Moderately well-fed and in full bloom. Brendan Gleason is 65!
When it comes to actors of Irish descent, we imagine Colin Farrell as a kind of heartthrob, Liam Neeson as an action star, Michael Fassbender as a respected leader, and our today's hero of the day, Brendan Gleeson, is just a great actor of monumental characters. We can say that he is to Ireland what John Goodman is to America - a reliable guy, an outstanding pro, a lump who can strengthen any project.The Dublin-born actor became famous quite late: he made his film debut after 30 years, and before that he was a teacher. That, however, did not prevent Gleason from going through an impressive creative path. The charming characters of Brendan are distinguished by a special charm, a twinkle in the eyes and an Irish charm, which more than compensates for the not quite canon appearance of a movie star. Whether it is an altruistic priest, a survivor of the zombie apocalypse dad, a dirty policeman or a roaming bandit, his talent will not be lost anywhere. As another great actor Alan Rickman, Brendan Gleeson might be associated primarily with his character from the Potter, but if you take a closer look at his work, you will notice that over the years this Irish Carlson regularly performed magnificent performances - this was the role of the second plan, a minor cameo or a real protagonist. Today, on the 65th birthday of the wonderful Irishman, we remember his best works. "Artificial Intelligence" (2001)  One of Steven Spielberg's most underrated works. Some film critics, who coldly greeted her in 2001, admitted that after years they radically changed their attitude to the film and even apologized to the director personally. This is a serious, even heavy movie, and not good enough to while away a Friday night with popcorn. The story of a robot boy who desperately wants to be human is overwhelming, the atmosphere is constantly heightened, and as the first half comes to an end, the great and terrible Brendan Gleeson appears to add even more gloom to the story. His hero makes a cruel speech, in which he speaks of the robot child as a circus freak who must be destroyed, and with the drama of a theatrical villain he exposes the vices of the society of the future. Strong cameo. "28 days later" (2002)  Explaining his approach to working on the role of Frank, Gleason said:“Many expected to see an ordinary bumpkin. But he is not just a bumpkin hitting a zombie over the head with a club. I wanted to add something touching to the action that would show his big heart. ”And amid the harsh battles with maddened zombies, Brendan Gleason puts on a real fatherly performance against the backdrop of the madness of the zombie apocalypse. One of the finest films of its kind, it focuses on post-apocalyptic London and its survival. The family relationships among the survivors are very clear and allow Gleason to show his skills in one of the most powerful storylines. When a drop of infected blood falls on Frank and he realizes what will happen now, he immediately yells at his daughter to flee and stay away from him. Despair, with whom the father tries to save his child from himself, makes this episode one of the most heartbreaking in the film. As in many of his works, the actor brings a bit of great black humor to the image. In the scene where Frank complains about the long lack of rainfall needed to replenish his water supplies, he is genuinely angry at"this fucking England"and its everlasting rain that you won't get when you need it. The actor's Irish accent adds even more piquancy to this phrase. "Braveheart" (1995)  This was one of Gleason's first big-screen roles. His classic acting skills and impressive texture attracted the then aspiring director Mel Gibson, who invited Brendan to play the role of a friend of the protagonist in his film. Hamish, a Scottish country bumpkin who later became a formidable warrior, is so good played by Gleason that he doesn't have to say a lot of text. He hardly speaks there, most of the time playing with his face and facial expressions. In the scene where the savage Hamish with his beard and shaggy mane, holding a sword at the ready, exchanges glances with the courtier maid of honor, one can see so much touching childish trepidation that one involuntarily thinks:What a cutie! ”. Gangs of New York (2002)  Here Gleason also has a supporting role, but Walter "The Monk" McGinn, played by him, in an open shirt, generously distributing his club, brown with old blood, to enemies in the head, on which he then makes trophy notches with a knife, - such a guy cannot but be remembered. He looks especially piquant when, years later, he already becomes a respected person, wears good suits and hangs out with influential people. But sometimes she still pulls out an old cudgel from the mezzanine and goes to negotiate with someone. "Towards the Storm" (2009)  Winston Churchill was played by many, and all of them turned out differently: a xenophobic tyrant, a cunning politician, a genius strategist. In this picture, Gleeson takes over from the legendary Briton Albert Finney and shows us not a great historical figure, but an ordinary elderly man, a little tired of an overly busy life. Gleason said that he considers Churchill to bea "cultural anachronism", but watching a man in his fifties who runs a country in such a rapidly changing world is quite interesting. "Lay low in Bruges" (2008)  In the already cult tape of Martin McDonagh, who also recently celebrated his anniversary, Gleason plays one of the main roles and demonstrates his acting skills in full, performing in a duet with his compatriot Colin Farrell. Before us unfolds a non-trivial story, full of black humor and memorable dialogues, of two men, older and younger, wise and panicking, and even in the luxurious scenery of one of the most beautiful European cities. Ken performed by Brendan embodied all the sadness of the character, for whom this city and the contemplation of the surrounding beauty became the last vivid impression in life, the last dream and, by and large, the last love. "The General" (1998)  A film about the famous Irish criminal Martin Cahill, who was shot in 1994. Director John Burman said that initially he saw only one person in this role - Brendan Gleason, whom he already knew at that time. It is curious that the director of the film personally suffered from Cahill's actions - he once robbed his house. Watch The General and appreciate how organically Gleason fit into the dirty crime story - with his tired, fierce look, overweight body and rude humor. "Once Upon a Time in Ireland" (2011)  Gleason embodied another iconic character for his career in this underrated crime drama. This time before us is a simple policeman Boyle from a small Irish town. He loves beer, slot machines, and cute prostitutes. But one day he faces a difficult choice: to go either against his conscience, or against the system with inevitable grave consequences. It's time to remember that we are watching Irish movies about the Irish. What do you think this ginger chubby with a beer belly chooses? Armed with a healthy indifference and politically incorrect rude humor, Boyle does what he must, and comes what will be not long in coming. A comprehensive illustration of Irish character and a great way to get a closer look at Gleason's talent. Calvary (2014)  It takes more than one article to fully describe the merits of this magnificent film and to be imbued with the genius of Brendan Gleason. The actor plays a kind priest, to whom one of the parishioners informs in confession that he plans to kill him in a week. Considering the last days before his death, the holy father is trying to improve the life of his flock. The verbose, kind and understanding Father James Lavelle is one of the most memorable film priests, and Gleason plays him with true reverence, demonstrating genuine piety and dignity in the face of the inevitability of fate. It is very important that there he personifies real faith, and not just a carefully performing religious minister. For an hour and a half of the film, Brendan not only showed his ability to evoke the necessary emotions in the audience - during this time he made us happy. "Mister Mercedes" (2017)  This series is an adaptation of the so-called Bill Hodges Trilogy, written by the great and terrible Stephen King. Brendan plays here a retired detective who has started a dangerous confrontation with a young psychopath who drove into a crowd of people in a Mercedes. "Mister Mercedes" can be considered a real benefit of the actor: the impressive timing allowed Gleason to turn around to the full power of his talent. In the opening scene of each episode, where the usual morning routine of a retired drinking cop is shown, he put so much love and sympathy for his character that, even before we met his enemy, we already begin to hate him with all our hearts and worry about Bill's health. Hodges. And when the unexpected, not very appropriate, looms on the horizon, We wish Brendan excellent health, the fulfillment of all professional and personal ideas, as well as sagacious and caring directors who will invite him to the most unforgettable and cool roles! 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