Rowan Atkinson is unlike most comedians. Comedians are funny first and base their acting on their humor only. Rowan, on the other hand, was a great actor who happened to be good at making people laugh. This video is perfect evidence of this.
very well said, I just found out that it just exactly like you said, he is great actor, very intelligent and funny at the same time, a rare artist could probably does the same way like he does
The way he delivered the line: "Sometimes all it takes is a little grace. A little of God's grace... And all our problems seem to fade away." His facial expressions, his delivery, the lighting, the audience's confused faces, and the soft background music. Goosebumps!
"To criticize a person for their race is manifestly irrational and ridiculous, but to criticize their religion, that is a right, that is a freedom. The freedom to criticize ideas, any ideas - even if they are sincerely held beliefs - is one of the fundamental freedoms of society." -Rowan Atkinson
When Rowan blanks out after he said "a little of God's grace" and continues with "and all of our problems seem to fade away" Hits me right in the chest, penetrates the rib cage and right in the heart.
zoe mateo wrote: "When Rowan blanks out after he said 'a little of God's grace' and continues with 'and all of our problems seem to fade away' Hits me right in the chest, penetrates the rib cage and right in the heart." Sometimes that is the best thing to do--like being engaged in a loud, emotionally intense argument (that one was usually drawn into) and suddenly deciding to sit back, relax, and ask, "Is this *really* worth shouting at each other for? Yelling doesn't make any wrong idea right, or a right one wrong."
i bet if he searched his ancestory he would find he is also Heyoka such as robin williams (murdered), george carlin, "fluffy", etc. geaorge carlin wasnt a comedian, he was funny but he just spit truth "america is a club and we aint invited" and WE laughed, he smiled. robin williams/"fluffy" like to connect deep... mr atkinson also advocates for freedom. made a public statement about some bs law that gags freedoms... it was like 10 minutes long and so eloquent he looked like a valedictorian ... hes like the english robin williams lol
Just goes to show the man has the best acting chops. A lot of his personal opinions fly in the face of Anglicanism, yet he can pull off playing what appears to be an inspired vicar. This is why he's such a treasure.
@@sockneman I highly recommend Orthodox Christianity brother i.e. Greek, Russian and most Eastern European and Asian churches. I was an atheist become Christian but was dissatisfied with most protestant and catholic churches and now go between Greek and Romanian churches, both Orthodox of course. I can go into more detail of the church/ my experience of it would be useful to you.
Had he not chosen comedy, he would have still been regarded as such an amazing actor. His expressions and the way in which he's able to convey emotions is just otherworldly. He is truly magnificent. I wish I could see a movie of his in which he has to play a more dramatic role
Blackadder is definitely comedy but he plays more serious characters in the second, third and fourth series, not at all the goofy Mr Bean but more of a biting sarcastic person with wicked wit. Hugh Laurie plays the goofy character.
it's a massive ability to spellbinding people like this with just correct pauses. More than the words it's his silences which create communication. Brilliant
He has such wonderful voice and brilliance in using it. Yet, he chooses to do movies without dialogues and excels in it. Huge respect. Absolutely, beautiful.
it's an interesting bit of film from an atheist. Rowan has done many sketches dealing with religion and rarely does he say or do anything overtly mean about it. He will mock religion and clerics etc. but never in a cruel way.
I find it hilarious that people have to say "well coming from an atheists...". Nobody gives a fuck just say your opinion. If someone else said the same thing without admitting he is an atheist it should mean as much.
Flemes They meant that it's interesting seeing Rowan Atkinson play this part... Since HE'S an atheist. They said "It's an interesting but of film FROM an atheist." Not COMING FROM. Chill.
Shane Bowman to be an atheist is to have disbelief in God, not disbelief in religion. His argument doesnt base on the existence of God, instead it is based on the existence of the ways of religion. How it works and how it shouldnt work and sadly how it isnt working as it is to whats happening in the present. He's setting an example, through performances, that would make people see "this is what shouldnt happen", "this is what should have happened" , "however this is whats happenning now". To argue with religion, absolutely doesnt mean to be an atheist. I am not degrading those who are atheists, im simply subjecting that its not right to say that rowan atkinson is an atheist becoz he questions the ways of religion
@@ockins9830 wow i forgot i even saw this video. Can't believe it's been 4 years as well. So thanks ockins because i got to watch this again and reminded of something great. I needed to hear this and the timing couldn't have been better, god really works in mysterious ways.
@@XAMINGOnly😂 wow. Deja vu. Thanks, guess I really needed to hear this again. Can't believe a year has passed since I last saw this, and wow nice to see so many likes to the first comment. 😊 Been a tough year, but finally landed a job at the right place with good people, was hard getting here... still more to go and it's true God works in mysterious ways. This time through you. Thank you for letting me see this again. Truly forgot about this.
As a twelve year old kid in the US, watching him as Mr. Bean in the early '90s, I had no clue what an incredible actor Rowan Atkinson was, nor how much talent the man possessed.
Sometimes, I think it's cruel giving machines a personality. My mate Petersen once bought a pair of shoes with Artificial Intelligence. 'Smart Shoes' they were called. It was a neat idea: no matter how blind drunk you were, they could always get you home. But he got ratted one night in Oslo and woke up the next morning in Burma. You see, the shoes got bored just going from his local to the flat. They wanted to see the world, like, you know. He had a hell of a job getting rid of them. No matter who he sold them to, they'd show up again the next day. He tried to shut them out, but they just kicked the door down, you know. Yeah. Last thing he heard, they'd sort of, erm, robbed a car and drove it into a canal. They couldn't steer, you see. Petersen was really, really blown away about it. He went to see a priest. The priest told him... he said it was alright and all that, like, and that the shoes were happy and that they'd gone to heaven. You see, it turns out shoes have souls.
how is it possible for a man to be so talented? except from being a perfect actor he is also a fucking genius. man I'd love to meet him someday. it's my dream ever since I was a little kid. he is just so perfect at everything
Zarkow how is that relevant to anything? and to answer yes he showed signs of atheism in many interviews.but again how is that relevant to what the guy said?
Rowan Atkinson is a generational talent. It is interesting to me that the same time and place produced Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Eric Idle, Michael Palin Terry Chapman and many more. Must have been something in the air.
Wow! Absolutely amazing speech! I’m overwhelmed with Gods amazing grace after listing to The one and only Rowan! Amazing actor! Should I dare say “The best”😍
I understand that Rowan Atkinson is a comedian but this rendition is highly inspiring and almost called him a priest because he has all qualities and looks as one and the message here is more than a sermon "God's mysterious ways" and a little grace is all we need
Nice one, Rowan. I know he's not religious, or at least has done irreligious things in the past, but this packs heart. I'm tempted to see the wider movie now. Someone who isn't religious but is still able to respect the value faith has for others is one I can real take my hat off to :-)
Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm not a junkie but I respect the value heroin has for others. ;) Same goes for all drug addicts. I just wish they wouldn't insist on inflicting suffering on the rest of us.
"not religious... but... packs heart" The "but" in that wording is pointlessly biased. Many people who aren't religious have heart (Rowan, for instance).
Joseph Scott sorry if I was unclear. I didn't at all mean people without religion are heartless, that would be ridiculous to say. What I meant is that even though he was acting out beliefs he didn't personally hold this scene still carried a lot of emotional weight. I was complimenting him on his acting skill, not denigrating people with different beliefs.
I know I'm late to this party, but I'm glad there's someone else out there who isn't personally religious, but can respect other people's belief in God :)
Very moving and inspiring! Actually brought tears to my eyes. As good an argument as I've ever heard masterfully performed by a master-Master Thespian, that is! Genius!
wow, i needed that. I just recently in a state where questioning of what is happening to my life lately. "my ways are not your ways", that hit me so hard, everything is happening for a reason. instead of questioning his ways, i should just be thankful for the benefits he's given me.
This is one of the most profound statements I have ever heard. From a comedian, no less. In one of my last classes in seminary, the professor commented that, now that we were about to graduate, one thing that we should have learned in those three years is that we hardly know anything, especially about God, and by the end of our ministry, we will realize we know even less. Some 40 years on, when people ask me about God, I reply that God is mysterious, and all we really know is that (S)He is full of grace, and we can only hope to live in that. I did not expect this from Mr. Bean, but I get the sense that he knew whereof he spoke.
@ David Irving: Hi, David. Forgive me for saying so… but it’s safe to say that JESUS knows a lot more about God than we do, being Divine Himself & “God the Son” in the Holy Trinity. Therefore, since HE HIMSELF always referred to God & also addressed HIM as “FATHER”, that’s certainly good enough for us… (Our FATHER who art in Heaven…?) & why the use of the term “(S)He” when referring to Him - contrary to anything that one finds in God’s Holy Bible - is a modern affectation that should be vigorously discouraged at the very least…..
It seems more profound than it is when taken out of context. This is from the 2005 film "Keeping Mum". When he says "A little of God's grace", he pauses because at that moment he realizes that a lot of his family's problems have been solved by their new, elderly housekeeper Grace. And that her way of solving problems is very much not Christian.
Yes, Keeping Mum is an excellent movie, this scene can only be understood in the movie's context ("Grace" is the name of one of the characters in the movie), and the character Rowan plays is not expressing Rowan's beliefs, he's expressing the fictional character's beliefs.
I was browsing his skits to rid my anxieties and help me cope with them, then this was next. I wasn't expecting this to be wholesome, and eye-opening. Might it be a sign, true, but I shall declare my apologies, and gratitude to the Lord. God bless us all!
@@GaryM67-71 Two very different situations which cannot be compared. One claims to be what God said. The other is two historical figures talking about another historical figure. All of them human beings with no special powers. Just like you and me.
The character "Grace" is phenomenal in this movie, accidentally to which she was referred in this convention by vicar. The music is also very catchy and compliments the situations in the movie. It's a must watch movie though it is referred as a dark comedy. You will fell in love with all the characters especially Grace...
Rowan has such a majestic, magnetic voice. If he does not have an audio bookl series, he really, really should. Rowan reading Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (for example) would be up there with Stephen Fry reading the Harry Potter books or Morgan Freeman reading anything.
"I am mysterious, folks. Live with it" #that line cracks me every time. Mr Atkinson is really a brilliant actor. God... Doesn't want us to ask many questions... That line kind of hit me. Why do you answer a question... With another question.. I guess Cod will have their separate convention . Lol XD This made me think though... Live with it.... Live with it..
Good actors: are those who can make you laugh or mourn... and... god, i'm crying with this video. A little sad but I can see a lot of talent in this actor
If God didn't want us to question him, he wouldn't have given us a questioning mind. We have every right to question God since we are questioning about things that affect us. Well, that's too bad, God.
And thus in the bible we have the book of Job. It really tells us what it means ''my ways are not your ways''. When we start questioning god it comes to the selfish aspect, but god's actions will affect everyone. Also God said he will grant any wish to Solomon, any wish he desire... And what Solomon asked made god give him even more. God want's us to ask questions, but we should not question his actions with selfish mind.
@@suomipoika1796 Will it be considered ''selfish'' if a child asks not to be raped? Or if another asks to be cured of cancer? Will your God, who is so concerned about the welfare of a king, have the time and inclination to listen to a starving child in Syria?
@@JD-ro7xe My father is dying on small cell lung cancer as we speak, so i would say it's not selfish... What i meant by selfish was the things we ask from god. Make me rich, make me famous, make my life better, i don't want any pain. The thing is that our point in life is not to be rich, not to be famous, have a easy life... Our meaning is to help one another, we are not here to be served, we are here to serve. That child would not be raped if the person doing that would not be selfish. Each action we do will affect others, our selfish actions will hurt others. Every bad thing happening in this world starts from selfish action. When you serve yourself you are not making the world better place. So a child asking for help or a dying person asking for healing it's not selfish.
@@suomipoika1796 Sorry to hear about your father. I have no words to comfort you. With all the pain and suffering in the world, it is difficult to believe there is a God. Wishing for wealth and enjoyment can't be considered selfish. What's wrong with wealth? It's the religions that glorify poverty. All creatures are made selfish. It's the basic rule for survival. Only animals that live in groups help each other. But that also is to ensure their own survival . God read nature, has made us so.
When MrBeen was on tv i was on a very bad place,i was placed on a orphanage,i think i was 7 when i saw the first episode and every time the episode ended i always waited till the next day cause it was a way to smile.So thank you MrBeen
The most wonderful thing about Utube is I can speak ❤ Rowan Atkinson, you are an educational delight 😊 Bless your generosity in helping us open our minds in laughter.
God Mysterious Way indeed i have so many problems to deal with and this came in, and with one of my favorite actor/comedian. Thank You Lord, you're a Mysterious Folks
I have such respect for Rowan Atkinson. To my knowledge, he is not a man of faith yet in this clip he is able to express the joy and wonder of those of us who do. To not agree with something yet be able to appreciate it with such depth demonstrates not only great acting but great humanity
"To criticize a person for their race is manifestly irrational and ridiculous, but to criticize their religion, that is a right. That is a freedom. The freedom to criticize ideas, any ideas - even if they are sincerely held beliefs - is one of the fundamental freedoms of society. A law which attempts to say you can criticize and ridicule ideas as long as they are not religious ideas is a very peculiar law indeed." may be its just the thought..
Um, yeah he's acting. His words are in the script. But... "To criticize a person for their race is manifestly irrational and ridiculous, but to criticize their religion, that is a right. That is a freedom. The freedom to criticize ideas, any ideas- even if they are sincerely held beliefs- is one of the fundamental freedoms of society. A law which attempts to say you can criticize and ridicule ideas as long as they are not religious ideas is a very peculiar law indeed." - Rowan Atkinson, 2004, commenting on Britain's Racial and Religious Hatred Bil.
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From any angle, on any topic, you cannot deny the brilliance of this man.
But this Cod he is talking about is much more brilliant for sure.
I now believe in Cod.
He is mysterious, deal with it.
absolutely
Well, if I'm not mistaken, he is a professor....
This man is an image of God
Rowan Atkinson is unlike most comedians. Comedians are funny first and base their acting on their humor only. Rowan, on the other hand, was a great actor who happened to be good at making people laugh. This video is perfect evidence of this.
Very well said.
He's still alive, you know.
@@cisium1184 I know he is haha. I just realized I switched tenses 😂😂
very well said, I just found out that it just exactly like you said, he is great actor, very intelligent and funny at the same time, a rare artist could probably does the same way like he does
Well said
The way he delivered the line:
"Sometimes all it takes is a little grace.
A little of God's grace... And all our problems seem to fade away."
His facial expressions, his delivery, the lighting, the audience's confused faces, and the soft background music. Goosebumps!
Exactly!
Watch the movie 'keeping mum' to understand why he paused at grace
Ya
@@skarthikvasishta Or you could save us time, if we are unable to watch it, and just tell us.
@@canadianroot sorry, i cant replicate what something done in a very nice movie, go watch yourself and have good time
"To criticize a person for their race is manifestly irrational and ridiculous, but to criticize their religion, that is a right, that is a freedom. The freedom to criticize ideas, any ideas - even if they are sincerely held beliefs - is one of the fundamental freedoms of society."
-Rowan Atkinson
+Agustín Magallanes Christianism? You mean Christianity.
Beaverhousen have mercy on those who do not originate from countries of the english speking
Jaakko Hintsala I do not originate from there either. Correcting someone is a good thing.
true but one might not always take it as politeness
no offense
Love the fact that at the heart of the comedy was the start of a genuine, actual sermon.
don't know whether he's religious or not, don't really care, because this was truly a very beautiful piece.
+Sabrina Wooldridge At best he is agnostic.
+Sabrina Wooldridge He's mysterious I guess
+Marteen Lake atheist*
+Science Lover Mysterious like a cod.
+Sabrina Wooldridge Rowen is a clever person does that answer your question?
When Rowan blanks out after he said "a little of God's grace" and continues with "and all of our problems seem to fade away"
Hits me right in the chest, penetrates the rib cage and right in the heart.
zoe mateo wrote: "When Rowan blanks out after he said 'a little of God's grace' and continues with 'and all of our problems seem to fade away'
Hits me right in the chest, penetrates the rib cage and right in the heart." Sometimes that is the best thing to do--like being engaged in a loud, emotionally intense argument (that one was usually drawn into) and suddenly deciding to sit back, relax, and ask, "Is this *really* worth shouting at each other for? Yelling doesn't make any wrong idea right, or a right one wrong."
@@j.jasonwentworth723 well said, well said 👏
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As a guy who has been my fair share of academic conferences, the delivery of the awkward joke about cod at the beginning is pitch perfect.
@4862cjc this is a movie.
i bet if he searched his ancestory he would find he is also Heyoka such as robin williams (murdered), george carlin, "fluffy", etc. geaorge carlin wasnt a comedian, he was funny but he just spit truth "america is a club and we aint invited" and WE laughed, he smiled. robin williams/"fluffy" like to connect deep... mr atkinson also advocates for freedom. made a public statement about some bs law that gags freedoms... it was like 10 minutes long and so eloquent he looked like a valedictorian ... hes like the english robin williams lol
What does cod means?
@@akankshas3806 nobody knows, cod has his own mysterious ways
@@akankshas3806 cod are wires
Just goes to show the man has the best acting chops. A lot of his personal opinions fly in the face of Anglicanism, yet he can pull off playing what appears to be an inspired vicar. This is why he's such a treasure.
Is it possible to 'fly in the face of Anglicanism'? That would require 'Anglicanism' to have a firm stance on something...
@@dechasrisen4783 anglicanism is more firm than catholik
@@notgadot hahahahahahahahahaha
@@dechasrisen4783 lol catholic laughing with altar boiy 😂👬
Rowan Atkinson - perfect delivery and message. He really is a credit to comedy!
From being Toby the Devil to being a Vicar. What a talent. 💯 ✨
This is for few! :D
No one uses a pause like this man. Just perfect
Not only was this funny, it has a really good message behind it too
EXCELLENT...Isaw the film this was taken from .Maggie Smith was in it .
Brilliant film...absolutely HILARIOUS .
😇😇😇😇
Better sermon than what I ever heard in my 35 years church experience!
For sure, and explains much of the misterious ways!
Find a new church bro
@@anon8638 I kind of have.. 😅
@@sockneman I highly recommend Orthodox Christianity brother i.e. Greek, Russian and most Eastern European and Asian churches. I was an atheist become Christian but was dissatisfied with most protestant and catholic churches and now go between Greek and Romanian churches, both Orthodox of course. I can go into more detail of the church/ my experience of it would be useful to you.
He's mysterious, my friend.
Rowan Atkinson has always played a vicar to great comic effect, but this is the first time I've seen him take that role through a dramatic turn.
Dude can act. Very good movie.
Had he not chosen comedy, he would have still been regarded as such an amazing actor. His expressions and the way in which he's able to convey emotions is just otherworldly. He is truly magnificent. I wish I could see a movie of his in which he has to play a more dramatic role
Blackadder is definitely comedy but he plays more serious characters in the second, third and fourth series, not at all the goofy Mr Bean but more of a biting sarcastic person with wicked wit. Hugh Laurie plays the goofy character.
Some years later, you can check and see Atkinson's Inspector Maigret. Now, that is another jewell of his! Best wishes!
Keeping Mom they say this one is called
@@hairlessape5107 Thanks! Another one that I like.. Hugh Laurie
He proves here he can be emotionally touching too. He's a real actor.
it's a massive ability to spellbinding people like this with just correct pauses. More than the words it's his silences which create communication. Brilliant
9 years ago and it's my destiny to find this now not sooner and definitely not later... Awesome
He has such wonderful voice and brilliance in using it. Yet, he chooses to do movies without dialogues and excels in it. Huge respect. Absolutely, beautiful.
it's an interesting bit of film from an atheist. Rowan has done many sketches dealing with religion and rarely does he say or do anything overtly mean about it. He will mock religion and clerics etc. but never in a cruel way.
I find it hilarious that people have to say "well coming from an atheists...". Nobody gives a fuck just say your opinion. If someone else said the same thing without admitting he is an atheist it should mean as much.
Flemes They meant that it's interesting seeing Rowan Atkinson play this part... Since HE'S an atheist. They said "It's an interesting but of film FROM an atheist." Not COMING FROM.
Chill.
Rowan atkinson isnt an atheist, hes from an anglican church
Shane Bowman to be an atheist is to have disbelief in God, not disbelief in religion. His argument doesnt base on the existence of God, instead it is based on the existence of the ways of religion. How it works and how it shouldnt work and sadly how it isnt working as it is to whats happening in the present. He's setting an example, through performances, that would make people see "this is what shouldnt happen", "this is what should have happened" , "however this is whats happenning now".
To argue with religion, absolutely doesnt mean to be an atheist.
I am not degrading those who are atheists, im simply subjecting that its not right to say that rowan atkinson is an atheist becoz he questions the ways of religion
there is still hope....lol
This is comedy yet serious at the same time. Just brilliant.
I came here to laugh...and went out here,touched by gracious words of Atkinson..he is a very good actor indeed !!
This is a better sermon than some preachers give today...I mean how can't u love Mr Atkinson
that is not a high bar to clear
no matter what kind of role he is in ...his speeches are always so damn epic
coz he's a great actor, one of my most fave actor
@@ockins9830 wow i forgot i even saw this video. Can't believe it's been 4 years as well. So thanks ockins because i got to watch this again and reminded of something great. I needed to hear this and the timing couldn't have been better, god really works in mysterious ways.
@@LeoStorm007great, get reminded again of this masterpiece ❤
@@XAMINGOnly😂 wow. Deja vu. Thanks, guess I really needed to hear this again. Can't believe a year has passed since I last saw this, and wow nice to see so many likes to the first comment. 😊
Been a tough year, but finally landed a job at the right place with good people, was hard getting here... still more to go and it's true God works in mysterious ways. This time through you. Thank you for letting me see this again. Truly forgot about this.
As a twelve year old kid in the US, watching him as Mr. Bean in the early '90s, I had no clue what an incredible actor Rowan Atkinson was, nor how much talent the man possessed.
One word - Blackadder
Ahhhh he's still alive, well and working. The world is lucky to still have him.
And, he can drive like hell, too.
@@billpetersen298 his twice crashed Mclaren says otherwise lol
@@jamesbizs That was, Mr Bean.
behold the power of music.
seriously what song is that?
Keeping Mum OST - A Little Grace
underrated music
@@Aidan-- I found the song in this video with your help. Thank you. It’s a beautiful song.
Simply a deep, hestatic delivery of the Immensity beyond. ❤
I heard a lot of preaching,but that is one of the best I ever heard
Rowan Atkinson is brilliant. Comic genius and a damn good actor to boot.
The internet, truly the best medium for religious discussion.
Idi Can't say I've ever seen a religious discussion on the internet... I see a lot of people stating inflexible views, but no actual discussion
Sometimes, I think it's cruel giving machines a personality. My mate Petersen once bought a pair of shoes with Artificial Intelligence. 'Smart Shoes' they were called. It was a neat idea: no matter how blind drunk you were, they could always get you home. But he got ratted one night in Oslo and woke up the next morning in Burma. You see, the shoes got bored just going from his local to the flat. They wanted to see the world, like, you know. He had a hell of a job getting rid of them. No matter who he sold them to, they'd show up again the next day. He tried to shut them out, but they just kicked the door down, you know.
Yeah. Last thing he heard, they'd sort of, erm, robbed a car and drove it into a canal. They couldn't steer, you see. Petersen was really, really blown away about it. He went to see a priest. The priest told him... he said it was alright and all that, like, and that the shoes were happy and that they'd gone to heaven. You see, it turns out shoes have souls.
+Idi Ah, what a sad, sad story. Wait a minute... How did they open the car door?
+Idi Love Dave Lister. It's a crying shame he ended up in corrie.
+Idi the internet is the house of logic, were religion comes to die :D
I actually watch this one daily, it's so great and such inspiration.
Expressions and the way of saying it shows how good of an actor Rowan is....
1:56 Politics and religion aside, this was an amazing scene. "Keeping Mum" is one of those *hidden gems* that sticks with you ^^
Despite the comedy, he gave a very good message.
Just how many God given talent does This guy have?
He's himself is indeed a God's remarkable mysterious creation. The one and only.. Rowan Bean Atkinson.
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson
This guy's so funny, with or without script.....
My favorite comedian of all time
Exactly
how is it possible for a man to be so talented? except from being a perfect actor he is also a fucking genius. man I'd love to meet him someday. it's my dream ever since I was a little kid. he is just so perfect at everything
+dolan dak Not sure if you are ironic, but this was not 'his' speech, is written, this is a role in a production.
Zarkow yeah no shit sherlock. The way he talks in his few interviews tells a lot about him go watch and you'll understand
+Zarkow pretty much sure he is the one directing almost anything. like any other comedians.
Fathin Luqman
You are ignorant if you think Rowan is a christian nut.
Zarkow how is that relevant to anything? and to answer yes he showed signs of atheism in many interviews.but again how is that relevant to what the guy said?
When you're facing some issue in your life and you watch this video, it touches you deeply.
Indeed. I got out of my life’s problems to find myself stuck in them 10 years later because I’m. too kind.
Rowan Atkinson is a generational talent. It is interesting to me that the same time and place produced Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Eric Idle, Michael Palin Terry Chapman and many more. Must have been something in the air.
Wow! Absolutely amazing speech! I’m overwhelmed with Gods amazing grace after listing to The one and only Rowan!
Amazing actor!
Should I dare say “The best”😍
I understand that Rowan Atkinson is a comedian but this rendition is highly inspiring and almost called him a priest because he has all qualities and looks as one and the message here is more than a sermon "God's mysterious ways" and a little grace is all we need
Nice one, Rowan. I know he's not religious, or at least has done irreligious things in the past, but this packs heart. I'm tempted to see the wider movie now. Someone who isn't religious but is still able to respect the value faith has for others is one I can real take my hat off to :-)
Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm not a junkie but I respect the value heroin has for others. ;) Same goes for all drug addicts. I just wish they wouldn't insist on inflicting suffering on the rest of us.
"not religious... but... packs heart" The "but" in that wording is pointlessly biased. Many people who aren't religious have heart (Rowan, for instance).
Joseph Scott sorry if I was unclear. I didn't at all mean people without religion are heartless, that would be ridiculous to say. What I meant is that even though he was acting out beliefs he didn't personally hold this scene still carried a lot of emotional weight. I was complimenting him on his acting skill, not denigrating people with different beliefs.
I know I'm late to this party, but I'm glad there's someone else out there who isn't personally religious, but can respect other people's belief in God :)
Dannyslemondrop its not belief in a god i dislike. Its belief in the one and only true lord despite thousands of others existing
Good delivery. Love him respect him
Very moving and inspiring! Actually brought tears to my eyes. As good an argument as I've ever heard masterfully performed by a master-Master Thespian, that is! Genius!
Nobody does a character better than Mr. Bean. He's a genius in everything. Big fan since childhood!
wow, i needed that. I just recently in a state where questioning of what is happening to my life lately. "my ways are not your ways", that hit me so hard, everything is happening for a reason. instead of questioning his ways, i should just be thankful for the benefits he's given me.
That man, is unique and ONE of a kind. There are many very good actors. But Rowan is the one and only!
Comedy... that holds water. Brilliant! ☺️
This is one of the most profound statements I have ever heard. From a comedian, no less. In one of my last classes in seminary, the professor commented that, now that we were about to graduate, one thing that we should have learned in those three years is that we hardly know anything, especially about God, and by the end of our ministry, we will realize we know even less. Some 40 years on, when people ask me about God, I reply that God is mysterious, and all we really know is that (S)He is full of grace, and we can only hope to live in that. I did not expect this from Mr. Bean, but I get the sense that he knew whereof he spoke.
@ David Irving: Hi, David. Forgive me for saying so… but it’s safe to say that JESUS knows a lot more about God than we do, being Divine Himself & “God the Son” in the Holy Trinity. Therefore, since HE HIMSELF always referred to God & also addressed HIM as “FATHER”, that’s certainly good enough for us… (Our FATHER who art in Heaven…?) & why the use of the term “(S)He” when referring to Him - contrary to anything that one finds in God’s Holy Bible - is a modern affectation that should be vigorously discouraged at the very least…..
@@the5thmusketeer215 on the contrary, there’s a recently discovered early manuscript wherein the Lord’s Prayer begins with “What pronouns this time?”
It seems more profound than it is when taken out of context. This is from the 2005 film "Keeping Mum".
When he says "A little of God's grace", he pauses because at that moment he realizes that a lot of his family's problems have been solved by their new, elderly housekeeper Grace. And that her way of solving problems is very much not Christian.
@@the5thmusketeer215 Totally agree.
Brilliant. Really hard to imagine that he can act so brilliantly serious and in another instant change into Mr. Bean.
Sometimes... All it takes is grace... goosebumps 🧡🧡🧡
Mr.Atkinson my son is a big fan of urs.Tq for the laughter u give.Goos message.
A wonderfully profound and concise framing of the sotuation in which we all find ourselves.
I watched this movie with my Gran and we both agreed it was a really good movie.
Mr Atkinson is a great actor imo
This is from the movie Keeping Mum, which was actually a very, very entertaining movie. o3o
thank you captn *flies away*
WHERE IS THE POTATOES AND THE BANANAS
@lyunseong95 in 9gag
Yes, Keeping Mum is an excellent movie, this scene can only be understood in the movie's context ("Grace" is the name of one of the characters in the movie), and the character Rowan plays is not expressing Rowan's beliefs, he's expressing the fictional character's beliefs.
I've heard it was a super flop.
I was browsing his skits to rid my anxieties and help me cope with them, then this was next. I wasn't expecting this to be wholesome, and eye-opening. Might it be a sign, true, but I shall declare my apologies, and gratitude to the Lord. God bless us all!
See, God works in mysterious ways ❤️
@@mansourmk6301 try to develop more understanding...
live with it😳☺️
Love how the music director 'sew' those dialogues with that smooth soft background music perfectly!
I think Rowan Atkinson did a great job with this piece.
Cod Infinite Warfare's mysterious ways.
lmao
Fuck off lmao
'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.' Jeremiah 33:3
Yep, and we're still all waiting on that answer ;-)
Speak for yourself.
Written by man in a way to seem if it was written by a God. In other words, totally made up.
@@eroldinch9405 You think that the letter Pilate wrote to Tiberius about Jesus is also made up? Fool.
@@GaryM67-71 Two very different situations which cannot be compared. One claims to be what God said. The other is two historical figures talking about another historical figure. All of them human beings with no special powers. Just like you and me.
My favorite movie of him. Really shows how much of an artist he is.
What's the title
@@davidmakesawesomefilms keeping mum
@@NSNCNB thanks
@@davidmakesawesomefilms welcome brother
Love this man, who stands up for freedom and truth, more power to ya Rowan!
Very disarming, captivating performance and message. Rowan Atkinson is a brilliant actor.
The character "Grace" is phenomenal in this movie, accidentally to which she was referred in this convention by vicar. The music is also very catchy and compliments the situations in the movie. It's a must watch movie though it is referred as a dark comedy. You will fell in love with all the characters especially Grace...
What movie is this
@@ritzyviolin Keeping Mum
Thanks @mohit gupta
i never know his voice is this sentimental, amazing... clap clap
This is so inspirational and great. Glad to see how well Rowan Atkinson can perform serious roles.
Roman A. is an amazing performer. Excellent.
So darn funny.
Oh Lord Rowan Atkinson is TRULY TRULY blessed and gifted
atkinson is a great actor.
Rowan has such a majestic, magnetic voice. If he does not have an audio bookl series, he really, really should.
Rowan reading Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (for example) would be up there with Stephen Fry reading the Harry Potter books or Morgan Freeman reading anything.
"I am mysterious, folks. Live with it" #that line cracks me every time. Mr Atkinson is really a brilliant actor.
God... Doesn't want us to ask many questions... That line kind of hit me.
Why do you answer a question... With another question..
I guess Cod will have their separate convention . Lol XD
This made me think though... Live with it.... Live with it..
Oscar performance ! Privileged to be watching this .
'i am mysterious folks, live with it!' Epic!!
This is one Oscar quality performance.
Good actors: are those who can make you laugh or mourn...
and... god, i'm crying with this video. A little sad but I can see a lot of talent in this actor
This is wonderful, and I'm not even Christian. Rowan is surely man of skills.
Beautiful.
Acceptance is the answer to all my problems. So have the grace to accept things as they are even if it looks unacceptable.
If God didn't want us to question him, he wouldn't have given us a questioning mind. We have every right to question God since we are questioning about things that affect us. Well, that's too bad, God.
And thus in the bible we have the book of Job. It really tells us what it means ''my ways are not your ways''. When we start questioning god it comes to the selfish aspect, but god's actions will affect everyone. Also God said he will grant any wish to Solomon, any wish he desire... And what Solomon asked made god give him even more. God want's us to ask questions, but we should not question his actions with selfish mind.
@@suomipoika1796 Will it be considered ''selfish'' if a child asks not to be raped? Or if another asks to be cured of cancer?
Will your God, who is so concerned about the welfare of a king, have the time and inclination to listen to a starving child in Syria?
@@JD-ro7xe My father is dying on small cell lung cancer as we speak, so i would say it's not selfish... What i meant by selfish was the things we ask from god. Make me rich, make me famous, make my life better, i don't want any pain. The thing is that our point in life is not to be rich, not to be famous, have a easy life... Our meaning is to help one another, we are not here to be served, we are here to serve. That child would not be raped if the person doing that would not be selfish. Each action we do will affect others, our selfish actions will hurt others. Every bad thing happening in this world starts from selfish action. When you serve yourself you are not making the world better place.
So a child asking for help or a dying person asking for healing it's not selfish.
@@suomipoika1796 Sorry to hear about your father. I have no words to comfort you.
With all the pain and suffering in the world, it is difficult to believe there is a God.
Wishing for wealth and enjoyment can't be considered selfish. What's wrong with wealth? It's the religions that glorify poverty.
All creatures are made selfish. It's the basic rule for survival. Only animals that live in groups help each other. But that also is to ensure their own survival . God read nature, has made us so.
Lol. Classic case of an egostical atheist.
How did he not get pulled into Tolkien movies I’ll never know
Because Mr Bean was not part of the Fellowship, nor one of the dwarfs questing to the lonely mountain.
Wrong! I do believe Mr Bean played Boromir.
A suitable Tom Bombabil
@@Julebstube a certain mr bean also got his head chopped off in GoT!
Yeah, they would have saved a fortune on the special effects for Gollum
I've just seen Cod and I'm a Prawn again Christian
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Best comment!
I'm an a-sea-ist.
😂classic
Aren't prawns one of the "forbided" foods in the bible 😁
When MrBeen was on tv i was on a very bad place,i was placed on a orphanage,i think i was 7 when i saw the first episode and every time the episode ended i always waited till the next day cause it was a way to smile.So thank you MrBeen
Really great speach from great actor & comadien.
he actually critize religion....
No matter what role he plays, Rowan, must have a bit of Mr Bean in it. He's truly a national (or even international) asset!
This is made even better when you remember it’s from a black comedy about his mother in law being a serial killer.
Title pls
@@fabsyl5241 Read the description.
And even better when that Serial killer is sweet innocent Maggie Smith
@@fabsyl5241 Keeping Mum
And when mother in law passes the tradition on to the daughter and grand daughter. Got to wonder how soon the pond will fill up.
imagine 2 vicars talking.
One of them asks a question and they are stuck in an infinite loop
Nice one mate!!
hahahaha
Great actor. I can see him in more serious roles. Great job
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Rowan Atkinson, you are an educational delight 😊
Bless your generosity in helping us open our minds in laughter.
He would've made an excellent clergyman! I was very close to believing him. Such a brilliant man!
I love this, made my day and made my faith grow stronger...don't question him too much
He was making fun of religion because god's don't exist 🙄
@Alexandros No. Science is empirical. Religion is faith. Science and religion are philosophically opposite.
God Mysterious Way indeed i have so many problems to deal with and this came in, and with one of my favorite actor/comedian.
Thank You Lord, you're a Mysterious Folks
I have such respect for Rowan Atkinson. To my knowledge, he is not a man of faith yet in this clip he is able to express the joy and wonder of those of us who do. To not agree with something yet be able to appreciate it with such depth demonstrates not only great acting but great humanity
This the man I always adore him for rest of my life 👏
"To criticize a person for their race is manifestly irrational and ridiculous, but to criticize their religion, that is a right. That is a freedom. The freedom to criticize ideas, any ideas - even if they are sincerely held beliefs - is one of the fundamental freedoms of society. A law which attempts to say you can criticize and ridicule ideas as long as they are not religious ideas is a very peculiar law indeed."
may be its just the thought..
Um, yeah he's acting. His words are in the script. But...
"To criticize a person for their race is manifestly irrational and ridiculous, but to criticize their religion, that is a right. That is a freedom.
The freedom to criticize ideas, any ideas- even if they are sincerely held beliefs- is one of the fundamental freedoms of society. A law which attempts to say you can criticize and ridicule ideas as long as they are not religious ideas is a very peculiar law indeed." - Rowan Atkinson, 2004, commenting on Britain's Racial and Religious Hatred Bil.
Hint: Criticizing Islam is not racist Emmitt. Islam is a religion, not a race.
What a magnificent motivational piece for unthinking sheep! A rallying cry to ignore science and reason, in favour of blind faith in medieval myth
I am grateful ...find it when it's really badly needed
I am somewhat an atheist but this still gave me goosebumps.
Pulkit Sharma please don't believe in islam my friend
@@koushikdas1992 the worst infectant present in the world mate! what made you think I would believe in it?
mysterious ways of God ....
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