I know you weren't writing this specifically to me but I'll reply anyway...lol. I'm with you totally about his introspective grief...Balian was a different sort of character and I really admired that. He wasn't all about brawn (though he had an nice bod'...*meep*)--he was about feelings and spirituality and the struggle to be a good person. I found a lot more to identify in that, and I suspect if more women went to see this film they'd feel that way, too. Although my hubby likes blood and guts as much as the next guy and he didn't find anything to criticize in Orlando's performance. Orli was stoic and manly and kicked ass and wielded a sword and sure as hell wasn't a wimp, so hubby didn't think there was anything to dislike! :P
As for the person who made that comment about Liam...*shakes fist* Prolly one of the same people that keeps saying Johnny stole the picture from Orlando in POTC. As if anyone thought Johnny Depp would be playing a secondary character. Please. Orlando took that role on purpose, because he didn't want to carry a big film until he was ready. And he was ready when he took KOH. I don't think Liam gives praise lightly...hell, he dissed George Lucas when he was supposed to be doing PR work for Star Wars...heh. Anyone who's actually *watched* Orlando's performances can see how much confidence he's gained and how this was his best work yet.
I know you weren't writing this specifically to me but I'll reply anyway...lol. I'm with you totally about his introspective grief...Balian was a different sort of character and I really admired that. He wasn't all about brawn (though he had an nice bod'...*meep*)--he was about feelings and spirituality and the struggle to be a good person. I found a lot more to identify in that, and I suspect if more women went to see this film they'd feel that way, too. Although my hubby likes blood and guts as much as the next guy and he didn't find anything to criticize in Orlando's performance. Orli was stoic and manly and kicked ass and wielded a sword and sure as hell wasn't a wimp, so hubby didn't think there was anything to dislike! :P
As for the person who made that comment about Liam...*shakes fist* Prolly one of the same people that keeps saying Johnny stole the picture from Orlando in POTC. As if anyone thought Johnny Depp would be playing a secondary character. Please. Orlando took that role on purpose, because he didn't want to carry a big film until he was ready. And he was ready when he took KOH. I don't think Liam gives praise lightly...hell, he dissed George Lucas when he was supposed to be doing PR work for Star Wars...heh. Anyone who's actually *watched* Orlando's performances can see how much confidence he's gained and how this was his best work yet.
I can hardly wait for the DVD! Whoot!!
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