Comments on: Explaining Russell Crowe

Actor Chalks Up Phone-Throwing Incident To Temper, Believes Tendency Is Vital To His Health

[stonejwsm]

The fact remains that because of the leniency in his case, it was used as precedence to damage what little shred of justice could have been had in another. Then this arrogant clod has the nerve to be proud of it. It's ok and necessary to express anger; but, your actions must be mitigated by the restraint of acknowledging the consequences of violence. Neither he or the person who is alleged to have killed the actress seemed to know that restraint.

[lisajfruitt]

I thought your Russell Crowe interview was very weak. What was the point of rehashing all of the nasty stuff--been there done that. He's a brilliant actor and the audience deserved to hear more about his acting choices, his career arc, regrets, anything but a focus on his temper. Who cares?

[lisajfruitt]

I thought your Russell Crowe interview was very weak. What was the point of rehashing all of the nasty stuff--been there done that. He's a brilliant actor and the audience deserved to hear more about his acting choices, his career arc, regrets, anything but a focus on his temper. Who cares?

[veramooloo]

OMG OMG OMG OMG Watch the out takes.

Totally different tone to the interview.

It was a laid back conversation edited down to seem like a fast paced confrontation.

[fuzziwuzzi1]

This 60 Minutes interview wasn't about Russell Crowe the actor , it was about Russell Crowe's repeated boorish bullying actions that result in physical altrications. Isn't that the title of the story above ?

I think he needs therapy for anger management issues and rehab. He's a spoiled brat that thinks he's untouchable. Some day you'll read about Russell going to jail for bashing someone because they won't take a settlement.

[cathaleen]

I think Russell Crowe is a very good actor. I enjoy his pictures. But I do not give a rats
backside about his personal life or what he thinks. He's overly impressed with his own importance like most celebrities.

[hofkurz]

Mr. Kroft needs a "How To Ask Questions" class. He isn't the only one BTW. I am confused with the line of questioning last night. Was he trying to provoke Mr. Crowe into displaying his alleged temper? I think he was. It is sad that 60 Minutes has now lowered itself to tabloid level.
Maybe a line of questioning that focused on movie roles, learning curves, preparation, difficulty, etc. would have been more appropriate?

[gibby174]

Steve Kroft's interview with Russell Crowe started off with alot of negative energy. Mr. Kroft was very smug and quite arrogant, and I think that attitude started the whole interview off poorly.
Russell Crowe had no where else to go but to have his own smug attitude with the interviewer. We, the viewers, would like to have a good atmoshere to start with, and then maybe get down to some real heart and soul of what makes Crowe tick???

[gibby174]

Steve Kroft's interview with Russell Crowe started off with alot of negative energy. Mr. Kroft was very smug and quite arrogant, and I think that attitude started the whole interview off poorly.
Russell Crowe had no where else to go but to have his own smug attitude with the interviewer. We, the viewers, would like to have a good atmoshere to start with, and then maybe get down to some real heart and soul of what makes Crowe tick???

[michaeldbarr]

the Russell Crowe piece was perhaps the very first piece on Sixty Minutes that was not worthy of Sixy Minutes. Not only did it appear to have been written by a PR firm, it wasn't even clever.
shame on you!

[bluestardad]

WHO GIVES A FLYING FORNICATION WHAT THIS GUY THINKS OR ANYTHING ABOUT HIM?

[veramooloo]

OK final Post:

Its my observation that Australians have many more words to describe what we Americans call a fight. Kinda like Eskimos and snow. Their words are gentler sounding..."dust-up" for example, and there are many others. They sound like words that one might use to downplay the incident to wives and sweethearts later....something between the men. Its quite possible that there are, as he says, cultural differences between us, and that this would have been more likely brushed aside, had it happened downunder. Because Russell relies on a work Visa to earn his living here, the desk clerk had a great deal more leverage than he would normally have to demand a settlement. In reality, they both behaved like *****, there was blame on both sides and no need for it to be dragged out as much as it was.

[splendon]

Mr. Crowe has the right to display his temper wherever and whenever he wants. However not the right to physically hurt other people (At least not in this country). If he want to use this country and American dollars to support his ranch in Australia he has to obide by the laws in this country while here, or stay out. He thinks of this country as Employment? As far as Tom Cruise's actions (Who I think is a "Jerk"), can answer for himself. He does not need the support of another "Jerk" who can't even control himself. By the way Mr. Crowe is a good actor, but couldn't shine the shoes of another difficult actor "Marlon Brando" who by the way didn't like interviews, but never physically hurt anyone. Bill Jupiter Florida

[wattermelann]

I don't judge people I don't know nor interacted with. I have always enjoyed Mr. Crowe's characters. I have a temper. And I gladly display it. There are some people out there in the world who like to solicit temper, who like to anger people-they get pleasure from it. $160.00 and the plaintiff threatened a civil suit? Another lazy opportunist. I am sure Mr. Crowe has had his share of injuries too from others tempers. Haven't we always told our children when they fight to apologize? How rare to find another human being still practicing the right way to end disagreements!

[wicked7771]

I think it is a joke for some people on here to say that the desk clerk got what he deserved. I would love to see your reactions if some spoiled actor threw a phone at you. As if you would just accept a handshake (rolls eyes). This is an act of assault no matter how one slices it. BUT yet again, if it is an actor, let it slide...if it were a normal person on the street who did this, you people would be screaming for more than a handshake. As long as you people bow down to these clowns, they are going to keep on believing that they are above not only the law but above everyone!

As for him deserving respect, what a joke. He's a family man???? Maybe now he is, but I certainly did not see him respecting Dennis Quaids' family life when he was sleeping with Meg Ryan.

This guy has respect for ONLY himself. Watch out if his wife or children ever get out of line! Where will his temper take him then?

People, stop making excuses for this childish behavior! The guy deserves no respect because he doesn't GIVE respect!

[mimiblandin]

Lenient sentence? Come on, for NYC it was totally typical for a minor incident, first arrest without major injury. 90% of similar cases are pled out as low fine misdemeanors just like his. To blame him for an unrelated case with different circumstances is absurd.

Crowe comes across as a passionate and complex man. He's also brutally honest and authentic in interviews like this one. He speaks his mind. What would people rather have, lies and platitudes? I guess so. I wish more emphasis hadn't bogged down in old tabloid stories, including one incident that happened almost 20 years ago. What does that have to do with who he is today? I wish 60 Minutes had delved into that instead of editing this piece to focus on supposed temper issues.

In any case, he's a fine actor and I'll watch any film he choses to make.

[mimiblandin]

Lenient sentence? Come on, for NYC it was totally typical for a minor incident, first arrest without major injury. 90% of similar cases are pled out as low fine misdemeanors just like his. To blame him for an unrelated case with different circumstances is absurd.

Crowe comes across as a passionate and complex man. He's also brutally honest and authentic in interviews like this one. He speaks his mind. What would people rather have, lies and platitudes? I guess so. I wish more emphasis hadn't bogged down in old tabloid stories, including one incident that happened almost 20 years ago. What does that have to do with who he is today? I wish 60 Minutes had delved into that instead of editing this piece to focus on supposed temper issues.

In any case, he's a fine actor and I'll watch any film he choses to make.

[mimiblandin]

Lenient sentence? Come on, for NYC it was totally typical for a minor incident, first arrest without major injury. 90% of similar cases are pled out as low fine misdemeanors just like his. To blame him for an unrelated case with different circumstances is absurd.

Crowe comes across as a passionate and complex man. He's also brutally honest and authentic in interviews like this one. He speaks his mind. What would people rather have, lies and platitudes? I guess so. I wish more emphasis hadn't bogged down in old tabloid stories, including one incident that happened almost 20 years ago. What does that have to do with who he is today? I wish 60 Minutes had delved into that instead of editing this piece to focus on supposed temper issues.

In any case, he's a fine actor and I'll watch any film he choses to make.

[stonejwsm]

I wonder if anyone has told this jackass that because of his lenient sentence for his anger induced tirade, a person widely believed to be the killer of a Juilliard actress in New York got a light sentence for a subsequent assault. They cited Russell Crowe's sentence to get this guy a 3 month sentence instead of a year. That would have given the family of this actress a little bit of justice.
How would Russell feel if someone got off this light for potentially killing, stripping and leaving to decompose for several days a loved one or colleague of his?
Arrogant clod.
I liked Beautiful Mind and Gladiator. I will think twice before wasting another dime on this idiot.

Russell Crowe%u2019s assessment of the judicial system in NYS is right on point, it is abused. Nothing new here. Although his temper was inappropriate in public, his problem at the hotel could have easily been dealt with in private, between the hotel and Russell Crowe. Using the Criminal Justice System to beat-up Russell Crowe was not only unnecessary, but was a waste of taxpayers%u2019 money.

In my personal opinion, the employee at the hotel was nothing more than a gold digger. There is no doubt in my mind that the employee has been abused as bad or worse by other hotel guests than in this situation, and he did not bring suit those hotel guests. Of course, their pockets were not as deep as Crowe%u2019s pockets. If the employee was physically injured, I could see the need to provide a monetary award of some sort. However, this was not believed to be the case here.

Also, he is correct, what is past is past. What will it take to recognize the Russell Crowe of 2006; a married, responsible husband and father, and highly talented actor?

It seems that it is more news worthy to look at the colorful Crowe of the past, than the relaxed father and husband of the present.

Russell Crowe needs to be left alone and let him do what he does best, practice his art - acting.