Analyzing Evil: Norman Stansfield From Léon: The Professional

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Welcome everyone to the forty-seventh episode of Analyzing Evil! Our feature villain for this video is Norman Stansfield from Leon the Professional. I hope you enjoy, and thanks for watching. If you have any feedback or questions feel free to let me know below!
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  • @TheVileEye
    @TheVileEye2 жыл бұрын

    Tony Soprano will be out the first week of October following the release of Many Saints of Newark. I know everyone is eagerly awaiting its release so I thought I’d give anyone who doesn’t know its release date this update. Noah Cross from Chinatown will be out next week!

  • @itsyaboyjesus5346

    @itsyaboyjesus5346

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you know why your commodus video is blocked in certain countries? I, and others are currently unable to view the video from my country and I am just woneeding if you could give an answer as to why.

  • @TheVileEye

    @TheVileEye

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@itsyaboyjesus5346 I put a comment on the top of that video that explains it's due to copyright issues I'm trying to resolve. I'll make an announcement to make it more clear, I thought it would have been resolved by now but Paramount is being finicky.

  • @itsyaboyjesus5346

    @itsyaboyjesus5346

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheVileEye Thank you, I hope the copyright issue gets resolved soon. Your videos are great entertainment and I would hate to be unable to see any of them.

  • @roguebritgravy1

    @roguebritgravy1

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting for Tony since you announced it in the Walter White video. I'm looking forward to it

  • @phatbassanchor

    @phatbassanchor

    2 жыл бұрын

    John Huston! Huzzah! Keep the greats coming!

  • @markm7929
    @markm79292 жыл бұрын

    Fun fact - when Stansfield screams “EVERYONE!!” Oldman meant to do it as a gag to mess around. To his surprise they liked it so much they kept it in.

  • @remylucai

    @remylucai

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's astounding, that him just wanting to be silly, is probably the most memorable moment of the movie.

  • @maratonlegendelenemirei3352

    @maratonlegendelenemirei3352

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've got that as my text message alert.

  • @koeman1873

    @koeman1873

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@maratonlegendelenemirei3352 lol excellent

  • @maratonlegendelenemirei3352

    @maratonlegendelenemirei3352

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@koeman1873 It still shits me up everytime after so many years.

  • @adamlane6453

    @adamlane6453

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why would he mean to make a blooper? I don't believe you, that doesn't make sense.

  • @aydenmoesser8556
    @aydenmoesser85562 жыл бұрын

    I love Norman's character so much. This is how you portray a person who is a complete lunatic without going over the top. You simply can't go wrong with Gary Oldman.

  • @sovereigndayyouthkafir3943

    @sovereigndayyouthkafir3943

    2 жыл бұрын

    I completely disagree: this is exactly what I think of when someone utters the phrase, "over the top," and I loathe Norman so much as a character because of it. He is beyond the stratosphere of "out there." I think Oldman has an obsession with freakish characters (notably Zorg of THE FIFTH ELEMENT). Norman is unquestionably evil, but I don't love him for it. I don't even love to hate him. He's disgusting to me. That said TVE did a superb job of spotlighting the character.

  • @aydenmoesser8556

    @aydenmoesser8556

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sovereigndayyouthkafir3943 If you hate him, then why did you watch an entire video about him?

  • @sovereigndayyouthkafir3943

    @sovereigndayyouthkafir3943

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aydenmoesser8556 Several reasons: I love the movie of which Norman is a part; I enjoy the channel we're both on; listening to TVE is a soothing experience simply by virtue of his voice. I don't have to like a character in order to watch the channel. Indeed, the only videos I've skipped thus far are because I didn't want spoilers and the videos about the villain of The Legend of Zelda because I didn't play the game enough to be invested in the character. I am invested in Norman. I hate him, but I'm invested. Savvy?

  • @aydenmoesser8556

    @aydenmoesser8556

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sovereigndayyouthkafir3943 Thanks for explaining that. I'm certainly the same way, only Norman is one of my favorite movie villains of all time, right alongside Alex Delarge, Anton Chigurh, Col. Hans Landa, Elliot Carver, and The Joker.

  • @victorsrur134

    @victorsrur134

    2 жыл бұрын

    true, being lunatic without being edgy

  • @assmuddafukkinhole2
    @assmuddafukkinhole22 жыл бұрын

    *"I take no pleasure in taking life if it's from a person who doesn't care about it."* This villain was vile, sadistic, and unforgivable, yet quite entertaining and funny as hell to watch.

  • @adamjenkins190

    @adamjenkins190

    6 ай бұрын

    He was the epitome of a character that I hate to love.

  • @MrDHWong1989
    @MrDHWong19892 жыл бұрын

    I heard Gary Oldman improvised the "EVERYONE!!" line because he was sick of the director Luc Besson constantly making him do so many takes of that particular scene.

  • @bazil738

    @bazil738

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s freaking awesome if True!

  • @jamesdrynan

    @jamesdrynan

    Ай бұрын

    Another story from Oldman...he told the audio engineer he was going to do it, so the guy could prepare for the volume change. Then he let fly with his, " EVERYONE! "

  • @keepcalmlovedinosaurs8934
    @keepcalmlovedinosaurs89342 жыл бұрын

    "You don't like Beethoven! You don't know what your missing! Overtures like that tend to get my juices flowing! So powerful! But to be honest, after his openings, he does tend to get a little f***ing boring..." I love that line!

  • @aknight6480

    @aknight6480

    2 жыл бұрын

    ''That's why I stopped!'' *Proceeds to cackle maniacally*

  • @keepcalmlovedinosaurs8934

    @keepcalmlovedinosaurs8934

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aknight6480 "Your a Mozart fan! I LOVE MOZART! He was Austrian you know!"

  • @aknight6480

    @aknight6480

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@keepcalmlovedinosaurs8934 No it's ''I *LOOOOVE* Mozart!''

  • @keepcalmlovedinosaurs8934

    @keepcalmlovedinosaurs8934

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aknight6480 "For this kind of work, he's a little bit light. So I tend to go for the heavier guys!"

  • @sarahdunworth9989

    @sarahdunworth9989

    2 жыл бұрын

    One of Gary Oldman's greatest roles was as Beethoven in Immortal Beloved. Great film.

  • @MC-bu2uw
    @MC-bu2uw2 жыл бұрын

    If you were to describe this character in a few words it would be “dirty cop”. However, the small and subtle details that are added makes him such an iconic and well written villain. Not to mention the perfect portrayal of Gary Oldman which makes him seem so genuine

  • @RealShebang

    @RealShebang

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gary Oldman, what a great actor. He had a short bit, but I think my favourite "out there" character he ever played was Drexel from True Romance. He's so ... repulsive, its kind of incredible.

  • @ndhickson3599

    @ndhickson3599

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can’t go wrong with Oldman

  • @DragonTigerBoss

    @DragonTigerBoss

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gary Oldman can avoid eye contact with the best. He does it in a sociopathic way in this film, but deferentially with Batman. Homie was great in Harry Potter, too.

  • @MC-bu2uw

    @MC-bu2uw

    2 жыл бұрын

    Shebang! Agreed. I think he is one of the few actors who can manage to make characters with little screen time so memorable. He is also incredibly good in lead roles(Mank and Darkest Hour are good examples). To be short, he shines with whatever he is given and I believe he is a complete actor who can play everything. He is criminally underrated if you take his talent into consideration.

  • @vincentcavanagh1784

    @vincentcavanagh1784

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love him as a villain so much. Fifth Element, Book of Eli, JFK, Air Force One, True Romance. This movie, of course. He's a legend.

  • @KidFresh71
    @KidFresh712 жыл бұрын

    Such a cool movie, where the “good guy” cop is an insane psychopath, and the “bad guy” hitman has principles & a heart of gold. A fascinating exploration of laws, lawlessness, morals and shades of grey.

  • @technicbuilder6410

    @technicbuilder6410

    2 ай бұрын

    Sociopath*

  • @TheCusita93
    @TheCusita932 жыл бұрын

    "Death is whimsical today." I always wondered what Stanfield meant by that when he was told that Malky had been killed by Leon. Also, just to add as a side note, that the music choice for this movie adds so much to the story. I always get a sense of bittersweet when Matilda goes back to her school, plants Leon's plant in the grass and says "I think we'll be okay here" as Sting's Shape of my Heart plays. Every actor in this film really brought their A game.

  • @Vometbomb

    @Vometbomb

    2 жыл бұрын

    The plant Leon has is an Aglaonema, also a Chinese evergreen. They were incredibly popular in the late 80s and early 90s. The plant is one which will die if it’s roots spread too far. So she actually kills the plant by letting it be free and planted. Some argue this was deliberate because it signifies Matilda letting the plant be free then die in peace, exactly what Leon went through. Other argue that the prop department just grabbed a common house plant and overlooked the species of plant.

  • @qjames0077
    @qjames00772 жыл бұрын

    Me: I wonder who would enjoy this video? Norman: *EVERYONEEEEEEE*

  • @grandadmiralzaarin4962

    @grandadmiralzaarin4962

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beat me to it

  • @danlet

    @danlet

    2 жыл бұрын

    **INHALES** ᵉᵛᵉʳʸᵒⁿᵉ

  • @jackmehoffe9372

    @jackmehoffe9372

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahahahaaha

  • @wikid_6669

    @wikid_6669

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lololololol!!!

  • @cruddddddddddddddd

    @cruddddddddddddddd

    2 жыл бұрын

    Damnit!

  • @benthompson593
    @benthompson5932 жыл бұрын

    I’d like to see Del Toro’s character from Sicario.

  • @Gadget-Walkmen

    @Gadget-Walkmen

    2 жыл бұрын

    can you even call him evil at all? I wouldn't.

  • @nullvalue9901

    @nullvalue9901

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Gadget-Walkmen he killed two children

  • @mitrooper

    @mitrooper

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nullvalue9901 If they were 18, than he wouldn't be evil?

  • @roma5869

    @roma5869

    2 жыл бұрын

    YES

  • @Gadget-Walkmen

    @Gadget-Walkmen

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nullvalue9901 yeah that's true.

  • @DodgaOfficial
    @DodgaOfficial2 жыл бұрын

    Probably my favorite thing Gary oldman does is where he splits the beaded curtain with his hands, idk why but I just love that little detail.

  • @bodiesatva

    @bodiesatva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Totally! I've been doing the exact same thing when I go through a beaded doorway curtain, all thanks to that bit.

  • @zyx7478

    @zyx7478

    2 жыл бұрын

    I remember when the movie first came out he did that I said OK this guy is totally crazy. Gary Oldman is definitely one of my favorite actors love him to death

  • @lordoffaiyum9727

    @lordoffaiyum9727

    2 жыл бұрын

    Classic

  • @deadassdgaf100

    @deadassdgaf100

    2 жыл бұрын

    yesss. also in true romance the way he opens the envelope as Drexel. I've never opened my mail without it in my mind since. Gary oldman is the 🐐

  • @Direfloof
    @Direfloof2 жыл бұрын

    The thing I love most about this character is how he is slowly reaching a pinnacle of nihilistic corruption of power and, if not for crossing paths with his foil in Leon, he might have gone on to leverage his authority in the system for quite some time. Leon forces Stansfield’s hand in an unstoppable force(berzerk, powerful Stansfield) meets immovable object (principled, skilled Leon) way that I just never get tired of.

  • @Stamboul

    @Stamboul

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't know about that. I think he'd already reached that pinnacle and was getting sloppy on his chase for the next high. Already his murder of Mathilda's family had attracted unwanted attention from other law enforcement. The guys working for him had "mercenary thug" written all over them. And calling basically the whole NYPD on Leon - he'd have had a lot of explainin' to do if he hadn't died. I got the impression that this was a man burning through his (admittedly large) reserves of impunity.

  • @wadewilson8011

    @wadewilson8011

    Жыл бұрын

    Slowly reaching?? He was already there dude! What movie did you watch? It was nothing about his introduction that gave a hint of him having morals or positive standards.

  • @adamjenkins190

    @adamjenkins190

    6 ай бұрын

    Great analysis. Such a great film

  • @adamjenkins190

    @adamjenkins190

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@wadewilson8011Leon pushed him off the edge. He was already walking that edge in the beginning. Then he screwed with the wrong girl, who in turn brought him to the face of the man who could end him

  • @wadewilson8011

    @wadewilson8011

    6 ай бұрын

    @@adamjenkins190 again, you have a problem processing information. I don't understand it to be any other way. Stanfield was already corrupt and and a total narcissistic P0S. He murdered Matilda's entire family and thought that was everyone. He had no remorse, no second thoughts about it. Leon only forced him to play his cards to conceal his involvement and to continue to hide his corruption. you two have a complete misconception of his character. Again, did you just watch this video, or did you watch the ACTUAL MOVIE? because you're making no sense.

  • @LimaFX
    @LimaFX2 жыл бұрын

    5:09 R.I.P. Keith A. Glascoe (Benny) He was a actor/fire fighter who passed away on 9/11

  • @HealthyAndrew

    @HealthyAndrew

    2 жыл бұрын

    How do you know?

  • @rowanirish

    @rowanirish

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HealthyAndrew @Misael Herrera A quick Google will confirm it. His name was Keith A. Glascoe.

  • @flensoest

    @flensoest

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't care

  • @flensoest

    @flensoest

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@travelhog to say don't care

  • @flensoest

    @flensoest

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@travelhog whatever weirdo

  • @limeyndixie
    @limeyndixie2 жыл бұрын

    This was one of my favorite films growing up, and Oldman’s Stansfield was an unforgettable tour de force. He was id personified, acting without restraint or hesitation, gleefully ruthless and casually homicidal in a way that only the insane can manage. Really was a joy to see that character pulled apart and examined, thanks a lot!

  • @SirNxgroUnChained

    @SirNxgroUnChained

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mine too, I seen it a number of times through high school. I haven’t watched it again in some years now, but it’s now time for a rewatch.

  • @nathanmalik7056

    @nathanmalik7056

    5 ай бұрын

    I've seen Leon: The Professional in it's entirety twice and with my father no less three years ago.

  • @michaelkavanagh932
    @michaelkavanagh932 Жыл бұрын

    There's no words worthy enough to describe how good Gary Oldman was in this film! An absolutely phenomenal actor

  • @vermasean
    @vermasean2 жыл бұрын

    Going from this character to Detective Gordon just shows the versatility of Gary Oldman. 🙌

  • @lordoffaiyum9727

    @lordoffaiyum9727

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. Peep his character in True Romance he plays any character well

  • @paulindawsoncr

    @paulindawsoncr

    Жыл бұрын

    better yet Smiley in tinker tailor solider spy.

  • @ppvk2610

    @ppvk2610

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lordoffaiyum9727 Drexl is amazing, his mannerism, accent, the noises he makes.. His dialogue offcourse ' that makes us practically related' ' we got ourselves a motherf.. Charlie Bronson here' 'It ain't white boy's day is it'

  • @KP-lq2ux
    @KP-lq2ux2 жыл бұрын

    i JUST watched Taxi driver and Leon the Professional 2 days ago, its uncanny how two episodes on Travis and Norman have come out in the last few days.

  • @VampRune
    @VampRune2 жыл бұрын

    Such a great film. So glad to see this character done.

  • @damianstarks3338

    @damianstarks3338

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah agree with you here.

  • @justinhunt4767

    @justinhunt4767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Classic movie

  • @banrakum979
    @banrakum9792 жыл бұрын

    Best scene i have ever watched by Natalie Portman, was the "Please open the door line" that scene was as intense of a scene as i have ever watched...

  • @in4mus85

    @in4mus85

    2 жыл бұрын

    Black Swan

  • @vicm8750

    @vicm8750

    2 жыл бұрын

    in4mus85 my first thought to haha

  • @Apanblod
    @Apanblod2 жыл бұрын

    To say Oldman is chewing the scenery with this performance would be an understatement. He practically ate the entire set and had the cast and crew for dessert.

  • @eduardodiaz9942
    @eduardodiaz99422 жыл бұрын

    The guy really loves his tan suit. He wears it in every single scene he appears in.

  • @justbeyou1239
    @justbeyou12392 жыл бұрын

    I can’t get over how consistent and quality your uploads are

  • @myth86715
    @myth867152 жыл бұрын

    'I like these little calm moments before the storm' definitely my favorite Gary Oldman performance and that's saying a lot. awesome analysis

  • @vincentcavanagh1784
    @vincentcavanagh17842 жыл бұрын

    I fucking LOVE Gary Oldman; easily a top 10 of all-time actor for me.

  • @fb2551

    @fb2551

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love him as Mr Smiley, totally different character to Norman which shows the range he has!

  • @thegunslinger1363

    @thegunslinger1363

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would go as far as to say he is the greatest actor of all time.

  • @flyingbutthole

    @flyingbutthole

    2 жыл бұрын

    10? He's honestly the greatest actor in decades.

  • @flyingbutthole

    @flyingbutthole

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thegunslinger1363 facts

  • @user-fe7do9bu7d

    @user-fe7do9bu7d

    2 жыл бұрын

    right there with young Pacino

  • @donshipman8441
    @donshipman84412 жыл бұрын

    I feel this is Oldman in his best form. He was so good in this film!

  • @elvisp116
    @elvisp1162 жыл бұрын

    The Vile eye is the best youtube channel out rn

  • @RoflTofu

    @RoflTofu

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here.

  • @bluyem2361

    @bluyem2361

    2 жыл бұрын

    what about BluYem ?

  • @HeroHaz
    @HeroHaz2 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see Billy Bob Thornton character from the Fargo tv series, love your content, thanks

  • @cameroncimmerius1203

    @cameroncimmerius1203

    2 жыл бұрын

    I second this.

  • @Kollin011

    @Kollin011

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is a straight up sociopath. Wolf on 2 legs. I want to see it too.

  • @DrSPF23

    @DrSPF23

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Kollin011 I'd argue complete psychopath, absolutely no semblance of humanity whatsoever

  • @Kollin011

    @Kollin011

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DrSPF23 They are similar. A psychopath wouldn't get outraged at injustice.

  • @conor3361

    @conor3361

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Kollin011 When did Lorne Malvo get outraged at injustice? He revels in it.

  • @addimbantuwe9406
    @addimbantuwe94062 жыл бұрын

    I’d love Harvey Keitels character from Bad Lieutenant, def one of the most complex and sickening portrayals of a corrupt cop

  • @therealstubot

    @therealstubot

    2 жыл бұрын

    So brutal to watch though.

  • @forestcampbell8962

    @forestcampbell8962

    2 жыл бұрын

    That flick is indeed something else.

  • @maratonlegendelenemirei3352

    @maratonlegendelenemirei3352

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like when he tugged his tadger against the drivers door whilst the two girls were present.

  • @Karl_Marksman

    @Karl_Marksman

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like Zoe Lund

  • @possessedslig

    @possessedslig

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing performance, Keitel killed it in that role

  • @rosswatson3993
    @rosswatson39932 жыл бұрын

    Gary Oldman is one of my favorite actors. A bit underrated. He can literally play EVERY role you could possibly throw at him.

  • @wadewilson8011

    @wadewilson8011

    Жыл бұрын

    Underrated???? You use that term too loosely to express your fondness of an actor. It's silly to do that. Gary Oldman is one of the most revered, respected, and recognized actors of his generation. His versatility puts him on par as a modern day Lon Chaney. There's nothing underrated about him. If you ask anybody who knows what the hell they're talking about when it comes to actors and movies.... they'll say that Gary Oldman is one of the very best.

  • @8thhousemoonrabbit205

    @8thhousemoonrabbit205

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wadewilson8011 yessss the New 'Man of a Thousand Faces'- 'It ain't white boy day' said so ironically, from the mouth of a white pimp character, is one of my favorite deliveries, of all time.

  • @zekeedwards7904

    @zekeedwards7904

    Жыл бұрын

    He's not underrated at all he's revered by many as one of the finest actors to have ever lived which he obviously is, if you can invest yourself into a character to the point where it doesn't even register that you're watching an actor anymore then you are a genius and Gary is in my opinion the best actor of all time

  • @sorakchan

    @sorakchan

    Жыл бұрын

    Didn’t he play Sirius Black? He isn’t underrated

  • @gagypetkovic

    @gagypetkovic

    11 ай бұрын

    @@zekeedwards7904 Leonardo Di Caprio said his role in State Of Grace was inspiration for him to became actor

  • @OutKastEva
    @OutKastEva2 жыл бұрын

    I think it’d be nice to hear your analysis on Tom Ripley in The Talented Mr. Ripley. I like your articulation and psychological breakdown of the characters you’ve analyzed in this series.

  • @marokanetc

    @marokanetc

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! I recently watched that and I would love an analysis

  • @cruddddddddddddddd

    @cruddddddddddddddd

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree. And he has a book counterpart - a lot to pull from

  • @Guy-de6ul

    @Guy-de6ul

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeaaa....Tom is an INTJ personality....who is an intelligent pianist...who can tell lies,forge signatures,impersonate people...and can change his sexual orientation according to given situation....he wasn't bisexual...he was alone..

  • @JustTooDamnHonest
    @JustTooDamnHonest2 жыл бұрын

    Gary Oldman is a true thespian and this character showcases that he can really play any role from a hero, villain or in-between.

  • @victorchavez7836
    @victorchavez78362 жыл бұрын

    New to this channel and I love how you start your “hello” when the character starts to move their mouth 😆

  • @misaelherrera2845

    @misaelherrera2845

    2 жыл бұрын

    That part made me laugh

  • @jackbush8223
    @jackbush82232 жыл бұрын

    So glad you made this one! One of my favourite villains ever. The scene where he takes out Mathilda's family hit me pretty hard. I was probably younger than her the first time I seen the movie. Loved the movie though. What a brilliant ending.

  • @jackbush8223

    @jackbush8223

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love Gary Oldman's drug induced contortions. When I seen Joaquin's Joker do it I was reminded of Norman Stansfield straight away.

  • @adrianchen6933
    @adrianchen69332 жыл бұрын

    Could you do Agent Smith from the Matrix? I know it's an A.I. character but he goes through some remarkable character developments throughout the trilogy. Amazing video as always!

  • @jackmehoffe9372

    @jackmehoffe9372

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is a good one

  • @niveaortiz5296

    @niveaortiz5296

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Vile Eye’s voice reminds me a bit of the agent’s too! Great choice!

  • @Lucifermaristar

    @Lucifermaristar

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s been don already

  • @jackmehoffe9372

    @jackmehoffe9372

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Lucifermaristar not by him

  • @upabittoolate

    @upabittoolate

    2 жыл бұрын

    Smith isn't evil. Smith can't be evil. Smith is a part of overall software so it (Smith) is operating off of a certain kinda logic

  • @Aurik-Kal-Durin
    @Aurik-Kal-Durin Жыл бұрын

    Norman Stansfield deserves his own movie.

  • @kainlives7958

    @kainlives7958

    Ай бұрын

    He’s very strangely and very weirdly…likeable because of his (although sadistic and psychopathic nature) but energetic, humorous, sharp and insanely deranged but not extremely perverted either 🤷🏻‍♂️🙂

  • @roryslaine7896
    @roryslaine78962 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure this was considered an 'underground' movie at the time. I was like 10 when I watched it with my older sister. But Gary Oldman deserved an Academy Award nom for this. He was absolutely terrifying and it still holds up to this day.

  • @jamesianhutchison1165
    @jamesianhutchison11652 жыл бұрын

    "That's why I stopped." Is the moment that chills the most for me. The unhinged glee that passes over his face, half crying, half laughing. Focused chaos. That was the moment I knew I was seeing something special.

  • @oobrocks
    @oobrocks2 жыл бұрын

    I've never considered Stan as insane. He's a power hungry sadist

  • @kxkxkxkx

    @kxkxkxkx

    Жыл бұрын

    Benzos are a helluva drug 💊💊

  • @user-wg6yk1bw4z
    @user-wg6yk1bw4z Жыл бұрын

    Honestly, this guy has to be one of my favorite cinema villains of all time. He manages to add something truly special to each and every single scene that features him, to the point where you might as well make a whole film focusing on him given how memorable he is as a character. Not to mention that Gary Oldman has always been and will always be the absolute maestro at disappearing in his characters, as if they were all each their own distinct individual. I also think that you might wanna take a look at his act in Dracula. A truly iconic rendition of an equally iconic character.

  • @cameronmcpherson6364
    @cameronmcpherson63642 жыл бұрын

    Gary Oldman is my favorite - and the best actor that ever lived.

  • @justinhunt4767

    @justinhunt4767

    2 жыл бұрын

    He's a legend butt don't know about that

  • @cameronmcpherson6364

    @cameronmcpherson6364

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@justinhunt4767 Name an actor with a better range.

  • @justinhunt4767

    @justinhunt4767

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cameronmcpherson6364 Johnny Depp has range Robin Williams has range but I think Daniel Day-Lewis is a little better but not by much as far as range also just range alone doesn't qualify you as the best actor there are other aspects to acting as far as vulnerability charm and other areas also how many movies did you come out with and how many were good

  • @SaturnineXTS

    @SaturnineXTS

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cameronmcpherson6364 Pacino?

  • @beautydraugr
    @beautydraugr2 жыл бұрын

    That "Soon" at the end of the videos always feels like a veiled threat and I love it.

  • @zanocrow5057
    @zanocrow50572 жыл бұрын

    Norman Stansfield is probably somewhere in my top ten best cinema villains of all time. A very strange yet entertaining character to see due to the magnificent portrayal of Gary Oldman. There is one villain I would be interested in seeing a video for and that would be Gorden Gekko from Wall Street (1987).

  • @stevehorner4265
    @stevehorner426511 ай бұрын

    Gary oldman can play absolutely terrifying characters. the mans skills as an actor are off the charts

  • @DiegoMachida
    @DiegoMachida2 жыл бұрын

    One of the scariest villains ever, amazing how all of his goons were scared shitless all the time lol.

  • @thefalcon7512
    @thefalcon75122 жыл бұрын

    Awesome movie! My favorite role Gary Oldman has played

  • @trueaspect5888
    @trueaspect58882 жыл бұрын

    Unique and interesting characters like Stansfield is the reason that Léon: The Professional is such a great film. I've mentioned before that I suspected that Norman had some sort of trauma that had a huge negative effect on his life as he must have been some what normal at some point in order to make it through the Police academy and make it up to the DEA. I suspect the side we see of him the the film is the darkest side of his persona however the facade he usually creates in public such as around the office is probably a lot more of normal person in order to fly under the radar. The clip of him walking into the police station for example we can see him casually saying hi to uniform officers that obviously have no clue of his true personality.

  • @Ar1AnX1x
    @Ar1AnX1x2 жыл бұрын

    the acting by Oldman is so high level to the point that only recently I realized that this was Gary Oldman that played this character

  • @notoriouscask
    @notoriouscask2 жыл бұрын

    You should do Vic Mackey from the Shield, trully a fascinating character and portrayal of evil. Keep making vids like you're making and you'll surely reach the 500 thousand mark soon.

  • @looweegee252

    @looweegee252

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is a channel about evil, not chaotic good lol

  • @bucketstuck7137

    @bucketstuck7137

    2 жыл бұрын

    So binary.

  • @sevenproxies4255

    @sevenproxies4255

    2 жыл бұрын

    Vic Mackey... Evil?

  • @magneto228

    @magneto228

    2 жыл бұрын

    that show is so disturbing =[

  • @chrisb4131

    @chrisb4131

    2 жыл бұрын

    If there was a truly evil character on that show, it would be Armadillo.

  • @blankscreen1945
    @blankscreen19452 жыл бұрын

    Léon: The Professional is my favorite movie, thank you for doing this video!!!!

  • @jpronan8757
    @jpronan87572 жыл бұрын

    Gary Oldman is easily one of the greatest actor's of all time. 🇬🇧

  • @ryanlash3935
    @ryanlash39352 жыл бұрын

    @The Vile Eye I've come to realize that your delivery of "Hello everyone" is your calling card as most serial killers have one. And as an investigator, your tonality and brevity revolves back to your own continuous crimes. Which is, making arguably the best content on KZread I've ever seen. But as well, your finishing line of "And I'll be seeing you... Soon." Is just as much of an obsession into your kill. Bravo.

  • @xplosiv211
    @xplosiv2112 жыл бұрын

    Love this character. Gary oldman is amazing

  • @WarbroJavaCo
    @WarbroJavaCo2 жыл бұрын

    Leon is one of my top movies of all time partly because Gary Oldman absolutely nailed that role.

  • @kainlives7958

    @kainlives7958

    Ай бұрын

    Do ya like Norman though?

  • @Neilxtc
    @Neilxtc Жыл бұрын

    The dichotomy between Stansfield and Leon, one being absolutely off the cuff and the other strictly routined… and a girl changes them both to meet in the middle of that structure… genius. I’d love to see a movie about Norman’s descent to carefree madness during his career/life.

  • @anthonylynch4737
    @anthonylynch4737Ай бұрын

    Oldman Deserved the Best Supporting Actor for this incredible Acting as a Bad Guy !

  • @NOT_Brian
    @NOT_Brian2 жыл бұрын

    I hadn't watched this film in a long, long time. It's such an incredible performance from Oldman. Love it. Your analysis, as always, is spot on Vile. Great work brother.

  • @danpartridge8584
    @danpartridge85842 жыл бұрын

    I often find myself walking away from your videos with expanded wisdom and a new lens through which I can view the material at hand. Your perspective is always so valued and clinical. Keep up the great content 👍

  • @niveaortiz5296
    @niveaortiz52962 жыл бұрын

    It’s not just your organizing of content, your voice and pacing is absolutely uncanny. Thank you for sharing your gifts. I look forward to your uploads to take me away from the mundane everyday.

  • @Sicktoid
    @Sicktoid2 жыл бұрын

    I discovered your series couple of weeks ago and I was secretly hoping you'd cover this character some day. It has to be my favorite performance by Gary Oldman. Now, if you decide to do Clarence Boddicker from Robocop at some point, I'm pretty sure you've touched on all of my favorite movie villains. Great series! Very entertaining and well researched videos. Keep up the good work!

  • @LordBaktor

    @LordBaktor

    2 жыл бұрын

    +1 to the Boddicker request.

  • @bigisrick
    @bigisrick2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome choice! Zorg would be sweet too. Gary Oldman is one of the best actors of our time.

  • @mikebasil4832

    @mikebasil4832

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’d like to see The Vile Eye analyze Gary Oldman’s villainous role in The Contender: Shelly Runyon.

  • @evilmidget
    @evilmidget2 жыл бұрын

    I love the hell out of how you do these videos without solidly spoiling things. While we do know how things play out thanks to your info, you can only truly experience things when you actually watch the movie. This one has been on my watch list for a LONG time, but I keep putting it off. I think that will change in the near future

  • @Direfloof
    @Direfloof2 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for this one for as long as I’ve watched your channel. Thanks for getting to one of my favorite villains!

  • @thegunslinger1363
    @thegunslinger13632 жыл бұрын

    Dracula, Beethoven, Lord Shen, Sirius Black, Sid Vicious, Winston Churchill, Lee Harvey Oswald, Carnegie, Comissior Gordon, a Russia Terrorist, US Senator, 1930s Gangster, and Zorg. Gary Oldman is one of the best actors of all time.

  • @cameronmcpherson6364

    @cameronmcpherson6364

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dudr don't forget Drexl Spivey. Fucken awesome character.

  • @speedracer2008

    @speedracer2008

    2 жыл бұрын

    He’s always entertaining, especially when playing villains, like Norman Stansfield and Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg.

  • @panteraiv
    @panteraiv2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, yes , yes. This is the best gift I received this day so far!!!

  • @spegen1431
    @spegen14312 жыл бұрын

    I love how in the beginning of the video, the "hello everyone" synced in with Norman talking

  • @JuanRodriguez-jp8jp
    @JuanRodriguez-jp8jp2 жыл бұрын

    Brendan Breyer from bright burn, Sid 6.7 from virtuosity, Ramsey Bolton and joffrey baratheon from game of thrones, and Martin Asher/James Costa from taking lives

  • @buckbraun2133
    @buckbraun21332 жыл бұрын

    This is great, I just watched this movie last night for the first time in like a decade.

  • @Intercaust
    @Intercaust2 жыл бұрын

    Gary Oldman is one of the greatest actors of all time.

  • @triniwilliams2114
    @triniwilliams2114 Жыл бұрын

    i was excited to see you’d analyzed Stansfield as The Professional is one of my all-time faves. love your channel!

  • @KAMiKAZE-T.V.
    @KAMiKAZE-T.V.2 жыл бұрын

    Dude youve been doing back to back BANGERS. I applaud you sir.

  • @phatbassanchor
    @phatbassanchor2 жыл бұрын

    Love the channel, Vile! Would love to see any of the many villains portrayed by Stephen Lang, maybe the totally over the top Khalar Zym from Conan the Barbarian 2011 or his Colonel Miles Quaritch from Avatar. Also, Ron Perlman's portrayal of Clay Morrow would make a rather interesting topic IMHO. Thanks for all the many cool insights, my friend. Adventure ever on, Phat

  • @chuckselvage3157
    @chuckselvage31572 жыл бұрын

    Gary Oldman is a legend.

  • @hannobaalii_makendalii
    @hannobaalii_makendalii2 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for this one!!! Touche! We thank you, again.

  • @callumgardiner996
    @callumgardiner9962 жыл бұрын

    'Twas a great experience seeing this film on my birthday a few weeks ago. Stansfield is an amazing villain and Gary Oldman's performance makes the character 10x better

  • @JimBrodie
    @JimBrodie2 жыл бұрын

    Fun factoid: Matilda's dad in this, is also George 'Babyface' Nelson in 'Where For Art Thou Brother?'

  • @nicholasi8700

    @nicholasi8700

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its oh brother where art thou

  • @JimBrodie

    @JimBrodie

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ruined the amusement...

  • @Kollin011
    @Kollin0112 жыл бұрын

    Finally an explanation of the most out of control villain I've seen in a movie.

  • @BallymurphyBabe
    @BallymurphyBabe2 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love your channel and you are spot on with your comments! In fact, you have helped me understand the characters that much better! Cheers love and keep up the good work! More videos please!! 🥰🙏🏻

  • @cashthecurator666
    @cashthecurator666Ай бұрын

    You can’t deny, Norman definitely has a passion for music. And unlike, say, Patrick Bateman, there’s not a hint of pretentiousness to it. Norman just really loves classical music and likes chatting about it with people. Of course, that one little detail about him that’s normal just makes him more unpredictable. Even when Norman is acting all chummy, you’re always aware that he’s gonna go ax-crazy again soon. And you just need to pray to whatever deities you believe in that you’re not in his line of fire.

  • @amphg7647
    @amphg76472 жыл бұрын

    It’s interesting that he was taking a benzo, I’d always thought it was supposed to be something hard.

  • @WobblesandBean

    @WobblesandBean

    2 жыл бұрын

    Benzos aren't exactly mild, though. Especially at higher doses.

  • @amphg7647

    @amphg7647

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WobblesandBean nah benzos are pretty mild; they’re about the most tame drug you could imagine being used in such a manner in the movie. It’s been a (long) while since I watched it, but I recall thinking it was some kind of speed or something to make his experience more exhilarating, definitely wasn’t thinking of a sedative, something to help him relax.

  • @xXHurdyGurdyManXx

    @xXHurdyGurdyManXx

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@amphg7647Thought the same thing.

  • @ramanemayberry7176
    @ramanemayberry71762 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my FAVORITE characters that Gary Oldman played. Kinda reminds you of a homicidal Jack Sparrow.

  • @Solarsystemrdffdfyyhh
    @SolarsystemrdffdfyyhhАй бұрын

    Norman stansfield is the scariest villian ever. No paint, no knife, no dr. satan, nothing to make him a stand out. He is awesome a dea agent that has “everyone” behind him.

  • @lovethesuit
    @lovethesuit2 жыл бұрын

    You are a phenomenal KZreadr. I wish for you unending satisfaction from this series and any future works.

  • @deletdis6173
    @deletdis61732 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit, my wish finally came true. Thank you, Vile Eye. 😍

  • @sarim3801
    @sarim38012 жыл бұрын

    Hey dude , would love to see Jake la motta from Martin Scorsese's classic , Raging Bull.

  • @milancastrejon7208
    @milancastrejon72082 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been subbed for a LONG TIME, but man idk how you make these better and better

  • @Pdoja1990
    @Pdoja19902 жыл бұрын

    Omg you are the best! I swear, every time I see a notification for a new episode I get so excited

  • @mopeyhornet9213
    @mopeyhornet92132 жыл бұрын

    U should do analyzing evil on the illusive man from mass effect series.

  • @sjay3093
    @sjay30932 жыл бұрын

    You need to do one on Tom Hardy’s character from The Revenant (2015) : John Fitzgerald.

  • @jamesdrynan
    @jamesdrynanАй бұрын

    Apparently, Oldman had many chances to get weird. Sniffing the father, for instance, was unscripted. That really freaked out the actor! Portman said she didn't have to act scared in the bathroom scene because Gary's performance terrified her. And he really looked stoned after biting those capsules. Altogether, a brilliant characterization of a screwed up dude.

  • @eeeeee8762
    @eeeeee8762Ай бұрын

    This guy was soooo goddamn good. Gary Oldman nailed his role here

  • @imranshahzada1812
    @imranshahzada18122 жыл бұрын

    Do a video about the warden in the movie "The Last Castle". He is the warden in a military prison competing for power against an influential general who's locked up under his supervision.

  • @Dani-se4jo

    @Dani-se4jo

    2 жыл бұрын

    That would be a good one, good idea!

  • @weztait39

    @weztait39

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gandolfini?

  • @Dani-se4jo

    @Dani-se4jo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@weztait39 yes

  • @virginialopez6133
    @virginialopez61332 жыл бұрын

    Loved it ! Can u please do Bishop from the movie “Juice” I think Tupac Shakur plays him .

  • @darkservantofheaven

    @darkservantofheaven

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are correct

  • @johns1625
    @johns16252 жыл бұрын

    I just saw this film for the first time yesterday and although it was quite uncomfortable at times (lol) it was a FANTASTIC and very emotional crime thriller. Caught myself tearing up more than once. Great analysis on Norman too!

  • @_rdenm
    @_rdenm2 жыл бұрын

    Leon the Professional is one of my favorite movies of all times and was going to re watch it these days. I was expecting you to make this video because I absolutely looove Gary Oldman on this one.

  • @the19throcketemperor
    @the19throcketemperor2 жыл бұрын

    Clarence Boddicker from Robocop please. One of the best villains ever!

  • @elijahvalle5199
    @elijahvalle51992 жыл бұрын

    Joe Goldberg from the Netflix show “You” would be an interesting villain to cover

  • @utubebgay
    @utubebgay2 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for this one. Great work.

  • @nogunk147
    @nogunk1472 жыл бұрын

    Can't believe you actually did it! I'm so glad! Definitely earned my sub and patreon pledge 😁

  • @jkeegan154
    @jkeegan1542 жыл бұрын

    Btw, you forgot to point out the fact that he had no qualms about murdering Matilda's infant brother. To me that's a factor that measures Stansfield's level of evil.

  • @razorfett147

    @razorfett147

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well, he wasnt the one that actually kills her little brother, but...yea. he doesn't seem to care that the kid got killed during his little raid

  • @Matthew.Wade27

    @Matthew.Wade27

    2 жыл бұрын

    He didn’t directly kill the boy, but obviously he would have. Since it was his full intention to kill the entire family. And obviously he was directly responsible for the other three. Of course Mathilda didn’t see what happened anyway, but she knows he’s responsible.

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