Jake Gyllenhaal - 'I hope to star someday in a film in which I can fly'

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As Jake Gyllenhaal, probably, continues to enjoy his holidays in the peace and quiet of latte-free Martha's Vineyard, my mind goes back to last summer when the tranquility of this sunkissed (and hurrican-swept) isle took a beating thanks to BatGate. But one thing was sure, whatever the whats and wherefores of bats, paddles, oars and canoes, Jake rose above the stormy waters of international dissent by virtue of being Jake 'shirt is optional' Gyllenhaal.


In 2007, one of Jake's few summer appearances was at the Chilmark Village Store on MV. Even holidaying movie stars have to leave the beach for supplies on occasion. Two years later, in August 2009, Chilmark Village Store had other visitors in the shape of myself, BBMISwear, President Obama and a Portuguese Water Hound (the third picture below is from just down the road on MV, West Tisbury).




Not too far away from the Chilmark store, is the community centre where Jake is known for playing 'Hoops' (translation: Basketball), no doubt working through his caffeine needs on this non-coffee-shop-chain island. BBMISwear here models the hoop, while I test the spectator's bench.


More MV memories to follow, no doubt, as the summer continues.

Meanwhile, Jake may be having a rest, but no rest for the rest of us as we cross oceans, mountains, lakes and cities back to Russia. I realised that I haven't posted the video of the press conference from Moscow from May. It's entertaining to watch, not least for the playful banter between Jake and Gemma Arterton and also because only Jake looks that good with an earpiece, but it's less easy to listen to unless you're Russian.



Therefore, it's great that we have an account of the press conference. Admittedly, it too is in Russian, but with the help of The Internet, here are some bits (without the bit where Jerry Bruckheimer is asked if he can make a movie about Tetris next): 'The huge influence on me for this have been Indiana Jones and Robin Hood. I've always admired these heroes, their sense of humor, which I don't have, because they always get into all sorts of adventures and scrapes. Yes, I was very inspired by movies with these characters.'

'M. Newell: Don't believe him, he has a wonderful sense of humor (laughs).'


On being told that he has a spiritual face and should perhaps consider playing a biblical character, Jake replies: 'Oh, thank you very much. So, it wasn't just my hair (laughs)? The fact is that after reading the first two pages of script, I immediately wanted to play Dastan. My character lives a good life, enjoying all its forms, that's what made me want to do it. All of my former heroes approached these issues too seriously.'


On how they picked such a beautiful actress for Tamina, Jake replied: 'We went out and chose the first available person (laughs). '

When asked if Jake still has any of the muscles left and if he can show them: 'Thank you! I don't know. I prefer that you see the movie and see me on screen, but not here. I'm not going to strip! Yes, you are right, everything has gone ... Oh, you look disappointed (laughs).'

Jake also says again how he admired Val Kilmer's character in Willow and that 'I hope to star someday in a movie in which I can fly.' More here.


While I'm at it, here is another bad translation from another interview:

'For me the main thing isn't even the role itself, but the fact that I get pleasure from the process and the outcome... I worked so hard that my heroes seemed a little far-fetched ... But now I realize: it's important that you yourself have fun with what you're doing. I'm very pleased with Prince of Persia, I still have only the most positive emotions from this role, I think what happened was wonderful!'


'I like adventure, but within reasonable limits. Of course, I look like this character, except for the long hair. We both love to enjoy life and all that we do.'

'Actually, after the shooting, I don't think that I will get a dagger, which changes the time. You know, I wouldn't change the past. I just look back and try to change the future, to correct some mistakes and not repeat them in the future.'


'Yes, I was very fond of this game as a child: I could spend hours jumping over obstacles, running away from enemies, fighting at loggerheads. Before the shoot we were asked to remember all this to get used to the idea, so I sat down and played, when I had free time. But Gemma was even worse at the game - she couldn't even climb the wall! (Laughs.)'

'Dastan really liked Tamina, but he had to behave like that, because the events of the film did allow tenderness. Well, I'm currently free.'


Is the acting a mission or a job: 'Before I would say: yes, I have some extraordinary specific goal, once I'm an actor. But now I realize that this is just a wonderful job. Thanks to it I can tell and show people different stories that will help someone become better.'

Jake's own heroes: 'Indiana Jones. I really like this character: he's smart, brave, strong and with a sense of humor. The family, of course, is also an example of heroism for me, because it always supports you always, even in the most difficult moments, no matter how you are ...' More here.


Many thanks to IHJ for the timely and lovely new old Russia pics!

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