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In the past two weeks, GB has had two movies come out on dvd (unfortunately not in theaters): The Miracle Match
(aka The Game of Their Lives) and Beowulf & Grendel.I saw The Miracle Match last week and absolutely loved it. It tells the story of the 1950 US World Cup soccer team. They hadn't a chance against the professional teams fielded by other countries, but the scrappy American players pulled off what I have heard described as the greatest upset in World Cup history. I enjoy sports, so the soccer aspect of the movie was fun. More importantly, the film was very patriotic and family-oriented. Gerard plays Frank Borghi, the keeper (goalie). The movie also stars brothers Louis and Costas Mandylor, Zachery Bryan (the oldest brother from the tv show Home Improvement), Wes Bentley, John Rhys-Davies (aka Gimli from LOTR), and Gavin Rossdale (singer and husband of Gwen Stefani). It was excellent and moved me to tears.
I haven't yet seen Beowulf & Grendel, but I have read the epic poem it was based on. From what I have seen (photos, etc.), the scenery is breathtaking. (Not to mention Gerard.)
Buffalo News: Butler did it---
I highly recommend The Miracle Match. It is a movie the whole family can watch together and cheer during.With his striking good looks, irresistible Scottish brogue and magnetic old-Hollywood screen presence, you would think Gerard Butler would be an international superstar of paparazzi-obsessive proportions.
The fact that Butler is a darn good actor and a funny guy who isn't above making fun of himself only adds to his appeal.
So what gives? Maybe it's that Butler takes on flawed characters and roles that defy typecasting - not the usual Hollywood thinking. He's equally at home in wonderful "small" films like "Dear Frankie" as he was in the big-screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera," or taking on Angelia Jolie in "Lara Croft: The Cradle of Life."
Butler's two newest films to arrive on DVD again show the diversity of his projects. One is an inspiring true story with mainstream appeal; the other is a visually stunning movie based on an eighth-century poem.
Absolutely gorgeous. And that Scottish brogue . . .
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8 comments:
Can I say "yummmm???"
Yes, I'll allow it (and second it!!).
*sigh* I never do tire of gazing at that man. Or listening to him ;)
In fact I watched Phantom last night and have been listening to the soundtrack all day today.
By the way, nice choice of picture. The shirt is wrinkled if not exactly ruffled LOL! You do know how I love those 'Men-in-white-ruffled-shirts' pics!
Yes,do, Lady Lori!
Lovely to hear from you, Christina! I haven't seen Phantom in a bit, since I saw part of it with Lady Lori. I do know how you love "Men-in-ruffled-shirts" pictures, as do I! E-mail me!
Yes, my lady! I'm going to my e-mail right now;D
P.S. I found...er...changed my blogger password, but I too lazy to use it. :P
Thank you for the e-mail, Christina!
I have been thoroughly obsessed since Dracula 2000. I own Beowulf & Grendel; it was filmed in Iceland, not far from where I live (Sweden) and a well-loved Swedish actor plays the king.
It's an excellent movie; it has a lot more dimensions than you'd think. Please give yourself a treat and see it. And if you haven't seen "Dear Frankie" please do... it's my favorite -- so far.
I only really found Gerard in Phantom of the Opera. I bought Beowulf & Grendel and he was excellent in it. I LOVE Dear Frankie! Such a sad and sweet movie.
Thanks, Alyx!
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