They did a great job at showing how appreciative Brian was with the studio musicians, and how much respect he gave them....never once was he demanding or acting like a premadonna....
Paul is such a unique actor with alot of insight into the complex personality of the character he plays.... he nails it when he says Brian Wilson never developed the layers of protection from hurt that happens when people grow up and become adults...the child abuse and the feelings of insecurity that Brian had were made worse by the drugs and alcohol abuse,both he and his brother Dennis never were prepared for the change and many disappointments that happen when you become an adult.
his impression, though subtle, of Brian’s voice is really excellent, like you here him in the movie and think “that actually kind of sounds of him” but think it must be how Paul actually talks but it really isn’t and don’t realize it until you actually here him.
@@rorypreston7178 I thought cusack was painful to watch. He plays the same role in every single movie. I just didn’t feel Brian whatsoever with cusack. On the other hand I 100% felt Brian with Dano.
@@haroldbailey9011 I believe that’s the intended effect. Brian was very lost in the 80s and was not himself under the control of his therapist. I believe the reason we find Dano more like Brian is because Cusack was trying to be unlike the Brian we know
@@peterthirdandthebridges the brian we know is the Brian for the last 30-40 years. People know Brian from the music, but other wise they know him from awkward interviews on tv or the red carpet etc from the last few decades
@@haroldbailey9011 exactly. And the defining characteristic of Brian in the 80s was how little he spoke to us, and rarely if ever was he see without his therapist
Paul, I just finished watching the movie on Hulu it was incredible! I want to see a theatre but it was limited in my area. In have been a Brian Wilson fan all my life. The music of multiple generations. You were awesome! I have never seen anything in my 56 years of life that has affected me more than today. Love & Mercy like Pet Sounds is a masterpiece. it me laugh and cry and most of all give me hope. Thank God for having your path touch Brian's. Thank you!
@@rman52 musically what Brian had going on in his head, two bass lines in two different keys for one song, is actually far more complex than the splicing the Beatles did, where it's the same song that just happened to be recorded in two different keys and two different speeds, and slowing one down happened to match them up. Not to say that one of these groups is better than the other but that splice was just some technical matching up that John asked Martin and Emerick to do, whereas Brian's arrangements were truly complex, and all in his head.
@@jpenns I think Brian is brilliant too. But basses in 2 diff keys is not a big deal for a real composer. Keys mean nothing in a way. An A# in one key is an A# in another. It depends on what you do with it. Brian's greatest gift is writing incredible harmonies and melodies. Especially the melodies which are among the most ethereal ever in popular music.
One can't say enough about Paul Dano's performance. I think he bumped Billy Bob Thornton's performance in Sling Blade two number two in my personal all-time favorite list. Way to go, Paul.
Paul did a great job telling Brian’s story. For you fans, another good movie about the group is, “The Beach Boys- An American Family.” The Murray character is powerfully played by actor Michael Dunn? He did a great job. These two movies are wonderful. There are good documentaries on the group, but these two movies are special.
Paul is impeccable because he absolutely loses himself every time he assumes a character. I can’t recognize him as a person, because his characters are so thick with depth. He’s so young, I think he’ll continue to amaze us.
Listen...I love you John Cusak but Paul Dano looked and played the part brilliantly. But I think John Cusak had the movie idea and financed it. So thank you John
was sure a daring move to cast two different actors but I think it was a good choice. Brian was a changed man after 1978 or so. Serious drug abuse and mental issues as we all know. Landy was called in for a second time by the family to revive Brian, and he actually got him moving and in shape but his mind control stuff took over and the psychotropic drugs (wow, spell check didnt even correct that!) were having horrid results that have never receded. So, one step forward, two back in a way. Cusack probably does a better job than the more baby faced Dano could have for those later years.
I don't think so at all. Cusak played him at a time in his life where he was really struggling and he nailed it. Cusak may not have looked a lot like him, but he played the part so precisely that it was haunting. Watch videos of Brian from that time.
cusake made the whole thing awkward. they just used him to bring a big name into the project. paul dano ruled it. cusak did not. but no worries. a lot of people liked him in it. i love jc...but not in this. :)
John Cusak's job was to make you believe he was Brian at a much later time. Given they look absolutely nothing alike, I think he did an admirable job because at times I forgot the difference, but yes, Paul Dano was stellar. Just so happens that the Paul that played that awful Dr. Landy was shocking in how good he was. I love the Disney movie "Saving Mr. Banks, " Paul Giamatti played the driver with a big heart and did it so well that seeing him as Landy was a bit upsetting...until, of course, common sense kicked it. It just showed what an excellent actor he is. IMO, every one of the actors did an excellent job with a tough subject. It's nice to have the story out there, it had to be painful. There is no saying who was better, they were all good. But this Paul Dano had to play a part most would not even know how to broach. Well done! I thought Elizabeth Banks' expressions when reacting to the different situations was superb. I don't know of anyone who hasn't been touched by this movie after watching it.
I loved jc in this movie. I liked the 2 different actor approach because Brian during pet sounds is different than Brian on the late 80's . they both movie wise played 2 different people. And so what jc looks nothing like Brian Paul looks nothing like Eugene Landy but no one complained about that.
They did a great job at showing how appreciative Brian was with the studio musicians, and how much respect he gave them....never once was he demanding or acting like a premadonna....
Yep, I've seen interviews of some of those musicians, nothing but respect.
Paul is such a unique actor with alot of insight into the complex personality of the character he plays.... he nails it when he says Brian Wilson never developed the layers of protection from hurt that happens when people grow up and become adults...the child abuse and the feelings of insecurity that Brian had were made worse by the drugs and alcohol abuse,both he and his brother Dennis never were prepared for the change and many disappointments that happen when you become an adult.
Two geniuses. Brian Wilson and Paul Dano. It's a privilege to watch.
his impression, though subtle, of Brian’s voice is really excellent, like you here him in the movie and think “that actually kind of sounds of him” but think it must be how Paul actually talks but it really isn’t and don’t realize it until you actually here him.
Paul did an outstanding job portraying Brian Wilson. He's just really that good.
I liked cusak playing the character, but I thought paul dano stole the show
cusack had the much harder role and also nailed it but yeahhh Paul Dano WAS Brian Wilson
@@rorypreston7178 I thought cusack was painful to watch. He plays the same role in every single movie. I just didn’t feel Brian whatsoever with cusack. On the other hand I 100% felt Brian with Dano.
@@haroldbailey9011 I believe that’s the intended effect. Brian was very lost in the 80s and was not himself under the control of his therapist.
I believe the reason we find Dano more like Brian is because Cusack was trying to be unlike the Brian we know
@@peterthirdandthebridges the brian we know is the Brian for the last 30-40 years. People know Brian from the music, but other wise they know him from awkward interviews on tv or the red carpet etc from the last few decades
@@haroldbailey9011 exactly. And the defining characteristic of Brian in the 80s was how little he spoke to us, and rarely if ever was he see without his therapist
Love and mercy was one of the greatest movies I ever saw, about a great songwriter and a movie I can watch over and over again.
Paul Dano should've won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance.
It was beyond exceptional, method acting at its finest.
An INCREDIBLE musician and an INCREDIBLE actor. Y’all, I see this as a win-win
Honestly Paul’s performance as Brian Wilson in the 1960’s is one of the best portrayals I’ve ever seen in my life.
Paul, I just finished watching the movie on Hulu it was incredible! I want to see a theatre but it was limited in my area. In have been a Brian Wilson fan all my life. The music of multiple generations. You were awesome! I have never seen anything in my 56 years of life that has affected me more than today. Love & Mercy like Pet Sounds is a masterpiece. it me laugh and cry and most of all give me hope. Thank God for having your path touch Brian's. Thank you!
“ you got Lyle playing in D and the rest of us in A major”
“ works in my head “
This line totally killed the biopic for me tbh
One year later, the Fabs spliced strawberry fields together in two different keys. Brian = All 4 Fabs + George Martin.
@@rman52 musically what Brian had going on in his head, two bass lines in two different keys for one song, is actually far more complex than the splicing the Beatles did, where it's the same song that just happened to be recorded in two different keys and two different speeds, and slowing one down happened to match them up. Not to say that one of these groups is better than the other but that splice was just some technical matching up that John asked Martin and Emerick to do, whereas Brian's arrangements were truly complex, and all in his head.
@@jpenns I think Brian is brilliant too. But basses in 2 diff keys is not a big deal for a real composer. Keys mean nothing in a way. An A# in one key is an A# in another. It depends on what you do with it. Brian's greatest gift is writing incredible harmonies and melodies. Especially the melodies which are among the most ethereal ever in popular music.
@@underduckbro you clearly don’t understand arranging lol
Great interview of an excellent actor, in an outstanding film.
This was the first time I was watching a biopic and forgot that the actor wasn't the real person.
completely agree!
Brian Wilson ❤️❤️❤️ Infinity hearts for that gorgeous human being. Just a stunning musician. STUNNING!
He's such a great actor and singer
One can't say enough about Paul Dano's performance. I think he bumped Billy Bob Thornton's performance in Sling Blade two number two in my personal all-time favorite list. Way to go, Paul.
Ehh, gonna get me some of that potted meat.
Mine too!!😃
Paul did a great job telling Brian’s story. For you fans, another good movie about the group is, “The Beach Boys- An American Family.” The Murray character is powerfully played by actor Michael Dunn? He did a great job. These two movies are wonderful. There are good documentaries on the group, but these two movies are special.
Paul Dano is a genius.
Paul is impeccable because he absolutely loses himself every time he assumes a character. I can’t recognize him as a person, because his characters are so thick with depth. He’s so young, I think he’ll continue to amaze us.
AMAZING FILM!
FAVOURITE FILM 10000%
Fantastic performance and such a great movie :)
WAIT HOLD UP SO MY FAVORITE ACTOR PLAYED AS ONE OF MY FAV BANDS TOO??
POSSIBLY.
IT DEPENDS WHO YOUR FAVOURITE ACTOR AND FAVOURITE BAND IS......
;-)
@@NOWtheband hehehehehe!!!!!!
He's the riddler now :>
Great movie, I loved it
Listen...I love you John Cusak but Paul Dano looked and played the part brilliantly. But I think John Cusak had the movie idea and financed it. So thank you John
It would have been perfect if John had done that, but not in the movie. Dano, Banks, and Giamatti were perfect.
This is the best movie ever
classic
Impressive how he managed to sing and play and sound so damn similar
Brilliant
Paul could play a really good Rodney Mullen if they ever made a movie
was sure a daring move to cast two different actors but I think it was a good choice. Brian was a changed man after 1978 or so. Serious drug abuse and mental issues as we all know. Landy was called in for a second time by the family to revive Brian, and he actually got him moving and in shape but his mind control stuff took over and the psychotropic drugs (wow, spell check didnt even correct that!) were having horrid results that have never receded.
So, one step forward, two back in a way. Cusack probably does a better job than the more baby faced Dano could have for those later years.
Paul Dano looks like a boyish Christian Bale.
lonely scared frightened
"...and dis and dat." - Paul Dano
i wish they he also played the older brian wilson, too, rather than cusak. that was just odd.
I don't think so at all. Cusak played him at a time in his life where he was really struggling and he nailed it. Cusak may not have looked a lot like him, but he played the part so precisely that it was haunting. Watch videos of Brian from that time.
cusake made the whole thing awkward. they just used him to bring a big name into the project. paul dano ruled it. cusak did not. but no worries. a lot of people liked him in it. i love jc...but not in this. :)
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Brian Wilson and his wife went out of their way to just how great they felt his portrayal was. But, to each their own I guess.
John Cusak's job was to make you believe he was Brian at a much later time. Given they look absolutely nothing alike, I think he did an admirable job because at times I forgot the difference, but yes, Paul Dano was stellar. Just so happens that the Paul that played that awful Dr. Landy was shocking in how good he was. I love the Disney movie "Saving Mr. Banks, " Paul Giamatti played the driver with a big heart and did it so well that seeing him as Landy was a bit upsetting...until, of course, common sense kicked it. It just showed what an excellent actor he is. IMO, every one of the actors did an excellent job with a tough subject. It's nice to have the story out there, it had to be painful. There is no saying who was better, they were all good. But this Paul Dano had to play a part most would not even know how to broach. Well done! I thought Elizabeth Banks' expressions when reacting to the different situations was superb. I don't know of anyone who hasn't been touched by this movie after watching it.
I loved jc in this movie. I liked the 2 different actor approach because Brian during pet sounds is different than Brian on the late 80's . they both movie wise played 2 different people. And so what jc looks nothing like Brian Paul looks nothing like Eugene Landy but no one complained about that.
he's a good singet
🙌🏻❤️💪🏻🎶👏🏻
Paul Dano looks like John Maus.
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