THE GOLDEN GLOBES... A PLEASANT SURPRISE FOR EMILY BLUNT AND EWAN MCGREGOR
The 70th Annual Golden Globes were just announced. There are movies and television shows you'd expect to be nominated (Lincoln, Argo, Homeland, Breaking Bad, etc.), but there are a few surprises too...
Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor!
They're nominated for Best Actress and Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy and deservedly so. Did you see Salmon Fishing in Yemen when it came out early this year? Probably not, not many people did. I did (and reviewed it below for this blog). It's a delightful movie that didn't stick around long in theaters -- probably because of its title -- but both actors are terrific in it. It has a fresh story. Kristin Scott Thomas is a riot as a foul-mouthed British press manager.
Lets hope the Golden Globe nomination for Blunt and McGregor will make this fishing movie the catch of the day.
Rent it if you can before the awards.
SALMON FISHING IN YEMEN
by Janet Lawler
February 22, 2012
Who knew fly-fishing could be so heartwarming and fun?
Salmon Fishing in Yemen, the new movie, definitely hooked its audience last night at an advanced screening here in Manhattan. The romantic comedy stars Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt, with a terrific supporting role for Kristin Scott Thomas.
The story is a fish tale -- about a Middle Eastern sheik who wants to bring the sport of fly-fishing to his country. Money is no object... and so, Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor join forces to make it happen.
It's a romantic comedy (with a tricky title for a movie) that make both lead characters endearing to the audience as well as to each other. Blunt brings her familiar wit and charisma from "The Devil Wears Prada" but adds a delicate touch to the dramatic scenes. Ewan McGregor is adorable in every scene -- I can't say much more -- he's simply adorable to watch. He makes you root for the fish too.
Kristin Scott Thomas gets plenty of laughs
throughout portraying a fast-talking Brit press
manager/mother-of-three. Her line telling her son to remove his
"hoodie" is golden, but I can't repeat it here. Go see the movie for
yourself. The film is directed by Lasse Hallstrom -- well-paced,
enticing, with stunning shots of Afghanistan, The screenplay is written
by Simon Beaufoy, based on the novel by Paul Torday.
After the movie, I heard several people raving about it outside. One movie-goer said to her friend "I'd go see that again!".
I would too. It's a good one. Go catch this movie, you won't be tempted to throw it back.
"Salmon Fishing in Yemen" Here is the movie trailer http://fishingintheyemen.com/
Until next time.
The 70th Annual Golden Globes were just announced. There are movies and television shows you'd expect to be nominated (Lincoln, Argo, Homeland, Breaking Bad, etc.), but there are a few surprises too...
Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor!
They're nominated for Best Actress and Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy and deservedly so. Did you see Salmon Fishing in Yemen when it came out early this year? Probably not, not many people did. I did (and reviewed it below for this blog). It's a delightful movie that didn't stick around long in theaters -- probably because of its title -- but both actors are terrific in it. It has a fresh story. Kristin Scott Thomas is a riot as a foul-mouthed British press manager.
Lets hope the Golden Globe nomination for Blunt and McGregor will make this fishing movie the catch of the day.
Rent it if you can before the awards.
SALMON FISHING IN YEMEN
by Janet Lawler
February 22, 2012
Who knew fly-fishing could be so heartwarming and fun?
Salmon Fishing in Yemen, the new movie, definitely hooked its audience last night at an advanced screening here in Manhattan. The romantic comedy stars Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt, with a terrific supporting role for Kristin Scott Thomas.
The story is a fish tale -- about a Middle Eastern sheik who wants to bring the sport of fly-fishing to his country. Money is no object... and so, Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor join forces to make it happen.
It's a romantic comedy (with a tricky title for a movie) that make both lead characters endearing to the audience as well as to each other. Blunt brings her familiar wit and charisma from "The Devil Wears Prada" but adds a delicate touch to the dramatic scenes. Ewan McGregor is adorable in every scene -- I can't say much more -- he's simply adorable to watch. He makes you root for the fish too.
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| Kristin Scott Thomas |
After the movie, I heard several people raving about it outside. One movie-goer said to her friend "I'd go see that again!".
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| Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor |
"Salmon Fishing in Yemen" Here is the movie trailer http://fishingintheyemen.com/
Until next time.
3 comments:
I have a question, don't know if you can answer it though.
Emily and Ewan are nominated as persons so they will attend the ceremony and also receive the award if they win.
But how is it with the Best Comedy or Musical Award? That doesn't equal the director, does it?
If Salmon wins I guess the award recipients would be the producers, not Lasse.
Admittedly I don't know much about these matters. Do You?
Anton
No, that doesn't equal the director, Anton. Each actor is nominated on their own. If a picture wins an award, then it goes to the producers.
Thank you, Janet.
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