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Before he fought in the galactic battles of Star Wars, Adam Driver was a United States Marine with 1/1 Weapons Company. He tells the story of how and why he became a Marine, the complex transition from soldier to civilian - and Arts in the Armed Forces, his nonprofit that brings theater to the military. Because, as he says: "Self-expression is just as valuable a tool as a rifle on your shoulder." Followed by a spirited performance of Marco Ramirez's "I am not Batman" by Jesse J. Perez and Matt Johnson. (Adult language)
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He speaks so solidly and surely.. he doesnt hesitate
It's because he lived it.
Ella Fearless he also went to a school that talk him how to do this stuff. Even if I lived it, I don’t think I could articulate it as well as he does
He was trained as a Marine, they're disciplined to speak with purpose, ignoring anything insignificant, to just get the details and information across in the most effective, efficient manor. Because anything in addition is useless. He's also an actor, trained to say what he's supposed to without hesitating or using the wrong emotions/dwelling on the insignificant details.
@@andrewjohnson3940 I agree. Everything from the way he moves, speaks, and even stares at the audience is due to his training as a marine. It's interesting to see and even hear him explain how that moment in his life was so impactful and significant to him.
That is the unique combination of Juliard and USMC training. The Marines taught him to speak only when needing to convey the most accurate of information. Juliard taught him to think about WHO he is speaking to and why
It sounded like he was holding back tears when the crowd laughed.
he always sounds like he's holding back tears...
Yamedo he does
I know people say he has performance anxiety I think, so maybe it’s that
What part?
@@venomous2362 Maybe that's the case, but he's good; if all his other performances are this good, there's nothing to worry about... This was great!!!
The batman monologue was incredibly moving. I have four immediate family that are veterans. Grew up on and around military bases. My mom counseled wounded warrior families. I'm reading 'The Body Keeps the Score" and think that the arts in the military foundation sounds incredibly healing.
The Body Keeps the Score is a transformational book! I recommend it to all Veterans and trauma survivors 💙
I must find a physical copy and read it now
The line: "he held his gun up at the sky like he was holding Jesus hostage" is perhaps one of the most well delivered lines I've seen in a long time
Charles Bentley how did you SEE that?
@@kazukid8027 bruh do you not know how acting works- you use your eyes to see how something is delivered (body language etc)
Lol he literally said that was one of the greatest lines he’s ever seen
Kazu -kid are you an actual dumbass?
"I WANT TO EAT MY MUFFIN MATT"
Imagine some guy in your platoon getting injured right before deployment, and years later, at home, you think you recognize Kylo Ren but can’t remember where from.
iiBallistic Panda Wow, that’s deep...
I sure they did
Miguel Bibanski ?
They’d probably stand up I their theater seat and say “I know him!!”
Could have just as easily ended up dumpster diving behind Panera Bread.... I’ve seen fellow jarheads move onto to everything.
He will make an unbelievable acting teacher, if he isn‘t already. He is so eloquent and precise!
If he eventually goes back to teach at Juilliard that will be the cherry on top
How about his role as theater director Charlie in “Marriage Story”.
@@mutually_assured_destruction_ What does that have to do with teaching?
Marry me and your name will be Mariam Mamo
Miriam Schwan In the movie “A Marriage Story” Adam played the role of “Michael” Michael was a broadway acting teacher and was very passionate about acting, so much so it tared his marriage apart.
This dude just said "lost in the sauce" in a ted talk. I love it
when
@@zainabsiddiqui6154 7:50
@@danielsan8353 7:47
Literally read it right as he said that lmao
Literally read it right as he said that lmao
Being medically separated is devastating. It's like being kicked out of a family.
It happened to me and I was disappointed in myself coming home sucked cause no one really gets it like how Adam explained here you’re with them all the time then to come back home alone with no one was hard
Not only that but what civs don’t understand is that being medically separated is one of the worst things that could happen to a soldier that is going to be deployed, some people kill themselfes because is it, because that did all that training, all that studying about weaponry and tactics, all that for nothing, they think my friend are out there fighting and dying and I’m not there to help them, I’m here in this fucking hospital wasting my time,
I like Adam Driver a lot more now. He speaks openly and honestly without shame.
ClassifiedKiwi No,Keanu Reeves is 1.0,2.0,3.0 every possible outcome is only him
@@WoopyG *yes*
I now know who adam driver is.
@@justdeath... he's now an open source driver.
maisto you win the internet for the day, enjoy your victory!
When he said blockbuster video may she rest in peace
I felt that...
Best times of my life were high as a kite in blockbuster stumbling around to get DVDs, video games, and munchies.
I did too.
Same
For me, it was Hollywood Video. How well I remember spending an hour there, trying to decide what tl rent.
He can play a young professor snape
Aha this might actually be the best idea ive heard in a while and i dont even like harry potter movies lol watching him pull off snapes character would be amazing lol
Omgosh yes!
That would be fucking amazing
That would be so great, but JK Rowling insists on British actors only for her characters.
@@christinamarcet1780 One thing bad about the cast was that they were SO OLD. Snape should be like Adam in fact, a man in his 30s
I spent 20 years in the Navy on Submarines. I consider myself well read and well spoken. When I retired I was absolutely terrified to get out. That transition has been much more difficult than I imagined. Adam Driver put words to that I never even considered. Thank you so very much Mr. Driver!
The silent service goes hard
My dad was a submariner at the end of the Vietnam War. My husband served in the Navy on an aircraft carrier. Thank you for your service.
He's one of those rare actors that just comes across as a super solid dude all around. No pretensions, humble, respectful, forthcoming, carries himself well, speaks naturally and confidently to a crowd seemingly off the cuff. His great talent and range on screen is the cherry on top of his personality, whereas for most actors it's all we ever get to know or care for about them.
He's definitely been an underrated actor for so long. Im so happy that people are FINALLY starting to notice this wholesome and all-round awesome actor and as a person in general!
He is so much like Keanu Reeves as well!
You should see him in "marriage story", absolutely phenomenal.
Dude walked out of an interview the other day cause he didn't wanna listen to a clip of himself from one of his movies.
@@aaronmcdermitt9179 The reporting on that is that he has a phobia of watching himself on screen. He's struggled with attending movie premieres and watching promo clips of himself for years. Having anxiety is no reflection on his character.
Talented actor. Live in the town he grew up in. Everyone talks about him very highly here. Great speaker too. The Force is strong with this one.
I never knew he was a Hoosier! I live in Rochester which is like less than an hour away
+Brendan Hudkins That's crazy! From what I've heard, he's always been really professional and shown a lot of potential in his work. Cool to see some famous people come from Indiana that aren't politicians.
You're from Mishawaka 2?
+Dr Phil Im from Rochester. About 45 minutes south
+Brendan Hudkins yea Ik where that's at.
Man, he's incredibly eloquent. He was talking non-stop, with not a hint of a pause of like oh or um like the words and sentences were already pre-formed in his head before the talk and he was just reading it out loud...
8:39 😂😂
I mean, he’s an actor. Rehearsing and performing dialogue is kind of his job.
I speak like that when I’ve rehearsed and memorized a play... I’ve seen him in live interviews and he doesn’t usually talk this fast
I'd like think that non stop confidence in his words is both him and the nature of being a marine. In a career like that, they carry themselves a certain way that let's you know about their discipline and heritage within that branch.
It's almost like he prepared for his speech or something
My gosh, the monologue... the most touching thing I've watched in recent times. Also, Adam's voice just completely sounds like one of those people working for any of the forces- so strong and unwavering. He's such a star
He is now one with the force by doing this TED talk.
Will Coppock haha nice spoiler 😉
You just spoiled me 😭
Mlle Sophie get rekt
*laughs in sacrifice*
From 4yrs ago? Haha
Who knew Matt the radar technician could be a marine
marine -> actor -> supreme leader and technician. a technician that doesnt know wheres the calcinator!
I'm didn't get to eat my muffin yet, Matt!
I think it’s him 90%
I see what's in your mind...
ExsertHarp bruh he's the complete package
When Scorsese and Spike Lee both said he's one of the best of this generation, you know this guy is gonna be remembered in history
He’s wearing three different shades of black and I respect it
Midnight, jaguar, and onyx
@@BasedNeptune stfu
Spider-Man You sound more like your friendly hood Spiderman
@@sum1221 Dang... I was hoping to start a fight tbh but this is better tho
@@BasedNeptune There it is lol
Never thought Kylo Ren would do a ted talk. Cool guy.
Jack Suarez Kimmel its not kylo ren its Matt the radar technician
PERKELE Magnusson I KNEW IT
@@gustavhokback3754 Hahahahaha yeah I just watched that video
1000th like bb
It’s Ben solo dumb dumb
Why's no one talking about the "I am not Batman" piece? It was stellar!!!
Tha finale... Wordless
@@renatofigueroajimenez7806 Tears
It remind me the movie "Birdman" with the drums and the superheroe touch
Exactly! I almost stopped the video after the talk but it felt disrespectful so I watched it all and wow was it powerful.
Antonio Iniguez to show how performances don’t require extravagant budgets and productions to be good
This monologue is genius. My heart is sweetened and staggered all at the same time. Thank you so much, artists ~
What’s it about? It went over my head.
@@isaacj2410 Its about the struggle of powerlessness children feel. When people find themselves in a situation that leaves them powerless they often turn to escapism and imagine what it would be like to be as powerful as you want. For a lot of children, this materializes in comic book characters such as batman.
Adam is destined to be one of the greatest actors of our generation.
A F yes
@@AF-ev3zg 2 Oscar nominations already boi
David C ... I’m sure in future, he is gonna be a EGOT winner !!
David C HE IS!!!
I've seen sheets of plywood with more acting skill...
His voice is deeper than my soul.
Swan182 his voice isn't that deep bro
Bob Turd It's pretty deep, there's nothing wrong with admitting that.
its really not that deep
Red Fad ....she's got a shallow soul lmao
Too bad there is no such thing
A marine to a Jedi trainee to a Sith his life is a rollercoaster
Boof don’t forget a divorced husband!
to a jedi again spoiler alert
Boof he was never a sith he was just a dark force user
‘MuricanEagle lol fucking idiot
To a jedi
I love this so much. I could hear him talk about his life forever. He’s so articulate.
One thing a lot of people forget about Adam Driver is how funny he is. Even in just a talk like this he manages to keep stories that are clearly very depressing parts of his life lighthearted by sprinkling in humor, but without taking away the seriousness of what he’s discussing.
His acting in “A marriage story” was sublime
Is it any good. Looks pretty bland
It was verrrry good!
@@bakoe7604 if you like watching Adam Driver and Scar Jo with short hair screaming at each other 90% of the time
@@bakoe7604 very good give it a watch
@@bakoe7604 It's not something I'd say is for everyone. It's a deep and mature story about the loss of love and of life changes, and is a highly realistic story with incredible acting and direction. It's not gonna have any high stakes climaxes or action; just the story between two people whose marriage fell apart
Something about Adam feels genuinely honest. I think he's a really cool guy. Plus he's a very talented actor.
He's handsome too! Lucky wife...
I agree. I am so used to actors sounding like self involved morons. He doesn't. He's a just the facts mam kind of guy!
Josh Green You can't be serious dude...
InvisibleMan95 agreed.
I very much agree.
Damn. I want to be this articulate.
Then go to acting school
Zesri Or, you know, just regular school.
xBleuGuyx I didn't bother replying, lol. But exactly.
I was assuming you were already going to regular school but whatever I guess
Regular school doesn't do much LOL. Depends on major.
As someone who has served, this is an amazing summary of a military life and the bonds that connect us. I have never watched one of your films, but now I am going to watch all of them. Thanks for articulating what life in the Marines is.
Thank you for your service
When he starts talking about the Marines, he speeds up and talks louder. It's his passion.
Migfra Danmark oh stfu they defend our country and keep us safe
@Migfra Danmark alright when the hajis attack you can be frontlines and the marines can stay back and hide on a keyboard
Migfra Danmark ok
Migfra Danmark ok boomer
@@thememe-inator532 Not really. I don't think any military members are inherently bad people, I think for whatever reason you do the job it requires bravery to do. But to say they defend our country is just false. In rare cases they probably perform actions that we don't know about that keep us safe, and the dissuasion they cause just by existing is protecting us. But in practically every case the military is just a tool for the government and corporations to make money. Seriously, look into the reasons behind every war we've been in after WWII. The only people claiming it's "to defend America" are the politicians trying to deceive the population so they support it. What they do once they actually wage war is quite telling.
I’ve discovered what makes him seem so much different and better than other actors. He said while comparing military and theater, they both aren’t about themselves, it’s about others and you have a role in that. So many people do acting for fame and attention and he is a selfless actor. I don’t think he even likes that much attention. That must be one of the secrets of being a great actor. Selfless acting.
Stfu
None None no u
Great observation.
@@NoneNone-dw1jo I am sorry if I have offended you in any way. I just want to be a drama teacher when I am older and thought maybe this would be a good thing to teach. If I am wrong, I would like to get advice. Let me know if you discovered something new about acting technique. Thx!
@@summerhollis1097 mature response, good on you. knowing what i know about you just from this short thread, i can tell you'll do well.
He will finish what he started
Chris Atherton lol, we don’t know that :P
Right now there are 666 thumbs up. It will go up, of course. We humans are like that.
I refuse to click like :D 666
Chris Atherton 8:20
He will show you the Dark Side.
Adam Driver is an incredibly talented actor and i hope he goes far in his career. In Star Wars when he's conflicted between good and evil, you can literally feel the emotion you can see the conflict on his face and in his mannerisms. He's truly talented
He is so articulate and presents his intelligence in such a humble way
Ikr! I love him! This was so cool to watch!
I can't even put a sensible sentence together.
Hmm. I'm glad I watched this, I never knew the background of Adam Driver. I thought it was easy peasy, acting. There goes my old persona.
Same, again never judge a book by it's cover.
Yummy Sounds unlrss is fat chicks... allways judge fat Chicks by their cover
because youre that typical egotistical type of human who always judges everyone by their looks.
Alfredo J That's actually human nature. We judge based on looks because we want to have the best offspring. Men tend to be attached to big boobs cause it shows the ability to breastfeed a child. The modern stigma was created based off that. Men look for wide hips because it shows a woman's ability to bear children. It's primal nature to judge based on looks.
Tyler Griffin That's on the money wow!
Are we just gonna ignore the fact that this video was published three years ago but all the comments are from this week
:-O ...MFW I bend over and get algorithm'd
So ?
we don't question the algorithm we're just thankful when it doesn't supply garbage.
YT.
I don't think the system works
Jesse perez deserves a whole lot of applauds, It must be feeling so breathless but he played it so beautifully he is amazing, actors deserve a lot of respect it just seems easy but it's not that easy. adam driver is has played every role so nicely it never seems like acting, he is literally one of the greatest actors to ever exist.
Adam Driver is usually so awkward, clicking on this video I was expecting see a very good and relatable video. But damn, he is good! He does not stutter or slow down at all, the man just speaks and speaks! Great story teller. Blown away.
Because he is very passionate about this. People usually aren't awkward when they speak over something they are passionate about.
Isaac Bridges makes a lot of sense
People talking off the top of their head slow down, stop and/or revise what they're saying. I like what he's saying too, but this is scripted.
He's an actor. Performance is literally his profession. Also, former marine.
It the both marines training and acting skills that he attained.
Smarter than everyone in this thread, Adam Driver is.
Hello there,
ok Redditor it’s called “the comments”
Good one
Indeed, master Yoda...
@Dreadd some cringy reddit user got triggered easily....he was saying that the word thread is now mostly heard when talking about Reddit.
The fact that a marine would eventually carry the Star Wars sequel trilogy is extremely strange.
The Root Of Everything lmao heavy emphasis on carry. He literally had to drag the whole cast along
The Root Of Everything only good thing about the sequels and rise of skywalker was the only movie with a tiny bit of decency
Sequels were only good because of him
Completely agree. Kylo Ren was the king of those movies. Rey was great in the first one.
Jebalita BattleBush actually, I think the whole of the cast did the best they could. That's the thing with Star Wars. It's the writing that's bad, and the actors have to make do.
This dude rolled up to a TED talk not in a fancy suit or fancy clothing, he rolled up in a hoodie, shirt, and jeans that looks like he could pick them up at a local AE. I like that.
So people who chose to wear chic clothing mean less to you?
@@puppchenschnuppchen4984 yes.
That’s a blazer
@@Numbuh10125😂
@@puppchenschnuppchen4984yes
is nobody gonna say anything about the great energetic way in which this guy is performing this cool play?
Milonification I enjoyed his performance WAYYY more than I thought I would
Davi DeAndrade me too, definitely opened my eyes to a type of acting I didn’t think I’d enjoy
The whole time your like wow this is actually a pretty cool, descriptive story I like this, and then... wham! out of nowhere you just get hit with the emotion of the performer and it becomes so real.
It was totally Phenomenal
Me too, it was awesome... 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍💪💪💪
Wooooow!!!! Deserve the standing ovation
When Adam Driver is more badass then the villain he's most famous for playing...
PrimeXero Kylo is the least intimidating antagonist ever
Ꭲ Ꮋ Ꮎ Ꭱ that’s cuz he’s not really supposed to be
@@Wade_Fucking_Wilson
He's a down to earth villain. He doesn't have it all figured out, he's conflicted, and he's not overtly evil.
The giant crab in Moana is scarier than Kylo Ren lol
PrimeXero Ehhh I’d say Kylo is pretty damn badass. For one he stopped a blaster bolt in mid air then proceeded to interrogate Poe at the same time, he didn’t slow it, or deflect it. He froze it there. For two he kills his own father face to face like he was nothing to him, breaks Poe mentally and gains information from him through torture, takes a direct impact from Chewie’s bow caster to his abdomen which is a weapon shown to obliterate other individuals and walks it off like it was nothing to then have two lightsaber battles in the freezing cold while bleeding. Not only that but he’s not scared to show his face and look at you eye to eye, he happily takes off his mask in his first ever debut in film and doesn’t care about his appearance. Then in TLJ he kills Snoke by manipulating him into a false sense of security and authority, and then fights off 3+ Praetorian guards by himself, decapitates one in a 1v3 fight, throws another in a fan where’s he’s torn to shreds. Plus his broken nature and his temper make him unpredictable. On one side he could not care and spare your life, on the other he might go into a fit of rage and slaughter anyone nearby he deems dismissible. Remember that scary and badass are two separate things.
Adam Driver: casually talks about his life
me: subconsciously waiting for him to whip out a lightsaber
The Bad Connection underrated commented
Ali Selmen is it?
BoxierAcorn844 yes
The Bad Connection “JOIN ME REY, REEEEEEEEEEE!”
BoxierAcorn844 he posted that when the comment had like 3 likes
I think Adam Driver comes across in such an intelligent and human way. He is a great actor; I look forward to seeing him and hearing him in much more
i just cried so much from that performance why is no one talking about that
i would gander not many watched it! too bad.
It was awesome, yes.
It was heartbreaking
Sam Armstrong clearly i meant guess? not sure why that came out but my sincerest apologies.
I agree. That dudes performance was absolutely amazing.
I love the sound of his voice....
trumpetgal98 his voice has an interesting an unique cadence
I feel the pull to the Light
Kiron Kabir I feel the life in you!
Lol me to
Kiron Kabir the light is my penis just letting you know
That's a good one 😂
Surprised how well spoken he is, seems like a genuinely transparent human being, I’d love to have him as my friend.
Transparent is a wonderful compliment. It takes a secure person to be strong enough to be honest.
He also injured his back from carrying the whole trilogy since 2015
Both injuries leading to greatness
Yep... 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
This is so true, they ruined the saga
Bruh I nearly died reading this
perfect comment. clap
He's very honest and I think Hollywood is lucky to have him in their ranks
Madzie 2000 in fact Hollywood is in troubles for people like him...
@@Lullyart This comment sounded so ominous! But seriously, what do you mean? Celebs are less honest?
It means that traditionally they are more concern with sound politically correct than be honest, Adam doesn’t give a damn about political correctness
@@Lullyart Agreed, but he does come across as a little anxious and leans heavily on humour, which is refreshing in a world where you're sometimes taught to stick to the status quo
Madzie 2000 I strongly believe he is not neurotypical at all
Adam after 9/11 was probably like:
*"The map to Bin Laden. Where is it?"*
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This made me realize how good a biography about his life could be as a film or a play…
Adam driver was the best part of these sequels, in every single one
He was the best part of these sequels that made us all hate these sequels. AD is a melted vanilla on a kitchen floor. Can't act his way out of a bad date.
@@defiverr4697 Ok, now un-metaphorize this and concisely explain your point.
@@umcaraqualquer3640 AD sucks, he is unwatchable in Star Bored films, he can't act, and makes me vomit watching his acting. FYI, he hates watching himself too, and walks out of interviews when he has to watch or listen to himself. Says a lot about him. What a hack. Points made.
DE Fiverr watch Marriage Story
Facts
"Don't get lost in the sauce" -Adam Driver
No, that is from G-Eazy
No, G-Eazy said it first
@@Ashley-el4wf No, actually that is from Gucci Mane
It’s a common saying in the marines lol
Ashley relax nobody cares jesus
I love how Adam isn't talking to the general audience, per say, He is really speaking to the veterans in the room. Which i thought was cool.
Did u serve? I appreciated tht too. Felt the same way.
@@skitaboo still servingn currently in tpu status trying to hop on another deployment
Thanks for your service.
RedCell96 Thank you for your service. My prayers are with you 🙏
Scooters Videos that’s cool and all but I don’t remember anyone asking
After 13 years of work with WAY vulnerable kids, I can say this monologue is THE REAL. Thank you thank you, brilliant performers, so so much ~
This dude is awesome, I'm glad I watched this video. Hope people don't forcefully stick his career just to STAR WARS only. I want this actor to put his signature & be recognized in many other works to come.
Wrecker DeeZ he was great in midnight special
White Walker I was planning to watch that soon!
Wrecker DeeZ He's in Paterson, which is receiving critical acclaim currently. Sadly it's a really limited release.
Agreed. Seems like he's got a bright future. Besides the upcoming Star Wars films, he also recently worked with Jim Jarmusch and Martin Scorcese in the films Paterson and Silence respectively. So he's in a good position to gain prominence in both prestige dramas and blockbusters.
No. His character Kylo Ren will be milked until the end of his days.
Hope he has a long and successful career.
m8 he is litearlly kylo ren
IcedGunner 900 not anymore
A gamer called Rian cuz he’s dead
He played kylo and Ben so good
he will play in another movie or series
I'm truly in love. Look at that dork. So eloquent, brilliant, gorgeous and kind person.
And you don't even care about what he's saying. Nice. Good job.
But he killed Han tho
+MetrazolElectricity "creatures?"
Calm down Trump Jr
In a way, all of us are creatures of our own creation ✌️
Gritzalem If only that were the case
He has no prompt or anything his public speaking is incredible!
@@leilaniz5909 that has nothing to do with his proficiency on stage
@@youraveragepasser-by7367 but it may help him feel less anxious, which, helps him speak.
He’s talking about himself
@@youraveragepasser-by7367 But it has everything to do with the subject matter: himself. It's unusual for an actor to NOT play a role on stage in front of hundreds of people. I felt a certain unease and urgency in his voice, too. I think he was very uncomfortable and I applaud him for getting through it, nonetheless.
@@youraveragepasser-by7367 Believe me, if you're a nervous person, pockets are a godsend. Stops your hands from shaking, focuses your mind, stops you from being restless.
Wow, I didn't know he was a marine. Awesome story and a great way for other marines, soldiers, sailors, and air force personnel to overcome trauma. Sometime the call to duty is different than what we envision. This is awesome! Semper Fi!
Adam's organization is so effective that it is on standby to be called in when a base needs a morale boost. He doesn't call it therapy but it's pretty obvious it works that way.
Hoorah
As a former Marine I appreciate how well you just articulated the nuances of reintegration.
He made me want to join...jeez he’s articulate
The 5 Rings 7
man0z be careful not to cut yourself on that edge, timmy boy. You might not be able to make it for your high school entrance exams.
man0z careful not to cry so loud. You might wake Mommy. She works really hard to keep the bills paid so you can type at all the bad people on the internet and get fat.
The 5 Rings hurraa
He was a marine? I guess this proves it lads.
Matt was right. Kylo Ren is shredded. Kylo Ren has an 8-Pack.
Excuse me?? Have you seen TLJ, they didn't give him the name swolo for nothin
I have a friend who quotes this aaaaaaall the time 😊
Then he became Solo/Kylo Ren
So shredded, hot and handsome
SNL my man
The acting at the end of this video was utterly outstanding
No one in the comments is really talking about it, but honestly that's the part of this video that really struck me. He started off so casual and built into an absolute crescendo of emotion. Unbelievable
Acting?
I agree! Adam's talk was good but the acting part was very moving. I've just watched it twice trying to figure out what it was about. It's a boy who's drunk dad beats him, but the son forgives him? I'm keen to hear other people's interpretation of the scene?
Acting? the guy is reading from a script with another dude banging a drum. Wow. Life changing stuff
@@jal2550 there's reading, and then there's stuff like this. Yes. He was was reading the script, but he did so much more than that. He told the story in a masterful way, with emotion and intensity. It was not a monotone reading, there was so much emotional buildup, it was a rollercoaster of tension.
And it was BRILLIANT!
He deserved every single clap he got and a standing ovation.
THAT was acting.
What a treat to hear Adam Driver speak of his own experiences. But then the monologue.....simply amazing
Adam Driver is going to be one of this generation’s acting icons and this proves why.
JackoooSallooo no just no
Too bad he is in the train wreck that is Star Wars
Huh, have you seen this guy act before
Derek Lewis Adam Driver’s acting career isn’t only Star Wars dumbass, even so he provides some of the best acting in them.
@@TheIceManSSB2001 He's excellent in Silence.
Why is nobody talking about the reading at the end. It was so powerful
Agree.
Can someone explain me the ending of the reading? I wanna know peoples' interpretations
@@rickykaka7220 my interpretation is that it was all from the perspective of a young guy whose father was murdered. That young guy is wishing he was Batman and imagining how things would have gone differently if he was.
@@loobkoob How did you understand that his father was murdered ? ... Up until I read your comment I thought the guy really saved his dad. As a Batman in his head, but in real life, as someone who followed his dad cause he was aware of his dad's addiction. No ?
@@pouyanpiano that's another way of looking at it, I suppose. I saw it more as it being from the perspective of a child who was wishing they were there and had the power the stop what really happened. I couldn't picture someone who actually had the ability to save their dad in that situation then going onto replay the events in their mind but imagining themselves as Batman. The fact that they're imagining themselves as Batman suggests a childlike mind - or at least someone who hasn't reached full maturity - meaning they wouldn't have the physical capability to do those things.
I think if he HAD actually saved his dad in real life, he'd feel like a hero already and wouldn't need to pretend to be one. The fact that he's pretending he's Batman gives the impression that he (the boy) wouldn't be capable of handling the situation himself, so he imagines himself as a figure who would be able to handle it instead.
It’s weird how the audience seems nervous and he seems relaxed.
the audience is nervous because they are afraid that he might force choke them.lol
Who wouldn't be nervous around Kylo Ren? He's liable to force choke you to death at any second if you do anything that even slightly bothers him.
He seems so sweet his presence is just a true alpha presence I guess
I think they are captivated by his outstanding public speaking and the passion and articulation of his story. I know I was!
He seems nervous.
He’s so human. Listening to him speak, even though he’s quite eloquent, you can still hear the nerves in his voice. Like you’re going to cry, not because of fear or sadness, but just from the intensity of the moment. I felt the same way the first time I spoke to the owners of a rather neglected guinea pig- not as a bystander, but as a veterinary assistant who could actually help the little guy out. The more I see of Adam the more I relate to him. What a fascinating guy.
I'm proud of you, my grandson.
Darth Vader, I'm proud of you fellow sith
@@justwickedjr0662 but he betrayed the sith my dude
Zachary Seager I had no idea... I am an ancient sith
Palpatine didn’t you try to kill me once?
@@Ak-xr2kj you fooled me and destroyed my life. I lost Padmé because of you.
Are we just gonna gloss over the fact he dislocated his sternum? Christ that must have hurt
Gosh how does that even happen
@LegendsFEED lmao who are you
LegendsFEED please shut your lebron fanboy mouth you disgusting piece of filth, a woman gave birth to you
Bloxxer Plays Maybe a woman DIDN’T give birth to him 😂😂😂
@@eyeheartsushi2212 true he does seem a bit like a test tube baby
Adam talked about being able to use words for his emotions from his acting. I think that explains why he plays Kylo so well. The better he can channel his own experience into a role the better, and that angry desire to do something shows.
I’m an Army veteran and 28 year member of the American Legion. This is an inspiring presentation and will be sharing this with my fellow veterans. Thank you for your service.
there really couldn't be a better actor for the role of Kylo Ren
yeah his character was one of the few things i liked about the force awakens
I love that it's HIS voice under the mask. Darth Vader is a legend but James Earl Jones was never in the suit.
Charlie disagree
Charlie he was a total badass yet so conflicted. He killed his father to join the dark side for f*ck sake.
Alexander Lee Someone who can cry on the spot.
Easily one of the best ted talks much respect
You don't watch many TED talks.
He’s so articulate and diligent with how he explains himself and what’s happened in his life. I wish i could speak in that way like him.
Welcome to public speaking 101. However, despite being an introductory course has us on the ropes most of the time.
Acting class will do that.
Well a big part of acting is being able to articulate. He may just be that way but my guess is it was learned.
collin2clean You can.
You think he didn't plan this at all. He is doing a performance.
That rah. He's a Marine through and through. Semper Fi brother. Thrilled you found success and appreciation in life
He's so quirky, unconventionally attractive, and intelligent. I didn't know he was from Indiana!
Thatonetribute Any famous Hoosier does not speak of their roots for nothing interesting ever happens there XD
He's not really attractive.
@Maria Griffin That's entirely subjective.
"unconventionally attractive" is the words i was looking for. Yes he is so attractive without actually being objectively handsome
Unconventionally attractive? I'm straight (at least I think so), and I'd gladly date this guy. He just seems so awesome.
He’s so sharp and in tune with what life is. His wife is so lucky. I only wish I could talk to someone so intelligent daily. Good dude.
Actually there is someone more intelligent that you can talk to everyday. Is called God. The Bible that Jesus learned and taught from is a good place to start. I would recommend to start with the gospel of John--------th-cam.com/video/HxH64N0m5hM/w-d-xo.html
I gave you this version of the Bible because is the one chosen by Congress to be part of the National Recording Registry (NRR) which picks the best recordings of the century to be preserved. Alexander Scourby was a trained Shakespearean actor chosen to do this his masterpiece recording. Once you start listening you'll know why Congress chose this particular Bible and Alexander Scourby as the Best of the Best.
Another tip is that you can surf the net and even listen to your favorite music all while listening to this Bible in background. That's another reason why this is the best audio Bible(and I don't agree with Government on everything, except on this choice for the NRR)since it has no music, only voice. Just play with the background volumes and you'll soon find out how to play your favorite music and spoken word videos at the same time. Enjoy!
@@taowaycamino4891 Haha! This is amazing. Full marks for keeping it relevant...
@@masquerades4316 Not sure if you are being troll-fully ironic or not.
@Elevator Music troll
@@taowaycamino4891 Can't marry God though! Your plan is flawed.
He's also a radar technician.
Hi, my name is Matt.
And a sith lord of the first order
Dude Matt straight up sucks...
Lol jk Adam Driver is amazing!
Adam's ted talk is one of the ones I always come back to to listen. I wish he had a podcast
Adam Driver is such an underrated actor. How is he not getting noticed?
I respect the man.
He is the best sequel-actor in Star Wars
Dude I'm pretty sure people are noticing him especially in the last Jedi where he looked like he robeed the steroids factory lol ithink hes getting a enough attention
He’s getting the attention you’re probably just watching StarWars he’s been in movies and still starring in other movies
@Sophus E Magill loved Robert in The Light House, loved Adam in Marriage Story
He made a movie with Scarlet Johannasberg that's supposedly great. I think people notice him.
this was way more interesting than I expected
Adam Driver is so casually attractive. Wow.
It's cuz he's rich and famous
Geo Manhire bro Ik he’s just so like able idk
Ikr and his voice 🥵
young snape
I love how all the guys responses are just jealousy
When he said he could take a chance and if he fails he could live in a park. That right there. We will always be soldiers. There is no rock bottom. Just a temporary situation.
As an ARMY Infantry disabled from combat veteran I thank this man for his service. Iraq ruined my life so as a soldier I am sorry you didn't get to deploy, but as a human being... THANK GOD! I'm glad you are alive and well and finding success. I am stuck in my home because of combat. As I am not a gamma male I am not jealous of this man, I am so happy for him. God bless, "Kylo", and may the Lord Jesus protect and keep you and yours.
Thank you for your service. I hope you don't feel those are just empty words. Many people understand and appreciate the sacrifice you made. I hope you find something that helps you enjoy life again. 😘
@@billiey36 God bless my friend! Thank you very much for the kind words! I am proud to have fought for and served great people like you!
Im sorry that happened. Thank u for fighting for me and my family.
Wholesome comments here
thank you for your service, your comment is absolutely beautiful… respect & gratitude from NC
"..and Blockbuster video... may she RIP." 😂😭
Sick Sad World it got to that part when I read your comment wow
Bosh same
That moment when Kylo Ren gives you solid moral advice.
😂😂😂
It may still happen.
And remember kids: stabbing your father can hurt his feelings, say no to violence!
I Mean Its His Famous Role
.But Its Adam Driver To You....He will Go Places Kylo Ren Its Only the beginning
Jin Kazama Saber throw.
"You Can Tell On How Much The Military Meant To Him...If You Look Very Closely At The Way He Moves His Eyes...The Intensity Of The Emotion That He Was Expressing."
**contains graphic language**
... “I’m frickin batman”
Get off my Christian Minecraft Server
keep listening
Clayton Catlin nice
Clayton Catlin can u friggin me
he said motherfucker, did you even see everything?
The end monologue was so good, I interpreted it as a boy with an alcoholic father and it really hit home since I used to stay up late at night waiting for my alcoholic mother to get home, only to get a drunken mess.
Also the actual talk was great but yeah
Yeah
I would pay to hear those monologs.
it is indeed a boy imagining he "is Batman" and he has the power to save and bring his dad back home, who constantly gets drunk...
Jin Kazama p
You know, Adam Driver's story was inspirational and all, but that dialogue. Man. That dialogue.
it's a monologue
More like a Kylo Minogue.
Atlas what dialogue?
Atlas i dont like sand
I really enjoy how clearly he can verbalize and bring you into his story (when he acts too!). He's got this incredibly intense yet comforting energy, I dig it.
I really came to appreciate Adam Driver, not only for learning his background, but his inviting a friend to perform that piece. Good selection, great performance, and it is interesting that he let a friend do it instead of himself. Lots of respect for tons of reasons.
"Struggled to find meaning" is by the biggest struggle after leaving the military
His portrayal of Squire Legris on the Last Duel is my favorite of his performances
this man carried the disney star wars trilogy on his back
Fact, he pretty much got the only sliver of good writing too. Although writing angry male is kinda easy, he made it so much more. Adam really is talented.
Even if the new trilogy divides fans, kylo ren has become one of my favorite star wars characters.
Kinda of weird due to the main focus being on Rey, and her turning into a Mary Sue
Everyone hates on Kylo but he was so intense and emotional.just a fantastic actor in Adam
Blue Dawn lol