tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post1794806120680983317..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Top Ten: Jude Law PerformancesNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-24059206962145590192009-12-14T00:11:14.485-05:002009-12-14T00:11:14.485-05:00Jude Law gives one of his best film performances i...Jude Law gives one of his best film performances in the generally overlooked Blueberry Nights. OK he should have spent more time with the Gallagher brothers (Oasis) to get the Macunian accent right. But he does get to eventually snog Norah Jones after feeding her with the eponymous fruit pie; as ever, every man envies him!Neil Drewittnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-28515632279112542402008-12-30T10:55:00.000-05:002008-12-30T10:55:00.000-05:00I kinda like Law, he's beautiful man but also got ...I kinda like Law, he's beautiful man but also got talent. As you said. Gattaca was my first. and then came Enemy at The Gates (He's actually good), A.I (comical performance), the weirdo eXistenZ, and last Sleuth. though it's not a good movie, I believe he's a great character actor.<BR/><BR/>you're right about the Law/Portman third pairing. I was hoping it in Blueberry (ugh dissapointing movie). Man, am I ask too much about the romance between Law/Portman - their unfinished love screen in Cold Mountain??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-65501842955137103392008-04-10T15:31:00.000-04:002008-04-10T15:31:00.000-04:00I just saw Sleuth and i loved it!As for the list i...I just saw Sleuth and i loved it!As for the list i agree!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-28020852239800211162008-03-27T06:51:00.000-04:002008-03-27T06:51:00.000-04:00Most of actors at the end of his acting life, alwa...Most of actors at the end of his acting life, always are remembered by a memorable performance, wether in terms of acting or because the role itself was brilliant enough to get that category: in this case, and from my point of view, Jude will be remembered as the, as you described beatifully, the Mysterious, Yearning, Secretive.. etc, etc... Passionate and Telented Mr. Ripley. He should have won the oscar, I don't remember any other performance along this decade that shined as much as Jude in that wonderful Minghella's movie...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-69636445762515776382008-03-27T01:54:00.000-04:002008-03-27T01:54:00.000-04:00the best movie is cold mountain.wisdom of crocodil...the best movie is cold mountain.<BR/>wisdom of crocodiles aka immortality is also very good...best time of year to see it is end of october all the way through november.<BR/><BR/>i love my blueberry nights and holiday which are both very sweet and endearing...touching and sweet and clean. sleuth is also very good. some good lines in there that make you bust up laughing. there are two lines where it is hard not to laugh. <BR/><BR/>ai is also very sweet...<BR/>breaking and entering is good but for mature audiences. it had adult themes, i thought, something for people with a bit more of life experience, and i think he did a good job as a husband and father in this role and of course i was disappointed in the character's behavior at some points. so jude did a good job in this one. there are other themes to this story that i think can be lost on some in the audience if they have been lucky in the past 6 years. closer is also for people who have had a certain life experience...both of these films deal with issues that are not so simply cut and dried. they deal with deeper issues that require thought and understanding so it is intended for more mature audiences or people who have had some life experience and experienced losses in life. <BR/><BR/>in closing i would like to say:<BR/>save me sky captain save me ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-76700701143622569512008-03-26T20:47:00.000-04:002008-03-26T20:47:00.000-04:00immortality shows jude at his most introspective b...immortality shows jude at his most introspective best. his acting is great. when he speaks or just internalizes he mesmerizes. this guy is amazing. i also thought sleuth was a master class in acting. only in a daniel day lewis film are you going to see two actors like jude and michael go at each other. they both deserved oscars or at least the british bafta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-31319653158574004342008-03-26T20:30:00.000-04:002008-03-26T20:30:00.000-04:00my favorite jude role was alfie...i couldn't see a...my favorite jude role was alfie...i couldn't see anyone else holding my attention who was on screen for the entire film. he was perfect....ripley put him on the map and his charisma shone so brightly...i liked breaking and entering....he was much younger than his co stars and was going through a very difficult time but i enjoyed the performance. his entance in wilde was a classic. jude's beauty is a blessing and a curse....sometimes it may distract from his performance but for me it works just fine...i too hope he finds a role that revives his career. many of his choices haven't been winners but i almost think that jude does what he finds to be a challenge and he's not looking for the so called blockbusters. of course if he had one it would put a spring in his step...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-72544739088108026282008-03-15T22:41:00.000-04:002008-03-15T22:41:00.000-04:00To whoever said Jude should do more comedy, I agre...To whoever said Jude should do more comedy, I agree. I loved him in Huckabees, in Love, Honor, and Obey (nice little dark British comedy), and his Saturday Night Live skits were very funny! He was great in them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-88544137072077035642008-03-15T12:58:00.000-04:002008-03-15T12:58:00.000-04:00"Anonymous Anonymous said... Has anyone seen E..."Anonymous Anonymous said...<BR/> Has anyone seen Existenz? Another under-rated JL film in my opinion. Pick it up at your local movie store if you like David Cronenburg films."<BR/><BR/>Yes, I enjoy watching Existenz!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-67828525178974801582008-03-15T11:49:00.000-04:002008-03-15T11:49:00.000-04:00Has anyone seen Existenz? Another under-rated JL ...Has anyone seen Existenz? Another under-rated JL film in my opinion. Pick it up at your local movie store if you like David Cronenburg films.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-35806004668933610732008-03-14T23:56:00.000-04:002008-03-14T23:56:00.000-04:00I received my DVD of Sleuth today and watched it t...I received my DVD of Sleuth today and watched it tonight with friends. I had seen it twice in the theater when it was here. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, this is not a run-of-the-mill film, and it more than likely doesn't/won't appeal to anyone looking for a Hollywood formula film. I expect anyone sentimental for the Sleuth 1972 more than likely won't like it, either. Me, I was looking for neither, as I saw the 1972 film last summer for the first time, and it didn't appeal to me. I just think this one should be viewed irrespective of 1972. I really like watching Jude and Michael together in this. Yes, it has some quirky over-the-top moments, but eh, that doesn't have to be a bad thing. Actually, quirky and over-the-top describes quite a few of my relatives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-45642582213505212702008-03-14T23:02:00.000-04:002008-03-14T23:02:00.000-04:00kamikaze camelit's also my favorite Blanchett perf...kamikaze camel<BR/><BR/>it's also my favorite Blanchett perf, but it's ultimately Law's film. He should have won the Oscar.<BR/><BR/>I'm trying to get tickets for Hamlet next year. Wish me luck !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-42952128919495989302008-03-14T20:32:00.000-04:002008-03-14T20:32:00.000-04:00I rewatched The Talented mr Ripley last night. Jud...I rewatched <I>The Talented mr Ripley</I> last night. Jude is so good. I must've made my mind think Cate Blanchett was in it for longer because she probably has no more than 15 minutes of screentime.<BR/><BR/>15 amazing minutes of screentime, nonetheless, but I was startled actually.Glenn Dunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-51745756594302047772008-03-14T19:46:00.000-04:002008-03-14T19:46:00.000-04:00Oh! sorry! I forgot 'Alfie' (how could I???) that'...Oh! sorry! I forgot 'Alfie' (how could I???) that's one of my favourites. And the role fits him as glove! I even saw the original one with Michael Caine and it appeared boring, slow and dark. How can they say that was better than this brilliant remake?Aixahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12710140481747463038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-89749527862956980232008-03-14T19:35:00.000-04:002008-03-14T19:35:00.000-04:00In my opinion Jude Law deserved an Oscar for many ...In my opinion Jude Law deserved an Oscar for many of his performances, he's been great in '..Ripley', 'Wisdom of crocodiles', 'Enemy at the gate', 'Closer', 'Breaking...' and I got mesmerized by his Milo Tindle in 'Sleuth'. He is such an amazing actor!!Aixahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12710140481747463038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-88395369769619624772008-03-14T16:46:00.000-04:002008-03-14T16:46:00.000-04:00My Blueberry Nights will be released in America on...My Blueberry Nights will be released in America on April 4, and I'm looking forward to it. It seems there's such a division in taste for the film, but nonetheless, I'll be there anyway because it includes actors I like. <BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to Repossession Mambo next year with Jude and Forest Whitaker as well. And The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnissus with Ledger/Depp/Farrell next year, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-9081396013462224622008-03-14T13:52:00.000-04:002008-03-14T13:52:00.000-04:00I know you mention you haven't yet seen Enemy at t...I know you mention you haven't yet seen Enemy at the Gates, but I would highly recommend it. For me, I think it would fall in somewhere in the top 5 performances, and that is considering that I am not a fan of war movies. I tend to turn them off in the first 5 minutes if they don't catch my attention. I think it's another introspective type of character, and also has great performances by Joseph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz. <BR/><BR/>My top 6 or so picks would be Immortality (interesting in an odd kind of way), A.I. (hated the movie, but liked Jude, I turned it off after he left the screen), Gattaca, Closer, and Ripley.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-47510777182038848962008-03-14T13:50:00.000-04:002008-03-14T13:50:00.000-04:00i think CATE is super in that movie 2i think CATE is super in that movie 2NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-4827666376824154972008-03-14T08:26:00.000-04:002008-03-14T08:26:00.000-04:00Amir, I like Gwyneth in it too but Law and Blanche...Amir, I like Gwyneth in it too but Law and Blanchett (probably my favourite Blanchett perf, even if it's not technically her "best") were the two I'd nominate and I would give them both my gold medal for the year.Glenn Dunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-87873418438068250412008-03-13T22:54:00.000-04:002008-03-13T22:54:00.000-04:001. I think Sleuth was written off because it was ...1. I think Sleuth was written off because it was a mediocre adaptation of an uncinematic project based on a dated stage play that wasn't all that great to begin with. Brannagh misdirects the shit out of it (that art direction? I mean, what the fuck?), and makes a horrible mistake in presuming this story (when it is basically an amusing parlor game) has any pathos whatsoever. Caine and Law are clearly having a ball, but the whole thing is utterly ludicrous, and not in a good way.<BR/><BR/>2. Outside the problematic final reel, I think Breaking and Entering is some of the best work Minghella has done. And it contains a magnificent performance from Robin Wright-Penn. She was amazing. Law was fine.<BR/><BR/>3. Echo the love for Talented Mr. Ripley, and I love amir_uk for mentioning Jack Davenport. It's Damon's show through and through, but man, that cast was amazing.<BR/><BR/>4. Top five Law performances? Gattaca, Ripley, AI, Cold Mountain, I Heart Huckabees, for reasons already stated by others.<BR/><BR/>5. Whenever you hear about the Huckabees maelstrom (aka, David O'Russell is batshit crazy), you never hear about Jude Law. You hear about Hoffman, Tomlin, Wahlberg, and others, but not about Law or Watts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-34480984569375870752008-03-13T16:57:00.000-04:002008-03-13T16:57:00.000-04:00Nathaniel, this is a dream post for me! Thank you!...Nathaniel, this is a dream post for me! Thank you! Always wanted to know how you'd rank/what you thought of the performances of our shared favourite contemporary actor.<BR/><BR/>Kamikaze - agreed that Law and Blanchett were both sublime in Ripley. Oh! But I loved Damon and Paltrow (her monologue on the staircase is perhaps her best scene ever in any film?), Hoffman and Davenport too. What a cast, all pretty much playing at the peak of their powers.<BR/><BR/>Beau - agreed that Sleuth had such palpable tension. A proper action movie. Caine and Law were both beyond brilliant. Crudely written off because Law and Branagh are so unfashionable right now.<BR/><BR/>Also I've interviewed Jude post-Nannygate and he is not petulant at all! Very open, chatty and unmediated for a star of that stature - and considering what he's been through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-82831618524217235282008-03-13T14:18:00.000-04:002008-03-13T14:18:00.000-04:00agree with you.I think Law is talented. I've been ...agree with you.<BR/>I think Law is talented. I've been watching his movies back from Gattaca, eXistenZ, A.I, Ripley..and latest, Sleuth. Gotta say, most of his performance are better than the movie itself, and some could've been award nominated.<BR/><BR/>about the third pairing with Portman, yeah finally someone speaks my mind!<BR/>I absolutely love Law and Portman in both Cold Mountain & Closer. I feel the most moving moment when Inman stayed in Sara's house (You have to see the deleted scene!). They just fit to each other. Something in their eyes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-56873149219059978672008-03-13T12:31:00.000-04:002008-03-13T12:31:00.000-04:00For what it's worth, I second the previous poster ...For what it's worth, I second the previous poster who recommended In Bruges. Well-written, well-acted (even Collin Ferrel! Who's totally adorable in it! What's up with that?), affecting. Everyone should see it right now. It's a much deeper and more nuanced [and funnier] movie than the cheapened, misleadingly edited trailer would lead one to believe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-15828918284299978112008-03-13T10:01:00.000-04:002008-03-13T10:01:00.000-04:00I LOVE I Heart Huckabees!I LOVE I Heart Huckabees!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-53086395544421049652008-03-13T02:49:00.000-04:002008-03-13T02:49:00.000-04:00I really liked Breaking & Entering and Jude in it....I really liked <I>Breaking & Entering</I> and Jude in it. And when it comes to <I>The Talented Mr Ripley</I> I think Law and Blanchett are stunning. <BR/><BR/>Hate <I>Wilde</I> and don't remember much of Jude in it. Like him in <I>Perdition</I> and <I>Music from Another Room</I> and he was one of the best things about <I>Cold Mountain</I>.<BR/><BR/>But looking over the list I think my favourite performance of Jude's is <I>I Heart Huckabees</I>.Glenn Dunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.com