I don't think it's anything new. I've heard stories of how hard Brando was to work with on Apocalypse Now. Refusing to memorize his lines, showing up drunk...
Very moving to see him with full mobility. Talking about plane flying, and being able to go where he wanted.. His tragic accident was/is the stuff of nightmares. But he showed great heroism in the awful face of it..
I do think Reeves was a class act of other things he accomplished in his life, but this interview wasn't a great example of that because of how he handled that Brando question. If Brando was right next to him, that'd be one thing, but calling him out like he did here was poor taste.....he could've said something like, "Brando's an icon undoubtedly. I have some differences with his style, but I also don't wanna get whacked." and end it there.
well he's not classy in this clip, regarding what he says about Brando in my opinion. He looks and sound like he is though..... But that's appearances.
@@thomasdupont7186 Complete agreement....... I must've missed the meeting where everyone got together and agreed that talking sh** about somebody now makes you a class act. ..... if that's the case, every time I bring up my mother-in-law in a conversation, I'm being a real class act.
@@Revelian1982 This was before the mass censorship cancel culture covert dystopia we live in today. I pity those who are either too young, or too far gone to remember how things really were before.
@@mosthated8848 People were more conservative socially, but not politically. The 70s saw an explosion of ultra liberal political views and new discussions for progress and the 90s saw a bit more of that come back into the 00s but then the whole new internet, social media, streaming and app corporate culture takeover started to dominate absolutely everything.
Or nonstop Trump jokes (not a Trump fan, just saying find something new). Otherwise it’s like you mentioned, silly Fallon or James Corden nonsense. The American people are literally a lot dumber now. That’s not me being cynical, it’s just the objective, measurable truth.
It's weird that only 40 years ago people actually just said what was on their mind on these shows. These days after two rehearsed pre interviews with two publicists in attendance you only get these weird over produced segments.
@@FastEddie86 don't care if they are rehearsed/pre-interviewed when one actor openly expressed his/her opinion about another actors/actress/director/movie. It didn't happen after Letterman.
@@FastEddie86 For sure. It's so obvious sometimes...Fallon/Kimmel/Colbert, they all do it. The PR teams practically script everything that's said. The celebrity just has to sit there and be fed their questions. It's really disheartening...at a certain point, I just stopped bothering with the whole charade. I'd rather watch interviews from 40 years ago because they at least FELT like an actual conversation.
@@FastEddie86 When people go on talk shows, they are pre-interviewed by the producer or someone on the production staff so they can figure out what stories will make the guest entertaining. It also lets the host asking leading questions like "I hear you're into sailplaning..."
@@SkyNetGeneral- I have. CBS News correspondent Charles Kuralt detailed Brando's petulance while supposedly campaigning for Native Americans' fishing rights in Washington State back in the 60s in his autobiography "A Life on the Road." Kuralt felt he was much more dedicated to Scotch whiskey and getting laid more than peoples' rights. As for 'campaigning for fishing rights, he was trying to get arrested by catching a fish in the river. Problem was, as Kuralt pointed out, the fish weren't bowing to his celebrity; he couldn't catch one, no matter how hard he tried. Finally, the paparazzi left out of sheer boredom, and once they left, so did he. And when he refused his Oscar for the Godfather, that was a complete surprise to everyone, unlike George C. Scott two years earlier, who told everyone beforehand he wouldn't accept it if it were given to him. Brando didn't want to hurt his own chances of winning, so he could make a big splash, and he recruited Maria Louise Cruz to take the "Sacheen Littlefeather" stage name, even though her "Native American" ancestry was debunked.
Agree with all here and yes, Brando was a fine individual who looked out for the oppressed. But Reeve's articulate commentary was about Brando's acting specifically at that point in his career, which is understandable for those of us who remember this.
@@SkyNetGeneral-Brando was a degenerate fraud. And a sleezball. He treated everyone he work with terribly. His activism was a con job. His “token Indian” was a fake. This has been confirmed by her entire family. Classic Hollywood entitled wacko with one memorable credit (the Godfather) to his name.
Especially Brando the way he was treated with kid gloves and all the acclaim from fan boy actors. Truth was he was a freak, ego maniac and lazy slob. His brilliance in a handful of movies should not have given him a pass.
@@ratsorizzi how? I could ask the same question really? OK, "from here to eternity" "judgement at nuremberg" "a place in the sun". "I confess" you are a typical Marlon brando "worshiper" of course he was a gifted amazing actor, but he was sloppy and lazy, and careless 'acting wise' later on, yes his best work was captured at the start, but like James Dean, he 'exists mostly because of his legend, and I don't consider James Dean to be anywhere near the quality of brando, dean(sadly) died young, his reputation lives in with his' immortality' never growing old, I honestly don't think he would have had that much longevity if he'd lived!!! A tad overrated in my opinion, again, of course he could act, he wasn't terrible by any stretch, but I think his "legend" is far bigger than his 'total ability' brando, no where near as much though for me had that 'sainted' attachment, honestly, I like brando, some of his early films are amazing, it's just monty clift gets overlooked quit a lot when brando and Dean are mentioned, despite his obvious success, paul Newman does also. Look, it's all subjective, I like brando, clift, Newman, but Dean, not as much, regards.
@@dougreed2257 I agree that Brando became lazy and read cue cards and he probably would admit that. If another actor/actors did it and gave great performances, then that's all that matters. I never stated that I worshipped Brando but I see that you put that in quotation marks so we can have a laugh with that. I believe that Brando had range, depth and up to Apocalypse Now played a variety of roles. He changed the approach to acting. There was acting pre-Brando and then post-Brando just like rock changed after the Beatles hit the scene and music videos changed after Michael Jackson. That doesn't mean that every Beatles song was great or every Jackson song/video was either but it's still the overall body of work and new direction to the craft and the same applies to Brando. I have nothing against Montgomery Clift and will definitely look into some of the titles you mentioned. I look at the acting approach before Brando and then his influence after all the way to the present in the same way we can look at rock music before and after the Beatles and videos before and after Michael Jackson. It doesn't mean every Brando movie, Beatles song or Jackson video/song is great but it is the overall body of work that mattered and the three aforementioned mentioned subjects all had depth, range and weren't trying to do the same thing over and over again. Thanks for responding 👍🏽.
Reeve was a smart man. So sad he is no longer with us. He could have been an excellent teacher of acting, public speaking, Script/play analysis, even how to give a good interview. What he said here really could have been taken differently, as more of an insult, but he says it and was firm in what he said. HE had balls and class basically lol.
@@redrick8900 You seem to have me mixed up, I was refuting someone who deleted his message. I love Christopher Reeves, I stood in line in late summer of 1978 to see Superman I, II & III with my brother, we also stood in line to see “Somewhere In Time” one of my all time favorite films. And btw I am 64 yrs young, not a millennial, and my family and I love Mr Reeves, we still do.
@@redrick8900 I see the original comment, general consensus is that Reeves is S not Dean Cain, look it up, it may be your opinion, but it is Not facts.
I love his honesty about Brando. This man had it all. Looks Body acting brains ( he went to Columbia then accepted into Juliard which is so hard to get into ) a great athlete at any sport he tried & a great piano player. Then instead of wallowing in self pity when he got hurt so seriously & if he wanted to wallow its so understandable instead he he starts a foundation to help so many people like him. In the news papers they do cartoon drawings about all kinds of things. When he passed the cartoon had superman standing at reeves grave w/ a thought bubble saying " you're my hero " I cried. Another was him as superman free fling away & a wheelchair in left in the phone both. Omg chills. R.i.p. Chris.
In fairness- Brando went through Hell in his upbringing and instead of using his fame to self indulge he used his status for Civil Rights, LGBTQ and Indian Rights WELL before it was popular to do so (today it’s mainstream to do it). Also I think by the time Reeve met Brando Brando had already despised Hollywood (understandably so)
No. The level of articulate, coherent speech was expected. The ability to think on your feet was too. Compare that with Trump,Biden, Pence, Harris. Think back on the last two Presidential primary debates of both parties. There was a large field. Who stood out for ideas well-spoken?
@@dennishickey7194I mean I could think of a few well spoken candidates on the democratic side. Trump and Biden however are from the same generation as those guests on 80's talkshows. One is stupid and the other is demented, and Republican politics is based on incoherent garbage so I wouldn't say it's a fair argument
This interview is about 13 years before his accident. What a fateful moment. His life didn't end with the accident, but rather transformed into life devoted to survival and wisdom. We all do it, but Chris had to do it another way. I love some of his non-Superman roles. Somewhere in Time is his and my favorite.
Brando himself was very open about how he had lost his interest in acting and was only doing it for the money. It had to have been a frustrating experience for Reeve, and I admire his honesty very much.
Imagine you are 20-30 something who is starting in a major blockbuster with a major movie star, only for said guy to act like Steven Seagal on set. Reeve just says the ugly part out loud while the press keeps inflating Brando's ego
Did you think Brando’s performance looked phoned in? Of course you didn’t. And your saying Reeves was the great actor lol. Totally ridiculously biased comment.
@@burlhorse61 Weird? Weird because he didn’t care about a trophy from Hollywood? That instead he used the platform for a cause instead of the crying acceptance speech. Acting was his gift..he didn’t need the adulation and acceptance of other actors. Weird because he bought an island and didn’t bother a soul and was happy? Maybe everyone else is weird trying to acquire material things and working in jobs they don’t love…and are never truly happy. To label a person as weird because they don’t see things as others do or live an independent life is extremely ignorant.
Quelle chance par You Tube de revoir Christopher Reeve, jeune, beau, talentueux et surtout authentique dans ces années 80 sans censure. Il parle très justement du caractère "spécial" voire fainéant de Brando. Franchement masterclass. Christopher a vécu pleinement et heureusement dans vie. Il aurait pu faire tellement de choses encore pour l'industrie cinématographique. Je n'ose imaginer ces années de calvaire après son accident mais il a tenu bon. Il est un modèle. Il me manque beaucoup. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
I was about 10 or 11 yrs. old when I saw Superman. That movie left me with the biggest crush on Christopher Reeve. I didn't know what it was, at the time, but I still think he is such a handsome man. His riding accident was so unfortunate. My first "Celebrity Crush".
1:55 "Until something else happens" 4:54 "You go up and hope you come down again in one piece" 5:06 "Superman crahes" Damn Marlon sure made all this come true
Certainly proving that he's not just a pretty face or buff body... he was sharp as a tack and witty. And he had Brando's number.. who was an outstanding talent that let his fame dull his edge.
Meh, any authority figure actor could have done Jor-El just fine. Charlton Heston, Kirk Douglas, Burt Lancaster, Cary Grant (if you could have lured him out of retirement), and those are just some huge names. You could just as easily cast a nobody with gravitas.
Ikr, it's my opinion that had he been alive and able bodied when they started casting for Man of Steel that he would have been a good choice for the role of Jor-El. And he would have definitely done it way better than Brando imo. He would have actually memorized his lines instead of reading them of strategically placed cue cards, I can tell you that.
Brando DID inspire a whole generation of actors but after the debacle of Mutiny On The Bounty he was pretty much blacklisted by the studios. Paramount refused to allow Coppola to cast him in The Godfather. Coppola had to threaten to quit to get it done. Brando also had a lot of demons. Still he was doing quality work as 3 years earlier he did Last Tango in Paris only to get semi-blacklisted again because of it’s X-rating. I think he became disinterested in acting especially as is family grew. Sean Penn is doing that now as well.
@@Brisingam Exactly I mean what more did Brando have to prove? Plus the media treated him horribly over his weight, his family, and pretty much everything. He deserved some peace in his final years like you said. Christopher Reeve was great as Superman but I mean come on he’s not on Brando’s level. A little bit of arrogance in that interview.
@@Narrate918 It's funny how great De Niro and Al Pacino never had complaint about Brando. They were leading actors at that time. But for some reason Reeve thought that Brando had to be that at 58. After ALL that he had done.
Brando knew he could make a ton of money, and just did it. For superman, he received $3.7 million for his efforts. That was only his base salary, however. Brando also negotiated to receive a percentage of the movie’s profits. Superman was a huge hit at the box office, ushering in a new era of superhero filmmaking. Because of this, Brando received around $19 million for his efforts.
He was 100% right about Brando, Brando turned into a bitter, nasty old man as he aged. His work instead of getting better with age just continued to decline. Reeves himself admits he had a huge ego before his injury, which changed his perspective of course
Not only was he (Brando) a great actor but he also was involved with the plight of helping those who were less fortunate. He fought for the rights of Native Americans and played an influential role in the Civil Rights movement in the 50’s and 60’s. Yes he had his issues but he put those aside and did something to help others which to me was more important than his career as an actor.
I always felt while Brando loved acting he hated all the b.s. and fakeness of Hollywood. Another actor I can think of the same mindset is Christian Bale.
@@DarksaberForce Brando never loved acting. He saw it as useless and meaningless. He even called the job dull, boring, and neurotic. He just did it for the money and the massive vacation times it gave him. Don't believe me? Read his book.
He lived in a bubble and was high on his own farts. Saying he cared for the plight of natives is like saying Michael Jackson really cared for sick kids…it’s probably true but also sad and pathetic.
It’s when we can speak openly and honestly like this, without fear of offending is when real humanity exists. The very reason he surmised that Brando didn’t care, from having his ass kissed and praised no matter what he did over the years is exactly why Brando needed to hear what he said. Who knows if he heard it and it made him think about his state of mind and possibly get re-invigorated to find a way to care about it again. This is why we need honest talk among adults without fear of cancellation or internet reprisal. Imagine if Chris Hemsworth had had the same experience with Anthony Hopkins in Thor and said it just like that. We would have had an ocean of clickbait videos and articles about Chris Hemsworth destroying or humiliating Hopkins. “Thor calls Odin a Hasbeen!” Damn, our current culture is just depressing.
Well said. Only thing I'd add that Hopkins is an institution in this case, not Brando, Americans lacked great acting skills so they made a God out of Brando, who would openly address social problems that were not talked about while at the same time not being there to actually stand for that idea as if he wasn't truly interested in the first place. Fed up with publicity so he did things to make them mad. Can't remember reading of Hopkins being problematic or pushing his terms like that.
@@SkyNetGeneral- glad that you was there to witness it. Find me a article where those natives praise him the way I can find articles where they felt let down by Marlon for firstly risking his life and career only to put them in the same basket as the people who wanted to earn on his name. Like an article that isn't run by the media of the juice. You know real journalism, the thing your people know nothing about. Has it crossed your mind that you don't have the right to talk about disgusting since U.S. is the mass murderer of the world? If I was American, I'd shut the fack up. Since you have magically set foot on the surface of the moon, I don't buy your phony heroism, saving the world etc. But very American of you the way you felt being fabricated to lecture. My ass.
Damn. You talk about saying what’s on your mind. Partly being his youth. Brando I thought was tremendous in that role albeit a brief one, but it helped set the tone for that whole back story big time. It’s true he didn’t memorize his lines and had cue cards etc, but I think Reeves was being a little presumptuous and over reaching to judge someone with Brando’s resume that harshly or judge anyone that harshly for that matter. But his honesty and idealism isn’t all bad either. He was terrific as Superman. Perfect really. The role he was made for. Sad what happened to him.
I love Brando, best actor ever.....but wow, no young actor today would say what Chris Reeve just did here, about any of their co stars, no one, today they are all to clean for that,
I absolutely love hearing him say this about Brando. I NEVER understood the hype about that guy. Sure he made a few great movies. But he is right in his comment. No matter what kind of POS movie Brando was in critics and fans worshiped the guy. I just never saw the hype. Very overrated in my opinion.
Fully agree with Reeve on Brando. It's fine to not take your profession as seriously as some other actors, who think they are more important than they really are. But when you constantly undermine the work that other people are doing in the way Brando did - his blasé attitude and indifference to productions he was in, and his fighting with directors - it is disrespectful to everyone working on the set. I think Brando's ego had grown too big and he could command huge salaries for little work and, as a result, he thought he was above everyone else and could get away with half-assing his job. Reeve called him out in a way few people ever dared to do. And that's what makes him Superman.
Some context for his comments on Brando: Reeve was paid $250,000, twice, to play the lead [Superman!] in the first 2 [very successful] movies. Brando got $3,700,000, plus[!] a share of the profits, bringing his total earnings to $19,000,000 for his [phoned in] supporting role... ...all of that aside this is a great interview. My respect and admiration for the late Mr. Reeve only continues to grow the more I learn about him.
The surprising thing is, arguably, Chris Reeve has left a longer lasting legacy than the once-worshipped Brando. Brando acted as a cool dude, while Chris Reeve was literally an intelligent and thoughtful person… Superman.
I don't think so. Brando is too important in film history to not have his influence on acting be long lasting. He will always be remembered and talked about because of that. Maybe I am misunderstanding you, and I would agree that Christopher Reeve seemed to be a very decent and good person, and a great inspiration even when tragedy hit him.
Totally enjoyed this video Christopher was honest and shared his opinion. My favorite was at time marker 2:25 where he talks about the process of people labeling, it was short but true and fantastic. Love bless you Christopher
Richard Donner: "When I first came on the picture and I heard how much Marlon Brando was paid for it, I was really upset, because it seemed like much more money than anyone is worth. But then working with him and seeing him on film, to me, he is underpaid.”
I love these old interviews. Back then they were just relaxed and had a genuine natural conversation. Now a days it’s like every song they say has to be witty and shocking to keep the audience intrigued.
Guys. This level of candor was NOT commonplace during this era, or any that I know of for that matter. Tired of hearing the “back in the days when this or that”, it’s actually becoming a cliche at this point. This candor was unique to Mr. Reeve himself, a true gem of a man.
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The honesty and boldness that came out of him; no wonder Robin Williams was his best friend.
Honesty yes, and BIG COHONES to take on Brando in those days (just look at Lettermans' reactions)!!!
Trumpers at heart!
Watching the interview, I thought to myself, "Why does he remind me of Robin Williams?" That might explain it! Thanks
@@kargs5krun He was right on the money in confirming the vibe that Brando himself had publicly exuded for some time.
I don't think it's anything new. I've heard stories of how hard Brando was to work with on Apocalypse Now. Refusing to memorize his lines, showing up drunk...
I can’t begin to describe how impressed I am with this interview. Wow. The contrast with today’s plastic, insincere world is stunning.
Yes, people were so much more honest that time.
Very moving to see him with full mobility. Talking about plane flying, and being able to go where he wanted.. His tragic accident was/is the stuff of nightmares. But he showed great heroism in the awful face of it..
Back when a superhero movie was an oddity and really had to impress. Now they're the bottom feeding force driving Hollywood.
Christopher Reeve was such a class act. He left us way too soon. 😢
You took my exact words! What a authentic man. Miss him
I do think Reeves was a class act of other things he accomplished in his life, but this interview wasn't a great example of that because of how he handled that Brando question. If Brando was right next to him, that'd be one thing, but calling him out like he did here was poor taste.....he could've said something like, "Brando's an icon undoubtedly. I have some differences with his style, but I also don't wanna get whacked." and end it there.
well he's not classy in this clip, regarding what he says about Brando in my opinion. He looks and sound like he is though..... But that's appearances.
@@thomasdupont7186 Complete agreement....... I must've missed the meeting where everyone got together and agreed that talking sh** about somebody now makes you a class act.
..... if that's the case, every time I bring up my mother-in-law in a conversation, I'm being a real class act.
@@legendbucwild
Reeve is spot on. It's your problem if his honesty offends you.
Holy shit, he really spoke his mind but in a really thoughtful manner.
Welcome to how things used to be.
@@Revelian1982 You have made the most underrated comment of the year.
@@Revelian1982 This was before the mass censorship cancel culture covert dystopia we live in today. I pity those who are either too young, or too far gone to remember how things really were before.
Yep, when folks were more conservative and, loved their country.
@@mosthated8848 People were more conservative socially, but not politically. The 70s saw an explosion of ultra liberal political views and new discussions for progress and the 90s saw a bit more of that come back into the 00s but then the whole new internet, social media, streaming and app corporate culture takeover started to dominate absolutely everything.
Its so sad what happened to Christopher Reeve. He was such an outstanding gentleman.
He was.
Agreed mate👍
Yes you right.Another time another generation.
One of the best/worst "Fate-screwovers" ever candidate? Could be.
@@kargs5krun His spent a great portion of his life being incredibly good looking and later famous. That's something most of us will never experience.
I love how old talk shows people had laid back conversations rather than doing dumb jokes , dancing and forced smiles.
Or nonstop Trump jokes (not a Trump fan, just saying find something new). Otherwise it’s like you mentioned, silly Fallon or James Corden nonsense. The American people are literally a lot dumber now. That’s not me being cynical, it’s just the objective, measurable truth.
Dumb jokes and dancing is more far more entertaining.
@@Kevmaster2000 And It is dumb and cringe we aren’t watching a musical comedy
It is a TALK show not a comedy and dance show
@@Kevmaster2000more embarrassing than entertaining
You don't want to see David Letterman and Christopher Reeve singing to each other and then dancing around like in real life?
"Well, he's here tonight Chris" makes me laugh every time.
It's weird that only 40 years ago people actually just said what was on their mind on these shows. These days after two rehearsed pre interviews with two publicists in attendance you only get these weird over produced segments.
This interview is beyond refreshing.
Rehearsed pre interviews? Really?
@@FastEddie86 don't care if they are rehearsed/pre-interviewed when one actor openly expressed his/her opinion about another actors/actress/director/movie. It didn't happen after Letterman.
@@FastEddie86
For sure. It's so obvious sometimes...Fallon/Kimmel/Colbert, they all do it. The PR teams practically script everything that's said. The celebrity just has to sit there and be fed their questions. It's really disheartening...at a certain point, I just stopped bothering with the whole charade. I'd rather watch interviews from 40 years ago because they at least FELT like an actual conversation.
@@FastEddie86 When people go on talk shows, they are pre-interviewed by the producer or someone on the production staff so they can figure out what stories will make the guest entertaining. It also lets the host asking leading questions like "I hear you're into sailplaning..."
Damn. Smart, articulate, and never ducks the tough questions. And gracious, even when calling Brando out.
@@SkyNetGeneral- I have. CBS News correspondent Charles Kuralt detailed Brando's petulance while supposedly campaigning for Native Americans' fishing rights in Washington State back in the 60s in his autobiography "A Life on the Road." Kuralt felt he was much more dedicated to Scotch whiskey and getting laid more than peoples' rights. As for 'campaigning for fishing rights, he was trying to get arrested by catching a fish in the river. Problem was, as Kuralt pointed out, the fish weren't bowing to his celebrity; he couldn't catch one, no matter how hard he tried. Finally, the paparazzi left out of sheer boredom, and once they left, so did he. And when he refused his Oscar for the Godfather, that was a complete surprise to everyone, unlike George C. Scott two years earlier, who told everyone beforehand he wouldn't accept it if it were given to him. Brando didn't want to hurt his own chances of winning, so he could make a big splash, and he recruited Maria Louise Cruz to take the "Sacheen Littlefeather" stage name, even though her "Native American" ancestry was debunked.
Agree with all here and yes, Brando was a fine individual who looked out for the oppressed. But Reeve's articulate commentary was about Brando's acting specifically at that point in his career, which is understandable for those of us who remember this.
@@SkyNetGeneral- greatest actor ever? its your opinion. he did a great acting as don corleone but most of his are average
@@SkyNetGeneral-Brando was a degenerate fraud. And a sleezball. He treated everyone he work with terribly. His activism was a con job. His “token Indian” was a fake. This has been confirmed by her entire family. Classic Hollywood entitled wacko with one memorable credit (the Godfather) to his name.
He had balls calling out Brando. Then again he was and always will be Superman.
Especially Brando the way he was treated with kid gloves and all the acclaim from fan boy actors. Truth was he was a freak, ego maniac and lazy slob. His brilliance in a handful of movies should not have given him a pass.
Montgomery clift was greater than brando!!
Cliff was better than Brando? How?
@@ratsorizzi how? I could ask the same question really? OK, "from here to eternity" "judgement at nuremberg" "a place in the sun". "I confess" you are a typical Marlon brando "worshiper" of course he was a gifted amazing actor, but he was sloppy and lazy, and careless 'acting wise' later on, yes his best work was captured at the start, but like James Dean, he 'exists mostly because of his legend, and I don't consider James Dean to be anywhere near the quality of brando, dean(sadly) died young, his reputation lives in with his' immortality' never growing old, I honestly don't think he would have had that much longevity if he'd lived!!! A tad overrated in my opinion, again, of course he could act, he wasn't terrible by any stretch, but I think his "legend" is far bigger than his 'total ability' brando, no where near as much though for me had that 'sainted' attachment, honestly, I like brando, some of his early films are amazing, it's just monty clift gets overlooked quit a lot when brando and Dean are mentioned, despite his obvious success, paul Newman does also. Look, it's all subjective, I like brando, clift, Newman, but Dean, not as much, regards.
@@dougreed2257 I agree that Brando became lazy and read cue cards and he probably would admit that. If another actor/actors did it and gave great performances, then that's all that matters. I never stated that I worshipped Brando but I see that you put that in quotation marks so we can have a laugh with that. I believe that Brando had range, depth and up to Apocalypse Now played a variety of roles. He changed the approach to acting. There was acting pre-Brando and then post-Brando just like rock changed after the Beatles hit the scene and music videos changed after Michael Jackson. That doesn't mean that every Beatles song was great or every Jackson song/video was either but it's still the overall body of work and new direction to the craft and the same applies to Brando. I have nothing against Montgomery Clift and will definitely look into some of the titles you mentioned. I look at the acting approach before Brando and then his influence after all the way to the present in the same way we can look at rock music before and after the Beatles and videos before and after Michael Jackson. It doesn't mean every Brando movie, Beatles song or Jackson video/song is great but it is the overall body of work that mattered and the three aforementioned mentioned subjects all had depth, range and weren't trying to do the same thing over and over again. Thanks for responding 👍🏽.
Reeve was a smart man. So sad he is no longer with us. He could have been an excellent teacher of acting, public speaking, Script/play analysis, even how to give a good interview. What he said here really could have been taken differently, as more of an insult, but he says it and was firm in what he said. HE had balls and class basically lol.
Reeve was very much in control of this interview.
Before Dave started cutting everyone off
It was interesting to see Reeves reach out and touch Dave's arm a couple of times. A commanding kind of familiarity but gentle as well.
@@oolala53*Reeve
This guy had charisma coming out of his ears....
Really? He seems like a giant block of wood to me. I'd consider him a fire hazard.
@@cockoffgewgle4993 ....you sound like a Trumphead
Yeah, they've all learned from the OG Brando, the first, the best.
@@fernandomaron87Brando is overrated.
He was honest yet still respectful, a genuine person.
Frankly as awesome of an actor Marlon was, this is a very honest and accurate take of what he became.
Just ask Val Kilmer......
This is Superman. Likeable, layered, dignified and humble. No one has come close ever since
Superman doesn't exist by the way....... Its geared and aimed at a children's market....... Christ, grow up!!!!!!
@@terencethomas7599 Really??
Both Reeves and Cavill 👍
@@terencethomas7599 : Well for something that doesn't exist it sure is making a lot of money and employing a lot of people.
That is real honesty that you never see anymore.
Also loved that he said it in the most professional, mature, and classiest way possible when he was being honest
It will come back...
A sincere, honest, genuine gentleman. Mr. Reeve will always be Superman.
He is the ONLY Superman
@@kaziahmed1424 Dean Cain.
@@AlcibiadesMD Typical millennial reaction to facts you can't refute but hate.
@@redrick8900 You seem to have me mixed up, I was refuting someone who deleted his message. I love Christopher Reeves, I stood in line in late summer of 1978 to see Superman I, II & III with my brother, we also stood in line to see “Somewhere In Time” one of my all time favorite films.
And btw I am 64 yrs young, not a millennial, and my family and I love Mr Reeves, we still do.
@@redrick8900 I see the original comment, general consensus is that Reeves is S not Dean Cain, look it up, it may be your opinion, but it is Not facts.
I love his honesty about Brando. This man had it all. Looks Body acting brains ( he went to Columbia then accepted into Juliard which is so hard to get into ) a great athlete at any sport he tried & a great piano player. Then instead of wallowing in self pity when he got hurt so seriously & if he wanted to wallow its so understandable instead he he starts a foundation to help so many people like him. In the news papers they do cartoon drawings about all kinds of things. When he passed the cartoon had superman standing at reeves grave w/ a thought bubble saying " you're my hero " I cried. Another was him as superman free fling away & a wheelchair in left in the phone both. Omg chills. R.i.p. Chris.
Cornell, not Columbia.
In fairness- Brando went through Hell in his upbringing and instead of using his fame to self indulge he used his status for Civil Rights, LGBTQ and Indian Rights WELL before it was popular to do so (today it’s mainstream to do it). Also I think by the time Reeve met Brando Brando had already despised Hollywood (understandably so)
@@alohajoe98right just a typo
Unbelievable that he was so candid about Marlon Brando. That takes massive balls.
Unbelievably correct 👍 as well
Balls of Steel
@@clinicalpsychologist read my mind
Not really. Brando was a common joke in the 80's.
@@redrick8900
But he came back with a vengeance in the 90's with Dr. Moreau
Has anyone else noticed that people on talk shows in the 80s spoke much faster and somewhat more articulate than now? It was like if it was rehearsed
People could think faster back then and weren't worried whether the audience could follow along.
@@tristramcoffin926 that's true. Also cocaine!
@@astrodax2753 you’re a dunce
No. The level of articulate, coherent speech was expected. The ability to think on your feet was too. Compare that with Trump,Biden, Pence, Harris. Think back on the last two Presidential primary debates of both parties. There was a large field. Who stood out for ideas well-spoken?
@@dennishickey7194I mean I could think of a few well spoken candidates on the democratic side. Trump and Biden however are from the same generation as those guests on 80's talkshows. One is stupid and the other is demented, and Republican politics is based on incoherent garbage so I wouldn't say it's a fair argument
This interview is about 13 years before his accident. What a fateful moment. His life didn't end with the accident, but rather transformed into life devoted to survival and wisdom. We all do it, but Chris had to do it another way. I love some of his non-Superman roles. Somewhere in Time is his and my favorite.
I loved him in Noises Off. Brilliant.
13 years. That's pretty random and not close.
@@mikekillagreen9432Was there supposed to be a point to your comment?
@@purplemist7 Is there a point to yours?
Somewhere in time is still and one of my most beautiful choices...
WOW.
Mad Respect for Christopher Reeve; 👍
Speaking straight words without being vicious!
He was a good egg.
dont be mad
@@chriskrausesmovie ????
Mad about what?
Christopher Reeve, what an authentic, insightful and talented soul.
Have to appreciate the genuine honesty in his answers.
Wow. Kinda amazing to hear Christopher Reeve saying he was NOT excited to work with Marlon Brando on Superman.
Brando himself was very open about how he had lost his interest in acting and was only doing it for the money. It had to have been a frustrating experience for Reeve, and I admire his honesty very much.
Imagine you are 20-30 something who is starting in a major blockbuster with a major movie star, only for said guy to act like Steven Seagal on set. Reeve just says the ugly part out loud while the press keeps inflating Brando's ego
Back when celebrities and talk show hosts had actual meaningful conversations.
He really is a SUPERMAN. Reeve was a better person than any character he ever played.
As charming and intelligent, as he is handsome.
The 'Only' Superman.
The only Superman the movie world needs (sorry, Brandon Routh and Henry Cavill).
No steroids or plastic surgery either
This interview is AMAZINGLY timeless.
I love both Brando and Reeve. Thanks for posting this
A great actor and I'm glad that he gave some facts about Brando.
What "facts"? He gave his opinions. And Brando did a fine job in that picture, so I don't know what Reeve is talking about.
@@Cosmo-Kramer he's not talking about his acting-just his attitude in general.Brando was kind of weird.But most ppl knew that anyway
@@burlhorse61 No, he said he "phoned it in". By "it", he meant his acting performance.
Did you think Brando’s performance looked phoned in? Of course you didn’t. And your saying Reeves was the great actor lol. Totally ridiculously biased comment.
@@burlhorse61 Weird? Weird because he didn’t care about a trophy from Hollywood? That instead he used the platform for a cause instead of the crying acceptance speech. Acting was his gift..he didn’t need the adulation and acceptance of other actors.
Weird because he bought an island and didn’t bother a soul and was happy? Maybe everyone else is weird trying to acquire material things and working in jobs they don’t love…and are never truly happy. To label a person as weird because they don’t see things as others do or live an independent life is extremely ignorant.
The world could use more of that kind of honesty. That was great!
Quelle chance par You Tube de revoir Christopher Reeve, jeune, beau, talentueux et surtout authentique dans ces années 80 sans censure. Il parle très justement du caractère "spécial" voire fainéant de Brando. Franchement masterclass.
Christopher a vécu pleinement et heureusement dans vie. Il aurait pu faire tellement de choses encore pour l'industrie cinématographique. Je n'ose imaginer ces années de calvaire après son accident mais il a tenu bon. Il est un modèle. Il me manque beaucoup. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
Reeve was Superman. Greatly missed.
I was about 10 or 11 yrs. old when I saw Superman. That movie left me with the biggest crush on Christopher Reeve. I didn't know what it was, at the time, but I still think he is such a handsome man. His riding accident was so unfortunate. My first "Celebrity Crush".
he controlled the entire interview, what a masterclass
1:55
"Until something else happens"
4:54
"You go up and hope you come down again in one piece"
5:06
"Superman crahes"
Damn Marlon sure made all this come true
Certainly proving that he's not just a pretty face or buff body... he was sharp as a tack and witty.
And he had Brando's number.. who was an outstanding talent that let his fame dull his edge.
Always makes me sad to watch interviews with this guy because he genuinely looks like a good human being.
Christopher Reeve a very honest man...he doesn't belong to this world 🌎 God bless you, Superman 🙏
What a gentleman. Class act willing to say what he thinks.
Love his honesty.
This guy was Superman. No one has come close
He really was thee PERFECT Superman casting.
I admire Reeve's authenticity here.
However, as a big Richard Donner Superman fan, Brando nailed Jor-El. He was perfectly cast.
@@gloppyplop7511 oops
Watch the behind the scenes stuff of Brando. What it took to get him to read his lines. Way over payed.
I liked Brando in _Superman,_ but the man insisted on calling it Krypt'n.
It's “Krypt-on.”
Meh, any authority figure actor could have done Jor-El just fine. Charlton Heston, Kirk Douglas, Burt Lancaster, Cary Grant (if you could have lured him out of retirement), and those are just some huge names. You could just as easily cast a nobody with gravitas.
Love his honesty
Reeve was a fine actor such a loss if only he hadn’t had that accident he could still be here at 70 acting and entertaining us still.
Ikr, it's my opinion that had he been alive and able bodied when they started casting for Man of Steel that he would have been a good choice for the role of Jor-El. And he would have definitely done it way better than Brando imo. He would have actually memorized his lines instead of reading them of strategically placed cue cards, I can tell you that.
@@joaniekeyser4036 fantasy land must be an awesome place
@@PhillipCummingsUSA just my opinion, bruh. Crowe was good as Jor-El, believe me, but I stand by my previous comment.
It’s so rare to see somebody speak to truth are the real little pinion nowadays. Respect for that
Brando DID inspire a whole generation of actors but after the debacle of Mutiny On The Bounty he was pretty much blacklisted by the studios. Paramount refused to allow Coppola to cast him in The Godfather. Coppola had to threaten to quit to get it done. Brando also had a lot of demons. Still he was doing quality work as 3 years earlier he did Last Tango in Paris only to get semi-blacklisted again because of it’s X-rating. I think he became disinterested in acting especially as is family grew. Sean Penn is doing that now as well.
Brando said he only acted for money in his later years
He didnt love it
Lot of undealt with childhood trauma. Brando comes from trauma, and eventually it catches up.
No one inspired more actors than Brando did! He inspired greats! And so he deserved peace instead of what Reeve wanted.
@@Brisingam Exactly I mean what more did Brando have to prove? Plus the media treated him horribly over his weight, his family, and pretty much everything. He deserved some peace in his final years like you said. Christopher Reeve was great as Superman but I mean come on he’s not on Brando’s level. A little bit of arrogance in that interview.
@@Narrate918 It's funny how great De Niro and Al Pacino never had complaint about Brando. They were leading actors at that time. But for some reason Reeve thought that Brando had to be that at 58. After ALL that he had done.
Brando knew he could make a ton of money, and just did it.
For superman, he received $3.7 million for his efforts. That was only his base salary, however. Brando also negotiated to receive a percentage of the movie’s profits.
Superman was a huge hit at the box office, ushering in a new era of superhero filmmaking. Because of this, Brando received around $19 million for his efforts.
You can understand why they cut him out of part 2 to avoid giving up another $10 million in profits.
He was 100% right about Brando, Brando turned into a bitter, nasty old man as he aged. His work instead of getting better with age just continued to decline. Reeves himself admits he had a huge ego before his injury, which changed his perspective of course
and neither of them ever changed.
Wow, such honesty, you don't see that nowadays. Even celebrities and talk shows were better back then.
It feels so odd hearing him speak like this before his fall off the horse and paralysis. We all take the future for granted, don't we?
Christopher Reeve is a person to make you want to aspire to be like.
Not only was he (Brando) a great actor but he also was involved with the plight of helping those who were less fortunate. He fought for the rights of Native Americans and played an influential role in the Civil Rights movement in the 50’s and 60’s. Yes he had his issues but he put those aside and did something to help others which to me was more important than his career as an actor.
No one inspired more actors than Brando did! He inspired greats! And so he deserved peace instead of what Reeve wanted.
I always felt while Brando loved acting he hated all the b.s. and fakeness of Hollywood. Another actor I can think of the same mindset is Christian Bale.
@@DarksaberForce Brando never loved acting. He saw it as useless and meaningless. He even called the job dull, boring, and neurotic. He just did it for the money and the massive vacation times it gave him. Don't believe me? Read his book.
He lived in a bubble and was high on his own farts. Saying he cared for the plight of natives is like saying Michael Jackson really cared for sick kids…it’s probably true but also sad and pathetic.
@@willcardona7712 true. I'm lying for a living, I had just found people crazier than myself whom are paying for that.pure brando!
I appreciated his honestly. What a wonderful guy who left us way too soon.
It’s when we can speak openly and honestly like this, without fear of offending is when real humanity exists. The very reason he surmised that Brando didn’t care, from having his ass kissed and praised no matter what he did over the years is exactly why Brando needed to hear what he said. Who knows if he heard it and it made him think about his state of mind and possibly get re-invigorated to find a way to care about it again. This is why we need honest talk among adults without fear of cancellation or internet reprisal. Imagine if Chris Hemsworth had had the same experience with Anthony Hopkins in Thor and said it just like that. We would have had an ocean of clickbait videos and articles about Chris Hemsworth destroying or humiliating Hopkins. “Thor calls Odin a Hasbeen!” Damn, our current culture is just depressing.
Well said. Only thing I'd add that Hopkins is an institution in this case, not Brando, Americans lacked great acting skills so they made a God out of Brando, who would openly address social problems that were not talked about while at the same time not being there to actually stand for that idea as if he wasn't truly interested in the first place. Fed up with publicity so he did things to make them mad. Can't remember reading of Hopkins being problematic or pushing his terms like that.
@@SkyNetGeneral- glad that you was there to witness it. Find me a article where those natives praise him the way I can find articles where they felt let down by Marlon for firstly risking his life and career only to put them in the same basket as the people who wanted to earn on his name. Like an article that isn't run by the media of the juice. You know real journalism, the thing your people know nothing about. Has it crossed your mind that you don't have the right to talk about disgusting since U.S. is the mass murderer of the world? If I was American, I'd shut the fack up. Since you have magically set foot on the surface of the moon, I don't buy your phony heroism, saving the world etc. But very American of you the way you felt being fabricated to lecture. My ass.
Wow, REALLY nice interview.
Thank you Christopher Reeve. Thank you for being wonderful. May you be with God.
2023 and Christopher Reece is still the sexiest most beautiful man inside and out that has ever walked the Earth ❤
There will never be a better Superman. 👍
Damn. You talk about saying what’s on your mind. Partly being his youth. Brando I thought was tremendous in that role albeit a brief one, but it helped set the tone for that whole back story big time. It’s true he didn’t memorize his lines and had cue cards etc, but I think Reeves was being a little presumptuous and over reaching to judge someone with Brando’s resume that harshly or judge anyone that harshly for that matter. But his honesty and idealism isn’t all bad either. He was terrific as Superman. Perfect really. The role he was made for. Sad what happened to him.
It's a pretty long list of people that hated working with Brando including his friend Jack Nicholson.
What an Actor and what a Man.
Such an articulate gentleman!
Damn, what a gent. And what an actor. Miss you Chris.
Mr. Reeve can fly threw my window and I'll be your Lois
Love his honesty, deserved a round of applause for that
Great guy he was
3:19 This is sincere.
I love Brando, best actor ever.....but wow, no young actor today would say what Chris Reeve just did here, about any of their co stars, no one, today they are all to clean for that,
To much ass-kissing going on these days. Reeve speaks from the heart here. Admirable.
most interviews are censored-plus you can get sued.it's libel
@@burlhorse61slander, actually. Libel is when things like what Chris said about Brando are in print.
Humble and passionate dude. Rip soops
I absolutely love hearing him say this about Brando. I NEVER understood the hype about that guy. Sure he made a few great movies. But he is right in his comment. No matter what kind of POS movie Brando was in critics and fans worshiped the guy. I just never saw the hype. Very overrated in my opinion.
Agreed. Sal Mineo was more talented.
I have the feeling that in real life he was more like Clark Kent. Comes across as slightly shy. Very nice, calm and honest.
Superman was my hero as a kid. Christopher Reeve was my hero as a grown-up.
"I know it was you Reevo, you broke my heart. You broke my heart!"
Fully agree with Reeve on Brando. It's fine to not take your profession as seriously as some other actors, who think they are more important than they really are. But when you constantly undermine the work that other people are doing in the way Brando did - his blasé attitude and indifference to productions he was in, and his fighting with directors - it is disrespectful to everyone working on the set. I think Brando's ego had grown too big and he could command huge salaries for little work and, as a result, he thought he was above everyone else and could get away with half-assing his job. Reeve called him out in a way few people ever dared to do. And that's what makes him Superman.
I don’t remember what film it was but the one where he was pretending to be wheelchair bound was great.
Above Suspicion
Some context for his comments on Brando: Reeve was paid $250,000, twice, to play the lead [Superman!] in the first 2 [very successful] movies.
Brando got $3,700,000, plus[!] a share of the profits, bringing his total earnings to $19,000,000 for his [phoned in] supporting role...
...all of that aside this is a great interview. My respect and admiration for the late Mr. Reeve only continues to grow the more I learn about him.
"...until something else happens..."
This made my day. What an honest conversation
He really stuck his neck out with this statement
Oh dear.
It's amazing how much Reeves Breathes Superman. He's the only one who actually really looked like Superman
He was one of favorite actors ever!!!
Loved how green behind the ears he was.. So honest and no bothered by the Hollywood machine
He spoke the truth about Marlon. Genius's probably just get bored with the every day type of work and aren't motivated.
The surprising thing is, arguably, Chris Reeve has left a longer lasting legacy than the once-worshipped Brando. Brando acted as a cool dude, while Chris Reeve was literally an intelligent and thoughtful person… Superman.
I don't think so. Brando is too important in film history to not have his influence on acting be long lasting. He will always be remembered and talked about because of that.
Maybe I am misunderstanding you, and I would agree that Christopher Reeve seemed to be a very decent and good person, and a great inspiration even when tragedy hit him.
Totally enjoyed this video Christopher was honest and shared his opinion.
My favorite was at time marker 2:25 where he talks about the process of people labeling, it was short but true and fantastic. Love bless you Christopher
Wow, he is so honest! We need more of that today! Very nice!
Richard Donner: "When I first came on the picture and I heard how much Marlon Brando was paid for it, I was really upset, because it seemed like much more money than anyone is worth. But then working with him and seeing him on film, to me, he is underpaid.”
Thats show how great brando acting in this movie
So down to earth and frank. If this were the internet age the Brando bit would be gestating in social media and you tube for months.
'when Marlon dies, we all go up a notch' Jack Nicholson
WOW !!! Chris Reeve … so honest & so great .. they lost a true gem when he passed. A valuable human being.
I love these old interviews. Back then they were just relaxed and had a genuine natural conversation. Now a days it’s like every song they say has to be witty and shocking to keep the audience intrigued.
His penchant for extreme sports almost foreshadows later events.
Imagine saying that in the age of social media and endless "entertainment news".
"well hes here tonight" lol its always funny to hear a host say that after a guest just trashed someone
All I can rhink is "Poor bastard. If you only knew what was coming." RIP
Chris Reeve was quite the class act...very smart, thoughtful, and witty
*smith walks up out of audience*
Keep Marlins name outta mouth!
Marlin Brando lololololololo!
Man of Steel with balls of steel
It would be great if they would add the air date in the title of each of these videos. Great stuff!
read the description
@@rivverboy in the title :)
I saw this when it aired, it was Spring of 1982.
Guys. This level of candor was NOT commonplace during this era, or any that I know of for that matter. Tired of hearing the “back in the days when this or that”, it’s actually becoming a cliche at this point. This candor was unique to Mr. Reeve himself, a true gem of a man.