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The Lion in Winter
By admin | July 4, 2007
Oh, what ecstasy - to have been on that set!
This is hands down, my favorite film.
Peter O’Toole lived, breathed, even perspired King Henry II. His masterful skill at dialog and emotions totally captivated King Henry’s motives, passions; his mask of chilling contempt for other human beings. Peter O’Toole reveals Henry’s mask in tender moments one second, then covers it back quickly in dominating conquers of verbal skills.
Katherine Hepburn - who could have played the role of Eleanor of Aquitaine but Kate. With the script’s cutting wit and soft tender moments. Eleanor’s heartbreak of losing her children’s souls and husband’s affections came pouring out in Katherine’s body. Every moment of Katherine’s life led up to this incredibly, masterfully skilled acting of Eleanor’s character - her being.
If ever a movie shows how the human soul is the same - no matter the era - This one is it!
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August 7th, 2007 at 6:14 am
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See, even years later it dawns on me that Peter’s first Henry II wears his heart on his sleeve while the second Henry II tries to skillfully weave a web for anyone who dares to view it.
Just makes me fall in love with him over again. I LOVE YOU PETER O’TOOLE! Yeah, I still have a crush on you!