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28 October 2004 (Israel) moreTagline:
Passion. Obsession. Revenge. Prepare for the performance of a lifetime.Plot:
Set in '30s London, the film involves stage actors and their experiences with love and revenge. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 6 wins & 11 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(29 articles)
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Acting Up A Storm more (103 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Michael Gambon | ... | Jimmie Langton | |
| Annette Bening | ... | Julia Lambert | |
| Leigh Lawson | ... | Archie Dexter | |
| Shaun Evans | ... | Tom Fennel | |
| Mari Kiss | ... | Mr. Gosselyn's Secretary | |
| Jeremy Irons | ... | Michael Gosselyn | |
| Ronald Markham | ... | Butler | |
| Terry Sach | ... | Chauffeur | |
| Catherine Charlton | ... | Miss Philips | |
| Juliet Stevenson | ... | Evie | |
| Miriam Margolyes | ... | Dolly de Vries | |
| Max Irons | ... | Curtain Call Boy | |
| Andrew Paton Story Busher | ... | Male Singer | |
| George Lang | ... | Antoine the Maitre D | |
| Michael Culkin | ... | Rupert |
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Rated R for some sexuality.Parents Guide:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:14A (Ontario) | Sweden:Btl | Brazil:12 | Ireland:15 | Malaysia:U | Hungary:14 | South Korea:15 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Finland:K-11 | Hong Kong:IIB | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:M18 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Zurich) | UK:12A | USA:R | Iceland:12Fun Stuff
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Continuity: Tom tells Julia that Michael has given him a box for the opening of the new play. When we see Tom after Julia makes an obvious reference to him by saying, "B-E-N," he is seated not in a box but in the orchestra section, next to Julia's son and in front of Julia's male friend. moreSoundtrack:
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Tom Sturridge in a lovely performance as Roger, Julia's son, puts it beautifully in a soft confrontation with his mother. "You're playing, mother, or playing wife..." Yes, acting as a way of life as a way of being. Tricky. Ronald Harwood can write the ins and outs of theatrical life better than any living soul - remember "The Dresser? - This is not any way near as good or as insightful but is charming and fun. Lilli Palmer played the part back in the 60's in "Adorable Julia" and she was adorable indeed as is Annette Bening in a tour de force performance with regular interruptions to give plenty of space to the trade mark Bening giggle. Shaun Evans plays the young man, the object of Julia's desire, her frustrating emotional holiday and I must admit, that's the one element that should have sizzle instead of fizzle. Shaun Evans is a good actor but it doesn't have anything that would make us understand the folly attraction that awakes in Julia. He plays an American but appears bland, as bland as a British actor can be when he's bland. I longed for a Billy Crudup or someone younger, a Brad Renfro. Can you imagine what the movie would have been like with a Heath Ledger in that part? Unless, of course, the whole thing was intentional to underline Julia's absurdity. An actress on the verge of a nervous break down. Comparasions with "All About Eve" are ridiculous. That would be like comparing "One Flew Over The Cookoo's Nest" with "The Couch Trip"