Paul Dano Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters

Paul Dano Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

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Paul Dano breaks down a few of his most iconic characters from 'The Batman,' 'Little Miss Sunshine,' 'There Will Be Blood,' 'Swiss Army Man,' 'Love & Mercy,' 'Okja,' 'Knight and Day,' 'Escape at Dannemora,' 'The Fabelmans,' 'Ruby Sparks' and 'Prisoners.'
00:00 Intro
00:14 The Batman
02:20 Little Miss Sunshine
05:08 There Will Be Blood
07:40 Swiss Army Man
09:38 Love & Mercy
12:00 Okja
13:45 Knight and Day
15:07 Escape at Dannemora
16:31 The Fabelmans
17:46 Ruby Sparks
19:23 Prisoners
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@mugable Жыл бұрын

I think Paul Dano is a tremendously underappreciated actor. You can tell he really enjoys and respects the art of acting.

@34LOLWTF Жыл бұрын

@@DaveDuncanMusic There is no comparison to be made. Restructure your perception.

@justuspearson4970 Жыл бұрын

He is not underrated 💀

@stephenjamesborland Жыл бұрын

@@DaveDuncanMusic Chris Pratt is the likeable action/comedy 'blockbuster actor' always playing the same guy. Whereas Paul Dano is someone I would actually call a 'proper art actor' who plays different roles and characters. Whether you rate Paul Dano or not, he's nothing like Chris Pratt.

@dicksinyurassfosho19 Жыл бұрын

@@DaveDuncanMusic they aren’t even the same type of actor, Paul Dano is legit. He’s not like a movie star- he’s a legit actor.

@dicksinyurassfosho19 Жыл бұрын

If you know anything about cinephiles and movie critics you’d know he is lauded, praised and considered one of the best actors of his generation. Not underrated because he deserves all the praise he gets.

@Kevin-mm8go Жыл бұрын

"I'm Paul Dano and I'm being forced to talk about myself" 😂😂 what a legend

@jaughnekow Жыл бұрын

The introverts are pleased 😂😂😂.

@Missjunebugfreak Жыл бұрын

Introvert energy in a nutshell 👌🏽

@shamusbob7969 Жыл бұрын

Classic Paul Dano

@Micah_S_0x4D Жыл бұрын

Also, apparently it's "Dane-o" and not "Dan-o" (as I've always heard it).

@michaelclausen1135 Жыл бұрын

Well he is being paid, so it's a bit silly of a thing to say. But I still like the joke.

@joshuagregoire9504 Жыл бұрын

Prisoners one of the best movies ever. Paul Dano a modern acting legend 🙌🏿

@ericmsandoval Жыл бұрын

One of the absolute BEST endings ever too!!

@williamdillard5060 Жыл бұрын

@@ericmsandoval do you think anyone ever heard that whistle?

@imjay5455 Жыл бұрын

@@williamdillard5060 i’m sure they find his body either way let’s be honest

@gidlimbu1180 Жыл бұрын

@@williamdillard5060he director confirmed that he was found. I was too curious I had to check lol

@princessbuttercup5928 Жыл бұрын

@@williamdillard5060 Loki has solved every case, I like to think he solved this one too

@Lark1610 Жыл бұрын

When you act in the same scene as Daniel Day-Lewis and people remember you were in that scene, you are doing something right. He went toe to toe with DDL in every scene and that speaks volumes. Amazing actor, one of the best of his generation.

@hollynightingale7975 9 ай бұрын

Totally agree ❤

@MB-qg5vd 6 ай бұрын

Spot on comment, Paul Dano doesn't get the recognition he DESERVE

@user-yr6se5xj9i 4 ай бұрын

Yes he's great in TWBB and he certainly holds his own. Wonderful actor.

@jupitereye4322 4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, when I saw There Will be Blood for the fist time, and I really didn't know anything about it at all, what I've notice emediately that Paul Dano was outclassed in every sense. I was annoyed by him, not as a character but as a screen presence. It looked off, I was wondering "why this guy", but over time I grew to like him and precisely because he is so off, his character fits that particular idea of a fake clergymen. It is that striking difference that reflects the hard core capitalism and hard core perversion of religion. It is very "meta" in that sense. Where I think Paul shined is the Looper for some reason. He is definitely memorable actor and now I actually want to see him more on screen because he is quirky and original, I think. I am not blown away with his performance like I was with Daniel Day Lewis, that was incomparable to anything else in cinema, but Paul adds something, its like a dish that has that one spice, it doesn't make the dish but without it it would be very different overall impression.

@oldthug2309 20 күн бұрын

the about incredible actors like Day-Lewis is that it makes the other actors/actresses jobs much easier; its easy to fall into character when your cast mates are so convincing with their performances

@VAVORiAL Жыл бұрын

Imagine starring in a movie with Daniel Day Lewis and not embarrassing yourself in comparison. Legendary performance in There Will Be Blood.

@bobbyologun1517 Жыл бұрын

on two day notice!

@murray9807 Жыл бұрын

I'd say most actors who have been in a movie with him have at least been competent.

@darricktv9857 Жыл бұрын

Who?

@IsSarahPi Жыл бұрын

freaks my nut he was only about 22 when they filmed TWBB

@knickknackpattywack Жыл бұрын

GET OOOUT OF HERE GHOST

@RenegadeInstruments Жыл бұрын

Paul Dano is a generational talent who is getting picked for the hardest roles. Not the shiniest always, but always the hardest. That tells a lot.

@Lark1610 Жыл бұрын

He often picks characters who are hard to like or love and gives them justice every single time. Imagine being only 22 nad keeping up with Daniel Day-Lewis in one of his best performances ever. So talented and so passionate about his craft, I have nothing but admiration for Paul Dano.

@sratus 6 сағат бұрын

'The hardest roles' - What does that mean?

@Arandombug Жыл бұрын

Ever since “Little Miss Sunshine” he has been one of my favorite actors, I can always feel his passion in the roles he plays.

@schooler55 Жыл бұрын

Dude same!!! I loved his part in that movie. Brilliant movie, overall.

@crystaldawn2708 Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@oneleafaday348 Жыл бұрын

Same

@spimbles 10 ай бұрын

that movie is too much for me lol saw it once and never wanna see it again. not because its bad or anything, i just relate to the characters on such a level that i just couldnt stop crying throughout most of it. such a criminally underrated film that everyone should bawl their eyes out to at least one time

@doncicci9608 3 ай бұрын

Ikr? Little Miss was the first time I saw him and I was fascinated by Paul Dano ever since.

@CeeJayDee94 Жыл бұрын

Criminally underrated actor! He deserves more complex, well written roles!

@cynomyS Жыл бұрын

There it is, the “underrated” post

@kevinconway2965 Жыл бұрын

How is he underrated? He's widely regarded as an incredible character actor. Just because he's not in 200 million dollar superhero movies, doesn't mean he's underrated. Did you ever think he chooses these smaller niche roles?

@jerrygonzalez5296 Жыл бұрын

Underrated? He's played some awesome roles... in fact, some of the best roles in recent years.

@reutermo Жыл бұрын

@@kevinconway2965 you mean 200 million super hero movies like "The Batman" which he is in?

@Andrew-rd9zq Жыл бұрын

@@reutermo That was his twin brother Raul Dano

@feelflows Жыл бұрын

One of the things I find really interesting about Paul is how carefully he curates his roles. He always seems to pick movies that are both really interesting and provides him a new challenge as an actor. I’m also so glad he’s getting more mainstream attention post Batman, he’s such a talented actor and criminally underrated!

@chriswright4677 Жыл бұрын

Tasha W. Who the heck is “underrating” him?! He’s worked with Villeneuve and PTA!

@paulshaw9953 Жыл бұрын

@@chriswright4677 casual movie fans I'd say, hence Tasha's choice to use "mainstream attention" People will tell you their favourite actors are the likes of Dicaprio or Cruise etc, no one ever really says Dano unless they are real cinophiles

@feelflows Жыл бұрын

@@chriswright4677 You’re right to an extent, but Paul’s mostly done indie movies and played supporting roles pre Batman (with a couple of small roles in larger movies) so the majority of people probably don’t immediately go to him when you say talented actors. I see him as an actors/directors actor, plus he doesn’t have social media and lives a pretty chill life so he’s not in the spotlight as much as some other celebs. Also his lack of Oscar noms or awards despite his mad talent might have something to do with it as well. Paul Dano shouldn’t be underrated but when talking to non filmy people he’s not quite a household name, but I hope that changes soon!

@joseayala8506 Жыл бұрын

He is very talented and is a great character actor, however he’s been typecast alot as mentally unstable/ pathetic characters who get beat up alot. I’d love to see him in a Quentin Tarantino film.

@Ossory88 Жыл бұрын

"criminally"

@Threnody248 Жыл бұрын

People who can play deeply unsettling yet strikingly fragile characters have always been some of the most fun to watch, and Dano is definitely on that list.

@Walter__Clements Жыл бұрын

Perfect way to put it

@Kinobambino Жыл бұрын

Great way to put that! I'm gonna remember this for when I write

@mtrancee Жыл бұрын

Can someone say some other actors who do this type of characters?? i'd like to watch more films like that 💗

@kittyykatie Жыл бұрын

good point

@Threnody248 Жыл бұрын

@@mtrancee Željko Ivanek pulls it off pretty well I think. He doesn't always play roles where this dichotomy comes to mind, but they're always very captivating.

@Scarethelocals Жыл бұрын

Paul is sneaky, you don't realize all the parts that you've seen him in over the years because you don't see "Paul Dano". He really becomes these characters and everything else kind of falls away including Paul. You believe you're seeing a real person not someone pretending to be that person. I hope this makes sense lol.

@marshayame Жыл бұрын

Totally get that! Tilda Swinton is like that for actresses 👏🏼

@wonderemporium6094 Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s called acting!

@officialmonarchmusic Жыл бұрын

A lot like Gary Oldman. Finding out he was Sirius Black, Commissioner Gordon, AND Lord Shen

@20somethingcimena 3 ай бұрын

Also he kind of has a plain face that doesn’t stand out. Like he’s not super attractive and doesn’t have many distinctive features that would make him noticeable so you just don’t remember him. He kind of just looks like a random nobody

@Satanilicious 2 ай бұрын

Yeah dude! I still see him as Eli whichever movie he's in.

@nickynoo86 Жыл бұрын

This was a great reminder of how many incredible films he’s been in. Truly one of the best actors around

@lonelyclaud Жыл бұрын

Insane. What a philmography!

@finnanolif3ha151 5 ай бұрын

I disagree upon reviewing his performance in fablemans

@feedingfiction Жыл бұрын

Everyone in prisoners is at their absolute peak. Ridiculously incredible film.

@Hemant.s Жыл бұрын

💯

@TheColeberto14 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites for sure

@jnsedillo Жыл бұрын

Definitely one of the most memorable movies I've ever seen. Watched it twice, but I don't think I ever wanna see it again

@christofferjenzen78 Жыл бұрын

Although Gyllenhaal is just next level in that one, really mysterious and authentic,extremely snubbed for awards. The whole movie is,mindboggling only the cinematography got nommed.

@anthonyhartnett1002 Жыл бұрын

One of the best movies ever.

@dollarsaurus01 Жыл бұрын

He was great in 12 Years a Slave too, surprised that one didn’t come up. Dude is just super talented in every role he plays, not to mention he’s an excellent director

@DaveMcIroy Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I really wanna know who picks the movies/shows and how.

@youngdji Жыл бұрын

facts man, ironically just watched wildlife for the first time the other night and thought it was very unique

@Wooden_pillars_ Жыл бұрын

21:40

@chrisharris5126 Жыл бұрын

And Taking Lives man, I loved him in that movie

@ririschannelx Жыл бұрын

maybe because every other actor in that film was superior in every way lol

@lNoWayAroundItl Жыл бұрын

His van scene with the loss of his dream/passion in Little Miss Sunshine is one of my favorite performances of his.

@maximilian9295 Жыл бұрын

First time I saw him was The Giirl next Door and instantly loved him. Couldnt admire him more in There will be Blood and just saw him in the Fablemans, just perfect. He's definitely one of my favorite actors.

@isaacdoblea892 Жыл бұрын

I saw him first there too hahaha, epic performance

@JacksonKillroy Жыл бұрын

The fablemans is fantastic

@commiehunter733 5 ай бұрын

The tripod

@Quzga 3 ай бұрын

In sopranos too!

@landonbecker1745 Жыл бұрын

Little Miss Sunshine is one of my favorite movies of all time. his relationship with his sister Olive is unbelievably beautiful

@a.b.h.i.j.i.t.h Жыл бұрын

easily the most wholesome and one of the best movies of all time.

@kt-nc1uw Жыл бұрын

the whole cast is just stellar

@parkerjackson4880 Жыл бұрын

@@a.b.h.i.j.i.t.h wholesome without ever feeling fake life is full of ups and downs less produced like most movies of that genre it’s definitely something I feel can only be achieved if the cast feels like a family they all felt close even at the beginning when the distance is at its peak.

@jwelch5742 Жыл бұрын

Paul Dano was cast as Dwayne two years before production began and in preparation for portraying his character, spent a few days taking his own vow of silence.

@Missjunebugfreak Жыл бұрын

Paul Dano is definitely one of the most underrated actors of his generation. It's a crime he didn't get an Oscar nomination for "There Will Be Blood". Also his performance in " Love & Mercy" is just wonderful.

@TheOctoberOwl Жыл бұрын

Love & Mercy is itself incredibly underrated.

@Missjunebugfreak Жыл бұрын

@@TheOctoberOwl Yes! Love & Mercy is my favorite biopic film. He really should have gotten an Oscar nomination for that role.

@SashaTromsa Жыл бұрын

those who know, they know

@calisongbird Жыл бұрын

@@Missjunebugfreak yessss!!!! I loved that film and he was SO freakin’ good in it!

@Missjunebugfreak Жыл бұрын

@@calisongbird He played Brian Wilson so beautifully. Easily one of the best performances in a biopic I've seen. Such a special film.

@schmidt640 Жыл бұрын

This dude is so talented. You know a movie is gonna be good just because he is in it. Really impressed by his performances!

@Coal-RubL Жыл бұрын

He was great in everything but as the riddler i was definitely dissatisfied. A very overrated performance, id argue it was bad.

@Jim222001 Жыл бұрын

@@Coal-RubL He was good when he wasn’t dragging out words and sentences. Like when his interrogation scene with Batman towards the end.

@balkee42 Жыл бұрын

@@Coal-RubL agreed. Didnt like his performance at all.

@whanowa Жыл бұрын

Almost 40 and still looks 16. Much love to this genius! His performances are unforgettable.

@talltreeyeti Жыл бұрын

this is a lie

@localshithead7430 Жыл бұрын

He’s aged a bit this past year but it’s natural. I loved how he looked in There Will Be Blood, I think that was his peak.

@burlhorse61 5 ай бұрын

@@localshithead7430 he's just amazing in that film

@VAFranky Жыл бұрын

He's had a lot of good roles. He's someone who takes the art seriously and has been in a lot of great films. Absolutely phenomenal in There Will Be Blood.

@windi1982 Жыл бұрын

And it’s almost impossible to shine next to DDD! Dano was awesome! 💥💥💥

@SairajRKamath Жыл бұрын

Paul Dano yelling and screaming is my favourite genre of cinema.

@horaceau9544 Жыл бұрын

No no no no no no no no no nooooo!!!

@supersucks Жыл бұрын

He’s always yelling or screaming in every movie he’s in

@Msechop Жыл бұрын

@@supersucks he’s also always getting beat up 💀

@Rs-rq9fd Жыл бұрын

@@Msechop *getting payed* to get beat up lol 🎯🎯

@humb1s3rvant Жыл бұрын

Get out of here ghost! Geeeeeett ooouuutt of here ghost

@AT-yg4nk Жыл бұрын

Love and Mercy and his portrayal of Brian Wilson is one of the most underrated performances I’ve ever seen. In fact that movie alone is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. It’s so insanely well done, captivating, beautiful and extremely underrated. Paul Dano is an amazingly gifted actor.

@bowi1332 7 ай бұрын

Love and Mercy is great! I didn't know anything about the Beach Boys and their music. (I'm French-Canadian.)

@anthonylesley982 7 ай бұрын

Same

@user-dm84 Жыл бұрын

This guy is 100% the real deal, absolute nails everything he does.

@alyxms5826 Жыл бұрын

I just watched prisoner . Guy is unbelievable

@sole__doubt 5 ай бұрын

Its wild how I think he ruins every character he does. Everyone in the theater was laughing at how lame he is in the new Batman. Different strokes I guess, lol

@animalfinatic9366 3 ай бұрын

Amen.

@cassanateli 2 ай бұрын

I'd be rich and famous if I looked like a human ladle too smh

@blr5341 Жыл бұрын

Paul Dano is one of the most genuine people in Hollywood. No twitter, no BS, just dedication to the craft. The only complaints I have about this video is it left out War and Peace, one of his greatest roles to date (and left in Knight and Day, for some reason). Otherwise this is perfect, such a great dive into his best roles. Can't wait for Fabelmans!

@Lark1610 Жыл бұрын

I would say they mention Knight and Day for diversity. Those videos should be more in-depth and about hour long though.

@victorialister5520 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@AlexandraShibalina Жыл бұрын

No War and Peace?? What! I'm Russian, did read it, love Paul Dano, was excited when they told us he'd play Pierre. And boy, did he deliver! I was overjoyed with his portrayal.

@AlightingOnAir Жыл бұрын

That’s because these are advertisements for movies disguised as interviews.

@AlexandraShibalina Жыл бұрын

@@AlightingOnAir Sure, these are ads, but not all the movies they talk about have to be. Just watch other actors' videos.

@robbie-the-bee Жыл бұрын

Little Miss Sunshine is my comfort movie, whenever I'm sad I watch that movie- and I'm literally so much happier. I love Paul as a person, and an actor.

@joellezima3506 Жыл бұрын

Honestly! Such a lovely movie

@plasticjesus444 Жыл бұрын

same!!

@kuro2522 Жыл бұрын

For me too!

@4deleDaz33m Жыл бұрын

Abigail Breslin's performance alone is enough to make the movie extremely warming and feel good

@macree01 Жыл бұрын

I’m figuratively so much happier 🙄

@shirshodasgupta1774 Жыл бұрын

He is one of the most underrated actors of his generation. He is like the Gary Oldman of his generation and deserves an Oscar. You put The Girl Next Door, Prisoners, There Will Be Blood and Fablemans together and you can see why he is such a versatile actor.

@vicrose1634 Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@JorgeTorres-tl7vo Жыл бұрын

Klitz!

@thereseember2800 Жыл бұрын

He seems like such a noble, wonderful man. He deserves an Oscar for his kindness alone. The Academy Awards of late has degraded into an unsafe thug fest. It needs someone like this man to bring dignity and sincere nobility to it.

@ienjoicomics101 Жыл бұрын

I love how he talks about his roles. Really feels like he approaches it as an artist which feels much more genuine than hearing other actors speak about their roles. Looking forward to watching more of his movies

@cassanateli 2 ай бұрын

I love how he looks like a human ladle

@janwinnicki8495 Жыл бұрын

Paul Dano has one of the best curatory instincts in the industry. It's a good sign when you see his name on a poster - not just because you know he'll crush the performance, but also because he picks the best movies to star in

@grahaldmills5930 Жыл бұрын

Looper was meh...

@ElEric17 Жыл бұрын

Your comment was just read to him on hot ones. Check it out!

@aspen1588 Жыл бұрын

this was read to him on hot ones! he says thank you

@deanvikram Жыл бұрын

@@ElEric17 duration? I couldn't find that part

@barryallen1070 Жыл бұрын

Swiss army man is one of the most underrated films to date. That film is incredible and original which is something that lacks in many movies lately. Daniel and Paul knocked it out of the park with their performances. I cannot get tired of talking about that film I could go on for hours. I always recommend it to anyone in a close proximity to me 😂 it’s one of those films that I would understand if it isn’t for you but I now for certain it will hit deeply to those who need it at that moment. That film came out when I was going through one of the worst times of my life and it was just what I needed. Definitely my favorite film. Plot 10/10 cinematography 10/10 performance 10/10 soundtrack 100/10.

@ValleyRC Жыл бұрын

I love it. It's like surreal and arty but has real heart, too. Beautifully crafted.

@addie4770 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! One of my favorite movies of all time!! They both had a great performance, there was stunning cinematography, and an insanely wonderful soundtrack that I could talk about for hours!!! It's amazing

@noooname Жыл бұрын

It’s on my list but I was recommended it as I fell in love with Everything Everywhere All at Once which was also directed by the Daniels. Highly recommend that!

@Vjl5280 Жыл бұрын

Watching it tonight. Thanks for the suggestion.

@unawares Жыл бұрын

People keeping mentioning the phenomenal soundtrack, if you want more check out the band that did it, Manchester Orchestra :)

@maryn8540 Жыл бұрын

paul dano plays incredibly hard roles and that shows a lot about how talented he is

@DanielVerberne Жыл бұрын

Absolute freaking lightning rod of an actor. Completely holds his own against Day-Lewis in some seemingly demanding scenes in There Will Be Blood (Two roles in that, actually!). Very skilled actor, to my reckoning.

@loserliam2362 Жыл бұрын

It amazes me that Paul Dano is almost 40 years old. One of my favorite things ive ever seen Paul Dano do is drop a movie in an interview where he is looking through a library of film. He played it off in the most hilarious way possible. Can't wait to see what the future holds for this bro.

@hasselett Жыл бұрын

I don't necessarily think he looks younger than 40; it's really no age these days anyways. He just looks like an adult with childlike features. It's kind of a jarring blend.

@ririschannelx Жыл бұрын

how infantilising lol plus he’s not old, he just has slightly boyish features

@hililly3219 Жыл бұрын

@@ririschannelx you obviously don’t know what infantilizing means…op purely said they can’t believe that he is almost 40. This can mean that he’s surprised so much time has passed and now he’s at that age because some ppl have been fans of him for years. In no way were they treating him like a child or denying his maturity. Stop using words like this when you obviously don’t know what it means.

@sufferinq Жыл бұрын

bro he looks like me and i’m 20

@reginarichards6261 Жыл бұрын

Really? I honestly thought he was in bad health because his face is all swollen and puffy, only to see he’s just aged really fast. I could easily mistake him for 50 maybe 52

@Cradotalks Жыл бұрын

First saw him in "The Girl Next Door." To see his transformation as an actor in Batman was amazing. He's one of my favorite actors. He never picks a bad role for himself, plays within his range of characters, and does an incredible acting job. Can't wait to see what else me makes.

@arios1977 Жыл бұрын

That’s where I’ve seen him before the Batman. I couldn’t put my finger on it

@mp0039 Жыл бұрын

Kiltz legend

@braddivens5179 Жыл бұрын

Ahhh, a man of culture!

@youslyfox Жыл бұрын

i was hoping he'd talk about this film. very hilarious 'chick flick'...holds up to this day for sure.

@dicekolev5360 Жыл бұрын

I still see him constantly in that role 🤷😅

@kouroshmortazi9688 Жыл бұрын

Prisoners is criminally underrated

@luisgustavooliveira-dallan5957 Жыл бұрын

Can't believe they left War and Peace out of this, one of his best performances and definitely a breakthrough!

@H.m.Matador 8 ай бұрын

Yeah was really surprised by that as well..

@beckyweisfeld6977 2 ай бұрын

Yes and thanks for letting me know. I won't bother watching the rest.

@realcineva Жыл бұрын

This might be one of your best "Iconic" interviews, he's so sincere and considerate while talking about the productions themsleves, not just himself.

@antoniousai1989 Жыл бұрын

This guy has an insane career. You tend to forget it, but then you watch the list of movies and they are most of them good or great

@MisterDutch93 Жыл бұрын

That's because he's an incredible actor.

@bobbyologun1517 Жыл бұрын

Taking Lives!

@Tolandruth Жыл бұрын

besides riddler wasnt he just side characters in movies i mean even in batman he was a side character.

@radiohoofd8582 Жыл бұрын

@@Tolandruth he's the main character in Love and Mercy, Swiss army man and Ruby sparks. In Little miss sunshine his arc is arguably the most important to the film. TWBB he is the antagonist to ddl and in batman, though masked, his acting is still important. As far as I know in all of his best films he is part of the main cast.

@katec1500 Жыл бұрын

@@Tolandruth its not just the main character who makes a movie great

@gorey4more837 3 ай бұрын

The first thing I ever saw him in was "Taking Lives" back in 2004. He was only in the opening sequence, playing the antagonist in his youth, but his brief performance was both nuanced and powerful.

@monoofonoo Жыл бұрын

First saw Paul when the batman came out. I have now watched 5 of his films and two more on dvd on the way. He is so polite and funny and just makes me so happy. Thank you for being you Paul!

@TheAliAzhar Жыл бұрын

Paul nailed the role as The Riddler.

@wesleytwiggs7687 Жыл бұрын

nnnnooooooooOOOOOOOOOO NO NO NOOOOOOO!!!

@crow2967 Жыл бұрын

Aaaaaaaveeeeee Marriiiiiiiiiiiaaaaaaaaaaaaa

@AIKnowYou Жыл бұрын

Agreed. He exuded "on the spectrum" energy.

@wesleytwiggs7687 Жыл бұрын

@@AIKnowYou kind of a weird label to assign a psychopath but ok.

@batjackattack5556 Жыл бұрын

@@AIKnowYou bro it’s ok u can say autistic it’s not a bad word

@manu87495 Жыл бұрын

Prisoners was one of the top 3 movies of last decade. There should have been multiple oscar nominations just in acting alone.

@miserableunoriginal Жыл бұрын

I agree. criminally underrated movie.

@sarahchetty3309 Жыл бұрын

ridiculously slept on. It's an unbelievable masterpiece

@ClassicHarleyQuinn Жыл бұрын

I agree with all these comments.

@aylemarshland5609 Жыл бұрын

Escape at Dannemora was brilliant. He was fabulous! Glad they included it in this video.

@crystaldawn2708 Жыл бұрын

God, I love Paul Dano. LMS was the first I saw him in of course, but I don't think he's ever done a role that I've disliked. His range is phenomenal. Glad he's getting the recognition and appreciation I truly believe he deserves.

@MehdiGamingHQ Жыл бұрын

Not his most iconic role, but he played in one of the best yet underrated movies, Prisoners

@ultimatesportsmedicine4395 Жыл бұрын

one of his most iconic roles, in my opinion.

@simrsm5908 Жыл бұрын

@@ultimatesportsmedicine4395 could not agree more

@sweetness371 Жыл бұрын

Prisoners is not talked about enough. It's one of the best movies.

@JerodBork Жыл бұрын

Prisoners is hardly underrated

@ririschannelx Жыл бұрын

i would says it’s his best actually

@Hyperiss Жыл бұрын

You can tell he's in it for the passion. The way he embodies each movie, many elaborate processes, so immersive. Brilliant actor.

@dougckelly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Paul, thank you for all of your performances and everything that goes into bringing them to us.

@machodiglett2486 Жыл бұрын

Pauls performances always have so much strength behind them. Such a great actor

@filmblooms Жыл бұрын

he seems very sure of himself and his capabilities as an actor. i've never watched him in a role where i felt it was too big or too small for him - it's like he brings all of himself up because he's confident he made the right choice with selecting the characters he plays. i hope his career is this colourful for a long time!

@ProjectShowtimePod Жыл бұрын

Prisoners is such an underrated Film, his role alongside Hugh and Jake with that writing makes it an incredible film

@andreat.sunshinecreations32 Жыл бұрын

Insightful Profound well-spoken guy. Looking forward to seeing more of him in films & his writings.

@Akerzun 7 ай бұрын

Pretty clear when we was talking about There Will be Blood that they were all on an entirely different level and he did a great job talking honestly about his experience

@EvanFowler Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that he mentioned the way that Daniel Day Lewis delivered the "I'm finished!" line at the end of There Will Be Blood. I've always wondered if it was written on the page the way that he says it. Because he delivers the line like he's saying that he's finished with his dinner and calling to his butler to come clear the tray. It's so specific and unusual. I'm guessing that on the page it was supposed to be him kind of muttering to himself or talking to the corpse. My god, what a brilliant film.

@internetgfy Жыл бұрын

If I remember properly, at the beginning of the film when Daniel's character gets hurt (breaks his leg?), he does say out loud something like "not now, I'm not done". I always thought the "I'm finished!" was a reference to that. He's got his riches, he's found his oil and now he's got rid of the one obstacle in his way.

@peg202xo7 Жыл бұрын

I wish he'd talked about his Pierre in War and Peace because he was so marvelous in that role. Pierre is the heart of that mammoth epic story, and Paul brought such depth of feeling to his portrayal of the character. Wonderful actor!

@CaptPoco Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Paul made me cry when he at the POTATO... what other actor in Hollywood could do that??

@micahsnow346 Жыл бұрын

Yes i was waiting for that too! The production definitely had its weak points, but Paul’s performance was its strongest point

@TheRamsberg Жыл бұрын

Seconded!

@sharayahsunshine11 Жыл бұрын

My favorite mini series!!!

@nemesisnight08 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyable watch! Love all of his characters I've seen so far, can't wait to watch more. He's so talented!

@pyroclown Жыл бұрын

An amazing actor, his performance in prisoners is so well acted and the rest of the cast kills it too!

@GT-wo2oj Жыл бұрын

Love & Mercy is hands down his best performance. Truly captures and fully realises the weird and wonderful world of Brian Wilson. If you haven’t seen it you owe it to yourself to see it.

@calisongbird Жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorites. Saw it upon theatre release and now own the Blu Ray. Have watched many times. 💕

@alex11v3 Жыл бұрын

Man, Love & Mercy is probably one of the best music movies of all time. I would say that and Control(the joy division biopic) are masterpieces

@mattdoss2159 Жыл бұрын

Really brilliant performance. Cusack was pretty great too.

@verbalassault87 Жыл бұрын

Have you never seen L.I.E. Dude you have severely not seen an amazing performance.

@masonsmith8194 Жыл бұрын

@@alex11v3 love your profile pic

@erinmaglietta2484 Жыл бұрын

Little Miss Sunshine is inarguably one of the best films ever made; and he helped make that character so outstanding. Bravo, Paul Dano. Wishing him nothing but continued success.

@movedmindpoRUSZonyUMYS Жыл бұрын

One of my fav actors ever. Always truthful, sincere and unpredictable in his roles.

@sblove86 Жыл бұрын

Prisoners is one of the hardest to watch movies I’ve ever seen but his performance was amazing. I also loved him in Swiss Army Man even though I’m not sure I got it lol. Very strange movie.

@ridethasno Жыл бұрын

Such an underrated actor , most people don’t even know who Paul Dano even is! Luckily Matt Reeves brought him on to play the riddler which was well earned.

@tenthofadime5657 Жыл бұрын

100%. I love him in Swiss Army Man

@smashypeople Жыл бұрын

@@tenthofadime5657 love that film. and the directors are fantastic

@robwaters2948 Жыл бұрын

@@tenthofadime5657 yes!!!!

@the_ag_101 Жыл бұрын

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Whenever there's a popular video on an official channel, there's gotta be at least one of you clowns in the comments.

@skullchimes Жыл бұрын

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ simp

@serphenyxloftnor4194 Жыл бұрын

I love his role in The Girl Next Door (2004). It's my favorite teen romcom

@sararigg2668 Жыл бұрын

Paul Dano is one of my fav actors and I’m so glad he’s getting more recognition

@turtlelearns3d Жыл бұрын

He plays so many memorable characters. I waited too long to watch Swiss Army Man, that movie was crazy but really good.

@AaronAsherRandall Жыл бұрын

One of the best and most underrated and underutilized actors in Hollywood. I love the stuff he’s been in, but I feel like he could play many more major roles better than most other actors.

@barcham Жыл бұрын

Sad that he neglected to mention his role of 'Klitz' in The Girl Next Door. He was great in that very underrated film, and it was the role that brought him to the attention of a lot of people.

@taurinstraiter2325 Жыл бұрын

I was about to say exactly that but I don't want to steal your comment. Anyway, I'm sure no one's surprised Cowboys & Aliens (2011) didn't make the cut..

@michaeliglesia7326 Жыл бұрын

What happened to the girl next door?! 😪

@barcham Жыл бұрын

@@taurinstraiter2325 I actually enjoyed that movie. LOL But his part in it was so small as to not really be worth mentioning.

@philippetsoukias833 Жыл бұрын

@@barcham au contraire, his part was not small.

@barcham Жыл бұрын

@@philippetsoukias833 In Cowboys and Aliens? He had about 15 minutes of screen time in the entire movie. It was one of the smallest speaking parts in the film.

@UlloaJordy Жыл бұрын

I just absolutely love this videos. Whoever came up with this ideas is truly brilliant and Paul Dano is just spectacular

@scottmasson3039 Жыл бұрын

One of the better actors of his generation. Mad respect for him.

@johnnyvaldez6676 Жыл бұрын

This dude has always delivered great acting in all his roles very underrated

@kurtdewittphoto Жыл бұрын

He was so convincing as the character he played in There Will Be Blood.

@DaveMcIroy Жыл бұрын

We all felt so bad for him. 😅

@michaeladolph7134 Жыл бұрын

Never watched this movie... Hmmm i guess i finally should

@miserableunoriginal Жыл бұрын

@@michaeladolph7134 one of the greatest films of this generation. Daniel Day Lewis and Paul Dano are incredible. Highly recommend.

@insanity-plee4235 Жыл бұрын

Love him as an actor, you can tell he puts his all in every roll. Much respect

@jamief7079 Жыл бұрын

His commitment to his craft is truly inspirational.

@DominationOC Жыл бұрын

His role in love & mercy was so precious & complex in nature. Made me love The Beach Boys and their overall story even more.

@Marciestclair Жыл бұрын

They should of mentioned War and Peace, seriously one of the best performances he’s done

@PukingPanda Жыл бұрын

I love that mini series everyone was truly phenomenal in it.

@samburch Жыл бұрын

I love it. My wife and I rewatch it every Christmas

@Indomitable_Alykat 9 ай бұрын

Literally one of my favorite actors ever! He has such tremendous respect for the craft and he's so incredibly talented and humble. I just love him!! 💖🤌🏼

@elizabethlynch6544 Жыл бұрын

Favorite character of his is Klitz in The Girl Next Door with Emile Hirsh

@buffyVampslyr364 Жыл бұрын

Before Everything Everywhere All At Once, Swiss Army Man was the only other movie to make me laugh and cry with the same intensity in the same movie.... No wonder they were directed by the same guys. 😂🥰 Such an underrated masterpiece.

@smashypeople Жыл бұрын

the Daniels are so creative. both some of my top favourite films

@Readraid_ Жыл бұрын

Watch JSA, its a korean film that definitely makes you happy then crushes your soul

@piscesmoontarot4835 Жыл бұрын

It’s sort of a crime his performance in WAR & PEACE as Pierre is not included here, it’s so gob-smackingly perfect.

@johnm.castillo3163 Жыл бұрын

one of the momst underrated actors of my generation. i really hope he gets bigger roles. Love every project he's done.

@killerbeast5067 Жыл бұрын

I adore this man, I think Paul Dano has been in some incredible memorable movies in which his acting just makes them even better.

@williamfinesse4249 Жыл бұрын

Paul is a real humble dude. Seems like a genuine and sincere guy.

@VultureClone Жыл бұрын

You can't say many people can hold their own against an actor like Daniel Day Lewis, but Dano absolutely did and it was incredible to watch.

@meisterlymanu5214 Жыл бұрын

i didnt like him in it, neither did Tarantino, but if he was cast last minute, it did Dano no favors, and taking that into consideration, he handled it well. Starring opposite DDL in his prime must have been daunting.

@aryastark772 Жыл бұрын

I wish he’d mentioned himself in the TV miniseries War and Peace, he was brilliant in that. Highly recommend

@Xentipiiides Жыл бұрын

my beloved. i’ve been watching every single one of his movies and i’ve got 6 down already and god he’s so wonderful

@Sweetumskitty1789 Жыл бұрын

Paul Dano is terminally delightful! I love how much passion he has for what he does. It’s not just someone who’s doing it for the possible fame and fortune. In every role I’ve seen him in it always feels like he’s having a blast and living his dreams.

@mikecolts21 Жыл бұрын

I was holding my breath until he talked about Prisoners. Paul is such a great actor and I hope he gets the recognition that he deserves.

@harryfieldson 9 ай бұрын

I loved his Riddler performance don't get me wrong, but the spontaneous ave maria in the interrogation room was very unintentionally hilarious

@ephesians.6 Жыл бұрын

"And I'm writing a comic now about the Riddler..." Well, of course he is. ❤

@happzy Жыл бұрын

For such a young actor he has a lot of tough, interesting and big roles under his belt.

@VerdadTruth Жыл бұрын

His role in Prisoners is still one of my favs. He was spectacular.

@mattkeller5388 2 ай бұрын

Super thoughtful and well-spoken guy. Always memorable roles.

@michaelduff333 Жыл бұрын

This guy is so entertaining and a truly gifted actor. His range is ridiculous and always a joy to watch in all of his roles.

@cheeseretard Жыл бұрын

Prisoners is an underrated classic. Love that movie

@FirstnameLastname-my7bz Жыл бұрын

Classic

@okkl09 Жыл бұрын

I am certain, that Paul Dano is one of the most talented, yet underrated, actors of his generation.

@nupt9473 Жыл бұрын

Wow. I'm completely charmed by Paul Dano.

@TechnicJunglist Жыл бұрын

Incredible actor. I'm happy that his career is so versatile. One day he'll receive a well deserved Oscar.

@LomoPlateAldo Жыл бұрын

2004's "Taking Lives" was the first time I was introduced to Paul Dano and my jaw dropped. I remember thinking "This dude is a marvelous villain. he is going to have a great carrier"