Results tagged “Colin Firth”

REVIEW
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (15)
4/5

IN A NUTSHELL
A dream cast warms to John Le Carre's Cold War chiller with Oldman's hare-and-tortoise act remarkable in its minimalism.

Hugh Grant and Colin Firth got away with one in Bridget Jones but water fights will not be tolerated in Royal Parks.

Signs have sprung up in Greenwich Park reading: "Water fights are not permitted in the park by order of the Secretary of State."

By Andrew Williams

It's always good to be able to stop for a moment and think about the good things in life.

In this age of cuts, belt tightening and crazy weather, it can sometimes seem like there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

The King's Speech might be the toast of Hollywood thanks to its Oscar-winning success, but an award ceremony closer to home is helping nurture the next generation of British film-makers.

The fourth annual Limelight Film Awards will be held at The Troxy on June 23, recognising the emerging talents of dozens of aspiring short-film makers in the UK.

FILM
The King's Speech, (12A)
5/5

IN A NUTSHELL
Colin Firth captures the contradictions of arrogance and humility brilliantly in this well-crafted and inspiring movie.

Dancing queens and Abba themes will be the name of the game when the hit movie Mamma Mia gets a special showing at The O2 in January.

The film, the highest grossing film of all time at the British box office, will be shown on a 100ft screen at the arena on January 24, giving up to 12,000 fans the chance to enjoy it in all its spangly glory.

By Andrew Williams

Hopefully by now the worst of the festive excesses will be just a distant memory.

By now we should all be focused on the great opportunities for the year ahead.