Waiting for James McAvoy
I have come to the irrevocable conclusion that when it comes to acting, James McAvoy can do no wrong. I just watched an updated version of Macbeth put out by the BBC. I have been meaning to see it for ages but apparently the Shakespeare Retold series is quite popular. Until last week, Netflix was listing it as a "long wait" disc. The movie itself was nothing spectacular but James - he was utterly amazing. It was interesting watching him play the bad guy and for that matter, watching Richard Armitage play the good guy. I don't think I have ever seen an actor act with as much passion as he does. What I want to know is - what trauma happened in his life that helps him create all those tears? He makes you feel what his characters feel. He truly is remarkable. I guess I am making a life out of waiting to see him films. First, Becoming Jane, then Macbeth, and now Atonement. He needs to start making some American films and if he doesn't win a Oscar soon I'm calling the Academy.