehler1786]

Lawless is easily one of Shia’s best roles, and most don’t even know about it.

[@LaquanDunbar23]

Facts I loved that movie surprised he didn’t mention it

[@digiblak997]

FURY????

[@ethanlane7496]

I agree this movie hold up every time!!

[@NotSoEpicOllie]

One of my favourite movies. Came to the comments to find like minded people

[@theodorebuehler1786]

@Anti-Federalist 1776 I humbly agree!

[@archer1949]

I still say that the first Transformers was a genuinely good, enjoyable movie.

[@timely4805]

It actually was a solid film in general, the third one wasn't bad, second one and rest was terrible.

[@hfso372]

@Gerd Wiesler i remember young me saddened that he dropped out of the movies

[@shananalexander9789]

He should have been in all of the transformer movies. He did a great job

[@mauricewetter9199]

i generally dont get why people shit on the franchise that hard... I also dont like every single one o fthe 5 movies... i still think that up until part 3 it has a well thought story... it feels like everybody is just not taking it seriously bcs its a micheal bay movie, which is some bs imo

[@Vizible21]

@@mauricewetter9199 well the one who made this video is an avid marvel fanatic... Lol... He thinks.. marvel universe was the beeeeezssst...

[@tysonq7131]

"Hey guys I'm gonna remove my tooth for this one." "Shia it's 2013 you know we can just like paint your tooth green and underpay a VFX artist to remove it right?" "Yeah but think of the iMDB trivia."

[@giansagario4188]

He also tattooed his whole chest for tax collector

[@giansagario4188]

Oh he also joined national guard to prepare for the film lmao

[@ShRkDa]

you also can't forget the time 4chan played capture the flag with him in real life

[@direstr7768]

The good times

[@Kaiser-jo3uj]

That's pretty much all I know about this guy.

[@commie_slayer4287]

he got divided lol

[@Nukestarmaster]

Literally the most significant thing to happen in his entire career.

[@hristostoqnov4233]

Praise kek

[@kayko6229]

Holes was a fantastic book to film translation. One of the few that stands out to me as staying true to the material.

[@joannamarieart]

Yes! One of the only book to movie adaptations I actually can equally enjoy.

[@nilswaage7626]

I read it as a kid but have been trying to find it again for years. Thanks to this video I finally found it and got to watch that film. Just finished, it was just as magical as I remembered the book to be.

[@chasehedges6775]

Shia LaBeouf: A very, very, very *unique* person.

[@andrewsnay3356]

Childhood trauma from weird parenting will do that to you. But I like to think he’s doing great now

[@chasehedges6775]

@Gerd Wiesler God: I made you. You are my masterpiece. My creation. Me: Can't argue with that.

[@damxn7303]

I don’t think he’s hit his prime yet…I think he’s going to create some amazing films …such an interesting guy

[@SSSharpeProductions]

honey boy. c’mon!

[@jordanlightsynakowski7176]

DUDE I REALLY CANT BELIEVE YOU LEFT OUT ONE OF HIS GREATEST MOVIES EVER!!! "LAWLESS" with him and Tom Hardy about selling moonshine during the proabition in the Appalachian mountains!!! GREAT MOVIE AND PROBABLY HIS BEST IMO

[@commie_slayer4287]

i liked it but alot of needless gore and i feel that alot of the movie was dragged along, could have been like 1 hour not 2

[@gas-clutch-shift476]

@@commie_slayer4287 the gore is its realistic view of a harsh reality

[@carolineayre1197]

One of my top films ever

[@jordanlightsynakowski7176]

@@carolineayre1197 I can totally see why too!!! Such a great movie

[@Kardinaal29]

He was amazing in Fury as well with Brad Pitt.

[@NickonStark]

Surf's Up is one of the most vivid memories i hold. it is NOT forgettable

[@LazymanCreations]

The Pool Scene in American Honey was filmed at my friends house. During the filming he met Shia when my friend was playing Minecraft. Their inspiring interaction consisted of Shia saying “Hey where’s your bathroom,” and my friend saying “left down the hallway.” That was it. Cool dude.

[@Ivan-tk5du]

Fuxk that was deep.. (I mean it)

[@agentcodydanks]

No it wasn’t . It was filmed at the holiday inn at Madison and junction bro. I know cause I was a key grip on set......ok I'm lying. 😒

[@Jbam17]

You're literally lying. For a youtube comment. Sad af.

[@LazymanCreations]

@@Jbam17 I'm not man, if you look it up it that whole scene with the cowboys was filmed in a small town near Omaha, Nebraska but you can believe whatever you want.

[@Jbam17]

@@LazymanCreations So explain to me what production manager contacted your friend to use his pool for the movie. And why? . Also why would he be sitting there playing minecraft instead of out watching a major film being made in his own backyard

[@mrapollo13]

In my eyes Shia is grouped in with Nic Cage where they've been clowned on hard but are unironically great actors in the right role making some of my favourite movies

[@mr.stealyogirl2957]

💯💯💯💯

[@harrycallahan5018]

Nick Cave surpasses Shia to me personally, Joe was a straight up masterpiece to me and needs way more love.

[@antoniramponi5808]

I want to see him in “He will not divide us” - Capture the flag 5.

[@dizzydial8081]

He had some of the best performance there.

[@moisesmonterroso2480]

SURFS UP IS FORGETTABLE??? It’s one of my favorite childhood movies

[@LuchoZeta9]

i know, to be honest, in fact to be honest my parents loved that movie much more. And they barely can stand animated movies XD

[@PedroLuucas]

in Brazil this film is DEFINITELY NOT forgettable

[@TheColdKids]

"Surf's Up" is seriously underrated.

[@hassathunter2464]

"As an actor, I think it's my obligation to support a film without making an ass of myself." Funny hearing that from Ford, who pretty much banged on his role as Han Solo every single time he could...

[@chrismurray2592]

Shia LeBouf is kinda strange, but he's incredibly dedicated, and has made some really good movies. Fury was my favorite.

[@Altzar2011]

Harrison defending Indiana Jones but in the same breath hating Star Wars and being rude to even interviewers, and so on is so hypocritical

[@bacht4799]

Esdor Coldwater Harrison Ford should stop making movies.. he got nothing to say and he just ruined his old characters for a extra buck ..

[@zippo718]

Esdor Coldwater He was being nice because it was a Spielberg movie, but didnt have to for Stars Wars. Kind of shitty but understandable for Hollywood.

[@wallywest4727]

@Greg Elchert Yeah Indy is one of the few roles that Ford actually likes playing.

[@kratosgow342]

Greg Elchert he like his role in Blade Runner but he hated the production of the movie and how nightmare it was

[@ThrottleKitty]

I WANNA FLY A PLANE NO! NOT A NEW SAFE ONE!

[@Movie_Games]

A24 changed my opinion of Shia LaBeouf and also Robert Pattinson

[@NB-ir1me]

What’s a24?

[@understandingart9961]

@@NB-ir1me A24 is a film production company

[@infowazz]

@@understandingart9961 hmmmmm

[@pacfdaworld]

Movie Games I can see talent very well and I knew when I watched even Steven’s that labeouf was going places and I’m so happy he caught himself instead of falling off completely. and as for Patterson I really didn’t care for him at first!! but that one movie he made called “bel ami” blew my mind and after that I was like that guy can act

[@Mandeepd13]

Good Time was a very well executed movie

[@lelesf99]

Calling surf's up forgettable is literally the stupidest thing i've ever heard from this channel

Agreeeeeeed! Surf's Up was really charming

[@temugebagira6592]

charming but forgettable movie

[@knickymusic]

That's a great movie man one of my favorites

[@knickymusic]

@Matthew Morris lots that movie is fucking phenomenal

[@ggb7302]

i loved that movie as kid

[@memback01]

"He will not divide us..."- Shia.... LMAO

[@Spacemantubu14]

Everybody called him weird and crazy until he got diagnosed PTSD.

[@kkrmzn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXiYg556oLVkg6M Dave Chappelle the GOAT for this

[@mikeprince2036]

He s a monarch child all Disney kids are every last one

[@matthallett4126]

@@kkrmzn Good reference.

[@soymaiku]

i want Shia LaBeouf to be happy

[@Tienhamir100]

TDS

[@slamrahovart9024]

I'm so glad you mentioned the underrated Fury. His performance was incredible.

[@slamrahovart9024]

@THE ANIMATION CRITIC Taylor Rivers Overall I would rate the film 7½ outta 10. Great story, great perspective, but most of all great characters brought to life by incredible actors. John Bernthal, Brad Pitt, and Shia all bring their A game. Makes me wonder what would have happened with Suicide Squad if the studio would have let David Ayer do what he wanted.

[@slamrahovart9024]

@THE ANIMATION CRITIC Taylor Rivers I'll subscribe and keep an eye for it!

[@slamrahovart9024]

@THE ANIMATION CRITIC Taylor Rivers I forgot that Michael Pena is just as fantastic! Just needed to add that lol

[@slamrahovart9024]

@THE ANIMATION CRITIC Taylor Rivers Will do!

[@connorvincent6287]

Man honey boy literally breaks my heart thinking about Shia having to embody and live his own father who put him through so much. The comment at 12:30 really drives this home even more when it's said that his performance is terrifying. That just makes it all the more upsetting, it's terrifying because it's first hand anecdotal acting.

[@justinhopper5941]

He lied about abuse from his dad in that movie and threw him under the bus for sympathy. Dude is a liar.

[@Bootsofwings]

Yikes, I feel like we now need another video

[@simplyepic1732]

The dude will win an Oscar someday, I called that 2 years ago

[@kryptonitespider-bitedynam7305]

DEFINITELY

[@TapDat52K]

He's gonna go through the Leonardo DeCaprio arc though. He's going to get nominated like 5 times, but only win on the last time.

[@simplyepic1732]

52K / TapDatApolis He just needs an exciting young filmmaker to pick him up, someone like him Cummings

[@JesuisParte]

Seriously. I don't think people like Shia that say what they want will get an oscar. Sadly.

[@simplyepic1732]

Je suis Parte I’m saying it will happen during his career as a mere bi-product of his great work, I was using the idea of him being Oscar an Oscar winner not to define him but just be a very small part of his journey

[@David-kg5nn]

Honestly, as an actor observing Shia's career, seeing interviews of him etc. I always respected his dedication to his craft. He hasn't always been liked or understood by the media, or the public, but if you look at his work, the choices he's made as an actor, you can tell he is continually challenging himself. With blockbusters like Transformers or even Indiana Jones he could have easily gone more in that direction, but he didn't.

[@primusro]

So he is not a sellout and pursues his artistic dreams not carrying for Hollywood's limelight. Sounds like an awesome human being.

[@randomnerd3402]

He's kinda like the Jeff Hardy of Hollywood, career direction wise.

[@Kdot6_16]

No, he's not.

[@randomnerd3402]

@Soupy Anderson But bad human beings don't admit it

[@Nnnmmmkkk]

That did not age well lmao

[@kyleweaver1930]

I like him as an actor but I wouldn't call him an awesome human being. There is still a lot of shenanigans that goes on with him not mentioned in the video. It doesn't take much searching to find some of it and while at least as far as I recall nothing particularly heinous still some weird shit. Especially with that whole he will not divide us thing which was weird cause how hard he got shit on for it but he was also kind of a dick in return at times.

[@grantkoehnen2114]

Shia is what I call a ‘real’ actor. He’s able to portray a simple hidden pain in his works that give his character a different feel

[@Kevin-Schmevin]

You're so wrong about Surf's Up, that movie was great

[@loquatmuncher]

I love him. He's uncompromising in his self expression. And he seems like a genuinely empathetic, good person. His Hot Ones episode is great.

[@nicoleraheem1195]

Yes

[@my_cousin_mose6063]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6mXh517jJZ0ZqM I think he's kind of a pos.

[@loquatmuncher]

@@my_cousin_mose6063 Yeah that's fair. I believe he was an alcoholic for some time. He was pretty unsavory during that period.

[@my_cousin_mose6063]

@@loquatmuncher I dont follow his career so if he has since cleaned up his act that's really cool.

[@isaiahgalindo1876]

Stumbled across this video somehow and wow, I really enjoyed that. The feel this video has, the commentary, the music. You did a great job friend.

[@iainsmith638]

This guy will win an Oscar, I guarantee it

[@JakePollard]

THIS DUDE SAID SURFS UP WAS FORGETTABLE!!! 😂😂😂😂 do I keep watching after that?...idk

[@Warcodered01]

It's hard but you just got to power through the rest of the video is fine.

[@broccoli4781]

my exact thoughts !!!!

[@broccoli4781]

Alexander Supertramp 🧢 🧢 🧢

[@caclech]

@Alexander Supertramp just go live on a forrest.. get away

[@andryduarte9164]

How about that one time he performed in that song Elastic Heart by Sia? That was quite interesting

[@nicoleraheem1195]

Lol😂

[@nicoleraheem1195]

It was🖤

[@kitten9208]

It was good

[@bebacksoon100]

This was amazing!! Thank you so much for this. Shia is one of my favorite actors of all time!! Thanks Cap!

[@LydiAtheistLady]

I’ve been a fan of Labeouf since I was young. Now I’m older still a fan and I find him to be so interesting and I hope the best for him.

[@chasehedges6775]

I love Holes. A good Disney film. Anyone agree?

[@darthinfinte7047]

I agree. It’s pretty good

[@andrewrocha5816]

Watched it a couple weeks ago, It still hold up really well

[@ShipFantastic]

My first experience with Shia and I really loved the film.

[@chasehedges6775]

@@ShipFantastic That's awesome.

[@garethllewellyn215]

I love holes...my mrs holes . .but yeah that holes was OK 👌

[@chriszk5754]

surfs up is my fav animated movie rly unappreciated humor and depth in it

[@JeremyStrickling]

A great perspective and objective approach. Loved it.

[@somebody._.6953]

I havent seen a captain midnight video in like 3or4 years glad to see him still making videos

[@theoxyscape7057]

Most people know Shia for: "Just Do It." But I know him for: "Nonononono,"

[@Drew..0]

and “STOP! STOP!”

[@paradise_valley]

Don’t forget the Sia M/V

[@greybishop7346]

Running in the woods, its Shia LaBeouf!

[@UltYT]

And "OPTIMUS!".

[@chrisheimva4857]

He'll always be Caveman to me.

[@felixcat9318]

I have always liked him as an actor and felt for him during his apparrent self destructive phase. It's good to see him developing as an actor as he gets older, and I wish him well.

[@atsunymphae2723]

Excellent concise, informative, and non judgmental video ~ thank you ☺

[@KeRowKi]

ive never seen your videos before and im sad i havent found them till now... Just amazing job... amazing, you hit the nail on the head. Thank you

[@edabakb]

And because he's an eccentric irl, the academy doesn't take him and his recent great movies seriously. Prejudice is really ugly.

[@maniacmcgee5992]

Shia is like Leo- their best work and greatest accolades are ahead of them... Imagine Shia at 50, playing gravitas filled roles... Leo will have more Oscars between 60-70 than the rest of his career total.

[@xsanguine8]

The Academy Awards are more about money, more money put into prettying up your film, or buttering up the judges, the better you do.

[@Jbam17]

yeah, the academy awards definitely snub him because they're "prejudiced against eccentrics"... jesus

[@chestrockwell4640]

“Against greats like Sigourney Weaver and Tim Blake Nelson.” No disrespect to Tim, but I was fully expecting you to say Jon Voight lol

[@captainmidnight]

Fair! I just figured Tim deserved the shout out.

[@sydney.g6206]

captainmidnight III

[@mr.neworld2031]

Just do it - the most motivational line in the history of the human race

[@rafaelcisneros562]

"Not quite a Hunk not quite a Nerd, Shia LaBeouf"

[@JoshAMagpantay]

CaptainMidnight: "Surf's Up is a really forgettable penguin movie..." Me: Looks at all my friends who quote the film, specifically chicken Joe, and listen to the soundtrack to this day. p.s. love u midnight u, nando, and Mr. Sunday have kept me entertained for years

[@bluesbest1]

Yeah, Surf's Up was a fun movie to watch back when I was a teenager, with a collection of fun actors and writing. It was a Surfing Movie, with the attitude to match. Just like how Transformers was a Comic Book movie with *Awesome Explosions!* for teen boys, Surf's Up was a "Chill out, dude" kind of half-stoned, hanging out with the guys kind of vibe. Or I could simply be remembering Chicken Joe more than anything else.

[@JoshAMagpantay]

@@bluesbest1 XD me and my buddies are all in college now and whenever we all get back together and go surfing all we do is quote the film and sing the soundtrack

[@thatrandomcomment968]

Surfs Up os HUGE in Brazil kkkk when he say that i almost close vídeo for real.

[@JZStudiosonline]

@@JoshAMagpantay You can't fight these big waves, Co.

[@will_da_man_]

Loved Shia ever since the underrated Disney movie: Holes. Will never stop loving him!!!

[@creshiell]

In what universe is it underrated??

[@artlitmusic]

I've always liked his acting. Great vid!

[@alfredotejedaortiz304]

Wow. I didn't know how authentic and talented he is. I never knew of his new movies but they look very interesting. Thanks for the video because I am going to look for his movies

[@panelsandbars1529]

He’s super talented and it’s a shame he’s had such an unfocused and inconsistent career. I hope he gets to do a lot more of what he wants in the future.

[@Warcodered01]

After Honey Boy and Peanut butter Falcon he's bound to get some good opportunities.

[@adamrecker807]

Surf’s Up is so much better than you remember! you can forget about the sequel lol

[@rahmanpermana4741]

agree!

[@Monisticithrone]

Such a fire movie

[@Rad-Soup]

It has a sequel?

[@Huly241072]

Genuinely fascinating thank you

[@laurahall7681]

He was also in Charlie's Angels : Full throttle as Leo and that was I believe my first introduction to him. Always had a major crush on him.

[@antoniocolon1567]

Yo surf's up is MY JAM, how DARE YOU. We don't talk about the sequel though...

[@levi12howell]

Fury is an extremely underrated movie, I think it is a genuinely great movie

[@ln7929]

Beside the tiger scene that's doesn't make any sense i enjoy it as a dumb action film

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

You should of mentioned "The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman" god damn amazing movie that reinforces a lot of the growth hes shown as an actor, 2013 it came out and to me that was his breakout movie that made me a fan.

[@zacdonald99]

I met him once during his smoke break when he was filming Transformers 3 at my parent’s old work. He said I was “rockin the plaid, dude.” I was speechless. I wish I could talk to him again and tell him how much he inspires me with his new films.

[@tylerbaldwin3269]

He is genuinely a great actor, I just think that being a Disney child actor messed him up, along with everything else

[@Kurups101]

yeah i would think the heroin addicted father might do some damage

[@lokisfriend]

He was amazing in Lawless, some say better than Tom Hardy, which is no small thing. They were equally dedicated and convincing in their roles. It was a really good movie, very intense but satisfying.

[@twkotb]

Yes! Very memorable performance in Lawless.

[@AlexKomnenos]

He was great in Lawless. Tom Hardy mumbled and growled the whole film

[@viviennedunbar3374]

Still sexy though.

[@micheleazzu]

excellent work

[@caincotterill5493]

Great breakdown🇬🇧👊🏼

[@christopherrusch]

don’t diss surfs up ever again.

[@Halsfield]

this guys talking about my favorite penguin movie all wrong

[@redknockz454]

surfs up sucks hahaha mad

[@plaidawan]

Loved this. Shia’s life is as interesting as the films he stars in and it shows. Would love to see you take on Philip Seymour Hoffman.

[@oliviamoran7404]

I think the Surfs up & Transformers movies was amazing and I’m always excited to see him on screen. I love how crazy & exotic Shia LaBeouf is!❤️🙏 and if he does have any new movies coming later in life I’m excited.

[@erikamohrmann7986]

Shia LaBeouf is the first actor that has captivated me for his humanity so clear in his work. The first thing I saw him in was Holes, but I saw Honey Boy right after that, and I've had the perspective of that movie to influence how I see all of his movies. Definitely with you, not all are good, but I love the way he is his own artist, his own man, and won't let Hollywood boss him around. One movie you didn't talk about, which is perfectly understandable, is The Greatest Game Ever Played. I thought his ability to portray raw thought and emotion without a lot of dialogue is so compelling, and that was one of his first movies. He has this way of just letting the audience know exactly how the character ticks, cause he really combines with the character. He really goes all-in for his roles. Definitely one of my favorites I've seen of Shia.

[@cakeatator500]

Lawless was sick too (and dam throwing shade on surfs up, I'm hurt)

[@yuriy_kondor]

I loved lawless, he played it well. I was expecting it to be mentioned...

[@tduckworth2]

I too was waiting for Lawless to be mentioned

[@saheelnizam6981]

Was searching for this comment

[@dulcelao3592]

Capt midnight: Surf’s Up is forgettable Me: it’s one of the best movies in that year, youre just MEAN!

[@TheAwsomeSawse]

I agree. I still quote Surf’s Up to this day. Underrated movie

[@bacht4799]

I really don’t like Holes and he forgot too mention Jon Voit ..

[@xxxzachyd960]

Hi tops and filmento are far better Capt midnight And cosmonaut variety hour style movie retrospect

[@SceneWins]

This video really made me both like and respect this kid, didn’t know that was possible. Thanks Captain!

[@liamphibia]

Well except for the part where he outright gave Surf's Up a bad name! That came right the hell out of nowhere.😒

[@thesocietyofanimation4024]

A Hugely TRANSFORMative year I see what you did there

[@DeVaughnTaylor]

Finally someone describes Shia without constantly berating or making fun of him. Highly recommend checking out (The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman). I concur with your statement at the end, this my favorite series you’ve done as well! Others you should do: John C. Reilly, Daniel Radcliffe, Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart

[@kkdino11099]

uhhhh I just wanted to say surf's up is practically a masterpiece and one of Shia labeouf's most amazing roles. an absolute fucking underrated movie

[@jacopoabbruscato9271]

Kids, do you remember the worldwide Capture the Flag game he started in 2017? Man that was glorious

[@xirtet]

good exposé. got some understanding of the man now & a newfound respect

[@morgandfreeman4488]

Welcome to the comment section filled with *JUST DO IT*

[@bluesbest1]

MAKE your DREAMS come True.

[@blacksheepnomad9000]

The common trend is actually people being appalled by his review of surf's up

[@tobigrantlbart]

How dare you call Surfs Up forgettable, watch it again, I tell you it´s pretty good

[@imbroke618]

It got me to watch it in its entirety!

[@KurtPollock]

He came through fairly "innocent", bit the hand that fed him, then got the ugly end of the stick, reevaluated his relationships when he found out just how pointless it was for him to associate himself with so called friends in his life and career, stuck close to his actual friends, and gave a huge F U to hollywood while he mastered social media.

[@GothVampiress]

i wouldn't say honey boy isn't 'not hard to get through.' it absolutely IS a struggle to watch, but due to its realism. it's a movie i recommend to people only with the warning that it may be triggering for people who were abuse victims as children specifically because of this nuanced, in-depth depiction of an abusive father. it's done absolutely stunningly with the best performance i've seen from shia, the movie is emotionally visceral, and i'd say the only reason it's not hard to get through is for how well-made and gripping it is. as a side note, i'm shocked you didn't mention the rob cantor song that blew up around, what, 2013 or '14?

[@JZStudiosonline]

Fun fact, giving people "trigger warnings" has been proven to be detrimental as it becomes a larger part of their life than it would otherwise.

[@weirdofromhalo]

He played a clip of the cannibal song.

[@calebpeterson3117]

Okay but surf's up is actually super underrated, really one of its kind for a kids movie to have that dry documentary style.

[@blahhrawrr]

Holes was and always will be a masterpiece

[@OGBirdDog]

Wow, great video

[@ludwik7326]

Honestly, he’s my favorite thing about Kingdom of The Crystal Skull. Contriversial to say, for sure, the character of Mutt is not great and is more an underdeveloped idea than anything else, but you can really tell LaBeouf is trying the best he can to get something out of it. Says a lot about the kind of person he is

[@brittanybutleredits]

Shia’s acting in Even Stevens was incredible, wth?! He won an Emmy for his performance and to this day that’s one of the only prestigious awards he has. “Stilted and wooden”? Did we watch the same show? He delivered all of his lines in the most natural way. He even had a few serious/emotional and romantic moments on the show too. His VHS “I love you” tape to Tawny in the finale??? I’ve never seen another “Disney” child actor do what he did. He was *clearly* gifted.

[@littlejon213]

Whole comment section is just surfs up stans... And I couldn't be prouder!

[@mr.ditkovich3672]

Give me a heart Captain.. *_JUST DO IT!_*

[@theoxyscape7057]

You should talk about the Transformers movies,they're my biggest guilty-pleasure.

[@RiderNexus]

@Black Ninja Except if you're a fan of the franchise it spawned from, which makes it very frustrating when those films have become associated with the series you love

[@RiderNexus]

@@xshxr The Last Knight was the final straw for me, like, I had so much nostalgia for the first one, but The Last Knight actively ruined that for me and Bumblebee? was so good I vowed to never watch a Bayformers film again

[@Jay-bf8yp]

Didn't grow up in the 80s I'm guessing?

[@cartooncottage2024]

Imagine playing your own dad in a movie about you. I love that.

[@marjaiiii]

I love American Honey so much. It was so intimate, personal, and beautifully shot, like it was just refreshing plus it was partly made in my home town, Kansas City, MO