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  • Edward Norton breaks down his most iconic roles, including his characters in 'Fight Club,' 'American History X,' 'Primal Fear,' 'Rounders,' '25th Hour' and 'Motherless Brooklyn.'
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    Edward Norton Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ
    0:00 Introduction
    0:24 Primal Fear
    2:38 Rounders
    3:39 American History
    7:43 FIGHT CLUB
    9:28 25th Hour
    11:26 Motherless Brooklyn
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  • @LNLBD
    @LNLBD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11535

    Plot twist: There is no interviewer and Ed Norton is talking to himself.

    • @eduardoandres5989
      @eduardoandres5989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      "its THE poker movie"

    • @cyrisssmith8830
      @cyrisssmith8830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +233

      Plot twist on a plot twist. Edward Norton is pretending to play himself.

    • @Heartwing37
      @Heartwing37 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Plot twist: There is no you.

    • @crashpal
      @crashpal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +115

      Oh come The interviewer is clearly Brad Pitt

    • @Ericdz302
      @Ericdz302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I knew it!

  • @AA-qb7ni
    @AA-qb7ni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5126

    It's a crime this man hasn't won an Oscar. He's one of the greatest of his time.

    • @lanimeyl
      @lanimeyl ปีที่แล้ว +11

      right??

    • @katyalacrua6793
      @katyalacrua6793 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Huck Oskar, many didn't.

    • @adafridi
      @adafridi ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Doesn't need one that's garbage. He's a legend

    • @nomeacaso5790
      @nomeacaso5790 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Oscar is something you can buy. It has no meaning. Everybody knows that.

    • @SullyReviews5000
      @SullyReviews5000 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      He should have won for American history X

  • @Finnegan-er3pr
    @Finnegan-er3pr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5801

    He's not underrated. He's just not a commercial type of actor. Nevertheless, he's got a few marvelous roles that superstar actors can only dream of

    • @smuwu21
      @smuwu21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      agreed

    • @tonym2513
      @tonym2513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He’s way over rated imo.

    • @user-ew1ec3gd7v
      @user-ew1ec3gd7v 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      @@tonym2513 Dumbass...

    • @seanc41556
      @seanc41556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      In a way I get what you mean and I agree with you, but, in an other way you just contradicted yourself, because you kind of stated partly why he's so underrated.

    • @patinho5589
      @patinho5589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He’s gotten*

  • @AJ8871
    @AJ8871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +460

    Most impressive thing to me is Primal Fear being his first featured role. Absolutely nailed it

    • @miata350
      @miata350 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He often plays characters with multiple personalities, real or not. Like The Score, a character playing a character. American History X is like two characters. Fight Club he changes so much he doesn't resemble who he began as.

  • @KarlHeinzofWpg
    @KarlHeinzofWpg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3641

    I guess I've watched about 10 of these now, and so far, Edward Norton is the only one to actually "break down" his most iconic characters.

  • @alexiane250
    @alexiane250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3890

    i love how iconic his voice sounds

    • @MaddestMousse
      @MaddestMousse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      @Alexander Supertramp no no, some peoples' voices, actors or otherwise are more distinctive and recognizable than others. Ed Norton is one of those actors whose voice is especially iconic or at least memorable or recognizable. Same thing with say Tom hanks or Christopher walken or Morgan Freeman . As opposed to I dunno jeremy Renner or even Harrison Ford or will Smith or something, their voices just aren't quite as distinctive and are more "generic" or regular sounding, you probably wouldn't recognize them with just hearing the voice as easily or as fast.

    • @musicallystoned7489
      @musicallystoned7489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      I Am Jack's Iconic Voice.

    • @BodywiseMustard
      @BodywiseMustard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He sounds exactly like Wes Anderson

    • @sylkewatter1170
      @sylkewatter1170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MaddestMousse
      I would also put Sam Elliot and Kurt Russel on that list!

    • @MaddestMousse
      @MaddestMousse 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sylkewatter1170 which one lol iconically recognizable or not? :P

  • @jaquelinem.9820
    @jaquelinem.9820 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Him as King Baldwin IV in Kingdom of Heaven is probably one of my favourites of his. His performance was absolutely wonderful and perfect.

    • @Realbrownclown
      @Realbrownclown 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Why doesnt he talk about it?

    • @xxxbaldwin
      @xxxbaldwin หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I wanna hear him talk bout it

  • @jjbizzare96
    @jjbizzare96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2548

    I don't think Edward knows how much us Marvel fans love him for his take on The Incredible Hulk. I thought as a kid he was the best. I love all of the Hulks but Edward's is my absolute favorite.

    • @mullaoslo
      @mullaoslo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +139

      Oh he knows the social media blew up when he left the hulk to a degree that Ruffalo had to make a statement saying he had talked to Edward about it and got his blessing to do it.. I was a long time Norton fan since the 90s I was DYING to see him in the avengers.. As much as Ruffalo killed it I still wish Norton would have done the first avengers movie at least

    • @brianT8721
      @brianT8721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I am surprised that they didst include him/the hulk in this video. The 2005 and today's hulk was good but the 2008 hulk was the best.

    • @TripleXMango
      @TripleXMango 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Norton’s Hulk is incomparable, and it doesn’t help that ruffalos Hulk is just cookie cutter and boring. I wish we lived in the alternate timeline where he never left the role

    • @boxianparkk
      @boxianparkk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SAMEEEEE

    • @spike3333
      @spike3333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      his Hulk movie is unfairly maligned.

  • @bertdeva8057
    @bertdeva8057 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13982

    Edward Norton looks like he hasn't slept since Fight Club.

    • @codyvandal2860
      @codyvandal2860 4 ปีที่แล้ว +366

      Yeah I can't quite put my finger on it but there is something strangely alarming about his appearance lol

    • @migueldelacruz4799
      @migueldelacruz4799 4 ปีที่แล้ว +309

      For 21 years, I couldn't sleep (echoed) I couldn't sleep I couldn't I couldn't sleep....

    • @Eastsidebridge
      @Eastsidebridge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      Bert Deva you just broke the first rule

    • @ascend3654
      @ascend3654 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Training Day? Is that a subliminal dig at Gere?

    • @revlo1557
      @revlo1557 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      He always looks like that lol

  • @usmanfarooq96
    @usmanfarooq96 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3214

    how this man doesnt have an oscar is beyond me

    • @realone8575
      @realone8575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +209

      Oscars arnt for good actors tbh... loon how long it took leonardo DiCaprio

    • @serbronnoftheblackwater798
      @serbronnoftheblackwater798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +185

      Oscars are rigged, u should look up the documentary and history of it.

    • @alexanderarkum4793
      @alexanderarkum4793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      Liberals run Hollywood and they don't like independent thinkers

    • @tobiasthomsen7984
      @tobiasthomsen7984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@serbronnoftheblackwater798 whats the documentary called?

    • @microchrist6122
      @microchrist6122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      98-99 google the movies that came out those years. He was punching up for sure.

  • @SnoozecoopYT
    @SnoozecoopYT 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

    His portrayal of King Baldwin the 4th in Kingdom of Heaven won me over. Probably one of his best performance too.

    • @xxxbaldwin
      @xxxbaldwin หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I watch it everyday, king baldwin's scene every now and then, I love the calm voice sm ❤

  • @brians7901
    @brians7901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    You will not find a better performance than American history x. It's one of the most incredible roles ever played. It's like DeNiro in the deer hunter it just can't be replicated by anyone else

    • @KarmikLmp
      @KarmikLmp ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bro…..

    • @brians7901
      @brians7901 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@KarmikLmp I stand by my statement. Nobody else could've pulled this off better than him

  • @Danosauruscrecks
    @Danosauruscrecks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5090

    I feel like all Norton wants is a good script.

    • @austinmucciante3108
      @austinmucciante3108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +181

      He got birdman

    • @nachocuello9830
      @nachocuello9830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +290

      Nah, he always makes big changes to scripts to adapt them to him, thats why he doesn't get along with the majority of directors.

    • @evanlarsen574
      @evanlarsen574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      You haven’t seen American History X

    • @rentalsnake6542
      @rentalsnake6542 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

      @@nachocuello9830 he basically tried to rewrite the hulk film lol.

    • @nachocuello9830
      @nachocuello9830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +356

      @@rentalsnake6542 ye because it was trash

  • @chrishandsome4267
    @chrishandsome4267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2790

    American History X is a masterpiece, & Norton’s performance is one of the best I’ve ever seen to date. The character development he created was beautiful

    • @mazzy2121
      @mazzy2121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      #truth!!!

    • @Jovic_00
      @Jovic_00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      If I had to pick a sad movie, it'd be American History X. The theme and story behind that movie is extremely powerful, but at the same time so dark and tragic. The ending left me completely speechless.

    • @CMorse-xn3fs
      @CMorse-xn3fs 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @v- r-m Go on, please. Do you think it would have made a better short film? I've wondered before if you edited it down to like an hour if it'd be the best short film ever.

    • @rankalucard3960
      @rankalucard3960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hunter you see this? It means not welcome!

    • @davidabell962
      @davidabell962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The basketball scene is probably one of the worst most ridiculous scenes of all time 😂

  • @cashmoney2493
    @cashmoney2493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    I gained a whole new level of respect and admiration for Edward Norton after watching this. Just the way he takes acting to such a deep level is mind blowing to me

  • @skygazer6898
    @skygazer6898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    This guy is a brilliant character actor. Ed is one of the best actors just wish he was in a few more films.

  • @seancorrigan7448
    @seancorrigan7448 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3232

    'Primal Fear', 'American History X' and 'Fight Club' were three of the greatest and most defining performances of the 90s. Edward Norton is a genius!

    • @gorgon352
      @gorgon352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Sean Corrigan have you heard lil xans new song baby you love me

    • @mastadon6384
      @mastadon6384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      I have said this many times. American History X is one of the most important and impactful movies of its generation. Where he had to go mentally to do what he did in that role. Such a powerful performance

    • @gorgon352
      @gorgon352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mastadon lil xans the best tho

    • @krisbrag87
      @krisbrag87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fight clubb 💩

    • @killemall69
      @killemall69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you be a genius with only three movies ?

  • @Yamas258
    @Yamas258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1034

    To this day he picks films for the art of acting, not money or recognition. True Artists

    • @nugsovile4333
      @nugsovile4333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I feel like a lot of actors now days are in it just for the money and the fame because their acting looks and sounds forced.

    • @vokasimid5330
      @vokasimid5330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      He looks like he should be film scholar

    • @nugsovile4333
      @nugsovile4333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Michael Valensi I don't hate everything modern, i appreciate a lot of modern stuff. That's just my opinion so I'm not wrong, you think something else and that is perfectly fine

    • @glenndrexler1677
      @glenndrexler1677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      THE HULK?!, A DEFINITE
      "MONEY JOB"

    • @nateanara6126
      @nateanara6126 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@glenndrexler1677 I think he didn't care. He always went all out and was so (or too) involved in the re-writing, it pissed them off so the Hollywood, particularly Marvel, ditches him. IF he did it for what you think, believe me he wouldn't do it.

  • @TheJellymonty
    @TheJellymonty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I loved him in the Grand Budapest Hotel. But my absolute fav film of his is the illusionist. He mesmerized me and made me believe in magic. He should have won an oscar for American History X. He was brilliant in it.

  • @EdenAntebi1
    @EdenAntebi1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    The Illusionist and Birdman were both masterpieces that wouldn't function the same without Ed Norton I'm sad they didn't get a mention.

    • @79dmcjr
      @79dmcjr ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He's so great in Birdman

    • @LuisSierra42
      @LuisSierra42 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love the Illusionist

    • @TheCleaner76
      @TheCleaner76 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hated Birdman

    • @lurkingheretic
      @lurkingheretic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I came here to say this--glad I am not alone.

    • @capri2673
      @capri2673 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I liked The Illusionist. Didn't care for Birdman, though.

  • @evenkeel6131
    @evenkeel6131 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3107

    How he didn't win multiple major awards for American History X is beyond me.

    • @howiehippie6156
      @howiehippie6156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      They were not ready. And a lot where white haha

    • @johntaylorson7769
      @johntaylorson7769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      It's an intense performance, but it's a pretty poor film I think- which is no surprise given how much of a mess it was behind the scenes.

    • @reservoirfrogs2177
      @reservoirfrogs2177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +205

      @@johntaylorson7769 its a fantastic film, what happened behind the scenes is barely even noteworthy when comparing to other movies. Most great films were absolute wrecks behind the scenes

    • @johntaylorson7769
      @johntaylorson7769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@reservoirfrogs2177 Each to their own: I appreciate it's a very well liked film. I was maybe being unduly harsh when I said it was poor, but I always got the impression it could have been so much better, given the talent- acting and script- involved. I just think it's directed with a sledgehammer approach and at times super melodramatic, when a bit of subtlety would have actually given it more impact. I seem to remember Norton took over the editing and it makes me wonder if the original vision would have been better. But that's just my two cents.

    • @Clowncentral101
      @Clowncentral101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@johntaylorson7769 I totally get what you're saying it's really really dramatic but I think that's something good. Most stories like this are told realistically.

  • @paulisthelegend
    @paulisthelegend 4 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    Clearly an intellectual. It’s great to see an actor who thinks so deeply

    • @scotchette
      @scotchette 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He went to Yale in history.

    • @pansepot1490
      @pansepot1490 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think that’s the problem with intellectuals. They think too highly of themselves. Quoting Shakespeare doesn’t make one a deep thinker, just an erudite person, which is not synonymous with intelligent. I saw the interview with Jake Gyllenhaal and he sounded way humbler, warmer and more intelligent than this.

    • @Maaden84
      @Maaden84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@pansepot1490 thats not why he quote Shakespeare, dont blame him just cause you dont understand the message

    • @kaltra9339
      @kaltra9339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@pansepot1490 Some ppl have more depth than others. I know plenty that just touch the surface of things i.e are pretty shallow. It has to do with ones personality and its something I believe that we are born with. If depth makes one an intellectual is a different story.

  • @pixiewings21_9
    @pixiewings21_9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    The first time I saw Primal Fear was the first time I saw Norton. I *could not* believe the kid's talent. Just phenomenal.

  • @dr.aniasara7038
    @dr.aniasara7038 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank you Edward Norton. You're the actor's actor. You're into the craft, and you care about the character you're playing.

  • @timbuckthe2nd642
    @timbuckthe2nd642 4 ปีที่แล้ว +402

    I’ve always noticed Norton’s ability to be incredibly articulate in his communication. Very intelligent individual

    • @seansense
      @seansense 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yale graduate.

  • @JoJohXD
    @JoJohXD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1090

    like...... its Edward F* Norton, you cant just pick 5 movies.....

    • @TheNerdMan2
      @TheNerdMan2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Uh Birdman should have been here, sausage party, his wes anderson movies.

    • @ryannieuwenhuis7543
      @ryannieuwenhuis7543 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ikr like they show us Fight Club but not 2003's The Hulk? Smh.

    • @JoJohXD
      @JoJohXD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@ryannieuwenhuis7543 hulk? Really? LoL 😂

    • @joeblazey048
      @joeblazey048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ryan Nieuwenhuis fight club is way better 😂

    • @arcticangel1628
      @arcticangel1628 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What about his role as Bruce Banner? Why wasn’t that in this video?

  • @skar8009
    @skar8009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I could listen this man for hours.

  • @catewright1575
    @catewright1575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Edward norton is the embodiment of brilliant. His films often make you feel like you've been gut punched, trying to recover.

  • @syze2537
    @syze2537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +974

    This dude and Adrien Brody are the most underrated actors of this era. They need to be in more movies.

    • @Clowncentral101
      @Clowncentral101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      YES

    • @nihilisticbarbie
      @nihilisticbarbie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      True, Tony kaye got great performances out of them both

    • @badass3784
      @badass3784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Along with Tim Blake Nelson, Paul Giamatti & Gary Oldman.

    • @LAlindquist
      @LAlindquist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      I'll give you Ed Norton but Adrien Brody??? The dude had a great performance in The Pianist but he's had a crap-ton of bad ones (including laugh-out-loud ones like Predators, Air Strike, American Heist, etc etc). I compare him to Nic Cage: a couple truly standout performances but a lot of REALLY bad ones. I wouldn't exactly consider him "underrated."

    • @whitespacemarines4308
      @whitespacemarines4308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Ed Norton and Gary Oldman yes.

  • @chriswilson1968
    @chriswilson1968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1277

    I really wish Philip Seymour Hoffman was still alive to do one of these. Robin Williams to..

    • @andrewsmith8534
      @andrewsmith8534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It's funny you say that, both phillip and Edward starred in red Dragon

    • @Brainbox3000
      @Brainbox3000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@andrewsmith8534 Robin William's wasn't in Red Dragon. They were in Patch Adams together though.

    • @andrewsmith8534
      @andrewsmith8534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@Brainbox3000 I was talking about Edward Norton and Phillip Seymour Hoffman not robin William's you dingus

    • @JasonXBeats
      @JasonXBeats 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Too

    • @steve7189
      @steve7189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Robin never could do a normal interview. Everyone was of him joking and acting like he just drank 10 Red Bull’s. Not sure how he ever calmed himself for goodwill hunting lol

  • @gouthamakumar6591
    @gouthamakumar6591 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Edward Norton is definitely in the top 10 of the best actors of all time. I can't think of many other actors who have been in so many great movies who also almost always steals the show, not due to flashiness but due to raw acting skill. He is an actor who truly makes me forget the actor and see only the character.

  • @oliverh4791
    @oliverh4791 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    American History X was such a brave film to make even in the 90’s. I doubt it would get made today as it pushes far too many buttons. Even though it’s an extremely thoughtful movie, it’s also extremely powerful. Simply one of the best films of the 90’s that doesn’t quite get it’s due today. Whenever people are throwing favourite movies around in conversation I always bring up American History X and implore people to watch it.

    • @lisar3944
      @lisar3944 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      yeah it's well made, but it's one of those films that I'm glad I saw, but I NEVER want to watch it again. Hard (for me at least) to include that in my favorites. I don't think I know anyone who "likes" that film, in spite of how well done it is.

    • @dave9825
      @dave9825 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@lisar3944it's one of my favourite movies, it is so deep you barely can see the bottom. I have the dvd and I watch it once a year.

    • @DanKMemes-tr7fk
      @DanKMemes-tr7fk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@lisar3944i really like it and its message ❤

    • @yrmarosachiara8310
      @yrmarosachiara8310 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yo si la vería de nuevo.

  • @thomaskopv2366
    @thomaskopv2366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2076

    I like to imagine a world where Norton still plays the hulk.

    • @CaffeyAaron
      @CaffeyAaron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      ‘08 was crazy.. different times..

    • @jessicah3450
      @jessicah3450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Or Smoochy, but maybe because I was watching that when I was coming out of anesthesia

    • @JC-rl6ln
      @JC-rl6ln 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      He would be as famous as Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans

    • @sebastianmartinez8282
      @sebastianmartinez8282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      I always like to imagine Norton in that three-way dialogue with Chris Evens & Robert Downey Jr in Avengers, instead of Ruffalo. Ruffalo was boring to watch as Bruce Banner. Norton actually makes the audience empathize with character Bruce Banner.

    • @Edmund._.Dantes
      @Edmund._.Dantes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Similar to American History X he was clashing with the Director and/or screenwriter on the 2008 Hulk. I think the same thing would have happened with creative control

  • @tikochicago
    @tikochicago 4 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    THIS is how a character breakdown should be done! Humbly says his memory is evasive, gives a deep glimpse into characters essence. Enjoyed every second. What an ACTOR!

  • @jkoperski9925
    @jkoperski9925 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I love his approach on acting in general and the respect he has for others players in the industry. He seems very knowledgeable and intelligent. Love him. Would love to see him in more movies to come!

  • @lynnsandau1595
    @lynnsandau1595 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    i love him he can play many different characters and this makes him great my fav

    • @stalwartzero7001
      @stalwartzero7001 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know right? I’m just bummed they didn’t bring up Death to Smoochie or Moonrise Kingdom

  • @kabirrubaiyat
    @kabirrubaiyat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +295

    Very articulate man. A huge fan of his acting.

  • @cinephile9
    @cinephile9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2890

    While people were drooling over Brad Pitt in Fight Club, i was drooling over Edward Norton 😍

  • @felipeyanez7786
    @felipeyanez7786 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I can’t believe, this guy doesn’t have an Oscar.

    • @targaryenforlife9685
      @targaryenforlife9685 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's too much actor, not enough activist. Norton is classic.

  • @synkaan2167
    @synkaan2167 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    His career in the 90s started so brilliantly with American History X, Fight Club etc. I loved him, it's a shame he didn't get/pick as great roles in the last 15 years.

  • @AyadrixBF
    @AyadrixBF 4 ปีที่แล้ว +850

    He speaks like a real artist, no bs just straight on point..

    • @LUImusic856
      @LUImusic856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      AyadriX j thought this said “ he speaks like a true racist”

    • @danielstephens6193
      @danielstephens6193 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What is the distinction between a real artist and not a real artist?

    • @LUImusic856
      @LUImusic856 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      daniel stephens an artist is one who can imitate something with originality.

    • @whzpoor
      @whzpoor 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @samik83
      @samik83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      While I was watching this I literally was thinking "ok, get to to the point already"

  • @General_reader
    @General_reader 4 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    You can hear the passion in his voice when talking about American history x.

  • @ShinobiDrip999
    @ShinobiDrip999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    He's an absolute acting genius.

  • @mbolez
    @mbolez ปีที่แล้ว +45

    25th Hour is a massively underrated movie

  • @justinhopper5941
    @justinhopper5941 4 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    Ed Norton picks the beefy roles. He doesn’t come across as a pay cheque actor.

  • @vinceg1094
    @vinceg1094 4 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    I love how he gives exactly nothing to himself, the breakdown of "his" characters is all about others. What a great person.

    • @jasoneaton4520
      @jasoneaton4520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Libra..

    • @bryancooper5495
      @bryancooper5495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's an actor. He's been kicked off a ton of sets

    • @texyrexy
      @texyrexy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Alexander Supertramp wow, have you worked with him then?

    • @Maaden84
      @Maaden84 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bryancooper5495 no

    • @cockoffgewgle4993
      @cockoffgewgle4993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Celebrity worship is truly nauseating.

  • @shakedlevi6263
    @shakedlevi6263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Fight club is one of the best films ever.a true and timeless masterpiece!

  • @jessebrucepinkman9834
    @jessebrucepinkman9834 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Edward Norton is so good at rewriting script. He should definitely direct his own film

    • @JoQeZzZ
      @JoQeZzZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Motherless Brooklyn, he says it in the video

    • @lizclegg7556
      @lizclegg7556 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would be very annoyed if it were my script.

  • @taylorpayne6746
    @taylorpayne6746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +957

    I feel like he’s super slept on and doesn’t get enough credit that he deserves.
    Thanks for all the likes everyone!

    • @anothergamingchannel2656
      @anothergamingchannel2656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Same. Every time I tell people hes my favorite actor they are surprised by it. I always explain watch all of the roles he had played. He plays such different roles. And nails every single one. Most actors get type cast in a certain style of roles, but hes has played completely different characters and everyone of them is so good that it actually makes me believe that is how he really is. I'm constantly having to remind myself hes just playing a role. That's how you know an actor is good at what they do, when they can make you believe it.

    • @MrBarenRants
      @MrBarenRants 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I don’t agree.

    • @arthurabel3775
      @arthurabel3775 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Ed norton is widely considered to be one of the best actors in our time whatchu talking about

    • @SquidandCatAdventures
      @SquidandCatAdventures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I think that he likes a quiet life. If he was promoted differently, and if he wasn't out of the limelight for long periods of time in between projects, I think he would be talked about a lot more.

    • @GregMuniz7
      @GregMuniz7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Na he’s a legend. The score, American history x, and fight club are legendary. But he still has more to go. He’s up there with De Niro.

  • @Yeepride987
    @Yeepride987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2153

    I wanted to hear Norton's thoughts on Incredible Hulk lol

    • @alysiamerdavid-wasser9165
      @alysiamerdavid-wasser9165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      I was good w/o it, but wanted "The Italian Job".

    • @Nokaoi3
      @Nokaoi3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      Yeep he talks about it on joe rogans !

    • @raphaellwsh
      @raphaellwsh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      He talks about it on his recent interview with Joe Rogan

    • @Tosh1907
      @Tosh1907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Go watch his Joe Rogan interview

    • @myowenopinion
      @myowenopinion 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      No Red Dragon,Moonrise Kingdom and Birdman either.

  • @nicolasgarcia1614
    @nicolasgarcia1614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    This guy clearly did not understand the first and second rule of fight club...

    • @G4MBIT
      @G4MBIT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lmao

    • @DrMan-nh3bg
      @DrMan-nh3bg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I mean he was the one that made those rules so he has power over them

    • @elmaxo1591
      @elmaxo1591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@DrMan-nh3bg that’s what Tyler said he would do

    • @matthewschwartz6607
      @matthewschwartz6607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, he did. GQ didn’t.

  • @cptlounatic138d3
    @cptlounatic138d3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Primal Fear is a fantastic movie and edward norton killed it. His acting and that twist set the stage for so many other movies.

  • @kapoy4779
    @kapoy4779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +916

    this was too short. he still had many other great movies.

    • @Clowncentral101
      @Clowncentral101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Really wish they would have included red dragon

    • @deesnutz4638
      @deesnutz4638 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      They gave Arnold 33 minutes

    • @Locadel2003
      @Locadel2003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      The score, Incredible Hulk, birdman

    • @YadviGalaxy
      @YadviGalaxy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The Illusionist, painted Veil are two of the best out there.

    • @justincf828
      @justincf828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Locadel2003 hulk was trash

  • @j0epark1
    @j0epark1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +790

    Probably one of the most underrated actors of our time. All his films are enjoyable.

    • @RePaperBag
      @RePaperBag 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      how is Edward Norton underrated? LOL

    • @cathalbyrne5235
      @cathalbyrne5235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      g2gfaf like the way Jake Gyllenhall is underrated. The academy ignores them

    • @omid25nn_
      @omid25nn_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@RePaperBag still hasn't had an Oscar nomination. I think that makes him underrated imo

    • @lead111
      @lead111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not underrated but one of the best

    • @Jay_Berries13
      @Jay_Berries13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@omid25nn_ He was nominated for Primal Fear and American History X....
      Edit:also Birdman

  • @jcrisp90
    @jcrisp90 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    love ed norton. He's a proper film guy and an intellectual actor. Down to earth too.

  • @seancurran3944
    @seancurran3944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Every actor has a different approach and Norton’s is really authentic. One of the few actors these days that’s a different person in every movie. Salute!

  • @MikeBarbre
    @MikeBarbre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This is one of the supreme "Iconic Characters" episodes. Norton is so excessively intelligent, it's just riveting to listen to him describe his career in such a direct, pointed way. One of the greatest actors of his generation speaking on some of the most defining movies of the last three decades. This is a can't lose, can't miss episode.
    And after hearing him talk about his casting process, I CANNOT WAIT to see Motherless Brooklyn.

  • @Veela666
    @Veela666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +522

    You're not supposed to talk about Fight Club!

    • @Siktopath
      @Siktopath 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Shut up

    • @yokingdom9936
      @yokingdom9936 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Siktopath i think you missed the point

    • @Siktopath
      @Siktopath 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yokingdom9936 I didn't. Fight Club revolves around breaking rules implemented by a society that saught to control and manipulate. The rules are therefore obsolete as the story would have it.

    • @ryugo7713
      @ryugo7713 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Telling someone to not talk about something is talking about it so when someone says don’t talk about it after someone else says don’t talk about then continues to talk about it...

    • @BCS1105
      @BCS1105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ryugo7 7 My head hurts after reading your comment...

  • @stayaz8789
    @stayaz8789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Most underrated actor in recent cinema history

  • @blueyc4rter
    @blueyc4rter 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The fact they didn't mention any of his many many Wes Anderson movies just goes to show what a great acting catelogue he has.

  • @Frenki94
    @Frenki94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1077

    Doesn't mention Kingdom of Heaven. He killed it in that movie, and most people didn't know King Baldwin was him.

    • @ShaferHart
      @ShaferHart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Such an underrated gem

    • @TheAutoBoT1011
      @TheAutoBoT1011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I was hoping to find it here as well

    • @usmanfarooq96
      @usmanfarooq96 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      KoH was outstanding

    • @naomiazul.
      @naomiazul. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Or The Painted Veil, I loved him in that. Such a complex character x

    • @noshua2326
      @noshua2326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Probably because overall the movie was kind of mediocre

  • @kinderjoker
    @kinderjoker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    He looks like he's working on his new movie: Night Club

    • @diegocabello3852
      @diegocabello3852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😂🤣😅

    • @uTubeNoITube
      @uTubeNoITube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      You just broke the first two rules of Night Club.

    • @nikosalexopoulos6542
      @nikosalexopoulos6542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If it's your first night at night club, you have to dance

  • @Zlist1994
    @Zlist1994 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I wish they had a breakdown part about his character in "The illusionist" movie. Its my favorite movie he has made.

  • @Lalaxbo
    @Lalaxbo ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Edward Norton is an amazing actor :) . He did an outstanding performance in American History X and it is one of my favorite movies ever . Too bad he didn’t won the Oscar for American History X ☹️.
    I also loved his performances in Fight Club , Larry Flynts lawyer Alan Isaacman in The People Vs Larry Flynt , Primal Fear , Bruce Banner / Hulk in The Incredible Hulk and many more 🙂.

  • @Ljungcrantz
    @Ljungcrantz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4060

    stil unbelievable that Seth Rogen has a 39 min episode and this GOD has 15 min.

    • @nihilisticbarbie
      @nihilisticbarbie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +249

      Right like who cares about that neckbeard

    • @gaussiano
      @gaussiano 4 ปีที่แล้ว +207

      Yeah amigo, Seth is one of the worst actors/comedian

    • @beardedbjorn5520
      @beardedbjorn5520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +428

      Heh heh heh I smoke weed heh heh heh

    • @dalinkwent202
      @dalinkwent202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +187

      Norton can just do a lot more with a lot less.

    • @GarrettAbbey
      @GarrettAbbey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@beardedbjorn5520 huehuehue

  • @PoochieVince
    @PoochieVince 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I would love to see an Edward Norton Masterclass.

  • @jonv1776
    @jonv1776 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    One of the most underated actors around. His catalog is impressive.

    • @m.terestinchcombe5813
      @m.terestinchcombe5813 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is he underrated?

    • @jonv1776
      @jonv1776 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@m.terestinchcombe5813 My criteria for using that term is that when I hear people talk about the best actors around... I rarely if ever hear his name mentioned.

  • @mladen040nk
    @mladen040nk ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love every movie with him! Amazing actor!

  • @honeytree6014
    @honeytree6014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    This man's acting is absolutely iconic and I have loved every movie I've seen him in so far.

  • @bubgennefrosted1865
    @bubgennefrosted1865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    He's amazing. Can't explain it but he's the reason why I watched Primal Fear as much as I did.

    • @carolinacontreras9218
      @carolinacontreras9218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      first movie i saw of him, got my heart

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had no idea who he was & saw Gear who I've loved since Giglio, on Charlie Rose. He said this kid Norton was going to be big.

    • @Indomitable_Alykat
      @Indomitable_Alykat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SAMEE

  • @carolinacontreras9218
    @carolinacontreras9218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    can i just marry him please, i want to cry every time i look at him

    • @--.._
      @--.._ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      me too T.T

    • @samanthapateman8054
      @samanthapateman8054 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think that would worry him or anyone if you cried every time you looked at them

    • @tojoinbobdylan
      @tojoinbobdylan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      man... Same. Like, he was one of my first actor crushes. Then It all went to the back of my mind for a long time, and now seeing the first few mins of this interview, I'm also like, God let me marry him pls, no one else lol

    • @nikitadas9671
      @nikitadas9671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol i'm in the queue too :P

    • @vanessa_official.212
      @vanessa_official.212 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm deeply understanding you and feel you.

  • @djstantsia7905
    @djstantsia7905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Any movie with Ed is a treat.

  • @seancorrigan7448
    @seancorrigan7448 4 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    'American History X' was one of the greatest screen performances ever committed to film. He should have won the Oscar that year.

    • @theinfamous2101
      @theinfamous2101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He should have one it was amazing just the transition between the wrong side and the good side of Edward Nortons character

    • @sydneyshaw607
      @sydneyshaw607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sean Corrigan wow. Thank you. I’ve always thought that too.

    • @beachstreet101
      @beachstreet101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah the Oscar went to Roberto Begnini for Life is Beautiful. Good film, nice performance, but not as powerful as Edward Norton’s performance. It should’ve gone to Edward that year without a doubt. And in hindsight his performance is now considered iconic over all the other nominees.

    • @Room-xi6nb
      @Room-xi6nb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely great movie...except for that last scene. His crying was a little forced.

    • @james10739
      @james10739 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ya they would not even let that be made today

  • @voidlessform7796
    @voidlessform7796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +748

    00:22 Primal Fear
    02:37 Rounders
    03:38 American History X
    07:41 Fight Club
    09:26 25th Hour
    11:25 Motherless Brooklyn

    • @okaminess
      @okaminess 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks.

    • @michaelmignone5869
      @michaelmignone5869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Sausage party should be on there

    • @austinbludau3632
      @austinbludau3632 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Micheal Mignone true

    • @NunoGabriel
      @NunoGabriel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you!

    • @wvu05
      @wvu05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      No Moonrise Kingdom? This is outrageous!

  • @bartekkaczmarek2865
    @bartekkaczmarek2865 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    everybody loves fight club, but i was blown away by his character in primal fear more than anything else hes done

  • @ntbored7727
    @ntbored7727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He’s such a sophisticated man, I can listen to him for hours and not get bored. I’m in love with every single character he plays, and love him at the same time. Such an attractive man.

  • @eliminate8264
    @eliminate8264 4 ปีที่แล้ว +302

    He dressed like he wanted to talk about the Incredible Hulk. Green coat and purple pants.

    • @AaronSmith-zb1qe
      @AaronSmith-zb1qe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Are you telling me they skipped the Incredible Hulk?? WTF

    • @wildwilly4266
      @wildwilly4266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thx, I’m color blind, thought it was charcoal...

    • @nikosalexopoulos6542
      @nikosalexopoulos6542 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      After the interview was finished, and he understood that they didn't ask about The Hulk, he lost it and transformed

  • @flighttherapybullisticfpv133
    @flighttherapybullisticfpv133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    This man is probably the most admirable and astoundingly brilliant man in Hollywood... a man with a true love of acting

  • @danisraeli
    @danisraeli ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an unbelievable talent. Just casually reeling off these amazing, layered, compelling performances.

  • @krisowy79
    @krisowy79 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seing the level off sensibility, passion, and rational deconstruction of his craft in this interview, explains exaclty why he's such a phenomenal artist

  • @thesingleequestrian413
    @thesingleequestrian413 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Primal Fear is one of my all time favorite movies, I love Edward Norton.

  • @kush6846
    @kush6846 4 ปีที่แล้ว +713

    I’m surprised Birdman wasn’t mentioned. Not even The Illusionist?

    • @dominiquepowell3158
      @dominiquepowell3158 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Ikr! Both excellent films

    • @AQGOAT24
      @AQGOAT24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      birdman was also meta because Edward has a rep for being difficult to deal with and his character was like that.

    • @moisesj.fuentes7420
      @moisesj.fuentes7420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      He basically played himself in Birdman lol

    • @ValhallaIronworks
      @ValhallaIronworks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Or "The Score"! Great film!

    • @nachocuello9830
      @nachocuello9830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The illusionist its like a bad copy of the prestige, also i don't think Edward did that much of an iconic character like in American History X for example.

  • @kulsevdasi
    @kulsevdasi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hearing Edward Norton speak, always in some weird comforting way feels like Im dreaming the whole experience of him up myself.

  • @MessagesFromAurora
    @MessagesFromAurora หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Primal Fear was my introduction to him and he was amazing.
    American History X solidified him as an actor imo.

  • @-.__Hazel__.-
    @-.__Hazel__.- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Even his less famous roles are still a masterpiece. 25th hour, The score , the painted veil, bird man,the illusionist,... . He is definitely among the top 10 actors of our time. And top 50 of all time. Fck Oscar.these days who cares about Oscar?!

    • @katg9507
      @katg9507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love him in The Painted Veil.

  • @futureghost77
    @futureghost77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Edward Norton is a Legend. He's such an underrated actor, but has been in some of the most interesting and beloved movies of all time.
    My personal Favorite: Death To Smoochy

  • @natalie651
    @natalie651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I could listen to this man speak for hours. My God. Can he just have his own show or something.

  • @rayanabarros8045
    @rayanabarros8045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I still have a huge crush on this guy, geez 😍

  • @cvill03
    @cvill03 4 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    Him, Ethan Hawke & Joaquin Phoenix are the Trinity of Gen X actors that long overdue for Oscar Wins

    • @badcornflakes6374
      @badcornflakes6374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I totally agree.

    • @jasoneaton4520
      @jasoneaton4520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      More like him, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Ledger, Rockwell...

    • @elichaitman3294
      @elichaitman3294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jasoneaton4520 Ledger and Rockwell have both won.

    • @jasoneaton4520
      @jasoneaton4520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rockwell for what?

    • @idalaursen8935
      @idalaursen8935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Joaquin will take one this year. It’s almost certain!

  • @davydevilution3483
    @davydevilution3483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    "I am Jack's complete lack of surprise.."

    • @SamSajadi
      @SamSajadi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I am Jack's smirking revenge

    • @couchpotato3708
      @couchpotato3708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I am Jack's wasted life.

  • @doehearted
    @doehearted ปีที่แล้ว +91

    god he’s so babygirl

    • @robingoose
      @robingoose ปีที่แล้ว +8

      so true !!
      so much bbygirl energy

    • @dimesandnines00
      @dimesandnines00 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@yhorm3030 that we love him

    • @ballsosaurus_sex
      @ballsosaurus_sex ปีที่แล้ว +4

      real and true and correct and factual

    • @dimesandnines00
      @dimesandnines00 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yhorm3030 it isn't my first language either, we just think he's cute lol

    • @gracen3295
      @gracen3295 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He’s so me

  • @CFootprints
    @CFootprints 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    American History X was the first movie I saw as a kid that had Edward Norton in it.
    Instantly became a fan, what an amazing actor.

  • @dinsism
    @dinsism 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    One of the most underappreciated actors out there, every role he plays, he's amazing

    • @NKA23
      @NKA23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, even in "Italian Job". He HATED to be in that movie and you can tell when watching it, but even in that movie he´s great.

    • @KJ-je9pm
      @KJ-je9pm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NKA23 why did he hate being in that film?

    • @StephenSonnenberg
      @StephenSonnenberg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He didn't want to make the movie but they had him on contract and he kept passing up roles and basically told him he had to take it in order to move on to projects he wanted to do

    • @alysiamerdavid-wasser9165
      @alysiamerdavid-wasser9165 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@StephenSonnenberg Oh, that's right. I block out the "bad" memories, bc he was was fire in that film!

    • @gorgon352
      @gorgon352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wouldn’t really say under appreciated he’s one of the most well known actors in the world 🌎.

  • @Rondo2ooo
    @Rondo2ooo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Edward Norton is to me one of those few actors, who is a quality seal for a movie.

  • @TommyP47Real
    @TommyP47Real ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We sat next to each in the audition room for this movie. We had a small chat. I peeked at his resume and it was already impressive. Amazing actor.

  • @melancolia528
    @melancolia528 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ed Norton my man ☝🏻🤓

  • @scottsacala
    @scottsacala 4 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    I wonder if this “underrated” talk is because he’s not overexposed like a lot of actors these days who take project after project, but instead chooses his roles wisely. Edward Norton is an amazing actor who gets a lot of praise for the roles he’s done. Even the ones he never wanted to do (Italian Job), lol! I guess people (especially these days) think he’s underrated because the roles he’s in aren’t promoted like blockbusters. As much as I love Mark Ruffalo, I would’ve loved to have seen Edward Norton continue as Bruce Banner and see his chemistry with the other actors in the MCU.

    • @silentandcliche
      @silentandcliche 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Agreed with all of this. He's still my go to when someone asks, "who's your favorite actor?"

    • @armandocastillo7974
      @armandocastillo7974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Scott Sacala HE DIDNT TALK ABOUT THE INCREDIBLE HULK

    • @shaunwhelan17
      @shaunwhelan17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      agree with you 100%

    • @zackp5294
      @zackp5294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Scott Sacala blahblahblahahblah

    • @kapoy4779
      @kapoy4779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      me too. i wanted him to continue acting as bruce banner.

  • @BrahmaDBA
    @BrahmaDBA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    One of the most iconic character Edward Norton ever did for me is his role as King Baldwin IV the Leper King in Kingdom of Heaven. Full mask yet you can feel every emotion and feeling he is trying to convey. Another full masked actor who was above was only Hugo Weaving in V for Vendetta.

  • @sonnydortmund1513
    @sonnydortmund1513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A true student of his craft.
    Immense actor.

  • @jaybizzle1995
    @jaybizzle1995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    25th Hour is sooo underrated, noone talks about that movie

    • @Mr.Meme01
      @Mr.Meme01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I have no idea how that movie isn't well known

    • @Mr.Meme01
      @Mr.Meme01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @John Holmes how so???

    • @rachellem1248
      @rachellem1248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      25th Hour is definitely one of my favorites.

    • @jaybizzle1995
      @jaybizzle1995 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Holmes your loss

    • @allsystemsgo8678
      @allsystemsgo8678 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No it isn't. It's a solid movie, wasn't great