Benjamin Linus-I Wish I Was Special

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 1 фев 2025

Комментарии • 149

  • @tiritabelie_1074
    @tiritabelie_1074 6 лет назад +77

    I love how dynamic of a character Benjamin Linus was, Michael Emerson did a fantastic job!

  • @silvsilvsilv
    @silvsilvsilv 11 лет назад +171

    Probably one of the best characters in any tv-show ever. Maybe even THE best.
    Amazing video. Song fit the images (and the character) perfectly.

    • @cryptomon86
      @cryptomon86 3 года назад +1

      Desmond 100x better brotha

    • @captahab6370
      @captahab6370 3 года назад +10

      @@cryptomon86 oh come on mate, I respect ya… but Desmond over Ben? Lol. Desmond is a sensational moral compass who just wants to get back to the love of his life. That’s nice… but not very interesting. Characters like Ben & Locke are far more complex, and their ambitions/callings are far more interesting

    • @melrupinski88
      @melrupinski88 9 месяцев назад +3

      There’s an interesting tie in between those characters: Mr. Eko. He was originally written as a major character with a 3 season story arc. When the actor decided he didn’t want to live in Hawaii for the filming and demanded to be written out, the writers gave part of Eko’s story to Desmond, and the other part to Ben.

  • @HoustonSoto
    @HoustonSoto 11 лет назад +120

    Absolutely sublime. Ben, IMO, is the most well rounded character of the series. He begins as an arch villain, then becomes an anti-hero, and finally "one of the good guys". He's so tragic and so beautifully played by Michael Emerson, that he manages to turn even his biggest detractors into sympathizers. A true talent. Well done! This song eerily fits his character and arc.

    • @MichealQuinm
      @MichealQuinm Год назад

      Desmond Hume better

    • @khalisam
      @khalisam 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@MichealQuinmJohn Lock

  • @sigal8004
    @sigal8004 4 года назад +27

    I think that Ben’s character had the biggest development, his character was so surprising. It’s so weird comparing him to his first appearance as Henry to Ben. He went from a “prisoner” (Henry) that no one knew what he’s up to, nobody knew that he’s actually a leader but as the plot progressed you realize who he actually was, you realize how much influence and power he had.

    • @sciamatica
      @sciamatica 8 месяцев назад +2

      How much influence and power he *appeared* to have. Like, the amazing progression of Ben Linus isn't just the two layers of "starting out as a prisoner and then revealed to be powerful." Because the layers just keep going like an onion. He *appears* to have power, but the reality is that he's a lost, scared, unstable, desperate creature of a man, who only just begins to find peace within himself at the very end of the show. He's so broken and flawed that even after all of that, his journey to understanding himself is still in progress when all of the other characters have found their nirvana.
      There are other characters in LOST I love even more than Ben, but it's hard to find a character with a more stunning narrative, casting and performance, because you never, ever, feel like you ever get to the core of Benjamin Linus. Ever. Because even he hasn't found that core yet. He is a struggling work in progress, who does some of the most hateable, wretched things in the entire show, and yet feels so completely relatable and even loveable somehow.

    • @letsrock1729
      @letsrock1729 8 месяцев назад

      @@sciamatica Beautiful comment.

  • @Grable424
    @Grable424 11 лет назад +85

    omg you have no idea how pumped I was when I saw this video!!!! I have been thinking this song would be perfect for Ben for the longest time, but knew I'd never get around to making it. Literally every line that you interpreted was perfect. GAH!!! Thank you so much for creating this incredible tributes to probably one of my favorite characters of all time. Off to watch it another 20 times.

  • @archive.5745
    @archive.5745 9 лет назад +22

    why can't i like this more than once?

  • @pampampam543
    @pampampam543 4 года назад +9

    Hats down. One of the best lost edits.

  • @yuffiehighwind
    @yuffiehighwind 3 года назад +2

    Loved this vid! I just did a re-watch of Lost and remembered Ben is my fav character.

  • @XxKeyBladeSlayerxX
    @XxKeyBladeSlayerxX 11 лет назад +20

    Wow, that basically told Ben's whole story...very beautiful.

  • @supremeworld87
    @supremeworld87 7 лет назад +27

    One of the great little things that I noticed was the mirrors between Ben and Jacob. Both had parent issues - Ben saw Jacob as a replacement for his own let down of a father and wanted nothing more than to please him and have some kind of close relationship with him. However Locke was always the favoured one, the one who seemed to be genuinely special - and Ben was bitter with jealousy as a result. Ben never had his adoration returned by Jacob. Similarly Jacob wanted nothing more than to please his mother, but she always favoured MiB m

  • @Monker4444
    @Monker4444 9 лет назад +32

    This...this is outstanding. Fabulous work. This tribute actually does Benjamin Linus justice.

  • @RedeemingTheUneven2
    @RedeemingTheUneven2 11 лет назад +71

    There is nothing, NOTHING I look forward to on RUclips more than your LOST vids, dude. And just like so many of your others, I'll be revisiting this one regularly for years to come. You sequenced the whole damn thing so brilliantly and 3:30 onwards is insanely gripping. After weaving through all the bad shit Ben has done, we arrive at his very human side. Redemption, empathy, and tragedy usually aren't things you associate with monsters and that third act of this vid shows us Ben isn't just some heartless bastard at his very core. And man, respect for the song choice, for two reasons; 1) It has a real attachment to Ben; the haunting tonality of the cover does awesome justice to his story arc, and 2) A choir piece like this would be a son of a bitch to edit with... really, really tricky... and you pulled it off with the technique of a pro, dude. That's inspiring as hell. Lastly, I have to say that this doesn't even feel like something I can watch RUclips. It feels above RUclips and almost like an extension of the show itself. I've said it for a while now that you make the rest of us vidders look bad... well to explain it in our native Always Sunny tongue: you're upper class and we're all fringe class.

    • @djcprod
      @djcprod  11 лет назад +6

      Epic comment man! I appreciate it. To thank you in our native Community tongue: You're streets ahead.

    • @ArtByMara
      @ArtByMara 11 лет назад +2

      djcprod RedeemingTheUneven2
      Hullo to both of you. The comment that this is 'too good for youtube' sprung a thought in my head, that I wanted to propose to you both. The two of you both create simply masterful videos in my opinion (and clearly lots of others!), and they're much more than simply 'youtube videos' or 'fanvids'. I can't speak for others, but I feel that there would be much love towards a movement to have the videos from the two of you brought together in one place. Maybe on a shared vimeo page, or maybe you could even find donations for creating an original website.
      I think all of your videos, not just for Lost, tend to be outstanding, but in my own opinion I would see this as a Lost-specific thing. Again I obviously cannot speak for anyone but myself, but I do suspect that for many of us Lost has a really special place in our lives and minds, and these videos add something very valuable to that, to the point that I feel they are worth 'enshrining' in their own space, be it vimeo, an original website, or some other way.
      I don't mean to exclude - or insult by omission - other 'vidders', of which there are many excellent ones with meaningful videos, but I do feel the two of you have - though unique styles - styles that would fit together on one page so to speak.
      Hope that you both think about it! :) Regardless, thank you both for making these.

  • @suncore598
    @suncore598 11 лет назад +19

    Ben is one of my favorite Lost character too. His arc from villain to a redeemed figure was a compelling one with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. His scenes with John Locke were always a delight. Love that you used Radiohead's "Creep" for this video. It does seem to fit Ben, how out of place he feels in the world, and his desire to be special so he'll feel less alone and isolated.

  • @LustreMutt
    @LustreMutt 2 года назад +2

    Such a moving edit of Ben, it had me in tears. You did a great job. Really moving ❤

  • @PotterTrioLove
    @PotterTrioLove 11 лет назад +21

    Words cannot describe how I feel right now. Ben Linus was one (if not the best) character on LOST. and this was perfect for him, absolutely perfect. every video you make amazes me, and I just want to thank you for all the inspiration you give to me and other vidders. simply gorgeous work. this cover is so haunting, and so perfect for Dr. Linus :)

  • @aeoncalcos7830
    @aeoncalcos7830 2 года назад +1

    For an antagonist, Ben was really lovable from the start for me. I'm so glad he redeemed himself at the end.

  • @dianora6331
    @dianora6331 6 лет назад +5

    my heart is still broken for him.
    thank you for this video becouse after all this years it still hurts

  • @mrmikef10
    @mrmikef10 5 лет назад +2

    Man... That last shot was so sad!

  • @aloismelichar05
    @aloismelichar05 6 лет назад +8

    Lost is my absolutely favourite series and in season 4 I totally fell in love with Ben (platonic of course..) I just can't describe how charismatic this person is. It's insane how charismatic an actor in a film can be (00:06)
    Incredible Video! You took the best music you can take at all!!!

  • @MrDejavu2u
    @MrDejavu2u 11 лет назад +6

    Flawed like many a man, Ben finally came to terms with his humanity with the help of the Losties, the loss of the girl he called daughter, and being a great #2 to Hurley. Been traveled through time and space for redemption, even getting those candidates back to the island, thru never should have left. The it's no Good or Bad, or Black and White, with Ben. Just like Jacob and MiB, you have to see the fifty shades of grey that prove, each at one time, felt the reach of fate, while sometimes mistaking it for coincidence. Helping Michael and the rest of the souls trapped on the island was Ben's last job. l believe at the time "A New Man in Charge." came to light, Ben had proven he was indeed special.
    To Benjamin Linus.The most misunderstood leader of the others and best #2 to keep the island safe from the likes of Charles Widmore, and compatriots.They only wanted what they could take, from the island, and cared not about what it was capable of giving!

  • @SeanDaniel93
    @SeanDaniel93 11 лет назад +6

    This video is really amazing. Ben Linus is hands down one of the best TV creations of this generation, and you've just reminded me of that. Thank you!

  • @cr3mver615
    @cr3mver615 9 лет назад +17

    Michael Emerson did a soooo great job on this cast

  • @Lucy.Jordan21
    @Lucy.Jordan21 2 года назад +1

    The song went brilliantly with the character and Ben Linus as a character was amazingly written and was performed tremendously by Michael Emerson, such a brilliant actor!! 👏🏻👍 A great edit

  • @russellvg9097
    @russellvg9097 9 лет назад +2

    djcprod, you have the ability to capture someone's soul perfectly. You showed us all, in this video, the soul of Benjamin Linus. Because of the skill and heart you put into this video, You are special.

  • @marjanmolenaar3989
    @marjanmolenaar3989 8 лет назад +1

    crying Again! saw it 20 times unclear. hope to see it once, without tears! beautifull!!!!!

  • @Hamely31
    @Hamely31 11 лет назад +5

    Wow... I love it so much ! I just know the actor (Michael Emerson) as Finch in the great show Person of Interest in which he is an amazing character. I haven't seen Lost yet but I think that when I will begin it, It will be for Benjamin Linus. He seems to be so fucking special.
    Congratulations for your amazing work and your perfect choice of music ! ^w^

    • @Olibro_64
      @Olibro_64 10 лет назад

      Lost is a good show, although Ben doesn't show up until season 2.

  • @RedeemingTheUneven2
    @RedeemingTheUneven2 11 лет назад +12

    The brilliance of this video has made me realise that we shouldn't just consider making Lost collabs again but that we *need* to.

    • @djcprod
      @djcprod  11 лет назад +1

      Absolutely dude.

  • @maxaustin3377
    @maxaustin3377 9 лет назад +2

    I'm so glad you made this because otherwise I'd've had to have made a Ben video to this song and mine would have sucked compared to the genius that is this

  • @TVCastleAlways
    @TVCastleAlways 11 лет назад +9

    standing ovation and applause! great work. will always miss lost.

  • @Samiface44
    @Samiface44 11 лет назад +1

    I have never even seen one episode of Lost.. I want to watch it now. Kudos.

  • @marinkavdeursenxedits
    @marinkavdeursenxedits 10 лет назад +2

    Goosebumps! I really always loved Benjamin Linus, I was always rooting for him and I still miss the show and all it's characters. This brought me back to all of that :) Beautiful video and great song!

  • @nicolakelly8457
    @nicolakelly8457 10 месяцев назад +1

    Ben is my favourite character on Lost - in large part due to Michael Emerson’s subtle portrayal. He can communicate so much with a micro expression. This edit with this track gave me goosebumps - bravo!

    • @melrupinski88
      @melrupinski88 9 месяцев назад

      Did you know that Michael Emerson was hired to actually play Henry Gale for 3 episodes. His acting blew the producers and writers away so much that they wrote the Ben into the story just for him.

    • @nicolakelly8457
      @nicolakelly8457 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@melrupinski88 Yes, I’ve seen him talk about it in an interview. Such a good idea by the writers to make it even more ambiguous to the viewer 😊

  • @KatrinDepp
    @KatrinDepp 11 лет назад +17

    OHHHMYYY! Thank you so much! So special.

  • @retroholmes
    @retroholmes 11 лет назад

    I love this and all your LOST videos. Miss the show so must.

  • @Miniermotte
    @Miniermotte 9 лет назад +16

    This video is so amazing, I've been watching it again and again today and it never fails to make me cry. Ben is my favourite character and... I just have no words. You've done a brilliant job, it's so spot on and gives me all the Ben feels.

    • @Miniermotte
      @Miniermotte 6 лет назад +3

      three years later and I still keep coming back to this video

    • @Miniermotte
      @Miniermotte 5 лет назад +2

      and back again

    • @Miniermotte
      @Miniermotte 4 года назад +2

      it's 2021 and here I am!

  • @DrLeatherface
    @DrLeatherface 11 лет назад +3

    This was incredible! Ben Linus is with out a doubt my favourite character in Lost, and quite possibly my favourite character in anything ever.

  • @magnetpi99
    @magnetpi99 11 лет назад +2

    Michael Emerson's performance as Ben Linus is one of the most intriguing elements of the show.Your video is now a favorite of mine. EXCELLENTLY done. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.:-)

  • @TheWaterlou25
    @TheWaterlou25 10 лет назад +2

    I got so excited when I saw you made a Benjamin Linus video BUT THEN I also saw that it was made with the song Creep and I just jumped out of my chair! BUT THEN it was Creep covered by Scala & Kolacny Brothers and WAAAHHHHH!!!! Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! I'm always so happy that you love LOST.

  • @aubreyrenee5310
    @aubreyrenee5310 Год назад +1

    I have watched this video so many times, and it just feels right to comment. It is so cool to know that other people have even watched Lost. I live my life by some of the lessons that show has taught me, it has completely changed my outlook on life. I am 15, and idk what all my Friends like so much about shows like outer banks, when there are shows like lost. Now I suppose it is sort of old, but let me tell you it was way ahead of its time. The people who say it ended badly clearly do not understand cinematography and the meaning of the show. Something really is different about it, just the way it feels to watch it; the comfort, the attachment to the characters, the way it all unfolds, the uniqueness, and every single detail put into the making of the show. The music is the perfect cherry on top. I long to hear someone else say the same thing, theres no way I am the only one that loves this show so much. YOU DID SOOOOO GOOD ON THIS EDIT IT HAS LITERALLY BROUGHT ME TO TEARS SO MANY TIMESSSSSSS GOOOOOD JOBBBBBB SOOOO TALENTED THE SONG IS PERFECT. This was the first show I have ever binged all the way through, and I will NEVER find a better one............

    • @djcprod
      @djcprod  Год назад +1

      You’re definitely not the only one. There’s no show that means more to me than Lost. It’s one of a kind. Thanks for the comment.

  • @Violetsoul6
    @Violetsoul6 6 лет назад +3

    I just stumbled on this video and holy shit, it was amazing. Ben was my favorite character in Lost and this video was so well made and really conveyed who he was. Actually made me tear up a bit. Great job!

  • @laurenrogers
    @laurenrogers 5 лет назад +1

    I tear up every single time I watch this. Stunning.

  • @integral
    @integral 11 лет назад +1

    Nice work as always. Never thought I'd catch you doing another "Lost" video after all these years.

  • @cr3mver615
    @cr3mver615 9 лет назад +7

    There Just no words to say how awesome and perfekt this is. I just love it! And I really want to thank you for ur work!

  • @jedigovna9537
    @jedigovna9537 4 года назад +1

    Beutifuly done.. I keep coming back to this

  • @thewormster
    @thewormster 11 лет назад +2

    i miss this show..I would say it was the best series That i have ever seen and till this day , nothing had filled the void.I also love the videos that you have created.They are better than a lot of short films..You have edited them perfectly..thanks for keeping the lost spirit alive!!

  • @mollymcdade4031
    @mollymcdade4031 9 лет назад +5

    BEST BEN TRIBUTE I'VE SEEN!!!
    (Eat your HEART out, Loki!)

  • @plumlutafactory
    @plumlutafactory 10 лет назад +2

    Beautifull. A very poetic analysis of the wrecking a true believer can cause.

  • @gabygal7
    @gabygal7 11 лет назад +2

    i cannot wait to watch this! your videos are always so excellent!

  • @FastFordClub
    @FastFordClub 6 лет назад +2

    Miss this show , just the best

  • @שירלידגן-מרגלית
    @שירלידגן-מרגלית 6 лет назад

    An excellent clip, Bravo, Thanks a lot !
    As for dear Mr. M. Emerson, he really knew how to give the right energy to Ben, every phase and time of the show -

  • @leahkloostra1899
    @leahkloostra1899 3 года назад +1

    I cannot even begin to describe how perfect this is. honestly, I can't. the song fits Ben perfectly, especially this version. all of the scenes were cut perfectly and everything fit together so wonderfully. even the fact that the background music of the show seemed to fit pretty well and that you didn't get any of the credits or anything! this is so incredible and it nearly brings me to tears every time I watch it. thank you so much for this masterpiece.

  • @GreysALIASAnatomy
    @GreysALIASAnatomy 11 лет назад +9

    Such an amazing insight into what made him so good and so evil all at the same time. He and John were two of the best characters in the show because of their complications. You did a great job! You should try Michael Emerson's current show. He's really amazing in that as well!

  • @illmakeuhowell
    @illmakeuhowell 4 года назад

    i still come back to this

  • @darkprose
    @darkprose 8 лет назад +1

    I'm moved beyond my ability to express myself.
    I'll just say thank you. Thank you.

  • @drdeadite
    @drdeadite 10 лет назад +3

    Wow, Ben Linus is my favorite fictional character, and this video does him him right. I love this vid!

  • @annythekettle7031
    @annythekettle7031 5 лет назад

    I'm so pissed this video doesn't have more views, it's so damn good!!
    You perfrectly captured the essence of the character and the music is on point!

  • @mrmikef10
    @mrmikef10 5 лет назад +1

    What an amazing character! Michael Emerson did an outstanding job !

  • @soapbubbles0511
    @soapbubbles0511 11 лет назад +1

    I've felt like this song (and this version of the song) would make a perfect Ben vid for a long time. I think I actually started one but never got close to finishing it which is ok because you did it perfectly. Everything from the lyric interpretation to the editing to the voiceovers is just incredible. This just captures Ben and all of his complexities so well.

  • @rredss
    @rredss 10 лет назад +1

    great video, the best actor Michael Emerson

  • @ger5912
    @ger5912 11 лет назад

    Fantastic... brilliant.... I've watched this several times already. Everything about this is great. Well done.

  • @ctrringbearer
    @ctrringbearer 11 лет назад

    Flawless. Such a wonderfully made video of a such a complex character. Your editing skills are top notch! Love your videos!

  • @mrmikef10
    @mrmikef10 5 лет назад +1

    Ps: This video is 50 shades of awesome! Thanks dude!

  • @scarlett106
    @scarlett106 10 лет назад +1

    Major chills....especially at the end, "I don't belong here." What a perfect song for Ben, and what fantastic editing as usual from you. Wow. Expertly done. I admit I was hoping for the Radiohead version when I clicked, but this version didn't disappoint. And if any song summed up Ben Linus....excellent work!

  • @GoroGoro1
    @GoroGoro1 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you very much from Russia for this video!! Ben is genius leader !!))

  • @katymiles2419
    @katymiles2419 10 лет назад

    This is the best fanvideo I have ever seen. Ever.

  • @carmenklg
    @carmenklg 8 лет назад +3

    masterpiece!

  • @LWirus
    @LWirus 4 года назад +8

    The best character in Lost...Don't get me wrong - I didn't like him, he was a coward, very selfish and unsure man, but he was written and played so well that I understood why he was doing things he did...Just very complex character.

  • @roul4842
    @roul4842 5 лет назад

    this video is so beautiful! The transitions are amazing! I almost cried

  • @eisdamme
    @eisdamme 11 лет назад

    I love this so much. Fabulous use of editing and music.

  • @Yuniie01
    @Yuniie01 11 лет назад +1

    Wow this was Amazing I had chills ! Beautifully done
    Ben is a legend

  • @Thelostbaldwin
    @Thelostbaldwin 11 лет назад

    An amazingly done beautiful video. Thanks for making it.

  • @NoLifeKing_0
    @NoLifeKing_0 6 лет назад

    Great video for my favourite lost character.

  • @smickersxxx
    @smickersxxx 5 лет назад

    such a great tribute to a great character

  • @achaabni
    @achaabni 11 лет назад

    Thank you very much. This video is really special.
    Keep inspiring us by your videos and specially never never let it go :)

  • @BystanderWalker
    @BystanderWalker 11 лет назад

    Wow, this is just pure perfection. Good job here. So much emotion and crazy talent in one video :)

  • @Chiyoko2
    @Chiyoko2 10 лет назад +1

    Amazing work ! Love it :)

  • @LivingLost815
    @LivingLost815 10 лет назад

    Truly beautiful. Great song choice too.

  • @ALLmasked
    @ALLmasked 2 года назад

    thank you for this gem.

  • @Travelei
    @Travelei 11 лет назад +2

    WOW!!! EXCELLENT!!!

  • @marcello7798
    @marcello7798 4 месяца назад

    Personagem que, no início, era odiado. Mas com o decorrer do tempo e dos capítulos, se transformou num herói. Pedra chave para entendimento da série. Benjamin Linus são os dois lados de uma mesma moeda.

  • @MichealQuinm
    @MichealQuinm Год назад

    “What about you” best moment in the show

  • @pz385
    @pz385 10 лет назад

    2 people hate Ben but even after all he did he absolutely deserves forgiveness.

  • @mrmikef10
    @mrmikef10 4 года назад

    This is so well put together !

  • @badecimbravo
    @badecimbravo 4 года назад +1

    very very pretty im crying🥺

  • @KerriCz
    @KerriCz 11 лет назад +1

    This is amazing!

  • @marjanmolenaar3989
    @marjanmolenaar3989 8 лет назад +1

    crying again!

  • @NoName-rx9lo
    @NoName-rx9lo 4 года назад

    Wow, that was beautiful ❤️

  • @FastFordClub
    @FastFordClub 5 лет назад +1

    WOW , Awesome

  • @melindaarzola3453
    @melindaarzola3453 9 лет назад

    Love love love this

  • @HollyBethInc
    @HollyBethInc 9 лет назад

    This is incredible!

  • @JBentham1523
    @JBentham1523 4 года назад +1

    Greatest villan of all time

  • @diegoestrada7798
    @diegoestrada7798 Год назад

    Great job!

  • @sadwhitesoxfan17
    @sadwhitesoxfan17 3 года назад +1

    As a Locke fan i don't know how to feel about Ben. He was the closest thing Locke ever had to a friend but then again..... He killed him.

  • @megasgh52
    @megasgh52 11 лет назад

    Amazing work as usual

  • @Philosofja
    @Philosofja 11 лет назад

    Beautiful

  • @shaershaf
    @shaershaf 11 лет назад

    Incredible video!!

  • @paolabrunori8082
    @paolabrunori8082 10 лет назад

    Complimenti davvero per il tuo bellissimo video! Ben è anche il mio personaggio preferito.

  • @downstream347
    @downstream347 11 лет назад

    Wow. thank you so much!

  • @FreshZCORD
    @FreshZCORD 6 лет назад

    Incredible

  • @mrssamwisegamgee
    @mrssamwisegamgee 11 лет назад

    That was...fucking beautiful. I can't even right now. I'm speechless.