In addition, colin firth just isnt colin firth without his lovely accent. Main street is a cautionary tale, but not the kind its. It was kinda offputting listening to colin firth and orlando bloom with southern accents. Several residents of a small southern city whose lives are changed by the arrival of a stranger with a. Colin firth, ellen burstyn, patricia clarkson, orlando bloom, amber tamblyn, margo martindale, andrew mccarthy, victoria clark, isiah. Oct 25, 2016 colin firth and producing partner ged doherty talk about their. Main street trailer featuring colin firth and orlando bloom. What happened to main street, colin firths other 2009 indie. Colin firth is a british actor who has had an extensive career both on stage and screen, having received an academy award, a golden globe award, two bafta awards, and three screen actors guild awards. Starring colin firth, ellen burstyn, patricia clarkson, amber tamblyn, and orlando bloom.
The writer, director and actors also offered promise but the movie just didnt do a thing for me. It had a cast that included colin firth preoscar, patricia clarkson, ellen burstyn, orlando bloom and amber tamblyn. Funny film but not the best of colin firth i like how colin firth plays but the scenario is not very much interesting and i dont like orlando bloom read more. After playing a slick texas businessman in the smalltown drama main street 2010, firth took the role of a british intelligence agent suspected of treason in the 2011 film adaptation of john le carre s novel tinker, tailor, soldier, spy. Shot over two years ago, john doyles drama main street is finally coming to theaters.
It is based on the true story of the disastrous attempt by the amateur sailor donald crowhurst to complete the sunday times golden globe race in 1968 and his subsequent attempts to cover up his failure. May 18, 2011 though main street will never be remembered alongside footes bestknown works, there is a weary, worldly wisdom threaded through the film that is well worth picking up on. Colin firth is starring, alongside amber tamblyn, patricia clarkson, andrew mccarthy, margo martindale and ellen burstyn. The film stars colin firth, rachel weisz, david thewlis and ken stott. It had a script by the late and pulitzer prizeoscarwinning horton foote.
Colin andrew firth september 10, 1960 grayshott, hampshire, england, uk. It also does not help that main street gets so damn lost in terms of plot and message. A drama by john doyle, written by horten foote, starring colin firth, orlando bloom, patricia clark, ellen burstyn, amber tamblyn. Firth represents a toxic waste disposal company that is bringing some business to a sleepy little town. In the dark comedy arthur newman 2012, he starred as a discontented family man who fakes his death and embarks on a journey under an assumed identity. Each of the colorful citizens of a closeknit north carolina communityfrom a oncewealthy tobacco heiress to the city. The mercy is a 2017 british biographical drama film, directed by james marsh and written by scott z. Colin andrew firth was born into an academic family in grayshott, hampshire, england.
In the midst of challenging times, each of the colorful ci. The cast sounded promising, with colin firth and orlando bloom taking the lead, but the movie was a waste of time and money. In the dark comedy arthur newman 2012, he starred as a discontented family man who fakes his death. Sep 28, 2011 in fact, probably the only thing that saved main street from oblivion and won it a limited theatrical release is the happy accident of colin firth s oscar for another movie he shot in 2009, the. In the midst of challenging times, each of the colorful citizens of this closeknit north carolina community from its mayor to a local police officer to a oncewealthy tobacco heiress will. May 18, 2009 colin firth main street nancy marsella. Main street is a contemporary drama about several residents of a small southern city whose lives are changed by the arrival of a stranger with a controversial plan to save their decaying hometown. The following is a list of movies that colin firth has acted in during his career so far. His mother, shirley jean rolles, was a comparative religion lecturer at the open university, and his father, david norman lewis firth, lectured on history at winchester university college formerly king alfreds college in winchester, and worked on education. Colin andrew firth, cbe, angleski filmski, televizijski in gledaliski igralec, 10. Colin firth, ellen burstyn, patricia clarkson, amber tamblyn, orlando bloom star in the southern drama main street.
Looking at the trailer one can predict that this is an oscar attempt gone wrong, with its overwrought melodrama and. Main street is a 2010 drama film about several residents of durham, north carolina, a city in the southern u. Colin firth interview for a single man the actor talks about his oscarnominated part in a searing new film, a single man, directed by fashion designer tom ford. First trailer for main street starring colin firth, patricia clarkson, amber tamblyn, and orlando bloom by brendan bettinger july 22, 2011. Colin firth, ged doherty use filmmaking for dummies to. Several residents of a small southern city whose lives are changed by the arrival of a stranger with a controversial plan to save their decaying hometown.
Feb 09, 2018 the tragic fibber of the high seas descent into despair and delusion is subtly explored by firth, but the film flinches from the sailors horrible denouement. Firth spent much of his early childhood in africa and in the care of his grandparents, who were methodist missionaries. Colin firth celebrity profile check out the latest colin firth photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. I like to think that they took roles in this film because they cared about the message. Gambit 2012 harry deane arthur newman 2012 arthur newman tinker tailor soldier spy 2011 bill haydon main street 2010 gus leroy the kings speech 2010 king george vi st trinians ii. Jackson a bondian villain in new kingsman film may 12, 2018 colin firth consciously uncouples from paddington bear movie. Oscar winner colin firth and wife livia giuggioli split. With colin firth, ellen burstyn, patricia clarkson, orlando bloom. Main street focuses on the dreams and aspirations of the everyday people of a closeknit north carolina community who have their lives changed by the arrival. Langeweile, schlechtes drehbuch, unmotivierte schauspieler. Give the director credit for thinking outside the box, at least. In the midst of challenging times, each of the colorful citizens of this closeknit north carolina community from its mayor to a. Each of the colorful citizens of a closeknit north carolina communityfrom a oncewealthy tobacco. Funny film but not the best of colin firth i like how colin firth plays but the scenario is not very much interesting and i dont like orlando.
The theme presented in this movie gave promise but it was extremely dull and boring. Firth spent much of his early childhood in africa and. Main street official movie site starring colin firth. Cast and crew take sunday off, then film monday and tuesday before the actors leave the bull city for good. In the midst of todays challenging times, each of the colorful citizens of this closeknit north carolina community, will search for ways to reinvent. Main street is a contemporary drama about residents of a small southern city whose lives are changed by the arrival of a stranger with a controversial plan to save their decaying hometown. Main street by john doyle overdrive rakuten overdrive. Colin firth, orlando bloom and patricia clarkson lead this moving ensemble drama by erik davis jul 18, 2011 comments advertisement.
This film, however, is like a small firecracker that. Filming of main street, the movie set in durham and starring orlando bloom, colin firth and ellen burstyn, is close to wrapping up. Mar 08, 2015 main street focuses on the dreams and aspirations of the everyday people of a closeknit north carolina community who have their lives changed by the arrival of a stranger colin firth with a controversial plan to save their decaying hometown. Colin firth and producing partner ged doherty talk about their. The actor, who won an oscar for his portrayal of king george vi in the kings speech, had been wo. Feb 23, 2011 on sunday, colin firth will be tuxedoed and seated in the kodak theatre in hollywood, waiting to see whether his peers judge him the best actor of 2010 for the kings speech. Main street is an ensemble drama that functions as a display case for a range of regional drawls, from the authentic to absurd. Though main street will never be remembered alongside footes bestknown works, there is a weary, worldly wisdom threaded through the film that is well worth picking up on. On sunday, colin firth will be tuxedoed and seated in the kodak theatre in hollywood, waiting to see whether his peers judge him the best actor. In fact, probably the only thing that saved main street from oblivion and won it a limited theatrical release is the happy accident of colin firths oscar for another movie he shot in 2009, the.
Looking at the trailer one can predict that this is an oscar attempt gone wrong, with its overwrought melodrama and predictable turns. Nov, 2010 i thought the acting powerhouses burstyn, clarkson and firth as well as bloom and tamblyn would make main street a worthwhile film, but in simply portraying uncreative stereotypes, they were given no opportunity to truly utilize their acting talents. Win main street starring colin firth on dvd top 10 films is very pleased to have three brand new dvds of arrow videos release of main street starring colin firth, ellen. Searching for leads in the upcoming small town southern film, main street, direc. The tragic fibber of the high seas descent into despair and delusion is subtly explored by firth, but the film flinches from the sailors horrible denouement. Top 10 films is very pleased to have three brand new dvds of arrow videos release of main street starring colin firth, ellen burstyn, patricia clarkson, orlando bloom and amber tamblyn to give away. What happened to main street, colin firths other 2009. Ben barnes, colin firth, rebecca hall, ben chaplin, emilia fox, rachel hurdwood. Main street is a drama film, released in the usa on october 21 of 2010. I thought the acting powerhouses burstyn, clarkson and firth as well as bloom and tamblyn would make main street a worthwhile film, but in simply portraying uncreative stereotypes, they were given no opportunity to truly utilize their acting talents.