Jerry Bruckheimer Breaks Down His Most Iconic Films | GQ
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Күн бұрынTop Gun: Maverick producer Jerry Bruckheimer breaks down his most iconic films to date, including 'Top Gun: Maverick', 'Beverly Hills Cop', 'Bad Boys', 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation', 'Amazing Race', 'Pirates of the Caribbean', 'American Gigolo', 'Armageddon', 'Flashdance' and 'National Treasure'.
0:00 Intro
0:30 Top Gun: Maverick
8:06 Beverly Hills Cop
10:27 Bad Boys
12:09 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
15:58 Amazing Race
17:47 Pirates of the Caribbean
20:54 American Gigolo
23:07 Armageddon
24:15 Flashdance
26:10 National Treasure
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@patfer1189 2 жыл бұрын
He gives credit to crews, directors, actors, writers, and even his late partner. He doesn't spend the whole time talking "I did this" or "i came up with that" just because he's the producer of decades of iconic movies and shows.
@devilpupbear09 2 жыл бұрын
Well yeah, it's called "professional courtesy"
@Madbandit77 2 жыл бұрын
@@devilpupbear09 And friendship.
@willd9298 2 жыл бұрын
That to me is when people are nice just because there’s successful and Rich I don’t think that’s genuine and I agree at some level he wouldn’t be where he is if he can’t talk and treat others correctly with humility but I think you really see who people are when they don’t have a lot of money and really struggling
@jacobmilligan8777 2 жыл бұрын
@@willd9298 I can agree with that on some degree.
@m1lst3r89 2 жыл бұрын
And he has tremendous passion for cinema. Understands what needs to be done to entertain the audience.
@Locadel2003 2 жыл бұрын
This man is responsible for some of the biggest and most fun movie blockbusters ever made.
@zainm5919 2 жыл бұрын
of course but am I the only one who's surprised that Jerry is SEVENTY EIGHT YEARS OLD???
@mullaoslo 2 жыл бұрын
@@zainm5919 not really since he's been producing bangers longer than I've been alive and I'm almost 40
@zainm5919 2 жыл бұрын
@@mullaoslo the guy looks like he's in his 50's though and he's almost about to be 80. The fact that he was my age in 1965 before the dam moon landing is trippy for me idk. He must have the Tom cruise gene for aging
@mullaoslo 2 жыл бұрын
@@zainm5919 he looks very good for his age.. Definetly agree
@strikerbowls791 2 жыл бұрын
@@zainm5919 hair dye
@MrPhbahia 2 жыл бұрын
it’s so valuable to have GQ interview these legends
@kalkella8822 2 жыл бұрын
"The audience is smarter than any of us." If only todays directors and producers understood that.
@thomassmart4088 2 жыл бұрын
this
@youtubexyz208 2 жыл бұрын
The Jurassic World people were definitely thinking the opposite
@Davimre 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone understands this eventually. People either go to see the movie or not.
@15Candles Жыл бұрын
@@youtubexyz208 every single horror movie with cheap jump scare thinking the opposite too
@williamdillard5060 Жыл бұрын
Now all we get are super hero movies, remakes and sequel.
@mreeping 2 жыл бұрын
Count the amount he says "we". Shows total class, humility and just love and amount of respect he loves for everyone involved
@Legoflymaster89 2 жыл бұрын
Jerry Bruckheimer is a legend!!
@carsonpeterson758 Жыл бұрын
He is the next Irving thalberg
@Omar-wq9dz 2 жыл бұрын
Surprising how Jerry Bruckheimer hasn't won the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award yet
@gymdave199 2 жыл бұрын
He’s 78 years old ! He looks amazing.
@sloshed-rat Ай бұрын
He's a vampire
@Locadel2003 2 жыл бұрын
I think some of his best movies that aren’t well known as others are “Enemy of the state”, “Crimsom Tide” & “Remember the Titans”
@khalilahd. 2 жыл бұрын
Yessss! Loved Crimson tide!
@blackguyofthesouth2161 2 жыл бұрын
RtT is very well known
@SmithCommaBenjamin 2 жыл бұрын
Independence Day being left off this is criminal
@TeamTeddy666 2 жыл бұрын
@@blackguyofthesouth2161 I saw rtt in 7th year english class I think lol
@hannahsanchez3648 2 жыл бұрын
@@khalilahd. fwwwfowfwwwfwfwwffwwwuofwwfwfufww 🆙 your name was in I
@thelegendsrtru 2 жыл бұрын
Love how he explained Beverly Hills Cop insanely relevant. The effort people put into keeping fallacious logic is amazing.
@TheDistantman 2 жыл бұрын
Jerry Bruckheimer and Tony Scott were heavy hitters in the 80s and 90s, as well as Jerry and Michael Bay. Jerry Bruckheimer - arguably is one of the greatest Producers in American Cinema
@jp3813 Жыл бұрын
Arguably???
@DMalltheway Жыл бұрын
And used Hans Zimmer for many of the musical productions
@adityamagdum1008 2 жыл бұрын
This man is a true genius! The amount of his input and conviction is something that has been lacking these days in the present Hollywood scenario. We just don't find a singular producer with the range and versatility like that of Jerry Bruckheimer. 🔥
@nubianfx 2 жыл бұрын
I love how gracious and generous he is about acknowleging the talent that worked on his films. You can see part of why he went so far in his career. Not only does he know how to spot a hit, hes a genuinely great person.
@spaceodds1985 2 жыл бұрын
A legend. Along with Don Simpson, the man created a cornerstone of Hollywood blockbuster cinema. Seems humble and credits his team in putting these films on screen.
@tednygma7304 2 жыл бұрын
I miss seeing Jerry Bruckheimer Don Simpson names together tbh
@ItachiUchiha-nj9wx 2 жыл бұрын
@@tednygma7304 @Ted Nygma This is the exact reason why i teared up at the top gun maverick screening . They paid tribute to don simpson( pretty much the same opening credits as the first top gun).
@tednygma7304 2 жыл бұрын
@@ItachiUchiha-nj9wx that is so 😎
@spaceodds1985 2 жыл бұрын
Guys when I finally saw the original two light bolts logo of Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films on the big screen… I felt that bolt of energy seeping out of the screen.
@SmithCommaBenjamin 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is the architect of the Summer Blockbuster. Everyone else has been trying to chase is genius, and all have fell short.
@michaeldauria4386 2 жыл бұрын
Jerry Bruckheimer is without a doubt one of the greatest producers of all time. Is there anything Jerry can’t do anymore?
@dicekolev5360 2 жыл бұрын
Well, Top Gun Maverick is pretty much the only hit in 15 years so... Dunno 😸
@Nishant.708 2 жыл бұрын
@@dicekolev5360 nope you're wrong check it out he has other hits in past 15 yrs
@04m6gto 2 жыл бұрын
@@dicekolev5360 National Treasure: Book of Secrets, 3 Pirates of the Caribbean films, Bad Boys for Life, and Top Gun: Maverick. I'd say that he's done OK over the last 15 years.
@carsonpeterson758 Жыл бұрын
His movies according to him are entertainment vehicles but can they still have substance and a convincing story with good charachter development and good acting
@michaelkunt Жыл бұрын
Pitch a tent
@Pencilman246 2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see Jerry and Michael Eisner interview each other. They probably had some legendary fights. I bet it was Eisner who originally passed on Top Gun.
@donnadelrey7419 2 жыл бұрын
Prince of Persia is criminally underrated, I love it to pieces. I wish people could give it a chance and would show more love to it.
@dimitarapostolov9788 2 жыл бұрын
I like to call it a guilty pleasure but recently I realised I should just call it pleasure - I love it!
@apecentury228 2 жыл бұрын
okay idk about criminal.....you're reaching
@zainm5919 2 жыл бұрын
i remember seeing the trailer for it when I was in the 5th grade and I've always wanted to watch it but never got to it...but I get the feeling barely anyone in the movie is gonna be persian and it's not gonna look anything like actual persia lol
@kevinphiri873 Жыл бұрын
Sure Donna
@alexanderdahoola8188 Жыл бұрын
At 78 he looks AMAZING, like he is at most in his 50s.
@rext8949 2 жыл бұрын
A legendary producer whose name sells a movie. He's got his finger on the pulse of the industry. Jerry Bruckheimer - I couldn't even pronounce the name.
@atesz567 2 жыл бұрын
100% agree! 20 years before when i was like 15y old, propably his name was the only familiar to me after Spilberg and Lucas, and all his movies was instant watch for me. Rarely disappointed me
@joshr8666 Жыл бұрын
Bruck.. like truck.. and heimer.. hi-mer
@dicekolev5360 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my, I'm 32 now and ever since I saw Bad Boys in 1996 on that VHS (I still have right here) I have this special spot in my heart for this guy like some sort of relative family member that delivers banger movies every year up until "the pirates" as I can't really say any movie ever since 2005-2006 up until Maverick now. Still a legend 😁
@curtis8966 2 жыл бұрын
I miss Tony Scott. It’s a shame that we live in a world where there are no new Tony Scott movies.
@marcwarren4393 Жыл бұрын
Tony Scott certainly is 1 of the best directors in my lifetime.
@carsonpeterson758 Жыл бұрын
When I see tony Scott involved in film I always think Ridley Scott is there two because they are brothers and like the coens the Scott brothers can direct film togeather like enemy of the state and days of thunder and top gun and the sequal to it is a tribute to the late tony there must be a sad reason why Ridley didn’t direct the sequal for him
@DMalltheway Жыл бұрын
Yup, love his Denzel Washington collaborations
@miguelrosado6348 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is a legend to the point that these movies are not even on this list (and some of them should have been!) : - Crimson Tide - dir: Tony Scott, with Denzel Washigton and Gene Hackman - Days of Thunder - dir: Tony Scott with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman - The Rock - dir: Michael Bay with Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage - Con Air - dir: Nicolas Cage with Nicolas Cage, Jon Cusack and Jonh Malkovich - Black Hawk Down - dir: Ridley Scott with Josh Hartnett, Eric Bana and Ewan Mcgregor
@carsonpeterson758 Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget bad boys, the pirates of the carribean trilogy and top gun and even the Lone Ranger
@Ballaholic0 2 жыл бұрын
My mentor, what an inspiration. Thanks for imparting your knowledge about filmmaking on us mr Bruckheimer.
@margarettodd1600 2 жыл бұрын
What can I say about Jerry and this interview that hasn't been said in the prior comments, I agree wholeheartedly with them all!! Jerry should definitely be recognized 👊🏼
@bduggins2483 2 жыл бұрын
Do National Treasure 3 with Nic Cage for god's sake. Or have him be the co-lead of the show they're planning. He could be the Sully type mentor to the girl who's going to be in it.
@geehaf 2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't expecting such an open and honest result. Jerry I LIKE you!!
@dodgersfan5597 Жыл бұрын
Straight legend, so humble
@abdulnguza4885 Жыл бұрын
CANT BELIVE HE's in his 70s still functional like that. Talk about GOALS
@joshmerritt4953 2 жыл бұрын
How could "Con Air" not come up, especially as it's the 25th anniversary this year?!!
@filmreviewer117 2 жыл бұрын
The guy is a skilled producer who loves the people he's worked with and gives them the credit desired.
@carsonpeterson758 Жыл бұрын
Why didn’t he win a best picture Oscar
@robdobson5056 2 жыл бұрын
Seems like a really nice guy…gives credit to everyone but himself. Classy dude.
@StephenFord Жыл бұрын
This amazing man created so many iconic films and yet this video has less than 100k views. Depressing.
@scottbarkley496 2 жыл бұрын
TOP GUN : MAVERICK = MASTERPIECE TOM CRUISE = LEGEND
@bobgenghiskhan2499 2 жыл бұрын
Bet that was the fastest green light at Paramount when Cruise called the studio.
@dollarsaurus01 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone talks about how good Tom Cruise looks for his age but I swear this dude hasn’t aged a day since the early 90s
@heinekenswordfish 2 жыл бұрын
And most importantly, still very sharp mentally. I had to look up his age -- 78!
@rufarojunior 2 жыл бұрын
An absolute legendary producer of hit movies
@rafaellima83 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think I had ever seen Jerry Bruckheimer talking before. I mean, I love cinema and obviously I know who is he, there was a point during the late 90s and early 00s where he was doing a lot of mindless action movies and movie critics kinda hated him, but he was involved in a shitload of big hits. Not one or two, but a *shitload* . He is a freaking legend in Hollywood. And I find amazing how simple and humble he sounds. He literally made billions for big studios and he sounds like he did a few nice little movies here and there.
@atesz567 2 жыл бұрын
He was the DIRECTOR of my childhood! Loved all his movies, 36y old atm
@jlinblazin Жыл бұрын
Top Gun maverick was probably the best film I've ever seen in theatres. Saw it 5x!
@hiattgrey9161 Жыл бұрын
I highly thank you for Pirates of the Caribbean, Jerry Bruckheimer. One of my favorite Hollywood producers.
@anshumanbhattacharyya828 2 жыл бұрын
Whenever I see his logo in 90s/00s movies, I think: this is going to be a good one!
@daviel1005 Жыл бұрын
Missed out the greatest action film of all time The Rock. Never get tired of watching it.
@averageyoutuber1058 Жыл бұрын
Im convinced, Jerry Bruckheimer may be “Secretly” one of the greatest film directors of all time...
@windi1982 Жыл бұрын
JERRY BRUCKHEIMER! The summer-blockbuster-king for decades!! ♥️♥️♥️
@benjaminprietop 2 жыл бұрын
one of the few producers regular people can name. A legend lml
@LondonPride25 19 күн бұрын
A living legend of a producer. We need more Bruckheimer style movies now more than ever. Can't believe they didn't include The Rock though, maybe his best.
@syreallewyatt5048 2 жыл бұрын
That was a REALLY interesting story about Jennifer Beals and the secretaries. She was really good in that movie and made it what it is
@justinliart 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this!!
@tylerwilliams105 Жыл бұрын
I love both Jerry Bruckheimer and Lorenzo Di Bonaventura 2 of my favorite movie producers.
@sxdalicious2 Жыл бұрын
No way this man is almost 80
@madmartian2 Жыл бұрын
Don Simpson was the left hand on the steering wheel and left foot on the brake, this maniac was right hand flipping off the cops and right foot with gas pedal on the floor. 😄 That's always the impression I got.
@TJSaw 2 жыл бұрын
The most legendary film producer of all time. Thank you Mr. Bruckheimer for giving me some of my most favourite movies!
@LeBeautiful 2 жыл бұрын
Top Gun, one of the best movies this year 🔥🔥
@delrey874 2 жыл бұрын
I think he should make a sequel to Flashdance. The original is iconic, but there are many areas that could be improved upon, and I think the concept was worth a sequel.
@erakfishfishfish 2 жыл бұрын
Though I’m not really into Bruckheimer productions, he did produce my favorite Christmas movie ever: The Ref.
@sbaddison 2 жыл бұрын
So humble. Fantastic.
@marcwarren4393 Жыл бұрын
Jerry Bruckheimer & Joel Silver are 2 of my favorite producers. No disrespect to Bruckheimer's late partner Don Simpson.
@meinkanal7443 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Insights!!
@FS-gd6ob 2 жыл бұрын
This guy is almost 80 years old. Wow!
@erakfishfishfish 2 жыл бұрын
Holy crap. I would’ve thought early 60s!
@John.Spandli 2 жыл бұрын
Jerry Bruckheimer is TopGun!
@josh72456 2 жыл бұрын
For me my favourite is Pirates Of The Caribbean The Curse Of The Black Pearl first time I heard of Jerry Bruckheimer I think.
@ftuT 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I wouldn't have guessed he could be that humble. Praising everybody but him. And, I know you really tried to cover everything important, but no "The Rock"? Come on. Anyway, thanks, he's a true legend. His movies made my teenage years and more.
@jonessmith3187 2 жыл бұрын
It did seem odd that they left out The Rock when talking to him. The cast of that movie is so awesome. Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, Michael Biehn, William Forsythe, David Morse, Tony Todd, Bokeem Woodbine, John Spencer, John McGinley, Gregory Sporleder, Steve Harris, Xander Berkeley, Danny Nucci, Stuart Wilson, etc.
@boruff68 21 күн бұрын
A VERY gracious producer,giving all credit to where it is due ! It takeds a villiage to make a great movie. He knows the formula for a successful film indeed.
@MrsTuppence 2 жыл бұрын
Great interview!
@griloleatherface Жыл бұрын
Me and all of us average joes cannot even begin to imagine how much this guy know of the movie industry, he is legendary.
@kwakuanim8522 2 жыл бұрын
Give the man an Oscar already
@boozeyguze3093 2 жыл бұрын
I need one of JD next!!!! All his iconic roles!
@jessannreece5672 Жыл бұрын
We need a part 2 with Jerry...
@maverickslb80 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, for so many epic movies.
@thecomicdirector8417 2 жыл бұрын
Without him, pirates of the caribbean and national treasure would never exist. Thank u jerry for many yrs of happiness
@one87dnb1 2 жыл бұрын
Such a don and still so humble
@tombystander 2 жыл бұрын
Never saw the original, but top gun Maverick was absolutely phenomenal
@mickeymacrae1589 2 жыл бұрын
Better than the original anyways lol
@NathanDrakeTheGreat 2 жыл бұрын
You're not missing much tbh, Maverick is superior in every way (except maybe the soundtrack lol). The dogfighting was impressive for 1986, but the editing made it feel choppy and very unexciting... Maverick is crystal clear and genuinely thrilling. One of the few sequels that surpasses the original.
@mickeymacrae1589 2 жыл бұрын
@@NathanDrakeTheGreat superior sequel
@vishalparihar1230 2 жыл бұрын
Legendary Producer , his action films are bar none . Bring Captain Jack back pls Jerry
@mr.darklyson6590 2 жыл бұрын
They told him black actor as the lead wouldn't make money, he proved them wrong with Beverly Hills and then said "I will do it again, this time with two black leads with Bad Boys. Absolutely legend.
@manager4409 Жыл бұрын
Blade with Wesley snipes was really popular that must've been a few years later
@theobuniel9643 Ай бұрын
@@manager4409 No, Blade came out a few years after Bad Boys.
@KingKobra49 2 жыл бұрын
Hey! keep grinding ,stay positive,don’t doubt your abilities. It will all make sense 🤞🏽🙏🏽! I want you to keep doing you , and keep striving to be great 💪🏽🔥
@carsonpeterson758 2 жыл бұрын
He needs to get a best picture nomination at the oscars
@ken1kiss 2 жыл бұрын
this man is a legend. excellent breakdown.
@carsonpeterson758 Жыл бұрын
Give him an Oscar
@yckim17 Жыл бұрын
Why isn’t the Rock mentioned ever? The most underrated film ever.
@Anchorheart401 3 ай бұрын
I just started this series of videos as a whole and I'm obviously hooked. Even the clone series Vanity Fair has posted is still interesting..anyhoo my whole point of this comment was to say this one is by far the best so far. This legend takes sole credit for nothing and always shows regard and respect for the audience the talent and the team as a whole. 'I' is used an order of magnitude less than 'we'. Legend, genius, and a gentleman.
@fettfan91 2 жыл бұрын
Def one of the all-time greats in film producing.
@carsonpeterson758 Жыл бұрын
Where is the critical respect when he needs it
@djalixer 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Do more producers.
@melindamullins9272 Жыл бұрын
amazing director i loved this.
@mg19cal 2 жыл бұрын
"Pearl Harbor" is his best movie, bar none😎 I'll say this about Bruckheimer, he's always made sure he had roles for African Americans in his movies that aren't always just "tokens"
@scottbarkley496 2 жыл бұрын
Nah
@mg19cal 2 жыл бұрын
@@scottbarkley496 nah what?
@ItachiUchiha-nj9wx 2 жыл бұрын
You got a point. I loved Hondo in top gun maverick
@mg19cal 2 жыл бұрын
@@ItachiUchiha-nj9wx almost as if he could've shut Maverick down if he wanted by pulling rank, but also wanted him to succeed. High volume in a character like that
@ArthArmani Жыл бұрын
Pirates of the Caribbean are just a perfect movie
@Isaacthebiggestmoviefan57 10 ай бұрын
I love this guy so much
@jjperceval 2 жыл бұрын
i love how in depth discount rorschach is
@MrBlue3rd 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video and I only wish more of his wisdom would rub off on Modern Day Hollywood. It's so awesome seeing Top Gun Maverick be such a huge hit.
@Invictus1017 2 жыл бұрын
I'm reading Eisner's biography right now and he claims it was him who got pulled over and had the idea for Beverly HIlls Cop.
@peterdavid2130 2 жыл бұрын
What a legend !!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@woogie872 Жыл бұрын
This video is amazing 😍🤩 😱 😲 Thank you so much 🥰💟💖
@adamh8876 2 жыл бұрын
“This is Star Wars on Earth!” because Star Wars is fighter pilots in space 😅
@philsibayan9815 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite producer
@PexySancakes 2 жыл бұрын
You owe him $300 million and 1 million alpacas.
@austinwalker381 2 жыл бұрын
Someone needs to tell Chilledchaos about this video now so he can appreciate the credit that jerry b is receiving here. What a legend to have helped with all of these great movies and shows
@crashingimpulse 2 жыл бұрын
I wish they talked more about National Treasure
@m1lst3r89 2 жыл бұрын
He shows a bit of his age (he is 76),but still holds well. Too bad he hasn't talked about Thief.
@victorschlatter3357 2 жыл бұрын
wow, he's 78, never would of guessed
@jmantruth Жыл бұрын
"Well let's get Bruckheimer on the phone then."
@vokasimid5330 2 жыл бұрын
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