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Sean Penn breaks down his most iconic characters, including his roles in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High,' 'Mystic River,' 'Milk,' 'I Am Sam,' 'The Thin Red Line,' 'Dead Man Walking,' '21 Grams,' 'Flag Day' and 'Sweet and Lowdown.' Penn explains what it was like to recently bump into his real-life inspiration for Fast Times at Ridgemont High's Jeff Spicoli.
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  • @bamf70
    @bamf702 жыл бұрын

    His daughters death scene in Mystic River is still one of the best on film. Still gives me chills.

  • @grindcoremaniac

    @grindcoremaniac

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing performance and movie. That clip just gave me chills.

  • @sage1682

    @sage1682

    2 жыл бұрын

    You never go full petard

  • @oOoJeeoOo

    @oOoJeeoOo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Boris Rodriguez If you haven't seen Mystic River by now you have no right to be mad at spoilers.

  • @Lamtitude

    @Lamtitude

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@oOoJeeoOo right. The movie has been out for almost 20 years. If you haven’t seen the movies talked about in the video, don’t read the comments.

  • @edithcarter3554

    @edithcarter3554

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @amyred9652
    @amyred96522 жыл бұрын

    I am Sam is so underrated - one of the greatest films I’ve ever seen, his acting is so believable it makes me cry multiple times watching it every time

  • @dsenunez

    @dsenunez

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree.

  • @calisongbird

    @calisongbird

    2 жыл бұрын

    My husband and I own the DVD and quote it frequently

  • @198634

    @198634

    2 жыл бұрын

    Couldn’t agree more ! Sean got snubbed big time w regards to awards for that one !

  • @jblaze600

    @jblaze600

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great movie

  • @whitejosh444

    @whitejosh444

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can't watch that movie again. It makes me feel too sad

  • @rodneycooperjr3223
    @rodneycooperjr32232 жыл бұрын

    I wish he would have talked about 'Carlito's Way'.

  • @seansankey3562

    @seansankey3562

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too! Should have been a lot longer interview but I think he probably prefers not to do interviews..

  • @traceythompson1092

    @traceythompson1092

    2 жыл бұрын

    So....to help you out, I'll talk about 'Carlito's Way '. That perm was EVERYTHING! I was as if Bob Ross was hanging out on the seedier side of town, and didn't have access to his paints. Unhappy accidents, indeed.

  • @mikelambert468

    @mikelambert468

    2 жыл бұрын

    I felt like he made that movie

  • @edkeaton7242

    @edkeaton7242

    2 жыл бұрын

    He played such a great character in that film. A real weasel!

  • @antoinettelopes

    @antoinettelopes

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think that's his best performance.

  • @pitchfork804
    @pitchfork8042 жыл бұрын

    It would be great to get his take on "The Game" with Michael Douglas.

  • @scottdavidson526

    @scottdavidson526

    2 жыл бұрын

    That was a great Finches movie. My ex and I went and saw that movie on opening night.

  • @steveconn

    @steveconn

    2 жыл бұрын

    "Coked in San Fran and lovin' it!"

  • @airixxxx

    @airixxxx

    2 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite movies! The soundtrack is amazing.

  • @ianbarrand6403

    @ianbarrand6403

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes!!! Such an underrated movie that. One of the great endings

  • @alexlackner1945

    @alexlackner1945

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great film, but it was a rather minor part

  • @archibaldsalyards926
    @archibaldsalyards9264 ай бұрын

    His last scene in At Close Range... brings tears to my eyes everytime!!

  • @user-KG71

    @user-KG71

    3 ай бұрын

    Love that movie- so powerful

  • @ramonacunningham5954

    @ramonacunningham5954

    3 ай бұрын

    The whole movie!

  • @blu48

    @blu48

    Ай бұрын

    "Is this the family gun, Dad?"

  • @mekax89
    @mekax892 жыл бұрын

    “I am Sam” is such a beautiful movie but I have only been able to watch it all the way through once in my life. I’m always so overwhelmed & cry uncontrollably when I try 🥺 he’s brilliant, I’m not usually affected by an actor’s performance FOR DECADES 😂

  • @elreynava6128

    @elreynava6128

    2 жыл бұрын

    Omg yes lol I can't watch it again. I would change it soon as I seen it on tv

  • @killk88

    @killk88

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just watched it on Netflix and I was so emotional

  • @camerongordon5914

    @camerongordon5914

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I totally agree. I saw it once when it came out when I was 15 . . . and the second time when I was 33. Maybe I can handle it again once I'm 50 . . . but probably not.

  • @kiwigirljacks

    @kiwigirljacks

    2 жыл бұрын

    The scene that always gets me is when he sees his daughter in the park and she runs up to show him her girl guide medals and she’s so proud to show him… my heart can’t take it!! It’s such an amazing film.

  • @VainLibraDiva

    @VainLibraDiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same! Haven't watched it in over 15yrs cuz I was soooooo emotional during the 1st time I watched it 😢

  • @Angel_HippieCityHealing
    @Angel_HippieCityHealing Жыл бұрын

    Mystic River did me in. That moment was so powerful.

  • @danielg5247
    @danielg52472 жыл бұрын

    I was a senior in 2006, and this one kid in my class was like the modern day Spicoli at the time. One day he told the teacher (who was one of the meanest teachers) "I wont be here tomorrow or friday" and the teacher asked "ok how come your gonna be absent" and he replied "I dont know, I havent thought that far yet" lol The whole class bursted out laughing. Super funny moment that i just had to share haha

  • @joemckim1183

    @joemckim1183

    Жыл бұрын

    "Hey bud"

  • @mexicansoutherngirl
    @mexicansoutherngirl2 жыл бұрын

    Sean Penn's performance in At Close Range was so spotless he should've won an Oscar for that role.

  • @mikel9248

    @mikel9248

    Жыл бұрын

    I could not agree more. That film was both haunting and beautiful and that scene in the kitchen at the end was one of the most powerful cinematic moments of all time.

  • @PROTESTism

    @PROTESTism

    Жыл бұрын

    Loved that movie as a teenager. Cried every time I watched it. Love Sean Penn!

  • @LittleBlueOwl318

    @LittleBlueOwl318

    5 күн бұрын

    Absolutely!!

  • @thebigcheese5114
    @thebigcheese51142 жыл бұрын

    The real Jeff Spicoli is out there somewhere catching sick waves with his wife and family in Malibu.

  • @leob4403

    @leob4403

    2 жыл бұрын

    Overrated movie

  • @Tamar-sz8ox

    @Tamar-sz8ox

    2 жыл бұрын

    Such a great chance encounter !

  • @waynej2608

    @waynej2608

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if he still only needs a cool buzz and a tasty wave. 😎👍

  • @leob4403

    @leob4403

    Жыл бұрын

    @Coogan put this movie next to modern high school movies like Mean Girls, Ridgemont High is trash by comparison

  • @leob4403

    @leob4403

    Жыл бұрын

    @Coogan oh noes Im gonna be muted by Coogan, whatever shall I do 😭

  • @robinmills5643
    @robinmills56432 жыл бұрын

    Sean Penn...definitely one of best actors of our time

  • @madphantom92
    @madphantom922 жыл бұрын

    Sean Penn stands with the greats even if he doesn't get many big roles now.

  • @JoJohXD

    @JoJohXD

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's why I love the 90' and 00'

  • @wickfields

    @wickfields

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are no great roles anymore.

  • @000_x9

    @000_x9

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am certain he has a few more great rolls in him.

  • @MrGenexxx

    @MrGenexxx

    2 жыл бұрын

    what happened to him? Has he been blackballed or something? the guy completely VANISHED!

  • @brendantaylor3570

    @brendantaylor3570

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope someone writes him another role. Paul Thomas Anderson would be cool. Maybe Sean isn’t that interested in acting now since he has so many other pursuits.

  • @Junkiescum
    @Junkiescum2 жыл бұрын

    One of the all time greats. He seems to have unlimited range

  • @starkillerclub3755
    @starkillerclub37552 жыл бұрын

    Bad Boys? Casualties of War? At Close Range? Taps? The Falcon and the Snowman? Racing with the Moon? Too many to cover I guess, but Bad Boys is still one of my favorite Sean Penn performances. The soda cans in the pillow case beat down scene still gives me an adrenaline rush! Does this man have a star on the walk of fame yet?

  • @OMGWTFLOLSMH

    @OMGWTFLOLSMH

    Жыл бұрын

    All the ones you mentioned are good/great movies and he was masterful in all of them. I'm sure he could talk for a couple of hours going over his career. He should probably consider doing a memoir.

  • @lauriesolonka2477

    @lauriesolonka2477

    Жыл бұрын

    Loved Sean Penn & Timothy Hutton in " The Falcon And The Snowman", ( also was my introduction to The Pat Metheny Group 😁)

  • @HoldenNY22

    @HoldenNY22

    Жыл бұрын

    I also thought of Mentioning BAd Boys. That was a great Molvie and he did a great job in that Movie. I also liked CAsaulties of War. Michael J. Fox did a greart job in that Movie and so did Sean. It was one of the few Vietnam War to come out sicne Hollywood being part of the Establishment doens't like to do Vietnam War Movies. Lots of WW2 Movies though.

  • @dennischiapello3879

    @dennischiapello3879

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lauriesolonka2477 They were a good match. Hutton is a great actor.

  • @lauriesolonka2477

    @lauriesolonka2477

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dennischiapello3879 loved Sean & Timothy in "Taps" as well ☺️❤️

  • @sabrinashelton1997
    @sabrinashelton19972 жыл бұрын

    Dead Man Walking is one of the most moving and effective movies I've ever seen. It left me feeling drained, like I had been through an ordeal. The feeling I had when I watched it stays with me today. What a movie.

  • @glenndrexler1677

    @glenndrexler1677

    2 жыл бұрын

    Already been said Will say it again, A BRILLIANT ACTOR..

  • @Keysgerl

    @Keysgerl

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same. I saw it in the theater and remember being dazed and stunned by the end of the movie. Unable to move or speak for a bit.

  • @sabrinashelton1997

    @sabrinashelton1997

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Keysgerl yes, me too! I left, TRAUMATIZED.

  • @calisongbird

    @calisongbird

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, that film was absolutely intense. You really have to be in the right frame of mind to watch it. Susan Sarandon was amazing in it too.

  • @Bfolks84

    @Bfolks84

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love that movie.. one of my favorite movies of all time.

  • @demh7823
    @demh78232 жыл бұрын

    This is probably the most unexpected and surprising episode of "career breakdown" ever!

  • @leob4403

    @leob4403

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why?

  • @demh7823

    @demh7823

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@leob4403 Because if you knew anything at all about Sean Penn, you'd know that he isn't known for being that generous with interviews. That's why.

  • @UPB78
    @UPB782 жыл бұрын

    "Casualties of War" was one of his best performances imo, it was such a stressful, dramatic movie and his character was such a difficult and complex one, but he really nailed it (and so did Michael J Fox of course).

  • @katteresa6174

    @katteresa6174

    2 жыл бұрын

    Such a great, tragic story. Yes, the actors killed it.

  • @Simpleburger1968

    @Simpleburger1968

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, doesn't his character (very courageously) save the Fox' character's life at one point. Very loyal and protective toward his own men but callous to the Vietnamese...

  • @5burowz

    @5burowz

    Жыл бұрын

    One of the most underrated war movies which wasn't even really a war movie.

  • @LittleBlueOwl318

    @LittleBlueOwl318

    5 күн бұрын

    THIS and "At Close Range" with Christopher Walken!

  • @winklestiltskin
    @winklestiltskin2 жыл бұрын

    One of the best actors ever, without a doubt. He could have talked about 10-15 more films easy.

  • @Jojoburns26

    @Jojoburns26

    Жыл бұрын

    Other movies I would have liked to hear him talk about: Bad Boys, Falcon and the Snowman, The Assassination of Richard Nixon, and This Must Be the Place.

  • @MrBuketman

    @MrBuketman

    Жыл бұрын

    He’s smoked so many cigarettes that he turned into one.

  • @maxgallagher2535

    @maxgallagher2535

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Jojoburns26 The Assassination of Richard Nixon really affected me especially after I knew that the story was true

  • @claudiacoy3294
    @claudiacoy32942 жыл бұрын

    Sean is such a brilliant performer, I never miss his movies.

  • @jmack3411
    @jmack34112 жыл бұрын

    The Thin Red Line is a masterpiece.

  • @ericblair54
    @ericblair542 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Penn is obviously introspective while being very articulate.

  • @ericblair54

    @ericblair54

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Robert Jameson You know Penn personally or is that just your opinion?

  • @winterramos4527
    @winterramos45272 жыл бұрын

    Penn in Mystic River was so raw...and unforgettable. He really played a tough guy really really well.

  • @emilyjurgens386
    @emilyjurgens3862 жыл бұрын

    He needs to teach a Masterclass on acting. I have zero interest in ever becoming an actor, but I would take his class in a heartbeat.

  • @jamesrobertson9012
    @jamesrobertson90122 жыл бұрын

    Mystic River always stayed with me, it has an undefinable quality that always really struck me, it's not perfect but it might be one of my all time favourites

  • @s.velarde1811

    @s.velarde1811

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @steveconn

    @steveconn

    2 жыл бұрын

    He kind of overdoes the "Is that my daughter in there" scene.

  • @jacquir8331

    @jacquir8331

    2 жыл бұрын

    That role was spot in for the 1980's gangster. I grew up where it the movie was filmed. Mafia and gangster's were a everyday part of our culture.

  • @inigojuancarlos

    @inigojuancarlos

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree..it has a rough edge into it but that’s what I love about that film and his character, it’s criminally underrated.

  • @nirvikhazra7258

    @nirvikhazra7258

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@steveconn i think that can be the reaction of a tormented father

  • @jedidog3615
    @jedidog36152 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad y’all included “Sweet and Lowdown,” probably my favorite performance of his.

  • @seancorrigan7448
    @seancorrigan74482 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad he did one of these. What a truly great actor. 'U-Turn' is an underrated classic.

  • @danmccauley80

    @danmccauley80

    2 жыл бұрын

    TNT tony n tucker 🤣🤣🤣

  • @strangemarkings

    @strangemarkings

    2 жыл бұрын

    "Arizona!"

  • @holledavidson405
    @holledavidson4052 жыл бұрын

    I lived in Malibu and went to elementary school with Sean and his brother Chris (who sadly passed away at a young age). His parents were amazing people and in the business as many kids parents were in Malibu - and my parents enjoyed their company at school and community functions. It's fun to hear him talk about his youth in Malibu because I understand exactly what he is talking about i.e. walking to school without stepping on concrete because it was so rural, the guy who he based Jeff Spiccoli on (no I'm not sure which local surfer that was haha I could think of a few). I remember the exact moment that I found out he was going to be in "Fast Times" - My older brother and I were going to Cal Poly state U. and he came over to my house with a National Lampoon magazine and had it opened to the full page movie ad - and it was Sean. We were so psyched and happy for him. The rest is history - one of my all time favorite actors. He just nails his roles every time. I think it's time for a Sean Penn film festival!!

  • @Angelmiserysixtysix

    @Angelmiserysixtysix

    Жыл бұрын

    and the writers lived poor in ny.

  • @rayvega3163

    @rayvega3163

    8 ай бұрын

    Did you get to talk to Sean especially during your school days with him? Or did you just pass him by and only brief hellos?

  • @dranderson6071

    @dranderson6071

    8 ай бұрын

    What made him go looney tunes though? He’s batsht insane these days

  • @Chatta-Ortega

    @Chatta-Ortega

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@dranderson6071 Uh, no he's not.

  • @dranderson6071

    @dranderson6071

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Chatta-Ortega Troll elsewhere thank you

  • @averywellman534
    @averywellman5342 жыл бұрын

    At Close Range is arguably his best film. Bummed he barely ever gets to discuss it beyond the switching of the gun at the end scene...and State of Grace and Colors!!!

  • @IcarusSuite

    @IcarusSuite

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep. As I soon as I saw the thumbnail I hoped he'd talk about that movie...

  • @jimgatherum5103

    @jimgatherum5103

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad I'm not I'm the only one who loved this movie. SO underrated. Walken was so nuts in it.

  • @glenndrexler1677

    @glenndrexler1677

    2 жыл бұрын

    ALREADY BEEN SAID A BRILLIANT ACTOR"!

  • @jtaylor9562

    @jtaylor9562

    2 жыл бұрын

    100% agree. At close range is so underrated

  • @chazm3

    @chazm3

    2 жыл бұрын

    Whenever anyone asks what is the most heartbreaking scene in any movie I always mention two scenes: one is “the choice” in Sophie’s Choice, and the other is the courtroom scene in At Close Range. “He’s my father.”

  • @antonego9581
    @antonego95812 жыл бұрын

    the Thin Red Line is the best war movie ever made, shame it's legacy is so overshadowed by Saving Private Ryan (which is also an amazing film don't get me wrong)

  • @brianhueber3683

    @brianhueber3683

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Thin Red Line is a masterpiece, but it doesn’t come close to Come And See.

  • @jonathanwiggins5366

    @jonathanwiggins5366

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brianhueber3683 Came here to say this

  • @SleepFan771
    @SleepFan7712 жыл бұрын

    Sean Penn is always very nuanced and riveting as an actor. His career is phenomenal. Taps, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, At Close Range, Carlito's Way, Dead Man Walking, The Thin Red Line, I Am Sam, Mystic River, Milk, & The Tree of Life are all must see films.

  • @tommyswain3762

    @tommyswain3762

    2 жыл бұрын

    Casualties of War too, very heavy film.

  • @Boygonebad

    @Boygonebad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bad Boys

  • @lauriesolonka2477

    @lauriesolonka2477

    2 жыл бұрын

    "The Falcon And The Snowman" too

  • @michaelmccallum82

    @michaelmccallum82

    11 ай бұрын

    21 Grams is one of my favorites and At Close Range as well.

  • @kirstenn1577
    @kirstenn15772 жыл бұрын

    Oh man, I really wanted him to talk about "At Close Range" he did with Christopher Walken. Both were terrific in it. That's based on a true story...such a good drama!!

  • @markbrinton6790

    @markbrinton6790

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, that and Colors, and Carlitos way. His 3 best films IMO, and no mention of any of them WTF?

  • @lsauthor

    @lsauthor

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes!

  • @Sulu-sw3zo

    @Sulu-sw3zo

    2 жыл бұрын

    great film, yes would have loved seeing him talk bout it too

  • @Ray-iz4kg

    @Ray-iz4kg

    2 жыл бұрын

    At close range was a great flick!

  • @DiviAugusti

    @DiviAugusti

    2 жыл бұрын

    At Close Range was what I was looking for as well.

  • @edkeaton7242
    @edkeaton72422 жыл бұрын

    It would have been nice to hear him talk about "Casualties of War" with Michael J. Fox, and "We're No Angels" with Robert De Niro with whom he shares a birthday.

  • @steveconn

    @steveconn

    2 жыл бұрын

    We're No Angels was pretty bad.

  • @Ohm521

    @Ohm521

    2 жыл бұрын

    Casualties of War was crazy. Michael J. Fox was in such a dramatic intense role. I watched that move on acid. Do not recommend.

  • @nitro_001newman2

    @nitro_001newman2

    2 жыл бұрын

    In Casualties of War Sean Penn was basically a younger version of Sgt. Barnes in Platoon. A real dirtbag of a leader, that was intimidating. Really great acting by Sean Penn. He made you despise him.

  • @nitro_001newman2

    @nitro_001newman2

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Regulatory Affairs He’s changed. Growing old will do that to people.

  • @bluecollar825

    @bluecollar825

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love both those guys but We're No Angels is terrible imo

  • @gldmj55
    @gldmj552 жыл бұрын

    If the only role Sean ever played was Jeff Spicoli, he'd still be legendary, but then he goes on to have 40 years (and counting) of other amazing roles. This breakdown made me realize he might be the most diverse actor in Hollywood, as none of these characters are really that similar to each other.

  • @bluecollar825

    @bluecollar825

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ive always felt that way. Ive liked Sean Penn since I was a kid.

  • @Tamar-sz8ox

    @Tamar-sz8ox

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed !

  • @waynej2608

    @waynej2608

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed. One of the greats.

  • @kevinw712
    @kevinw7122 жыл бұрын

    I still remember in his Inside The Actors Studio episode so many years ago, Lipton goes into describing Fast Times, a sort of hushed anticipation in the audience, Penn just turns his head sheepishly toward them and said "I'm sorry" lol

  • @ashhiz4350
    @ashhiz43502 жыл бұрын

    Wished he could talk about the great movies he directed as well, particularly "The Indian Runner" and "Into the Wild"❤

  • @AlkisenSuper

    @AlkisenSuper

    2 жыл бұрын

    And The Crossing Guard. It always gets neglected when people talk about his directorial works, but I love it! I think it contains Jack Nicholson's greatest performance of his career (Which is really saying something) and is a wonderfully nuanced take on the typical revenge tale.

  • @palacerevolution2000
    @palacerevolution20002 жыл бұрын

    Thats really interesting what he says about the inner confidence of the character vs an insecure character; and how that in turn shapes the actor's experience of the job.

  • @enriquemedina3631
    @enriquemedina36312 жыл бұрын

    Bad Boys ’83, Colors, Carlito’s Way, and The Game are underrated, amazing, and should also be on here.

  • @bluecollar825

    @bluecollar825

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know how is Colors not on here especially?!?! If ever theres an iconic role n movie its that. Game changing type flick. It felt real to me.

  • @jtaylor9562

    @jtaylor9562

    2 жыл бұрын

    What about 'At close range'. Still his best for me

  • @jimmybrock7660

    @jimmybrock7660

    2 жыл бұрын

    His reaction to losing Hodges seemed a precursor to the Mystic River seen.

  • @G-MIP
    @G-MIP2 жыл бұрын

    Sean’s performance in “Falcon & the Snowman” was the appetizer, “Carlitos Way” the meal and “Mystic River” the dessert.

  • @josecuervo311

    @josecuervo311

    2 жыл бұрын

    I personally think Dead man walking is his finest role with mystic being a close second

  • @waynej2608

    @waynej2608

    2 жыл бұрын

    Encouraging to see someone else whom appreciates Falcon.

  • @s.m.9285

    @s.m.9285

    2 жыл бұрын

    21 grams also

  • @lauriesolonka2477

    @lauriesolonka2477

    Жыл бұрын

    @@waynej2608 loved him in The Falcon And The Snowman

  • @deannamadrigal7503
    @deannamadrigal75039 ай бұрын

    21 grams... One of my favorite movies He's such an amazing actor/ person

  • @ChucknMcNuggets
    @ChucknMcNuggets2 жыл бұрын

    My favorite role of Sean Penn is in the Oliver Stone film U-Turn. It's probably his most unseen film, but it has an ensemble cast with Billy Bob Thornton, Nick Nolte, Powers Boothe, Jennifer Lopez, Claire Danes, and Jaoquin Phoenix. It's also probably Oliver Stone's most "Indie style" movie since his beginnings.

  • @5burowz

    @5burowz

    Жыл бұрын

    Dope flick

  • @tomb.2632

    @tomb.2632

    Жыл бұрын

    U-Turn is one of my favorites too... Jon Voight was in it also, as the blind man! It would have been interesting to hear Sean Penn's view on making that movie....

  • @tucko11

    @tucko11

    Жыл бұрын

    Casualties of War

  • @starkillerclub3755

    @starkillerclub3755

    Жыл бұрын

    "I'm just like dynamite boy, and when I go off, people get hurt!" TNTucker

  • @ChucknMcNuggets

    @ChucknMcNuggets

    Жыл бұрын

    @@starkillerclub3755 How come Patsy Cline don't write songs no more?.... Because she's dead...

  • @mohdhafizhk
    @mohdhafizhk2 жыл бұрын

    When he wears Vans checkerboard in Fast Times At Ridgemont High, that iconic!

  • @jrglenn2
    @jrglenn22 жыл бұрын

    did such an incredible job playing Milk. he did an interview with Conan recently where he admitted if that movie were made today, he probably wouldn't be allowed to have that role. unthinkable

  • @cloudcity77
    @cloudcity772 жыл бұрын

    To me, "State of Grace" was acting PERFECTION. Brilliant. Penn, Oldman, and Ed Harris. Gary Oldman's performance stood out the most IMO, but Penn was amazing! You felt EVERY bit of his struggles in that film. Truly a class of his own.

  • @losthighway8141

    @losthighway8141

    2 жыл бұрын

    cloudcity77 you couldn't have said it better...such a phenomenal movie...

  • @heijimikata7181

    @heijimikata7181

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was shocked when there’s no “State of Grace” or “Carlito’s Way”. He was incredible!

  • @bev9708
    @bev97089 ай бұрын

    He sure has played plenty of heart-wrenching roles... surely that must take a toll!! Phenomenal actor!!

  • @donna25871
    @donna258712 жыл бұрын

    I would happily watch Sean talk about every film he has acted in or directed.

  • @scottdonaldson9451
    @scottdonaldson94512 жыл бұрын

    Even Taps would have been interesting to hear his take on it…

  • @robertsole9970

    @robertsole9970

    2 жыл бұрын

    with Tom Cruise....

  • @scottdavidson526

    @scottdavidson526

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @TheShortsTVchannel
    @TheShortsTVchannel2 жыл бұрын

    Why does he always sound like he’s gonna cry, love him

  • @wesleyjohndelaney106
    @wesleyjohndelaney1062 жыл бұрын

    My top 5 Sean Penn The Assassination of Richard Nixon At close range State of grace Mystic River Carlitos Way. He's a brilliant director too The Indian Runner and Into the Wild are very special films

  • @antduude
    @antduude2 жыл бұрын

    Sean was one of the best parts of "Thin Red Line." That last line of his "Where's your spark now?" carries all of his anguish at not being able to save Jim Caviezel's character. I also wish he'd talked about "The Falcon and The Snowman" where he played another character at the very end of his rope.

  • @lauriesolonka2477

    @lauriesolonka2477

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love him & Timothy Hutton in " The Falcon And The Snowman".... (side note, both Chris Boyce & Daulton Lee are out of prison)

  • @simonboccanegra3811

    @simonboccanegra3811

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thin Red Line may be my favorite performance of his. It's interesting that Terrence Malick used this famously volatile actor (on and off screen) twice for very understated parts...and he's such a powerful presence in both. The scenes with Penn and Caviezel in Thin Red Line are like chamber-music duets.

  • @OMGWTFLOLSMH

    @OMGWTFLOLSMH

    Жыл бұрын

    It's one of my favourite movies. Jim Caviezel's performance was a highlight too. Super interesting to hear that Malick shot multiple scenes, with and without dialog.

  • @lindacrawford7904
    @lindacrawford79042 жыл бұрын

    He's my favorite, ever, so I'm biased. But I've watched nearly every one of these Breakdown pieces and it's like every other actor is playing checkers and Penn is quietly playing chess. He understands characters, processes and outcomes on a peerless level. For my money, those 2 minutes and 18 seconds wherein he essentially plays himself in the form of Sean O'Connell in 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' is the masterclass to end all masterclasses.

  • @seancheatham4025
    @seancheatham40252 жыл бұрын

    These breakdowns are crazy insightful I love em.

  • @stefankelly5391
    @stefankelly53912 жыл бұрын

    21 grams is great movie, and a great performance by Penn.

  • @the_real_saulgoodman
    @the_real_saulgoodman2 жыл бұрын

    His eyes are just beautiful and so sad at the same time

  • @edithcarter3554
    @edithcarter35542 жыл бұрын

    He’s such a great actor. The best.

  • @Crichtonator1982
    @Crichtonator19828 ай бұрын

    I think Sean Penn is a very inspiring actor. ❤

  • @armanddebella7594
    @armanddebella75942 жыл бұрын

    His Mickey Coen in 'Gangster Squad' was -chilling,over the top and so intense but l -believe one of his best performances👏

  • @tinakerfoot8152
    @tinakerfoot81522 жыл бұрын

    I made the mistake of watching " I am Sam" while on maternity leave after having my first child. I cried so hard. Loved the soundtrack. Is there anything Sean Penn cannot do?

  • @ThomasThomasT

    @ThomasThomasT

    2 жыл бұрын

    Physics

  • @RunninReb15
    @RunninReb152 жыл бұрын

    so much was left out...Bad Boys, At Close Range, Carlitos Way....we need a part 2

  • @scottdavidson526

    @scottdavidson526

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know. That's just what I said.

  • @kendallevans4079
    @kendallevans40794 ай бұрын

    "Falcon and the Snowman" will always be my fav Penn movie as well as one of my fav films ever.

  • @philobeddoe8342
    @philobeddoe83422 жыл бұрын

    Dang, no Colors or Carlito's Way. To me, these are two of his best performances.

  • @vladimirhorowitz

    @vladimirhorowitz

    4 ай бұрын

    That scene where he beats the guy to death in the water and Al Pacino just starts freaking out cracks me up. Like Sean Penn just dropped his favorite vase on the floor.

  • @lilchaos4792
    @lilchaos47922 жыл бұрын

    One of the great cinema actor/directors of our time. 2 Leading Oscar's. Worked with some of the best directors in the game like Clint Eastwood, Terrence Malick, Alejandro G. Innaritu, Woody Allen and more. Humanitarian, activist, advocate!

  • @handofgod2000
    @handofgod20002 жыл бұрын

    SEAN PENN IS TOP 10 AMERICAN ACTORS EVER 💯

  • @sarahheetz5259
    @sarahheetz52592 жыл бұрын

    I wanna binge watch his movies now. But what he says about the movie I am sam I just loved that. Such a brilliant genuine man

  • @IOANNA333
    @IOANNA3332 жыл бұрын

    Omg I was so in "love" with Sean Penn when I was in high school back in mid '10.He is such a naturally good actor.

  • @dawnmarie506

    @dawnmarie506

    2 жыл бұрын

    I still am at 58! Nobody has taken his place throughout the decades LOL

  • @gonzalez7935
    @gonzalez79352 жыл бұрын

    This man resume is so impressive that I think maybe 5 or 6 actors of his generation can match it.

  • @jondoe5305

    @jondoe5305

    2 жыл бұрын

    Which 5 or 6 ?

  • @ht-si1lr

    @ht-si1lr

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jondoe5305 I would have said 6 or 7. Maybe 6 or 6, ya know ya know

  • @gonzalez7935

    @gonzalez7935

    2 жыл бұрын

    w Denzel, daniel day Lewis, Tom Hanks, tom cruise, mel Gibson, Jack Nicholson

  • @jondoe5305

    @jondoe5305

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gonzalez7935 definitely above Tom cruise , Jack Nicholson is more in Pacino and deniros era

  • @thankyoujodi
    @thankyoujodi2 жыл бұрын

    Favorite actor. His perfomance in sweet and lowdown is so underrated.

  • @highschoolbigshot
    @highschoolbigshot7 ай бұрын

    The Thin Red Line was not just a great war movie it was a great movie

  • @Cokacoleland
    @Cokacoleland2 жыл бұрын

    I am Sam kills me so much every time I watch it’s one of the most beautifully made films

  • @TA-to7kt
    @TA-to7kt2 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe his role in 'The Falcon and the Snowman' wasn't included here. One of his most incredible performances.

  • @lauriesolonka2477

    @lauriesolonka2477

    Жыл бұрын

    That's my favorite, " The Falcon And The Snowman" is a great movie. ( I love the soundtrack, that was my introduction to The Pat Metheny Group 😁❤️)

  • @stefankelly5391
    @stefankelly53912 жыл бұрын

    SP is amazing, so versatile. He really is a talented actor.

  • @AudieTheMastiff
    @AudieTheMastiff14 күн бұрын

    BAD BOYS!!!!!! How could you leave that off this list?? One of best movies / performances EVER!

  • @sunshineday166
    @sunshineday1662 жыл бұрын

    I just love Sean, he's great in everything I've seen him in.

  • @NathalieBoyerOfficial
    @NathalieBoyerOfficial2 жыл бұрын

    Please make a part 2 with Sean and all the missing movies he acted in AND directed. #SeanPenn

  • @hafizh__iskandar

    @hafizh__iskandar

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Gunman

  • @rainman42
    @rainman422 жыл бұрын

    One of my generations best actors..2 oscar wins,like 5 or 6 noms...one of those actors in which you know the film will be good,or at least that persons scenes will be...my other fav actors like that are DD Lewis,Leo Dicap,Bobby D.,James Gandolfini....theres many more but most things those guys have done have been masterpieces...

  • @tucko11
    @tucko11 Жыл бұрын

    “Is that my daughter In there?!” That part in mystic river sends chills down my spine

  • @kristinvandermeer3025
    @kristinvandermeer3025 Жыл бұрын

    My dad (58) still talks about Fast Times at Richmond High

  • @edkeaton
    @edkeaton Жыл бұрын

    I wished that Sean could've talked about both "Colors" (1988) and "Casualties of War" (1989).

  • @isaac_alexander_v
    @isaac_alexander_v2 жыл бұрын

    Sean Penn comes to mind every time I hear actors say they don’t want to be typecast. I can’t think of another actor who gives a different look with each role.

  • @i2really1der
    @i2really1der2 жыл бұрын

    Great insight. The best I have seen on this series.

  • @skyavalanche
    @skyavalanche2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve always admired and respected this fine actors choices

  • @nathanaelreyes5854
    @nathanaelreyes58542 жыл бұрын

    I wish he’d mentioned The Interpreter. That’s a criminally underrated film and he was fantastic in it along with Nicole Kidman.

  • @rikjamesguitare

    @rikjamesguitare

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree. Of all of Penn's roles, I'd put the Interpreter easily in his top 5 best. But surely for me, Mystic River was his best, SAME with Robbins.

  • @starsareangels

    @starsareangels

    2 жыл бұрын

    True

  • @alcottdevalte7440
    @alcottdevalte74402 жыл бұрын

    Penn gave really great advices, brilliant. Surprised that Bad Boys wasn't brought up, which is a masterpiece.

  • @ramirorodriguez9671

    @ramirorodriguez9671

    2 жыл бұрын

    Underrated

  • @diontownsend3895

    @diontownsend3895

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes bad boys is how I became a fan of his I didn't see fast times until I got to be a little older when they would show it like crazy on HBO n the late 80s early 90s

  • @edkeaton7242

    @edkeaton7242

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm surprised that a number of his roles didn't get brought up for discussion. He's acted with some of the best in the business, and had managed to win two Academy Awards during his illustrious career.

  • @TripleJ69
    @TripleJ692 жыл бұрын

    Who would have ever thought that after being Jeff Spicoli that Sean would go on to be one versatile performer. I would have thought that Spicoli was it for him. I was wrong in so many ways about his ability to act. Sean Penn can portray almost any character and really make the audience believe.

  • @srecko2673
    @srecko26733 ай бұрын

    I have a tremendous respect for Sean Penn. he is amazing actor and director, but, moreover, is genuinely authentic. I love many of his movies but my favorite are Into the Wild and Sweet Lowdown.

  • @leanajo754
    @leanajo754 Жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest actors in true story movies.

  • @Tamar-sz8ox
    @Tamar-sz8ox2 жыл бұрын

    Sean’s acting has given us so much . I find myself cheering him on and admire his humanitarianism ❤️🌎🥰 as well

  • @jamescricketson9464

    @jamescricketson9464

    2 жыл бұрын

    He needs to moisturise

  • @Tamar-sz8ox

    @Tamar-sz8ox

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol 😂 yeah, wouldn’t hurt

  • @texterity3873
    @texterity3873 Жыл бұрын

    Sean Penn, Gary Oldman, Daniel Day Lewis - the 3 acting giants of the Gen X generation

  • @user-KG71
    @user-KG713 ай бұрын

    I wish they had talked about A Close Range… what a powerful movie- and it’s a True Story

  • @gh5208
    @gh52082 жыл бұрын

    Timeless actor. Love his cadence and skill for articulation. So brilliant yet grounded. Great interview.

  • @rachelleernster39
    @rachelleernster392 жыл бұрын

    I love you Sean penn

  • @dawnmarie506

    @dawnmarie506

    2 жыл бұрын

    DITTO! and a Happy Belated Birthday to Sean!

  • @jasonlee3759
    @jasonlee37592 жыл бұрын

    Hurly-burly is one of my all-time Sean Penn Performances layered but also very stripped down and honest no strings attached

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that guy is amazing. Great video. Time to rewatch some of them.

  • @marcianodemidof7135
    @marcianodemidof71352 жыл бұрын

    Sean Penn 🙏🏾 Most definitely one of the greats on the silver screen. Soo many great films with this magnificent actor.

  • @peekpen
    @peekpen2 жыл бұрын

    I just saw At Close Range for the 1st time 3 months ago. Christopher Walken was brutal.

  • @jefferyvnelson7144
    @jefferyvnelson71449 ай бұрын

    My favorite actor of all time! Every movie he does is a five star!

  • @Dereks402
    @Dereks40228 күн бұрын

    Thin Red Line was a masterpiece of film

  • @Chess4lyfe
    @Chess4lyfe2 жыл бұрын

    First movie I saw him in was “Bad Boys” 1983.

  • @sfs1167

    @sfs1167

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was great in that.

  • @scottdavidson526
    @scottdavidson5262 жыл бұрын

    You missed a few Sean Penn Screen Gems, GQ. Allow me to list a few, Bad Boys, The Falcon and the Snowman, Casualties of War, Colors, At Close Range and UTurn. I could name a couple of others as well, but who's counting.

  • @sillysausage72
    @sillysausage722 жыл бұрын

    One of the best (one of my favorite) actors and directors of all time. At Close Range and Bad Boys are two of my all time favorite films.

  • @susanbishop5349
    @susanbishop53492 жыл бұрын

    This is the best of these I've ever watched. Wow

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