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Hugo Weaving

posted 12 years ago by eucalyptus9
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I can't say I've ever been a huge Hugo Weaving fan, even though he's managed to be a part of some of the most successful film franchises of all time (Lord of the Rings, Matrix). But I found his performance when he's told by Margaret that his mother died a year previously to be one of the most affecting scenes I've witnessed in a movie. Possibly because it reminded me so much of someone I know well, but it was a genuine, heart-felt, grief-stricken moment that was completely credible. My estimation of Hugo has risen.

[–] robtakendall 11 years ago

Yes I agree, his performance was amazing. Didn't know he was that good.

[–] supergran 11 years ago

Terrific performance.

Who knows where the time goes?

[–] Prismark10 11 years ago

Weaving has grown as an actor as he has got older.

Its that man again!!

[–] supergran 11 years ago

Catch him in Bangkok Hilton (1989) with Denholm Elliott and a very young Nicole Kidman. Fabulous performances all round.

Who knows where the time goes?

[–] goleafsgo27 11 years ago

I agree with all who liked him in this film! I also liked his work in a 1991 film I recently saw called Proof (not to be confused with the also very good Paltrow film with the same title), in which he played a blind photographer (no, not a typo), who has an aide/buddy played by a young Russell Crowe.

I have seen enough to know I have seen too much. -- ALOTO

[–] spookyrat1 10 years ago

Those who are only familiar with him from TLOTR trilogy, the Matrix trilogy. V for Vendetta and Captain America might be surprised to get an idea of his depth of range, as he immerses himself in a character role speaking Australian English for a change.

[–] Clemencedane 8 years ago

I've seen and admired him in many films. I haven't seen any LOTR or comic book movies, so I've been able to view him in challenging roles.