Russell Crowe opens up about his advice to Ryan Gosling during The Nice Guys filming

They're two Hollywood heavyweight actors. Scroll down for video It's about more than looks: Russell Crowe, 52, has opened up about working with Ryan Gosling, 35, on their latest blockbuster, The Nice Guys in an interview with The Shortlist on Saturday Full of praise for his heartthrob co-star, Russell went on to gush: 'Ryan understands that and puts a lot of work into what he does, even the simple moments.' The pair have formed quite a close 'bromance' since their time together filming The Nice Guys and Russell keeps making a point to talk about his co-star. Bonded: The 52-year-old actor formed quite a close 'bromance' with his younger co-star since their time together filming The Nice Guys and Russell keeps making a point to talk about him 'If people were able to eavesdrop on the conversations Ryan and I would have on set about the best way to make a door bounce or "hmm, what do you think is the most efficient way to break someones arm? His best assets: Despite what Russell has said about looking good and being a face people are interested in seeing on the screen, Ryan has made quite a career out of his hunky good looks Heartthrob: The 35-year-old starred in one of the most well known romance movies, The Notebook and has gone on to flaunt his looks in several successful flicks Throughout filming Russell deliberately scaled back on his stunt work, although he still suffered a broken nose injury in the process.