Well Hugh, you have won me over. I have to admit, in the beginning all I could think of was how much better Colin Firth would have been this part, or Richard E. Grant, or Rupert Everett. But by the end of the film, I could not have seen anyone else lend this role as much heart and soul (and comic timing) as you did. Your performance was simply perfection. Hope the Oscars will take notice.
Well done, sir!
Hear, hear!
I've never been a huge fan of him but he was perfect in this movie. I hope Ms. Streep's performance does not overshadow his award chances.
There was definite chemistry between Meryl and Hugh. I believed he did love her. Simon will definitely get a Best Supporting nod. Good film!
shareGrant is one of my favorites and was perfectly cast in this film.
shareGrant seems to practically be in semi-retirement these days, but I'm glad he chose to do this movie. I thought maybe it was the best performance of his career, frankly. Maybe he did it because he wanted to work with Meryl. Of the three leads, I suspect he's the most likely to be ignored at Oscar time, but it's a better movie because of his performance, no question.
shareMeryl is the lead and Hugh and Simon are supporting, although Hugh has more screen time than Simon.
I have never been a fan of Hugh, but he is excellent in this movie. I was not familiar with Simon as I have never watched the sitcom he is in (Big Bang Theory). I don't live in the USA.
Yea when I saw his name and Comedy, Music, Romance listed in the Genre I very nearly avoided this one.
Thankfully I didn't, the boy did well.
Totally agree with you here. Hugh Grant and Simon Helberg gave stand out performances. Hugh Grant was perfectly cast as the sort of aging Cary Grant type. I hope he wins something for this because he was terrific.
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I agree Hugh Grant and Simon Hedberg were great. In the middle of the movie I realized he also reminded me of Cary Grant. I'd love to see him win something too. I've been a fan forever.
Best performance of Grant ever. He is really acting here, and it seems a wise decision to have skipped Bridget 3. Although that wasn't too bad either. I was surprised by this role, and it should open up a new direction for him in the industry. Lovely movie.
shareI have been a long time fan of Hugh's since seeing him for the first time, with the brilliant Judy Davis, in the British film Impromptu (1991) about George Sand - Mrs. Aurore Dudevant - falling in love with Chopin. Hugh was the highly offended, completely reluctant, and very beautiful object of George's passion; he was 30, but looked several years younger.
It is a blessing for those of us who loved the film that he chose to leave his political responsibilities to portray St Clair Bayfield, which is definitely his best role to date. His portrayal was highly engaging and provided the authenticity that the story needed for the required poignancy. His quiet, sometimes piercing, statements to Cosmé McMoon about Florence were delivered with authority that we have seldom seen with Hugh's roles. The nearest I remember is from Love, Actually when Hugh, as Prime Minister, warns Billy Bob Thornton, as US President (during a filmed Press Conference), that England would not considered any US encroachment a friendly gesture, and therefore would need to take appropriate action. He concluded that he was certain that the friendship between the two countries would always remain cordial.
His obvious love and dedication for Florence was shown in every scene with dozens of small and larger nuanced looks, touches, and actions. It is a beautifully acted role.
My only wish for Mr. Grant is that he would find some way to decrease the habitual deprecation in which he speaks of himself. A person may use self-mocking as a means of escaping emotional discomfort; however, the reality is that people will begin to believe what is said and take it to heart.
He is truly excellent at comedy, yet this was a dramatic, tragic role. I thought that he was superb for all involved.
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So glad you mentioned Impromptu and Hugh Grant's lovely performance in it.
shareJust finished the movie, and I couldn't agree more!
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I agree. Such a great performance.
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