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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on January 12, 2009 at 10:26 AM

comment #1

Ryansi51 says ...

jeff i thought you of all people would despise that douchebag's voiceover.

Why not just post the speech without the plebe, rube, flyover asshole v.o.

so he was coked up, still seemed sincere.

Posted by Ryansi51 at January 12, 2009 10:36 AM

comment #2

MichaelJC says ...

Of all the awards handed out last night this one was the one that made me pound the table and say "Yes!". Such a good performance in such a deserving film. It was great to see it get some of the exposure it deserves. Now I'm just hoping it bucks the odds and gets a nomination for Original Screenplay.

Posted by MichaelJC at January 12, 2009 10:39 AM

comment #3

BurmaShave says ...

I think it absolutely will, MichaelJC. The Academy isn't a bunch of starfuckers, so BURN AFTER READING isn't going to be feted, maybe it'll take its place.

Posted by BurmaShave at January 12, 2009 10:41 AM

comment #4

actionman says ...

The New World
Ask The Dust
Miami Vice
Cassandra's Dream
In Bruges
Pride & Glory

An INCREDIBLE run of films and performances. So glad he got some recognition. Would love to see In Bruges pick up a screenplay nomination.

Posted by actionman at January 12, 2009 10:49 AM

comment #5

DavidF says ...

I'll second you, MichaelJC.
I saw the movie this weekend and aside from the obvious (dark comedy, weird name, no Americans) I can't figure why it didn't make a bigger dent.

The three leads were all great and it is EASILY the best thing I've seen Farrell in. I dunno if it's because he didn't have to fake an American accent or what but he totally deserved that award and this film deserves a screenplay nom at minimum.

The way it blended violence and character-driven comedy really puts to shame all the post-Pulp Fiction "Tarantinoesque" imitators.

Posted by DavidF at January 12, 2009 10:50 AM

comment #6

CMAC says ...

I sincerely doubt he was hopped up. And PS? That's how he talks, that's very Irish and he was probably ..hello!? nervous.

Posted by CMAC at January 12, 2009 10:54 AM

comment #7

Rothchild says ...

It's really found a following on DVD. The movie will be fine.

Posted by Rothchild at January 12, 2009 10:54 AM

comment #8

Ryansi51 says ...

he made a comment about it earlier in the night saying he was congested from a cold, not the thing it used to be from

Posted by Ryansi51 at January 12, 2009 10:57 AM

comment #9

Rothchild says ...

Yeah, he wasn't coked up. He's off of everything.

Posted by Rothchild at January 12, 2009 10:57 AM

comment #10

Rothchild says ...

You're very confusing, Ryansi51.

Posted by Rothchild at January 12, 2009 11:00 AM

comment #11

Calraigh Bracken says ...

This is what everybody from the northside of Dublin sounds like when they're given anything. It's only when we start drinking that we shut up.
Farrell has been sober for a fair amount of time now and I'd imagine having a disabled child and being a single father has given him a serious wake-up call.

CANNOT wait to see Triage .

Posted by Calraigh Bracken at January 12, 2009 11:04 AM

comment #12

The Winchester says ...

Yeah, who is the jackass providing commentary? Takes away from a nice moment, even if it was derived from an illegal smile.

Posted by The Winchester at January 12, 2009 11:06 AM

comment #13

BurmaShave says ...

actionman, at the risk of drawing an enormous amount of fire, I would say ALEXANDER is when Colin's run began. That movie got pretty silly, but he was very on point in it, blonde wigs and extensions notwithstanding.

Posted by BurmaShave at January 12, 2009 11:10 AM

comment #14

actionman says ...

yes, I should have and meant to include Alexander on that list.

Posted by actionman at January 12, 2009 11:16 AM

comment #15

rr3333 says ...

came across as a lot smarter than i imagined.

Posted by rr3333 at January 12, 2009 11:17 AM

comment #16

The Winchester says ...

Actionman, I'd go back even further. Even when he's in bad movies, he's usually outstanding. (Daredevil, Phone Booth, Minority Report). We just had so much of him in a small time, it was confusing and awkward.

Posted by The Winchester at January 12, 2009 11:22 AM

comment #17

BurmaShave says ...

Yeah good point Winchester. I loved him in DAREDEVIL. He almost saved that movie by himself.

Posted by BurmaShave at January 12, 2009 11:38 AM

comment #18

actionman says ...

Winchester...I've been a fan of Colin's since the begining. He's electric in Tigerland. He was a one-man show in Phone Booth. He was the only watchable aspect of Daredevil. He did nicely understated bad-guy work in Minority Report. Hart's War is a little bland overall but he was intense as I recall. I've never seen a performance by him that I thought was a faiure to be honest. It's just that those films I mentioned above represent a serious winning streak.

Posted by actionman at January 12, 2009 11:39 AM

comment #19

actionman says ...

*failure*

Posted by actionman at January 12, 2009 11:40 AM

comment #20

Josh Massey says ...

I'm glad Farrell is finally getting a little respect. Too many people seem to shoehorn him into the "vapid pretty boy" category.

His In Bruges work was my favorite non-Ledger performance of the year. I'm not holding my breath for a nomination, but in a perfect world and all that...

Posted by Josh Massey at January 12, 2009 11:53 AM

comment #21

Aladdin Sane says ...

Yeah, douche bag voice over notwithstanding, this is a great little speech. The nice thing about the GGs is that I don't have to watch 'em, but can enjoy the good speeches at my leisure afterward.

Posted by Aladdin Sane at January 12, 2009 12:01 PM

comment #22

CitizenKanedforChewingGum says ...

Good stuff, actionman, Winchester, et. al.

Wasn't a huge fan of In Bruges, per se, but Farrell (as always) delivered the goods. This guy is the real deal, and assuming he maintains his interest, he will be around for a long time acting in interesting, underrated projects.

Like AM noted, in particular I would single out his work in Cassandra's Dream (the overlooked Woody Allen movie that somehow got lost in the shuffle last year). The film itself is quite good, but Farrell attacks his role of a gambling-addicted, guilt-stricken mechanic with such verve and gusto that he literally blows Ewan McGregor (who plays his brother) right off the screen. His downward spiral in that film is like a train wreck of shattered human emotions -- it would be impossible to watch if he didn't make it impossible to look away.

If it wasn't for DDL's mythic turn in TWWB, I would vote for CF for best performance of '07. He was just that good.

Posted by CitizenKanedforChewingGum at January 12, 2009 12:36 PM

comment #23

Chicago48 says ...

The man is thankful to be working and remembered. Wish he would shave the beard, he's prettier w/o it.

Posted by Chicago48 at January 12, 2009 12:51 PM

comment #24

televisiontears says ...

His "oh yeah" moment towards the end when he thanks the HFP is what confirmed his honesty for me. He said something to the effect of, "That would've been bad. I wouldn't be back here anytime soon." and kinda pulled back the curtain on the process for the casual viewer. Great, honest, sincere stuff from one hell of a talented individual.

Posted by televisiontears at January 12, 2009 1:09 PM

comment #25

actionman says ...

In total agreement, Kaned.

Posted by actionman at January 12, 2009 1:51 PM

comment #26

MindlessObamaton says ...

I generally love CF in most of his perfs and he was VERY great in IB, but I find the love for CD baffling. the entire film felt so overdone, really. I could barely watch it. I really figured WA was just never going to make another even remotely good film again, and then he kicked my ass with VCB, his best since (and only good film) since 1999's S&L.

Posted by MindlessObamaton at January 12, 2009 2:30 PM

comment #27

adaml says ...

actionman,

I honestly can't work out whether you're on a level or not. Most of those films are shit and Farrell is totally non-descript in nearly all. Troublingly, I fear you were being serious.

Pride and Glory was laughably bad. It's like they didn't know how in the world to end it so someone just said "why don't we get everyone to get them to have a big fight."

Posted by adaml at January 12, 2009 4:18 PM

comment #28

CitizenKanedforChewingGum says ...

"I really figured WA was just never going to make another even remotely good film again, and then he kicked my ass with VCB, his best since (and only good film) since 1999's S&L."

Eh? If not Cassandra's Dream (I really don't understand why not, but okay...), Match Point?!

Posted by CitizenKanedforChewingGum at January 12, 2009 5:01 PM

comment #29

CitizenKanedforChewingGum says ...

Adam -- Other than Pride & Glory, in which of those films listed do you feel Farrell performs badly? I may grant you P&G, the plot is stale and over-cooked...but Farrell isn't any worse than Norton or Voight.

I basically thought it was a very mediocre movie that transformed a group of usually outstanding performers into merely good ones.

Posted by CitizenKanedforChewingGum at January 12, 2009 5:07 PM

comment #30

Krazy Eyes says ...

INTERMISSION was also made during that run of good CF films and it's probably my favorite of the bunch. It's an ensemble story but Ferrell's performance is great --especially in the opening scene.

Posted by Krazy Eyes at January 12, 2009 6:21 PM

comment #31

CitizenKanedforChewingGum says ...

Nice shout-out there, Krazy...I had totally forgotten about that one, I quite enjoyed it! Has that ever actually been released on DVD? Saw it once in the theater and it disappeared -- never to be spotted on a retail shelf by me (and I used to browse a LOT).

Posted by CitizenKanedforChewingGum at January 12, 2009 6:57 PM

comment #32

Yuval says ...

In Bruges is so overrated, I'm sick of hearing about it. Almost any conversation in that movie sounds like Pulp Fiction leftovers. It's like a prequel with Vincent Vega's trip Bruges on his way to Amsterdam. Some moments were especially bad, like that conversation between Ralph Fiennes and his family. I would like to hear from all the people here that loved the movie so much what they felt it is trying to say, if anything. Focus especially on the ending with Fiennes.
Farrell's character was likable, mostly because of his performance. I haven't seen him do likable in a long time (though I didn't see Cassandra's Dream or Pride and Glory).

Posted by Yuval at January 12, 2009 10:42 PM

comment #33

YRG says ...

The only performance he's given that I've enjoyed was in Minority Report. His character in Miami Vice was good, but the movie was still unwatchable. I didn't bother with Daredevil, and meant to see In Bruges, but never got around to it. He seems like he phones it in most of the time-- what was the film he was in with Pacino? The Recruit? I was disappointed after that. Didn't want to watch Phone Booth as nothing seemed to be happening in it (and I don't like Thrillers). Saw Cassandra's Dream but disliked his character, and the film was tepid at best. Alexander was a mess. He just hasn't chosen many good roles, which makes me think he's not that smart. Hopefully now, if the rumors above are true that he's off drugs and alcohol and is caring for a disabled child, he'll actually read some of the scripts before he commits to them and get some good roles.

Posted by YRG at January 12, 2009 10:48 PM

comment #34