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[author_by_night]

First, my friending frenzy is still going on, so if you want to add more friends to your flist or whatnot, take a look!

So in World Literature today, we were watching Hamlet - the Mel Gibson version. (Yes, Mel Gibson - sorry, can't help that the idiot is in that one.) Anyway, while we were watching, I couldn't help but notice how familiar the actress for Ophelia looked. I also noticed how innocent she looked - she really does look tender and all that. 

So I went on IMDB just now, to see who it was.

It's the actress who plays Bellatrix in the next Harry Potter film. Bellatrix, for the uninformed, is a sadistic villian who - well, won't spoil for those who haven't read the Harry Potter books, but she's not a likeable person. 

I just found that really ironic.

Comments

[gileonnen.livejournal.com]

Helena Bonham Carter's been in loads of things--she's been Morgan Le Fay in Merlin, Olivia in Twelfth Night--even an ape in Planet of the Apes. I was actually shocked that she was playing Bellatrix; she's put on a lot of weight lately, and I thought she would be physically unsuited to the role. Still, I suppose she can lose for it!

(Also I hate the Gibson Hamlet with the fire of a thousand suns. Just to say.)

[author-by-night.livejournal.com]

I don't think Gibson as Hamlet is too bad, but he's missing... something.

I dunno about Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix - I'm hoping she won't disappoint though, and apparently she's been good with villiany.

[koloagirl.livejournal.com]

Her turn as Morgan le Fay was very good. She also played a dual role in "Big Fish" with Ewan McGregor. If you haven't seen the latter, I highly suggest.

[valerie-valerah.livejournal.com]

Hey, hey, don't hate Mel Gibson! He may have said stupid stuff, but he's still a brilliant actor/filmmaker.

[author-by-night.livejournal.com]

Maybe "idiot" was a tad harsh, but I really just don't like him. Making comments about hating Jewish people just because he was drunk? Uh, no. Alcohol makes you react in ways you normally wouldn't, but it doesn't give you multiple personality disorder.

As an actor/filmmaker.. *shrugs*. Don't know enough about him in either case actually, so maybe I shouldn't have commented at all.

[valerie-valerah.livejournal.com]

Guh, looking back at my comment I realize I probably sounded snappish. I didn't mean to be; I'm sorry! And you don't have to censor yourself. If you have an opinion, you should express it without being afraid about what someone is going to think. Again, I'm sorry if I made you feel that way, I never intended to do so.

By the way, I like your icon :)

[ex-jo-blogs.livejournal.com]

Helena Bonham-Carter is one of my favourite actresses. She's an extraordinarily talented character actress. I recommend A Room with a View, Howard's End, The Wings of the Dove, Fight Club - even Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - for other notable performances. Even though I'm not going to enjoy having to hate her as Bellatrix, I was pleased she was cast because I think she's as bulletproof as Emma Thompson as Trelawney and Ken Branagh as Lockhart. She'll be excellent. And she's also the RIGHT AGE!

[dreamer-marie.livejournal.com]

I did see the friending frenzie. It's a very good idea, but at the moment I have trouble keeping up with my f-list, so I'm going to pass.
Keep up the good work, though!

[talimeeka.livejournal.com]

I'm so excited to see her as Bella. I don't know much about the actress, but everyone seemed to be really excited when the casting change took place.

[linda-lupos.livejournal.com]

Yay! I was really happy when I heard she was cast because I wanted her in the first place. But I'm happy with OotP's casting anyway. ^^

Helena Bonham-Carter as Bellatrix seems particularly inspired because she's so beautiful and fragile-looking - deceiving appearances and all that. Besides, the Blacks are supposed to be hugely good-looking and she will at least have covered that. ;) (Although she can be 'un-pretty' too - just watch Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, she's Charlie's mom!)
She was also in Corpse Bride, as the voice of the Corpse Bride...

I don't like Mel Gibson (The Passion of the Christ was actually just a shitty movie with way too many violence and way too little story, and Braveheart was only slightly better) and though I've never seen his Hamlet I already know I prefer the Kenneth Branagh version since that one just rocks! And has Kate Winset as Ophelia and Julie "Madam Rosmerta" Christie as Gertrude!
But it isn't out on DVD yet. :( Stupid.

[ehnel.livejournal.com]

Helena Bonham Carter is an amazing actress, plus she looks really how I've always visualised Bellatrix. I cannot wait to see how she turns out! :)

[vytresna.livejournal.com]

I've not heard good things about the Mel Gibson Hamlet, and Mel Gibson himself is... ugh... but I can compartmentalize enough for Braveheart to be my favorite movie of all time.

But as said above, the Branaugh version rocks.

Bonham-Carter is like a female John Hurt - she can do any part, any part at all, and pull it off to a tee. Aces.

[arianablack.livejournal.com]

Absolutely cannot stand that version. The Ken Branagh one is loads better. It has a Robin Williams cameo :D

I especially hate the confrontation with his mother, and it looks like Mel Gibson is all over her. We actually watched both version when we studied it in high school, Ken's version for actual study, Gibson's version to laugh at.

Helena Bonham Carter is the perfect choice for Bellatrix. Everything I've seen her in, I've loved her role. She can definitely pull off the psychotic aspect. She did it great in Fight Club, after all. And she also does calm and sweet very well. She'll definitely be able to pull off all of Bellatrix's personalities.