Recently, I felt that this kind of colorful and crazy work is Neil Jordan’s Breakfast on Pluto. Of course, the two movies tell different stories, but the last one second bursts of laughter and the second sad makes people almost cry. And the excitement that the protagonist's freely switching emotions brings to the audience is very similar. On the whole, the film is not as eye-catching as the stylization of Trainspotting. Although the rhythm remains lively but there is still some scatter in editing, the main theme of the narration is heavier and the actors have more space for performance. There are a few scenes that even remind people of the early Tim Burton-style Halloween dances. Although it is obvious that the director has left a hand on the scale and chose a more moderate and safe path, and Bruce's childhood haze Dave's treatment is also a bit cliché, but the overall effect is still above the standard.
Since the whole movie is the POV of the protagonist Bruce, James' performance is bound to be the key to the success of the movie. The result was incredible. His Bruce combined shameless, inferior, cruel, dirty, but also with joking, fragility, and even beauty. The audience can feel the actor's self-confidence through the screen, and feel the actor's complete preparation and ease.
James這次的表演有幾場是非常令人屏息的，例如他在說Love is cruel的屁話，肢體動作連資深腦殘粉都會覺得不舒服想揍他。For example, he masturbates while tearing down like rain while squeezing his voice, which is the most unbearable scene in the whole film. For example, the scene of his dispute with Armanda, from anger to fragility to madness, switching between different emotions smoothly. For example, he laughed hysterically at the screen in the last scene. This performance is definitely one of the endings of the most shocking movies in recent years. Eddie Marsan in the supporting role group also performed very well, showing a gentle and amiable contrast with Bruce.
It is very valuable to be able to watch an actor willing to hand over himself and push himself to the edge. And the energy generated in it will make the whole movie shine, let the actors and characters shine. To put it clichely, it is the energy revealed from the soul, and I will always be fascinated by that energy. Filth is a work that allows James to fully show his energy.
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