A Decade of Romola Garai
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Romola Garai is my favorite actress in the world. As I was collecting photos for this picspam, I noticed how different she looked in every film. She's so versatile and I know the next decade will be amazing for her.
2000
The Last of the Blonde Bombshells as Young Elizabeth
This was Romola's first acting role. She was scouted at her school by a casting agent.
Attachments as Zoe Atkins
2001
Perfect as Charlotte
Unfortunately, I couldn't find any photos from this. :(
2002
Daniel Deronda as Gwendolen Harleth
Daniel Deronda is probably one of my favorite tv serial, and I adored Romola in this. Normally, I'm not a fan of characters like Gwendolen, but Romola has a way of making all characters, no matter how annoying, likable.
Nicholas Nickleby as Kate Nickleby
She had a relatively small role in this, but, of course, she was amazing in it. I'm so sad that her character and Jamie Bell's character couldn't get together, though. :P
2003
I Capture the Castle as Cassandra Mortmain
This is probably my favorite role of hers. She was just so amazing as Cassandra. The only thing that could have made this better was if she had actually gotten together with Stephen.
2004
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights as Katey Miller
I have to say this movie was a lolfest. It was not the best performance for her, but she and Diego Luna dancing was the most epic thing ever.
Vanity Fair as Amelia Sedley
This was probably the first performance I saw Romola in. Right off the bat Amelia was my favorite character.
Inside I'm Dancing/Rory O'Shea Was Here as Siobhan
I saw this movie while I was going through my James McAvoy phase, so it was a great surprise when Romola turned up. She was exceptional.
Calico as Lucia Joyce
2005
The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant as Mary Bryant
HER ACTING. Oh my gosh, if anyone sees this and denies that she's a fantastic actress then that someone deserves a slap in the face. This was so good!
2006
Renaissance as Ilona Tasuiev
Scoop as Vivian
As You Like It as Celia
Romola was hilarious in this role. All Kenneth Branagh adaptions of Shakespeare are amazing, and this one was no exception.
Amazing Grace as Barbara Spooner
I loved her hair in this one, for one. I've also read that she prefers to dye her hair, not wear wigs. So bravo, Romola!
2007
Angel Deverell as Angel
This is probably her finest performance. The director, François Ozon, called Romola "his muse." She received a standing ovation during one of the screenings. Angel is not the most likable character, but Romola made me love her.
Running for River as Blair
*I forgot to include her performance as Nina in "The Seagull."
2008
Atonement as Briony Tallis - Age 18
Random trivia: She was Joe Wright's first choice for Elizabeth in Pride & Prejudice (2005) before Keira Knightley auditioned. He still liked her so much that he gave her the role of Briony after the original actress had to drop out. She filmed her scenes in less than two days.
Great Performances: King Lear as Cordelia
The Other Man as Abigail
2009
Glorious 39 as Anne Keyes
I have not seen this yet, but I can tell it will be amazing. The cast is fantastic, and even the trailers show that Romola will be a wonderful job. See it in theatres when it comes near you and support her!
Emma as Emma
For me, Emma is the most annoying literary character ever! I almost didn't see this serial because I didn't like her, but saw it to see Romola. It was probably my bias, but I loved her as Emma, which is saying a lot.
Photos
Thanks to the following sites for photos:
http://www.romola-garai.com/
http://romola-garai.org/
http://www.henrycavillfan.com/
Thanks to anamcr for use of textures.
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