Same here. Both can make a movie interesting even when it has unremarkable writing. They really bring their characters to life. Gary Oldman, goes without saying, is incredible. Farrell's growth is pretty clear, and I always loved that he didn't shy away from strange, less mainstream movies and had a chance to learn from other great actors in return.
Quality of the actors aside, that was really damn adorable.
Yeah, when Colin first came on the scene, I just thought he was the latest pretty face. But he really has grown into a top-notch actor with an impressive range. Just watch him in the Apple TV mystery drama Sugar, or the very dark Irish comedy Banshees of Inishiren. Those are two very different roles, but you would almost think he’s two different people, the performances are so spot on.
pain is an excellent teacher. once you taste pain you understand how to act it. you cannot act something you cannot imagine. and he had to deal with the worse kind of pain : the one in your loved ones.
Oh yeah. I laughed my ass off. Brendan Gleason was always one of my favorite actors, and Ralph Fiennes was surprisingly good in that gangster role (I am more used to seeing him play upper class characters.)
Yes! The tone, the vibe, and the fact that they let you know early that something was “different“ about him, but then took their time revealing the big secret. And he was so good at playing a low-key bad ass. I especially love the scene where he basically tells that one guy “you do not wanna fight me” and then the guy just backs down.
Same. At first I was like, "Wait ... what just happened? Is he ...?" Then I was like "Whoa, mind blown."
For me, Apple TV+ has supplanted HBO as the home of quality dramas that require you think and pay attention, and then reward you for it. They always have at least one show that I look forward to watching every week, like Slow Horses (speaking of Gary Oldman) which returns for a new season next month.
ColdestOne
Who are they?
nycjtw
what a lovely encounter and a positive show of male affection. more of this. - "and great taste in other actors." lol
2shortplanks
Hey it's that guy from Batman
TeelMoobeel
awh, that makes me smile
SarenStolkholm
I love how high and timid his voice gets on "Hi, Gary!" Fuckin adorable
SilentScreamsX
Two actors that I'm always happy to see in anything I watch.
Ruudvann
Gary Oldman is the only actor I would be able to believe could fart himself awake convincingly.
Lampmonster
They really are. Farrell is so good in The Penguin I can't honestly believe it's him while watching. Just blows me away.
Howlingowl
In Bruges is a masterpiece and was the movie that convinced me Colin Farrell can act.
InTangier
Same here. Both can make a movie interesting even when it has unremarkable writing. They really bring their characters to life. Gary Oldman, goes without saying, is incredible. Farrell's growth is pretty clear, and I always loved that he didn't shy away from strange, less mainstream movies and had a chance to learn from other great actors in return.
Quality of the actors aside, that was really damn adorable.
apneax3n0n
farrel was a dick when he was young (his words) but they he learned love the hardest way. i deeply respect him.
shameofslate
Yeah, when Colin first came on the scene, I just thought he was the latest pretty face. But he really has grown into a top-notch actor with an impressive range.
Just watch him in the Apple TV mystery drama Sugar, or the very dark Irish comedy Banshees of Inishiren. Those are two very different roles, but you would almost think he’s two different people, the performances are so spot on.
apneax3n0n
pain is an excellent teacher. once you taste pain you understand how to act it. you cannot act something you cannot imagine. and he had to deal with the worse kind of pain : the one in your loved ones.
marsilies
If you liked Banshees of Inishiren, I assume you've also seen In Bruges?
shameofslate
Oh yeah. I laughed my ass off.
Brendan Gleason was always one of my favorite actors, and Ralph Fiennes was surprisingly good in that gangster role (I am more used to seeing him play upper class characters.)
Azriel2k3
Sugar is absolutely incredible.
shameofslate
Yes! The tone, the vibe, and the fact that they let you know early that something was “different“ about him, but then took their time revealing the big secret. And he was so good at playing a low-key bad ass. I especially love the scene where he basically tells that one guy “you do not wanna fight me” and then the guy just backs down.
Azriel2k3
The big reveal was the first time I've been caught off guard in the best kind of way. It's so beautifully done.
shameofslate
Same. At first I was like, "Wait ... what just happened? Is he ...?" Then I was like "Whoa, mind blown."
For me, Apple TV+ has supplanted HBO as the home of quality dramas that require you think and pay attention, and then reward you for it. They always have at least one show that I look forward to watching every week, like Slow Horses (speaking of Gary Oldman) which returns for a new season next month.