What a beautiful scene. Too bad the clip is cut short. The bit that is truly gut-wrenching (bouleversant, as the French would say) to me is when he calms down, gets back in the car, and asks, while shaking, "Was that your boyfriend?". So simple, yet fantastically moving. It strikes on the nose what it feels like to be an insecure and insular male, being in love and secretly longing to be set free by a beautiful, happy woman. The lesson from the film is unforgiving but true: there is always room for kindness, generosity, and cooperation to improve relationships, but with Love, pain and grief can only be faced alone.
Wow! This comment! This comment is SO true! It made me feel sad when Eddie Marsan asked Sally Hawkins "Was that your boyfriend?" And seeing the tears in his eyes at the same time and his face going red as well. I've had this feeling in my life. I feel a connection to this film and your comment! You've absolutely hit the nail on the head! I think the 2 of them could have made a relationship work if Eddie Marsan calmed down and gave advice to Sally Hawkins in a more calm way and told her that he says these things to her because he really cares about her life and well-being.
When he says "You lied to me" is such a painful moment because he loses any hope that Poppy wanted him. I think we've all been there at some point in our lives. Brilliant scene in a brilliant movie.
What makes this scene even more fustrating is Poppy's slight indifference and unhelpfullness. She does not once in the film give people advice, she sometimes just observes and understands without saying a word.
@@Onmysheet Poppy isn't obligated to give him advice. Scott assumed she liked him because she smiles and was just a genuinely happy person which had nothing to do with him. She always had that disposition. Perhaps it was her way of dealing with problems or avoiding confrontation. He obviously needs therapy for trauma from his past.
at least I have never had a meltdown there are times when I have felt lead on or had girls do things like squeeze my arm etc leaving me feeling like 'does she know what kind of signal she is giving off' LOL meanwhile there are girls out there having their flirting being ignored because guys need to play it safe
@@Fatelvis2 Honestly if people were more up front with another instead of communicating like foolish animals, things would be much simpler. Social cues are nonsense and easily misreadable by the wrong person, but people insist on using them.
@@EmptyMan000 sometimes its the show interest showdown where both sides are afraid of making themselves vulnerable by expressing interest I saw a video where a girl explained that if she looked at a guy it was her sign of attraction and her BIG MOVE was to brush against him when she walked past WTF I have been in bars where girls cupped a pec as they walked by I never thought I was supposed to chase
The clip is cut short. At the end he says, 'I am a very good driving instructor.' And there it is. Everything he feels he is, as he knows that society does not take him seriously, so he takes extreme pride in this otherwise perfunctory job because that is all he has.
One of the greatest movie scenes ever. I wonder, when they wrapped that shooting day, did they know what they had in the can? Unbelievably honest performances. Real and true.
Oh my god, incredible performance! The Academy's cold shoulder towards this film is surprising, but what can one do? Eddie Marsan probably doesn't care about it, and will continue to give out great performances.
Thank you for uploading this. I saw HGL this week and wanted to revisit this scene, as it really stood out in the movie. I was awe-struck by Eddie's acting here. I really felt for his character after this scene.
You know, guys. I'm kinda afraid of turning into the instructor. Apparently everything is going in that direction. At the same time I feel for him when he says 'don't patronise me! etc...' and for her when she refuses to keep learning with him...
You know some people have been saying Poppy, is either annoying or childish. Well, I don’t see that. While this film, isn’t one my favorites, Mike Leigh and Sally Hawkins portrayed Poppy well. So, well done, guys.
I think she seems annoying or childish at the beginning, but over the course of the movie, you can see that she's wise, confident and empathetic. It takes a lot of self-reflection and strength to get that way.
@@TheNationalfilmbored It makes sense for her to visit her inner child regularly as she is a teacher for Primary children so hence is in touch with that side of her personality, but maybe it came out more with Scott as she could sense that he had inner demons/trauma, hence in her way, tried to be his therapist, i.e. bring him out of his shell or get him to open up to her.
i was so amazed by this performance in the movie. i enjoyed scott's character more than poppy's to be honest. he stuck out in my mind long after seeing the movie. just great. and yes..he did deserve an oscar nom.
This a great film! 1 of my absolute favourites! I love Sally Hawkins' and Eddie Marsan's acting, both absolutely fantastic! This film is really interesting, but there's a Rover 400 at 1:33 in this video wearing a 54 plate! The Rover 45 was made at 54 reg, while the 400 ended at V registration in late 1999. So why is this in the film then? I looked that numberplate up on the MOT checker government website and it actually belongs to a white VW, go figure!
Even though I'm a girl I know that feeling very well myself. Believe me, anyone can feel like this around someone they're attracted to who doesn't return their feelings.
I wonder if Mike Leigh wrote this film by trying to do the opposite of what he did in Naked. In that film, the character of David is so utterly nihilistic and hopeless, but in this film, the main character is the complete opposite
I feel like this story would have fit in better in a Love Actually-type format instead of just focusing on Poppy. The execution is amazing and I LOVE the director. I just think the movie was pretty relentless with the main theme.
Angry repressed man attacks woman he knows doesn't have any attraction towards him. Man is excused from physically attacking woman because he's "sad" "alone" etc. Man's been stalking woman previously. She just signed up for driving lessons with him. That's all.
That's all true. It's also true that we get to see in Scott an inner life that does not in any way excuse but still does explain his behavior. And, as a third thing, we see brilliant performances and direction. This movie gives you a number of things to feel at once.
The character probably has enough self-awareness to know that he is not mentally capable at that time to hold a relationship but likes her on some level because she is showing him some attention of which he most likely rarely gets.
When she confronted Scott earlier asking him why he was standing outside her house, she came across as undermining, which Scott would easily interpret it as being made fun of. No man in the world likes to have their masculinity hurt.
He is one of the most underrated actors around.
What a beautiful scene. Too bad the clip is cut short. The bit that is truly gut-wrenching (bouleversant, as the French would say) to me is when he calms down, gets back in the car, and asks, while shaking, "Was that your boyfriend?". So simple, yet fantastically moving. It strikes on the nose what it feels like to be an insecure and insular male, being in love and secretly longing to be set free by a beautiful, happy woman. The lesson from the film is unforgiving but true: there is always room for kindness, generosity, and cooperation to improve relationships, but with Love, pain and grief can only be faced alone.
I am truly moved by your comment...
Wow.....well done.
Ouch
Well he just showed himself to be his worst enemy.
Wow! This comment! This comment is SO true!
It made me feel sad when Eddie Marsan asked Sally Hawkins "Was that your boyfriend?" And seeing the tears in his eyes at the same time and his face going red as well. I've had this feeling in my life.
I feel a connection to this film and your comment! You've absolutely hit the nail on the head!
I think the 2 of them could have made a relationship work if Eddie Marsan calmed down and gave advice to Sally Hawkins in a more calm way and told her that he says these things to her because he really cares about her life and well-being.
Eddie Marsan deserve Oscar for this movie.
When he says "You lied to me" is such a painful moment because he loses any hope that Poppy wanted him. I think we've all been there at some point in our lives. Brilliant scene in a brilliant movie.
What makes this scene even more fustrating is Poppy's slight indifference and unhelpfullness. She does not once in the film give people advice, she sometimes just observes and understands without saying a word.
@@Onmysheet Poppy isn't obligated to give him advice. Scott assumed she liked him because she smiles and was just a genuinely happy person which had nothing to do with him. She always had that disposition. Perhaps it was her way of dealing with problems or avoiding confrontation. He obviously needs therapy for trauma from his past.
at least I have never had a meltdown there are times when I have felt lead on or had girls do things like squeeze my arm etc leaving me feeling like 'does she know what kind of signal she is giving off' LOL meanwhile there are girls out there having their flirting being ignored because guys need to play it safe
@@Fatelvis2 Honestly if people were more up front with another instead of communicating like foolish animals, things would be much simpler. Social cues are nonsense and easily misreadable by the wrong person, but people insist on using them.
@@EmptyMan000 sometimes its the show interest showdown where both sides are afraid of making themselves vulnerable by expressing interest I saw a video where a girl explained that if she looked at a guy it was her sign of attraction and her BIG MOVE
was to brush against him when she walked past WTF I have been in bars where girls cupped a pec as they walked by I never thought I was supposed to chase
The clip is cut short. At the end he says, 'I am a very good driving instructor.' And there it is. Everything he feels he is, as he knows that society does not take him seriously, so he takes extreme pride in this otherwise perfunctory job because that is all he has.
Not sure many driving instructors would thank you for referring to their job as 'perfunctory'. :-)
So sad and pathetic. When he says, " I just want to go home," it tears out your heart. You can almost see a sad little boy in him.
One of the greatest movie scenes ever. I wonder, when they wrapped that shooting day, did they know what they had in the can? Unbelievably honest performances. Real and true.
Sensational from Marsan.
Oh my god, incredible performance! The Academy's cold shoulder towards this film is surprising, but what can one do? Eddie Marsan probably doesn't care about it, and will continue to give out great performances.
Thank you for uploading this. I saw HGL this week and wanted to revisit this scene, as it really stood out in the movie. I was awe-struck by Eddie's acting here. I really felt for his character after this scene.
This is beyond acting, this was such a strong, powerfull scene in this film. I almost could feel his frustration...
Both fine actors ...this film 🎥 directed by Mike leigh. Eddie Marsden deserved a Oscar!
This was incredible.
You know, guys. I'm kinda afraid of turning into the instructor. Apparently everything is going in that direction. At the same time I feel for him when he says 'don't patronise me! etc...' and for her when she refuses to keep learning with him...
Wow I just realized Sally Hawkins and Eddie Redmayne look exactly alike.
Wrong. He deserved an oscar for each and every minute of Happy Go-Lucky.
You know some people have been saying Poppy, is either annoying or childish. Well, I don’t see that. While this film, isn’t one my favorites, Mike Leigh and Sally Hawkins portrayed Poppy well. So, well done, guys.
I think she seems annoying or childish at the beginning, but over the course of the movie, you can see that she's wise, confident and empathetic. It takes a lot of self-reflection and strength to get that way.
In the earlier scene with Scott she asks him in an unsympathetic way "Were you bullied in school?" Why did she ask that?
@@TheNationalfilmbored It makes sense for her to visit her inner child regularly as she is a teacher for Primary children so hence is in touch with that side of her personality, but maybe it came out more with Scott as she could sense that he had inner demons/trauma, hence in her way, tried to be his therapist, i.e. bring him out of his shell or get him to open up to her.
@@Onmysheet Because she had seen a boy being bullied in the school she taught in so had it on her mind
She just trolls people! Even dance instructor had mental break down!
Makes me sad this part :'( Poor Scott.
Top film.
No you are not! It be even funnier if he drew an diagram showing his concept of en Ra ha 😂
She is amazing
Phenomenal
i was so amazed by this performance in the movie. i enjoyed scott's character more than poppy's to be honest. he stuck out in my mind long after seeing the movie. just great. and yes..he did deserve an oscar nom.
Eddie Marsan is a terrifying man in films. As a man, the way he shouts and threatens women creeps me out. See TYRANNOSAUR if you want to lose sleep.
That is an amazing film.
This a great film! 1 of my absolute favourites! I love Sally Hawkins' and Eddie Marsan's acting, both absolutely fantastic!
This film is really interesting, but there's a Rover 400 at 1:33 in this video wearing a 54 plate!
The Rover 45 was made at 54 reg, while the 400 ended at V registration in late 1999. So why is this in the film then?
I looked that numberplate up on the MOT checker government website and it actually belongs to a white VW, go figure!
That’s the quietist street I’ve ever seen in London.
Because they were filming. 😏
why was this clip in a angry kid playlist
Legend
I can't deny I feel like Scott oftentimes, especially when I'm around a girl I am attracted to, but she's not attracted to me whatsoever. :'(
Even though I'm a girl I know that feeling very well myself. Believe me, anyone can feel like this around someone they're attracted to who doesn't return their feelings.
We've all been there at least once :(
I like how he turns an new shade of red when he rages
i cant stop watching..
great actor
fuckin brilliant performance
so good..
You should also watch his but on Multiculturalism, I'm way to much impressed by his unique performance.
Omg Sally Hawkins is such a cutie 😍
@Ctaak he was brilliant.. but honestly, Heath Ledger deserved to win..
he is brilliant as a nasty person and as a nice person
He's not nasty, just angry and lost in life.
@@Onmysheet Spot on. Nasty is conniving, he is just desperate.
Tremendous
I wonder if Mike Leigh wrote this film by trying to do the opposite of what he did in Naked. In that film, the character of David is so utterly nihilistic and hopeless, but in this film, the main character is the complete opposite
i was trying to be diplomatic, but yes i feel the same way,
15 years ago
he looks like a greek soccer player: Dimitris Salpiggidis
I feel like this story would have fit in better in a Love Actually-type format instead of just focusing on Poppy.
The execution is amazing and I LOVE the director. I just think the movie was pretty relentless with the main theme.
Mr. Norrel.
i was so sorry for him...
I feel sorry for her having to deal with his abuse
Angry repressed man attacks woman he knows doesn't have any attraction towards him. Man is excused from physically attacking woman because he's "sad" "alone" etc. Man's been stalking woman previously.
She just signed up for driving lessons with him. That's all.
That's all true. It's also true that we get to see in Scott an inner life that does not in any way excuse but still does explain his behavior. And, as a third thing, we see brilliant performances and direction. This movie gives you a number of things to feel at once.
All this emotion bursting out could all be avoided if he just asked her out. But he's too afraid of the answer he knows he'll get.
The character probably has enough self-awareness to know that he is not mentally capable at that time to hold a relationship but likes her on some level because she is showing him some attention of which he most likely rarely gets.
And he wonders why he never has students...
this was awesome ....it would be waaaaaaaaaaaay better if he takes off and leaves the girl
When she confronted Scott earlier asking him why he was standing outside her house, she came across as undermining, which Scott would easily interpret it as being made fun of. No man in the world likes to have their masculinity hurt.
Takes a really strong one to get over it. Also, why didn't Poppy report him much earlier when she saw him outside her flat?
This film is terrible. I hated it.