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  • Gerard Butler breaks down his most iconic characters, including his roles in '300,' 'How to Train Your Dragon,' 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Den of Thieves,' 'P.S. I Love You,' 'Law Abiding Citizen,' 'The Ugly Truth,' 'Olympus Has Fallen' and 'London Has Fallen.'
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  • @xengthao6823
    @xengthao6823 4 года назад +7082

    I'm glad he went with his guts, "THIS IS SPARTA!" is an iconic line for sure.

    • @varianbond
      @varianbond 4 года назад +87

      An anime I watched made a reference to it once... that’s when you know “iconic” is an understatement 😂

    • @tacoman6293
      @tacoman6293 4 года назад +109

      Isnt it trippy to think something so iconic could have not been if he chose to act it out differently and it could have not been so iconic

    • @TRENDINGVIDEOSTRV
      @TRENDINGVIDEOSTRV 4 года назад +16

      Agree!!

    • @charlyrob7334
      @charlyrob7334 4 года назад +44

      Yeah. It is so overtop that it went beyond what we find ridiculous and gets into the unexpected zone.

    • @laboon344
      @laboon344 4 года назад +10

      @@varianbond what's the name of the anime ?

  • @chelle1699
    @chelle1699 4 года назад +2009

    I still can't believe that the person who sang 'Music of the Night' so softly, is the same person who shouted 'This is Sparta!'

    • @manubishe
      @manubishe 3 года назад +21

      He be Spatraning any haters

    • @albertogonzalez7838
      @albertogonzalez7838 3 года назад +5

      Crazy, right?

    • @joshuamacas3275
      @joshuamacas3275 3 года назад +47

      He made me fall in love with The Phantom of the Opera. His voice is so perfect to me in that role

    • @gerardbutler7886
      @gerardbutler7886 3 года назад

      @@manubishe +12134786149.......I am Gerard Butler, add me on Whatsapp let's chat

    • @i_make_claymations6095
      @i_make_claymations6095 3 года назад +3

      @@joshuamacas3275 I disagree, the phantom is supposed to have an angelic voice but also a booming tenor.

  • @luckyDancer100
    @luckyDancer100 2 года назад +236

    I always really adored Gerard’s voice in Phantom. It’s the version I probably listen to the most because he has a nice, haunting/gravelly tone to his voice which works to give the character an edge. It maybe isn’t Broadway-style, but it adds something to the film’s performance.

    • @avasdollhouse3088
      @avasdollhouse3088 Год назад +14

      I agree with you since phantom isn't supposed to be trained like others were of his time plus it says in the novel he is more advanced then the other singers of his time, his voice is beautiful

  • @SometimesAbel
    @SometimesAbel Год назад +178

    My friend and I used to argue about "Phantom" cause I loved Gerard's voice and she found it "wrong." He's not a trained operatic singer but his voice/style suits the role so well!

    • @tallyp.7643
      @tallyp.7643 Год назад +20

      I feel ya. I actually prefer actors who will sing over singers who have to act in a film. Especially a film like this. They made the Phantom a self-taught genius, so he didn't have outside direction in is learning to sing (as a character). When you pick it up on your own, you'll have your own peculiarities. So it made sense to me, character wise that he wouldn't have that "perfect" operatic voice. He made up for it with his heightened emotions to stretch his ability. You can FEEL him. I like what he did, and considering how he acted, it makes sense. I thought he did great

    • @SometimesAbel
      @SometimesAbel Год назад

      @@tallyp.7643 Very well put! ☺️

    • @elizabethlatorre5360
      @elizabethlatorre5360 Год назад +3

      He was perfect

    • @happydump6307
      @happydump6307 7 месяцев назад

      FACTS ❤❤❤

  • @davididiart5934
    @davididiart5934 4 года назад +2427

    "That was too much?"
    "YEAH! BUT IT WAS AWESOME!"

    • @fujifilm5127
      @fujifilm5127 4 года назад +40

      Zach Snyder in a nutshell

    • @MrMusicopath
      @MrMusicopath 4 года назад +19

      ''leonidas this is too much''
      ''THIS... IS..... AWESOME!'' (kicks the director to the hole)

    • @-Suhail-
      @-Suhail- 3 года назад +3

      ZS❤️

  • @paulyd0021
    @paulyd0021 4 года назад +2701

    I didn't know Gerard Butler was such a cool dude. Good actor too.

    • @clairemcfadyen90
      @clairemcfadyen90 4 года назад +69

      Lol I live in the area he grew up. He still comes back to visit relatives, and to go to the pub and order all the locals in pizza.
      I haven't met him myself however I regularly hear of him being here visiting and getting spotted at the local corner shop.
      He's a great actor, my favourite movie of his is 300. I am very proud of him ❤️
      Such a lovely guy ❤️
      Makes Paisley Proud ❤️

    • @Swimology
      @Swimology 4 года назад +3

      He's the best dude

    • @AceBountyHunterRex
      @AceBountyHunterRex 4 года назад

      @Forsaken Pumpkin what do you mean?

    • @jamesraymondcornwell6854
      @jamesraymondcornwell6854 4 года назад +5

      @Forsaken Pumpkin As a fan, I don't care

    • @IsyMaxine
      @IsyMaxine 4 года назад

      ikr! :D

  • @NiniskoMueller
    @NiniskoMueller Год назад +75

    He was a wonderful Phantom. I loved that his voice wasnt 100% schooled and had that bit of raw quality, which was so fitting for the character!

  • @DragonHotCoffee
    @DragonHotCoffee 2 года назад +26

    everyone talking about his role in 300 but he absolutely DEMOLISHED Phantom. The way he seemed to sing with his entire body and soul with such monstrous energy made him a charismatic and terrifying Phantom

  • @Righteoushealer
    @Righteoushealer 4 года назад +3240

    Gerard is just such a likeable person. Couldn't help smiling throughout this whole video.

    • @kidjewel1468
      @kidjewel1468 3 года назад +38

      Even when he is the bad guy, you root for him - Law Abiding Citizen

    • @Kinobambino
      @Kinobambino 3 года назад +6

      @@kidjewel1468 indeed

    • @wendykennedy2245
      @wendykennedy2245 3 года назад +8

      Yes hes lovely 😍 😊 💕

    • @wendykennedy2245
      @wendykennedy2245 3 года назад +4

      Awwww so so cute 😍 💓 💖 🤩😍❤

    • @tarequeali
      @tarequeali 3 года назад +2

      So lovely that he does fund raising for Israel to kill children on their way to school in Palestine. Check your moral compass. Plz

  • @BeerdyBruceLeeCentral
    @BeerdyBruceLeeCentral 4 года назад +5155

    He was right to push for the the role in 300. It made his career, he player the character perfect.

    • @veloc.raptor9136
      @veloc.raptor9136 3 года назад +87

      @@jupitereye4322 He had such a menacing presence onscreen, i dont feel like anyone else could have pulled it off

    • @johnettastevens8699
      @johnettastevens8699 3 года назад +36

      He was perfect for the role.

    • @psychoclownxp127
      @psychoclownxp127 3 года назад +18

      I honestly never knew it was him tbh until a few years ago

    • @shane8037
      @shane8037 3 года назад +56

      @@psychoclownxp127 don't feel bad I didn't know he and Russell Crowe weren't the same person until right now

    • @Motivation_snack6668
      @Motivation_snack6668 3 года назад +6

      @@shane8037 lol that's literally me xD

  • @marykatezehr1074
    @marykatezehr1074 2 года назад +85

    He's literally the best Phantom!!!!
    Love him, he put in so much emotion in his singing and makes me cry every time

  • @cockadoodle_goose6871
    @cockadoodle_goose6871 2 года назад +61

    The Phantom of the Opera is one of my favorite movies and I’m so happy he played the role. That’s the movie that gave me the everlasting crush on this man

  • @bermonty
    @bermonty 3 года назад +2798

    when you hear "this is Sparta" In his voice its just a pump of adrenaline that surges

  • @mplustminus
    @mplustminus 4 года назад +1669

    Gerard Butler is a really good story teller. This was fun to watch.

    • @jasminnemcdonald94A
      @jasminnemcdonald94A 2 года назад +1

      Hello? He ruined Phantom of the Opera!! His singing is terrible, his acting was terrible, and the makeup on him is 200 times terrible!

    • @MegaHooked
      @MegaHooked 2 года назад +7

      @@jasminnemcdonald94A So, the makeup crew also ruined it?

    • @shaniceparris1089
      @shaniceparris1089 2 года назад +11

      Scottish people are great story tellers

  • @NoRiceToEat
    @NoRiceToEat Год назад +25

    He made me sob in phantom of the opera. His rendition of the phantom was so heartbreaking and he gave me chills with his performance. Also his voice suited so well to the phantom.
    Amazing amazing role. ✨❤

  • @noahatlas5240
    @noahatlas5240 2 года назад +45

    you can tell he is so deeply in love with what he does. the process, the teamwork, the technicalities, all of it. so invigorating!

  • @Syryu
    @Syryu 4 года назад +1416

    Gerald: That was too much wasn't it?
    Zack Synder: Yeah, but it was AWESOME!!!!!!
    That just sums up "300" perfectly.

    • @rony7536
      @rony7536 4 года назад +53

      Love both those guys.

    • @VanatruFreyr
      @VanatruFreyr 4 года назад +3

      Gerard*

    • @inezarrieta7538
      @inezarrieta7538 4 года назад +1

      Awesome 😇

    • @inezarrieta7538
      @inezarrieta7538 4 года назад +3

      Regardless, Gerard Butler plays his roles,,very well. It's a job, I'm sure in reality he is a humble, noble kind person 😇

    • @gerardbutler1411
      @gerardbutler1411 3 года назад

      Thanks for your love and support
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  • @RK4000
    @RK4000 4 года назад +3048

    is it just me or is Gerard Butler the best person to play: Drunk man at the bar telling a story

    • @ThomasDJoos
      @ThomasDJoos 4 года назад +64

      I'm 90% sure his breakfast exists out of 2 beers and a whiskey

    • @kojoosei7850
      @kojoosei7850 4 года назад +1

      😂😂😂

    • @ctm4704
      @ctm4704 4 года назад +6

      ie Den of Thieves

    • @Monica4God
      @Monica4God 4 года назад +7

      Lol.. would be funny..but he doesn't drink

    • @rkdnnf
      @rkdnnf 3 года назад +3

      nah that's just the accent, it tends to sound like that

  • @cgygflkj
    @cgygflkj 2 года назад +76

    I love how passionate he is about his roles because a lot of people play this fake humility like past roles are whatever and here he matches your energy on being excited about those movies

  • @tyrnav
    @tyrnav 2 года назад +55

    I remember first seeing him in Dracula 2000. Not a big speaking part, but his energy on the screen made me swoon in my seat. And then when he sang in Phantom... Yeah, he's an amazing actor and nothing will convince me otherwise.

    • @-rogerhodgson
      @-rogerhodgson 2 года назад

      Thanks for the love and support. I decided to take out time today out of my busy schedule to get close to my fans and know their thoughts towards my career and I came across you through my official RUclips CHANNEL insight.

  • @ToleGamesTv
    @ToleGamesTv 4 года назад +650

    Gerard speaks on all his roles with such fondness and pride, great to see an artist act that way with such joy.

    • @vanesa2812
      @vanesa2812 4 года назад +13

      I was just thinking the same thing! Not a complaint, just gratefulness!

    • @rokaanalzeer
      @rokaanalzeer 3 года назад +13

      He seems like such an excited kid.

    • @JR-ju3kj
      @JR-ju3kj 3 года назад +5

      I love it! It's fantastic isn't it? I love seeing actors who are so grateful and thankful to be in the position that they're in and that they realize how lucky they are to be able to make a good living out of pretending to be someone else.

    • @GEOgraphicdesigner
      @GEOgraphicdesigner 3 года назад +2

      And then there's Harrison Ford. Completely opposite haha

    • @stt.9433
      @stt.9433 3 года назад +5

      he seems more happy than a lot of actors. The guys is more humble and greatful than a lot of his American counterparts.

  • @lowblowjoe6575
    @lowblowjoe6575 4 года назад +3242

    Law Abiding Citizen is one of the most underrated movies of all time. Such a great story and powerful film!

    • @andyog8252
      @andyog8252 4 года назад +44

      My favorite movie

    • @TheBalls2thewalls
      @TheBalls2thewalls 4 года назад +117

      It's because the ending is one of the worst of all time. Great movie, sad that the ending was originally much better too. Classic case of executives messing with the directors cut.

    • @cecarter10
      @cecarter10 4 года назад +85

      ITS NOT WHAT YOU KNOW, ITS WHAT YOU CAN PROVE IN COURT!!!

    • @jobelewis6416
      @jobelewis6416 4 года назад +11

      One of my favourites

    • @whzpoor
      @whzpoor 4 года назад +19

      it came as complete shocker to me and a mate who sat down to watch it, came out of nowhere with the hard hitting scenes, we were not expecting the torture either.

  • @robertpotwin
    @robertpotwin Год назад +55

    I learned so much about GB watching this, I had no idea he’d done phantom of the opera. That type of role takes serious confidence. What a likeable guy.

    • @charlenerogers8607
      @charlenerogers8607 Год назад +1

      One of favorite movies. Just fell in love with him. Saw it at least four times. Now I won't miss seeing a movie that he is in.

  • @grego15
    @grego15 2 года назад +22

    What a genuine person Gerard Butler is. Truly a nice guy and gentleman who's not in the business for the Fame and Fortune but for his passion. I honestly believe he has a blast doing what he does.

  • @meaganmccabe5856
    @meaganmccabe5856 3 года назад +1866

    Gerard Butler: "I can't sing. "
    Me: "Excuse me sir, did you NOT hear yourself in Phantom of The Opera??

    • @pepelorks9005
      @pepelorks9005 3 года назад +130

      funny how he can say he cant sing and yet our school literally use this movie as a lesson to teach us about music and theater , we actually reenact this movie!

    • @gerardjamesbutler5096
      @gerardjamesbutler5096 3 года назад +1

      Hi funny you 😁😁😁

    • @gerardbutler5478
      @gerardbutler5478 3 года назад

      How are you?

    • @gabe_s_videos
      @gabe_s_videos 3 года назад +4

      Gerard Butler: "I rest my case." XD

    • @shelbyreimann8752
      @shelbyreimann8752 3 года назад +15

      Girl right! I’m sorry but this by far is my favorite movies he’s in. I just love this movie and knowing he can sing like that made it even better

  • @cr5678
    @cr5678 4 года назад +2159

    Law abiding citizen is one of the most brilliantly told stories. Very underrated.

    • @NukeMarine
      @NukeMarine 4 года назад +64

      It's just 15 minutes too long.

    • @elizabethmcleod246
      @elizabethmcleod246 4 года назад +20

      That film was great. Good soundtrack to.

    • @theMcWOPPER
      @theMcWOPPER 4 года назад +1

      Perfectly rated

    • @buxadonoff
      @buxadonoff 4 года назад +101

      Great movie, ruined by the ending though ... he should've won.

    • @MALEMization
      @MALEMization 4 года назад +2

      Not only that: It has one of the best parodies of all times: NO JOKE watch this masterpiece: (This video is Pre-SFM) ruclips.net/video/HjGrHBpfqCo/видео.html

  • @sarajett7121
    @sarajett7121 Год назад +15

    My dad became of fan of Gerry’s after I had him watch Phantom of the Opera. We still watch it together all the time. One of my favorite actors!

  • @goofybad
    @goofybad 2 месяца назад +3

    I'm so glad he knows how much people loved him in Law Abiding Citizen and wanted his character to win in the end.

  • @ColbyWanKenoby
    @ColbyWanKenoby 4 года назад +567

    The "this is Sparta" line, had it been any different at all, would not have had the same cultural impact that it did. It was completely perfect. It truly is an incredibly influential line that everyone who has seen the movie remembers.

    • @meldiacalcod1602
      @meldiacalcod1602 4 года назад +20

      I've never even seen the movie and i know the line lmao it had a huge impact.

    • @DarthTribal
      @DarthTribal 4 года назад +12

      @@meldiacalcod1602 Watch it. Don't think about it, don't make excuses. Just watch it.

    • @godlychild7925
      @godlychild7925 4 года назад +2

      Happy the director used his instincts on that one!

    • @nebularain3338
      @nebularain3338 3 года назад

      You're only saying that becasue you are used to that delivery. Guaranteed if it was said another way you would be saying "I can't imagine it being shouted".

    • @gerardbutler1411
      @gerardbutler1411 3 года назад

      Thanks for your love and support
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  • @ichmageisify
    @ichmageisify 4 года назад +6648

    300 is one of my alltime favourite movies. I mean sure, it's silly and not historical accurate or anything but soooo satisfying to watch.

    • @earendilthemariner5546
      @earendilthemariner5546 4 года назад +116

      Same here. 300 Rise of an Empire too.

    • @BopaBola
      @BopaBola 4 года назад +268

      Its because its based on a comic...not history...

    • @PuppetierMaster
      @PuppetierMaster 4 года назад +35

      I heard lava lamps give the same effects that the movie had.

    • @rachmaddann3178
      @rachmaddann3178 4 года назад +1

      😏

    • @ichmageisify
      @ichmageisify 4 года назад +15

      @@BopaBola I know but there are always people who complain about it.

  • @austingriff5905
    @austingriff5905 2 года назад +19

    I’m really hoping they mention his role in reign of fire because that movie is epic. Anyone who hasn’t seen it needs to watch it, early 2000’s Matthew Mccoughney is a modern day dragon slayer with Christain Bale and Butler it’s awesome. Plus the tech the used to create the dragons is still used in GOT and the hobbit

  • @JPL1004
    @JPL1004 Год назад +11

    He doesn’t always pick the best scripts but I still watch whatever he puts out there, cuz he’s always holding up his end and turning in good performances.

  • @cristiansoria3000
    @cristiansoria3000 3 года назад +691

    I was speechless watching and listening to him talking about 300. His acting was 20/10.

    • @alexgataric
      @alexgataric 2 года назад +8

      Bradley Cooper did something similar in American Sniper to channel the energy of the man he portrayed. He did the same workout and other activities.

    • @kndli67
      @kndli67 2 года назад +3

      @@alexgataric when i seen that movie it was hard for me to believe that he was able to be that serious

    • @pubgplayer1720
      @pubgplayer1720 2 года назад

      @Some Guy sadly the movie is bad. But his acting was actually good. Pity.

    • @TechDove
      @TechDove Год назад +9

      @@pubgplayer1720 300 was amazing get out of here

    • @kompanjonac
      @kompanjonac 3 месяца назад

      Because he wasnt acting. He was possesed by the Leonidas himsellf

  • @hindsightpov4218
    @hindsightpov4218 4 года назад +2612

    Gerard Butler seems like a nice and humble guy.

    • @gazorbo.
      @gazorbo. 4 года назад +44

      In 2006, Gerry popped in to surprise the ladies present at the First GALS Gerard Butler Fan Convention in Las Vegas.

    • @crazymf6342
      @crazymf6342 4 года назад +2

      Man you guys say that all the time

    • @neonrot77
      @neonrot77 4 года назад +43

      He is. I met him once and he took the time to take pictures with a lot of fans and was really nice

    • @Heisenberg_SC
      @Heisenberg_SC 4 года назад +22

      He really does. These videos show how down to earth some actors/actresses can be.

    • @Ryan-uv6eg
      @Ryan-uv6eg 4 года назад +4

      @R A ahmhhh who cares

  • @Kurumiinho
    @Kurumiinho 2 года назад +6

    This video is great in so many levels. Videos like this are better than interviews, because instead of the interviewer bothering the actor with dumb and repetitive questions, here you can see they just let him be himself and enjoy the moment and feel free.

    • @gerardbutler8589
      @gerardbutler8589 Год назад

      Hi this is Gerard Butler,and I would appreciate if we talk on Google privately
      gerardbutlerprivate5567@gmail.com

  • @TheJellymonty
    @TheJellymonty 2 года назад +5

    His talking about 300 just makes the movie even more epic. One the best movies ever made, especially the cinematography.

  • @ery8885
    @ery8885 4 года назад +2687

    Robert Downey Jr: “ I Am Iron Man”
    Gerard Butler: “This Is Spartaaaaaa!”

  • @goe5
    @goe5 4 года назад +1065

    Gerard Butler did the most iconic stunt scene himself, including improvising the iconic line, “This is Spartaaaaa!”
    Amazing actor! He was destined to play that role!

  • @MarleneMeier
    @MarleneMeier 2 года назад +8

    My favorite actor. Literally will see ANY movie that he's in because he's that good. And I'm an opera singer and I thought he was awesome in Phantom despite it not being a "real" opera....

  • @Xehemoth
    @Xehemoth Год назад +5

    Law Abiding Citizen was one of the few movies I could not predict one scene to the next. A rare surprise yet wasnt unpredictable for stupid reasons. That is the closest thing to a perfect movie we have. IMO, 10/10.

  • @katamekothriis1613
    @katamekothriis1613 3 года назад +368

    It's hilarious that Gerard improved the yelling and the kick for "THIS IS SPARTA" it is literally one of the most iconic lines in movie history and it will ALWAYS be one of my favorite moments of all time

    • @enjoythesemoments2708
      @enjoythesemoments2708 Год назад +3

      It wasn't Gerard kicking the messenger. It was the stunt double.

    • @SuperNitroZ64
      @SuperNitroZ64 Год назад +2

      It's also worth pointing out that it also sparked one of the greatest memes of RUclips's golden years: the Sparta Remix.

  • @theguardiansmith4408
    @theguardiansmith4408 3 года назад +734

    This is one of the most wholesome interviews I’ve ever watched. The man genuinely loves what he does and I love that for him. Had a smile on my face the entire time.

    • @abetts1971s1
      @abetts1971s1 2 года назад +14

      Me too, his enthusiasm and happiness is contagious

  • @Mikezshoebox
    @Mikezshoebox Год назад +39

    This guy would of killed it in a game of thrones or lord of the rings role.

    • @mrterry1756
      @mrterry1756 Год назад +3

      And his character would also die if he would appear in GoT series.

    • @user-rt6rb2tr4g
      @user-rt6rb2tr4g Год назад

      @@mrterry1756 he shoud have been robert baratheon

  • @Lotzo
    @Lotzo 2 года назад +5

    5:12 THE BEST 3 WORDS EVER! In a movie 💯

  • @cloudcity77
    @cloudcity77 3 года назад +5230

    He would be perfect for Joel in "The Last of Us" movie.

    • @ytb2705
      @ytb2705 3 года назад +56

      True dat

    • @JuneEclipse
      @JuneEclipse 3 года назад +96

      Absolutely! Never even thoughts of a tie but yes!!

    • @greim3516
      @greim3516 3 года назад +27

      no ben affleck with beard would be better

    • @greim3516
      @greim3516 3 года назад +18

      @@gerardbutler7886 jesus... I doubt you are one

    • @keybladeslashw900
      @keybladeslashw900 3 года назад +3

      Yes

  • @scftuan6946
    @scftuan6946 2 года назад +801

    The Phantom is still hands down my favorite role of his. He portrayed that character is such a unique way that I truly fell in love with it. In my mind, no other 'Phantom' comes close to Gerard's--singing and acting wise.

    • @genevawelsh9133
      @genevawelsh9133 2 года назад +30

      100% I think that's where I first saw Gerard ever in a movie besides How to Train Your Dragon. I still listen to that soundtrack. Gerard thinks he doesn't sing good but I believe otherwise

    • @Xardas1001
      @Xardas1001 Год назад +17

      if by "no ohter Phantom comes close to Gerards" you mean the others can ACTUALLY SING, you're right. I love Gerard Butler, but this was one of the greatest miscasts of all time.

    • @technicolcr
      @technicolcr Год назад +14

      @@Xardas1001 um, no.

    • @jairar2587
      @jairar2587 Год назад +15

      I fell in love with him in that movie 😍😍😍

    • @ValentinaHernandez-gk7vm
      @ValentinaHernandez-gk7vm Год назад +20

      I’m an avid believer of Christine made the right choice by going with Raol except for Gerard’s Phantom cause I wouldn’t have hesitated to stay for his Phantom

  • @DiplomChilla
    @DiplomChilla Год назад +19

    I cant imagine an other actor in 300. This was no acting, this was love.

  • @fozzylozzy1131
    @fozzylozzy1131 2 года назад +12

    I think he was especially good as stoick in HTTYD 2 although he didn't have much to do in the film, the way he moved the audience when he met his wife again, right in the feels.

  • @KartyMcFarty
    @KartyMcFarty 4 года назад +510

    I went to Sparta a year ago, and when i saw the statue of Leonidas I could only picture Gerard Butlers face on the statue.

  • @davidbowser3181
    @davidbowser3181 4 года назад +182

    It's refreshing to see an actor actually feel sincere and fun while going over his roles. He actually comes off as really genuine here.

  • @neblenaward6072
    @neblenaward6072 2 года назад +4

    Law abiding citizen and the machine gun preacher are so underated movies of him. He played them perfectly. I enjoyed them so much.

  • @TheresaPerkins-wo9uc
    @TheresaPerkins-wo9uc Год назад +2

    GB caught my attention when I saw him in Time Line. The Scene in the river holding on to the raft -- he took the audience to that moment and I said, this guys is going to be big. I have so enjoyed watching him grow in his career and have loved the entertainment along the way. Keep Going GB!

  • @Mekuzee_Khen
    @Mekuzee_Khen 4 года назад +1400

    Just wanna see 300 again for that sequence. Can't imagine any one else playing Leonidas

    • @chrisucl
      @chrisucl 4 года назад +13

      I know what you mean. It really was awesome!

    • @martinbrankov8504
      @martinbrankov8504 4 года назад +4

      Too bad he did not reprise his role again!!

    • @sweetneko1257
      @sweetneko1257 4 года назад +31

      @axertrybal I want you to think about that statement for a little bit then come back.

    • @hazieh3455
      @hazieh3455 3 года назад +24

      @axertrybal nope. No way. Doesn't have the voice. Way too short. I can't think of anyone with the commanding voice and physical presence Gerard Butler has.

    • @udumb2672
      @udumb2672 3 года назад

      you wouldn't know though

  • @bennleslie1520
    @bennleslie1520 2 года назад +707

    “I could feel Leonidas coming into me”
    Gerald Butler, 2020

  • @kylerayner1619
    @kylerayner1619 2 года назад +1

    The moment he said his line 'This Is Spartaaaaa' gives me chill and goosebumps, puts smile on my face every time !!!!

  • @keithrosenthal4757
    @keithrosenthal4757 2 года назад +4

    Love the EXCITEMENT Gerard has in just reminiscing about his roles . The love he has for what he does is addictive!!! Big FAN!!!!

  • @sibelleelkhoury9008
    @sibelleelkhoury9008 4 года назад +78

    I can't believe how humble he talks about himself saying, "i can't believe i get to play this part" while I'm here searching for each and every movie he's been on so i can watch him more and more. He's THE BEST.
    I LOVE YOU GERARD BUTLER.

    • @gerardbutler1411
      @gerardbutler1411 3 года назад

      Thanks for your love and support
      You can message me on whatsapp +1(267) 477-4023

  • @LuisCarmona
    @LuisCarmona 4 года назад +679

    “These little moments in your life that make all the difference”. Words I needed to hear today. Thanks, GQ!

  • @allisontucker9874
    @allisontucker9874 2 года назад +6

    I loved him in The Phantom of The Opera

  • @chotzrary
    @chotzrary Год назад +2

    Awe, he's so authentic and salt of the earth guy. His charm and love of his job as an actor really comes across. It's why I love all of his movies, it comes across the screen a lot. My favorite of his is P.S. I Love You and Machine Gun Preacher.

  • @kevin-gw6dj
    @kevin-gw6dj 2 года назад +305

    I like this guy even more now that I realize how passionate he talks about his roles. Dude looks like he enjoys every role he takes.

  • @sgtpeppers94
    @sgtpeppers94 4 года назад +151

    I never get why these aren’t in chronological order. It would be so much more interesting to hear these as a journey through the actor’s career.

  • @AstaIsAMonster
    @AstaIsAMonster Год назад +1

    ❤️ *300 (Also Zack direction was amazing and glad he pitched it to WB), How To Train A Dragon 1 & 2 and Law Abiding Citizen.*

  • @damariselizabetreyeshuato4894
    @damariselizabetreyeshuato4894 Год назад +3

    Gerard did a good job for me playing Erick in The Phantom of the Opera. I did not find any fault and I loved how he sang. I am glad that he accepted the role there because I fell in love

  • @bieber89430
    @bieber89430 4 года назад +796

    Hearing him talk about “How to train your dragon” makes me so happy

    • @juliusmeroy488
      @juliusmeroy488 4 года назад +12

      Never realize it was him

    • @hillyplays29
      @hillyplays29 4 года назад

      My dad has these movies.

    • @bowlcut3541
      @bowlcut3541 4 года назад +1

      MrBorn2rhyme what

    • @dino-mite2661
      @dino-mite2661 4 года назад +3

      My childhood tbh

    • @MrBorn2rhyme
      @MrBorn2rhyme 4 года назад

      @@bowlcut3541 I must of straight fell asleep and typed that lmao

  • @andareon
    @andareon 4 года назад +934

    You can tell this guy has fun doing what he does, one more reason to like the movies he's in :)

    • @pericochief
      @pericochief 4 года назад +4

      That's what I say especially to my kids do what u like and enjoy it I'm a truck driver after doing construction for over 10 yrs and I tell people I love it I'd do it for free if I could or maybe not 😂 but I love it

    • @gerardbutler1411
      @gerardbutler1411 3 года назад

      Thanks for your love and support
      You can message me on whatsapp +1(267) 477-4023

    • @cathyleland1501
      @cathyleland1501 2 года назад +1

      I laughed so hard watching The Ugly Truth, cried my eyes out at the end of Law Abiding Citizen. Love all of his movies.

  • @pochuyma9530
    @pochuyma9530 2 года назад +4

    I never knew Gerard Butler was so good as an actor: whatever role he gets he can "act the sh*t out of it!"😆

  • @stitchgurl8393
    @stitchgurl8393 2 года назад +3

    He such a great actor that I love he can play basically anything and make it great and his voice my goodness I love his singing voice

  • @justicereborn8296
    @justicereborn8296 3 года назад +1639

    Law Abiding Citizen is a 10/10. The movie was so well directed and a must see.

    • @altonb93
      @altonb93 3 года назад +145

      Yeah but he shouldve succeeded with his plan in that movie😭

    • @rastapig1
      @rastapig1 3 года назад +33

      I watched that movie sooo much times, even up to this day I can watch it again and again lol

    • @theAmericanStoner
      @theAmericanStoner 3 года назад +10

      Favorite movie of all time

    • @justincooper1884
      @justincooper1884 3 года назад +24

      it's tied with Transcendence for the worse ending. Loved em both though !!!

    • @zbert1012
      @zbert1012 2 года назад +57

      Movie was great, bad ending

  • @artemthetrain14
    @artemthetrain14 4 года назад +1349

    "That was too much?"
    "YAH! BUT IT WAS AWESOME"
    basically sums up Zack Snyder's directing style

    • @joseruben7352
      @joseruben7352 4 года назад +5

      Jajajajaja

    • @staats13
      @staats13 4 года назад +13

      Artem the Train that’s why he’s a beast

    • @fistbumpstudioz4548
      @fistbumpstudioz4548 4 года назад +1

      @@staats13 *hack

    • @Gazmus
      @Gazmus 4 года назад +1

      Who else posted this exact thing themselves before scrolling down and seeing it? It was awesome...but his movies are pretty bad. (Admit it, you skip through to the fight scenes in 300 too)

    • @consonaadversapars
      @consonaadversapars 4 года назад +11

      @@Gazmus Pretty bad? His Man of Steel and Batman v Superman are some of the best films ever. I'll never understand the lack of appreciation for them. They are great.

  • @firefightszz
    @firefightszz Год назад

    The amount of times I’ve watched how to train your dragon is almost a bad thing. When I clicked on this video and heard his voice my eyes lit up like “that’s the guy” Gerard is one of my favorite actors and I love all of the moves he is in. His performance as Leonidas perfectly encapsulates a Spartans mentality towards war. I just love it.

  • @mcchristenson
    @mcchristenson Год назад +1

    I'm on a binge watching every one of his movies. This is great in the middle of it. One of the best actors.

  • @eXFailoWOW
    @eXFailoWOW 4 года назад +282

    The way he talks about 300 and How to Train your Dragon is so heart warming, caught myself smiling at the screen. Really great guy.

  • @Nagnullat
    @Nagnullat 4 года назад +368

    He seems like a genuinely joyful bloke. I bet he's fun to hang out with.

    • @crazytech5755
      @crazytech5755 4 года назад +12

      @jeff deathrage I notice you, we see you Jeff. You exist.

    • @dinnolinno
      @dinnolinno 4 года назад

      jeff deathrage we want you, but we are scared, that you don’t know nagnullat. You’re amazing

    • @wholeness
      @wholeness 4 года назад +1

      Nagnullat he is I met him and he’s genuine

  • @fan-tomoftheopera6759
    @fan-tomoftheopera6759 2 года назад +2

    In my opinion The Phantom of the Opera is Gerard Butler's best movie.

  • @dewaard3301
    @dewaard3301 2 года назад

    I remember being a quite a fan of Phantom of The Opera, and also rewatching 300 time and again in the early 2000s. Perhaps you can imagine my surprise one fine Sunday afternoon when I glanced at the credits.

  • @Yourname942
    @Yourname942 4 года назад +819

    Gerard Butler looks like he could be James Macavoy's dad

    • @gingerindian1141
      @gingerindian1141 4 года назад +11

      @Logan Waltz hahahahhahhaha yes sure. thats as sensible as saying 'all germans look the same' - come to think of it? they do?

    • @marisolgarcia3123
      @marisolgarcia3123 4 года назад +20

      More like brothers I will say ...

    • @justme-mu8te
      @justme-mu8te 4 года назад +3

      Wow I cant unthink this now🤣🤪

    • @Unpluggedx89
      @Unpluggedx89 4 года назад +1

      Well they're both Scottish

    • @EVALLOYD
      @EVALLOYD 4 года назад

      @Logan Waltz Crikey! wish they did.

  • @misha9937
    @misha9937 4 года назад +292

    I absolutely loved his Phantom of the Opera role 😲
    The way he could sing so sweet and the next moment growl like a madman was so amazing

    • @phoebehalls5213
      @phoebehalls5213 4 года назад +18

      Mi sha he was so dreamy! Makes me want to choose the phantom ❤️❤️❤️

    • @stauroulats381
      @stauroulats381 3 года назад +2

      Me to

  • @wolfdancer3913
    @wolfdancer3913 2 года назад +1

    He seems like a really nice guy. After watching this video I had so much more respect for him as an actor andca person. Thank you, GB. For being a nice guy.

  • @pdiane8299
    @pdiane8299 2 года назад +1

    I love all your movies, Gerry! You are a diverse talent.

  • @sutats
    @sutats 3 года назад +585

    0:17 The Phantom of the Opera
    1:28 300
    5:18 How To Train Your Dragon
    6:45 Den of Thieves
    8:19 P.S. I Love You
    9:49 Law Abiding Citizen
    11:15 The Ugly Truth
    12:30 Olympus Has Fallen
    13:17 London Has Fallen
    13:55 Angel Has Fallen

    • @pumpkineater69seven17
      @pumpkineater69seven17 3 года назад +11

      Thanks just wanted the last 3 lol

    • @RealWolfmanDan
      @RealWolfmanDan 2 года назад +11

      He needs more films. I really like him

    • @alexlackner1945
      @alexlackner1945 2 года назад +3

      First time I saw him was in "Timeline", and I thought he really carried that movie. Guess it was a career-making turn.

    • @MyBloodSingsForYou
      @MyBloodSingsForYou 2 года назад +1

      @@alexlackner1945 Timeline was the first I saw him in as well. Such a great movie.

    • @alexlackner1945
      @alexlackner1945 2 года назад +1

      @@MyBloodSingsForYou well it was panned by critics, most notably for the bad acting of Paul Walker, but I saw it in a sneak preview with zero expectations and found it quite entertaining

  • @MsSwitchblade13
    @MsSwitchblade13 4 года назад +548

    He made me fall in love with The Phantom of the Opera. His voice is so perfect to me in that role

    • @ThePinkladies18
      @ThePinkladies18 3 года назад +25

      When he sang music of the night I just melted away by that voice

    • @MsSwitchblade13
      @MsSwitchblade13 3 года назад +6

      @@ThePinkladies18 oh my Gods and Goddesses, YAASS !

    • @Lord_Acidicus
      @Lord_Acidicus 3 года назад +7

      @@MsSwitchblade13 THE PHAAAAAANNNTOM OF THE OPERA IS THERE!!!! inside your mind 😈😂

    • @gerardjamesbutler5096
      @gerardjamesbutler5096 3 года назад

      Thanks alot,I feel loved

    • @gerardjamesbutler5096
      @gerardjamesbutler5096 3 года назад

      Thanks alot,I feel loved

  • @evanharrison7615
    @evanharrison7615 Год назад

    Love the energy he went with this interview. Love that he's excited to talk about this stuff

  • @Jeyani15
    @Jeyani15 2 года назад +3

    The phantom of the opera made me love Gerald butler ❤️

    • @gerardbutler4919
      @gerardbutler4919 2 года назад

      Thanks for the support. It's my pleasure having you here, thanks for your support you have been giving me all these years, I won't be here if not for you my lovely fan. I hope you find joy and happiness in my movies? I will have to call you My Super Fan

  • @dostagirl9551
    @dostagirl9551 4 года назад +219

    I loved his voice in Phantom of the Opera. I think a lot of people objected because they were so use to Michael Crawford's rendition, but I'd never seen the performance before the film, so I feel like I was coming in with unbiased eyes. He brought a very masculine feel to it. Can't really get on board with those who complain it doesn't fit with the novel because the musical doesn't fit with it at all either. It's ALW's vision, and he stated in an interview that he had always envisioned a more rock and roll sort of gruff vocal for that part.

    • @utterlynice1
      @utterlynice1 2 года назад +2

      I loved him as the Phantom! He made me love him and i felt so bad for him! My two sons watched this movie about 100 times and i have to say, i wished they would watch something else after that many times but there cannot be another Phantom than Gérard Butler!!

  • @bmcc1231
    @bmcc1231 4 года назад +2061

    It's a travesty that you didn't get him to talk about rock n rolla...

    • @manrom3039
      @manrom3039 4 года назад +30

      Oh! Shiznit!. One two and mumbles
      Pt 2????

    • @marcuspassi9599
      @marcuspassi9599 4 года назад +68

      been waiting for the sequel for ever

    • @Kickex
      @Kickex 4 года назад +12

      Ikr!
      If I was subscribed, this would’ve been enough for me to unsub.

    • @KJ-je9pm
      @KJ-je9pm 4 года назад +29

      Agree. Such an underrated film!

    • @spideylover4105
      @spideylover4105 4 года назад +8

      Tbh I bet it's such a sore subject that a sequel never got off the ground that he hates to talk about it

  • @ImmrtlPhnx
    @ImmrtlPhnx 3 месяца назад

    The way he describes playing Leonidas, channeling him through an intense meditation in time--without him, 300 wouldn't be such a beloved movie!

  • @delilahrainelle7158
    @delilahrainelle7158 2 года назад +1

    I remember seeing Gerry for the first time in Dracula 2000. Not much of a movie, but his great looks hooked me. Never saw much of him after that and then one day I saw him in something else. Can’t remember what it was and sad to say that I hadn’t bothered to find out his name in Dracula 2000. So, I’m watching this guy in Phantom…striking in appearance and who had this peculiar smile that kept haunting me. Who was this guy? I knew I had seen him before, but for the life of me, I couldn’t remember where.
    For days, I kept running through my mind trying to place this guy. Even after learning his name, it still didn’t register with me, but even with his 1/2 of his face hidden behind a mask, there was that smile. Finally, it hit me. The Phantom guy is the Dracula guy.
    The way Gerry’s eye teeth sit behind his upper lip are very distinct. To a dentist, they would be considered misaligned, but to me, they give him a uniqueness. Sorta like the gap in Elijah Wood’s teeth. I heard people say some really ugly things about Elijah’s and Gerry’s teeth, but guess what? It was men doing the complaining!
    Having a perfect face isn’t necessarily what all find as beautiful. I happen to like that little quirky or non-standard look. Elijah Wood has the most gorgeous eyes. I loved him since I first saw him. It also doesn’t hurt that he and my son look so much alike, facially. Smiles such as Elijah and Gerry have are so endearing and both seem like very nice men, although I have heard that Gerry’s a womanizer.
    Thank goodness for low budget films. So many great actors and actresses have been born there.

    • @zakbagans6077
      @zakbagans6077 2 года назад

      Thanks for your love and support. It has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times . I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you've done for me throughout the years..

  • @dominicbrown
    @dominicbrown 4 года назад +1182

    0:19 - Phantom of the Opera
    1:30 - 300
    5:20 - How to Train Your Dragon
    6:45 - Den of Thieves
    8:20 - P.S. I Love You
    9:50 - Law Abiding Citizen
    11:17 - The Ugly Truth
    12:31 - Olympus Has Fallen
    13:18 - London Has Fallen
    13:58 - Angel Has Fallen

    • @c00lhand208
      @c00lhand208 4 года назад +42

      Dominic Brown I’m disappointed that there wasn’t any discussion regarding his character in RockNRolla

    • @Jerrikow
      @Jerrikow 4 года назад +24

      Not the hero we want, but the hero we need

    • @voidox
      @voidox 4 года назад +2

      @@c00lhand208 holy ya, wth? I just watched the video and I'm SO disappointed they didn't talk RockNRolla :/

    • @willemmuller8790
      @willemmuller8790 4 года назад +7

      @@voidox Thanks for the timestamps. Never get why the timstamp comment is not the most upvoted

    • @hannahleblanc4770
      @hannahleblanc4770 4 года назад +3

      Gamer??

  • @UmuPadoru
    @UmuPadoru 2 года назад +87

    Love how he jokes about not being able to sing, but I absolutely loved his performance in the Phantom of the Opera

    • @ingridmay66
      @ingridmay66 Год назад +9

      Yeah, he is awesome as the phantom. No one can play phantom the way he can.

  • @ThisFace
    @ThisFace 2 года назад

    The Phantom of the Opera paved my way to getting hooked to musical, alongside the Cats.
    Believe me when I say this. As a kid who grew up in Sparta-age of internet, finding out that Eric, actually was Leonidas, and even sang the song himself, was an earth-shattering moment.

  • @Tasha22Bella
    @Tasha22Bella Год назад

    I've honestly become such a huge Gerry fan. He's so versatile and he adapts to each role so well. Its a true joy to watch him. And then he's such a likeable and good guy!

  • @ninjamda9883
    @ninjamda9883 4 года назад +592

    When I found out the actor for the Phantom of the Opera also played the leading role in 300, my mind was blown

    • @NozzleDog07
      @NozzleDog07 4 года назад +9

      NinjaMDA Same here. I was blown away

    • @jenndobrev9703
      @jenndobrev9703 4 года назад +1

      same!

    • @markot162
      @markot162 4 года назад +6

      Very versatile actor

    • @maricelaa5241
      @maricelaa5241 4 года назад

      That's me with P.S. I Love You... I was like what?!!! He's the phantom??? Lol

    • @Khornedevotee
      @Khornedevotee 4 года назад +2

      @shane Nicholas Some actors are better than others and some actors are a poor choice for a certain type of character they're meant to play. Some actors are just bad. Being an actor doesn't mean that one is particularly good at acting although you're more likely to be good at it.

  • @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit
    @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit 4 года назад +706

    He will always be Leonidas.

    • @JobVanDam
      @JobVanDam 4 года назад +12

      I skipped over everything else and just watched the 300 part. He will always be Leonidas.

    • @segwolfxviii2919
      @segwolfxviii2919 4 года назад

      Just like Heath Ledger will always be the Joker lol? Leonidas will always be Leonidas. Gerard Butler will always be Gerard Butler.

    • @xdmobb17x17
      @xdmobb17x17 4 года назад +4

      @@segwolfxviii2919 shutup cornball

    • @segwolfxviii2919
      @segwolfxviii2919 4 года назад

      @@xdmobb17x17 btw Askren isn't Cringe. Fighters like Ferguson and Masvidal are.

  • @The-Rose-and-the-Cross
    @The-Rose-and-the-Cross 2 года назад +1

    9:55 'I was always playing the other role, the hero'
    You also played the hero here, sir.

  • @liviachung7607
    @liviachung7607 2 месяца назад

    Gerard Butler played the Phantom perfectly. His vocals might not be the best, but the rockiness fits the role perfectly.
    Not mentioning how beautifully all the emotions throughout the film was delivered!
    I've watched the film a hundred times and it never failed to touch me. TEAM PHANTOM FOREVER

  • @aawells07
    @aawells07 4 года назад +339

    He's such a likable person. I've always liked him as an actor.

  • @ricardoneves7307
    @ricardoneves7307 3 года назад +166

    "This is Sparta" - his performance on 300 was epic and phenomenal.

  • @TylerTheEpicToast
    @TylerTheEpicToast Год назад +2

    honestly one of my fav actors, he does it for the fans

  • @katzekaes1079
    @katzekaes1079 2 года назад +1

    Lo amo, me encantan sus películas.