Adrien Brody

It was funny cuase i seen adrian in king kong and was loking at the IMDB database, and realized he wa in teh village and it made me realize how well of an actor he is
 
So glad that you like it, Tink :D. I’m glad that we could encourage you to see it. You stick around here we’ll soon get you watching another one of his movies ;).

It certainly is a thinker’s movie. When I first saw it, I shared a lot of the confusion early in the movie; and it took me a bit to get used to the whole concept of it all. It’s one of those movies you have to believe is happening or it all seems silly. Honestly, I don’t think anyone could have a problem with becoming immersed in it.

Adrien’s acting was definitely top notch. There aren’t many who can do that complete melancholy expression that he does several times in ‘The Jacket’. Like the one, he does when he’s listening to the music.

I know a lot of reviewers, before the movie was released, had their doubts about Adrien playing the part. Some saying he wasn’t cut out for ‘that genre of film’. I believe anyone who has seen the picture will agree with me when I say those people were hugely wrong.

Oh, and some news concerning AB I found this morning:

THE ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
In Step with…
-Cathy Densmore,

With this Academy Awards® and 2005 behind us, a lot of you may be asking what movies will be catching Oscar buzz this year. You can be sure that any movie featuring the talents of actor Adrien Brody, a past winner of the award, always catches the Academy’s attention. Today I met up with him on the set of his film ‘Manolete’ that is being filmed on location in Spain:

Q: What’s it like being referred to as the ‘Brody Factor’ by the movie going public?

Brody: [laughs] I’m cool with it, you know. I appreciate that people want to see my movies and have faith that I’ll try my best to stay out of flops and give them their money’s worth. I still love them all the same as I did when I wasn’t so much in the limelight. I mean, liking fans more because they come to see your movie is wrong for me and shallow.

Q: There’s been a lot of Oscar buzz for your next two movies ‘Hollywoodland’ and ‘Manolete’. Do you believe either of these may give you your second Oscar?

Brody:
Um, it’s hard to say. I’ve had fun and learned a lot filming both. I always give each movie I do all I have so there isn’t one I tried harder at. You see, as an actor I don’t choose roles because ‘Hey, I may get an award for this or a big fat check.’ That’s not me. I choose roles for how they appeal to me as a person. And Half-assing isn’t in my vocabulary [laughs]!
Oh, It was great filming with Ben Affleck and Diane Lane for ‘Hollywoodland’. They’re great people. Ben even let me babysit his and Jen’s kid one time. I swear, I thought I was going to break it. Babies are just so fragile. Geez.
[long pause]
Anyway, both movies are great and unique and I wouldn’t be surprised if either got an award for something.

Q: What can you tell us about the film you are shooting right now, ‘Manolete’?

Brody: It’s a fantastic film. I read the script and just fell in love with it. It’s not a movie just about the greatest bullfighter, who is the character I play, Manolete. It’s a love story. About a man in love with death and a woman in love with life. I’m a real romantic at heart [grins] so that aspect really got me. The strange thing is the real Manolete, Manuel Rodriguez, looks a lot like me. When I was watching the films of him I felt that this was the role I was born to play.

Q: And what can you tell us about your co-star Penelope Cruz who plays your love interest in the film?

Brody: Oh, she’s lovely and very talented. She really is. I think what a lot of people don’t know about her is that sense of humor. As you know the story of ‘Manolete’ is a somber one so usually the mood here is dark. I don’t think we ever talked off camera without her making me laugh.

Q: And how were you received in Spain?

Brody: We actually were received by a big group of people at the airport. People wanted to show me pictures of Rodriguez and tell me their own accounts. Menno Meyjes (the director) wanted to start filming that day but I wanted to talk to them. I just stacked my luggage up and just met with each. What amazed me was that after 60 or so years after his death so many people are still passionate about Manolete. I want to do his memory justice in this film.
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Glad you got to see it, Tink. I'm so happy. Bare chested AB is definately a treat!!
I think we may start talking you into seeing 'The Dummy'. I watched it just after 'The Jacket' and it blew my mind as to how he can switch like that!

Thanks for the article HAM :). Love the part about the baby. Adrien holding a baby is about the only thing that can top AB holding a cute pooch on the hot-o-meter :devil:!

Okay a question for everyone. What is your fav pic of AB (that you've seen)?
 
Tink i`m happy that u succeed to see 'The Jacket' and at last write ur impression for this movie :D

it`s truth thаt this film is a bit strange but i like it. love this type of plot. like all the effects, whole storry and especially AB play :)

HnM thanks for shareing this AB interview , again u win my attention :p



Post by HnM - new role for AB

Interview with Menno Meyjes
What’s MANOLETE about?
It’s about a man in love with death who meets a woman in love with life. Manolete is a bullfighter and all great bullfighters are, in some way, in love with death. He meets this wonderful woman who tries to seduce him away from his dance with death, a dance that is part of his life, his identity and his glory. And this creates a lot of tension in their relationship.
Then it’s not a movie about bulls …
No, it’s basically a story about love, a love story in which one of the two has a very interesting profession. So when anyone says it’s a film about bullfighting, which they have, I always answer that it isn’t, that it’s a love story between a man, who happens to be a bullfighter, and a woman.
You wrote this script more than ten years ago, has it changed much since then?
It’s true I wrote it a long time ago, and I did it very quickly. I think it only took me four or five days, and it was very tiring to do it so fast. But in all this time nothing much has changed, my essential feelings about the story, about the original idea, are the same. It has always been a love story and it still is a story about a man fascinated by death and a woman fascinated by life. It’s a story of contrasts, of lights and shadows, of life and death, of a man and a woman, of blood and sand…
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when i read this interview to my mind come this name Ernest Hemingway. don`t know why but last summer i was read all his work and there was a lot of storry for bullfighting and Spain. all ready i have in my head the full picture how it will look like this movie and i thiNk this will be the best for me and for AB :D

and when is see this plot for doomed love here on me come other name Erich Maria Remarque and his book "Life for borrow" there too was similar plot - if i don`t make miskate the girl was sick and the man was contestant motor car and they too love one other...so so romance and drama but all make/writen so real

after all this i`ll say it will be great to see AB play in movie base on some books of this authors. all of AB view and presence make me think that he will fit perfect ...
 
I too am looking forward to seeing 'Manolete', Ani. I'm glad they have Meyes as the screenwriter. I think the interview I PM'd you with him said that he wrote the script for one of the Indiana Jones movies. So we know he is a good writer. :)

Also, I wanted to share with you guys some pics of AB in his spiffy wardrobe for the movie. These were taken by his Mom.

The Link.

Also to answer your question Hummer about my favorite pic of AB that I've seen, this is it. A suit, a smirk, and bed head. Nuff said:

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Thank-you for the link to those beautiful pics, Sher. Also love the pic. I'll post my fav when I have more time. :D
 
That's a very gorgeous picture HAM! He looks very sweet. :)

I've added 'The Pianist' to my list and also 'The Dummy' - which Hummer has recommend me to watch. :D I think I'll probably watch 'The Pianist' first. :)

I'm really surprised how well this thread is doing, I didn't realize there are so many of you out there that love Adrien Brody. :eek: :D
 
Good to know that you'll be watching more AB movies, Tink. I know you'll love both. You've offically become part of the Brody-fied fold! No u-turns from here on out. :devil:

And my fav pic. Love the hair in this one. It's amazing how workable his beautiful black hair is:

Squee
 
i last month buy TV for my room and now if don`t have a lot of expenditure will try to by and DVD so to have possibility to see more AB or DC movies...

and guys cool AB pics , i like all of them. don`t know which is my fav but this is AB all is good :D
 
Oh you'll certainly love him in both 'The Pianist' and 'Dummy' Tink. Wladyslaw and Steven (the characters) are totally different but he suits both very perfectly. Great that you'll be watching them.

Love the pic Hummer, AB does have lovely hair.

Pusher I do hope you get to see more of his movies. Did you get to hear the sound bit of the song he wrote and sung that I sent you?

Some AB news. Thanks to brodylicious.org for this excerpt:

Adrien is one of People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People in the world! It’s about time! The issue will be on newsstands April 28th.
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Not suprised at all. Especially when someone looks like this!
 
:lol: I'm not suprised either.

I do hope that you'll see more AB movies Pusher. Today I got one my favorite movies of his in the mail (I've been waiting forever for it to get here :eek:). The name of the movie is 'Harrison's Flowers'. I haven't seen it yet but I'm watching it soon. :D

Anyway, some pics in celebration of AB being named to the PEOPLE's list. I would add a HOT warning here but isn't he always? :devil: Enjoy:

Monkey Love

There's that workable hair again!
 
Did you get to hear the sound bit of the song he wrote and sung that I sent you?
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ahh yes :D *sigh*

this guy AB can do what he want and do it perfect. we already know that he have gift for playing in movies, have talent to sing too...what else stay ?!?! maybe to see him play some sport game :lol: will love to see him jump in the pool :devil:


Adrien is one of People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People in the world!
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this not surprise me at all, who don`t love mans with motorcycle :) as i have read somewhere he love to drive motors...hope don`t make mistak :p


Hummer again cool AB pics, thaks for posting them :D and for this film 'Harrison's Flowers' i already ask one my friend to find it for me hi have DVD and i can fry potatoes :lol:
 
Glad that you got to hear it, Ani. It really is obvious that somone involved in movies wrote it being as the title is 'This Ain't A Movie'. ;) Anyway, he does have a nice singing voice.

AB does like motorcycles and has said on occasion that he'd love to get to ride one in a film some day. That would be great.

I've heard of 'Harrison's Flowers' via my cousin but have never seen it. I've got to borrow that from her. Then the three of us can watch it at about the same times. :D

Anywho, some news:
Brody to do romantic comedy
 
Pusher said:
Adrien is one of People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People in the world!
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this not surprise me at all, who don`t love mans with motorcycle :) as i have read somewhere he love to drive motors...hope don`t make mistak :p


Hummer again cool AB pics, thaks for posting them :D and for this film 'Harrison's Flowers' i already ask one my friend to find it for me hi have DVD and i can fry potatoes :lol:
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I do hope you guys get to see it soon. Maybe I'll wait until you guys get a copy, huh? :D

AB does love motorcycles and in fact was seriously injured in a crash while driving one in 1992, when he was 19, crashing feet first into a crosswalk.

Also, thanks for that info HAM.
 
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