In my usual menagerie of Jake, Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling and Mr. Clooney - there is much to like about all of them. Each handsome, articulate and seemingly socially conscious. But of the bunch, it seems like Jake Gyllenhaal is likely the most human and similar to the rest of us. I guess this would translate as "normal."
Somehow, he survived the curse of childhood actor from his early days in City Slickers, Donnie Darko & Bubble Boy to emerge as well balanced and humble at the same time. He has loyal family ties, a dog and the dashing crooked grin. Since then he has grown up and grown into complex roles from the demented Louis Bloom of Nightcrawler to the psychotic Tommy Cahill in Brothers and action hero in the Prince of Persia. This year he even added musical theater and Broadway star to the litany of possibilities. But his turn in Brokeback Mountain carves the most memorable scar for many.
Listening to this recent interview on the Hollywood Masters he talks about that pioneering portrayal. But even more so, on the smart and sensitive soul that is Jake Gyllenhaal. More to like about him - the kind of guy you'd want to take home to meet the family or spend a day at the zoo with.
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