Michael Sheen is quite simply astonishing in this biopic. The complexities of Kenneth Williams were absolutely nailed by Sheen in a career defining moment. I don't think Sheen will ever top this performance, it was near perfection.
shareI saw the last half of this movie and didn't know who was in it until I checked text. But before that I sat thinking "Geez, that guy is familiar!" I finally struck on Michael's name and had to double-check that it was him - absolutely amazing! That guy seems to have a rubber face with the way he was able to contort it and almost look exactly like Kenneth Williams! Amazing!
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The thing I find amazing about Michael Sheen is that he seems to be able to take on the persona of the real person he's playing, rather than just imitate them. What was amazing about this portrayal, to me, was that he gave us the Kenneth Williams persona and mannerisms we're used to from his performances, but showed us a real person behind them. They didn't shy away from the sadnesses and unfulfilled aspects of his life, but I was glad it wasn't exploitative; I thought it was gently and quite considerately handled.
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He kinda reminds me of John Hurt in Naked Civil Servant...
shareAbsolutely nailed Kenneth Williams. Astonishing, cos he nailed Blair in the Queen too. Two completely different characters.
Hear hear! Sheen was great playing Brian Clough,Tony Blair,Richard Nixon et all, but in this he was simply amazing.The ending where the poor woman was trying to bring him a cup of tea was very moving.Great actor.
shareeddie, did you mean to say Richard Nixon, or were you meaning David Frost?
Not being a smartypants, just wondering if he's done Nixon as well.
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You're quite correct Puirt, It was David Frost who Sheen played. Frank Langella played Nixon. I'm a lot better with Westerns.
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