Comments on: Review: ‘When Did You Last See Your Father?’

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By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:10:45 +0000

Unfortunately “bankability” means precisely that: a big boxoffice draw and powerful in Hollywood. Merely being one of the cast of a big hit like Mamma Mia! would not give him “bankability.” There are very few actors on whose name alone a project is made. The easiest thing is to not use terms like that when you don’t understand them. Otherwise, nice job.

By: Shanna

Shanna — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:59:26 +0000

I didn’t mean he is a huge box office draw like Will Smith or is powerful in Hollywood. I meant he can be counted on to pick intelligent meaningful films to be in along with doing fun romantic comedies. We will see how bankable he is to Hollywood after Mamma Mia.

By: Emma

Emma — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:59:41 +0000

Much as your defense of Colin Firth is enthusiastic, it is apparent that you probably don’t understand the concept of bankability. Having been in 30-40+ films has nothing to do with with bankability. It is the ability to get a film project greenlit based solely on one’s name. If you look at his filmography, he is generally not the lead, but a supporting actor, especially when it comes to major films. In recent years, he’s only be the lead in a few indie projects, most of which have failed to get distribution. But your support and enthusiasm for the actor is noted.

By: Shanna

Shanna — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:26:10 +0000

Well Iâ€™m still breathing, but barely. I didnâ€™t say you hated the film. I also didnâ€™t say he was â€œhighly-talentedâ€, he just deserves more praise then you gave him. He is a bankable veteran actor with a large female following.

By: Travis

Travis — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:40:11 +0000

I hope the wound isn’t too “mortal” … I didn’t say I hated the movie. I actually enjoyed it. I actually didn’t even say I “hated” Firth’s performance, I just wasn’t impressed … as usual. I’ll admit, I haven’t a lot of Firth films. In response to your comment regarding Firth’s number of films and steadiness of jobs being proof of his acting talent … I could really lay into that with various other examples of very busy actors who would NOT fall into my interpretation of highly-talented actors. I will, however, spare you the salt in the “wound” and forego those comments. Thank you for your honest thoughts on the film …

By: Shanna

Shanna — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:25:42 +0000

Travis! You have mortally wounded me with your Colin Firth comments! I loved When Did You Last See Your Father, Iâ€™ve seen it three times and it still makes me cry. I thought Colin Firthâ€™s role was rather difficult to pull off. It was all about his internal struggle with his feelings for his father. He loved his father, but he also hated him. He couldnâ€™t share those feelings with anyone. Colin Firth has been acting for over 20 years with 35 films completed and currently 8 in the works. He has never been without work, which proves he is better, then a so-so actor. I donâ€™t know how many Colin Firth movies you have seen, but please check out some of his other work such as Where the Truth Lies, Apartment Zero, Another Country, Trauma, Valmont, HBOâ€™s Conspiracy, and my favorite Pride and Prejudice. I think his wide range of performances will pleasantly surprise you.