Hello again,
I forget how difficult it is to be disciplined with blogs.. hence my absence for a few days. However, in my defense, I have been a busy bee.. partly linked to my 30 things to do post.
For my list, I had 'attend a premiere of a film I've worked on' .. so was suprised when I got hold of tickets for one so quickly ...
Tuesday evening was the World Premiere of Harry Brown, the first film to be released with my name on the credits (even though it wasn't the first I've worked on.. just the way it goes..!).
Myself and Beth dressed up in our glad rags and headed to Leicester Square for the big event, but were a tad disappointed that the paps didn't find us worthy of a picture.. maybe one day.
The evening began with speeches from the Producers, Directors and of course Sir Michael Caine, who spoke about his love for the project. I'm really glad that they invited the whole cast on stage rather than Sir Micheal flying solo. Sir Michael commented that he had wanted to be part of the film as he felt passionate about the project and believes that we have left the youth of today to lose their way. He blames our society for the deterioration of estates and the younger generation who have turned to crime and violence. He went on to say that the rest of the cast are amazing in the film and make it what it is.. (rightly so!). He also congratulated our new boxing champion who was in the audience.
So for the film...
It's been hailed as the 'British Film of the Year', and I can now see why. It's incredibly hard to watch as you realise that these things actually happen every day. The film manages not to 'glamourise' violence as many films seem to, rather it shows the harsh reality of gang violence in the UK.
Sir Michael's performance as Harry upholds his status as one of the greatest British actors to date. He shows raw emotion as events unfold throughout the film, and it is heartbreaking to see him break down on several occasions. It is impossible not to connect with him in the film, and the audience feels his pain as he loses those dearest to him. He also plays his vigilante role superbly, having experienced time in the marines when he was young. Again, he doesn't 'glamorise' violence, but makes us realise that emotion can really push people to the limit.
The use of the subway entrance throughout the film is well thought through... we often see Harry consider walking through it, but then change his mind because of the kids that might be in there.. including the beginning of the film when he is rushing to see his dying wife. If he'd taken the subway would he have been able to say his final goodbyes? However, I can't say I'd want to walk under the subway knowing that the boys might be there to inflict some pain on me..
The gang members are scarily real in the film, with amazing performances from Ben Drew and Jack O'Connell. I have to also credit Jamal for his performance.. having never acted before, he was street-cast for the film and he does a great job.
Daniel Barber has really done himself proud. From a commercial and short film background, his first feature is a credit to his work. Hats off to Joe Walker, the editor of the film, for making the film so powerful. His seamless cuts and after effects really help make the film what it is, a great success.
All in all, I am so proud to say that I was part of the project, and so pleased that I was there at the Premiere to see it alongside the cast for the first time. I was also lucky enough to go to the after party to congratulate them all in person. They are an incredibly humble bunch, perhaps influenced by Sir Michael. Even David Bradley commented that he was honoured to work alongside Sir Michael.. which made me smile, as they have both had incredible acting careers. I won't go into the rest of my party shenanigans, you never know who might read this blog!
So there we go.. number one on my list of 30 things to do before I'm 30 has happened a lot sooner than expected.. here's to the next 29 .. !
Lucy xxx
P.s .. Go and see Harry Brown if you can, it's out now.. just don't expect to come out of the cinema thinking happy thoughts!
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