Michael Cera has one of the most interesting Filmography's in Hollywood. He's the awkward type-cast, but how has that allowed him to carve out such a successful career? Let's dive into just what got him here.
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how does this guy no have more subs
Just came back to sub
Did you put the fucking Twilight Piano song behind the intro??? 😂
Bravo, dude. This is great stuff
Fantastic editing and storytelling man
he could actually play a wild serial killer role if he wanted
If the killer was an awkward virgin, perhaps
That could be an interesting dynamic@@tylersmith9868
@@tylersmith9868that could easily work.
@@tylersmith9868incel killers exist lol
Paul Dano did that as the Riddler
Don't dismiss Cera as nostalgia. You may have been in high school, but I was in my 30s when Superbad and Scott Pilgrim were released and I thought he was brilliant.
Don’t discount arrested development. Dude killed that role
Ok Boomer
Having nostalgic moments doesn't stop when you're in adulthood. You can still have fun and it seems things are only getting worse so your 40's will be nostalgic and so on
@@masterdisaster6166Boomers are over 60
@@masterdisaster6166 what a pathetic comment
Growing up Michael Cera proved to me that you can be a unsure nervous mess of yourself but as long as you're a good natured person, people will like you despite of your flaws
Well said
The actual lesson is unless you're a fictional character or an actor playing fictional characters, your good nature doesn't matter
that is actually not true. I cant stand you
I think this is continuously disproven by real life, though.
@@h.a.3156not really. I'm almost exactly like the characters that are portrayed by Michael Cera, the typical awkward everyman oftentimes. I'm noted for my kindness by many who have befriended me.
I didn’t realise how much I missed Cera until I saw him in the Barbie movie, and thoroughly enjoyed his character
Oh yeah Allan
You like scrawny Effeminate men?
He was a highlight for sure
You should check out his indie roles. He's still good.
At the same time Barbie was in theatres, so was a smaller film called The Adults, which he was actually the lead in!
He's literally one of the most relatable actors lol like he's one of the few actors where you feel like you went to highschool with the characters he plays
When you rewatch you feel like you’re being reunited with a friend from highschool that over time you unfortunately drifted apart because that’s how life goes sometimes. Idk watching people like Michael Cera or Seth Rogen those characters feel like looking at old photos from highschool you haven’t seen in years.
@@JustTrying2Existion know he always looked like the kid who snitches not one of the homie
He could still more or less play a teenage film character
He’s very intelligent, genuine, and has an excellent sense of humor. These are primarily why he has been successful.
His timing is excellent.
Cera's comedic timing and line delivery in AD was so perfect! It's crazy how talented he was as an actor even in his early teen years.
Michael Cera isn't just a type of character you like to see on a movie because of how awkward and relatable he might be, he represents those humble, simple and respectable men who don't need to disrespect, manipulate or start a fight with others just to show that they are better than you, to position themselves at a higher hierarchy or to portray themselves as "alpha" males. he's just himself and he's not afraid to show the world his flaws. if you have someone like him as a friend you know you're doing things right because you have someone who will never shy away from calling you out when you do something wrong, he will offer his honest advice if you need so and you will always have a good laugh. i genuinely think he represents that kind of man
the best kind of guy!
i loved cera and 100% related to his characters. his older characters will definitely hold a special place in my heart. next video should be on jessie eisenberg
Interesting, because I believe in an alternate universe they’re the same person lol
Thats the jewish version
God I hate Jesse Eisenberg. He reminds me of too many genuinely infuriating socially inept people at engineering school.
Michael Cera running to Juno right after she has her baby is still one of the scenes I go back to when I’m heartbroken.
@@magacop5180grow up
@@magacop5180why?
Cause its not "Ellen" anymore 😮
i dont like sad movies but i really wanna watch juno since ive heard great things about it and i love elliot page’s acting in umbrella academy
@@magacop5180Elliot*
I personally love this guy. Super Bad and Scott Pilgrim vs The World are some of my favorite movies of all time. I love his underdog role and he is very easy to root for.
Also Palm Springs is really cool too
I had Juno, Super Bad, and Youth in Revolt playing on repeat throughout my teen years. I basically unconsciously adapted some of Cera's traits into my identity. And it was great, I was unusually ok with being weird/awkward because Cera made awkward look like a rock star. I particularly loved Youth in Revolt about a nerdy kid who has to develop a "cool" personality to deal with his traumas but his perception of cool is a french guy with a pencil mustache, chain smoking. What a ridiculous film. It was a different time lol
I knew there was a reason I was always drawn to Michael Cera. I was always that kid that was pretty awkward, quiet & in some ways acted like him. Wasn’t really a loser but not popular but for some reason, people like me & made me feel included. Nice to not feel so alone in that
I also had this. Leaned slightly more towards the nerdy side of things but found I was included by the popular people more than some of my friends. I feel like I was extremely cringeworthy back then but people seemed to just like me. I don’t think they knew how every fibre of my being was concerned with how I came across at all times. By uni the whole thing imploded and I made a massive fool of myself with the freedom.
Michael Cera was a genius as George Michael and gave every scene he was in this high energy to it because he's a master of improve and like any great actor, every move, every reaction, every nervous tick he made throughout the show was completely intentional and controlled.
I'm not saying he's an award winning caliber actor, but he is a good actor. People just assume that he is playing himself but it's pretty clear in his hot ones interview that he is really sharp, clever, and comes across as likeable. Definitely not awkward. And I think it would be very hard for him to grow or change that much from his late teens and early twenties to now. People that awkward don't usually outgrow it. So, kudos to him for acting believable.
Michael Cera is one of the few actors who play roles of characters you feel like you might actually know. A lot of characters in television and cinema could never be encountered in real life, they dont talk or act like real people. The average person is a lot more nervous and a lot less eloquent than youd think from what you see on TV. Scott Pilgrim isnt even especially nerdy or unusual as a character, he is literally the average 2000s high school / secondary nerd / college nerd.
I was watching interviews on the making of Superbad recently and one thing Seth Rogen said is that Michael Cera had the uncanny ability to deliver "straight man" dialogue and make it as funny as the comic relief's dialogue.
WHAT I LOVE about this video is just u naturally narrating micheal ceras natural normal teenage life to actually turning into a man, but its not irl but in movies, somehow micheal being typed casted into playiing teenagers to playing grownups is actually his own personal growth as well in his acting and actual confidence
I want Nicolas Cage as Batman and Michael Cera as Robin. It would be super interesting to watch.
I can get behind this idea.
In live action? I can see it since Cera voiced Robin in The LEGO Batman Movie
@@LeopoldLitchenstein Oh? I did not know that lol
I'd check out holy musical b@man by starkid if you haven't seen it
Did you watch Dream Scenario? It wasn’t that dynamic, but Nicolas Cage was the leading role and Michael Cera had an interesting role it didn’t feel like his other characters.
Freaks and Geeks stands out as a template for this. The main 'geek' character was so much like him, where humiliating circumstances (like getting locked outside of school naked and having to run home naked) in turn make him the hero of the school for that day.
It also started Seth Rogan who would later co-write superbad
Why is youtube hiding this gem of a channel? This is phenomenal.
Michael cera was really a big part of my childhood/teenage life and one that always stuck some kinda cord with me. He's one of those dudes who looks and u belive is genuinely Genuine. And since I come from a place where Facebook was and still is the predominant social media even between young people to this day, I remember there was this page called ''The same picture of Micheal Cera everyday'' where they well post the same picture everyday. At first it was supposed to be like a gag but then I noticed that me, some friends on my list and most people there just heart-reacted to it and it was always just wholesome. I don't know man, he is just somone you see and think and wish that nothing happens to him or nobody hurts him. Just your Humble average Joe and am glad he's doing well and living his life :)
I'm not sure what it is yet, but the way you present your thesis statement is incredibly powerful. Even when I'm not particularly interested in the topic, I find myself unable to stop watching. This is complemented by an equally impressive structure of information. It's not just a slide, where we, as viewers, have some control over the journey; your videos are like a rollercoaster. I can't believe the view count/subs, it should be way higher. Thanks for the video.
I saw a reply to a comment that summed his acting up and why its so satisfying to watch despite how anxiety inducing the cringe can get: His timing is perfect. He has that speaking like hes in a conversation, with the slight movements and tonal shifts, the stuttering, etc. It just feels right.
“Youth In Revolt” is an underrated teen film, it’s Cera’s best performance imo. He plays two different characters, the movie does a good job at playing into the snarky awkward but innocent teen character we’re use to seeing him play in contrast with a more confident but dangerous character. It’s a good comedy.
Dude you need more subs. Your videos are intelligently insightful while also calming and giving an air of nostalgia. Can’t wait to watch your channel grow.
I never understood why I related to Cera so much until this video. Your format is criminally underrated, hope this video explodes!
Michael Cera is what most men are really like, characters that are played by Ryan gosling or George Clooney or brad Pitt are an idealized version of men, most men want to be them but are more like Michael Cera
I couldn’t believe it when I saw the view count and sub count; your videos are INSANE and your channel is so underrated. You’re gonna blow up for this kind of content, it’s amazing. In 2 years when you’ve got over a million subs, you gotta come back to this comment just to tell me I was right lmao, because you’re going places.
hey man thank u :') some very kind words
Same, I assumed this was a big channel
I thought of that too, so underrated.
He went to my highschool and there's a picture of him in the library. My math teacher is so old, he actually taught Micheal Cera and his sister.
I wish I could go back to the day when Superbad was out in theaters. Such a great movie, that movie and Pineapple Express were the last movies I got to watch with my brother before he passed away 😢
I'm proud of anyone successful, or unsuccessful, that always remembers the most important thing is being honest and kind.
I felt that he played those roles phenomenally, especially in Nick and Nora’s infinite playlist
His Role in This is the End was the most iconic acting Ive ever experienced. #siptime
Can't even remember him being there
@@Exel3nce go rewatch it! He’s got a small role but it’s hilarious
That scene replays in my head rent free every week! haha
Dude thanks for reminding me he actually made me cry the first time I saw that movie
Dude these vids are incredibly good. Keep going, the viewers will come! I subscribed after the Conan one, and this is just as good. Bravo.
no clue how I ended up here at 5am but I am glad I did, what a great video and a trip down memory lane
I am baffled that he hasn't worked with Elijah Wood by now; same energy in a different package, tbh. Like, I would not at all be shocked to learn that Cera has a secret side hustle making and supporting horror films.
michael cera, jesse eisenberg and paul dano are masters of awkwardness on and off screen
Superbad was truly was one of the last great comedies ever made.
Seems like Judd Apatow was the only writer/director in Hollywood making comedies....and he isn't anymore. I cant even think of one in the last 5 years, though Stepbrothers was comedy gold and that was right after Superbad.
@@Peanutdenver22 jump street i feel was the last somewhat good comedy. not no where near superbad and comedies before tho.
In terms of movies in this same genre, Booksmart I feel is sort of a spiritual successor to Superbad, and it even stars Jonah hills sister. Also, I haven't seen bottoms but I have heard its really funny. Of course, these movies aren't aimed at the same demographic, specifically in that they're aimed at girls. But if I as a girl could enjoy superbad I think any open minded man could get behind booksmart
i met him last month he's awesome
Dude the quality of your videos is ridiculous. I've seen people with millions of subs that fall very short of this. Absolutely amazing.
“We’re afraid of change” *claire de lune starts playing* Yes. Yes you are
I loved him In Juno & Superbad and I also liked his character in Arrested Development…he ALWAYS seems to play a relatable character 😂😂
This video made me a fan. Keep up the great content!
Really high quality video, you'll go far man!
Great writing Renzy. Nice video Essay. A+
This was just beautiful. Wonderful work.
This was a really cool video, and much like the movies you talked about, way sweeter than you'd expect.
you have been on fire with your content friendo. This channel is going to blow up in no time.
His brief performance as Wally in Twin Peaks The Return was really cool
These kinds of video essays are my guilty pleasure
Man, I love your work. Leaves me smiling. Here's to, Michael Cera!
Damn finally youtube recommends me a really good video essay with low views, great video man!
first off, love your videos. second, it's crazy to think that I've been watching Michael Cera on tv and films quite literally since I was roughly 10 years old. me and my siblings fell in love with Arrested Development. and as someone who was in high school when Superbad came out, that film truly resonated with me and my peers. to this day, it's probably my favorite comedy/coming of age films, and it's so hard to not feel a sense of nostalgia just walking into some kind of second hand market and seeing the dvd. I own the movie, but I still pick up the dvd just to look at the cover and read the back of the case.
Well done man you just earned a subscriber hope to see more stuff
his work on the social network is masterpiece, i saw scott pilgrim, and the diference between michael cera in those two movies is absolutlely incredible
Michael Cera definitely belongs here. There are just certain roles not every actor can do but he can.
Holy shit dude, this guys gonna make it big on KZhead I tell you.
These videos are very well done and entertaining, keep up the good work 👍
Scott Pilgrim vs the World is my favourite thing ever and Michael Cera is part of it, therefore Michael Cera is also great.
Hey i loved this video and im going to subscribe! My one piece of advice would be to have the movie/show name of whats on screen in the corner just so we know whats being shown. This was amazing quality for your size of channel so great work!
Superbad, Scott Pilgrim VS the World, Youth In Revolt, and Nick & Nora's Infinite Playlist all day
When I watched Superbad, I was already on my late 20s. And I still felt it was the most realistic teenage movie ever in terms of how I feel during my teen years. I wasn't that young and I still can relate to what this video says.
As a 16 year old watching Superbad bad in 2007, I felt like I was Seth, the funny asshole who was at the top of my hierarchy of friends and at the absolute bottom of the overall high school hierarchy. Looking back, I realize that I was Evan, pretending to be Seth.
More producers need to understand he got more range, Youth in revolt is so well done with him playing 2 personalities omg that was sooooo good.
Saw your Conan video so I’m hoping I enjoy this one as much as I did that one
I love Cera so much, and as someone who is equally as awkward and struggles to talk to people, I learned to lean into the awkward because of him and in a weird way it cancels out the awkward if that makes sense? I do technical theater but I did get one acting role, and it was to play a very very socially awkward person in a stressful situation, everyone after the show came up to me and was like OMG YOU DID SOOOOO GOOD YOU WERE SO BELIEVABLE!!! And then to see their reactions as they realized that’s just me in my natural form was so funny
One reason I connected with Superbad was I had similar experiences in middle school and highschool. I've experienced the awkward, and the crazy and insane very similarly. Not as insane, but pretty close. It was a movie that had the same humor we had in school and my youth in general. I always thought judd's movies fucking sucked for the most part. I was used to traditional comedy like Jim Carrey and Chris Farley, etc. But later on I caught on and it clicked with me. It's based on life experience and something you can relate to. I remember the first time I saw Superbad, I came back from six flags with one of my best friends from highschool, and I chilled with him at his parents house of course. We were roasted, I was sun burnt and hungry as fuck. We ate bagle bites and he asked me if I saw the movie. I said, I heard about it, but never saw it. He was like: You need to watch this. He gave me the dvd and I watched it while he was sleeping. It was like 4am, I had a massive headache and I was super dehydrated. Once I was 15 minutes in, I was already laughing. I was trying so hard not to wake my friend up, because I was hyperventilating inside. One of the funniest movies I had ever seen. Still my all time favorite teen movie. I've seen it at least 100 times since.
I love the music in the video. so calm and relaxing. do you have a spotify playlist that you use?
This is beautifully presented. It's a work of art.
Crystal Fairy and Youth in revolt my two favorite Cera films. The best awkwardness of Cera on screen.
Top 25 actor of all time in my opnion. Really doesn't get the credit he deserves. Great video!
I know you're watching this Michael Cera, it'd be such a Michael Cera thing to do.
Nice touch at the end "He's just (Allan) Michael Cera"
I always liked Cera. He's definitely a stand-out kind of guy. Super chill but stands out brighter then headlights on a deer.
Just seeing his side profile when he's sitting summons memories of my father telling me to sit up straight at the dinner table, and my posture is immediately corrected for at least the next hour.
I love that guy so much. He looks very similar to my brother and he always gives off this weird awkward energy, it's amazing lol
You think being akward is funny
I related to Michael Cera’s awkward Superbad character as a kid and actually got my first girlfriend because of that movie 😂
Superbad is still one of my favorite comedies. After all these years. It still holds up.
Really really good video🙏 maybe add something for an outro or something. I felt like the video ending pretty abruptly. Keep making these nice videos
Oddly enough I got that on the last video lol. I’ll make a note and be more conscious of that on the next. Thanks for watching!
Your content is simply amazing-top-notch quality!
Bro you are so underrated great videos
Legends know that's a re-upload 💪💪
How is no one bringing up Youth in Revolt? Such a great movie. Maybe even one of his best.
I went to see superbad in theater with my dad when I was about to be a Jr in high school. It was a blast and it was highly relatable. My roommate and I in college would watch that or the hangover before going out and partying lol
amazing job keep up the good work
Honestly Cera is a Literally me type dude for me
Thank you so much for using Gymnopedie 1 by Erik Satie, such a beautiful piece
Cera walked so that Tom Holland can run
I love him, one of my favourite actors.
Micheal cera is great. Just rewatched Youth in Revolt and Crystal Fairy recently.
Great video. Well edited. Here under 10K 📈
Cera is amazing and “Superbad” one of my fav movies/comedies!
missed out on Youth In Revolt - sorely overlooked Cera classic
superbad is one of the realist movies about highschool ever
It really is😂😂
I don 't think i've ever seen a show or movie with Michael Cera, but I listen to his music. this was very fun to see this side of him :)))
Commenting again for the algorithm 👍 great video again dude
Legend! thank you :D
One of my favourite actors every time he’s on screen it’s brilliant ✅
I know this video is about Michael Cera but I wanted to comment on your remark about The Breakfast Club the point of that movie was to buck the tropes of coming of age films at the time, some of the trends we saw tropes we saw thereafter and even still see to this day were created by that movie, especially in Bender's character not just being "the problem child" but rather being an incredibly emotional person with MANY walls up just to keep other people from hurting him like his family does