Ryan Gosling is a proud Canadian, but the actor isn’t so proud of his accent. In a 2010 interview he explained that he never felt his natural lilt was tough enough, and so he put on a Brandoesque drawl. This video shows us Gosling’s transition from Canuck to New Yorker.

It’s all in fun, but you can certainly see the way that Gosling’s tone has changed over the years. You can also see how darned attractive the man is, which for female viewers is an even bigger draw card.

So sit back and enjoy this movie montage, regardless of your motivation!