Andy Garcia Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

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  • @rishabhaniket1952
    @rishabhaniket1952 2 роки тому +103

    Andy Garcia and Ray Liotta were two actors who I am amazed didn’t go on to be bigger superstars. They had everything going on in their breakthrough films.

    • @tony1876
      @tony1876 8 місяців тому +2

      I've always thought the same. Two of my favorite actors ever

  • @enriquesinghjr
    @enriquesinghjr 2 роки тому +313

    Even though The Godfather III (Coda) is the weakest out of the trilogy Garcia's character was a wonderful addition to the family. Even though he's had a fantastic career I consider him a somewhat underrated talent.

    • @ZAPAT1STA49
      @ZAPAT1STA49 2 роки тому +15

      I enjoyed Coda a lot. Felt the pacing fix was solid. It obviously isnt part 1&2 but I enjoy it

    • @cdreidp
      @cdreidp 2 роки тому +5

      I liked part 3 way more than part 2

    • @Armyan1988
      @Armyan1988 Рік тому +5

      @@cdreidp Really? I am quite surprised to hear this. If you don't mind, can you expand, and explain why? I am huge fan of the trilogy, and think that 3 is way underrated. I am also a huge fan of Sophia Coppola, and think that the feedback she got, was more related to everyone's thought that she got the role because of her father.

    • @cdreidp
      @cdreidp Рік тому +7

      @Armyan1988 yeah! I felt that 2 was more just a backstory for Vito, whereas Coda was a continuation of later years. I thought 2 was slow, wasn't as interesting, but I can see why people like it- people like Vito. Also though, I think Vinny was a great addition to the series, you could definitely see Sonny in him. Just overall a more entertaining movie

    • @CraigMcfly1985
      @CraigMcfly1985 Рік тому

      I did enjoy Coda as well.

  • @cameron1975williams
    @cameron1975williams 2 роки тому +188

    Just saw the great man himself in The Untouchables yesterday. What a great movie to be in. Andy Garcia is always fantastic to watch.

    • @CinHotlanta
      @CinHotlanta 2 роки тому +5

      I will always picture Stone first when I hear Andy's name, and see him absolutely taking names on that staircase.

    • @khalilahd.
      @khalilahd. 2 роки тому +4

      He’s incredible 👏🏽

    • @Jaydogg222
      @Jaydogg222 2 роки тому +1

      @@CinHotlanta WAP COP

    • @joemckim1183
      @joemckim1183 2 роки тому +2

      @@CinHotlanta I see Vincent Coreleone but Stone would probably be #2.

    • @bukitkatilmp
      @bukitkatilmp 2 роки тому +3

      The staircase scene is probably the greatest scene of a movie ever .

  • @Coco-ct5ix
    @Coco-ct5ix 2 роки тому +81

    They broke the mould with this one - he is such an elegant and dignified actor who always brings something unique to his roles.

  • @mexicansoutherngirl
    @mexicansoutherngirl 2 роки тому +87

    I love Andy Garcia in When A Man Loves A Woman. Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia are so electric !

  • @Mr.D34
    @Mr.D34 2 роки тому +67

    Andy Garcia still looks amazing and still looks classy as usual. Great actor.

  • @texasred2702
    @texasred2702 2 роки тому +120

    One of the best and most underrated actors alive. He was the what made the Godfather 3 feel like part of the trilogy.

    • @CraigMcfly1985
      @CraigMcfly1985 9 місяців тому

      Playing Vincent in da third chapter was very intense.

    • @mikemasiello5965
      @mikemasiello5965 8 місяців тому

      Did you ever see "City Island"?

  • @ArthephiusX
    @ArthephiusX 2 роки тому +83

    Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead.
    Massively overlooked and underrated movie that ranks up there as one of Garcia’s finest performances, opposite Walken, and with a great ensemble cast and razor sharp script. Unforgivable that GQ have overlooked that gem.

    • @DNOstalgia
      @DNOstalgia 2 роки тому +4

      I remember seeing it in the cinema. My all time favourite Garcia movie!

    • @n.p.d
      @n.p.d 2 роки тому +6

      yeah massive mistake, was excited to hear him talk about it.

    • @UncorkedEnergy
      @UncorkedEnergy 2 роки тому +4

      I watch this just to see him talk about Jimmy the Saint

    • @DNOstalgia
      @DNOstalgia 2 роки тому +1

      @@UncorkedEnergy Give it a name! Me too. Boat Drinks.

    • @UncorkedEnergy
      @UncorkedEnergy 2 роки тому +2

      @@DNOstalgia yea buckwheat's for whoever left it out!

  • @scottnolan2833
    @scottnolan2833 2 роки тому +49

    He seems like a man who would be a wonderful friend and mentor.

  • @stephenmccollum1391
    @stephenmccollum1391 2 роки тому +45

    Great actor and very respectful of Sean, Al and others.
    Quite a career

  • @bobbyricigliano2799
    @bobbyricigliano2799 2 роки тому +30

    Andy Garcia, easily one of the greatest male lead actors in the last 35 years. More brilliant roles than I can even count. I am very partial toward “Things to do in Denver when you’re dead.”

  • @williamdillard5060
    @williamdillard5060 2 роки тому +48

    "Internal Affairs" with Richard Gere was a great performance and my favorite AndyGarcia role . I also loved his portrayal of "Benedict" in The Oceans 11 movies. That baby stroller scene in "The Untouchables" was magnificent.

    • @molasorrosalom4846
      @molasorrosalom4846 2 роки тому +6

      Richard Gere and Andy Garcia reportedly did not get along during filming. Some of the scenes in which they were required to hit each other, particularly the confrontation in the elevator, were allegedly for real. Garcia subsequently refused to attend the wrap party.

    • @williamdillard5060
      @williamdillard5060 2 роки тому +4

      @@molasorrosalom4846 wow I never heard about that. I always heard that Gere was hard to get along with.

    • @CraigMcfly1985
      @CraigMcfly1985 Рік тому +2

      But still Internal Affairs was still a gripping hit over at Paramount and Frank Mancuso back in da 90's.

    • @williamdillard5060
      @williamdillard5060 Рік тому +1

      @@CraigMcfly1985 yes it was. I am surprised how many people never even heard of this movie.

  • @delrey874
    @delrey874 2 роки тому +70

    Untouchables, Black Rain, Ocean's Eleven, City Island, The Mule...he is a good actor.

    • @JonBlockCreations
      @JonBlockCreations 2 роки тому +15

      Black Rain should DEFINITELY be included! Anybody who’s seen it never forgets what happens to Andy’s character.

    • @m1lst3r89
      @m1lst3r89 2 роки тому +6

      @@JonBlockCreations yes, the first time I watched it, it was true shock to me! Just incredible.

    • @lewisjones4130
      @lewisjones4130 7 місяців тому

      SMOKIN ACES

  • @WalterSobchak1000
    @WalterSobchak1000 Рік тому +5

    Such a likable actor. Favourite films? Black Rain, Internal Affairs & The Untouchables

  • @imherechillin
    @imherechillin 2 роки тому +25

    Nothing but the deepest respect for this man 👏👏

  • @kjosemaria9373
    @kjosemaria9373 2 роки тому +12

    Aging like wine!
    Andy Garcia was my summer magazine love April 1991 - he came out in one of those American Magazines for his role as Vincent Corleone , I screamed "SH******T!!!" when I saw his full page black and white photo - his piercing eyes boring into my 15 year old boy crazy soul. I was grounded for a week for that cussin. Hahahah
    Sigh, here I am 32 years later watching this show. Love how Andy has embraced aging like that - he's still beautiful!

  • @tomasf.alvarez9556
    @tomasf.alvarez9556 8 місяців тому +3

    A fantastic actor. And true gentleman.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @barbararey4337
    @barbararey4337 2 роки тому +15

    Modigliani is one of my favorite films starring Andy Garcia. He is a gentleman off screen.

  • @melplays90
    @melplays90 2 роки тому +69

    charisma just oozes off of him, still handsome

    • @conatcha
      @conatcha 7 місяців тому

      Charisma??

  • @sid3859
    @sid3859 7 місяців тому +4

    What a down to Earth ,humble guy.Very well spoken. btw:He would be a great James Bond!

  • @richardjoseph8532
    @richardjoseph8532 2 роки тому +18

    Andy Garcia could be everyone's friend... A lover of life! Bravo!

  • @TheThrivingLady
    @TheThrivingLady 9 місяців тому +6

    Gosh! Andy Garcia is the epitome of swagger and class! He's a great actor, too!

  • @Canyon2023
    @Canyon2023 Рік тому +6

    Most gorgeous actor on film ❤

  • @DamnFineCupOfCoffee
    @DamnFineCupOfCoffee 2 роки тому +47

    This dude’s voice is awesome

  • @zackwilliams9912
    @zackwilliams9912 2 роки тому +87

    He should the Kennedy center honors one of these days. Other than Edward James Olmos, he brought nuances and richness to the characters that are Latino and inspiring a generation of Latino actors.

    • @williamdillard5060
      @williamdillard5060 2 роки тому +3

      Well said sir.

    • @mg19cal
      @mg19cal 2 роки тому +3

      Good point. And ironically they were at odds in "Stand And Deliver"

  • @isismalls3436
    @isismalls3436 2 роки тому +63

    Love his impressions of Al Pacino and Sean Connery 🤣

  • @themarkl0813
    @themarkl0813 2 роки тому +6

    That stair scene is one of my fav scenes of all time !!!

  • @Mari-x1e2n
    @Mari-x1e2n 8 місяців тому +2

    Andy Garcia is an amazing actor! Talented, handsome, elelgant, clasic. He is awesome!!!!!!

  • @alynsyms9666
    @alynsyms9666 Рік тому +4

    I first saw Andy Garcia in the Untouchables, then Black Rain and Godfather III. I looked for any movie with him in it after. There were two outstanding films of his I really enjoyed that deserve recognition. City Island and Modigliani, both were terrific and a tour de force for Andy. He is a great actor.

  • @joseandrada264
    @joseandrada264 2 роки тому +7

    Such a great actor , so many memorable performances

  • @javiermori1710
    @javiermori1710 2 роки тому +16

    I was working at Bellagio when they filmed Oceans 11 and waited on Garcia and his family of bout 10ppl. I waited on most of cast and he was def one of the nicer ones. I heard Julia Roberts was super high maintence lol..

  • @Aleakwe
    @Aleakwe 2 роки тому +6

    Will always love Andy Garcia, profound brilliance especially in Smokin Aces, Internal Affairs, When A Man Loves A Woman.

  • @yvetteschools4979
    @yvetteschools4979 2 роки тому +10

    Truly a class act

  • @martinsmith1505
    @martinsmith1505 2 роки тому +6

    Just stumbled upon this interview, ironically. just heard about James Dawn's death.He was great as Sonny's son , Andy Garcia is great, one of my favorite actors! God Bless Andy Garcia, and RIP to James Caan!

  • @tahirm1992
    @tahirm1992 2 роки тому +10

    An Honorable mention: "Things to do in Denver When you are Dead." One of my fav Andy Garcia movie. Should've been there as well as "When a man loves a woman."

  • @anilachar323
    @anilachar323 2 роки тому +18

    Black Rain.
    Andy Garcia is in less than a quarter of the beginning and is the reason Michael Douglas stays on in Tokyo to head butt with the Yakuza.

  • @rodrigocarneiro2100
    @rodrigocarneiro2100 2 роки тому +7

    Everything Andy does is amazing!!! ❤

  • @TripleJ69
    @TripleJ69 2 роки тому +8

    I wish they could have talked about a character he played in, 8 million ways to die. He played a cocaine gangster in Los Angeles. His name was Angel in that movie. He was like Tony Montana before Tony Montana. A great movie that also had Jeff Bridges. One of my favorite movies.

  • @Engel888
    @Engel888 2 роки тому +9

    Godfather 3 was superb. Vincent was terrific 👏

  • @draganbilic5266
    @draganbilic5266 2 роки тому +9

    He was great in Things to do in Denver when you're dead.

    • @mjak993
      @mjak993 8 місяців тому

      Boat drinks!

  • @gentleraine480
    @gentleraine480 2 роки тому +21

    Godfather III is my personal favorite, basically due to Mr. Garcia’s ability to bring the story to life.

  • @EricBrunoBorgman
    @EricBrunoBorgman 2 роки тому +11

    He does great impressions of other actors, usually of ones he's worked with.

  • @marilyncallachan
    @marilyncallachan 2 роки тому +11

    HE IS THE EPITOME OF CLASS!💎❣️

  • @boruff68
    @boruff68 8 місяців тому +1

    STILL love watching "The Untouchables" . His role in that was pretty great one to watch.

  • @promnightdumpsterbaby9553
    @promnightdumpsterbaby9553 2 роки тому +6

    This man is a class act.

  • @37654
    @37654 2 роки тому +24

    Lmao his Sean Connery impression is absolutely legendary

  • @paramitch
    @paramitch 2 роки тому +32

    It's lovely to see Andy break down his career, and he's thoughtful and fascinating here, so thanks for this. However, I have to wonder what kind of silly PR deal resulted in THESE movies being picked for inclusion (where he was mostly a supporting role), versus films he led like JENNIFER 8, WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN, NIGHT FALLS ON MANHATTAN, MODIGLIANI, etc.? (I mean, MAMMA MIA 2 versus BLACK RAIN or 8 MILLION WAYS TO DIE etc? Sigh.

    • @maneincondicional9139
      @maneincondicional9139 2 роки тому +5

      Modigliani , The appearance of Lorca, Thinks to do in Denver when you're dead...
      Andy Garcia 💗

  • @lilyyyyyyy8116
    @lilyyyyyyy8116 2 роки тому +19

    Honestly, the oceans movies are so good for no reason

    • @CinHotlanta
      @CinHotlanta 2 роки тому +4

      Straight up cast and director; the story/script is not great, but it is fun - soundtrack and score are pretty well put together, too.

    • @Ferraridude13
      @Ferraridude13 2 роки тому +3

      Christopher Vaile script is very good imo, it’s very tight. Those movies are so much better than they have any right to be. With a different team it could’ve been so average, it’s just the perfect ensemble behind and in front of the camera

    • @m1lst3r89
      @m1lst3r89 2 роки тому +1

      They are just pure pop corn entertainment.

    • @williamdillard5060
      @williamdillard5060 2 роки тому

      Well they couldn't have made it to "real".

  • @SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish.
    @SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish. 2 роки тому +8

    Love him in the movie Dead Again…

  • @Fac725
    @Fac725 2 роки тому +6

    What a great man!

  • @jimmyl324
    @jimmyl324 2 роки тому +8

    Excellent actor

  • @brianlagrant9757
    @brianlagrant9757 2 роки тому +8

    Wish they would have talked about Black Rain. Great movie.

  • @suat365
    @suat365 2 роки тому +5

    Internal affairs, The untouchables. GF 3, Things to do in Denver..., and many others. One of the greatest actor of all time

  • @erdnasiul87
    @erdnasiul87 2 роки тому +36

    His best role was when he played for Manchester United. That Berbatov character was amazing.

    • @FastEddie86
      @FastEddie86 2 роки тому +2

      Berbatov modelled himself on him. When he’s smoking.

  • @Saad.H
    @Saad.H Рік тому +3

    I will always remember him as Terry Benedict

  • @lourdesgreen2213
    @lourdesgreen2213 Рік тому +1

    Love. Andy Garcia, one of my favorite actors. He is very talented and multidimensional.

  • @shaggycan
    @shaggycan 2 роки тому +7

    9:00 Maybe his charcter was aiming to be in the mounted police, most large forces in the 20s had them. Better pay etc. Makes sense. Untouchables is a masterpiece. People forget that DePalma was in the tight filmmaking group with Lucas, Spielberg, Marty and Coppola.

  • @hrw1008
    @hrw1008 2 роки тому +6

    Love this guy.

  • @christoffesedao3579
    @christoffesedao3579 2 роки тому +19

    Garcia is amazing in the film JENNIFER 8. It is a great film that is overlooked too often. With Uma Thurman, Kathy Baker, and Lance Henriksen.

    • @m1lst3r89
      @m1lst3r89 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, my comment too.

    • @sahej6939
      @sahej6939 2 роки тому

      It stinks in terms of writing

    • @m1lst3r89
      @m1lst3r89 2 роки тому +1

      @@sahej6939 the writing is the best part of the film. One of the best screenplays I read.

  • @maneincondicional9139
    @maneincondicional9139 2 роки тому +3

    My favorite actor ever💗

  • @strictlysega
    @strictlysega 2 роки тому +1

    black rain and accidental hero are my 2 fave Andy Garcia movies,.

  • @Andersonian1995
    @Andersonian1995 3 місяці тому +1

    Andy Garcia as Vincent Corleone was the perfect choice. If they had done the film a little better, I think there would have been a Godfather Part 4 focusing just on him.

  • @龘纛爨灪麤彠
    @龘纛爨灪麤彠 Рік тому +3

    Godfather 4 with Garcia as the Godfather HAS to come. As long as he is alive, they have to make it. Dont care about the plot or how, but they MUST do it.

  • @west43rdst6
    @west43rdst6 2 роки тому +6

    gorgeous then and now

  • @timmayer7248
    @timmayer7248 2 роки тому +6

    I wish they would've covered Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead. Andy has been great in so many roles, but he'll always be Jimmy the Saint to me.

  • @Cypress078
    @Cypress078 2 роки тому +8

    He's an American treasure

  • @HeatWave96
    @HeatWave96 2 роки тому +6

    Where is black rain? Seems like such an underrated movie

  • @titaongalpay3779
    @titaongalpay3779 2 роки тому +1

    Wow ! The voice ! Perfect !

  • @georgekouremenos596
    @georgekouremenos596 2 роки тому +2

    He is incredible. Congrats mr. Garcia

  • @heathercole5473
    @heathercole5473 2 роки тому +2

    Things to do in Denver is also the best movie. Thanks, Sir

  • @DunmoresMovieMania
    @DunmoresMovieMania 8 місяців тому +1

    Anything Andy Garcia is in, he improves it 100%.

  • @elenapanus6638
    @elenapanus6638 Рік тому +1

    Burt Lancaster - Gregory Peck - Andy Garcia ❤️❤️❤️

  • @RENTnerd87
    @RENTnerd87 2 роки тому +11

    When A Man Loves A Woman is really underrated

  • @cubndzl
    @cubndzl 2 роки тому +3

    They should’ve added a segment on The Lost City a movie he created based on experiences of his life

  • @MerchantIvoryfilms
    @MerchantIvoryfilms Рік тому +5

    I had the very rare honor of escorting Andy around the Chines Theater as his EP detail while he did a Q&A. He got out of his car, i introduced myself and off we went into the back ally and down a long set of very creepy stairs into a super dark hall. Its probably the ugliest walk of old walls, covered in fire retardant, its just creepy.
    If you knew me personally or took a first glance you would see me as the skinny nerd who you could beat up (In short im not intimidating) In my suit i look like a secret service agent i guess and between that and the really creepy stairs Andy was a little wireded out, ask me straight up "Are you going to snuff me?"
    I laughed, he did to. I turned and smiled to him saying "I know this is scary but i promise your green room is just over hear and its much nicer than this hallway"
    Now ever time I see the Godfather, or Oceans, i get a big smile on my face and tell myself "I intimidated him....me the nerd" ^.^

  • @gforce97
    @gforce97 2 роки тому +2

    i remember him
    in Pink Panther 2 when he played the Italian detective

  • @kimberlya.3681
    @kimberlya.3681 Рік тому

    I literally just watched the trilogy for the first time over the memorial day weekend. Andy Garcia shines 💫💫💫

  • @mikaelhagstrom9381
    @mikaelhagstrom9381 2 роки тому +2

    Great Video..💪👍 ...Thank You...👍...For Sharing it..👍

  • @tracezacur6784
    @tracezacur6784 7 місяців тому +1

    Night falls on manhattan is one of my favorites since I was a teenager
    Andy was excellent in that movie.

  • @TheonlyLarsNelson
    @TheonlyLarsNelson 7 місяців тому

    I've just re-watch "intrenal affairs" and it's perfection. I really liked "jennifer 8" also. Andy Garcia you 've been rocking my love for films, thank you so much for it!

  • @L.L.2045
    @L.L.2045 7 місяців тому

    I love Any Garcias vibe!

  • @jmoorhouse6317
    @jmoorhouse6317 Рік тому +2

    The Untouchables 👌🏼

  • @mr.soprano2609
    @mr.soprano2609 2 роки тому +3

    Legend❤️

  • @tony1876
    @tony1876 8 місяців тому

    One of the best actors ever. Legendary

  • @El-Jefe97
    @El-Jefe97 Рік тому +1

    I haven't seen the video yet, but this guy is a legend.

  • @coritrukka
    @coritrukka 2 роки тому +3

    “You got mustard on your suit.” Lucky Luciano

  • @markienatnots9479
    @markienatnots9479 2 роки тому +3

    Can’t believe they didn’t mention Black Rain.

  • @carolw1624
    @carolw1624 2 роки тому +2

    When A Man Loves A Women... I cried, all my girlfriends cried, such a moving movie

  • @paulshaw9953
    @paulshaw9953 2 роки тому +3

    Smokin' Aces

  • @fishingwbirdie8545
    @fishingwbirdie8545 2 роки тому +7

    Robert de Niro, Al Pacino, Andy Garcia, Joe pesci, Ray Liotta (R.I.P), Tony Siciro, James Gandolfini, Christopher Moltisanti.
    Some of my Favorite Actors in Gangsters/Wise guy/ Mob Movies.

  • @m1lst3r89
    @m1lst3r89 2 роки тому +9

    Too bad he didn't talk about Jennifer Eight, one of his best movies.

  • @hortensia3384
    @hortensia3384 9 місяців тому +1

    Il est toujours aussi beau,

  • @Katzenhase
    @Katzenhase 9 місяців тому

    His role in "Black Rain" was also iconic!!!

  • @agneskalocsai2966
    @agneskalocsai2966 2 роки тому +2

    The best !👍

  • @michaelkan778
    @michaelkan778 2 роки тому +3

    Am I the only one who was caught off guard by his impressions 🤯

  • @maryblakley3590
    @maryblakley3590 Рік тому

    "Congratulations, you're a dead man" is the best line in Ocean's Eleven.

  • @missVmilne
    @missVmilne 2 роки тому +9

    Superb talent - I'd watch him open an envelope : - )

  • @dragondisciple1205
    @dragondisciple1205 7 місяців тому

    The train station scene is one of my favorite action sequences “yeah I got him”

  • @mikemasiello5965
    @mikemasiello5965 8 місяців тому

    Watch him in "City Island". I think that's his best performance ever!

  • @htdart
    @htdart 2 роки тому +3

    You should have included Night Falls on Manhattan.